NOT ONE, NOT TWO, BUT THREE FESTIVE WEEKENDS…
The Genuine Jersey Simply Christmas markets in the Royal Square will take place this year for three four-day weekends, to really kick off the festive season. The Genuine Jersey Simply Christmas markets will be a labyrinth of stalls oozing with festive magic, beautiful gifts and tasty treats sold by more than 60 local artisans and […]
EXTREME SUMMER HEAT SPELLS TROUBLE FOR AUTUMN PLANTS
Summer’s prolonged droughts and extreme temperatures have made plants more vulnerable to common problems, with the Royal Horticultural Society anticipating an increase in certain fungi and insects in the coming months. The charity is urging gardeners to be ‘more vigilant’ for plant problems this autumn, particularly those caused by honey fungus and glasshouse thrips. Honey […]
WHAT’S YOUR HOME’S HISTORY?
From flats and cottages, to townhouses and country residences – every building has a history. And now Islanders are being offered the chance to uncover the stories behind their homes as part of new community project. Jersey Heritage is looking for people to nominate their homes for its ‘Your Home, Your Story’ project for a […]
10-YEAR STUDY SHOWS ‘PROMISING’ RECOVERY OF BAT SPECIES
A decade-long study into bat activity in Jersey has found an annual 7% increase in the number of common pipistrelles on the Island, giving researchers a better idea of how species are faring in response to environmental changes. The data was published in a new report by the Government of Jersey and the Bat Conservation […]
COLOMBIA
Earlier this year, Philippa Evans-Bevan travelled to Colombia in South America, as part of a delegation focusing on agricultural enterprises and opportunities. Officially known as the Republic of Colombia, this diverse Country has remarkable borders. The Caribbean Sea to the north, Venezuela to the east, Brazil to the southeast, Ecuador and Peru to the south, the Pacific Ocean to the west and Panama to the northwest. Covering 440,831 sq. miles Colombia has […]
THE JERSEY FARMING CONFERENCE – FARMING MATTERS
Registration is now open for this year’s annual Jersey Farming Conference 2022 – Farming Matters, which will take place at La Mare Wine Estate (and on-line) on Thursday 10 November 2022. Each year the conference brings the local farming community together with politicians and government officials to hear from industry experts speaking around a central […]
WHAT’S ON IN NOVEMBER
From wildlife walks and heritage talks to the return of Jersey’s annual farming conference – there are a variety of events happening this November, including a festive celebration at the end of the month… Wednesday 2 November – Unwelcome Visitors: Jersey’s Enemy During WW1 In this lunchtime talk from the Société Jersiaise, Ian Ronayne will look […]
PENELOPE BLACKIE CONCERT
The annual Jersey concert by pianist Penelope Blackie takes place on Tuesday 25 October in aid of the John Lobb Memorial Trust. The programme includes Bach’s Partita No 2 in C Minor; Schubert’s Four Impromptus Op 90l; Ravel’s Sonatine; Beethoven’s Sonata No 8 in C Minor (‘Pathétique’) Penelope Blackie’s repertoire is conventional, from Bach to […]
ASIAN HORNET MAP: 160 NESTS…AND COUNTING
A record number of Asian hornet nests have been found in Jersey so far this year, and a new map shows they are largely near the east coast, owing to the influx from France. As yet, 160 nests have been located and destroyed in 2022, after the first nest of the year was found in April. […]
HERITAGE SITES WIN TOP AWARDS FROM NATIONAL TOURISM AGENCY
Three of Jersey Heritage’s attractions have won national awards in recognition of ‘going the extra mile’ for their visitors. La Houge Bie, Hamptonne Country Life Museum and the Jersey Museum, Art Gallery & Victorian House all received awards in the latest VisitEngland ‘Visitor Attraction Accolades’. Jersey Museum was awarded a top ‘Gold Accolade’, alongside the […]