MORE organisations have confirmed they will not be operating on Monday to allow staff to mark the Queen’s funeral.
The Salvation Army will shut for the day to give staff and volunteers the chance to pay their respects.
An emergency number, however, will still be available for those who need food delivered or collected. Jersey Zoo and Jersey Dairy have also confirmed that they will be closed.
Mental-health charity Mind Jersey and the Grace Trust, which supports vulnerable Islanders, will be closed over the bank holiday too.
All will be open again on Tuesday.
In a statement, Dr Lesley Dickie, Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust’s chief executive, said: ‘We are deeply saddened on the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.
‘We extend our condolences and sympathy to the Royal Family and particularly HRH Princess Anne, our patron.
‘Her Majesty’s life of service to the country and Commonwealth is an example to the world and we are unlikely to see such a display of commitment globally again.
‘We note her long interest and patronage of conservation organisations, and her support and contribution to so many charities around the UK and beyond, enhancing their work by promoting interest in their respective missions.
‘As a mark of respect for the late Queen Elizabeth II, and to observe the state funeral, Jersey Zoo will not open on Monday. This is additionally to further express our condolences to our Royal Patron, HRH The Princess Royal.’
Jersey Dairy said: ‘Following the sad news of the death of Her Majesty the Queen, as a mark of respect, we have taken the decision to close our business on Monday for the state funeral of the late Queen Elizabeth II.’
However, the Listening Lounge – which provides mental health and wellbeing support for Islanders aged 18 and over – intends to remain open from 10am to 10pm.
The government has confirmed that all urgent operations at the Hospital will go ahead as planned. However, non-urgent surgery and routine outpatient appointments have been postponed and will be rebooked as soon as possible
Mental-health services will be operating as an enhanced weekend service on Monday, with some staff available to address immediate issues and crisis provision. Service users are being contacted individually so they are aware of the support available on the day.
The Hospital pharmacy will be open to the public from 10am to 1.30pm.
It had already been confirmed that schools and several large retailers – including Waitrose and the Co-op – will close on Monday.
Additionally, all of Jersey Heritage’s visitor sites will be closed to the public as a mark of respect, and to enable staff to watch the event should they wish to.
Large-television screenings of the funeral will be held in parish and public halls, and hospitality venues have been encouraged to stay open on the bank holiday so that Islanders can watch from licensed establishments.
The Bailiff, Sir Timothy Le Cocq, will be attending the funeral in his capacity as acting Lieutenant-Governor.
