September/October 2010

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Thursday 23rd – Sunday 26th
Branchage Film Festival
A lively boutique film festival hosting an array of diverse
and entertaining films, dazzling special events, talks,
exhibitions, training and education. Gathering films by
some of the worlds’ most talented directors and hunting
out the freshest new talent. Branchage will be a banquet
for all with comedy, live music, weirdly wonderful venues,
parties and an entourage of filmmakers, visiting and
homegrown. Separate programme available.
Times: Vary
Price: Various
Place: Various, Island wide
Email: info@branchagefestival.com
Web: www.branchagefestival.com
Friday 24th – Sunday 26th
St Aubin’s Festival
St Aubin’s Festival brings together everyone in the lovely
harbour town with events and celebrations over the
weekend, starting at 18:30 on Friday night with a concert.
Enjoy the craft market on Saturday and early evening
entertainment as all the restaurants offer Canadian
specialities, celebrating the link between the local cod
fishermen and their counterparts in Canada. There is a
combined Service on Sunday at St Aubin on the Hill Church
with a Vin D’Honneur and light lunch at the Parish Hall to follow.
Tickets available from the Parish Hall or Harbour Gallery.
Time: From 18:30 on Friday
Price: Varied prices and free events
Place: St Aubin
Tel: 01534 482095
Saturday 25th
Tony Carreira in Concert
Portuguese romantic singer Carreira has had several
hits since 1991, becoming during the 2000s one of the
most renowned and best-selling popular singers in his
home country. Tony Carreira sold out concerts in one of
the largest venues in Portugal, the Pavilhão Atlântico in
Lisbon, and also at the Olympia in Paris.
Time: 21:00
Price: £40 – £60
Place: Gloucester Hall, Fort Regent, St Helier
Tel: 01534 449827
Monday 27th – Thursday 30th
National Nines Golf Series Final
Teams from across the British Isles, Ireland and Europe
compete in the finals of this annual golf competition.
Spectators welcome.
Time: 07:00 – 15:30
Price: Entry fee £96, spectators free
Place: Les Ormes Golf & Leisure Village, St Brelade
Bus: 15
Tel: 01534 497000
Web: www.nationalninesgolf.com
Tuesday 28th – Sunday 3rd October
Channel Islands
Festival of Arts and Crafts
Over 70 exhibitors, mostly from the UK and Europe, will
be showcasing their arts and handmade crafts along with
food and drink products and unusual gifts. Free shuttle
bus from Weighbridge Place, Thursday, Friday & Sunday
from 13:30.
Time: Tue 14:00 – 20:30, Wed – Fri 12:30 – 20:30,
Sat – Sun 10:00 – 18:00
Price: £3 adult, £2 concession
Place: RJA & HS Royal Jersey Showground, Trinity
Bus: 4 (no Sunday service) and free shuttle
Tel: 01534 618166
Web: www.barnespublishing.com/cifac.html
Wednesday 29th
Ghost Walk
Join your Spirit Guide for a nerve-jangling tour around
some of the island’s most haunted locations!
Time: 19:45 – 21:15
Price: £5
Place: To be advised at time of booking. Booking
essential – Tel: 01534 448877.
Public Transport – Explorer Tickets
Take advantage of the local bus service by purchasing
an explorer ticket, allowing unlimited travel during
your stay. Tickets are valid for consecutive day travel
only. Group tickets are also available and all tickets can
only be purchased from Connex.
1 day £6.50 3 day £16.25
5 day £23.85 Weekender £10.85
To obtain a copy of the current bus timetable visit
www.mybus.je or buy one from Jersey Tourism. For
further information please call Connex on
Tel: 01534 877772.
See page 47 for the September/
October Walking Programme
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See inside for details