Commonwealth Games:Swimmers’ royal interlude

JERSEY'S Commonwealth Games swimming team had a surprise visit on Saturday when they bumped into Royalty.


Ticket windfall for Games’ supporters

WORRIED organisers of Wednesday night's Commonwealth Games opening ceremony have given away more than 5,000 tickets to ensure that the stadium is full.


Weekend in brief

NETBALL: Jersey U14s J United netballers finished top of their regonal group in the National competition heats played in Bournemouth at the weekend, and will travel to Essex in June to compete in the finals, where they will play against the winning teams from all the other regions.


Commonwealth Games:Clements determined to race

PAUL CLEMENTS is hoping a damaged hamstring will hold out for Sunday's triathlon around Melbourne.


Jersey minister in Melbourne for Games

EDUCATION Minister Mike Vibert is on an official visit to Australia for the Commonwealth Games.


Football:Top three stay steady

JUST who will win the James Marquis Memorial Trophy Coca-Cola Division I title this season remains in the balance as the three challengers all won again on Saturday.


Games honour for cyclist

SAM FIRBY has been given the honour of carrying the Jersey flag in Wednesday's opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games.


Games swimmers stick it out

PREPARING for the biggest competition of your life involves dedication, commitment, practice... and waxing.


Rugby:Jersey’s defence the foundation for victory

JERSEY RFC's 43-10 win against Gosport and Fareham on Saturday keeps them one point below third-placed Sevenoaks while pushing the losers to almost certain relegation from London South Division II.


Public invited to bid a farewell to Sir John

ISLANDERS are being invited to join in a public farewell to the Lieut-Governor, Air Chief Marshal Sir John Cheshire, and Lady Cheshire, when they leave the Island next month.

BIRD WATCH 2012

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The 11th Great Garden Bird Watch took place over the weekend, Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 February. JEP readers were asked to get on board to help monitor bird life in the Island.