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Press Release - Nunnery Working Group 21.05.2021
Next steps for the Nunnery - the jewel in the Island's heritage crown
A Working Group has been set up to explore various options for the Nunnery following the States of Alderney's decision to end a tenancy agreement with the Alderney Bird Observatory (ABO).
The Group will consult with interested parties and evaluate all viable options before bringing its recommendations to the Policy and Finance Committee (P&F). It will then take the responsibility to progress the chosen option to fruition for the benefit of the Nunnery Heritage Site and the Island community.
The Group consists of Chief Executive Kath Jones, P&F Chairman Bill Abel and Annie Burgess, Chair of the Economic Development Committee.
"This is a superb opportunity for the Island to be creative in its thinking around this unique asset," said Mr Abel. "We have a blank canvas that is open to input from anyone with a forward-looking proposition."
The ABO, which operates a field centre and hostel at the Nunnery, is on three months' notice following the States' decision at its meeting on May 19.
The heritage site is the best-preserved small Roman fort in Britain dating back to the 4th Century AD and attracts numerous visitors with its historical displays and information room covering Roman, Tudor, Victorian and World War II eras.