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 […]
KEFIR MADE THE JERSEY WAY
Jersey Dairy’s newly-launched kefir, made from milk from Jersey cows, may be gentler on digestion than other similar products. This can be attributed to Jersey milk containing only A2 beta-casein protein, unlike conventional milk, which typically contains both A1 and A2 proteins. Dr Magdalena Drabble, Jersey Dairy director of operations, said kefir is becoming increasingly […]
THE CCA Galleries International Jersey Summer Exhibition 2026
The Summer Prize was awarded to Carol Ann Sutherland for her drawing: The dragon asks… can you see me…A graduate of the Glasgow School of Art, her paintings, drawings and prints form part of an evolving visual narrative developed throughout her career. Carol Ann receives £1,000 and a future solo exhibition at CCA Galleries International. Runner-up was Peter John Thompson for his work Eden, a […]
ALL ISLAND GARDEN COMPETITION 2026
Although the full results have not yet been released, the Atlantic Hotel’s gardens have been recognised among Jersey’s finest. The hotel has been awarded first place in the Royal Jersey Agricultural & Horticultural Society’s 2026 All Island Garden Competition, recognising the exceptional quality of its gardens and grounds. The hotel topped the Gardens Attached to […]
HOW DOES SOUND IMPACT YOUR DOG’S BEHAVIOUR?
Have you ever wondered why your dog suddenly reacts when there appears to be no apparent cause? In this article, clinical animal behaviourist Becka Whitehead delves into how their sense of hearing may impact their behaviour A puppy’s ear canals are closed until approximately 12-14 days of age; since they are mostly deaf, they rely […]
WIN A YEAR’S SUPPLY OF JERSEY MILK!
As part of its Fuelled by Milk campaign, Jersey Dairy is inviting Islanders to join mascot Carlton on a summer trail adventure for the chance to win an exciting prize, including a year’s supply of Jersey milk. This summer, Carlton has been busy hiding nine special Fuelled by Milk signs at participating cafés along Victoria […]
LA POÈT’TIE
As part of RURAL magazine’s remit of encouraging and promoting localism, be it in local produce or local creativity… in short, the local community spirit that sometimes seems to be slipping away from Island life, include in our regular RURAL POST mailings, poetry, inspired by the Island, from the pen of local poets. ISLAND PACING […]
BUILDING FOOD RESILIENCE
Growing your own food not only builds the nations food resilience but also gives you tastier and more nutritious fruit and vegetables. By RURAL’s culinary correspondent, Suzanne Wynn My parents, at the age of 90 and despite increasing physical difficulties, are still growing some fruit and vegetables. Although they were only children in the war, this […]