ROSEMARY BETT R.I.P
Rosemary Bett, who died on 28 August, was instrumental in the preservation and recording of Jersey’s cider and apple history. The following tribute to her has been paid by Julia Coutanche of Jersey Heritage and a member of the Jersey Cider Apple Trust: ‘I am very sorry indeed to hear that Rosemary Bett passed away. […]
RECIPE FOR ROSEHIP SYRUP
The recipe is from Sally Roberts, who lectures on herbs and plants at Samarès Manor. Her article on herbs will appear in the autumn issue of RURAL magazine, due to be published at the end of September. 500gms fresh rosehips 10 cloves 2 or 3 cinnamon sticks 1 litre of water 250gms sugar Rinse the […]
‘ASIAN HORNET WEEK’
This week is ‘Asian Hornet Week’ (7 – 11 September), during which the British Beekeepers Association is promoting an awareness campaign encouraging people to look out for and report sightings of Asian hornets. Beekeepers, here and in the UK, are concerned about Asian hornets, a non-native, invasive species that eats honeybees and other insects beneficial […]
BURSARIES AVAILABLE AT JICAS
JICAS (Jersey Centre for Advanced Studies) still has 2X £2000 dissertation bursaries to award for candidates on its MSc Island Biodiversity and Conservation, in partnership with Bio-Sciences, University of Exeter, to undertake a study in invasive species, ecological systems or climate change. See info@jicas.ac.je for more information
THREATENED MARINE HABITATS RECOVER IN JERSEY’S RESERVES
A RECOVERY of threatened habitats and of species associated with them has been observed by scientists monitoring Jersey’s recently-created marine protected areas (MPAs), where trawling and dredging have been banned. Observations during monitoring suggest that there is recovery of seagrass and maerl in areas closed to trawling and dredging. Both habitats are recognised for their […]
CUSTARD – BY ANOTHER NAME?
Côtard – or custard? – and the connection with ‘costermonger’? We have received this comprehensive history of the Côtard apple variety, by Vincent Obbard of Samarès Manor The Côtard is an apple listed in the excellent little book, Jersey Cider Apples, an Illustrated Collection, by Brian Phillipps and the late Rosemary Bett, published by the […]
TODAY’S JÈRRIAIS LESSON
We continue our celebration of the Jèrriais language on the run up to European Day of Languages Telling people a bit about yourself in Jèrriais Entouor mé Marianne Coutanche explains how to talk about where you live and were you were born in Jèrriais. Learn some conversational phrases to tell people a bit more about […]
LÉ JÈRRIAIS- A poem by JOAN TAPLEY
We continue our celebration of the Jèrriais language on the run up to European Day of Languages with Joan Tapley’s poem, Lé Jèrriais. Marianne Coutanche provides a translation. Joan is a native speaker and Jèrriais teacher. She is a prolific writer and has produced countless pieces for the Jersey Eisteddfod. This is a twist on […]
ASIAN HORNET WARNING FOR BLACKBERRY PICKERS
ISLANDERS are urged to keep an eye out for Asian hornets when picking blackberries, gardening, or preparing for the Branchage, following the discovery of a number of nests. Nests have been found in bramble patches as well as in the ground and under shrubbery in several locations including Howard Davis Park, St Clement and St […]
GREETINGS IN JÈRRIAIS
THE European Day of Languages, which takes place on 26 September, aims to promote linguistic diversity, highlighting the importance of lifelong language learning in order to increase cultural understanding and democratic citizenship. Jersey is doing its bit – as is the RURAL magazine website! Marianne Coutanche of L’Office du Jèrriais explains how you can introduce […]