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April | Issue 54
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Warning about threat to local wildlife The Department of the Environment, Jersey Water and the Jersey Fresh Water Angling Association are backing a national campaign to raise awareness of the damage to local wildlife from invasive species. In the past five years the problem of alien species affecting Jersey has increased substantially. In particular, many plants, are causing extensive harm. It was one of the issues discussed at the British Irish Council Environment meeting in Dublin. Member countries are raising awareness of the risks invasive species pose, and the problems aquatic plants in particular, can cause to our environment. A British body – the Non-Native Species Secretariat reports on progress and monitor trends in nonnative species data. It warns that the number of non-native 'invasive' species in the wild is increasing, with the potential for serious longterm ecological implications for local biodiversity. It's launched a national campaign called 'Check, Clean and Dry' which aims to raise awareness of the harm that can be caused when fish and pond plants are moved from one body of water to another – for example, from a domestic aquarium to a local pond or reservoir, or between two ponds on unclean Wellington boots. Continues on page 2
Quit smoking support
With the release of Jersey’s latest Smoking Profile Report, pharmacists around the Island are encouraging smokers to use their support to quit smoking. Full story on page 2
OVER 70 CREATIVES FOR SKIPTON OPEN STUDIOS Skipton Open Studios, sponsored by Skipton International and run by ArtHouse Jersey, celebrates the wealth of talented artists and makers in Jersey. In its ninth year, over 70 different artists and collectives are taking part, across 38 different locations around the island. Familiar faces to Open Studios include Ian Rolls, who will be showing new work at the newly restored National Trust property in Pitt Street, June Gould, Lisa Le Brocq and Matt Falle. Many first timers will also be exhibiting including Danny Richardson, Pia Malmstrup and Rian Hotton. Historical properties, which aren’t typically used as arts venues, including the Frances Le Sueur centre in the heart of St Ouen’s Bay, Le Moulin de Quetivel Mill and Le Hocq Round Tower will also be taken over by artists to showcase work. Cluster venues will house multiple artists’ exhibitions in one place, making things easy for the public to meet several creatives at once. Full story on page 10
Plans to make prison smoke-free underway The Minister for Home Affairs announces La Moye prison is preparing to become completely smoke-free by the end of this year. Full story on page 4
63 homes at Beaumont
Feeding gulls now illegal
Plans for 63 new homes at Beaumont were approved by Jersey’s Planning Committee. The application proposes building the new flats on an existing commercial site. Full story on page 6
Law changes to reduce problems with gulls and other wild birds are now in place. The change should discourage people from feeding gulls which cause problems for people living nearby. Full story on page 8
ISSUE 3 OUT NOW! Showcasing the best of fashion in Jersey Available from various places across the island, including: Voisins Department Store, Liberty Wharf and Aqua on Queen Street Mannerjsy
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Citizens Advice Bureau benefit from fund The first donation from the newly formed Skipton Community Fund has been made to the Citizens Advice Bureau. Full story on page 11