PARISH ONLINE NETWORK REVOLUTIONISED
Local digital agency Blue Llama has launched 12 new websites, servicing 11 of the Island’s parishes and Comité des Connétables. This ambitious project saw the re-development of the Island’s online parish network impacting thousands of Islanders’ interaction with their local parish. As demands on local services increase, and our digital landscape continues to evolve, online […]
JERSEY PEARL TREASURE HUNT
In aid of Jersey Hospice The much awaited Jersey Pearl treasure hunt is back! – From February 19th to 27th – Come and join in for some fun and help raise money for Jersey Hospice Care Pick up your questions between 10am and 4pm (11am to 4pm on February 26th) and the Jersey Pear; team […]
NEW FALCONER SOUGHT FOR CASTLE
If you’ve ever watched one of the falconry demonstrations at Mont Orgueil and thought what a fantastic job that would be, now is your chance! Jersey Heritage is looking for a new falconer to continue captivating visitors at the Castle. The current Castle Falconer, Mike Entwistle, is retiring from his Living History role and his […]
MORE FIELDS TO BE ‘RE-ZONED’ FOR AFFORDABLE HOMES?
The last dairy farmer in St Ouen would have to ‘sell up and cease trading’ if his land is developed as suitable for the construction if 77 new homes. Two fields to the west of St Ouen’s Village have been proposed for development by the Environment Minister under his ‘Plan B’ proposals, although they have […]
OPEN GARDEN PROGRAMME 2022 FOR JERSEY ASSOCIATION FOR YOUTH AND FRIENDSHIP
The Jersey Association for Youth and Friendship (JAYF) has announced its 2022 programme of Open Gardens. Much loved by locals and visitors alike, these events help to fund the safe and supportive hostel accommodation the charity provides for young adults in Jersey who might otherwise be homeless. As the date of each garden approaches, JAYF’s Facebook […]
READY, SET, GROW…
The countdown is on to the start of this year’s Genuine Jersey ‘Jersey Royal Potato Growing Competition’, which launches this week. The annual event is now in its 16th year and for the first time ‘Genuine Jersey’ will be working with local fruit and vegetable wholesalers Homefields, who are sponsoring the growing competition by putting […]
FARMING IN FEBRU-DAIRY
Jersey farmers are taking to social media this month to celebrate the dairy industry thanks to the UK-wide #Februdairy campaign. The initiative runs throughout February and encourages dairy producers to create and share content showcasing the ‘grass to glass’ journey of milk. Every day this month, islanders can learn about dairy farming through the hashtag […]
REVIEW OF EMPLOYMENT OF SEASONAL AGRICULTURAL WORKERS LAUNCHED
The Economic and International Affairs Scrutiny Panel has launched a review of the rules of employment for seasonal workers in the agricultural industry following concerns raised by the Jersey Farmers’ Union. As part of its review, the Panel will examine: Whether the nine-month work permit allowance for seasonal workers in the agricultural industry is fit […]
HEN GALAN
Angela Swindell, is wife of the former St Saviour Rector, the Revd Dr Anthony Swindell and a teacher at Victoria College. She was a member of the executive of the Société Jersiaise and left the Island when her husband retired. They now live in rural mid Wales. She writes: ‘Greetings to all friends in Jersey! […]
SUNNY OUTLOOK FOR ACORN
130 solar panels have been installed at Acorn Enterprises in Trinity – and the project has already started making savings. The social enterprise, as well as its parent charity the Jersey Employment Trust, has an ambition to be carbon neutral by 2030, in line with Government objectives. The use of renewable energy will go a […]