Guy Hands invests in Oatlands Village

Tuesday 17 August 2021

Multi-millionaire businessman, Guy Hands, has joined the parent company of Oatlands Village.

Mr Hands has invested in FB Limited alongside Chris Coles and Bailiwick Investments Limited.

Mr Coles and BIL jointly purchased Oatlands Village in 2015.

"With Guy's involvement and the continued support of Bailiwick Investments Limited, we will shortly open a nursery and have exciting plans to further expand our activities and provide entertainment for all ages," said Mr Coles, on the future of Oatlands.

Mr Hands wants to enable further development in Oatlands, to make it Guernsey's "favourite year-round destination."

"I've watched with interest the difference the investment from FB Limited has made and am delighted to join as a shareholder," he said.

Since purchasing Oatlands, FB Limited has been responsible for the development of 'Oaty & Joey's'. The play barn houses the old G-Joey airplane and features the island's first drive-thru.

"Oatlands has changed so much and is now a successful, thriving and popular destination for locals and visitors," said Mr Coles.

"It is refreshing to have the Hands' family involvement as they are so committed and enthusiastic about investing in Guernsey and its future," he said.

Pictured top: Left to right; Sir Geoffrey Rowland, Guy Hands, Chris Coles, and Jon Ravenscroft.