Rural Post 38: February 2021

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Welcome to this issue of ‘RURAL POST’

This is an e-mail newsletter extension of the RURAL - Jersey Country Life magazine.
The earlier issues of this newsletter can be viewed at www.ruraljersey.co.uk/rural-post

It is not quite RURAL magazine, but….
… there is always quite a long gap between the quarterly issues of the magazine, so this helps, as best we can, to fill the gap in between.

The ‘spring’ issue of RURAL magazine is due to be returned from the printers on 15 March.

JEREMY MALLINSON R.I.P.

A tribute to the former director of the Jersey Zoo and friend of
the late Gerald Durrell.

THE JERSEY ROYAL

ROYAL PROGRESS

It looks like snow has fallen, as fields across the Island disappear under white plastic and another Jersey Royal potato season gets under way.

JERSEY ROYAL COMPETITION

Also under way is the annual Genuine Jersey, Jersey Royal growing competition, for primary school classes, Parish Constables and the Media

NEWS FROM ABROAD (SARK)

SARK’S NEW DAIRY

Sponsorship is being sought to cover the costs of a new dairy in Sark. Fresh local milk could be available in Sark once again…

ENVIRONMENT

GIGOULANDE MILL

A ‘Friends of Gigoulande Mill’ has been founded with the aim of promoting interest in its restoration and promote knowledge about it and the surrounding…

CLIMATE GUIDES

Become a ‘climate guide’ to spark conversation and interest in this increasingly urgent topic…

…and FASHION!

GLOVES TO KEEP COVID AT BAY

By Gill Maccabe

In a pandemic, wearing a pair of gloves as the finishing touch to your outfit has never seemed more relevant.

THE RURAL COMPETITION:

Enter on-line at ruraljersey.co.uk/competition

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JEREMY MALLINSON R.I.P. A tribute to the former director of the Jersey Zoo and friend of the late Gerald Durrell.