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Whilst the weather forecast is not looking the brightest this weekend, there will be plenty of opportunities to brighten your mood with walks, charity events and a cartoon exhibition...
Each week, Bailiwick Wellbeing will be sharing a selection of sporty and community local events for you to get involved in.
Here are the top picks...
When? Friday 23 September - 19:00
Where? Best Western Royal Hotel
What? An evening filled with brain teasers and mind melters to raise funds to help Jersey Action Against Rape heal Jersey’s community of sexual violence survivors.
When? Monday 26 to Saturday 1 October
Where? Macmillan Jersey's charity book café and other locations
What? Launched during lockdown, the "Get Together for Good" week aims to bring islanders together, and celebrate the community spirit in the island all whilst benefitting islanders affected by cancer in any way. You can get a fundraising pack by signing up online, or visiting Macmillan Jersey’s charity book café The Lounge at 26 Burrard Street.
This year, the week centres around three main events for the public to get involved in. On Wednesday 28 September the charity will be introducing ‘Wear it Green Wednesday’ – a chance for islanders to dress up in their favourite green clothes whilst helping raise funds and awareness. On Friday 30 September Jersey’s Greatest Coffee Morning returns, and Macmillan Jersey want schools, corporates, and individuals to get involved and help make this year’s coffee morning the biggest and best yet! Then on Saturday 1 October the charity will be taking over Jersey Park Run.
When? Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 September - from 10:00 to 16:00
Where? The Harbour Gallery
What? Recycle for Philip’s Footprints, which works to bring charity recycling schemes to Jersey and increase the number of things recycled in the island, will be at the Harbour Gallery with a selection of recycled, repurposed and reused crafts.
When? Sunday 25 September - 10:30
Where? Start from St. Peter’s Community Centre Car Park
What? Join 'Walking in Jersey' for a wander around St. Peter, featuring hidden places you are yet to discover and the opportunity to submerge yourself into the best eco-system.
When? Open until 14 October.
Where? Jersey Arts Centre's bar gallery
What? The Kartoon Faktory, founded by Cameron McPhail and illustrator Oli Nightingale, are presenting a collection of fun cartoon art pieces, covering a range of subject matter including local life and culture.
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