Tuesday, 27 May 2014

La Fête Nouormande 2014

La Fête Nouormande 2014 - events open to the public

(during the week) book display; Norman Market at Weighbridge

  • Monday 9 June Launch of poetry reader for children "Eune pouch'tee d'poesies" with readings (à La Société Jersiaise 6pm)
  • Tuesday 10 June Doque - traditional Jersey throwing game (at pétanque pitch in Parade Gardens) - 6pm; followed by a meal in a Town restaurant (those wishing to come along to the meal, please provide names to L'Office du Jèrriais)
  • Wednesday 11 June Walkabout Town quiz - meet in Royal Square 6pm and walk around to find the answers on the quiz sheet - answers to be checked in pub later
  • Thursday 12 June Visit to La Robeline distillery and cider production 7pm (free, but space limited: those wishing to come along, please provide names to L'Office du Jèrriais)
  • Friday 13 June Queen's Birthday at Government House - costumed participants (6pm); meal for Fête participants at All Saints Church Hall: 8pm - limited tickets available for sale

Saturday 14 June - morning

9.30-11: free programme of dancing, music, poetry and prose in the Town Hall

11.15: Town Parade (leaving Town Hall heading to Weighbridge) - costumes and flags


Saturday 14 June - afternoon:

6pm Meal for participants (All Saints) - limited tickets available for sale

Saturday 14 June - evening:

8pm-9.30 free concert by Badlabecques - toe-tapping songs traditional and otherwise, and some dancing to familiar tunes with a Badlabecques twist and shout

Sunday 15 June

10h free Town centre guided historical/cultural tour starting from the Town Hall:

11h30 Service in Jèrriais in the Chapel of the Hospital

1h Meal for participants (All Saints) - limited tickets available for sale

3pm-4.30pm free informal programme of dancing, music, poetry and prose in the Town Hall

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