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2 days ago
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Battle organisers await approval for event go ahead
The new organisers of the Battle of Flowers say they are awaiting permission for the event to go ahead. The Battle Strategy Group said it had submitted final plans to the bailiff's office for the annual event, which is set to commence on a smaller scale on 8 and 9 August. A new temporary route was announced at the beginning of July, taking the floats off the main strip of the avenue and into the town of St Helier. The breakaway group took control of the association's assets at a meeting on Tuesday evening. More news stories for Jersey Listen to the latest news for Jersey Organiser Martyn Maguire said it was important for the group to take official control. He said: "We wanted to put in place all the correct governance for the association, so that's what we did. "We had a battle strategy group running battle this year, but we really needed to take control of the actual association so that we could control the assets of the association, such as the battle shed and the office." Jersey's government has given nearly £160,000 in funding for the events, despite its overspend of about £150,000 last year. Mr Maguire said the grant was "focused solely on the battle for this year". He said: "Now that we have control of the association, we're going to try and work closely with them to sort out some of the issues if we can, or at least help, but mainly at this moment in time, we're focused on battle, which is in two weeks' time." Follow BBC Jersey on X and Facebook. Send your story ideas to More on this story Temporary route announced for Battle of Flowers Battle of Flowers 'will return to its roots' Battle of Flowers not happening - breakaway group Related internet links Battle of Flowers
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2 days ago
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Battle organisers await approval for Jersey event to take place
The new organisers of the Battle of Flowers say they are awaiting permission for the event to go Battle Strategy Group said it had submitted final plans to the bailiff's office for the annual event, which is set to commence on a smaller scale on 8 and 9 August.A new temporary route was announced at the beginning of July, taking the floats off the main strip of the avenue and into the town of St Helier. The breakaway group took control of the association's assets at a meeting on Tuesday evening. Organiser Martyn Maguire said it was important for the group to take official said: "We wanted to put in place all the correct governance for the association, so that's what we did."We had a battle strategy group running battle this year, but we really needed to take control of the actual association so that we could control the assets of the association, such as the battle shed and the office." Jersey's government has given nearly £160,000 in funding for the events, despite its overspend of about £150,000 last Maguire said the grant was "focused solely on the battle for this year".He said: "Now that we have control of the association, we're going to try and work closely with them to sort out some of the issues if we can, or at least help, but mainly at this moment in time, we're focused on battle, which is in two weeks' time."
BBC News
18-07-2025
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St Helier businesses take part in Battle of Flowers
Businesses in Jersey have been working on displays as part of the upcoming Battle of Flowers Rouse, owner of Harriet and Rose in St Helier, said its display, which is a mix between English garden and tulips from Amsterdam, has had an amazing Government of Jersey encouraged local traders to get involved in the event this year as part of its 2025 Town economic development minister Deputy Kirsten Morel said 16 businesses in St Helier are taking part. He said the shops, cafes and restaurants have decorated their shopfronts in partnership with one of the floats which will feature in the Rouse said: "We wanted to go big and bold and didn't want to restrict the display to the window."The Friends of Galaad wanted to do tulips from Amsterdam and our team is going to help with the painting of the float."She said people have noticed how "lovely and vibrant" the town felt since the displays, which Ms Rouse said she had no intention of taking down, weather permitting. She added: "We have worked something we know we will use again and again and keep the shop and the town looking vibrant."There is real potential for this to roll out and be a seasonal thing not just for Battle of the Flowers and just make the town really inviting."Deputy Morel said there is a "real link between Battle of Flowers and retailers"."At the end of the parade, the main pieces on the floats will be given to the shops who have worked with it," he said."I'm hoping it will bring a new vibe to the Battle of Flowers and allow people to be closer to it and allow the town to be part of the battle." He said he hopes this year's plans would "bring a new vibe" to the event and allow people to feel closer to it. "The fact we are bringing colour to town and making it look even nicer will help people come to town and tourists will be delighted to see the floral displays throughout the town."Deputy Morel said if the event went well this year, he would like to see the initiative continue between local businesses and the event. He said the displays should all aim to be sustainable."If we can play a little part of raising awareness of a clean and healthy environment through this, then that's really good," he added.
Yahoo
12-07-2025
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Temporary route announced for Battle of Flowers
Organisers have announced a new temporary route for Jersey's Battle of Flowers. The new route through St Helier town centre was subject to permission from the Bailiff's Public Entertainment Panel, they said. The carnival, due to be held on 8 and 9 August, would start and finish on the Esplanade, said organisers. A spokesperson for the Battle of Flowers said said: "We are a new team, brimming with enthusiasm for the future of the Battle of Flowers." More news stories for Jersey Listen to the latest news for Jersey They added: "We are a new team, brimming with enthusiasm for the future of the Battle of Flowers. "This August is about celebrating our incredible community and the enduring spirit of this unique festival and keeping it alive. "We're focused firmly on the road ahead - revitalising the event, ensuring its sustainability, and creating even more magical moments for Jersey and our visitors. "Subject to final Bailiffs permission we invite everyone to join us for these two special one off free parades as we embark on this exciting new journey together." Follow BBC Jersey on X and Facebook. Send your story ideas to Battle of Flowers cancelled: What do people think? Jersey Battle of Flowers 2025 dates confirmed Battle of Flowers
BBC News
12-07-2025
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Temporary route announced for Jersey's Battle of Flowers
Organisers have announced a new temporary route for Jersey's Battle of new route through St Helier town centre was subject to permission from the Bailiff's Public Entertainment Panel, they carnival, due to be held on 8 and 9 August, would start and finish on the Esplanade, said organisers.A spokesperson for the Battle of Flowers said said: "We are a new team, brimming with enthusiasm for the future of the Battle of Flowers." They added: "We are a new team, brimming with enthusiasm for the future of the Battle of Flowers."This August is about celebrating our incredible community and the enduring spirit of this unique festival and keeping it alive. "We're focused firmly on the road ahead - revitalising the event, ensuring its sustainability, and creating even more magical moments for Jersey and our visitors. "Subject to final Bailiffs permission we invite everyone to join us for these two special one off free parades as we embark on this exciting new journey together."
