RETURN OF THE AUTUMN FAIR As a further sign of a gradual return to normality in the Island, we are delighted to report that the RJA&HS Autumn Fair is back, after a gap last year because of Covid. It will take place at the Royal Jersey Showground in Trinity the weekend of Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 October. There will be loads of things to enjoy in a beautiful rural … [Read more...] about RETURN OF THE AUTUMN FAIR
BETTER THAN RHUBARB CRUMBLE
La Mare Wine Estate has launched a new limited-edition Gin infused with local Rhubarb and Honey. The locally sourced ingredients are Rob Pinel’s Rhubarb in St Ouen and Francois Le Luyer’s honey from St John. The estate's award-winning Royal Gin has been infused with rhubarb flavour and a contrasting floral note from the honey. Notes of citrus, spice and juniper play a … [Read more...] about BETTER THAN RHUBARB CRUMBLE
MOREL FARM
The £1.5 million restoration of Morel Far,m has begun, following a successful bid for fiscal stimulus funding by The National Trust for Jersey. Local contractors will be on site within the next few weeks to start the careful repair and refurbishment of the historic farmstead. The property is now vacant and selective stripping out has started to take place including old … [Read more...] about MOREL FARM
FJ AHIER COUNTRY GARDENS ANNIVERSARY DAY & COMPETITIONS
By the Horticultural Secretary of the Royal Jersey Agricultural and Horticultural Society, Rachelle Robinson Following the postponement of the annual Plot Competition in July 2921, this was held in conjunction with the anniversary day on Sunday 5 September to celebrate the opening of the FJ Ahier Country Gardens 12 years ago, with plot holders, members and their families … [Read more...] about FJ AHIER COUNTRY GARDENS ANNIVERSARY DAY & COMPETITIONS
THE COUNTRYSIDE OF RURAL ST HELIER IS UNDER THREAT
By Hannah Curnock, spokesperson for the ‘Save St Helier Fields’ campaign When the revised Island Plan was published in April this year I read with horror that the agricultural fields at Mont à l’Abbé had been earmarked for up to 76 affordable homes. The three adjoining fields specifically are strategically highly important for dairy farming and the farmer leasing Field … [Read more...] about THE COUNTRYSIDE OF RURAL ST HELIER IS UNDER THREAT