LUNCHTIME TALKS WITH THE SOCIÉTÉ JERSIAISE
The Société Jersiaise lunchtime talks continue this month providing insights into the (not so) Common eel in Jersey; the history of the Island’s metal detecting society; and the surprising Jersey connection with the ‘Queen of Crime’, Agatha Christie. The 40-minute talks take place every Wednesday in the Société Jersiaise members’ room on Pier Road, starting […]
THINKING INSIDE THE BOX: HISTORY IN THE CLASSROOM
A new education project is bringing Jersey students face-to-face with the Island’s past thanks to a series of travelling artefact boxes being loaned to schools. The boxes are part of Jersey Heritage’s ‘Museums in Schools’ project, which aims to take objects and artefacts out of a museum environment and into the classroom. It originally started […]
EXTREME SUMMER HEAT SPELLS TROUBLE FOR AUTUMN PLANTS
Summer’s prolonged droughts and extreme temperatures have made plants more vulnerable to common problems, with the Royal Horticultural Society anticipating an increase in certain fungi and insects in the coming months. The charity is urging gardeners to be ‘more vigilant’ for plant problems this autumn, particularly those caused by honey fungus and glasshouse thrips. Honey […]
WHAT’S YOUR HOME’S HISTORY?
From flats and cottages, to townhouses and country residences – every building has a history. And now Islanders are being offered the chance to uncover the stories behind their homes as part of new community project. Jersey Heritage is looking for people to nominate their homes for its ‘Your Home, Your Story’ project for a […]
10-YEAR STUDY SHOWS ‘PROMISING’ RECOVERY OF BAT SPECIES
A decade-long study into bat activity in Jersey has found an annual 7% increase in the number of common pipistrelles on the Island, giving researchers a better idea of how species are faring in response to environmental changes. The data was published in a new report by the Government of Jersey and the Bat Conservation […]
WHAT’S ON IN NOVEMBER
From wildlife walks and heritage talks to the return of Jersey’s annual farming conference – there are a variety of events happening this November, including a festive celebration at the end of the month… Wednesday 2 November – Unwelcome Visitors: Jersey’s Enemy During WW1 In this lunchtime talk from the Société Jersiaise, Ian Ronayne will look […]
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 […]