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Orchids

by Tea4Two

One of the finest collections of orchids in all the world is to be found at the Eric Young Orchid Foundation, deep in the heart of the Jersey countryside at Victoria Village, Trinity, which is housed in a new purpose-built nursery and exhibition complex formally opened in June 2001. Exhibitors at many of the major presentations around the world, this unique collection has won many prestigious international awards, establishing an unrivalled world-wide reputation and the skills of the Jersey breeders is universally acknowledged to be unsurpassed. The Foundation was established in 1958 by the late Eric Young, a trained scientist who, even from childhood, was a gifted horticulturist. Before his untimely death he had developed one of the finest collections of orchids anywhere in the world. But this was no private passion. Eric Young's dream was for the foundation to maintain and develop the...

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Air Display

by Tea4Two

An incredible FREE Air Display. The Display itself takes place away from the confines of the airport in St. Aubin's Bay on the south coast of the Island. The geography of the bay provides a fantastic natural amphitheatre for the display aircraft as well as offering spectators a wide variety of vantage points.

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Film Festival

by Tea4Two

A balmy evening, a picnic, glass of wine and a good movie. What more could you ask for?!For one week in August there is an open air cinema in a local park where the locals and tourists gather to enjoy a picnic and a good film (normally a past blockbuster, family movie).Best bit of all - it is FREE!!

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Jersey Zoo

by Tea4Two

Fantastic Fantastic Fantastic. No trip to Jersey would be complete without a day spent at the zoo. Okay it does not have elephants, giraffes etc but it makes up for that in wonderful surroundings with animals virtually roaming free. Best time to go is in late spring when all the "parents" are showing the latest additions to their families. Another tip, if the weather is nice, is to take your own picnic.

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Battle of Flowers

by Tea4Two

This is an annual parade which occurs on the second Thursday in August. Hundreds of people are involved in building huge themed floats. Millions of flowers are imported to the island to adorn these floats and it is quite spectacular to see. There is also a moonlight parade which involves most of the floats. Best to see both parades so as not to miss any of the excitement!!

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MAD MONKEYS......

by eden_teuling

Jersey has real WORLD ATTRACTIONS and one of them is the Jersey ZOO.It is the headquarters of the DURRELL WILDLIFE CONSERVATION TRUST.The ZOO is 15 hectares and called after Gerald Durrell and is internationally praised for its dedication, efforts for endangered species.It is very worthy of your visit and children too will have an enjoyable day there!

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JERSEY POTTERY....

by eden_teuling

No entrance fees.....At this address you can see the factory (on weekdays also how it works) and there is an enormous show room....There is a nice BRASSERIE and an à la Carte Restaurant.This factory has a wonderful shop which I shall mention under the shopping tips, so if you are interested, have a look there......This factory too is very renowned and is managed by a private person, who has the best artists who work for him.Here we can again speak of HIGH QUALITY GIFTS.......

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ABOUT CHURCHES part II

by eden_teuling

*ST. MATTHEW'S (GLASS) CHURCH at Millbrook.The glass work in the church e.g. the baptismal font, the altar gate, the crucifix and the pilars are praised for their wonderful architectural details.At the time these works were created by the French (Paris) glass artist René Lalique and it is seen as wond of his most famous works of art.The late Florence, Lady Trentr had it made in 1934 in memory of her husband, First Lord Trent.**St. SAVIOUR'S CHURCH, ST. SAVIOUR.Visit this church for its grandiose stained-glass windows and the tomb of Emilie Charlotte Le Breton - the famous and most-beautiful LILLIE LANGTRY.This daughter of the Deacon of Jersey was born in the rectory of the church, married twice in this church and now rests next to a wonderful beech tree on the cemetary.

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ABOUT CHURCHES......

by eden_teuling

There are 12 parishes on Jersey, each with their own church. Most of these churches are very old and quite interesting.4 are really worthy of your visit. I shall you about them here: 2 in this TIP and two in the next, OK ?*ST. BRELADE'S CHURCH AND FISHERMEN'S CHAPEL in ST. BRELADE.The church and chapel are situated in a wonderful area of Jersey.You will have a splendid view from there over the golden bend of St. Brelade's Bay.The nave and the pulpit date back to Normany Times.It is said that the adjacent FISHERMEN'S CHAPEL, that has some glorious paintings (14th and 15th Centuries) was built in the 12th Century.**ST. HELIER'S CHURCH in St. HELIER.This church is called after the Patron Saint of the city, a hermit who lived on the rock on which you can see the St. Elizabeth Castle.Part of the church dates from the 11th Century.The brave Major Pierson, who defeated the French when they...

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HISTORICAL PERFORMANCES IN JERSEY

by eden_teuling

There are always shows in summer and it is a joy to see them.It gives an impression on how life must once have been there up in the castles.These men are preparing themselves and their horses to take part.The Island's Historical Sites see almost as much life now as they did in their heyday!!Some of them are used for living history re-enactments of major events in Jersey's History!

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Q:  We are planning a trip to Jersey in October (probably staying at Merton) and plan on staying for a week. Is that two long with... 

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A: Hi, Plenty to do on the island with Jersey Zoo, German hospital and lots of forts to explore. For day trips, the easiest is Guernsey and Sark. You also have trips to... 

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