Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
These are all honorary positions and it is a way of life, which has served the Island well
for hundreds of years. You are most likely to encounter the Honorary Police at events such
as the Battle of Flowers and the Battle of Britain Air Display, where they will be directing
traffic and similar tasks. They are volunteers who give hundreds, if not thousands of hours
each year for the benefit of the community.
If you decide to visit Jersey and break the law you will also encounter the Honorary Police,
because although, the uniformed police might arrest you, it will be a Centenier who charges
you.
Shopmobility:
This is a charity, which is located on the Ground Floor of Sand Street car
park and is designed to help those people who find it difficult to get around. They hire
powered scooters, powered and manual chairs and walkers. The office is open from 10.00
to 16.30 from Monday to Saturday. In addition they have wheelchairs and scooters avail-
able for booking at Durrell.
Equipment can also be delivered to hotels if necessary if pre-booked and paid.
To find the complete information about this worthwhile charity look at their website
Shopping:
St Helier is the focus for shopping with a range of establishments, varying from
some large well known stores to smaller locally owned shops. The main thoroughfare is
Queen Street and King Street with numerous smaller roads leading off, where a range of
shops may be found.
The Central Market in Halkett Place and the Fish Market across the road in Beresford Street
are well worth exploring in their own right, even if it is just for a bit of window shopping
in the Fish Market.
There are a number of shops out west in places such as Quennevais Precinct but most
shopping takes place in St Helier, particularly the area around King Street where there
are a number of local companies.
