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St Clement Parish Magazine
Edition32 Spring2018
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Spring 2018 p3 Welcome to L’Amarrage In this From theEditor edition: We all felt the effects of Storm Eleanor which swept in at the beginning of 2018 with a vengeance from the Western P 11 approaches, spilling sand and rubble over St Clement Aquaria revisited seawalls and forcing the closure of La Grande Route de la Cote. Was this a portent of a stormy year ahead? The arrival of a P 12 new year is always Creating the Full Menu a time to review the successes of the past 12 months and look forward to what’s P in store. 14 Once again, the Happy Birthday Ladies festive season saw the fruits of the Sorry, Dave, this Ed’s not active volunteer sailing today see page 10 groups in the Parish organising social events, distributing Christmas cheer and ensuring that parishioners can feel safe and well protected. It has become a P welcome characteristic of life in our parish and deserving of 19 tribute. Foot-slogging through Now, other ‘excitements’ are in prospect. It won’t be long before ‘election fever’ begins to infuse island life – though th at might be Heritage putting it a bit too strongly, given the evidence of voter turn-out in the past. Released from the prospect of being joined at the hip with Grouville and merged into the kingdom of the South East Region, we’ll be able to exercise a truly St Clement choice in P 21 selecting Constable and Deputies. Senators will still be on the Showing the Flag ballot papers too, so expect to be praised and patronised – if not necessari ly listened to, when candidates descend upon us. in Asia With springtime already upon us, we look forward to the traditional mix of community activities and interests that make our parish tick. The next edition of l’Amarrage will appear in mid- summer, just in time to share reports and experiences with readers. So here’s an invitation to readers and contributors to get P 22 your notebooks, cameras and keyboard s buzzing and send us your reports of what makes life special in St Clement. While Shepherds Watched 2018 should be an interesting year. All the best
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p4 Spring 2018 From the Connétable It seems remarkable that nearly 3½ years have passed since we last went the polls to elect Members to our States’ Assembly. The process will start in earnest with a meeting at the Town Hall at 7.30pm on Tuesday, April 10 to receive nominations for those who wish to be elected as one of our eight Senators.
In St Clement, there will be an Assembly at the Parish Hall the following evening, Wednesday, April 11th at 7pm, to receive nominations for the post of Connétable, followed by that for two Deputies. In the weeks that follow there will no doubt be several hustings meetings where we will be able to quiz the candidates, much door knocking by the aspiring States’ members, a conglomeration of posters around the island and a significant amount of paper in the form of manifestos posted through our letter boxes. I leave it to you to make your own judgments on selecting candidates, except to say that they really put in a lot of effort into their campaigns, and the election is important for all of our futures. So, please, may I implore you to make a special effort to cast your vote on Wednesday, May 16 and let St Clément at least has a turnout we can be proud of. If you are not sure if you have sent in your electoral registration form, please contact the parish hall to check that you are registered to vote. In my column in the previous edition of L’Amarrage, I mentioned that the twining arrangement with the Breton town of Cancale was being revitalised. Now, thanks to the sterling efforts of Bernadette Cooper, we are proposing to participate in some shared activities. So look out for details in the coming months. Following the outstanding success of the Battle of Flowers Association with ‘Aquaria’ last year, the team will be entering its 60th year of competition in the Life moments that event. Under its new Chairman, Graham Gibson, we’re promised something ‘special’ again in the parade. As always, the more people who can lend a hand, the greater its success. I was particularly pleased to see new faces involved in the project. I am delighted to report that the St Clément Parish in Bloom team, who did so are worth saving for well last year, has been selected to represent Jersey in the 2018 Royal Horticultural Society Britain in Bloom UK finals. This is a wonderful accolade and is a great thing for ‘God’s own Parish’ and hopefully will inspire more folk to come involved and Above: Vingtenier Sue Pace receiving her long service award make it a fabulous community and environment improving event. Below: The Parish in full bloom Save for life. Find out more at The Honorary Police Association and the parishes make an award to officers natwestinternational.com who have served in the Honorary Police for 9 years, and I was delighted to present it in recent weeks to two very dedicated St Clément officers, Centenier Mandy Le Brocq and Vingtenier Sue Pace. Well done to you both, and thank Visit your local branch you for your long and continuing service View natwestinternational.com to our parish. Call us on 01534 282828 Finally, may a say farewell to Philip Like @Natwest.Int on Facebook Slater, the recently retired head teacher Follow us @Natwest_Int of Le Rocquier School. Phil has been great friend to the parish and a well- regarded education professional. We wish him well in his retirement. The Royal Bank of Scotland International Limited trading as NatWest International (NatWest International). Registered Office: P.O. Box 64, Royal Bank House, 71 Bath Street, St. Helier, Jersey JE4 8PJ. Tel. 01534 282850. Regulated by the Jersey Financial Services Commission. NatWest International is a participant in the Jersey Banking Depositor Compensation Scheme. The Scheme offers protection for eligible deposits of up to £50,000. The maximum total amount of compensation is capped at £100,000,000 in any 5 year period. Full details of the Scheme and banking groups covered are available on the States Best wishes, of Jersey website www.gov.je/dcs or on request. 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Above: The Assembled Company A season for renewal...... and for reward On the money markets, they call it ‘end of year portfolio adjustment’. The end of Our parish has established a fine record for 2017 also brought to a close the terms of office of several members of the Parish its annual contribution to the Royal British Municipality, including the Honorary Police, the Roads Committee and Inspectors Legion Poppy Day appeal, due in large part and Rates Assessors – all vital voluntary posts which ensure the day-to-day to the efforts of local collectors led by Jean Anderton. management of Parish is fair and accountable. As a result of their house-to-house At a Parish Assembly on Tuesday 5th watch, proof they’d been keeping their collections, coffee mornings and the St December, the following parishioners were eyes open. Clement’s Day raffle, the total last year elected to serve for the next three years: Rocquier: Peter Farrell and Anne Dupre were amounted to £4,850. It was therefore fitting Vingtenier for the Vingtaine of Samares: Iain elected for a further term – Peter who’d that the Connetable chose to present Jean Samson who joined as CO in 2011 and joined the team in 1999 and Anne who with his 2017 Award for ‘special contribution was promoted to the position of took on the role in 2012 after service as a to Parish life’. Vingtenier in 2014, was re-elected for a Parish Deputy. 2nd term. Grande: saw Robert Le Quesne and Chris Fairbairn Roads Committee: Mark Matthew, Glen Hamel returned unopposed. Rob ert has the and Brian Nibbs were re-elected distinction of serving the parish since unopposed. All have considerable 1968, while Chris – well-known for his experience in parish service. Mark’s journeys through the parish byways is formal involvement goes back to 1978, reputed never to cycle without a pair of while Glen joined in 1991 and Brian secateurs in his basket. who initially became a Roads Inspector Rates Assessment Committee: Trevor Le Sueur in 2005, has served on the Committee received the popular mandate to serve for since 2013. a third term in post. Again, the Connetable Roads Inspectors: The Parish ‘street- emphasised that the smooth running of walkers’. the teams depended both on experience Samares: Andrew Jelley and Peter Windsor and sensitivity of the members who gave were re-elected. The Connetable their time regularly and paid detailed and acknowledged that they had drawn consistent attention to what was a the ‘short straw’ in that of all the complicated task that affects all rate Vingtaines, Samares posed the longest payers. The endorsement of their efforts walks. Nevertheless, he noted that at was that there had been no appeals the last Branchage Inspection, no against their decisions during the past infractions had been reported on their three years. STCLEMMAIN-Ed32-WINTER-2018-Q1-1 2.qxp_Governance style ideas 23/02/2018 13:22 Page 7
Summer2013 St ClémentSpring 2018 Parishp7 Magazine p7 ‘At the Heart of St Clément’ You are very likely to have seen the poster displayed in the Parish Hall, and to assist with the requirements of modern day policing. heard the Connetable make special mention of the role played by St Clement’s (The St Clément Honorary Police also organise a range of social events throughout the year. Whether it is whilst Honorary Police. The Parish is fortunate in maintaining a compliment of policing or socially, we believe in creating a great sense of dedicated volunteer officers prepared to undertake duties and exercise skills teamwork and friendship.) and patience which protect residents in a community which is rapidly expanding. So what is the time commitment? Well, that is very much up to each member of the Honorary Police! What we Unique to Jersey, the institution has its roots buried deeply in the past. It remains ask is that each officer is on duty for one week in four, but if vitally important to the very fabric of island life. Its voluntary status represents a other activities mean that an officer is not available on a remarkable feat in today’s society. The Honorary Police play a vital role in certain day, either on a regular or casual basis, then that can providing parish-based community policing. be accommodated. Equally we know that most people Regular duties can include attending and organising parish hall enquiries, work during the week and are unlikely to be available mobile patrols around the parish, conducting road, speed and drink driving during the day. But this is not a problem, as others may well checks, attending road traffic accidents, attending complaints ranging from noisy be free. neighbours to anti-social behaviour, responding to calls for assistance, such as Anyone between the ages of 20 and 69 can serve as an Honorary missing persons searches and concerns for welfare as well as assisting with traffic Officer. Just ring the Parish Hall on 854724 for more information. control at events. To give some idea of numbers, there are approximately 190 Below left: Driving force Below: Engaging the Parish police in the States of Jersey Police (SOJP), compared with 230 in the Honorary Below middle: Tree Clearing Main image: Storm Patrol force. There is no one definitive type of Honorary – the role attracts people from all walks of life, backgrounds, nationalities and sex. At a time when the States of Jersey Police are looking to charge out officers at £55.00 per hour for policing events and asking the public to wash their squad cars, what exactly do the honorary police do for us? In fact, could the Island really afford to do without them? Here’s a quick snapshot of Honorary Police work in 2016: Process offences dealt with at Parish Hall level: 3,092 Crimes dealt with at Parish Hall level: 453 A Centenier attends every Police Court hearing – five days a week – 50 weeks a year Major events (known as Article 5A events) where Honorary Police from parishes join up to assist each other:- to name but some:
n Liberation Day n The Big Ride Out n Seaside Festival Below: Gentle n Battle of Flowers n Commonwealth Relay n Big Gig Persuasion - Officer Nigel n Jersey Triathlon n Reasons Music event n International Air Display Rawlings style n Jersey Marathon n Jersey Weekender n Gorey Fete n St Martin’s Bonfire n Santa’s sleigh ride Not everyone supports the Honorary system. There have indeed been criticisms in the past of its reluctance to change with the times, but given the workl oad, others feel there is a need for more rather than fewer officers. So, like, St Clement, the pressure is on to recruit more personnel into the organisation – hence the poster in the Parish Hall. In organisational terms, a team consists of a Centenier, a Vingtenier and 2 or 3 Constable’s Officers. Each team is on duty on a rota basis, usually for one week in four. The Parish provides full training as well as uniform and equipment to enable officers STCLEMMAIN-Ed32-WINTER-2018-Q1-1 2.qxp_Governance style ideas 23/02/2018 13:22 Page 8
p8 Springp8 Spring20182018 French connexions If you feel overwhelmed by the prospect of a Royal wedding and the FA Cup Final coinciding on May 19th, you might be tempted by an antidote offered by the St Clement – Cancale Twinning committee. Following the visit last October, by the Maire of Cancale, Pierre-Yves Mahieu and Anne-Sophie Levillain, we decided to start the ball rolling by supporting a couple of joint events during 2018. The weekend of 19/20 May is Carnival weekend in Cancale, a well-attended local festival with many attractions. We are looking for people who would be willing to participate. This could include a friendly pétanque match on Friday 18 May. There will be an 'Inter-villes' games event on the Saturday which will be fun to watch. (If we have enough fit, energetic, team spirited participants from the parish, we might even be able to enter a team.) On Sunday 20 May there will be a procession of floats through the town celebrating the theme of the 'Circus'. We plan to have a small car and trailer decorated with contributions from our parishioners which we will walk alongside, some of us dressed as circus characters. That evening, there will be a social event. Coming the other way, we are hoping to invite the Cancale Above: Fraternal Christmas greetings from the Maire in Cancale pétanque group, who hosted a very successful visit by our players last So, we are on the look-out for ideas to promote the year, to sample our local hospitality. We would look to involve as many relationship and welcome anyone who’d like to get involved parishioners as possible, not just the pétanque players. This event will in our proposed twinning activities, including joining us in take place later in the year to accommodate better weather and Cancale in May. Please feel free to contact Bernadette Cooper, email: sailings. We are keen to develop sport and cultural links involving [email protected] or phone 855143(evenings) for more schools and organisations within the parish. details and information. Missing link For pedestrians wishing it cross our local motorway aka, La Grande Route de la Cote at the traffic-light controlled crossing alongside the pristine new development called Silver Sands, there is a great gulf fixed, in the form of a grassy knoll. When the new pavement wa s constructed, the vital section allowing access to the crossing seems to have been omitted. Take care! Gently does it The ‘thin end’ of the new pathway from the Parish Hall to local schools emerges near the busy junction where La Rue de Maupertuis crosses La Rue de la Chappelle. It is protected on either side by some suspension jarring ‘sleeping policemen’ – all in the interests of protecting the increasing number of pupils who now make their way to school on foot. STCLEMMAIN-Ed32-WINTER-2018-Q1-1 2.qxp_Governance style ideas 23/02/2018 13:22 Page 9
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We’ve already concentrated on a vital group of parish heroes in this edition, but there is a wider band of islanders who regularly start their day well before the rest of us peer from beneath our duvets, to ensure the things we take for granted are ready and available on daily demand.
One such, is parishioner David Nuth, one of the two captains on the daily Iris Freight service, which since last April, has been setting out in the early hours from Victoria Pier to ensure avid newspaper readers in our neighbouring Bailiwick can peruse their favourite columns along with their coffee and croissants. At a little after 2am, Dave and his crew receive some two tonnes of national dailies (double that at weekends) which are now printed overnight using the new technology at premises on the Longueville trading estate, and stow them securely aboard Chieftain V, a sturdy former oil industry service vessel, for passage to St Peter Port, 28 miles or two hours away. While a glance at the map might suggest a simple journey, it’s no leisurely early-morning cruise. The contract has penalties for every hour‘s delay, whatever the conditions. These can be extremely challenging - particularly around Corbiere – even on a relatively calm day and the crews have posted several images on local media of how ‘interesting’ the voyage can become. Nevertheless, Chieftain, with its North Sea pedigree and resilient crew, has achieved an outstanding record of reliability. Despite the force 9 gales and mountainous seas which have accompanied the string of winter storms that kept the Condor fleet, including the reliable conventional ferries in port and the prolonged periods when fog has blanketed the islands and grounded air travel, Chieftain has only missed five day’s sailing since operations began. The success of this unique service has brought interest from abroad. A TV crew from ‘Talahassa’ a long-running, prestigious natural history and life style documentary series on France3, recently braved some ‘lumpy’ conditions to record the epic journey. It provided a test of their stamina and the efficacy of French ‘mal de mer’ potions. They were able to chronicle both the rugged importance of this daily link and the camaraderie shared by the crew and those contributing to the operation. Apart from its vital paper round, Iris Freight also specialises in taking valuable or perishable last-minute consignments quickly between the islands – even the occasional early-bird passenger - so long as they’re prepared to be on deck before the larks dare to peer from their nests. It is a heart of oak, testing routine for both operational crews and supporting staff, but it has quickly become respected for its reliability, and for Dave, who formerly plied the local waters as a highly experienced fisherman and genial host of local marine excursions aboard Thesius II, it provides the opportunity to pit long-acquired skills to different circumstances every day of his working life.
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Right: top down • Loading the morning titles Let Battle recommence • Battening the Hatches • Safely Stowed • Off we go The spectacular success of ‘Aquaria’ in last year’s Parade, has Bottom left: Keeping a Weather eye open led to ‘great expectations’ for the Clément’s Association in Main image: 2018. Sixty consecutive years is a substantial landmark for the Stormy passage Bottom: team - the first to achieve the milestone. A demain St Peter Port Bottom right: According to Chairman, Graham Gibson: the theme remains a closely Set course home for guarded secret, but he was able to reveal that we will be transporting another day you to a magical world of ‘Once Upon a Time’. Work on the first shapes is already under way at The Glen at Le Bourg. Sadly, we are still without a permanent home, but we’re working closely with the Connetable and Procurers to try to find a solution to this ongoing dilemma. We are extremely grateful to the Baudains family for their continuing hospitality and we will be working on the hares’ tailing and detail work at the shed over the coming months. Without giving too much away, we’re already looking for donations of the following items: Velvet curtains, lace, artificial flowers and leaves, feathers, cycle helmets, new and used gardening gloves. We are determined to build on last year’s achievements; not just with the standard of exhibit we aspire to produce, but through finding ways of encouraging more parishioners to get involved in working on the float and supporting our events. We are particularly keen to welcome more families. We’ll be holding a series of events, including an afternoon tea on Sunday April 22nd to choose this year’s Miss St Clement and Junior Miss St. Clement. Sandra Matthew on 07797 725868 or [email protected] is keen to hear from as many previous winners to take part. We’ll also be holding regular coffee mornings at the Parish Hall, an Easter Market and Bingo Nights. If that’s whetted your interest and you’d like to get involved in any aspect of our work this year, please contact Graham Gibson at [email protected] or call 07827 274236 A Fitting reminder Aquaria lives on. Inspired by last year’s winning Float, Athens- based sculptor, Yanni Souvatzoglou, created a special bronze and glass statuette, depicting a mobile shoal of fish on a solid marble base. The piece was promoted by Blair Gould and Ian Porteous and featured as the star lot in the ‘silent auction held’ just before Christmas. The delighted winner was Sandra Matthew. Right: Lucky Winner: Sandra and sponsors Below: Battle trophy STCLEMMAIN-Ed32-WINTER-2018-Q1-1 2.qxp_Governance style ideas 23/02/2018 13:22 Page 12 ReOPPENINGPontac House 2018-02.qxp_Governance style ideas 14/02/2018 13:19 Page 1
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In his place Samantha Baglin, one of the Deputy Heads, took over interim responsibility. She too has been concentrating on promoting the reach of the school into the community. She has also been active in promoting a Le Rocquier alumni. ‘I frequently hear of the success stories of past students and would love to encourage more to come into school to share their experiences Le Rocquier with our current youngsters to inspire them.’ If you can help with this project, please contact: [email protected] and do keep in touch with our Website: Changes at the top www.lerocquier.com At the end of 2017, students and staff bade farewell to head teacher, Waiting in the wings is Andy Adkin, Philip Slater, who been with the currently Deputy-head at Haultieu School, who will take over in September. Though school since 2001, and at its head born in the UK, he attended several local since 2012. Under his leadership, schools, ending as a student at Hautlieu the school developed strong itself. Having begun his teaching career in opportunities provided the UK, he returned to the island in 1995 and has taught in senior positions at Haut by digital learning Valee, Victoria College before his while extending its appointment in 2008 at Hautlieu. He is links with projects looking forward to working with staff and within the governors at Le Rocquier and building on community. the ‘caring’ atmosphere the school fosters in the community.
The sweet taste of Success Life skills ambassadors A huge well done to Jessica Fernandes in year 10, who Seven students have gained qualifications to act as ambassadors, skilled competed in the District finals cooking competition in helping prepare for life after school. The PiXL-Level apprentice awards on Saturday 13th January, an event organised and run are gained by students who progresses through seven levels of by the Jersey Rotary Club. She was required to achievement chosen following consultation with employers - leadership, organise a table layout, design her own menu and organisation, resilience, initiative and communication. The activities range cook a 3 course meal for 2 people costing under £15. from one-off events such as public speaking in an assembly, to those that Jessica produced 3 fantastic dishes which scored her take a term to complete, including attending regular football training full marks for presentation, costing and planning. She sessions. More than 1,500 schools around the country are already also scored full marks for her table layout which members of the scheme, but Le Rocquier is the first in Jersey to join. wowed the judges and she was praised for her high Above: Joseph Hills, Reece Paton, Jared Dingle, Kitty Fletcher, Megan level of skill under pressure. Buckley, Emilia Sheehan and Elizabeth Appleton ( by courtesy JEP) STCLEMMAIN-Ed32-WINTER-2018-Q1-1 2.qxp_Governance style ideas 23/02/2018 13:22 Page 15
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WI Roll back the Years 2017 proved to be a year of celebrations all round for the W.I. in St Clement. The two longest established branches have celebrated 60 and 70 years respectively, proving that Jam and Jerusalem is but a St.Nicholas Church Hall and was presided over by the movement’s small fraction of their long tradition in the Parish. Island Chairman, Mrs Gwynneth Huelin. They might have been called Samares W.I., but finally decided on Greve d'Azette. Fourteen ladies St Clement have the distinction of being the first branch enrolled that night. 11 paid their subscriptions and refreshments cost to open in the Island in 1945, just two years after the 6d. Meetings continued to be h eld at St. Nicholas until the early 1960's Liberation. According to speakers at the anniversary when they moved to Guide Headquarters - just down the road. party at the Parish Hall, it was all ‘a bit formal’ in the early By its tenth birthday, numbers had swelled to 36, and fundraising days with members addressing each other by title and activities continued with last name. Jumble Sales, Christmas Bazaars and Summer Fayres along with talks Nevertheless, the camaraderie that had kept the and discussions with visiting speakers. One notable guest was Channel island going during the dark days of Occupation helped TV’s Oscar Puffin, who opened their Spring Fayre in 1972, in the ensure the members quickly bonded and as Pam grounds of the new Parish Hall, which subsequently became their Renouf, one of its longest-serving members, recalls preferred venue. friendships forged during the early days have endured The current president is Margaret du Feu, who describes how the over the remaining seventy. “Whatever was asked, you branch is always on the lookout for interesting speakers, and activities could rely on someone doing it – and that’s just as true to participate in. It is known for the wide range of topics on its agenda today.” and its artistic successes at the Jersey Eisteddfod along with much fun The President of the Jersey WI, Pauline Daly, was on and friendship. hand to address the party and invite members to share Above:St Clement In party mood (Pam Renouf standing to the right of the table) recollections of the branch’s long list of activities. Then it Below: Pat Bisson, Margaret Hawkins, Eileen Morris, Margaret de Feu, June Poucher, Sheila Laugeard was time for tea, a specially made Birthday cake and and Ann Newton from Greve d’Azette entertainment by the all-women singing group, ‘ Hot Bananas’’. Barely a week earlier, it had been the turn of Greve d’Azette to mark their Diamond anniversary. As parties go, it was elegant, formal evening. There was a meeting, a cake, a couple of speeches – and then it became a jolly good time with a buffet and entertainment by the ‘Harmonious Friends’. The branch, which now has some 40 members, was formed on 26th November 1957 at
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Spring 2017 p19 Going forgold Right: Where better to net a gold medal than the Gold Bonita Coast itself. Among Jersey’s 30-strong team of Shurmer (centre) at athletes heading for the upcoming the top of Commonwealth Games in Australia, is St Clement her sport parishioner and gymnast, Bo nita Shurmer.
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p20 Spring 2018 Boxing clever with tradition Almost exactly a year ago, the Seigneur of Samares, Vincent axles were re-used and the wheels and body were rebuilt by local carpenters to a traditional pattern. ObbardRight: Another, appeared with his faithful horse Rizzi at the end of a gun in an ex- When in use, the cart it is not too high off the ground to load by fruitfulFrench tank expedition to the beach at Green Island to collect a cart hand. It was often particularly useful for carting seaweed, or manure, turret sited along or roots for animal feed, such as mangolds. It could be used in any loadthe coast of roadvraic (seaweed) to spread on the Manor gardens as a natural fertiliser. As our cover picture depicts, on a crisp, clear condition of road or field surface, however rough. The cart is extremely well balanced and is designed to tip, by removing a pair winter’s morning, he headed off once more with Rizzi now of retaining pins at the front end. The load can then be tipped harnessed to a traditional Jersey boxcart, a new exhibit in the precisely, and deposited exactly where most convenient. Manor’s agricultural museum. The cart is traditionally made in two sizes. Mine is the smaller version, and can easily be pulled by a single horse. Sometimes Seaweed collection as fertiliser is an age old traditional practice. It special slatted sides were made for it for seaweed collection in St improves soil condition as well as soil fertility. It was common to Ouen's Bay, so that seawater could drain away. The smaller cart was store seaweed in stacks near the shore and let it rot down before made with a straight axle, so the bottom of the cart was level with use. Sadly, I doubt anyone has space or time to do this now. The the centre of the wheels. best use, I find, is to add to the horse manure heap. It hastens the The larger version, more common in the South East of the Island time it takes for our horse manure to rot down so that it is perfect where there are fewer hills, had a greater capacity and would to use as general mulch and fertiliser in the gardens at the Manor. sometimes need two horses to pull, for example up slipways. The Jersey boxcarts are multi-purpose horse drawn farm carts, second horse, placed in front of the horse in the shafts of the cart, which have been in use for many generations. The sides can be was known as the 'trace' horse - (cheva l d’limon - JF) The larger cart removed, as can the wheels and shafts so that the cart can be has a 'half low' cranked axle, so that the centre of the wheels is stored away, using minimal space, against a wall, if necessary. It higher than the base of the cart. This improves the cart's stability, takes only minutes to reassemble. As they wore out, the cast iron and also lowers the cart's base to a convenient height to load by Below: Beach line up ahead of the tide hand, despite its larger wheels. My cart, as was customary, is inscribed on one shaft with the owner's name and Parish. I acquired it recently from a sale at Glencoe. It is in remarkably good condition. By shear good luck, it is the perfect size and fit for my horse, Rizzy. The owner's name as inscribed is 'Le Touzel, St Helier'. I propose finding out more about the owner and his history. Top: Vraic carts at Le Hocq at the turn of the century Below: Time to go home STCLEMMAIN-Ed32-WINTER-2018-Q1-1 2.qxp_Governance style ideas 23/02/2018 13:22 Page 21
Spring 2018 p21 A Stroll through Now test your Jersey’s Heritage own skills We all appreciate that St Clement is one of Jersey’s For an island of just 45 square miles, most picturesque parishes, but there’s more to it’s easy to forget just how rich and appreciate if you keep your eyes open. Parishioner, diverse Jersey’s history, heritage and Adrian Rowland, has been busy with his camera and has culture are. With walking fast assembled a set of photographs to test local knowledge becoming the ‘cool’ way to explore our and raise money for a good cause. He’s called the island’s national park environment, challenge, appropriately: ‘Where in St Clement?’ Jersey Heritage has produced an Adrian will be taking part in a cycling challenge in aid of innovative Guide book to accompany MacMillan Cancer Support Jersey in June this year. The culture seekers. route will take participants on a 335 mile route over the Alps from Geneva to Nice. Each member has pledged to The Jersey Heritage and Culture Maps takes the reader on a tour of 15 walks raise a sum for the chari ty and Adrian has come up with through Jersey’s history and folklore, featuring stories about heritage; what he calls a photographic scavenger hunt, and this is Neolithic sites; farming and mills; buildings and landmarks; towers and where sharp-eyed St Clement residents come in. forts; the Occupation; monuments; sculptures and cultural interest. He has produced 100 photographs all taken within With easy to follow, colour coded areas – there are two chapters parish boundaries, some are relatively obvious but some focussing on the delights encountered in St Clement – the A5 spiral- will need some searching out. All are visible from public bound book is robust and easy to flip through. (Some readers might roads, lanes, woodland or along the parish's coastline, so find it a touch heavy to carry on a long walk, since the areas are not access to any private property is not necessary. detachable- you’ve got to find space in your rucksack.) But, while principally designed for walkers, it’s not obligatory for everyone to pull The link to the competition is: on their trainers and Doc Martens. It doubles as a gentle armchair www.whereinstclement.com guide and reference book too. There, you will find how to enter, subscribe and the deadlines for Designed and illustrated by artist Michael Ferns, the contents have the competition. Good luck. been created entirely by volunteers at Jersey Heritage. Jill Stevens researched the places featured while guides Alan Ley, contributed ideas for some of the walks and colleague, Anne Forsyth road-tested the walks and proof-read the text. The Guide scores highly as a result of its user-friendly format along with its easy to read text – not too academic, just enough information to whet the appetite to explore further, an equally valuable resource for people who live in Jersey and tourists visiting the island for the first time. Jersey Heritage and Culture Maps retails at £9.99 and is now available in the gift shops at the Jersey Museum, the Maritime Museum and Mont Orgueil. It will soon be on sale in retail outlets island-wide, available to order via the Jersey Heritage website at [email protected] and on-line via Amazon.co.uk. For more info rmation about the Guide itself and its creator, Michael Ferns, please contact Jersey Heritage’s volunteer coordinator, Julia Coutanche: telephone (01534) 633342; email [email protected] STCLEMMAIN-Ed32-WINTER-2018-Q1-1 2.qxp_Governance style ideas 23/02/2018 13:23 Page 22
p22 Spring 2018 CST Managing debt The power of Local Radio and social media ensured that attendance at the CST drop-in morning on 18th There are just too many easy January was filled to capacity with visitors from ways to fall into debt, and too organisations across the island joining the ‘regulars’ to learn more about the few constructive support provisions of the Long-Term Care Scheme recently introduced by Employment and Social Security Department. systems to help individuals rid
The cost of care has become ‘hot’ topic for those contributing to and due to benefit, with themselves of the burden and resources facing a challenge and the numbers of those seeking assistance increasing. The manage their income and life- scheme introduced in Jersey aims to offer benefit payments to adults who have long- term, high-level care needs by means of a universally collected contribution from local style costs. tax-payers. On hand to guide the audience through the provisions were David Auffret, Head of Back in 1996, John Kirkby, a Bradford Contributions and Benefits, Jeanie Gallagher, Steve Simpkins and Abbie Moore, ably businessman with experience of working supported up by the Minister of Health & social Services – our own Parish Deputy, Susie in the personal finance industry, set up Pinel. The team circulated the room taking questions about the pluses and minuses of at- Christians Against Poverty (CAP) to assist home assistance, seeking assisted living in a care home, the scope of help available and individuals and families cope with the the sheer economics governing the qualification for loans and assistance. The team was burden of debt they’d encountered either able to summarise the levels of support available, how assets are calculated and the costs through accident or lifestyle choices. and restrictions that exist within the scheme. Inspired by his faith, he used his Booklets are available from the Social security Department in La Motte Street, while the information professional expertise to negotiate with can be found on the States of Jersey website: www.gov.je/benefits/longtermcare. The Social Services LTC creditors and set up a budgeting system team can also be reached by phone on 444440. (Now called the CAP Money Course) as a Left: Steve tool to assist with those crippled by debt Below: who otherwise had nobody to turn to for David & Jeanie help. Now, the initiative has been brought to Jersey in the form of a local company with charitable status and set up as a ”not for profit” organisation. Christians Against Poverty (Jersey) Limited is locally owned and has an licence agreement with Christians against Poverty in UK to run CAP Money Courses in the island using locally based trained “Money Coaches” to help people to operate their personal finances within the scope of their income and budget. The three “one hour” training modules which make up the course are provided fre e to delegates who wish to attend the course and full help and support is provided. Background material and information is now available from the Parish Hall. For more information please contact the Parish Hall or either [email protected] or [email protected] STCLEMMAIN-Ed32-WINTER-2018-Q1-1 2.qxp_Governance style ideas 23/02/2018 13:23 Page 23
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Showing the flag in the sun Lest you thought they might be escaping the upcoming election, the recent visit by a delegation of local politicians to Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, including St Clement Deputy, Susie Pinel, was all in the interests of parliamentary solidarit.
It was a Commonwealth Parliamentary Association that beautiful materials and tailors to construct equally stunning provided the opportunity for myself and two other deputies, outfits. I bought an irresistible Indian wedding dress (see inset Kevin Lewis and Montford Tadier, supervised by Deputy Greffier, picture) for reasons beyond comprehension. (Perhaps, a ‘twirl’ at Lisa Hart, (the latter two also hail from 'God's Own Parish) to the next CST coffee morning!) So, we returned to the hotel, much undertake the visit. The conference was designed to explore the lighter in currency, thrilled with our bid for freedom and role of Parliament in addressing the challenges facing unharmed only to be severely reprimanded by Security. democracy the importance of trade in building stronger ties Work then resumed in earnest as we were presented with a within the Commonwealth, climate change and providing a very interesting but equally upsetting, briefing on the appalling greater voice to youth within the organisation – all highly plight of the Rohingya refugees and the possibility of their charged topical issues. It brought together delegates return to Myanmar, following the extreme violence against representing the nine regions of the CPA, 52 countries of the them. How could Aung San Suu Kyi ignore their plight or even Commonwealth and over 180 national, state, provincial and retain her Nobel Peace Prize? Maybe the answer was simply that territorial Parliaments and Legislatures. nobody has been relieved of one yet, but the discussions were Given the local security situation, our progress to and from most sobering. the conference venues and workshops saw us confined to During the week in Bangladesh, we Jersey delegates also coaches escorted by soldiers in armored vehicles able only to attended the 36th CPA Small Branches conference and a gaze at the sea of rickshaws, tuktuks, buses, trucks, wagons and meeting of the British Islands and Mediterranen Region scooters all completely overladen with people, babies and representatives. Of the 180 Branches of the CPA, 43 are classified animals, with no visible sign of road rules, traffic lights or signs. as "Small Branches" which are defined as having a population However, on our one free day, the solidarity of the Crown below 500,000 people. Dependencies came to the fore! Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of As always, it is a privilege to represent our Island overseas, Man made a daring escape through the lower ground floor of but holiday it certainly wasn’t! the hotel avoiding security, leaping into pre-ordered UBER taxis and headed for freedom. From having only observed the maelstrom before, we plunged into the heart of it, travelling in Top right inset: Susie ‘modelling her special wedding dress’ tuktuks to the shopping malls which all consisted of stunningly Top: The teeming city of Dhakar STCLEMMAIN-Ed32-WINTER-2018-Q1-1 2.qxp_Governance style ideas 23/02/2018 13:23 Page 24
p24 Spring 2018 Putting on the glitz Christmas came unexpectedly early to ‘God’s Own Parish’ in the form of an unexpected windfall from Santa States as a result of Members voting at the last moment to release the cash that had been set aside to pay rates on States properties in 2017.
As usual, preparations for the festive season started early. Before even the Advent calendar windows were thrown open, the Parish Hall staff and volunteer helpers ensured the vital ingredients were ready for a seamless celebration. With choice saplings selected, the teams set about spreading seasonal cheer about the Parish Hall, dressing the trees and applying the sparkle. The Community Support Group assembled to assist with distributing the generous Vouchers donated by Sir David Kirch and the Social Committee prepared for the Senior Citizens’ lunches at the L’Ambassadeur Hotel and the arrival of Sana Claus and his elves. While local school choirs practised their repertoire and the Rector took on the role of recruiting sergeant and casting director for the parish church nativity. First up was the Sports Club Christmas Fayre which provided an Aladdin’s cave of crafts, bric-a-brac, and Christmas novelties served up alongside tasty food in an atmosphere of joyo us yuletide anticipation. Despite the less than friendly weather, Sir David received a traditionally warm St Clement welcome when he dropped by to add his greetings to the lunch party, serenaded by Barry Roach and pupils from St Christopher’s, St Clement’s schools. Finally Santa collected gifts for his sleigh-ride delivery with the promise to be back next year.
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Left: Full House Below: CST on Kirch duty
Below: Pam’s Jam in demand
Above: O come all ye faithful Left: Barry crunes for lunch Below: St Christophers’ Choristors Below left: Are those for me? Bottom Goodbye till next year
Above: Mistress Christmas Collet strikes again Left: Look what’s on MY tree Right: Are those for me? STCLEMMAIN-Ed32-WINTER-2018-Q1-1 2.qxp_Governance style ideas 23/02/2018 13:23 Page 26
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Summer2013 St ClémentSpring Parish2018 p 27Magazine p15 French leave Occupation The avalanche of brochures and ‘special’ holiday offers may have subsided, but if you’re thinking of a entertainment pre-Brexit excursion across the Channel – or even joining the While there has been plenty information published Twinning excursion to Cancale, about the German Occupation of the Channel Isabelle Le B has assembled some useful phrases that Islands over recent years, little has been written could help you secure your about the entertainment which certainly continued desired accommodation. during that time and helped keep morale high Location despite the bleak conditions that affected the Can you recommend a hotel? Pouvez- recommender un hotel? civilian population. Is it near the centre of town? Est-ce pres du centre ville? How do I get there? Comment puis-je m’y rendre? Isobel Osborne is a Jersey student, studying at Durham Is there anything cheaper? Y a t-il quelque chose de moins cher? University who is currently researching how the people of Jersey kept their spirits up during the war years and Does it offer full board / half board? Es-ce qu’on prend la pension complete/demi how music and live entertainment survived during pension? under military Is breakfast included? - petit dejeuner compris? rule. She is Can you reserve me a room there please? Pourriez-vous me reserver une chambre s.v.p? particularly interested in Accommodation memories of what was Do you have a room available with: Avez-vous une chambre avec: available – be - Double room - une chambre pour deux personnes that large scale -Twin beds - lits jumeaux Musicals, - A double bed - un grand lit Concerts, Plays, Variety Shows, - Is breakfast included? - petit dejeuner compris? and even - A bath/shower - une salle de bain/douche smaller scale - A hair dryer - un seche-cheveux ‘front room’ type gatherings ni - Air conditioning - la climatisation people homes - A television/telephone - une television/un telephone or in local parish halls. Facilities To Does the hotel have? Y a t-il … a l’hotel? understand - Cable television - la television par cable more about all these aspects of - Internet or Wifi - Internet ou wifi (pron: wiffy) wartime - A laundry service - un service de nettoyage entertainment, - A swimming pool - une piscine Issie is relying on gathering anecdotes and memories from members Could you put in the room? Pourriez-vous mettre d ans la chambre ? of the public. Whether this is in the form of first-hand - An extra bed - un lit supplementaire knowledge, or anecdotes passed down through family - A cot - un lit d’enfant members. Her canvass is quite broad. So if you think you might be able to Just in case, be prepared for... help, or if you just want a friendly chat to reminisce over your wartime memories, she’d be very grateful for a call on 07842 I am sorry we are full - Je regrette, l’hotel est complet 827868, or email her on [email protected]. She would Bonnes Vacances then discuss how to she could follow it up and record the contribution for posterity. Isabelle STCLEMMAIN-Ed32-WINTER-2018-Q1-1 2.qxp_Governance style ideas 23/02/2018 13:23 Page 28
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p32Spring 2018 Pétanque Tower view from John Doublet arrange a Pétanque match against It has stood as a military lookout and parish landmark since that town. As a result, we were A gentle reminder from Alan, our Editor, invited to a Pétanque International Napoleonic times. It has been both a station for radi o hams made me realise that it is exactly a Competition. Sixteen Parishioners and a convenient nesting place for itinerant pigeons. With its year since I last wrote about Pétanque went across for the weekend in new access, and under the supervision of Brian Nibbs, marine May and most of us played. We in St Clement. Fear not, we continue had a wonderful time and were environmentalist, Kevin McIlwee, and members of the Jersey to enjoy this magnificent game. It very well received. (You may have Tour Guides Association, the Conway Tower at Le Hocq opened gets us out to Le Hocq twice a week, read Bernadette’s account in a recent edition of L’Amarrage.) I’m its doors to the public on the first weekend in February to summer and winter, and certainly glad this has contributed to the coincide with ‘World Wetlands Day’. A steady stream of two beats housework or watching telly. strengthening contacts with our hundred visitors took the opportunity to explore inside and twin town. So, what have we been up to since I am pleased to say that Friday take advantage the view across the RAMSAR site surrounding last January? Well, twenty-four afternoon sessions at Le Hocq our coast. players signed up to take part in started by Beth and Paul, have also the 12 Parishes league which continued to attract newcomers. For the diary: The tower will also be open for two commenced in the first week of Anyone is most welcome to join weekends on Saturday/Sunday 23/24th June and 30/1st July to February. Twenty two games later, them for a game commencing at we played our final game on 23rd 2.15pm. No experience is host an exhibition of paintings by Rob Allen of the St Clement November. The league was won necessary as you will be in very coastline, as part of the pan-island Open Studios event. for the second year in succession capable hands and these by a very experienced team from afternoons are far less competitive St Lawrence, although we will than the morning sessions. never let them forget that we beat By the time you read this, we them 5-1 when they came to Le will no doubt be weeks into the Hocq. league. Matches are played every We were lucky enough last year two weeks, one at home (Le Hocq) to have a new Parishioner join our and one away. If ever you see our team, by the name of Harry. He just team play ing in our ‘St Clement happened to mention that he was Blues’ please come along and give ‘off to his place near Cancale in us your support. It does really help, France’ and that his wife, but I warn you that the game is Bernadette, spoke French. Not one addictive and could well see you to miss opportunities we asked if wanting to change your plastic they could maybe visit the hypermarket boules for the real ‘Cancale Mairie’ in an attempt to thing. Main image: Stunning Below: We never found out the name of our view from canine supporter! the tower Right: Now open to the public STCLEMMAIN-Ed32-WINTER-2018-Q1-1 2.qxp_Governance style ideas 23/02/2018 13:23 Page 33
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Spring 2017 p35 Redeeming the past If you go down Following the report of the independent Jersey Care Inquiry, a public consultation has begun into the future of Haut de la Garenne. The to the woods... first drop-in session was held in the Parish Hall on February 15th . Those attending were provided with background material and a Local trees have had a hard time this winter. questionnaire to be returned to The Community and Constitutional The high winds have brought down many a Affairs section of the Chief Minister’s Department. sturdy bark. With building plots springing up across former agricultural land, the rural Haut de la Garenne was purpose-built in the mid-nineteenth century to house destitute and orphaned boys. It was initially known as the Ecole Industrielle but was environment is under constant pressure. It’s a @Beachcombers Hotel later renamed Jersey Home for Boys. Following the Liberation in 1945, the site was fate that has not gone unnoticed by the local again used as a children’s home until 1983. Since then, it has been used as a served as a location for the BBC drama Bergerac and in 2004 was refurbished and opened men and women of the trees. as a hostel in 2004. It now operates as the Jersey Accommodation and Activity Centre (JAAC) offering bespoke holidays for educational groups, sports teams and ‘Jersey Trees for Life’ (formerly known as Jersey Association DateNight of the Men of the Trees) is on the lookout for unused land specialist interest groups. Dinner Bed Its notoriety springs from ‘operation Rectangle’ in 2007 which investigated on which to promote various types of woodland sites and allegations of historic abuse and which exposed a catalogue of offences having to host educat ional activities from simple nature walks to &Breakfastfor been committed on the premises. Following the lengthy independent inquiry, the agroforestry and general environmental awareness. .00 panel recommended that given the history of neglect and abuse which took place Established in 1937, the charity currently manages the Val people at Haut de la Garenne the building should be demolished. Its future lies in the de la Mare Arboretum and the Jersey Hedgerow 2 £89 hands of the Council of Ministers, but will be guided by the strength of the public Campaign. It also offers expert advice on the planting, appetite to follow the fate decreed by the inquiry, or whether it has a significant role management and care of trees and hedges and their Upgrade to a to play in the rehabilitation of a safe and secure environment. surroundings to individuals and businesses as well as §The consultation is planned to run till late April, with further drop-in sessions and providing educational services to schools. Superior Double the opportunity for the public to visit the site and discuss its use with the current St Clement already has already shown its credentials with the planting of a now flourishing orchard on land .00 operator. More information will be available from the Public Hall and via local media. for only extra If you would like to know more about participating in the consultation, please write to: Haut de la provided by the late Mrs Pauline Pardoe near Green Island, £10 which was overseen by the Seigneur and tended by Garenne Consultation, Community and Constitutional Affairs, 5th Floor Cyril Le Marquand House, PO Box 140, St Helier, Jersey, JE4 8QT, or email: [email protected]. students at Le Rocquier School, but the charity is on the lookout for further opportunities to help provide more EveningDinner can also be contacted by calling 440496 or emailing: Victim Support Jersey community conservation and tree planting schemes, as [email protected] 7days a week well as to increase overall woodland coverage, which we Right: can be nurtured and maintained for the benefit of present 4 Course Michelle Moffat and future generations. from Community & Constitutional Sunday Lunch Affairs discussing For more information, or to discuss possible opportunities, please the consultation contact Jersey Trees for Life on 01534 857611 or email documents at the [email protected] Childrens menu Parish Hall event. Booking Essential available Tel 875236 Available for Private Functions Reservations Weddings,Anniversaries, O1534 875236 Beachcombers Hotel • La Rue a Don Christenings, Special Family • Grouville • Jersey Occasions and Social Club Meetings www.beachcombershotel.co.uk STCLEMMAIN-Ed32-WINTER-2018-Q1-1 2.qxp_Governance style ideas 23/02/2018 13:24 Page 36 STCLEMMAIN-Ed32-WINTER-2018-Q1-1 2.qxp_Governance style ideas 23/02/2018 13:24 Page 37
Spring 2017 p37 Wandering minstrels unite by Michael Blackie ‘Oh, East is East and West is We st, and never the twain shall meet’, wrote Rudyard Kipling, having previously stated that neither existed when two strong men faced each other. On the afternoon of Sunday 20th May, the Jersey Gilbert and Sullivan Society will seek to bring both together in a concert in A taste for the sea the Parish Hall, entitled ‘Gilbert and Sullivan Go East and West’. W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan wrote fourteen operas and in doing so Do you hanker after a life on the ocean wave, took their audiences on a journey of exploration that covered a large part of the globe. In this concert, we shall board H.M.S. Pinafore in or at least have a chance to remember a Portsmouth before indulging in a little sorcery in Dorset and witchcraft in Cornwall, home of those famous pirates. Confounding the usual marine experience for a lifetime? If so, look interpretation of Brexit, we shall leave Britain for various European no further. There’s still time to apply for the venues, board a gondola in Venice, visit an all-girl university in Hungary and come face-to-face with an unpopular Grand Duke. Forsaking 2018 Jersey Clipper Bursary. Europe, we then head, after a brief stop-over in Japan, for an idyllic South Sea paradise, whose king considers the English parliamentary system to be the Utopian ideal. The annual bursary is designed to assist an Islander of any age to Jersey will just have enjoyed the delights of an electoral campaign achieve a particular nautical ambition. This could be a trip on a and have voted four days before in a General Election. W. S. Gilbert was tall ship, attending a training course, participation in a water- noted in his day as someone who held up for scrutiny, and in some sports competition, undertaking a marine biology field trip or cases ridicule, the absurdities of authority – whether it be the competing in an ocean race – anything with a maritime theme. omnipotent Mikado, thwarted at every turn by his daughter-in-law elect Applicants of all ages are invited to apply, which provides £1,000 or the Judge, in a breach of promise of marriage case who concludes aimed at furthering maritime endeavour. the proceedings by marrying the plaintiff himself, even the unlikely The award, which was established in 2007, is a legacy from product of a union between a fairy and a peer of the realm who causes the three Jersey campaigns in the Clipper Round-the-World havoc as a Member of Parliament. All is done with a nimble wit, Race. It has been funded by Dandara, Les Pas Holdings and UBS. matched perfectly by Sullivan’s music. It is a mix that has entranced Last year’s winner was sailing instructor, Tom Pollard, who put audiences for nearly a hundred and fifty years and a fitting Sunday the award towards the cost of representing Great Britain in the afternoon antidote following weeks of election fever! Further details in Laser 4.7 World Championships in Belgium, and also the Laser ‘Whats On’ (page 46). Radial Youth Worl d Championships in Holland. Previous winners Above: The Jersey G&S Society cast of The Mikado on stage at the Opera House in 2017 have used the money to join marine survey teams and exploration. The deadline for submitting written applications for this year’s Jersey Clipper Bursary is the end of April 2018. They should be no more than 200 words in length and should be emailed to [email protected] STCLEMMAIN-Ed32-WINTER-2018-Q1-1 2.qxp_Governance style ideas 23/02/2018 13:24 Page 38
p38 Spring 2018 Netball From Deidre Brewster The St Clement youth netballers have been enjoying a particularly varied and successful season both on the court and associated activities. On 22nd October, they played against Windlesham School from the UK and came away with a very well- deserved win. It gave the players the chance to display their new sweatshirts sponsored by parishioners Dawn and Phil Heard of ‘Magic Touch’. Making sense The visitors were presented with a St Clement pennant. Sunday morning training sessions and Wednesday league games are all going well with of numbers at Samares great commitment from all the girls. October 22nd turned out to be a busy day, as the Teaching Maths to primary school pupils is challenging, but can be exciting and Sports Club helped host the ‘silent auction’ at the inventive for the children involved. On Thursday 19th October, Jersey welcomed Dr. Parish Hall - fantastic fund raising event for netball and St Clement Battle of Flowers Association. It was Yeap Ban Har, the author of ‘Maths – No Problem’ to train teachers in the application a fun-filled occasion with plenty of home-made food, of the Mastery Curriculum which is designed to teach maths through a child- a raffle and the chance to bid for 100 lots up for centred, problem solving approach inspired by Singapore maths. auction. Afternoon tea was served by ‘waitre sses’ from the At Samarès Primary School, different. The children record new St Clement netball team. The team was also on hand Maths teaching has been knowledge and methods in to help with the Christmas Fayre and our thanks go centred on the Singapore maths ‘journals’. These are integral particularly to Collette Willmett for all her hard work approach for the last three years. as they allow the children to organising these events. It was implemented by their explore learning in a way that is Below: Team effort Bottom: Time for tea Deputy Head teacher and Maths personal to them. Lead, and has been Traditionally, in education implemented in the national systems in the UK, pre-school curriculum. Lessons focus on an children are often introduced to assumption that all pupils, with maths and to number symbols at varying levels of support, are the same time. But number capable of developing a deep symbols like 5 or 10 as well as and secure knowledge and symbols such as + or - are often understanding at each stage of difficult for children to fully their learning. Pro blem solving understand. If they are lies at the heart of this introduced too quickly, there is a methodology and pupils are risk that young children will taught how to draw models to struggle and might never fully represent and solve word recover their confidence in problems. maths. By embracing the ‘mastery Maths lessons at Samarès are curriculum’, all children can view taught in two parts, on the same mistakes as opportunities to day. The first part focuses on learn and understand that exploring problems through learning is something to be concrete objects, sharing enjoyed together. Maths at mistakes and explaining Samares is now fun! methods. The second part, taught after a break, focuses on applying the children’s new knowledge to extended problems. Maths books at S am Samarès also look a little a ol rés Scho STCLEMMAIN-Ed32-WINTER-2018-Q1-1 2.qxp_Governance style ideas 23/02/2018 13:24 Page 39
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Summer2013 St ClémentSpring Parish2018 p Magazine41 p15 Le Squez Youth Project By florrie copley Have you seen our new logo? Last year we challenged the young people to design a new logo. With help from Natalia and Steve from Intertrust and the very talented James from Midnight Creative, we couldn’t be happier with end result. Young people attended workshops, learnt about marketing, branding, PR and creative writing. They discussed what Le Squez meant to them, its history, the Parish and the future. With lots of ideas for designs down on paper, James created five different designs and the young people voted on their favourite.
A highlight for our year 7’s has definitely been going to De Mond Gymnastics Academy! I have never seen so much energy being burnt, enthusiasm and determination to learn and improve!! The young people had an amazing evening and we hope to make this a termly activity. Our sessions so far have focussed on what young people wish do this year during their session. They have shared lots of ideas for cooking, sport, trips out and arts and craft. No surprises that making slime is at the top of all their lists!! We have some big plans in the pipeline for this year. Talent shows, fundraising events, residentials, big art projects and entering teams into community challenges to name a few! The young people are also planning a big event for senior residents in the Le Squez area! I don’t want to give too much away but watch this space!! If you are interested in finding out about volunteering opportunities or maybe joining our committee please contact Florrie Copley on: E: [email protected] or T: 280533 Le Squez Youth Project Monday Years 5 & 6 7.00 – 9.00pm Tuesday Year 7 7.00 – 9.00pm Session Times £1 Wednesday Year 8 7.00 – 9.00pm 2018 Thursday Year 9 7.30 – 9.30pm E: [email protected] M: 07797 732 509 T: 280533 PER E: [email protected] M: 07797 782 872 T: 280533 SESSION Friday Year 10 7.30 – 10.00pm
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p44 Spring 2018 ChurchNews from Canon David Shaw St Clement’s Day Pope, champion of blacksmiths, fishermen stone-cutters and sick children, the life of our Parish patron saint is widely commemorated. According to the writings of the time, he served as bishop of Rome in the first century AD and was instrumental in converting many of the Emperor’s court to Christianity. However, he appears to have overdone things to the point that he was banished to the Crimea, where he went about establishing more church communities. All this activity did not please the authorities who finally chose to dispose of him and his ministry by tying him to a ships anchor and throwing him inti the sea. Though the Saints Day falls on 23rd November, parishioners had two chances : Ceremony at Parish churchyard to commemorate his memory on the closest Sunday, by first meeting at the Parish Above Church where the Dean re-consecrated the graves of local scout legend, Kenny Faucon, and Rev. Lee, who founded St Nicholas Church at Greve d’Azette, then by attending the annual St Clement’s Day lunch at the Ambassadeur Hotel. Kenya Calling A new St Clement flag now flies alongside the Kenyan national flag at Malindi. It is raised each morning by the St Clement School Scout pack wearing their very smart uniform funded by 2nd Greve d’Azette Scouts. The new flag replaces the old worn one which had a red anchor as the person making it didn’t have any yellow! The fees of around 150 of the 400 children are sponsored mainly by people in Jersey including many in St Clement. However, 120 children have been identified as being nutritionally deprived – permanently hungry – so hungry, they fail to develop properly and struggle to learn. . A super kitchen and dining hall was completed two years ago and if funds can be raised some or perhaps all of the children will be given lunch as well as the daily porridge. 25p a day doesn’t sound much but multiplied by 40 weeks it works out as £50 a child and £6000 a year which we do not have. If you feel you can help, please send donations payable to St Clement’s Church to The Rectory, La Rue du Presbytere, St Clement JE26RB. Right: Raising the Flag Eastertime We have established an alfresco tradition. Weather permitting, we will gather at 7.30am around the cross on the green opposite the Parish Hall by Le Hocq tower to celebrate Easter Day “Sunrise” communion followed by a picnic breakfast of hot cross buns and coffee. With high tide at 8am this year it will be a truly seaside service. All welcome – children and dogs included! In the days leading up to this there will be a Maundy Thursday communion as we remember the Last Supper at 6pm on the Thursday. The mood and style change totally for Good Friday beginning with a two hour craft and cooking workshop in the Caldwell Hall for all ages – even the smallest have fun pounding the dough for hot cross buns and adults do their best to make crosses for the Easter gardens Once the buns are cooked and eaten with Pam’s home-made jam, there is a short family service at noon in the church. Then from 2 – 3pm in St Nicholas there will be a more contemplative service. As well as the service by the sea on Easter Day there will be a 9am Traditional Holy Communion and Hymns at 9am in St Nicholas and a 10.30am Family Communion in St Clement. STCLEMMAIN-Ed32-WINTER-2018-Q1-1 2.qxp_Governance style ideas 23/02/2018 13:25 Page 45
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p46 Spring 2018 To advertise your event Parish Administration free of charge just email Connétable Len Norman Tel: 855511 Email: [email protected] all the details to Deputies Simon Bree Tel: 840773 What’son... [email protected] Email: [email protected] Susie Pinel Tel: 853969 Email: [email protected] March Parish Secretary Beverley Corley Sunday 11 Mothering Sunday Asst. Secretary Julie Martin Thursday 15 CST Drop in coffee morning Parish Hall. 10.00-12.00. Admin Assistance Kim Beaumont • Jean Bishop • Helier De la Haye Thursday 16 St Clement’s Battle of Flowers Bingo Night. Parish Hall. 6.30pm Foreman Jason Sims Tuesday 20 CST Afternoon Tea & Bingo. Parish Hall. 2pm to 4.30pm. Tickets Assistant Foreman Brock Thompson £5 per person from Julie Martin 854724 Sexton Michael Le Jehan Saturday 31 Samares Manor Opens for the season Procureurs du Bien Public Susan Pearmain & Anthony Perkins Rector Canon David Shaw Tel: 851992 April Email: [email protected] Centeniers Edgar Wallis • Amanda Le Brocq • Rob Beaumont Sunday 1 Easter Day Chef de Police Eddie Caldeira Tuesday 10 Election: Senator Nomination Meeting at The Town Hall at 7.30pm Duty Centenier Tel: 07797 711392 Wednesday 11 Election: Nomination meetings for Connétable and Deputies. Parish Registrar Sally Penaluna Tel: 852003 Parish Hall from 7pm Parish Social Committee Chairman Anthony Perkins Tel: 07797 716568 Tuesday 17 Pain Support Jersey Counselling & Mindfulness session. Community Support Team Chairman Anne Dupré Parish Hall 10.30-12.30 . To book: mailto: [email protected] T: 07797 952165 Liaison Off icer Julie Martin Tel: 854724 Thursday 19 CST Drop-in Coffee morning. Parish Hall 10.00-12.00 Refuse Collection Contractor Graham Pallot Tel: 07797 748 286 Sunday 22 St Clement’s Battle of Flowers Association. 2.30pm Parish Hall Opening Hours Le Rocquier School. Afternoon tea and selection of Monday to Thursday 8.15am to 5.00pm Tel: 854724 Miss St Clement 2018. (Could former winners please contact Friday 8.15am to 3.45pm Email: [email protected] Sandra Matthew on [email protected] Parish Meetings Notices of Parish meetings are published or 07797 725868). in The Gazette section of the Jersey Evening Post. These notices can now be viewed electronically May on Bailiwick Express and on our website. www.parish.gov.je Wednesday 16 Election for Constable, Senators and Parish Deputies. Polling station. Parish Hall. 8am – 8pm PLEASE NOTE Parish Hall opening times during the Easter Holidays Sunday 20 “Gilbert and Sullivan Go East and West” Concert by the Jersey G & The Office will be closed on Friday 30th March (Good Friday) and Monday April Sullivan Society. Parish Hall. 3pm. Ticke ts available on the 2nd Easter Monday door. £10 each (£5 for children in full time education). Tea and cakes included.
Other Regular Events Proudly Published by MediaMasters in association with Community Support Drop-in Coffee mornings - Third Thursday each month. 10-12.30 at the Parish Hall. Assistance from Julie Martin 854724 St Clement Parish. St Clement WI – First Wednesday each month. Parish Hall. Details from Mary Marshall 857616 MediaMasters- serving the community for over 15 years. Greve d’Azette WI – First Monday each month. 7.30 at the Parish Hall. Details from Norcott Road, St Saviour Tel: 866956 www. mediamasters.je Margaret du Feu 852453 Editorial Alan Le Breton E: [email protected] St Clement Junior Flower Club – usually meet at the Parish Hall once a month on Advertising George Farley T: 866956 Saturday mornings. 10th June, 1st July, 16th Sept, 7th Oct. Contact Gloria 855109 E: [email protected] St Clement Bridge Club – meets every Friday evening at the Parish Hall at 7pm for a Accounts George Farley T: 887066 7.15pm prompt start, Suitable for advanced beginners and upwards. For details Copyright: 2018© Parish of St Clement Magazine. The entire content of this publication is protected contact David Delauney on 720638 by copyright. All rights reserved. No part of this journal may be reproduced, sorted in a retrieval Slimming Together – meet at Good Companions Club on Monday evening at system, or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic, mechanical, photocopying, 6.30pm.and Tuesdays at 6pm. Details from Joanne Reid Rodrigues 856490 recording or otherwise without the prior written consent of the copyright owner. [email protected] Reprint details: Reprints of articles can be purchased by contacting the publishers. Disclaimer: Whilst the Parish of St Clement Magazine Team and contributors to L’Amarrage have Good Companions Club – Thursday afternoon Bingo, tea & cakes 2pm-4pm Open to provided the information contained in it in good faith, they accept no responsibility, financial or all. Call 871451 otherwise, for any action taken by any other party as a result of the information so provided. Good Companions Club – Friday afternoon Whist, tea & cake 1.15pm – 3.45pm. Why Independent and appropriate advice should always be sought on such matters. The views expressed within this newsletter are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the not come earlier for a Fish & Chip lunch and sweet for just £5.25. Call 871451 to book views of the publisher. The Editor accepts no responsibility for errors or omissions that may occur. Jersey Over 50s Activities & Social Club – Spartan Athletics Club FB Fields. Contact Rosemary Hewlett 853164 Over 55’s Gentle Exercise Class – 9.30 -10.30 am Mondays. Good Companions Club. Details from Helena Parris 07797 742531 Community Police Dao Yin- Tai Chi – for older people, Fridays 10am-11am at the Good Companions Club. Contact Ann on 724001 Our St Clement’s Community police officer PC Weight Watchers – Mondays 5.30pm at St Patricks Church Hall. Contact Sharon (O’Brien) 07797 848955 Amanda Ingram is available for confidential Updates and extras can be found on the Parish website: [email protected] advice and help and advice: Entries for inclusion in our Spring Edition should reach us by Friday 23rd February 2018 T 612416 or E [email protected] Entries for inclusion in our Summer Edition should reach us by Friday 27rd April 2018 www.jec.co.uk * Ofgem RIIO ED1 STCLEMMAIN-Ed32-WINTER-2018-Q1-1 2.qxp_Governance style ideas 23/02/2018 13:25 Page 47
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