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This page is: News Archive
Bridge Opening at Trebah
Trebah Gardens held a private bridge opening on Friday the 8th of July. It also coincided with their 'Landings' displays, with separate installation pieces and theatre situated throughout the gardens. 'Landings' commemorates the D-Day landings, of which Trebah was a part.
We have a selection of pictures from the event, also taking in the 'Landings' pieces, click on any of the thumbnails opposite.
Giles Clotworthy, the marketing and public relations manage, organised the smoothly run opening, accompanied by Nigel Burnett, the new manager of Trebah. It could not have been better weather, and the verdant gardens offered refreshing shade from the sun.
Mallard Bridge, named after to pool it lies before, was opened by a representative from Kew Gardens, Ray Townsend, and the Chief Executive of South West Tourism, Malcolm Bell. Ray was animated when talking about Trebah Gardens, and reminded us all to watch out for the new television programme featuring Kew, as it also takes in Trebah.
The bridge fits perfectly into the gardens, matching the colours of the hydrangeas that give the valley its name.
As we walked down into the valley, we were treated to a display by Mullion School as part of the 'Landings' event. A picture is included among the thumbnails, along with a piece called 'Lanterns', commemorating those of the American soldiers of the 29th Division, that launched from Trebah Beach during the D-Day landings, heading for Omaha Beach, and did not return.
After the opening ceremony, an excellent lunch was provided on Trebah Beach, served by enthusiastic staff, and Emma prepared wonderful sandwiches.
It is good to see a local business moving forward, but not resorting to tacky ploys to draw in visitors. Let us hope that this is the way Cornish tourism is developing.
Carl Spencer
Editor
12th July 2005
