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 […]

THE DEATH AND AFTERLIFE OF STORM-STRUCK TREES

The picture shows a table delivered recently to Cooper’s coffee house at Castle Quay. It is not just any old table – it was made from a tree that came down in the storm in 2023.  With the help of Xanthe Hamilton and Acorn this tree has journeyed from St Martin to storage in St […]

SUMMER FLOWER & PRODUCE SHOW – 15 & 16 AUGUST

This is being held on Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 August at the Royal Jersey Showground, Trinity. Open to the public from 10.30am to 5pm both days. The Show will include: For the Kids: Happy Hop Bouncy Castles, Carousels and Mini Tractors Delicious food will be served by Scooby Shack from the hatch in the Main Hall […]

A SUMMER SERENADE

‘A Summer Serenade’ is the title and theme of the Summer concert of the Jersey Symnphony Orchestra, which takes place on Saturday 1 August at Les Quennevais School Concert Hall,The orchestra will be, once again, under the baton of the JSO’s  principal Musical Director, Natalia Luis-Bassa and led by Martin Smith.   The first half […]