SIGNS OF THE TIMES
Over the last couple of years, RURAL magazine’s e-mail newsletter, RURAL POST, has always begun with photos taken by Islanders of the changing year in farming and the countryside. At the moment, RURAL POST is ‘having a rest’, while we re-develop our website in time for the 10th anniversary of the magazine in March. However, […]
SWANS, HARES, AND DRAGONFLIES…
…. and quite a lot else! James Doran-Webb, who creates animal sculptures from driftwood and stainless steel, talked to Alasdair Crosby following his last exhibition at Trinity Manor in November 2022 The driftwood animal sculptures of James Doran-Webb underwent what might be called ‘user trials’ at his last exhibition in the gardens of Trinity Manor. […]
EUNE FROUQU’THÉE D’JÈRRIAIS – (A FORKFUL OF JÈRRIAIS)
We continue our series of article in Jèrriais – Jersey’s own traditional native language. The ‘frouque’ in question is a digging fork, rather than a table fork. An English translation follows. This contribution comes from Laurence Curtis Bouônjour et beinv’nue à ma deuxième frouqu’thée d’ Jèrriais. Quand j’tais janne, j’allais tchiquefais pêtchi au but d’ […]
JERSEY LIFESTYLE SURVEY: COAST AND COUNTRYSIDE ACCESS
From taking walks in the countryside to visiting conservation sites and heritage attractions – results from the latest Statistics Jersey lifestyle survey reveal how often Islanders make use of Jersey’s natural and historic environment. The 2022 survey was completed by almost 1,200 Islanders in June and July, covering a range of topics from personal finances […]
DECEMBER WILD WATCH: 4 BIRDS TO SPOT THIS WINTER
As we start to hunker down for the colder winter months, you might think that Jersey’s wildlife is doing the same. But there is still plenty of bird activity to see even during a dark December. On your next winter walk, keep an eye out for some of these brilliant birds, as recommended by Romano […]
‘INTO THE FLOW’ EXHIBITION WITH MIND JERSEY
A new art exhibition, titled ‘Into the Flow’, is taking place at Grève de Lecq Barracks Studios this weekend, presenting artwork from a twelve-month collaboration period with ArtHouse Jersey and Mind Jersey. All the work on display has been created by clients of Mind Jersey and will open between 11am & 5pm on Saturday 10 December, and 10am […]
TAGGING PROJECT SHOWS BLUEFIN TUNA TRAVEL THOUSANDS OF MILES TO JERSEY WATERS
Data from a bluefin tuna satellite tagging project has revealed that these highly-prized fish migrate thousands of miles to feed in Jersey waters, travelling from as far as Turkey. The project – now in its second year – uses satellite tags to understand the movement and behaviour of Atlantic bluefin tuna, which have been regularly […]
THIS TOY ‘SWAP SHOP’ AIMS TO REDUCE THE CARBON COST OF CHRISTMAS
Jersey’s Government is hoping its pop-up ‘swap shop’ could give new homes to more than 36,000 unused toys this Christmas, in a bid to reduce waste and cut carbon emissions. The ‘Toy Swap Shop’ initiative will allow Islanders to give away toys and fancy dress items they longer want in exchange for tokens, which can […]
‘THERE IS A MASSIVE OPPORTUNITY FOR FARMERS IN JERSEY’….
…according to Fran van Dijk, who grew up in Jersey. Why? And why did she cycle 259 miles from Swansea to London? By Caroline Spencer When Fran van Dijk left Cambridge University, she read a report that set her on her path to being a sustainability expert. Our Common Future, also known as the Brundtland […]
ISLANDERS ASKED TO AVOID BIRDS AT RISK OF BIRD FLU
Updated advice from Public Health, States Vets and Natural Environment has been issued to minimise the risk of Islanders coming into contact with Avian Influenza (bird flu). Islanders who come across a sick or dead wild bird on public land are asked to NOT touch the bird but to report it to Natural Environment via […]