Ins & Outs of Barbados 2020

INS& 204  EXPLORE BarbadosNational Trust Sunday Hikes For active outdoor enthusiasts, Sunday Hikes are offered in conjunction with the Barbados Hiking Association (BHA). Though donations are appreciated, they’re free! Starting at a different location each week, they often go through fields, villages and gullies you’d never imagine, let alone find, otherwise. The morning hike is divided into Stop & Stare, which includes occasional pauses for your guide’s commentary; 1 Medium and 1 Fast Medium; and for those who relish a challenge, the Grin & Bear. The afternoon hike is one large group. Check the Trust’s website or pick up their annual booklet for specifics. Open House Programme The Trust’s major fundraiser allows you to visit private homes that are outstanding for their history and/ or architecture. They are held on Wednesday afternoons as well as some Saturdays. The Lively Lecture is perhaps the highlight, giving you the back-story of the special place where you’ve gathered. Much more than just a tour, these revealing afternoons almost always feature a garden party and bazaar on the grounds. You can take some tea or let a rum punch sneak up on you, strike up a conversation, browse for crafts and sample something tasty, all with live local music wafting through the air. Gun Hill at Moonlight Join locals and visitors for a cocktail party at an early 19th century signal stationwith a hill top viewof the island. Held everymonth on the Friday closest to the full moon. At sunset, Zouaves in full regalia ceremonially lower the flag, complete with bugle and drum. Then the panorama changes from a landscape bathed in golden light to a darkened expanse under twinkling stars. So does the mood. When the moon rises over the treetops, it’s your opportunity to let out a howl with the crowd—a very liberating moment that few, if any, national trusts encourage. But what an ice-breaker it is! These events have a variety of live music. Andromeda Gardens Nidhe Israel Synagogue Arlington House Museum Welchman Hall Gully Morgan Lewis Windmill Gun Hill Signal Station Wildey House, St. Michael (246) 426-2421 barbadosnationaltrust.org Become a volunteer of the Trust The Open House Programme is staffed by dozens of volunteers, some of whom are so devoted that they plan their winter holidays around Open House. There are several opportunities to volunteer from repairing buildings and gardening to marketing and the list goes on. Celebrating the 60th Anniversary, November 2020-2021 Become a member of the Barbados National Trust By joining you are lending your valuable support to this small organisation working to preserve the built and natural heritage of Barbados. Your membership card entitles you to entry to British National Trust properties.