THE TURNING OF THE WHEEL OF TIME
Our new contributor, Katherine Jauncey, reflects on the traditional meaning of Autumn, the turning of the year and the recipes that go with it As the days become dark and chill, we often wish to hunker down and turn our minds to the upcoming moments of joy and plenty in the otherwise dreary expanse of […]
FOLLOW THE FLOCK
Campaign launched to protect access and promote respect in Jersey’s countryside The Jersey National Park has launched a new campaign, The Black Sheep, to protect access, promote respect, and highlight the shared responsibility of everyone who enjoys the Island’s countryside. Across more than 50 miles of trails, the Park’s paths link coast, countryside, and protected […]
JERSEY’S BIG APPLE
ONCE upon a time, there was an island in the west where apples grew. But this island lay not in the fables of Celtic or Greek mythology; this was a real island in the midst of the cold and salty waters of the English Channel. Jersey was an isle of apples and apple trees. Apple […]
AUTUMN WONDERS
THE Autumn Show of the Royal Jersey Agricultural Society is always a very special event. ‘It feels like a club,’ said one visitor to the show who had rarely been to the society’s cattle and flower shows before. Indeed, it is a club, but one at which all are welcome, and which shows off the […]
ILLUSTRATED TALES OF JERSEY
A newly published book by Paul Darroch Jersey’s landscape and history are steeped in its folklore and legends. In Illustrated Tales of Jersey, local author Paul Darroch explores a multitude of mysterious myths and strange tales from centuries past. The book reveals the legends of the dragon that once tormented Jersey, the giant storm hound […]
RACE DATES FOR THE 2026 SEASON
The Jersey Race Club has notified the public of the following race dates in 2026, subject to Bailiff’s permission: Sunday 26th April – First Race 14:30 Sunday 10th May – First Race 14:30 Saturday 30th May – First Race 16:30 Friday 12th June – First Race 18:30 Friday 26th June – First Race 18:30 Friday […]
NICHOLAS ROMERIL EXHIBITION
After a hugely successful year with exhibitions in London and Switzerland, Jersey artist Nicholas Romeril returns home for an exclusive solo show at JARO Gallery – our biggest event of the year.There will be 50 brand-new, never-before-seen paintings – from breath-taking local land and seascapes to Nicholas’s exciting new boulder series, bursting with modern energy, high-vis hues, and bold highlights.The venue is: JARO Gallery, 1 York […]
URGENT ACTION NEEDED ON ‘DANGEROUS DOGS’ — BUT A RETHINK PROMPTED BY SCRUTINY ON LAW CHANGES
A Public Hearing into the Draft Dogs Law (Jersey) Amendment Regulations, has highlighted the urgency of the proposed changes needed, but also clarified issues that could have had unforeseen consequences for all dog and livestock owners. The Environment, Housing and Infrastructure Scrutiny Panel questioned the chairman of the Comité des Connétables, Constable Mike Jackson, his […]
DAIRY FOR DEVELOPMENT – JERSEY’S GROWING IMPACT IN ZAMBIA
Minister for International Development and JOA Chairman Deputy Carolyn Labey reflects on Jersey’s growing impact in Zambia, where dairy development is transforming livelihoods and strengthening key partnerships. As I reflect on my recent visit to Zambia, I am struck not only by the warmth of the welcome we received but also by the depth of […]
LA MARE WINE ESTATE CELEBRATES BEST HARVEST IN OVER 20 YEARS AND ACHIEVES ORGANIC STATUS
Report from La Mare Wine Estate La Mare Wine Estate has announced that this year’s grape harvest is set to be one of the most successful in the wine estate’s history, marking a milestone moment for Jersey’s only commercial vineyard. Adding to the celebrations, the Estate has just achieved full Soil Association organic certification for […]