THE R.J.A.&H.S.
From the Horticultural Secretary of the RJA&HS, Rachelle Robinson Jersey in Autumn Time Following the success of Jersey in Spring Time launched in March to help everyone during the difficult time of Covid-19 lockdown, it has been decided to do this again to celebrate Autumn Time in Jersey of all that is good in our […]
ISLAND PLAN PREFERRED STRATEGY ANNOUNCED
A REPORT that sets out the vision, objective and planning assumptions for the new Island Plan has been published. The report is being released as part of the evidence that will be used to shape new planning policies and plan for the Island’s needs up to 2024, ahead of a 12 -week public consultation on the draft Island Plan […]
LA ROBELINE POP-UP MARKET
By Gill Maccabe WITHOUT doubt Lockdown has helped the ‘slow food’ revolution in the Island. We’ve chosen local traditional foods over fast food consumerism and been encouraged to reconnect with the food we eat and the suppliers we use. The trend shows no signs of abating as a proliferation of pop up shops and home […]
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; […]