ASIAN HORNET MAP: 160 NESTS…AND COUNTING
A record number of Asian hornet nests have been found in Jersey so far this year, and a new map shows they are largely near the east coast, owing to the influx from France. As yet, 160 nests have been located and destroyed in 2022, after the first nest of the year was found in April. […]
HERITAGE SITES WIN TOP AWARDS FROM NATIONAL TOURISM AGENCY
Three of Jersey Heritage’s attractions have won national awards in recognition of ‘going the extra mile’ for their visitors. La Houge Bie, Hamptonne Country Life Museum and the Jersey Museum, Art Gallery & Victorian House all received awards in the latest VisitEngland ‘Visitor Attraction Accolades’. Jersey Museum was awarded a top ‘Gold Accolade’, alongside the […]
FRENCH CONNECTIONS: CORN RIOTS FESTIVAL CREATES CULTURAL LINKS WITH NORMANDY
Jersey’s Government has announced plans to build on the success of the 2022 Corn Riots Festival to develop cultural and trade links with our ‘close cousins’ in France. The three-day celebration of Jersey’s cultural and historical identity featured Normandy market traders, musicians, and Normandy Tourism representatives whose French Quarter in Parade Gardens attracted an estimated […]
NOVEMBER WILD WATCH: A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO JERSEY’S WILD MUSHROOMS
It’s that time of year when wild mushrooms can be found in abundance. But if you don’t know much about mushrooms, identifying them can be tricky – especially when more than 1,500 species have been recorded in Jersey. If you’re a beginner, here are six species to look out for, all with distinct characteristics that […]