Double-gold for Jersey cider and oak smoked butter
THE leading accreditation scheme for artisan and speciality food producers in the British Isles has awarded an unprecedented number of awards to local producers – including awarding two gold stars for a locally made cider and oak smoked butter. The world’s most coveted blind-tasted awards, Great Taste, has just released the Great Taste stars of […]
Local riders qualify for national dressage competition
Local Riders have qualified for the Dodson & Horrell Novice Open and Restricted Championship to take place at the National Dressage Championship in September The Summer Regional Dressage Final has taken place at Sparsholt, Winchester (21-23 July). These Regional Finals have seen six riders from the region qualify and go forward to the prestigious […]
Illegal fishing gear reminder
The Department of the Environment is reminding fishermen to ensure that fishing gear set on beaches and at sea is legal after a recent prosecution in Jersey’s Magistrate’s Court. A fisherman was fined £300 for not complying with fishing laws by setting groundlines on the beach at Grouville outside of the season. Groundlines (also known […]
Disease threat from imported fruit trees
SCIENTISTS at the Department of the Environment are appealing to Island residents to help keep out a disease that can kill fruit trees and hedgerows. Fireblight is a serious bacterial disease that affects a range of trees and woody shrubs. It is established in parts of the UK and many other European countries but Jersey […]
THE SPIRIT OF LIBERATION
The Jersey Liberation Prom takes place on Saturday 8 August, featuring music appropriate to the 70th anniversary of the Liberation in 1945 The Jersey Symphony Orchestra’s ‘Prom’ concert this August is titled the Jersey Liberation Prom. The programme will include Beethoven’s Egmont Overture and Ode to Joy, Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture, Walton’s Spitfire Prelude and – […]
Survey updates wildlife data for Jersey
A RECENT survey of Jersey’s small mammals required as part of the Island’s legally binding international environmental agreements has produced mixed findings. The mammals were surveyed to comply with the Island’s environmental responsibilities. Jersey is a signatory to a number of international agreements and has to monitor its wildlife to understand any changes or threats […]
Farm Open Day at ‘La Ferme’
15th August – La Ferme Open Day Open 11am – 5pm, entry £5 for adults, free for children. Come along to La Ferme in St Martin, with all the family to this rural fun filled day out. Activities will include: nature trail, musical entertainment, face painting, dairy tours, pets corner, tractor & trailer rides, a […]
Summer flower and produce show
The Royal Jersey Agricultural and Horticultural Society will be holding their Summer Flower and Produce Show on 22 and 23 August 2015. It will take place, as usual, at the Royal Jersey Showground, Trinity. The opening times are 10.30am to 5pm. On display will be dahlias and gladioli, chrysanthemums, roses and begonias, flower arranging, fruit, […]
Spice ‘Treasures & Trade’ at Grouville Common
Saturday 12th September 10am-7pm & Sunday 13th September 10am-6pm. This unique event is being hosted by Bianca Padidar & Sarah Jordan. We are delighted to announce our event is being held on the grounds at Grouville Common again, which has the potential and excellent opportunity for great attendance. Featured at the event are a […]
FARMING IN THE OCCUPATION – 2
Recently retired Victoria College head of history ANDY GILSON is in the process of writing a book on faming in Jersey during the Occupation. In the second of two preview article, expanded from his contribution to the summer 2015 issue of RURAL – Jersey Country Life, he discusses dairy farming during the Occupation ON THE […]