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WEEKENDER 2019
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CHIEF FIRE OFFICER APPOINTED
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NEW TEAM FOR OUR HOSPITAL
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SUPERDRUG TO OPEN THIS MONTH
COMMUNITY MATTERS • ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES • REAL STORIES FOOD REVIEW P11
Investing in the future O
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WOMAN AWARDED FOR POST-ADOPTION SUPPORT P5
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Exotic pets pose danger to local species
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fficers from Natural Environment are asking islanders to think before they buy exotic pets like terrapins. Many species of reptiles can become invasive species which, along with other plants, animals, and organisms, can cause environmental harm and a real risk to local biodiversity. Releasing captive terrapins into the wild has prompted fears for the health of local aquatic and plant life. The local climate allows them to survive well in the wild and potentially they could start breeding. There is also a possibility that they could spread salmonella to humans and domestic animals and introduce diseases into our native wildlife populations. You can find advice and guidelines for terrapins on the RSPCA website.
The Bosdet Foundation’s mission is to invest £1million by 2030 into local charities. INSIGHT
As part of its long term aim to help The Bosdet Foundation, the owner of Les Ormes, in its mission to invest £1 million by 2030 into local charities which support children, Les Ormes is to develop a further 60 self-catering units - and in July opened the Island’s first indoor activity centre. ‘Jump Jersey is a totally unique activity centre for the Island for locals and tourists alike.’ Said Managing Director of Les Ormes, Mike Graham. ‘I am proud that it fits our charity focus with its commitment to children and families. In addition, it helps to support numerous local charities with disabled
adapted equipment so that everyone can take part. We have a very skilled team at Les Ormes to operate this project and we are excited that Jump Jersey will give children (and adults!) yearround physical activity whilst they are having fun.’ ‘The opening weekend was very busy and not just inside the arena. A lot of people discovered the restaurant for the first time, along with the other facilities Les Ormes has to offer. Jump Jersey has affected the whole feel of what Les Ormes is about it’s gone from being just a self-catering resort to an all-inclusive resort for locals and visitors of all ages.’ Continued on page 2
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