September / October 2012 - Jersey

Thursday 13th – Friday 14th
Spitfire Solo
It is June of the new Millennium. For
80 year old Peter Walker, ex-Battle of
Britain pilot, an unexpected new
challenge is about to begin. From the
comfort of the Silver Birches
Retirement Home, he must once again
find the resilience, determination and
strength to do what must be done. As
he re-lives past glories, losses,
wartime experiences, family memories
and the heady days of blue skies and
battles, he searches for the answer to
the biggest question so far. Personal,
charming, funny and inventive, ‘Spitfire
Solo’ is one man’s battle for survival,
the second time around. Blending
theatre, music and film in this multilayered
and textured production,
Nicholas Collett plays a multitude of
characters and recreates the Battle of
Britain – onstage. Performed in the
Jersey Opera House Studio.
Time: 19:45 – 21:30
Price: £12
Place: Jersey Opera House, St Helier
Tel: 01534 511115 or log on to
www.jerseyoperahouse.co.uk
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Saturday 15th - Saturday
22nd
Autumn Walking Week
Experience the wonderful
autumnal colours of Jersey and
join in a full programme of unique
countryside, coastal and history
walks with the Island’s most
experienced guides. Highlight of
the week, the ‘Around Island
Walk’.
A separate programme is
available from your hotel and
Jersey Tourism.
Time: Various
Price: Free
Place: Island Wide
Tel: 01534 448877
Web: www.jersey.com/walking
Saturday 15th
Sand Racing at La Braye
Enjoy the thrills and spills of local motor
sport. Spectators welcome.
Time: 12:15
Price: Free
Place: St Ouen’s Bay, La Braye,
St Brelade
Web: www.jerseymotorsport.com
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Saturday 15th
Autumn Steam & Motor
Fayre
An annual fayre with something to
excite the interest of everyone in this
fascinating collection of steam, farm
and other machinery, motor vehicles,
vintage bicycles, a variety of organs and
so much more.
Time: 10:00 – 17:00
Price: £6 adults, £2 children,
£5 seniors
Place: The Pallot Steam, Motor &
General Museum, Rue de Bechet,
Trinity
Tel: 01534 865307 or log on to
www.pallotmuseum.co.uk
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Saturday 15th
Alan Davies
After more than a decade since his last
stand-up show and following a hugely
successful tour of Australia in 2011,
Alan Davies, the much-loved star of
iconic television series such as
Jonathan Creek and QI, makes a longawaited
return to live stand-up this
autumn with a well-rounded and
hilarious show. Over 16s only please.
Time: 20:30
Price: £25
Place: Jersey Opera House, St Helier
Tel: 01534 511115 or log on to
www.jerseyoperahouse.co.uk
Saturday 15th
Fête des Dolmens
Jersey Heritage invites you to delve
into the Island’s history, get on board
the “Dolmen bus” and take part in the
Fête des Dolmens. This daylong tour
will explore the Island’s megalithic
monuments. A special bus will leave
La Hougue Bie for a day trip back in
time 6,000 years to the days of
the dolmen builders. Many of these
prehistoric sites were acquired and
excavated by the Société Jersiaise in
the early 20th century and are now
open for the public to enjoy.
Time: 09:00 - 17:00
Price: £20 adults, £15 Jersey
Heritage members, £6 children and
students – BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Place: La Hougue Bie, St Saviour
Tel: 01534 633300
Web: www.jerseyheritage.org
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Saturday 15th – Sunday 16th
Les Prairies Horse Trials
A new addition to the Jersey equestrian
events calendar, Les Prairies Horse Trials
has been designed to showcase the best
of Jersey’s riders and horses. Spectators
will be able to view all aspects of the
competition across the weekend and
will have full access to the ‘Event Village’
comprising of an array of caterers,
crafts stands, Genuine Jersey produce
and family entertainment including face
painting, pony rides and an acoustic
stage. VIP ticket holders will be have
access to ‘The Cube’, a cocktail tent,
overlooking the most exciting of our
cross country fences; the V&V Builders
Water Jump. All monies raised from the
event will go directly to Jersey Hospice
Care.
Time: 09:30 – 18:00
Price: £4 adults, £2.50 children, £11
family, £7 - £18 Weekend tickets
Place: Les Prairies, La Route de
Issues, St. John
Tel: 01534 484017 or log on to
www.lesprairiehorsetrials.com
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