Longueville Manor scoops top award

the environment has always been important for relais & chateaux, with nearly 300 relais & chateaux properties committed to protecting and nurturing natural resources. in the current climate, the environment is wholesale nfl jerseys often neglected by hotels and restaurants but relais & chateaux members are considered the most responsible properties across the globe and longueville manor have been recognised as a role model to follow.

this is the second relais & chateaux trophy that longueville manor has been awarded, having received the prestigious welcome trophy in 2006. “the environment trophy is awarded to properties which have demonstrated tenacity, commitment, impressive initiatives and a genuine respect for the environment and the natural setting,” explains jaume tàpies, pr top nfl jerseys esident relais & chateaux. “it is important to understand why this hotel is recognised by relais & chateaux as an example to follow. the commitment of longueville manor with its environment goes beyond good practice. it includes education, recycling, water, energy saving and co-operation with the local community. they are excellently proactive.”

malcolm lewis spoke of his delight at winning the environment troph nfl jerseys sale y. “this is fantastic recognition for our hard working team at longueville manor who have pledged a long term commitment to the environment through our new leaf campaign, which launched in march this year. we are passionate about making the team more aware of the incredible environment we are lucky enough to live in and will continue to consider the impact the hotel has on its environment, enabling us to deliver more sustainable business practice for the future. we are very honoured to have been recognised in this way.”

Skate 08!

peak time sessions are 2pm-10pm weekdays, all day saturday and sunday, christmas and new years eve.

very occasionally sessions may be closed to the wholesale nfl jerseys public due to charitable or corporate events.

please check with our staff.

who can skate?

almost anyone! as long as you’re reasonably able bodied, you can have a go! children of any age are welcome when accompanied by an adult.

how much?

individuals: each 1 hour skating session costs ￡7.50 per person during peak sessions. ￡6 during off-peak sessions.

groups: for groups of more than 20 skaters a discounted rate of ￡4 per person is available.

children: chil top nfl jerseys dren aged under 11 years skate for ￡4, and must be accompanied by an adult skater.

payment: you can pay on arrival at the rink by cash or credit card, with a 50p transaction fee on credit card payments.

following his highly popular ice party earlier this summer, kyran bracken now offers summer ice skating for all in jersey!

where?

the ice rink is located in a dedicated marquee above the waterfront car park, st helier. toilets and refreshments are available on site.

when?

we a wholesale nfl jerseys re open from 10:00 to 21:00 every day until monday 5th january 2009. each skating session lasts 1 hour.

off peak sessions are 10am-2pm on weekdays.

What’s Green about aMaizin! Adventure Park

the audit was conducted as a pilot scheme in conjunction with jersey tourism and authentic nfl jerseys the first results are now being issued.

carlton le feuvre said “dripping taps, electricity wastage and waste costs a business money and much of our daily best practice routines were synonymous with what the auditor was looking for when marking our business for this award.”

green business reported:

an excellent visitor attraction which is a full day out for any families. it rivals pennywell park and crealy in devon as a family activity centre with a strong eco related mission. experiences are great exercise and the maze is well thought out and connects with other elements like use o nfl jerseys sale f corn starch in materials/gifts. shop has included ethically sourced products and the cafe is working with local suppliers. the owners are ambassadors for jersey and have developed a super green file and team to support incorporating good environmental practices. excellent education experience based around fun and discovery which will become increasingly important experiences for families in jersey.

hot on the heels of their recent success in the national farm attraction of the year awards, amaizin! has become the first attraction in jersey to be granted a silver award in the green tourism business scheme, a national format.

carlton and kristina le feuvre, directors and owners of amaizin! a authentic nfl jerseys dventure park, are delighted to have achieved a high level in this award in recognition of the green practises of the business

“whilst we are a natural attraction, this award encompassed many areas” said kristina. “we had an audit of our snack shack, staff cottages, barnyard, shop, adventure park, reservoir and all surrounding areas ╟ even down to the car-park and toilets!” she said.

Eco-Active is going Bananas!

chairman of the jersey fairtrade island group, tony allchurch explains, “the fairtrade movement offers hope and opportunity for the producers of many of the items that we have come to take for granted. it works to secure decent financial returns for farmers in the developing world, and improves living and working c wholesale nfl jerseys onditions and environmental standards. the finale to fairtrade fortnight is a great chance to show support for these efforts, i’m delighted that the planning and environment department are taking part and would urge others to do the same.”

planning and environment’s community initiative eco-active aims to provide information for those wishing to incorporate sustainable behaviour into their lifestyle. when shopping, islanders should look out for the fair-trade badge which ensures production standards which encourage sustainable agriculture and protection of the environment.

this friday the states of jersey’s planning and environment department at south hill, howard davis farm and the met office will be jo top nfl jerseys ining local schools, businesses and community groups along with over 200,000 people around the world in an attempt to set a record for the largest number of fairtrade bananas eaten over a 24 hour period to mark the end of fairtrade fortnight.

the department will be taking delivery of a box of bananas from 12 noon on friday 6th march thanks to the co-op which is donating 60 cases of fairtrade bananas to groups taking part. the department’s 124 staff will contribute a minimum of donation of 50p per banana which will go to the fairtrade foundation. staff from the department are planning to dig out old recipes for banana bread and get baking in preparation for the grand event, banana smoothies will also be on the menu.

the assistant minister of planning and the environment, deputy nfl jerseys sale anne pryke was keen for her department to become involved in support of fairtrade fortnight. she says “fairtrade fortnight has been an enormous success this year. i am impressed by the tremendous efforts by many islanders which show the strength of jersey’s commitment to international fairtrade and justice”.

The Inn is ready …

the inn hotel, bar and restaurant aims to place itself in the heart of the community, providing the perfect venue for local residents, businesses and charities to meet in this informal setting.

the open fire-place and cozy design of the bar lends itself to that home away from home feeling providing locals and guests alike with a place to enjoy a drink and relax with friends. with its close proximity to town, the beach and to jersey’s great public transport it is in the perfect location.

managing director, stephen clipp nfl jerseys sale comments: ‘while the queen’s hotel has always proved to be hugely popular, it was decided that a new look and feel was needed in keeping with the many developments that have been made in tourism over the last few years. with the inn we have left no stone unturned in its transformation and i know that every customer who walks through the door will feel immediately at ease, especially with our concierge check in. i look forward to the first year of our launch at the inn and hop wholesale nfl jerseys e that others enjoy this venture as much as our family of staff will.’

today sees see the official opening of the newest boutique hotel in jersey: the inn hotel, bar, restaurant.

following a one million pound investment the former queen’s hotel in st helier opens its doors to the public and hopes to make the inn the best three star hotel in jersey.

following a lot of thought and research the popular queen’s hotel closed to metamorphose into the luxury 36 bedroom hotel that is the inn, not only have the bedrooms had a complete overhaul but there is a brand new restaurant, bar and lobby area, proving the inn to be ideal for not only business and leisure travellers but also to the local community.

the inn’s restaurant can seat 70 customers and provides a mouthwatering menu of inexpensive specialties such as fish, steak and oys top nfl jerseys ters, this paired with the exceptional service proves it to be the perfect place to spend and evening.

Best of British for Bohemia’s Shaun Rankin

rankin is naturally delighted with the news, ‘it’s a great opportunity both for me personally, and for bohemia to be recognised at a national level once again. top nfl jerseys aside from the competition it would be an absolute honour to cook for the heroic men and women who have risked their lives for britain’.

the fourth series of the hit television series, which will be aired from late march, will see rankin vying against 16 of britain’s top chefs for the opportunity to cook a glorious homecoming banquet. judged by author, chef and entrepreneur prue leith, food writer matthew fort and restaurateur oliver peyton, this culinary 21 gun salute will honour the men and women recently returned from acti cheap nfl jerseys ve service in afghanistan, along with their families who have supported them.

the 2009 great british menu will retain its distinctive format: two great culinary talents battling it out in the kitchen to create a magnificent british meal that the judges and public consider fitting for the country’s returning heroes. rankin will be competing in the south west region against nathan outlaw from restaurant nathan outlaw in fowey, cornwall.

since its launch in 2004, with rankin at the helm, bohemia has received an impressive array of accolades, including a michelin star which it has held onto since 2005, 4 aa rosettes and a coveted a** in harden’s uk 2006 restaurant guide nfl jerseys sale . rankin has been heralded as ‘a hugely accomplished talent, cooking at the top of his game’ by the 2009 good food guide and ‘one of the most gifted, highly polished chefs in the british isles’ by the independent’s food critic terry durack.

four years after being awarded his first michelin star, renowned chef shaun rankin from jersey’s bohemia bar & restaurant, has successfully earned a place on bbc two’s popular culinary show, great british menu.

Grand Jersey wins ‘Residential Spa of the Year’

the spa at the grand launched just 7months ago, and was created in collaboration with the award-winning british spa and skincare brand elemis and with interiors by critically acclaimed designers trevillion. named as a ‘cult spa destination’ in vogue magazine in november 2008, since its launch in july 08 the grand spa has received ongoing critical acclaim from press and gu nfl jerseys ests alike for the unique range of beauty brands and treatments that it offers, many of which are exclusive to the channel islands. not only did the grand also become the only hotel on the island to offer ghd spa ╟ the world’s first spa treatments for the hair and scalp – but recent months have also seen new additions to its portfolio of beauty exclusives, including beaubronz tanning rituals (which up until then had been exclusively retailed at harvey nichols in london).

jersey’s up-and-coming spa scene discount nfl jerseys was last night recognised on a international level, as the grand jersey spa in st helier was named uk residential spa of the year (10 treatment rooms and under). announced at a glamorous award ceremony in central london, attended by over 600 of the uk’s top spa owners, hoteliers and opinion formers, this is one of the most prestigious awards in the industry and the grand was up against top competition from 5 other shortlisted spas from around the country.

the professional beauty awards recognises excellence in spa venues and therapists throughout the uk and aims to recognise and reward the hard work carried out by spas. the awards are all the more prestigious as they are judged by a tough panel of beauty journalists and renowned industry experts.

all judges were unanimous in their praise of the grand jersey spa, commenting on its incredibly striking design, innovative treatments and welcoming staff. the commemorative awards brochure on the evening waxed lyrical about the fact that the grand jersey spa “…provides luxury and glamour; enveloping relaxation in one of the most striking relation rooms in the country. the grand jersey has created the winning formula for perfect pampering.”

following a multi-million pound makeover, the spa at the grand jersey is a two-floor, 8,000 squa nfl jerseys re foot space sensation which features six state of the art treatment rooms (two of which are double bed vip suites), high tech gymnasium, spa bath, steam room, sauna, experience showers, heated indoor swimming pool and a heavenly relaxation room.

Countdown begins to Jersey Boat Show 2009

jersey harbours’ chief executive, howard le cornu, said: “last year’s inaugural show was hailed a great success. once again we are delighted to be providing a great business platform for our marine traders at the start of the boating season as well as an enjoyable event for all.” the 2009 jersey boat show is organised by jersey harbours and supported by economic development, jersey tourism and the jersey marine traders federation. the second jersey boat show is taking place over the may bank holiday weekend, saturday 2 discount nfl jerseys may to monday 4 may. the boat show is a valuable international showcase for jersey’s marine businesses and provides an entertaining event for anyone who loves the water. during the event, st helier marina will come alive with boats of all shapes and sizes, new and old, from luxury yachts to kayaks. the pontoons will be open to allow visitors to stroll among the boats and get on board to have a look. organisers, jersey harbours, have put together a mix of shopping opportunities, information and educational events as well as food and drink stands. admission to the event is free but there will be a controlled entry and exit system to the pontoons.

Jersey Fishermen’s Association – Jersey Fish Festival 2009

the jersey fisherman’s association is staging a festival day for islanders and visitors to enjoy on saturday 25th july. located on victoria pier the event will be a celebration of jersey’s sea fishing industry. spokesman for jersey fisherman’s association don thompson said: “jersey’s professional fishermen wanted to put on a big day for jersey’s public to participate in the celebration of our fishing heritage. our sea food is world class and the industry is an integral part the island’s life and character. hosting a day of fun, music and activity is our way of demonstrating the pride we have in our industry”. outline: wholesale nfl jerseys all proceeds are to be donated to local maritime charities. rnli, channel isles air search and variety sailing trust. ? focus is on local seafood. dedicated dining area surrounded by various local seafood stalls, plus local ciders and beers. ? entertainment from 10 am to 10 pm including water carnival, decoration of the fleet and live french/jersey simulated sea rescue using french helicopter “dragon 55” with the new local lifeboat. ? live music, visiting sea-shanty bands. ? genuine jersey produce, local traders and crafts market. ? chef’s fish cooking demonstrations by well known french and local chefs. ? invitations have been extended to guernsey and french fishing fleet to join the celebrations. for the whole of may, the menu at fifteen restaurant will serve jersey-sourced crab, jersey royal potatoes, bass, pollack, scallops, cream, crème fraiche, asparagus and salads. diners will not only experience the dishes, but front of house staff will tell them about the origin of the jersey-grown ingredients, giving customers an idea of the care and attention that goes into island produce.

Jersey On The Menu At Top London Restaurant

the real food festival at earls court, which showcases top-quality produce and attracts thousands of foodies and food business representatives, will feature a jersey section for the second year. later in may, the jersey farmers union will represent the island at the chelsea flower show, which is expected to attract 160,000 visitors. wayne gallichan, head of international trade for jersey enterprise, said: “the only reason that we are in fifteen is that their purchasing manager , tony welch, came to the real food festival last year and was so impressed by the jersey producers that he asked to develop business links. “fifteen is a restaurant with nfl jerseys for sale a very high profile thanks to the publicity generated when it featured in the television series ‘jamie’s kitchen’. the restaurant’s overriding philosophy is to help disadvantaged young people develop careers in the industry by developing their skills and teaching them the importance of using excellent produce.” as part of the coordinated approach to the three london events in may, fifteen’s head chef andrew parkinson will be putting on a cookery demonstration at the real food festival using jersey produce. one of the companies involved in the real food festival and fifteen is the fresh fish company. director vicky jackson said: “i am confident that the island’s great produce will be a great success with food lovers.” jersey and the restaurant fifteen london are to form a month-long partnership in may 2009. the high-profile london restaurant will be dishing up the island’s fantastic fresh seasonal produce as part of its menu. wendy richmond, fifteen’s communications manager, said: “we serve food of the highest quality made from the best ingredients, and jersey has fantastic ingredients. our front of house staff will learn about the island, so that they are able to tell diners not only about the dishes but also about the provenance and quality of jersey produce. jersey royals have been a long-standing signature ingredient on our menus in may but this wider promotion will be a great showcase for even more jersey produce and we hope an opportunity to start a long-term relationship with more suppliers.” the fifteen menu is just one of the initiatives to promote jersey and its fresh produce in london during may, with fresh, seasonal crops, dairy produce and seafood also being promoted at the real food festival and at chelsea flower show.