SUNSET CONCERTS CANCELLED BUT SUMMER ACTIVITIES TO START AT GREVE DE LECQ
This weekend’s ‘al fresco’ Sunset Concerts overlooking St Ouen’s Bay were cancelled because of the likelihood of wind and rain. Donna Le Marrec, the National Trust for Jersey’s Marketing and Events Manager, said the site at Mont Grantez afforded little protection from the elements and therefore the ‘difficult decision’ was made. Speaking on the day […]
INCREASING NUMBERS OF SEABIRDS BEACHED BY WINTER STORMS
More seabirds than usual were beached last winter possibly due to an increase in the frequency and intensity of storms, including Storm Ciaran, which has been linked to climate change. A total of 124 beached birds were reported between November 2023 and February 2024 including cormorants and European shags, storm petrels, gulls, guillemots, razorbills, puffins […]
‘CELEBRATORY GOLD’ FOR THE JERSEY NATIONAL PARK’S TENTH BIRTHDAY
Ten years ago the Jersey National Park was officially recognised ensuring the protection and conservation of its coastline and the enhancement of its beauty, cultural heritage and wildlife. Park director Mike Stentiford MBE described it as ‘an environmental entity worth its weight in “celebratory gold”’ because much had been achieved. Today, it encompasses 2,145 hectares […]
FUN FOR ALL AT THE SUMMER COUNTRY FAIR
There will be fun for everyone at the Royal Jersey Agricultural and Horticultural Society’s Country Summer Fair at Trinity’s Royal Jersey Showground in June. Children will be able to scramble over hay bales, jump on the bouncy castle, try out the mini tractors and take part in a scavenger hunt to receive free ice cream […]
SUNSET CONCERTS AT GRANTEZ SERENADE THE SUN GOING DOWN
This year’s Sunset Concerts will be held at Grantez overlooking St Ouen’s Bay on Friday 14th and Saturday 15th June. Ticket holders are invited to bring a picnic and enjoy watching the sun going down over the bay while listening to live music in the knowledge that all the concert proceeds will be going towards the National […]
VISITES DU BRANCHAGE AND VISITES ROYALE
This year sees the parishes of St Helier and St Brelade welcoming the Royal Court to inspect their parish accounts and roads on 7th August and 21st August respectively. The tradition of the Visite Royale dates back centuries and the Court will deal with any encroachments or impediments from neighbouring land onto parish land. It is also […]
CLASSIC TRACTOR RUN
Tractors of yesteryear set off on the Jersey Classic Vehicle Club’s first run of 2024 last month with 34 participants, aged between 16 and 86, exploring the lanes through St John, St Mary and St Peter. The event was hosted by Trevor and Karen Barette of Home Farm, St John, where spectators viewed the modern […]
FARMERS COMPETE FOR COVETED COVER CROPS
Jersey farmers are being invited to take part in a competition to grow the best cover crop, thus supporting and increasing pollinators, bird feeding and soil health. The new competition, launched by potato supplier Albert Bartlett, has four cover crop categories – best bird, best visual, best pollinator and best soil health. The organisation will […]
HAVE YOUR SAY ABOUT GRÈVE DE LECQ
Opinions are being sought by the National Trust for Jersey about the future of the seaside café site at Grève de Lecq. A survey is the first phase of a public consultation process which aims to clarify what people want to see at the site by asking questions about the car park and the café […]
WALK THIS WAY INTO JERSEY’S NATIONAL PARK
Wanderers can enjoy exploring the Jersey National Park during May accompanied by experts who are leading 18 guided walks with diverse themes. This year’s Walk in the Park called ‘Nature, at your own pace’ invites everyone to step outside and enjoy the natural world and engage in a variety of experiences from serene walks at […]