- 2727.April.Saturday
Searching for Jersey’s Celts
The world’s largest Celtic hoard was discovered in Jersey, this exhibition explores why people might have buried it there.
In 2012 the world’s largest Celtic hoard was discovered buried in a field in Jersey. This exhibition explores what might have led people to bury a hoard of 70,000 coins and jewellery in Jersey, 2000 years ago and looks closely at some of the items found within the hoard.
Explore the time when Roman armies marched through Europe, 2000 years ago, they left behind them a trail of death and destruction which almost wiped out the culture and civilization of the Celtic people who lived there. Using scientific and archaeological research we can learn more about the people that buried the hoard, about their lives and customs. Ground-breaking research can tell us more about the moment and the place the hoard was buried. It might even challenge some long-held ideas about why hoards were buried.
Walk This Way!
Walk This Way! in April for Jersey Hospice Care…
In celebration of the arrival of Spring, this is a great way to get more active, enjoy the lighter days, and get out and about with family and friends.
WHAT IS THE CHALLENGE?
Take your pick! All we encourage you to do is walk every day for 30 days between 1 – 30 April. But everyone is different so here are some ideas for how you can take on the challenge:
- Walk a mile every day for 30 days.
- Walk 10,000 steps every day for 30 days.
- Challenge friends and family to see who can walk the most steps during the month.
- Sign up as a team of 4 and challenge another team (think inter-office or inter-firm rivalry!) to see who can walk the most steps during the month. You could also choose a destination that you could aim to ‘walk’ to – for example, a team of 4 could cover 660 miles during the month (based on 10,000 steps a day) which would take them as far as Denmark or Spain! So where could you walk to?!
You can walk whenever you like – so whether it’s as the sun is rising to start the day off right, or when it’s setting to celebrate the end of the day, your commute to and from work, to collect shopping, walk the dog, in your lunch hour, or when the children are in bed – the timing is up to you and what fits in with your day!
You can use it as a good excuse to explore all corners of the island with these self guided walking routes from Visit Jersey:
North Coast — South Coast — East Coast — West Coast
And some other walks to give you inspo:
WHAT DOES IT COST TO TAKE PART?
Adult: £10
Child (Under 16): £5
Team of 4: £40
Dawn chorus- Bird watching event at Samarés Manor
£8.00 person includes Breakfast Roll or Pastries with coffee or Tea
Experience the early morning dawn chorus within the grounds of Samares Manor. Join us to walk around our ground as the sun rises at 5.15AM accompanied by the informative Birding Tours Jersey then join us at our cafe for Warm drinks Breakfast roll or Croissants with our on site produced honey.
Jersey Repair Café
The St. Brelade team will be running our next Repair Café at the
St. Mary Youth & Community Centre on
SATURDAY 27TH APRIL 2024, 9.30AM-1PM.
Free community event with live music, free tea, coffee and biscuits and all repairs are…. FREE!
More details on the St. Brelade Repair Café FB group.
Also on www.repaircafe.org.je and www.instagram.com/jerseyrepaircafe/
'Genuine Jersey' Market in St Aubin's
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.
Entrance is Free
Master Gunner
Stand to attention for the Midday Parade and prepare yourself for the resounding bang of the signal gun
The Master Gunner will ensure that your backs are straight, your chins are high, and bellies are tucked-in as you stand to attention for the Midday Parade on the expanse of the Castle’s Parade Ground. Delight in the storytelling of the Gunner, who will enlighten you into the tales and mysteries of bygone times at the Castle, from the reign of Queen Elizabeth I to the Battle of Jersey in 1781. Then finally prepare yourself for the resounding bang of the signal gun and flintlock musket.
Meet the Master Gunner or Cadet Gunner at Elizabeth Castle on the following days:
Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 4pm with some performances on Monday and Sunday.
If the Master Gunner 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.
Trade Roots
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.
Over the Edge Charity Abseil
Sat 27th & Sun 28th April 2024
10 a.m – 5 p.m
Why not take on a challenge for Jersey Cheshire Home and register for our fundraising abseil taking place at Mont Orgueil Castle.
Places are limited to 40 so get your name down asap to avoid disappointment.
The event takes place over two days – 27th / 28th April. You will have a 1.5 mandatory training session on Saturday 27th April, which will take place at the observation tower, Noirmont Point.
The Castle abseil takes place on Sunday 28th.
The training day and abseil will be delivered by @JerseyAdventures.
The cost for both days will be £25.00 if you have a Heritage membership, if not it will be £33.45, to include your entry to the Castle. Time slots for both days will be allocated nearer the time.
Relatives and friends wishing to support you on the day will also have to pay the Castle entry fee unless they hold a Heritage pass.
To ensure we can continue enhancing the lives of our residents, we would ask each participant to raise a minimum of £100.00 through sponsorship. This can be done by setting up a JustGiving page: www.justgiving.com/jerseycheshirehome alternatively a sponsor form can be provided.
All funds raised go towards our mission of supporting islanders with disabilities.
To register or for more information please contact Michelle Picot on 285858 or e-mail [email protected]
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.
Cycle Ride (With Fish & Chips)
Come join us for our 4th microadventure on Jersey!
This will be our first cycle ride.We will meet in St Helier on our bikes and then follow the number 1 cycle route and coastal route to Gorey. We will stop at the local fish and chip shop in Gorey grab some yummy lunch and then head to the beach to eat it! When that’s done we will cycle back into town. If you want to join us for a drink after, we would love that too!The route is 26km long (13k there, 13k back) and mostly flat – the wind could be in our favour or it could hate us – that’s a risk!Any type of bike is welcome – extra points for completing this on a unicycle or another fun type of bike!If you do not have a bike and want to borrow one, the lovely guys at Lakeys bike hire are offering 10% discount on their bike hires (they have electric and normal!) We will meet you there at 11 to sort this out.The bike ride itself will start at 11.30am and I will send the starting location to all those who click attending.Just like our hikes, we are not speedy cyclists. We will aim to travel in a peloton.Everyone coming is responsible for their own safety. Please wear a helmet, appropriate clothing etc!Looking forward to meeting you all and completing our 4th microadventure.
Le Petit Prince Comics Workshop - SOLD OUT
If you are between 10 and 16 and interested in drawing, this workshop is for you!You will be able to express your talents and learn about Le Petit Prince at the Jersey Public Library.This event is part of the promotion of the book’s translation into Jèrriais.Free copies of the book in Jèrriais will be ditributed at the event.Free event but booking essential HERE
Bossa Basseline Duo - This Weekend at St Brelade`s Bay Hotel!
Friday Dinner: 7 – 9.30 pm
Saturday Dinner: 7 – 9.30 pm
Sunday Lunch: 12.30 – 3 pmAt: The Bay Restaurant, St Brelade’s Bay Hotel
Relax, dine & enjoy the sea views to the sophisticated sound of Tenor
Saxophone & Guitar! Jersey’s talented Bossa Basseline Duo play tunes
you’ll love, from Pop to Jazz, Swing, Latin & Love-Songs!‘Your Duo’s brilliant! We love live music & what you do is really
special.’‘It’s been so lovely to hear your fantastic music – it’s been so
enjoyable – you’ve made our night!’Tel: 01534 746141 to book your table
Email: [email protected]
La Veil’Ye – an informal evening of music, poetry and storytelling
Join Jersey folk band, Sonneux, for an informal evening of acoustic music, storytelling and poetry in English and Jerriais at Hamptonne Cider Barn. Wrap up warm and take a step back in time…
Please feel free to join in, take a turn or just sit back and revel in the shenanigans.
Please bring your own drinks.
Simply Barbra
Steven Brinberg writes and stars in a breathtaking live homage to the greatest diva of all, Barbra Streisand, receiving the kind of reviews Barbra would kill for! He appeared by invitation from the late Marvin Hamlisch with the Symphony Orchestras of Dallas, Milwaukee, Buffalo and Norfolk. Mr Brinberg performed at Stephen Sondheim’s birthday concert at Carnegie Hall with Uptown Express; and on Broadway in the concert version of Funny Girl with Whoopi Golberg. Simply Barbra has had three record-breaking seasons at the Edinburgh Festival and runs in London’s West End.
For party bookings of 10 people + please contact the Box Office on 700444.
Marina Metro Entertainment
Join us for a night of Motown at The Dockyard Restaurant this Saturday 27th April.Come and celebrate the sound of a generation with some of your favourite tunes!CALL 724519 to book your table for DINNER.
