BELTANE 2026
Sat 2 May 2026 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM La Croix Regeneration Centre, JE3 7FQ This is an international celebration of the start of Summer on this organic-certified regenerative farm. The farmer, Nikki di Gruchy says: ‘Reclaiming one of our ancient land-based festivals, Beltane, also known as May Day, this festival is all about fertility, growth, and renewal. In 2026, this special day is made […]
GREAT WHITE DELIGHT
By John Michel, ‘Tree Advocate’ at Jersey Trees for Life MOST of us probably haven’t ventured into La Hague Manor’s grounds but tree enthusiasts would savour the experience. In addition to unusual arboreal delights, it’s host to some magnificent veteran trees including the island’s largest Japanese maple. The most spectacular specimen, however, despite its lack […]
CREATURE COMFORT FOR THOSE IN NEED
Profiling the charity, Therapy Dogs Nationwide – Jersey, which offers, through visiting dogs, emotional support to people in difficult or stressful period of their lives. Alasdair Crosby met the chairman of the Jersey branch, Ro Cox. It has been called ‘a glimpse of normality’ for people who might be old, lonely, in hospital or hospice, […]
THE 13th PARISH FILM FESTIVAL
The 13th Parish Film Festival is back again this year at the Jersey Art Centre, from 18 to 24 May. One of the highlights of this year’s festival is ‘A Dairy Story’ a documentary by Ian Findlay about a more humane method of raising cows set in the stunning countryside of southwest Scotland. It follows […]
TAKE A WALK IN THE PARK THIS SPRINGTIME
Walk in the Park– in the Jersey National Park – returns with a closer look at the very nature of this Island This May, Walk in the Park goes beyond the postcard view, asking what has made Jersey what it is, and how it is responding to a changing world. Across 20 expert-led walks in […]
THE JERSEY HORSE ASSOCIATION – FORTHCOMING EVENTS
This is an association that is the promotional and social body for equestrianism in Jersey, for the benefit of the local equestrian community and all related stakeholders. These include equestrian clubs, service and product providers, both within the equine industry and wider local market, and for the benefit of the general public and visitors to […]
MAGNOLIA MAGNIFICENCE
By John Michel of Jersey Trees for Life If you’ve been past Greenhills Country House Hotel in St Peter lately, you’ll probably have spotted the explosion of white at nearby L’Aleval House. For longer than most of us can recall, this glorious magnolia has been reminding locals and visitors of nature’s stunning beauty every spring. […]
THE FUTURE OF JERSEY’S AGRICULTURE
The future of Jersey’s agriculture is rooted in regenerative practices, a vision that is becoming more tangible as a movement fueled by a growing number of people who prioritise community, health, food production, and the environment. By Taylor Smythe, Project Lead – Farm Jersey’s local food and farming programme at Jersey Business Recently I attended […]
THE FUTURE IS RURAL
By RURAL magazine editor, Alasdair Crosby One day, several years ago – I think early in 2019 – my in-box brought me an e-mail with this encouraging title: The Future is Rural. ‘Excellent,’ I thought. ‘This is something about which I must urgently inform all the magazine’s advertisers.’ But within seconds my upbeat mood was […]
A FOOD CULTURE WORTH SAVING
By Suzanne Wynn In January I reported that Britain’s consumption of ultra-processed foods had just broken the 50% mark, the highest in Europe. A look at the table of other European countries showed a clear link between the strength of food culture and the consumption of raw ingredients versus ultra processed foods. Germany and Ireland were not […]