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30 Bays in 30 Days
Jump this July!
In 2016, we launched a fundraising initiative in conjunction with the National Trust for Jersey, called 30 Bays in 30 Days – and what a great success it was! We are delighted to confirm that the event will be held again this year and we hope that as many people as possible will register to swim a minimum of 30 strokes in 30 bays from the list attached. It all takes place between 1 and 31 July. Don’t worry if you can’t fit it all in during July – please carry on swimming in August so you can tick those bays off your personal list.
Maybe make an afternoon of walking from bay to bay to tick a few off or plan a couple of coastal swims with friends or family, followed by a picnic or BBQ? It’s all about creating great memories and enjoying the summer fun.
We are lucky to have so many amazing places to swim off Jersey, although some places may present a challenge to get to. If you would like to get involved, but think that you will be unable to swim at every bay on the list, you are free to choose which bays work for you, to complete 30 swims at those to complete the challenge.
We are fortunate to live on a beautiful island with many lovely beaches. Please remember to only leave footprints after your swims, to help keep the beaches and bays looking this way.
We are hopeful that we will be able to have an opening / celebration swim this year. Please keep an eye on our facebook page for more details!
This year we are asking all participant’s to raise a minimum of £30 in sponsorship. Please do set up your fundraising page through Race Nation.
This year, we will be offering fantastic medals to the those who raise the following in sponsorship:
For the first 20 Children who raise £200 or more.
For the first 5 Adults who raise £500 or more
For the first 5 Teams who raise £500 or more
For the first 5 Families who raise £500 or more
Head to the event’s website for lots more information. Please also like and share our Facebook and Instagram pages, to be kept up to date with information in the lead up to the event and throughout July.
Summer Holidays Children’s Snick Lego Week Clubs
Different build challenges each day! Age 6+
Summer Holidays Children’s Snick Lego Week Clubs
Workshops are suitable for children aged 6 Plus
All of our clubs are run by highly qualified art teachers and are small groups.£120.00Sessions
Monday 31st July – Friday 4th August
Monday 14th August – Friday 18th August
Info and bookings please email Dawn : [email protected]
Geopark Visitor Centre - Exhibition
Visit the Aspiring Geopark Visitor Centre to discover how Jersey has been shaped by tide and time.
This FREE Visitor Centre will help you to understand and explore Jersey’s amazing places from new perspectives. So get ready to go out and about around the Island and enjoy all of the beauty and history Jersey has to offer.
1781 The Battle of Jersey and The Death of Major Peirson
The monumental events of January 1781, when a French invasion force landed in Jersey
Britain was at war with France on and off throughout the 18th century. In the 1760s, Britain and Jersey set about a campaign of privateering, or licensing pirating, which inflicted considerable damage on French trade in the English Channel. It wasn’t long before retaliation was on the cards. This display explores that time using John Singleton Copley’s painting ‘The Death of Major Peirson’ and artefacts in the Jersey Heritage Collection. The exhibition also considers the abiding influence of these historic events upon the Island’s self-image.
Audrey’s Arty Crafty Kids – July/August
Age 6+. Weaving, Decoupage, Bean Art. These are going to be such fun!
Weaving
Tuesday 25th July:
Using twine, ribbon and wool to create crazy character bookmarks/cup mat.
9.30am – 12pm Ages 6+ (£20).
Decoupage
Wednesday 26th July:
Making colourful boxes/ art book covers etc. We will be using a range of materials including tissue, magazines and newspaper to create your own unique design.
9.30am – 12pm Ages 6+ (£20)
Bean Art
Thursday 27th July:
Making mosaic using coloured beans to create a fabulous unique piece
9.30am – 12pm Ages 6+ (£20).
Abstract Art
Monday 31st July:
Using recycled cardboard and other materials under the influence of Picasso – Artist Cubism
9.30am – 12pm Ages 6+ (£20).
DecoupageTuesday 1st August:
Making colourful boxes/ art book covers etc. We will be using a range of materials including tissue, magazines and newspaper to create your own unique design.
9.30am – 12pm Ages 6+ (£20)
Weaving
Wednesday 2nd August:
Using twine, ribbon and wool to create crazy character bookmarks/cup mat.
9.30am – 12pm Ages 6+ (£20).
Please bring drink and snack for your child/children, comfortable (not precious) clothing – The Gallery does have a small selection of drinks and snack to purchase. We also have tea and coffee facilities should you want to work whilst your youngster creates
Art at The Harbourside Exhibition
Summer Exhibition at The Harbour Gallery Jersey
See Poster for details
King Charles II
Meet the ‘Merry Monarch’ for a tour of his Castle and he’ll tell you some fascinating stories of his time in Jersey
Monday and Thursday / 10am to 4pm
It is September 1649, amidst the tumultuous events of the English Civil War, having been exiled from his ‘dear England’, King Charles II, and his younger brother, The Duke of York, have sought refuge in Jersey. Meet the ‘Merry Monarch’ at George III Gate and he’ll take you on a tour of his Castle and he’ll tell you some fascinating stories of his time in Jersey.
If meeting King Charles II is going to be the highlight of your trip to Elizabeth Castle, please call +44 (0) 1534 634048 before you visit to check that performances are confirmed for that date.
Wool Spinners Of Hamptonne
Watch the ladies of Hamptonne use the Jersey spindle wheel to create local textile crafts.
Every Sunday, Monday and Tuesday / 10am to 4pm
Within the atmospheric setting of Langlois House, seen as it may have appeared in 1770, the ladies of Hamptonne will demonstrate wool spinning on the Jersey spindle wheel as spin the finest quality Jersey 3-ply yarn, used in the creation of Jersey stockings.
Learn about the rise and fall of the Jersey stocking knitting industry and of its significance in the Island’s history.
If meeting the Wool Spinners is going to be the highlight of your trip to Hamptonne Country Life Museum, please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955 before you visit to check that performances are confirmed for that date.
Elizabeth Castle Tour
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Elizabeth Castle is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 634 048 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Creative Summer
Join Jersey Heritage throughout the summer holidays for a programme of creative, inspiring activities across our castles and museums.
Join us weekdays 11am-3pm for artist and expert led, drop in activities – no booking required.
All children must be accompanied by a helpful adult.
- Monday to Friday, 31 July to 4 August / 11am to 3pm
Elizabeth Castle / 31 July to 4 August
Help us to create a huge, collaborative ‘Love Your Castle’ piece of art and learn basic spray techniques with graffiti artist Stephen Lamb. Stephen is a Jersey-based graffiti artist, who is part of the fantastic ‘Keep on Rockin’ crew. He has taught art and graffiti skills to individuals and groups of all ages, from five-year-olds to people in their 90s, both in Jersey and the UK, and in a variety of youth and school settings. Graffiti is an exciting and engaging art form and Stephen is keen to inspire visitors of all ages and artistic ability with his skills and knowledge.
- Monday to Friday, 7 to 11 August / 11am to 3pm
La Hougue Bie / 7 to 11 August
We’re going potty for pottery with ceramicist Lindsay Rutter this week. Pottery is an ancient art form so where better to pinch, coil and roll your own Neolithic-inspired pot than La Hougue Bie, with the replica Neolithic Longhouse there as inspiration. Using natural materials found around the site, Lindsay will show you how to add expression and create pattern to decorate your own masterpiece.Lindsay completed a degree in Design specialising in Ceramics in 2022 and has exhibited in the UK and Jersey. Her introduction to ceramics sparked a joy of creating that she can’t wait to share with visitors to La Hougue Bie.- Monday to Friday, 14 to 18 August / 11am to 3pm
Hamptonne / 14 to 18 August
Wild Play Days at Hamptonne are perfect for connecting with each other and nature through crafts, skill learning and free play. Each day will be led and supported by naturalist Stephen Le Quesne. Stephen is a Forest School and Bushcraft Leader with a passion for outdoor play. He provides the materials and guidance and the children and their adults create the activities and the play that follows. In previous years, we have whittled sticks, created dens, weaved wands and built bow ’n’ arrows. This year will be no different with plentiful resources and help available for you to fill your day and explore the natural world.
- Monday to Friday, 21 to 25 August / 11am to 3pm
Mont Orgueil Castle / 21 to 25 August
Explore and create with artist Jools Holt at the magnificent Mont Orgueil Castle. Jools is well-known for her Jersey Icon series, in which she explores new ways to transform buildings and monuments into contemporary artworks using collage, photography, paint and software. Get to know the exhibits within the Castle through observational drawing, and create your own Island Icon with Jools’ guidance using Mont Orgueil as inspiration.
La Hougue Bie Tour
Want to find out more about La Hougue Bie’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of La Hougue Bie is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 853 823 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Mont Orgueil Castle Tour
Want to find out more about the Castle’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
TOUR TIMES
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is the ticket desk.
Tours are subject to change, if a tour is to to be the highlight of your visit to Mont Orgueil Castle please call +44 (0)1534 853 292 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Saturdays – please call ahead to confirm the tour start time
Hamptonne Tour
Want to find out more about Hamptonne’s history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
Tour times
Tours last approx. 1 hour. Our tours are free of charge (normal entry fee applies).
The meeting point for your tour is by the ticket desk
Tours are subject to change, if the tour of Hamptonne is to be the highlight of your visit, please call +44 (0) 1534 863 955 to confirm the site tour is going ahead.
Rockpool Ramble
Le Hocq, St ClementJoin our Education Officer for a guided walk to the low-water mark and an exploration of the creatures and their habitats.Families are invited to join our Education Officer for a guided walk to the low-water mark and an exploration of the creatures and their habitats. See what you can find….
All equipment will be provided, advice on clothing and meeting point information will be sent prior to event start, please ensure that children are accompanied by an adult.
Suitable for children aged 5-11 years, not suitable for younger children due to uneven terrain.
Booking essential
Free for Members; please note that tickets are only required for children (accompanying adults go free).
To support our conservation work, and take part in many exciting events such as this, please consider becoming a member. Family memberships are available from only £45 a year.
Much Ado About Nothing
Award-winning Oddsocks Productions are bringing Shakespeare’s romantic romp, Much Ado About Nothing, to life in their own inimitable, hilarious and irreverent style for the summer of 2023!
Drama and deception mix with sun, songs and silliness to create a theatre event you won’t forget as this “hugely funny” (The Stage) company hit the road with their “energetic, downright silly, utterly professional and totally inventive theatre” (East Midlands Theatre Review).
Please dress suitably as performances will go ahead whatever the weather. Refunds will only be offered if a performance is cancelled.
Please arrive by bike, on foot, by public transport (bus 12A or 15) or park your car with plenty of time to spare as Millbrook playing field is no longer available!
