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Latest additions to the Library catalogue: November 2026

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Early Colour Photography: SJPA Visits the V&A Museum

On Friday 16th October, I had the honour of attending the Victoria and Albert Museum’s roundtable event exploring early colour...

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⚠️ Storm Austen: Closure Notice and Meeting Cancellations

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Seeking Honorary Treasurer

Are you able and willing to join the Société Jersiaise team?   We are looking to recruit an Honorary Treasurer to...

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Botany for Beginners: Explore Nature at Plémont

Come and join the Société Jersiaise Botany Section on a fascinating journey into the world of wildflowers. Jersey is home...

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Marine Biology Newsletter

The Marine Biology Section met in September to undertake their annual crab survey. Check out some images of the day,...

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Lights, Camera, Kino! An Evening of Short Films

We turned the members room into a cosy cinema on Wednesday night to see some short films made during the...

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Rare Gulls and Remarkable Sightings

August and September have produced record numbers of migrating Gulls passing through our Island, with some huge numbers being seen...

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Welcoming our new Corporate Members

We are delighted to welcome Le Gallais Real Estate and Self Storage and Rossborough Financial as new Corporate Members of...

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Celebrating Our Norman Connections

In September, the Société Jersiaise and the Lord Coutanche Library, in partnership with Jersey Heritage, were delighted to welcome a...

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🌞 Solar Array Tour at St Clement

The Environment Section is delighted to announce that the JEC has kindly offered a short guided tour of the St...

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Potential Channel Islands First: Purple-barred Yellow Recorded in Jersey

Lythria purpuraria (Purple-barred Yellow) On 26 August 2026, after reviewing weather charts which showed the wind crossing the Island from...

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Late Summer Finds in Waterworks Valley and Woodbine

On a very hot Thursday in August the Botany section took refuge in the shady paths of Waterworks valley and...

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Reflecting on a Fantastic Weekend at Regen Gathering

On Friday 11th and Saturday 12th September, the Société Jersiaise was delighted to take part in the Regen Gathering at...

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Which St Helier Photographs Should We Feature?

Keep an eye out for an upcoming SJPA article exploring historic photographs of St Helier from the Photographic Archive. Assistant...

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📚 2027 SOCIÉTÉ JERSIAISE BULLETIN

Call for Submissions Share Your Research with the Island Community Established in 1873, the Société Jersiaise’s mission is to facilitate...

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Autumn/Winter Lunchtime Talk Announcement!

Please find our Lunchtime Talks Programme below, featuring all talk dates, titles, and speakers. These talks will be released on...

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The Société Jersiaise is Now a CIfA Registered Organisation

We are delighted to announce that the Société Jersiaise is now a Registered Organisation of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists...

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Art, Film & Photography- Presents: Kino Shorts Showcase

Wednesday September 16th 2026, 18:30 – 20:30 – The Société Members’ Room, 7 Pier Road Camera woman Camille takes a...

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Legacy Week: Legacies That Continue to Shape Jersey’s Future

This Legacy Week (7-13 September), we are celebrating some of the remarkable individuals whose generosity continues to support the work...

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Jersey Building Preservation Trust

Autumn 2026 Courses are now live for booking Please select the download below for more information and details on JBPT...

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Invitation to Regen Gathering 11-12 September

You are invited to Regen Gathering this 11–12th September, a festival that celebrates Jersey farming, food and growing. This year’s...

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Verge Cricket (Eumodicogryllus bordigalensis)

A New Arrival to the Channel Islands The night of 13 August 2026 proved to be an exceptional one for...

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Finding St. Helier: A New Discovery Trail

Earlier in the year the Section discussed arranging a family friendly activity, and although this will not come to pass...

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