If you’ve ever zipped past a lime green two-seater and wondered what the deal is, consider this your nudge to get behind the wheel. EVie’s A-B car service has the potential to change how Jersey gets around. Designed for simplicity, sustainability, and serious savings on both fuel and your carbon footprint, these electric two-seaters are the island’s answer to flexible, affordable transport without the environmental hangover.
The cars are operated through the EVie app, where you can unlock vehicles from any of the thirty (and counting) parking zones across the island. Once you’ve reached your destination, simply drop the car off at another zone. No keys, no paperwork, no rental desk. The two-seaters are ideal for solo commuters or lunchtime errand-runners, with enough space in the back for two to three cabin bags.
At less than £7/hour or £21/day with a subscription, it’s far more affordable than a traditional hire car – or even a round-trip taxi to the airport. Even without a subscription, the rates are friendly, sitting at £8.95/hour or £29/day. All fees, insurance, and fuel are included. For those with range anxiety, rest easy: these zippy little pods go up to ninety miles on a charge, and there’s the option to swap out the battery if needed.
You can even pause your booking if you want to explore on foot – no need to race back to the car before the timer runs out. It’s sustainable mobility made smart, with the freedom to move on your own terms.
While individuals are loving the flexibility, EVie’s new Credit Mobility Platform is where things get really exciting – especially for workplaces.
Think of it as a green travel perk: employers can offer staff pre-loaded EVie credit as a sustainable benefit. Instead of a car allowance or mileage claim, you get actual access to an electric fleet – an ESG campaign easy for LinkedIn-ers to rave about. If you’re a sustainability officer or office manager, consider this your chance to be everyone’s new favourite colleague.
If you’re a working professional looking to lower your footprint without losing convenience – or a business aiming to modernise your mobility – businesses get an extra 25% credit on whatever they commit. Next time you spot one of those lime green cars tucked into a corner of St. Helier, consider the possibility of embracing a smarter way to travel.
We went to Sumas by Evie
There’s nothing worse than going to pick up your car from a rogue car park the next morning, hungover. The trouble is, many pubs or dining spots – like The Dolphin – are a bit of a trek to get to, but totally worth it for the vibes. So, when it came time for a leisurely lunch at Sumas, we opted to take an Evie car and leave it at one of the many parking bays in Gorey.
Starting from our office in town, we had plenty of bays to choose from. After selecting a car, we checked it for any scratches and hopped in – all through the app. The vehicles are automatic, electric, and easy to use. They’re the perfect option for short trips across our tiny nine-by-five island.
When we reached Sumas, we parked in the Long Beach car park, unloaded our things from the back, and went on our merry way. As far as transport goes, it was smooth, efficient, and it felt good to do something sustainable for the environment. Evie cars are here to stay.
Funktion Gym in St. Helier is a well-equipped, functional space for people serious about their training. It’s got everything from free weights and machines to rigs and conditioning gear, so there’s room to train however you like. The atmosphere is focused but relaxed—members are friendly, and the staff are approachable without being pushy. There are group classes if you’re into that, or you can try one of the brilliant trainers who can help you reach your goal. It’s clean, practical, and gets the job done close to where you get your job done; a solid choice if you want a no-nonsense place to train in the heart of town.
Signature Workout: Strength Class
‘Strength Class’ is by far our most popular, highly recommended by those who partake – we deliver what we promise. This 45 minute whole body workout comes with no strings attached – with our ‘no monthly membership’ approach it’s accessible to anyone who wants to workout with us. Using a full range of equipment, we teach clients how to move, build strength and achieve the results they want. All we ask is that you make sure to book early – classes fill up quickly! We’ve been listening to our members and are currently undergoing expansion, ensuring that everyone can work out at Funktion, Classes run from 6am to 7:15pm.
Membership
‘Strength Class’ is by far our most popular, highly recommended by those who partake – we deliver what we promise. This 45 minute whole body workout comes with no strings attached – with our ‘no monthly membership’ approach it’s accessible to anyone who wants to workout with us. Using a full range of equipment, we teach clients how to move, build strength and achieve the results they want. All we ask is that you make sure to book early – classes fill up quickly! We’ve been listening to our members and are currently undergoing expansion, ensuring that everyone can work out at Funktion, Classes run from 6am to 7:15pm.
Trainer’s Choice: Nick Dingle, Squat
Our recommended exercise is a squat. The most simple full body exercise that can be done in different ways so anyone can do it. Working your core and legs especially, it is the best movement.
Plank Challenge: James Huckerby, 3 mins 28 secs.
FUNKTION FITNESS, 9 Castle St, St Helier.
@funktionF / funktion.je / 07829 839426
Gym Profile: St Brelade’s Bay
The gym floor is equipped with Technogym cardio equipment, a variety of different resistance machines, free weights and a functional training area. With a private studio for classes and a separate studio for spin classes, hotel residents and members are sure to find what works best for each individual to help keep the motivation in working towards their fitness goals! Equipment can be used solely or with the use of one of our in-house personal trainers and works at a variety of fitness levels from beginners to intermediates.
Signature Class: Aqua Aerobics
St Brelade’s Bay Hotel offers an invigorating Aqua Aerobics class as part of its comprehensive fitness program at the health club. This class is designed to provide a low-impact, full-body workout suitable for all fitness levels. Participants engage in various water-based exercises that enhance cardiovascular health, improve muscular strength, and increase flexibility, all while minimizing stress on the joints. The class, that typically takes 45 minutes, is always greatly received due to its fun aspect as well as great music and is a part of the club’s regular schedule.
Membership
Memberships are available for adults, students, and corporate groups, with flexible durations. Every new member receives a complimentary induction session. Each membership includes unlimited access to the gym, swimming pool, classes, on-site parking as well as many other perks that also include complimentary gym towels and Wi-Fi.
I recommend this to anyone who wishes to work on their upper body strength, not only the arms and back, but this also hits the core more than you’d realise. This is one of the most simple ways to fire up the entire upper body safely, and notice progression easily – as you simply decrease the weight as you are able to perform more and more reps. I also like to “super set” this exercise with some mat based core exercises in between sets, whilst the dominant upper body muscles are resting (1-2 minutes rest depending on effort level) you can really maximise the core that’s targeted and fire up the abs in between sets. When you next get on the assisted chin you’ll really notice the abs working hard.
This can be for beginners as long as there’s no existing upper body neck / shoulder / back issues to be mindful of.
Plank Challenge: Hannah Jacques, 4 mins.
St Brelade’s Bay Hotel Health Club, La Route de la Baie, St Brelade.
Blood Fitness is a premier training facility located in the heart of town, offering three fully equipped floors catering to all fitness levels. With over 500 members, we provide an inclusive space for everything from general fitness to elite-level combat sports. Our gym is known for its high-quality equipment, expert personal trainers, and vibrant community. We also host regular boxing and martial arts events that attract crowds of over 750 people. Whether you’re looking to lose weight, gain strength, or sharpen your fighting skills, Blood Fitness is where hard work meets results.
Signature Workout: Combat Sports and Beyond
Blood Fitness is a leading destination for combat sports and functional fitness. Our gym hosts five structured Muay Thai classes each week, led by four different coaches — each bringing their own style and expertise. We’ve recently launched Traditional Boxing classes, clearly distinguished from our popular Boxfit sessions. While Boxfit is all about energy, sweat, and fun, Traditional Boxing is focused on teaching the technical side of the sport — real skill development, not just cardio.
Our MMA programme continues to grow, combining wrestling and jiu-jitsu, with coaches who bring real experience to the mats. Beyond combat sports, we cater to all training styles, with packed HIIT, BodyPump, 5:45am Early Riser, Circuit, and Kettlebell classes. Whether you’re looking to fight, get fit, or both — we’ve got you covered. Memberships include flexible payment plans for both Club and Platinum tiers, offering full access to all facilities and classes.
Membership
Blood Fitness is a leading destination for combat sports and functional fitness. Our gym hosts five structured Muay Thai classes each week, led by four different coaches — each bringing their own style and expertise. We’ve recently launched Traditional Boxing classes, clearly distinguished from our popular Boxfit sessions. While Boxfit is all about energy, sweat, and fun, Traditional Boxing is focused on teaching the technical side of the sport — real skill development, not just cardio.
Our MMA programme continues to grow, combining wrestling and jiu-jitsu, with coaches who bring real experience to the mats. Beyond combat sports, we cater to all training styles, with packed HIIT, BodyPump, 5:45am Early Riser, Circuit, and Kettlebell classes. Whether you’re looking to fight, get fit, or both — we’ve got you covered. Memberships include flexible payment plans for both Club and Platinum tiers, offering full access to all facilities and classes.
Trainer’s Choice: Michael Smilek, Kettlebell Class
For those looking for a full-body challenge, Michael Smilek recommends our Kettlebell Class — a no-nonsense, high-intensity session that tests strength, endurance, and mental grit. Expect a tough combination of compound lifts, explosive movements, and functional strength work that leaves no muscle untouched. It’s a serious workout for those who want to push limits and build real-world fitness. Challenge yourself — this one’s not for the faint-hearted.
BLOOD FITNESS, 12-13 Caledonia Place, Weighbridge Place, St Helier.
Sci-fi lovers aren’t alien to the idea that octopuses have been suspected to have extraterrestrial origins. Their genomes are absurdly complex, boasting around 33,000 protein-coding genes – in comparison to humankind’s 20,000. Whilst bigger doesn’t always mean better, this genetic overload supports a whole whirlpool of octopus weirdness. With a highly developed nervous system, autonomous limbs with their own brains, and skin that can change colour and texture with eerie precision, there’s no wonder people have questioned whether this species really originated on earth.
Whilst many vertebrates have protocadherins – essentially the wiring instructions for building a complex brain – octopuses seem to have evolved these independently. The expanded set of genes is relied on for learning and remembering things, and supports sophisticated behaviours such as tool use, problem solving and neural plasticity – the ability to change brain structure based on experience. Just when you think it can’t get any stranger, octopuses have an RNA editing trick – instead of waiting for slow changes in DNA over generations, octopuses can rewrite their RNA on the fly, adapting their nervous systems to different environments and fine-tuning brain function in real time.
Polar Bear Immigration
As of 2025, the global polar bear population is estimated to be approximately 26,000, spread across a variety of countries.
Of these, the ones in Alaska are likely to disappear first, due to rapid sea ice loss causing population declines. Average numbers for this country weigh in at around 5,500 – if they all had to pack their bags and migrate to Durrell Zoo, how big would their enclosure have to be?
Housing this number of polar bears requires slightly more than a few extra enclosures and a giant freezer – it’s likely we’d need an entire Arctic city. The species are inherently solitary and territorial, with wild polar bears laying claim to a range of 19 to 500,000 square kilometres. In captivity, the ethical(-ish) minimum sits at around 1,000 square metres per bear – multiply that by 5,500 and you’re looking at a chilly compound covering 5.5 square kilometres, about the size of Gibraltar.
To put it in local terms, thats 4.5% of Jersey’s landmass, and 39 times bigger than Durrell Zoo itself. In fact, the polar bear zone would sprawl beyond the zoo gates and take up about half of Trinity. You’d also need to keep this entire area cold all year round, demanding industrial-scale refrigeration 24/7. This would absorb around 40 megawatts continuously – enough to power around 35,000 homes.
ChatGPT vs Stanley Cups
It’s no secret that ChatGPT guzzles a lot of water. Running large AI models such as this one dumps gallons every second, with the data centres that keep it alive needing constant cooling. According to a 2023 study, ChatGPT goes through a standard 500ml water bottle every 10-50 prompts, depending on factors such as location and infrastructure. If we split the difference, this averages out at 500ml per 30 prompts.
Multiply that by the rough public estimate that ChatGPT handles 100 million prompts per day, and you’re looking at a total of around 1.67 million litres every twenty-four hours. To measure this out into something more relatable, the standard Stanley cup has the capacity to hold about 1.18 litres. That means ChatGPT beats even the most devout of TikTok water girls, effectively refilling its Stanley around 1.4 million times a day.
91 international marathon swimmers were welcomed to Jersey for the Class of 2025’s induction – marking the first time the island has hosted the event.
£372,000 has been raised for Lily McGarry following life-changing amputation surgeries, thanks to widespread community support.
907 metres of predator-exclusion fencing have been approved to establish a seabird sanctuary for puffins along the coast of Plémont.
20 person communal saunas could soon arrive at the Waterfront in St Helier as part of a new wellness and recovery club proposed by Sauna Society.
£3 million has been invested in a nationwide advertising campaign to promote Jersey Royal potatoes during their seasonal peak.
316 has been invested in a nationwide advertising campaign to promote Jersey Royal potatoes during their seasonal peak.
8 under-18 bands took over the Watersplash for this year’s Battle of the Bands, with metal group RIOT claiming victory after entering to “show people what we are made of.”
9 year-old Rani Olayan-Eva has cut his long hair to help create wigs for children with cancer, with Alfie from KSG donating his time to the project.
650 homes in St Clement are now powered by Jersey’s first solar farm, which has doubled the island’s solar capacity since being switched on.
Okay, so let’s talk about something that used to be a weekend chore but now feels a bit… futuristic: mowing your lawn. If you’re still pushing a heavy mower around on a hot Saturday afternoon, you need to meet the Kress robot lawnmower. Seriously. These little machines are like the Roombas of the backyard—but smarter, sleeker, and built for grass domination. Kress robot mowers quietly zip around your lawn, trimming the grass with surgical precision while you kick back with a cold drink or, you know, do literally anything else.
One of the coolest things about them? They’re not just mindlessly bouncing around out there. Kress mowers use high-tech navigation to plan their path intelligently, avoiding obstacles and even adjusting how they mow based on your lawn’s shape and condition. And if you’ve ever battled uneven ground or steep slopes, no worries—these bots are built for it. Some models can handle slopes up to 40%. The great team from Eastern Garden Machinery will pop over to meet you, and let you know which model of Kress mower you need for your garden, as well as doing all the set up for you.
They’re also eco-friendly. Instead of using gas or oil, they’re battery powered and whisper-quiet. Your neighbours probably won’t even notice it’s running—until they start asking why your grass looks perfect all the time.
And yes, they come with an app, because of course they do. You can schedule mowings, check the mower’s progress, or even stop it mid-mission if you need.
Bottom line: if you’re ready to skip the sweaty mowing sessions and upgrade your lawn game, a Kress robot mower might just be your new best friend. Your grass (and your weekend plans) will thank you.
You can request a site visit via their website, but if you can, do visit their showroom in Trinity near the zoo, as it’s an amazing garden-gadget paradise.
When you hear the word “sustainability,” it’s not always immediately followed by words like “rockstar,” “glamour,” or “haute couture.” But for me, these words belong in the same sentence. They are, in fact, at the heart of my mission: to make sustainability voguish, to elevate environmental consciousness into something trendsetting, transformative, and wildly magnetic.
Words: Corey Ceccarelli
With a practice rooted in art, fashion, and radical innovation, I am building a universal platform that doesn’t whisper about sustainability, it sings about it, it shouts proudly with rigorous intent. Think high-end fashion meets repurposed materials. Think sculptural installations that hold the gravity of galaxies. Think mannequins reborn as artistic oracles for our age. My mission is to turn ecological urgency into irresistible inspiration.
Nothing is too humble to become iconic, and in my care, discarded items find new purpose and poetry. My mannequin works of art are assembled using discarded materials, pieces once deemed useless, given new life through artistry and purpose. Each mannequin becomes a 3D canvas for meaning, movement, and memory. They speak without speaking. They demand presence.
I don’t just recycle, I resurrect.
There’s something immediate about mannequins. They represent us, our physicality, our vulnerability, our place in the world and cosmos. They are a mirror to our humanity and a portal to our dreams. To work on a 3D structure is to engage with flow, it’s kinetic, alive, responsive, and transformative.
Their impact is multifaceted. When placed in galleries or public spaces, the mannequins confront and captivate. They force the viewer to pause, question, and connect. In photo shoots, they become avatars of emotion, shadows of society, reflections of our collective psyche. Each one holds its own energy, identity, and message, fashioned not just to be seen, but to be felt deeply.
This August, my latest solo exhibition will take over the Link Gallery, situated next to the Jersey Museum and Jersey Heritage. Running from August 2nd – August 31st, the exhibition is titled ŴässerŴater – L’iEau de Vita, a cross-linguistic homage to the precious element that sustains all life: water.
But this is not just a tribute, it’s a warning, a prayer, a movement. A plea to recognize that water is not a commodity; it is a living, breathing entity essential to our survival and spirituality.
This body of work was born from the tension between reverence and ruin. Between sacred knowing and scientific data. It confronts the insidious presence of forever-chemicals, plastics and unsustainable practices, exploring how they have silently leached into every aspect of our lives, even as our culture continues to embrace their widespread use without pause or reflection.
The pieces in ŴässerŴater are visual symphonies that echo the flow of rivers, the fragility of coral, and the rhythm of rain. They channel mythologies from various cultures, connecting the viewer not only to water as a substance but to water as a spirit, a divine thread that binds us across time and space.
Ultimately through all my work, I want to show that environmentalism need not be dull or draped in guilt. It can be exhilarating. It can be beautiful. It can strut down a runway, pose in front of a lens, or whisper from the curvature of a recycled form.
We need to glamorize sustainability, not in a superficial way, but in a celebratory way, making it magnetic, accessible, and inevitable. Fashion can be activism. Art can be advocacy. Beauty can be revolutionary.
My work amalgamates fashion and activism, aesthetics and advocacy, allowing communities to see themselves as part of a global vision, connected not by consumerism, but by care. Every mannequin, every thread, every glint of material is a call to action and a celebration of possibility. It is culture-shifting at its finest.
More than anything, my practice is about unification. To create and not take away, that is the guiding principle. We must create works of art that add to the ecosystem, not strip it bare. We must restore, renew, and rejoice alongside nature and our fellow species, not dominate them.
I believe in using art not just to beautify, but to connect. To reclaim our relationship with the environment. To celebrate the wondrous brilliance of biodiversity and restore our deep-rooted connection with the living world.
The happiest people on Earth do not have the most; they have the most meaning. They have community, nature, animals, freedom, sacred devotion, creative invocation. That’s what I want my art to reflect, a visual language of belonging.
Creation, for me, is never static. Each piece manifests over time, often evolving during the actual process. There’s a spontaneity to it. A sense of being guided by something beyond the conscious mind. I don’t always know what the final form will be, and that’s the magic. It’s a dance between structure and surrender, between craftsmanship and mystery.
That flexibility, the ability to innovate, adapt, and have fun, is part of what makes this work so relevant in today’s uncertain times. It’s not just about preserving the planet; it’s about radically reimagining our place within it. As artists. As visionaries. As stewards. As kin.
As part of my sustainable kelp & seaweed works, I am deeply grateful for my collaboration with Ben and Naomi of Seaweed Food Co. & Guernsey Seaweed. Their mastery in creating sustainable materials from kelp and seaweed has been instrumental in bringing my designs and creations to life. Their contributions are sustainable triumphs, symbols of what forward-thinking, ecologically intelligent partnerships can achieve. Their camaraderie and dedication to environmental stewardship are both humbling and inspiring. I am honored to work alongside such kindred spirits who redefine what “material success” truly means.
For me, this journey is just beginning. My platform will continue to grow, rooted in my desire to voice radically meaningful messages across the globe. My aim? To spread positive and vibrant energy at a constant. To create communities of consciousness. To help us remember what truly matters.
We’ve been indoctrinated to believe that nature exists to be conquered, that her worth lies in what can be extracted, traded, or consumed. But this is not living; it is a slow, silent extinction of our own humanity. I refuse a life reduced to survival. I choose to live, fully, fiercely, and in reverence. And I want us all to live. To truly live, we must unlearn domination and rediscover kinship. We must reimagine how we create, not as exploiters, but as stewards. How we relate, not through control, but through communion. And how we celebrate, not through consumption, but through awe. This Earth is not a commodity. It is our origin, our mirror, and our only home.
My work doesn’t just challenge the status quo, it remakes it. And in a time where the Earth is crying out for change, my art is an anthem. One of hope, resilience, courage, and radiant beauty. We are not here to conquer the Earth, nor to measure its soul in gold and gain. We are here to remember, to create alongside its breath, to resurrect wonder from what was cast aside, and to weave the ancient rhythm of nature into our modern hands. Sustainability is not survival; it is the poetry of life itself, vibrant, visionary, and endlessly becoming.
Anyone who’s watched Bee Movie knows that they’re a small species with a mighty impact. The tireless pollinators are at the roots of thriving ecosystems, ensuring the biodiversity of our natural environments is conserved. With habitat loss, climate change, and diseases threatening their survival, SustainaBee has stepped in to give the bees a helping hand.
Run by Jersey Honey, SustainaBee is a local project driven towards protecting and preserving Jersey’s bee population. Through supporting responsible, sustainable beekeepers, the aim is to start a collaborative movement that puts conservation efforts first. By inviting local businesses to sponsor hives, SustainaBee brings in a fresh approach to corporate social responsibility. With Bronze, Silver, and Gold tiers of support, companies can directly fund hive management, contribute to ecological balance, and even get hands-on with workshops and education days.
Behind each hive is a beekeeper suiting up, heading out, and caring for the colonies through rain or shine.
We caught up with some of the faces supported by the SustainaBee programme, asking them how they got started, where their hives are based, and what they’d be keeping if not for bees.
Shaun Gell
Number of years keeping bees: 5
Where are your hives? St Lawrence
If you weren’t keeping bees what else would you keep?
Coral fish tank
What’s the most unexpected thing you’ve used honey for?
We’ve infused it into soaps and hand cream and won the Pure Beauty Global Awards, competing against 305 international companies.
Albert Mahe
Number of years keeping bees: 2
Where are your hives?
St Peters and St Lawrence
If you weren’t keeping bees what else would you keep?
I’d return to cockatiel breeding.
What’s the most unexpected thing you’ve used honey for?
Honey with turmeric in warm milk relieves congestion.
Damian Murgatroyd
Number of years keeping bees: None (yet)
Where are your hives? None (yet)
If you weren’t keeping bees what else would you keep? Gardening & Home Ferments
What’s the most unexpected thing you’ve used honey for?
Making mead (honey wine)
Neill Stoddart
Number of years keeping bees: 4
Where are your hives? Les Cotils
If you weren’t keeping bees what else would you keep?
Good company
What’s the most unexpected thing you’ve used honey for? It’s delicious drizzled on aged cheddar or blue cheese.
Tom Arnold
Number of years keeping bees: 3
Where are your hives? St Peters and St Lawrence.
If you weren’t keeping bees what else would you keep?
More cannons probably. I currently look after 4 of them as part of the 1781 Jersey Militia.
What’s the most unexpected thing you’ve used honey for? It’s not me personally, but Mum had a horse with a persistent cough lasting months. Apparently she added 2 tablespoons of honey a day mixed with warm water into feed. After a week the cough had gone!
Hannah Gell (Jersey Bee Girl)
Number of years keeping bees: This is my first year and loving it.
Where are your hives?
Waterworks Valley
If you weren’t keeping bees what else would you keep? Another dog
What’s the most unexpected thing you’ve used honey for? I love to experiment with different ingredients to produce delicious meals. Honey is so amazing, 100% natural liquid gold.
Toby Kramer
Number of years keeping bees: 1.5
Where are your hives? St. Brelade
If you weren’t keeping bees what else would you keep?
Old milkers – retired dairy cows, to give them a new lease of life!
What’s the most unexpected thing you’ve used honey for?
Pizza – I mix it with Jersey Chilli Kitchen Ghost Pepper Sauce to make a moreish Hot Honey dip.
Emma Voisin
Number of years keeping bees: 2
Where are your hives?
St Brelade and St Lawrence
If you weren’t keeping bees what else would you keep? Alpacas
What’s the most unexpected thing you’ve used honey for? Burns – honey has antibacterial properties.
Jess with the Numph Embroidered Shirt(£70) and Skirt(£80).
Jess Clothing Boutique in St Peter’s village is a bright and spacious, vibrant shopping experience thats definitely worth a visit.
Offering wardrobe gems, accessories and gifts, Jess’s passion for retail and creativity is clear as soon as you step inside – the choice is vast, a mix of brands offering carefully selected stock to build and create a ‘year round wardrobe’. Fantastic quality at affordable prices.
The way the store is presented makes shopping so easy – colour stories beautifully put together and help always available to those that want it. A super friendly experience, amazing stock and on site parking… be quick!
Clockwise from top: Numph denim dress – £104, Alohas rope tie sandal – £135, Eleven Loves Bleu tee – £40, Eleven Loves black bubble skirt – £110.
What’s Hot?
“When asked what’s ‘hot’ I instantly think it’s anything that makes you feel good. Whatever best suits your shape and mood…. Subtle flare jeans, shorter boxy tops. Carrot shape pants and a denim jacket. Mix your fabrics and textures, clash your colours, accessorise with a brooch. And always wear a smile.
Jess Clothing Boutique, Unit 2, Rue de L’eglise, St Peter, JE3 7AG / @jess_boutique_st_peters
Unur
Jackie holds Women’s Cashmere Wrap Shawl in Natural Tones £275.00
Unur, in the heart of St Helier, brings the spirit of Mongolia’s vast steppe to Jersey’s luxury retail scene. Jackie’s boutique showcases exquisite cashmere, ethically sourced from nomadic herders and crafted from the world’s finest fibres, paired beautifully with an exclusive range of pearl jewellery.
Guided by her “Modern Nomadic” philosophy, Jackie expertly blends traditional craftsmanship with contemporary style, creating timeless wardrobe essentials. Her commitment to conscious luxury shines through personalised service, fair artisan partnerships, and sustainable practices. For discerning individuals who value authenticity and enduring elegance over fleeting trends, Unur offers investment pieces meant to be treasured.
Clockwise from top: Women’s High Neck Woven Cashmere Vest £175. Women’s Cashmere Cape £315. Brown Cashmere Blanket With Dark Stripes £290.50. Women’s Cashmere Calf Length Trousers £245
What’s Hot?
“Customers are loving our core range of organic colours – the natural tones are perfect for all seasons and for pairing with any outfit.
Also, our throws are making people happy – whether snuggling under or wrapping around the shoulders. It’s all about feeling soft, cosy and warm, as well as super-stylish!”
UNUR, 33 Queen St, St Helier, Jersey JE2 4WD / @unurcashmere / unur.co.uk
Number One Boutique
Louise with Crochet Top (one size, 10 – 14) £30
Number One, St Aubin is in the heart of the village. We offer a welcoming service and a diverse collection of Italian fashion designed for women of all ages, available in sizes 6 to 28.
Featuring breathable fabrics like linen, cotton and silk, carefully selected to keep you cool and comfortable throughout the summer.
What’s Hot?
“This season’s favourites include not only classic linen and cotton tops but also bold, vibrant splashes of colour – perfect for the summer and flattering for all ages. Crochet tops, denim and embroidered tops are also popular.”
Number one boutique, Charing Cross House, St Brelade, JE3 8AA / @Number1StAubin
Drew & May
Caitlin with the JJXX Essie Bomber Jacket £99.75
DREW & MAY, a hidden gem on St Helier’s high street, is a fashion lover’s dream. This locally owned multi-label hub offers stylish clothing and standout accessories for women, men, and teens, all at accessible prices.
Each piece is carefully selected for its quality, individuality, and wearability. Ash, Caitlin and their friendly team provide personal service and expert styling advice in a relaxed yet polished setting. Whether you’re looking for a statement piece or something special, DREW & MAY delivers affordable fashion with flair.
What’s Hot?
“This season, it’s all about relaxed tailoring, bold accessories, and vibrant colours that bring out your personality. Think easygoing style with a playful twist—pieces that make you feel as good as you look. Fashion should be fun and full of confidence, and that’s exactly what we’re loving right now at DREW & MAY.”
Clockwise from top: Only&Sons Jr Loose Tie Dye Tee – £18.90, Only&Sons Milo Relaxed Fit Graphic Tee – £15.75, Jjxx Petra Seersucker Dress – £31.50, Only Madison Fitted High Waisted Wide Leg – £44.10.
DREW & MAY, 55 King Street, St.Helier / @drewandmay.jsy
Charity Boutique Buzz: Hospice Shop East
Tarika with a lovely leopard dress.
At the Jersey Hospice Charity Shops, sustainability and style go hand-in-hand! We strive to give preloved items a new home; to bring a little joy to another person’s home or wardrobe.
Our new East shop is open seven days a week and you can find us within Holme Grown in Grouville. We have an extensive selection of clothing – from children’s to men’s and women’s wear, fashion accessories and jewellery, plus homeware, stunning furniture pieces and decorative items, and children’s toys.
Every time you donate to or buy from one of our shops, you’re helping patients and their loved ones live life to the full and build lasting precious memories together. You’re also making a positive environmental choice – reducing waste, lowering carbon emissions, and avoiding contributing to polluting industries.
What’s Hot?
“It’s great to find good quality items for a bargain. It’s also nice to give back to the community in this way – both supporting Hospice and the environment! As a nurse working on the In Patient Unit, I see how the money is used to make sure that we can give the best care and support to our patients and their families at the most vulnerable time in their lives.”
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Art has always been a way to express what words can’t – whether that’s joy, grief, or something in between. At Kairos Arts, this belief characterises everything they do. The small, local charity offers rich therapeutic arts programmes for people who have experienced trauma, supporting them as they process their emotions and rediscover their sense of self. Through one-to-one sessions with young people, and group workshops with clients of all ages, the Kairos team uses movement, poetry, music, and visual art to create a piece that helps people express and process their emotions.
Their name comes from the ancient Greek word kairos, translating to ‘opportunity,’ ‘season,’ or ‘fitting time.’ It’s an apt title – a moment in time when something of significance occurs; a transforming opportunity, a breakthrough moment, full of hope. While the team members don’t offer clinical diagnoses, they do offer a life-altering opportunity for people to reconnect with themselves and others. “I was blown away by the exploration of self I experienced and how I was able to shift something within me,” one participant shared. Speaking of the welcoming environment, another said, “there are no wrongs or rights – just create what you feel with no judgement.”
In addition to their work on-island, the women at Kairos extend their impact through international outreach. They support vulnerable women who have experienced exploitation by partnering with established charities in Bolivia and India, visiting annually to run therapeutic creative arts programmes and community-building. They also support freedom businesses – organisations that empower women through sustainable income, independence, and a path to dignity via ethical employment and skill development. These ethically made products are purchased and resold in Jersey, and include handmade soaps and saris repurposed into beautiful bags and notebooks.
We reached out to the women who bring care and creativity to Kairos each day, asking them to share the names of the artists who keep their inspiration flowing.
Kairos Arts works in partnership with FREEDA, JDAS, JAAR, Brighter Futures, Macmillan, Hospice, and local schools to provide therapeutic arts workshops. For more information about the work they do visit their website below.
Rae de la Haye: Community Outreach Assistant
THE ARTIST I LOVE IS… Picasso – I love how he broke all the rules while also still being so embedded in them. I also love how he explored many different artistic mediums, such as painting, sculpture and clay.
Debbie Jones: Therapeutic Arts Practitioner
THE ARTIST I LOVE IS… Henri Matisse – I love the energy in his work. How he saw colour and pattern in the world around him and brought it to life on the canvas. Matisse makes the viewer rethink the ordinary and the everyday, bringing a new perspective to a way of seeing life. He inspires me to appreciate God’s creative world in all its splendor and colour.
Pam Witthoft: Operations Director
THE ARTIST I LOVE IS… Ed Sheeran.
Suzanne Le Marquand: Therapeutic Arts Practitioner.
THE ARTIST I LOVE IS… Sarah Stokes – Watercolour artist in Worcester. As I try to master techniques in this medium, I find her workshops and on-line guides tremendously helpful. I love that her finished pieces (mainly animals and birds) look so realistic and that would be my ultimate aim. I have a long way to go!
Gillian Caie: Therapeutic Arts Practitioner
THE ARTIST I LOVE IS… Claude Monet – I just love his painting style.
Helen Higginson: Safeguarding Lead.
THE ARTIST I LOVE IS… David Hockney – He was from Bradford, where I was born.
Donna Vibert: Therapeutic Art Practitioner
THE ARTIST I LOVE IS… 2 Johns – My favorite photographer. A lot of their work is on our walls, which is particularly precious as my son died 9 years ago.
Mandy Lawson: DA Drop in Facilitator
THE ARTIST I LOVE IS… Marianne North – Not only the most gifted botanical artist of great precision and detail, she was a huge pioneer for single women in Victorian age, travelling the world unaccompanied, venturing into unknown territory and discovering previously unknown species of plants through her complete commitment and passion for painting.
Kelly Eastwood: Therapeutic Art Practitioner
THE ARTIST I LOVE IS… Salvador Dali – I am particularly drawn to the surrealist movement because it explores the subconscious and the non-verbal realms. This resonates deeply with my interest in emotional expression beyond words. Dali’s work has had a profound influence on me, especially in my love for automatic drawing, as a way to access inner thoughts and feelings without censorship.
