Across the Island, hundreds of Battle enthusiasts will be working into the night to ensure that their exhibits are ready in time for Thursday’s Grand Day parade – and although some of the teams may well have stuck their final flower on by early evening, others will not be seeing their beds and are likely to be working right through the night to make sure that everything is just right for the big day.
If you have never visited a Battle shed on the eve of the parade, then you will be amazed by the sheer dedication and hard work and the wonderful sense of community spirit on display.
And seeing the floats in the final stages of their building and decorating will make you appreciate even more the efforts that go into into the entries for the parades, the main Battle of Flowers taking place tomorrow afternoon and the Moonlight Parade on Friday evening.
Battle shed guide
Battle headquarters at Meadowbank, Rue des Prés Sorsoleil, St Lawrence: The Optimists Club (and juniors); Bidan Family and Friends (and juniors); Friends of Galaad; DeeAnn and Friends; Miss Battle’s float.
Grouville parish shed (at the bottom of Grouville Hill, turn down Rue du Grouville, opposite the parish hall, the shed is on the right): Parish of Grouville (and Juniors).
St Lawrence football pitch, Grande Route de St Laurent: Parish of St Lawrence (and Juniors).
St Peter’s Battle shed, Rue de L’Eglise (at the back of St Peter’s Youth and Community Centre): Parish of St Peter (and Juniors)
Jersey Motorcycle and Light Car Club shed on Bouley Bay hill: Parish of Trinity (and Juniors).
St Brelade’s Battle shed, Rue Carrée, Mont à la Brune: Parish of St Brelade.
St Saviour’s parish depot, Rue des Prés trading estate: Parish of St Saviour (and Juniors).
The Royal Jersey Showground in Trinity: Parish of St Clement
Jersey Choice glasshouse, Route de Sacrament, St Martin: Parish of St Clement Juniors
JH Barette and Sons trading estate, Mont Mado, St John: Parish of St Martin (and Juniors); Jersey Young Farmers Club.
Five Roads Farm, Route de Trodez, St Ouen: Adrian and Friends (and Juniors)
Bel Royal School: Whiteside Family and Friends (and juniors).
St Peter’s Forge, Rue Des Landes: Trevor Le Cappelain, Derek Le Cornu Family and Friends.
