EUNE FROUQU’THÉE D’JÈRRIAIS – (A FORKFUL OF JÈRRIAIS)
We continue our series of articles in Jèrriais – Jersey’s own traditional native language. The ‘frouque’ in question is a digging fork, rather than a table fork. An English translation follows. This contribution comes from Pat Small MA CÉLÉBRE BIKE En 1970, quand la prison ‘tait située à la Rue Newgate à côté d’ l’hôpita, […]
AGRICULTURE AND SURVIVAL IN A TIME OF WAR
What was the relationship between Jersey farmers and the German occupying authorities? The author of a new book on this subject, retired Head of History at Victoria College, Andy Gilson is expecting this book to be published in September. The book is already number 7 best seller on Amazon books for the category ‘Agriculture and […]
THE ‘GREEN GRID’ CAMPAIGN
Three of Jersey’s utility companies have been supporting the National Trust for Jersey’s campaign to plant and restore the island’s hedgerows. Teams from Jersey Electricity, JT Global and Jersey Water have not only funded, but volunteered their time to create the largest continuous grid of hedge corridors in Jersey, by planting and maintaining an additional […]
THE PET CABIN’S NEW WEBSITE
The Pet Cabin has launched a new website, from which you can order a selection of more than 5000 pet products online, with an array of Foods, Treats, Toys, Beds and much more. Simply spend £20 or more to receive free Island-wide delivery. You can sign up online to The Pet Cabin Digital Loyalty Card, […]
VISITES DE BRANCHAGE
The dates for this year are set out below. Also, please see our post titled: Check before you chop: be strimmer aware
JERSEY SUMMER EXHIBITION
Please reply directly to the Gallery if you would like to attend
JUNE EVENTS AT THE SOCIETE JERSIAISE
To celebrate its 150th birthday, the Société Jersiaise is holding a conference on 9 June, an appreciation of the island’s Victorian architect, Adolphus Curry on 10 June and a ‘Victorian Day’ at La Hougue Bie on 17 June. The conference on 9 June is titled: PAST. PRESENT. FUTURE. On 10 June, the Société Jersiaise will […]
ROBIN PAGE – R.I.P
A few years ago, RURAL magazine organised a series of lectures, titled, What’s for Dinner?, on various aspects of farming and food production. The talks were given by speakers from the UK and their visits were sponsored by the Howard Davis Farm Trust and the Royal Jersey Agricultural and Horticultural Society. The speaker at the first […]
CHECK BEFORE YOU CHOP – BE STRIMMER AWARE
The first of the Visites du Brancharge takes place on 24 June this year and already, landowners are contacting gardeners, readying strimmers and garden shears and beginning the task of tidying up their properties. Jersey Hedgehog Preservation Group is becoming increasingly concerned by the influx of injured and maimed hedgehogs being admitted to the Group’s […]
GREAT GARDEN BAT WATCH 2023
From Hannah Le Morvan, Jersey Bat Group Research Officer Hello to all the lovely bat enthusiasts! This year we are excited to announce the next Great Garden Bat Watch 2023 taking place for the fifth year in a row!We have had some fantastic responses and engagement with the community over the years, especially with our […]