By Jess McGovern, Head of Education and Development at the Royal Jersey Agricultural and Horticultural Society I asked Dave Cottrell, the Events and Facility Manager at the RJA&HS, to reflect on the impact that COVID-19 is having upon the Showground and the wider events sector: The Butcher, the Baker and the Candlestick Maker, The Chef, the Musician and the … [Read more...] about COVID-19 AND THE ROYAL JERSEY SHOWGROUND
THE RECTOR, THE SCHOOL AND THE MEADOW
A meadow has been gifted for the children of Grouville School and other youth groups like Scouts and Guides, to allow them to become involved in conservation projects and to gain all the benefits of learning in nature. The meadow, which is adjacent to the school, was the property of the McGugan family; Arthur McGugan, a much loved and respected former teacher, died three … [Read more...] about THE RECTOR, THE SCHOOL AND THE MEADOW
JERSEY CHRISTMAS CARDS, BY ANNA LE MOINE GRAY – ‘SPECIAL OFFER!’
Discovered in a cupboard after three years! A small quantity of Christmas cards by Anna Le Moine Gray, the artist who for many years lived in Jersey but who is now living in an old farmhouse in the far west of Brittany. She described the designs: Design 1: La Hougue Bie ‘I will never tire of drawing and painting La Hougue Bie. It is one of the most magical places in … [Read more...] about JERSEY CHRISTMAS CARDS, BY ANNA LE MOINE GRAY – ‘SPECIAL OFFER!’
IN THE KITCHEN
IN THE KITCHEN Our cookery writer, Zoë Garner, talks sugar and spice and all things nice – and gives us some heart-warming recipes to get us in the mood for autumn... Whats in season? Pumpkin Not just great for carving on Hallowe’en, they are sweet and delicious to eat too. With a great source of fibre and full of vitamins and minerals, they are a great addition … [Read more...] about IN THE KITCHEN
CORN, MORTGAGES AND RIOTS
Marie-Louise Backhurst considers corn, mortgages and riots in Jersey’s history; from RURAL'S archives - first published in 2013 In the last forty years or so, Islanders may have become accustomed to seeing potatoes or other vegetables growing in Jersey’s fields. Rarely are any cereals seen. Yet bread is a staple part of the human diet; the demise of the … [Read more...] about CORN, MORTGAGES AND RIOTS