ROYAL PATRONAGE A ‘TREMENDOUS BOOST’ FOR OUAISNÉ ARCHEOLOGICAL PROJECT

Prince Charles has become the patron of Jersey Heritage’s restoration project at La Cotte de St Brelade – half a century after His Royal Highness excavated the site as a student. The charity said the patronage was a ‘tremendous boost’ for the project, which protects and preserves the ancient site, preserving a unique record of […]
SINGLE-USE BAG BAN COMES INTO EFFECT

Jersey’s new ban on single-use bags comes into force next week in an effort to encourage a ‘bring your own bag’ culture in Jersey and support the global push to reduce carbon emissions. From Thursday 21 July 2022, most single-use paper and plastic bags will be banned in Jersey under the new Single Use Plastics […]
ARBORIST APPRENTICESHIP OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS

Jersey Trees for Life are looking for a new apprentice to join the team, with applications open until the end of July. The apprenticeship will last around three years and is ideal for school leavers considering a career in the arboriculture and horticulture industry. The Jersey charity is looking for a motivated, enthusiastic individual who […]
“IF WE CAN’T DO GREEN IN JERSEY, THEN WHERE CAN WE?”

Jersey’s new Environment Minister, Deputy Jonathan Renouf, spoke of surfing the ‘green wave’ and getting the Island ‘back on track’, during his nomination speech to the States Assembly earlier this week. ‘I see our environmental ambitions as like a green wave, that can sweep through and invigorate every aspect of the Island’s economy, from tourism […]
WINNERS OF THE JERSEY RURAL LANDSCAPE AWARDS – 2022

The awards presentation was held at the CCA Galleries International, 10 Hill Street on Thursday 7 July. The Rural magazine awards are now in their fourth year. This year, for the first time there was a photographic section as well as a section for paintings. Judges for the photography section were Gary Grimshaw, photographic editor […]
FLORAL TRIBUTE TO THE SWEET PEA

Focusing on seasonal flowers, Philippa Evans-Bevan this time writes sweet notes on the sweet pea After Roses, the sweet pea is a flower of fragrant perfection in my eyes. They are one of the glories of the garden, relatively easy to grow and loved by everyone for their heady scent and delicate colouring. At this […]
RURAL REACH

Rural themes are not limited to Jersey! Philippa Evans-Bevan continues her series, RURAL REACH, taking readers off the Island to international locations. Recently she took us to Madeira: she journeys now to: CAPRI Slipping out of a Naples B&B at 5 am in the dark to catch an early ferry bound for Capri, was the […]
THE JSO IS BACK!

THE JERSEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA‘S SUMMER CONCERT Saturday 6 August 2022 – Les Quennevais School Hall – 7.30pm The Jersey Symphony Orchestra is back after a two-year break caused by the pandemic: a welcome sign of a return to relative normality in the cultural life of the Island. A number of concerts were planned since its […]
NEW EVENT BRINGS THE ISLAND COMMUNITY TOGETHER

Home Farm Equestrian Club hosting the very first Jersey Horse of the Year Show (JHOYS). The event is being held in October and will bring together the whole equestrian community with five days of competing across four disciplines. Equestrians will have several opportunities to qualify for the Championship Show at various events throughout the year […]
REPORT FROM JERSEYTREES FOR LIFE PUBLISHED

Jersey Trees for Life has published the most recent report on the Woodlands of Jersey A 58-page report detailing the situation with Jersey woodlands as well as management recommendations for those trees and woodlands in the island is now available to all. Written by local ecologist, John Pinel, Jersey Trees for Life commissioned the Woodland […]