JERSEY’S MILKY WAY
Jersey Dairy managing director Eamon Fenlon believes Jersey’s dairy products will retain and expand their niche in the market. He talked to Alasdair Crosby Jersey Dairy has just one or two little problems – in common with the rest of the global dairy industry (and in common with everybody else). Brexit and Covid have been […]
JERSEY APPOINTS FIRST ENERGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE MINISTER
The Government of Jersey has appointed its first energy and climate change minister, Deputy Hilary Jeune, to drive the Island’s path to net-zero by 2050. The new position was a recommendation of the Carbon Neutral Roadmap, which was agreed by the States Assembly in April 2022. Minister for the Environment, Deputy Jonathan Renouf, has delegated […]
NEW CHILDREN’S BOOK EXPLORES JERSEY’S CORN RIOTS HISTORY
A book which aims to teach children about Jersey’s unique history and heritage has been published in both English and Jèrriais, ahead of the anniversary festival of the Corn Riots this weekend. ‘Charlie & Spud and the Corn Riots’ is the second title in the series of children’s books about Jersey’s history written by Penny […]
WHAT’S ON: JERSEY CORN RIOTS FESTIVAL, AUTUMN ACTIVITIES AND SPOOKTACULAR HALLOWEEN EVENTS
There are plenty of family-friendly events happening this October – from the anniversary festival of the Corn Riots to black butter making at The Elms. And if you’re looking for ways to get into the spooky Halloween spirit, there are scary walks and scavenger hunts taking place too. Friday 30 September – Sunday 2 October […]
BENEFITS OF BUYING LOCAL: SAVING MONEY ON YOUR FOOD SHOP
With the cost of living crisis driving up food prices, many people are looking for ways to save money on their grocery shopping. Here are some steps you can take to help cut the weekly food bill, while also supporting small businesses and boosting the local economy. Buy seasonal A simple way to save money […]
OCTOBER WILD WATCH: BAT SPOTTING FOR BEGINNERS
Bats have a spooky reputation owing to their associations with witchcraft and the devil. But with Halloween approaching, now is a good time to seek out these underappreciated animals who are an integral part of Jersey’s natural environment. 18 different species of bat have been spotted in Jersey, some of which are known to breed […]
GOVERNMENT APPROVES £400,000 FUNDING TO HELP DAIRY FARMERS WITH ‘UNPRECEDENTED COSTS’
£400,000 of ‘urgent additional funding’ will be given the Island’s dairy sector in response to the ‘unprecedented costs’ farmers are facing following the summer’s extreme weather and global supply chain issues. The one-off payment was approved by Jersey’s Economic Development Minister, Deputy Kirsten Morel, and will be funded from underspends in his department’s budget. The […]
JOIN THE HARVEST: THREE WAYS TO CELEBRATE THE START OF THE APPLE SEASON
Baked in pies, mulled into cider or stirred for hours to create Jersey’s famous black butter – however you like to savour them, apples are a sure sign that autumn is on its way. Celebrate the new season with this pick of events happening in Jersey, perfect for apple and cider lovers. Jams and jellies competition […]
AGRICULTURE – LOOKING BACK TO GO FORWARD
Éditions Emile publish regular photo-zines looking at specific subjects through the collections of the Société Jersiaise Photographic Archive. In this upcoming publication, they turn their attention to agriculture. The zine, ED.EM.05 Agriculture – looking back to go forward is made up of images by Société Jersiaise past president Maurice Richardson, who donated his archive to the Société upon his […]
RJA&HS AUTUMN FAIR – 1 AND 2 OCTOBER
This is being held on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 October at the Royal Jersey Showground, Trinity. The Show will be open to the public from 10.30am to 5pm both days and is free for members and children 16 years & under with an entry fee of £5 for adults and £3 for seniors 60 years & […]