ILLUSTRATED TALES OF JERSEY
A newly published book by Paul Darroch Jersey’s landscape and history are steeped in its folklore and legends. In Illustrated Tales of Jersey, local author Paul Darroch explores a multitude of mysterious myths and strange tales from centuries past. The book reveals the legends of the dragon that once tormented Jersey, the giant storm hound […]
RACE DATES FOR THE 2026 SEASON
The Jersey Race Club has notified the public of the following race dates in 2026, subject to Bailiff’s permission: Sunday 26th April – First Race 14:30 Sunday 10th May – First Race 14:30 Saturday 30th May – First Race 16:30 Friday 12th June – First Race 18:30 Friday 26th June – First Race 18:30 Friday […]
NICHOLAS ROMERIL EXHIBITION
After a hugely successful year with exhibitions in London and Switzerland, Jersey artist Nicholas Romeril returns home for an exclusive solo show at JARO Gallery – our biggest event of the year.There will be 50 brand-new, never-before-seen paintings – from breath-taking local land and seascapes to Nicholas’s exciting new boulder series, bursting with modern energy, high-vis hues, and bold highlights.The venue is: JARO Gallery, 1 York […]
URGENT ACTION NEEDED ON ‘DANGEROUS DOGS’ — BUT A RETHINK PROMPTED BY SCRUTINY ON LAW CHANGES
A Public Hearing into the Draft Dogs Law (Jersey) Amendment Regulations, has highlighted the urgency of the proposed changes needed, but also clarified issues that could have had unforeseen consequences for all dog and livestock owners. The Environment, Housing and Infrastructure Scrutiny Panel questioned the chairman of the Comité des Connétables, Constable Mike Jackson, his […]
DAIRY FOR DEVELOPMENT – JERSEY’S GROWING IMPACT IN ZAMBIA
Minister for International Development and JOA Chairman Deputy Carolyn Labey reflects on Jersey’s growing impact in Zambia, where dairy development is transforming livelihoods and strengthening key partnerships. As I reflect on my recent visit to Zambia, I am struck not only by the warmth of the welcome we received but also by the depth of […]
LA MARE WINE ESTATE CELEBRATES BEST HARVEST IN OVER 20 YEARS AND ACHIEVES ORGANIC STATUS
Report from La Mare Wine Estate La Mare Wine Estate has announced that this year’s grape harvest is set to be one of the most successful in the wine estate’s history, marking a milestone moment for Jersey’s only commercial vineyard. Adding to the celebrations, the Estate has just achieved full Soil Association organic certification for […]
REGEN GATHERING 2025
Regeneration – that was the theme of the event held recently at a farm in Trinity in September, and specifically it was about regenerative food and farming, a concept about which we hear more and more these days. The event was called Regen Gathering 25, and it was similar to and inspired by the much […]
FROM THE AUROCHS TO THE JERSEY COW
By Alasdair Crosby From the Aurochs to the Jersey cow. That’s a time period of about 30,000 years – but don’t worry, the article won’t be 30,000 words. The aurochs was the ancestor of all modern cattle, and bred by humanity just like the animal that was originally a wolf and from which we […]
BLACK BUTTER – LÉ NIÈR BEURRE
Join the National Trust for Jersey from 2 October to 4 October for its traditional Black Butter Festival at The Elms, St Mary. Thursday 2 October, 2pm -5pm – The apple peeling starts and all are welcome to come along and help peel! Friday 3 October, 10am – 10pm – The process has begun and peeling continues Saturday 4th […]
JERSEY JUNIOR HANDLER TO QUALIFY AT CRUFTS FINALS IN 2026
Everlynn Stewart-Smith has come first in all three classes at a Kennel Club of Jersey show recently. which qualifies her for Crufts finals next year. The classes are Young Kennel Club, ages 6-11; Junior Handling 6-11, and YKC Toy breeds. She is pictured with her prize-winning Papillon, whose registered name is Jsy Ch Forepaws Dutch […]