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THE OFFICIAL PARISH OF ST. BRELADE NEWSLETTER Edition 20 • Summer 2012. Published by the Parish of St. Brelade, Jersey West Show set to Les Creux Allotments be the biggest yet! July 7th & 8th, West Show Ground, St. Peter to represent Parish on by Andrew Le Brun Royal Visit Parish focuses on community and sporting groups for HRH Charles, Prince of Wales by Tony Bellows THE Prince of Wales is the “best royal gardener we have ever had” according to Alan Titchmarsh. The Prince’s own home, ‘Highgrove’ at Tetbury in Gloucestershire embodies The Prince's environmental philosophy: that it is better to work with nature than against it. So, when he bought the Highgrove PREPARATIONS for the West Show, the Racing Donkey’s bringing donkey estate in 1980, he was determined that garden and farm should be Island’s largest country show chariot racing to Jersey for the first supported by St. Brelade, St. Peter, St. time. Four riders will race against each entirely organic. Ouen and St. Mary, are well underway other in chariots over a 90m course in The Walled Kitchen Garden helps the Highgrove estate achieve self at Manor Farm in St Peter. In 2010 an four heats to be run each day. Heats sufficiency in fruit and vegetables year-round. Colour and form are estimated 15,000 visitors attended the will then battle it out in the grand final. important with lettuce seedlings planted in rows of contrasting colours, show and likely that this years show The show also features a number of but ultimately the garden is used to grow vegetables in the cottage will attract even more! large marquees focusing on horticulture garden tradition. A lot is packed into this years show. and the environment, a ‘Genuine Jersey’ Vegetable varieties grown by The Prince at Highgrove include Charlotte The main attraction will be the village, a full programme of musical Diggerland Dancing Diggers Team who entertainment, displays and potatoes and Hapil strawberries, and listed among his other favourites last appeared in 2002. The team competitions over three arenas. are leeks, spring cabbage, brussel sprouts and carrots. comprises of 5 giant JCB diggers and The organisers say that there will be Constable Steve Pallett said. “Mindful of the Prince’s interest in organic one mini Bobcat loader. Operators have something for everyone from donkey vegetable gardening, conservation and eco-friendly activities it was felt been handpicked from the large rides and tractor rides; real ale and that showcasing the allotments and the work done by the group that number of skilled JCB operators who paella, and spas and bars to relax in - to initiated the project would be an apt demonstration of the Parish’s own work for HE Services, the largest mechanical plant to buy and plants to strong desire to promote outdoor pursuits and foster an appreciation of digger hire company in Europe. grow, motorcycle trials; show gardens; our environment. The allotments are very much a symbol of St. Brelade’s Dancing Diggers will be supported by show-jumping and animals of all kinds - committment to supporting agriculture and horticulture and much Rockin’ Horse Productions, (pictured and so much more! needed community facilities that also promote the outdoor life” below) who last performed at the West The West Show Association offers family Show in 2008. Quite simply the most membership from just £10, allowing free The 10th St. Brelade Scouts will also be participting along with La Moye spectacular rock show on access to the show throughout the Junior School who have both been involved with eco-projects of their horseback....ever! weekend. More information about family own. Communicare, St Brelade Bowls Club and Les Creux Bowls Club Other spectacular visiting acts include membership and the show programme have also been invited to make presentations to The Prince and Camilla Cyril and his amusing team of terriers, can be found on the West Show Duchess of Cornwall, that will take place at the RJA&HS during their visit Photo courtesy: Highgrove the leading terrier racing display team Association’s new website at: on July 18th. v in the UK for over 15 years, and Hunts www.westshow.org.je v Annual cutbacks Retiring Procureur Visite de Branchage dates for 2012 by Jeff Hathaway Reg Langlois retires Reg told La Baguette that he was each parish to ensure that the asked on several occasions to take TWICE a year each parish roads remain unrestricted and after twenty years on the position of Procureur by the conducts a Visite du Branchage; vegetation has been trimmed late Brian le Boutillier, whom he a requirement embodied in law. back to give a clearance of 12 of Parish service. feet over roads and 8 feet over Everyday shopping, had known for over 60 years, and The 2012 St. Brelade dates are: footpaths; and all trimmings by Tony Bellows had taught Reg at Sunday School. First Visité du Branchage: “Brian taught me the value of removed from the road. service to the Parish”, he said, “and Monday 9 July Occupiers and owners of land not just frozen food! so when I was asked to be Second Visité du Branchage: may be fined up to £50 for each Procureur, I naturally said yes”. Thursday 6 September infraction yet still be required Other positions Reg has held in the Originally there was only one to undertake the work. If it is parish, were on the Rating Les Quennevais Visité, on Midsummers Day, not, the Parish may arrange for Committee, Roads Committee and involving great ceremony. The the work to be done and charge Monday to Saturday 7am - 9pm he also headed a small committee Parish Constable and 12 the occupier or owner the cost Sunday 7.30am – 8pm for Parish in Bloom for eleven years principal landowners of each of that work. with which he took the parish into Vingtaine, met the Bailiff, the Connétable Steve Pallet told La the finals of Britain in Bloom on two Viscount, and three or more Baguette: occasions. A project he has been Jurats, all mounted on involved in recently, in which he “In recent years, the Parish has horseback, at the parish had the honour of representing played a significant part, saw the boundary. The Viscount carried setting up of the allotments with Great Britain and Jersey in his official staff aloft with the environment based thirty-six plots at Les Creux. base resting on his saddle. The REG Langlois retired as Parish competitions - and winning law being that if the staff Procureur earlier this year after six Having served the Parish in Gold awards. Our successes years in the post. The position of honorary capacities for over 20 touched a branch of any tree, or have been largely due to the Procureur du Bien Publique is an years, Reg has now decided to step if the road or hedge banks were fact that we are taking more honorary one whose duties –as G.R. down. “At 76, I am starting to feel found to be in an unsatisfactory pride in our environment be it Balleine says, are “ that of a trustee, my age, and thought that a spot of condition, the owner thereof, farmed, rural or urban, and elected by the Parish Assembly, garden leave was in order”. whether present or absent, was branchage has been very much whose main duty is to pass deeds However, that doesn’t mean the end summarily fined - on the spot. part of that story. Branchage is LES QUENNEVAIS or contracts, to conduct parish law- of Reg’s involvement in Parish Today, with much greater traffic not just about observing a legal Monday-Saturday 10am – 9pm. Sunday 10am – 6pm suits, and to keep a watchful eye on affairs, because he was the using island roads, two annual obligation, but one of the Constable’s finance.” It is an organiser in the Jubilee Fete held at Visité du Branchage (no longer maintaining our environment important position, if mostly his garden, and there will be on horseback, and not by ensuring that our roads and unseen by Parishioners. Regstock 5 later in the year. v involving the Bailiff and footpaths remain unobstructed Viscount) are still conducted in and look neat and tidy.” v
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Message from the Constable Obituary Minister renders opinion Chefs’ quarterly menu Mont de la Rocque re-development A message for mums and dads.... I hope you all enjoyed the celebrations to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Her approved with caveat by Centenier George May, St. Brelade Chef de Police Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second by Tony Bellows “SUMMER is here (so thay say) I should emphasise that it is held earlier this month. I was delighted and now we have lighter only a small minority of youths that as a parish we held events at both evenings, there has been a that are causing problems, but Reg’s Garden and at St. Aubin to noticeable rise in anti-social they give all youth a bad name celebrate this important anniversary behaviour by a minority of which of course the majority and I must thank all those who helped young people. do not deserve. So, please to organise and run the events and also mums and dads, make sure the many of you who attended and Current Police policy you know where your son or supported to make the holiday islandwide is one of zero- daughter are at all times on tolerance. If a youth is found weekend such a success. I am proud to Brian Le Boutillier , the Parish these summer nights. say all parts of our community both Registrar of Births, Marriages and acting in a manner that is not I am pleased to inform young and old worked so hard to raise funds for our supported Deaths passed away on 9th May acceptable, first parents will be parishioners that we now have charities which included Les Amis, St Brelade Youth Project and the at the age of 86. contacted to collect their son four new officers. The more Variety Club amongst others. Brought up at Beauvoir, La Moye or daughter. Where officers are officers we have the more we Work is currently going on behind the scenes to ensure the Parish he farmed there after leaving of the opinion that the matter are able to carry out duties that of St Brelade looks at it’s best for judging in the ‘Parish in Bloom’ Victoria College. He gave the needs dealing with more will help the Parish to run competition on the 11th July and I thank co-ordinator Jeff Hathaway Parish unstinting honorary service PLANNING Minister Rob Duhamel has approved plans to build formally, the parents will also smoothly. But we could still do and his team for their continuing hard work which we all hope having first been elected as Roads nine plats on the site of the burnt out Mont de la Rocque Hotel, be invited to attend a Parish with more. results in further success for the parish. Inspector for the Vingtaine of La provided that the upper render is changed into a different colour Hall Enquiry with their child If you feel you are able to offer Moye in 1949, serving in that to that lower down the building. as, depending on the offence, Work is progressing at pace on this years Battle of Flowers float being some of your time and skills to position till 1954. Between 1958 The proposals have met with fierce opposition from some St the matter could potentially the Parish, please give me call built in the Association’s shed on La Rue Carree.The float is being and 1966 he became a built to exacting standards by Eddie Le Gros, Chairman Mick Jandron Aubin residents. The St Aubin Residents’ Association called for end up before the Magistrate. on 07797 773534" v Constable's Officer reverting back a better scheme ‘with true architectural merit’. Deputy John and many others who give up their time voluntarily year after year. to a Roads Inspector between Young, St Brelade No.1 district which encompasses St. Aubin, Working with our new but very experienced designers, Nigel Gates 1967 and 1980. and Simon Thomas ,we hope to have a winning formula to follow said that the timescale had been rushed. But Aaron Terry of New officers sworn in on from last years success. I wish them good luck thank all Never one to be far from the centre Robert Limbrick Architects said changes had been made after of Parish affairs he was elected as parishioners who have given so generously to support their efforts. listening to the planning applications panel, and the new design Four CO’s and a new Centenier for the Parish a Procureur du Bien Publique in The issue of kerbside recycling was again on the agenda at a recent 1984 and fulfilled that position until would ‘get rid of the blot on the landscape that had been there by Tony Bellows Parish Assembly at which a decision was made to delay the 1997. He was sworn in as Parish since 2010.’ implementation of a scheme until the islands Waste Strategy plan Registrar on the 9th March 1990 With a photo of the burnt-out hotel, and one of the proposed new has been reviewed. In the meantime the Assembly agreed to the and it was noted that he registered building, La Baguette’s reporter went down to St. Aubin to gauge formation of a Working Group to investigate the feasibility of a his first marriage on the same day. the reaction from passers by. A passing jogger thought it looked kerbside recycling scheme to suit the needs of such a diverse parish. His beautiful writing in the Parish fine, but wondered if the Island really needed another purpose I have recently announced that I am hopeful in the near future, with registers will be a legacy of which build development “to sell at extortionate rates”. A St Aubin the support of the Education Sport and Culture Department, to we can be proud. Brian was resident suggested that it was “the kind of building you can see invariably present at Parish identify a suitable location for a much needed skateboard park at in Spain”, and wondered if that was really appropriate for St elections as an ajoint and his Les Quennevais to cater for our young people. Once we have found experience was invaluable. Aubin. a site we will set about a campaign to both plan and design a park The Parish is a poorer place for Visitors from London, on the other hand, thought that “there was and to fundraise. It is also pleasing to note that the installation of a already a similar curved design lower down the hillside”, so it new kitchen at the St Brelade Youth Project will start very soon. I Brian's passing away and La Baguette extends the greatest of would not be out of place, although they did wonder “if the height thank Mike Alderman of Romerils for their generous support with might be out of place on the skyline”. And a couple from Essex this project. sympathy to Judith and her family at this sad time. thought the design wasn’t bad – they had seen worse, but On the States front I have been involved on various reviews for both wondered if it might not be better faced with a local granite. v the Education, Home Affairs and Economic Development Scrutiny FORMER Constable, Mike by Centenier Arthur Morley Panels. Along with attempting to hold the respective Ministers to Jackson, and husband and wife following his election to account, we are about to release reports on the possible introduction Parish in Bloom continues to blossom team Ian & Julie Le Sueur Procureur. of Tasers for the police in Jersey and also an Aircraft Registry. All (pictured above) were duly Constable Steve Pallett told La Scrutiny Panels are about to begin reviewing the contents of the first elected at a Parish Asssembly in Baguette. Medium Term Financial Plan which will set States Departments New team take on St. Brelade entry at their glorious best. Judging March and sworn in as “Jeff already has 18 years of spending for the next three years. We all await the final draft ! by Tony Bellows day is Wednesday 11th July Officeurs du Connétable at the between 2pm and 4pm.” Royal Court in April. Honorary experience and has I would like to remind parishioners of two events. The Parish FOLLOWING on from the The 2012 team have been busy recently been presented with a Co-ordinator Jeff Hathaway They have since been joined by Assembly to review the parish accounts and to set the annual rate long-service award by the successess of the team that since February planning the said: John Westgard who was sworn will take place at the Parish Hall on the 24th July at 7.30 pm. So please brought the Parish a Gold in judges’ tour of the Parish and Attorney General at the annual “The previous team led by in during May. come along to this important meeting. Also the first of two annual 2009 and Gold again in Entente encouraging participation from Honorary Police Association Margaret Holland Prior did a Chef de Police, Centenier Branchage take place on the 9th July so please get trimming to avoid Florale in 2010, Constable Steve both residents and parish AGM which was also attended a fine! remarkable job in taking St. George May said: “We are Pallett formed a new team businesses. The theme for the by the Lieutenent Governor and Brelade to two golds in two particularly pleased to have his wife. earlier this year; “to give others Parish Hall and hanging competitions. The new team is four excellent people who with Steve Pallett , Connétable an opportunity to direct the baskets around St. Aubin and keen to further diversify and their resepective skills and The Parish is fortunate to have Parish entry”‘ He added: “St. Red Houses is predominently encourage more parishioners experience will be a huge asset a Centenier with such a wealth Brelade was unable to enter last red, white and blue to mark the to participate in the to the Parish.” of experience in what is a very years event due to the cost of Queen’s Jubilee year. competition - which is not just At a seperate Assembly in late demanding role. Useful Information entry into Entente Floral which The poor weather caused a late about flowers, but in taking a April, former Officeur du I wish our new officers the very took 2 years budget, so it start but it is hoped that by the wider interest in both our local Connetable and Vingtenier Jeff best and look forward to Parish Hall: La Neuve Route, St. Aubin, JE3 8BS seemed an opportune time to time of the judges tour in July, environment, both urban and Hathaway was elected as a working with them and their Connetable Steve Pallett: Tel. (Home) 483444 natural”. v colleagues” v Mobile. 07797 749512 establish a new Parish team. all of the floral displays will be Centenier to fill the vacancy left Parish Secretary: Tel. 741141 Administration Office: Tel. 741141 Duty Centenier: Tel. 741175 Deputies: No.1 District (Le Coin/Noirmont) John Young Tel. 743677 No.2 District: (Quennevais/La Moye) Sean Power Tel. 744454 Montfort Tadier Tel. 744358 Doctors Surgeries: Cleveland Clinic: Red Houses Tel. 734121 Island Medical Centre: Centre Point, Red Houses Tel. 516152 Leodis Surgery: La Route de Quennevais Tel. 498775 Quennevais Surgery: Quennevais Parade Tel. 736336 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 email: jeff@labaguette.org.je Hon Deputy Editor: Tony Bellows email: [email protected] Advertising Sales & Newsdesk: Tel: 743276 email: [email protected] Website: www.labaguette.org.je Please Note: La Baguette is independently funded through advertising revenue and does not incur any cost to Parish ratepayers. 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Spring 2012 Page 3 Podium position Maison St. Brelade NEW FEATURE: ‘Parishioners Remember’ offered scheme flying ahead Coronation Day 1953 St. Brelade’s Bay Official opening of new wing marked by service Tony Bellows talks to St. Brelade parishioner Ann Shepard Hotel sponsor local of dedication for new flagpole who travelled to London to witness the historic event. art competition BACK in 1953, there was a the Weighbridge at 5.30 in the special airline day trip to go to morning, where a coach took by Jeff Hathaway London from Jersey offering them to the Airport. The trip Islanders the opportunity to was popular, and she THE Podium Art Committee The deadline for entries is see the Coronation procession remembers that the Dakota (PAC) are inviting Jersey artists Friday 31 August 2012 and of Queen Elizabeth II. airplane was full. to submit designs for a single each submission must include: St Brelade Parishioner Ann In the middle of the flight to piece of artwork for public 1. A3 sketches of the proposed display on the podium in the Shepard saw this advertised at England, the Captain design; the specially reduced rate of £6 announced over the front garden of the St Brelade’s per person, in the JEP. That communications system that Bay Hotel. The competition 2. A written description of the does not seem a great deal now, news had just been received forms part of the Percentage for piece including sources of inspiration, materials etc.; but her weekly take home pay that Sir Edmund Hillary had Art contribution for the new back in 1953 was just £5, so it reached the summit of Mount DW Health Club development, 3. A maquette – scale model of the artwork. was more than one week’s Everest. He was the first and aims to promote the local wages. But it was a chance of a climber to achieve that goal. arts scene. Entrants must The podium is in an exposed lifetime, and she decided to go The press called the successful therefore be Jersey born or location close to the beach – all with her friend Beryl. ascent a coronation gift. permanently resident on the work must therefore be robust Queen and the Coronation Along with other Islanders, the In London, they took a train to island and age 16 or over. enough to withstand the Procession proceeding along two 19 year olds had to be at Hyde Park, where they saw the The competition is an prevailing weather conditions. Birdcage Walk, followed by all opportunity for emerging Full competition details can be the other dignitaries, most talent as well as established found on the hotels website: notably Salote, Queen of Tonga, artists to showcase their work www.stbreladesbayhotel.com CONSTABLE Steve Pallett With the new wing completed in her open carriage. After the in the public domain for a or on www.dwhealthclub.com . officially opened the new work has started on the Coronation, they saw the Queen whole year. The winning artist All entries received by the due wing of Maison St. Brelade internal refurbishment of the again, now processing towards will also receive a generous date will be put on public together with Parish Rector existing wings that will see Buckingham Palace. donation of £2,000 and will display at the hotel for 5 days Mark Bond on Friday 4th May. many rooms have en-suite After the crowds had gone, Ann retain full ownership of their during September. Entries will The opening was marked by a facilities for the first time. The and Beryl made friends with work is expected to be work. be considered by the PAC and service of dedication for the two young South African men, completed by the end of 2013. The podium is currently the winner announced on flagpole pole which takes who had also been watching the displaying ‘Thereabouts 2012’, Friday 28 September. The centre stage outside the new Work is soon to start on soft show, and they were treated to wing in the central flower bed a modern piece in timber and official public unveiling landscaping around the new a meal out. But all too soon, it in the new car parking area. stainless steel created by local ceremony will be on Saturday wing which will have was time to get the plane back 5th January 2013. artist David John Senior. During The residents turned out in something of a Mediterreanean to Jersey, and Ann remembers the hours of darkness the Artists should register their force for the occasion, feel to it with hardy palms, being so tired that she slept for podium is illuminated until wisteria and various free- interest via email to: Stephen including Mrs Ida Vautier who the entire flight. But it had been 10.00 pm each day, and there is Lilley MRICS, Chair of the at a sprightly 104 years of age flowering shrubs - a particular a memorable day, and one she a public plaque giving brief Podium Art Committee at is the care home’s oldest wish of the residents and Head v details of the display. [email protected] resident. of Home, Pearl Thebault. v still treasures.
old bull elephant called Jumbo from Sanctuary House drop-in the president of Cameroon in 1972 Interesting Jubilee facts to mark the Queen’s silver wedding Sky-dive raises over anniversary; and two black beavers Compiled by Tony Bellows Day in 2012, will be the oldest presented after a visit to Canada. £15,000 for charity monarch to celebrate a diamond by Tony Bellows l THE word ‘jubilee’ means a loud, jubilee. Queen Victoria was 77 when l THE first royal walkabout took place joyful noise. The ancient Egyptian she celebrated hers in 1897. At that during the visit by the monarch and DONATIONS of £15,482 have jubilee fell after a pharaoh had ruled time, the British Empire was at its Philip to Australia and New Zealand been raised for Sanctuary for 30 years, and was repeated peak, comprising a quarter of the in 1970. The practice was House by St Brelade every three years thereafter. It was world’s population. introduced to allow them to meet as parishioner and pensioner designed to reinvigorate the ruler, l THE Queen is the only person in many people as possible, not simply Brian Clarke [70] who plans giving them a dose of strength and officials and dignitaries. to jump out of an aeroplane energy. Britain who can drive without a from two miles above St licence or a registration number on l EVERY day, 200-300 (and l THE Queen was born at 17 Bruton her car. And she doesn't have a sometimes many more) letters from Aubin's Bay. He will fall at Street, London, W1, on April 21, around 130 miles and hour, passport. the public arrive. The Queen accommodation for troubled, discussion called ‘Supper 1926. completing a one mile drop in l IT isn’t true that the Queen doesn’t chooses a selection to read herself lonely and solitary men giving Church’ and says that “about 20 30 seconds. The parachute l THE Queen was christened carry money. She does once a week and tells members of her staff how the support and help they of the men from Sanctuary will then open to complete the Elizabeth Alexandra Mary in the – for the collection in church. It’s ‘a she would like them to be answered. need in order to get back into House have been attending each second mile depositing Brian private chapel at Buckingham folded note of unknown a more secure situation. month over the last year. I Palace. She was named after her l HER reign in numbers: 3,500 Acts of safely on St Aubin's beach five denomination’. Parliament; 12 prime ministers; 6 minutes later. These men have made personally have got to know mother, while her two middle names some of them and have seen are those of her paternal great- l THE Queen is the only British Archbishops of Canterbury; 6 popes; Brian says that "A little known Sanctuary House into a family community and although personalities transformed over grandmother, Queen Alexandra, and monarch in history properly trained 261 royal overseas visits; 3.5 million fact about Jersey is that there paternal grandmother, Queen Mary. to change a spark plug. letters sent; 45,000 Christmas Cards is a high rate of suicide and in many have 'graduated', they that time. I am convinced that come back to help other men this is a genuinely valuable l QUEEN Victoria was the last, and to l UNUSUAL live gifts given to the sent; 175,000 centenarian telegrams the past year, six men have sent; 404,500 honours awarded; 58 committed suicide in the west who are in the situation they project. It receives no financial date, the only British monarch to monarch on foreign tours include: Queen’s Speeches; 129 portraits of the Island and not far from used to be in." support from the States of Jersey celebrate a diamond jubilee. The two tortoises presented in the painted; 30 godchildren; 30 corgis. St. Aubin. Sanctuary House in He runs a monthly group and relies entirely on volunteers Queen, who will be 85 on Accession Seychelles in 1972; a seven-year- St Aubin is temporary which meets for meals and and charitable gifts." v
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The popular public event now for year celebrating its 30th by Kaine Whittingham & James Mayo [Year 10 Les Quennevais] two members of staff we had eleven years. was Nicky Brown (youth anniversary, having been OUR experience at Q Gardens they need to grow what they This year, island-wide worker) and Mr Heaven formed on 28th June 1982. has broadened our learning want. individual responses reached a experiences. Often students (teacher). Nicky Brown helped very respectable 487. As in the From small begininings the Some of the jobs we had to plan have to sit at a desk which gets us a lot by letting us use our past, the final results always club has grown considerably and complete developed our and now has its own club very repetitive and sometimes Friday afternoons at St. prove fascinating for not only skills. For example, when we house and four lawns at the Les irritating. Whereas, being at Q Brelades Youth Club and she do they give an indication of the pumped water from our pond Quennevais Sports Field. For Gardens you get to go out and gave us a lot of advice on the numbers of birds in our into the water storage tank for anyone wishing to play there get to try new skills. jobs we had to tackle and how gardens they also clearly show the allotment holders to use in are plenty of opportunites for best to organise our team a league table of parish We went to Q Gardens every the summer. This task required both social and competitive members. responses. Tuesday morning, starting at teamwork, organisation and games. At the highest level the beginning of year ten, and responsibility. Communicating The course we are following is Since the survey was first members have won the we continued this until we and listening was very called Q Gardens. The aims of Q launched in 2002, two of European Championship in reached 20 hours on our work important because it helped us Gardens are preparation for Jersey’s largest parishes have 2002, 2006 and 2010 as well The second theory is that the log, in order to complete our to complete the task really well, our employability skills course been enjoying a competitive as playing in the winning Great rules of the modern game bronze award. and on time. next year which involves a head-to-head for the topmost Britain team against both arrived from Ireland during the work placement. position - St. Helier and St. Ireland and the USA. 1850s, perhaps after being Q Gardens is a project that has Similarly, we were also Brelade. The former, with its The oldest document to bear brought there from Brittany been running since 2006 with involved in a variety of clearing We recommend this subject to busy townscape, high-rise tally of 64 sightings. And, the word "croquet" with a where a similar game was the help of the Rector of St jobs and one of these was all the people who prefer buildings and general traffic although not strictly a fully paid description of the modern played on the beaches. Records Brelade, Mark Bond, who lets clearing the raised pathway working outdoors and learning mayhem, might at first seem a up member of the feathered game is the set of rules show the similar game of us use his meadow for a after a tree came down in a team skills, as we feel it has rather odd competitor. But then brigade, the sixty red squirrels registered by Isaac Spratt in "crookey" being played at pathway and allotments that storm. Jobs like this helped us helped us gain confidence to again, gardens in the green that reported for duty during 1856. In 1868 the first croquet Castlebellingham in 1834, we lend to the community. We develop problem solving skills take on into our work place periphery of Fern Valley and the big count clearly rubber- all-comers' meeting was held which was introduced to are the caretakers for the site which we will need next year next year. We have gained loads Vallee des Vaux obviously make stamped the importance of St. Galway in 1835 and played on of new experiences and had fun in Gloucestershire and in the and have to make sure the when we are on extended work a valid contribution via some Brelade as a centre of bushy- the bishop's palace garden, and allotment holders have all placement. at the same time. v same year the All England ideal wildlife habitat. tailed excellence. Croquet Club was formed at in the same year to the Dublin Nevertheless, the final results of Below is a top-ten league table Wimbledon, London. suburb of Kingstown where it the Big Garden Bird Watch was first spelt as "croquet" of the most familiar sightings There are two theories of the 2012 indicate that the No 1 from the parish. origin of the modern game. The Regardless when and by what parish for bird-friendly first is that the game was route it reached England in its responses in 2012 is St Brelade 1. Chaffinch 224 introduced to Britain from recognizable form, croquet - but only by the narrowest of 2. Blue tit 206 France during the reign of became highly popular as a margins, with 75 sheets from St 3. House sparrow 200 Charles II, and was played social pastime in England Brelade, and 74 from St Helier. 4. Great tit 152 under the name of paille-maille during the 1860s and by 1867, One of the most successful 5. Starling 145 or pall mall, derived from Latin Jaques had printed 65,000 species in the Parish of St 6. Blackbird 132 for "ball and mallet". copies of his Laws and Brelade were undoubtedly the 7. Robin 96 Regulations of the game. In his 1810 book entitled The remarkable ninety-six robins 8. Collared dove 68 Today, croquet is played Sports and Pastimes of the that were seen and reported in competitively in over 20 9. Song thrush 64 People of England, Joseph seventy gardens, the highest countries. 10. Red squirrel 60 Strutt describes the way pall concentration of garden mall was played in England in Anyone wishing to learn more redbreasts in any of the twelve All in all, the 2012 Garden Bird the early 17th century: "Pale- about the game and to play will parishes. Also improving its Watch proved its worthiness maille is a game wherein a be made most welcome. parish status following years of and congratulations must go to round box ball is struck with a Coaching is available. For futher decline is the song thrush, one all those parishioners of St mallet through a high arch of information please telephone of springtime’s favourite Brelade who kindly took a little either Elizabeth Medway on time and trouble to respond. v iron, which he that can do at songbirds that reached a noble the fewest blows, or at the 741879 or Richard Sowerby on 483566. v Scouting for new recruits number agreed upon, wins” An opportunity to learn new skills and have fun by Jeff Hathaway ! THE first Beavers and Cubs of " # the St Aubin's Colony and Pack # were invested in May, the ! Beavers on the 16th and the
Astronomers moonstruck Cubs on the 23rd. An investiture is when the Beaver or Cub takes a promise, and Our nearest neighbour brightens up the spring night sky officially becomes a member, by Tony Bellows able to wear the full uniform $ % However because the eye and badges. The Beavers promise to "be kind and helpful takes in more light at night, Chris Totty, the Group Scout and love God", and the Cub the difference is not actually Leader, says that the St Aubin's promise is to "do my duty to Cub Pack is looking for new that noticeable to the naked God and the Queen, and help eye. recruits, so if you are a boy or other people and keep the Cub girl aged between 8 and 10, Other topics included the way Scout Law". and are looking for something in which weather patterns of All the members of the 10th different for your spare time, other planets like Jupiter can Jersey Group, from both Les with enjoyable activities, improve our understanding of Creux and St Aubin, went to the learning interesting skills, and Earth’s weather, whether the Island Scout celebrations for helping others, with badges for Chinese will have a moonbase the Queen's Jubilee at the achievement, please ask your Island HQ in St Ouen on the 3rd in the next 10 years, the parent to contact Chris or of June, and had an great time! Jenny on 723379 for details. v wobble in the Earth’s axis, and why Galileo thought Saturn DURING May the Jersey This was because the moon’s had “jug ears” – it was because Astronomy Club held a orbit around the earth is not his telescope was not Ann Pallett Question and Answer evening, circular, but elliptical. At its powerful enough to see the where members asked a wide closest – “perigee” – it is Delicious bespoke cakes made range of questions, and Martin 221,000 miles from the centre rings. Tony Isherwood also for your special occasion !"#$%&'(#)'*+#$*,--- spoke on how sailors used to Ahier and Tony Isherwood of the Earth, and at its furthest email: [email protected] !"#$%&'(#)'*+#$*,--- gave replies, and there was a – “apogee” – it is 253,000 make use of a sextant lined up Tel: 483444 or 07797 749981 with the sun and horizon by The St Brelade’s Bay Hotel is one Jersey’s lively discussion. miles. Orders taken for Christmas Cakes now! !"#$%&"'#(")*%&"+#,-+$./".*0'&$("1*&$.%2"%$&" day, and the pole star by night One of the topics most in the If the moon is full at perigee, it ,#"&1$"1$'3&"*4"&1$"5.*3,*+%"6&"73$.'($8%"7'/9" news has been the “super can be 30 times brighter, to navigate, and plot their :,&1",&%";'#*3'),0"%$'"<,$=%2"/*+"'3$"%;*,.&" moon” noted in newspapers. hence the “super moon”. position on the chart. v 4*3"01*,0$"=,&1"&1$"'>+#('#0$"*4"')$#,&,$%" the hotel has to offer9 Ms Auckland continued ?+3"(,#,#5"4'0,.,&,$%"*44$3"'.43$%0*"(,#,#52" Child of the Year Awards “Following on from last years '4&$3#**#"&$'"*#"&1$"&$33'0$"*3"&1$"='3)&1" success, we are looking for '#("0*)4*3&"*4"&1$"7'/"@$%&'+3'#&2"=,&1",&%" Variety Club of Jersey look for nominations another set of very special %&+##,#5"%$'"<,$=%"'#(".+A+3/"%$&&,#59 children with different by Jeff Hathaway backgrounds or experiences. :$"0'#"03$'&$"&1$";$34$0&"<$#+$"4*3"/*+3" %;$0,'."$<$#&2"=1$&1$3",&8%"'"0*3;*3'&$" FOR the third year running, the ‘delighted’ to be supporting Some may have overcome, or be going through, an illness; 4+#0&,*#2")$$&,#52"=$((,#5"*3"'##,<$3%'3/2" Variety Club of Jersey are such a worthwhile cause for *+3";3,<'&$">$%;*B$"4'0,.,&,$%"0'#";3*<,($" pleased to announce their another year. others may help in the community or perhaps help a &1$";$34$0&"%$&&,#5"4*3"'#/"*00'%,*#9 continued organisation of the Mrs Auckland said that parent or sibling at home. We prestigious Child of the Year C'.."+%"on 746141 &*('/"&*"!"#("*+&")*3$2" additional sponsors were still want to hear their stories so *3"<,%,&"*+3"=$>%,&$9 event. The awards are in 3 sub- needed to ensure that the event that they can be deservedly categories: Child of Courage, was as successful as last year recognised for their efforts. Child of the Community and and if anyone would like to put The hard task will be down to Child as Carer and will be in their names to one of the the judges who will have to D1$"#$="'#("$A0,&,#5"'((,&,*#"*4"&1$"E:"F$'.&1"C.+>"*44$3%"G$3%$/" two age groups, 6-11 and 12- individual awards, she would decide the winners.” 3$%,($#&%"4+.."+%$"*4"&1$"4'0,.,&,$%2",#0.+(,#5"'"H%&'&$"*4"&1$"'3&8"5/)2" ,#(**3"%=,)),#5";**.2"%&$')"3**)"'#("%;'";**.9 16. be happy to hear from them. Nomination Forms are Co-ordinator, Sandra Auckland “The search has now available at all Co-operative D*"!"#("*+&")*3$2",#0.+(,#5"&1$">$#$!"&%" *4")$)>$3%1,;2"0'.."+%"&*('/"*#"6393939 of the Variety Club said “The commenced for nominations. food stores, schools, Youth Channel Islands Co-operative The closing date is Friday, 10th Clubs and Parish Hall. Society is our main sponsor August. The youngsters More information is available on again and we are very grateful shortlisted will be invited to a the Variety Club’s website for their continuing support, it Gala Celebration Lunch with www.varietyclubofjersey.org or is a real pleasure working with their families, on Saturday, 13th please contact Sandra by email: I'"@*+&$"($".'"7',$2"6&"73$.'($2"GJK"LJM them.” Colin MacLeod from October at the Hotel de France, [email protected] ===9%&>3$.'($%>'/1*&$.90*) The Channel Islands Co- where all the awards will be or by telephone on 731898 or operative said he was presented,” she said. 07797 726096 v La Baguette. Spring 2012 Page 5
party lunch of fish and chips, and apple crumble was enjoyed by over 250 people, many in Street party and Parish fancy dress costumes. Despite the weather, the event organised jointly by the St Aubin's Resident's Association, Whatever the occasion, you Fete are great success! the Boathouse Group and the Variety Club was a great On Monday evening, clear skies success in raising funds for the can now do it online! Four days of activities, food, fun made Noirmont a popular Variety Club. venue for many Parishioners Charity stalwart and St. Aubin and family entertainment . who gathered to watch the resident Mark Le Riche also to by Tony Bellows lighting of the Jubilee beacon and firework displays from took opportunity to dress up as Elizabeth Castle, the southern ‘Her Majesty’ and collected a most beacon in the British Isles. further £300 for the Jersey Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalis Jersey Persistent rain on Tuesday did Association. not prevent a St Aubin street party going ahead, quickly St Brelade's Church also relocated inside two venues. In enjoyed a Jubilee Roast at the Parish hall, there was Communicare, switching the entertainment and music venue to indoors at the very flowdistince tive flrorisbtry, expoertly crxafted arranged by The Variety Club, last minute due to rain. It was along with Bottle and Tombola a very successful event - www.flowerbox.je stalls; inside the Boathouse (a attended by 90 people. swift relocation generously More photos of these events can made available by Nigel Godfray be found on newsletter website: of The Boat House Group) a www.labaguette.org.je v
Jubilee Fete at Reg’s Garden Flowerbox at Lucas Bros JUBILEE celebrations began in visitors to the garden enjoyed La Haule, St. Brelade St Brelade with the Fete on seven hours of jazz, folk music Telephone orders taken Sunday at Reg's Garden which and singing, with hot and cold on 745199 was opened by the Constable food available, and a twenty foot Steve Pallett with Miss St inflatable side and bouncy Brelade, Marie Anne Mezec, at castle for younger children. her first official engagement. The Chief Minister, Ian Gorst, Elsewhere, there were lucky was also in attendance to enjoy dips, feeding the fish, stocks, the sights and sounds. Among and field sports such as Tug o' War and Sack racing. The fete the many helpers were the St. Aubins Jubilee Party held at The Boat House Parish Deputies and Reg raised over £2,500 for three Langlois himself. Around 3,000 local charities. Photo: Variety Club Sand in their shoes? School in jubilant mood! Beach Polo event comes to St. Brelade La Moye pupils celebrate the Queen’s by Jeff Hathaway Diamond Jubillee with a street party by Jeff Hathaway Before sitting down to their food a small group played the THE Jubilee weekend started National Anthem on hand early at La Moye Junior School chimes which was followed where some pupils started by the whole school singing Twinning Association: visitors that will come over celebrating. early - just before the same in choral harmony. from Granville. the summer half term break. The pupils were clearly We are keen to hear from any They held their own red, white excited by the special event Getting ready for Battle! residents of the Parish who and blue 'street party' in the and enjoyed themselves would like to join us in the bunting-strewn school enormously. v And to welcome visitors from Granville Association. We have regular playground complete with a by Martha Bernstein get togethers which usually ‘royal feast’. They all dressed include a meal cooked by the suitably for the occasion with MISS St Brelade together with On Thursday 9th August in the Chairman and his team. Mlle Granville will be taking evening the Association will decorated hats they had made If you are interested in joining part in the 2012 Battle of be having their annual dinner themselves which they the Association then please Flowers Parade both in the at the Royal Channel Island contact the Membership paraded around the day parade and the Friday Yacht Club, St. Aubin and look Secretary – Bev Pasqua on playground. The Deputy Head Moonlight Parade. “Please forward to seeing as many 746100 or the Chairman Julian A sport we more usually are the same as grass polo. who led the events said it was give them a cheer when you members of the association Bernstein on 746353. associated with Royalty and the “Very exhilarating, very fast ‘a very special occasion - a see them.” said Association attend to entertain the two wealthy, is coming to St. and exciting," she said. great day to celebrate’. Chairman Julian Bernstein. young ladies and any other VIVE LE JUMELLAGE! v Brelade. A beach polo The organisers hope that the tournament at St Brelade's Bay event will generate good is due to take place in crowds, and that local September. businesses will be able to Changes in the law earlier this benefit. One bay hotel has year to allow horses on the already announced it has 20 beach in the summer has rooms booked for the weekend. meant that the event can go St. Brelades Bay restauranteur There’s plenty to ahead. Robert Jones pushed for the Local businesses and law to be changed so that the enjoy with The restaurants are delighted with event could take place. the idea and say it will give “It's about positioning St. Boat House Group them a big boost. Brelade's Bay - it's already Beach Polo Player, Caroline recognised as one of the most this summer! Mair explained that there are beautiful and best beaches in COMECO ON IN three players in each team as the UK, if not in Europe, and the opposed to four in grass polo, rest of the world, so it's about but other than that the rules underpinning that,” he said. v
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%' !%" )!$ + ' "$ #* "$ Not forgetting the family fun to be had down at The Tree House with Momo the Monkey’s Crazy Golf! :,7+02027+(021.(< ! % #$"% " ! Page 6 La Baguette. Spring 2012 Letters to La Baguette Safe for bathing? Diving into the past St. Brelade Bay water meets standards School examination reservoirs or rocky gullies by Alison Scally Environmental Protection Officer Police diving unit once went to offshore for missing people, or Following questions raised by La Baguette, for stolen goods dumped in Education Minister, Patrick Ryan, says that the great depths to secure evidence! reservoirs. Training took rebuilding of Les Quennevais School on the by Tony Bellows place both in Val de La Mare reservoir, and in the sea. playing fields is an option under review, not a There are a number of wrecks proposal. His response reads: off Jersey's coasts, such as the ‘Schokland’, a Dutch freighter ST Brelade residents may have been extended over the that sank after hitting a reef in have been surprised by the years and the school now has 1943 under the command of JEP headline on 4th May about 780 students but the German forces; she sits on the announcing a ‘plan’ to rebuild site footprint remains the sea-bed about a mile off Les Quennevais School on the same. Pupil numbers are kept Portelet Bay, at a depth of 20 sports field. A small correction under review and future to 30 metres depending on was published a few days later predictions are used to inform the tides. Inspector Carré but, in case you missed it, I our planning. would like to explain what’s remembers diving into the We need to ask whether it deep, murky waters to visit really happening. would now be better and EACH year, the States of Jersey, The Guide failure was due to the 225 feet long wreck, First, I can confirm that I am more cost-effective to Environment Department one out of three types of which can still be seen today not proposing to relocate the completely rebuild the school. sample the sea at 16 island bacteria being found in water beaches to test for bacteria. samples being marginally by keen wreck divers. school to the sports ground. I This would be a major THIS May saw the States of Inspector Harry Carré, then a above this standard. The last will, however, be taking a decision and would require Samples are taken during the The call for the specialist time that St Brelade’s Bay failed Jersey Police celebrate 60 young officer, was the last fresh look at the last feasibility extra funding. summer season between the services of the diving team the Guide standard was during years of policing in the Island. member to join in 1986, and study, which dates from 2002 There are other important May and September. The Policing has changed over the remembers that they needed were infrequent, and in 1988 sampling point for St Brelade’s the wet summer of 2008. and contained options for questions too, including what years, and back in the 1970s six training dives a year. It was it was disbanded as Bay is located below the Generally, St Brelade’s Bay refurbishing and extending will happen to the branch and 1980s, the police had important to train all year uneconomical. Any diving that Wayside Slip. Water samples bathing water passes the higher the existing building. The library and the old site if the round. was required thereafter was are collected by wading out into Guide standard. their own diving unit, which States set aside £7.7 million school were to move. It’s the sea to a depth of one metre. Bacteria found in the sea can can be seen here in St The purpose of the diving unit handed over to the Harbours for that work to start in 2016. currently too soon to provide and are taken from below the originate from several land and Brelade's Bay. was to be able to search Department. v It is now ten years since the the answers but I can assure surface. sea based sources. Water you that St. Brelade feasibility study was carried Once the sample is collected, it quality often deteriorates after out so it makes sense to revisit parishoners will be among the periods of heavy rainfall as run first to know. Please watch is placed into a cool box and it in the light of changes that delivered to the States of Jersey off gets washed into the sea via Sticking to the Battle timetable this space. have taken place over the past Official Analyst. The analytical streams and outfalls. St Brelade's Battle of Flowers Association will be decade. Les Quennevais was From Deputy Patrick Ryan, testing of a water sample takes Members of the public can help looking for helpers in August. The ‘Battle’ takes originally built for a maximum ESC Minister two days to complete. The to reduce bacteria by picking up place on the 9th August, as always on Victoria of 500 pupils. The facilities 01 June 2012 weekly results are uploaded to their dog mess and disposing of Avenue. On the preceding Monday to Wednesday, the States of Jersey website at it appropriately. Home owners helpers are being sought to help pick the flowers www.gov.je/seawater. should ensure any septic tanks ready for attaching to this year’s float. Work on the We would like to hear from you too! Bathing water compliance is are well maintained and the Parish entry will take place between 6.30 pm La Baguette would be interested in your views on this or any other measured against two regularly emptied and boat and 11.00 pm at the Association’s headquarters on owners should empty their issue affecting the Parish or specific communities within it, please standards: the Imperative Mont a la Brune. Parishioners interested in assisting Standard and the twenty-times holding tanks at onshore can contact Michael Jandron on 07797 720870 for write to: The Editor, La Baguette, c/o St. Brelade Parish Hall, La facilities where possible. Neuve Route, St. Brelade JE3 8BS or email to: more stringent Guide Standard. details. And, anyone who is prepared to help supply [email protected] In 2011, St Brelade’s Bay For more information please the busy workers with cups of tea and coffee is also passed the Imperative Standard contact the Environment welcome! v Names and addresses will be withheld on request but failed the Guide Standard. Department on tel: 709535. v
REFRESHMENT for walkers FURZE fires warning: Every News in brief For the first time walkers on the year the island loses many Ladies in a flutter! CHURCH tea-room reopens: Railway Walk can stop for vergees of gorse and heathland The popular tea room at St. refreshment mid-way between to fire. The recent unsettled There’s no betting In May, discussion took place Brelade Church Hall, St. St. Aubin and Corbiere. A new weather may have for the on what the WI will of the Resolution for the Brelades Bay re-opened at cafe, which opened in early moment lessened the risk of National AGM before the end of May. Run by May, is located between Don furze fires, however, during be up to next! members divided into teams volunteers the proceeds go to Bridge and Petit Route Route de what is hoped will be a drier midsummer, the potential for for a quiz where they had to various overseas projects Mielles and backs the Elephant by Maureen Bougeard complete proverbs or well- furze fires increases say the supported by the church. The Park Playground. known sayings, simply by the Jersey Fire Service. Picnickers SEVERAL members had helped first letter of each word – a tea-room is open Monday- The cafe is designed purely for are reminded to act with making bags for huge test of ‘little grey cells’. Saturday from 10am - 5pm. use of walkers and young responsibly and if using transporting ‘Mountain and serves a wide choice of families using the playground In addition to meetings disposable barbecues in Chickens’ following an appeal fresh-baked homemade cakes members have donated tins of and serves a variety of hot or particular, to ensure they are from Durell Wildlife Trust. food for the ‘Tinathon’ and as well as tea, coffee, cold snacks, light meals and completely extinguished before Wendy Van Neste came along will have been seen helping at chocolate and soft drinks. v refreshments. v disposing of them. v to our March meeting to the tea and cake stall at the explain exactly what Mountain Diamond Jubilee party in contribution to social history Maureen Bougeard on Chickens are and why Durell Reg’s Garden. and we are collating items to 741464. Arrangements will became involved, supported by Searching around There have also been meals deposit with the Jersey be made for items not relevant an excellent powerpoint out, and afternoon teas as well Archive. La Moye was formed to La Moye to be passed on for presentation. as Canasta evenings and Knit in 1953 as an offshoot of St safe-keeping. for Marine Insurance.... In April, Eileen Smith spoke of and Natter afternoons. Sioux Brelade’s Bay WI, which is no Ladies who are curious about her work with the Parkinson’s Vincent has represented longer with us. If any WI are invited to come to three Society. Members were Jersey Federation in the parishioners have items in meetings as a guest. If the first Call us on 835 383 interested to learn that this winning darts team in the their possession either from Friday of the month is not disease does not just affect the annual match against personally being a former suitable, there are seventeen older generation and many Guernsey and Alderney and a member, or perhaps more WIs in Jersey meeting on young people are affected. small party is booked on a trip ‘inherited’ from a former other evenings each month Eileen had brought along her to France. member, relating to La Moye, which you can attend on the wooden horses and members 2012 is the WI Year of the St Brelade’s Bay or any other same terms. Please call enjoyed a couple of ‘Ascot’ Archive and our records can WI, which they are willing to Maureen Bougeard on 741464 races. provide an important let us have, please call for more information. v Home Kevin Anfray Business Plastering & Building Contractor Yachts & Boats Top Flat, Haute Place, La Rue des Champs La Moye, St. Brelade JE3 8EJ Telephone: 747180 Mobile: 07797 715180 Cars & Motorcycles ANGORA Personal Accident CLEANERS Annual Travel Quennevais Precinct, St. Brelade JE3 4TT Chimney Opening Hours: 8.30am - 5.30pm Mon - Sat Sweep SERVICES AVAILABLE: Professional DRY CLEANING & LAUNDRY Chimney Sweeping CURTAINS/SOFT FURNISHING No Mess Fully Insured ALTERATIONS IRONING SERVICE Discount for Senior Citizens SHOE REPAIRS Excellent Rates WEDDING DRESS SPECIALIST WE ALSO STOCK A WIDE RANGE OF Peter Boydens CLOTHES CARE AND LUGGAGE ITEMS 3 Maison de la Croute La Route du Petit Port Why not pop in and visit our friendly team who www.islands-insurance.com St. Brelade will be happy to advise you on all your cleaning Tel: 01534 745693 M.J.Touzel (Insurance Brokers) Limited is regulated by the Jersey Financial Services Commission under the Financial Mobile: 07797 773564 requirements Services (Jersey) Law 1998 for General Insurance Mediation Business (Reference: GIMB0046 ) and Investment Business (Reference: IB0016 La Baguette. Spring 2012 Page 7
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