Grouville Gazettegazette an Independent Glimpse of Life in Our Parish Winter 2014 Volume 12 Issue 4 Printed on Paper from Sustainable Resources

Grouville GazetteGazette An independent glimpse of life in our parish Winter 2014 Volume 12 Issue 4 Printed on paper from sustainable resources. Happy Christmas!

The Parish team of the Connetable and Deputy as we look forward to 2015 and beyond

We have a new government and now Christmas to look us distribute it to every home in the Parish. This does not forward to as we move into 2015. Thankfully, both our involve a huge amount of work and, of course, you get to Connétable and Deputy were re-elected and so we enter go to the Deliverers Drinks four times a year to collect your 2015 with a stable Parish, albeit with a new Secretary, bundles. You therefore get a bit of exercise, as well as Rebecca Maindonald. Peter Falle has left the position doing something for our Parish community and a reward! and his work over the past 24 years is reported on page The Christmas services are on page 26, as well as an 3 with both the Connétable and Rebecca Maindonald article on the following page about the nativity scenes to adding their own words about Peter’s retirement. be placed in the Parish Church over the Christmas This issue of your Gazette has a Christmas and an season. Sport is covered and there is a lovely article by activity flavour to it. There are two articles about the Olivia Higgins on page 25 on her progress as a golfing Royal Bay of Grouville and what you can see on it, to professional in the United States. Staying with the tempt you to get out for a walk after the festive season. overseas theme Manchi Wan tells us about the Chinese One of the articles, on page 9, might even give you an New Year celebrations in the middle of February and our idea for a present! There is a centre pages article for the fashion article on page 14 comes from our regular children, as well as a Christmas quiz on page 24 to keep contributor, Nikki Whittle, who is now living in Chicago. minds working. All in all this issue covers a lot of bases, with something The Grouville Gazette is produced for you and we always for everyone. We therefore hope that you will enjoy it and welcome articles. It is a community-produced publication the Editorial Team wish you all a Happy Christmas and a and on page 3 we are appealing for more people to help successful 2015. Leaders in Elderly Care

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 Grouville Gazette | Winter 2014 2 Peter Falle, Parish Secretary Extraordinaire by Bruce Willing

Peter Falle became our Parish Secretary on 19th November 1990 and retires on 31st December 2014, after 24 years service, a remarkable period during which he has been the consistent ‘power’ behind the scenes in the running of the Parish. Peter grew up in Gorey Village, albeit on the St Martin side and went to St Helier Boys School at D’Hautree House on St Saviour’s Hill, where he was head prefect and head boy, something he is rightly proud of. Leaving school aged 16 he became an office boy with Huelin’s and then entered the civil service in Social Security, via a job A happy Peter Falle in his office doing the job he loves with the JEP, aged 20. There he quickly rose to the position of Deputy Chief Inspector, heading a team of 4 people who made sure that people were contributing parishioners. When Dan Murphy became Connétable in the correct amount of Social Security payments. 2003, he initiated a Parish welfare committee, which broadened the ability of the Parish to deal with this On his arrival at the Parish Hall he had a short handover aspect of life and was widely appreciated by all. Today from Mike Mallet, who was leaving to take up his new job that has gone and with it a large part of the overall role of as Parish Secretary of St Saviour. It was a ‘baptism of the Parish Secretary. It is a loss that Peter, understanda- fire’, as Peter was soon deeply involved with the tri-annu- bly, feels deeply. al issue of driving licences, in those days all done by Throughout his time, his wife Carol, who was also a hand. Very soon afterwards he came to realise the extent Parish Secretary until 2012, has actively supported him of his involvement in looking after the parishioners, a task and from 1st January 2015 they will both be retired. We he has always enjoyed and one that he still considers to are all grateful for Peter’s contribution to the life of this be the principal role of a Parish Secretary. Parish for the past 24 years and I can think of no better By his own admission, Peter is a ‘people person’ and he summary of his work that that written by his successor, “likes to be Father Christmas 365 days a year”. It is a real Rebecca Maindonald, in her Parish News on Page 28: commitment and unsurprising, as he has been involved “Peter has always had the best interests of the Parish at with the Parish since his childhood and the job of Parish heart. Our very own Oracle... Peter will be greatly Secretary was the one he had always wanted. It is a job missed by everyone, especially by the Parish staff.” that he genuinely looks forward to each day. Gone, but not forgotten. Thank you, Peter. His first Connétable was Richard Le Sauteur, whom he What’s next for Peter? Procureur? regards as the key moderniser of the Parish Hall during his period as secretary. Through him Peter quickly learned how the parochial system worked and it is fair to say that Peter has been the deliverer of many of the HELP NEEDED!! changes that we all take for granted today. Perhaps the Enjoy reading the Gazette? most important changes were the extension to the Parish Like having it delivered to your home? Hall, built in 1995/6 and the handing over of the Parish Want to help YOUR parish magazine? Hall from its trustees to the Parish in December 2001, under the stewardship of Connétable Frank Amy. Can you spare an hour once every 3 months? The Gazette is written, produced and distributed Throughout his time, Peter has been punctilious in retain- entirely by volunteers, but following the retirement of ing a formal relationship in the office, referring to “Mr several deliverers we currently have a shortfall in our Constable” or “Monsieur Le Connétable” at all times in distribution team. meetings and during working hours. To him this is simply good manners and he regrets that elsewhere in govern- The size of each round varies but we try to accom- ment politicians are referred to by their Christian names, modate any specific requests as well as giving, as far seeing this as the reason for a less-than-helpful relation- as possible, a round near your house. ship between government and its bureaucracy. If you are able to help please contact Peter also regrets the changes in dealing with welfare following the introduction of income support in 2008, Anita Boyce either on 840756 or at: which led directly to the removal of most of the Parish [email protected]. municipality’s ability to deal directly with the welfare of its

 Grouville Gazette | Winter 2014 3 The Pembroke Nicola and her team look forward to welcoming you

We would like to welcome our new head chef Tony Gudgin who was previously head chef of the So Bar to our team. Enjoy our new menu created by Tony featuring traditional winter classics & daily changin g specials. We also serve a fantastic morning menu to suit all with traditional English & Scottish breakfasts (Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 9.30am - 11.30am). There is also a full takeaway menu available.

Alternatively just pop in and enjoy something from our fantastic range of beers, real ales and worldwide wines.

We show all major sporting events in full HD on our plasma screens or why not join us for our popular monthly pub quiz on Wednesday 17th December. Call Nicola and her team on 855756 to make your reservation.

 Grouville Gazette | Winter 2014 4 ‘Can’t imagine why we didn’t think of it before... A small charge of “Electrique Francaise” through Harry’s old driving iron concentrates the mind remarkably well!’

Check out Scouting in the east of the island The Eastern Scout Group, the 3rd Jersey (St Saviour) Scout Group meets at the Berni Community Centre and St Martin’s Methodist Hall, St. Martin, on Monday evenings: Beavers, 6-8 years 5.45 – 6.45 pm Cubs, 8-10½ years 7.00 – 8.30 pm Scouts, 10½-14 years 7.00 – 8.30 pm A warm welcome to our new Grouville Dental surgery, offering all dental treatments, including cosmetic dentistry, Young Leaders, 14-18 years, any section; in a friendly and comfortable environment. Adults, 18 years plus, any section. Boys and girls, males and females are most welcome. Situated on Gorey Coast Road – opposite Verona Stores and next door to FX Hairdressers. Please contact Hayley Dewar on 07797 739294 or [email protected] We are currently open from 9.00 am – 5:30 pm on Wednesday and Friday with Dr Danny Yearley and also Monday, Tuesday and Thursday mornings for bookings and more information.

We look forward to welcoming you and your family (free check-ups for children under 10), to our new practice and providing you with quality dental care.

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 Grouville Gazette | Winter 2014 5 Merry from Christmas all at and Happy Faulkner New Year Fisheries

Gorey Youth Project News by Sarah Walker, Senior Youth Worker Over 34 years at L’Etacq Over 27 years in the Market Over the past few months the Gorey Youth Project has been a hive of activity with lots of great activities taking place, including trips to St Ouen for some sunset BBQs, Cooked Seafood Local “hand picked” Crabmeat, watersports at St Brelade Bay, high rope and assault Freshly cooked Local Lobsters & Crabs, courses, kayaking trips and team games on the beach at Fruits de Mer, Local Lobsters & Scallops and Gorey, to name but a few. These action-packed activities King Prawns in Garlic Butter, would not have been possible without the support of The Poached Salmon, Coquilles St Jacques, Jersey Potteries and we would like to take this opportu- Fresh French Crevettes, Soups and Sauces nity to thank them. The young people have had an abso- lute ball. Fresh FISH Four young people have completed and passed the Local Fish: Bass, Bream, Red & Grey Mullet, Jersey Youth Service Young Worker Course and have Mackerel, Pollock, Conger + Cod, Haddock, gained an ASDAN qualification in volunteering, as well as Salmon, Tuna, Plaice, Lemon Sole, Sardines, young worker status for the Youth Service. Another four Hake, Trout young people are enrolled on this year’s course. SMOKED FISH Lots of issues and topics have been explored by the Salmon, Golden Cod & Haddock, young people, including relationships, diet and nutrition, Craster Kippers, Mackerel, Trout anti-bullying and team building, as well as the issues affecting young people and their key skills, including FROZEN Seafood communication, problem solving, leadership and team King Prawns, Cooked & Raw Gambas, Peeled work. Prawns, Shell-on Prawns, Calamari, White Bait, Club Sessions Red Snapper, Sardines, Fish Cakes, Battered Cod Day Age Group Time Entry Fee Wines at L’Etacq Monday Year 7 & 8 7.00pm – 9.00pm £1.00 To compliment your seafood: Muscadet, Sauvignon, Pinot Grigio (White and Rosé) + beer and lager Tuesday Year 5 & 6 6.30pm – 8.30pm £1.50 Wednesday Year 9+ 7.00pm – 10.00pm £1.00 POULTRY & GAME Friday Year 8+ 7.30pm – 10.00pm £1.00 Order your Farm Fresh Xmas Turkeys NOW! Pheasant, Partridge, Rabbits, and Venison AND LOTS MORE Christmas Specials (Specials end Saturday 20th December, 2014)

Venus Clams 1 kg bag £4.95 Shell-on Prawns (large) 1 kg bag £6.95 Raw Gambas (approx 18) 1 kg box £9.95 King Prawns 1 kg bag £12.45 (approx 80 Cooked & Peeled) Large Cooked Gambas (approx 25) 1 kg box £14.85 Coquilles St Jacques 10 per bag £16.95 King Prawns (approx 30 raw & peeled) 1 kg bag £17.95

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 Grouville Gazette | Winter 2014 6 Duck Pond News by Belinda Calvani

Belinda lights the candles on the birthday cake with her special friends

This is a very special year at the Duck Pond. It is our 25th out the candles on a special silver cake. birthday! The nursery opened in April 1989 and we are proud to The children and their parents came to celebrate at a have provided nursery education for hundreds of chil- ‘silver party’ in our Wild Garden. Everyone made silver dren over the years. We would love to hear news of any hats and crowns and two lucky children helped to blow former Duck Pond children in this special year.

 Grouville Gazette | Winter 2014 7 Send ALL My Friends Le Rocquier School to School Campaign by the Head Teacher, Philip Slater by Mrs Lisa Paul, Deputy Head Teacher, Grouville As we approach the festive season it is appropriate to School look back over the past year. However, a school’s year finishes in July and, in our case, brought to a close In the summer term, Maria Stegenwalner introduced the another exciting term and the end of another memorable children of Grouville to the ‘Send ALL my Friends to School’ year. The Class of 2014 had their Awards Evening and campaign, which is about reminding world leaders that it enjoyed a remarkable Prom during a fine evening in is children with disabilities who are missing out most on June, which seems such a long time ago now. their right to an education. For example, in 2000, world leaders promised universal primary education by 2015, but with only a year to go 57 million children are still out of school and over a third of them have a disability. As Deputy Head Teacher at Grouville, I have been continuing with this work and on Monday 22nd September we took a large group of children to the States Building in Royal Square, together with Ms. Steg and pupils from St Mary’s school, to present our campaign work to the Assistant Chief Minister, Senator Paul Routier. Our campaign work for Send ALL My Friends to School included the children from both Grouville and St Mary’s schools making a large number of colourful ‘buddy’ figures to represent the estimated 24 million children with disabilities who are missing out on school. We presented our ‘buddy’ figures to Senator Routier together with some very persuasive letters written by the The Le Rocquier Prom 2014. Just look at their children and we hope that he will pass them on to the enthusiasm! Prime Minister to remind the UK Government of its prom- ise to ensure that all children have access to primary The Class of 2019 (the new Year 7’s in September) had a education by 2015. wonderful experience for their Induction Days in July and we officially welcomed them to the school in September. We said farewell and bon voyage to many students and several staff at the end of the last term and now we are into another packed academic year, welcoming the new students to Year 7, as well as new staff who have joined Le Rocquier School where we are committed to continu- ous improvement in all areas. Finally I want to thank all the parents, carers, guardians and friends of Le Rocquier who continue to support their children and our students in so many ways. It is really appreciated and is crucial to the future successes of the school and, in particular, the students. We also thank everyone in the community for their continued support A smiling Senator Paul Routier with the Grouville and will keep you up-to-date with our news over the com- School pupils and their ‘buddy’ figures ing months.

 Grouville Gazette | Winter 2014 8 Book Review – The Seashore Life In connection with the article on the ‘Mermaids Purse’ on of Jersey by Bruce Willing page 20, Paul Chambers offered me the opportunity to review his book on the seashore life of Jersey, to be pub- lished by the Société Jersiaise just before Christmas. It is a wonderful book and does exactly what it promises to do in its Forward: “This guide has been created to help those who find themselves on a Jersey beach looking at an animal or seaweed asking: ‘I wonder what that is?’ ” It is a photographic guide, in colour and has every seashore animal and plant you can imagine in its 81 pages, which includes a glossary of Jèrriais terms and a com- prehensive index at the back. The book retails at £16 in bookshops and online retailers (Amazon and others), but do not panic! It will cost about £10 (to be confirmed) if bought from the Société Jersiaise bookshop and, of course, Société Jersiaise members get a 10% discount. The Guide is the Société’s first ‘print on demand’ book, which means that copies are individually printed and dispatched to customers by the UK-based printers. As well as reducing paper use and distribution costs, print on demand means the Société can sell the book worldwide, which is not usually the case with local publications. So there it is, the seashore book you have always wanted, but did not exist, can be yours for a tenner this Christmas and even cheaper if you are a member of the Société Jersiaise. You just know you want a copy – I do!

 Grouville Gazette | Winter 2014 9 Parish Personality Portrait No. 29 Leanne Rive – Grouville’s Iron Lady by Al Thomas

Most of us in Grouville know that we have an iron man in Although she puts herself through a gruelling training heptathlete, Daniel Halksworth, but I wonder how many programme, occasionally running along cliff paths at of us knew we also had an Iron Lady. Leanne Rive is a 4a.m, she never expects more from her clients than they personal trainer, fitness and nutrition expert operating are physically capable of. right here in Grouville and, if you would care to learn more about running one hundred miles in under thirty hours, or have lesser ambitions like a team race over one hundred kilometres, or even your common or garden marathon, Leanne is the girl to talk to. She has been there and got the T-shirt. Of course, you might just like to get fitter than you are. Leanne arrived in Jersey from County Meath with a girl friend back in 1992. Jersey was supposed to be a stepping stone on their travels to the Greek Islands but for Leanne, Jersey worked its magic and whilst the friend moved on, Leanne stayed. Mind you, meeting and marrying Philip may have had a little something to do with this as well. Athletics and sport were not high on the curriculum at the convent school that Leanne attended. In fact the school hockey team she played for remained steadfastly at the bottom of the league but, with a natural interest in fitness and health, she signed- up for a course of gym and aerobics, which proved to be a precursor of her future vocation and business. However, It was taking part in the Itex walk that sparked an interest in long distance events and where she first heard about the Greenlight Round the Rock event, the 48 mile run around the island, Leanne took part and was first lady home. From there it has been non-stop. To name just a few of the ultra events that Leanne has featured in, the Connemara Ultra, 48 miles, fourth lady home; the Southdown Trailwalker a team event; Leanne was in a team of four (out of 550 teams) and they set a course record for the mixed teams and were beaten only by three Gurkha squad teams. In the Mozart Austrian 100k she came in second; the Cotswolds 100 mile she was third and nearer to home, the Five Islands Race a 3-day event where Leanne finished first overall. 2015 sounds equally gruelling with a 50 miler in the Highlands and the Eiger 100k to look forward to. Leanne has already booked her osteopath for the recovery programme! So, if there is someone out there who feels the need to be a little fitter this winter, maybe it’s time to call In her small, quiet gym overlooking Queen’s Valley Leanne 07797 840931, or have a look at the gym on her Leanne tailors her personal training and fitness exercises website www.lrpt.co.uk. It’s right here in your parish and to the ability and condition of her clients where they will she won’t ask you to run 100 miles, but she might just find they are not surrounded by muscle-bound body help to trim down that bulging waistline in time for builders; its not that sort of gym. Christmas!

 Grouville Gazette | Winter 2014 10 Getting to know you: Shona Livingstone by Anita Boyce

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 Grouville Gazette | Winter 2014 11 We’re here for you days a week 7 Open Late Every Evening Open Mon-Sat until 7pm Sundays 23rd & 30th Nov 7th, 14th & 21st Santa December come & see me in my Check online for times to see me grotto FROM Saturday FRESH 29th November CHRISTMAS UNTIL 24th TREES December Trimmed to t stand, FREE delivery Ransoms Island wide Tearooms & Restaurant Open 7 days a week last orders in restaurant 6pm (4pm Sunday) www.ransomsgardencentre.co.uk oney sV r m a o lu f e e f u o l F r a RE

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At the time of writing this article, the elections are ongo- ing, so I will report back on the principal appointments in our next government in our March 2015 issue.

Please remember that I am available to discuss any of your issues, or concerns, so phone me on 852488 or contact me by e-mail at: [email protected]

In the meantime, I would like to wish you and your fami- lies a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year.

First, I would like to thank my family, friends and support- ers for encouraging me to put myself forward for the role of Deputy of our Parish for another term, to which I was successfully returned on 17th October. I would especially Do you need help? like to thank my proposer Advocate Simon Habin and my seconders; Vicky Boarder, Dr John Le Gresley, David The Citizens Advice Service provides free, Morgan, Shelagh Dix, Daniel Thebault, Stephen Clipp, independent and confidential advice to help you Shona Livingston, Nick Parlett and John Hodge MBE. It resolve your problems and understand your rights. has been an honour to serve my Parish and I will con- We can advise you on many issues whether it be tinue to serve you to the very best of my ability. debt, employment, benefits, housing, immigration, relationship problems and many other subjects. I shared the nomination evening with our Constable John Le Maistre who was also returned unopposed. Having HOW TO CONTACT US known the Constable all my life, we work really well as a Face-to-face at the Bureau team and have similar aspirations for the Parish in the We have a “drop-in” service at St Paul’s Centre, coming years. New Street, St Helier, between 10am to 3pm, Monday to Friday Comparing election meetings in other parishes, I was pleased that our nomination meeting attracted around 80 Telephone parishioners, in contrast to a St Helier district hustings, We have a telephone enquiry service available which attracted 22 people. from 10am to 3pm Monday to Friday It is wonderful that the Community Support Group is now Freephone 0800 7350249 or 724942 fully up and running. It should be of particular comfort to you in the coming winter months, to know that there are Electronically people in the parish who can help make all of our lives You will find useful information on our website easier through their different skills and activities. If you or www.cab.org.je or email your enquiries to a friend need help please just pick up the phone and call [email protected] the Parish Office on 852225.

 Grouville Gazette | Winter 2014 13 Christmas Fashion by Niki Whittle The party season is nearly upon us once more, the shops are pushing their party frocks to the front of the store, work colleagues are asking what you’re planning on wearing and you’re confused about what ‘smart casual’ really means!! Smart casual... it’s the one dress code I really dislike. I mean what does it mean? Either it’s smart or its casual, but surely it can’t be both! According to the Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English, the definition of smart casual is: smart ca·su·al – adjective: smart casual (of clothes) neat, conventional, yet relatively informal in style, especially as worn to conform to a particular dress code. “Think of a smart casual outfit as one that you’d wear for a film or dinner date” So there you go, an informal, neat and conventional outfit. Sounds a little dull if you ask me! The way I see it is, it’s always better to be the one who’s overdressed a little for an occasion, rather than the one who’s underdressed. So I say go all out and impress your fellow partygo- ers in this season’s party perfect trends. I’ve rounded up the best the high street has to offer and included a few tips on picking the right outfit for YOU.

Tips: Understand your shape; celebrate your best attributes and choose shapes that highlight them. 2. If you’re not sure about going for something so pale Don’t expect an item off the peg to fit you perfectly. It’s in the winter then why not opt for a bright colour rarely going to happen, so be aware of what a good fit is instead of traditional black? There are some pretty and be prepared to have a few alterations made. I green shades to choose from this season. nearly always have to lift the straps. 3. Why wear a plain dress when you can look pretty in You don’t have to go for black and it doesn’t have to be print instead? Bold prints are all the rage this season a dress either! Separates work brilliantly. Not only can and I think they’re the perfect choice for the party they offer you more options, but they are easier to inte- season. Don’t over accessorise, keep things simple grate into your wardrobe for future use. and let the dress do the talking. Don’t go blindly following the trends; choose ones that 4. Separates are a great choice for the party season, not suit your style and shape as this will be far more flattering only do they make it easier to get the perfect fit top and even more stylish. and bottom, but they are made for mixing and match- Don’t overlook the accessories! These are the most ing so will integrate into your wardrobe easily. important part of your outfit and will make or break a 5. This striking yet simple dress is one of my favourite look. They are a great way to add some personality to a picks this year, it hangs beautifully and really is a high-street piece. showstopper. If you can’t afford to splash out on a whole new outfit for 6. I love jumpsuits! They make a great alternative to your party then take my advice and invest in some new cocktail dresses; they are always my outfit of choice accessories to add contemporary style to last year’s out- for parties. fit. 7. Trousers can look so chic at the Christmas party, Don’t buy a dress that’s only going to be worn once; be especially if you team them with a statement top and creative and think if you’ve got anything else in your a pair of killer heels. wardrobe that will go with it, or dress it down. 1. Silver dress from Oasis: De Gruchy, 46-52 King Street 2. Green dress from Monsoon: Queen Street Outfits: 3. Floral dress from Topshop: King Street 1. White is the new black, so instead of choosing a LBD 4. Sequin skirt and separate top from Phase Eight: 46/52 King Street how about going for something more festive like this 5. Black dress from Whistles: www.whistles.com pretty white and silver dress? 6. Jumpsuit from Karen Millen: De Gruchy, 46-52 King Street 7. Trousers and top from Reiss: King Street

 Grouville Gazette | Winter 2014 14  Grouville Gazette | Winter 2014 15 Alfred’s Big Christmas Adventure by Pat Guegan

One Christmas Eve a little donkey snoozed in his stable in Grouville, his name was Alfred. When Farmer John came to give him his breakfast, he said to Alfred, “You are going to have a busy time today because on Christmas Eve you have a very important part to play in our Celebrations. You will carry Mary on your back when we have our Crib Service in the big stable.” Alfred hooted, “time to go home!” Perhaps he was right thought was very excited. Alfred and his legs felt just a little bit wobbly. The little Alfred was bored! Maybe he could escape? Farmer John donkey did not feel quite so excited about his Big had gone and wouldn’t be back until much later, but in Christmas Adventure now. “Let’s go home,” said Lily. his warm cosy stable Alfred soon fell asleep and dreamed “Which is the way home?” asked Clarabelle; now that it of a Big Christmas Adventure! was dark they did not know the way home. “I think we are He found himself in the field near the stable where the lost” said Alfred, and his voice trembled. After a while it calves lived in their little white houses. Maybe Clarabelle began to snow and it was very cold. Lily, the little lamb would like to come with me he thought, so he went to began to cry. find his friend. The friendly moon said “Look, there is a stable over Clarabelle was snoozing, so he tiptoed up to her, there. Why not have a little rest and then I will show you “Clarabelle, I am going on a Big Christmas Adventure. the way home”. Would you like to come?” Clarabelle opened a sleepy So, the three friends went into the stable, snuggled down eye, “I would love to; oooh, yes please. How exciting”! in the warm dry straw and promptly fell asleep! They The two friends went into the next field where they saw a were very tired. little lamb who was leaping about happily. She stopped Alfred woke up! What was that noise? It sounded like a and stared at them. “What are you doing here?” she baby crying! He opened his eyes, looked around and asked. ”My name is Alfred and this is Clarabelle. It is there in the manger full of hay was a tiny baby, crying Christmas Eve and we are going on a Big Christmas softly. “Clarabelle, Lily” whispered Alfred, “Look over Adventure. What’s your name?” “My name is Lily” replied there!” Clarabelle and Lily saw the baby in the manger the lamb. “I will come with you for your Big Christmas too! Adventure”. So the new friends set off. Lily asked shyly, The baby’s mother gave them a beautiful smile, so they “Will we be back in time to hang up our Christmas stock- ings?” “Of course we will”, said Alfred tossing his head; “we can’t miss Father Christmas. Besides I have a very special job to do this evening.” And off they went in search of their Big Christmas Adventure! Soon it began to get dark. The stars twinkled in the sky and the moon came out. The moon was round and yellow with a big smile. “Hello” said the moon, “what are you doing out so late on your own?” “We are looking for a Big Christmas Adventure,” said Alfred. “But we haven’t found one yet” said Clarabelle. “Do you know where we can find one?” asked Lily “It is much too late for a Big Christmas Adventure” said the moon. “It is time you went home to make sure that you are fast asleep when Father Christmas arrives on his sleigh”. Alfred, Clarabelle and Lily looked at each other nerv- ously. They weren’t feeling quite so brave now that it was dark and they were all alone. “I don’t think I like being out here in the dark” said Lily. “Nor do I” said Clarabelle. “Don’t be silly” said Alfred; there must be an adventure out there somewhere. But now he was not feeling quite so brave either. An owl

 Grouville Gazette | Winter 2014 16 were not afraid. She smiled lovingly at her baby too and at the baby’s father. The three friends stood in the corner of the stable watch- ing the amazing scene. All of a sudden there was a noise outside, some shepherds entered the stable, knelt down before the baby and one of the shepherds presented him with a little lamb. There was clatter of hooves and in the doorway the friends saw three camels. “I say!” said Lily “What are they doing here? They look just like kings in their beautiful clothes”. The three kings came into the stable, knelt down before the baby and presented him with gifts of gold, frankin- cense and myrrh! Suddenly, there was a bright light, a star was shining into the stable and they could see everything so clearly. Then as the kings and the shepherds knelt before the baby the sky was filled with angels singing “Glory to God in the highest and peace to all on earth”. “Wow!” said Alfred “This really is a very Big Christmas Adventure”. Lily and Clarabelle agreed. The friends decided to stay in the stable until morning and then go home when it was daylight. They settled down to enjoy their very Big Christmas Adventure and soon drifted off to sleep again. Suddenly, Alfred heard Farmer John talking to him. “Wake up Alfred, it is time for you to come and do your very special job on Christmas Eve”. Alfred was a little confused! Where was he? What had happened? Had he really been on a very Big Christmas Adventure or maybe it was all just a dream and he had been here all the time? He let Farmer John lead him away to the big stable where the people were waiting. As he went he had a warm cosy feeling inside as if he really had been part of a very Big Christmas Adventure!

 Grouville Gazette | Winter 2014 17 The Tjipetir Rubber Block Mystery by Geoff Walker

On your post Christmas walks on the beach, fancy find- = The blocks are made of the sap of the gutta-percha ing a bit of the Titanic’s cargo? On 5th January 2013 the tree native to Asia and North Australia. JEP featured an article about gutta-percha/rubber blocks = The Tji (river) Petir (thunder) plantation factory was washing up in Portelet and St. Ouen. On 5th September owned by the Netherlands (Dutch) East India Company 2014 I found one in the Royal Bay of Grouville. Similar and employed 350 people between 1900 and 1920. blocks have been washed up in Brittany, the Netherlands and Cornwall and there have been links to the Titanic, = Gutta-percha was mainly used to insulate underwater which was carrying a shipment as part of its cargo when cables, but was also used to make golf balls and it sank on its maiden voyage in 1912. teddy bear noses. The invention of wireless telegra- phy and development of the rival British rubber plan- Here are some facts, should you find one: tations in Malaya led to a sharp decline in prices so the industry was no longer profitable. = There has been considerable interest in the rubber blocks since the JEP article of 5th January 2013, with = If these blocks came from the Titanic, as they were the Daily Mail publishing an article on 24th April 2013, released they would have floated to the surface car- the BBC commenting on 10th May 2013 and in ried across the Atlantic by the North Atlantic Drift and France on 21st March 2014. the Gulf Stream towards Jersey. = The blocks are rectangular in shape measuring 12” = A Dutch East India Company ship, the Moerdyk, was (30cms) by 14” (35cms) with rounded corners and also carrying a cargo of gutta-percha when it sank off weigh 5lb 4ozs. (2.4 kg). the coast of Brittany in 1904. At that time the tjipetir plantation trees would only have been 4 years old. = They were produced in the tjipetir plantation factory in Java, Indonesia in the early 1900’s. Keep looking – I am!

Geoff Walker holding one of the tablets. They are quite a find!

 Grouville Gazette | Winter 2014 18 Christmas at Holme Grown is set to be grand With lashings of everything needed, at hand Turkey and stuffing, fresh veg and meat Brilliant to look at - delicious to eat!

Book your Turkey, choose your wine …red, white or rosé - it’s all simply fine Delicious extras, like chocolates and cheese Fill a Hamper with what-ever you please!

Holme-made bread, croissants, biscuits and rolls Complete frozen meals for very hungry souls Champagnes and gifts, festive greetings on a card Everything for Christmas - in your own back yard!

There’s construction in store to make shopping a treat Please excuse the upheaval we’ll try to keep it neat!

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 Grouville Gazette | Winter 2014 19 included one that had been attached to a supermarket trolley recovered from St Helier Marina. The task of sort- Rays of Hope ing and identifying the egg cases can be quite mucky by Paul Chambers and smelly, but the results have more than compensated. But what is the point of all this? It is possible to relate As you walk off your Christmas meal on Grouville Bay each mermaid’s purse back to the species of shark, or beach you will probably come across a mermaid’s purse. ray that laid it. By counting the mermaids’ purses we can To a vrai Jèrriais they are bourses au dgiâbl’ye or crap- also keep an eye on the health of our elasmobranch (the auds d’mé – those strange horned leathery objects that technical terms for rays and sharks) population. In par- wash up with the vraic along the high tide mark. ticular, we can monitor the number of species in the seas Mermaids’ purses are the egg cases of rays and small around us and check for changes in their numbers. species of shark. When they wash up on the shore they Our study seems to confirm that Jersey has an unusually are usually (but not always) empty and may have been large population of undulate rays, a species that is clas- drifting in the sea for several weeks or months. However, sified as threatened in the rest of Europe and whose each mermaid’s purse will have begun its life many commercial capture is banned (including in Jersey). Our metres underwater where it would have been either study also suggests that the blue skate (Dipturus batis) is glued (literally) to a rock or deliberately entangled in sea- locally extinct. In the 1960s this species was regarded as weed by the female ray or shark that laid it. common, but we have not had a single blue skate egg- Each purse will have held a single embryo that would case (which is very large and distinctive) handed in. We have developed over several weeks into a juvenile ray or are also keeping an eye on the smaller shark species, shark. After hatching, the animal will vacate its empty such as dogfish and nursehounds, as they are at present egg case, which in time will become loose and then being deliberately killed and discarded in large numbers washed up onto the seashore. by fishermen using set nets between Seymour and Icho Towers. In December 2012 the Marine Biology Section of the Société Jersiaise was presented with a bagful of mer- We hope that this fascinating project will continue for maids’ purses that had been collected during an organ- many years and we are grateful to people like Geoff who ised beach clean. We didn’t know much about mermaids’ have made all this possible. If you find any, please collect purses at the time but, with some help from the Shark (or photograph) them, making a note of the beach on Trust, we were able to determine that the egg cases which you found them and the date. Then get in touch came from two different species of ray (blonde and with us at: [email protected] or tele- undulate) and one species of shark (small dogfish). phone 758314 (or drop them off at 7 Pier Road). All our records are shared with the Jersey Biodiversity Centre as Intrigued, we asked our regular beach cleaners to keep well as the Shark Trust and the A.P.E.C.S., their French any mermaids’ purses that they found. In the first month equivalent. we had 21 handed in! The month after that 63 and then, as word got round, we were soon receiving hundreds. For more information on mermaids’ purses visit: The most we have had in a single month is 505, which www.sharktrust.org/en/great_eggcase_hunt

A nursehound (Scyliorhinus stellaris) egg case

 Grouville Gazette | Winter 2014 20 Seven Grouville Princesses go to the

Tower by Jill Le Maistre

On September 10th, the highest tide of the year, seven Grouville ‘Princesses’ Six of the seven ‘Princesses’ and their guide, Martin Viney, at (Jan Romeril, Betty Hambly, Tracy Seymour Tower, having successfully navigated the steps to the tower Lauren, Mandy Siouville, Carol Cotterill, Sandie Livingston and Jill Le Maistre) went for a glorious fun-filled overnight stay at Seymour Tower, travelling in style on a red tractor driven by John Le Maistre Jnr, accompanied by their very own personal guide, Martin Viney. The Princesses certainly didn’t slum it. That evening Martin cooked them a BBQ, which was washed down with several glasses of the very best wine. While the Princesses were getting their beauty sleep, Martin ventured out under the moonlight to do a bit of fishing and did not come back empty handed. The following day started with a large cooked breakfast, which went down very well. When the water had gone down far enough the Princesses went out for a little walk on the rocks, enjoying the stunning scenery. Winkles were picked and one very brave Princess, Tracy, even took a swim! Lots of fun and laughter was had by all and soon the time came to go home, (ah!) this time with Grouville’s own Constable, John Le Maistre, who came to pick them all up on a green tractor!

I forgot to mention that the Princesses wore their sparkling diamond encrusted tiaras for most of the duration of their stay. After all that’s what Princesses do! So, where will the Princesses travel to next? Watch this space!

 Grouville Gazette | Winter 2014 21 Chinese New Year by Manchi Wan

When Christmas and New Year have gone and there are a couple of months of bleak winter until spring arrives, a way of shortening the wait is to join in the celebration of Chinese New Year. In my two decades as a restaurant owner in Jersey the restaurant is always fully booked in the week of Chinese New Year with guests arriving wearing something red, using the greeting “Kung Hei Fat Choi”.

Chinese New Year is based on the lunar calendar and falls between mid January and mid February with a different date each year, named after an animal from a cycle of 12 animals. In China it is called the Spring Festival and is the most important celebratory week in the Chinese calendar. The next one begins on 19th February and is the year of the Ram, bidding farewell to the year of the Horse.

China has a history of over 5,000 years of civilization and many of her ancient customs and traditions continue to this day. For example, the naming of the animal for each year is based on the legend of the Emperor of Heaven’s decree. The story is that the Emperor summoned all the animals of the kingdom to his jade palace in heaven but only 12 animals came. Obviously he was not very happy. To show his pleasure for those that turned up, he hon- oured them by naming each year after them. But who Manci – Chinese New Year was to be named first? The animals argued and jostled for position and the Emperor suggested that there be a race across the river, the first animal to reach the other side to have the first year named after it. So the race began with the buffalo strolling across the river, confident that it would be the first, as it was so used to living in the water. As it reached the other side and was ready to climb up the riverbank, out popped the rat who could not swim but was smart and small enough to hide in one of We will enable you to the big ears of the buffalo. The rat therefore won the race, followed by the buffalo, the rabbit, the tiger and so on. reclaim, revitalise and

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 Grouville Gazette | Winter 2014 24 SPORT & RECREATION

Grouville Football Club by Richard Noel, Chairman of Grouville FC The 8th January 2014 is a date we will all remember as the day Grouville ended the 85-year wait to lift the Trinity Shield. Now we face the challenge to retain our title. The competition is held over the Christmas and New Year period, so please visit our website (www.grouville-fc.co.uk) for fixture dates and come out and cheer us on, in our quest to retain this historic trophy. The first half of the domestic season is nearly over, with the usual mix of wins, draws and losses coupled with the famil- iar mix of excitement and disappointment The GFC 1st Team (blue shirts) in action against St John that makes our sport so enjoyable. Many new faces have arrived and it always seems to take a youngsters being selected for the Centre of Excellence. while to get to know each other’s strengths and weak- The Ladies team provide excellent football entertainment nesses. on Sunday morning, showing the quality of the local We have introduced another team this season, which is ladies league. achieving great results. Grouville Over-35s team gives the chance for players to both keep fit and carry on To keep up to date with news fixtures and results, please enjoying their football for longer. Meanwhile, our Junior visit our website - www.grouville-fc.co.uk or for the tweet- teams continue to progress well, with many of our ers please follow us @GrouvilleFC

Olivia Higgins, A Professional Golfer in America My 2014 season has been an interesting one. I started the year determined to try and earn my LPGA card, after finishing 11th on the money list in 2013, missing out on my LPGA card by just $114. I had a few good finishes here and there, but just could not get all parts of my game to come together. In the middle of the season I became burnt out and lost my love for the game. So I decided to take things back to basics and keep it simple. My main focus was to start having fun and appreciating the fact that I get to play golf for a living. Then a new caddy, Jeff, joined me for the final four events. Working with him has been really good for my The look of determination on Olivia’s face says it all! game, boosting my confidence and helping me have fun At this point I was 18th on the money list and within reach on the golf course. We finished 5th in our first event of earning my LPGA tour card but I finally finished 20th. which was exciting for both of us. However, this has given me an automatic exemption into Little did we know, it was about to get even better. We the Final Stage of qualifying school and another chance travelled to Mayetta, Kansas to play in the Prairie Band to earn my LPGA card. Resort and Casino competition; we had a good feeling Although this year has been mentally tough, it has been about it. In the first round, I had 8 birdies and took the my best year so far. There have been struggles and I now lead with a 66. The second round was more testing and look forward to a break to recharge my batteries away I ended up shooting 71, leaving me two shots back from from the golf course. I would like to thank The One the leaders going into the final round when I shot a final Foundation for their financial support this year – it has round of 67 and won the tournament by 3 shots. This been a great help and I also thank my family and friends was definitely the sweetest moment of my career so far. for their continuing support – through all the highs and Winning this event removed all my doubts. the lows.

 Grouville Gazette | Winter 2014 25 Miracle on 34th Street, followed by Christmas refreshments, then to be open most days until 28th December Churches (except Christmas Day and Boxing Day) when the leaders of worship that day have been challenged to incorporate the festival into Sunday worship. Compiled by The 2014 Nativity Festival may be viewed from 10:00 am Bruce Willing to 12:00 pm and from 1:30pm to 4:30pm from 21st to 28th December, excluding Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, when it will only be open immediately before and after services. Do please come along and be amazed at the rich variety of ways that the birth of Jesus has been A Second Nativity Festival in modelled in the dozens of crib scenes on show. Grouville Catholic Parish in the East by the Rector, The Reverend Mike Lange-Smith by Pat Guegan Last year saw the inaugural Nativity Festival at Grouville In September we said good- Church. Although the organisers were quietly confident, bye to Father Philip Harris af- promotion of the event was fairly low key in case the level ter only one year and we wish of support from folk lending their nativity scenes did not him well in his new Parish at meet expectations. They need not have worried. Literally Didcot. dozens of crib scenes, illuminated with Christmas lights, In October we welcomed transformed the interior of the church into something our new Priest, Father John quite magical. Lavers who comes from New- Visitors were struck by the huge variety of scenes from all foundland in Canada and over the world, some home-made, some family treas- therefore has an historic con- ures, some recently acquired or created specially for the nection with Jersey. We look event. Materials included ceramics, wood, knitted wool, forward to celebrating his first card and paper, gingerbread, smooth stones from the “Jersey Christmas” with him seashore, glass and metal. The comments in the Visitor’s and to getting to know each Father John Lavers Book showed how delighted people were at what they other. found when they visited. A JEP photographer came, expecting to take one or two pictures of some mediocre event, but was surprised by what he saw, finding that even he was entranced. A BBC Jersey reporter stayed over half-an-hour recording the reaction of children who were present. A team of volunteers ensured that visitors were offered a welcome and, if they wanted, some refreshment. Many Tel: 840400 friendly conversations took place, while cheerful Christmas music played in the background. Querée Optometrists Building on the experience of the 2013 Nativity Festival, the organisers are busy making preparations for this are celebrating ten years in Gorey Village. year’s event. It will open on the evening of Saturday 20th To mark the occasion we have had a refurbishment, December with a showing of the Christmas favourite and look forward to serving you for the next ten years!

Wishing all our clients, new and old, all the very best for Christmas and the coming year.

Just one of the many nativity scenes on display in the Parish Church

 Grouville Gazette | Winter 2014 26 Times of ChristmasC aServicesmbrette Hal f2014 Page Anglican Churches: Grouville Parish Church and St Peter La Rocque Cambrette Care Reverend Mike Lange-Smith: Tel: 853073 and Nursing Services Friday 12th December 7.30pm Songsmiths Christmas Music Evening Sunday 14th December 9.30am “Combined Service” of Holy Communion Keep enjoying life 5.00pm Christingle, Crib and Carols Tuesday 16th December 6.00pm Carols at St Peter La Rocque in your own home Sunday 21st December 8.30am Holy Communion 10.30am Nine Lessons and Carols Christmas Eve 5.00pm Crib Service at Les Prés Manor 11.15pm Midnight Communion Service Christmas Day 8.30am Holy Communion 9.30am Holy Communion (BCP) at St Peter La Rocque 10.30am Family Worship with Communion

Nativity Festival at Grouville Parish Church The Festival opens with a film show on Saturday 20th – check with the church for details. The Festival is open for viewing on 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 26th, 27th, 28th December from 10.00am to 12 noon and from 1.30pm to 4.30pm (NB: Not Christmas Eve, or Christmas Day).

Gouray Church Reverend Dr. Canon Gavin Ashenden: Tel: 853255 Sunday 7th December 5.00pm Christingle Service Sunday 14th December 10.30am Family service with children’s Nativity play Please call us to discuss your care needs, or if Sunday 21st December 5.00pm Carol and readings by candlelight you have questions regarding the Long Term Christmas Eve 5.00pm Carolling on the streets of Gorey Care Scheme. We can arrange a free informal 11.30pm Midnight Mass meeting at a time that suits you, either in our Christmas Day 8.00am Holy Communion office, or the comfort of your own home. 10.30am Christmas family service Beth Gicquel RN Roman Catholic Services: E [email protected] Catholic Church in the East of Jersey T 633083 F 633193 Father John Lavers: Tel: 853953 Christmas Eve or pop into our centrally St Patrick 7.00 pm Carols located offices: St Patrick 7.30 pm Family Mass 1st Floor, 17 Queen Street Our Lady of St Martin 9.30 pm Carols St Helier Registered homecare. 10.00 pm Night Mass Your way. Christmas Day Our Lady of St Martin 9.00 am Mass REGISTERED AND INSPECTED SUPPORTS THE LONG FULLY St Patrick 11.00 am Mass BY PUBLIC HEALTH TERM CARE SCHEME INSURED Friday 26th December The Holy Family Our Lady of St Martin 9.00 am Mass St Patrick’s 11.00 am Mass T 633083

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 Grouville Gazette | Winter 2014 27 Parish Hall News from Rebecca Maindonald

December 2014 will be a sad time for the Parish, as we wave goodbye to two long serving members of staff. Jimmy Machon has been employed as the Parish Sexton since May 2000. Known for his sunny and cheerful per- sona, as well as being sombre and respectful at funerals, Jimmy will be greatly missed by us all. Keyholder Cards Peter Falle, the Parish Secretary has served the Parish With Christmas approaching and premises, both resi- since November 1990. A passionate Grouvillais, he has dential and commercial, being left empty during the holi- always had the best interests of the Parish at heart. Our days, you are encouraged to complete a keyholder card, very own Oracle, Peter has an amazing ability to be able which are available from the Parish Hall. The card should to retain all sorts of information and recall it at a later be filled-in at least a week before departure and handed date. Peter will be greatly missed by everyone, espe- back to the Parish Hall. The Grouville Honorary Police cially by the Parish staff. visit the properties regularly and will report any problems I am very fortunate to have worked with Peter for the last to the named keyholder. 12 years. He has been a real mentor to me and I intend to carry on his good work. I am proud to be officially Dog Licences confirmed in my appointment as Parish Secretary. It is an These are due from the 1st January 2015 and all owners exciting time to be involved in Parochial Administration of dogs over the age of 6 months should ensure that they and I am looking forward to the challenges that the have a valid licence. Collars with a name-tag showing Parish team face in the future. contact details should be worn at all times. Application I am sure you will all join with me to wish Peter a very forms for the Licences are available from the Parish Hall, long, happy and well-earned retirement. or you can download them from our website: http://www. parish.gov.je/Grouville under the ‘Licences’ tab.

Christmas and New Year Refuse Collection REGULAR WHAT’S ON All domestic refuse collections will take place as normal Mothers & Toddlers Tues. 9.30 am – 11.30 am over the Christmas period. The Commercial Refuse col- Katie Davie-Williams 07797 711330 lection scheduled for Friday, 26th December will now be on Saturday 27th December. Glass collection remains on Portbail Association Liz Viney 855330 the third Thursday and Friday of the month throughout 2015. Bridge Club Wed. 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm Joan Gavey 853027 Father Christmas W.I. Second Tuesday of each month; 7.30pm Father Christmas will make his annual visit this year on Thursday 11th December at 5.20pm. All gifts and dona- Betty Hambly 853846 tions for the less well off in the Community can be made Sue Proper 853345 on, or before, this date. Entertainment by DJ Nelson, soft Senior Citizens Last Friday in every month drinks and the traditional refreshments for the Children Nelley Le Bredonchel 854065 will be available. All are Welcome. Mobile Library Wednesday Gorey Common car park 11.15am – 12.00 Grouville Parish Hall 12.05 – 12.45 Social Holme Grown car park 1.30pm – 2.30pm Connétable’s Christmas Reception Battle of Flowers The Christmas reception takes place on Friday, 19th Mark Labey 854760 December, starting at 4.00 pm. All are warmly welcome Grouville Football Club to join the Connétable and Jill for a Christmas tipple. Richard Noel 853400

Girl Guides Thursday 7.15-9.00pm at Grouville School Senior Citizens Ruth Huish 736766 The Senior Citizens Annual Christmas lunch will be held 07797 742027 on Saturday, 10th January 2015. Places are limited and Brownies Monday 6.00-7.30pm at Grouville School will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. The Michele Peace 854598 closing date date for ticket applications is Friday, 2nd 07797 785253 January 2015. La Rocque Boatowners Raife Robson 07797 722986 We send Seasons Greetings to all Grouvillais from everyone at the Parish Hall.

 Grouville Gazette | Winter 2014 28 The Connétable THE PARISH ADMINISTRATION It was a great honour to Procureur W.P. Labey 855182 be re-elected unop- B. Rebours 854688 posed as Connétable on 17th September and Rector Rev. M. Lange-Smith 853073 I thank all my support- ers and well-wishers for Chef de Police Centenier C.P.C. Dix their encouragement. My thanks also go to Centeniers C.P.C. Dix the Parish Hall team, N.J. Andrews Duty number: the Municipality and all A.E. Viney } 07797 710321 who make this Parish P.A. Robinson what it is. We are a good team and I am Vingteniers P. Abrantes privileged to lead it for B. Godfray Duty number: a further three and a P. Martins 07797 722156 J. Noble } half years. I will do my very best to live-up to John Le Maistre everyone’s expectations. Parish Registrar Andy Labey 851871

I enjoy my role, especially meeting Parishioners and try- Parish Secretary R. Maindonald 852225 ing to help them with their difficulties and concerns. A Connétable cannot please everyone all the time and we Parish Hall Tel: 852225 Fax: 855991 are unpopular when we impose fines for the branchage, email: [email protected] or encourage the honorary police to control speeding, or website: www.parish.gov.je monitor yellow lines. Likewise, we take no pleasure in imposing late-payment penalties on overdue rates. Opening Hours Monday to Friday Regarding the branchage, there are always some who 8.30am–4.00pm forget, or neglect to cut their hedges bordering our roads. This places an additional administrative burden on the Parish, as we have to write and notify owners of the uncut hedges and re-visit to make sure the offence is rectified, for which we impose a fine. This year we have Lawrence de Gruchy also sent a number of warning letters to those people who have cut their hedges but have not cut them back far enough, leading to the hedge encroaching on the (Irrigation) Ltd highway, or pavement and forcing traffic or pedestrians towards the middle of the road. Homestead, La Vieille Rue, Grouville JE3 9UL Telephone: 01534 872002 The Parish has recently had to deal with a number of stray dogs. Whilst one can expect some dogs to escape, [email protected] it is annoying when they do not have a collar and an identifying disc with at least a telephone number on it. Complete Automatic Irrigation Systems This means, rather than a phone call from the Parish specifically designed for your garden office, we have to use our contractors to collect and look and installed by our experts. after the dog until its owner can be found - and pass on any charges that occur. Please make sure your dog is Drip Tubes for Hanging Garden & Pots licenced and is wearing an identifying disc. Trickle Hose for Shrubs and Borders Sprinklers for Lawns There has been a consultation on the law that requires No Garden Too Big or too Small! dogs to be kept on a lead on the beach during the summer months. We would be interested to receive your views on this subject. One suggestion is the infrequently used bathing area near Le Hurel could be designated a dog roaming area. What do you think?

Sadly, our Parish Secretary, Peter Falle, retires at the end of this year. On behalf of all Parishioners, I wish Peter and his wife Carol a long, healthy and happy retirement.

And finally on behalf of Jill and my family and all at the Parish Hall I wish you all a Happy Christmas and a pros- perous New Year. Call for A Free quotation

 Grouville Gazette | Winter 2014 29 GROUVILLE GAZETTE TEAM THE GROUVILLE GAZETTE The Editorial Team are: Chick Anthony, Anita Boyce, ADVERTISING RATES Colin Campbell, Carol Cotterill, Cindy Ferrow, Simon Ferrow, Pat Guegan, Carolyn Labey, Al Thomas, QUARTER PAGE £75 Bruce Willing Treasurer Nick Danby HALF PAGE £120 Legal Advocate Simon Habin FULL PAGE £240 Contributions Bruce Willing (Limited availability) [email protected] Tel: 856673 BACK COVER £275 (taken) Advertising Colin Campbell [email protected] FLYERS £90 Tel: 851832 If you wish to place an advertisement in the Grouville Gazette, Distribution Anita Boyce [email protected] please contact Colin Campbell on 851832 or email Tel: 840756 [email protected]

Articles & Advertising The LATEST DATE FOR Grouville Panto OUR Spring ISSUE 2015 If anyone would like to take part, or help in any way, by 14th January 2015 please contact John Lamy, Chairman, on 854033, or e-mail [email protected] preferably by email: Articles – [email protected] The Grouville Gazette is typeset and printed in Jersey by Advertising – [email protected] local printers Dingle & Nel, 10 Commercial Street, St Helier.

GROUVILLE GAZETTE next Rosedale “DELIVERERS’ DRINKS” Stores on Gorey Village Thursday, Pat, Christina and staff are continuing over 50 years 12th March 2015 of family tradition and look forward to serving customers old and new with old fashioned courteousy Grouville Parish Hall An Aladdin’sand friendliness.Cave of surprises = Delicatessen = Groceries Wines and Spirits at 8.00pm = Christmas Cards & gift wrap, candles, chocolates and many groceries lines All ‘Friends’, advertisers and, of course, not generally available elsewhere deliverers, are most welcome! = Instant print photographic service direct from your digital camera, USB, CD Rom, Bluetooth Disclaimer Why go to town! Whilst the Grouville Gazette Editorial Team and contributors to Groceries, Fair Trade Products, a variety of the Grouville Gazette have provided the information contained in it in good faith, they accept no responsibility, financial or cheeses and cold meats from our delicatessen, otherwise, for any action taken by any other party as a result of Wines and Spirits and so much more. the information provided. Independent and appropriate advice should always be sought on such matters. The Grouville Open Monday to Saturday Gazette Editorial Team accepts no responsibility for errors or 8.30am – 5.45pm omissions that may occur.

 Grouville Gazette | Winter 2014 30 During winter, Les Hoûmets is always warm and cosy with festive treats galore

of Gorey Village, Les Hoûmets Care Home has been established and operated by the Amy family for over 30 years.

A true ‘home from home’, Les Hoûmets Care We offer a full range of leisure pursuits Home is always warm, welcoming and cosy. throughout the year including singing, keep Our residents are encouraged to invite friends fit, arts & crafts, and theatre trips. and family to visit at a time convenient for Les Hoûmets Care Home offers all levels of them. Meal times are flexible, and there are residential personal care, from entry level to winter treats galore – from gorgeous high dependency support. Our experienced, casseroles, roasts, homemade soups and fully qualified and friendly staff provide 24 hour desserts, to a traditional Christmas roast care. Owned and operated by the Amy family, with all the trimmings, Christmas pudding, we are unique in that the directors live on-site. cake and mince pies. Call Monica Meredith, our friendly Home At Les Hoûmets, we also understand the Manager, on 855656 to arrange a visit. benefits of staying active.

T: 855656 | W: leshoumets.com | E: [email protected]  Grouville Gazette | Winter 2014 31 Christmas Set Lunch at The Moorings Hotel From Tuesday 2nd December Our homemade soup of the day Blue cheese, cranberry and walnut salad with walnut oil dressing Oak smoked Scottish salmon served with capers and shallots Classic prawn cocktail Terrine of game served with spiced pears and toasted brioche 

Grilled fillet of salmon with bernaise sauce Escalope of turkey breast with smoked bacon, chestnut and sage jus Braised steak in red wine sauce with bubble and squeak Crispy confit of duck with roast root vegetables and thyme jus Mushroom and roast chestnut risotto with parmesan crackling 

Homemade Christmas pudding with brandy sauce Vanilla crème brulee Brown sugar meringue with whipped cream and spiced fruits Chocolate torte with hazelnut ice cream and salted caramel Selection of British and continental cheeses 

Coffee with homemade mince pies and petits fours £1.75 2 course £13.75 or 3 course £15.95 Available from Monday to Saturday – Booking is advisable Tel: 853633

Local offer £120.00 based on two people sharing a double/twin room with private facilities, our daily dinner menu and traditional English breakfast (excluding Christmas and New Year)

Gift Vouchers are available for overnight offers and restaurant reservations; ideal Christmas presents...