THE LIGHT WITHIN
An exhibition of paintings and ceramics by local artists Rosemary and Lucy Blackmore is being held at the Atlantic Hotel, St Brelade from 8 to 11 October,from10am to 5pm daily ‘The Light Within’ is the title of an exhibition of paintings and ceramics of Rosemary Blackmore (mother) and Lucy Blackmore (daughter). It is in aid of […]
RACE DATES 2027
Provisonal race dates for the 2027 xseason of the Jersey Race Club are as follows:Saturday 24 AprilSunday 16 MaySaturday 29 MaySunday 13 JuneFriday 25 June (Evening Meeting)Friday 9 July (Evening Meeting)Sunday 25 JulySunday 15 AugustSunday 29 August or Monday 30 August The dates are still provisional and will be confirmed before the end of 2026. These […]
Autumn Fair – 3 & 4 October
This is being held on Saturday 3 & Sunday 4 October at the Royal Jersey Showground, Trinity. The Show is open to the public from 10.30am to 5pm both days. Gate Entry is £5 for Adults, £3 for Seniors 60+ and free for Members and Children 16 & under. Free parking and well-behaved dogs welcome. […]
HOUND & HORSE
Canine and equine art from the 17th Century to the present day 29 September – 16 October 2026 at the Rountree Tryon Gallery, 19 Ryder Street, St James’s, London, SW1Y 6PX. Most of RURAL magazine’s and its e-mail newsletter, RURAL POST’s content is closely related to Jersey, of course. We make an exception here because […]
‘INSPIRED BY JERSEY’ ART COMPETITION
FOUR Jersey artists won prizes in the ‘Inspired by Jersey’ Art Competition, at the exhibition held at The Harbour Gallery Jersey on Friday evening. The winner of the Judges’ Choice category was Casey Laurent for his painting ‘Water’s Edge’. The winner of the Landscape category was Shannon Le Seeleur for her painting ’Wonder of Jersey’ […]
REGEN = REGENERATION
REGENERATION – that is the theme of the event being held on 11 and 12 September at Le Tacheron Farm, Trinity, and specifically it is about regenerative food and farming, a concept about which we hear more and more these days. The event is called Regen Gathering 26, and it is similar to and inspired […]
MUSICAL MOMENTS
The new season of ‘Moments Musicaux Jersey’ chamber concerts brings together brings together two of the most cherished works in the chamber repertoire. It will feature the quartet of the London Mozart Players and Anika Vavic on the piano The London Mozart Players Quartet joins Vienna-based pianist Anika Vavić for the first time in Jersey to perform Beethoven’s Piano Concerto […]
CLASSICS BY CANDLELIGHT
Jersey Chamber Orchestra’s concert on 10 October at the Jersey Opera House is being led by the winner of the BBC Young Musician of the Year prize, Martin James Bartlett. It will be an evening of timesless classics, by candlelight. Immerse yourself in an enchanting showcase of timeless classics by candlelight. ‘Each piece is a […]
HEDGE PLUMS
‘Many people know they have a local apple even if they do not know what it is: they also have local plums.’ By Suzanne Wynn, RURAL’s culinary correspondent The quote above is by Marwood Yeatman from his excellent book The Last Food of England. August is the time that plums start ripening and when tasting the first […]
STAMPS TELL TALES ABOUT ST HELIER
Jersey Post’s latest stamp set tell the tales of Saint Helier, the Island’s patron saint, including the annual procession and ceremony that takes place in the chapel next to Elizabeth Castle. The illustrations, designed by Becca Thorne, a British artist who specialises in lino print artwork, are reminiscent of medieval tapestries. Various stories surround the […]