A LINK TO WATCH THE PRESENTATIONS AT THE JERSEY FARMING CONFERENCE
The annual Jersey Farming Conference , which took place on 11 November, brings together with politicians and government officials to hear from industry experts speaking around a central theme, which this year that was ‘the Farming Horizon.’ Topics included the challenges the farmers face today; industry advances; crop diversification; new markets and opportunities; environmental considerations. […]
AN UDDERLY DIFFERENT CHRISTMAS PRESENT
Jersey Pearl and Jersey Milk have united this Christmas this Christmas to celebrate the launch of Jersey Pearl’s new ‘Jersey Milk carton charms.’ The collection includes six Jersey Milk charms in the colours that represent Jersey Dairy’s fresh milk range – and they are udderly charming! For every customer who is interested in purchasing a […]
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 Pauline Snarey Eune êfanche en Jèrri J’fus née à St Saûveu, en Jèrri en dgiêx-neuf chent chinquante-huit siez mes pathents […]
CCA GALLERIES INTERNATIONAL
Exhibition of British Abstract paintings: ‘From St Andrews to St Ives’. 10 November until the New Year CCA Galleries International are presenting an exhibition of artworks by three hugely important abstract British artists: paintings and original prints by Wilhelmina Barns-Graham, Sir Terry Frost and Sandra Blow RA. After cutting their teeth in separate parts of […]
GLOOM, DOOM AND BOOM – FARMING IN JERSEY TODAY – AND TOMORROW
Speech for the Jersey Farming Conference 202, by the president of the Jersey Farmers Union , Peter Le Maistre ‘To my knowledge this is one of the only times that the president of the Jersey Farmers’ Union has spoken at the Farming Conference. In recent years, delegates to the Conference, especially farmers have been keen […]
THE JERSEY FARMING CONFERENCE
The following text is taken from the opening address by Senator Lyndon Farnham, deputy Chief Minister, States of Jersey, at the 2021 Jersey Farming Conference ‘The Jersey Farming Conference is an event that, over the last ten years, has offered us the opportunity to look forward – to scan the farming horizon – and ensure […]
PICTURES FROM AN EXHIBITION
The RJA&HS Fair Autumn Fair – 2nd & 3rd October Horticultural Secretary of the RJA&HS, Rachelle Robinson, described the first Autumn Fair since the pandemic: ‘Despite the weather, what a fantastic weekend the Autumn Fair was, with over 2,300 people attending over the weekend to come and enjoy the Fair. A record number of entries were received in […]
THE FRENCH FISHING LICENCE CRISIS
A joint statement has been made by the Minister for Environment, Deputy John Young, and the Minister for External Relations, Senator Ian Gorst, regarding the licensing of French fishing vessels ‘We are extremely disappointed at the French government’s announcement, made yesterday afternoon, pursuing an approach of retaliatory measures. Yesterday morning, Government of Jersey officers met […]
‘PAYSAGES’ – MY LANDSCAPES
A new exhibition by Anna Le Moine Gray The artist, who lived for many years in Jersey, moved to Brittany with her husband, Philip, six years ago. Their new home is in the far west of Brittany – a ruined farmhouse that they have restored and made into a comfortable home. For the first time […]
CHRISTMAS AT THE TRADING POINT
If you’ve driven past Carrefour Selous recently and wondered about the sign outside David Hick Antiques … then as the festive season approaches you might like to visit the exciting new ‘shopping experience’ called The Trading Point. It opened in July as a ‘hub’ for local creative businesses and it’s already home to around 34 […]