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Summer2018
de la Paroisse de St Pierre
Water,water, every where, but... REPORTS HIGHLIGHT THREATS TO OUR WATER
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Les Nouvelles Welcome In thisissue p.4 Les Nouvelles: 65 new homes rejected… p.8 Les Nouvelles: …63 new homes approved of the p.11 Les Nouvelles: Water under threat King Planet p.13 Les Associations:The West Show Suddenly we all love the environment, thanks, in no small p16 Les Associations: St Peter’s Fête 2018 measure, to Sir David Attenborough who must be a candidate for p20 Les Jeunes: St Peter’s Primary School King of the Planet. p.21 Les Jeunes: St Peter FC Academy Local initiatives have spawned since Sir David so graphically in ‘Blue Planet’ explained to the world the widespread and lasting damage caused to all sea p.25 La Vie Paroissiale: Fun carrot workshop life by plastic. One household in St Peter spent Lent not using single use plastic. p.29 La Foi: St Peter’s Churches Damage to the environment was one of the reasons why the plan to build houses on Green Zone land in the parish was rejected. And two recent States p.33 Les Officials: New Constable, Richard Vibert reports highlight the pollution of our water by farm chemicals and the risk to our water supply posed by the changing climate. Les Clefs – NEXT EDITION Magazine Period – Autumn 2018 With a new government being formed, the Blue Planet factor may play a Editorial Deadline – Friday 20th July role. This quarter the parish can celebrate plenty of sporting success. St Peter’s Publication Date – From Friday 31st August FC triumphed at county level in the UK, winning the Kent Reliance Intermediate Challenge Shield in commanding style. And netballers at St A new States Peter’s Primary School did the triple showing they are the best at that level in the island. Deputy for St Peter Finally, back to the E word. Pupils and parents at the school also scored a big environmental win by planting a wide variety of trees around the Writing this column for our parish magazine, Les perimeter of the school playing field. Clefs marks a huge milestone - the first task of my John Jacques Volunteer Editor new role as Deputy for St Peter. Less than 24 hours after Constable John Refault announced the results PS Please get in touch (07797 749440) if you are interested to find out more about how the magazine is put together and what you could do to help. of the election at the parish hall, I was told I had my first deadline. A significant reminder of the task in hand – representing the views of our electorate in the parish and States Assemblies. Local initiatives have spawned At this stage may I wish John Refault all the very best for his retirement
since Sir David so graphically in and congratulate Kristina Moore on her huge success in the senatorial “ campaign.
‘Blue Planet’ explained to the This new role will be without doubt the hardest and most responsible I have ever entered. The selection process was brutal. Aside from the husting, a live radio panel interview and TV interviews, were the world the widespread and“ hundreds of conversations I had during the last two months. I feel that I lasting damage caused to all have been thoroughly put through my paces. Conversely, I have learnt so much - all of which I feel we make me better prepared for the next four sea life by plastic years. My initial aim is to update and improve the way we communicate and interact as a community. Of course, announcements will be in the JEP as usual, but I wish to set up and email database (data protection laws permitting), improve our use of social media, arrange informal gatherings where I can share ideas, listen to yours and have open interactive conversations. To that end please email [email protected] and /or follow and like Choose Rowland Huelin on Facebook. I am very excited about what we can do together. I look forward to meeting more of you and getting to know better those who have already ‘interviewe d’ me! Rowland Huelin And you can meet our new Constable, Richard Vibert, on page 33 St Pierre summer2018 page3 18-StPeter - SPRINGQ1-2018-PRINT.qxp_Layout 1 29/05/2018 17:48 Page 5
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successor to the former States Housing Department. Andium applied to build 65 homes on the site, against the 45 first suggested at the Parish Assembly. Planners, with whom the parish worked closely during preparation of the scheme, required the higher density. The application What now represented a major departure from the Island Plan and Environment Minister Steve Luce referred the application to an independent planning inquiry, which was held at the for Parish Hall in March. new homes The inquiry was headed by Nigel McGurk, a chartered town planner with 25 years of relevant experience in land, planning and development. He is a Planning Inspector and in St Peter’s Village? Independent Neighbourhood Planning Examiner in England and is a Director of Erimax - a land and planning The plan to build affordable housing for first-time buyers on farmland consultancy. For two days he listened to evidence for and against the in St Peter has been rejected much to the disappointment of the 252 application and looked at the findings in the context of the current Island Plan. His conclusion was unequivocal - the applicants in with a chance of acquiring one of the planned 65 proposed development’s level of conflict with the Island
homes, all of which were being offered at a 20% discount. So, why did Plan is ‘substantial and significant’. The scheme would be a departure from Green Zone the parish-backed scheme fall flat on its face, and is it completely policy and the applicant had failed to show sufficient justification to override the conflict. The proposal would dead and buried? Absolutely no says retiring Constable John Refault. result in harm to local character and to the natural environment and would result in the loss of agricultural The scheme emerged three years ago at the instigation of Constable Refault, land without justification. aiming to fulfil his election pledge to provide affordable housing for St Peter’s The proposed development’s level of conflict with the rising population – somewhere for the next generation to settle in the parish. Island Plan is ‘substantial and significant’ The idea was to expand St Peter’s Village by building an estate of three-bed houses on 12 vergees of Green Zone land next to the main road opposite the BELOW: The proposal would involve the removal of some 359 metres of CONTINUED hedgerow of high ecological value Sir George Carte ret pub. The proposed estate would slot in between already developed areas on land regarded as ‘peripheral’ by its owners, Manor Farm. The site has ready access to services and was identified as a suitable place to build after scouting around the parish for other potential sites and consulting with the planning department. The scheme was backed at a Parish Assembly and put in the hands of Andium Homes – the government-run Jersey’s Village Plan process
“ appears to be putting off, rather
than encouraging, well-organised
and highly-committed Parishes,“ like St Peter, from bringing forward their own plans
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Mr McGurk noted: ‘In submitting a planning application, rather What now for new homes in St Peter’s Village? than completing a Village Plan, the proposal focuses on the Mr McGurk summarised his findings as follows: provision of affordable housing and fails to demonstrate how the proposed “The proposed development’s level of conflict with the Island Plan is development would support St Peter’s viability and vitality. I f ind that this is a substantial and significant. Given this, I find that ‘sufficient factor that adds to the degree of conflict between the proposal and the justification’ to override the proposal’s departure from the Island Plan spatial and housing Policies of the Island Plan. would need to be wholly exceptional. Given the success of neighbourhood planning in England, in providing local communities with the power to plan for themselves within the “In support of the proposal, the Applicant considers that the delivery guidance of the national and local planning system, it seems unfortunate to of 65 affordable first time buyer houses to meet an identified need me that, despite the opportunities and potential it prov ides, Jersey’s Village justifies departure from the Island Plan. Plan process appears to be putting off, rather than encouraging, “However, whilst I recognise that there is evidence of large and rapidly well-organised and highly-committed Parishes, like St Peter, from bringing increasing demand for affordable first time buyer housing, I find that forward their own plans. This suggests to me that there are significant issues the provision of information to demonstrate that the proposed with the process that need to be addressed’. development responds to a specific area of demand, is not the same So, if the plan were to be submitted again, but in the context of a Village thing as evidence to demonstrate that the Island Plan under-provides Plan and the established island-wide need for affordable housing, would it for affordable housing. stand a greater chance of success? “Rather, the overall supply of affordable housing currently exceeds the It would add weight to the application but there would still be major requirements of the Island Plan. hurdles to clear – the loss of 12 vergees of agricultural land and the “What is clear is that there is currently insufficient detail to environmental damage it would cause. understand precisely what the Island’s affordable housing needs The proposal would involve the removal of some 359 metres of comprise. Work is underway to seek to address this gap in knowledge. hedgerow of high ecological value. “The proposed development seeks to address a single area of demand Mr McGurk noted the following: ‘I find that, by its very nature as a for affordable housing outside this comprehensive, Island-wide large-scale development in the protected Green Zone, the proposal would context. It seeks to do so in a manner that would result in additional necessarily result in some degree of harm, as it would transform an area of land being developed for affordable housing during the Plan period, green, open and spacious countryside in the Green Zone into a major urban over and above the existing supply, which is, itself, considerably development, through the construction of 65 two-storey houses with related greater than that required by the Island Plan. Furthermore, it would roads and car also do so in a manner that would be in direct conflict with the Policies parking areas. of the Island Plan and would lead to identified harm. “Consequently, it is my conclusion that it has not been demonstrated that there is sufficient justification to justify a departure from the Island Plan, but rather, that it would be premature to permit the proposed development ahead of work that is already underway to provide more clarity in respect of the Island’s affordable housing needs”. The Island Plan has been an insurmountable hurdle for the present application, but is the plan itself fit for purpose? The Island Plan expires in 2020 and is due for review. Its provision for new affordable homes - 1,000 over a seven year period - seems to have been exceedingly conservative given that the island’s population is rising at around 1,000 a year and has been doing so for decades. To date there is no hard evidence that the Island Plan figure is out of kilter with demand, but work is in hand by a government group called the Strategic Housing Unit to determine current and future need. The findings are due within the next few months. There are currently 1,022 applicants for affordable housing in Jersey and it appears that a quarter of them have strong
connections with St Peter as that was a consideration for being accepted on the list for the proposed St Peter scheme. The total
number of applicants may not be giving a clear picture about demand for affordable homes as single people, couples aged over “Rejection of the 50 and low-income families are excluded from the application “ process. application has left Mr McGurk highlights another problem thrown up by the Island Plan – the provision for creating Village Plans to sit within it. Constable Refault exasperated and St Peter did not to go down this route - a decision referred to as a ‘missed opportunity’ during the inquiry by the Environment he intends to appeal as soon as possible Department.
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However, whilst I acknowledge that, over the long term – stated by demonstrate how this will occur and in this regard, I am mindful of the Applicant during the Public Inquiry to comprise a period of 4 to 7 the Department of the Environment’s comment that there is: years – the proposed boundary treatments would reach a level of “...no mechanism within the application to ensure that any ecological value comparable to that present today, the proposal would agricultural investment actually occurs as a result of the proposals.” involve the removal of some 359 metres of hedgerow of high ecological Further, I am also mindful that the development site comprises value. Not all hedgerow removed would be directly replaced – for land located in extremely close proximity to the associated dairy farm. example, hedgerow running through the middle of the site removed for In this regard and in the absence of clear information, it is difficult to housing, and hedgerow removed to provide for access and the reach a conclusion that would concur with the Applicant’s proposed village green. contention that the site is “peripheral” to the dairy farm. Taking all of this into account, even if, over the long term, the The Jersey Farmers Union does not consider the site to be replacement of hedgerow resulted in a level of ecological value peripheral and has noted that it is normal, everyday practice for cattle comparable to that of today, I find that the removal of 359 metres of to be taken across a road to a field for grazing purposes and hedgerow of high ecological value would inevitably cause some serious vice-versa for milking. short term harm to the natural environment.” Consequently, I consider the proposal’s overall level of conflict Farmers will oppose the loss of Green Zone land; Manor Farm refers with the Island Plan to be very substantial indeed. To my mind, there to the 12-vergee site as ‘peripheral land’, but this is not the view of the can be little doubt that the application represents a very significant Jersey Farmers Union. departure from the Island Plan. Given this, the requirement to Peter Le Maistre of the JFU told the inquiry: ‘The Jersey Farmers demonstrate ‘sufficient justification’ to override the provisions of the Union considers that grazing land close to the milking sheds is Island Plan comprises an exceptionally high hurdle to seek to important rather than peripheral; the site comprises almost 12 vergees overcome.’ and must be an integral part of the dairy farm. Rejection of the application has left John Refault exasperated and The Jersey Farmers Union considers that the loss of grazing land at he intends to appeal as soon as possible – to the Royal Court if this site is not justified. The loss of Green Zone land should only be necessary. He says the current lack of information about the need for considered as a “last resort” and any such consideration should be on an affordable housing does not mean there is no need and points to the Island-wide rather than Parish basis.’ high number of applicants for the St Peter scheme. As for the lack of a Additionally, Mr McGurk raised concern ove r whether development Village Plan he says the parish had almost completed one when the of the land would safeguard the long-term future of the dairy farm. planning department advised it was not needed to support the ‘In support of the proposal, the Applicant refers to the landowners’ application. consideration that the proposed development will help safeguard the And he says the loss of 12 vergees of agricultural land has to be long term future of the adjacent agricultural unit. However, no seen in the context of the 2,000 vergees of land in Jersey not substantive evidence has been currently being used and the overwhelming need for affordable submitted to housing. John Refault believes the Island Plan is flawed; he questions the competency of the planning department and says he is not prepared to wait for a review of the Island Plan.
LEFT: The plan for 65 new homes in the Green Zone has been rejected Below: Retiring Constable, John Refault
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Les Nouvelles Thumbs up for 63new homes Go-ahead for three large aircraft at Beaumont hangars off Mont Fondon Three new hangars are to be built at the airport to meet demand from It has not all been bad news on the housing front in St Peter private owners of aircraft in Jersey and very wealthy people. – plans to build 63 flats at Beaumont have been approved. A Ports of Jersey scheme to build three 24,000 sq. ft. hangars for commercial leasing has been approved by the Planning The Channel Islands Committee. Co-Operative Society Committee members had delayed a decision on the plans warehouse site at Goose to find out more about the possible noise impact of the Green Marsh will be development. In response the ports authority provided extra developed by Dandara; information and proposed improved noise protection for around two thirds of the neighbours. flats will have two Ports of Jersey thinks there’s demand for a dedicated, bedrooms with the purpose-built facility from local owners and high net worth remainder being one-bed individuals and submitted an application for three large apartments. aircraft hangars on Le Mont Fondan, near Mont à la Brune, St The plans also involve creating improved parking facilities, new landscaping, Peter. better transport options and pedestrian safety measures. The site is adjacent to the coastal cycle path, which gives direct access to St Helier, and with this in mind, each flat will have a dedicated space for bicycle storage. There will also be a public New care home for 50 people bicycle parking area. Five bus routes are within a five-minute walk of the flats, A new residential care home in St Peter has been given providing year-round access to town, St Aubin and the airport. planning consent. There will be a parking space for each of the flats, but because of the other transport options available it’s thought there will be negligible impact on traffic The 50-unit home will be built in the site of the former Les volumes in the area. Charrieres Hotel, which, along with all other buildings on the Parts of the German Occupation bakery on the site, which supplied food to the site, will be demolished. German Army and its labour force, will be saved, but Jersey’s Historic Environment The care home development will involve creating car officer is concerned about the demolition and reconstruction of some of the parking space, landscaping and widening roads surrounding building. the site. The Planning Committee agreed that the proposal would result in a comprehensive redevelopment of an unattractive commercial building, creating attractive residential units, and improving a public car park and access through the site and to the adjacent supermarket. The applicant company was praised for the amount of pre-application consultation work it had carried out with neighbours and other interested parties.
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BELOWE: Agriculture is ‘a principal source of diffuse nitrate and phosphate pollution’ BOTTOM: Despite a wet winter and spring, some crops of new potatoes in St Ouen’s Bay Water needed irrigation in April under threat First it was Val de la Mare in St Peter and then nearby Handois – two of the island’s six reservoirs put out of action by chemical contamination. Now two States of Jersey investigations underline the risks to our most vital resource. The reports look at food security and the risks posed by climate change. Work by the Oxford Centre for Innovation, highlights water supply in five of the top 20 things put at high risk by changing climatic conditions. Healthy Life Expectancy in years Climate change can potentially impact water supply through a number of means including increased levels of evaporation and the impact of rising sea metals from roads are washed into watercourses. With severe weather events levels on fresh water aquifers. Poor or limited access to water supply has becoming more extreme and more frequent, episodes of water supply pollution potential significant consequences on public health. These may be could also increase in frequency. This reduces the availability of clean, useable exacerbated given that increased temperatures can also result in increased water. need for drinking water. Extended and more frequent heatwaves threaten the availability of water. As Percentage of Jersey Beaches achieving Bathing Water Directive temperatures rise, the demand for water increases, combined with evaporation for Guide Standard reservoirs and rivers. Rain is more likely to fall in heavy bursts, which runs off the Intense flooding events can lead to the pollution of water supplies as land quickly into rivers and the sea, instead of slowly infiltrating and replenishing pollutants such as nutrients and sediment from agricultural land and heavy groundwater aquifers. This leads to a risk of water shortages with implications for metals from roads are washed into watercourses. human and environmental health (e.g. an increased risk of overheating). Status of Ramsar sites Percentage of Jersey’s Inland Water Management Areas achieving good status for Wetlands can play an important role in helping regulate water supply ground surface water quality and improve water quality. Protection of wetlands can therefore help Contamination of water supply can occur due to increased levels of surface runoff.
address related issues in the climate change context. For example, in rural areas, runoff can pick up Water consumption per capita animal wastes, pesticides and
Intense flooding events can lead to the pollution of water supplies as CONTINUED pollutants such as nutrients and sediment from agricultural land and heavy “Fertiliser is paid for twice - once by the “ farmer so that it can be applied and once by Jersey Water so that it can be removed
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fertilizers. Increased levels of water demand could also impact on recharge rates. Freshwater resources Water near the coast can also face risks from sea level rise, Honary Policematters under threat since as the sea rises, saltwater moves into freshwater areas. BY JOHN CAMARA In the latest report on food sustainability in Jersey, published in March, Dr Steve Webster looks at the impact of farming practices on our water and the BELOW: cost burden it places on the public. Constable’s Officer, Most of Jersey’s precipitation is as rainfall during the winter months, and Sally Camara (left) it is during these months that the aquifers fill. A large proportion of rainfall is and Vingtenier ‘lost’ through evapotranspiration, the remainder can be partitioned into Marion Romeril streamflow and infiltration. Infiltration, moves down to the water table and this water table flows, by gravity, to emerge as spring-water or to discharge into the sea. It is this infiltrated water that is pumped as groundwater from the boreholes used for both agricultural and domestic purposes; and it is this system that serves as a natural reservoir. In successive dry years groundwater becomes depleted. Following dry winters the conservation and careful use of water through summer months is therefore critical. Jersey has six impounding reservoirs which, when full, provide approximately 2.6 Mm3 of water or 120 days of supply to the Island. The pollution of water, e.g. through nitrate leaching and by other means, affects both groundwater and streamflow, both of which will enter these reservoirs. It is recognised that the inappropriate use of fertilisers can lead to the pollution of the Island’s drinking waters, resulting in increased costs and disruption of these supplies. Jersey data on the relationship between surface water and groundwater nitrate levels demonstrates the clear linkage between excessive fertiliser application and the consequences for water quality. In effect this fertiliser is paid for twice - once by the farmer so that it can be applied and once by Jersey Water so that it can be removed. The Water Management Plan for Jersey (2016) highlights agriculture as a principal source of diffuse nitrate and phosphate pollution on the Island, leading to significant additional treatment costs and threatening the Brownies and the St Peter’s availability of good quality, potable water. Since 2009 the Department of the Environment has been working with farmers through the Diffuse Pollution Honorary Police Project to constrain fertilizer application and measure d levels of nitrate are now reported to be reducing. The Rural Economy Strategy 2017 contains The St Peter’s Honorary Police can turn their hands to just further measures to address water pollution arising from about anything in the community, but some things are a agricultural activities, including making financial support for agriculture contingent on Water Code compliance. little more different than others! It may prove beneficial to review water capture, storage, and use across Jersey’s agricultural Recently the service was approached by the parish Brownies, holdings and also more widely; for example, in based at Philadelphia Church Hall in St Peter’s village. The making sure that new buildings in any sector Brownies wanted to obtain their “crime prevention badge” and make use of water capture techniques. The the Brownie leader had the clever idea of requesting a couple of potential for Jersey’s agricultural sector honorary officers to go along and explain the role of the to manage a reduction in water use Honorary Police in the parish, the general duties carried out and might also be assessed. A answer some question that the inquisitive girls had. carrot-and-stick approach to Vingtenier Marion Romeril and Constables Officer, Sally Camara, reducing water use in were duly dispatched, with, it must be said a little trepidation. agriculture may be necessary Arriving in the duty police car they gave the Brownies a and options for achieving demonstration of the vehicle’s capabilities before escorting this could be progressed them into the hall itself. in collaboration with the Vingtenier Romeril proceeded to explain the procedures major growers. Image: Changing climate puts water at risk that all officers go through prior to going on duty which involve checking the vehicle is clean, the radio protocols are correct and the mandated uniform is ready for wearing including the latest self-protection vests. Constables officer Camara then took to the floor to answer the many and varied questions posed by the Brownies. A good and meaningful time was had by all and the crime prevention badge was duly passed with flying colours. IF YOU WANT TO BE PART OF THE PARISH COMMUNAL POLICE FORCE PLEASE CALL 07797 766 405 AND SPEAK TO JOHN CAMARA page12 St Pierre Summer2018 18-StPeter - SPRINGQ1-2018-PRINT.qxp_Layout 1 29/05/2018 17:49 Page 14
I have been living on the island for 26 years now and I have been fortunate New show will rs Battle of Flowers enough to live in St. Peter for the last four years “with my partner Delphine and my six year old son, Lucas, who attends St. Peter’s School. I also have an highlight older son who will be 21 this year, Charlie who works in the parish as well. farming new I currently work in the financial industry as a risk officer, however my passion is cooking and as it used to be worked in a number of restaurants in my youth. This year the West Show Association will be Chairman celebrating temps passé at its first Western I am very appreciative of the role of chairman
St Peter’s Battle of Flowers is not entering a float of St. Peter’s Battle of Flowers Association and I Rural Day. It is being staged at Manor Farm this year as we did not have a full committee in hope to use my connections in the parish and work on 8 July from 10am until 5pm and the day
time. Fortunately we now have Aidan Conaghan together to create some great fundraising events will consist of a number of animated and together in the future. I have briefly spoken to the static displays, highlighting some of Jersey’s who was duly elected as Chairman at a Special head teacher at St. Peter’s school“ and the youth agricultural and horticultural traditions. General Meeting held in March. Although we are club committee and hope these are relationships not busy hares-tailing and float building at the that will evolve in the future to create a great Agricultural heritage team/parish spirit. During the day, there will be arena moment we are still doing various ‘fund-raisers’ demonstrations of breezing, hay-turning (using including a Jumble and Bric-a-Brac sale and some horse and then tractor), loading a hay van and then bailing. car-washes. Soon we w ill be starting the There will be opportunities to see hares-tailed pieces for next years’ float. sheep-shearing (to be confirmed), horse-shoeing and cows being milked. Vintage St Clement’s Battle Association has move d into the shed and tractors and other old machines, a winnowing are very grateful to have so much space and to be able to machine (which sorts wheat from chaff) and an start building their float so early in the year. They will be very oat-crusher will also be displayed. Classic Herd grateful for help from our parishioners this year. Battle of will be demonstrating how to make cheese and Flowers day is Thursday 9th August 2018 and as usual help butter. will be needed from Wednesday 1st August when the flowers Children will have an opportunity to see start arriving. From the Sunday 5th August flowering will start Jersey farm animals up close and to climb on and help will be needed with picking hay bales – both firm family favourites. and gluing – all will be welcome. Horticultural heritage If you have any questions or would like The Jersey to get involved with St Peter’s Battle of Association of Flowers please contact any of the the National committee members listed Vegetable Chairman Aidan Conaghan 07700 808 127 Society will Vice-Chairman Joann Capern 07797 781 907 demonstrate Treasurer Angela Taylor 07797 750 283 how to sow seeds and plant vegetables and will Secretary Pat Pike 07797 788 908 set up a vegetable garden and a display of Following is a short piece from Aidan our Jersey-grown vegetables. Entries to this year’s new Chairman – he has not been invo lved primary school vegetable and herb with battle before but is keen to learn – it will wheelbarrow display competition will also be be good having St Clement’s in our Parish to on show in a small marquee – in which many of give him an idea of what it is all about. the Island’s primary schools will be competing to win the top prize of £1,000, second prize of £600 and third prize of £400 (sponsore d by the Channel Islands Co-operative Society). Other activities Other activities will include a companion dog show and traditional fete games. Eat and drink The Association will be selling Jersey bean crock, barbecued Classic Herd hamburgers and sausages, and Classic Herd ice-cream. Teas, coffees and home-made Jersey wonders and other cakes will also be on sale.
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Les Associations St Peter’s Summer Fete Saturday 30th June 2018 11:00am – 5:00pm On Saturday, 30th June 2018 St Peter’s Summer Fete, will take place at St Peter’s Village Green (behind the Community Centre) from 11:00am until 5:00pm. It is all about celebrating our community organisations, our families and neighbours coming together, our wonderful community and our multiculturalism. A number of groups and clubs that operate
in the Parish will be represented. It’s about spending a day outdoors with family and friends, while having fun at St Peter’s Village Green. The Summer Fete to celebrate St Peter’s Day will feature a range of stalls and activities including bouncy castles, Body Zorbs, face painting, penalty shootout, the medieval stocks and much more. Look out for a selection of local live musicians on stage playing throughout the afternoon, to entertain the crowd. There will also be a dog show / display around 12.30pm organised by Fun4dogs. THE JERSEY ASSOCIATION OF THE The Food area will have a wide range of food and drinks on sale including burgers, hot dogs, a beer tent, ice cream, cupcakes, cold drinks, NATIONAL VEGETABLE SOCIETY donuts, Barista Coffee and the Slush Puppie for everyone to enjoy. There is an arts and craft stand and face painting for the children or adults alike to enjoy. This is an event with free entry for all ages to get involved in and a chance to flex their creative skills. There will also be a number of bouncy castles for all OpenDay ages to take part and the Body Zorbs to allow the young people/children burn off some of their energy. There will be a small charge for some of these activities. At the home of Graeme and Joy Le Marquand In addition to the above, there will be a raffle. We have a number of raffle LES HAIES DE GROSNEZ • ST OUEN prizes donated by va rious companies. Buy a £1.00 raffle ticket and have a Saturday June 16th - 11am to 4pm Free entry chance to win prizes including a voucher for £50.00 worth of fuel from ATF PARKING (ON LES LANDES COMMON WHICH IS ADJACENT TO THE Fuels, £50.00 worth of food vouchers, along with other fantastic prizes. All RACECOURSE) DISABLED PARKING AVAILABLE AT LES HAIES DE GROSNEZ contributions made will go towards the cost of the event and providing RUTH HAYWARD (ex Samares Manor) will be on hand in the herb facilities for young people who attend our Youth Club. garden to answer questions and give advice. Celebrate the great outdoors with your family and friends. Entry is FREE - NORA TREANOR (ex entomologist for the States of Jersey) will be we look forward to seeing you there 11.00am to 5.00pm at the St Peter’s available to offer advice on pests and disease. Village Green. If you are able to contribute or support any of the above GRAHAM QUEREE will be on hand to advise on growing And during the Summer Fete or would like to donate a raffle prize please contact showing roses. the Working Group on 280547. GLYNN MITCHELL (of the Credible food charity) will demonstrate We wish to take the opportunity to thank you in advance and look how to make vermer compost, worm juice and fertile soil, while foward to seeing you at the Summer Fete on Saturday, 30th June 2018 and managing all your own kitchen waste. join in the community spirit. Walkabout and view growing vegetables for the table as well as for showing and visit the polytunnel where twelve varieties of tomatoes will be growing along with peppers, chillies, aubergines, cucumbers, peach and fig trees with lots more to see. Our experienced NVS members will be on hand throughout the day to advise. COFFEE TEA AND CAKE WILL BE SERVED DURING THE AFTERNOON page16 St Pierre Summer2018
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St. Peter’s Twinning Association The AGM was held on Thursday March 15th at St. Peter’s Parish Hall and Jenniferdge Bri was elected as the new Chairman, as Deputy Kristina Moore wished to step down. Kristina was thanked for her services to the Association. This was a Social event as well as a meeting, and members enjoyed a glass of wine as well as snacks. Organising The Jeux Intervilles (Twinning Games) will be held in Trinity on Saturday June 16th. 2018 and the Committee have invited our Twin Town, St. Hilaire durcouët, Ha to participate in the fun and to stay over on the Sunday in order to be hosted by the members. If any different Parishioner wishes to host our St. Hilaire Twins, please let Carol Saundersknow. Her email address is: [email protected] functions We have also organised a return visit to St. Hilaire with our Norman counterparts for the weekend of September 14th -16th. We would be delighted to welcome new members and their families as we strongly believe that the The St. Peter’s Twinning Committee continue to positive cultural experiences offered by joining the Twinning Associations can be fun organise different functions for its members and the and enriching for all the family. The Association have also been involved in arranging a visit to Beauséjour Primary latest social event was a very successful Lunch held School by pupils of St. Peter’s School in June when the school will be visiting Normandy. on Sunday January 31st 2018 at Roccos in Les Mielles. This will be the first visit of the school to a Primary School in St. andHilaire we are most Members enjoyed an excellent and enjoyable meal in grateful to Sam Dixon, Head Teacher, for her enthusiasm in promoting this new convivial surroundings and a great atmosphere. relationship. A friendly match is also being organised in the near future with St. Peter’s Football Club. More of that later.
We have an hour in which NEWS to prepare the room and set up our reception desk before our first guests from your local arrive. Our volunteer pilots are already checking their aircraft and we’ve spoken flying charity... to Jersey Air Traffic Control to confirm our schedule It’s 6 o’clock in the morning, Saturday 21st of April. It’s light for the day and agreed the outside but not that light. The noise which has woken us up route for our round the island flights. Our young adults and their parents, siblings and carers will see Grosnez Castle, is that of steady but not forecasted rain. Where is the sunny the full length of the north coast to Rozel Bay before turning south to pass St Catherine's day we anticipated? Whatever the answer, we have to get breakwater and Gorey Castle. Then, following the south coast,they’ll pass St. Helier’s ready for our 2018 Helping Wings day for young adults. Our harbour cut across St Aubin's Bay to Noirmont headland and Corbière before turning right first flights will take place at 10am (hopefully) and there is along St. Ouen’s Bay prior to landing. The flight time will be about 30 minutes. Back at the aero club, there will be a chance to swap stories with friends whilst enjoying much to do! By the time we get to the aero club, the sky is the refreshments provided by Helping Wings. A few of our guests are “regulars” at our already brightening, lifting the spirits of our team of helpers. events and it’s good to see everyone getting on so well together. Another important aspect of the young adult’s day is the chance to visit the airport control tower and enjoy the spectacular views. By the end of the day, we will have made 18 flights are carried just over 40 passengers. The day has gone perfectly with the weather turning out exactly as forecast - sunny and warm. A big part of the day is the work which goes on in theround backg to ensure that everyone has an enjoyable and safe time. So, once again, a massive vote of thanks is due to our team of helpers and volunteer pilots as well to Jersey Airport’s Air Traffic Control and this year’s sponsor, Blue Flame Digital Solutions Limited. Looking ahead, our big event of the year will be our day for young children in October, this year marking a very special event for Helpingngs, our Wi 10th anniversary. LEFT: Nicola, Harry, Sean and Richard ABOVE: India and Sean with pilot Nick
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St Peter’s School recently planted an assortment of trees to improve the wildlife habitat on the perimeter of the school playing field, as well as act a windbreak o nce they’re established. The planting morning was a fabulous community event with parents and siblings joining in to plant the saplings in record time. It was certainly a case of ‘many hands make light work!' Here is what Year 3 Eco Warriors Imogen and Freya had to say about the morning...... 'St Peter’s School had a tree planting day last term so lots of families gathered in the school field. It was freezing but luckily the sun was out. We all started planting and it was great fun. We planted 60 trees and it was a miracle they were all planted very fast as there were so many people helping. Later we had some yummy sandwiches and snacks. Then it was time to go home.' School netball team Young potato growers are triple champs in the making? St Peter's School have had an exciting netball season this year with some fabulous results. Pupils from St Peter’s School were present to collect their trophies at the annual The boys’ netball team had 2 friendlies, winning both with great enthusiasm showing it's not just the girls that are Genuine Jersey Royal Potato Growing good at this sport. Competition having won in three categories, St Peter's B team also had a successful season, but St Peter's A pulled out all the stops! The A claimed the small school a first for the competition. league title and were Year 6 class scooped the award for most promoted to the big tubers grown with a hefty 52, along with schools league, which the School winning the highest average they also won. It was bucket weight with 406.91g and largest very exciting to play all number of Jersey royals per bucket. the schools again in the Bel Royal Nursery were the class with primary schools’ annual the heaviest crop at 1.0629kg, followed tournament where closely by Springfield Reception class 2018 RESULTS once again St Peter’s A whose bucket of tubers weighed 829g. Springfield were victorious.' School were also announced as runner up in the School by class Per bucket Potatoes Weight gms average number of potatoes with 27. Bel Royal Nursery 1062.9 Springfield Recep 829.0 Through the competition schools also get to learn St Peter Year 6 52 about the benefits of a healthy, balanced diet based St Saviour Year 3 44 on fresh local produce at its seasonal best. The event, School Averages per bucket sponsored by the Channel Islands Co-operative St Peter 406.91 Society, produced a mixed bag of results for its 12th Trinity 387.32 year, with many entrants disappointed to discover no St Peter 29 potatoes hidden beneath the soil. Springfield 27
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Les Associations The Parish can be proud of St Peter FC Winners of the Kent Reliance Intermediate Challenge Shield St Peter FC enjoyed a fine season, finishing second in the Premier league and reaching four Cup Finals, with the Le Riche Cup Final still to be played on the 22nd of May. The highlight was winning the Kent Reliance Intermediate Challenge Shield on a memorable day at the K Sports Stadium in Aylesford Kent. Previous winners include Millwall, Crystal Palace and Charlton.
Playing on a 3G surface, St Peter went a goal down keeper, to take St Peter to an to Bexley but levelled the score through youngster emphatic 6-1 victory. This was Sol Solomon who latched onto a superb Jake the first occasion in the 99 years Baker through-ball before the interval. Probably of the Clubs existence that they being guilty of showing too much respect to the have won an off-Island opposition in the first half, they came out of the Competition which is a reflection blocks at a fast pace after the interval playing of the quality of the team that some superb football. Adopting a fast, classical Gary Freeman and his coaching passing game, they took the lead minutes after the team have put together. They resumption when skipper Luke Campbell headed finished the game with 4 in at the far post from a superb Harry Cardwell teenagers on the pitch which cross. Just two minutes later Cardwell again augers very well for the future. crossed from the right for Calvin Weir to side foot Freeman and his assistant Jon Welsh were TOP: Man of the match, Calvin Weir home to make it 3-1. St Peter moved 4-1 ahead delighted with the performance which wasn’t ABOVE: St Peter FC President Tom Du Feu who has devoted with their 3rd goal in 10 minutes when Solomon quite as straight forward as the score suggests. ”it 55 years of his life to St Peter FC the youngest player on the pitch calmly converted was a feisty game with 9 yellow cards, three of constantly encouraging and marshalling his troops to a penalty for a foul on Weir, with a superb strike them to St Peter players. The opposition started great effect and scoring key goals at important times.” into inside the side netting after sending the fast and aggressively and were in our faces but St Peter FC President Tom Du Feu who has de voted keeper the wrong way. Top scorer Jake Prince then after 20 minutes we weathered the storm and 55 years of his life to St Peter FC, was ecstatic, he had a made it 5-1 after more good work from Harry played some really attractive football” “This was permanent smile that was still there when the BA flight Cardwell who put Prince through on goal. He was above everything, a team performance, a day touched down in Jersey. Quite naturally too, if anyone is quickest to react when his first effort came back off when everyone played their part superbly, every an essential member of the ‘team’ its Tom! a post. Calvin Weir capped a fine individual single player performed” “The competition allowed The Club look in great shape to move into their performance and a brilliant majestic second half rolling substitutes which enabled all 14 travelling centenary year in 2019. Next season will be a landmark team display to hit a fine 20 yard shot across the players to get at least 60 minutes playing time”. one for the Club and the signs are that it could be a “Throughout the season, Luke Campbell as captain rather special one in performance terms in Cup and has been a real inspiration, leading by example, League. Manager Gary Freeman believes that the team are ready for an even bigger challenge next season and with the blessing of the Kent FA, they propose to enter the Kent Senior Cup. That really will be a tough test but one the team is ready for. St Peter FC: Matt Donaldson, Jordan Preston, Sam Dewhurst, Luke Campbell (capt), Sam Luce, Sol Solomon, Elliot Poole, Sean Lambert, Calvin Weir, Jake Baker, Jake Prince. Rolling substitutes: Harry Cardwell, Daryl Wilson and Ben Le Rougetel. Management: Manager; Gary Freeman, assistant; Jon Welsh, assistant; Simon Le Rougetel Goalkeeping coach; Jason Carpenter, physio; Julie Anne Grady page20 St Pierre Summer2018 18-StPeter - SPRINGQ1-2018-PRINT.qxp_Layout 1 29/05/2018 17:50 Page 22
There is no doubt that the quality of the players equalised just towards the end of full time. The coming through the Academy system is of a very last thing the St Peter players needed was extra St Peter FC Academy high standard. time after their exploits the previous day. The game against Vale Recreation played at However extra time was a real end to end Springfield, was at times really top-class football. St battle with both teams having their chance to Peter came out of the blocks at a fast pace and win the game. When it looked as if the game Celebrate went ahead early on from a well taken goal by Sol would go to penalties, three minutes from the Solomon, this was added to soon after with a end a long ball into the St Peter penalty area beautifully worke d goal and some good individual was not dealt with decisively and their striker another play from Hugo Pereira who headed home to put headed home his second goal of the game, St Peter 2-0 up, a third goal followed midway after a goal mouth scramble to win the game through the half with a second goal from Sol for St Martin’s. A disappointing end for the successful Solomon giving a 3-0 advantage. On the stroke of young St Peter’s team who probably found the half time Vale Recreation scored to give them two games played in 24 hours, a step too far. renewed hope. However, taking the season as a whole they season In contrast to the high standard of football in have performed admirably, they are a highly the first half the game, it developed into a tactical talented team and should take a lot of pride Lead Sponsor, Altair Partners battle with both teams cance lling each other out, from the consistently high standards they have Key Sponsor, Jacksons although despite this, opportunities came and set. went for both sides. St Peter thoroughly deserved The Under 14 team are to be congratulated Another progressive year for St Peter FC their victory and celebrated in style when they on winning the Cory Cup. The under 15’s Academy finished with the various age groups all received the Trophy from Combination President, competed well but a hesitant start to the Charlie Brown. season saw them having to settle for finishing competing well in their respective league and The six under 16 players who played against third in their league. cup competitions. The highlight was the Under Vale Rec were back in action at Springfield less The agreement with St George’s 18’s completing the treble for the second than 24 hours later in a morning kick off, when Preparatory School to utilise their first-class they represented the Under 16 St Peter team v facilities has been immensely beneficial to St consecutive year. Winning their league and the Guernsey St Martin’s in the final of the Eric Amy Peter, allowing good training areas for all teams. Tregear Cup, beating St Clements 6-1 in the final. Cup competition (open to all Channel Island We have an excellent coaching staff, who are all Clubs). volunteers, they have given a great deal of their They then went on to defeat the Guernsey Champions, Vale Again, the team started in electric fashion personal time to coach and develop the Recreation in the ‘Portsmouth trophy’ at Springfield, to finish scoring after 5 minutes through young striker, abilities of our young players. Our Committee as Under 18 Channel Islands Champions. Only two members Gillingham FC trialist, Ryan Marcinko, who went members have worked extremely hard to of last year’s team, Matt Donaldson and Sol Solomon featured past the full back and shot across the keeper to ensure that the Academy functions to a high in this year’s team and six members of this year’s winning score a fine goal. standard. team were under 16. This suggests that if St Peter can keep Playing some high-quality passing football, We have had the professional coaches of all these young players together, St Peter FC will be they put St Martin’s under severe pressure and Everton FC and Southampton FC run coaching the team to beat again next season. probably should have gone into half time at least sessions at St Peter and both Clubs coaching 3-0 up. However, after the interval St Martin’s teams will be returning in August. Everton from gradually came into the game and eventually the 30th July to the 3rd August and Continued >
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St Peter FC Academy Continued A St Peter welcome on Southampton from the 6th to the 10th August (details on the club’s web-site). Gold Coast for games team The under 16’s enjoyed a visit to Everton FC where they Members of Jersey’s Commonwealth Games swimming team were in good hands at the recent were the Clubs guests at the games in Australia – the maintenance manager at the City of Gold Coast pools was St Peter Crystal Palace Match. They also had a coaching session with born Peter Clapshaw. He was busy behind the scenes at the impressive outdoor pool for many the Everton coaching team months before the games started.. and played a game against an Everton nominated Junior Peter first had groundsman and pool experience in Club, North West Select and Perth, Australia and then some years later at the earned a creditable 2-2 draw. indoor seawater therapy pool at St Malo. When he Everton Head of Community moved to Brisbane twenty years ago, he became Coaching Sean Robertson took grounds supervisor and live-in caretaker at Carrara the trouble to inform us how where he and his family were able to enjoy events impressed he was at the such as Shire Horse and Harley Davidson shows as quality we had within our team. well as rugby and other sports. The under 11’s, 13’s and Since the development of the new stadium and 15’s will be playing in an pool he has been based at the pool and focused International small sided on supervising pool maintenance. Meeting up with tournament in Sartilly, France Jersey Commonwealth Games Team members and on the 23rd June. The teams catching some of the event action when not and management will travel actually working was a treat for Peter. He is a great over on the 22nd and return observer and raconteur, and made good use of this on the 24th. opportunity to make some interesting memories The close relationship with and tales to tell! Gillingham FC continues to strengthen and two of our players are under review with a view to being offered a position at the Gillingham Academy. We would like to acknowledge the fantastic support we have received from our sponsors Altair Partners, the Academy ABOVE: St Peter born Peter Clapshaw was in charge of lead sponsor and Jacksons. We pool maintenance for the Commonwealth Games are most appreciative for your Below: City of Gold pool commitment and financial backing which enables our dreams and our vision to become reality For the coming season St Peter FC Academy are seeking qualified coaches (with a minimum level one qualification) also assistant coaches (who will be given help to gain a qualification). Please contact Brian Foulser email [email protected] We are also seeking to add additional players in all age groups 6 to 17 years. Please contact Ian Solomon, email [email protected] or Mike Horman email [email protected]
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Youth and Community Centre weeks being sold out well in advance. They We are immensely proud of Pre-School We are beyond delighted with will be back in October so with Spring Manager Karen Ogilvie who was recently Cleaning season upon us it’s the perfect presented with a Safeguarding Award –. the new play area that is now time to start thinking about having a clear Congratulations Karen. out in readiness for when they start up Community Centre’s Facebook page, finished. We are sure you will again. www.facebook.com/St-Peters-Youth-Community-Cent Don’t forget, the Community Centre also re-Jersey-1505530553057381/ and don’t forg et to agree that it looks amazing sells books. There are always so many to like our page to keep updated with what’s and with new steps leading up choose from in the foyer – pop along for a going on. bargain. As always, feedback is always welcome – to the village green too. Such The Pre-School are loving the new leave yours in person at the Centre or by outdoor area and are so pleased to be able email to [email protected] or send a an improvement. to get outdoors into the fresh air and message through our Facebook page. sunshine. The Tea Room continues to go from strength to strength under Lorraine’s guidance with homemade quiche and salad as well as homemade soups added to the menu. Smaller portions are available where possible upon request too. With the recently revamped play area outside and the outside seating area, it’s the perfect place to pop in for coffee and cake or a quick lunch in the sunshine. You can even feed the children after school as hot food is served until 3:15/3:30. You can keep regularly updated by what’s on offer on their own Facebook page … www.facebook.com/StPetersVillageTeaaro om/ The Indoor car boot sales were a great success over the winter months with most
Below: The new play area
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Les Jeunes Fun carrot workshop getting ready for competition The Jersey Association of the National Vegetable Society was very fortunate this year to have the use of the member’s room at the Royal Jersey Agricultural and Horticultural Society in Trinity for their annual fun carrot workshop.
The final competition will be held at the RJA&HS on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th of August. The workshop was held on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th of April with 20 adults and 30 children taking part. Every entrant was given a 30 litre plastic pot filled with compost which they purchased. The carrot seed was kindly sponsored by Marshalls Seeds (who also will be sponsoring the prize seed vouchers later in the year). As the pots had already been topped up with compost and handed out, Mark Day supervised the workshop by instructing the entrants to make 10 indentations with their fingers about 1cm deep and place four carrot seeds in the middle of each station which were then covered lightly. The pots were then taken home where they will be watered gently without washing the seed away. ABOVE: Last year’s winning ‘fun Each entrant was supplied with a manual on how to carrots’ ABOVE RIGHT manage their project which explained that when the : Last year’s entries RIGHT: Daughter seedlings are about four centimetres high all seedlings Below: RJA&HS President, Bob from each station should be removed with the Perchard looks on exception of the strongest one. This should ensure Below RIGHT: Mum, Dad and… approximately ten decent carrots with the best three to be selected and shown. The manual also explained how to harvest and prepare the carrots for showing as well as how to transport them to the event. All children entering the competition will display their three best carrots at the show and discard the others which although not on the top table will still be fresh and tasty to eat! Every child who enters the fun carrot competition will be presented with a rosette
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Les Jeunes St Peter’s ToDay celebrate Summer Fete onwe Saturday, are having 30th a St Peter’s Young people working June 2018 at the Village Green. as a team during a This fete is a fun day for all family Wheelchair baseball to enjoy the day and bringing Youth and learning how to community together. control the chair. A friendly game Club amongst their peers.
Young people lined up NEWS to experiment their Welcome… skills outdoors in the In the past few months we have had a car park. How are busy term with the previous wheel we going to get chair activity sessions being invited through the doors? back. Brent has delivered a few sessions now for Youth Club, an opportunity for young people to see how it is to be in the wheelchair and to experience, how difficult some of the simple daily tasks can become. The group then got the opportunity to have a game of Wheelchair Laser Tag – Blast Zone basketball in the sports hasll, which wa A big highlight during the Youth Club was the enjoyed by many. Laser Tag, Blast Zone. Jumping Beans have kindly delivered a session for the young Fundraising for charity people to take part in the Laser Tag activity. Also every year we take part in the Lions The activity was popular throughout the Swimarathon, and this year we had a evening with young people constantly group of young people, that swam 62 coming back for more. laps and raised £170.00. Young people have enjoyed making fruit Young people getting into teams before getting kebabs, Mark Hodgson has been creative involved in the activity. Listening to all the with his skills and has engaged young people boundaries before taking part. making fruit cocktails and this is a positive and healthy way of young people working as Also in the sports hall we teams and their competiveness showing off have used the Body Zorbs who can make the best cocktail. and the Sumo Suits for Young people waiting to take young people to engage part in the 2018 Swimarathon. in positive team work. Everyone is excited to get in the water and demonstrate young people power. Darcy enjoying a nice fruit Kabab and demonstrating Josh handing out prizes how you eat. Delicious!!! for the Easter Egg hunt at Mark helping young the end of the term.enjoy people to prepare the the day and bringing refreshing fruit kebabs. community together. page28 St Pierre Summer2018 . 18-StPeter - SPRINGQ1-2018-PRINT.qxp_Layout 1 29/05/2018 17:50 Page 30
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Christmas. The work would then restart in the New ‘A MEDIEVAL MYSTERY’ Year. From the Rector After a few years, once the Ceilings and Walls are ...ARE THERE PAINTINGS OR NOT? completely dry, a decision would then have to be Dear Parishioners, As a result of the Ecclesiastical Assembly and taken as to whether to leave the plaster off, if for Parish Assembly of 2017 plus a special Parish example there is beautiful granite underneath As I write this, it is a beautiful day and Assembly held on 3rd Apr 2018 a total of £103,000 and/or Medieval Wall Paintings, or put suitable it at last looks as if Spring may have has been voted for attending to the Church Ceilings plaster back on. and inside walls which need major works, to remove finally ‘sprung’! So, here is some news plaster on the advice of architects, in order to let SEA SUNDAY at THE WHITE HOUSE… relevant to the future of the church them dry out, the roof and spire having been 8th July 2018 at 11.00 renewed over the last few years. Ceilings and walls No, not the shington!one in Wa Instead it’s the White this year. would then remain bare for several years as for House on the front in the St Peter’s part of stunningly NEW CHURCH WEB-SITE: example at St Brelade’s Church and the beautiful St Ouen’s Bay! Many people, particularly Fishermen’s Chapel to allow the long slow process tourists, don’t realise that the central part of the www.stpeterschurch.org.je of drying out to proceed. beach is actually part of St Peter’s Parish. The new Church Web-site is now up This will be an exciting project, particularly We have hired the White House for the day, to with respect to the oldest parts of the church, hold a service on the front and inside at 11.00. Do and running as a result of work which are the Chancel and Sanctuary, where the come along. We have checked the tide: it will be out spanning late 2017 and early 2018. This work will be especially sensitive, careful and time late morning won’t so we all get splashed by a high consuming work, because of the possibility, tide!! Afterwards there will be coffee, cold drinks and fulfils an objective outlined in the highlighted and drawn to our attention by the nibbles. Stay for a swim if it is nice! States Heritage Department in their Dec 2017 Sea Sunday is held around the world to church Mission Action Plan. It is being report, of there being medieval wall paintings remember the work of the Mission to SeaFarers and kept up to date week by week. There underneath the plaster. It is wonderful to report of course to raise money for this wonderful Church that the Parish has voted the necessary monies for Charity, which provides help to sailors all round the are lots of links that you can click onto this project, the work on which will start on 01 world in a multitude of ways. Half the proceeds of from that web e.g. church facebook, Sept 2018. the day will go the Mission and half to St Peter’s I and the Church Officers did not want the Church, both of which are of course charities. news, daily prayer site of the church of work to start before the wedding season of the Should be a great event, particularly as is a special year was over. If of course the work can be carried invitation to all manner of organisations connected England, services and events, but out for less than the maximum figure mentioned to the sea in Jersey, who we hope will come. these are only examples…there is so above then that will be all to the good. There will be considerable disruption during “Arrah! Come on me ‘artees”!! much more to access. Do have a look! the year but we all need to be flexible and do our Come and join us: best to help in any way we can, to maintain services and events. The work, if not finished by Enjoy! Advent, will stop and the church tidied up in God bless. readiness for the Christmas Tree Festival and Father Michael Phillips, Rector of the Parish of St Peter
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La FOI A fond farewell Thriving I begin with a farewell. After almost 10 years on the Island, serving the Philadelphie Methodist Church (now Messy Centre) in St Peter I will be leaving in early at Bethesda August to take up a new post in North Staffordshire (anyone who Our children, family and youthwork continues to grow has any knowledge of where that is or what it’s like please do get in and thrive at Bethesda. We have made a few adaptions touch!)However, we clearly. and changes as we reflect on our work and hold onto When I arrived the folk at Philadelphie had already been praying for someone enthusiastic about children’s ministry and so it didn’t take long for the first Messy the vision of reaching out to show God’s exceptional Church on the Island to begin to be planned and then to be launched (in love and care. As can so often be the challenge, holding November 2009). And so the work has grown and blossomed and developed thanks to a fantastic Messy Church Team but also to the generous, onto care and growing deepening relationships in the forward-thinking folk who had worshipped there for many years, indeed for many busyness of the day to day work. generations. The Messy Church work with families is now well established and this month Busy Fingers Toddler group has successfully moved to a we’ve been thinking about our Messy Treasures, so I ask you what is your greatest Thursday 9.30-11.30 and is a thriving community. People love treasure? Jesus told several parables on this theme, and parables always need to the creative sensory play but they also love the welcome and be dug away at, thought about and then ‘ping’ the moment of understanding. I friendships that are being forged. pray that your greatest treasure is to know that you are loved by God, Create continues to buzz on a Friday with lots of different way unreservedly. to explore the theme of the week. As we approach the Once Messy Church working with families was established we turned our summer we will be meeting more outside and take advantage thoughts to the older folk and then was born Messy Vintage (originally Messy of this beautiful Island. We continue to build relationships and Church Community), and now we have seven ‘congregations’ around the Island in be a place where folks can invite and meet friends. When we various Residential Homes and St Saviour Hospital wards where smaller teams meet we have interesting creative play from printing to have the absolute joy of sitting alongside residents and enabling them to pottery, whittling to pom-pom making alongside the continue their Spiritual journey. opportunity to immerse yourself in part of the big Lego During May we were delighte d that one lovely lady was able to re-join us after build…which is always very popular. over a year of being bed-ridden and her sharing in worship brought us all great Sunday Morning Children’s work continues to thrive, it is a joy – she was our treasure in that moment. So the work continues and is in very delight that all ages of child are hearing from the bible each good hands for the future as I hand over the reins. A warm welcome will always week and being given opportunities to play and explore God’s be found at Philadelphie as folk gather for Messy Church and Messy Vintage – message together. I love the challenging questions that the whatever your age, ability, faith why not come along and give it a go? You may children often throw at me! We bake, create, explore outdoors discover that your greatest treasure is there! and bring the bible to life in lots of interesting ways. The I close my final article with Les Clefs by wishing you all every blessing and children are encouraged to form their ideas and individual may you each know God’s presence, peace and joy and know Him to be Your faith from their experiences. It is a precious time together. Treasure. Families@4 is not just for the children but a va luable all age time of worship where not only the children but also the Every blessing, Rev. Christine Legge (491877) adults value to space to worship, explore and eat together. The meal afterwards is always the highlight, not only because the Dates for Diary: great food at Bethesda is infamous, but also because it is a rare Philadelphie Messy Centre, St Peter’s Main Road next to M&S opportunity to pause and connect in a relaxed way. JUNE Everyone is invited, everyone is welcome! Tues 19 2.00 – 4.30pm Messy Vintage, theme Messy Travellers Sat 30 3.00 – 5.00pm Knit and Natter Things to look forward to on our website JULY www.bethesda.o rg.je Tue 03 3.30 – 5.30pm Messy Church, theme Messy Excuses Tue 17 2.00 – 4.30pm Messy Vintage, theme Messy Excuses n We are looking at having BBQ’s in the summer together Sat 28 3.00 – 5.00pm Knit and Natter n We are looking into having our usual lorry outing AUGUST n We will be having a celebration Sunday to invite the Busy The Messy Team is taking a well-earned break from all things Messy for Fingers families, the Create families, the preschool the month of August; excepting, that is, for holding a MEGA MESSY FAREWELL PARTY for Christine on Saturday 04 August 12 noon – 4.00 pm. families so that we can all be together and celebrate all Everyone very welcome – please do come along for FOOD, FUN AND FOND of the areas of God’s kingdom FAREWELLS! Katie tel: 482364 SEPTEMBER Tues 11 3.30 – 5.30pm Messy Church, theme Messy Builders Tues 18 2.00 – 4.30pm Messy Vintage, theme Messy Builders Sat 29 3.00 – 5.00pm Knit and Natter
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What motivated you to seek election as Constable of Les Clefs meets St Peter? I have always had an interest in local politics and I love our Parish. I had the new Constable, planned to give up full time employment and when the current Constable made in known that he did not intend to seek re-election I felt the time was right to put my name forward. St Peter has a unique character which I would not like to see lost. My experience as Chef De Police over the last nine years has Richard Vibert given me an insight into the concerns of Parishioners and together with my experience in the Finance industry. I believe has given me a good foundation to Richard Vibert was elected unopposed as Constable represent and assist the Parishioners both a Parish level and island wide in the for St Peter. He will represent parishioners in the States Assembly States for the next four years and will be the political What do you want to achieve for St Peter over the next four years? head of parochial administration in St Peter. So who The first priority will be to resolve the issue of the St Peter’s First Time Buyer’s is the man, what inspired him to seek office and what Development. It is essential that the needs of first time buyers are addressed with affordable housing. St Peter has a long tradition of village developments motivates him politically? that have provided several generations of parishioners with homes. This development continues in that spirit allowing a new generation of parishioners
Where were you born and what are your to bring new life into the parish. childhood memories?
I was born at the family farm, Les Niemes Farm, St Peter on 1st February 1958. Some of my earliest memories are of my parents working in the fields of tomatoes, I was probably around four years old. The plants which appeared enormous at the time and I could hide between the double rows of plants. I also recall returning“ from St Brelade and the car I also recall returning from St Brelade and the car having to stop as an Aircraft having to stop as an Aircraft was moved from one side of the airfield to the other, was moved from one side of the airf ield to the other, that road has long since disappeared together with a number of properties and the original St Peter’s “that road has long since disappeared together with a number of properties and the football pitch. original St Peter’s football pitch. Tell us about your education and what you have been Continued > doing since I attended St Peter’s Primary School from the age of 5 years old and enjoyed my time there. I still have friends who attended school with me. At that time the school consisted of the Granite building which is still there today which held the classrooms for Reception Year and Year 1. In Year 2 we moved to the Ex German Army wooden huts which contained the rest of the classrooms. I recall they were a little cold and there were some holes in the floors. The only heating in winter was a cast iron coal fire which was immediately adjacent to the teacher. At the age of 11 I moved to Victoria College where I co mpleted my GCSE O and A levels. When I left school I joined Midland Bank Trust Company, now part of HSBC. This was to be the start of a 40 year career in the Finance Industry. Tell us about your family? I have a wife, Lea and two children in their mid-twenties Jennifer and Thomas. Jennifer has recently returned to Jersey after having completed University and working in the UK. Thomas has also complete d University and work in London. My family has a long tradition of Honorary service. One great grandfather was Constable of St Peter another was Constable of St Mary. My father also completed forty years Honorary service in St Peter. What do you enjoy most about life? Bring up a family in St Peter and seeing the children grow up and start independent lives of their own has given me immense enjoyment. I have also enjoyed my honorary service to the Parish, initially on the first Management Committee of our Youth and Community Centre and later in various positions in the Honorary police. The most enjoyable part of which is putting something back into the community and the ability to provide advice and assistance when necessary St Pierre summer2018 page33 18-StPeter - SPRINGQ1-2018-PRINT.qxp_Layout 1 29/05/2018 17:51 Page 35
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Les Clefs meets the new Constable, We should commit to at least provide a certain percentage of our energy from these sources over the next ten years and remove our dependence of oil, and Richard Vibert Continued nuclear power from France. Do Constables have a place in island-wide Welfare of the elderly – it is absolutely essential that we look after the elderly and provide all the amenities and support they require. Without them government? we would not have the beautiful Island we have today I believe they do, I cannot see how a Constable can effectively represent his parishioners without a position in the State Assembly. They are nominated & Environment – care of the environment is very important – it’s what makes elected under the same mandate as a Deputy so the criticism levelled at Jersey the place we love -loose our lovely countryside and beaches what would them on occasions seems a little unfair. we have left. How do you see your role in parliament for your term? Reform of government – the last States term seemed to be plagued by My first term will be very much one of learning exactly how the Assembly lack of decisions and direction together with a lack of transparency in certain If operates. I will represent the parishioners view in debates and seek their areas together with a failure to communicate with the public. Hopefully we views on matters that have a direct impact on the parish. I would not seek can learn from this and not repeat the same mistakes in the next term. fr any position that would conflict with my role as Constable of our parish, We also saw the proposal for larger constituencies, I did not believe this was n necessary and ultimately it would have weakened our current Parish system. The number of States members probably does require some attention but this Tell us about the political issues you are requires careful consideration before any proposals are taken forward. passionate about? If you could achieve just one of your political aims, what What is your stance on: education; health; population; economic diversity; energy;
welfare of the elderly; the environment; equality; discrimination; reform of would it be? government administration and representation (Please feel free to add more I think I would like to see some funds put towards generation of power from subjects if you want to. Just a few words on each – or you could do this bit at greater naturally occurring/ green sources as I have stated above, together with length in a future edition if you like) greater promotion of Jersey’s unique environment as one strand of our efforts to encourage more tourists to visit us.
Education - Our children should have an education system that allows Connétable them to progress in whatever field that the ultimately chose to work in. It Richard Vibert
needs to be supportive of all children whatever their ability. Health - islanders deserve the best healthcare possible and the new M hospital project must now be progressed as quickly as possible It is clear that we cannot continue to use fossil fuels at the rate we “ C Equality, Diversity & Discrimination – I am a firm believer that no currently do. The damage to the environment is becoming clear and these fuels are one should be treated any differently from any other group of people. Removal of discrimination on any grounds, bullying and harassment are all “gradually running out. Jersey has the potential to develop new energy sources issues that should be eradicated particularly in the workplace. including wind & wave power, solar energy and geo-thermal energy. Energy – it is clear that we cannot continue to use fossil fuels at the rate we currently do. The damage to the environment is becoming clear and these fuels are gradually running out. Jersey has the potential to develop new energy sources including wind & wave power, solar energy and geo-thermal energy.
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Islanders may remember the old Tipsy Toad Brewery, or as it was also known as The Star at St Peter. Now the premises have been completely renovated and refurbished and the new “The Tipsy”, (which incidentally was how it was previously affectionately known for short.) is open once again. The property is still within the Beer family and, Liz Beer kindly agreed to let someone new take on the business last year. Dean and Elizabeth Cheetham. are the proud new proprietors. Dean and Liz have been living and working in the Parish since 1994, and bring an extensive volume of hospitality and business experience to the new enterprise. They both have fond memories of the iconic pub which has been part of the Parish community for many years. They were keen that the new embodiment of The Tipsy held a continuity with The Tipsy something the parishioners should be proud of. its past, offering a traditional country pub while freshening up it’s The aim of the interior refit was to open up the property and bring a lighter crisper appearance and layout and offering. feel while retaining many of the original features. The restaurant area in particular has Major works have been completed to a high standard by local Parish benefited from the brightening of the décor and maximization of natural light, while contractors, with special thanks to Arron the main Bar has been opened up to provide both an excellent venue for casual dining Want of Affordable Electrics, Mark and live music. Blanchet and Roy Le Lievre. The new layout sees the main bar moved to the housing of the original Liz Beer and Robin Lowe brewery. Offering a selection of 14 different draught products, including guest have both fully supported real ales, an extensive collection of the finest spirits and liqueurs, the Tipsy the project bringing caters to the most discerning of clients. fresh ideas making The Tipsy is family friendly and has dog friendly areas in both the Continued >
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Useful Information Welcome back to The Tipsy Continued Duty Centenier: Tel: 07797 720111 Main Bar and Snug area. Various strategically placed large screen TVs Constable Mr Richard Vibert allow a great atmosphere for sporting events, without dominating the [email protected] whole venue, providing areas for all tastes. There is extensive parking and Deputy Rowland Huelin the beer garden on the terrace is being developed into a welcoming area for al fresco dining and quiet sundowners. [email protected] Live entertainment has always been a large part of the premises, The Senior Procureur: Mrs Julia Quenault Tipsy is continuing with this every Friday and Saturday evenings at 9pm Procureur: Nigel Le Quesne inviting singers and bands from all genres of music to suit tastes. Even with live entertainment we have managed to offer quieter areas for Parish Secretary: Mrs Elizabeth Cheetham those wanting to have a peaceful evening. Tel: 481236 Fax: 483225 The menu aims to offer wholesome pub classics with a modern twist Police Administrator ()Honorary as well as a set party menu for larger parties and a range of pizzas for : that light bite. Sunday lunch is always that time for families to make time Mrs Sarah Le Maistre for each other and at The Tipsy we aim to do just that serving traditional Tel: 481236 Fax: 483225 Sunday lunches. We are even finalizing our Christmas party menus and New Year event! Rates Officer / Electoral: Miss Sue Rondel Tel: 481236 Fax: 483225 Come and join us for a great welcome and a proper Centeniers: Joao Camara (Acting Chef de Police) Richard Urban “local”feel while Pavel Bosak enjoying the highest standards Vingteniers: Jose Caires (Douet) of modern hospitality. Marion Romeril (Grande)
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