Island Life, page 2


‘Overwhelming’ response to shelter appeal

A CHARITY says it has been overwhelmed by the generosity of Islanders after it called for donations for a men’s shelter in St Helier.

‘Overwhelming’ response to shelter appeal

Advance to Work scheme pays its way

A RECORD number of trainees on a scheme to help school-leavers find work were offered jobs in the first three months of 2012.

Advance to Work scheme pays its way

‘Face of Jesus’ found in St Saviour field

ISLANDERS have been left baffled by the mysterious discovery of a life-sized head of Jesus found in a field just before Easter.

‘Face of Jesus’ found in St Saviour field

St Helier twins with Funchal

Today marks the twinning of St Helier and the capital of Madeira in an historic move to strengthen ties between the two islands.

St Helier twins with Funchal

Dean: We don’t need this culture

SUPERMARKETS opening on Good Friday is ‘a piece of English culture that Jersey could well do without’ says the leader of the Anglican church of Jersey.

Dean: We don’t need this culture

Picture of a Jersey hero that auction experts missed

A NINETEENTH century painting of one of Jersey’s greatest heroes has sold for a song – because art experts in London did not realise who he was.

Picture of a Jersey hero that auction experts missed

Farmer’s girl Rebecca is crowned Miss Battle

A FARMER’S daughter who describes herself as a genuine Jersey girl has been crowned Miss Battle of Flowers 2012.

Farmer’s girl Rebecca is crowned Miss Battle

St Helier team ready for the challenge of Chelsea

THE St Helier Parks and Gardens department have been chosen to exhibit at the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show.

St Helier team ready for the challenge of Chelsea

Singers at your service

A CHOIR set up to perform at funerals are appealing for new members – after being inundated with bookings.

Singers at your service

Top chef to showcase Jersey produce at the Dorchester

THE best of Jersey’s food, cooked by one of the Island’s top chefs, will be on offer at one of London’s most luxurious hotels this summer.

Top chef to showcase Jersey produce at the Dorchester

Sunshine and smiles

BRITISH Summer Time arrived in spectacular style as Jersey basked in record-breaking temperatures at the weekend.

Sunshine and smiles

Parent group to tackle bullying

CONCERNED parents have set up an independent anti-bullying committee to tackle the problem in Jersey’s schools.

Parent group to tackle bullying