‘BORROW A BUCKET’ SCHEME LAUNCHES IN PUSH TO CUT PLASTIC POLLUTION
Beachgoers in Jersey can now borrow free buckets, spades and other seaside toys at 12 spots around the Island thanks to a new initiative aiming to reduce plastic pollution along our coastlines. ‘Borrow a Bucket’ boxes have been placed at popular beaches for both Islanders and tourists to use, and include discarded buckets and spades […]
ASIAN HORNET WARNING AFTER FARMER ATTACKED BY SWARM
Farmers are being warned to stay vigilant for Asian hornets after a man suffered multiple stings when he disturbed a nest in St Martin. The farmer was cutting through dense undergrowth on his tractor when he destroyed a ground-level nest, causing the swarm to attack. He was stung more than 10 times on his head […]
JERSEY CENSUS: EMPLOYMENT IN AGRICULTURE
The proportion of Jersey workers in the agriculture and fishing industry has halved in the past decade, with employees now working almost 50 hours per week, the Island’s latest census figures have shown. Published in a new report from Statistics Jersey, the data shows that 2% of the Island’s working population works in agriculture and […]
ST OUEN SEIGNEUR ELECTED AS NEW NATIONAL TRUST FOR JERSEY PRESIDENT
The Seigneur of St Ouen’s Manor, Charlie Malet de Carteret, has been chosen as the new president-elect of the National Trust for Jersey. He will take over from the current post-holder, Stewart Newton, in April next year. For the past 10 years, Charlie has been looking after St Ouen’s Manor, along with his wife Georgina, […]
CLIMATE CHANGE ACTIVITIES ADDED TO CHILDREN’S LEARNING PLATFORM
New online resources have been added to the Government’s ‘Learning at Home’ website for children to use over the summer holiday – including activities focused on climate change and biodiversity. Under the new ‘Climate Change in Focus’ section, children can learn about the climate emergency by watching videos and taking part in various activities. Themes […]
AUGUST WILD WATCH: A GUIDE TO GRASS SNAKES
The grass snake is the only snake found in Jersey and like many other species on the Island, populations are in decline. These rare reptiles will soon be entering hatching season, so it’s important to help protect their nesting habitats to ensure baby grass snakes have the best chance of survival. Grass snakes (Natrix natrix) usually […]
WHAT’S ON IN JERSEY THIS AUGUST
Whether you’re making the most of the long summer evenings or looking for ways to keep the kids entertained this holiday, there is plenty happening in Jersey this August, including concerts, competitions and craft sessions! Here’s what’s on in Jersey this month… Saturday 6 August – Jersey Symphony Orchestra’s Summer Concert After a two-year break, […]
RHS JUDGES ANNOUNCE ‘JERSEY IN BLOOM’ 2022 WINNERS
Jersey was back in full bloom this month after judges from the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) visited the Island to select the winners of the 2022 Jersey in Bloom competition. The annual event bounced back after two years of pandemic restrictions, and the visiting judges, Sue Wood and Andrew Jackson, were greeted with an array […]
JERSEY DAIRY BRINGS BACK ‘MY MILK’ FLASK CHALLENGE
Young Islanders are being invited to collect tokens from Jersey milk cartons to claim a free stainless steel flask as part of Jersey Dairy’s ‘My Milk’ campaign, which is back for the second year running. Over the school holidays, Islanders need to collect 25 tokens, found as ‘natural – nutritious – delicious’ stamps on the […]
ROYAL PATRONAGE A ‘TREMENDOUS BOOST’ FOR OUAISNÉ ARCHEOLOGICAL PROJECT
Prince Charles has become the patron of Jersey Heritage’s restoration project at La Cotte de St Brelade – half a century after His Royal Highness excavated the site as a student. The charity said the patronage was a ‘tremendous boost’ for the project, which protects and preserves the ancient site, preserving a unique record of […]