Roderick Dobson (1907-1979, Naturalist) and his collection in the Lord Coutanche Library
‘Roderick Dobson, one of the best field naturalists ever to live and work in Jersey, was born in Derbyshire in 1907. In his formative years
A Selection of items recently added to the Library’s catalogue
Books Thesis Articles Periodicals
Victorian Valentine’s cards
Victorian greeting cards from the Lord Coutanche Library’s collection. Wanted-a-heart: Valentine letter addressed to Osborne Capel Powell.
The SJPA 2023 Donation Highlights
See some of the SJPA’s donation highlights!
Botany
In late January 2024, the Société Jersiaise successfully coordinated the removal of an invasive plant from a key area of the St Ouen’s Bay coastal
A Presentation by Neil Redfern over “High Tea”
Thursday 14th March 2024 St Brelade’s Bay Hotel 4pm – 6pm We are delighted to welcome our special Guest Speaker Neil Redfern, Executive Director and
Ornithology
With the cold spell at the start of the month the island received a small influx of the usual cold weather migrants, these included some
Marine Biology
Bibliography
Société Jersiaise Bibliography Section Report After a forced break in meetings of the Bibliography Section a small number met in what was anticipated to be
SOCIÉTÉ FUNDRAISING QUIZ RETURNS!
Friday 16th February 2024 – Members’ Room 6pm – 9pm £10 per person Quizmaster – Colin Adams All proceeds go towards the Nigel Quérée Environment
The Seaflower Venture
Re-imaging the Merchant Network of Charles Robin The Channel Islands Contemporary Art Show. Arthouse Jersey at Capital House, St Helier, Jersey 18 Jan – 25