Jersey Society in London

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The Jersey Society in London is a membership society of people from all over the world interested in life, history and culture in the Bailiwick of Jersey. [1] Nicholas Paines is the Chairman. [2]

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Activities

Three times a year the Society holds a dinner meeting, followed by a quiz or talk, at Westminster Kingsway College, Vincent Square, London. There are sometimes speeches by the Chief Minister of the States of Jersey. [3]

Boules and other events are held for the members.

The Bulletin

The Bulletin is the journal of the Society, published twice a year, and sent to the members. There are articles on Jersey architectural history, a digest of Jersey news, and reports on the three Society meetings in London. [4]

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References

  1. "About us". The Jersey Society in London. Retrieved 13 October 2018.
  2. "Jersey Society in London - theislandwiki". www.theislandwiki.org. Retrieved 13 October 2018.
  3. Jersey, States of. "Speech to Jersey Society in London". www.gov.je. Retrieved 13 October 2018.
  4. "The Bulletin – The Jersey Society In London". www.jerseysocietyinlondon.org. Retrieved 13 October 2018.