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 […]
A FIGHT TO SAVE AN OLD COUNTRY COTTAGE
AN 18th Century country cottage in Trinity could be demolished and replaced by three modern four-bedroomed homes, garages and parking if a revised Planning application by developers is successful. There have been two applications by Bridgewater Homes to demolish the cottage: the first was refused last October, following a successful appeal by local residents to […]
A SITUATION VACANT
Chairperson required for JET The Jersey Employment Trust is looking for a new chairperson for its Board of Trustees. JET is a charitable trust set up to provide specialist support services for people who have a disability or long-term health condition to find and maintain paid employment. It runs a number of business units through […]
ANYONE FOR PLANTING?
JERSEY Trees for Life is seeking volunteers to plant tree and hedgerow whips over the winter months as part of its ongoing campaign to support the Island’s wildlife.This year the charity exceeded expectations by planting 15,000 tree and hedgerow whips, including oak and hawthorn, in various parishes.Beverley Dallas-Chapman, the organisation’s senior community fundraiser, said: ‘We’re […]
SUMMER FLOWER & PRODUCE VIRTUAL SHOW A RESOUNDING SUCCESS!
By Jessica McGovern, Head of Education and Develoment at the Royal Jersey Agricultural & Horticultural Society DUE to the Government Covid-19 precautions, it has been impossible for RJA&HS to hold its normal programme of Shows this year. By their very nature these shows involve large numbers of people; many hands are needed in staging such […]
LA MOYE PRISONERS’ SUCCESS AT VIRTUAL SHOW
Green-fingered prisoners from HM Prison La Moye have had their efforts recognised at the RJA&HS’s Summer Flower and Produce Show. Prisoners won 11 categories in the show for growing a variety of produce from courgettes to long beetroots. The show was held virtually due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Awards were given to States of Jersey […]