LIBERATION INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL 2026:
Where World-Class Music Meets Jersey’s story. By Jaz Hamiton of Music in Action In May, the Liberation International Music Festival returns not simply as a celebration of music, but as a living, breathing story, one that connects Jersey’s past with the voices, instruments, and artistry of the world. Running from 8–17 May, the festival will […]
A SURE BET FOR FUN AT LES LANDES THIS SEASON
Racing enthusiast John Henwood was at the starting gate of the Jersey Race Club’s 2026 season heralding some fixture changes which will be of benefit to all Traditionally the opening race meeting of the season at Les Landes has been held on Easter Monday. Early Easters, accompanied by inclement weather and consequent unsafe conditions, have […]
WHAT IS ‘A GOOD EDUCATION’? AND WHAT SHOULD BE ITS PURPOSE?
By would-be Jersey’s comissar for education, Alasdair Crosby In the Spring edition of RURAL magazine, we have had a special theme of educating young people about the countryside. So, the question posed in the title is an appropriate one to ask. One of the important things about a countryside education is that it should not […]
DEVELOPING DISCERNMENT
A weakness of the British Food culture is that we don’t talk much about the taste and quality of food. By our culinary writer, Suzanne Wynn Unless there is something really wrong and you are intending to dispute paying for it, the standard response to any enquiry about how you are enjoying the meal is […]
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 […]