A GATHERING OF THE LUMINARIES
By Alasdair Crosby WHAT is a ‘luminary’? Mr Google – that fount of all knowledge – says a luminary is ‘a person who inspires or influences others, especially one prominent in a particular sphere.’ ‘Luminaries’ was the title of a conference – or rather, ‘gathering’ – held at La Hougue Bie recently, aimed at finding a […]
OFF TO FARM SCHOOL
WHAT should be the aim of school education? It’s not really in the remit of this column to answer that one, but there are several unarguable aspects to a good education on which everyone could agree. It should not be entirely about the accumulation of academic facts, for example, or be just an exam factory, […]
JERSEY SUMMER EXHIBITION AND RURAL LANDSCAPE AWARDS
Now in its 9th year, the Jersey Summer Exhibition continues to be the highlight of the cultural calendar in Jersey and drives the standard of artwork being made. Having work exhibited at CCA Galleries International has helped launch the careers of promising Jersey artists, as well as enforcing that of those already established. The exhibition […]
EXHIBITION OF BOSDET CARTOONS
Henry Thomas Bosdet (7 January 1856 – 23 May 1934) was a Jersey sculptor, illustrator, painter and draughtsman. He was well known and widely acknowledged in the arts fraternity for his prominent work pertaining to the stained-glass windows which had been created to display them in churches across the British Isles. He was born on 7 […]
OBITUARY: CHARLES LE CORNU
CHARLES LE CORNU, who has died aged 84, was a past president of the Royal Jersey Agricultural and Horticultural Society, a successful dairy farmer and respected cattle breeder. It has been said of him that a knowledge of showing cattle and displaying them was bred into his veins. In the course of his career he […]
LA HOUGUE BIE AT SPRING EQUINOX
There were capacity crowds in the La Hougue Bie tomb over the Spring Equinox period, to view the dawn sunbeam impregnate the passageway inside the mound. Because of the weather, there was little to see on the Wednesday morning and not much more on the the Friday, but Thursday dawned clear and sunny, and those […]
REIMAGINING LAND USE FOR COMMUNITY AND BIODIVERSITY
A group of local environmentalists have seized the chance to explore what the whole of Les Creux Country Park, including the building, could look like if reimagined for Community and Biodiversity. Group spokeswoman Sheena Brockie said that Les Creux Country Park was a unique space within the Island. Situated above Beauport Bay, St. Brelade, the […]
SERENADE FOR SPRING
Jersey Symphony Orchestra’s Spring Concert; Saturday 12 April 2025 – Les Quennevais School Concert Hall – 7.30pm Jersey Symphony Orchestra invites you to its Spring concert under the baton of guest conductor, Jersey born, James Southall. Entitled ‘Serenade for Spring’, it will take place at Les Quennevais School Concert Hall on Saturday 12 April at […]
GENUINE JERSEY MARKETS HAVE RESUMED
A sunny day for a Genuine Jersey market last year. Chief executive of Genuine Jersey John Garton is second on the left, and is accompanied by the team from sponsors Mason Breese. A sponsor this month is B Corp Month, aiming to shine a light on their efforts as they contribute towards their local communities, […]
STRIKE THE PAWS
Enter your canine friend for a photography competition… canine photographer Kasia Guzik explains: For years, my photography has been dedicated to capturing confidence and personality, specializing in fashion and business headshots. However, last December, my life took an unexpected and heartwarming turn—I became a dog owner. Welcoming my adorable Cavapoo, Poppy, into my life changed […]