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Yahoo
19-05-2025
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Investigation work set to begin on Gorey Pier
"Intrusive" investigation work is set to get under way at a listed pier after cracks were discovered. Ports of Jersey said work would begin at Gorey Pier, St Martin, on Tuesday 27 May, subject to planning permission being granted by the Government of Jersey. A report showed parts of the historic pier were cracked due to a combination of age and the effects of Storm Ciarán in November 2023, with specialist company Terra Firma set to be on site for between four and six weeks. "Every effort will be made to minimise disruption and complete the work before the peak summer season," a Ports of Jersey spokesperson said. "These investigations are essential to gather detailed information on the condition of the pier, which will inform the best method for its stabilisation." A series of trial pits and boreholes would be opened on the pier arm, pier head and the base of the wall on the harbour side but no work would be undertaken along the bulwarks where the restaurants and residences were located, they said. Following this work, planned repairs include replacing the concrete landing deck, reinforcing the western wall, repairing a stress crack in the pier road and demolishing the terminal building. The initial investigations work has been timed to coincide with the upcoming spring tides, when low tide will go down to 1.35m (4.4ft). "The challenges of working in a tidal zone mean we are scheduling the digs at low tide to reduce the risk of sea water filling the holes through the pier," the spokesperson said. They said as the tide comes in, water might need to be pumped out through a filter basket into the harbour. The work is due to involve intermittent access restrictions for vehicles, parking bays and the public. More news stories for Jersey Listen to the latest news for Jersey Follow BBC Jersey on X and Facebook. Send your story ideas to Permission sought for 'intrusive' work on pier
BBC News
29-04-2025
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Finishing touches made to Jersey Boat Show
The finishing touches are being made to the annual Jersey Boat Show, organisers have and project support manager Kim Drean said ahead of the event's launch on Saturday, she was "looking forward to welcoming islanders to experience the best of Jersey's maritime community".The 2025 show feature professional flyboard rider James Prestwood and exhibitions from the Royal Navy. Ms Drean said: "We're now putting the finishing touches on arrangements. There'll be lots to keep people entertained on land, as well as on the water." The organiser also said more than 30,000 people were expected to attend the free event, which will be held at the harbour in front of Albert Jersey Boat Show has been organised by Ports of Jersey, working alongside local event specialists, 3D Events.
BBC News
21-04-2025
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Large mural brightens communal area in Jersey
A large mural planned to brighten up a communal area is set to be unveiled in Jersey on mural, organised by Art in the Frame Foundation, has been funded by the Ports of Jersey and was painted by artist Vince Talcone along with a group of school Ports of Jersey said the artwork named The Sky, The Sea, The Harbourside is located at the entrance to Jersey's Harbour Alexander, the head of sustainability and community value, said it was special each young person contributed to the artwork, creating something "beautiful". "Hopefully they will feel proud showing their masterpiece to their families and friends on Monday," she said."We are delighted to have supported the mural through our Community Boost initiative."It said the money contributed through the initiative went towards the wood panels and paint for the Robson, managing director of Art in the Frame, thanked the Ports of Jersey for sponsoring the wall as the charity celebrated its second said to mark the occasion, an exhibition called All at Sea was being unveiled on Thursday."It features the art and craft work of more than 20 local artists, some of whom are our regulars, while others are new to the gallery," added Mr Robson.
Yahoo
13-04-2025
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Jersey charity to serve thousands of free meals
A Jersey food charity has said it will provide thousands of meals for children and families in need during the Easter holidays. Caring Cooks of Jersey said it expected to serve more than 2,000 meals during the Easter holidays from Haute Vallée School, with help from Ports of Jersey and Rathbones. A spokesperson for the charity said: "The service is open to all families, no referral or sign-up needed. Just turn up and enjoy a hot, nourishing meal together." Food will be served from the charity's "Spud Truck" between 13:00 and 14:30 GMT every weekday from the school during the holiday period. According to the charity, one in four children live in relative poverty in Jersey and since last year, it has served more than 7,000 meals in total. Follow BBC Jersey on X and Facebook. Send your story ideas to Jersey donations help children in poverty Cooks of Jersey
BBC News
13-04-2025
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Jersey charity to serve thousands of free meals to children
A Jersey food charity has said it will provide thousands of meals for children and families in need during the Easter Cooks of Jersey said it expected to serve more than 2,000 meals during the Easter holidays from Haute Vallée School, with help from Ports of Jersey and Rathbones.A spokesperson for the charity said: "The service is open to all families, no referral or sign-up needed. Just turn up and enjoy a hot, nourishing meal together."Food will be served from the charity's "Spud Truck" between 13:00 and 14:30 GMT every weekday from the school during the holiday period. According to the charity, one in four children live in relative poverty in Jersey and since last year, it has served more than 7,000 meals in total.
