Part of our line up of events to celebrate the Summer Reading Challenge this year. Pop in to the Children’s Library between 9.30am and 12.30pm on Thursday 1 September to learn all about the ways we can rethink our waste and use our inventive brains to make something USEFUL out of something USED!
Meet the ‘Merry Monarch’ in the Governor’s House and listen to his Lordship recount fascinating stories of his time in Jersey.
It’s September 1649 and you are amidst the tumultuous events of the English Civil War. Having been exiled from his ‘dear England’, King Carles II and his younger brother, the Duke of York, have sought refuge in Jersey at Elizabeth Castle. Meet the ‘Merry Monarch’ in the Governor’s House and listen to his Lordship recount fascinating stories of his time in Jersey.
Part of our line up of events to celebrate the Summer Reading Challenge this year. Pop in to the Children’s Library between 9.30am and 12.30pm on Thursday 1 September to learn all about the ways we can rethink our waste and use our inventive brains to make something USEFUL out of something USED!
Meet the ‘Merry Monarch’ in the Governor’s House and listen to his Lordship recount fascinating stories of his time in Jersey.
It’s September 1649 and you are amidst the tumultuous events of the English Civil War. Having been exiled from his ‘dear England’, King Carles II and his younger brother, the Duke of York, have sought refuge in Jersey at Elizabeth Castle. Meet the ‘Merry Monarch’ in the Governor’s House and listen to his Lordship recount fascinating stories of his time in Jersey.
Meet the Goodwyf, who looks after the house of her master, Monsieur Laurens Hamptonne in the year 1649. She is very respectful of her employer who is a well educated and important man, however this doesn’t prevent her from spreading the odd bit of gossip from the Parish of St Lawrence. The Goodwyf will tell you all about Hamptonne’s royal connections and give your an insight into her day to day life, including cooking on the open fire, making soap and candles.
The Goodwyf is not at Hamptonne every day, so to avoid disappointment please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955
Come and find out about the Jersey Bonnet, it’s history and how it was made, you’ll also learn about the skill of patchwork and quilting from our Bonnet Maker.
Mary Le Brun will share stories and the latest tittle tattle from 1793 every Friday from May until end of September.
The year is 1793. There is much speculation around St Helier about a fabulous tower that Captain Philippe D’Auverge is erecting atop the medieval chapel at La Hougue Bie.
Mary Le Brun is known, just on occasion mind you, to engage in tittle tattle.
She simply cannot contain herself, and has rushed here to see if the rumours are true.
If your path should happen to cross with hers, she’ll no doubt be keen to divulge little-known rumours of the Captain’s adventurers and heroism.
This Friday at Roberto’s Jazz Bar, the leading Jazz Quintet performs a selection of Blue Note Record favourites by the greatest Jazz musicians and composers, including Duke Pearson, Miles Davis, Hank Mobley, Lee Morgan, Stanley Turrentine, and Freddie Hubbard.
The band is comprised of the Island’s top five jazz musicians: Tim Horsfall (piano), Brian White (trumpet), and Dave Andre (Tenor Saxophone) Cris Sparkes (String Bass) Adam Marshall (Drums).
Do not forget to make a reservation to avoid missing out on this unique experience, as space is limited.
Meet the Goodwyf, who looks after the house of her master, Monsieur Laurens Hamptonne in the year 1649. She is very respectful of her employer who is a well educated and important man, however this doesn’t prevent her from spreading the odd bit of gossip from the Parish of St Lawrence. The Goodwyf will tell you all about Hamptonne’s royal connections and give your an insight into her day to day life, including cooking on the open fire, making soap and candles.
The Goodwyf is not at Hamptonne every day, so to avoid disappointment please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955
Come and find out about the Jersey Bonnet, it’s history and how it was made, you’ll also learn about the skill of patchwork and quilting from our Bonnet Maker.
Mary Le Brun will share stories and the latest tittle tattle from 1793 every Friday from May until end of September.
The year is 1793. There is much speculation around St Helier about a fabulous tower that Captain Philippe D’Auverge is erecting atop the medieval chapel at La Hougue Bie.
Mary Le Brun is known, just on occasion mind you, to engage in tittle tattle.
She simply cannot contain herself, and has rushed here to see if the rumours are true.
If your path should happen to cross with hers, she’ll no doubt be keen to divulge little-known rumours of the Captain’s adventurers and heroism.
This Friday at Roberto’s Jazz Bar, the leading Jazz Quintet performs a selection of Blue Note Record favourites by the greatest Jazz musicians and composers, including Duke Pearson, Miles Davis, Hank Mobley, Lee Morgan, Stanley Turrentine, and Freddie Hubbard.
The band is comprised of the Island’s top five jazz musicians: Tim Horsfall (piano), Brian White (trumpet), and Dave Andre (Tenor Saxophone) Cris Sparkes (String Bass) Adam Marshall (Drums).
Do not forget to make a reservation to avoid missing out on this unique experience, as space is limited.
Your chance to see some of the unique, beautiful, unusual and sometimes commonplace objects, works of art, archives, textiles and archaeological material cared for by Jersey Heritage, dating from the Ice Age to the present day.
3 September at Sir Francis Cook Gallery Featuring a range of items from the Victorian period to the late 20th century, including toys, children’s books, school equipment and records.
The collections that Jersey Heritage look after comprise hundreds of thousands of items, including archaeology, social history objects, art and archive material. The majority of these collections are stored in one of our object stores or at the Jersey Archive, while some items can be seen on display at our visitor sites.
Our ‘Meet the Collections’ events will give members of the public the opportunity to see some of the fascinating items in our collections that are not usually on display at one of our sites. With a different theme each month, our collections team will be selecting some of their favourite objects to show and will be on hand at these events to talk to the public about what these objects are, where they came from and what they can tell us about our Island’s history.
Come along and see something different from the collection. All events will be open from 10am-2pm and are free to attend.
An exhibition at Jersey Archive to mark the Platinum Jubilee.
To mark the Platinum Jubilee, a FREE exhibition at Jersey Archive exploring the Royal Visits of the Monarch to our Island before and during her 70 years on the throne. Using images from the Jersey Evening Post Photo Archive and documents from the archive.
Jersey Archive is open Monday to Thursday, 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm.
As Viscount of Jersey during the English Civil War, 1642 – 1651, it was Laurens Hamptonne’s duty to make some of the most important public announcements of the time. In January 1649, shortly after the execution of King Charles I, Hamptonne made his most memorable pronouncements in the Royal Square, St Helier; the reading of the Proclamation of Charles II as King. When not at work int he Royal Count, Laurens enjoys entertaining visitors in his beautiful country home with stories of a time when Jersey was in the eye of the story, as Royalists and Parliamentarians crashed together on the shores of the Channel Islands. ,
Enjoy a fantastic fun day out for all ages at the Grouville Country Fayre.
Live entertainment, Kids Zone, The 4 Hire Duck Race, Fun Dog Show, Fetch and Karrie Wellie Wanging, bumpy tractor rides, Chicken Poo Bingo and so much more!
A huge range of food outlets including scallops, bbq, crepes and Jersey wonders.
Meet the Castle Gunner at Elizabeth Castle, every weekday from 11am to 3.30pm.
GUNNER GILLMAN
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
11am to 3.30pm in April
10am to 4pm from May to end September
It’s the year 1781, just months after the legendary battle of Jersey. Gunner Gillman for the Royal Artillery Invalid Battalion, will captivate you with an account of the battle and tell you stories from the Castle’s dramatic past. But, be prepared to be drafted into the Midday Parade and witness the firing of the musket and cannon….it will be an experience to remember.
GUNNER BLAKE
Saturdays 11am to 2pm
Gunner Blake will delight you with tales of his mother’s bean crock, among other delicacies, as he unravels the threads of Jersey’s history. His skilled gunnery will ensure that you learn how to lead the signal gun in a way which will pack a punch when fired!
GUNNER BELL
Wednesdays 10am to 4pm
Don’t be fooled by Gunner Bell’s impeccable manners and jolly disposition….a lifetime career in His Majesty’s service has hardened Gunner Bell to the wit and humour of the cheekiest of recruits. His clear-cut demonstrations of cannon and musket fire are something to marvel at. Gunner Bell does not visit the Castle every week, to avoid disappointment please call Elizabeth Castle on +44 (0)1534 723 971
After two long years away, Weekender returns to the Royal Jersey Showground for the most anticipated weekend of the summer!
This year Weekender brings you a bigger show than ever before, with an extra special Friday opening night, featuring one of the all-time great British bands… STEREOPHONICS, joined by Manchester pop-rock outfit PALE WAVES, Liverpool’s new rock outfit STONE, as well as the UK’s Eurovision hero SAM RYDER!
On Saturday and Sunday we bring you some of the very biggest names in all of music, featuring performances from the likes of;
THE JACKSONS JAX JONES (LIVE) TOM WALKER ELLA HENDERSON THE PROCLAIMERS SIGALA THE FARM HOT DUB TIME MACHINE JOHN NEWMAN ALFIE TEMPLEMAN + Many more on our Main Stage!
Not only that but Weekender will also feature a full dance music lineup across the Saturday and Sunday on our two stages AREA 23 and the HYPE STAGE!
AREA 23 features performances from;
DANNY HOWARD DETLEF YOUSEF BEN HEMSLEY SECONDCITY wAFF KI CREIGHTON ARIELLE FREE + More
The Hype Stage is the home of drum and bass at Weekender and will feature some of the most exciting names in the game today!
MONRROE KARA GODDARD VIBE CHEMISTRY A LITTLE SOUND GEORGIE RIOT SOMETHING SOMETHING EJ KITTO
New comers Pot-Valor! Join local scene veterans The Kickbacks and pop-punk throwback sensation 88 Bunkface for a night of punk rock that’s not to be missed!
“When it comes to her approach to music, Adria is a spirit that knows no boundaries. In addition to having a beautiful voice and the uncanny ability to connect with her audience, she is a natural performer.
When Adria performs, she will transport you back to her Latin musical roots, accompanied by her band. Infusing a contemporary edge into this irresistible music, this band creates an absolutely sensational and authentic musical experience for the audience.
Do not forget to make your reservation to avoid disappointment as space is limited…
Your chance to see some of the unique, beautiful, unusual and sometimes commonplace objects, works of art, archives, textiles and archaeological material cared for by Jersey Heritage, dating from the Ice Age to the present day.
3 September at Sir Francis Cook Gallery Featuring a range of items from the Victorian period to the late 20th century, including toys, children’s books, school equipment and records.
The collections that Jersey Heritage look after comprise hundreds of thousands of items, including archaeology, social history objects, art and archive material. The majority of these collections are stored in one of our object stores or at the Jersey Archive, while some items can be seen on display at our visitor sites.
Our ‘Meet the Collections’ events will give members of the public the opportunity to see some of the fascinating items in our collections that are not usually on display at one of our sites. With a different theme each month, our collections team will be selecting some of their favourite objects to show and will be on hand at these events to talk to the public about what these objects are, where they came from and what they can tell us about our Island’s history.
Come along and see something different from the collection. All events will be open from 10am-2pm and are free to attend.
An exhibition at Jersey Archive to mark the Platinum Jubilee.
To mark the Platinum Jubilee, a FREE exhibition at Jersey Archive exploring the Royal Visits of the Monarch to our Island before and during her 70 years on the throne. Using images from the Jersey Evening Post Photo Archive and documents from the archive.
Jersey Archive is open Monday to Thursday, 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm.
As Viscount of Jersey during the English Civil War, 1642 – 1651, it was Laurens Hamptonne’s duty to make some of the most important public announcements of the time. In January 1649, shortly after the execution of King Charles I, Hamptonne made his most memorable pronouncements in the Royal Square, St Helier; the reading of the Proclamation of Charles II as King. When not at work int he Royal Count, Laurens enjoys entertaining visitors in his beautiful country home with stories of a time when Jersey was in the eye of the story, as Royalists and Parliamentarians crashed together on the shores of the Channel Islands. ,
Enjoy a fantastic fun day out for all ages at the Grouville Country Fayre.
Live entertainment, Kids Zone, The 4 Hire Duck Race, Fun Dog Show, Fetch and Karrie Wellie Wanging, bumpy tractor rides, Chicken Poo Bingo and so much more!
A huge range of food outlets including scallops, bbq, crepes and Jersey wonders.
Meet the Castle Gunner at Elizabeth Castle, every weekday from 11am to 3.30pm.
GUNNER GILLMAN
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
11am to 3.30pm in April
10am to 4pm from May to end September
It’s the year 1781, just months after the legendary battle of Jersey. Gunner Gillman for the Royal Artillery Invalid Battalion, will captivate you with an account of the battle and tell you stories from the Castle’s dramatic past. But, be prepared to be drafted into the Midday Parade and witness the firing of the musket and cannon….it will be an experience to remember.
GUNNER BLAKE
Saturdays 11am to 2pm
Gunner Blake will delight you with tales of his mother’s bean crock, among other delicacies, as he unravels the threads of Jersey’s history. His skilled gunnery will ensure that you learn how to lead the signal gun in a way which will pack a punch when fired!
GUNNER BELL
Wednesdays 10am to 4pm
Don’t be fooled by Gunner Bell’s impeccable manners and jolly disposition….a lifetime career in His Majesty’s service has hardened Gunner Bell to the wit and humour of the cheekiest of recruits. His clear-cut demonstrations of cannon and musket fire are something to marvel at. Gunner Bell does not visit the Castle every week, to avoid disappointment please call Elizabeth Castle on +44 (0)1534 723 971
After two long years away, Weekender returns to the Royal Jersey Showground for the most anticipated weekend of the summer!
This year Weekender brings you a bigger show than ever before, with an extra special Friday opening night, featuring one of the all-time great British bands… STEREOPHONICS, joined by Manchester pop-rock outfit PALE WAVES, Liverpool’s new rock outfit STONE, as well as the UK’s Eurovision hero SAM RYDER!
On Saturday and Sunday we bring you some of the very biggest names in all of music, featuring performances from the likes of;
THE JACKSONS JAX JONES (LIVE) TOM WALKER ELLA HENDERSON THE PROCLAIMERS SIGALA THE FARM HOT DUB TIME MACHINE JOHN NEWMAN ALFIE TEMPLEMAN + Many more on our Main Stage!
Not only that but Weekender will also feature a full dance music lineup across the Saturday and Sunday on our two stages AREA 23 and the HYPE STAGE!
AREA 23 features performances from;
DANNY HOWARD DETLEF YOUSEF BEN HEMSLEY SECONDCITY wAFF KI CREIGHTON ARIELLE FREE + More
The Hype Stage is the home of drum and bass at Weekender and will feature some of the most exciting names in the game today!
MONRROE KARA GODDARD VIBE CHEMISTRY A LITTLE SOUND GEORGIE RIOT SOMETHING SOMETHING EJ KITTO
New comers Pot-Valor! Join local scene veterans The Kickbacks and pop-punk throwback sensation 88 Bunkface for a night of punk rock that’s not to be missed!
“When it comes to her approach to music, Adria is a spirit that knows no boundaries. In addition to having a beautiful voice and the uncanny ability to connect with her audience, she is a natural performer.
When Adria performs, she will transport you back to her Latin musical roots, accompanied by her band. Infusing a contemporary edge into this irresistible music, this band creates an absolutely sensational and authentic musical experience for the audience.
Do not forget to make your reservation to avoid disappointment as space is limited…
Come on a journey through spinning history and marvel at the ‘Drop Spindle’ in use from the Middle Ages. Listen to the click of the ‘Walking Wheel’ used from the 1300s, the handle-driven and beautifully wood turned Jersey Wheel, through to the whir of the ‘Tradle Wheel’. Watch as the Spinners of Hamptonne skillfully turn wool into yarn, to be used for one of the most important industries in the Channel Islands – the knitting industry. At times you may also meet the Hamptonne Knitter, who will be making garments from the Hamptonne yarn.
Come on a journey through spinning history and marvel at the ‘Drop Spindle’ in use from the Middle Ages. Listen to the click of the ‘Walking Wheel’ used from the 1300s, the handle-driven and beautifully wood turned Jersey Wheel, through to the whir of the ‘Tradle Wheel’. Watch as the Spinners of Hamptonne skillfully turn wool into yarn, to be used for one of the most important industries in the Channel Islands – the knitting industry. At times you may also meet the Hamptonne Knitter, who will be making garments from the Hamptonne yarn.
We examine the evidence of the Island’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, including Jersey’s Lieutenant-Governor Sir George Carteret who was a founder member of the Royal Africa Company that traded in ivory, gold and enslaved people in the 17th century; Captain François Messervy of Jersey who was killed in 1722 during an uprising on board his slave ship off the coast of Africa; and Jersey trader Josué Mauger who in 1752 advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia, Canada, where his business was based.
This exhibition takes place in the Victorian House at Jersey Museum, with its impressive mahogany staircase, because new research has shown that the house was built partly on the profits of the transatlantic slave trade. ‘Trade Roots’ explores Jersey’s historic links to slavery, from Islanders who owned mahogany plantations overseas and traded in slave-produced goods, to those who campaigned for the abolition of slavery.
Thought-provoking, and at times challenging, this exhibition exposes some uncomfortable new stories from Jersey’s past and examines the legacy and impact of transatlantic slavery on the Island’s community today.
Meet the Goodwyf, who looks after the house of her master, Monsieur Laurens Hamptonne in the year 1649. She is very respectful of her employer who is a well educated and important man, however this doesn’t prevent her from spreading the odd bit of gossip from the Parish of St Lawrence. The Goodwyf will tell you all about Hamptonne’s royal connections and give your an insight into her day to day life, including cooking on the open fire, making soap and candles.
The Goodwyf is not at Hamptonne every day, so to avoid disappointment please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955
Meet the ‘Merry Monarch’ in the Governor’s House and listen to his Lordship recount fascinating stories of his time in Jersey.
It’s September 1649 and you are amidst the tumultuous events of the English Civil War. Having been exiled from his ‘dear England’, King Carles II and his younger brother, the Duke of York, have sought refuge in Jersey at Elizabeth Castle. Meet the ‘Merry Monarch’ in the Governor’s House and listen to his Lordship recount fascinating stories of his time in Jersey.
We examine the evidence of the Island’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, including Jersey’s Lieutenant-Governor Sir George Carteret who was a founder member of the Royal Africa Company that traded in ivory, gold and enslaved people in the 17th century; Captain François Messervy of Jersey who was killed in 1722 during an uprising on board his slave ship off the coast of Africa; and Jersey trader Josué Mauger who in 1752 advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia, Canada, where his business was based.
This exhibition takes place in the Victorian House at Jersey Museum, with its impressive mahogany staircase, because new research has shown that the house was built partly on the profits of the transatlantic slave trade. ‘Trade Roots’ explores Jersey’s historic links to slavery, from Islanders who owned mahogany plantations overseas and traded in slave-produced goods, to those who campaigned for the abolition of slavery.
Thought-provoking, and at times challenging, this exhibition exposes some uncomfortable new stories from Jersey’s past and examines the legacy and impact of transatlantic slavery on the Island’s community today.
Meet the Goodwyf, who looks after the house of her master, Monsieur Laurens Hamptonne in the year 1649. She is very respectful of her employer who is a well educated and important man, however this doesn’t prevent her from spreading the odd bit of gossip from the Parish of St Lawrence. The Goodwyf will tell you all about Hamptonne’s royal connections and give your an insight into her day to day life, including cooking on the open fire, making soap and candles.
The Goodwyf is not at Hamptonne every day, so to avoid disappointment please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955
Meet the ‘Merry Monarch’ in the Governor’s House and listen to his Lordship recount fascinating stories of his time in Jersey.
It’s September 1649 and you are amidst the tumultuous events of the English Civil War. Having been exiled from his ‘dear England’, King Carles II and his younger brother, the Duke of York, have sought refuge in Jersey at Elizabeth Castle. Meet the ‘Merry Monarch’ in the Governor’s House and listen to his Lordship recount fascinating stories of his time in Jersey.
Meeting at the Jersey Cows in West’s Centre, St Helier, enjoy a meander through Victorian St Helier, to admire the architecture, and hear tales of town life through the Centuries.
Find out where the streets really are “paved” with gold, have a photograph with a Royal, discover the Penfold Post Box, find evidence of the musket shots from the Battle of Jersey, and uncover the secret hidden within the paving of our Place du Marché. There is so much to discover, so join Kary and allow her to reveal our town’s hidden treasures.
The Town Walk takes place on selected Tuesdays and Thursdays. Booking in advance is required.
Meet the Regimental Surgeon of the 95th Regiment of Foot and his Nursing Assistant to find out about the battle wounds and their treatments in the 18th century.
Tuesdays in May to September at Elizabeth Castle
10am to 4pm
Meet the Regimental Surgeon of the 95th Regiment of Foot and find out about the wounds sustained during a battle and how the sick and injured were treated at the Castle. Come and see some of the surgical and medical instruments of the 18th century and hear about the medicine and treatments that were available to the Surgeon.
You’ll also meet the Surgeon’s Nursing Assistant, Sarah Brown, wife of a soldier in the Castle Garrison. Mrs Brown will tell you about life as a woman who follow the army in the 18th century.
Once you have seen the medical care available from the Surgeon and his Nursing Assistant you wouldn’t want to be an 18th century soldier!
As Viscount of Jersey during the English Civil War, 1642 – 1651, it was Laurens Hamptonne’s duty to make some of the most important public announcements of the time. In January 1649, shortly after the execution of King Charles I, Hamptonne made his most memorable pronouncements in the Royal Square, St Helier; the reading of the Proclamation of Charles II as King. When not at work int he Royal Count, Laurens enjoys entertaining visitors in his beautiful country home with stories of a time when Jersey was in the eye of the story, as Royalists and Parliamentarians crashed together on the shores of the Channel Islands. ,
Meeting at the Jersey Cows in West’s Centre, St Helier, enjoy a meander through Victorian St Helier, to admire the architecture, and hear tales of town life through the Centuries.
Find out where the streets really are “paved” with gold, have a photograph with a Royal, discover the Penfold Post Box, find evidence of the musket shots from the Battle of Jersey, and uncover the secret hidden within the paving of our Place du Marché. There is so much to discover, so join Kary and allow her to reveal our town’s hidden treasures.
The Town Walk takes place on selected Tuesdays and Thursdays. Booking in advance is required.
Meet the Regimental Surgeon of the 95th Regiment of Foot and his Nursing Assistant to find out about the battle wounds and their treatments in the 18th century.
Tuesdays in May to September at Elizabeth Castle
10am to 4pm
Meet the Regimental Surgeon of the 95th Regiment of Foot and find out about the wounds sustained during a battle and how the sick and injured were treated at the Castle. Come and see some of the surgical and medical instruments of the 18th century and hear about the medicine and treatments that were available to the Surgeon.
You’ll also meet the Surgeon’s Nursing Assistant, Sarah Brown, wife of a soldier in the Castle Garrison. Mrs Brown will tell you about life as a woman who follow the army in the 18th century.
Once you have seen the medical care available from the Surgeon and his Nursing Assistant you wouldn’t want to be an 18th century soldier!
As Viscount of Jersey during the English Civil War, 1642 – 1651, it was Laurens Hamptonne’s duty to make some of the most important public announcements of the time. In January 1649, shortly after the execution of King Charles I, Hamptonne made his most memorable pronouncements in the Royal Square, St Helier; the reading of the Proclamation of Charles II as King. When not at work int he Royal Count, Laurens enjoys entertaining visitors in his beautiful country home with stories of a time when Jersey was in the eye of the story, as Royalists and Parliamentarians crashed together on the shores of the Channel Islands. ,
An exhibition that explores how the right to protest has shaped and influenced the Island that we know today.
‘People! Power! Protest!’ explores the story of protest in Jersey, from the Corn Riots of 1769 to the Black Lives Matter movement of 2020.
Jersey may be small but Islanders have made their voices heard loud and clear over the years. Jersey has a fascinating history of protest in the Island and the theme of the exhibition coincides with the 250th anniversary of the Code of Laws that was introduced in response to the Corn Riots.
The exhibition explores how the right to protest has shaped and influenced the Island that we know today, from historic protests, such as the Corn Riots, to more recent protests such as Extinction Rebellion and Black Lives Matter.
Among the items on display is the official 18th century court records showing the redacted demands of the Corn Riots protestors, and the petition signed by thousands of people to try and save Queen’s Valley from being flooded in the 1980s. There are also the banners and placards from other protests over the years and photographs of significant post-war campaigns and demonstrations.
As you enter the exhibition ‘People! Power! Protest!’, you’ll see a stunning graffiti-style entrance wall by designer James Carter, of Midnight Industries. Celebrated local artist Ian Rolls has also created a new version of his iconic climate stripes mural in the environmental protest section of the exhibition. Visitors can to listen to stories of protest and share their own memories of their involvement in campaigns and demonstrations over the years.
An exhibition at Jersey Archive to mark the Platinum Jubilee.
To mark the Platinum Jubilee, a FREE exhibition at Jersey Archive exploring the Royal Visits of the Monarch to our Island before and during her 70 years on the throne. Using images from the Jersey Evening Post Photo Archive and documents from the archive.
Jersey Archive is open Monday to Thursday, 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm.
Come on a journey through spinning history and marvel at the ‘Drop Spindle’ in use from the Middle Ages. Listen to the click of the ‘Walking Wheel’ used from the 1300s, the handle-driven and beautifully wood turned Jersey Wheel, through to the whir of the ‘Tradle Wheel’. Watch as the Spinners of Hamptonne skillfully turn wool into yarn, to be used for one of the most important industries in the Channel Islands – the knitting industry. At times you may also meet the Hamptonne Knitter, who will be making garments from the Hamptonne yarn.
Hear the stories of Sir Paulet from his Minstrel, learn about the herbal cures which still grow in the Castle garden
Wednesdays from May to September at Mont Orgueil Castle
10am to 4pm
Join Cally Noel the Castle Minstrel who’ll tell you about Sir Amias Paulet who has been summoned from Mont Orgueil Castle to England by Queen Elizabeth I to deal with some very difficult tasks indeed! You can also hear about the Medieval herbal curers which were so important to the people of the Middle Ages, especially when plague and leprosy came to Jersey. Many of these plants still grow in the Castle garden today.
Enjoy a light-hearted adventure through the lanes and footpaths of St Clement to uncover the stories behind our imposing Jersey Round Towers, an ancient folly and a remarkable 6000 year old tomb. Find a lost railway bridge and follow along the track of the old Jersey Eastern Railway, past two station houses which still exist today.
Hear of mariner’s mysteries, seafaring stories and discover a hidden lighthouse and medieval pathways.
Beginning at Le Hocq, St Clement this circular walk explores the coastline for a short distance before heading inland along forgotten pathways, admiring spectacular sweeping sea views from ancient hilltop monuments. Toilet facilities and refreshments available at the beginning and end of route.
Meet the Castle Gunner at Elizabeth Castle, every weekday from 11am to 3.30pm.
GUNNER GILLMAN
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
11am to 3.30pm in April
10am to 4pm from May to end September
It’s the year 1781, just months after the legendary battle of Jersey. Gunner Gillman for the Royal Artillery Invalid Battalion, will captivate you with an account of the battle and tell you stories from the Castle’s dramatic past. But, be prepared to be drafted into the Midday Parade and witness the firing of the musket and cannon….it will be an experience to remember.
GUNNER BLAKE
Saturdays 11am to 2pm
Gunner Blake will delight you with tales of his mother’s bean crock, among other delicacies, as he unravels the threads of Jersey’s history. His skilled gunnery will ensure that you learn how to lead the signal gun in a way which will pack a punch when fired!
GUNNER BELL
Wednesdays 10am to 4pm
Don’t be fooled by Gunner Bell’s impeccable manners and jolly disposition….a lifetime career in His Majesty’s service has hardened Gunner Bell to the wit and humour of the cheekiest of recruits. His clear-cut demonstrations of cannon and musket fire are something to marvel at. Gunner Bell does not visit the Castle every week, to avoid disappointment please call Elizabeth Castle on +44 (0)1534 723 971
An exhibition that explores how the right to protest has shaped and influenced the Island that we know today.
‘People! Power! Protest!’ explores the story of protest in Jersey, from the Corn Riots of 1769 to the Black Lives Matter movement of 2020.
Jersey may be small but Islanders have made their voices heard loud and clear over the years. Jersey has a fascinating history of protest in the Island and the theme of the exhibition coincides with the 250th anniversary of the Code of Laws that was introduced in response to the Corn Riots.
The exhibition explores how the right to protest has shaped and influenced the Island that we know today, from historic protests, such as the Corn Riots, to more recent protests such as Extinction Rebellion and Black Lives Matter.
Among the items on display is the official 18th century court records showing the redacted demands of the Corn Riots protestors, and the petition signed by thousands of people to try and save Queen’s Valley from being flooded in the 1980s. There are also the banners and placards from other protests over the years and photographs of significant post-war campaigns and demonstrations.
As you enter the exhibition ‘People! Power! Protest!’, you’ll see a stunning graffiti-style entrance wall by designer James Carter, of Midnight Industries. Celebrated local artist Ian Rolls has also created a new version of his iconic climate stripes mural in the environmental protest section of the exhibition. Visitors can to listen to stories of protest and share their own memories of their involvement in campaigns and demonstrations over the years.
An exhibition at Jersey Archive to mark the Platinum Jubilee.
To mark the Platinum Jubilee, a FREE exhibition at Jersey Archive exploring the Royal Visits of the Monarch to our Island before and during her 70 years on the throne. Using images from the Jersey Evening Post Photo Archive and documents from the archive.
Jersey Archive is open Monday to Thursday, 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm.
Come on a journey through spinning history and marvel at the ‘Drop Spindle’ in use from the Middle Ages. Listen to the click of the ‘Walking Wheel’ used from the 1300s, the handle-driven and beautifully wood turned Jersey Wheel, through to the whir of the ‘Tradle Wheel’. Watch as the Spinners of Hamptonne skillfully turn wool into yarn, to be used for one of the most important industries in the Channel Islands – the knitting industry. At times you may also meet the Hamptonne Knitter, who will be making garments from the Hamptonne yarn.
Hear the stories of Sir Paulet from his Minstrel, learn about the herbal cures which still grow in the Castle garden
Wednesdays from May to September at Mont Orgueil Castle
10am to 4pm
Join Cally Noel the Castle Minstrel who’ll tell you about Sir Amias Paulet who has been summoned from Mont Orgueil Castle to England by Queen Elizabeth I to deal with some very difficult tasks indeed! You can also hear about the Medieval herbal curers which were so important to the people of the Middle Ages, especially when plague and leprosy came to Jersey. Many of these plants still grow in the Castle garden today.
Enjoy a light-hearted adventure through the lanes and footpaths of St Clement to uncover the stories behind our imposing Jersey Round Towers, an ancient folly and a remarkable 6000 year old tomb. Find a lost railway bridge and follow along the track of the old Jersey Eastern Railway, past two station houses which still exist today.
Hear of mariner’s mysteries, seafaring stories and discover a hidden lighthouse and medieval pathways.
Beginning at Le Hocq, St Clement this circular walk explores the coastline for a short distance before heading inland along forgotten pathways, admiring spectacular sweeping sea views from ancient hilltop monuments. Toilet facilities and refreshments available at the beginning and end of route.
Meet the Castle Gunner at Elizabeth Castle, every weekday from 11am to 3.30pm.
GUNNER GILLMAN
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
11am to 3.30pm in April
10am to 4pm from May to end September
It’s the year 1781, just months after the legendary battle of Jersey. Gunner Gillman for the Royal Artillery Invalid Battalion, will captivate you with an account of the battle and tell you stories from the Castle’s dramatic past. But, be prepared to be drafted into the Midday Parade and witness the firing of the musket and cannon….it will be an experience to remember.
GUNNER BLAKE
Saturdays 11am to 2pm
Gunner Blake will delight you with tales of his mother’s bean crock, among other delicacies, as he unravels the threads of Jersey’s history. His skilled gunnery will ensure that you learn how to lead the signal gun in a way which will pack a punch when fired!
GUNNER BELL
Wednesdays 10am to 4pm
Don’t be fooled by Gunner Bell’s impeccable manners and jolly disposition….a lifetime career in His Majesty’s service has hardened Gunner Bell to the wit and humour of the cheekiest of recruits. His clear-cut demonstrations of cannon and musket fire are something to marvel at. Gunner Bell does not visit the Castle every week, to avoid disappointment please call Elizabeth Castle on +44 (0)1534 723 971
We examine the evidence of the Island’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, including Jersey’s Lieutenant-Governor Sir George Carteret who was a founder member of the Royal Africa Company that traded in ivory, gold and enslaved people in the 17th century; Captain François Messervy of Jersey who was killed in 1722 during an uprising on board his slave ship off the coast of Africa; and Jersey trader Josué Mauger who in 1752 advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia, Canada, where his business was based.
This exhibition takes place in the Victorian House at Jersey Museum, with its impressive mahogany staircase, because new research has shown that the house was built partly on the profits of the transatlantic slave trade. ‘Trade Roots’ explores Jersey’s historic links to slavery, from Islanders who owned mahogany plantations overseas and traded in slave-produced goods, to those who campaigned for the abolition of slavery.
Thought-provoking, and at times challenging, this exhibition exposes some uncomfortable new stories from Jersey’s past and examines the legacy and impact of transatlantic slavery on the Island’s community today.
Meet the ‘Merry Monarch’ in the Governor’s House and listen to his Lordship recount fascinating stories of his time in Jersey.
It’s September 1649 and you are amidst the tumultuous events of the English Civil War. Having been exiled from his ‘dear England’, King Carles II and his younger brother, the Duke of York, have sought refuge in Jersey at Elizabeth Castle. Meet the ‘Merry Monarch’ in the Governor’s House and listen to his Lordship recount fascinating stories of his time in Jersey.
Very little on the small island of Jersey can rival the variety, spectacle and energy of the International Air Display. The Airshow has established itself over the years as one of the islands premier calendar dates; a midweek show where all the islands children are given the day off school. Markets close for the afternoon and all eyes look to the skies.
The sweeping vista of St. Aubin’s Bay forms a natural amphitheatre where visitors and locals alike congregate to watch these magnificent aircraft from across the ages. During this free 4 hour flying display you get to see fast jets, vintage warbirds, classic aircraft and even some local talent!
The large tidal range, and sheltered waters of the bay also provide the opportunity to mix flying and boating. From the single engine De Havilland Beaver Float Plane to the impressive Dornier DO24 Flying Boat, the bay itself has seen its fair share of ‘touch and goes’ over the years.
The 2022Jersey International Air Display will take place on Thursday 8th September between 13:00 to 17:00.
We examine the evidence of the Island’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, including Jersey’s Lieutenant-Governor Sir George Carteret who was a founder member of the Royal Africa Company that traded in ivory, gold and enslaved people in the 17th century; Captain François Messervy of Jersey who was killed in 1722 during an uprising on board his slave ship off the coast of Africa; and Jersey trader Josué Mauger who in 1752 advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia, Canada, where his business was based.
This exhibition takes place in the Victorian House at Jersey Museum, with its impressive mahogany staircase, because new research has shown that the house was built partly on the profits of the transatlantic slave trade. ‘Trade Roots’ explores Jersey’s historic links to slavery, from Islanders who owned mahogany plantations overseas and traded in slave-produced goods, to those who campaigned for the abolition of slavery.
Thought-provoking, and at times challenging, this exhibition exposes some uncomfortable new stories from Jersey’s past and examines the legacy and impact of transatlantic slavery on the Island’s community today.
Meet the ‘Merry Monarch’ in the Governor’s House and listen to his Lordship recount fascinating stories of his time in Jersey.
It’s September 1649 and you are amidst the tumultuous events of the English Civil War. Having been exiled from his ‘dear England’, King Carles II and his younger brother, the Duke of York, have sought refuge in Jersey at Elizabeth Castle. Meet the ‘Merry Monarch’ in the Governor’s House and listen to his Lordship recount fascinating stories of his time in Jersey.
Very little on the small island of Jersey can rival the variety, spectacle and energy of the International Air Display. The Airshow has established itself over the years as one of the islands premier calendar dates; a midweek show where all the islands children are given the day off school. Markets close for the afternoon and all eyes look to the skies.
The sweeping vista of St. Aubin’s Bay forms a natural amphitheatre where visitors and locals alike congregate to watch these magnificent aircraft from across the ages. During this free 4 hour flying display you get to see fast jets, vintage warbirds, classic aircraft and even some local talent!
The large tidal range, and sheltered waters of the bay also provide the opportunity to mix flying and boating. From the single engine De Havilland Beaver Float Plane to the impressive Dornier DO24 Flying Boat, the bay itself has seen its fair share of ‘touch and goes’ over the years.
The 2022Jersey International Air Display will take place on Thursday 8th September between 13:00 to 17:00.
Meet the Goodwyf, who looks after the house of her master, Monsieur Laurens Hamptonne in the year 1649. She is very respectful of her employer who is a well educated and important man, however this doesn’t prevent her from spreading the odd bit of gossip from the Parish of St Lawrence. The Goodwyf will tell you all about Hamptonne’s royal connections and give your an insight into her day to day life, including cooking on the open fire, making soap and candles.
The Goodwyf is not at Hamptonne every day, so to avoid disappointment please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955
Come and find out about the Jersey Bonnet, it’s history and how it was made, you’ll also learn about the skill of patchwork and quilting from our Bonnet Maker.
Mary Le Brun will share stories and the latest tittle tattle from 1793 every Friday from May until end of September.
The year is 1793. There is much speculation around St Helier about a fabulous tower that Captain Philippe D’Auverge is erecting atop the medieval chapel at La Hougue Bie.
Mary Le Brun is known, just on occasion mind you, to engage in tittle tattle.
She simply cannot contain herself, and has rushed here to see if the rumours are true.
If your path should happen to cross with hers, she’ll no doubt be keen to divulge little-known rumours of the Captain’s adventurers and heroism.
BSK’S 5th Birthday Fundraising Dinner sponsored by Saltgate featuring The Jersey Bounce.
We would like to invite you to join us in celebrating our 5th Birthday at our annual Fundraising Dinner kindly sponsored by Saltgate.
This year The Jersey Bounce will get the party started then dance the night away with DJ Alan Griffin!
Your night includes:
-A sparkling reception, dinner and entertainment. -One free entry to Win a Diamond worth over £2000 – Kindly sponsored by Le Gallais and Luce -Raffle and launch of our online auction
Tickets: £96 Tables: Min of 8 Max of 12. Individual tickets available. DRESS TO IMPRESS
Beresford Street Kitchen is a social enterprise providing quality education, training and employment for people with learning disabilities and/or autism. We have grown rapidly since opening in 2017 and now provide training and employment opportunities for 46 crew members in a range of hospitality and printing roles.
In 2020, we conducted our first outcomes survey and are truly proud of the results which highlight how our work is closely aligned with the objectives of The Disability Strategy, the key outcome of which is to ensure that people living with disability enjoy a good quality of life. Since being part of BSK, crew members report a staggering 21% increase in life satisfaction.
September 2021 we launched a new 5 year strategy which included launching the BSK Academy and The Learning For Life adult education programme to enable crew to further develop their skills for independent living and employability skills.
We can’t believe we are 5 years old already and we wouldn’t be here without the amazing support of the Jersey community. That’s why we’d love you to join us at our 5th birthday fundraising dinner, where we are aiming to raise at least £25,000.
Meet the Goodwyf, who looks after the house of her master, Monsieur Laurens Hamptonne in the year 1649. She is very respectful of her employer who is a well educated and important man, however this doesn’t prevent her from spreading the odd bit of gossip from the Parish of St Lawrence. The Goodwyf will tell you all about Hamptonne’s royal connections and give your an insight into her day to day life, including cooking on the open fire, making soap and candles.
The Goodwyf is not at Hamptonne every day, so to avoid disappointment please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955
Come and find out about the Jersey Bonnet, it’s history and how it was made, you’ll also learn about the skill of patchwork and quilting from our Bonnet Maker.
Mary Le Brun will share stories and the latest tittle tattle from 1793 every Friday from May until end of September.
The year is 1793. There is much speculation around St Helier about a fabulous tower that Captain Philippe D’Auverge is erecting atop the medieval chapel at La Hougue Bie.
Mary Le Brun is known, just on occasion mind you, to engage in tittle tattle.
She simply cannot contain herself, and has rushed here to see if the rumours are true.
If your path should happen to cross with hers, she’ll no doubt be keen to divulge little-known rumours of the Captain’s adventurers and heroism.
BSK’S 5th Birthday Fundraising Dinner sponsored by Saltgate featuring The Jersey Bounce.
We would like to invite you to join us in celebrating our 5th Birthday at our annual Fundraising Dinner kindly sponsored by Saltgate.
This year The Jersey Bounce will get the party started then dance the night away with DJ Alan Griffin!
Your night includes:
-A sparkling reception, dinner and entertainment. -One free entry to Win a Diamond worth over £2000 – Kindly sponsored by Le Gallais and Luce -Raffle and launch of our online auction
Tickets: £96 Tables: Min of 8 Max of 12. Individual tickets available. DRESS TO IMPRESS
Beresford Street Kitchen is a social enterprise providing quality education, training and employment for people with learning disabilities and/or autism. We have grown rapidly since opening in 2017 and now provide training and employment opportunities for 46 crew members in a range of hospitality and printing roles.
In 2020, we conducted our first outcomes survey and are truly proud of the results which highlight how our work is closely aligned with the objectives of The Disability Strategy, the key outcome of which is to ensure that people living with disability enjoy a good quality of life. Since being part of BSK, crew members report a staggering 21% increase in life satisfaction.
September 2021 we launched a new 5 year strategy which included launching the BSK Academy and The Learning For Life adult education programme to enable crew to further develop their skills for independent living and employability skills.
We can’t believe we are 5 years old already and we wouldn’t be here without the amazing support of the Jersey community. That’s why we’d love you to join us at our 5th birthday fundraising dinner, where we are aiming to raise at least £25,000.
An exhibition at Jersey Archive to mark the Platinum Jubilee.
To mark the Platinum Jubilee, a FREE exhibition at Jersey Archive exploring the Royal Visits of the Monarch to our Island before and during her 70 years on the throne. Using images from the Jersey Evening Post Photo Archive and documents from the archive.
Jersey Archive is open Monday to Thursday, 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm.
As Viscount of Jersey during the English Civil War, 1642 – 1651, it was Laurens Hamptonne’s duty to make some of the most important public announcements of the time. In January 1649, shortly after the execution of King Charles I, Hamptonne made his most memorable pronouncements in the Royal Square, St Helier; the reading of the Proclamation of Charles II as King. When not at work int he Royal Count, Laurens enjoys entertaining visitors in his beautiful country home with stories of a time when Jersey was in the eye of the story, as Royalists and Parliamentarians crashed together on the shores of the Channel Islands. ,
Meet the Castle Gunner at Elizabeth Castle, every weekday from 11am to 3.30pm.
GUNNER GILLMAN
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
11am to 3.30pm in April
10am to 4pm from May to end September
It’s the year 1781, just months after the legendary battle of Jersey. Gunner Gillman for the Royal Artillery Invalid Battalion, will captivate you with an account of the battle and tell you stories from the Castle’s dramatic past. But, be prepared to be drafted into the Midday Parade and witness the firing of the musket and cannon….it will be an experience to remember.
GUNNER BLAKE
Saturdays 11am to 2pm
Gunner Blake will delight you with tales of his mother’s bean crock, among other delicacies, as he unravels the threads of Jersey’s history. His skilled gunnery will ensure that you learn how to lead the signal gun in a way which will pack a punch when fired!
GUNNER BELL
Wednesdays 10am to 4pm
Don’t be fooled by Gunner Bell’s impeccable manners and jolly disposition….a lifetime career in His Majesty’s service has hardened Gunner Bell to the wit and humour of the cheekiest of recruits. His clear-cut demonstrations of cannon and musket fire are something to marvel at. Gunner Bell does not visit the Castle every week, to avoid disappointment please call Elizabeth Castle on +44 (0)1534 723 971
Come on down to the Pride Village at People’s Park on Saturday 10 September for some live music, celebration, and a whole lot of fun!
This year, Jersey Arts Centre has organised the afternoon entertainment for you to enjoy from 3pm – 10.30pm; Dr Adam Perchard will be the Master of Ceremonies throughout, and you can also watch sets from Sister Disco and Little Black Dress, Rich Allo, BRICK HOUSE and Shea. Headlining this event will be performances from celebrated DJ Woody Cook, and Queenz will be presenting ‘The Show with Balls’ from 9pm. See you there!
Roy has the goods: the original, the bare-knuckle, the low-down . . . blues.
Who can say they were friends with the Rev. Gary Davis, Pink Anderson and Robert Lockwood? And toured with Arthur Big Boy Crudup, Hot Tuna, JJ Cale & Bonnie Raitt ? Roy can. He has the stories, the licks, and the mystery of timeless music in his fingers. He’s been featured on a PBS special and interviewed by Terry Gross on “Fresh Air.” He’s also a regular at Fur Peace Ranch, where he teaches along with Jorma Kaukonen. When he brings his ‘Tour Bus’ to town, a one-man blues-fest ensues. He plays and he entertains, feeding us music and stories, and the evening is a celebration for us all. We’re privileged to have Roy here to preserve–and extend—the tradition of great American blues music.
An exhibition at Jersey Archive to mark the Platinum Jubilee.
To mark the Platinum Jubilee, a FREE exhibition at Jersey Archive exploring the Royal Visits of the Monarch to our Island before and during her 70 years on the throne. Using images from the Jersey Evening Post Photo Archive and documents from the archive.
Jersey Archive is open Monday to Thursday, 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm.
As Viscount of Jersey during the English Civil War, 1642 – 1651, it was Laurens Hamptonne’s duty to make some of the most important public announcements of the time. In January 1649, shortly after the execution of King Charles I, Hamptonne made his most memorable pronouncements in the Royal Square, St Helier; the reading of the Proclamation of Charles II as King. When not at work int he Royal Count, Laurens enjoys entertaining visitors in his beautiful country home with stories of a time when Jersey was in the eye of the story, as Royalists and Parliamentarians crashed together on the shores of the Channel Islands. ,
Meet the Castle Gunner at Elizabeth Castle, every weekday from 11am to 3.30pm.
GUNNER GILLMAN
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
11am to 3.30pm in April
10am to 4pm from May to end September
It’s the year 1781, just months after the legendary battle of Jersey. Gunner Gillman for the Royal Artillery Invalid Battalion, will captivate you with an account of the battle and tell you stories from the Castle’s dramatic past. But, be prepared to be drafted into the Midday Parade and witness the firing of the musket and cannon….it will be an experience to remember.
GUNNER BLAKE
Saturdays 11am to 2pm
Gunner Blake will delight you with tales of his mother’s bean crock, among other delicacies, as he unravels the threads of Jersey’s history. His skilled gunnery will ensure that you learn how to lead the signal gun in a way which will pack a punch when fired!
GUNNER BELL
Wednesdays 10am to 4pm
Don’t be fooled by Gunner Bell’s impeccable manners and jolly disposition….a lifetime career in His Majesty’s service has hardened Gunner Bell to the wit and humour of the cheekiest of recruits. His clear-cut demonstrations of cannon and musket fire are something to marvel at. Gunner Bell does not visit the Castle every week, to avoid disappointment please call Elizabeth Castle on +44 (0)1534 723 971
Come on down to the Pride Village at People’s Park on Saturday 10 September for some live music, celebration, and a whole lot of fun!
This year, Jersey Arts Centre has organised the afternoon entertainment for you to enjoy from 3pm – 10.30pm; Dr Adam Perchard will be the Master of Ceremonies throughout, and you can also watch sets from Sister Disco and Little Black Dress, Rich Allo, BRICK HOUSE and Shea. Headlining this event will be performances from celebrated DJ Woody Cook, and Queenz will be presenting ‘The Show with Balls’ from 9pm. See you there!
Roy has the goods: the original, the bare-knuckle, the low-down . . . blues.
Who can say they were friends with the Rev. Gary Davis, Pink Anderson and Robert Lockwood? And toured with Arthur Big Boy Crudup, Hot Tuna, JJ Cale & Bonnie Raitt ? Roy can. He has the stories, the licks, and the mystery of timeless music in his fingers. He’s been featured on a PBS special and interviewed by Terry Gross on “Fresh Air.” He’s also a regular at Fur Peace Ranch, where he teaches along with Jorma Kaukonen. When he brings his ‘Tour Bus’ to town, a one-man blues-fest ensues. He plays and he entertains, feeding us music and stories, and the evening is a celebration for us all. We’re privileged to have Roy here to preserve–and extend—the tradition of great American blues music.
Come to Elizabeth Castle for a thrilling display of artillery and Georgian life from the 1781 Jersey Militia.
Sundays
10am to 4pm
1 May
19 June
17 July
14 August
11 September
Prepare yourself for the dramatic return of the 1781 Jersey Militia at the Castle when they will transport you back to the colourful life of Elizabeth Castle in the 18th century. Be entertained by the loud bangs of cannon and musket, and catch an authentic glimpse of the period day to day life of a soldier and his family.
We examine the evidence of the Island’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, including Jersey’s Lieutenant-Governor Sir George Carteret who was a founder member of the Royal Africa Company that traded in ivory, gold and enslaved people in the 17th century; Captain François Messervy of Jersey who was killed in 1722 during an uprising on board his slave ship off the coast of Africa; and Jersey trader Josué Mauger who in 1752 advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia, Canada, where his business was based.
This exhibition takes place in the Victorian House at Jersey Museum, with its impressive mahogany staircase, because new research has shown that the house was built partly on the profits of the transatlantic slave trade. ‘Trade Roots’ explores Jersey’s historic links to slavery, from Islanders who owned mahogany plantations overseas and traded in slave-produced goods, to those who campaigned for the abolition of slavery.
Thought-provoking, and at times challenging, this exhibition exposes some uncomfortable new stories from Jersey’s past and examines the legacy and impact of transatlantic slavery on the Island’s community today.
Come on a journey through spinning history and marvel at the ‘Drop Spindle’ in use from the Middle Ages. Listen to the click of the ‘Walking Wheel’ used from the 1300s, the handle-driven and beautifully wood turned Jersey Wheel, through to the whir of the ‘Tradle Wheel’. Watch as the Spinners of Hamptonne skillfully turn wool into yarn, to be used for one of the most important industries in the Channel Islands – the knitting industry. At times you may also meet the Hamptonne Knitter, who will be making garments from the Hamptonne yarn.
Come to Elizabeth Castle for a thrilling display of artillery and Georgian life from the 1781 Jersey Militia.
Sundays
10am to 4pm
1 May
19 June
17 July
14 August
11 September
Prepare yourself for the dramatic return of the 1781 Jersey Militia at the Castle when they will transport you back to the colourful life of Elizabeth Castle in the 18th century. Be entertained by the loud bangs of cannon and musket, and catch an authentic glimpse of the period day to day life of a soldier and his family.
We examine the evidence of the Island’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, including Jersey’s Lieutenant-Governor Sir George Carteret who was a founder member of the Royal Africa Company that traded in ivory, gold and enslaved people in the 17th century; Captain François Messervy of Jersey who was killed in 1722 during an uprising on board his slave ship off the coast of Africa; and Jersey trader Josué Mauger who in 1752 advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia, Canada, where his business was based.
This exhibition takes place in the Victorian House at Jersey Museum, with its impressive mahogany staircase, because new research has shown that the house was built partly on the profits of the transatlantic slave trade. ‘Trade Roots’ explores Jersey’s historic links to slavery, from Islanders who owned mahogany plantations overseas and traded in slave-produced goods, to those who campaigned for the abolition of slavery.
Thought-provoking, and at times challenging, this exhibition exposes some uncomfortable new stories from Jersey’s past and examines the legacy and impact of transatlantic slavery on the Island’s community today.
Come on a journey through spinning history and marvel at the ‘Drop Spindle’ in use from the Middle Ages. Listen to the click of the ‘Walking Wheel’ used from the 1300s, the handle-driven and beautifully wood turned Jersey Wheel, through to the whir of the ‘Tradle Wheel’. Watch as the Spinners of Hamptonne skillfully turn wool into yarn, to be used for one of the most important industries in the Channel Islands – the knitting industry. At times you may also meet the Hamptonne Knitter, who will be making garments from the Hamptonne yarn.
Meet the Goodwyf, who looks after the house of her master, Monsieur Laurens Hamptonne in the year 1649. She is very respectful of her employer who is a well educated and important man, however this doesn’t prevent her from spreading the odd bit of gossip from the Parish of St Lawrence. The Goodwyf will tell you all about Hamptonne’s royal connections and give your an insight into her day to day life, including cooking on the open fire, making soap and candles.
The Goodwyf is not at Hamptonne every day, so to avoid disappointment please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955
Meet the ‘Merry Monarch’ in the Governor’s House and listen to his Lordship recount fascinating stories of his time in Jersey.
It’s September 1649 and you are amidst the tumultuous events of the English Civil War. Having been exiled from his ‘dear England’, King Carles II and his younger brother, the Duke of York, have sought refuge in Jersey at Elizabeth Castle. Meet the ‘Merry Monarch’ in the Governor’s House and listen to his Lordship recount fascinating stories of his time in Jersey.
Starring Colin Firth, Matthew Macfadyen and Kelly Macdonald, this drama film follows two intelligence officers during World War Two as they try to outwit German troops. Based on an extraordinary true story!
Armed only with a bow and arrow and a collection of animal skins, Martin (Rasmus Bjerg) sets off into the wilderness in an attempt to cure his midlife crisis. A chance meeting with a fugitive in the forest leads to an eventful trip through fjords, drug runners and the police. Full of dark humour and deadpan comedy, this film portrays the uncomfortable realisations around the quest for the masculine ideal.
£7.50 (£5.00 students) only available on the door.
JFS Members may reserve a seat in advance at the Box Office.
Before visiting Jersey Arts Centre, please read our COVID-19 guidelines here.
Meet the Goodwyf, who looks after the house of her master, Monsieur Laurens Hamptonne in the year 1649. She is very respectful of her employer who is a well educated and important man, however this doesn’t prevent her from spreading the odd bit of gossip from the Parish of St Lawrence. The Goodwyf will tell you all about Hamptonne’s royal connections and give your an insight into her day to day life, including cooking on the open fire, making soap and candles.
The Goodwyf is not at Hamptonne every day, so to avoid disappointment please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955
Meet the ‘Merry Monarch’ in the Governor’s House and listen to his Lordship recount fascinating stories of his time in Jersey.
It’s September 1649 and you are amidst the tumultuous events of the English Civil War. Having been exiled from his ‘dear England’, King Carles II and his younger brother, the Duke of York, have sought refuge in Jersey at Elizabeth Castle. Meet the ‘Merry Monarch’ in the Governor’s House and listen to his Lordship recount fascinating stories of his time in Jersey.
Starring Colin Firth, Matthew Macfadyen and Kelly Macdonald, this drama film follows two intelligence officers during World War Two as they try to outwit German troops. Based on an extraordinary true story!
Armed only with a bow and arrow and a collection of animal skins, Martin (Rasmus Bjerg) sets off into the wilderness in an attempt to cure his midlife crisis. A chance meeting with a fugitive in the forest leads to an eventful trip through fjords, drug runners and the police. Full of dark humour and deadpan comedy, this film portrays the uncomfortable realisations around the quest for the masculine ideal.
£7.50 (£5.00 students) only available on the door.
JFS Members may reserve a seat in advance at the Box Office.
Before visiting Jersey Arts Centre, please read our COVID-19 guidelines here.
Come and keep still and have your portrait taken by the Victorian photographer Thomas CR Kennedy in the Victorian House at Jersey Museum & Art Gallery.
12 July
22 August
13 September
24 September
4 October
15 October
24 October
10am to 4pm
Can you keep still for at least 15 seconds? That’s how long it took for your photograph to be taken in the 1860s. Once again, renowned Victorian photographer Thomas CR Kennedy will be revisiting the Victorian House at Jersey Museum & Art Gallery. He will be accompanied by his good lady wife and assistant Annigna.
Come in your own Victorian attire, or select an outfit from our wardrobe, and take away as a souvenir your own Carte de Visite portrait photograph.
Please telephone the Jersey Museum on 01534-633300 to book your sitting for a payment to Jersey Heritage of just £5.
Meet the Regimental Surgeon of the 95th Regiment of Foot and his Nursing Assistant to find out about the battle wounds and their treatments in the 18th century.
Tuesdays in May to September at Elizabeth Castle
10am to 4pm
Meet the Regimental Surgeon of the 95th Regiment of Foot and find out about the wounds sustained during a battle and how the sick and injured were treated at the Castle. Come and see some of the surgical and medical instruments of the 18th century and hear about the medicine and treatments that were available to the Surgeon.
You’ll also meet the Surgeon’s Nursing Assistant, Sarah Brown, wife of a soldier in the Castle Garrison. Mrs Brown will tell you about life as a woman who follow the army in the 18th century.
Once you have seen the medical care available from the Surgeon and his Nursing Assistant you wouldn’t want to be an 18th century soldier!
As Viscount of Jersey during the English Civil War, 1642 – 1651, it was Laurens Hamptonne’s duty to make some of the most important public announcements of the time. In January 1649, shortly after the execution of King Charles I, Hamptonne made his most memorable pronouncements in the Royal Square, St Helier; the reading of the Proclamation of Charles II as King. When not at work int he Royal Count, Laurens enjoys entertaining visitors in his beautiful country home with stories of a time when Jersey was in the eye of the story, as Royalists and Parliamentarians crashed together on the shores of the Channel Islands. ,
Come and keep still and have your portrait taken by the Victorian photographer Thomas CR Kennedy in the Victorian House at Jersey Museum & Art Gallery.
12 July
22 August
13 September
24 September
4 October
15 October
24 October
10am to 4pm
Can you keep still for at least 15 seconds? That’s how long it took for your photograph to be taken in the 1860s. Once again, renowned Victorian photographer Thomas CR Kennedy will be revisiting the Victorian House at Jersey Museum & Art Gallery. He will be accompanied by his good lady wife and assistant Annigna.
Come in your own Victorian attire, or select an outfit from our wardrobe, and take away as a souvenir your own Carte de Visite portrait photograph.
Please telephone the Jersey Museum on 01534-633300 to book your sitting for a payment to Jersey Heritage of just £5.
Meet the Regimental Surgeon of the 95th Regiment of Foot and his Nursing Assistant to find out about the battle wounds and their treatments in the 18th century.
Tuesdays in May to September at Elizabeth Castle
10am to 4pm
Meet the Regimental Surgeon of the 95th Regiment of Foot and find out about the wounds sustained during a battle and how the sick and injured were treated at the Castle. Come and see some of the surgical and medical instruments of the 18th century and hear about the medicine and treatments that were available to the Surgeon.
You’ll also meet the Surgeon’s Nursing Assistant, Sarah Brown, wife of a soldier in the Castle Garrison. Mrs Brown will tell you about life as a woman who follow the army in the 18th century.
Once you have seen the medical care available from the Surgeon and his Nursing Assistant you wouldn’t want to be an 18th century soldier!
As Viscount of Jersey during the English Civil War, 1642 – 1651, it was Laurens Hamptonne’s duty to make some of the most important public announcements of the time. In January 1649, shortly after the execution of King Charles I, Hamptonne made his most memorable pronouncements in the Royal Square, St Helier; the reading of the Proclamation of Charles II as King. When not at work int he Royal Count, Laurens enjoys entertaining visitors in his beautiful country home with stories of a time when Jersey was in the eye of the story, as Royalists and Parliamentarians crashed together on the shores of the Channel Islands. ,
An exhibition that explores how the right to protest has shaped and influenced the Island that we know today.
‘People! Power! Protest!’ explores the story of protest in Jersey, from the Corn Riots of 1769 to the Black Lives Matter movement of 2020.
Jersey may be small but Islanders have made their voices heard loud and clear over the years. Jersey has a fascinating history of protest in the Island and the theme of the exhibition coincides with the 250th anniversary of the Code of Laws that was introduced in response to the Corn Riots.
The exhibition explores how the right to protest has shaped and influenced the Island that we know today, from historic protests, such as the Corn Riots, to more recent protests such as Extinction Rebellion and Black Lives Matter.
Among the items on display is the official 18th century court records showing the redacted demands of the Corn Riots protestors, and the petition signed by thousands of people to try and save Queen’s Valley from being flooded in the 1980s. There are also the banners and placards from other protests over the years and photographs of significant post-war campaigns and demonstrations.
As you enter the exhibition ‘People! Power! Protest!’, you’ll see a stunning graffiti-style entrance wall by designer James Carter, of Midnight Industries. Celebrated local artist Ian Rolls has also created a new version of his iconic climate stripes mural in the environmental protest section of the exhibition. Visitors can to listen to stories of protest and share their own memories of their involvement in campaigns and demonstrations over the years.
An exhibition at Jersey Archive to mark the Platinum Jubilee.
To mark the Platinum Jubilee, a FREE exhibition at Jersey Archive exploring the Royal Visits of the Monarch to our Island before and during her 70 years on the throne. Using images from the Jersey Evening Post Photo Archive and documents from the archive.
Jersey Archive is open Monday to Thursday, 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm.
We examine the evidence of the Island’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, including Jersey’s Lieutenant-Governor Sir George Carteret who was a founder member of the Royal Africa Company that traded in ivory, gold and enslaved people in the 17th century; Captain François Messervy of Jersey who was killed in 1722 during an uprising on board his slave ship off the coast of Africa; and Jersey trader Josué Mauger who in 1752 advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia, Canada, where his business was based.
This exhibition takes place in the Victorian House at Jersey Museum, with its impressive mahogany staircase, because new research has shown that the house was built partly on the profits of the transatlantic slave trade. ‘Trade Roots’ explores Jersey’s historic links to slavery, from Islanders who owned mahogany plantations overseas and traded in slave-produced goods, to those who campaigned for the abolition of slavery.
Thought-provoking, and at times challenging, this exhibition exposes some uncomfortable new stories from Jersey’s past and examines the legacy and impact of transatlantic slavery on the Island’s community today.
Come on a journey through spinning history and marvel at the ‘Drop Spindle’ in use from the Middle Ages. Listen to the click of the ‘Walking Wheel’ used from the 1300s, the handle-driven and beautifully wood turned Jersey Wheel, through to the whir of the ‘Tradle Wheel’. Watch as the Spinners of Hamptonne skillfully turn wool into yarn, to be used for one of the most important industries in the Channel Islands – the knitting industry. At times you may also meet the Hamptonne Knitter, who will be making garments from the Hamptonne yarn.
Hear the stories of Sir Paulet from his Minstrel, learn about the herbal cures which still grow in the Castle garden
Wednesdays from May to September at Mont Orgueil Castle
10am to 4pm
Join Cally Noel the Castle Minstrel who’ll tell you about Sir Amias Paulet who has been summoned from Mont Orgueil Castle to England by Queen Elizabeth I to deal with some very difficult tasks indeed! You can also hear about the Medieval herbal curers which were so important to the people of the Middle Ages, especially when plague and leprosy came to Jersey. Many of these plants still grow in the Castle garden today.
Meet the Castle Gunner at Elizabeth Castle, every weekday from 11am to 3.30pm.
GUNNER GILLMAN
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
11am to 3.30pm in April
10am to 4pm from May to end September
It’s the year 1781, just months after the legendary battle of Jersey. Gunner Gillman for the Royal Artillery Invalid Battalion, will captivate you with an account of the battle and tell you stories from the Castle’s dramatic past. But, be prepared to be drafted into the Midday Parade and witness the firing of the musket and cannon….it will be an experience to remember.
GUNNER BLAKE
Saturdays 11am to 2pm
Gunner Blake will delight you with tales of his mother’s bean crock, among other delicacies, as he unravels the threads of Jersey’s history. His skilled gunnery will ensure that you learn how to lead the signal gun in a way which will pack a punch when fired!
GUNNER BELL
Wednesdays 10am to 4pm
Don’t be fooled by Gunner Bell’s impeccable manners and jolly disposition….a lifetime career in His Majesty’s service has hardened Gunner Bell to the wit and humour of the cheekiest of recruits. His clear-cut demonstrations of cannon and musket fire are something to marvel at. Gunner Bell does not visit the Castle every week, to avoid disappointment please call Elizabeth Castle on +44 (0)1534 723 971
An exhibition that explores how the right to protest has shaped and influenced the Island that we know today.
‘People! Power! Protest!’ explores the story of protest in Jersey, from the Corn Riots of 1769 to the Black Lives Matter movement of 2020.
Jersey may be small but Islanders have made their voices heard loud and clear over the years. Jersey has a fascinating history of protest in the Island and the theme of the exhibition coincides with the 250th anniversary of the Code of Laws that was introduced in response to the Corn Riots.
The exhibition explores how the right to protest has shaped and influenced the Island that we know today, from historic protests, such as the Corn Riots, to more recent protests such as Extinction Rebellion and Black Lives Matter.
Among the items on display is the official 18th century court records showing the redacted demands of the Corn Riots protestors, and the petition signed by thousands of people to try and save Queen’s Valley from being flooded in the 1980s. There are also the banners and placards from other protests over the years and photographs of significant post-war campaigns and demonstrations.
As you enter the exhibition ‘People! Power! Protest!’, you’ll see a stunning graffiti-style entrance wall by designer James Carter, of Midnight Industries. Celebrated local artist Ian Rolls has also created a new version of his iconic climate stripes mural in the environmental protest section of the exhibition. Visitors can to listen to stories of protest and share their own memories of their involvement in campaigns and demonstrations over the years.
An exhibition at Jersey Archive to mark the Platinum Jubilee.
To mark the Platinum Jubilee, a FREE exhibition at Jersey Archive exploring the Royal Visits of the Monarch to our Island before and during her 70 years on the throne. Using images from the Jersey Evening Post Photo Archive and documents from the archive.
Jersey Archive is open Monday to Thursday, 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm.
We examine the evidence of the Island’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, including Jersey’s Lieutenant-Governor Sir George Carteret who was a founder member of the Royal Africa Company that traded in ivory, gold and enslaved people in the 17th century; Captain François Messervy of Jersey who was killed in 1722 during an uprising on board his slave ship off the coast of Africa; and Jersey trader Josué Mauger who in 1752 advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia, Canada, where his business was based.
This exhibition takes place in the Victorian House at Jersey Museum, with its impressive mahogany staircase, because new research has shown that the house was built partly on the profits of the transatlantic slave trade. ‘Trade Roots’ explores Jersey’s historic links to slavery, from Islanders who owned mahogany plantations overseas and traded in slave-produced goods, to those who campaigned for the abolition of slavery.
Thought-provoking, and at times challenging, this exhibition exposes some uncomfortable new stories from Jersey’s past and examines the legacy and impact of transatlantic slavery on the Island’s community today.
Come on a journey through spinning history and marvel at the ‘Drop Spindle’ in use from the Middle Ages. Listen to the click of the ‘Walking Wheel’ used from the 1300s, the handle-driven and beautifully wood turned Jersey Wheel, through to the whir of the ‘Tradle Wheel’. Watch as the Spinners of Hamptonne skillfully turn wool into yarn, to be used for one of the most important industries in the Channel Islands – the knitting industry. At times you may also meet the Hamptonne Knitter, who will be making garments from the Hamptonne yarn.
Hear the stories of Sir Paulet from his Minstrel, learn about the herbal cures which still grow in the Castle garden
Wednesdays from May to September at Mont Orgueil Castle
10am to 4pm
Join Cally Noel the Castle Minstrel who’ll tell you about Sir Amias Paulet who has been summoned from Mont Orgueil Castle to England by Queen Elizabeth I to deal with some very difficult tasks indeed! You can also hear about the Medieval herbal curers which were so important to the people of the Middle Ages, especially when plague and leprosy came to Jersey. Many of these plants still grow in the Castle garden today.
Meet the Castle Gunner at Elizabeth Castle, every weekday from 11am to 3.30pm.
GUNNER GILLMAN
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
11am to 3.30pm in April
10am to 4pm from May to end September
It’s the year 1781, just months after the legendary battle of Jersey. Gunner Gillman for the Royal Artillery Invalid Battalion, will captivate you with an account of the battle and tell you stories from the Castle’s dramatic past. But, be prepared to be drafted into the Midday Parade and witness the firing of the musket and cannon….it will be an experience to remember.
GUNNER BLAKE
Saturdays 11am to 2pm
Gunner Blake will delight you with tales of his mother’s bean crock, among other delicacies, as he unravels the threads of Jersey’s history. His skilled gunnery will ensure that you learn how to lead the signal gun in a way which will pack a punch when fired!
GUNNER BELL
Wednesdays 10am to 4pm
Don’t be fooled by Gunner Bell’s impeccable manners and jolly disposition….a lifetime career in His Majesty’s service has hardened Gunner Bell to the wit and humour of the cheekiest of recruits. His clear-cut demonstrations of cannon and musket fire are something to marvel at. Gunner Bell does not visit the Castle every week, to avoid disappointment please call Elizabeth Castle on +44 (0)1534 723 971
Meet the ‘Merry Monarch’ in the Governor’s House and listen to his Lordship recount fascinating stories of his time in Jersey.
It’s September 1649 and you are amidst the tumultuous events of the English Civil War. Having been exiled from his ‘dear England’, King Carles II and his younger brother, the Duke of York, have sought refuge in Jersey at Elizabeth Castle. Meet the ‘Merry Monarch’ in the Governor’s House and listen to his Lordship recount fascinating stories of his time in Jersey.
Composer, songwriter, lyricist: Stephen Sondheim was one of the most important figures in twentieth-century musical theatre.
Sondheim was credited for having “reinvented the American musical” with shows that tackled unexpected themes with music and lyrics of unprecedented complexity and sophistication. A talented ensemble of JGRTC performers present an evening of Sondheim classics, and some lesser-known, but none-the-less wonderful pieces.
Directed by Ben Shaw and Danielle Le Quesne
50% of the profits will be donated to Philip’s Footprints.
Meet the ‘Merry Monarch’ in the Governor’s House and listen to his Lordship recount fascinating stories of his time in Jersey.
It’s September 1649 and you are amidst the tumultuous events of the English Civil War. Having been exiled from his ‘dear England’, King Carles II and his younger brother, the Duke of York, have sought refuge in Jersey at Elizabeth Castle. Meet the ‘Merry Monarch’ in the Governor’s House and listen to his Lordship recount fascinating stories of his time in Jersey.
Composer, songwriter, lyricist: Stephen Sondheim was one of the most important figures in twentieth-century musical theatre.
Sondheim was credited for having “reinvented the American musical” with shows that tackled unexpected themes with music and lyrics of unprecedented complexity and sophistication. A talented ensemble of JGRTC performers present an evening of Sondheim classics, and some lesser-known, but none-the-less wonderful pieces.
Directed by Ben Shaw and Danielle Le Quesne
50% of the profits will be donated to Philip’s Footprints.
The Jersey Family History Festival will be returning this year at Jersey Archive from Friday to Sunday, 16-18 September
The Archive will be open for the weekend between 9am – 4pm on Friday and Saturday and 9am-1pm on Sunday.
UK genealogist and author Celia Heritage will be guest speaker at the Festival and will deliver a talk on Saturday afternoon on how to trace your English and Welsh ancestors and one on Sunday morning about researching your Scottish and Irish forebears. (I attach an image of Celia to this email that can be used as an illustration).
Archive staff will also be delivering various talks, tours, workshops, panel and one to one sessions over the weekend. One not to be missed by the budding genealogist.
Meet the Goodwyf, who looks after the house of her master, Monsieur Laurens Hamptonne in the year 1649. She is very respectful of her employer who is a well educated and important man, however this doesn’t prevent her from spreading the odd bit of gossip from the Parish of St Lawrence. The Goodwyf will tell you all about Hamptonne’s royal connections and give your an insight into her day to day life, including cooking on the open fire, making soap and candles.
The Goodwyf is not at Hamptonne every day, so to avoid disappointment please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955
Come and find out about the Jersey Bonnet, it’s history and how it was made, you’ll also learn about the skill of patchwork and quilting from our Bonnet Maker.
Mary Le Brun will share stories and the latest tittle tattle from 1793 every Friday from May until end of September.
The year is 1793. There is much speculation around St Helier about a fabulous tower that Captain Philippe D’Auverge is erecting atop the medieval chapel at La Hougue Bie.
Mary Le Brun is known, just on occasion mind you, to engage in tittle tattle.
She simply cannot contain herself, and has rushed here to see if the rumours are true.
If your path should happen to cross with hers, she’ll no doubt be keen to divulge little-known rumours of the Captain’s adventurers and heroism.
On Friday 16th September RampArts invites you to party like it’s 1995 at Bluenote Bar!
Our headline act are The Riffs, made up of acoustic duo Steve Doyle and Barry James. They have been playing together for 11 years, having met at the same carpentry company, they started jamming in their vans at break times, got a solid set together and have been playing the scene ever since. You may have caught them in The Troub, Kitty’s, The Traf, The Rozel, and Wonky Festival. They’ll be smashing out a mix of Britpop covers 9 pm until 10 pm, guaranteed to get you up and jumping!All Mod Cons will be playing the likes of Suede, Blur, Pulp, Stone Roses, Sleeper, Garbage, Ash, Oasis, Shed 7 and Supergrass between acts, and even more Britpop bangers 10 pm until closing.Isaac Evans is a local singer songwriter who plays guitar based music from a number of genres. Get down to his Britpop inspired, bright and catchy original set, 8 pm until 9 pm.Craig Smith has been playing the scene for over a decade, anyone who’s seen him perform knows he epitomises the British based music culture, no to be missed 7 pm until 8 pm.£5 on the door, cash, or card.
This will be the final RamParty of 2022, going out with a Royal Britannia BANG
The Jersey Family History Festival will be returning this year at Jersey Archive from Friday to Sunday, 16-18 September
The Archive will be open for the weekend between 9am – 4pm on Friday and Saturday and 9am-1pm on Sunday.
UK genealogist and author Celia Heritage will be guest speaker at the Festival and will deliver a talk on Saturday afternoon on how to trace your English and Welsh ancestors and one on Sunday morning about researching your Scottish and Irish forebears. (I attach an image of Celia to this email that can be used as an illustration).
Archive staff will also be delivering various talks, tours, workshops, panel and one to one sessions over the weekend. One not to be missed by the budding genealogist.
Meet the Goodwyf, who looks after the house of her master, Monsieur Laurens Hamptonne in the year 1649. She is very respectful of her employer who is a well educated and important man, however this doesn’t prevent her from spreading the odd bit of gossip from the Parish of St Lawrence. The Goodwyf will tell you all about Hamptonne’s royal connections and give your an insight into her day to day life, including cooking on the open fire, making soap and candles.
The Goodwyf is not at Hamptonne every day, so to avoid disappointment please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955
Come and find out about the Jersey Bonnet, it’s history and how it was made, you’ll also learn about the skill of patchwork and quilting from our Bonnet Maker.
Mary Le Brun will share stories and the latest tittle tattle from 1793 every Friday from May until end of September.
The year is 1793. There is much speculation around St Helier about a fabulous tower that Captain Philippe D’Auverge is erecting atop the medieval chapel at La Hougue Bie.
Mary Le Brun is known, just on occasion mind you, to engage in tittle tattle.
She simply cannot contain herself, and has rushed here to see if the rumours are true.
If your path should happen to cross with hers, she’ll no doubt be keen to divulge little-known rumours of the Captain’s adventurers and heroism.
On Friday 16th September RampArts invites you to party like it’s 1995 at Bluenote Bar!
Our headline act are The Riffs, made up of acoustic duo Steve Doyle and Barry James. They have been playing together for 11 years, having met at the same carpentry company, they started jamming in their vans at break times, got a solid set together and have been playing the scene ever since. You may have caught them in The Troub, Kitty’s, The Traf, The Rozel, and Wonky Festival. They’ll be smashing out a mix of Britpop covers 9 pm until 10 pm, guaranteed to get you up and jumping!All Mod Cons will be playing the likes of Suede, Blur, Pulp, Stone Roses, Sleeper, Garbage, Ash, Oasis, Shed 7 and Supergrass between acts, and even more Britpop bangers 10 pm until closing.Isaac Evans is a local singer songwriter who plays guitar based music from a number of genres. Get down to his Britpop inspired, bright and catchy original set, 8 pm until 9 pm.Craig Smith has been playing the scene for over a decade, anyone who’s seen him perform knows he epitomises the British based music culture, no to be missed 7 pm until 8 pm.£5 on the door, cash, or card.
This will be the final RamParty of 2022, going out with a Royal Britannia BANG
An exhibition at Jersey Archive to mark the Platinum Jubilee.
To mark the Platinum Jubilee, a FREE exhibition at Jersey Archive exploring the Royal Visits of the Monarch to our Island before and during her 70 years on the throne. Using images from the Jersey Evening Post Photo Archive and documents from the archive.
Jersey Archive is open Monday to Thursday, 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm.
This regular artisans’ market takes place in the pretty harbour village of St. Aubin in front of the parish hall.
There will be local wares on display, including goods from producers and craft workers.
All goods sold by Genuine Jersey Members will have been crafted, brewed, baked or processed by the stall holder, so come along and soak up the atmosphere while celebrating Jersey’s finest.
Celebrating its 25th year, join The Jersey Dragon Boat Festival, proudly sponsored by VG, to see if you can be crowned the 2022 champion!
With no experience needed – just loads of enthusiasm – The 25th Jersey Dragon Boat Festival is a fantastic event for groups of friends and colleagues, where you can expect to enjoy a fun day out with a great carnival atmosphere, fun, laughter, and friendly competition.
Your team will take charge of a 40ft canoe-like dragon boat, ornately carved with a dragon’s head and tail, paddling hard to clock the best time for each heat while attempting to become a finalist. All focus is on the drummer, keeping all paddlers in time, while they paddle with all their might to cross the finish line.
“The challenge is not so much the paddling technique, but in trying to synchronise with the other paddlers in your boat.”
About the day
Dragon Boat racing isn’t just a sport – it’s a carnival dating back to the 5th or 6th century, caped in history, tradition, and competition.
Participating crews will enjoy a full day’s entertainment, including: -Food and drink stalls, craft stalls, and family entertainment -Race commentary and musical entertainment -Souvenir programme -Dragon boats and all related racing equipment -A minimum of three races per crew
The first race takes place at about 10:00, with the grand final scheduled for 16:00.
At the end of the day, prizes will be awarded to the fastest team and two runners up as well as spot prizes selected by the sponsor, VG .
Racing will take place at Albert Pier, St Helier.
All teams will be based on the balcony area of Albert Pier and have been allocated a space of 4 x 3 metres. You are welcome to bring along a gazebo fitting the space if you wish.
The teams who have raised the most money for Jersey Hospice Care will be given a much sought after VIP location in the arena with perfect views of the races.
What to wear We suggest that the crew wear light clothing, which will dry quickly. Bring a towel and warm clothes to cover up as you will get wet! No heavy jeans, flip-flops or boots. Trainers are recommended. Many teams like to wear fancy dress. Buoyancy aids are required and will be provided – please make sure they fit over your fancy dress outfit.
Staying safe We hope that this event will be great fun but we need to remember health and safety requirements. A professional dragon boat company manages the event. They will provide you with buoyancy aids, a professional helm, and a full safety briefing. Please listen to and follow their instructions at all times.
In the interests of safety, a minimum age of 12 years and the ability to swim 50 metres is set for our competitors. Whilst the organisers will not unreasonably restrict crew members from drinking in moderation, Dragon Boat Events Limited reserves the right to disqualify a single crew member or even a whole team from the competition if, in the opinion of the chief marshal, they are unfit to paddle. In such cases, there will be absolutely no refund of entry fees.
We ask teams not to bring alcohol or bottles into the arena. You may pre-order team drinks with food as part of registration, these will be delivered to the team in the morning.
Please note that BBQs are not permitted inside the arena by order of the Harbour Master. Refreshments may be bought from the various food and drink stalls, which will be there on the day.
All teams taking part pledge to raise a minimum of £500 for Jersey Hospice Care.
We are able to provide you with support and advice over the months leading up to the event and encourage you to set up your own fundraising page after registering on Just Giving. It’s easy and you can personalise the page with your own team photo and text.
We examine the evidence of the Island’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, including Jersey’s Lieutenant-Governor Sir George Carteret who was a founder member of the Royal Africa Company that traded in ivory, gold and enslaved people in the 17th century; Captain François Messervy of Jersey who was killed in 1722 during an uprising on board his slave ship off the coast of Africa; and Jersey trader Josué Mauger who in 1752 advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia, Canada, where his business was based.
This exhibition takes place in the Victorian House at Jersey Museum, with its impressive mahogany staircase, because new research has shown that the house was built partly on the profits of the transatlantic slave trade. ‘Trade Roots’ explores Jersey’s historic links to slavery, from Islanders who owned mahogany plantations overseas and traded in slave-produced goods, to those who campaigned for the abolition of slavery.
Thought-provoking, and at times challenging, this exhibition exposes some uncomfortable new stories from Jersey’s past and examines the legacy and impact of transatlantic slavery on the Island’s community today.
As Viscount of Jersey during the English Civil War, 1642 – 1651, it was Laurens Hamptonne’s duty to make some of the most important public announcements of the time. In January 1649, shortly after the execution of King Charles I, Hamptonne made his most memorable pronouncements in the Royal Square, St Helier; the reading of the Proclamation of Charles II as King. When not at work int he Royal Count, Laurens enjoys entertaining visitors in his beautiful country home with stories of a time when Jersey was in the eye of the story, as Royalists and Parliamentarians crashed together on the shores of the Channel Islands. ,
The Vibrant Jersey Lifestyle & Wedding Fayre Will Be Held At The Radisson Hotel Over The Weekend Of 17th & 18th September, With The Lifestyle Event On The 17th, Showcasing A Number Of Lifestyle Businesses Representing The Following Industries;
Health
Fitness
Wellness
Mindfulness
Beauty
Fashion
Home Decor
We Will Also Be Supporting The Following Local Mental Health Charities & Support Services At This Event To Help Raise The Awareness Of The Support Available In Jersey.
Youthful Minds
Jersey Recovery College
Exhibitors
DivineZen
Temple Spa Skincare
Glitz & Glamour
Recycle for Philips Footprints
Mana Wood
Resin Me This Boutique
Tiny Threads
Bets & Buds
AmuseMe Events Game Hire
HH Fitness
Strive Health Club
Island Fever Events
AAA Crystal Jewellery
Clarity Wines
Align Health Agency
Oliver Doran Photography
LJ Electronics
Sound Therapy
Carla Yoga
Impact Fitness
NRgize Pilates
Casife Candles
Kathryn Troy Goddard
Just Move Dance School
The Paddock
Serafina
Mariposa Creative
Be Coorie
On Sunday 18th, We Will Have The Traditional Wedding Fayre, With A Number Of Suppliers Representing The Wedding Industry, With “Wedding Themed” Entertainment.
Exhibitors
DivineZen
Glitz & Glamour
Bets & Buds
AmuseMe Events Game Hire
HH Fitness
Strive Health Club
Confidence Dental
Marry Me Jersey
Jersey Guild of Toastmasters
Jersey Hospice
Arabella`s Flowers
Dizzy Strawberry
LJ Electronics
Island Fever Events
Curwoods
Rola`s Finishing Touch
Marquee Solutions
Music Managed
Clarity Wines
Treasure Box Studio
Paul Watson Photography
DJ Mel
Sweet Celebrations
Tie the Knot
Oliver Doran Photography
Candy Shack
Casife Candles
MG360 Videography
Celtic Storm Dance Troupe
The Jersey Showman
Just Move Dance School
Magic Mirror Jersey
The Hungry Gal
Party Vids360
CI Jewellery Designs
Jersey Organic Yurts
Jersey Mixologist
The Paddock
Serafina
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Meet the Castle Gunner at Elizabeth Castle, every weekday from 11am to 3.30pm.
GUNNER GILLMAN
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
11am to 3.30pm in April
10am to 4pm from May to end September
It’s the year 1781, just months after the legendary battle of Jersey. Gunner Gillman for the Royal Artillery Invalid Battalion, will captivate you with an account of the battle and tell you stories from the Castle’s dramatic past. But, be prepared to be drafted into the Midday Parade and witness the firing of the musket and cannon….it will be an experience to remember.
GUNNER BLAKE
Saturdays 11am to 2pm
Gunner Blake will delight you with tales of his mother’s bean crock, among other delicacies, as he unravels the threads of Jersey’s history. His skilled gunnery will ensure that you learn how to lead the signal gun in a way which will pack a punch when fired!
GUNNER BELL
Wednesdays 10am to 4pm
Don’t be fooled by Gunner Bell’s impeccable manners and jolly disposition….a lifetime career in His Majesty’s service has hardened Gunner Bell to the wit and humour of the cheekiest of recruits. His clear-cut demonstrations of cannon and musket fire are something to marvel at. Gunner Bell does not visit the Castle every week, to avoid disappointment please call Elizabeth Castle on +44 (0)1534 723 971
Our ‘Summer Sessions’ series comes to an end with a special Endless Summer Event on 17 September 2022 at Mont Orgueil Castle. We’re welcoming back DJs to play uplifting tunes in the open air on the Lower Ward of this ancient castle. This event will last a little longer than previous sessions and includes a subtle light production to bring a beautiful end to the summer.
An exhibition at Jersey Archive to mark the Platinum Jubilee.
To mark the Platinum Jubilee, a FREE exhibition at Jersey Archive exploring the Royal Visits of the Monarch to our Island before and during her 70 years on the throne. Using images from the Jersey Evening Post Photo Archive and documents from the archive.
Jersey Archive is open Monday to Thursday, 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm.
This regular artisans’ market takes place in the pretty harbour village of St. Aubin in front of the parish hall.
There will be local wares on display, including goods from producers and craft workers.
All goods sold by Genuine Jersey Members will have been crafted, brewed, baked or processed by the stall holder, so come along and soak up the atmosphere while celebrating Jersey’s finest.
Celebrating its 25th year, join The Jersey Dragon Boat Festival, proudly sponsored by VG, to see if you can be crowned the 2022 champion!
With no experience needed – just loads of enthusiasm – The 25th Jersey Dragon Boat Festival is a fantastic event for groups of friends and colleagues, where you can expect to enjoy a fun day out with a great carnival atmosphere, fun, laughter, and friendly competition.
Your team will take charge of a 40ft canoe-like dragon boat, ornately carved with a dragon’s head and tail, paddling hard to clock the best time for each heat while attempting to become a finalist. All focus is on the drummer, keeping all paddlers in time, while they paddle with all their might to cross the finish line.
“The challenge is not so much the paddling technique, but in trying to synchronise with the other paddlers in your boat.”
About the day
Dragon Boat racing isn’t just a sport – it’s a carnival dating back to the 5th or 6th century, caped in history, tradition, and competition.
Participating crews will enjoy a full day’s entertainment, including: -Food and drink stalls, craft stalls, and family entertainment -Race commentary and musical entertainment -Souvenir programme -Dragon boats and all related racing equipment -A minimum of three races per crew
The first race takes place at about 10:00, with the grand final scheduled for 16:00.
At the end of the day, prizes will be awarded to the fastest team and two runners up as well as spot prizes selected by the sponsor, VG .
Racing will take place at Albert Pier, St Helier.
All teams will be based on the balcony area of Albert Pier and have been allocated a space of 4 x 3 metres. You are welcome to bring along a gazebo fitting the space if you wish.
The teams who have raised the most money for Jersey Hospice Care will be given a much sought after VIP location in the arena with perfect views of the races.
What to wear We suggest that the crew wear light clothing, which will dry quickly. Bring a towel and warm clothes to cover up as you will get wet! No heavy jeans, flip-flops or boots. Trainers are recommended. Many teams like to wear fancy dress. Buoyancy aids are required and will be provided – please make sure they fit over your fancy dress outfit.
Staying safe We hope that this event will be great fun but we need to remember health and safety requirements. A professional dragon boat company manages the event. They will provide you with buoyancy aids, a professional helm, and a full safety briefing. Please listen to and follow their instructions at all times.
In the interests of safety, a minimum age of 12 years and the ability to swim 50 metres is set for our competitors. Whilst the organisers will not unreasonably restrict crew members from drinking in moderation, Dragon Boat Events Limited reserves the right to disqualify a single crew member or even a whole team from the competition if, in the opinion of the chief marshal, they are unfit to paddle. In such cases, there will be absolutely no refund of entry fees.
We ask teams not to bring alcohol or bottles into the arena. You may pre-order team drinks with food as part of registration, these will be delivered to the team in the morning.
Please note that BBQs are not permitted inside the arena by order of the Harbour Master. Refreshments may be bought from the various food and drink stalls, which will be there on the day.
All teams taking part pledge to raise a minimum of £500 for Jersey Hospice Care.
We are able to provide you with support and advice over the months leading up to the event and encourage you to set up your own fundraising page after registering on Just Giving. It’s easy and you can personalise the page with your own team photo and text.
We examine the evidence of the Island’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, including Jersey’s Lieutenant-Governor Sir George Carteret who was a founder member of the Royal Africa Company that traded in ivory, gold and enslaved people in the 17th century; Captain François Messervy of Jersey who was killed in 1722 during an uprising on board his slave ship off the coast of Africa; and Jersey trader Josué Mauger who in 1752 advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia, Canada, where his business was based.
This exhibition takes place in the Victorian House at Jersey Museum, with its impressive mahogany staircase, because new research has shown that the house was built partly on the profits of the transatlantic slave trade. ‘Trade Roots’ explores Jersey’s historic links to slavery, from Islanders who owned mahogany plantations overseas and traded in slave-produced goods, to those who campaigned for the abolition of slavery.
Thought-provoking, and at times challenging, this exhibition exposes some uncomfortable new stories from Jersey’s past and examines the legacy and impact of transatlantic slavery on the Island’s community today.
As Viscount of Jersey during the English Civil War, 1642 – 1651, it was Laurens Hamptonne’s duty to make some of the most important public announcements of the time. In January 1649, shortly after the execution of King Charles I, Hamptonne made his most memorable pronouncements in the Royal Square, St Helier; the reading of the Proclamation of Charles II as King. When not at work int he Royal Count, Laurens enjoys entertaining visitors in his beautiful country home with stories of a time when Jersey was in the eye of the story, as Royalists and Parliamentarians crashed together on the shores of the Channel Islands. ,
The Vibrant Jersey Lifestyle & Wedding Fayre Will Be Held At The Radisson Hotel Over The Weekend Of 17th & 18th September, With The Lifestyle Event On The 17th, Showcasing A Number Of Lifestyle Businesses Representing The Following Industries;
Health
Fitness
Wellness
Mindfulness
Beauty
Fashion
Home Decor
We Will Also Be Supporting The Following Local Mental Health Charities & Support Services At This Event To Help Raise The Awareness Of The Support Available In Jersey.
Youthful Minds
Jersey Recovery College
Exhibitors
DivineZen
Temple Spa Skincare
Glitz & Glamour
Recycle for Philips Footprints
Mana Wood
Resin Me This Boutique
Tiny Threads
Bets & Buds
AmuseMe Events Game Hire
HH Fitness
Strive Health Club
Island Fever Events
AAA Crystal Jewellery
Clarity Wines
Align Health Agency
Oliver Doran Photography
LJ Electronics
Sound Therapy
Carla Yoga
Impact Fitness
NRgize Pilates
Casife Candles
Kathryn Troy Goddard
Just Move Dance School
The Paddock
Serafina
Mariposa Creative
Be Coorie
On Sunday 18th, We Will Have The Traditional Wedding Fayre, With A Number Of Suppliers Representing The Wedding Industry, With “Wedding Themed” Entertainment.
Exhibitors
DivineZen
Glitz & Glamour
Bets & Buds
AmuseMe Events Game Hire
HH Fitness
Strive Health Club
Confidence Dental
Marry Me Jersey
Jersey Guild of Toastmasters
Jersey Hospice
Arabella`s Flowers
Dizzy Strawberry
LJ Electronics
Island Fever Events
Curwoods
Rola`s Finishing Touch
Marquee Solutions
Music Managed
Clarity Wines
Treasure Box Studio
Paul Watson Photography
DJ Mel
Sweet Celebrations
Tie the Knot
Oliver Doran Photography
Candy Shack
Casife Candles
MG360 Videography
Celtic Storm Dance Troupe
The Jersey Showman
Just Move Dance School
Magic Mirror Jersey
The Hungry Gal
Party Vids360
CI Jewellery Designs
Jersey Organic Yurts
Jersey Mixologist
The Paddock
Serafina
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Meet the Castle Gunner at Elizabeth Castle, every weekday from 11am to 3.30pm.
GUNNER GILLMAN
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
11am to 3.30pm in April
10am to 4pm from May to end September
It’s the year 1781, just months after the legendary battle of Jersey. Gunner Gillman for the Royal Artillery Invalid Battalion, will captivate you with an account of the battle and tell you stories from the Castle’s dramatic past. But, be prepared to be drafted into the Midday Parade and witness the firing of the musket and cannon….it will be an experience to remember.
GUNNER BLAKE
Saturdays 11am to 2pm
Gunner Blake will delight you with tales of his mother’s bean crock, among other delicacies, as he unravels the threads of Jersey’s history. His skilled gunnery will ensure that you learn how to lead the signal gun in a way which will pack a punch when fired!
GUNNER BELL
Wednesdays 10am to 4pm
Don’t be fooled by Gunner Bell’s impeccable manners and jolly disposition….a lifetime career in His Majesty’s service has hardened Gunner Bell to the wit and humour of the cheekiest of recruits. His clear-cut demonstrations of cannon and musket fire are something to marvel at. Gunner Bell does not visit the Castle every week, to avoid disappointment please call Elizabeth Castle on +44 (0)1534 723 971
Our ‘Summer Sessions’ series comes to an end with a special Endless Summer Event on 17 September 2022 at Mont Orgueil Castle. We’re welcoming back DJs to play uplifting tunes in the open air on the Lower Ward of this ancient castle. This event will last a little longer than previous sessions and includes a subtle light production to bring a beautiful end to the summer.
This day is aimed at children between the ages of 5 and 12 and consists of a flight around the island, a visit from the airport fire fighters and the police dog handlers as well as Chicano the magician and refreshments.
We usually limit the total number of flights to 30, although, depending on pilot’s availability, we may increase this closer to the event.
Come on a journey through spinning history and marvel at the ‘Drop Spindle’ in use from the Middle Ages. Listen to the click of the ‘Walking Wheel’ used from the 1300s, the handle-driven and beautifully wood turned Jersey Wheel, through to the whir of the ‘Tradle Wheel’. Watch as the Spinners of Hamptonne skillfully turn wool into yarn, to be used for one of the most important industries in the Channel Islands – the knitting industry. At times you may also meet the Hamptonne Knitter, who will be making garments from the Hamptonne yarn.
The Vibrant Jersey Lifestyle & Wedding Fayre Will Be Held At The Radisson Hotel Over The Weekend Of 17th & 18th September, With The Lifestyle Event On The 17th, Showcasing A Number Of Lifestyle Businesses Representing The Following Industries;
Health
Fitness
Wellness
Mindfulness
Beauty
Fashion
Home Decor
We Will Also Be Supporting The Following Local Mental Health Charities & Support Services At This Event To Help Raise The Awareness Of The Support Available In Jersey.
Youthful Minds
Jersey Recovery College
Exhibitors
DivineZen
Temple Spa Skincare
Glitz & Glamour
Recycle for Philips Footprints
Mana Wood
Resin Me This Boutique
Tiny Threads
Bets & Buds
AmuseMe Events Game Hire
HH Fitness
Strive Health Club
Island Fever Events
AAA Crystal Jewellery
Clarity Wines
Align Health Agency
Oliver Doran Photography
LJ Electronics
Sound Therapy
Carla Yoga
Impact Fitness
NRgize Pilates
Casife Candles
Kathryn Troy Goddard
Just Move Dance School
The Paddock
Serafina
Mariposa Creative
Be Coorie
On Sunday 18th, We Will Have The Traditional Wedding Fayre, With A Number Of Suppliers Representing The Wedding Industry, With “Wedding Themed” Entertainment.
Exhibitors
DivineZen
Glitz & Glamour
Bets & Buds
AmuseMe Events Game Hire
HH Fitness
Strive Health Club
Confidence Dental
Marry Me Jersey
Jersey Guild of Toastmasters
Jersey Hospice
Arabella`s Flowers
Dizzy Strawberry
LJ Electronics
Island Fever Events
Curwoods
Rola`s Finishing Touch
Marquee Solutions
Music Managed
Clarity Wines
Treasure Box Studio
Paul Watson Photography
DJ Mel
Sweet Celebrations
Tie the Knot
Oliver Doran Photography
Candy Shack
Casife Candles
MG360 Videography
Celtic Storm Dance Troupe
The Jersey Showman
Just Move Dance School
Magic Mirror Jersey
The Hungry Gal
Party Vids360
CI Jewellery Designs
Jersey Organic Yurts
Jersey Mixologist
The Paddock
Serafina
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Opportunity to toll a bell to mourn death of HM Queen Elizabeth II
You are invited to take part in a National Moment of Reflection to mourn the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and reflect on her life and legacy.
Join us at St John’s Parish Church for the National Moment of Reflection which will take place at 8pm on Sunday 18th September, the night before the State Funeral, and be marked by a one-minute silence.
Come into church from 7.15pm onwards to hear the bells of St John’s Parish Church being rung from 7.30pm-8pm.
All are welcome to come into the church and listen to the poignant sound of the fully-muffled bells. Bells are only ever fully-muffled for the death of a Sovereign. Feel free to come into church while the bells are ringing.
The ringing will draw to a close at 8pm and we will observe the one-minute silence and reflect on the life and faith of Her late Majesty the Queen.
Following this there will be a short prayer and then the opportunity for anyone who wishes, to toll a bell to mark the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth. Members of the bellringing band will be on hand to supervise tolling the bell. All are welcome to take a turn at tolling a bell.
You are also welcome to come into church after the one-minute silence at 8pm for a chance to toll a bell.
This day is aimed at children between the ages of 5 and 12 and consists of a flight around the island, a visit from the airport fire fighters and the police dog handlers as well as Chicano the magician and refreshments.
We usually limit the total number of flights to 30, although, depending on pilot’s availability, we may increase this closer to the event.
Come on a journey through spinning history and marvel at the ‘Drop Spindle’ in use from the Middle Ages. Listen to the click of the ‘Walking Wheel’ used from the 1300s, the handle-driven and beautifully wood turned Jersey Wheel, through to the whir of the ‘Tradle Wheel’. Watch as the Spinners of Hamptonne skillfully turn wool into yarn, to be used for one of the most important industries in the Channel Islands – the knitting industry. At times you may also meet the Hamptonne Knitter, who will be making garments from the Hamptonne yarn.
The Vibrant Jersey Lifestyle & Wedding Fayre Will Be Held At The Radisson Hotel Over The Weekend Of 17th & 18th September, With The Lifestyle Event On The 17th, Showcasing A Number Of Lifestyle Businesses Representing The Following Industries;
Health
Fitness
Wellness
Mindfulness
Beauty
Fashion
Home Decor
We Will Also Be Supporting The Following Local Mental Health Charities & Support Services At This Event To Help Raise The Awareness Of The Support Available In Jersey.
Youthful Minds
Jersey Recovery College
Exhibitors
DivineZen
Temple Spa Skincare
Glitz & Glamour
Recycle for Philips Footprints
Mana Wood
Resin Me This Boutique
Tiny Threads
Bets & Buds
AmuseMe Events Game Hire
HH Fitness
Strive Health Club
Island Fever Events
AAA Crystal Jewellery
Clarity Wines
Align Health Agency
Oliver Doran Photography
LJ Electronics
Sound Therapy
Carla Yoga
Impact Fitness
NRgize Pilates
Casife Candles
Kathryn Troy Goddard
Just Move Dance School
The Paddock
Serafina
Mariposa Creative
Be Coorie
On Sunday 18th, We Will Have The Traditional Wedding Fayre, With A Number Of Suppliers Representing The Wedding Industry, With “Wedding Themed” Entertainment.
Exhibitors
DivineZen
Glitz & Glamour
Bets & Buds
AmuseMe Events Game Hire
HH Fitness
Strive Health Club
Confidence Dental
Marry Me Jersey
Jersey Guild of Toastmasters
Jersey Hospice
Arabella`s Flowers
Dizzy Strawberry
LJ Electronics
Island Fever Events
Curwoods
Rola`s Finishing Touch
Marquee Solutions
Music Managed
Clarity Wines
Treasure Box Studio
Paul Watson Photography
DJ Mel
Sweet Celebrations
Tie the Knot
Oliver Doran Photography
Candy Shack
Casife Candles
MG360 Videography
Celtic Storm Dance Troupe
The Jersey Showman
Just Move Dance School
Magic Mirror Jersey
The Hungry Gal
Party Vids360
CI Jewellery Designs
Jersey Organic Yurts
Jersey Mixologist
The Paddock
Serafina
Sign Up To Our Vibrant Jersey Newsletter To Keep Updated On What`s Happening In Jersey & All Our Events
Opportunity to toll a bell to mourn death of HM Queen Elizabeth II
You are invited to take part in a National Moment of Reflection to mourn the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and reflect on her life and legacy.
Join us at St John’s Parish Church for the National Moment of Reflection which will take place at 8pm on Sunday 18th September, the night before the State Funeral, and be marked by a one-minute silence.
Come into church from 7.15pm onwards to hear the bells of St John’s Parish Church being rung from 7.30pm-8pm.
All are welcome to come into the church and listen to the poignant sound of the fully-muffled bells. Bells are only ever fully-muffled for the death of a Sovereign. Feel free to come into church while the bells are ringing.
The ringing will draw to a close at 8pm and we will observe the one-minute silence and reflect on the life and faith of Her late Majesty the Queen.
Following this there will be a short prayer and then the opportunity for anyone who wishes, to toll a bell to mark the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth. Members of the bellringing band will be on hand to supervise tolling the bell. All are welcome to take a turn at tolling a bell.
You are also welcome to come into church after the one-minute silence at 8pm for a chance to toll a bell.
Meet the Goodwyf, who looks after the house of her master, Monsieur Laurens Hamptonne in the year 1649. She is very respectful of her employer who is a well educated and important man, however this doesn’t prevent her from spreading the odd bit of gossip from the Parish of St Lawrence. The Goodwyf will tell you all about Hamptonne’s royal connections and give your an insight into her day to day life, including cooking on the open fire, making soap and candles.
The Goodwyf is not at Hamptonne every day, so to avoid disappointment please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955
Meet the ‘Merry Monarch’ in the Governor’s House and listen to his Lordship recount fascinating stories of his time in Jersey.
It’s September 1649 and you are amidst the tumultuous events of the English Civil War. Having been exiled from his ‘dear England’, King Carles II and his younger brother, the Duke of York, have sought refuge in Jersey at Elizabeth Castle. Meet the ‘Merry Monarch’ in the Governor’s House and listen to his Lordship recount fascinating stories of his time in Jersey.
After struggling to communicate as a child, Grzegorz is initially diagnosed with autism. However, on discovering that hearing loss is the true cause of his problems, a hearing aid enables him to discover the world of sound. Determined to become a pianist just like Beethoven, only Grzegorz’s parents believe in his talent. An inspirational true story, Sonata explores the trials and tribulations of realising one’s talent. Screened in Polish with English subtitles.
Before visiting Jersey Arts Centre, please read our COVID-19 guidelines here.
Meet the Goodwyf, who looks after the house of her master, Monsieur Laurens Hamptonne in the year 1649. She is very respectful of her employer who is a well educated and important man, however this doesn’t prevent her from spreading the odd bit of gossip from the Parish of St Lawrence. The Goodwyf will tell you all about Hamptonne’s royal connections and give your an insight into her day to day life, including cooking on the open fire, making soap and candles.
The Goodwyf is not at Hamptonne every day, so to avoid disappointment please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955
Meet the ‘Merry Monarch’ in the Governor’s House and listen to his Lordship recount fascinating stories of his time in Jersey.
It’s September 1649 and you are amidst the tumultuous events of the English Civil War. Having been exiled from his ‘dear England’, King Carles II and his younger brother, the Duke of York, have sought refuge in Jersey at Elizabeth Castle. Meet the ‘Merry Monarch’ in the Governor’s House and listen to his Lordship recount fascinating stories of his time in Jersey.
After struggling to communicate as a child, Grzegorz is initially diagnosed with autism. However, on discovering that hearing loss is the true cause of his problems, a hearing aid enables him to discover the world of sound. Determined to become a pianist just like Beethoven, only Grzegorz’s parents believe in his talent. An inspirational true story, Sonata explores the trials and tribulations of realising one’s talent. Screened in Polish with English subtitles.
Before visiting Jersey Arts Centre, please read our COVID-19 guidelines here.
We examine the evidence of the Island’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, including Jersey’s Lieutenant-Governor Sir George Carteret who was a founder member of the Royal Africa Company that traded in ivory, gold and enslaved people in the 17th century; Captain François Messervy of Jersey who was killed in 1722 during an uprising on board his slave ship off the coast of Africa; and Jersey trader Josué Mauger who in 1752 advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia, Canada, where his business was based.
This exhibition takes place in the Victorian House at Jersey Museum, with its impressive mahogany staircase, because new research has shown that the house was built partly on the profits of the transatlantic slave trade. ‘Trade Roots’ explores Jersey’s historic links to slavery, from Islanders who owned mahogany plantations overseas and traded in slave-produced goods, to those who campaigned for the abolition of slavery.
Thought-provoking, and at times challenging, this exhibition exposes some uncomfortable new stories from Jersey’s past and examines the legacy and impact of transatlantic slavery on the Island’s community today.
Meet the Regimental Surgeon of the 95th Regiment of Foot and his Nursing Assistant to find out about the battle wounds and their treatments in the 18th century.
Tuesdays in May to September at Elizabeth Castle
10am to 4pm
Meet the Regimental Surgeon of the 95th Regiment of Foot and find out about the wounds sustained during a battle and how the sick and injured were treated at the Castle. Come and see some of the surgical and medical instruments of the 18th century and hear about the medicine and treatments that were available to the Surgeon.
You’ll also meet the Surgeon’s Nursing Assistant, Sarah Brown, wife of a soldier in the Castle Garrison. Mrs Brown will tell you about life as a woman who follow the army in the 18th century.
Once you have seen the medical care available from the Surgeon and his Nursing Assistant you wouldn’t want to be an 18th century soldier!
As Viscount of Jersey during the English Civil War, 1642 – 1651, it was Laurens Hamptonne’s duty to make some of the most important public announcements of the time. In January 1649, shortly after the execution of King Charles I, Hamptonne made his most memorable pronouncements in the Royal Square, St Helier; the reading of the Proclamation of Charles II as King. When not at work int he Royal Count, Laurens enjoys entertaining visitors in his beautiful country home with stories of a time when Jersey was in the eye of the story, as Royalists and Parliamentarians crashed together on the shores of the Channel Islands. ,
We examine the evidence of the Island’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, including Jersey’s Lieutenant-Governor Sir George Carteret who was a founder member of the Royal Africa Company that traded in ivory, gold and enslaved people in the 17th century; Captain François Messervy of Jersey who was killed in 1722 during an uprising on board his slave ship off the coast of Africa; and Jersey trader Josué Mauger who in 1752 advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia, Canada, where his business was based.
This exhibition takes place in the Victorian House at Jersey Museum, with its impressive mahogany staircase, because new research has shown that the house was built partly on the profits of the transatlantic slave trade. ‘Trade Roots’ explores Jersey’s historic links to slavery, from Islanders who owned mahogany plantations overseas and traded in slave-produced goods, to those who campaigned for the abolition of slavery.
Thought-provoking, and at times challenging, this exhibition exposes some uncomfortable new stories from Jersey’s past and examines the legacy and impact of transatlantic slavery on the Island’s community today.
Meet the Regimental Surgeon of the 95th Regiment of Foot and his Nursing Assistant to find out about the battle wounds and their treatments in the 18th century.
Tuesdays in May to September at Elizabeth Castle
10am to 4pm
Meet the Regimental Surgeon of the 95th Regiment of Foot and find out about the wounds sustained during a battle and how the sick and injured were treated at the Castle. Come and see some of the surgical and medical instruments of the 18th century and hear about the medicine and treatments that were available to the Surgeon.
You’ll also meet the Surgeon’s Nursing Assistant, Sarah Brown, wife of a soldier in the Castle Garrison. Mrs Brown will tell you about life as a woman who follow the army in the 18th century.
Once you have seen the medical care available from the Surgeon and his Nursing Assistant you wouldn’t want to be an 18th century soldier!
As Viscount of Jersey during the English Civil War, 1642 – 1651, it was Laurens Hamptonne’s duty to make some of the most important public announcements of the time. In January 1649, shortly after the execution of King Charles I, Hamptonne made his most memorable pronouncements in the Royal Square, St Helier; the reading of the Proclamation of Charles II as King. When not at work int he Royal Count, Laurens enjoys entertaining visitors in his beautiful country home with stories of a time when Jersey was in the eye of the story, as Royalists and Parliamentarians crashed together on the shores of the Channel Islands. ,
An exhibition that explores how the right to protest has shaped and influenced the Island that we know today.
‘People! Power! Protest!’ explores the story of protest in Jersey, from the Corn Riots of 1769 to the Black Lives Matter movement of 2020.
Jersey may be small but Islanders have made their voices heard loud and clear over the years. Jersey has a fascinating history of protest in the Island and the theme of the exhibition coincides with the 250th anniversary of the Code of Laws that was introduced in response to the Corn Riots.
The exhibition explores how the right to protest has shaped and influenced the Island that we know today, from historic protests, such as the Corn Riots, to more recent protests such as Extinction Rebellion and Black Lives Matter.
Among the items on display is the official 18th century court records showing the redacted demands of the Corn Riots protestors, and the petition signed by thousands of people to try and save Queen’s Valley from being flooded in the 1980s. There are also the banners and placards from other protests over the years and photographs of significant post-war campaigns and demonstrations.
As you enter the exhibition ‘People! Power! Protest!’, you’ll see a stunning graffiti-style entrance wall by designer James Carter, of Midnight Industries. Celebrated local artist Ian Rolls has also created a new version of his iconic climate stripes mural in the environmental protest section of the exhibition. Visitors can to listen to stories of protest and share their own memories of their involvement in campaigns and demonstrations over the years.
An exhibition at Jersey Archive to mark the Platinum Jubilee.
To mark the Platinum Jubilee, a FREE exhibition at Jersey Archive exploring the Royal Visits of the Monarch to our Island before and during her 70 years on the throne. Using images from the Jersey Evening Post Photo Archive and documents from the archive.
Jersey Archive is open Monday to Thursday, 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm.
Come on a journey through spinning history and marvel at the ‘Drop Spindle’ in use from the Middle Ages. Listen to the click of the ‘Walking Wheel’ used from the 1300s, the handle-driven and beautifully wood turned Jersey Wheel, through to the whir of the ‘Tradle Wheel’. Watch as the Spinners of Hamptonne skillfully turn wool into yarn, to be used for one of the most important industries in the Channel Islands – the knitting industry. At times you may also meet the Hamptonne Knitter, who will be making garments from the Hamptonne yarn.
Pre-schoolers are invited to join Victoria for a picture-book-themed forest school session in Howard Davis Park – THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR (Wed 21) and THE GRUFFALO (Thurs 22) in Howard Davis Park, in the grounds of our festival village. No booking needed!
Victoria is Jersey-born and bred and lives there with her three children and husband. She was inspired to write her book (The Pocket-Sized Not-so-Fluffy Guide to Life – for Teens) after spending hours reading psychology books and her own interactions with hundreds of children in schools. She wanted to write something that she wished she could have read as a teenager – something to help navigate through the tough times. She set herself a target and got up at 5am, 5 days a week, for six months so that she could write for 2 hours before getting her children up and ready for school. Her daughter, Winnie, edited the book and hopes to be an author one day too.
Hear the stories of Sir Paulet from his Minstrel, learn about the herbal cures which still grow in the Castle garden
Wednesdays from May to September at Mont Orgueil Castle
10am to 4pm
Join Cally Noel the Castle Minstrel who’ll tell you about Sir Amias Paulet who has been summoned from Mont Orgueil Castle to England by Queen Elizabeth I to deal with some very difficult tasks indeed! You can also hear about the Medieval herbal curers which were so important to the people of the Middle Ages, especially when plague and leprosy came to Jersey. Many of these plants still grow in the Castle garden today.
Enjoy a light-hearted adventure through the lanes and footpaths of St Clement to uncover the stories behind our imposing Jersey Round Towers, an ancient folly and a remarkable 6000 year old tomb. Find a lost railway bridge and follow along the track of the old Jersey Eastern Railway, past two station houses which still exist today.
Hear of mariner’s mysteries, seafaring stories and discover a hidden lighthouse and medieval pathways.
Beginning at Le Hocq, St Clement this circular walk explores the coastline for a short distance before heading inland along forgotten pathways, admiring spectacular sweeping sea views from ancient hilltop monuments. Toilet facilities and refreshments available at the beginning and end of route.
Meet the Castle Gunner at Elizabeth Castle, every weekday from 11am to 3.30pm.
GUNNER GILLMAN
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
11am to 3.30pm in April
10am to 4pm from May to end September
It’s the year 1781, just months after the legendary battle of Jersey. Gunner Gillman for the Royal Artillery Invalid Battalion, will captivate you with an account of the battle and tell you stories from the Castle’s dramatic past. But, be prepared to be drafted into the Midday Parade and witness the firing of the musket and cannon….it will be an experience to remember.
GUNNER BLAKE
Saturdays 11am to 2pm
Gunner Blake will delight you with tales of his mother’s bean crock, among other delicacies, as he unravels the threads of Jersey’s history. His skilled gunnery will ensure that you learn how to lead the signal gun in a way which will pack a punch when fired!
GUNNER BELL
Wednesdays 10am to 4pm
Don’t be fooled by Gunner Bell’s impeccable manners and jolly disposition….a lifetime career in His Majesty’s service has hardened Gunner Bell to the wit and humour of the cheekiest of recruits. His clear-cut demonstrations of cannon and musket fire are something to marvel at. Gunner Bell does not visit the Castle every week, to avoid disappointment please call Elizabeth Castle on +44 (0)1534 723 971
In this talk editors Patrick Cahill and Martin Toft will provide a brief introduction to Éditions Emile – an imprint celebrating the photographic collections held in the Société Jersiaise. This will be followed by a panel discussion on the future of agriculture in Jersey.
This is the launch of the fifth issue of Éditions Emile, on the subject of agriculture in Jersey. Using photographs produced by a local grower and former president of the Société Jèrsiaise Maurice Richardson through the 1960s, 70s & 80s, this issue also includes a short text by India Hamilton, co-founder of SCOOP and researcher of food systems.
How far would you go to find your purpose in life? Come on the unlikeliest of journeys as we follow one man’s desperate search for purpose.
Join Jersey-born author and social entrepreneur Ken Banks as he seeks answers in the African bush, the forests of Finland and everywhere in between, surviving pirate attacks, near-drownings and close encounters with lions along the way.
Discover how a random idea late one night led to the creation of a text messaging system that would go on to benefit millions of people around the world, and how a global pandemic helped uncover an incredible family history, and with it the answers to a life purpose that had lay hidden in plain sight all along.
Ken Banks is a social innovator, technologist, author and anthropologist with 25+ years experience working in developing regions of the world – particularly Africa – with a focus on technology, conservation and humanitarian relief.
Internationally recognised and the recipient of numerous awards and fellowships, including the Eugene L. Lawler Award for Humanitarian Contributions within Computer Science in 2016, Ken is the founder of a globally-successful social startup and author of four books on social entrepreneurship and innovation.
Peter James is a UK No.1 bestselling author, best known for writing crime and thriller novels, and the creator of the much-loved Detective Superintendent Roy Grace. With a total of 19 Sunday Times No 1.’s under his belt, he has achieved global book sales of over 21 million copies to date, and has been translated into 38 languages. Join him in conversation with Richard Pedley discussing his brand new novel.
Professional art dealer Charlie Porteous has come into possession of an expensive, highly sought after painting by the renowned artist, Jean-Honoré Fragonard, rumoured to be part of a priceless four-piece collection.
Soon after making one of the sweetest purchases of his life, Porteous meets with a sticky end and the artwork goes missing. Several years later, Freya and Harry Kipling accidentally stumble upon what might be another of the priceless missing Fragonard masterpieces at a car boot sale. Filled with hope, the couple take the painting to the Antiques Road Show to be assessed, but going public with a priceless piece comes at a cost. The Kiplings take the painting to a former art forger, based on the real-life artist David Henty, to replicate the piece as insurance, but soon get caught up in the dubious dealings of the art world… It’s not long before Roy Grace connects these events with the Charlie Porteous cold case.
Tracy Borman is a leading historian and Joint Chief Curator at Historic Royal Palaces and is thus uniquely placed to write the history of monarchy.
The British monarchy is the one of the most iconic and enduring institutions in the world. It has weathered the storms of rebellion, revolution and war that brought many of Europe’s royal families to an abrupt and bloody end. Its unique survival owes much to the fact that, for all its ancient traditions and protocol, the royal family has proved remarkably responsive to change, evolving to reflect the times. But for much of its history, it also spearheaded seismic change, shaping our religious, political and cultural identity and establishing the British monarchy as the envy of the world.
There has never been a more apposite moment to consider the history of this extraordinary survivor. Within the next decade, there is likely to be a change of monarch, sparking renewed global interest on a scale not seen since Elizabeth II’s coronation in 1953. Even the media and popular frenzy evoked by recent royal events such as royal weddings and births will not compare to that generated by the accession of a new king. In the lead-up to this pivotal moment in Britain’s history, Crown & Sceptre explores the history and evolution of the monarchy from 1066 to the present day and the Platinum Jubilee, feeding the renewed interest not just in the modern royals but in the predecessors who helped shape the institution into what it is today.
Tracy Borman is a regular presenter on the History Channel and Channel 5, and frequently lends her expertise to BBC Radio 4, most recently with the passing of late Prince Philip. Her TV credits include Inside the Tower of London, Britain’s Easter Story, University Challenge and Henry VIII and the Men Who Made Him.
An exhibition that explores how the right to protest has shaped and influenced the Island that we know today.
‘People! Power! Protest!’ explores the story of protest in Jersey, from the Corn Riots of 1769 to the Black Lives Matter movement of 2020.
Jersey may be small but Islanders have made their voices heard loud and clear over the years. Jersey has a fascinating history of protest in the Island and the theme of the exhibition coincides with the 250th anniversary of the Code of Laws that was introduced in response to the Corn Riots.
The exhibition explores how the right to protest has shaped and influenced the Island that we know today, from historic protests, such as the Corn Riots, to more recent protests such as Extinction Rebellion and Black Lives Matter.
Among the items on display is the official 18th century court records showing the redacted demands of the Corn Riots protestors, and the petition signed by thousands of people to try and save Queen’s Valley from being flooded in the 1980s. There are also the banners and placards from other protests over the years and photographs of significant post-war campaigns and demonstrations.
As you enter the exhibition ‘People! Power! Protest!’, you’ll see a stunning graffiti-style entrance wall by designer James Carter, of Midnight Industries. Celebrated local artist Ian Rolls has also created a new version of his iconic climate stripes mural in the environmental protest section of the exhibition. Visitors can to listen to stories of protest and share their own memories of their involvement in campaigns and demonstrations over the years.
An exhibition at Jersey Archive to mark the Platinum Jubilee.
To mark the Platinum Jubilee, a FREE exhibition at Jersey Archive exploring the Royal Visits of the Monarch to our Island before and during her 70 years on the throne. Using images from the Jersey Evening Post Photo Archive and documents from the archive.
Jersey Archive is open Monday to Thursday, 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm.
Come on a journey through spinning history and marvel at the ‘Drop Spindle’ in use from the Middle Ages. Listen to the click of the ‘Walking Wheel’ used from the 1300s, the handle-driven and beautifully wood turned Jersey Wheel, through to the whir of the ‘Tradle Wheel’. Watch as the Spinners of Hamptonne skillfully turn wool into yarn, to be used for one of the most important industries in the Channel Islands – the knitting industry. At times you may also meet the Hamptonne Knitter, who will be making garments from the Hamptonne yarn.
Pre-schoolers are invited to join Victoria for a picture-book-themed forest school session in Howard Davis Park – THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR (Wed 21) and THE GRUFFALO (Thurs 22) in Howard Davis Park, in the grounds of our festival village. No booking needed!
Victoria is Jersey-born and bred and lives there with her three children and husband. She was inspired to write her book (The Pocket-Sized Not-so-Fluffy Guide to Life – for Teens) after spending hours reading psychology books and her own interactions with hundreds of children in schools. She wanted to write something that she wished she could have read as a teenager – something to help navigate through the tough times. She set herself a target and got up at 5am, 5 days a week, for six months so that she could write for 2 hours before getting her children up and ready for school. Her daughter, Winnie, edited the book and hopes to be an author one day too.
Hear the stories of Sir Paulet from his Minstrel, learn about the herbal cures which still grow in the Castle garden
Wednesdays from May to September at Mont Orgueil Castle
10am to 4pm
Join Cally Noel the Castle Minstrel who’ll tell you about Sir Amias Paulet who has been summoned from Mont Orgueil Castle to England by Queen Elizabeth I to deal with some very difficult tasks indeed! You can also hear about the Medieval herbal curers which were so important to the people of the Middle Ages, especially when plague and leprosy came to Jersey. Many of these plants still grow in the Castle garden today.
Enjoy a light-hearted adventure through the lanes and footpaths of St Clement to uncover the stories behind our imposing Jersey Round Towers, an ancient folly and a remarkable 6000 year old tomb. Find a lost railway bridge and follow along the track of the old Jersey Eastern Railway, past two station houses which still exist today.
Hear of mariner’s mysteries, seafaring stories and discover a hidden lighthouse and medieval pathways.
Beginning at Le Hocq, St Clement this circular walk explores the coastline for a short distance before heading inland along forgotten pathways, admiring spectacular sweeping sea views from ancient hilltop monuments. Toilet facilities and refreshments available at the beginning and end of route.
Meet the Castle Gunner at Elizabeth Castle, every weekday from 11am to 3.30pm.
GUNNER GILLMAN
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
11am to 3.30pm in April
10am to 4pm from May to end September
It’s the year 1781, just months after the legendary battle of Jersey. Gunner Gillman for the Royal Artillery Invalid Battalion, will captivate you with an account of the battle and tell you stories from the Castle’s dramatic past. But, be prepared to be drafted into the Midday Parade and witness the firing of the musket and cannon….it will be an experience to remember.
GUNNER BLAKE
Saturdays 11am to 2pm
Gunner Blake will delight you with tales of his mother’s bean crock, among other delicacies, as he unravels the threads of Jersey’s history. His skilled gunnery will ensure that you learn how to lead the signal gun in a way which will pack a punch when fired!
GUNNER BELL
Wednesdays 10am to 4pm
Don’t be fooled by Gunner Bell’s impeccable manners and jolly disposition….a lifetime career in His Majesty’s service has hardened Gunner Bell to the wit and humour of the cheekiest of recruits. His clear-cut demonstrations of cannon and musket fire are something to marvel at. Gunner Bell does not visit the Castle every week, to avoid disappointment please call Elizabeth Castle on +44 (0)1534 723 971
In this talk editors Patrick Cahill and Martin Toft will provide a brief introduction to Éditions Emile – an imprint celebrating the photographic collections held in the Société Jersiaise. This will be followed by a panel discussion on the future of agriculture in Jersey.
This is the launch of the fifth issue of Éditions Emile, on the subject of agriculture in Jersey. Using photographs produced by a local grower and former president of the Société Jèrsiaise Maurice Richardson through the 1960s, 70s & 80s, this issue also includes a short text by India Hamilton, co-founder of SCOOP and researcher of food systems.
How far would you go to find your purpose in life? Come on the unlikeliest of journeys as we follow one man’s desperate search for purpose.
Join Jersey-born author and social entrepreneur Ken Banks as he seeks answers in the African bush, the forests of Finland and everywhere in between, surviving pirate attacks, near-drownings and close encounters with lions along the way.
Discover how a random idea late one night led to the creation of a text messaging system that would go on to benefit millions of people around the world, and how a global pandemic helped uncover an incredible family history, and with it the answers to a life purpose that had lay hidden in plain sight all along.
Ken Banks is a social innovator, technologist, author and anthropologist with 25+ years experience working in developing regions of the world – particularly Africa – with a focus on technology, conservation and humanitarian relief.
Internationally recognised and the recipient of numerous awards and fellowships, including the Eugene L. Lawler Award for Humanitarian Contributions within Computer Science in 2016, Ken is the founder of a globally-successful social startup and author of four books on social entrepreneurship and innovation.
Peter James is a UK No.1 bestselling author, best known for writing crime and thriller novels, and the creator of the much-loved Detective Superintendent Roy Grace. With a total of 19 Sunday Times No 1.’s under his belt, he has achieved global book sales of over 21 million copies to date, and has been translated into 38 languages. Join him in conversation with Richard Pedley discussing his brand new novel.
Professional art dealer Charlie Porteous has come into possession of an expensive, highly sought after painting by the renowned artist, Jean-Honoré Fragonard, rumoured to be part of a priceless four-piece collection.
Soon after making one of the sweetest purchases of his life, Porteous meets with a sticky end and the artwork goes missing. Several years later, Freya and Harry Kipling accidentally stumble upon what might be another of the priceless missing Fragonard masterpieces at a car boot sale. Filled with hope, the couple take the painting to the Antiques Road Show to be assessed, but going public with a priceless piece comes at a cost. The Kiplings take the painting to a former art forger, based on the real-life artist David Henty, to replicate the piece as insurance, but soon get caught up in the dubious dealings of the art world… It’s not long before Roy Grace connects these events with the Charlie Porteous cold case.
Tracy Borman is a leading historian and Joint Chief Curator at Historic Royal Palaces and is thus uniquely placed to write the history of monarchy.
The British monarchy is the one of the most iconic and enduring institutions in the world. It has weathered the storms of rebellion, revolution and war that brought many of Europe’s royal families to an abrupt and bloody end. Its unique survival owes much to the fact that, for all its ancient traditions and protocol, the royal family has proved remarkably responsive to change, evolving to reflect the times. But for much of its history, it also spearheaded seismic change, shaping our religious, political and cultural identity and establishing the British monarchy as the envy of the world.
There has never been a more apposite moment to consider the history of this extraordinary survivor. Within the next decade, there is likely to be a change of monarch, sparking renewed global interest on a scale not seen since Elizabeth II’s coronation in 1953. Even the media and popular frenzy evoked by recent royal events such as royal weddings and births will not compare to that generated by the accession of a new king. In the lead-up to this pivotal moment in Britain’s history, Crown & Sceptre explores the history and evolution of the monarchy from 1066 to the present day and the Platinum Jubilee, feeding the renewed interest not just in the modern royals but in the predecessors who helped shape the institution into what it is today.
Tracy Borman is a regular presenter on the History Channel and Channel 5, and frequently lends her expertise to BBC Radio 4, most recently with the passing of late Prince Philip. Her TV credits include Inside the Tower of London, Britain’s Easter Story, University Challenge and Henry VIII and the Men Who Made Him.
Vince Thorne is delighted to announce his upcoming second solo photographic exhibition ‘The Art of Light’ which will open at The Harbour Gallery Jersey in St Aubin on Thursday 22nd September and continue until 13th October.Vince is a well-established local Jersey photographer, best known for his breath-taking landscape and wedding photography in addition to portraiture work including his most recent photographic competition ‘Child of the Year 2022’, voting for which will be open at the beginning of October.’The Art of Light’ is a photographic exhibition featuring Vince’s work from various stages of his photographic career as it has evolved over time. Talking about the exhibition, Vince explains “Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on film is captured forever. It remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything.”The exhibition features a range of subjects all displaying various types of natural and man-made lighting from the tranquillity and colour of local Jersey scenery, vibrant still life imagery and dramatic architecture to rich and evocative night-time photography.Reflecting on his latest body of work, Vince said “Let’s travel into the past to see where my passion started and on into the present. I look for the new and the unusual along with photographic excellence.”The exhibition will officially open on Thursday 22nd September from 6.30pm to 8pm and along with a silent auction and exclusive limited-edition prints for sale on the evening, a raffle will be run in aid of Art in the Frame Foundation, the managing charity of The Harbour Gallery.
The exhibition continues until 13th October from 10am to 4.30pm daily.
ABOUT VINCE THORNE BESPOKE PHOTOGRAPHY: Vince is a well-respected, professional freelance photographer, based in St Helier, Jersey. Specialising in a variety of areas, from weddings to portrait, landscape and commercial photography, his distinctive, contemporary style of work, is expressed through his stunning and imaginative visuals. For Vince, photography is much more than just taking a photo, being able to capture a specific moment, that you can look back on for years to come, is just like travelling in time. More information can be found at www.vincethorne.com.
Vince Thorne is delighted to announce his upcoming second solo photographic exhibition ‘The Art of Light’ which will open at The Harbour Gallery Jersey in St Aubin on Thursday 22nd September and continue until 13th October.Vince is a well-established local Jersey photographer, best known for his breath-taking landscape and wedding photography in addition to portraiture work including his most recent photographic competition ‘Child of the Year 2022’, voting for which will be open at the beginning of October.’The Art of Light’ is a photographic exhibition featuring Vince’s work from various stages of his photographic career as it has evolved over time. Talking about the exhibition, Vince explains “Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on film is captured forever. It remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything.”The exhibition features a range of subjects all displaying various types of natural and man-made lighting from the tranquillity and colour of local Jersey scenery, vibrant still life imagery and dramatic architecture to rich and evocative night-time photography.Reflecting on his latest body of work, Vince said “Let’s travel into the past to see where my passion started and on into the present. I look for the new and the unusual along with photographic excellence.”The exhibition will officially open on Thursday 22nd September from 6.30pm to 8pm and along with a silent auction and exclusive limited-edition prints for sale on the evening, a raffle will be run in aid of Art in the Frame Foundation, the managing charity of The Harbour Gallery.
The exhibition continues until 13th October from 10am to 4.30pm daily.
ABOUT VINCE THORNE BESPOKE PHOTOGRAPHY: Vince is a well-respected, professional freelance photographer, based in St Helier, Jersey. Specialising in a variety of areas, from weddings to portrait, landscape and commercial photography, his distinctive, contemporary style of work, is expressed through his stunning and imaginative visuals. For Vince, photography is much more than just taking a photo, being able to capture a specific moment, that you can look back on for years to come, is just like travelling in time. More information can be found at www.vincethorne.com.
Pre-schoolers are invited to join Victoria for a picture-book-themed forest school session in Howard Davis Park – THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR (Wed 21) and THE GRUFFALO (Thurs 22) in Howard Davis Park, in the grounds of our festival village. No booking needed!
Victoria is Jersey-born and bred and lives there with her three children and husband. She was inspired to write her book (The Pocket-Sized Not-so-Fluffy Guide to Life – for Teens) after spending hours reading psychology books and her own interactions with hundreds of children in schools. She wanted to write something that she wished she could have read as a teenager – something to help navigate through the tough times. She set herself a target and got up at 5am, 5 days a week, for six months so that she could write for 2 hours before getting her children up and ready for school. Her daughter, Winnie, edited the book and hopes to be an author one day too.
Meet the ‘Merry Monarch’ in the Governor’s House and listen to his Lordship recount fascinating stories of his time in Jersey.
It’s September 1649 and you are amidst the tumultuous events of the English Civil War. Having been exiled from his ‘dear England’, King Carles II and his younger brother, the Duke of York, have sought refuge in Jersey at Elizabeth Castle. Meet the ‘Merry Monarch’ in the Governor’s House and listen to his Lordship recount fascinating stories of his time in Jersey.
Interested in lettering and Calligraphy, get excited by stationery? This modern calligraphy taster is for you. Led by Calligraphy Artist, Adèle Dark, this session will be a gentle introduction to the art and craft of Modern Calligraphy.
You will learn the basics of Modern Calligraphy, how to use a pointed pen, which ink to use and beginners tips and techniques to get you started. You’ll get creative with ink, pointed pens and paper. Adele’s wish is that students will become confident with Modern Calligraphy alphabet and be able to continue a personal journey of discovery and begin to develop skills to be able to design their own cards, posters and artwork. Calligraphy is proven to calm the mind and lower blood pressure and therefore improve wellbeing – what is not to love!
Adèle is a Fine Art Printmaking graduate from Brighton University and a qualified Teacher of both Primary, Secondary and Adults. She brings a wide range of skills and experience of working with all ages to her workshops. Adele lived in Jersey with her family for over 20 years and now lives in the Cotswolds.
After a short writing warm up, Cake For the Gestapo author Jacqueline King will help you to write the bare bones of a WW2 story. After showing you a few WW2 artefacts, such as Red Cross Messages and a crystal radio, she hopes you will enjoy creating a character in a Jersey setting, a villain or a hero!
You’ll look at characterisation, action, reaction and pace and Jacqueline will discuss her own experience of the process of editing and publishing
By the end of the session, Jacqueline hopes you will feel that your fictional character has become as real to you as your friends – or enemies – and that you want to tell their story.
Interested in lettering and Calligraphy, get excited by stationery? This modern calligraphy taster is for you. Led by Calligraphy Artist, Adèle Dark, this session will be a gentle introduction to the art and craft of Modern Calligraphy.
You will learn the basics of Modern Calligraphy, how to use a pointed pen, which ink to use and beginners tips and techniques to get you started. You’ll get creative with ink, pointed pens and paper. Adele’s wish is that students will become confident with Modern Calligraphy alphabet and be able to continue a personal journey of discovery and begin to develop skills to be able to design their own cards, posters and artwork. Calligraphy is proven to calm the mind and lower blood pressure and therefore improve wellbeing – what is not to love!
Adèle is a Fine Art Printmaking graduate from Brighton University and a qualified Teacher of both Primary, Secondary and Adults. She brings a wide range of skills and experience of working with all ages to her workshops. Adele lived in Jersey with her family for over 20 years and now lives in the Cotswolds.
A Cake for the Gestapo is a story for middle range children, but it has been read by all ages, right up to one 100. Jacqueline King wrote it after discovering that the children in her class in England had never heard of Jersey and had no idea about the German Occupation. As her own family had experienced it, she had plenty to draw on, as well as other veterans who asked her to tell their story.
Get ready for an event with plenty of audience participation, setting the scene for the Jersey of the 1930s and early 1940s with singing and forming a makeshift band like the characters in the book. There will be a Powerpoint presentation, readings and a few favourite Jersey recipes too and children will learn all about Conger Eels, low-water fishing and how the islanders survived those locked-in years…mostly by their sense of humour and incredible strength of character.
Lucy Easthope lives with disaster every day. When a plane crashes, a bomb explodes, a city floods or a pandemic begins, she’s the one they call. Join her as she discusses her job as world-leading authority on disaster with Sky Arts correspondent, Lucy Cotter.
Lucy has been at the centre of the most seismic events of the last few decades, advising on everything from the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami to the 7/7 bombings, the Christchurch earthquake in New Zealand, the Grenfell fire and the Covid-19 pandemic. In every catastrophe, Lucy is there to pick up the pieces and prepare for the next one. She holds governments to account, helps communities rally together, returns personal possessions to families, and holds the hands of the survivors.
In her moving memoir she reveals what happens in the aftermath and explores how we pick up and rebuild with strength and perseverance. She takes us behind the police tape to scenes of destruction and chaos, introducing us to victims and their families, but also to the government briefing rooms and bunkers, where confusion and stale biscuits can reign supreme. Telling her own personal story, Lucy looks back at a life spent on the edges of disaster, from a Liverpudlian childhood steeped in the Hillsborough tragedy to the many losses and loves of her career. With wisdom, resilience and candour, When the Dust Settles lifts us up by showing that humanity, hope and humour can – and must – be found on the darkest days.
Traci O’Dea is an American poet living in Jersey, where she is currently composing a novel in verse and a collection of verse monologues.
Her poetry has appeared in the following places: BBC Radio Jersey, Poetry, cellpoems, Literary Matters, The Hopkins Review, the Jersey Evening Post, Jersey Arts Centre, Jersey Library, Goethe Institut, and elsewhere.
‘O’Dea’s poetry is evocative, illuminating, modern, and fierce…her words are at once beautiful, original, searingly honest and at times haunting. She guts the human condition and serves it up warm, still breathing on the page’ – Sophie Cousens
Internationally-renowned author Sebastian Faulks has achieved an enviable blend of literary merit and commercial success, best-known for his French trilogy including the tour-de-force novel of the First World War, Birdsong. Join him in conversation with author and JFOW Patron Cathy Rentzenbrink.
Snow Country tells the story of Lena, a girl born with nothing but her own strength of character to an alcoholic mother in a small town in southern Austria in 1906 and Anton, the restless son of a bourgeois family who sets out to make his fortune in pre-First World War Vienna.
’Wistful, yearning and wise’ – Elizabeth Day ‘Fascinating… A rich, dark story’ – The Times
Sebastian Faulks was born in April 1953. Before becoming a full-time writer in 1991, he worked as a journalist. His bestselling books include Birdsong, Charlotte Gray, A Possible Life, Human Traces, On Green Dolphin Street, Engleby, A Week in December and Where My Heart Used to Beat.
Vince Thorne is delighted to announce his upcoming second solo photographic exhibition ‘The Art of Light’ which will open at The Harbour Gallery Jersey in St Aubin on Thursday 22nd September and continue until 13th October.Vince is a well-established local Jersey photographer, best known for his breath-taking landscape and wedding photography in addition to portraiture work including his most recent photographic competition ‘Child of the Year 2022’, voting for which will be open at the beginning of October.’The Art of Light’ is a photographic exhibition featuring Vince’s work from various stages of his photographic career as it has evolved over time. Talking about the exhibition, Vince explains “Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on film is captured forever. It remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything.”The exhibition features a range of subjects all displaying various types of natural and man-made lighting from the tranquillity and colour of local Jersey scenery, vibrant still life imagery and dramatic architecture to rich and evocative night-time photography.Reflecting on his latest body of work, Vince said “Let’s travel into the past to see where my passion started and on into the present. I look for the new and the unusual along with photographic excellence.”The exhibition will officially open on Thursday 22nd September from 6.30pm to 8pm and along with a silent auction and exclusive limited-edition prints for sale on the evening, a raffle will be run in aid of Art in the Frame Foundation, the managing charity of The Harbour Gallery.
The exhibition continues until 13th October from 10am to 4.30pm daily.
ABOUT VINCE THORNE BESPOKE PHOTOGRAPHY: Vince is a well-respected, professional freelance photographer, based in St Helier, Jersey. Specialising in a variety of areas, from weddings to portrait, landscape and commercial photography, his distinctive, contemporary style of work, is expressed through his stunning and imaginative visuals. For Vince, photography is much more than just taking a photo, being able to capture a specific moment, that you can look back on for years to come, is just like travelling in time. More information can be found at www.vincethorne.com.
Vince Thorne is delighted to announce his upcoming second solo photographic exhibition ‘The Art of Light’ which will open at The Harbour Gallery Jersey in St Aubin on Thursday 22nd September and continue until 13th October.Vince is a well-established local Jersey photographer, best known for his breath-taking landscape and wedding photography in addition to portraiture work including his most recent photographic competition ‘Child of the Year 2022’, voting for which will be open at the beginning of October.’The Art of Light’ is a photographic exhibition featuring Vince’s work from various stages of his photographic career as it has evolved over time. Talking about the exhibition, Vince explains “Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on film is captured forever. It remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything.”The exhibition features a range of subjects all displaying various types of natural and man-made lighting from the tranquillity and colour of local Jersey scenery, vibrant still life imagery and dramatic architecture to rich and evocative night-time photography.Reflecting on his latest body of work, Vince said “Let’s travel into the past to see where my passion started and on into the present. I look for the new and the unusual along with photographic excellence.”The exhibition will officially open on Thursday 22nd September from 6.30pm to 8pm and along with a silent auction and exclusive limited-edition prints for sale on the evening, a raffle will be run in aid of Art in the Frame Foundation, the managing charity of The Harbour Gallery.
The exhibition continues until 13th October from 10am to 4.30pm daily.
ABOUT VINCE THORNE BESPOKE PHOTOGRAPHY: Vince is a well-respected, professional freelance photographer, based in St Helier, Jersey. Specialising in a variety of areas, from weddings to portrait, landscape and commercial photography, his distinctive, contemporary style of work, is expressed through his stunning and imaginative visuals. For Vince, photography is much more than just taking a photo, being able to capture a specific moment, that you can look back on for years to come, is just like travelling in time. More information can be found at www.vincethorne.com.
Pre-schoolers are invited to join Victoria for a picture-book-themed forest school session in Howard Davis Park – THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR (Wed 21) and THE GRUFFALO (Thurs 22) in Howard Davis Park, in the grounds of our festival village. No booking needed!
Victoria is Jersey-born and bred and lives there with her three children and husband. She was inspired to write her book (The Pocket-Sized Not-so-Fluffy Guide to Life – for Teens) after spending hours reading psychology books and her own interactions with hundreds of children in schools. She wanted to write something that she wished she could have read as a teenager – something to help navigate through the tough times. She set herself a target and got up at 5am, 5 days a week, for six months so that she could write for 2 hours before getting her children up and ready for school. Her daughter, Winnie, edited the book and hopes to be an author one day too.
Meet the ‘Merry Monarch’ in the Governor’s House and listen to his Lordship recount fascinating stories of his time in Jersey.
It’s September 1649 and you are amidst the tumultuous events of the English Civil War. Having been exiled from his ‘dear England’, King Carles II and his younger brother, the Duke of York, have sought refuge in Jersey at Elizabeth Castle. Meet the ‘Merry Monarch’ in the Governor’s House and listen to his Lordship recount fascinating stories of his time in Jersey.
Interested in lettering and Calligraphy, get excited by stationery? This modern calligraphy taster is for you. Led by Calligraphy Artist, Adèle Dark, this session will be a gentle introduction to the art and craft of Modern Calligraphy.
You will learn the basics of Modern Calligraphy, how to use a pointed pen, which ink to use and beginners tips and techniques to get you started. You’ll get creative with ink, pointed pens and paper. Adele’s wish is that students will become confident with Modern Calligraphy alphabet and be able to continue a personal journey of discovery and begin to develop skills to be able to design their own cards, posters and artwork. Calligraphy is proven to calm the mind and lower blood pressure and therefore improve wellbeing – what is not to love!
Adèle is a Fine Art Printmaking graduate from Brighton University and a qualified Teacher of both Primary, Secondary and Adults. She brings a wide range of skills and experience of working with all ages to her workshops. Adele lived in Jersey with her family for over 20 years and now lives in the Cotswolds.
After a short writing warm up, Cake For the Gestapo author Jacqueline King will help you to write the bare bones of a WW2 story. After showing you a few WW2 artefacts, such as Red Cross Messages and a crystal radio, she hopes you will enjoy creating a character in a Jersey setting, a villain or a hero!
You’ll look at characterisation, action, reaction and pace and Jacqueline will discuss her own experience of the process of editing and publishing
By the end of the session, Jacqueline hopes you will feel that your fictional character has become as real to you as your friends – or enemies – and that you want to tell their story.
Interested in lettering and Calligraphy, get excited by stationery? This modern calligraphy taster is for you. Led by Calligraphy Artist, Adèle Dark, this session will be a gentle introduction to the art and craft of Modern Calligraphy.
You will learn the basics of Modern Calligraphy, how to use a pointed pen, which ink to use and beginners tips and techniques to get you started. You’ll get creative with ink, pointed pens and paper. Adele’s wish is that students will become confident with Modern Calligraphy alphabet and be able to continue a personal journey of discovery and begin to develop skills to be able to design their own cards, posters and artwork. Calligraphy is proven to calm the mind and lower blood pressure and therefore improve wellbeing – what is not to love!
Adèle is a Fine Art Printmaking graduate from Brighton University and a qualified Teacher of both Primary, Secondary and Adults. She brings a wide range of skills and experience of working with all ages to her workshops. Adele lived in Jersey with her family for over 20 years and now lives in the Cotswolds.
A Cake for the Gestapo is a story for middle range children, but it has been read by all ages, right up to one 100. Jacqueline King wrote it after discovering that the children in her class in England had never heard of Jersey and had no idea about the German Occupation. As her own family had experienced it, she had plenty to draw on, as well as other veterans who asked her to tell their story.
Get ready for an event with plenty of audience participation, setting the scene for the Jersey of the 1930s and early 1940s with singing and forming a makeshift band like the characters in the book. There will be a Powerpoint presentation, readings and a few favourite Jersey recipes too and children will learn all about Conger Eels, low-water fishing and how the islanders survived those locked-in years…mostly by their sense of humour and incredible strength of character.
Lucy Easthope lives with disaster every day. When a plane crashes, a bomb explodes, a city floods or a pandemic begins, she’s the one they call. Join her as she discusses her job as world-leading authority on disaster with Sky Arts correspondent, Lucy Cotter.
Lucy has been at the centre of the most seismic events of the last few decades, advising on everything from the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami to the 7/7 bombings, the Christchurch earthquake in New Zealand, the Grenfell fire and the Covid-19 pandemic. In every catastrophe, Lucy is there to pick up the pieces and prepare for the next one. She holds governments to account, helps communities rally together, returns personal possessions to families, and holds the hands of the survivors.
In her moving memoir she reveals what happens in the aftermath and explores how we pick up and rebuild with strength and perseverance. She takes us behind the police tape to scenes of destruction and chaos, introducing us to victims and their families, but also to the government briefing rooms and bunkers, where confusion and stale biscuits can reign supreme. Telling her own personal story, Lucy looks back at a life spent on the edges of disaster, from a Liverpudlian childhood steeped in the Hillsborough tragedy to the many losses and loves of her career. With wisdom, resilience and candour, When the Dust Settles lifts us up by showing that humanity, hope and humour can – and must – be found on the darkest days.
Traci O’Dea is an American poet living in Jersey, where she is currently composing a novel in verse and a collection of verse monologues.
Her poetry has appeared in the following places: BBC Radio Jersey, Poetry, cellpoems, Literary Matters, The Hopkins Review, the Jersey Evening Post, Jersey Arts Centre, Jersey Library, Goethe Institut, and elsewhere.
‘O’Dea’s poetry is evocative, illuminating, modern, and fierce…her words are at once beautiful, original, searingly honest and at times haunting. She guts the human condition and serves it up warm, still breathing on the page’ – Sophie Cousens
Internationally-renowned author Sebastian Faulks has achieved an enviable blend of literary merit and commercial success, best-known for his French trilogy including the tour-de-force novel of the First World War, Birdsong. Join him in conversation with author and JFOW Patron Cathy Rentzenbrink.
Snow Country tells the story of Lena, a girl born with nothing but her own strength of character to an alcoholic mother in a small town in southern Austria in 1906 and Anton, the restless son of a bourgeois family who sets out to make his fortune in pre-First World War Vienna.
’Wistful, yearning and wise’ – Elizabeth Day ‘Fascinating… A rich, dark story’ – The Times
Sebastian Faulks was born in April 1953. Before becoming a full-time writer in 1991, he worked as a journalist. His bestselling books include Birdsong, Charlotte Gray, A Possible Life, Human Traces, On Green Dolphin Street, Engleby, A Week in December and Where My Heart Used to Beat.
We examine the evidence of the Island’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, including Jersey’s Lieutenant-Governor Sir George Carteret who was a founder member of the Royal Africa Company that traded in ivory, gold and enslaved people in the 17th century; Captain François Messervy of Jersey who was killed in 1722 during an uprising on board his slave ship off the coast of Africa; and Jersey trader Josué Mauger who in 1752 advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia, Canada, where his business was based.
This exhibition takes place in the Victorian House at Jersey Museum, with its impressive mahogany staircase, because new research has shown that the house was built partly on the profits of the transatlantic slave trade. ‘Trade Roots’ explores Jersey’s historic links to slavery, from Islanders who owned mahogany plantations overseas and traded in slave-produced goods, to those who campaigned for the abolition of slavery.
Thought-provoking, and at times challenging, this exhibition exposes some uncomfortable new stories from Jersey’s past and examines the legacy and impact of transatlantic slavery on the Island’s community today.
Meet the Goodwyf, who looks after the house of her master, Monsieur Laurens Hamptonne in the year 1649. She is very respectful of her employer who is a well educated and important man, however this doesn’t prevent her from spreading the odd bit of gossip from the Parish of St Lawrence. The Goodwyf will tell you all about Hamptonne’s royal connections and give your an insight into her day to day life, including cooking on the open fire, making soap and candles.
The Goodwyf is not at Hamptonne every day, so to avoid disappointment please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955
Come and find out about the Jersey Bonnet, it’s history and how it was made, you’ll also learn about the skill of patchwork and quilting from our Bonnet Maker.
Mary Le Brun will share stories and the latest tittle tattle from 1793 every Friday from May until end of September.
The year is 1793. There is much speculation around St Helier about a fabulous tower that Captain Philippe D’Auverge is erecting atop the medieval chapel at La Hougue Bie.
Mary Le Brun is known, just on occasion mind you, to engage in tittle tattle.
She simply cannot contain herself, and has rushed here to see if the rumours are true.
If your path should happen to cross with hers, she’ll no doubt be keen to divulge little-known rumours of the Captain’s adventurers and heroism.
Farrago Poetry returns to provide another SLAM event for local performance poets. Eighteen Year 7-9 students from three secondary schools will write, prepare and ultimately perform their own pieces of SLAM poetry.
The final performance will be open to all parents and school supporters, and will take place in the Haute Vallée theatre.
Farrago Poetry is a spoken word and performance poetry organisation based in London that runs a range of different events, from Spanish language poetry nights to events for elders. Farrago Poetry is best known for pioneering slam poetry in the UK and for its links to the International performance poetry scene.
Join author Jane Gilley for a workshop including writing exercises, the sharing of work and discussion on the pros and cons of self-publishing and mainstream publishing.
From Jane Gilley…
‘The impulse to write hit me around 7 years of age when I wrote a poem and put it to music, later, when I was ten.
In fact, I couldn’t stop writing throughout my school years, to the point where my maths teacher asked if I wanted some paper to write on being as I wasn’t paying attention to his class – and I loved Maths. Except I loved writing more.
But life and marriage eventually took over, so I put my writing on hold until I was able to snatch up my note books and transfer them to a computer and then I was unstoppable. I pursued all kinds of writing courses and, initially, wrote newspaper and magazine articles. Then I progressed to writing children’s books and self-published all 6 books in 2008. I obtained a book signing at Waterstones with Maisie’s dream, a young girl’s novella that same year.
Raymond Antrobus’s astonishing debut collection, The Perseverance, won both Rathbone Folio Prize and the Ted Hughes Award, amongst many other accolades; the poet’s much anticipated second collection, All The Names Given, continues his essential investigation into language, miscommunication, place, and memory.
Beginning with poems meditating on the author’s surname – one which shouldn’t have survived into the modern era – Antrobus then examines the rich and fraught history carried within it. As he describes a childhood caught between intimacy and brutality, sound and silence, and conflicting racial and cultural identities, the poem becomes a space in which the poet can reckon with his own ancestry, and bear witness to the indelible violence of the legacy wrought by colonialism. The poems travel through space, shifting between England, South Africa, Jamaica, and the American South, and move fluently from family history, through the lust of adolescence, and finally into a vivid and complex array of marriage poems ― with the poet older, wiser, and more accepting of love’s fragility.
Odd Hours is a whip-smart social comedy for those of us who feel that life is a game where someone else has stolen the rules…
The snark of Fleabag meets the relatability of Exciting Times in this topical and unforgettable debut from Faber Academy alumna, Ania Bas. A rare and timely look at the life of a young Polish-Irish woman living in London, Odd Hours explores themes of class, race, sex and gender, based on Bas’s own experiences of arriving in England to an eight-person flat-share, low paid job and multiple encounters with xenophobia.
Bas confronts society’s prejudices with shrewd observation and razor-sharp wit, staring conversations and making readers laugh out loud in equal measure. It is impossible not to fall for Gosia Golab – the unique, prickly and loveable protagonist.
Ania Bas grew up in Poland and moved to the UK fifteen years ago to pursue her career in the arts. She has worked with the Tate, the Whitechapel Gallery and others as an artist and arts organiser. This is her first novel.
This Friday at Roberto’s Jazz Bar, the leading Jazz Quintet performs a selection of Blue Note Record favourites by the greatest Jazz musicians and composers, including Duke Pearson, Miles Davis, Hank Mobley, Lee Morgan, Stanley Turrentine, and Freddie Hubbard.
The band is comprised of the Island’s top five jazz musicians: Tim Horsfall (piano), Brian White (trumpet), and Dave Andre (Tenor Saxophone) Cris Sparkes (String Bass) Adam Marshall (Drums).
Do not forget to make a reservation to avoid missing out on this unique experience, as space is limited.
Join Olivier Award-winning actress and bestselling author, Celia Imrie, as she discusses her new book Orphans of the Storm with the book’s researcher, fellow actress, director, Fidelis Morgan. The novel follows the story of a mother’s quest to find her children against all odds, set against the epic backdrop of the sinking of the legendary Titanic.
Nice, France, 1911: After three years of marriage, young seamstress Marcela Caretto has finally had enough. Her husband, Michael, an ambitious tailor, has become cruel and controlling and she determines to get a divorce.
But while awaiting the judges’ decision on the custody of their two small boys, Michael receives news that changes everything. Meanwhile fun-loving New York socialite Margaret Hays is touring Europe with some friends. Restless, she resolves to head home aboard the most celebrated steamer in the world-RMS Titanic.
As the ship sets sail for America, carrying two infants bearing false names, the paths of Marcela, Michael and Margaret cross-and nothing will ever be the same again.
‘Smashing … It would be fair to say that I was hooked on page one and literally could not put it down. I loved all that she wrote about the true story behind this thrilling tale’–Joanna Lumley
‘A heart-wrenching journey that breathes new life and humanity into the tragic sinking of the Titanic’ ― Woman’s Own
We examine the evidence of the Island’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, including Jersey’s Lieutenant-Governor Sir George Carteret who was a founder member of the Royal Africa Company that traded in ivory, gold and enslaved people in the 17th century; Captain François Messervy of Jersey who was killed in 1722 during an uprising on board his slave ship off the coast of Africa; and Jersey trader Josué Mauger who in 1752 advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia, Canada, where his business was based.
This exhibition takes place in the Victorian House at Jersey Museum, with its impressive mahogany staircase, because new research has shown that the house was built partly on the profits of the transatlantic slave trade. ‘Trade Roots’ explores Jersey’s historic links to slavery, from Islanders who owned mahogany plantations overseas and traded in slave-produced goods, to those who campaigned for the abolition of slavery.
Thought-provoking, and at times challenging, this exhibition exposes some uncomfortable new stories from Jersey’s past and examines the legacy and impact of transatlantic slavery on the Island’s community today.
Meet the Goodwyf, who looks after the house of her master, Monsieur Laurens Hamptonne in the year 1649. She is very respectful of her employer who is a well educated and important man, however this doesn’t prevent her from spreading the odd bit of gossip from the Parish of St Lawrence. The Goodwyf will tell you all about Hamptonne’s royal connections and give your an insight into her day to day life, including cooking on the open fire, making soap and candles.
The Goodwyf is not at Hamptonne every day, so to avoid disappointment please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955
Come and find out about the Jersey Bonnet, it’s history and how it was made, you’ll also learn about the skill of patchwork and quilting from our Bonnet Maker.
Mary Le Brun will share stories and the latest tittle tattle from 1793 every Friday from May until end of September.
The year is 1793. There is much speculation around St Helier about a fabulous tower that Captain Philippe D’Auverge is erecting atop the medieval chapel at La Hougue Bie.
Mary Le Brun is known, just on occasion mind you, to engage in tittle tattle.
She simply cannot contain herself, and has rushed here to see if the rumours are true.
If your path should happen to cross with hers, she’ll no doubt be keen to divulge little-known rumours of the Captain’s adventurers and heroism.
Farrago Poetry returns to provide another SLAM event for local performance poets. Eighteen Year 7-9 students from three secondary schools will write, prepare and ultimately perform their own pieces of SLAM poetry.
The final performance will be open to all parents and school supporters, and will take place in the Haute Vallée theatre.
Farrago Poetry is a spoken word and performance poetry organisation based in London that runs a range of different events, from Spanish language poetry nights to events for elders. Farrago Poetry is best known for pioneering slam poetry in the UK and for its links to the International performance poetry scene.
Join author Jane Gilley for a workshop including writing exercises, the sharing of work and discussion on the pros and cons of self-publishing and mainstream publishing.
From Jane Gilley…
‘The impulse to write hit me around 7 years of age when I wrote a poem and put it to music, later, when I was ten.
In fact, I couldn’t stop writing throughout my school years, to the point where my maths teacher asked if I wanted some paper to write on being as I wasn’t paying attention to his class – and I loved Maths. Except I loved writing more.
But life and marriage eventually took over, so I put my writing on hold until I was able to snatch up my note books and transfer them to a computer and then I was unstoppable. I pursued all kinds of writing courses and, initially, wrote newspaper and magazine articles. Then I progressed to writing children’s books and self-published all 6 books in 2008. I obtained a book signing at Waterstones with Maisie’s dream, a young girl’s novella that same year.
Raymond Antrobus’s astonishing debut collection, The Perseverance, won both Rathbone Folio Prize and the Ted Hughes Award, amongst many other accolades; the poet’s much anticipated second collection, All The Names Given, continues his essential investigation into language, miscommunication, place, and memory.
Beginning with poems meditating on the author’s surname – one which shouldn’t have survived into the modern era – Antrobus then examines the rich and fraught history carried within it. As he describes a childhood caught between intimacy and brutality, sound and silence, and conflicting racial and cultural identities, the poem becomes a space in which the poet can reckon with his own ancestry, and bear witness to the indelible violence of the legacy wrought by colonialism. The poems travel through space, shifting between England, South Africa, Jamaica, and the American South, and move fluently from family history, through the lust of adolescence, and finally into a vivid and complex array of marriage poems ― with the poet older, wiser, and more accepting of love’s fragility.
Odd Hours is a whip-smart social comedy for those of us who feel that life is a game where someone else has stolen the rules…
The snark of Fleabag meets the relatability of Exciting Times in this topical and unforgettable debut from Faber Academy alumna, Ania Bas. A rare and timely look at the life of a young Polish-Irish woman living in London, Odd Hours explores themes of class, race, sex and gender, based on Bas’s own experiences of arriving in England to an eight-person flat-share, low paid job and multiple encounters with xenophobia.
Bas confronts society’s prejudices with shrewd observation and razor-sharp wit, staring conversations and making readers laugh out loud in equal measure. It is impossible not to fall for Gosia Golab – the unique, prickly and loveable protagonist.
Ania Bas grew up in Poland and moved to the UK fifteen years ago to pursue her career in the arts. She has worked with the Tate, the Whitechapel Gallery and others as an artist and arts organiser. This is her first novel.
This Friday at Roberto’s Jazz Bar, the leading Jazz Quintet performs a selection of Blue Note Record favourites by the greatest Jazz musicians and composers, including Duke Pearson, Miles Davis, Hank Mobley, Lee Morgan, Stanley Turrentine, and Freddie Hubbard.
The band is comprised of the Island’s top five jazz musicians: Tim Horsfall (piano), Brian White (trumpet), and Dave Andre (Tenor Saxophone) Cris Sparkes (String Bass) Adam Marshall (Drums).
Do not forget to make a reservation to avoid missing out on this unique experience, as space is limited.
Join Olivier Award-winning actress and bestselling author, Celia Imrie, as she discusses her new book Orphans of the Storm with the book’s researcher, fellow actress, director, Fidelis Morgan. The novel follows the story of a mother’s quest to find her children against all odds, set against the epic backdrop of the sinking of the legendary Titanic.
Nice, France, 1911: After three years of marriage, young seamstress Marcela Caretto has finally had enough. Her husband, Michael, an ambitious tailor, has become cruel and controlling and she determines to get a divorce.
But while awaiting the judges’ decision on the custody of their two small boys, Michael receives news that changes everything. Meanwhile fun-loving New York socialite Margaret Hays is touring Europe with some friends. Restless, she resolves to head home aboard the most celebrated steamer in the world-RMS Titanic.
As the ship sets sail for America, carrying two infants bearing false names, the paths of Marcela, Michael and Margaret cross-and nothing will ever be the same again.
‘Smashing … It would be fair to say that I was hooked on page one and literally could not put it down. I loved all that she wrote about the true story behind this thrilling tale’–Joanna Lumley
‘A heart-wrenching journey that breathes new life and humanity into the tragic sinking of the Titanic’ ― Woman’s Own
What is it that takes yoga beyond being merely a way to physically exercise the body, and instead renders it a tool for effecting deep and lasting emotional change? Join Sasha in the grounds of our festival village in Howard Davis Park for a fifteen-minute chat about her inspiring book followed by a gentle yoga/mindful session and Q+A. Bring an open mind and a yoga mat!
In Yoga Saved My Life psychotherapist and yoga teacher Sasha Bates demystifies both yoga and psychotherapy, exploring the links between them and showing how each can be transformational. This sits alongside personal stories from members of the Fierce Calm yoga community – people who have experienced all manner of difficulties, whether due to neglect, addiction, abuse, anxiety, depression, stress or any of the other myriad ways in which we all struggle with modern life. Here they tell their stories of finding yoga, and thereby discovering a path through the beliefs and behaviours that had been holding them back and keeping them miserable.
‘Yoga Saved My Life shows us gently and persuasively that healing the mind is as important as healing the body, and yoga is a great way of doing this’ – Vex King, author of Good Vibes, Good Life and Healing is the New High
An exhibition at Jersey Archive to mark the Platinum Jubilee.
To mark the Platinum Jubilee, a FREE exhibition at Jersey Archive exploring the Royal Visits of the Monarch to our Island before and during her 70 years on the throne. Using images from the Jersey Evening Post Photo Archive and documents from the archive.
Jersey Archive is open Monday to Thursday, 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm.
Come and keep still and have your portrait taken by the Victorian photographer Thomas CR Kennedy in the Victorian House at Jersey Museum & Art Gallery.
12 July
22 August
13 September
24 September
4 October
15 October
24 October
10am to 4pm
Can you keep still for at least 15 seconds? That’s how long it took for your photograph to be taken in the 1860s. Once again, renowned Victorian photographer Thomas CR Kennedy will be revisiting the Victorian House at Jersey Museum & Art Gallery. He will be accompanied by his good lady wife and assistant Annigna.
Come in your own Victorian attire, or select an outfit from our wardrobe, and take away as a souvenir your own Carte de Visite portrait photograph.
Please telephone the Jersey Museum on 01534-633300 to book your sitting for a payment to Jersey Heritage of just £5.
Berlin was in ruins when Soviet forces fought their way towards the Reichstag in the spring of 1945. Join Giles Milton for a talk on his latest book Checkmate in Berlin which recounts the first battle of the Cold War as it has never been told before. Rival systems, rival ideologies and rival personalities ensured that the German capital became the setting for an explosive battle between the Allies and Soviets. An exhilarating tale of intense rivalry and raw power, Checkmate in Berlin is, above all, a story of flawed individuals playing for the highest stakes.
Berlin’s fate had been sealed four months earlier at the Yalta Conference. The city, along with the rest of Germany, was to be carved up between the victorious powers – British, American, French and Soviet. On paper, it seemed a pragmatic solution; in reality, it fired the starting gun for the Cold War.
As soon as the four powers were no longer united by the common purpose of defeating Germany, they reverted to their pre-war hostility and suspicion. Rival systems, rival ideologies and rival personalities ensured that Berlin became an explosive battleground. The ruins of this once-great city were soon awash with spies, gangsters and black-marketeers, all of whom sought to profit from the disarray.
For the next four years, a handful of charismatic but flawed individuals – British, American and Soviet – fought an intensely personal battle over the future of Germany, Europe and the entire free world.
GILES MILTON is the internationally best-selling author of twelve works of narrative history, including Nathaniel’s Nutmeg and Churchill’s Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. His books have been translated into more than twenty-five languages and have been serialised on both the BBC and in British newspapers.
As Viscount of Jersey during the English Civil War, 1642 – 1651, it was Laurens Hamptonne’s duty to make some of the most important public announcements of the time. In January 1649, shortly after the execution of King Charles I, Hamptonne made his most memorable pronouncements in the Royal Square, St Helier; the reading of the Proclamation of Charles II as King. When not at work int he Royal Count, Laurens enjoys entertaining visitors in his beautiful country home with stories of a time when Jersey was in the eye of the story, as Royalists and Parliamentarians crashed together on the shores of the Channel Islands. ,
Scientist Simon Clark offers a rare and insightful tour of the atmosphere that surrounds Earth.
From the workings of its different layers to why carbon dioxide is special, Firmament helps us better understand the climate change debate whilst providing a glimpse of the future that is possible with this knowledge in hand.
Before visiting Jersey Arts Centre, please read our COVID-19 guidelines here.
Meet the Castle Gunner at Elizabeth Castle, every weekday from 11am to 3.30pm.
GUNNER GILLMAN
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
11am to 3.30pm in April
10am to 4pm from May to end September
It’s the year 1781, just months after the legendary battle of Jersey. Gunner Gillman for the Royal Artillery Invalid Battalion, will captivate you with an account of the battle and tell you stories from the Castle’s dramatic past. But, be prepared to be drafted into the Midday Parade and witness the firing of the musket and cannon….it will be an experience to remember.
GUNNER BLAKE
Saturdays 11am to 2pm
Gunner Blake will delight you with tales of his mother’s bean crock, among other delicacies, as he unravels the threads of Jersey’s history. His skilled gunnery will ensure that you learn how to lead the signal gun in a way which will pack a punch when fired!
GUNNER BELL
Wednesdays 10am to 4pm
Don’t be fooled by Gunner Bell’s impeccable manners and jolly disposition….a lifetime career in His Majesty’s service has hardened Gunner Bell to the wit and humour of the cheekiest of recruits. His clear-cut demonstrations of cannon and musket fire are something to marvel at. Gunner Bell does not visit the Castle every week, to avoid disappointment please call Elizabeth Castle on +44 (0)1534 723 971
Parenting is hard. And moreover, parenting teenagers is ridiculously hard. Fortunately, educational psychologist and father-of-two Dr Graham Ramsden is here to help. Drawing on nearly three decades of experience of working with young people and their parents, Graham leads us through this labyrinth with great understanding and sympathy, helping us see the world from another perspective – the other side of the greenhouse.
The Teenager in the Greenhouse combines fascinating psychological insights, vivid analogies and a healthy dose of humour to help you parent in a calmer and more controlled manner, with less stress and fewer worries – for both you and your teenager!
Dr Ramsden is an experienced and effective presenter who will guide you through an enjoyable and informative workshop around parenting teenagers. He will explore how we manage these alien creatures who mope around the house and either eat everything in the cupboards and fridge or forever challenge what is presented to them on a plate. Why is it they seem to dislike everything you do and reject everything around them?
The two-hour session will explore the factors that influence how a teenager thinks and behave. It will look at ways in which parents can start to address some of the changes that are going on inside their teenager’s befuddled brains and their ever-changing minds and bodies. The session will be lively and fun with some practical tips to help you talk to your teenagers in a way that they will listen to and respond more positively towards what you say.
The aim of the workshop will be to give participants a clear understanding of how to create, garner and process ideas for creative writing, as well as to support them with techniques and approaches which will heighten awareness of structure, voice, language, tone and vocabulary.
There will be tasks designed to support individual and collaborative writing during the session. Towards the end of the workshop, there will be an opportunity for writing a lengthier piece and/or individual feedback.
Christine Buckland taught English and History at GCSE and A level in Jersey, becoming both Head of History at Hautlieu and Head of English at Les Quennevais Schools.
Christine has been successful in competitions in the UK, America and Australia and has had work published in ‘Jersey Now’ magazine, Writespot Pubs (Australia) and ‘Aesthetica’ magazine (UK), Channel Island Writers’ Anthology (twice), ‘Dropped Notes’ Writers Inc. Writers of the Year Anthology (UK). ‘Pens and Lens’ Anthology (Guernsey) and ‘Strandline’ (UK).
Christine has had work broadcast by Jersey Radio (winner of BBC Radio Jersey short story competition) and by BBC Radio 4 when she worked with a BBC producer and read a short story, which was written for the programme. This programme was the Guardian ‘Choice’ for that week.
Join Geraint Jennings on”D’la Tou ès Gardîns”-a literary and landscape walk. Starting at First Tower, the walk will end at Les Jardins de la Mer, taking in aspects of Jersey history and illustrated by readings from our rich heritage of Jèrriais literature, including Elizabeth Castle, the Militia review on the sands of the bay, the gallows, and nature.
A ‘how-to’ guide to putting together a children’s book and getting it published.
About Penny Byrne
Penny Byrne is a local children’s author inspired by the history and the beauty of our wonderful Island. She works with local charities, organisations, schools and most recently the Government to create books that are fun to read, gorgeous to look at and that teach children (and adults) about Jersey.
Local author Penny Byrne discusses some of the wonderful Jersey women she profiles in her new book ‘Inspirational Women of Jersey’.
A look at Penny Byrne’s recent book featuring sixteen amazing women who lived in Jersey, who they were and what made them stand out from the crowd.
Penny Byrne is a local children’s author inspired by the history and the beauty of our wonderful Island. She works with local charities, organisations, schools and most recently the Government to create books that are fun to read, gorgeous to look at and that teach children (and adults) about Jersey.
Jersey: Secrets of the Sea is the panoramic story of an Island forged by the seas, set at the crossroads of maritime history, and told through the voices of the Jersey seafarers who made it. T.B. Davis was one of them. He cheated death, crossed continents, won a fortune and walked with kings. Yet he was unable to save his own flesh and blood. This Memorial Hall is the poignant epitaph for his lost son.
Silence the guns. Turn back the clock. Let us journey to this place as it stood before, at the height of the Victorian age. In those distant days, this Memorial Hall was a billiard room, set in the lush grounds of a mansion, nestled behind a great wall.
An intruder is breaking in. He is a poor and ragged child, climbing down over the wall. His feet touch the ground. He is in the garden. The boy is dead set on nothing more than pilfering an armful of chestnuts, but the events that unfold this afternoon will echo down the pages of history. The boy is coming closer now, turning as if to speak. His name is Tom – and this is his story. Paul Darroch will be sharing it with you today.
Paul Darroch was born in Surrey and lives in Jersey. He graduated with a First in Modern History from St Hugh’s College, Oxford, where he was a Centenary Scholar. In 2000, he won the silver Shell Economist Writing Prize. Paul’s first book Jersey: The Hidden Histories was published by Seaflower Books in 2015, and the sequel Jersey: Secrets of the Sea followed in 2019. He seeks to write immersive history – bringing the past to life through the imagined stories of those who witnessed it.
Join best-selling authors Cathy Rentzenbrink and Nina Stibbe as they discuss their novels – linked by the themes of marriage, friendship, and finding humour in the absurdity of life.
Nina Stibbe’s novel One Day I Shall Astonish the World is the story of the wonderful and sometimes surprising path of friendship: from its conspiratorial beginnings, along its irritating wrong turns, to its final gratifying destination.
‘The true heir to Sue Townsend’ Caitlin Moran
Cathy Rentzenbrink’s debut novel Everyone is Still Alive is the story of several families who live on the same suburban street, all secretly struggling with the anxieties of the modern world whilst trying to maintain the illusion that everything is fine. It is about guilt, grief, working motherhood, the mental load, envy, fear and status, but it’s also about love, friendship, community and how we figure out what really matters.
Nina Stibbe was born in Leicester. She is the author of two works of non-fiction – Love, Nina and An Almost Perfect Christmas – and three previous novels: Man at the Helm, Paradise Lodge, and Reasons to be Cheerful, which is the only novel to have won both the Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize for Comic Fiction and the Comedy Women in Print Award. Love, Nina won Non-Fiction Book of the Year and was adapted by Nick Hornby into a BBC TV series.
Cathy Rentzenbrink grew up in Yorkshire, spent many years in London, and now lives in Cornwall. She is the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Last Act of Love, which was shortlisted for the Wellcome Prize, and the acclaimed memoirs A Manual for Heartache and Dear Reader.
In an increasingly divided society, Iain Dale examines why we’ve all become so disrespectful and intolerant. Using experiences from his career in politics and the media, he says it doesn’t have to be this way, and suggests how we can all emerge from tribalism and division and become more respectful to each other and those who govern us.
Why Can’t We All Just Get Along… is a book that is optimistic about the fundamental decencies embedded in human nature and uses deeply personal anecdotes to explain why we can look forward in a positive way to a better life both in personal and material terms.
Iain Dale is one of Britain’s leading political commentators and broadcasters. He presents the Evening Show on LBC Radio (Monday – Thursday, 7–10pm) and was named Radio Presenter of the Year for 2013 & 2016 at the Arqiva Awards.
He co-presented LBC’s seven-hour-long general election night programme in 2010, 2015 and 2017 and was at the heart of the 2019 Tory leadership race, having chaired ten of the 16 leadership hustings with Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt.
Iain has been a contributing editor for GQ magazine and writes for various national newspapers and magazines, including The Guardian, The Independent, The New Statesman, The Spectator and Attitude.
The Jersey Child Care Trust, the Best Start Partnership and the Childcare and Early Years’ Service are delighted that ‘REAL on the Beach’ is back!
Making it REAL (Raising Early Achievement in Literacy) is an evidence-based programme that works with practitioners to support children’s early literacy and development. The programme helps practitioners to build parents’ knowledge and confidence so that they can help their children by creating a positive early home learning environment. This has proved to have a powerful impact on children’s outcomes and on family literacy practice Read more about REAL here: Making it REAL.
Please come and join us to celebrate all things REAL at our free event for children and families. Featuring:
- Naomi and Jamie Jones, the authors of The Odd Fish
- The Jersey Library book bike
– Author, Penny Byrne, who will be reading from her children’s books
– Jersey Child Care Trust with craft activities
– Childcare and Early Years’ Service with their ’50 Things to do before you are 5 in Jersey’ app
– Nicky Hay, author of Extraordinary Humans, a creative approach to art in Early Years
– Village Preschool will be running a The Tiger who Came to Tea café
– Activities from Busy Bees Jersey Leeward and Grouville School
The Art of SLAM! workshop is for any poet interested in improving their style of publicly presenting their poems, with work on performance technique and using the mic, plus writing and rewriting the all-important SLAM! winning poem! Poems can be read or performed and be in any style. Bring something from your notebook to work on or write a fresh piece on the day. Only 12 places available!
John Paul O’Neill hosts Farrago, Europe’s longest running poetry slam organisation and organises the UK SLAM! Championships. He’s toured internationally, performing throughout Europe and was the first Briton to compete in the US Slam Nationals and host the Nuyorican Poets Café in New York.
The Workshop is followed by the Jersey Festival of Words SLAM! a qualifier for the UK SLAM! Championship finals.
A warm and funny eco-adventure with a clever message about looking after our blue planet, perfect for budding David Attenboroughs!
When Little Fish and her family encounter an odd new fish bobbing along on its own, they embark on an exciting journey to reunite it with its family. But Odd Fish isn’t the only creature who needs Little Fish’s help. Turtle has a tummy ache and Octopus’s tentacles are tangled. Clever readers will spot the one thing that links them all . . . plastic.
Maybe Odd Fish doesn’t belong in the sea after all?
Eight million tonnes of plastic find their way into our oceans and rivers every year. That’s equal to dumping one rubbish truck every minute into the sea!
This urgent problem is highlighted for the youngest readers with gentle humour and engaging characters, and offers practical ways we we can all make a real difference to protect our oceans and the creatures that live in them, and opens up key discussions about the environment and the topical issues highlighted in David Attenborough’s Blue Planet.
Naomi Jones spent eight years selling children’s books rights before embarking on a career as a freelance writer. She currently also works as a freelance industry editor, and reviews children’s books for the award-winning family travel website Mini Travellers.
Jamie Jones is an award-winning art director and designer. He was named a Bookseller Rising Star in 2014. His work has been recognised by AIGA (American Institute of Graphic Arts), Type Directors Club, Design Observer and the ABCD (The Academy of British Cover Design) awards amongst others, and his iconic jackets include those for Tea Obreht’s The Tiger’s Wife, Laurent Binet’s HHhH, The Good Immigrant and Keith’s Richards’ Life, as well as numerous designs for the Vintage Children’s Classics series.
Did you know that we experience up to 60,000 thoughts per day? So how can we offload?
Join local playwright, Karen Forbes, for a fun and interactive Creative Journaling workshop which will focus on ‘writing to express, not impress’ and includes an introduction to the practice of journal writing for well-being. This is a fantastic skill which allows us to explore our own feelings and emotions through spontaneous expressive writing. Whilst facilitating your writing through a series of prompts and themes, Karen will explore the importance of maintaining good mental health through writing; give you tips and ideas for your own practice beyond this session; allow time for wild writing and reflection. No experience necessary, just an interest in the power of words and an open mind to ‘have a go’.
Karen is a former English and Drama teacher who studied the MA Scriptwriting & Screenplay at the University of East Anglia. Her credits include: Rebellious Sisterhood (Jersey Opera House, as part of UK tour); Edith – In the Beginning (the story of Edith Pretty at Sutton Hoo); All Mouth No Trousers (song writer and script consultant); Barbed Wire & Teddy Bears performed at Jersey Arts Centre in Liberation Week, 2022. She is a member of Lapidus International, (therapeutic writing organisation) and currently working on a song commission in collaboration with UEA/ Norwich Writers’ Centre/ The Common Lot theatre company Songs of Protest & Hope research project.
Parenting is hard. And moreover, parenting teenagers is ridiculously hard. Fortunately, educational psychologist and father-of-two Dr Graham Ramsden is here to help. Drawing on nearly three decades of experience of working with young people and their parents, Graham leads us through this labyrinth with great understanding and sympathy, helping us see the world from another perspective – the other side of the greenhouse.
The Teenager in the Greenhouse combines fascinating psychological insights, vivid analogies and a healthy dose of humour to help you parent in a calmer and more controlled manner, with less stress and fewer worries – for both you and your teenager!
Dr Ramsden is an experienced and effective presenter who will guide you through an enjoyable and informative workshop around parenting teenagers. He will explore how we manage these alien creatures who mope around the house and either eat everything in the cupboards and fridge or forever challenge what is presented to them on a plate. Why is it they seem to dislike everything you do and reject everything around them?
The two-hour session will explore the factors that influence how a teenager thinks and behave. It will look at ways in which parents can start to address some of the changes that are going on inside their teenager’s befuddled brains and their ever-changing minds and bodies. The session will be lively and fun with some practical tips to help you talk to your teenagers in a way that they will listen to and respond more positively towards what you say.
Powerful, hopeful, and inspiring–this is the story of Britain as never told before–through the lived experiences of three generations of Muslims and Sarfraz’s own personal insight.
Sarfraz Manzoor grew up in a working-class Pakistani Muslim family in Luton–where he was raised to believe that they were different, they had an alien culture and they would never accept him. They were white people. In today’s deeply divided Britain we are often told they are different, they have a different culture and values and they will never accept this country.
This time they are Muslims. Weaving together history, reportage and memoir, Sarfraz Manzoor journeys around Britain in search of the roots of this division–from the fear that Islam promotes violence, to the suspicion that Muslims wish to live segregated lives, to the belief that Islam is fundamentally misogynistic.
THEY is also Manzoor’s search for a more positive future. We hear stories from Islamic history of a faith more tolerant and progressive than commonly assumed, and stories of hope from across the country which show how we might bridge the chasm of mutual mistrust. THEY is at once fiercely urgent, resolutely hopeful and profoundly personal. It is the story of modern, Muslim Britain as it has never been told.
Sarfraz Manzoor is a British journalist, documentary maker, broadcaster, and screenwriter of Pakistani origin. He is a regular contributor to The Guardian, presenter of documentaries on BBC Radio 4, and a cultural commentator who appears on programmes such as Newsnight Review and Saturday Review.
Millennials might have grown up online but now they want to log off. And it’s not just millennials. A year of lockdowns, Zoom meetings and reduced physical contact has made us more dependent on the internet than ever before – but has it lost its humanity?
Our focus on community and real connection has been sent off-course and we’re becoming more aware of how the algorithm manipulates us and how our data has made us a product to be sold.
So, where do we go from here and how can we get back on track? (Dis)connected examines these topics and offers tangible tips and advice for those of us who might feel a little lost right now and want to find themselves again.
‘A sensible, kind and useful book about forging a healthier relationship with social media’ – Marian Keyes, Sunday Times Bestselling author
Emma will be interviewed by Sky Arts correspondent Lucy Cotter. Event sponsored by Thrive Jersey.
Catherine Kirby digs through some archive material that paints a vivid picture of one of Jersey’s most famous and well-loved residents
“A man before his time when the time was already upon us”
The Gerald Durrell Archives with Catherine Kirby
Archivist Catherine Kirby will be sharing some of her favourite letters, stories and doodles from the Gerald Durrell Archive. Expect poignant words, fan letters and of course wry humour.
Convicted murderer Linda Calvey combines her own experience of the criminal world – the glamour, the danger, the high of running with gangsters, hitmen and villains – with a supreme gift for character and storytelling in her second novel, The Game.
From the dark underbelly of London to the scorching Spanish Riviera, Ruby Murphy has built a crime syndicate to be feared. When her husband is murdered in cold blood, she is devastated. But with a firm to run and a business partner to please, there’s no time for tears. In Ruby’s world, family is everything. So when her beloved daughter gets into trouble, Ruby vows to protect her, whatever the cost. But who can be trusted, and who is out for blood? Enemies are everywhere. But if you come for the queen, you’d better not miss…
‘The bravest and most authentic new voice in crime fiction.’ – Martina Cole
Linda Calvey, known as The Black Widow because so many of her lovers ended up dead or in prison, served eighteen years behind bars for the murder of her partner Ron Cook in 1990. She was moved to fourteen different prisons during her time inside, mixing with convicts such as Rose West and Myra Hindley during her long years of incarceration. While most authors write what they know, Linda Calvey writes what she lived.
Dreena Collins (aka Jane Harvey) is a local author whose debut novel –The Landlord of Hummingbird House – won the Eyelands International Award for the published novel of 2021. This summer, she returns with book two in the series, continuing to explore the tenants’ lives.Her first novel explored unlikely friendships and misleading first impressions through multiple points of view. Book two – Buttercups in The Basement – delves into the backstory of the most mysterious resident of all, 82-year-old Betty. Alternating between 1967 and the present day, we discover how this unusual house became a home, and unearth a few of Betty’s own skeletons.
Dreena Collins writes contemporary fiction as Jane Harvey, carefully straddling the line between light-reading and sensitive, gritty issues. Her style is described as: “cosy and warm while addressing real discomforts, regrets, and traumas” (Independent Book Review.) She also writes literary short fiction under her birth name, published in multiple anthologies and within her own collections. She has been listed and placed in numerous writing competitions, including a finalist in SPR Book Awards for her flash fiction collection, Bird Wing.
Dreena will discuss the process of writing a book series, her inspiration, the challenges, and the many upsides for readers – and the author –alike.
Dan Rhodes is one of the most successful and beloved YouTuber and TikTok influencers in the world with more than 5 billion views on YouTube and the most viewed personal post ever – over 300 million views – on TikTok.
In this, his debut book, Dan brings together the love and joy he has continually derived from magic – from the very first moment he received a magic kit from his parents when he was six years old setting him on his journey from amateur magician to global TikTok and YouTube star – and the book also gives tips and insights into how you could become a social media inspiration too.
With striking illustrations throughout and clear ‘trick guides’ to help young magicians get started – along with some really impressive sleights of hand for the more experienced illusionist – Dan’s book also contains a fascinating history of the craft of the magician, highlighting the skill and dedication it takes to become a true master.
Join Dan at the Festival of Words for an event that promises to be fun for all the family, and a must-see for any budding young magicians (or future Tik-Tok stars!)
The Beatles are the biggest band there has ever been. James Bond is the single most successful movie character of all time. They are also twins. Dr No, the first Bond film, and Love Me Do, the first Beatles record, were both released on the same day – Friday 5 October 1962. Most countries can only dream of a cultural export becoming a worldwide phenomenon on this scale. For Britain to produce two on the same windy October afternoon is unprecedented.
Love and Let Die is a story about two opposite aspects of the British psyche exploding into global culture. It is a clash between working class liberation and establishment control, told over a period of sixty dramatic years. It is also an account of our aspirations and fantasies, and of competing visions of male identity. Looking at these cultural touchstones again in this new context will forever change your understanding of the Beatles, the James Bond films, and six decades of British culture.
John Higgs is a writer who specialises in finding previously unsuspected narratives, hidden in obscure corners of our history and culture, which can change the way we see the world.
“Reading John Higgs is like being shot with a diamond. Suddenly everything becomes terrifyingly clear,” MOJO Magazine
“Higgs’s prose has a diamond-hard quality. He knows how to make us relate.” The Times
The Channel Islands’ greatest Iron Maiden tribute band is coming back to Jersey.
Bring your daughter to the best gig you’ll see this September! Don’t run to the hills or have a fear of the dark. It’s a night of music to not be missed!
“When it comes to her approach to music, Adria is a spirit that knows no boundaries. In addition to having a beautiful voice and the uncanny ability to connect with her audience, she is a natural performer.
When Adria performs, she will transport you back to her Latin musical roots, accompanied by her band. Infusing a contemporary edge into this irresistible music, this band creates an absolutely sensational and authentic musical experience for the audience.
Do not forget to make your reservation to avoid disappointment as space is limited…
A masterful new essay collection from the cultural iconoclast and award-winning author of We Need To Talk About Kevin. Abominations is the first collection of essays from the inimitable Lionel Shriver – the award-winning author and one of the most acclaimed writers of our time. She will be in conversation with JICAS Director, Sean Dettman.
Uniting essays from the Spectator, New York Times, Harper’s magazine, Wall Street Journal, the Guardian and more, this compelling compilation also features never-before-published writing from the columnist, social satirist and novelist.
Abominations showcases Lionel Shriver’s relentlessly sceptical and deeply insightful thoughts on our contemporary era. A timely synthesis of Shriver’s expansive work, this is an unmissable collection from a daring and provocative writer.
‘The woman can’t write an unintelligent sentence … Shriver has something of the John Updike or Patricia Highsmith eye’ – The Times
‘Shriver remains a formidably sharp writer, one of the best we have’ – Evening Standard
‘I think Shriver’s novels are wonderful… fun, smart and, perhaps because of their author’s unconventional political views, unlike anything else you’ll read’ – Financial Times
A widely published journalist, Lionel Shriver is the author of fifteen novels, including the New York Times bestsellers So Much for That (a finalist for the 2010 National Book Award and the Wellcome Trust Book Prize) and The Post-Birthday World (Entertainment Weekly’s 2007 Book of the Year). Winner of the 2005 Orange prize, the international bestseller We Need to Talk About Kevin was adapted for a feature film by Lynne Ramsay in 2011. Lionel Shriver won the BBC National Short Story award in 2014. The Mandibles: A Family, 2029–2047, was a Sunday Times top ten bestseller in 2016, The Motion of the Body Through Space was published to critical acclaim in 2020 and Shriver’s work has been translated into 28 languages.
An alternative history of the world that exposes some of the biggest lies ever told and how they’ve been used over time.
Lincoln did not believe all men were created equal.
The Aztecs were not slaughtered by the Spanish Conquistadors.
And Churchill was not the man that people love to remember.
In this fascinating new book, journalist and author Otto English takes ten great lies from history and shows how our present continues to be manipulated by the fabrications of the past. He looks at how so much of what we take to be historical fact is, in fact, fiction. From the myths of WW2 to the adventures of Columbus, and from the self-serving legends of ‘great men’ to the origins of curry – fake history is everywhere and used ever more to impact our modern world.
Setting out to redress the balance, English tears apart the lies propagated by politicians and think tanks, the grand narratives spun by populists and the media, the stories on your friend’s Facebook feed and the tales you were told in childhood. And, in doing so, reclaims the truth from those who have perverted it.
Fake History exposes everything you weren’t told in school and why you weren’t taught it.
‘A brilliant and important book … Five Stars!’ Mark Dolan, talkRADIO
‘An important new book,’ Daily Express
Otto English is the pen name of author and journalist Andrew Scott. From 2010, Scott began writing and tweeting about politics and history, gaining attention for an itinerant blog, he moved into journalism and has since written for Politico, The Independent, New Statesman, among other publications. He lives in South East London.
What is it that takes yoga beyond being merely a way to physically exercise the body, and instead renders it a tool for effecting deep and lasting emotional change? Join Sasha in the grounds of our festival village in Howard Davis Park for a fifteen-minute chat about her inspiring book followed by a gentle yoga/mindful session and Q+A. Bring an open mind and a yoga mat!
In Yoga Saved My Life psychotherapist and yoga teacher Sasha Bates demystifies both yoga and psychotherapy, exploring the links between them and showing how each can be transformational. This sits alongside personal stories from members of the Fierce Calm yoga community – people who have experienced all manner of difficulties, whether due to neglect, addiction, abuse, anxiety, depression, stress or any of the other myriad ways in which we all struggle with modern life. Here they tell their stories of finding yoga, and thereby discovering a path through the beliefs and behaviours that had been holding them back and keeping them miserable.
‘Yoga Saved My Life shows us gently and persuasively that healing the mind is as important as healing the body, and yoga is a great way of doing this’ – Vex King, author of Good Vibes, Good Life and Healing is the New High
An exhibition at Jersey Archive to mark the Platinum Jubilee.
To mark the Platinum Jubilee, a FREE exhibition at Jersey Archive exploring the Royal Visits of the Monarch to our Island before and during her 70 years on the throne. Using images from the Jersey Evening Post Photo Archive and documents from the archive.
Jersey Archive is open Monday to Thursday, 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm.
Come and keep still and have your portrait taken by the Victorian photographer Thomas CR Kennedy in the Victorian House at Jersey Museum & Art Gallery.
12 July
22 August
13 September
24 September
4 October
15 October
24 October
10am to 4pm
Can you keep still for at least 15 seconds? That’s how long it took for your photograph to be taken in the 1860s. Once again, renowned Victorian photographer Thomas CR Kennedy will be revisiting the Victorian House at Jersey Museum & Art Gallery. He will be accompanied by his good lady wife and assistant Annigna.
Come in your own Victorian attire, or select an outfit from our wardrobe, and take away as a souvenir your own Carte de Visite portrait photograph.
Please telephone the Jersey Museum on 01534-633300 to book your sitting for a payment to Jersey Heritage of just £5.
Berlin was in ruins when Soviet forces fought their way towards the Reichstag in the spring of 1945. Join Giles Milton for a talk on his latest book Checkmate in Berlin which recounts the first battle of the Cold War as it has never been told before. Rival systems, rival ideologies and rival personalities ensured that the German capital became the setting for an explosive battle between the Allies and Soviets. An exhilarating tale of intense rivalry and raw power, Checkmate in Berlin is, above all, a story of flawed individuals playing for the highest stakes.
Berlin’s fate had been sealed four months earlier at the Yalta Conference. The city, along with the rest of Germany, was to be carved up between the victorious powers – British, American, French and Soviet. On paper, it seemed a pragmatic solution; in reality, it fired the starting gun for the Cold War.
As soon as the four powers were no longer united by the common purpose of defeating Germany, they reverted to their pre-war hostility and suspicion. Rival systems, rival ideologies and rival personalities ensured that Berlin became an explosive battleground. The ruins of this once-great city were soon awash with spies, gangsters and black-marketeers, all of whom sought to profit from the disarray.
For the next four years, a handful of charismatic but flawed individuals – British, American and Soviet – fought an intensely personal battle over the future of Germany, Europe and the entire free world.
GILES MILTON is the internationally best-selling author of twelve works of narrative history, including Nathaniel’s Nutmeg and Churchill’s Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. His books have been translated into more than twenty-five languages and have been serialised on both the BBC and in British newspapers.
As Viscount of Jersey during the English Civil War, 1642 – 1651, it was Laurens Hamptonne’s duty to make some of the most important public announcements of the time. In January 1649, shortly after the execution of King Charles I, Hamptonne made his most memorable pronouncements in the Royal Square, St Helier; the reading of the Proclamation of Charles II as King. When not at work int he Royal Count, Laurens enjoys entertaining visitors in his beautiful country home with stories of a time when Jersey was in the eye of the story, as Royalists and Parliamentarians crashed together on the shores of the Channel Islands. ,
Scientist Simon Clark offers a rare and insightful tour of the atmosphere that surrounds Earth.
From the workings of its different layers to why carbon dioxide is special, Firmament helps us better understand the climate change debate whilst providing a glimpse of the future that is possible with this knowledge in hand.
Before visiting Jersey Arts Centre, please read our COVID-19 guidelines here.
Meet the Castle Gunner at Elizabeth Castle, every weekday from 11am to 3.30pm.
GUNNER GILLMAN
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
11am to 3.30pm in April
10am to 4pm from May to end September
It’s the year 1781, just months after the legendary battle of Jersey. Gunner Gillman for the Royal Artillery Invalid Battalion, will captivate you with an account of the battle and tell you stories from the Castle’s dramatic past. But, be prepared to be drafted into the Midday Parade and witness the firing of the musket and cannon….it will be an experience to remember.
GUNNER BLAKE
Saturdays 11am to 2pm
Gunner Blake will delight you with tales of his mother’s bean crock, among other delicacies, as he unravels the threads of Jersey’s history. His skilled gunnery will ensure that you learn how to lead the signal gun in a way which will pack a punch when fired!
GUNNER BELL
Wednesdays 10am to 4pm
Don’t be fooled by Gunner Bell’s impeccable manners and jolly disposition….a lifetime career in His Majesty’s service has hardened Gunner Bell to the wit and humour of the cheekiest of recruits. His clear-cut demonstrations of cannon and musket fire are something to marvel at. Gunner Bell does not visit the Castle every week, to avoid disappointment please call Elizabeth Castle on +44 (0)1534 723 971
Parenting is hard. And moreover, parenting teenagers is ridiculously hard. Fortunately, educational psychologist and father-of-two Dr Graham Ramsden is here to help. Drawing on nearly three decades of experience of working with young people and their parents, Graham leads us through this labyrinth with great understanding and sympathy, helping us see the world from another perspective – the other side of the greenhouse.
The Teenager in the Greenhouse combines fascinating psychological insights, vivid analogies and a healthy dose of humour to help you parent in a calmer and more controlled manner, with less stress and fewer worries – for both you and your teenager!
Dr Ramsden is an experienced and effective presenter who will guide you through an enjoyable and informative workshop around parenting teenagers. He will explore how we manage these alien creatures who mope around the house and either eat everything in the cupboards and fridge or forever challenge what is presented to them on a plate. Why is it they seem to dislike everything you do and reject everything around them?
The two-hour session will explore the factors that influence how a teenager thinks and behave. It will look at ways in which parents can start to address some of the changes that are going on inside their teenager’s befuddled brains and their ever-changing minds and bodies. The session will be lively and fun with some practical tips to help you talk to your teenagers in a way that they will listen to and respond more positively towards what you say.
The aim of the workshop will be to give participants a clear understanding of how to create, garner and process ideas for creative writing, as well as to support them with techniques and approaches which will heighten awareness of structure, voice, language, tone and vocabulary.
There will be tasks designed to support individual and collaborative writing during the session. Towards the end of the workshop, there will be an opportunity for writing a lengthier piece and/or individual feedback.
Christine Buckland taught English and History at GCSE and A level in Jersey, becoming both Head of History at Hautlieu and Head of English at Les Quennevais Schools.
Christine has been successful in competitions in the UK, America and Australia and has had work published in ‘Jersey Now’ magazine, Writespot Pubs (Australia) and ‘Aesthetica’ magazine (UK), Channel Island Writers’ Anthology (twice), ‘Dropped Notes’ Writers Inc. Writers of the Year Anthology (UK). ‘Pens and Lens’ Anthology (Guernsey) and ‘Strandline’ (UK).
Christine has had work broadcast by Jersey Radio (winner of BBC Radio Jersey short story competition) and by BBC Radio 4 when she worked with a BBC producer and read a short story, which was written for the programme. This programme was the Guardian ‘Choice’ for that week.
Join Geraint Jennings on”D’la Tou ès Gardîns”-a literary and landscape walk. Starting at First Tower, the walk will end at Les Jardins de la Mer, taking in aspects of Jersey history and illustrated by readings from our rich heritage of Jèrriais literature, including Elizabeth Castle, the Militia review on the sands of the bay, the gallows, and nature.
A ‘how-to’ guide to putting together a children’s book and getting it published.
About Penny Byrne
Penny Byrne is a local children’s author inspired by the history and the beauty of our wonderful Island. She works with local charities, organisations, schools and most recently the Government to create books that are fun to read, gorgeous to look at and that teach children (and adults) about Jersey.
Local author Penny Byrne discusses some of the wonderful Jersey women she profiles in her new book ‘Inspirational Women of Jersey’.
A look at Penny Byrne’s recent book featuring sixteen amazing women who lived in Jersey, who they were and what made them stand out from the crowd.
Penny Byrne is a local children’s author inspired by the history and the beauty of our wonderful Island. She works with local charities, organisations, schools and most recently the Government to create books that are fun to read, gorgeous to look at and that teach children (and adults) about Jersey.
Jersey: Secrets of the Sea is the panoramic story of an Island forged by the seas, set at the crossroads of maritime history, and told through the voices of the Jersey seafarers who made it. T.B. Davis was one of them. He cheated death, crossed continents, won a fortune and walked with kings. Yet he was unable to save his own flesh and blood. This Memorial Hall is the poignant epitaph for his lost son.
Silence the guns. Turn back the clock. Let us journey to this place as it stood before, at the height of the Victorian age. In those distant days, this Memorial Hall was a billiard room, set in the lush grounds of a mansion, nestled behind a great wall.
An intruder is breaking in. He is a poor and ragged child, climbing down over the wall. His feet touch the ground. He is in the garden. The boy is dead set on nothing more than pilfering an armful of chestnuts, but the events that unfold this afternoon will echo down the pages of history. The boy is coming closer now, turning as if to speak. His name is Tom – and this is his story. Paul Darroch will be sharing it with you today.
Paul Darroch was born in Surrey and lives in Jersey. He graduated with a First in Modern History from St Hugh’s College, Oxford, where he was a Centenary Scholar. In 2000, he won the silver Shell Economist Writing Prize. Paul’s first book Jersey: The Hidden Histories was published by Seaflower Books in 2015, and the sequel Jersey: Secrets of the Sea followed in 2019. He seeks to write immersive history – bringing the past to life through the imagined stories of those who witnessed it.
Join best-selling authors Cathy Rentzenbrink and Nina Stibbe as they discuss their novels – linked by the themes of marriage, friendship, and finding humour in the absurdity of life.
Nina Stibbe’s novel One Day I Shall Astonish the World is the story of the wonderful and sometimes surprising path of friendship: from its conspiratorial beginnings, along its irritating wrong turns, to its final gratifying destination.
‘The true heir to Sue Townsend’ Caitlin Moran
Cathy Rentzenbrink’s debut novel Everyone is Still Alive is the story of several families who live on the same suburban street, all secretly struggling with the anxieties of the modern world whilst trying to maintain the illusion that everything is fine. It is about guilt, grief, working motherhood, the mental load, envy, fear and status, but it’s also about love, friendship, community and how we figure out what really matters.
Nina Stibbe was born in Leicester. She is the author of two works of non-fiction – Love, Nina and An Almost Perfect Christmas – and three previous novels: Man at the Helm, Paradise Lodge, and Reasons to be Cheerful, which is the only novel to have won both the Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize for Comic Fiction and the Comedy Women in Print Award. Love, Nina won Non-Fiction Book of the Year and was adapted by Nick Hornby into a BBC TV series.
Cathy Rentzenbrink grew up in Yorkshire, spent many years in London, and now lives in Cornwall. She is the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Last Act of Love, which was shortlisted for the Wellcome Prize, and the acclaimed memoirs A Manual for Heartache and Dear Reader.
In an increasingly divided society, Iain Dale examines why we’ve all become so disrespectful and intolerant. Using experiences from his career in politics and the media, he says it doesn’t have to be this way, and suggests how we can all emerge from tribalism and division and become more respectful to each other and those who govern us.
Why Can’t We All Just Get Along… is a book that is optimistic about the fundamental decencies embedded in human nature and uses deeply personal anecdotes to explain why we can look forward in a positive way to a better life both in personal and material terms.
Iain Dale is one of Britain’s leading political commentators and broadcasters. He presents the Evening Show on LBC Radio (Monday – Thursday, 7–10pm) and was named Radio Presenter of the Year for 2013 & 2016 at the Arqiva Awards.
He co-presented LBC’s seven-hour-long general election night programme in 2010, 2015 and 2017 and was at the heart of the 2019 Tory leadership race, having chaired ten of the 16 leadership hustings with Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt.
Iain has been a contributing editor for GQ magazine and writes for various national newspapers and magazines, including The Guardian, The Independent, The New Statesman, The Spectator and Attitude.
The Jersey Child Care Trust, the Best Start Partnership and the Childcare and Early Years’ Service are delighted that ‘REAL on the Beach’ is back!
Making it REAL (Raising Early Achievement in Literacy) is an evidence-based programme that works with practitioners to support children’s early literacy and development. The programme helps practitioners to build parents’ knowledge and confidence so that they can help their children by creating a positive early home learning environment. This has proved to have a powerful impact on children’s outcomes and on family literacy practice Read more about REAL here: Making it REAL.
Please come and join us to celebrate all things REAL at our free event for children and families. Featuring:
- Naomi and Jamie Jones, the authors of The Odd Fish
- The Jersey Library book bike
– Author, Penny Byrne, who will be reading from her children’s books
– Jersey Child Care Trust with craft activities
– Childcare and Early Years’ Service with their ’50 Things to do before you are 5 in Jersey’ app
– Nicky Hay, author of Extraordinary Humans, a creative approach to art in Early Years
– Village Preschool will be running a The Tiger who Came to Tea café
– Activities from Busy Bees Jersey Leeward and Grouville School
The Art of SLAM! workshop is for any poet interested in improving their style of publicly presenting their poems, with work on performance technique and using the mic, plus writing and rewriting the all-important SLAM! winning poem! Poems can be read or performed and be in any style. Bring something from your notebook to work on or write a fresh piece on the day. Only 12 places available!
John Paul O’Neill hosts Farrago, Europe’s longest running poetry slam organisation and organises the UK SLAM! Championships. He’s toured internationally, performing throughout Europe and was the first Briton to compete in the US Slam Nationals and host the Nuyorican Poets Café in New York.
The Workshop is followed by the Jersey Festival of Words SLAM! a qualifier for the UK SLAM! Championship finals.
A warm and funny eco-adventure with a clever message about looking after our blue planet, perfect for budding David Attenboroughs!
When Little Fish and her family encounter an odd new fish bobbing along on its own, they embark on an exciting journey to reunite it with its family. But Odd Fish isn’t the only creature who needs Little Fish’s help. Turtle has a tummy ache and Octopus’s tentacles are tangled. Clever readers will spot the one thing that links them all . . . plastic.
Maybe Odd Fish doesn’t belong in the sea after all?
Eight million tonnes of plastic find their way into our oceans and rivers every year. That’s equal to dumping one rubbish truck every minute into the sea!
This urgent problem is highlighted for the youngest readers with gentle humour and engaging characters, and offers practical ways we we can all make a real difference to protect our oceans and the creatures that live in them, and opens up key discussions about the environment and the topical issues highlighted in David Attenborough’s Blue Planet.
Naomi Jones spent eight years selling children’s books rights before embarking on a career as a freelance writer. She currently also works as a freelance industry editor, and reviews children’s books for the award-winning family travel website Mini Travellers.
Jamie Jones is an award-winning art director and designer. He was named a Bookseller Rising Star in 2014. His work has been recognised by AIGA (American Institute of Graphic Arts), Type Directors Club, Design Observer and the ABCD (The Academy of British Cover Design) awards amongst others, and his iconic jackets include those for Tea Obreht’s The Tiger’s Wife, Laurent Binet’s HHhH, The Good Immigrant and Keith’s Richards’ Life, as well as numerous designs for the Vintage Children’s Classics series.
Did you know that we experience up to 60,000 thoughts per day? So how can we offload?
Join local playwright, Karen Forbes, for a fun and interactive Creative Journaling workshop which will focus on ‘writing to express, not impress’ and includes an introduction to the practice of journal writing for well-being. This is a fantastic skill which allows us to explore our own feelings and emotions through spontaneous expressive writing. Whilst facilitating your writing through a series of prompts and themes, Karen will explore the importance of maintaining good mental health through writing; give you tips and ideas for your own practice beyond this session; allow time for wild writing and reflection. No experience necessary, just an interest in the power of words and an open mind to ‘have a go’.
Karen is a former English and Drama teacher who studied the MA Scriptwriting & Screenplay at the University of East Anglia. Her credits include: Rebellious Sisterhood (Jersey Opera House, as part of UK tour); Edith – In the Beginning (the story of Edith Pretty at Sutton Hoo); All Mouth No Trousers (song writer and script consultant); Barbed Wire & Teddy Bears performed at Jersey Arts Centre in Liberation Week, 2022. She is a member of Lapidus International, (therapeutic writing organisation) and currently working on a song commission in collaboration with UEA/ Norwich Writers’ Centre/ The Common Lot theatre company Songs of Protest & Hope research project.
Parenting is hard. And moreover, parenting teenagers is ridiculously hard. Fortunately, educational psychologist and father-of-two Dr Graham Ramsden is here to help. Drawing on nearly three decades of experience of working with young people and their parents, Graham leads us through this labyrinth with great understanding and sympathy, helping us see the world from another perspective – the other side of the greenhouse.
The Teenager in the Greenhouse combines fascinating psychological insights, vivid analogies and a healthy dose of humour to help you parent in a calmer and more controlled manner, with less stress and fewer worries – for both you and your teenager!
Dr Ramsden is an experienced and effective presenter who will guide you through an enjoyable and informative workshop around parenting teenagers. He will explore how we manage these alien creatures who mope around the house and either eat everything in the cupboards and fridge or forever challenge what is presented to them on a plate. Why is it they seem to dislike everything you do and reject everything around them?
The two-hour session will explore the factors that influence how a teenager thinks and behave. It will look at ways in which parents can start to address some of the changes that are going on inside their teenager’s befuddled brains and their ever-changing minds and bodies. The session will be lively and fun with some practical tips to help you talk to your teenagers in a way that they will listen to and respond more positively towards what you say.
Powerful, hopeful, and inspiring–this is the story of Britain as never told before–through the lived experiences of three generations of Muslims and Sarfraz’s own personal insight.
Sarfraz Manzoor grew up in a working-class Pakistani Muslim family in Luton–where he was raised to believe that they were different, they had an alien culture and they would never accept him. They were white people. In today’s deeply divided Britain we are often told they are different, they have a different culture and values and they will never accept this country.
This time they are Muslims. Weaving together history, reportage and memoir, Sarfraz Manzoor journeys around Britain in search of the roots of this division–from the fear that Islam promotes violence, to the suspicion that Muslims wish to live segregated lives, to the belief that Islam is fundamentally misogynistic.
THEY is also Manzoor’s search for a more positive future. We hear stories from Islamic history of a faith more tolerant and progressive than commonly assumed, and stories of hope from across the country which show how we might bridge the chasm of mutual mistrust. THEY is at once fiercely urgent, resolutely hopeful and profoundly personal. It is the story of modern, Muslim Britain as it has never been told.
Sarfraz Manzoor is a British journalist, documentary maker, broadcaster, and screenwriter of Pakistani origin. He is a regular contributor to The Guardian, presenter of documentaries on BBC Radio 4, and a cultural commentator who appears on programmes such as Newsnight Review and Saturday Review.
Millennials might have grown up online but now they want to log off. And it’s not just millennials. A year of lockdowns, Zoom meetings and reduced physical contact has made us more dependent on the internet than ever before – but has it lost its humanity?
Our focus on community and real connection has been sent off-course and we’re becoming more aware of how the algorithm manipulates us and how our data has made us a product to be sold.
So, where do we go from here and how can we get back on track? (Dis)connected examines these topics and offers tangible tips and advice for those of us who might feel a little lost right now and want to find themselves again.
‘A sensible, kind and useful book about forging a healthier relationship with social media’ – Marian Keyes, Sunday Times Bestselling author
Emma will be interviewed by Sky Arts correspondent Lucy Cotter. Event sponsored by Thrive Jersey.
Catherine Kirby digs through some archive material that paints a vivid picture of one of Jersey’s most famous and well-loved residents
“A man before his time when the time was already upon us”
The Gerald Durrell Archives with Catherine Kirby
Archivist Catherine Kirby will be sharing some of her favourite letters, stories and doodles from the Gerald Durrell Archive. Expect poignant words, fan letters and of course wry humour.
Convicted murderer Linda Calvey combines her own experience of the criminal world – the glamour, the danger, the high of running with gangsters, hitmen and villains – with a supreme gift for character and storytelling in her second novel, The Game.
From the dark underbelly of London to the scorching Spanish Riviera, Ruby Murphy has built a crime syndicate to be feared. When her husband is murdered in cold blood, she is devastated. But with a firm to run and a business partner to please, there’s no time for tears. In Ruby’s world, family is everything. So when her beloved daughter gets into trouble, Ruby vows to protect her, whatever the cost. But who can be trusted, and who is out for blood? Enemies are everywhere. But if you come for the queen, you’d better not miss…
‘The bravest and most authentic new voice in crime fiction.’ – Martina Cole
Linda Calvey, known as The Black Widow because so many of her lovers ended up dead or in prison, served eighteen years behind bars for the murder of her partner Ron Cook in 1990. She was moved to fourteen different prisons during her time inside, mixing with convicts such as Rose West and Myra Hindley during her long years of incarceration. While most authors write what they know, Linda Calvey writes what she lived.
Dreena Collins (aka Jane Harvey) is a local author whose debut novel –The Landlord of Hummingbird House – won the Eyelands International Award for the published novel of 2021. This summer, she returns with book two in the series, continuing to explore the tenants’ lives.Her first novel explored unlikely friendships and misleading first impressions through multiple points of view. Book two – Buttercups in The Basement – delves into the backstory of the most mysterious resident of all, 82-year-old Betty. Alternating between 1967 and the present day, we discover how this unusual house became a home, and unearth a few of Betty’s own skeletons.
Dreena Collins writes contemporary fiction as Jane Harvey, carefully straddling the line between light-reading and sensitive, gritty issues. Her style is described as: “cosy and warm while addressing real discomforts, regrets, and traumas” (Independent Book Review.) She also writes literary short fiction under her birth name, published in multiple anthologies and within her own collections. She has been listed and placed in numerous writing competitions, including a finalist in SPR Book Awards for her flash fiction collection, Bird Wing.
Dreena will discuss the process of writing a book series, her inspiration, the challenges, and the many upsides for readers – and the author –alike.
Dan Rhodes is one of the most successful and beloved YouTuber and TikTok influencers in the world with more than 5 billion views on YouTube and the most viewed personal post ever – over 300 million views – on TikTok.
In this, his debut book, Dan brings together the love and joy he has continually derived from magic – from the very first moment he received a magic kit from his parents when he was six years old setting him on his journey from amateur magician to global TikTok and YouTube star – and the book also gives tips and insights into how you could become a social media inspiration too.
With striking illustrations throughout and clear ‘trick guides’ to help young magicians get started – along with some really impressive sleights of hand for the more experienced illusionist – Dan’s book also contains a fascinating history of the craft of the magician, highlighting the skill and dedication it takes to become a true master.
Join Dan at the Festival of Words for an event that promises to be fun for all the family, and a must-see for any budding young magicians (or future Tik-Tok stars!)
The Beatles are the biggest band there has ever been. James Bond is the single most successful movie character of all time. They are also twins. Dr No, the first Bond film, and Love Me Do, the first Beatles record, were both released on the same day – Friday 5 October 1962. Most countries can only dream of a cultural export becoming a worldwide phenomenon on this scale. For Britain to produce two on the same windy October afternoon is unprecedented.
Love and Let Die is a story about two opposite aspects of the British psyche exploding into global culture. It is a clash between working class liberation and establishment control, told over a period of sixty dramatic years. It is also an account of our aspirations and fantasies, and of competing visions of male identity. Looking at these cultural touchstones again in this new context will forever change your understanding of the Beatles, the James Bond films, and six decades of British culture.
John Higgs is a writer who specialises in finding previously unsuspected narratives, hidden in obscure corners of our history and culture, which can change the way we see the world.
“Reading John Higgs is like being shot with a diamond. Suddenly everything becomes terrifyingly clear,” MOJO Magazine
“Higgs’s prose has a diamond-hard quality. He knows how to make us relate.” The Times
The Channel Islands’ greatest Iron Maiden tribute band is coming back to Jersey.
Bring your daughter to the best gig you’ll see this September! Don’t run to the hills or have a fear of the dark. It’s a night of music to not be missed!
“When it comes to her approach to music, Adria is a spirit that knows no boundaries. In addition to having a beautiful voice and the uncanny ability to connect with her audience, she is a natural performer.
When Adria performs, she will transport you back to her Latin musical roots, accompanied by her band. Infusing a contemporary edge into this irresistible music, this band creates an absolutely sensational and authentic musical experience for the audience.
Do not forget to make your reservation to avoid disappointment as space is limited…
A masterful new essay collection from the cultural iconoclast and award-winning author of We Need To Talk About Kevin. Abominations is the first collection of essays from the inimitable Lionel Shriver – the award-winning author and one of the most acclaimed writers of our time. She will be in conversation with JICAS Director, Sean Dettman.
Uniting essays from the Spectator, New York Times, Harper’s magazine, Wall Street Journal, the Guardian and more, this compelling compilation also features never-before-published writing from the columnist, social satirist and novelist.
Abominations showcases Lionel Shriver’s relentlessly sceptical and deeply insightful thoughts on our contemporary era. A timely synthesis of Shriver’s expansive work, this is an unmissable collection from a daring and provocative writer.
‘The woman can’t write an unintelligent sentence … Shriver has something of the John Updike or Patricia Highsmith eye’ – The Times
‘Shriver remains a formidably sharp writer, one of the best we have’ – Evening Standard
‘I think Shriver’s novels are wonderful… fun, smart and, perhaps because of their author’s unconventional political views, unlike anything else you’ll read’ – Financial Times
A widely published journalist, Lionel Shriver is the author of fifteen novels, including the New York Times bestsellers So Much for That (a finalist for the 2010 National Book Award and the Wellcome Trust Book Prize) and The Post-Birthday World (Entertainment Weekly’s 2007 Book of the Year). Winner of the 2005 Orange prize, the international bestseller We Need to Talk About Kevin was adapted for a feature film by Lynne Ramsay in 2011. Lionel Shriver won the BBC National Short Story award in 2014. The Mandibles: A Family, 2029–2047, was a Sunday Times top ten bestseller in 2016, The Motion of the Body Through Space was published to critical acclaim in 2020 and Shriver’s work has been translated into 28 languages.
An alternative history of the world that exposes some of the biggest lies ever told and how they’ve been used over time.
Lincoln did not believe all men were created equal.
The Aztecs were not slaughtered by the Spanish Conquistadors.
And Churchill was not the man that people love to remember.
In this fascinating new book, journalist and author Otto English takes ten great lies from history and shows how our present continues to be manipulated by the fabrications of the past. He looks at how so much of what we take to be historical fact is, in fact, fiction. From the myths of WW2 to the adventures of Columbus, and from the self-serving legends of ‘great men’ to the origins of curry – fake history is everywhere and used ever more to impact our modern world.
Setting out to redress the balance, English tears apart the lies propagated by politicians and think tanks, the grand narratives spun by populists and the media, the stories on your friend’s Facebook feed and the tales you were told in childhood. And, in doing so, reclaims the truth from those who have perverted it.
Fake History exposes everything you weren’t told in school and why you weren’t taught it.
‘A brilliant and important book … Five Stars!’ Mark Dolan, talkRADIO
‘An important new book,’ Daily Express
Otto English is the pen name of author and journalist Andrew Scott. From 2010, Scott began writing and tweeting about politics and history, gaining attention for an itinerant blog, he moved into journalism and has since written for Politico, The Independent, New Statesman, among other publications. He lives in South East London.
Vince Thorne is delighted to announce his upcoming second solo photographic exhibition ‘The Art of Light’ which will open at The Harbour Gallery Jersey in St Aubin on Thursday 22nd September and continue until 13th October.Vince is a well-established local Jersey photographer, best known for his breath-taking landscape and wedding photography in addition to portraiture work including his most recent photographic competition ‘Child of the Year 2022’, voting for which will be open at the beginning of October.’The Art of Light’ is a photographic exhibition featuring Vince’s work from various stages of his photographic career as it has evolved over time. Talking about the exhibition, Vince explains “Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on film is captured forever. It remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything.”The exhibition features a range of subjects all displaying various types of natural and man-made lighting from the tranquillity and colour of local Jersey scenery, vibrant still life imagery and dramatic architecture to rich and evocative night-time photography.Reflecting on his latest body of work, Vince said “Let’s travel into the past to see where my passion started and on into the present. I look for the new and the unusual along with photographic excellence.”The exhibition will officially open on Thursday 22nd September from 6.30pm to 8pm and along with a silent auction and exclusive limited-edition prints for sale on the evening, a raffle will be run in aid of Art in the Frame Foundation, the managing charity of The Harbour Gallery.
The exhibition continues until 13th October from 10am to 4.30pm daily.
ABOUT VINCE THORNE BESPOKE PHOTOGRAPHY: Vince is a well-respected, professional freelance photographer, based in St Helier, Jersey. Specialising in a variety of areas, from weddings to portrait, landscape and commercial photography, his distinctive, contemporary style of work, is expressed through his stunning and imaginative visuals. For Vince, photography is much more than just taking a photo, being able to capture a specific moment, that you can look back on for years to come, is just like travelling in time. More information can be found at www.vincethorne.com.
Join the Jèrriais Teaching Service at Jersey Zoo to celebrate the launch of the Jèrriais translation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s classic picture book D’vinnâle dé Marmoûset – Monkey Puzzle.
Follow a trail around the zoo grounds in the search of little monkey’s mum and have a go at some arts and crafts. Come and enjoy a dramatic reading of the new book and receive a free copy to take home.
A prize-winning memoir by a Jersey writer about a mother and son following the migration of grey whales up the coast of the States to Alaska where an Iñupiaq family first gave the author a sense of belonging.
From the lagoons of Mexico to Arctic glaciers, grey whale mothers are swimming with their calves, past predatory orcas, through a warming sea. For ten thousand miles, they endure one of the longest mammalian migrations on the planet. Following them, by bus, train and ferry, are Doreen Cunningham and her young son Max, in pursuit of a wild hope: that their family of two can make it by themselves.
Doreen first visited Utqiagvik, the northernmost town in Alaska, as a young journalist reporting on climate change among indigenous whaling communities. There, she joined the spring whale hunt under the never-ending Arctic light, watching for bowhead whales and polar bears, drawn deeply into an Iñupiaq family, their culture and the disappearing ice.
Years later, plunged into sudden poverty and isolation, living in a Women’s Refuge with her baby son, Doreen embarks on an extraordinary adventure: taking Max to follow the grey whale migration all the way north to the Inupiaq family that took her in, where grey and bowhead whales meet at the melting apex of our planet.
Soundings is the story of a woman reclaiming her life, mile by mile; a child growing to love an ocean that is profoundly endangered; and a mother learning from another species how to parent in a time of unprecedented change. Intrepid, brave and breathtaking, her journey will take you to the ends of the earth, alongside the whales that call it home.
‘What a voice! What a book! Pounding with the power of thrashing flukes, shivering with Arctic ice, yet suffused with rare human warmth. A book worthy of its mighty subjects’ – Charles Foster, author of Being a Human.
Come and meet the Medieval Companie of the Duke’s Leopards at Mont Orgueil Castle and venture into the 15th century. Meet the ladies, servants and soldiers of the Castle, who will demonstrate period skills including wool-spinning, knitting, weaving and leather work. Enjoy the aroma of the spices and herbs used for cookery and medicine while you hear tales of the bloody Castle siege and watch archery and sword-fighting practice in the Middle Ward.
In fine weather the Duke’s Leopards will be encamped in the Middle Ward, otherwise they will take refuge in the Medieval Great Hall, located in the Castle Keep.
Come on a journey through spinning history and marvel at the ‘Drop Spindle’ in use from the Middle Ages. Listen to the click of the ‘Walking Wheel’ used from the 1300s, the handle-driven and beautifully wood turned Jersey Wheel, through to the whir of the ‘Tradle Wheel’. Watch as the Spinners of Hamptonne skillfully turn wool into yarn, to be used for one of the most important industries in the Channel Islands – the knitting industry. At times you may also meet the Hamptonne Knitter, who will be making garments from the Hamptonne yarn.
Join me in another tailored made route of St Peter. Hidden places you are yet to discover. If you want to submerge yourself into the best eco-system, this walk is the one to do.
Start/ Finish: St Peter’s Community Centre Car Park
Poetry collective La Poèt’tie is an inclusive and eclectic group of poets and appreciators of poetry, founded after the JFOW / Farrago slam in 2018.
From grandes rêves to peccadilloes to dandelions, there is much to inspire and beguile in their very first anthology which is being launched at this special event.
Acclaimed memoirist and Jersey Festival of Words patron Cathy Rentzenbrink returns to Jersey with her new book Write It All Down. Why do we want to write and what stops us? How does the urge to express ourselves fight with the worry that no one will care or that we will get in trouble? How do we identify and overcome everything that gets in our way so we can start making work?
Write It All Down is a guide to putting your life on the page. This is a kind, encouraging and stimulating book that explores the nature of memoir writing and offers helpful guidance on how to write your life on paper. Perfect for both seasoned writers as well as writing amateurs, this helpful handbook will steer you through the philosophical and practical challenges of writing the self. Intertwined with reflections, anecdotes and exercises, Write It All Down is at once an intimate and enjoyable narrative and an invitation to share your story.
‘Cathy has an extraordinary gift for helping people tell their stories and you need this gently inspirational book in your life.’ – Nina Stibbe
‘Astonishingly good, not just on how to write about your life, but why to as well.’ – Steve Biddulph, bestselling author of Raising Boys
Sunday Times bestselling author Cathy Rentzenbrink is an acclaimed memoirist whose books include The Last Act of Love and Dear Reader. In 2021 she published her first novel Everyone is Still Alive. Cathy regularly chairs literary events, interviews authors, reviews books, runs creative writing courses and speaks and writes on life, death, love, and literature.
Julia has landed a fresh start – at a ‘pan-European’ restaurant. ‘Imagine that,’ says her mother. ‘I’m imagining.’
Nick is flirting with sobriety and nobody else. Did you know: adults his age are now more likely to live with their parents than a romantic partner?
It feels like life should have started to take shape by now – but instead we’re trying on new versions of ourselves, swiping left and right, and searching for a convincing answer to the question: ‘What do you do?’
Reward System is a set of ultra-contemporary and electrifyingly fresh fictions, of a generation of the cusp, meshed in Zooms and lockdowns, loneliness and love.
Jem Calder was born in Cambridge, and lives and works in London. His first two completed stories were published in The Stinging Fly and Granta.
‘Reward System is an exhilarating and beautiful book by an extraordinarily gifted writer. Reading these stories, I found myself thinking newly and differently about contemporary life.’ – Sally Rooney
Admission £5, children under 16 & CIOS members free
With construction staring in late 1942, Strongpoint Corbiere formed a key part of the defences of St. Ouen’s Bay and also boasted several bunker designs unique to Jersey. Visit the M19 5cm automatic fortress mortar bunker which is uniquely connected to a 6-loopholed heavy machine gun turret bunker by an impressive underground corridor.
The bunkers are authentically restored to their original wartime condition and displays are based around information given by the soldiers who actually served there! There is also information on the forced labourers who constructed the site and interactions between the soldiers with nearby civilians as well as an escape attempt which ended in failure on the causeway to the lighthouse in September 1944. The sites gives a ‘working atmosphere’ feel to the visitor and you are allowed to touch and interact with some of the exhibits.
Knowledgeable volunteers will be on hand to guide you and give details of the fortifications and the actual soldiers who manned the complex and what they got up to along with an audio commentary explaining the original crew.
Liberation FORCE 135 Living History Group display
It is little known that Jersey’s Military Rule and Occupation didn’t end on May 9th 1945 with the unconditional surrender of the German forces but was carried on for 90 days by the British Army.
Of Course this extended Military Occupation by British Soldiers of Force 135 to restore order was welcomed. Tasked with removing “the taint of German Occupation” was no easy job as thousands of mines, weapons and bobby traps would need to be cleared and disposed of as well as 22,000 tons of ammunition. Lethal hardware was easily accessible in fortifications and official warnings to stay away were issued, although this did not stop the curious which resulted in several injuries from playing with live munitions.
Apart from the clearance of military hardware, Force 135 also had to process the 11,000 strong former German garrison now prisoners of war and who had largely surrendered peacefully except for one notable exception. On May 14th the Honorary Police reported to Force 135 that a ‘nest of Germans’ armed with a machine gun were refusing to surrender at La Preference (Maufant, St. Martin’s) and ready to make a defiant last stand. Apparently, shots were fired before the situation was brought quickly under control and the Germans brought into captivity.
Force 135 Living History Group will demonstrating minefield clearance as well as displays of period items of relevance including a JEEP.
As a volunteer Society, we can’t open as much as we would like too. But we do work with Jersey Bunker Tours (who have the bonus of a superb online resource regarding the Occupation!) as well as History Alive who both offer ‘out of hours’ tours of all our sites. With tours available for all budgets and tailored for requests
The CIOS arguably boasts some of the best-preserved fortifications today that originally formed and defended part of Hitler’s much vaunted “Atlantikwall” which stretched from inside the arctic circle of northern Norway to the French/Spanish boarder with about 10% of the fortifications constructed found in the Channel Islands! Today, thanks to the work of the CIOS, these structures attract both experts and those with a general interest in the Occupation with displays including first-hand accounts of soldiers of both sides, the forced labours used to build the fortifications through to civilian life and the Allied battles that took place to help Liberate Europe and those who sacrificed their lives for this goal.
But the CIOS is not just about bunkers!
With a reputation as the ‘go to’ Society for information regarding the Occupation, the CIOS also has an extensive archive, which is held with Jersey Heritage, and we welcome new members from all backgrounds to join our volunteers to help open and maintain sites. So if you’re interested give us a shout!
Several years ago, a box containing several hundred slips of paper was brought to the notice of the Professor of French Linguistics at Cambridge University.
Close examination revealed that they were fieldnotes. Professor Jones has since ordered, transcribed, systematised and edited the slips, creating an invaluable resource of Jèrriais, Guernésiais and Sercquiais terms.
Author and illustrator Luke Healy’s latest book is a beautifully drawn graphic novel exploring the lives of friends Frank and Georgio. Frank only wanted three things this year – to perform stand-up comedy, go to therapy, and to keep his houseplants alive. Then Giorgio got hit by a bus.
As Frank moves in with Giorgio to help him recover, he begins to suspect that the perfect life Giorgio has been sharing online may be nothing more than a web of lies and scams. Finding himself unable to disentangle himself from his friend’s complicated life, has Frank become Giorgio’s unwitting accomplice?
Luke Healy is the author of three graphic novels, and dozens of short stories. His first book, How to Survive in the North, was selected as a book of the year by Publishers Weekly, The Washington Post andThe Irish Examiner. Americana (And the Act of Getting Over It), an autobiographical account of his attempt to walk from Mexico to Canada, was a Guardian Best Book of 2019.
They say one of the best ways to learn a language is through song. Come and learn some songs in Jersey’s native tongue led by Kit Ashton of Jèrriais folk-pop band, Badlabecques.
There’ll be classics like Vive la Compangnie and Man Bieau P’tit Jèrri (Beautiful Jersey), plus the chance to learn brand new songs.
After a ripped beanbag spilled thousands of polystyrene balls into her garden, working mum Kate Hughes decided she’d had enough of the throwaway culture and plastic packaging, and turned her and her family’s life upside down by going 100% green.
Going Zero tells the inspirational true story of how an ordinary family of four went completely zero-waste and started living sustainably. Overnight they ditched the plastic, started cooking meals from scratch, and even tried churning their own butter.
Going Zero follows this family’s journey as they find and share different green and sustainable tips that helps them live a happier, healthier, and cheaper lifestyle. It’s a factual account that shows just all-consuming today’s throwaway culture has become, but also that you can break away from it. A well-lived life doesn’t have to come wrapped in plastic.
Finance and sustainability journalist Kate Hughes from Wellington in Somerset has had a long and successful career in journalism and writes a sustainability column in The Independent. She is a wife to husband David and has two young children. In her debut non-fiction book packed with handy tips, she chronicles her modern-family’s journey to a greener and zero-waste lifestyle.
This Sunday – Jessica Lloyds Chays will add a touch of finesse to your evening with this stylish and sophisticated piano and vocal duo, accompanied by professional pianist Paul Mathews.
Light jazz sounds, ballads, love songs, and country blues are all part of their perfectly chosen charming repertoire.
Roberto’s Jazz Bar features the largest Gin collection in the Channel Islands. Let our bartenders to pair your meal with the ideal G&T
Vince Thorne is delighted to announce his upcoming second solo photographic exhibition ‘The Art of Light’ which will open at The Harbour Gallery Jersey in St Aubin on Thursday 22nd September and continue until 13th October.Vince is a well-established local Jersey photographer, best known for his breath-taking landscape and wedding photography in addition to portraiture work including his most recent photographic competition ‘Child of the Year 2022’, voting for which will be open at the beginning of October.’The Art of Light’ is a photographic exhibition featuring Vince’s work from various stages of his photographic career as it has evolved over time. Talking about the exhibition, Vince explains “Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on film is captured forever. It remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything.”The exhibition features a range of subjects all displaying various types of natural and man-made lighting from the tranquillity and colour of local Jersey scenery, vibrant still life imagery and dramatic architecture to rich and evocative night-time photography.Reflecting on his latest body of work, Vince said “Let’s travel into the past to see where my passion started and on into the present. I look for the new and the unusual along with photographic excellence.”The exhibition will officially open on Thursday 22nd September from 6.30pm to 8pm and along with a silent auction and exclusive limited-edition prints for sale on the evening, a raffle will be run in aid of Art in the Frame Foundation, the managing charity of The Harbour Gallery.
The exhibition continues until 13th October from 10am to 4.30pm daily.
ABOUT VINCE THORNE BESPOKE PHOTOGRAPHY: Vince is a well-respected, professional freelance photographer, based in St Helier, Jersey. Specialising in a variety of areas, from weddings to portrait, landscape and commercial photography, his distinctive, contemporary style of work, is expressed through his stunning and imaginative visuals. For Vince, photography is much more than just taking a photo, being able to capture a specific moment, that you can look back on for years to come, is just like travelling in time. More information can be found at www.vincethorne.com.
Join the Jèrriais Teaching Service at Jersey Zoo to celebrate the launch of the Jèrriais translation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s classic picture book D’vinnâle dé Marmoûset – Monkey Puzzle.
Follow a trail around the zoo grounds in the search of little monkey’s mum and have a go at some arts and crafts. Come and enjoy a dramatic reading of the new book and receive a free copy to take home.
A prize-winning memoir by a Jersey writer about a mother and son following the migration of grey whales up the coast of the States to Alaska where an Iñupiaq family first gave the author a sense of belonging.
From the lagoons of Mexico to Arctic glaciers, grey whale mothers are swimming with their calves, past predatory orcas, through a warming sea. For ten thousand miles, they endure one of the longest mammalian migrations on the planet. Following them, by bus, train and ferry, are Doreen Cunningham and her young son Max, in pursuit of a wild hope: that their family of two can make it by themselves.
Doreen first visited Utqiagvik, the northernmost town in Alaska, as a young journalist reporting on climate change among indigenous whaling communities. There, she joined the spring whale hunt under the never-ending Arctic light, watching for bowhead whales and polar bears, drawn deeply into an Iñupiaq family, their culture and the disappearing ice.
Years later, plunged into sudden poverty and isolation, living in a Women’s Refuge with her baby son, Doreen embarks on an extraordinary adventure: taking Max to follow the grey whale migration all the way north to the Inupiaq family that took her in, where grey and bowhead whales meet at the melting apex of our planet.
Soundings is the story of a woman reclaiming her life, mile by mile; a child growing to love an ocean that is profoundly endangered; and a mother learning from another species how to parent in a time of unprecedented change. Intrepid, brave and breathtaking, her journey will take you to the ends of the earth, alongside the whales that call it home.
‘What a voice! What a book! Pounding with the power of thrashing flukes, shivering with Arctic ice, yet suffused with rare human warmth. A book worthy of its mighty subjects’ – Charles Foster, author of Being a Human.
Come and meet the Medieval Companie of the Duke’s Leopards at Mont Orgueil Castle and venture into the 15th century. Meet the ladies, servants and soldiers of the Castle, who will demonstrate period skills including wool-spinning, knitting, weaving and leather work. Enjoy the aroma of the spices and herbs used for cookery and medicine while you hear tales of the bloody Castle siege and watch archery and sword-fighting practice in the Middle Ward.
In fine weather the Duke’s Leopards will be encamped in the Middle Ward, otherwise they will take refuge in the Medieval Great Hall, located in the Castle Keep.
Come on a journey through spinning history and marvel at the ‘Drop Spindle’ in use from the Middle Ages. Listen to the click of the ‘Walking Wheel’ used from the 1300s, the handle-driven and beautifully wood turned Jersey Wheel, through to the whir of the ‘Tradle Wheel’. Watch as the Spinners of Hamptonne skillfully turn wool into yarn, to be used for one of the most important industries in the Channel Islands – the knitting industry. At times you may also meet the Hamptonne Knitter, who will be making garments from the Hamptonne yarn.
Join me in another tailored made route of St Peter. Hidden places you are yet to discover. If you want to submerge yourself into the best eco-system, this walk is the one to do.
Start/ Finish: St Peter’s Community Centre Car Park
Poetry collective La Poèt’tie is an inclusive and eclectic group of poets and appreciators of poetry, founded after the JFOW / Farrago slam in 2018.
From grandes rêves to peccadilloes to dandelions, there is much to inspire and beguile in their very first anthology which is being launched at this special event.
Acclaimed memoirist and Jersey Festival of Words patron Cathy Rentzenbrink returns to Jersey with her new book Write It All Down. Why do we want to write and what stops us? How does the urge to express ourselves fight with the worry that no one will care or that we will get in trouble? How do we identify and overcome everything that gets in our way so we can start making work?
Write It All Down is a guide to putting your life on the page. This is a kind, encouraging and stimulating book that explores the nature of memoir writing and offers helpful guidance on how to write your life on paper. Perfect for both seasoned writers as well as writing amateurs, this helpful handbook will steer you through the philosophical and practical challenges of writing the self. Intertwined with reflections, anecdotes and exercises, Write It All Down is at once an intimate and enjoyable narrative and an invitation to share your story.
‘Cathy has an extraordinary gift for helping people tell their stories and you need this gently inspirational book in your life.’ – Nina Stibbe
‘Astonishingly good, not just on how to write about your life, but why to as well.’ – Steve Biddulph, bestselling author of Raising Boys
Sunday Times bestselling author Cathy Rentzenbrink is an acclaimed memoirist whose books include The Last Act of Love and Dear Reader. In 2021 she published her first novel Everyone is Still Alive. Cathy regularly chairs literary events, interviews authors, reviews books, runs creative writing courses and speaks and writes on life, death, love, and literature.
Julia has landed a fresh start – at a ‘pan-European’ restaurant. ‘Imagine that,’ says her mother. ‘I’m imagining.’
Nick is flirting with sobriety and nobody else. Did you know: adults his age are now more likely to live with their parents than a romantic partner?
It feels like life should have started to take shape by now – but instead we’re trying on new versions of ourselves, swiping left and right, and searching for a convincing answer to the question: ‘What do you do?’
Reward System is a set of ultra-contemporary and electrifyingly fresh fictions, of a generation of the cusp, meshed in Zooms and lockdowns, loneliness and love.
Jem Calder was born in Cambridge, and lives and works in London. His first two completed stories were published in The Stinging Fly and Granta.
‘Reward System is an exhilarating and beautiful book by an extraordinarily gifted writer. Reading these stories, I found myself thinking newly and differently about contemporary life.’ – Sally Rooney
Admission £5, children under 16 & CIOS members free
With construction staring in late 1942, Strongpoint Corbiere formed a key part of the defences of St. Ouen’s Bay and also boasted several bunker designs unique to Jersey. Visit the M19 5cm automatic fortress mortar bunker which is uniquely connected to a 6-loopholed heavy machine gun turret bunker by an impressive underground corridor.
The bunkers are authentically restored to their original wartime condition and displays are based around information given by the soldiers who actually served there! There is also information on the forced labourers who constructed the site and interactions between the soldiers with nearby civilians as well as an escape attempt which ended in failure on the causeway to the lighthouse in September 1944. The sites gives a ‘working atmosphere’ feel to the visitor and you are allowed to touch and interact with some of the exhibits.
Knowledgeable volunteers will be on hand to guide you and give details of the fortifications and the actual soldiers who manned the complex and what they got up to along with an audio commentary explaining the original crew.
Liberation FORCE 135 Living History Group display
It is little known that Jersey’s Military Rule and Occupation didn’t end on May 9th 1945 with the unconditional surrender of the German forces but was carried on for 90 days by the British Army.
Of Course this extended Military Occupation by British Soldiers of Force 135 to restore order was welcomed. Tasked with removing “the taint of German Occupation” was no easy job as thousands of mines, weapons and bobby traps would need to be cleared and disposed of as well as 22,000 tons of ammunition. Lethal hardware was easily accessible in fortifications and official warnings to stay away were issued, although this did not stop the curious which resulted in several injuries from playing with live munitions.
Apart from the clearance of military hardware, Force 135 also had to process the 11,000 strong former German garrison now prisoners of war and who had largely surrendered peacefully except for one notable exception. On May 14th the Honorary Police reported to Force 135 that a ‘nest of Germans’ armed with a machine gun were refusing to surrender at La Preference (Maufant, St. Martin’s) and ready to make a defiant last stand. Apparently, shots were fired before the situation was brought quickly under control and the Germans brought into captivity.
Force 135 Living History Group will demonstrating minefield clearance as well as displays of period items of relevance including a JEEP.
As a volunteer Society, we can’t open as much as we would like too. But we do work with Jersey Bunker Tours (who have the bonus of a superb online resource regarding the Occupation!) as well as History Alive who both offer ‘out of hours’ tours of all our sites. With tours available for all budgets and tailored for requests
The CIOS arguably boasts some of the best-preserved fortifications today that originally formed and defended part of Hitler’s much vaunted “Atlantikwall” which stretched from inside the arctic circle of northern Norway to the French/Spanish boarder with about 10% of the fortifications constructed found in the Channel Islands! Today, thanks to the work of the CIOS, these structures attract both experts and those with a general interest in the Occupation with displays including first-hand accounts of soldiers of both sides, the forced labours used to build the fortifications through to civilian life and the Allied battles that took place to help Liberate Europe and those who sacrificed their lives for this goal.
But the CIOS is not just about bunkers!
With a reputation as the ‘go to’ Society for information regarding the Occupation, the CIOS also has an extensive archive, which is held with Jersey Heritage, and we welcome new members from all backgrounds to join our volunteers to help open and maintain sites. So if you’re interested give us a shout!
Several years ago, a box containing several hundred slips of paper was brought to the notice of the Professor of French Linguistics at Cambridge University.
Close examination revealed that they were fieldnotes. Professor Jones has since ordered, transcribed, systematised and edited the slips, creating an invaluable resource of Jèrriais, Guernésiais and Sercquiais terms.
Author and illustrator Luke Healy’s latest book is a beautifully drawn graphic novel exploring the lives of friends Frank and Georgio. Frank only wanted three things this year – to perform stand-up comedy, go to therapy, and to keep his houseplants alive. Then Giorgio got hit by a bus.
As Frank moves in with Giorgio to help him recover, he begins to suspect that the perfect life Giorgio has been sharing online may be nothing more than a web of lies and scams. Finding himself unable to disentangle himself from his friend’s complicated life, has Frank become Giorgio’s unwitting accomplice?
Luke Healy is the author of three graphic novels, and dozens of short stories. His first book, How to Survive in the North, was selected as a book of the year by Publishers Weekly, The Washington Post andThe Irish Examiner. Americana (And the Act of Getting Over It), an autobiographical account of his attempt to walk from Mexico to Canada, was a Guardian Best Book of 2019.
They say one of the best ways to learn a language is through song. Come and learn some songs in Jersey’s native tongue led by Kit Ashton of Jèrriais folk-pop band, Badlabecques.
There’ll be classics like Vive la Compangnie and Man Bieau P’tit Jèrri (Beautiful Jersey), plus the chance to learn brand new songs.
After a ripped beanbag spilled thousands of polystyrene balls into her garden, working mum Kate Hughes decided she’d had enough of the throwaway culture and plastic packaging, and turned her and her family’s life upside down by going 100% green.
Going Zero tells the inspirational true story of how an ordinary family of four went completely zero-waste and started living sustainably. Overnight they ditched the plastic, started cooking meals from scratch, and even tried churning their own butter.
Going Zero follows this family’s journey as they find and share different green and sustainable tips that helps them live a happier, healthier, and cheaper lifestyle. It’s a factual account that shows just all-consuming today’s throwaway culture has become, but also that you can break away from it. A well-lived life doesn’t have to come wrapped in plastic.
Finance and sustainability journalist Kate Hughes from Wellington in Somerset has had a long and successful career in journalism and writes a sustainability column in The Independent. She is a wife to husband David and has two young children. In her debut non-fiction book packed with handy tips, she chronicles her modern-family’s journey to a greener and zero-waste lifestyle.
This Sunday – Jessica Lloyds Chays will add a touch of finesse to your evening with this stylish and sophisticated piano and vocal duo, accompanied by professional pianist Paul Mathews.
Light jazz sounds, ballads, love songs, and country blues are all part of their perfectly chosen charming repertoire.
Roberto’s Jazz Bar features the largest Gin collection in the Channel Islands. Let our bartenders to pair your meal with the ideal G&T
We examine the evidence of the Island’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, including Jersey’s Lieutenant-Governor Sir George Carteret who was a founder member of the Royal Africa Company that traded in ivory, gold and enslaved people in the 17th century; Captain François Messervy of Jersey who was killed in 1722 during an uprising on board his slave ship off the coast of Africa; and Jersey trader Josué Mauger who in 1752 advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia, Canada, where his business was based.
This exhibition takes place in the Victorian House at Jersey Museum, with its impressive mahogany staircase, because new research has shown that the house was built partly on the profits of the transatlantic slave trade. ‘Trade Roots’ explores Jersey’s historic links to slavery, from Islanders who owned mahogany plantations overseas and traded in slave-produced goods, to those who campaigned for the abolition of slavery.
Thought-provoking, and at times challenging, this exhibition exposes some uncomfortable new stories from Jersey’s past and examines the legacy and impact of transatlantic slavery on the Island’s community today.
Meet the Goodwyf, who looks after the house of her master, Monsieur Laurens Hamptonne in the year 1649. She is very respectful of her employer who is a well educated and important man, however this doesn’t prevent her from spreading the odd bit of gossip from the Parish of St Lawrence. The Goodwyf will tell you all about Hamptonne’s royal connections and give your an insight into her day to day life, including cooking on the open fire, making soap and candles.
The Goodwyf is not at Hamptonne every day, so to avoid disappointment please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955
Meet the ‘Merry Monarch’ in the Governor’s House and listen to his Lordship recount fascinating stories of his time in Jersey.
It’s September 1649 and you are amidst the tumultuous events of the English Civil War. Having been exiled from his ‘dear England’, King Carles II and his younger brother, the Duke of York, have sought refuge in Jersey at Elizabeth Castle. Meet the ‘Merry Monarch’ in the Governor’s House and listen to his Lordship recount fascinating stories of his time in Jersey.
Iconic director Baz Luhrmann’s latest cinematic epic sheds light on the complex relationship between Elvis Presley and his manager, Colonel Tom Parker. Austin Butler plays the King of Rock and Roll in this stylish and eye-opening biopic.
Two years after the unexpected death of his wife, Yusuke Kafuku, a famous stage actor and director, receives an offer to direct a production of Uncle Vanya at a theatre festival in Hiroshima. Forced to confront painful truths about his late wife and his marriage, Yusuke, with the help of his driver Misaki, learns to cope with his new life through the rehearsal process.
JFS Members may reserve a seat in advance at the Box Office.
We examine the evidence of the Island’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, including Jersey’s Lieutenant-Governor Sir George Carteret who was a founder member of the Royal Africa Company that traded in ivory, gold and enslaved people in the 17th century; Captain François Messervy of Jersey who was killed in 1722 during an uprising on board his slave ship off the coast of Africa; and Jersey trader Josué Mauger who in 1752 advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia, Canada, where his business was based.
This exhibition takes place in the Victorian House at Jersey Museum, with its impressive mahogany staircase, because new research has shown that the house was built partly on the profits of the transatlantic slave trade. ‘Trade Roots’ explores Jersey’s historic links to slavery, from Islanders who owned mahogany plantations overseas and traded in slave-produced goods, to those who campaigned for the abolition of slavery.
Thought-provoking, and at times challenging, this exhibition exposes some uncomfortable new stories from Jersey’s past and examines the legacy and impact of transatlantic slavery on the Island’s community today.
Meet the Goodwyf, who looks after the house of her master, Monsieur Laurens Hamptonne in the year 1649. She is very respectful of her employer who is a well educated and important man, however this doesn’t prevent her from spreading the odd bit of gossip from the Parish of St Lawrence. The Goodwyf will tell you all about Hamptonne’s royal connections and give your an insight into her day to day life, including cooking on the open fire, making soap and candles.
The Goodwyf is not at Hamptonne every day, so to avoid disappointment please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955
Meet the ‘Merry Monarch’ in the Governor’s House and listen to his Lordship recount fascinating stories of his time in Jersey.
It’s September 1649 and you are amidst the tumultuous events of the English Civil War. Having been exiled from his ‘dear England’, King Carles II and his younger brother, the Duke of York, have sought refuge in Jersey at Elizabeth Castle. Meet the ‘Merry Monarch’ in the Governor’s House and listen to his Lordship recount fascinating stories of his time in Jersey.
Iconic director Baz Luhrmann’s latest cinematic epic sheds light on the complex relationship between Elvis Presley and his manager, Colonel Tom Parker. Austin Butler plays the King of Rock and Roll in this stylish and eye-opening biopic.
Two years after the unexpected death of his wife, Yusuke Kafuku, a famous stage actor and director, receives an offer to direct a production of Uncle Vanya at a theatre festival in Hiroshima. Forced to confront painful truths about his late wife and his marriage, Yusuke, with the help of his driver Misaki, learns to cope with his new life through the rehearsal process.
JFS Members may reserve a seat in advance at the Box Office.
Meet the Regimental Surgeon of the 95th Regiment of Foot and his Nursing Assistant to find out about the battle wounds and their treatments in the 18th century.
Tuesdays in May to September at Elizabeth Castle
10am to 4pm
Meet the Regimental Surgeon of the 95th Regiment of Foot and find out about the wounds sustained during a battle and how the sick and injured were treated at the Castle. Come and see some of the surgical and medical instruments of the 18th century and hear about the medicine and treatments that were available to the Surgeon.
You’ll also meet the Surgeon’s Nursing Assistant, Sarah Brown, wife of a soldier in the Castle Garrison. Mrs Brown will tell you about life as a woman who follow the army in the 18th century.
Once you have seen the medical care available from the Surgeon and his Nursing Assistant you wouldn’t want to be an 18th century soldier!
As Viscount of Jersey during the English Civil War, 1642 – 1651, it was Laurens Hamptonne’s duty to make some of the most important public announcements of the time. In January 1649, shortly after the execution of King Charles I, Hamptonne made his most memorable pronouncements in the Royal Square, St Helier; the reading of the Proclamation of Charles II as King. When not at work int he Royal Count, Laurens enjoys entertaining visitors in his beautiful country home with stories of a time when Jersey was in the eye of the story, as Royalists and Parliamentarians crashed together on the shores of the Channel Islands. ,
Take part in the Hawksford Castle Chase, it’s Jersey’s only lunchtime beach trail race for a cause.
The Hawksford Castle Chase with Rock n Road is Jersey’s only lunchtime beach trail race for a cause.
A relay team of two race from the shore out to Elizabeth Castle and back at low-tide. It’s a ‘harder than it looks’ distance of two miles across the sand at low-tide (race route).
A team of two costs £25, there are discounts for companies entering 5 or more teams. All the money raised supports the work we do to tell our Island story.
Please note – we are not creating single use event running vests, instead all the money from your registration will go to support our work.
To take part in the Hawksford Castle Chase with Rock n Road you must be aged over 18 years old and in good health. The race is over the sand at low tide and there will be rocks and other natural obstacles left from the tide. The race will take place at lunchtime of 27 September while the tide is low between 12.15pm and 1.15pm. If you are registering 5 or more teams please contact Race Organiser Helen Gray about discounted entry.
Timings will be captured and first place kudos awarded to men, women and mixed teams.
RACE REGISTRATION
Takes place on the beach by the Elizabeth Castle Ferry slipway (on the Esplanade, opposite The Grand hotel) at 12.15. Race starts at 12.30.
Race numbers will be provided at registration.
To avoid multiple handling we are not providing water at the event, please make sure you bring your own.
Please sign this form and bring it with you. Without this form we will not be able to let you take part in the race, if you are unable to print the form we will supply you one at registration.
Meet the Regimental Surgeon of the 95th Regiment of Foot and his Nursing Assistant to find out about the battle wounds and their treatments in the 18th century.
Tuesdays in May to September at Elizabeth Castle
10am to 4pm
Meet the Regimental Surgeon of the 95th Regiment of Foot and find out about the wounds sustained during a battle and how the sick and injured were treated at the Castle. Come and see some of the surgical and medical instruments of the 18th century and hear about the medicine and treatments that were available to the Surgeon.
You’ll also meet the Surgeon’s Nursing Assistant, Sarah Brown, wife of a soldier in the Castle Garrison. Mrs Brown will tell you about life as a woman who follow the army in the 18th century.
Once you have seen the medical care available from the Surgeon and his Nursing Assistant you wouldn’t want to be an 18th century soldier!
As Viscount of Jersey during the English Civil War, 1642 – 1651, it was Laurens Hamptonne’s duty to make some of the most important public announcements of the time. In January 1649, shortly after the execution of King Charles I, Hamptonne made his most memorable pronouncements in the Royal Square, St Helier; the reading of the Proclamation of Charles II as King. When not at work int he Royal Count, Laurens enjoys entertaining visitors in his beautiful country home with stories of a time when Jersey was in the eye of the story, as Royalists and Parliamentarians crashed together on the shores of the Channel Islands. ,
Take part in the Hawksford Castle Chase, it’s Jersey’s only lunchtime beach trail race for a cause.
The Hawksford Castle Chase with Rock n Road is Jersey’s only lunchtime beach trail race for a cause.
A relay team of two race from the shore out to Elizabeth Castle and back at low-tide. It’s a ‘harder than it looks’ distance of two miles across the sand at low-tide (race route).
A team of two costs £25, there are discounts for companies entering 5 or more teams. All the money raised supports the work we do to tell our Island story.
Please note – we are not creating single use event running vests, instead all the money from your registration will go to support our work.
To take part in the Hawksford Castle Chase with Rock n Road you must be aged over 18 years old and in good health. The race is over the sand at low tide and there will be rocks and other natural obstacles left from the tide. The race will take place at lunchtime of 27 September while the tide is low between 12.15pm and 1.15pm. If you are registering 5 or more teams please contact Race Organiser Helen Gray about discounted entry.
Timings will be captured and first place kudos awarded to men, women and mixed teams.
RACE REGISTRATION
Takes place on the beach by the Elizabeth Castle Ferry slipway (on the Esplanade, opposite The Grand hotel) at 12.15. Race starts at 12.30.
Race numbers will be provided at registration.
To avoid multiple handling we are not providing water at the event, please make sure you bring your own.
Please sign this form and bring it with you. Without this form we will not be able to let you take part in the race, if you are unable to print the form we will supply you one at registration.
Vince Thorne is delighted to announce his upcoming second solo photographic exhibition ‘The Art of Light’ which will open at The Harbour Gallery Jersey in St Aubin on Thursday 22nd September and continue until 13th October.Vince is a well-established local Jersey photographer, best known for his breath-taking landscape and wedding photography in addition to portraiture work including his most recent photographic competition ‘Child of the Year 2022’, voting for which will be open at the beginning of October.’The Art of Light’ is a photographic exhibition featuring Vince’s work from various stages of his photographic career as it has evolved over time. Talking about the exhibition, Vince explains “Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on film is captured forever. It remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything.”The exhibition features a range of subjects all displaying various types of natural and man-made lighting from the tranquillity and colour of local Jersey scenery, vibrant still life imagery and dramatic architecture to rich and evocative night-time photography.Reflecting on his latest body of work, Vince said “Let’s travel into the past to see where my passion started and on into the present. I look for the new and the unusual along with photographic excellence.”The exhibition will officially open on Thursday 22nd September from 6.30pm to 8pm and along with a silent auction and exclusive limited-edition prints for sale on the evening, a raffle will be run in aid of Art in the Frame Foundation, the managing charity of The Harbour Gallery.
The exhibition continues until 13th October from 10am to 4.30pm daily.
ABOUT VINCE THORNE BESPOKE PHOTOGRAPHY: Vince is a well-respected, professional freelance photographer, based in St Helier, Jersey. Specialising in a variety of areas, from weddings to portrait, landscape and commercial photography, his distinctive, contemporary style of work, is expressed through his stunning and imaginative visuals. For Vince, photography is much more than just taking a photo, being able to capture a specific moment, that you can look back on for years to come, is just like travelling in time. More information can be found at www.vincethorne.com.
An exhibition that explores how the right to protest has shaped and influenced the Island that we know today.
‘People! Power! Protest!’ explores the story of protest in Jersey, from the Corn Riots of 1769 to the Black Lives Matter movement of 2020.
Jersey may be small but Islanders have made their voices heard loud and clear over the years. Jersey has a fascinating history of protest in the Island and the theme of the exhibition coincides with the 250th anniversary of the Code of Laws that was introduced in response to the Corn Riots.
The exhibition explores how the right to protest has shaped and influenced the Island that we know today, from historic protests, such as the Corn Riots, to more recent protests such as Extinction Rebellion and Black Lives Matter.
Among the items on display is the official 18th century court records showing the redacted demands of the Corn Riots protestors, and the petition signed by thousands of people to try and save Queen’s Valley from being flooded in the 1980s. There are also the banners and placards from other protests over the years and photographs of significant post-war campaigns and demonstrations.
As you enter the exhibition ‘People! Power! Protest!’, you’ll see a stunning graffiti-style entrance wall by designer James Carter, of Midnight Industries. Celebrated local artist Ian Rolls has also created a new version of his iconic climate stripes mural in the environmental protest section of the exhibition. Visitors can to listen to stories of protest and share their own memories of their involvement in campaigns and demonstrations over the years.
An exhibition at Jersey Archive to mark the Platinum Jubilee.
To mark the Platinum Jubilee, a FREE exhibition at Jersey Archive exploring the Royal Visits of the Monarch to our Island before and during her 70 years on the throne. Using images from the Jersey Evening Post Photo Archive and documents from the archive.
Jersey Archive is open Monday to Thursday, 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm.
Come on a journey through spinning history and marvel at the ‘Drop Spindle’ in use from the Middle Ages. Listen to the click of the ‘Walking Wheel’ used from the 1300s, the handle-driven and beautifully wood turned Jersey Wheel, through to the whir of the ‘Tradle Wheel’. Watch as the Spinners of Hamptonne skillfully turn wool into yarn, to be used for one of the most important industries in the Channel Islands – the knitting industry. At times you may also meet the Hamptonne Knitter, who will be making garments from the Hamptonne yarn.
Hear the stories of Sir Paulet from his Minstrel, learn about the herbal cures which still grow in the Castle garden
Wednesdays from May to September at Mont Orgueil Castle
10am to 4pm
Join Cally Noel the Castle Minstrel who’ll tell you about Sir Amias Paulet who has been summoned from Mont Orgueil Castle to England by Queen Elizabeth I to deal with some very difficult tasks indeed! You can also hear about the Medieval herbal curers which were so important to the people of the Middle Ages, especially when plague and leprosy came to Jersey. Many of these plants still grow in the Castle garden today.
Enjoy a light-hearted adventure through the lanes and footpaths of St Clement to uncover the stories behind our imposing Jersey Round Towers, an ancient folly and a remarkable 6000 year old tomb. Find a lost railway bridge and follow along the track of the old Jersey Eastern Railway, past two station houses which still exist today.
Hear of mariner’s mysteries, seafaring stories and discover a hidden lighthouse and medieval pathways.
Beginning at Le Hocq, St Clement this circular walk explores the coastline for a short distance before heading inland along forgotten pathways, admiring spectacular sweeping sea views from ancient hilltop monuments. Toilet facilities and refreshments available at the beginning and end of route.
Meet the Castle Gunner at Elizabeth Castle, every weekday from 11am to 3.30pm.
GUNNER GILLMAN
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
11am to 3.30pm in April
10am to 4pm from May to end September
It’s the year 1781, just months after the legendary battle of Jersey. Gunner Gillman for the Royal Artillery Invalid Battalion, will captivate you with an account of the battle and tell you stories from the Castle’s dramatic past. But, be prepared to be drafted into the Midday Parade and witness the firing of the musket and cannon….it will be an experience to remember.
GUNNER BLAKE
Saturdays 11am to 2pm
Gunner Blake will delight you with tales of his mother’s bean crock, among other delicacies, as he unravels the threads of Jersey’s history. His skilled gunnery will ensure that you learn how to lead the signal gun in a way which will pack a punch when fired!
GUNNER BELL
Wednesdays 10am to 4pm
Don’t be fooled by Gunner Bell’s impeccable manners and jolly disposition….a lifetime career in His Majesty’s service has hardened Gunner Bell to the wit and humour of the cheekiest of recruits. His clear-cut demonstrations of cannon and musket fire are something to marvel at. Gunner Bell does not visit the Castle every week, to avoid disappointment please call Elizabeth Castle on +44 (0)1534 723 971
Vince Thorne is delighted to announce his upcoming second solo photographic exhibition ‘The Art of Light’ which will open at The Harbour Gallery Jersey in St Aubin on Thursday 22nd September and continue until 13th October.Vince is a well-established local Jersey photographer, best known for his breath-taking landscape and wedding photography in addition to portraiture work including his most recent photographic competition ‘Child of the Year 2022’, voting for which will be open at the beginning of October.’The Art of Light’ is a photographic exhibition featuring Vince’s work from various stages of his photographic career as it has evolved over time. Talking about the exhibition, Vince explains “Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on film is captured forever. It remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything.”The exhibition features a range of subjects all displaying various types of natural and man-made lighting from the tranquillity and colour of local Jersey scenery, vibrant still life imagery and dramatic architecture to rich and evocative night-time photography.Reflecting on his latest body of work, Vince said “Let’s travel into the past to see where my passion started and on into the present. I look for the new and the unusual along with photographic excellence.”The exhibition will officially open on Thursday 22nd September from 6.30pm to 8pm and along with a silent auction and exclusive limited-edition prints for sale on the evening, a raffle will be run in aid of Art in the Frame Foundation, the managing charity of The Harbour Gallery.
The exhibition continues until 13th October from 10am to 4.30pm daily.
ABOUT VINCE THORNE BESPOKE PHOTOGRAPHY: Vince is a well-respected, professional freelance photographer, based in St Helier, Jersey. Specialising in a variety of areas, from weddings to portrait, landscape and commercial photography, his distinctive, contemporary style of work, is expressed through his stunning and imaginative visuals. For Vince, photography is much more than just taking a photo, being able to capture a specific moment, that you can look back on for years to come, is just like travelling in time. More information can be found at www.vincethorne.com.
An exhibition that explores how the right to protest has shaped and influenced the Island that we know today.
‘People! Power! Protest!’ explores the story of protest in Jersey, from the Corn Riots of 1769 to the Black Lives Matter movement of 2020.
Jersey may be small but Islanders have made their voices heard loud and clear over the years. Jersey has a fascinating history of protest in the Island and the theme of the exhibition coincides with the 250th anniversary of the Code of Laws that was introduced in response to the Corn Riots.
The exhibition explores how the right to protest has shaped and influenced the Island that we know today, from historic protests, such as the Corn Riots, to more recent protests such as Extinction Rebellion and Black Lives Matter.
Among the items on display is the official 18th century court records showing the redacted demands of the Corn Riots protestors, and the petition signed by thousands of people to try and save Queen’s Valley from being flooded in the 1980s. There are also the banners and placards from other protests over the years and photographs of significant post-war campaigns and demonstrations.
As you enter the exhibition ‘People! Power! Protest!’, you’ll see a stunning graffiti-style entrance wall by designer James Carter, of Midnight Industries. Celebrated local artist Ian Rolls has also created a new version of his iconic climate stripes mural in the environmental protest section of the exhibition. Visitors can to listen to stories of protest and share their own memories of their involvement in campaigns and demonstrations over the years.
An exhibition at Jersey Archive to mark the Platinum Jubilee.
To mark the Platinum Jubilee, a FREE exhibition at Jersey Archive exploring the Royal Visits of the Monarch to our Island before and during her 70 years on the throne. Using images from the Jersey Evening Post Photo Archive and documents from the archive.
Jersey Archive is open Monday to Thursday, 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm.
Come on a journey through spinning history and marvel at the ‘Drop Spindle’ in use from the Middle Ages. Listen to the click of the ‘Walking Wheel’ used from the 1300s, the handle-driven and beautifully wood turned Jersey Wheel, through to the whir of the ‘Tradle Wheel’. Watch as the Spinners of Hamptonne skillfully turn wool into yarn, to be used for one of the most important industries in the Channel Islands – the knitting industry. At times you may also meet the Hamptonne Knitter, who will be making garments from the Hamptonne yarn.
Hear the stories of Sir Paulet from his Minstrel, learn about the herbal cures which still grow in the Castle garden
Wednesdays from May to September at Mont Orgueil Castle
10am to 4pm
Join Cally Noel the Castle Minstrel who’ll tell you about Sir Amias Paulet who has been summoned from Mont Orgueil Castle to England by Queen Elizabeth I to deal with some very difficult tasks indeed! You can also hear about the Medieval herbal curers which were so important to the people of the Middle Ages, especially when plague and leprosy came to Jersey. Many of these plants still grow in the Castle garden today.
Enjoy a light-hearted adventure through the lanes and footpaths of St Clement to uncover the stories behind our imposing Jersey Round Towers, an ancient folly and a remarkable 6000 year old tomb. Find a lost railway bridge and follow along the track of the old Jersey Eastern Railway, past two station houses which still exist today.
Hear of mariner’s mysteries, seafaring stories and discover a hidden lighthouse and medieval pathways.
Beginning at Le Hocq, St Clement this circular walk explores the coastline for a short distance before heading inland along forgotten pathways, admiring spectacular sweeping sea views from ancient hilltop monuments. Toilet facilities and refreshments available at the beginning and end of route.
Meet the Castle Gunner at Elizabeth Castle, every weekday from 11am to 3.30pm.
GUNNER GILLMAN
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
11am to 3.30pm in April
10am to 4pm from May to end September
It’s the year 1781, just months after the legendary battle of Jersey. Gunner Gillman for the Royal Artillery Invalid Battalion, will captivate you with an account of the battle and tell you stories from the Castle’s dramatic past. But, be prepared to be drafted into the Midday Parade and witness the firing of the musket and cannon….it will be an experience to remember.
GUNNER BLAKE
Saturdays 11am to 2pm
Gunner Blake will delight you with tales of his mother’s bean crock, among other delicacies, as he unravels the threads of Jersey’s history. His skilled gunnery will ensure that you learn how to lead the signal gun in a way which will pack a punch when fired!
GUNNER BELL
Wednesdays 10am to 4pm
Don’t be fooled by Gunner Bell’s impeccable manners and jolly disposition….a lifetime career in His Majesty’s service has hardened Gunner Bell to the wit and humour of the cheekiest of recruits. His clear-cut demonstrations of cannon and musket fire are something to marvel at. Gunner Bell does not visit the Castle every week, to avoid disappointment please call Elizabeth Castle on +44 (0)1534 723 971
We examine the evidence of the Island’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, including Jersey’s Lieutenant-Governor Sir George Carteret who was a founder member of the Royal Africa Company that traded in ivory, gold and enslaved people in the 17th century; Captain François Messervy of Jersey who was killed in 1722 during an uprising on board his slave ship off the coast of Africa; and Jersey trader Josué Mauger who in 1752 advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia, Canada, where his business was based.
This exhibition takes place in the Victorian House at Jersey Museum, with its impressive mahogany staircase, because new research has shown that the house was built partly on the profits of the transatlantic slave trade. ‘Trade Roots’ explores Jersey’s historic links to slavery, from Islanders who owned mahogany plantations overseas and traded in slave-produced goods, to those who campaigned for the abolition of slavery.
Thought-provoking, and at times challenging, this exhibition exposes some uncomfortable new stories from Jersey’s past and examines the legacy and impact of transatlantic slavery on the Island’s community today.
Meet the ‘Merry Monarch’ in the Governor’s House and listen to his Lordship recount fascinating stories of his time in Jersey.
It’s September 1649 and you are amidst the tumultuous events of the English Civil War. Having been exiled from his ‘dear England’, King Carles II and his younger brother, the Duke of York, have sought refuge in Jersey at Elizabeth Castle. Meet the ‘Merry Monarch’ in the Governor’s House and listen to his Lordship recount fascinating stories of his time in Jersey.
If you, a loved one, a neighbour, or a friend, have a few hours to spare, and want to connect with art and people – please contact me HEREto book your space.
Chutte touônnée s’sa raîque en nouôtre langue traditionelle – lè Jèrriais. I ‘nos donn’na un goût des sons d’la ville avant la dgèrre et peut êt en l’av’nîn comme j’nos r’mettons au couothant d’nouotre langue.
Ch’est pouor les gens tchi s’intérèssent et tchi apprennent la langue, donner l’occasion de pâler et êcouter le Jèrriais.
J’espéthe que des parleux natifs veinnent étout, pouor ajouter lus expéthience Les topiques s’sont vâriées mais ch’est la semaine d’la célébrâtion des êmeutes de fronment et pis chu sujet s’sa încliuthé.
We examine the evidence of the Island’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, including Jersey’s Lieutenant-Governor Sir George Carteret who was a founder member of the Royal Africa Company that traded in ivory, gold and enslaved people in the 17th century; Captain François Messervy of Jersey who was killed in 1722 during an uprising on board his slave ship off the coast of Africa; and Jersey trader Josué Mauger who in 1752 advertised enslaved people for sale in Nova Scotia, Canada, where his business was based.
This exhibition takes place in the Victorian House at Jersey Museum, with its impressive mahogany staircase, because new research has shown that the house was built partly on the profits of the transatlantic slave trade. ‘Trade Roots’ explores Jersey’s historic links to slavery, from Islanders who owned mahogany plantations overseas and traded in slave-produced goods, to those who campaigned for the abolition of slavery.
Thought-provoking, and at times challenging, this exhibition exposes some uncomfortable new stories from Jersey’s past and examines the legacy and impact of transatlantic slavery on the Island’s community today.
Meet the ‘Merry Monarch’ in the Governor’s House and listen to his Lordship recount fascinating stories of his time in Jersey.
It’s September 1649 and you are amidst the tumultuous events of the English Civil War. Having been exiled from his ‘dear England’, King Carles II and his younger brother, the Duke of York, have sought refuge in Jersey at Elizabeth Castle. Meet the ‘Merry Monarch’ in the Governor’s House and listen to his Lordship recount fascinating stories of his time in Jersey.
If you, a loved one, a neighbour, or a friend, have a few hours to spare, and want to connect with art and people – please contact me HEREto book your space.
Chutte touônnée s’sa raîque en nouôtre langue traditionelle – lè Jèrriais. I ‘nos donn’na un goût des sons d’la ville avant la dgèrre et peut êt en l’av’nîn comme j’nos r’mettons au couothant d’nouotre langue.
Ch’est pouor les gens tchi s’intérèssent et tchi apprennent la langue, donner l’occasion de pâler et êcouter le Jèrriais.
J’espéthe que des parleux natifs veinnent étout, pouor ajouter lus expéthience Les topiques s’sont vâriées mais ch’est la semaine d’la célébrâtion des êmeutes de fronment et pis chu sujet s’sa încliuthé.
Come and find out about the Jersey Bonnet, it’s history and how it was made, you’ll also learn about the skill of patchwork and quilting from our Bonnet Maker.
Meet the Goodwyf, who looks after the house of her master, Monsieur Laurens Hamptonne in the year 1649. She is very respectful of her employer who is a well educated and important man, however this doesn’t prevent her from spreading the odd bit of gossip from the Parish of St Lawrence. The Goodwyf will tell you all about Hamptonne’s royal connections and give your an insight into her day to day life, including cooking on the open fire, making soap and candles.
The Goodwyf is not at Hamptonne every day, so to avoid disappointment please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955
Mary Le Brun will share stories and the latest tittle tattle from 1793 every Friday from May until end of September.
The year is 1793. There is much speculation around St Helier about a fabulous tower that Captain Philippe D’Auverge is erecting atop the medieval chapel at La Hougue Bie.
Mary Le Brun is known, just on occasion mind you, to engage in tittle tattle.
She simply cannot contain herself, and has rushed here to see if the rumours are true.
If your path should happen to cross with hers, she’ll no doubt be keen to divulge little-known rumours of the Captain’s adventurers and heroism.
You would like to reinforce your confidence in speaking French?
This is workshop is for you !
We invite you to write a 15 lines text and/or create an illustration on the topic of the corn riots (ahead of the workshop). Choose at least 3 words from the list below, for your creation. It will be the ground for the workshop which will be based on theatrical techniques and how to express oneself.
The text must be put in an envelope and sent to Alliance Française Jersey, 5 Library Place, St Helier, JE2 3NL before Monday 26th September.
Text can be delivered in hand, by email ([email protected]) or by post.
The text/illustration and the workshop will be in French. An A2-B1 level in French is recommended.
List of words : émeutes, Jersey, société, récoltes, taxes, injustices, céréales, résistance, peuple, réforme.
Workshop is free but booking essential on eventbrite as seats are limited ! Do not miss it !
Following last year’s success, the Corn Riots Festival, La Folle d’Avoût, is taking place again in 2022.
The festival will run from Friday 30 September 2022 to Sunday 2 October 2022.
Enjoy live music all weekend in Town, re-enact the Corn Riots March from Trinity Church to Royal Square, Shop at the Norman market, enjoy games and activities for the whole family
This month we are celebrating the corn riots and the diversity of languages on the island with Jèrriais, Portuguese, Polish and Roumanian so don’t hesitate to stop by if you want to practise any of these languages!
This Friday at Roberto’s Jazz Bar, the leading Jazz Quintet performs a selection of Blue Note Record favourites by the greatest Jazz musicians and composers, including Duke Pearson, Miles Davis, Hank Mobley, Lee Morgan, Stanley Turrentine, and Freddie Hubbard.
The band is comprised of the Island’s top five jazz musicians: Tim Horsfall (piano), Brian White (trumpet), and Dave Andre (Tenor Saxophone) Cris Sparkes (String Bass) Adam Marshall (Drums).
Do not forget to make a reservation to avoid missing out on this unique experience, as space is limited.
Come and find out about the Jersey Bonnet, it’s history and how it was made, you’ll also learn about the skill of patchwork and quilting from our Bonnet Maker.
Meet the Goodwyf, who looks after the house of her master, Monsieur Laurens Hamptonne in the year 1649. She is very respectful of her employer who is a well educated and important man, however this doesn’t prevent her from spreading the odd bit of gossip from the Parish of St Lawrence. The Goodwyf will tell you all about Hamptonne’s royal connections and give your an insight into her day to day life, including cooking on the open fire, making soap and candles.
The Goodwyf is not at Hamptonne every day, so to avoid disappointment please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955
Mary Le Brun will share stories and the latest tittle tattle from 1793 every Friday from May until end of September.
The year is 1793. There is much speculation around St Helier about a fabulous tower that Captain Philippe D’Auverge is erecting atop the medieval chapel at La Hougue Bie.
Mary Le Brun is known, just on occasion mind you, to engage in tittle tattle.
She simply cannot contain herself, and has rushed here to see if the rumours are true.
If your path should happen to cross with hers, she’ll no doubt be keen to divulge little-known rumours of the Captain’s adventurers and heroism.
You would like to reinforce your confidence in speaking French?
This is workshop is for you !
We invite you to write a 15 lines text and/or create an illustration on the topic of the corn riots (ahead of the workshop). Choose at least 3 words from the list below, for your creation. It will be the ground for the workshop which will be based on theatrical techniques and how to express oneself.
The text must be put in an envelope and sent to Alliance Française Jersey, 5 Library Place, St Helier, JE2 3NL before Monday 26th September.
Text can be delivered in hand, by email ([email protected]) or by post.
The text/illustration and the workshop will be in French. An A2-B1 level in French is recommended.
List of words : émeutes, Jersey, société, récoltes, taxes, injustices, céréales, résistance, peuple, réforme.
Workshop is free but booking essential on eventbrite as seats are limited ! Do not miss it !
Following last year’s success, the Corn Riots Festival, La Folle d’Avoût, is taking place again in 2022.
The festival will run from Friday 30 September 2022 to Sunday 2 October 2022.
Enjoy live music all weekend in Town, re-enact the Corn Riots March from Trinity Church to Royal Square, Shop at the Norman market, enjoy games and activities for the whole family
This month we are celebrating the corn riots and the diversity of languages on the island with Jèrriais, Portuguese, Polish and Roumanian so don’t hesitate to stop by if you want to practise any of these languages!
This Friday at Roberto’s Jazz Bar, the leading Jazz Quintet performs a selection of Blue Note Record favourites by the greatest Jazz musicians and composers, including Duke Pearson, Miles Davis, Hank Mobley, Lee Morgan, Stanley Turrentine, and Freddie Hubbard.
The band is comprised of the Island’s top five jazz musicians: Tim Horsfall (piano), Brian White (trumpet), and Dave Andre (Tenor Saxophone) Cris Sparkes (String Bass) Adam Marshall (Drums).
Do not forget to make a reservation to avoid missing out on this unique experience, as space is limited.
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