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THE OFFICIAL PARISH OF ST. BRELADE NEWSLETTER Edition 18 • Christmas 2011. Published by the Parish of St. Brelade, Jersey
Former Connétable Mike We wish you a ferry Jackson thanks parishioners I’m pleased to have been offered this opportunity to thank Parishioners for their assistance and friendship during my time in office as your Connétable for the last 6 years and particularly those who supported me in the recent election. I should also like to Merry Christmas! extend my best wishes to our new Connétable, Steve Pallett and his A GREAT gesture from Condor Ferries has ensured Condor Ferries ship in Christmas tree free of charge as family. that St. Brelade will have one of the largest My first official Parish duty was on Christmas trees ever (a twenty-footer) outside the centrepiece to St. Brelade festive celebrations and in the 13th November 2005 when I took Parish Hall this year, to enhance the lighting display support of a fundraising event in St Aubin for local charities. part in the Remembrance Day and event organised by St. Aubin resident Murray service at St.Brelade’s church and it Norton in association with Condor Ferries to raise was somewhat poignant that my last Mielles will be progressed, from the funds for several local charities. The tree itself has official duty was on 13th November design stage presently under way, by been sponsored by Jersey Harbours in an initiative 2011 for the same service. my successors. that is hoped can extended to other Jersey harbours Much has been achieved in various It has been a great honour to have in future years areas of the Parish in recent years served the Island and it is with pride Parish Constable, Steve Pallett said: “It is a very and I’m pleased that I have been able that as Connétable in particular, I generous and welcome offer and will greatly to contribute in some small measure have been able to make genuine and improve the Christmas atmosphere in St. Aubin for to improvements which will benefit tangible improvements to life within the planned celebrations over the festive period but our community in the long term. our Parish during my years of office. particulary as a backdrop to the fundraising event.” There is no doubt that much of this So, although it is with some considerable sadness that I am unable The event will be taking place on 13th December at would not have been achieved without the support of Parish staff to continue in my former Ministerial which Condor are also planning to provide a mobile role or lead the Parish for the next 3 stage for a choir who will be singing Christmas and volunteers and officers and staff from TTS. My dual administrative rôle years, I shall still maintain a keen Carols and festive songs. There will also be stalls interest in both Parish and Island selling hot chestnuts, oysters, mince pies, mulled which albeit may not have given personal electoral success has in my affairs with a view to perhaps offering wine, other festive fayre and various seasonal gift myself for election again in the future. items - all to raise funds. view given credible value to taxpayers and I’m proud of what I In the meantime I shall always be “Other events and activities in and around the Parish have been able to achieve. available at my boatyard at St. Aubin Hall over the festive season include a Grand or on [email protected] for There is, nevertheless, much yet to Fireworks Display to see in the New Year. The those who wish to contact me. do and I sincerely hope that the fireworks have been funded by local traders in the Maison St. Brelade refurbishment Wendy and I send our very best area and I believe that this is the first time that such project will be completed as planned wishes to you all for Christmas and a celebration has taken place.” Said Constable Pallett and the improved traffic the New Year. “For details on this and other events I would ask management on La Petite Route des Mike Jackson parishioners to visit the La Baguette website at www.labaguette.org.je for details.” Picture. Left to right: Steve Bailey (Condor Ferries), © Kandidprints Tel 741270 Murray Norton, and Constable Steve Pallett Nigel backs Youth Project
THE AGM of the St Brelade Youth In his breakfast meeting address, EXCLUSIVE: Formula One legend Project, held in June 2011 saw Nigel said he is the current Nigel Mansell joins new Parish team, new chairman, Steve Pallett, and President of one of the UK's committee elected. This follows largest youth work charities, pping, as patron of St. Brelade Youth Project the stepping down of former UKYouth a charity that provides yday sho Parish deputy Peter Troy who r tools to build young people's self Eve had been the Chairman of the by Jeff Hathaway esteem, aptitude, skills and ! Youth Club for the last 11 years. od knowledge to evaluate workers’ frozen fo Nicky Brown, Senior Youth strengths and identify areas of not just Worker for the Project said: development. “Last year the Youth Project They enable workers to tackle the achieved Charitable status. We difficulties young people have also opened an account at experience, be they behavioural Les Quennevais the Co-op so if anyone would like or circumstantial and to find to help raise money to keep the practical solutions that encourage Monday to Saturday 7am - 9pm. Sunday 7.30am - 8pm Project running then do please young people to take an active use our number - 580 anytime part in their own learning. and we will get the dividend at the end of the year. Nigel’s career in Formula One spanned 15 seasons and he The Youth Project sees over 4000 remains the most successful young people in the course of the British Formula One driver of all year and offers a lively and safe time in terms of race wins with environment for them to come to 31 victories, and is fourth overall on four nights of the week. on the Formula One race winners We are also delighted to be able list behind Michael Schumacher, to announce that Nigel Mansell Alain Prost, and Ayrton Senna. He has agreed to be our Patron. held the record for the most When asked he was instantly number of pole positions set in a supportive and will be a great single season until this years asset to the team.” Grand Prix season when his total The Project got a further boost was overtaken by Sebastian with the first of what is hoped Vettel. will be a regular ‘Business STOCK UP FOR CHRISTMAS AT Breakfast’ was held at the Boat Nigel has also been rated in the House on 1st September top 10 Formula One drivers of all time by the equally legendary LES QUENNEVAIS organised by Youth Project Chairman Steve Pallett. Formula One commentator, Monday to Saturday 10am - 9pm. Sunday closed The event, attended by many Murray Walker. prominent business-people from A retiring collection was also the Parish, were delighted to made at the breakfast meeting to welcome Ian Le Marquand as raise funds for the St. Brelade guest speaker and Nigel Mansell Youth Project, raising over £500 Photo credit: Rory Lindsay OBE and his wife Rosanne as which will go towards Guests of Honour. refurbishing the kitchen area. Offer applies to all wine and champagne only, including all bottles on offer. Bottle = 75cl
WIN a £100 Christmas Voucher for Waitrose, Red Houses page 7 Brought to you by the Channel Islands’ retailer Page 2 La Baguette. Christmas 2011 Connétable’s Christmas Message Residents back under attack! Two in, two out, I am pleased and greatly honoured to be elected as your Connétable. Having After residents of Olliviers Farm relieved by Planning been sworn in on the 14th November Ministers decision ... it may not be end of the matter two re-elected 2011 there came the immediate task of selecting a Chief Minister in the new by Tony Bellows Two new faces and two familar faces Assembly. As you will have seen I voted for Senator Ian Gorst, our new Chief IN October recently find success on Polling Day Minister, and wish him and all those appointed Planning and elected to their respective office good Environment Minister IN something of an unexpected and valuable experience, to the luck in the next three years. Deputy Rob Duhamel, decided result, Mike Jackson, Parish Parish in a different role.” Constable for the last six years Elections in St. Brelade provided to reject the application to The second casualty was No.1 build eight cottages on the and Minister of Transport and Deputy and Social Security candidates for all positions and to the Technical Services for the last credit of them all, campaigning was Olliviers Farm caravan site, Assistant Minister Angela ending a year of uncertainty two, lost out to Centenier Steve Jeune who failed to retain her well-natured and conducted in Pallett. tremendous good spirit. and worry for the residents seat, beaten by newcomer John there. There had been 526 This was the second time the Young in a very close run On behalf of all parishioners I must thank outgoing Conn étable Mike objections to the plans. two men had fought for Jackson for his hard work and commitment to the Parish over the past contest where only 64 votes Ollivier's Farm is a site unique Connétable position, the first seperated all four candidates - six years and for his islandwide leadership as Minister for Transport time in 2005 when former and Technical Services. Thanks also to Angela Jeune, former Deputy to Jersey, an informal after a recount too. The two Constable, Max de la Haye, No.1 District, for her service both to the parish and as Assistant settlement of 19 caravans and other candidates for the seat decided not to stand for re- Minister at Social Security. I would like to congratulate the successful chalets at Ouaisne. But as were Margaret Holland Prior election. On that occasion, candidates, Deputies John Young, Sean Power and Montfort Tadier resident Mark Winter says, ‘a and Jeff Hathaway. Steve lost out to Mike. and commiserate with those who missed out - this time around. lot of people didn't even know It was however business as it's here' Steve told La Baguette: “I take I am looking forward to working with the Parish officials and Parish usual in District No.2 where no glory in beating Mike. In my Hall staff and keen to form good working relationships with all those It dates back to the 1930s, and both sitting deputies, Sean role of Centenier he had always involved in the Honorary system - the bedrock of our community life the oldest resident, 82-year- Power and Montfort Tadier in Jersey. It is also my intention to work closely with the St. Brelade old John Wakeham (pictured afforded me tremendous retained their seats. The other Battle of Flowers Association and all Parish sports clubs, associations opposite) has lived there for decision from the Planning been living there since 1996 support. My fellow Honorary candidate was Mervyn Le Department. It blends well said that it was "a great and groups. We are a premier league parish and I want to see all of more than half a century. He officers also held him in great Masurier. you who are involved to reach the highest pinnacles possible. remembers when the Island into its surroundings, and community, where we all help esteem. My decision to stand Beauty Committee (now part John Wakeham said that each other and stick together". was therefore not one I The Parish turnout across both One of the benefits of door to door visits during election time was of Planning and "there had been enough Mark Winter, who acts as a undertook lightly, nor without districts was an overall 47.5%. the opportunity to meet so many senior citizens and hear about their Environment), instituted a building and spoiling the spokesman for the residents, some soul searching. I Contact details for Connétable varied problems. These are difficult times and money is tight for policy that forbade caravans coastline." was delighted at the reprieve, nonetheless wish Mike well for Pallett and all three Deputies many households, but as winter approaches and the weather to be brought into the Island. The nearby Ouaisne Common and had positive hopes for the future and hope he will can be found in the blue panel worsens please do not hesitate to contact myself or the Parish Hall Existing caravans were is a site of special interest, one talks can take place with the consider offering his services, on the left of this page. should you need assistance or advice. permitted, but when his was of Jersey's richest and most new owner about the future of With the full festive season almost upon us, many are looking forward damaged in a fire, he was told diverse nature reserves, and is the site, preserving this small to meeting family and friends to enjoy Christmas and New Year he could not replace it, only probably best known as the community into the 21st celebrations. I would ask you all to look out for those less fortunate rebuild it, which he did. habitat of the agile frog. The century. Chefs’ quarterly menu or on their own and try to make their time as happy as possible too. The site is well maintained, residents are very aware of However since Mr Winter’s Sad loss of a valued and popular officer Next year will a busy one for St. Brelade and I hope to meet as many but residents have been this, and help to care for the comments to La Baguette it of you as I can in the New Year. holding off all but essential locality, being sensitive to has be announced that the by Centenier George May, St. Brelade Chef de Police Both myself and Ann wish all parishioners a happy and peaceful maintenance over the last their living on the hinterland decision is to be appealed by IT is with great sadness that I driving checks will be carried Christmas. Good health to all in 2012 year, because they had been in of this special environment. the owner, once again causing have to advise of the loss of a out over the Christmas period. a state of limbo, waiting for a Another resident who had anxiety amongst the residents. much valued and popular So, please ‘Don’t Drink and fellow officer, John Batho, who Drive!’ and spoil your after a brave fight against Christmas. Steve Pallett , Connétable Christmas drop-in at Communicare cancer passed away in early I would also like to advise November. John was a fine motorists that your WID The Constable and the three Parish Deputies to hold open officer always ready to help (Windscreen Insurance whenever asked. He will be Document) must be on display house at Communicare from 3pm - 6pm on 16th December sadly missed by his collegaues in the front windscreen at all Useful Information and the many parishioners he times. The law requires this, has helped over the years. Our Parish Hall: La Neuve Route, St. Aubin, JE3 8BS FROM 3pm - 6pm on Friday Afternoon Tea", is open to so drivers informing the Police Connetable Steve Pallett: Tel. (Home) 483444 16th December, in the Cargill everyone in the Parish who condolencies go out to his wife that thay have a new Mobile. 07797 749512 Room at Communicare, there would like to meet with our Sally, his daughter Anna-Marie certificate at home is not Parish Secretary: Tel. 741141 is an opportunity for newly elected and re-elected and to all of his family. acceptable and will not save Administration Office: Tel. 741141 Parishioners to drop-in and States representatives, either It has been a busy time in the them from attending a Parish Duty Centenier: Tel. 741175 meet the Constable Steve just for light conversation, or Parish what with the Hall Enquiry and a possible Deputies: Pallett and Parish Deputies, to raise any issues they may Marathon, the Elections, fine. Please ensure you have No.1 District (Le Coin/Noirmont) John Young Tel. 743677 Sean Power, Montfort Tadier have, rather more informally. Halloween and Bonfire Night the correct certificate No.2 District: (Quennevais/La Moye) Sean Power Tel. 744454 and John Young, and for our Tea, coffee, cakes and mince and I would like to thank all of displayed. Montfort Tadier Tel. 744358 States Members to wish their pies will be available, and La our Honorary officers for their May I take this opportunity to Doctors Surgeries: Parishioners a very merry Baguette has been told that assistance with these events. wish all parishioners a very Cleveland Clinic: Red Houses Tel. 734121 Christmas, over a cup of tea Island Medical Centre: Centre Point, Red Houses Tel. 516152 some form of musical I wish to inform all happy Christmas and New Leodis Surgery: La Route de Quennevais Tel. 498775 and a mince pie - or two. entertainment has also been parishioners that vehicle Year - and hope that 2012 will Quennevais Surgery: Quennevais Parade Tel. 736336 The Christmas "Drop in promised! speed checks and drink bring you all you wish for. Pharmacy/Dispensing Chemists: Lloyds Pharmacy: Red Houses 9am - 6pm Mon - Fri 9am-5pm Saturday Lloyds Pharmacy: Quennevais Parade 8.30am - 5.30pm Mon - Fri Veterinary Surgeons: Alan & Rushton-Taylor: La Route des Genets Tel. 743580 Leodis Veterinary Surgery: La Route de Quennevais Tel. 745980 Out of Hours (Emergency only) 07797 711585 Schools & Colleges: La Moye School: Tel. 741390 Mont Nicolle School: Tel. 744992 Les Quennevais School Tel. 743171 St Brelade’s Language College Tel. 741305 " ! " Parish Amenities: St. Brelade Youth Club: Contact Nicky Brown Tel. 498044 # Text Messages 07798 844861 Communicare: Le Route des Quennevais Tel. 744258 Gervaise Le Gros Centre: Mont les Vaux, St. Aubin Tel. 445080 Maison St. Brelade Residential Care Home: Tel. 742464 Helplines: Family Nursing & Home Care: Tel. 443600 Jersey Hospice: Tel. 866675 Jersey Women’s Refuge: Tel. 768368 Social Security: Tel. 445505 Citizens Advice Bureau: Tel. 724942 Samaritans: Tel. 725555 Connex Bus Services: Timetable & Information Tel. 877772 Website www.mybus.je La Baguette Team Chairman: Connétable Steve Pallet email: [email protected] Hon Editor: Jeff Hathaway ANGORA email: jeff@labaguette.org.je Hon Assistant Editor: Tony Bellows email: [email protected] CLEANERS Advertising Sales & Newsdesk: Tel: 743276 Quennevais Precinct, St. Brelade JE3 4TT email: [email protected] Opening Hours: 8.30am - 5.30pm Mon - Sat Website: www.labaguette.org.je Please Note: La Baguette is independently funded through advertising revenue and does not incur SERVICES AVAILABLE: any cost to Parish ratepayers. 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Christmas 2011 Page 3 Blanket response from residents NEW FEATURE: ‘Parishioners Remember’ Maison St. Brelade residents warm to THE residents of Maison St regular visits to local tea rooms Brelade have been busy-bees and pubs assisted by cheerful Romanian appeal with blankets and during the last few months. volunteers. The Tuesday The Western Railway The ladies of the knitting Jerriais coffee morning also filling shoe boxes with goodies! group, encouraged by remains popular and anyone This month, La Baguette names. But he never got to - he was also a bit soft about by Clare Ponter volunteer Rose Clements, have who speaks Jerriais is most features railway memories of speak to the drivers - "Auntie trains, and we stared with knitted 12 blankets for welcome to join them. Don Filleul , a former States did not allow me to make sadness at the catastrophe." Romania. Halloween was marked by a member, and now a St Brelade friends with the drivers. In That was the final blow to the those days such contact was Spurred on by their success superb collection of lit Parishioner. already struggling railway out of order." with the blankets the residents pumpkins and meals had a DON was born at Grêve d'Azette company, and it was decided to and their families, with great spooky theme with dishes such in 1926, very close to the By the 1930s, the Jersey close the railway entirely. The Railway was under pressure enthusiasm, donated enough as “Trick or Treat Trout”, station of the Jersey Eastern track and remaining rolling items to make 16 shoe-boxes from the buses which could “Death by Chocolate” and Railway. He still has very early stock was sold off, and the way for Romanian pensioners. travel over a wider catchment “Bubble and Scream Cakes” memories of those trains. "I can between St Aubin and Corbiere Many of the residents area than trains. remember travelling to Gorey, became a public walk, which it remember the hardship of Preparations are now in and to the Snow Hill terminus.", During the winter, all the remains to this day. Jersey’s Occupation and were planning for a month of he says, "And thus began a rolling stock of the Jersey keen to help those less Christmas festivities. lifetime devotion to railways." Railway was stored in the St The Terminus Hotel later comfortable than themselves. If you would like to become a The Jersey Eastern Railway Aubin station, and on the night became the Parish Hall and The home continues to be very volunteer at Maison St Brelade ceased to run on 21 June 1929, of 16 October 1936, a fire offices, replacing the use of the busy with a varied social please telephone 742464 for because of declining profits, broke out. This destroyed Church Hall at St Brelade's calendar. The residents enjoy details. and henceforth, train much of the station building, Church for Parish Assemblies. excursions were on the Western 15 of the carriages, and –––––––––––––––––––––––––– damaged the Terminus Hotel. Railway. The young master If you have a memory about St. Filleul was taken frequently to Don's father took him to see the devastation. "The horror of Brelade you would like to share Corbiere on the Western with readers of La Baguette, Christmas Cards Picture This ... Jersey Railway, mostly with an aunt as course was the fire at St. Aubin's station, the destroyed please contact our Assistant his main companion on these Editor Tony on 07797 845951 You could be framed and put in journeys. Some of the coaches coaches the awful stench of the or alternatively email can still be seen at Pallot’s place is almost still with me.", a home but still win £500! Steam Museum, with their he recalls, "Dad took me there [email protected] by Fiona Walker facing seats, and no corridors between carriages. There was little to offer at Corbiere but the view, so they just returned, but for the young boy, travelling by train was enjoyable in itself. "It must have taken about half an hour from Town to St. Aubin", he recalls, "and there was a wait there I have a list of folks I know, all written in a book. before the onward journey to And every year at Christmas time, I go and take a look. Corbiere." He remembers that And that is when I realize that these names are a part.... he developed preferences for Not of the book they're written in, but of my very heart. certain engines, and also For each name stands for someone who has crossed my path disliked others - "Anyone remember the one painted light sometime, green ? I didn't care for that." And in that meeting they've become the rhythm in each He was intensely interested in rhyme. St. Aubin Station and The Terminus Hotel. (Now St. Brelade the engines, all of which had Parish Hall) Photo credits: Mike Bisson GS And while it sounds fantastic for me to make this claim, ONE keen Jersey photographer Entries must be received at I really feel that I'm composed of each remembered name. will walk away with a £500 Maison St Brelade by the end of prize in January, courtesy of And while you may not be aware of any special link December and the winners will Maison St Brelade. Just meeting you has changed my life, and a lot more than be announced during January. The care home is running a The overall winner will also see you think. photography competition, For once I've met somebody, the years cannot erase sponsored by Hacquoil & Cook their photograph significantly The memory of a pleasant word or of a friendly face. Builders and Morris Architects, enlarged and used as the and in the process is aiming to central feature in the new So never think my Christmas cards are just a mere routine find some exciting Jersey views entrance hall at Maison St Of names on a Christmas list, forgotten in between. to decorate it's new extension. Brelade. For when I send a Christmas card that is addressed to you, There are four categories for So get snapping! It's because you are on the list of folks I am indebted to. entrants to consider, Entries must be 6x4 or 7x5 For I am the total of the many folks I have met Landscape, Seascape, Heritage and Beach, and up to two prints, with your name, contact And you happen to be one of those I prefer not to forget. photographs can be entered details and age if under 16 And whether I have known you for many years or few, into each. printed on the reverse. No In some way you have been a part in shaping things I do. There will be a prize of £100 for digital enhancement is allowed And every year when Christmas comes, I realize anew the winning photograph in each and it must be your own work. category, with an additional The best gift life can offer is meeting folks like you. Send your photographs to: prize of £500 for the entry And may the spirit of Christmas that forever endures, chosen as the best overall. A Picture This...Jersey, Maison St Leave the richest blessings in the hearts of you and yours. further prize of £100 will be Brelade, Petite Route Des Author unknown awarded for the best picture by Mielles, St Brelade, JE 8FB. And an under sixteen year old. good luck!
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I'm always encouraged wear trainers only, not football by the enthusiasm shown by boots. the youngsters. Although these leagues are due to end before For more information contact the Community Sports Christmas, we are hoping to Development Officer Paul find sponsors for more leagues Brannan on 449790 or email early in the New Year." [email protected]. Anybody interesting in helping Already these are proving with the future organisation of popular, with 70 young people the games is asked to contact attending on 11th November, Constable Steve Pallett on and the first all girls teams 741141 on any of his contact playing. Those attending are details on page 2 of La Baguette © Kandidprints Tel 741270 Pupils Fort weekend Pumpkins and Mont Nicolle Year 5 visit St. Aubins Fort Lavender go together by Sarah Anderson Thirty-six students from Les with marching bands, New friends have been made Quennevais School recently cheerleaders and all the and there is a real chance we frightfully well ! returned from the trip of a razmatazz. may be hosting some lifetime to Atlanta, Georgia. Day 4: A thrill packed day at 6 American students in the near Lavender Farm is new haunt for Each day was packed with new Flags Over Georgia future. experiences, learning and fun. themepark. Most students Day 6: A later start after the Halloween half term family fun The students were a credit to went on all the big rides. The excitement of the previous by Tony Bellows the school and themselves and Superman rollercoater ride, day. We walked across town to gained new friends from both where you lie down and fly, the Martin Luther King The Lavender Farm was the skeletons, ghosts and vampires sides of the Atlantic. was voted the best, although, Memorial Centre passing venue for family fun, when wandering around looking for Day 1: After a very long day the rickety American Scream through some less well-off they held a "Halloween Half clues". we all arrived safely at 2.15 Machine was a hit with all areas which revealed another Term" from the 25th to the Inside the cafe, there was a am. UK time (21.15 Atlanta who went on it. In the evening side of Atlanta to the students. 30th October. With Bingo style pumpkin design competition, time). All flights, transfers and the park transformed into a After watching a powerful film cards to complete, young where children could draw a trains ran smoothly. Fright Fest where ghouls about the Civil Rights children and parents explored pumpkin on paper, and a the "Spooky Haunted Day 2: A day at Stone roamed, and some of our Movement the students winning design would be Gardens" looking for clues in Mountain Country Park in students were definitely toured the museum. Many pulled out of the witch's hat, bright sun but a chilly wind. freaked-out by the excellent © Mont Nicolle School the Monster Hunt. Every child and the face carved out on a were visibly moved by the who dressed up was also given Many students conquered make up on the actors. story and power of King's real pumpkin, for the winner their fears and completed the a free cupcake, and extra treats to take home for Halloween Day 5: What a great day! We speeches. We then visited his Right at the beginning of the at how far the tide had come were also given by the "Witch sky rope walk. The views from Monday. left the hotel in our yellow birthplace and tomb before academic year the Year 5 class up… I think we were all in Residence", who hovered the top of the mountain were school bus for a day of lessons heading towards Lenox at Mont Nicolle spent three surprised. around the grounds every The idea of having a week's fun breathtaking and the train at North Atlanta High School. Shopping Plaza. Holister and days at St Aubin’s Fort. The lights along St Aubin afternoon; children who found at the Lavender Farm over half ride through the beautiful Lunch in the canteen was Abercrombie & Fitch will Activities ranged from sailing, looked very pretty from where and collected feathers for her term was the idea of Kate park gave the students a real followed by more lessons. definitely need to restock after water- colour painting, buoy I was standing. Mrs Anderson cauldron were given sweets. Whatuira, the chef at the feel for rural Georgia. Students by this point were making, quizzes, diary writing Lavender Farm. As she carved our visit, especially with Mrs agreed with me. La Baguette's reporter spoke beginning to chat with their and exploring the site to learn out a pumpkin, she said that Day 3: A gentle walk through Ashley buying half the shop! After dinner we made buoys. to Izzy, the Witch in residence, about its history. The children the CBD (Central Business partners more and ended the We returned to the hotel with Mine floated which made me by the side of the old Gypsy they had been extremely District) of downtown Atlanta day really reflecting on an aching feet and bulging were accompanied by: Mr very happy! Caravan. "A lot of the kids have fortunate to have good interesting experience. We all Masterman, Mrs Anderson, weather, and this brought the was followed by lunch (pizza) shopping bags for a swim and Later we all got ready for bed. dressed up, and there have watched American Football Mrs Lowe and Mr Blake. season to a successful close. in the CNN complex before relaxing evening. I fell asleep quickly, however, I been some really good heading to the Georgia Dome practice and had a 'soccer' Although the trip got off to a The Lavender Farm is now Day 7: Probably the most was disturbed by snoring…….” costumes," she said, "I've seen for Georgia State University vs match ourselves before delayed start due to the closed until April. touristy day of the trip. We Molly Carré witches, grim reapers, South Alabama American joining the NAHS students and uncharacteristic stormy football game. With 4 seconds parents again for a pot luck started with the Coca Cola weather, the children “In the afternoon we went on to go Alabama scored after a dinner. Parents had bought in Museum where students were eventually arrived and had a the RIB (a RIB is a boat). It was dubious penalty to make it 20 hot dogs, refried beans, corn photographed and tasted up wonderful time as written in great. We each had a go at all. Sudden-death plays then souffle and pizza. By now the to 61 varieties of coke drinks. their diaires by Molly Carré driving. I probably had the took place. After four plays in hall was abuzz with chatter Following this we visited the and Maggie Leatt. longest go. In my RIB there was Georgia Aquarium with its Mrs Lowe, Ciaran, Elle, Emily, deadlock GSU managed to and students were frantically “I was very surprised to see beluga whales, sharks and Beau, Mr Pearl and me. turnover the ball and win the swapping Facebook names to Mrs Anderson and Mr game. The crowd, players and keep in contact. As we left at penguins to admire. Lunch Masterman standing in the After, we had a shower and got our students went wild. 7.30 students hugged for a again at CNN before travelling rain. It was raining cats and changed and guess what the Despite the fairly small crowd final time and said their good to Perimeter Mall for more dogs. We were going to take showers were really hot! the atmosphere was amazing byes among much laughter. shopping. the RIB across [to the Fort] but Not long after that we tied our Day 8: A visit to the High it was so rough we couldn’t. buoys to a rock [on the beach] Museum of Art to see Warhols, [After we arrived] we had a so they would float when the Picassos and Pollocks. A glass wonderful tour of St Aubin’s tide came in. elevator ride to the 72nd floor Fort. We found out so many Art!!! Hooray! In Art we are of the tallest building in things! 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Battle of Flowers Association: Knot in his garden! Fete de Noué Parade The art of beachcombing Reg’s Garden licensed for weddings World Beach Art Championships held on Parish beaches by Tony Bellows And fundraising events for 2012 by Tony Bellows The Association have had their The Association will be ON the 29th October, the Annual General Meeting on the including a tasty hog roast bun Beach House in Ouaisne, and finalising their fund raising World Beach Art 25th October 2011 seeing Mick with apple sauce, cooked and the winning artist was events for next year and will be Championships organised by Jandron being re-elected as carved during the afternoon. Frenchman Sam Dougados, advertising these events in the Jersey Tourism began on Chairman. There were also guided walks with a geometric design. He Jersey Evening Post, on Ouaisne beach. Artists included every hour, which included was awarded a prize and With their three prizes from the Facebook or on their website local sand worker Andy 2011 Parade this gives them a local history talks about nearby crowned champion of the www.stbreladebattleofflowers. Coutanche, and international La Cotte Cave, which were goal and the Associaton now com. The Association hope that stars including Andres Amador MyMemory.com Beach Art has the job of starting their fund hosted by the Société Jerriais, World Championships Jersey you will be able to support from California, Andy Moss Jersey Heritage and raising to help them enter next 2011. them. from the United Kingdom and Environmental Services. years parade. Sam Dougados from France. Mr Dougados said: "This award Anyone interested in either On the Sunday the Grand They have already had a But it was also a day for all the becoming a member of the Finale saw the international is a great honour and very Christmas Bazaar held at the family to participate, and take a much unexpected. I feel that Parish Hall on the 26th Association, or simply to offer beach art champions set off to rake and enjoy drawing everyone was a winner today November and you can also see their help can contact other designated Island Association Secretary, Connie pictures in the sand as each piece of art was a the float at the Fete de Noué themselves. Hundreds of beaches, including St Brelades celebrations. The parade is Lozack by email at: Bay, to ply their skills, with four masterpiece in its own right. It Islanders came to the bay, and was a privilege to be invited REG Langlois' Garden at Reg told La Baguette that he being held on the 11th [email protected] the St Brelade Honorary Police hours to prepare their Badgers Holt has often been had already had December at the Weighbridge or Vice-Chairman Eddie Le were helpfully on hand to masterpiece. The award and I very much look forward used for charity events, but photographers coming to take in the evening. Gros on 07797 734693 divert traffic when the car park ceremony took place at the to next year's event." now it is also open for pictures of wedding groups in at Ouaisne was full up. weddings. Constable Mike the garden, and that gave him Food was available too, where Jackson granted a license for the idea of having weddings Marcus Calvani from La civil wedding ceremonies to there as well. Cantina and his team showed take place there for the next "The idea," he said, "is to have how to dig a fire pit and use hot three years. Music can be stones and seaweed for the a romantic setting for a played, but because it is a civil method of cooking known as a ceremony, the law stipulates wedding at a reasonable cost. I "clam bake", where local that it must not be religious. It am talking about the cost produce, such as lobster, was is nonetheless, a much more being in hundreds not in steamed until ready to eat. The scenic location than the thousands of pounds. I will food was all available to registry office, and will only have the wedding purchase and consume by certainly attract couples ceremony and the reception." Islanders, raising money for wishing to tie the knot in these When asked how he felt about Channel Islands Air Search. delightful surroundings. the news that the permit had There was plenty to eat, with Photo by Danny Evans The actual wedding ceremony been granted, Reg said: "I'm other local restaurants and © Jersey Tourism & MyMemory.com will take place on the stage, absolutely thrilled. Everyone pubs also providing food, just above the amphitheatre area, which is where guests kept saying to me, 'you should can sit and watch the happy hold weddings here', so I'm so WI demonstration and activities couples tie the knot. Nearby, pleased to say that now we Heavens above, its Venus! The ladies encouraged to ‘have a go’ there is a covered area with can. And I'm very pleased to BBQ cooking facilities and and announce that there is already Jersey Astronomy Club invite you to watch the ‘Evening Star’ by Maureen Bougeard tables and chairs available for a wedding booked for the 30th Recently La Moye WI were Parish. Indeed many St Brelade the reception. June next year." by Tony Bellows treated to a demonstration and parishioners are members of St THE Astronomy Club met on different coloured filters to is so intensely bright that it can talk by Jane Swain with ‘Bare Aubin & St Peter WI which 14th November, and listened enhance the viewing of planets be seen with the naked eye Escentuals’ (yes, correct meets at St Peter’s Parish Hall. to a short talk by Martin Ahier with telescopes, and he passed even while the sky is still light. spelling) who skillfully made up Activities have included visits to on the moons of Jupiter. This a filter wheel around for At the start of December, Venus one of their members. the Masonic Temple, an informative talk about the Co-op was followed by a talk by Tony everyone to look through. sets just after 5 pm, but by the The November AGM saw a new and an outing and lunch at Isherwood on the use of Although there was some haze, committee formed and a 2011 end of the month it can seen Corbiere Phare, a autumn quiz review presented. La Moye has the night was clear enough for until after 6.30 pm, when the and, in October members from members to go out to the sky is quite dark. At that time, certainly been busy; dining out, other WI groups joined them in observatory, where Jupiter it is quite unmistakable, as the visiting places of interest and a flower arranging could be seen through the brightest star-like object in the knitting like demons for Ecce demonstration for Christmas, telescope; its two dark bands sky. Homo, in addition to the and the December meeting, in the northern hemisphere monthly meetings. Members All those interested in “There Is Nothing Like A Dame” and southern hemisphere are looking forward to the is with Nigel Gates. being clearly visible through astronomy are welcome at the December meeting with Sue club's meetings. Ladies interested in the WI are the lens. Jones who will be invited to come to three meetings In December, Venus will be the For more information, please demonstrating flower arranging as a guest. Contact Maureen ' planet to watch out for. The contact the Secretary: Jodie and encouraging members to Bougeard on 741464 for more "Evening Star" is visible low in Masterman by email at: ‘have a go’. information about La Moye WI ' the south-western sky [email protected] Please note that you do not have or Brenda Smith on 487812 for immediately after sunset, and Club Mobile: 07797813681 to join the WI in your own St Aubin & St Peter. ' ' "# " $ ! & # ! % !
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stirring the mixture, and making a wish while they did Bouonne santé! Adventure of the so. It was also said that the Centre forward longer you stirred, the more good luck you would have in Tony’s goal: for Communicare to A story to mull over this Christmas Christmas Pudding the coming year, which was probably a cunning ruse by a always be welcome to everyone! CHRISTMAS is a time for tall sly Victorian cook! tales told around the fireside, Stirring up the history of one of the by Jeff Hathaway sipping mulled wine, and Various small items were eating mince pies, and here is most essential festive treats traditionally also added to the a slightly different version of by Tony Bellows mix such as a sixpence (which the Santa story told by Mr was a small silver coloured Claus (of La Moye). NOWADAYS, most Christmas forth the fruit of good works...", coin), a button, a thimble, and puddings are bought from a ring. If you found a sixpence, “I was born in the village of and from that, the Sunday took shops, but the day they it was expected that you would Patara, Turkey, and came from its name. It was an easy traditionally started being die rich. A button meant you a very poor family. I still reminder for cooks to get out made was called "Stir-Up would have new clothes next remember when our fortunes their ingredients and start Sunday". This fell on 20 year. A thimble indicated that changed for the better, when I making and stirring up the November 2011 this year, and you would never marry and looked out to sea, and I saw Christmas pudding, since the is the last Sunday in the pudding mixture needs to remain a bachelor or old maid. three ships come sailing by. Christian calendar before stand for several weeks before But a ring meant that you One of the people on a ship Advent, the period of cooking. would be married within the was a trader who came to our As a Bishop, I set off on my preparation in the run up to year! The dangers of village, and he challenged us travels, and came to Holland, Christmas. The pudding mixture was swallowing such items and to a game of cards, asking us where I learnt that my name The opening words for the always stirred from east to damaging teeth on them whether we wanted to “deal was Sinter Klaus in Dutch, "collect" or prayer to start that west - which meant clockwise means that this custom has not or no deal”. I still remember which sounded rather sinister, Sunday in the Book of - in honour of the three Wise been adopted by the his Christian name, because so I emigrated to America, and Common Prayer were "Stir up, men who came from the East commercial Christmas he was the first Noel that I changed my name to Santa we beseech thee, O Lord, the to visit the infant Jesus, and pudding manufacturers. came across. Claus. wills of thy faithful people; each member of the family in Agatha Christie was very fond As a young boy, I always But after a spell in America, I that they, plenteously bringing turn, would take part in of Christmas, and her fictional enjoyed singing in the choir, decided to set up a charity at detective Hercule Poirot and taking part in the North Pole, and moved attended a celebration of processions; sometimes I there. I had married a very Christmas in a country house, would get to play the part of a nice lady called Adeste where in addition to the little drummer boy. Fideles, and we had two various small items, a thief had With my religious daughters, called Holly and attempted to hide a Royal ruby background, it was not Ivy. They didn’t really want in a Christmas pudding. As surprising that I became a any presents themselves, well as the jewel, which Poirot Bishop. The people were quite although I do remember when recovers, it pictures all the poor, so I used to go around they were five, they told me things we associate with the city and countryside, on a that all they wanted for Christmas - an old country A special Christmas profile of but also carries some silent night, just before Christmas was their two front house, a decorated Christmas Tony Hocking , Communicare considerable responsibility for Christmas, putting presents in teeth. Later, in their teens, tree, turkey, a blazing log fire, Manager, the man who keeps the smooth running of the children’s socks. Not many they used to be Rockin' and a walk across the snowy Communicare ticking and at the centre and its commercial people were up at that hour, Around the Christmas Tree. fields to the Church for centre of the community viability, balancing a budget of but I remember seeing People often ask what I do the Midnight Mass. throughout the year. around £200,000 per year to shepherds watching their rest of the year. Well, in Enjoy your Christmas pudding, ALWAYS smiling and joking, it deliver all the benefits and flocks by night, although the January I take a well earned but don't expect any Royal is clear that Tony loves meeting amenties we so often take for younger animals would be break in the Isle of Wight. I rubies in it! people and his job as granted. He does however take kept inside, away in a manger. hope that the weather will let Communicare Manager. time to relax. As I passed the Royal Palace, I it snow, and dream of a Wight Tony told La Baguette: would see a curtain twitch, as Christmas, when I can rest, a “I do love the sun and the Good King Wenceslas looked merry gentleman. “The opportunity to meet with opportunity to ‘chill-out’ on a And talking turkey the public is the one of the out. He was one of three kings To the readers of La Baguette, sandy beach - and I do like the living close by, who had I have this seasonal message main things that attracted me Caribbean. This year it was the A few facts about our favourite Christmas roast to the job. With a background, originally come from the “A very Merry Christmas first in retail management and Dominican Republic”. He said. Orient. Everybody”. IN the British Isles the evolution to England and the tradition of then as Front of House His hobbies include reading of the turkey as main Christmas turkey at Christmas spread Manager at the Opera House thrillers and supporting fayre was very slow. At first, in relatively quickly throughout for seven years, I have always Manchester United, which he Medieval England, the main England in the 17th century, worked in an environment Christmas dinner, generally for although it still remained from this moment on that has done so all his life. Tony ‘Twas the night turkey established itself as THE where I have constantly met also admitted to having a liking the wealthy and landed, was common to serve goose which with people and be in a either a peacock or a boar, the remained the predominate Christmas roast - and by for 70’s and 80’s rock music. Edwardian times becoming the position to assist them - and I boar usually the mainstay. roast until the Victorian era. love it! That is what makes this Amongst his ‘fave raves’ he before Christmas most widespread choice. Now, job so special too. Up to 1,500 includes Genesis, Jethro Tull, The turkey first appeared on A famous Christmas dinner in the UK approximately 10 people use Communicare’s Status Quo, Journey and Jimi ‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through St Brelade Christmas tables in England in scene appears in Charles million turkeys are consumed facilities each week and Hendrix. Not a creature was stirring, from house to boatyard the 16th century, following the Dicken's ‘A Christmas Carol’ each Christmas. Good news for The double decker had gone, the final bus fare first emigration from Britain to (1843), where Scrooge sends Bernard Matthews - not so everyday is different, everyone Communicare at Christmas is a is different.” Long gone were shoppers from Quennevais Square North America where the wild Bob Cratchit a large turkey for much a festive season for very special place for many turkey was in abundance. his Christmas dinner. It is turkeys! Tony was born in and La Baguette thought that The children were nestled all snug in their beds, Breeding pairs were sent back generally thought that it was Pass the stuffing someone! Southampton. He is married to Tony deserved some And the allotments were quiet, no light in their sheds Karen and has 3 children; recognition for his Now St Aubin’s was sleeping, with no geese in a flap Ciaran who works in Jersey’s tremendous contribution in Finance sector, Roisin, who is And beach shops had closed for a long winter’s nap. currently at Bristol University taking the centre forward and ensuring that Communicare is, When in Reg’s Garden, there arose such a clatter studing Law, and Niamh, a He sprang from the bed to see what was the matter. support teacher. and will continue to be, always welcome to everyone! 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Christmas Letter from Mark Bond, Parish Rector. Christmas Services Recipe Corner The Christmas ‘feel good factor’ Sunday 11th December Quennevais Evangelical Chestnut Turkey Stuffing New Life (Communicare): Church, Clos de Carrel: Courtesy Waitrose Home Recipes A seasonal ecumenical joke for 6.30pm Carol Service 5pm Family Candlelight Carol you, told to me by one of my Service followed by light Jewish friends: Sunday 18th December St Aubin Methodist: seasonal refreshments The rabbi notices that one of his 6pm Victorian Carol Service. Christmas Day members is wearing a rather St. Brelade Parish Church: St Aubin Methodist: splendid new prayer shawl at 6.30pm Advent Compline 10.30am Family celebration synagogue on the first Saturday St Bernadette, Don Farm in January. “Ah Samuel” he says, Christmas Eve (Roman Catholic) “That’s a lovely prayer shawl St Aubin Methodist: 10am Roman Catholic Service you have there” 5pm Christingle Service 11pm Carol singing followed by Parish Church (Anglican): “Ah yes” replies Samuel “My 10am Family Communion son-in-law gave it to me for Midnight Communion at 11.30pm St Aubin on the Hill (Anglican) This stuffing can be used to 170g (6oz) fresh white Christmas” 10am Family Communion St Matthew, Coin Varin stuff the neck. Press a thin layer breadcrumbs I can think of very few (Roman Catholic): Quennevais Evangelical of stuffing between the skin and 400g (14oz) chestnuts, peeled households on this island 6.30pm Christmas Mass. Church, Clos de Carrel: the breast meat. It can be made whole and roughly crumbled where Christmas (in its widest, starting with Carols at 6pm 10.30am Family Service at up to 2 weeks in advance and Juice and zest of a lemon social sense) will not be Children are welcome to Sacred Heart, St Aubin frozen. Thaw overnight in the Salt and pepper celebrated in some form or show us a gift they have bottom of the fridge then stuff 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped another. It’s a natural urge, to (Roman Catholic): received 12am Midnight Mass starting the turkey just before roasting. Method enliven the short dark days of Boxing Day/St. Stephens midwinter with feasts and fun, with Carols at 11.30 pm St Matthews, Coin Varin Ingredients Heat the oil in a pan and fry the and a fair intake of alcohol to don’t have any time for of its parts, more than just the Parish Church (Anglican): (Roman Catholic): 3 large shallots, diced shallots and diced bacon until keep up the spirits. These Christianity I’m very tempted to atmosphere created by the 6pm Crib Service 9.30am Holy Family Service 2 tbsp olive oil golden. Add the garlic, butter candles and carols, the turkey, ancient midwinter festivals ask them if they still celebrate 11.30pm Midnight Mass St. Bernadettes, Don Farm 1 large clove garlic peeled and and chestnuts and cook for a were enjoyed long before the Christmas, and if so, what are the tree or the gifts. It’s that St Aubin on the Hill (Anglican) (Roman Catholic): crushed (optional) further 1-2 minutes. birth of Jesus so it was only they celebrating? But of course, huge bundle of generosity and 4pm Crib service. 11.15am Holy Family Service 110g (4oz) streaky bacon Stir in the other ingredients and natural that the new Christians I don’t, because every goodwill that touches us all. It’s 55g (2oz) butter season with salt and pepper. should appropriate this exciting Christmas we welcome into our that ‘feel-good factor’ that can’t time to celebrate his coming, churches hundreds of folk who be manufactured, or bought on and they weren’t too fussy attend church only at this time the internet! about the plausibility of nativity of year, who will lustily sing out Whether we choose to PRIZE ‘SPOT THE DIFFERENCE’ CHRISTMAS COMPETITION dates and astronomy that that ”Christ is born in acknowledge the religious scholars argue over nowadays. Bethlehem....” yet who would aspect or not doesn’t detract It simply wasn’t relevant to the shy away from describing from this, the Christmas gift of Winner Autumn meaning of the festival, and themselves as ‘religious’ and love, a gift from God to the edition Wordsearch WIN £100 Christmas Voucher to although the TV programmes that’s just how we are today. whole of humankind, which Competition that pop up around Christmas The Jesus I read about in the overflows into our giving, our Sponsored by: spend at Waitrose Red Houses looking for “The Star” or Bible just wants to welcome charity and our hospitality, and The Bulwarks Restaurant calculating the historical dates people to share in his love and that is the real spirit of For our Christmas 2011 edition we have yet another popular ‘Spot The Difference’ competition Winner: with a prize of a £100 Christmas Food Voucher to spend at Waitrose, Red Houses. are fascinating, does it really celebrate the gift of life we see Christmas. Julie Forder affect our Christmas? in any new baby. May I wish you all, whatever Les Quennevais Park All you have to do is find the differences between the two images, ringing the differences on the When people tell me that they It seems to me that Christmas is your beliefs or traditions, a very Congatulations! bottom one please. There are NINE differences in all The winner will be the first correct entry are non-believers or simply so much greater than the sum Happy Christmas. pulled out of a hat. PLEASE NOTE: The draw will take place on Friday, 16th December 2011. Make a date with St. Brelade images prompted me to think of A snappy idea for raising funds my own photographs of our by Fiona Walker beautiful parish, and thus the idea of a St Brelade Calendar was born. I have been a keen amateur photographer for some years, and although my pictures aren’t exceptional in terms of professionalism, I am always on the lookout for an unusual view or dramatic light conditions. St Brelade offers an unending choice of exceptionally stunning locations, so I decided to use a selection of pictures that I felt reflected the changing seasons and yet constant beauty that surrounds us here. The Church was an obvious focus for some of the images, but it was important that the Calendar featured more of the Parish than just one building. Frank and I both love walking along the nearby beaches and local cliff paths, and wherever we go, I always take my camera along, Detach here so I already had photographs of St Brelade in the snow, in the golden rays of summer, and being battered by autumn gales. The result is a series of 13 images (one for each month plus a cover picture) which I LET there be light, said the replacing. Equally unsurprising hope will be enjoyed by many Rector, and there was light. And is the fact that such a major people during the coming the Rector saw that it was… project comes with a high price months, not just in Jersey but well, rubbish. So the Rector tag; in this case £80,000 is around the world, and at the went to the congregation and needed to fund the replacement said, “Lo, we need more light in installation. same time, make a small the Church and verily do we contribution towards lighting Following a recent Sunday up our beautiful Parish Church! need a lot of dosh to pay for it.” Service, the Reverend Mark It is now over forty years since Bond asked the congregation The St Brelade 2012 calendar is a new lighting system was last for fund raising ideas for the available from The Rectory, The installed in St Brelade’s Church scheme, and then immediately Church Hall, The Parish Hall, and, unsurprisingly, the current passed around some new Communicare, The Old format has long since passed its greetings cards that had been Smuggler’s Inn and Jackson’s sell-by date and urgently needs produced for the Church. The Yacht Services, and costs £8.95. WWW.KANDIDPRINTS.COM
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