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 & […]
FREE CASTLE ENTRY FOR ISLANDERS TO PAY THEIR RESPECTS
Entry to Mont Orgueil Castle will remain free for the remainder of the national mourning period, allowing Islanders to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II. During a special sitting of the States Assembly, Minister for Economic Development, Deputy Kristen Morel, announced that the Castle would be free to the public until Sunday 18 September. The […]
‘EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT THE COUNTRYSIDE (BUT DIDN’T DARE ASK!)’
A new book by Jill Mason. Reviewed by Alasdair Crosby I am honestly, truthfully in awe of the range of the author’s knowledge about rural Britain. It seems to be encyclopaedic, and the range of contents is vast. Over 300 pages, the contents start with an essay on ‘farming: the big picture’ – which is […]
ISLAND-WIDE POULTRY LOCKDOWN INTRODUCED FOLLOWING RISE IN BIRD FLU CASES
All bird keepers in Jersey are being told to house their birds from tomorrow to help prevent further outbreaks of bird flu. The new island-wide Prevention Zone comes into force on Wednesday 7 September, following an increase in reports of bird flu cases. It means enclosures and runs must be completely covered with a solid […]