BETTER LEGAL PROTECTION FOR JERSEY’S TREES?
Environmental groups have long called for better protection of Jersey’s trees, and now islanders can have their say before new laws are introduced in the Island. From having a two-month notice period for tree works, to using only government-approved tree surgeons, Jersey politicians have been working on new draft legislation that they hope will improve […]
PUFFINS RETURN TO ISLAND BREEDING CLIFFS
With their colourful bills and comical gait, puffins are a much-loved bird across the British Isles. Nowhere is this more evident than Jersey, where this month islanders will be celebrating the puffins return with a new festival dedicated to the iconic bird. As its name would suggest, the Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica) spends most of its […]
‘MEET THE COLLECTIONS’ AT JERSEY HERITAGE
From Jersey Heritage: Islanders will once again be able to enjoy seeing rarely-seen objects and documents with the return of Jersey Heritage’s popular ‘Meet the Collections’ series. ‘Meet the Collections’ was on hold for the past two years because of the pandemic. However, it has been able to resume now that restrictions have eased […]
A WEEK PACKED FULL OF PREHISTORY
From Jersey Heritage: Jersey Heritage is celebrating all things ‘prehistory’ at the end of the month with a week full of activities for different parts of the community to enjoy. The prehistory programme of events, which is kindly sponsored by Ogier, involves site visits by schoolchildren, teacher training and lectures. It will culminate with ‘Prehistory […]
GENUINE JERSEY MARKETS RESUME THIS MONTH
Genuine Jersey’s monthly Artisan Markets, sponsored by Islands Insurance, return to St Aubin on Saturday 23 April, offering visitors and locals a variety of local crafts, produce and entertainment in front of the Parish Hall. The artisans’ markets will feature some of Jersey’s most talented producers, artists and craftspeople displaying their wares, all of which […]