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In the pink! in this issue 4 Parish Matters New refuse truck carries 5 Parish clubs and associations 9 Meet the Deputy life-saving message 10 Dates for your diary 12 Town Matters The Parish’s new refuse and recyclables collection 14 St Helier’s three twins vehicle has been painted pink in a joint initiative 16 St Helier health and fitness with the Public Health Department to ensure that Jersey’s WellBeing Festival 19 Boat show preview the Island’s women are getting important 26 St Helier Gazette messages about their health.

P a g e 3 Welcome to Homes Roundup News from around our residential Tthhe Teow n TCrioer iwn Mnarc hC lasrt yieear rfeatured a homes and nurseries new dustcart with a quirky new logo The children at Avranches have had a very busy time recently. On Pancake designed to encourage parishioners to Day they learnt how to make pancakes and, of course, ate them at snack time! In the afternoon they made more pancakes to use for racing games recycle. This year's addition to the vehicle outdoors and were encouraged to flip the pancakes whilst running. One of fleet, part of the Parish's ongoing vehicle the teachers, Paris Pretty, was admonished by the children for ‘cheating’ replacement programme, will provide a vital, when she ran to the finishing line without flipping! Thursday 1st March visual reminder in our streets about the was World Book Day so the children and staff in the Forget-Me-Not Room importance of breast screening and cervical dressed as favourite characters from books and enjoyed stories, games smear tests. The idea for this unusual livery and outside activities throughout the day dressed as spiders, pirates, fairy came from Director of Municipal Services, princesses, a witch on a broomstick and Mickey Mouse. Each child received a £1 token towards Left: Flipping Debra D'Orleans: 'we are very pleased to help the purchase of a pancakes made with this important work reminding women new book of their by themselves about the need for regular health checks, choice. Below: Playing outside on World and we think the pink dustcart will be a real The pre-school Book Day talking point,' she said. children from both Bottom: St Ewolds Westmount and residents Jean Another significant happening this month in the Avranches Day Elsbury and Refuse Department is the handing over of the Nurseries were asked Pauline Bailey, first cheque to the Parish from our recycling to contribute ideas to with chef Fred the design of a new Dorey partner in France, Romi Recyclage. St Helier has climbing frame. They asked for a been sending bales of plastic and metal to St fireman’s pole, slides, ladders, Malo as part of the new fortnightly recycling something to swing on, ropes, a collections and now the first payment is to be rope ladder and two. made, estimated to be several thousand pounds. Children at Westmount Day This is, of course, much less than it costs to Nursery refused to let the wet collect recyclables around the Parish, but the weather in February keep them amount we get has to take into account the cost inside and made the best of it of shipment. with a selection of brightly coloured wellies and brollies! It is hoped that by this time next year the St Ewolds Following a very proposed new recycling shed will be up and generous donation from the running at the Parish Depot, which will allow Gorey Fête Committee, St recycling opportunities to be extended to more Ewolds were able to purchase a households, and increased revenue from this Dementia Reminiscence Therapy System (‘DRTS’). This system activity. It is also an important part of the Parish's allows residents to enjoy games, commitment to environmental responsibility painting, music and jigsaws, and that we increase our recycling rate. also assists with reminiscing for those affected with memory The month of April also sees the completion of loss. the twinning between St Helier and Funchal which we are hoping will pave the way for the Pictured are residents Jean Elsbury and Pauline Bailey, with St Ewolds chef Fred Dorey, also a kind of exchanges between our communities member of the Gorey Fête Committee, enjoying the that are taking place with our other twin towns, new system. Avranches and Bad Wurzach. A review of the St St Ewolds is organising a car boot sale on 21st April Helier twinnings takes up the centre pages of 2012. Pitches are £10, payable on the day. No need this month's Town Crier. to book. Come along and support the Home. All funds raised will go to the St Ewolds Residents’ To contact the editorial team, please call Fund. 811821 or email [email protected] Maison de Ville held their usual St Patrick’s Day celebration on 17th March, with a themed buffet,

live music and plenty of Irish coffees available The Town Crier is printed Front page photo courtesy of the Jersey Evening Post f which went down a treat! f on FSC Certified Paper Page 4 The April 2012 Town Crier Parish matters A round-up of the latest news and events from the Town Hall, Parish departments and our associated clubs and organisations . General Parish news St Helier Community Market and Coffee Morning As mentioned in last month’s Town Crier, St Helier began hosting its own indoor community market on Friday 9th March. The next market is being held on Friday 20th April in the Assembly Room of the Town Hall from 10am to 2pm. Call in for a browse of local handcrafted gifts, buy some genuine Jersey Wonders, or simply meet Above: The ‘reid’ friends for coffee and cake. We look forward to Your chance to visit Bad Wurzach at Bad Wurzach seeing you there. If you would like to run a stall While the historical and cultural links between St Helier and Bad Wurzach are well please get in touch with Jane Skelhorn on developed, there is a particular feature of St Helier’s twin town that is not widely 811821 or email [email protected]. appreciated by Islanders – the reid. This 1,700 hectare conservation area of peat marsh abuts the town and in the past was an important source of fuel; then, in Bad Wurzach Twinning Group Update - the 20th century its health-giving properties were exploited, and visitors to Bad All former internees, former exchange students Wurzach can still enjoy a peat bath today! However, the Wurzacher Reid is now and friends are invited to attend the St Helier – recognised as one of Europe’s most important wetlands, with a wide range of Bad Wurzach former internee Liberation Day flora and fauna for visiting nature lovers to enjoy. There is an interpretation centre celebrations and the 10th anniversary of the in the town’s main street with direct access to the reid, and Franz Renner, its twinning on Saturday 28th April from 2.30-4pm director, who has already been to Jersey to appreciate the Island’s ecological in the Town Hall’s Assembly Room. An exhibition features, especially our Ramsar site, is keen to welcome Mike Stentiford, MBE, and of photos and paintings will be on display and up to twenty visitors from Jersey. The trip is planned to take place in mid-June, German language students will provide light leaving on Thursday 14 and returning on Monday 18 June. For more details or to entertainment. Tea and cakes will be served. reserve a place please contact Jane Skelhorn on 811823 or email [email protected], by the end of April. Another chance to visit Bad Wurzach with a group of former internees and friends is taking place from Wednesday 3rd to Monday 8th Boas-vindas a geminação ! October 2012. Anyone interested in this should call Angela Francey on tel. 483675 or email: St Helier welcomes a new twin . [email protected], as soon as possible. On Tuesday 10th April the Mayor of Funchal, Dr Miguel Albuquerque will make his second visit to St Helier, accompanied by his wife, Dr Ana Sofia Fernandes. The Below: The Major of Funchal, Dr delegation will include Senhor Goncalo Nuno dos Santos, Director of the Centro Miguel Albuquerque, with the das Comunidades Madeirenses, who has made many visits to Jersey over the Constable on his first visit to Madeira f years to support Madeiran people who have settled here. The singer, Vania, will also be visiting us, with two musicians, and given the involvement of the Band of the Island of Jersey in the proceedings, the formal twinning of the two capitals is likely to be a musical treat as well as an important step in the development of links between Jersey and Madeira. Programme for the day: 10am: Mayor of Funchal goes walkabout in St Helier to meet residents and shopkeepers 12 noon: Reception at the Town Hall to meet the guests from Funchal ( all welcome ) and to witness the signing of the twinning agreement 6pm: Special Portuguese Mass at St Thomas’ Church (all welcome ) 7pm: Opening of La Rue de Funchal by the Mayor of Funchal and the Constable of St Helier, with a performance by the Band of the Island of Jersey (all welcome ) 8pm: Evening of music and ‘fado’ at St Thomas’ Church, with Vania Fernades and her musicians (all welcome ) f

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t The Parish supports a number of closely affiliated S organisations and associations. For anyone interested in becoming involved in these groups, a brief overview and contact details are shown below. St Helier in Bloom St Helier in Bloom is a year round environmental improvement campaign, organised by the St Helier Community in Bloom Group. This group of enthusiastic volunteers support the Parish by instigating and encouraging community initiatives. Meets on the last Thursday each month at 6pm at the Town Hall. Contact Tony Andrews on 811700 or email [email protected]. St Helier’s Honorary Police The Honorary Police form an integral part of the Parish of St Helier. They work closely with the States Police and Parishioners, and provide a service that is unique to the British Isles. For further information please visit our website: www.sthelier.je/honorarypolice. Alternatively, contact Simon Crowcroft on 811821 or email [email protected] St Helier – Avranches Jumelage Dedicated to facilitating and encouraging the development of relationships between the Parish and France through a twinning association with the French town of Avranches. Contact Annabelle Bishop on 07797 762008 or email [email protected]. St Helier – Bad Wurzach Partnerschaft A chance meeting on Liberation Day in 2002 led to the twinning of St Helier with Bad Wurzach, where many Islanders were A great day interned during the Second World War. Since that time, the Partnerschaft Committee has developed cultural links between full of the two through visits and exchanges of information. Contact Simon Crowcroft on 811821 or email [email protected] or visit the energetic fun! website: sthelierbadwurzachpartnerschaft.com. St Helier – Funchal Geminação For the whole family The Committee’s role is to develop relationships between the Parish and the capital of Madeira, Funchal, through activities Leisure & Outdoor celebrating the Portuguese language, music and national days. Pool, Waves, Contact Simon Crowcroft on 811821 or email [email protected]. Flumes & Tyre Ride, St Helier – Youth Committee Diving Sessions, Family Fun Sessions, The St Helier Youth Committee works closely with the Youth Crash Service to give help and financial support to various youth Courses, projects throughout the Parish. It is also responsible for H20 Parties, Junior Lane allocating grants to groups and individuals who live in the Parish. Swi Application forms available from our website: www.sthelier.je/sthelieryouthcommittee mming, Wave Rave Party Contact Sarah Richardson on 07797 732901 or email [email protected]. plus lots more... St Helier – Battle of Flowers Association The St Helier Battle of Flowers Association was relaunched in 2010 by Debbie de Sousa and last year took four prizes with its New Jersey themed float. It is a welcoming group of people keen to create a community atmosphere. All Islanders are welcome to THE AQUASPLASH join in. For pool timetables and full details of all activities available visit: Contact Debbie de Sousa on 07700 325387 or [email protected] or Daren O’Toole on 07829 804544 or [email protected] www.aquasplash.je St Helier Petanque Club Tel: 01534 734524 Coached by Parishioner Tony Allchurch, the newly-formed club has already played matches with teams from our twin town, Avranches, and the parishes of St Clement and St Martin. The club is planning to practise and play regularly on the new terrain in the Millennium Town Park as well as at the Weighbridge. Aquasplash is managed by Serco working in partnership with the States of Jersey Contact Tony Allchurch on 767593 or email [email protected]. f Page 6 The April 2012 Town Crier Keith Shaw (20.11.46 - 26.2.12) Keith Shaw had only just been elected a member of the St Helier Roads Committee in January this year when he was diagnosed with cancer, to which he succumbed very suddenly at the end of February. Keith’s relationship with his Parish had been very important to him from his early days on the Havre des Pas Improvement Group in the late 1990s, and he was a regular letter writer to the Jersey Evening Post, often on subjects to do with municipal issues. Keith served as a Roads Inspector for the Vingtaine de la Ville from May 2000, and stood as a candidate for Deputy in St Helier No. 1 District in the elections last autumn. A number of people who knew him have contributed their memories to the Town Crier. Jane Pearce his Vingtaine and giving advice to home owners as to (Roads Inspector) overhanging branches, obstructed pavements and Keith and I worked together for nine years. reporting defective lights, walls and drains to Town Hall He was determined to do the job properly staff. and be fair; he was full of good ideas and Keith believed he had more to offer his Parish and stood suggestions but would readily listen to the for Deputy in October 2011. His manifesto was that he opinions of others. I found him to be a kind, would spend more time listening to the parishioners in gentle man whose sense of humour his district and also offered a commitment to resolving matched my own and I really enjoyed issues of concern to all Islanders. Alas, it wasn’t to be but working with him. The last time we went had Keith been elected he would have been a brilliant out checking our Vingtaine it was raining politician who would have questioned and spoken on so he said, 'you drive, I'll get in and out in many issues, a champion for the ordinary man and the rain', a perfect gentleman. woman in the street. Peter Pearce A man with strong principles and highest integrity he (former Roads Committee member; Procureur will be sadly missed by his family, friends and du Bien Public) colleagues and the Administrator, now a Connétable Keith was my next door neighbour for himself, will fondly think of Keith each Monday morning many years at the top of Jubilee Hill in St when he opens his emails! Peter and our children were in and out of both houses treating them Professor Ed Sallis , OBE , equally as home. It snowed one year and before coming home from (Principal of Highlands College) Highlands he went into the workshop and made them a sledge out of Keith was a much loved colleague at Highlands College who worked for the scrap pipe bits. I was busy as the Duty Centenier but he made sure my College since it opened in the 1970s. His warm and caring personality kids had a great time. Keith was a real family man who went beyond endeared him to staff and students. Keith initially taught engineering, but the call of duty. soon made his mark in the senior management team running Student John Stievenard Services and latterly organising health and safety across the College, which (ICIOB, ABEng, Assistant Director T & E Services, Parish of St Helier) is no mean feat given Highlands’ size and complexity. He retired only last In my 33 years with the Parish I have never known such a pro-active, December and his death is a tragedy that will be difficult to come to terms hardworking and responsive Roads Inspector. Keith would often with. Keith’s commitment to education and particularly his concern for the report that after taking one of his late afternoon walks around his least able and most in need in society made him a role model. Our 'patch' with his wife he had found a number of 'matters' which thoughts go to June and his lovely daughters. f required attention and would ask for these to be forwarded to the relevant department for action. He had the ability to relay these in such a positive way that they never became onerous or tedious to deal with and it was always a pleasure to ensure a satisfactory New Honorary Officers elected conclusion. It is sad that his astute mind and common sense Robert le Brocq, Constable of St Helier between 1992 and 2001, approach to practical matters only extended to one meeting of the topped the poll in a ballot held on Wednesday 28th March to elect Roads Committee after his election to that honorary position, but that two new members of the Parish Roads Committee. Peter Wade was one meeting was all the richer for his presence. also elected. They polled 48 and 45 votes respectively out of a total Michel Le Troquer poll of 69. Malcolm Motie, currently a Roads Inspector, polled 22 (Formerly Honorary Police Administrator for St Helier) I first met Keith in 2003 in my capacity as Liaison Officer for the Roads votes. Former Deputy of St Helier No. 2 District, Debbie de Sousa, Inspectors. Once he found out about my previous career in the States was elected a Roads Inspector, as were Rozelle Le Moignan and Police, Keith would always revert to me for advice on all aspects of Suzette Hase. legislation, in particular those relating to littering, fly-posting and Four new Constable's officers were elected: Johannah Hartigan, illegal parking, conscientiously carrying out the duties he had Damien Townsend, Thomas Davies, and Medhanand Jhurry. No promised on taking his Oath of Office before the Royal Court, and following his belief that the laws of the land should be adhered to in a nominations were made for the post of Rates Assessor. fair and consistent manner. The new officers of the Parish were sworn in at 10 am on Friday 30 Keith rarely missed a Roads Inspectors meeting and was an active March at the Royal Court. participant at them. He was also a true Parish representative, walking f

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Easter school holidays Wednesday 25th April 8pm Monday 2nd April to Monday 16th April, inclusive La Ronde Concert Band Back to school on Tuesday 17th April For more information email [email protected] Friday 6th April Thursday 26th April 6pm Good Friday Bank Holiday Community in Bloom meeting Good Friday, 6th April 3.30pm Town Hall People’s Passion Mass Contact Stephanie Parrott on 811708 or [email protected] Town Church Saturday 28th April 2.30pm Monday 9th April Bad Wurzach former internee Liberation Day Celebrations Easter Monday Bank Holiday All former internees, former exchange students and friends are welcomed Town Hall Tuesday 10th April Contact: Angela Francey on 483675 Visit of Dr Miguel Albuquerque for signing of ‘geminação’ between St Helier and Funchal. Sunday 29th April 12noon Programme: Jersey Bowling Club Centenary Open Day 10am Walkabout in St Helier to meet residents and Contact Jean Lowery on 732133 or [email protected] shopkeepers Monday 30th April 7.30pm 12noon Reception at the Town Hall (all welcome) for the Ensemble Trecanum from Strasbourg, France signing of the twinning agreement Town Church 6pm Special Portuguese Mass at St Thomas’ Church (all This is a small choir making a return visit to Jersey, performing vocal music of welcome) the Middle Ages and Gregorian Chant 7pm Opening of La Rue de Funchal by the Mayor of Funchal and the Constable of St Helier, with a performance by Wednesday 2nd May 6pm the Band of the Island of Jersey (all welcome) Bad Wurzach Partnerschaft AGM 8pm Fado at St Thomas’ Church with Vania Fernades (all Town Hall welcome) Contact Angela Francey on 483675 or email [email protected] More details will be available on our website, www.sthelier.je, in due Wednesday 2nd May 6pm course, or contact Simon Crowcroft on 811821 or [email protected]. St Helier – Funchal Geminação Twinning Committee meeting Wednesday 11th April 6pm Town Hall Bad Wurzach Partnerschaft meeting Contact Simon Crowcroft on 811821 or [email protected] Town Hall Wednesday 2nd May 6.30pm Contact Simon Crowcroft on 811821 or [email protected] Avranches Jumelage meeting Wednesday 11th April 6.30pm Town Hall Avranches Jumelage meeting Contact Annabelle Bishop on 07797 762008 or Town Hall [email protected] op on 07797 762008 or Contact Annabelle Bish Saturday 5th to Monday 7th May lemail.com annabelle.bishop@goog Jersey Boat Show Saturday 14th April 8pm For more information visit www.jerseyboatshow.com Jersey Symphony Orchestra Monday 7th May Fort Regent May Bank Holiday Contact Fort Regent Box Office on 449827 Tuesday 17th April Tuesday 8th May 6pm Schools Summer Term starts Bad Wurzach Partnerschaft meeting Wednesday 18th April 6pm Town Hall Bad Wurzach Partnerschaft meeting Contact Simon Crowcroft on 811821 or [email protected] Town Hall Thursday 10th May 1.15pm Contact Angela Francey on 483675 or email [email protected] Premier Brass: Fanfare in Royal Square Wednesday 18th April 7.30pm Free of charge Parish Assembly Liberation Day events Town Hall Wednesday 9th May 9.45am Details to be published five days in advance at www.sthelier.je. Contact Liberation Day Ceremony Martin Roberts at 811824 or [email protected]. Liberation Square Friday 20th April 10am to 2pm Wednesday 9th May 10am – 5pm St Helier Community Market and Coffee Morning Liberation Day Celebration Assembly Room, Town Hall Weighbridge Place Contact Jane Skelhorn on 811823 or [email protected] Wednesday 9th May 4pm Wednesday 25th April 10am Liberation Day Afternoon Tea Party Roads Committee meeting (Part A open to the public) Town Hall Town Hall Contact Jane Skelhorn on 811823 or [email protected] Details to be published at www.sthelier.je. Contact John Stievenard on 811845 or [email protected] f Page 11 The Victoria Marine Lake With concerns recently aired once again about the fate of The Connétable of Saint Helier, Henry Le Vavasseur dit Durell, joked one abandoned swimming pool in St Helier - I mean the that when he had heard that his predecessor, Jurat Falle, had been one at Fort Regent - it is appropriate in this Diamond asked to declare the pool open he had not expected the speeches to Jubilee year to look back at the high hopes for our other be in English and had therefore prepared his speech in French and neglected swimming pool - the Victoria Marine Lake. Jèrriais, but as it was the Queen's English that had been spoken, all his efforts had been in vain. As Connétable, he himself was criticised It was in the last Diamond Jubilee year to be celebrated that this for favouring the East of Town over the West, but this was not a facility was named and opened. At 3pm on Wednesday 9th June criticism that could have been aimed at Jurat Falle who had shown 1897 a splendid ceremony was held on the beach his concern for the at West Park. The pool was decorated with bunting whole of the Parish, and a dais had been set up for the many dignitaries whether East, West, that had gathered. Among the distinguished guests North or South. were the Bailiff, Crown Officers, Jurats, Connétables, Deputies and the Harbour Master. It was not often Jurat Falle that so many top hats were seen on the beach. concluded the speeches by Members of the organising committee wore remarking that such rosettes in patriotic red and white, and the ladies' a turnout reminded fashions were much admired. At 3.05pm the band him of when the of the Royal Artillery struck up Auld Lang Syne, and acquisition of the then the president of the West End Bathing People's Park had Company Ltd, Mr George Clément Godfray, spoke, been under addressing his words to Jurat Josué George Falle, discussion. The who had been Connétable of Saint Helier 1864-1873. He recalled dreadful state the land had then been in was now nothing more than how previous Connétables had overseen improvements and a memory, and the energy and enterprise put into the new pool was beautifications in the area; how under Sir Robert Pipon Marett the of similar benefit. Even the fish that had taken up residence in the Parade and Triangle (now Victoria) Park had been brought to life; pool were proof of the cleanliness of the waters. The opening how Clarke's shipyards had been cleared under Connétable John ceremony then concluded with cheers and Rule Britannia. Gibaut; how Jurat Falle in his term of office as Connétable had The origin of the pool was in the setting up of the West End Bathing acquired Westmount for the Parish, and how fitting it was that the Club in 1893. Seeing the need of a permanent sea-bathing facility new pool should be seen as a continuation of these improvements regardless of the state of the tide, they set up a company in 1894 and of the local area. a year later acquired permission to use the foreshore from the Crown The Bailiff, Sir George Bertram, spoke next, praising Jurat Falle's and the relinquishment of fishing rights from the States. Plans for the dedication to his country. He remarked that it was a familiar pool were drawn up by Percy Aubin: 482 feet across and extending complaint that Jersey did not do enough to attract visitors, but one 490 feet to the South wall. The bounding wall is over a quarter of a only had to look at how this area of the Island had been improved. mile long, containing about 2,500 cubic metres of stonework, and the Only a few years before there had been neither seawall nor avenue - maximum depth of the pool is 10 feet. The area covered by the pool he could remember the shipyards along the roadside. He had a is about 13 vergées, and the capacity of the pool is 6,371,437 gallons particular memory of the occasion when a ship being launched of water. from a yard on the corner of Gloucester Street had blocked the road The Victoria Marine Lake was, it was boasted at the opening for a couple of months. The railway had been built, and a swimming ceremony, the largest marine lake ever constructed in the pool in the East of Town - and now here was a swimming pool in British Isles. But can we still boast about it? the West. f

                 

                    

  

       

    
  
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Town matters Town Centre Manager Richard Mackenzie brings us up to date with monthly events and activities around the streets of St Helier. In the March Town Crier, we wrongly stated the French Lane Market would take place New Traders every Friday until December, when of course it will be every Saturday . For further We have two new traders in town with T aste opening in Broad Street information, contact Bernie Manning on 07700 356438. offering great food. And Quiksilver has now opened at the top of Queen Car parking conundrum Street in a striking black livery. I recently looked at ways to encourage more people into town. I firstly considered the contentious issue of car parking. There is a general belief it’s hard to park in town, Central Market despite there actually being a parking surplus. Is this because the parking is in the Market Flowers : Over the next few months the Town Crier will put faces and facts wrong place? An analysis shows there is vacant parking in the south and west of town, behind some of the Market traders maintaining a 200 year old tradition. This month but with Minden Place and Ann Court full on a Saturday. Should some long stay we visit Market Flowers, and meet both a long-serving employee and new arrival to parking move to different areas, therefore, so that shopper parking can relocate? the Market. Should we have signs letting people know where the free parking is, thus avoiding the Nelia Frango has worked in the Market for twenty years, including for a butcher, a frustration of trying to find a parking spot? This would also reduce the congestion in greengrocer and a florist before making the huge step and taking over the florist by town. the fountain three ago. The tiered flower display is a veritable rainbow of colour - just A recent report claimed many people don’t like parking in multi-storey car parks, looking at it raises your spirits. The stall is very much a family business and her sister, preferring open flat surface parking. Given the majority of our parking is in multi- Vera Andrade, ably assists Nelia, although her thirteen year old son has not yet been storey, should we create more short stay flat car parks? persuaded to join! Lastly while no one like to pay for parking, our charges compare with the bottom third Towards the end of last year, a new member joined the team and immediately made of UK charges. But could the retailers perhaps trade one late night when parking is an impression. Despite his youth, he made friends with everyone coming to the stall free? and his contribution increased every day. He can be found standing on the counter, If we address just some of these issues I am sure it would help reduce the stress on our ready to give a warm welcome to any customers. Milo is now six months old and has modern lives and make trips to town even more enjoyable. grown into a handsome Jack Russell Terrier . f FREE SmartwatchSmartwSmartwattcch with SonySony XperiaXperia S OnlyOnllyy £35£3 on a £35/m Smart plan includes unlimited high speed data and unlimitedunlimited texts.texts.

TermTerm and conditions apply,apply,y, subject to availability.availabilityy. SSeeee www.surecw.comwww.surecww.com.com for details Page 13 Voisins celebrates its 175th anniversary This year sees yet another landmark in the rich history of Voisins, the oldest family-owned department store in the Island and the British Isles. On 15 April 1837 Francis Voisin opened Voisin & Company, a haberdashery shop, at 26 King Street which revolutionised the way Islanders shopped. In that year, the first of Queen Victoria’s reign, clothes were handmade to measure so this new store, selling the latest fashion items and a variety of new materials, soon became the place to shop. Today, as Voisins celebrates its 175th anniversary, the business still occupies the original property as well as several neighbouring ones which have been acquired by its founder and subsequent generations as the store expanded. Voisins is still family-owned and with current proprietor Gerald being the sixth generation to have run the store. His son Edward has also recently joined the business. At a time when the future of the ‘high street’ is prominent on the local business agenda, under review by leading UK retail professionals, and being debated in the House of Commons, this long-established locally- owned store has a great deal to celebrate and of which to be justifiably proud. To celebrate the rich retail heritage of this Island ‘institution’ a number of activities are planned throughout the year. Significantly the introduction of new brands and a revamp of the menswear department further demonstrates how Voisins continues evolving to safeguard its future for the next 175 years. Gerald Voisin describes the 175th anniversary as a wonderful opportunity to look back over Voisins’ history while also looking forward. ‘We pride ourselves on maintaining strong traditional values, but our main focus is always on the future and on responding to economic factors to ensure Voisins remains relevant to Islanders. We strive to be Jersey’s leading fashion store providing excellent customer service in an inspiring environment,’ he said. The secret of Voisins’ success story is one of constant evolution driven by knowing the local market and understanding that Islanders desire quality, value for money, contemporary and highly stylish brands. ‘As a local store, we face competition from national and multinational retailers setting up business in Jersey, internet sales and the economic recession. Because of this, we are continuously adapting and changing,’ said Gerald Voisin. ‘We have done this by looking for products with a wide appeal and by enhancing the shopping experience through the maintenance of high standards of customer service. We are always on the look-out for products and brands that appeal to the Jersey market.’ Activities organised to celebrate Voisins’ 175th anniversary include: • Local artist Ian Rolls to capture the King Street aspect of Voisins in a commemorative piece of artwork • Staff party at The Royal Yacht Hotel on 14 April • Photographic archives on display in Café 1837 and celebration window displays • A celebration birthday cake will be cut by Gerald Voisin on Thursday 5 April. Islanders, past staff and shoppers are invited to enjoy a slice of cake in Café 1837 throughout the day • Account customers’ VIP evening in October withs Veronica Fox of the Société Jersiaise who will make a presentation of fashion from 1837 to the present day. • Staff fundraising for 2012 dedicated to the Jersey Women’s Refuge. • Voisins will launch its very own limited edition Bag for Life with proceeds going to Jersey Women’s Refuge. f Page 14 The April 2012 Town Crier St Helier's three twins The twinning of towns was conceived as a way of helping to unite and heal a war-torn Europe at the end of the Second World War; French and British towns began forming special relationships with German towns in the 1950s. All of Jersey's twelve parishes have a Norman twin town (or a Breton one in the case of St Clement) and St Helier was one of the first to create a jumelage thirty years ago. Ten years ago St Helier was twinned with Bad Wurzach, a small town in the south of Germany in which more than 600 islanders were interned during the Occupation, while this month the Parish's Below: St Helier schools regularly visit their decision in 2007 to seek a twinning with Funchal in Madeira will bear fruit. ‘twins’ in Avranches The 'Jumelage' with Avranches History of the twinning On Wednesday 23 June, 1982, the Parish Assembly was asked ‘to accept the invitation and formally become ‘twinned’ with that town, this for cultural, educational and social exchanges.’ Sid Proudley, Procureur, proposed the twinning which was seconded by the Dean, the Very Rev Tom Goss. The initiative came from the Conseil Municipal de la Ville d’Avranches, and was supported by the Constable of St Helier, Peter Baker; the Honorary Consul for France, Monsieur Jean-Jacques Roos, and Senator Reg Jeune. According to the JEP report of the meeting, 'only a handful of parishioners turned up to vote on the twinning proposal (and) they were overwhelmingly in favour of Plans for 2012 the plan' although ‘one voice of dissent was raised, that of Mr As this is the thirtieth anniversary year of the jumelage there Gordon Journeaux, who said that he was vehemently opposed are several special events planned, including the ‘Nuits des to any sort of link with France.’ The twinning was formally agreed Jumelage’ hosted by Avranches in October. St Helier will be at a ceremony in Avranches in December that year. guests of honour at a series of functions that will also involve Recent developments our French twin’s other twinnings – Korbach in Germany, and Exchanges between Avranches and St Helier are easy and Crediton in England. St Helier will send a team of petanque players across to Avranches for the weekend of 7 – 9 frequent, given the good sea links that exist between Jersey and f the French coast, with summer services via Granville September. supplementing the year-round St Malo route. As well as the The 'Partnerschaft' with Bad Wurzach biannual twinning games that are organised between all of the Jersey parishes and their French twins (the next one being due to be held in St Brelade in 2013), the St Helier-Avranches History of the twinning ‘jumelage’ has fostered strong links between Haute Vallée School The twinning with Bad Wurzach would never and a class of sixièmes (Year 7 equivalent) at the Collège Notre have happened had officials of the Third Reich Dame de la Providence (pictured). There are also regular chosen a different town in which to intern exchanges of tennis, table tennis and petanque players, and English-born people from Jersey in 1942. Despite swimming teams. Avranches entered a float in the Battle of the hardship of internment, the local people in Flowers in recent years, and the challenge remains for St Helier this small town in southern Germany treated the to enter one in the Avranches ‘Eclats de rire’ which takes place islanders well and rejoiced with them when the over the last weekend of June each year. Avranches has a lot to town was liberated. After the war links were offer culturally with the recently completed Scriptorial gradually established and friendships established, (www.scriptorial.fr) providing fascinating insights into the Mont but an early attempt to make a twinning was St Michel manuscripts, while the Jardin des Plantes has recently abandoned in 1973. Procureur Sid Proudley been re-designed – though it still benefits from its wonderful proposed the idea at a Parish Assembly and it views over the bay. St Helier Parks Department gardeners have was seconded by the late Michael Gabb, a former also benefited from an exchange programme with their internee; however after some opposition from counterparts across the water, and a St Helier delegation has the floor the matter was withdrawn. Nearly attended the Avranches liberation commemorations which are twenty years later in the Pomme d’Or Hotel the held on the 31 July each year. present Constable of St Helier met the then Page 15

Mayor of Bad Wurzach who had been invited to the The 'Geminação' with Funchal Liberation Day service by the Bailiff, and the twinning became a reality, seconded once more, by Mr Gabb, in 2002. History of the twinning Recent developments Jersey has been home to thousands of Madeiran people, the first In spite of the distance between the twin towns and the having arrived after the Second World War looking for work in relative difficulty of travelling (there are flights from agriculture and tourism. In 2004 the possibility of ‘um accordo de Stanstead to Friedrichshaven, just half an hour’s drive from geminação’ between St Helier and Funchal was suggested to the Bad Wurzach; while direct flights to Zurich involve a longer Madeiran authorities, a Friendship Agreement having been signed by coach journey), each year several groups visit in each the Bailiff and the President of Madeira in 1998. The St Helier Parish direction. Bad Wurzach has sent over a number of its Assembly approved the idea in 2007, following the successful visit to excellent music groups, two of which have performed in the St Helier by the Mayor of Funchal, Dr Miguel Albuquerque. A Battle of Flowers, and in 2008 the Band of the Island of twinning agreement was signed in Funchal in 2008, but for various Jersey visited Bad Wurzach. It was a truly stirring sight to see reasons including the disastrous floods which occurred at the the ‘Island Band’ marching along our twin town’s main beginning of 2010, it has taken until Easter 2012 for St Helier’s third street. The Jersey Youtheatre has performed there five times, twinning to be formally created. their first unforgettable production being Romeo and Juliet, a year after the twinning was signed. The Partnerschaft Recent developments Committee organises an annual trip in association with the The St Helier – Funchal Geminação is a very active committee which Jersey Ex-Internees Association, which always includes a like the other twinning groups has an island-wide membership. Each visit of the cemetery where some of those who died during year it has organised a variety of cultural events, especially the the war years are buried. celebrations marking Portugal Day (10th June) and Madeira Day (1st July). Concerts of Portuguese music (fado) have been arranged, and Plans for 2012 Portuguese language classes run in the Town Hall for Islanders Special events to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the wishing to tackle learning the very difficult language. Exchange visits Partnerschaft include a visit from the Mayor of Bad Wurzach, have flourished, including regular visits by Jersey football teams, and Roland Bürkle and his wife, Stefi, between 22 and 24 exchanges of young musicians, including the Musical Originals September, as part of the launch of the English translation children’s choir, and musicians from Funchal’s Escola das Artes. This of a book about the Schloss, while a delegation from Jersey year a sub-committee of the Geminação has taken on the has been invited to Bad Wurzach the following month from organisation of the annual Portuguese Food Festival over the August Wednesday 3rd to Monday 8th October 2012. Anyone Bank Holiday weekend. interested in this should call Angela Francey on tel. 483675 or email: [email protected]. The Youtheatre is Plans for 2012 performing in Bad Wurzach this month, giving another The Geminação has been working hard to ensure that the completion group of young people the chance to get to know each of the twinning this month is a success, and is grateful that the Band other. All former internees, former exchange students and of the Island of Jersey has agreed to perform at the official opening of friends are invited to attend the St Helier – Bad Wurzach La Rue de Funchal. The committee is confident that as has happened former internee Liberation Day celebrations and the 10th in the case of the twinnings with Avranches and Bad Wurzach the anniversary of the twinning on Saturday 28 April from 2.30- twinning will prove a catalyst for fruitful exchanges between the f 4pm in the Town Hall’s Assembly Room. An exhibition of Jersey and Madeira, and welcomes new members. photos and paintings will be on display and German language students will provide light entertainment. An ecology trip is also being organised by the Partnerschaft in June (See page 4 ). f Right: Fado singers making an appearance at the Town Hall

Left: The Band of the Island of Jersey making an impressive appearance in Bad Wurzach Fitness fix By Nikki Zachariou If you put your mind to something your body will follow… I know that eating clean and training mean improves your quality of life, your shape and how you feel about your body. We all know that! So why do so many people still struggle with losing weight and committing to a fitness programme? In a nutshell some people just do not want to change…yet! I know this because I was like that once. Three years ago I was a size 14, my mum was a personal trainer and I myself had done fitness training. I knew what I had to do to, but I just didn’t do it. Why? Because I didn’t want it badly enough. It’s only when someone really wants to change that they breakthrough and really see results. Excuses like: ‘I can’t stop eating chocolate,’ or ‘I’m not a natural runner,’ or ‘It’s too expensive to get fit’ are all signs that someone just doesn’t want it bad enough. I made many of these excuses and probably a lot more to be honest (My favourite one is I’m addicted to chocolate – which is utter rubbish as I haven’t eaten chocolate since the beginning of lent – I was just too lazy to try and stop buying it every time I went into a shop). My excuses kept me in a place that wasn’t true of what I could actually achieve. Tell yourself everyday ‘I am someone who eats healthy food.’ ‘I am someone who goes to exercises classes three times a week no matter what,’ ‘I am someone who will feel amazing this year on the beach’ ‘When I work out I work hard.’ Once you put your mind to something your body will follow. If I can do it so can you! Nikki Zachariou is Jersey’s Dance Fitness expert and works with women who need help and support losing weight, gaining confidence whilst having fun exercising. Her clients are feeling more comfortable in tight fitting clothes, more confident in bikinis and sexier naked. 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f Page 20 The April 2012 Town Crier Officers take the sting out On the beat of burglars As the States of Jersey Police celebrates sixty years of policing the Burglars and thieves are on the hit list as the States of Jersey Island, we launch a series of behind the scenes features, focusing Police turn their attention to tackling burglary, codenamed on their role as part of our community and their efforts to keep St Operation Hornet. Helier a safe and special place. The main targets are sheds, garages, building sites and beach kiosks, among other non-dwelling properties. Town centre focus Most burglaries are carried out by a small “Police Officers out on number of people – and those persistent the streets, talking face offenders are on the hit list for officers. But they are also looking to the public for help to face with people, and because a large number of thefts occur when not sitting behind their premises are insecure. So they are asking people desks. ” to be vigilant and keep their property secure so That’s the ethos of Chief of life isn’t made easier for thieves. Police Mike Bowron, and his vision behind the establishment of the States of Drug dealer’s dreams go up Jersey Police Town Policing Unit. And he is happy to in smoke lead by example. As often as his busy schedule allows, Chief Officer Bowron spends his lunchtime walking into Hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of and around the town centre, talking to people and drugs have been destroyed by officers which listening to any points or problems they may want to have been seized in Jersey in the last few raise – and he has high expectations of his police months. officers to do the same. Six bin bags full of illegal drugs and three bags The Town Policing Unit, or TPU, was trialled in 2011 to of prescription drugs were taken to the provide a more visible police presence within the town incinerator where they were destroyed. centre during the day, aimed at reducing anti-social The drugs are heated to temperatures behaviour and shoplifting. At night Operation Visible exists to make St Helier safer. exceeding 1100 degrees turning them into a Following a review of the TPU, gas, that gas is then heated again to burn it which looked at the away leaving just a small amount of ash. impact of the initiative on public reassurance, as Drugs are regularly taken to the incinerator to be disposed well as the effects on crime and disorder, a of; a process which has to be led by an inspector to ensure decision was taken to formally establish the everything is completely destroyed. Unit as a permanent fixture. A combination in the reduction in shoplifting the officers within the TPU. He said: “The Town Policing Unit is the numbers and drug activity and the feedback best job in the force at the moment. You spend your time from retailers suggests the initiative is interacting with the public and not just when they are in a difficult working well. It has also helped reduce situation and need help.” skateboarders and other such “Every day people come up and speak to you, saying they are ‘nuisances’ in the town centre. pleased to see you and they feel safe that you are around, But no two days for the TPU especially the older generation. That’s always nice to hear. It’s what officers are the same. Every we do this job for, to make people safe.” day they are given “We even get the occasional person, known to us for some previous “taskings”, whether criminal activity, who will stop for a chat. It’s not a bad thing for that’s speaking to them to know we are there.” retailers about how to “We have seen noticeable drops in shoplifting, drug activity, and reduce theft, following anti-social behaviour but it is not just about reducing crime, it is intelligence on drug about developing relationships with people with Islanders and dealing or conducting retailers and promoting how safe our Island is.” road checks and promoting road safety. Top: Chief of Police Mike Bowron out and about in St Helier Middle: Drug haul about to go up in smokeMember of the Town PC Neil Stubbs is one of Left: Policing Unit, PC Neil Stubbs f Th e States of Jersey Police welcome your feedback so check out the website on www.jersey.police.uk Page 21 On yer bike? A recent blog post of mine extolling the merits of the electric car raised some eyebrows. There are still quite a few people who consider me ‘anti car’ just because I happen to ride a bicycle at times. Actually, the breakdown of my travel habits, on island, is probably about 40% on foot, 40% by car and 15% by bicycle and 5% by bus. Variety being the spice of life, it’s surely important that we make all modes of transport as cheap and convenient as possible, which is why the Roads Committee, which I chair, spends so much time trying to balance the needs of motorists, motorcyclists, delivery vehicle drivers, cyclists, disabled drivers, and pedestrians. Walking and cycling, especially in this spring weather, is certainly worth recommending, being good for our health as well as being good for the environment, and needing less space when it comes to parking, but not everyone is able to walk or cycle to work, school, shops and so on, and a tolerant society like ours should accept that people have the right to choose providing safer routes for pedestrians and cyclists in the congested town to travel how they wish, and provide a balance of facilities. area especially so that the most vulnerable road users, children and the elderly, can move about in freedom and safety. And we should be able Even so, the recent census figures show that 69% of people who lived to do this without being labelled ‘anti car’! and worked in St Helier walk to work, and one out of three households in our Parish doesn’t have access to a car. That makes it all Constable the more important that we maintain our commitment as a Parish to Simon Crowcroft f

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AVAILABLE 24 HOURS 59 Kensington Place, St Helier. JE2 3PA Tel: 733330 Page 22 The April 2012 Town Crier planting of a Royal Windsor Oak tree in St Andrew’s Park to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee, and the annual Hug a Mug of Soup took place at Parish notice board a member’s home with four different flavours on offer. Future plans Have you something to share with fellow Parishioners? Is there include a visit to the incinerator and a bakery. New members and an event or activity coming up that you want to tell St Helier guests are always welcome on the second Wednesday of the month about? Let us know at the Town Crier and we can include on at St Andrew’s Community Centre. Contact Pat Henwood at the monthly Parish Notice Board. Email short news items and [email protected]. associated photos to [email protected] or call Annie Le Jersey Bowling Club – Centenary Year 2012 The oldest bowling Noury on 811821. club in the Channel Islands is celebrating its 100th year in 2012. Founded in 1912, the Club was officially opened by the then Lt. St Helier Sirens WI had a very hot and spicy meeting in March, Governor, Sir A.N. Rochfort, on 5th September 1912. In 2010 Mr Brian with Lesley Garton, the culinary chutney genius behind The Chilli Le Marquand was elected as head of the Centenary Committee. Kitchen, visiting and sharing the secret of her business success. During the winter of 2011/2012 Members gave of their time by Another busy social month is ahead for the Sirens, who have refurbishing the interior of the main club house and erecting a recently won the Jersey Island Federation Women’s Institute decked area outside, and on 29th April Constable Simon Crowcroft Membership Challenge Certificate for the most new members in will officially open this extension and declare the Centenary Year well 2011. The next meeting is on Thursday 5th April in the Old and truly under way. Magistrate’s Court, Seale Street, starting at 8pm. The speaker will be There is an important event coming up on Sunday 24th June, with all wellness coach Bea Abella. During the month the book club will be past members being invited to attend a lunch and meet up with old reading and discussing ‘When God Was a Rabbit’ by Sarah Winman, friends. Please contact Club President, Jean Lowery, on 07797 776790 and there will also be canasta, beetle and bingo and more for more information. throughout the month. For more information, contact Sue Bone on 07797 831473. Wellcome Café Lunch Come along and savour some tasty cooking and enjoy some friendly chat at St Mark’s Church on Wednesday 11th La Pouquelaye WI enjoyed a slide show and talk given by John April. There is also a Communion Service beforehand at 11.30am for Searson at their March meeting. John rowed the Atlantic several those who would like to attend before lunch. Contact Ian MacFeeters years ago and since then has been involved in other rowing on 720595 for more information. adventures. Also enjoyed in March was a delicious afternoon tea at the Classic Herd Café and a cinema trip to see The Best Exotic King’s Café at D’Auvergne School Fun for all the family on Sunday Marigold Hotel. In April they are looking forward to a talk from the 22nd April at 3.30pm, including big screen Wii, puppets, crafts, hair Nairobi Slum School charity about their work in Kenya and in May a and nails, sports and cracking bible stories. A relaxed place to explore display of crystal jewellery making. Meeting on the second the Good News. Contact Ian MacFeeters on 720595 for more Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm at the La Pouquelaye information. Community Centre, they are always pleased to welcome new People’s Passion Mass This performance, by a choir of 100 people people. Enquiries to Gill James on 722467 or from all over the Island created by Kenneth Francis, Director of Music [email protected]. at the Town Church, will take place at 3.30pm on Good Friday, 6th First Tower & Millbrook WI were also busy in March, when they April. It was open to all who wished to ‘sing with a passion’ to join the heard about the work an overseas aid team had done building a choir, and the work was commissioned by the BBC and written by school in Nepal. President Joan Cadoret was instrumental in the Sasha Johnson-Manning, with words by Michael Symmons Roberts. It will be performed throughout the BBC network with performances in each region.

Looking to occupy the children over Easter? As mentioned in our March issue, the All Saints Church is hosting an Easter Holiday Club from Friday 6th April, 10am to 1pm. Pre-booking is essential as there are only 40 places, but there are still a few left so if you’d like to try to get one at the last minute please telephone Rev. David on 768323 or 872287.

f Parish clubs an d groups This section of the Crier is devoted to the many voluntary clubs and groups run throughout St Helier. If you would like to promote your organisation or a planned special event, or just to include contact details, please telephone 811821 or email [email protected]. N E MONT MILLAIS W Clubs & groups news J1519 Women’s Institute Completely refurbished There are four meetings in St Helier as follows: High spec interior St Helier Sirens WI: 1st Thursday of each month at the Old Magistrate’s Court at the Town Ideal for local schools Hall. Contact Sue Bone on 636977 or 07797 831473 or email [email protected]. No onward chain La Pouquelaye WI: 2nd Wednesday of each month at the La Pouquelaye Community Centre (the old La Pouquelaye School). Contact Sheila Laugeard on 734600 / 07797 775483 or Gill £475,000 IMMACULATE INTERIOR! James on 722467. N E West Park WI: 1st Tuesday of each month at 2.30pmat the meeting room at the King George ST SAVIOUR W V Homes on La Grande Route de St Aubin. Contact Sheila Sykes on 491856. J1525 First Tower & Millbrook WI: 2nd Wednesday of each month at the St Andrew’s Church Hall at Private corner plot 7.30pm. Contact Joan Cadoret on 745534. 3 bedrooms Mobile Library Integral garage George V Cottage Homes – Mondays, 9.30-9.45am Front & rear gardens Clos du Paradis – Wednesdays, 11.30am-12pm B&Q, Queen’s Road – Wednesdays, 12.05-1pm £465,000 EXCELLENT VALUE! Beavers, Cubs and Scouts N E ST JOHN W 14th Jersey (St Helier) Scout Group J1520 Salvation Army Hall, Minden Place Beavers and Cubs: Monday evenings Large semi-detached Scouts: Wednesday evenings Sought-after parish Contact Jean-Paul Lecrivain (Group Scout Leader) on 07797 836295 or Lovely rural views email: [email protected] Motivated vendors! Additional enquiries: Mary Roberts, Island Secretary, on 486935 or email: DESIRABLE PARISH! [email protected] £475,000 N Rainbows, Brownies & Girl Guides E ROUGE BOUILLON W All Saints Church Hall, The Parade J1517 Thursday and Friday evenings Large 2 bed apartment Contact: Daphne on 871199 Full of character & charm Little Monkeys Gymnastics, Fort Regent Two designated parking Monday to Friday 9.30am to 12.15pm with Mums spaces Children must be walking; suitable for 1-3½ years Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays From 3.30pm onwards £339,000 FULL OF CHARACTER! Children from 3-6 years N E Saturdays 9-10am ST BRELADE W Children aged 5-6 years J1515 Regent Gymnastics Club, Fort Regent 2 bed first floor flat Visit: http://www.regentgymnastics.co.uk/page_1267903869504.html South facing balcony, Royal British Legion, 2-4 Great Union Street Excellent first time buy Tuesday to Friday from 12pm and Saturday & Sunday from 11am. No onward chain Sun Bowls Starts mid-April, Opening times: 10.00am, 2.00pm and 6.00pm, leagues on Monday and £269,000 SOLE AGENT Tuesday evenings and Thursday mornings. Contact Terry Bell on 734721. First Tower Billiards & Snooker Club PROPERTIES WANTED Open weekdays from 7pm to 11pm and Sundays from 1pm to 6pm. Email IN ALL PRICE BRACKETS [email protected]. Jersey Scrabble Club Every Tuesday evening at 7pm. Contact Anne on 730409 or email [email protected]. 01534 St Mark’s Sparks SOLE AGENCY RATES Thursdays during term-time from 10am to 11.30am at St Mark’s Church. Contact Jeremy Taylor on 720595. 8Roc6kpro1per8ty L8imit8ed ONLY 1.00% Jersey Hi-Fi Music Club Commercial House Our fees Second and fourth Thursdays from September to May at the Jersey Arts Centre at 7.30pm. 2 Commercial Street are inclusive Contact Sinead Reed on 722612 or [email protected]. St Helier. JE2 3RU of GST! The Caesarea Quilters Third Monday of every month. Contact Sue Bone on 636977. f www.rockproperty.co.uk Page 24 The April 2012 Town Crier The festivals of Spring The Frenc hconnection: Spring is on its way. Daffodils are blooming on the Aurélie Leroy, manager of St Helier based Maison De Island and sunshine is starting to show its face again, which is a lovely feeling. In Normandy, it’s Normandie, keeps us up to date with events and very busy during the Spring season, especially developments happening just over the Channel in France. within the culture department as many popular festivals are organized. I will Les festivals du Printemps start with the famous “Jazz Sous les Le Printemps arrive à grands pas. Les jonquilles Pommiers” or jazz under the apple trees embaument l’ile et le soleil commence à percer. Quel as translated in English (from 12th to doux plaisir. En Normandie, le Printemps est très 19th May). It is one of the most popular chargé, principalement dans le domaine de la culture jazz festivals in France. Last year, the ou beaucoup de festivals musicaux sont organisés. festival welcomed artists like Jamie Commençons avec Jazz sous les pommiers du 12 au 19 Cullum who was a tremendous success. mai. Ce festival de jazz est un des plus populaires de France. The programme of concerts is now available online and the L’année dernière, le festival a accueilli des artistes comme le online tickets will be available from 21st April. For that célèbre Jamie Cullum qui a connu un énorme succès. Le occasion and for many others, Manche Iles Express will programme de concerts est dès maintenant téléchargeable provide you with crossings to Normandy from 20th April, and en ligne et les tickets seront disponibles en ligne dès le 21 throughout the spring and summer season until 30th avril. Pour cette occasion et pour bien d’autres, la September. Crossings will be available to Granville and compagnie Manche Iles Express vous propose des traversées Carteret and the other Channel Islands at specific dates. So, en direction de la Normandie à partir du 20 avril et pendant either for a festival or for a golf break (Granville golf club is tout le printemps et l’été jusqu’au 30 septembre. Ces celebrating its 100th anniversary this year), or shopping traversées vous emmèneront à Granville ou Carteret mais adventures or even a romantic getaway, travel east to aussi peuvent desservir les autres iles anglo-normandes sur Normandy. I promise you will not be disappointed! des dates précises. Alors, à l’occasion d’un festival, d’un More details are available on www.maisondenormandie .com Halfwee pagekend Little rom aOaksntiqu .e CRIER2012, d’une escapade shopping ou d’un séjour golfique (le club de golf de Granville fête ses 100 ans If you would like to receive Maison de Normandie’s cette année): pensez à voyager vers l’est en direction de la monthly newsletter about events and festivals in Normandy, Normandie et promis… vous ne serez pas déçus! please send us an email [email protected] or Plus d’informations sur www.maisondenormandie.com become a friend on Facebook: ‘MNMJersey’. f

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PARISH NOTICES Parish Assembly Roads Committee Meetings Parish of St Helier will be held at the Town Hall on Wednesday A meeting of the St Helier Roads Committee will take place both on 18th April 2012 at 7.30pm to consider Parish business. Wednesday 25th April at 10am and Wednesday 23rd May at The agenda will be published no less than five days before the 9.30am at the Town Hall. meeting and will be available from the Town Hall or the Parish Members of the public are invited to attend part ‘A’ of the agendas. Website at www.sthelier.je. The full agendas will be published no less than five days before the Parishioners are asked to arrive in good time to check their meeting and will be available from the Town Hall or the Parish Website at entitlement to vote, i.e. electors of the Parish, ratepayers and www.sthelier.je. nominated mandataires. A S Crowcroft A S Crowcroft Connétable Connétable Town Hall Town Hall GENERAL Liberation Day Service St Helier Liberation Day Deputy James A service and celebration to mark the 67th anniversary of the Afternoon Tea Party Baker’s Surgery Parishioners who were in Jersey during the liberation of Jersey will be held in Liberation Square at 11am on Deputy James Baker will be Occupation, former Evacuees and Internees, and Wednesday 9th May. Limited seating is available, together with an holding an informal surgery members of the Armed Forces past and present, are area for wheelchairs and escorts, and seating will be allocated by on Tuesday 24th April in invited to attend the Town Hall for Afternoon Tea on the Parish. the Town Hall from 12noon Liberation Day from 4pm to 5.30pm. Application forms are available from the Town Hall reception desk to 2pm, to give you the Tickets will be limited and application forms are for those who were resident in Jersey during the Occupation, those opportunity to come and available from the Town Hall reception desk. All evacuated or those serving in the Forces at that time who wish to discuss any concerns or forms must be returned to the attend this event by themselves or with carers/escorts or family. issues you may have Town Hall by Wednesday 25th Closing date for applications to be returned to regarding your Parish. April the Town Hall is Thursday 19th April. . Tickets will then be sent out in the post. For further information, email [email protected]. TOWN HALL AND PARISH OF ST HELIER CONTACTS Connétable: Simon Crowcroft Town Hall Opening Hours 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday St Helier Deputies Bad Wurzach Tel: 811821 Fax: 619146 No 1 District Email: [email protected] Parish Meetings Notices of Parish meeting are published on our Deputy James Baker Liberation Day Town Hall - PO Box 50, St Helier website, www.sthelier.je, in the Town Crier and the Jersey Evening Post Tel: 07797 713141 celebrations Jersey, JE4 8PA Email: [email protected] Procureurs & Parish Management Board Other Parish Contacts Deputy Judy Martin Tel: 780641 All former internees, former Procureur du Bien Public, Clive Barton RPZ Helpline Tel: 811847 Email: [email protected] exchange students and Tel: 880088 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Deputy Trevor Pitman Tel: 863436 friends are invited to attend Procureur du Bien Public, Peter Pearce Customer Services Manager: Angela Goguelin Email: [email protected] the St Helier – Bad Tel: 639533 Email: [email protected] Tel: 811870 Email: [email protected] Wurzach Liberation Day Director, Finance: Andrew Pemberton Community Support Helpline: Tel: 811866 No 2 District celebrations and the 10th Tel: 811829 Email: [email protected] Parish Depot: Tel: 811708 Deputy Rod Bryans Tel: 737236 anniversary of the twinning Director, Parks, Roads & T&E Services: Anthony Andrews Centenier’s Nightline: Tel: 875706 Email: [email protected] Tel: 811700 Email: [email protected] Duty Centenier: Tel: 07797 748540 Deputy Shona Pitman Tel: 630714 on Saturday 28th April Director, Human Resources: Martin Roberts Registrar: Tel: 811088 Email: [email protected] from 2.30pm to 4pm in the Tel: 811824 Email: [email protected] Town Hall’s Assembly St Helier Roads Committee Deputy Geoff Southern Tel: 728231 Director, Municipal Services: Debra D'Orleans Email: [email protected] Room. Tel: 811703 Email: [email protected] Simon Crowcroft Tel: 811821 Email: [email protected] Assistant Director, Technical & Environment Services Nigel Blake No 3 District John Stievenard Tel: 811845 Email: [email protected] Tel: 875339 Email: [email protected] Deputy Jackie Hilton Tel: 731690 Geraint Jennings Email: [email protected] Parish Nurseries & Homes Tel: 280778Email: [email protected] Deputy Mike Higgins Tel: 873956 Avranches & Westmount Nurseries: Val Payne The Very Rev. Bob Key Email:[email protected] Tel: 811718 Email: [email protected] Tel: 720001Email: [email protected] St Helier House: Jacqueline Jolley Peter Pearce Deputy Andrew Green Tel: 483356 Tel: 811715 Email: [email protected] Tel: 722536 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] St Ewolds: Ann Mclean John Wilding Deputy Richard Rondel Tel: 811716 Email: [email protected] Tel: 872920 Email: [email protected] Tel: 07797 711537 Maison de Ville: Jules Broad Robert Le Brocq Email: [email protected] Tel: 878308 Email: [email protected] Peter Wade Page 25