The Jersey Fairtrade Island Group presents ‘A Fair Feast’ in St. Helier, Jersey

September 2nd, 2010 by Richard Lord

The Jersey Fairtrade Island Group presents ‘A Fair Feast’ on Tuesday, 21 September 2010 at 7.30 pm at the Assembly Room in the Town Hall, St. Helier, Jersey.

Harriet Lamb, Executive Director of the Fairtrade Foundation, will give a presentation “If you can, buy local; if not, buy Fairtrade!”

The evening event will include a buffet meal using local suppliers and Fairtrade products.  Tickets for the event are £15 each and can be purchased from Ed Le Quesne on 01534 730131 or email edleq (at) jerseymail.co.uk

Dr. Lee Durell is the patron of the Jersey Fairtrade Island Group.  Tony Allchurch is Chairman 01534 767593; Elizabeth Donoghue is Vice-Chairman 01534 735758; Lucy Layton is secretary 01534 873515; and Ed Le Quesne is Treasurer 01534 730131

Community happiness and fun at the ‘Big Lunch’ at Sausmarez Manor

August 21st, 2010 by Richard Lord

The 'Big Lunch' at Sausmarez Manor getting started (click image to expand)

Richie from Market Kitchen prepares a delicious paella at The Big Lunch at Sausmarez Manor (click image to expand)

Jolly jelly fun for children at The Big Lunch at Sausmarez Manor (click image to expand)

Enjoying the community spirit of the Big Lunch on the lawn infront of Sausmarez Manor (click image to expand)

Big Lunch organiser, Genevieve Langford (right) with Jeanne Langford (click image to expand)

Food Security conference in London: Meeting the Global Challenges of the Future

August 20th, 2010 by admin

The Partnership Media Group Ltd. has organised a conference in London on global food security.

They write that the world is facing a potential crisis in terms of food security. The challenge is to produce and supply enough safe and nutritious food in a sustainable way for a growing global population, which is projected to reach 9bn by 2050.

More people die each year from hunger and malnutrition than from AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria combined.

The UN’s annual report on global food security confirms that more than one billion people – a sixth of the world’s population – are undernourished.

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Growing Popularity of Sausmarez Manor farmers’ market

August 1st, 2010 by Richard Lord

The Saturday morning farmers’ market at Sausmarez Manor, St Martin grows in popularity as more vendors set-up stalls to sell their farm foods and homemade delicacies.  Visitors and locals alike are enjoying the diverse range of foods and goods on offer, and the opportunity to meet friends and catch-up on island life.

A busy Sausmarez Manor farmers' market on Saturday 31 July 2010 (click image to expand)

John Watkin sells Meadow Court Farm cheese and beef at the Sausmarez Manor farmers' market (click image to expand)

Meadow Court Farm produces beef and cheese from their dairy herd.

Growing Underground with their colourful display of vegetables at the Sausmarez Manor farmers' market (click image to expand)

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The Caritas Community Charitable Trust sells vegetables at the Sausmarez Manor farmers’ market

July 24th, 2010 by Richard Lord

The Caritas Community Charitable Trust was established in Guernsey in 2007.  The aim of the charitable trust is to build a residential community, which welcomes, supports, and nourishes young people in difficulty who are in the youth justice system, or in distress or in need.

The charitable trust began a market gardening project to involve the young people the trust supports.

Community volunteers also help to grow vegetables and herbs, which are sold at the Sausmarez manor farmers’ market in St Martin every Saturday morning.  The sale of vegetables provides much needed funds for the project.

David Grimshaw at the Sausmarez Manor farmers' market with fennel and beetroot grown by the Caritas Community Charitable Trust (click image to expand)

To support this worthwhile endeavour please contact Rev. Richard Bellinger on 263203 or email praisethelord (at) cwgsy.net

Guernsey raised Patois Pork now sold at the Sausmarez Manor Farmers’ market

July 23rd, 2010 by Richard Lord

Quality Patois Pork is now available at the Sausmarez Manor farmers’ market on Saturday morning.  Patois Pork is produced from rare breed pigs reared in Guernsey

Kevin Driscoll of Guernsey's Patois Pork selling Guernsey reared pork, beef and lamb at the Sausmarez Manor farmers' market (click to expand image)

Kevin Driscoll of Patois Pork brings his full-service trailer with refrigerated display case to the Sausmarez Manor farmers’ market in St. Martin to offer a full range of Guernsey-reared pork as well as Guernsey beef and lamb.

Patois Pork kebabs on sale at the Sausmarez Manor farmers' market (click to expand image)

Patois Pork’s sausages are very popular and regularly sell-out.

Patois Pork supplies locally produced high quality meat products. (click to expand image)

Kevin will take special orders for the following farmers’ market.

Taste of Guernsey on the St Peter Port waterfront on Sunday 18 July 2010

July 15th, 2010 by Richard Lord

Delicious food at the Sausmarez Manor Farmers’ market

July 13th, 2010 by Richard Lord

The Sausmarez Manor farmers’ market takes place in a field or two in the manor grounds during the summer months.  The market opens every Saturday from 9.00 am to 12.15 pm.

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The Sausmarez Manor farmers' market displays colourful plants and fresh home-made food (click image to expand)

The Sausmarez Manor farmers' market is increasingly popular with residents & visitors. (click image to expand)

The market provides a wonderful atmosphere for people to browse the stalls, buy delicious food, and meet friends and neighbours.   The number of businesses selling fresh food has increased this year.

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A Guided Tour of the vegetable fields and small holdings of St. Pierre du Bois and Forest

July 1st, 2010 by Richard Lord

Grower David Gorvel will lead a tour exploring the vegetable fields and small holdings of St. Pierre du Bois and Forest parish on Monday 5 July from 2.00 to 4.30 pm.

Please meet at Tostevin’s Stall, Perry’s Reference 28A4.  Buses 7 and 7A pass the location.  The cost is £5.00 per person.  Booking is not required.  If you have any questions about the Floral Guernsey event please call David Gorvel on 07781 165124

“A Walk with the Bees” in St Martin Parish on Saturday 26 June 2010

June 16th, 2010 by John Nicolle

A walk with the Bees – Marchier à Cànté Les Aises’ takes place on the afternoon of Saturday 26 June.

Walk groups start between 2 pm and 2.15 pm.

The cost is £4.00 and includes afternoon tea and walk notes

Park at the Jerbourg car park (marshals will be on hand to help with parking.  No parking is available on Calais Road.

Afternoon teas will be served in the spectacular clifftop garden at Maison de la Bataille (courtesy of Mr. and Mrs. Brairs) where a demonstration bee hive will be set-up and various bee products will be available for sale.

The walking route involves cliff paths with steps (mostly down) so people will need to be reasonably capable to undertake the walk.

Members of the Guernsey Beekeepers’ Association and the Floral Guernsey team will accompany walkers to point out special features of general and bee keeping interest.

This event provides funds for the Guernsey Beekeepers’ Association & the Floral Guernsey Committee.