The event, now in its fourth year, is designed to help “Jersey residents of all backgrounds, ages, and levels of political awareness, [to] engage with our democracy”, according to Deputy Rob Ward.
Islanders can get involved by attending one or several of this week’s events.
Pictured: Shortlisted works from the ‘My Island’ art competition will be displayed in the Royal Square all week, including Ella Sangan’s ‘Corbiere Lighthouse’.
Alongside talks and tours, primary school children can submit their designs to the ‘Design a States Chamber for the Future’ competition, with a day trip to Westminster on offer for the winners. Details are available from the States Assembly website.
Schools will also hold their own activities across the week, including dedicated ‘Democracy Days’.
WHAT’S ON…
Display of shortlisted works from the ‘My Island’ art competition, celebrating female artists and politicians, displayed in the Royal Square from Friday 22 September to Sunday 1 October
Tours of the States Chamber led by accredited Blue Badge Guides, free, on Tuesday 26 September 12:30-13:30 (tickets) and Thursday 28 September, 18:00-20:00 (tickets)
‘Introduction to Jersey Politics’ event, free, on Tuesday 26 September, 17:30-18:30 at Jersey Library (tickets)
‘Politics Matters’ breakfast event hosted by MP Simon Jupp, £12.50, Wednesday 27 September, 08:00-10:00 at the Royal Yacht (tickets)
Pop-up stands with elected representatives, Monday 25 to Wednesday 27 September at Charing Cross, and Thursday 28 to Friday 29 September at Broad Street.
Democracy-themed guided walk around St Helier with a Blue Badge Guide, free, Saturday 30 September 09:30-11:30, starting at the Royal Square and ending at Jersey Library (tickets)
Storytime with readings of ‘The Many Hands Club’ and other stories by Penny Byrne, free, Saturday 30 September at 10:00 and 11:00 in the children’s section of Jersey Library
Pictured top: Shortlisted works from the ‘My Island’ art competition in the Royal Square (States Greffe)
