THE CHAUMONTEL PEAR AND ITS JERSEY STORY
By Vincent Obbard of Samarès Manor CHAUMONTEL is a small town with a Chateau just North of Paris, south of Chantilly, near Luzarches, Seine-et Oise. This is the place which gave its name to a pear which became famous in the Channel Isles due to its wonderful taste and enormous size. It seems that it […]
ASSESSING JERSEY’S LANDSCAPE AND SEASCAPE
By Ruth Le Cocq Ways of protecting and enhancing Jersey’s natural environment, both on land and offshore, in the face of climate change and human habitation are the focus of a recently-published Government of Jersey assessment. The 245-page ‘Jersey Integrated Landscape and Seascape Character Assessment (ILSCA)’ gives guidance to help set future planning policies ahead […]
COVID-19 AND THE ROYAL JERSEY SHOWGROUND
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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; […]
GOAT FARMS DELIVER AWARD-WINNING GREAT TASTE
Genuine Jersey members Douet Farm and Jerriaise d’Or have been successful at the 2020 Great Taste Awards, with their goat’s milk products recognised as part of the world’s largest and most trusted food and drinks event. Douet Farm’s goat’s milk and cheese both received a one-star rating with Jerriaise d’Or’s mature cheese picking up a […]
GENUINE JERSEY SKIN
A new range of cosmetics and toiletries using local ingredients has been launched in Jersey. Jersey Skin, a member of Genuine Jersey, is the brainchild of Benjamin Martin – and it was born thanks to coronavirus. Benjamin’s job as theatrical operations manager with Norwegian Cruise Lines was due to start in March. He came to […]
MALCOLM (‘MAC’) POLLARD – R.I.P.
OBITUARY MALCOM (‘MAC’) POLLARD, who has died aged 85, was a former St Peter Constable, who in 1994 originated the ‘Green Lane’ network that at present covers ten parishes. The very popular West Show, which was held regularly in St Peter from 1998 to 2012 and used to attract up to 10,00 visitors, was […]