RECONNECTING NATURE: THE HEDGEROW PLANTING PROJECT BOOSTING BIODIVERSITY
A local charity is on a mission to plant more hedgerows around Jersey’s agricultural fields in a bid to enhance the Island’s biodiversity – and it’s looking for landowners to get involved. Jersey Trees for Life recently launched its latest hedgerow campaign, with the aim of reconnecting the Island’s natural habitats by creating new wildlife […]
GOVERNMENT LIFTS BIRD FLU RESTRICTIONS AFTER NO NEW OUTBREAKS
All bird flu restrictions will be lifted in Jersey from Thursday 13 October, following no new outbreaks in the past six weeks. A Prevention Zone was introduced on the Island on 7 September, requiring all keepers islandwide to house their poultry, increase their biosecurity measures, and prevent the movement of birds off-premises without a licence. […]
TACKLING FOOD WASTE: CHANNEL ISLANDS COOP SAYS ‘BYE-BYE’ TO SELL-BY DATES
The Channel Islands Coop is going ‘back to basics’ by removing sell-by dates from its own-brand products as it joins a movement among UK supermarkets to help customers reduce food waste and save money. Starting with its own-brand (Coop) dairy products and desserts, shoppers will no longer see an expiry date on the products but will instead be able to ‘judge’ on their […]
CONSERVATION AREAS: HOW UPDATED LAWS COULD ENHANCE JERSEY’S ‘DISTINCTIVE CHARACTER’
Conservation areas have existed in the UK for over 50 years but now Jersey’s Government are following suit, having recently published a new framework to help enhance the ‘distinctive character’ of local areas. The framework sets out how a place of ‘architectural or historic interest’, such as Gorey Village or Rozel Harbour, could be identified, […]
JERSEY CORN RIOTS FESTIVAL SET TO BECOME ANNUAL EVENT
The Corn Riots Harvest Festival, marking the protests and events that led to major reforms in Jersey’s Government in 1769, could become an annual celebration in the Jersey events calendar, according to the Island’s Minister for Economic Development. Deputy Kirsten Morel said the festival was being established as a ‘celebration of Jersey’s modern cultural identity’, […]
JERSEY APPOINTS FIRST ENERGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE MINISTER
The Government of Jersey has appointed its first energy and climate change minister, Deputy Hilary Jeune, to drive the Island’s path to net-zero by 2050. The new position was a recommendation of the Carbon Neutral Roadmap, which was agreed by the States Assembly in April 2022. Minister for the Environment, Deputy Jonathan Renouf, has delegated […]
NEW CHILDREN’S BOOK EXPLORES JERSEY’S CORN RIOTS HISTORY
A book which aims to teach children about Jersey’s unique history and heritage has been published in both English and Jèrriais, ahead of the anniversary festival of the Corn Riots this weekend. ‘Charlie & Spud and the Corn Riots’ is the second title in the series of children’s books about Jersey’s history written by Penny […]
WHAT’S ON: JERSEY CORN RIOTS FESTIVAL, AUTUMN ACTIVITIES AND SPOOKTACULAR HALLOWEEN EVENTS
There are plenty of family-friendly events happening this October – from the anniversary festival of the Corn Riots to black butter making at The Elms. And if you’re looking for ways to get into the spooky Halloween spirit, there are scary walks and scavenger hunts taking place too. Friday 30 September – Sunday 2 October […]
BENEFITS OF BUYING LOCAL: SAVING MONEY ON YOUR FOOD SHOP
With the cost of living crisis driving up food prices, many people are looking for ways to save money on their grocery shopping. Here are some steps you can take to help cut the weekly food bill, while also supporting small businesses and boosting the local economy. Buy seasonal A simple way to save money […]
OCTOBER WILD WATCH: BAT SPOTTING FOR BEGINNERS
Bats have a spooky reputation owing to their associations with witchcraft and the devil. But with Halloween approaching, now is a good time to seek out these underappreciated animals who are an integral part of Jersey’s natural environment. 18 different species of bat have been spotted in Jersey, some of which are known to breed […]