Meet the Jersey Uncovered Team
Meet the team
Each of the Jersey Uncovered Guides has qualified as a Blue Badge Guide. The qualification is awarded by the Institute of Tourist Guiding, which is the officially recognised standard-setting and awarding body for tourist guiding in England, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands and Isle of Man. The designation MITG shows that the guide is a Member of the Institute of Tourist Guiding, and as such has undergone stringent and comprehensive training, culminating in the award of the nationally recognized symbol of tourist guiding excellence, the Blue Badge.
Kary Day - MITG
A writer and former dance teacher with a passion for history and a gift for story-telling, Kary’s love of her Island home inspired her to qualify as a Blue Badge Tourist Guide, and to become a site guide for Jersey Heritage.
Kary’s Jersey-French family arrived in the Island during the early 1900’s, and Kary, who also speaks French, grew up listening to her maternal grandmother’s tales of Jersey. She spent much of her childhood exploring the beaches and hidden pathways of the Island, and today can take you along forgotten lanes, show you secret beaches, winding cliff paths, and historical residences, intriguing you with the tales of adventures past and present.
Kary is an entertaining host, and likes nothing more than to share the Island’s fascinating story with our visitors.
From ancient standing stones to medieval castles Jersey is a place of history. Join Kary and allow her to share with you her extensive knowledge of this enchanting Island, providing you with picture perfect memories of an unforgettable visit.
Tracey Radford - MITG
A dedicated historian with a First Class Open University degree in history, Blue Badge Guide Tracey moved to the island home of her parents and grandparents at the first opportunity. Raised on tales of Jersey life from her Jersey-French Grandmothers, Tracey’s love of the Island, appreciation of its natural beauty, understanding of its culture and history together with a flair for telling a good story, will ensure that your Jersey experience will be entertaining, illuminating, and packed with fascinating historical facts.
A site guide for Jersey Heritage since 2009, Tracey is able to draw on a wealth of experience and knowledge covering all aspects of the Island’s Heritage from the Ice Age to the present day. Whether you want light touch or in-depth accounts of Jersey’s past and present Tracey will be delighted to share this with you.
Nicky Mansell - MITG
Blue Badge Guide, geography graduate and teacher, Nicky has lived in Jersey for over 30 years, and is eager to share her extensive knowledge of the island’s geological treasures and history with you. Nicky’s particular interest is the evolution of Jersey’s landscape and its remarkable geological features, from Palaeolithic and Neolithic times, right through to the present day.
A keen walker and trained Mountain Leader, Nicky specialises in guided walks on and off the beaten track. With her you can explore some of the more rugged coastal paths, the island’s intertidal zone, and discover Jersey’s cliffs and caves.
As a British Canoe Union level 3 Coach, Nicky likes nothing more than to help people explore Jersey’s coast by sea kayak, and is well known for her organisation of exciting field trips for groups, including visiting school groups.
Jon Osmont - MITG
A 2015 qualified Blue Badge Guide, Jon, who is a retired GP, was born and brought up in the Island of Jersey, where he has also spent the majority of his working life.
Jon is able to trace his family roots through the generations both in Jersey, and in Normandy. He has a great love of the Island and its diverse history, culture and landscapes, and likes nothing more than to share the beauty and drama of the Island with our visitors.
A keen walker, Jon is able to take you on a stroll through history, uncovering the island’s stories from the Neolithic through to present day. His walks will take you through 1100 years of history, from the Danes to the Germans and everything in between.
Jersey is a beautiful Island, with a rich and vibrant history that has always shown great enterprise, and extended its influence far beyond its shores. Whether your Jersey explorations be coastal, rural, or suburban, visiting our historic town or harbour villages, allow Jon to lead you on that journey of discovery, which will leave you with fond memories of a fascinating Island adventure.
Roger Noel - MITG
Roger is a proud Blue Badge Guide, and even prouder Jersey man who can trace his island roots back to the 14th Century. As a keen historian, Roger will be pleased to take you on a meander through Jersey’s history, following in the footsteps of our Roman visitors, England’s King John, French generals, and World War Two Occupying Forces.
A specialist in ornithology, Roger’s love of nature and wildlife will provide you with a wealth of knowledge about Jersey’s famous Ramsar* sites, and our many Sites of Special Interest.
A tremendous raconteur, Roger promises an entertaining, lively and informative journey of discovery.
*The Ramsar Convention is an international treaty for the conservation and sustainable utilization of wetlands. Jersey has 4 designated Ramsar sites.
Clive Jones MBE - MITG
Appointed MBE for services to heritage in Jersey, Clive is a Blue Badge Guide who has lived in Jersey for 24 years. After 36 years of explaining the intricacies of international finance to people in various parts of the world, he is quite comfortable uncovering Jersey and its history to visitors
His particular interests are Jersey history (the quirkier the better) and of course, the history of the finance industry in the Island. But like all Blue Badge guides he can adapt to the needs of his clients. As a former Chairman of the Jersey Heritage Trust he has a wealth of information and knowledge at his fingertips.
Qualified to guide to Blue Badge standard in French and German, Clive is delighted to welcome groups or individuals who prefer to experience Jersey in their own language.
Get in touch.
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