Events

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

“SPECIAL BREAKS”

Special breaks can be arranged to incorporate any of the events listed on our website or  those events organised by Jersey Tourism. Please contact marketing@longuevillemanor.com for further details.

To book any of the following in-house events please call Reception on 01534 725501 or email:info@longuevillemanor.com

Friday 3rd September  – Sunday 5th September
Brewin Dolphin Jersey Regatta
The island’s ‘Flagship’ sailing event welcomes visiting yachts from the UK, Channel Islands and France.  St Aubin’s Bay is the dedicated sailing area and will offer a full programme of races for dinghies, beach catamarans, sports boats and racer/cruising yachts.
www.jersey.com/regatta

Saturday 4th September – Sunday 5th September
Jersey Live Music Festival
The biggest little ‘Indie rock’ festival in Europe, past acts include Snow Patrol, Kasabian, Razorlight and The Prodigy. The 2010 Festival welcomes headliner Paul Weller, singer songwriter Kate Nash and London based rapper Plan B amongst others. www.jerseylive.org.uk 

Thursday 9th September
International Air Display
The skies above Jersey come alive to the sights and sounds of arguably one of the largest free air displays in Europe.  Part of the Battle of Britain fundraising week.
www.jerseyairdisplay.org.uk

Saturday 11th – Saturday 18th September
Autumn Walking Week
Experience the wonderful autumnal colours of Jersey and join in a full free programme of unique countryside, coastal and historical walks with some of the Island’s most experienced guides. Highlight of the week includes the ‘Around Island Walk’. www.jersey.com/walking  
A special offer is available from Friday 10th to Sunday 19th September so that you can make the most of “walking week”- prices start from only £95.00* per person.           Included in this offer: Champagne on arrival, luxury accommodation - in the best room available; Three course dinner prepared by award winning Executive Chef Andrew Baird, Full English breakfast served in your room or in The Restaurant
Please call Reception on  01534 725501 to make your reservation or email info@longuevillemanor.com

Thursday 23rd September – Thursday 7th October
Ladies who lunch
A series of three lunches for those ladies who are used to multi- tasking! Get together with some friends and at the same time pick up a few tips from the experts. 

Ladies who lunch – Thursday 23rd September
Autumn flowers - Learn how to create your own beautiful arrangement – Demonstration and luncheon
Longueville Manor’s in-house florist, Jill Green, a Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medalist, will demonstrate a variety of table decorations using a wide range of Autumn flowers, showing arrangements for a stylish dinner party to an informal luncheon.

11.15 Welcome with morning coffee
11.30 Demonstration starts followed by lunch
£50.00  inclusive of morning coffee, demonstration, 3 course luncheon with wines

Ladies who lunch  - Thursday 30th September  
Sensational Starters Cookery Course

Stuck for ideas of what to have for lunch or need new inspiration for your starters? Executive Chef Andrew Baird will give you some hints, tips and techniques to help you develop your hidden culinary talents.

9.30 Welcome with morning coffee
10.00 Demonstration starts followed by lunch
£50.00 inclusive of morning coffee, demonstration, 3 course luncheon with wines

Ladies who lunch – Thursday 7th October

Beverly Speck – Bespoke gifts and Souvenirs
Beverly Speck – award winning designer of textiles for country and coastal homes, which she makes in her small workshop in Jersey, will give a short talk on her business experience and of course will display her exclusive textiles - cushions, tea cosies, draught excluders etc and her much sought after Christmas decorations
****11.15 Welcome with morning coffee
11.30  Demonstration starts followed by lunch
£50.00 inclusive of morning coffee, demonstration, 3 course luncheon with wines

Thursday 23rd September – Sunday 3rd October
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 comedy, live music, weirdly wonderful venues, parties and an entourage of filmmakers, visiting and homegrown.
www.branchagefestival.com

Tuesday 28th September  – Sunday 3rd October
Festival of Arts and Crafts
Over 80 exhibitors, mostly from the UK and Europe, will be showcasing their arts and handmade crafts at the Royal Showground, Trinity. Conveniently located all under one roof the Festival will include food and drink products and unusual gifts.
www.cifestivalofartsandcrafts.com 

Friday 1st October – Friday 12th November
Tennerfest
Great value lunches will be available Monday to Saturday 12.00 pm to 2.00pm
Two courses for only £15.00 and three courses for only £17.50
Also, our Master Sommelier will be offering a personal selection of great value House Wines


Saturday 2nd October
Feasting on Fish
Watch Executive Chef Andrew Baird open his Pandoras Box of local seafood and use his vast knowledge of local fish to show you how to catch, prepare and cook his favourite specialities.

9.30am Welcome with morning coffee
10.00am Demonstration followed by three course luncheon
£75.00 inclusive of morning coffee, demonstration, 3 course luncheon with wines


Sunday 3rd October
Standard Chartered’s Jersey Marathon
The marathon starts on the streets of St Helier and runs through some of the Island's most scenic spots, taking in country lanes, picturesque valleys and the beautiful coast of Jersey.
www.jersey-marathon.com

Friday 8th October
Wine Tasting For Beginners
Do you know your Shiraz from your Merlot? Pedro Bento will show you how to easily taste, evaluate and articulate sensory perceptions of the look, smell and taste of wines with confidence.
5.30pm – 7.30pm
£50.00 including tasty bites

Saturday 13th November
Dinner Parties Made Easy Cookery Course
Executive Chef Andrew Baird will guide you in the preparation of the ultimate party food. From pillow of smoked salmon to saddle of lamb, Andrew will show you how to take the stress out of dinner parties – from preparation to production!

9.30 Welcome with morning coffee
10.00 Demonstration starts followed by lunch
£75.00 inclusive of morning coffee, demonstration, 3 course luncheon with wines


Thursday 2nd December – Sunday 12th December
La Fête dé Noué

The Island is ‘lit up’ with a full programme of activities arranged to complement the lead up to the festive period.  Meander through the streets of St. Helier, under a canopy of brilliant white lights and experience late night shopping and street entertainment. Enchantment awaits you as Jersey's harbour towns twinkle under the stars. Partake in guided walks covering the Islands history and natural environment or perhaps, join the Ghost of Christmas Past on late night ghoulish walks around the Island's historic castles, dark country lanes and old graveyards! Enjoy traditional markets, street theatre, Christmas parades and much more….

Throughout December
Christmas Parties
A special Christmas party Luncheon/dinner menu is available. We cater for an intimate party for two up to a company Christmas party of sixty- five.
Two courses for £25.00 and three courses, £30.00 – inclusive of place cards, table plan, personalised menu cards and Christmas crackers. For parties of 8 or more a 10% service charge will apply.
All Christmas menus must be pre- ordered.