Here’s this week’s offering…
Halloween Skate Jam
Skateboard Jersey is hosting its first-ever skateboarding contest, accompanied by the Jersey Funk All Star DJs and graffiti artists.
It will take place this Sunday at the Les Quennevais skatepark from 12:00 until 16:00.
The event is free to attend and spectate. Contestants need to pay £5 to enter the competition, and fancy dress is encouraged.
Organisers emphasised that skatepark etiquette signs must be observed. Under 18s must have a responsible adult present to sign a waiver, and they must wear a helmet to compete.
You can follow @skateboardjersey on Instagram for updates.
Believe in Magic
Local artists Kathy Rondel and Michele Snape draw inspiration from their natural surroundings in their new exhibition, ‘Believe in Magic’.
Kathy said: “I am a collector of the small, seemingly insignificant things that others might overlook and with an ever growing collection of leaves, seeds, shells, stones and suchlike.”
Their showcase is inspired by the words of Ronald Dahl: “Above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are aways hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.”
The exhibition commences with a drinks preview on 3 November from 17:00 and 19:00, open to all.
It will run daily between the 4 and 25 November, from 10:00 until 16:00, excluding Sundays, at The Merchants House.
Surrounded by the Sea
ArtHouse Jersey will be hosting a pop-up sea-inspired art exhibition series next weekend, featuring underwater photographs by Nicola Miskin and paintings by Annabel Godfray, inspired by the sea.
Islanders are invited to visit Greve de Lecq Barracks on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 October between 10:00 and 17:00 where both artists will be present to talk about their works
Nicola Miskin said: “Swimming in the sea all year round and photographing underwater opened my eyes to a beautiful world. The ever changing sea is a studio of colours, patterns and reflections. The sea brought back my photographic creativity which had laid dormant for many years.
“We are both excited to be exhibiting at the Barracks. Greve de Lecq is one of our favourite places to swim and it will be very special to be able to show our work near the sea where our inspiration came from.”
Annabel Godfray said “Beginning to dip all year around forced my artistic hand to put brush, pencil and cocktail stick to paper and canvas.
“I delight in using colour, sometimes with surprising results, allowing the work to dictate where it wants to lead me.”
More information can be found HERE.
Harbour Scavenger Hunt
Ports of Jersey have created a scavenger hunt for primary school-age children as “a fun half-term activity” to encourage families to explore Jersey’s harbours while learning about their history.
Organisers said: “Starting outside the Marina Office (which is next to the Maritime Museum entrance) the hour-long trail follows a circular route from the marina to the Albert Pier and back. Children will learn nautical and historical facts as well as essential sea-faring knowledge such as the phonetic alphabet and the Beaufort wind scale.”
Ports of Jersey’s Events and Project Support Manger, Kim Gilbraith, said: “We wanted to create a fun activity that encourages families with younger children to visit the harbour to learn more about its history and how it operates as a working harbour.
“There are lots of interesting things to see, such as the mural on Albert Pier, and the old Signal Master’s Station. Often our only interaction with the harbour is driving onto a ferry so we hope this will be an enjoyable activity to do during the half term holiday, which offers a different perspective on Jersey’s maritime life.”
Maps can be collected from the Marina Office or downloaded HERE.
Men-ships
The weekly ‘Men-Ships’ event at the Harbour Gallery aims to combat the rising issue of depression and social isolation among men by offering engaging activities every Thursday throughout November.
Inspired by the UK’s Men’s Sheds program, it provides a platform for men to learn new skills, make friends, and improve their mental well-being.
Priced at £10 per session or £40 for a five-session package, each session includes a drink and an activity. Activities include cooking, quick-fire chess, music, photography, and Lego building.
Pat Robson, who is organising the event, encouraged men to come along.
“We are really friendly, very inviting, and love having a good laugh – don’t feel awkward about coming!” she said.
To book a place, you can email info@theharbourgalleryjersey.com or call 01534 743044.
World Calvados Day
Maison de la Normandie et de la Manche, an organisation that links Jersey and Normandy, will be hosting a food and drink event to celebrate World Calvados Day.
The event will be hosted in David Hick Interiors where visitors can enjoy Calvados and apple-based drinks, along with nibbles courtesy of Maison de la Normandie.
Ganache, Bruno’s Bakery, Cocorico and Beresford Street Kitchen will also be providing food, with donations going toward the latter.
A static display of the All-New Renault Austral E-Tech Full Hybrid SUV will also be showcased, courtesy of Bagot Road Garage Ltd.
The event will be held in David Hick Interiors in St Lawrence between 10:00 and 19:00 on Friday 20 October.
For more information, visit the Facebook event page HERE.
Inclusive theatre performance
Jersey Youth Performing Arts is hosting what they believe to be “Jersey’s first relaxed theatre performance” during the October half term.
The “fully inclusive theatre company” are putting on a production of Disney’s ‘Frozen’ which will “offer additional support for those who may struggle to access a regular theatre experience”.
The performance will include a designated quiet area where those watching can take some time out if needed.
“It’s an ever-increasing opportunity across London theatres and we are so excited to be able to offer this in Jersey, ” said Adelina d’Orleans, the Vice Chair of JYPA.
“I have been in contact with Autism Jersey, Mencap, Jersey Youth Service, and BSK among others to offer our relaxed performance to them.”
Adelina added that the JYPA “strongly believes that theatre should be accessible to as many people as possible” so JYPA will not be charging for tickets to the relaxed performance.
“Any donations to our JYPA charity will be greatly appreciated but we don’t want ticket costs to be a barrier to attending,” she explained.
“This means we can open our offer to adults and young people with additional needs and their families who may not often get this opportunity.”
You can email team@jypa.co.uk for tickets and more details.
An exhibition that showcases body casts from 15 islanders affected by breast cancer has opened in town.
‘This is Me’, which runs until 30 October, encourages islanders to ‘Touch, Look, Check’ their breasts for lumps, swelling or rashes which could be a sign of cancer.
Sponsored by Marks and Spencer, the casts will be featured in their King Street shop windows and the store’s lingerie department and fitting rooms.
The exhibition marks ‘Pink Month’ or Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and is organised by ABC Jersey – a local charity building ‘A Brighter Community’ for islanders living with the disease.
International Waters
CCA Galleries has announced a new exhibition at the gallery featuring a new series of paintings and etchings by artist Tim Le Breuilly, a recipient of the 2022 Jersey Summer Exhibition Prize.
Taking inspiration from real, imagined or local places, Tim’s new works assimilate human emotion, memory and personal experience into landscapes and seascapes.
The compositions he portrays may be drawn from the real world, harkening back to familiar locations or distant travel destinations, or they might be born from the depths of his imagination, materialised into existence to encapsulate the essence of a feeling.
Regardless of their origin, these landscapes become a blank canvas for the viewer’s own imagination, allowing them to wander through the artist’s emotional terrain.
The show opened yesterday and will continue until Friday 17 November. Find out more HERE.
Revved-Up Rally Stamp Collection
Jersey Post has released a new stamp collection that celebrates 50 Years of the World Rally Championship and the Jersey Rally at 40.
The stamps feature iconic cars from throughout the championship’s history, with dynamic illustrations by Keith Burns.
The miniature sheet depicts the distinctive orange Ford Escort Mk. 2 belonging to Dave Carrel, who in 1984 was the first islander to win the Jersey Rally.
These products are available for purchase at the Broad Street and Rue Des Pres post offices, as well as online HERE.
St Martin’s bonfire night
St Martin’s Bonfire is set to return this year with fire jugglers, sparklers, music, food and drink.
The lighting of the bonfire promises to be “spectacular”, according to organiser Danny Wherry, although the theme remains a secret.
The event will take place on Saturday 4 November on the green opposite St Martin’s Public Hall.
Gates open at 18:00, the bonfire is lit at 18:30, and the firework display starts at 20:30.
Entry costs £6 for adults and £3 for children, with proceeds going to Jersey Child Care Trust.
Human Connections
ArtHouse Jersey is opening a new exhibition, “Skipton Big Ideas: Human Connections” on Thursday 3 November at Capital House.
The organisers said: “From passing glimpses of unknown figures to skin cell DNA, ceremonial practices and invisible transactions of love, this exhibition, which runs until Sunday 17 December, considers our depths and complexities, both intimate and collective.
“Across this multi-site exhibition, you will encounter sculptures, film, installation, interactive technology, theatre, filmed portraits and a laboratory, with opportunities to participate, further explore these connections and even become part of the artworks.”
On the same day, London-based creative studio specialising in performance arts and interactive technology, Kimatica Studio, is installing an interactive installation ‘Totem’ at the Jersey Heritage site the Maritime Museum.
ArtHouse Jersey said: “This immersive, ritualistic experience combines light, motion, and emotion, allowing visitors to interact with and influence the artwork in real-time.”
Mexican pop-up
Ouaisné-based Kismet Cabana is hosting a pop-up fiesta on Friday 3 November.
Organisers said: “We feel like having a party and seeing as we love our Mexican dishes down here at Ouaisne, what better excuse than to throw a pop-up fiesta… it’s been a while!”
For more information, click HERE. To book, call 07700809863.