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Jersey has been releasing its own stamps since its postal system became independent back in 1969 - but the work that goes into each issue is something few know about.
That’s the job of Jersey Post's Philatelic Team, who pour their heart and souls into every issue – whether that’s stamps for the daily operational needs of the island’s postal system or working with illustrators, painters, designers and photographers to create special editions.
Having won an award at a prestigious stamp exhibition in Paris earlier this year, the team behind Jersey philately are now signing, sealing and delivering the five ways they would put their stamp on the island...
Wouldn’t it be great if the Island had some kind of fog-busting machine? Most of us will have experienced that sinking feeling when you’ve been looking forward to a holiday or a trip to see family or friends, only to see that familiar cloud of thick fog has descended around the island, cancelling flights.
Pictured: The team have had enough of fog scuppering their travel plans.
Could someone invent a huge fog vacuum cleaner for these situations, please?
Durrell’s ‘Go Wild Gorillas’ trail was a fantastic initiative and a huge success.
Pictured: The team think that Durrell's recent gorilla sculpture trail "was a fantastic initiative and a huge success."
We’d love to see more public installations like this around the island, making art accessible for everyone. If they can raise money for a good cause at the same time, even better!
Imagine a Jersey where petrol and diesel engines are a thing of the past. Our compact island is ideal for electric cars – already more than half of Jersey Post’s vehicle fleet is electric – but they are expensive to buy.
Pictured: "Imagine a Jersey where petrol and diesel engines are a thing of the past."
It would be great to see them subsidised for islanders. Wouldn’t it be amazing to put Jersey on the map as being the first place in the world to have only electric vehicles on the road? Ambitious? Maybe. Beyond the realms of possibility? No.
Today, almost everyone has a smartphone or tablet, devices which enable instant communication with the expectation of an immediate response. Whilst there’s no doubt that these devices have made our lives easier, they have also made the world more high-pressured and impersonal. Every now and then we’d like to see people slow down and communicate with each other on a more personal and meaningful level.
Pictured: The team thinks encouraging handwritten letters would allow people to communicate more genuinely.
Perhaps people could put time aside each month to write a couple of handwritten letters, not because they are looking for a response, but because they want to reconnect with someone and let them know they’re thinking about them. Oh, and it goes without saying that they should use one of our beautifully designed stamps to send them…
We know, we know, only boring people get bored. Jersey is pretty perfect in the summer months but, on a rainy wintry day when it’s blowing a gale outside, our options for things to do are limited.
Pictured: Jersey should be fun all year round!
We think the new 'Jump Jersey' is fab and would love to see more rainy day activities. Indoor ski slope, anyone?
Pictured top: (left to right) James Dann, Philatelic Artwork & Production Executive; Angela Hamon, Philatelic Research & Marketing Executive; Astrid Harris, Philatelic Administration Assistant and Rachel MacKenzie, Philatelic Marketing Manager.
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