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BBC News
27-04-2025
- General
- BBC News
History walk retraces attempted invasion of Jersey in 1779
A guided walk to mark nearly 250 years since the "first Battle of Jersey" will take place Jersiaise said the walk, led by historian Ian Ronayne, would begin at St. Ouen's parish church car park at 14:00 battle took place on 1 May 1779 when a French invasion force attempted to land in St Ouen's Bay, but they were "thwarted" on the shoreline by local forces, said the Ronayne said the 1779 battle was "less well-known" in comparison to the 1781 battle, but both "involve equally fascinating characters and could have also resulted in Jersey falling into French hands had circumstances been different". "It's a remarkable story that I believe we should be more aware of," Mr Ronayne Jersiaise said the five-mile walk would include a visit to Grantez headland and La Mielle de Morville nature reserve.
BBC News
30-03-2025
- General
- BBC News
Historic Jersey buildings celebrated on stamps
A set of stamps featuring pictures of historic buildings in Jersey has been Post said the Architectural History Of Jersey stamp series featured eight buildings which had significance to the island's buildings on the stamps - designed by artist Jenny Costello - are Morel Farm, Greve De Lecq Barrakcs, Foot Buildings, Le Moulin De Quetivel, Hamptonne, 16 New Street, Le Moulin De Lecq and The set is available to buy from the Jersey Stamps and Collectables website. A Jersey Post spokesperson said: "Each building offers an insight into the island's past, from the boom of the milling industry that led to various mill houses, to the construction of traditional barracks following a threat of invasion after the Battle of Jersey."
BBC News
29-01-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Government ready to support Jersey's Battle of Flowers
The Government of Jersey has said it stands ready to support the Battle of Flowers amid concerns over the event's finances.A special meeting of the organising committee on Monday heard it made a £150,000 loss in 2024 despite receiving a government grant worth £270, exhibiter said the figure was "definitely a shock to us" and another said they would be "devastated" if the event did not go ahead this for Sustainable Economic Development Deputy Kirsten Morel said the government was still waiting for a grant application from organisers but he would work with them to secure its long-term future. Martyn Maguire, from the Grouville Battle of Flowers Association, said he was surprised the 2024 event cost so much. "We have no idea why we're so much overspent. It is definitely a shock to us," he said."As exhibitors we are as concerned as the general public."Last year's Battle of Flowers included performances by Eurovision's Sam Ryder a concert with Wet Wet Wet's Marty Pellow. Steve Bouchard, from the Optimist's Club, which often takes top prize, said he was worried the event might not go said: "I'm disappointed, even devastated, to think that we are considering not holding a battle."We only stopped for the Second World War and the unfortunate situation with Covid-19. "If we don't keep it going, there's a strong possibility it won't carry on." 'Sustainable future' Morel said the Battle of Jersey held "significant cultural and community importance" to the island."We will continue to assist efforts to secure its sustainable future," he said."We're awaiting a grant request for 2025 and stand ready to support this. "The volunteers work hard to put the battle on each year and I will be working with their association to secure the long-term future of the event."
