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Wellbeing Calendar #45: Portuguese cuisine, time travel and brass

Wellbeing Calendar #45: Portuguese cuisine, time travel and brass

Friday 25 August 2023

Wellbeing Calendar #45: Portuguese cuisine, time travel and brass


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From the Portuguese Food Festival to a step back to medieval times, a brass concert and a charity walk, this bank holiday weekend is shaping up to be a packed one.

Portuguese Food Festival

When? Friday 25, Saturday 26, Sunday 27 and Monday 28 August

Where? People’s Park

What? Come enjoy Portuguese cuisine to the sound of various live music acts and entertainment.

Lions Muddy Fun Run

When? Saturday 26 August – from 10:30

Where? Princes Tower Road

What? Come and join the Lions Club of Jersey for a fun few hours of running, climbing, jumping, crawling and of course laughing as you attempt to traverse the obstacles and fields in their Muddy Fun Run 2023. This year’s course is 3.5k long and has been designed to be suitable for everyone. Register online.

North2South Walk 2023

When? Sunday 27 August – 08:30

Where? Start from public Car Park La Rue des Platons, Trinity

What? The Diabetes Jersey’s North2South Walk, now in its 12th year, is organised in memory of Brian Le Marquand MBE to support the charity’s ongoing commitment of around £150,000 annually to support those in Jersey with diabetes and ensure they all receive the best possible attention. The 10k walk sees over 500 walkers take part each year and furry friends are also welcome.

 

Medieval Companie of the Duke’s Leopards

When? Sunday 27 August – 10:00 to 16:00

Where? Mont Orgueil Castle

What? Step back in time to the 14th century at Mont Orgueil Castle with the Medieval Companie of the Duke's Leopards. Come see wool spinning, knitting, weaving and leather work demonstrations, enjoy the aroma of the spices and herbs used in period cookery and medicine, or hear of bloody castle sieges, archery and sword fighting.

JPB in the Park

When? Sunday 27 August – 14:00

Where? Howard Davis Park

What? For the third concert of their summer series, Jersey Premier Brass is presenting “Wish Upon a Star”, a Disney and Children’s movie spectacular with selections from, Frozen, The Incredibles, 101 Dalmatians, The Lion King and many more.

Everyone is welcome to come enjoy a fantastic afternoon of free entertainment in the glorious surroundings of Howard Davis Park, and the audience is encouraged to dress up as their favourite Disney character or relevant superhero.

Country Fair

When? Monday 28 August – 10:00 to 17:00

Where? Samares Manor

What? Celebrate local traditions in Samares Manor’s Harvest Zone, threshing this year’s crop of corn. There will be live music, various activities, plenty of food options as well as arts, crafts and charity stalls.

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