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events 2008 May Saturday 17 May, 4pm Howard D Rededication ceremony Albert Pier Twelve years after returning to Jersey as the Spero II, the Island’s first motorised lifeboat has been fully restored to her former glory and will, once again, sail under the name of the Howard D. Monday 26 to Thursday 29 May Secrets and Spies Mont Orgueil Mont Orgueil Castle has protected the Island from invasion since the 13th century and been privy to secrets and spies throughout the ages. This four-day event will investigate codes, secret clues and espionage at Mont Orgueil with re-enactors from the UK and Jersey to entertain and tell the stories of spies and soldiers during the Napoleonic War. Walks The Tranquil Harbours and Havens of JerseyTake a pleasant afternoon stroll around the Island’s tranquil harbours and havens and hear about their history and legends from a Blue Badge Guide or a member of the Jersey Heritage Community Learning Team. Starting at 2.30 pm. Each walks lasts about 90 minutes. St Helier-Westabout West Park slipway 21 May St. Helier-Eastabout Maritime Museum, New North Quay 28 May
Thursday 5 June, 1pm Paul Jacob Naftel. From St Peter Port to Strawberry Hill by Stephen Furniss Jersey Museum The life of the prolific, self-taught Guernsey artist whose paintings were praised for their ‘truth of nature’ and whose progress to acceptance into the Old Watercolour Society has been described as the work of a genius. Talk will be taking place in the AV Theatre. Admission free Thursday 12 June, 1pm John Le Capelain by Jonathan Voak Despite his short life, John Le Capelain produced a large number of watercolours. He was often compared to J M W Turner for the way he tried to convey how the landscape made him feel - what Ruskin described as ‘imaginative topography.’ The talk will include a look at works by Le Capelain featured in the Romantics in the Channel Islands exhibition. Talk will be taking place in the AV Theatre. Admission free Thursday 19 June, 1pm The Graphic Artwork of Victor Hugo in Jersey by Diane Moore Taking a closer look at Hugo the artist, Ms Moore will focus on the artwork he produced while exiled in Jersey. Hugo was a highly visionary artist, and his paintings and drawings reflect both the Romantic spirit which underlined much of his writing as well as his own highly individualistic approach to art. Talk will be taking place in the AV Theatre. Admission free Thursday 26 June, 1pm Romantics in the Channel Islands by Louise Downie Curator of Art at Jersey HeritageTalk will be taking place in the AV Theatre. Admission free Walks The Tranquil Harbours and Havens of Jersey Take a pleasant afternoon stroll around the Island’s tranquil harbours and havens and hear about their history and legends from a Blue Badge Guide or a member of the Jersey Heritage Community Learning Team. Starting at 2.30pm each walks lasts about 90 minutes. La Rocque slipway by public toilets 4 June Gorey Interpretation centre end of Gorey Pier 11 June St Catherine slipway at start of breakwater 18 June
Thursday 3 July, 1pm Eye of the Storm - the artist Sarah Louisa Kilpack, by John Falle Jersey Museum Kilpack had an affinity with the Channel Islands and conveyed in her small oil paintings the turbulence of the sea, the threatening nature of dark clouds and the insignificance of human figures surrounded by uncontrollable natural forces. The talk will include a look at the sketch books of ink drawings compiled from Kilpack's illustrated letters. Talk will be taking place in the AV Theatre. Admission free Saturday 12 July from 2.30pm Mound of Music, sponsored by UBS AG La Hougue Bie A programme of exciting and varied music every weekend during the summer. From classical musicians and choirs to young up and coming Island bands. Bring along a blanket and picnic to enjoy the sounds out in the open or under the eaves of the ancient chapel. The Porcupine Effect A funk rock band who enjoy performing and writing original songs in their unique blend of genres. Sunday 13 July from 12.30pm Mound of Music, sponsored by UBS AG La Hougue Bie A programme of exciting and varied music every weekend during the summer. From classical musicians and choirs to young up and coming Island bands. Bring along a blanket and picnic to enjoy the sounds out in the open or under the eaves of the ancient chapel. El Moreno Portuguese, Spanish and South American music with Franco, Rui and Abel. Acquire A young SATB (soprano, alto, tenor and baritone) choir. Sunday 13 July from 12.30pm Mound of Music, sponsored by UBS AG La Hougue Bie A programme of exciting and varied music every weekend during the summer. From classical musicians and choirs to young up and coming Island bands. Bring along a blanket and picnic to enjoy the sounds out in the open or under the eaves of the ancient chapel. El Moreno Portuguese, Spanish and South American music with Franco, Rui and Abel. Acquire A young SATB (soprano, alto, tenor and baritone) choir. Saturday 19 July from 12.30pm Mound of Music, sponsored by UBS AG La Hougue Bie A programme of exciting and varied music every weekend during the summer. From classical musicians and choirs to young up and coming Island bands. Bring along a blanket and picnic to enjoy the sounds out in the open or under the eaves of the ancient chapel. Bouons Bassoons A bassoon trio with a surprising repertoire from classical to jazz. Matt McManus Solo acoustic set playing some quite intimate songs, backed by guitar and piano. Sunday 20 July from 12.30pm Mound of Music, sponsored by UBS AG La Hougue Bie A programme of exciting and varied music every weekend during the summer. From classical musicians and choirs to young up and coming Island bands. Bring along a blanket and picnic to enjoy the sounds out in the open or under the eaves of the ancient chapel. Cally Noel A colourful mix of Celtic harp music from this local professional musician. Esther Parkes Esther Parkes is admired for her vocal power and the originality of her lyrics. She supported Nerina Pallot in concert at the Opera House earlier this year. Thursday 24 to Sunday 27 July Romans and Gauls La Hougue Bie One of the best Roman and Early Briton re-enactment groups in the country, Vicus, will be transforming La Hougue Bie into a Roman camp. See warriors display their hand-to-hand fighting skills, while camp followers and the indigenous people illustrate the more sedate activities of calligraphy and mosaic making. Walks The Tranquil Harbours and Havens of Jersey Take a pleasant afternoon stroll around the Island’s tranquil harbours and havens and hear about their history and legends from a Blue Badge Guide or a member of the Jersey Heritage Community Learning Team. Starting at 2.30 pm. Each walks lasts about 90 minutes. Bouley Bay Water’s Edge hotel 2 July Grève de Lecq Car park by Jersey Round Tower 9 July St Brelade War Memorial by church yard 16 July St Aubin Slipway next to Old Court House 23 July Bonne Nuit Harbour slipway 30 July
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