Mourant Snorkel educational programme hailed a major success
The events are taking place on Tuesday 8 July at Bouley Bay, starting at 9.15am and Thursday 10 July at Portelet Bay, starting at 12.15pm. This is a unique opportunity to capture the magic of ocean education in action, and hear directly from the next generation of marine ambassadors.
Blue Marine Foundation is celebrating the huge success of its Snorkel Trail Education Programme in Jersey as it marks the 15th anniversary of the charity. The programme, which was originally established as a two-year project, is now well into its fourth year and growing to meet increasing demand, thanks to the support of community partner Mourant.
The free education outreach programme aims to foster a connection between Jersey’s younger generation and the local marine environment, inviting pupils to a classroom-based lesson, pool session and a guided tour of either Snorkel Portlet or Snorkel Bouley trails. Blue Marine has welcomed over 1,000 children from each of the island’s primary schools since the programme began in 2022.
Surveys from the attending students revealed that 2% had never seen the sea before, and 35% had never been snorkelling. Following participation in the programme, pupils were no longer scared of the sea and marine life and actively wanted to change their habits to protect the marine environment. 78% of teachers said pupils talked more about marine issues since attending and nine per cent noticed a tangible change in children’s stewardship of the oceans.
Freddie Watson, Blue Marine Foundation Channel Islands Project Manager, said:
“The Snorkel Trail and its associated education programme continue to have a meaningful impact in Jersey. It’s not just about increasing the number of students who engage with the charity but giving them the chance to connect with the natural environment in a way that’s engaging and memorable.
“We’re creating a more ocean‑literate generation, who feel a real sense of ownership and pride in their local seas. By nurturing this connection early, we help ensure long‑term care for Jersey’s precious marine ecosystems. We are incredibly grateful for the ongoing support of Mourant which allows us to develop this programme to continue to reach as many young children as possible.”
Mourant has partnered with Blue Marine Foundation on this educational journey, continuing to support the charity as a sponsor in line with the firm’s own Ocean Pledge.
Dan Birtwistle, Jersey Managing Partner at Mourant, said:
“We recognise that education is one of the most powerful ways to achieve positive change, so this programme has real importance for our community and those who will become the future ambassadors of our seas. It’s encouraging to see the programme continue to have such a fundamental impact on our children and we are proud to be supporting and championing the ongoing work of Blue Marine Foundation.”
St Martin’s schoolchildren in front of the new Snorkel Bouley Bay sign.
Amicus Leadership for Getting Stuff Done Workshop - Tuesday 16 September
COC members of course have their discount code of COC35 which gets them a £35 reduction from the £425 price and if they take advantage of the early bird offer which is £375, it will be £35 from that price (£340). The Early bird offer ends on the 31st July.
https://www.amicuslimited.com/services/leadership-for-getting-stuff-done
CIFO virtual annual meeting for the publication of our 2023 annual report - Thursday 25 July
The independent Channel Islands Financial Ombudsman (CIFO) is holding a combined virtual annual meeting for stakeholders in Jersey and the Bailiwick of Guernsey to mark the publication of our 2023 annual report.
Please join us for an overview from CIFO’s Board Chair and an opportunity to ask questions of CIFO’s Board and management about the CIFO 2023 annual report, or about our office in general.
Given the number of attendees expected and the limited time available, you are encouraged to submit any questions in advance through the 'Q & A' function of the online meeting platform which you will have access to once you have registered for the event. You can also submit questions throughout the meeting using the same function. Only questions pertinent to meeting matters will be addressed during the meeting, subject to time constraints.
The meeting will be held on Thursday 25 July 2024, 13:00-14:00.
Please register for this event here: CIFO Annual Stakeholder Meeting presenting our 2024 Annual Report Tickets, Thu, Jul 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM | Eventbrite
JT Always Operational: Building a Secure & Resilient Business - Wednesday 9 July
Join us for an exclusive partner event in collaboration with Fortinet
As public cloud adoption accelerates across the Channel Islands, many businesses are facing new challenges in securing remote access, hybrid workforces, and distributed applications.
Our breakfast seminar will explore how you can strengthen your security posture in today’s cloud-first, hybrid work environment and help you identify and close critical security gaps while building a more resilient network.
https://info.business.jtglobal.com/fortinet-breakfast-seminar
JOIC holds Data Protection Drop-ins as part of drive to support small businesses - Tuesday 1 July / Thursday 3 July
The Jersey Office of the Information Commissioner, the Island’s data protection regulator, is excited to open its doors and invite small business owners, sole traders and start-ups to visit them at informal drop-in sessions next week to chat through local data protection law obligations and provide practical privacy steps.
The first of the JOIC’s ‘Confused to Confident: First Steps in Data Protection’ drop-in sessions takes place at their office at 5 Castle Street on Tuesday 1 July 2025 between 10am and 4pm and the second drop-in takes place on Thursday 3 July from 4pm until 7pm. A Portuguese speaker will be available.
The sessions are open to everyone and there’s no need to register.
There’s more information on the JOIC’s website, at www.jerseyoic.org/events.
Law at Work: The Right Advice about Discrimination - Wednesday, 2 July
HR professionals are increasingly being called upon to navigate complex questions around workplace discrimination, and recent legal developments make it more important than ever to stay informed.
This focused breakfast briefing will unpack key cases from Jersey and the UK, including the UK Supreme Courts For Women Scotland decision, and explore their implications for HR policy, risk management, and employee relations in 2025.
JDC: Shaping the Future of Cinema in Jersey - Wednesday, 2 July
As the Government of Jersey sets out its vision for Fort Regent as a vibrant hub for leisure and culture, one of the major anchor features of the transformation is a brand-new six-screen cinema which will replace the existing ten-screen cinema at the Waterfront. The inclusion of a cinema was overwhelmingly supported by the community in a recent survey on the future for Fort Regent. It was one of the highest rated activities, scoring 8 out of 10 in the over 16s survey, and 87% support from the 11-16 age group.
P24/7 Great Minds Series: State of Cybersecurity 2025 - Wednesday, 9 July
Every year, Arctic Wolf and Sapio survey 1,200 IT and cybersecurity leaders to better understand current cybersecurity trends, areas of concerns, and rates and types of incidents that occur.
These results offer valuable insights into where organisations are investing when it comes to their security, whats driving their decision making, which types of incidents are they facing, and how they're preparing for the next evolution of cybersecurity solutions and subsequent threats from cybercriminals.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/great-minds-series-state-of-cybersecurity-2025-tickets-1407595910259
