Société Jersiaise

21/06/2026

Happy Father’s Day from the Société Jersiaise ✨

To mark the day, we are sharing this photograph of François Foot standing outside a shop building with two young boys, taken by his son, the prominent Jersey photographer Francis Foot.

Carefully composed and softly lit, the image presents a warm and considered portrait of its subject, and through this representation hints at the warmth of the relationship between father and son, who were both involved in the Foot family business, owning and managing Jersey’s iconic HMV franchise 🎶

Explore more photographs and stories from Jersey’s past via the Société Jersiaise’s online catalogue 🗂️🔍https://catalogue.jerseyheritage.org/

SJPA/032507: François Foot, in a long apron, stands with two young boys outside a shop, likely at the corner of Pitt Street and Dumaresq Street. c. 1910.

20/06/2026

🌟 Final Spring Lunchtime Talk – Don’t Miss Out! 🌟
Join us for the tenth and final talk in our Spring Lunchtime Series at Société Jersiaise!

📚 The Celts by the Sea: Recent Archaeological Discoveries in Armorica
With Hervé Duval-Gatignol

Discover fascinating new insights into the vibrant Celtic connections linking Jersey, Normandy and Brittany. This promises to be a captivating journey through recent archaeological discoveries and cross-Channel connections.

📅 Wednesday 24 June
🕐 1:10pm – 1:50pm
📍 Société Jersiaise, St Helier

As this is the final talk in the series, it’s the perfect chance to round off the season with something truly special.

👉 Book now via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-celts-by-the-sea-recent-archaeological-discoveries-in-armorica-tickets-1987307705845
We look forward to seeing you there!

Hervé Duval‑Gatignol explores recent Armorican discoveries showing a vibrant Celtic network linking Jersey, Normandy and Brittany.

19/06/2026

Jersey Meets Corseul: A Journey into Iron Age Connections 🔎

Last Saturday, our Field Archaeologist travelled to Corseul (Côtes-d’Armor, Brittany) with Members of the Société Jersiaise Archaeology and Numismatics sections to give a lecture as part of the European Archaeology Days.

The talk explored the presence of the Coriosolites in Jersey during the centuries preceding the Roman conquest. Visitors to Corseul, the former Gallo-Roman capital of the Coriosolites, had the opportunity to discover the results of ongoing research led by the Société Jersiaise Field Archaeology Department – much of which remains unpublished 🔎

Following the lecture delivered as part of the European Archaeology Days, our members were given a preview of the new exhibition at ArchéoMusée Coriosolis.
🔗 https://www.corseul.fr/archeomusee-coriosolis

A big thank you to Matthieu Bourel and Aurélie Gautier for organising this special visit for us 🙏

As an added bonus, we were able to travel back in time and discover the Temple of Mars through an immersive virtual reality experience 🏛️🕶️

17/06/2026

🌍 Geology Section Meeting – The Rozel Conglomerate: A Jersey Geotreasure

Last week, Dr David Went gave a fascinating and insightful talk on the Rozel Conglomerate Formation.

His presentation shed new light on the deposition and structure of this remarkable geological feature, and many of us came away with a deeper understanding of Jersey’s ancient landscape. The talk sparked a lively discussion, with thoughtful questions and detailed answers that made the session especially rewarding.

It was a wonderful reminder of how inspiring it is to learn together as a community.

🪨 Whether you’re a seasoned geologist or simply curious about the Island beneath your feet, our Geology Section is open to all.

Explore Jersey’s geological heritage and become a member of the Société Jersiaise, a community with over 150 years of discovery and heritage.

For all things geology, please contact [email protected] or call our offices on 758314 for further information.

16/06/2026

It’s finally here ✨ happening this week, we host award‑winning broadcaster, entomologist & zoologist Dr George McGavin on his first visit to Jersey. His talk, What Have Insects Ever Done for Us?, promises to be fascinating, funny, and full of surprises. 🐛🐞

There’s still time to book if you haven’t already.
This Friday, 19 June
Members' Room at the Société Jersiaise, 7 Pier Road, St Helier
All Welcome! Tickets are £10, please book on the link below:
⏰ 7:00–8:30pm

🎟 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/what-have-insects-ever-done-for-us-tickets-1989370860797

We’re incredibly lucky to have him - come join us.

13/06/2026

🌿 Making Wildlife Count: The Importance of Biological Recording 🦋

Join us for a lunchtime talk this Wednesday, 17th June at 1.10pm in our Members’ Room.

Jon Rault will be exploring why biological recording is so vital to conservation, how it shapes evidence‑based decisions, and the incredible story behind Jersey’s 600,000 wildlife records curated by the Jersey Biodiversity Centre.

Discover what these records reveal about our island’s natural world and how your own observations can help shape the future of Biodiversity Centre

✨ Please let us know you're coming by reserving your ticket using the link below. ✨https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/making-wildlife-count-the-importance-of-biological-recording-tickets-1987121688462

A perfect way to spend your lunch break learning something meaningful and inspiring 🌱

12/06/2026

🎨 Applications Now Open: Société Jersiaise Art Scholarships 2026

The Société Jersiaise is delighted to announce that applications are now open for two long‑standing awards supporting Jersey’s creative community.

✨ Barreau Art Scholarship – grants up to £2,000 for higher education or artistic development
✨ Averil Picot Art Scholarship – up to £2,000 for students studying Fine Art or closely related subjects at Degree or Foundation level

Applicants are invited to submit an application form, a short proposal outlining their planned studies or creative development, and a supporting portfolio.

A brilliant opportunity for emerging and established artists alike. Spread the word and support local talent.

🔗https://societe.je/grants-scholarships/

10/06/2026

🕰️ Can anyone help us identify this view?

This beautiful postcard was posted in 1907 and comes from a wonderful collection recently donated to the Lord Coutanche Library 📬✨

We’d love to know exactly where this scene was taken from, so if something looks familiar, please share your thoughts in the comments below. Your local knowledge is always valuable.

If you’d like to learn about the postcard collection or find out more about our Lord Coutanche Library, please feel free to email us at [email protected], our team would be delighted to hear from you. 📚💛

07/06/2026

✨ With Islanders due to head to the polls today for the 2026 Jersey General Election, we take a look back through our photographic archive at some fascinating election related photographs dating back to 1913 🗳️🇯🇪

SJPA/032946: Two men on a pavement outside a building with shuttered windows, one with a bicycle. Sign “Middleton” and campaign sign for District No. 1. Photograph by Percival Dunham. Published in the Jersey Illustrated Weekly, 13 December 1913.

SJPA/033117: R. R. Lemprière, Viscount, sealing a ballot box during the St Helier Deputies election (District No. 2). Photograph by Percival Dunham. Published in the Jersey Illustrated Weekly, 13 December 1913.

SJPA/032855: R. R. Lemprière, Viscount, reading an act of the Royal Court ordering the St Helier Deputies election (District No. 2). Policeman with ballot box and men behind. Photograph by Percival Dunham. Published in the Jersey Illustrated Weekly, 13 December 1913.

06/06/2026

From egg to eel: development of Jersey’s employment and discrimination laws

Our next lunchtime talk features Advocate. Vicky Milner, exploring the evolving tides of Jersey’s employment and discrimination laws, from deep history to future shores. Like the conger eel native to Jersey’s waters, these laws have grown in ways unique to our island. 🌊

📅 Wednesday 10th June
⏰ 1.10 pm
📍 Members’ Room

👉 Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/from-egg-to-eel-development-of-jerseys-employment-and-discrimination-laws-tickets-1987121383550?aff=oddtdtcreator