May 10, 2021
A SERIES of community events celebrating Liberation Day took place over the weekend, after the usual anniversary proceedings were restricted by the pandemic.
The Lib Stream event was held at Gorey Castle on Saturday night to celebrate the 76th anniversary of Liberation Day. Islanders were able to tune in online and watch a line-up of local DJ s perform from the unique venue. It also featured Moya, a local singer and star of ITV s The Voice 2019. Picture: James Jeune (30810050)
On Saturday night, a ‘Lib Stream’ music event was held at Mont Orgueil – featuring entertainment from a line-up of local DJs, including Warren Le Sueur, Si Gasston, DJ Lora, Craig Alder and Colin Moore and singer Moya. The event – which made its debut last year at Fort Regent – allowed Islanders to tune in online via a live stream.
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People in Jersey who lived through Jersey s darkest hour have received parcels to help them get into the spirit of Liberation Day.
Around 600 boxes were loaded on to vintage vehicles and delivered by hand to islanders who were alive during the Occupation.
The boxes were decorated by students at Jersey College For Girls and St Michael s School, before being packed with treats.
The scheme, run by local businessman Aaron Labey, was launched in 2020 to reach islanders who could not join the celebrations due to coronavirus restrictions.
All my grandparents lived through the Occupation, so Liberation Day has always been a very special occasion for me. It is fair to say that our older population is often forgotten so I felt compelled to do something for our Veterans on what is their day, bringing Liberation to the legends once again.