GazetteGazette An independent glimpse of life in our parish Summer 2014 Volume 12 Issue 2 Printed on paper from sustainable resources. Looking Forward to a Summer of Fun and Adventure

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Old Pulteney reaching for the Golden Gate bridge in San Francisco with a Grouville crew member

Once again we are in the summer of a green and who has given up her culinary secrets in a recipe for pleasant Parish. The lanes are eye-high in plants, a mayonnaise – to go with the potatoes and other fresh branchage is around the corner and people are having food produced in this lovely Parish. fun, none more so than Sharon Eddie who, as you can Later in the summer we will start the commemoration of see in the photo above, is enjoying the challenge of the centenary of the start of World War 1, on 4th August sailing in the 11th stage Clipper Round the World yacht 1914. Donna Le Marrec from Tourism tells us about the race, from San Francisco to London via Panama, Jamaica, island commemoration on 4th August 2014 and Yve New York and Londonderry. How about that for an Bullen reminds us of those in the Parish who fell in that adventure in high summer? You can read more about her war and whose names are on the various memorials, in preparations for the race on page 12. particular at La Rocque and at Haut de la Garenne. Later We focus on the countryside in this issue with an article in the summer is the Country Fayre at Les Prés Manor on about our hedgerows on page 3, how the Royal 6th September (a date for our diary!) described on page is grown in an article written by the Connétable on the 27. centre pages and, yet again, the intrepid and ever This promises to be a great summer. We have cycle resourceful Geoff Walker has found treasure, as you will racing in the second week in June, fayres to visit, food to see on page 18, where he is joined by Alison Le Blancq, eat and places to go, all described in this issue. Enjoy! Leaders in Elderly Care

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 Grouville Gazette | Summer 2014 2 A More Sylvan Grouville – Jersey Trees for Life’s Vision for the Parish by Michel Morel

Jersey Trees for Life (JTFL) is the only local environ- mental charity exclusively concerned about Jersey’s trees. Recently the charity’s focus has shifted towards native tree planting, made necessary by the devastat- ing effects of Dutch elm dis- ease, which hit the Island in the 1980s, resulting in the loss of many tens of thou- sands of trees and the destruction of miles of tradi- tional Jersey hedgerows.

In 2008 the charity started Hedge planting above Queen’s Valley the Jersey Hedgerow Campaign, working in partnership between willing land- ting for groups and corporate bodies who wish to give owners and tenants; with the JTFL preparing, planting something back to the environment. and maintaining young hedgerows in suitable areas for If you would like to help or get involved, please look at three years at the end of which the hedgerow should be our website: www.jerseytreesforlife.org. We also have a robust enough to survive on its own. Facebook page, so feel free to ‘like’ Jersey Trees for Life! To manage the planting and other necessary woodland work, the charity has an arboriculturalist, Conrad Evans and a small team. The charity also has an Education Officer, Michel Morel, whose role is to run sessions in schools or woodlands, highlighting to local youngsters QUEREE the importance of native trees. Q Grouville is important as it is home to several ‘flagship’ O mammals. So far, as part of its Hedgerow Campaign, the optometrists charity has planted a new hedgerow and filled in existing sparse hedgerow with 2,014 whips (183 trees and 1,813 Gorey Village – Grouville – Jersey hedging plants). All plant species selected are planned to help increase biodiversity, including common oak, Tel: 840 400 sweet chestnut, wild cherry, beech, hawthorn, blackthorn and also benefit local wildlife. Once completed this will give an extra 3 miles of hedgerows for Grouville. In addition to hedgerow planting, JTFL has several other major projects. In 2012 it took over the management of the ‘Forgotten Forest’, an arboretum at Val de la Mare in = Your local optician, for all your St Ouen, in desperate need of attention. Much has already been done to restore this unique wooded area, eyecare needs originally planted in the 1980s, including the provision of discreet interpretation boards. It is, without doubt, the = Now supplying the latest Varilux® most interesting collection of trees in the Channel varifocal lenses with fewer Islands. A community woodland in St Helier and a nation- ally registered collection of alder trees in St Brelade also peripheral distortions require time and attention. This is in addition to all the normal requests for support and advice, so Conrad and = Convenient parking his team certainly have their hands full! = Professionally qualified staff, usually The charity has hundreds of members and is always keen to find new volunteers; it is very good at providing friendly! an excellent team-building day in an environmental set-

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

Serving a fantastic breakfast menu to suit all including traditional Scottish & English breakfast (Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 9.30am - 11.30am). Enjoy the exciting summer menu created by our Head Chef Craig Whitmore featuring sharing plates, fresh local seafood, traditional classics and daily changing specials. There is also a full takeaway menu available. Alternatively just pop in and enjoy a drink in our enclosed garden complete with children’s play area. Enjoy something from our fantastic range of lagers or real ales to a glass of perfectly chilled Rose or a jug of ice cold Pimms... there will certainly be something to whet your taste buds ! We also show all major sporting events in full HD on our plasma screens. Tel 855756 to make your reservation.

 Grouville Gazette | Summer 2014 4 ‘Great idea, turning the old harbour into an Olympic-sized swimming pool... pity about the boats though eh!’

12th Grouville Brownies News by Brown Owl – Michele Peace

Congratulations to the unit on receiving the Trefoil Guild Trophy for their beautiful needlework at the Eisteddfod. (see picture) Zebra has been busy rehearsing for the production of ‘Annie’ this month, wishing her good luck and lots of fun with the shows.

Grouville Brownies entry for Eistedfodd Arts and Crafts Section

 Grouville Gazette | Summer 2014 5 Grouville and Le Rocquier Pupils Team up for the Cycle Challenge Over 34 years at L’Etacq Summer Fayre by Stewart Elston From the BBQ As the ten Le Rocquier pupils continue their training and Poisson du jour, Moules Pecheur, Local Scallops, fund-raising for the Bedell Stroke Association Cycle Local Half & Whole Lobster, King Prawns, Seafood Challenge in September, in recent weeks they have been Kebabs, (all with Homemade Garlic Butter, or Garlic helped by pupils from Grouville Primary School. Mayonnaise, Salad, Lemon Wedge & French Bread) First, the Le Rocquier students addressed an assembly at the primary school, explaining all about the 330-mile Freshly Made Sandwiches challenge from Paris to Jersey. Then, after a successful Handpicked Jersey Crab Meat, dress down day, in March the Grouville pupils came up Lobster Meat & Prawn Sandwiches with the idea of a cake sale with pupils and families bak- ing lots of goodies to sell. The result was a further £421 To Order: raised towards the daunting £21,000 needing to be Plateau de Fruits de Mer and Poached Salmon raised by the team entrants. The cake sale money took the total to £5,500, with 3 months still to go. FRESH FISH When the time comes, all the community will be able to Local Fish, Bass, Bream, Mullet, Mackerel, Plaice, track the progress of the participants on a website link, Lemon Sole, Cod, Salmon, Tuna, Sardines as they travel across France towards Jersey. To follow the fundraising progress, or to make a donation online Seafood Pots please go to: http://www.lerocquier.com Prawn and Seafood Cocktails, Mussels, Whelks, Crayfish Tails, Cockles and Crab Meat (all with home-made Seafood Sauce, Pepper, Salt & Vinegar) SMOKED FISH Oak Smoked Salmon, Golden Cod & Haddock, Craster Kippers, Mackerel, Trout FROZEN SEAFOOD Raw & Cooked Gambas, Peeled & Shell-on Prawns, Calamari, Red Snapper, Sardines, White Bait, Battered Cod, Fish Cakes Coquilles St Jacques, Soups & Sauces, Grouville pupils hand over their fundraising monies Free-Range Chicken & Duck Eggs, Game in season to grateful Le Rocquier cycle team members and lots more Priceless Summer is Here!! Two young boys walked into a chem- Great news, you can now enjoy a glass of ist, picked out a box chilled wine or beer with your seafood at of tampons and went to the checkout. L’Etacq or take a bottle home with it! The man at the checkout asked the older boy how old Daily deliveries to Restaurants & hotels he was. “Eight,” the boy replied. The man continued: Les Viviers de L’Etacq, “The true taste Poissonnerie, “Do you know what these are used for?” St Ouen Fish Market, The boy replied: “Not exactly, but they aren’t for me. Open Monday until of the sea” St Helier after lunch Open All Day They’re for him. He’s my brother. He’s four. We saw on All Day Tue.-Sat. All Major Credit Cards accepted Monday-Saturday television that if you use these you will be able to swim Summertime on Sundays Email: [email protected] and ride a bike. At the moment, he can’t do either.”  483 500 www.faulknerfisheries.co.uk  721 400

 Grouville Gazette | Summer 2014 6 50 Years of Grouville Grouville Battle of Battle of Flowers; Flowers Fifty Years the Final Stages Ago by Patricia Guegan by Mark Labey (Chairman) In January 1964 a meeting was called to propose that the Nick Parlett’s design ‘Fab at 50’ is taking shape nicely in Parish of Grouville should enter a float in the Jersey the Parish Depot on Rue du Grouville, where Phil Myers Battle of Flowers. Alan Le Maistre (former Constable and and the team have been working away every Thursday late father of the present Constable) was elected Chairman evening between 7 and 9 p.m. The Juniors are building with Dennis Poignand as Treasurer. The other committee their float at the same venue and can always do with members were: M Le Fevre, Mrs E Le Maistre, Miss P extra hands, so if anyone would like to help, we would be Bannier (now Guegan), Mr R Labey, Mrs R Labey, Mr C E very happy to see you. Vince, Mr W Falle, Mr L Labey, Mrs S R Le Brun, Mr P Shona Livingston, our excellent event coordinator, organ- Hutchings and Mrs H Le Gresley. ised the Miss Junior Grouville competition judged by Miss Grouville, Katie Labey. Mya Gell, aged 9, was the successful entrant and the Gell family, who have been great supporters over many years, were thrilled.

The 1964 float with Pat, centre right, sitting at ease! Grouville Architect, Eric Baker, designed the first float ‘From the East’, which cost £432 16s 11d compared to £23,346.00 in 2013. It had a base of wood and chicken wire; sticking the flowers came later. The chassis was an old tractor extended on two girders and was built by Grouville Garages especially for the event. The driver lay on his back and drove ‘blind’, relying on instructions Proud parents Kevin and Michelle Gell with their from a walker on the outside. Len Labey and ‘Big’ John daughter, Mya and her sisters, Caitlin and Alyssa. Matthews were the drivers. Parishioners and friends sowed, planted, weeded and picked the flowers. Flowering did not start until the after- This year is a very special celebration and we hope you noon of the day before Battle, as the blooms would have will come and support us, especially in the run up to the withered and died. Subsequent floats had magnificent Battle itself. In particular, we would love to see you at the set pieces made out of hares tails and statice – as they unpacking of our Chrysanthemums, which begins at 5.30 still are today. However, then we picked all the hares tails p.m. on Thursday 7th and Friday 8th August. on the sand dunes in Jersey and Carteret and dyed them. The Hog Roast is on Saturday 9th August at Les Près I was reminiscing recently with some of the old team and Manor, from 6 p.m. onwards, where our costumes will we recalled how much we enjoyed it all. There was a very also be displayed and our thanks go to Mandy Thomson relaxed atmosphere, which brought the whole Parish and her team for making them. Please contact Shona on together. We were often up all night completing the float, 07797 716846 or e-mail: [email protected] for took part in the Battle of Flowers itself, or were spectators more details about the Hog Roast. on the parish lorry! Then it was on with the glad rags and we danced the night away at the Floral Ball held at West From Sunday, 10th August onwards, we need an army of Park Pavilion! flower pickers, graders and dobbers, so please come along to the Parish Depot and help, from 9 a.m. each We are extremely proud that the Parish has entered a day. float continuously for the past 50 years and we wish the 2014 team every success this year, both for the Battle of Finally, please would anyone who was involved in 1964 Flowers and the Moonlight Parade. We will be cheering on our first float ‘From the East’ give me a call on 854760. you on in your golden year with as much pride and I hope it will be worth your while! enthusiasm as we did all those years ago, even if we are ‘Happy 50th Birthday, Grouville Battle of Flowers!’ not all as sprightly as we were then!

 Grouville Gazette | Summer 2014 7 Family Fauvic Swim; Helping with Dementia Pages by Heather Uwins At Christmas we visited our daughter in Queensland. Whilst in Brisbane I visited the University of Queensland to see an Australian Government sponsored research programme, using specialist exercise techniques for Duck Pond News those suffering from dementia. From personal experience by Belinda Calvani I know the difficulties experienced by loved ones caring for a family member with this cruel disease. Any activity Summer just brings out the best in young children, as I that integrates both carer and patient is really worthwhile hope these two photos show! and I was able to see how they were encouraged to take part in memory stimulation and physical exercise. The aim of the programme is to improve quality of life, which brings a positive influence on sleep, appetite and balance. Pain and depression are also reduced as endorphins are released which helps to increase happiness. Watch this space! I hope to bring it to Fauvic Swim.

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 Grouville Gazette | Summer 2014 8 Historic Philadelphia by Barbara Le Brun

When we visit our son in Pennsylvania, we sometimes drive into Philadelphia, 28 miles from the historic Valley Forge area, where he lives.

Philadelphia is an historic city, founded by William Penn in 1662 as the capital of the State of Pennsylvania. It is a large, modern city, known for its culture and arts and famous for its Liberty Bell, which is displayed in a glass case in the Liberty Bell Center. It was ordered for the State House and called the ‘Liberty Bell’ to proclaim the liberty and freedom given to the people by William Penn.

Philadelphia was the capital of Pennsylvania during the War of Independence and the Declaration of Indepen- dence was signed in the city by the Founding Fathers in 1776. We have seen a re-enactment of the signing of the Declaration of Independence performed in period dress and have visited the museums and Art Gallery in the city.

If you are planning a visit to the east coast of the USA, Philadelphia is well worth a visit, particularly in the sum- mer and autumn when the weather is at its best. You can combine it with a visit to Washington and Chesapeake Bay, or with a visit to New Jersey, or both – the choice is yours! The Liberty Bell

 Grouville Gazette | Summer 2014 9 Parish Personality Portrait No. 27 Tracey Laurent – Caretaker Extraordinaire and Grouville’s ‘Mrs Mop’ by Al Thomas

There can’t be too many ladies of the parish who can drive a heavy goods vehicle but Tracey Laurent, our parish hall caretaker, is certainly one of them. Tracey has been the caretaker for the past three years and absolutely loves it. Never happier than when wielding her vacuum cleaner around the Parish Hall carpets and generally taking care of what is the central hub of our saintly Parish. Born and bred in Jersey, married to Steve and with three grown up children, Colin, Emma and Terry, Tracey is also a young granny to Emma’s boy Henry. She does, however, have to travel over to Guernsey, of all places, to see Henry, as Emma has swapped Islands... whoops! Tracey spent many tough but enjoyable years in Jersey’s TA Squadron and it was during this time that she gained her HGV licence. Along with six other local girls she took her heavy goods test in Germany during a T.A. field trip. As well as learning to march, shoot, use a bayonet, she experienced the unpleasant effects of wearing a gas mask in a room full of tear gas. She did, however, become a qualified Driver/Chef after putting in some serious kitchen hours at Aldershot Catering College and was also promoted to lance corporal, gaining her stripe while helping to build a Bailey bridge on yet another field trip. Being an army chef in a field kitchen has its advantages and its disad- vantages. A definite minus is having to get up at four in the morning to start prepar- ing food for a bunch of starving squad- dies. The big plus for Tracey was that she was always warm and never hungry. with Steve, enjoys being able to relax on a travelling Her TA days behind her, Tracey is now a member of the holiday with trips to America, the Canadian Rockies, slightly less active but equally interesting Grouville Malta, Turkey, Dubrovnik and a particular favourite, WI (but don’t mention the jam word! As far as Tracey is Glacier Bay in Alaska. concerned, that’s just a myth.) and she also likes to help The next big one will be a family holiday in Orlando out with Grouville’s popular Friendship Club. where no doubt six-year-old Henry and very likely Granny Her HG driving qualifications have come in handy and Tracey will experience and enjoy the delights of not just for the Territorial Army; for a while she was the Disneyland... Co-op’s only lady lorry driver. You’re never too old for Mickey and Minnie; as a lifelong Never shy of hard work and keeping busy, Tracey, along fan I speak with some experience.

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 Grouville Gazette | Summer 2014 11 Sharon Eddie, Crew member on board ‘Old Pulteney’ in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race writes... I am writing this article from the comfort of my Grouville home sitting amongst a pile of sailing gear and dry bags, but, by the time you read this I will be on the high seas, racing a 70 foot yacht somewhere between San Francisco and Jamaica. Some of you may have seen the JEP article with a pho- tograph of myself in Clipper sailing gear with some of my lovely pupils from Mont a L’Abbe school, one of whom is Harvey Bertram, also from Grouville, who by some amaz- ing coincidence is on holiday in San Francisco when my race starts. Harvey is a very chatty and enthusiastic young man, so I do hope that he will have a tale to tell Sharon happily sailing along in the race south from and maybe some photographs for his school mates, San Francisco because communication between the boat and Jersey, Robin Knox Johnson (the first person to sail around the except via the clipper website, is very limited. world single handed in 1969): “in twenty years time it So, back to the packing of sailing gear; which is a chal- won’t be the things you have done that you will regret; it lenge in itself. Each crew member has a strict allowance will be the things you haven’t done”, I interpret this as of 20 kilo’s which, when you consider that wet weather meaning that life is short, so we must make the most of ‘foulies’, waterproof sleeping bag and sailing boots weigh every opportunity. more than 12 kilos means I have to be very disciplined. Half way through my first weeks of training in a Force The first leg of my race will be mostly warm. In fact we will 8-10 storm and freezing cold weather in the English probably fry on deck because there is no shelter from the Channel nearly eighteen months ago, I really thought it sun or wind. Down below will be like an oven with a great was beyond my ability but, with the intensive training the deal of condensation. In contrast the second leg, which crew receive, daily sessions in the gym and a fair amount sees us crossing the Atlantic from New York to Derry, then of ‘mind over matter’ (which I hope I can sustain) I am around Scotland to Holland and finally finishing in London. feeling more optimistic and, to be honest, if I had known It will be quite chilly at times, especially when there is a for certain from the outset that I could do it, I probably lot of water over the deck on night watch. So considering all wouldn’t have applied. After all, life isn’t meant to be easy of this I will need to use my 20-kilo allowance carefully. and if we never risk failure we do not learn. One thing I will not need to pack is a four-month supply I am fund raising for two charities dear to my heart; the of toiletries. Showering is not an option; there is no mirror Jersey RNLI and Spirit of Variety, so any donations will be on board and virtually no privacy. We ‘hot bunk’ and have very welcome. If you would like to find out more about only a small cubbyhole for personal belongings. The the race visit www.clipperroundtheworld.com heads (the sea toilet) has the luxury of a zipped curtain Wish me luck! for modesty, but it is not a place one would want to linger for longer than necessary, especially when the boat is heeling at 30 degrees or more, which is very common. So you can appreciate my dilemma because I need to take base layers, umpteen pairs of sailing gloves, hats, sunglasses, head torches for sail changes in the dark and the odd luxury item such as carpet layer’s knee pads, a hot water bottle, ‘Russ’ the school mascot, and sudocrem (don’t ask about that one) and of course some shore clothes. You may well ask why I want to give up my cosy home comforts and the best job in the world, for more than a term, to do this. I daresay when I am climbing out of my sleeping bag into my wet clothes at 3 a.m. (assuming I had bothered to take them off) after only three hours sleep, I may be asking myself the same question. The Old Pulteney under sail at the start of the race from answer is that I was struck by something said by Sir San Francisco

 Grouville Gazette | Summer 2014 12 may it remain so. If you wish to join the Keppel Tower interest group, please let me know. Welcome to From now until 14th August please come and join in the work and fun to be had at the Parish Shed in building the Parish float for Grouville’s 50th entry in the Battle of the World of Flowers. Our talented designer and local artist is featured on page 22 of this issue. My States work has involved a very busy Spring negotiat- Politics ing and securing support for our fishing fleet, which suf- fered unprecedented financial losses this winter in both by Deputy Carolyn Labey days at sea and lost gear, after two and a half months of storms and damage. I have also been working with the dairy farmers to set up a programme for cattle health There are a lot of positive things going on in Grouville at testing to ensure Jersey complies with new EU legisla- the moment, one of which is the Community Support tion, which will enable them to diversify their cattle and Group I established earlier this year. Now that all the for- milk exports. Over the past year Jersey Dairy has been malities of police checks and identity cards have been very successful in securing export markets for our milk completed plus a working structure developed that con- and ice cream in China and Spain, which is very positive forms to good practice, we have a team of 15 highly and encouraging for the future of our dairy farmers. motivated volunteers, ready, willing and able to support In April I was in Cherbourg to sign an agreement on behalf you in the Community. Please spread the word and if of Jersey to share knowledge and information with the you, your friend, or neighbour requires any assistance French and the other Channel Islands on renewable energy. and help with form filling, shopping, picking up prescrip- tions, the odd lift, or a bit of company, please get in con- As every Order Paper for the is full to tact through the Parish Hall on 852225, who will refer bursting and requires 3 to 4 day sittings from now until your call to a member of the group. Please use this serv- mid September, I shall cover some of the issues debated ice to make your life easier! in future issues. If, however, you wish to discuss any of the propositions or Parish issues, please do not hesitate Hopefully, by the time you read this – under the to phone me on 852488 or e-mail me at: [email protected] Constable’s proposition – the States will have instructed the Education Department to provide more on-site park- In the meantime, have a wonderful summer. ing for the school. This will help alleviate the traffic dan- gers and difficulties endured by parents and children at the end of the school day, by the cenotaph and in the lanes around the school. Rosedale Many businesses in and around Gorey Village contacted me in March and April when Rue à Don was closed for essential road repairs and maintenance, albeit leaving us Stores able to enjoy the nice new road surface and cycling facilities to Gorey Village. I appreciate the extent of the Gorey Village losses suffered by businesses during this time. Therefore, please support our village shops, restaurants and busi- nesses and make every effort to use our fantastic village facilities. Let’s treat ourselves to some fish and chips one night; savour the beautiful fresh fruit, veg and bread; visit our local butcher; buy presents from the jewellery shop Photo Service and, on a sunny day, eat a crab sandwich from Rhona’s, InstantAn Aladdin’s print photographic Cave service of surprises direct from to try to help them make up for trade they lost in the your digital cameras, USB, CD Rom, Bluetooth – spring. competitively priced photographs, and please The Constable and I are keen to see some first time don’t forget our passport photo service buyer schemes in the Parish to help our young families available at £4-00 per set of four. establish themselves. Obviously the sites have got to be Why go to town! appropriate and well thought out. I would also like to see existing approvals give a percentage of their build to help Groceries, Fair Trade Products, a variety of towards fulfilling this need. cheeses and cold meats from our I have been working with residents and organisations like delicatessen, Wines and Spirits and so ‘Save our Shoreline’, within the planning process, to try much more. to keep appropriate whatever is eventually approved on the Keppel Tower site at Le Hurel; in particular that it does not resemble a ‘Costa del Chips’ vernacular. We are very Open Monday to Saturday fortunate to have a beautifully quaint and unassuming 8.30am – 5.45pm piece of shoreline from La Rocque to Gorey and long

 Grouville Gazette | Summer 2014 13 One For the Guys by Niki Whittle These days it’s not unusual for men to have an interest in Leather items fashion. As a personal stylist, my male client base has = Shoes should be stored using shoetrees. This helps been steadily increasing – a sure sign that it’s not just to avoid getting creases across the shoe. Insert the women that want to look good. shoetrees while the shoe is still warm to keep the shape. More and more men want to look slimmer, younger, fitter = Leather needs to be fed so your shoes will benefit and sharper, not only in their working life, but also in their from being polished regularly. social lives. Whether it’s a desire to get ahead in their Jackets/coats careers, wanting to get back into the dating game, or to = Hang your jackets on a wide hanger to help maintain simply look good and feel great; you men are paying the shoulder shape. more attention to what you wear and how you look! So = Shoulder covers should always be used, to protect with that in mind, I’ve decided to devote this season’s your jackets from dust and dirt. column to you. = Use cotton breathable suit bags to store your suits, as If you read on, not only will you discover what this sea- plastic suit bags will make the fabric sweat. son’s key pieces are but you’ll also find some hints and Trousers tips on grooming and looking after and storing your = Trousers should be hung by a clip hanger, from the clothes so they last you for years to come. hem, as the weight of the waistband will pull out any creases, saving you time when it comes to ironing. = Try to avoid using a trouser press as they often strip fabrics of their natural finish making them appear shiny. Shirts = Never hang shirts on a wire hanger as this can damage the fabric. = After washing, dry the shirt on a hanger; this will make ironing much easier. = Fasten the top button when hanging the shirt; this will maintain the shape of the collar. General maintenance = Use a moth repellent to prevent moths damaging your favourite clothes. = After wearing a garment, leave to hang outside the wardrobe overnight for airing. = Too much dry cleaning can strip fabric of its natu- ral finish. Sometimes all a suit needs is to hang outside for a day to freshen it up. Credits for images: 1. Floral shirt from Burton. 6. Chambray shirt from Roulette = Always store ties on a tie rack. 2. Leather monk shoes from clothing. = Belts can be stored on a hanger designed for belts, or Topman. 7. Espadrilles from Next. rolled in a drawer, making sure they are rolled from 3. Two tone brogues from 8. Pink shirt from Next. the tip to buckle and with the outside showing. Clarks. 9. Jacket from Austen Reed. 4. Slim leg Chinos from 10. Tailored shorts from Austen Personal Grooming Topman. Reed. Personal grooming is the ‘icing on the cake’ and will 5. Striped shirt from Topman. complete your image. No matter how well-dressed you are, the overall impression you give will be completely changed by poor personal grooming: Summer trends = Clean hands and nails. This season, the classic pieces have been updated and = modernised. Introduce a few of these key pieces into Neat and tidy eyebrows. your wardrobe and you’ll be looking sharp and polished = Well-ironed shirts and t-shirts. with very little effort – brilliant! = Avoid overpowering aftershaves as they can be off putting. Maintenance and storage tips: = Clean and polished shoes. It’s no good investing your hard-earned cash in key = Shaving not only removes facial hair but also exfoli- wardrobe items if you’re not going to invest time in main- ates the surface of the skin. taining them. Men’s fashion trends don’t change dra- = Facial hair must be well maintained. matically each season so if you’re careful and take the time to look after and store your clothes, they’ll last for I’m aware that all this might seem too much like hard years to come. Follow my guidelines below and you’ll not work, but believe me; if you invest the time in this now, only save money by buying fewer clothes, but you’ll also you will save time (and money) in the future: go on, give look smart and polished with very little effort! it a go!

 Grouville Gazette | Summer 2014 14  Grouville Gazette | Summer 2014 15 The King of Potatoes by Connétable John Le Maistre

The started in the early 1880s when Hugh De la Haye saw a large with fifteen eyes (from where the shoots sprout) in a shop and bought it. He cut it into fifteen pieces and planted them. When he harvested the crop the potatoes were oddly shaped but very flavoursome – and so the Jersey Royal potato was born. But how are they grown? The first thing to understand is that the Jersey Royal is a premium crop, with its own appellation that only allows this particular potato to be called a Jersey Royal if it is Harvesting the earliest outdoor potatoes from the cotils in front of grown in Jersey. It is also a ‘pres- . ager’ crop and very important to the UK supermarkets as it ‘tells’ people that spring has weather determines how early the crop is and there is arrived when they see it in the shops. always a risk that a late frost will set the crop back. It is important that the Jersey crop arrives as early as Planting is much earlier now than in the 1970’s due to possible before the markets in the UK, where most of the milder winters and the use of plastic, which not only crop is exported, become flooded with UK potatoes once gives some frost protection, but also warms the soil. June arrives. The main season for the export crop is Plastic also acts as a soil conditioner, which is very April, May and sometimes June if it is a late season but important on heavier soils that are pre-dominant in Grouville. A selective herbicide is used to stop the weeds without affecting the growth of the potato crop. These herbicides have become more sophisticated over the years and their use is carefully controlled. Only products that degrade over the life of the crop can be used so that there is no long-term effect on soil fertility. Depending on soil temperature, the potato plant appears after about three weeks,. The difficult decision is when to remove the plastic; good growing conditions are needed at the time of removal, as the crop will be tender and growing quickly, getting tenderer by the day. As the foliage thickens under the plastic there is the ever- increasing risk of developing potato blight, a disease that completely decimates the crop if not treated. Once the plastic is removed the crop is sprayed with a protective See potatoes being stood. Note the discarded fungicide to stop the development of blight. This process ‘eyes’. is carefully managed as blight only develops under cer- tain conditions, so temperature and humidity are taken into account and spraying only takes place when neces- actually royals can be grown throughout most of the sary. All being well the crop will be ready for harvest in spring and summer meaning that fresh outdoor grown about twelve weeks. jersey royals can be available from early April until the end of October. The season can be extended further by The crop is traditionally harvested with an unset skin that growing royals in poly tunnels, which can mean produc- can rub off in the hand. The taste can vary from year to ing royals at any time. For most people, the best time to year, from week to week and from field to field, but there eat royals is on a nice spring day when the thoughts of is nothing quite like the taste of Jersey new potatoes the gloomy winter are behind us and we are beginning to boiled with some fresh mint and served with a dollop of enjoy the promise of the summer to come. Jersey butter melting over them. A meal in its self! Planting starts as early as December, on a very small For the farmer that is not the end of the story. About 20% scale, but starts in earnest from the New Year onwards, of the crop is kept back as seed for the following year. It building to a climax, weather permitting, in February. The is allowed to mature fully until the tubers are quite large

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 Grouville Gazette | Summer 2014 17 A Little ‘Roman Man’ by Geoff Walker

I found this object on the beach – in the gation to care for the poor, but Royal Bay of Grouville – on the 18th declined abruptly in the early 4th centu- January 2014, washed up from the ry after the Emperor Constantine adopt- southeast headland during the winter ed Christianity. storms. If I had found it a few days later, Some think Grouville is derived I might have thought it had been washed from “Grosville” but, if so, where are the out from the coast, as there was slight remains of the “big villa”? In 2010, work coastal erosion with later storms. at Grouville Church unearthed some The figurine is small, only 6 Roman building material. Since Jersey centimetres/2.5 inches, as you can see was part of the Roman Empire for more from its position against a standard tum- than 450 years (50 BC – 410 AD), there bler glass. It may originally have been must remain a lot more to discover. part of a piece that incorporated a bull. I Perhaps a Roman soldier surveying the cleaned off a conglomeration of pebbles Jersey southeast headland got caught and dirt around it but stopped cleaning by the incoming tide in the gullies and when I could see the significance of the had to scramble back, losing the object object so not to cause any damage to The tiny Roman piece found in the process? The headland would it. by Geoff, seen against a have been a more substantial promon- I think it is a figurine of the Roman god tumbler glass tory 1,800 years ago, but still with tidal Mithras and, if so, would date to the 2nd flows and plenty of cracks and crevices or 3rd century A.D. and the Occupation in the rocks. I am not aware of any – that is the Roman Occupation – of Jersey.Thankfully, it Roman shipwreck in Jersey coastal waters that it might seems that the metal is resistant to seawater corrosion. It have come from. has the distinctive Phrygian cap of Mithras and wears a It just goes to show that, with an inquisitive eye, you can sling bag or pouch, which was the identifying initiation find all sorts of relics from Jersey’s past. But please get symbol of a Roman soldier. At , archaeolo- in touch with Olga Finch ([email protected]) gist Robert Waterhouse confirmed the identification was at when you do find something, as these “theoretically correct.” relics can be very precious. Mithraism appealed to the Roman elite and soldiers in particular. It offered salvation without the Christian obli- Photograph by Lauren Riou Recipe: Mayonnaise by Alison Le Blancq

Ingredients sugar in the liquidiser and blend well. Strain the vinegar, 2 large, fresh Jersey eggs add to mixture and blend again. 4 dsp. (10 ml.) white wine vinegar With the liquidiser on high, very slowly pour the oil into the mixture until it starts to thicken. Stop the machine 1-4 tsp. Dijon mustard (to taste) slowly (please be careful as the mixture may ‘bloop’ - I 1 clove garlic (optional) have a mayonnaise stain on my kitchen ceiling!), stir 1-2 tsp. caster sugar well, scraping the sides of the liquidiser, then repeat add- Pinch of salt and black pepper, to taste ing oil then mixing, until the oil does not mix in but stays on top of the mayonnaise, which should now be of a ½ – 1 litres sunflower oil thick consistency. The size and freshness of the eggs will determine how much oil the mixture will take and there- Method fore the amount of mayonnaise. Re-season to taste with It sounds complicated, but it isn’t – once you have mas- salt and black pepper, adding a little more sugar if too tered this mayonnaise, you will not want shop-bought acidic. any more! It is important that all the ingredients are cool The mayonnaise will keep for several weeks in the fridge. – (in the summer I even chill the liquidiser in the fridge). It is especially good with shellfish, salads, and to make Put the vinegar, mustard (to taste) and crushed garlic (if ‘Marie-rose’ dressing. using) into a small bowl, stir well and leave for at least ½ If you would like any further help or tips, please call or hour. e-mail: Allison Le Blancq on 855752 or e-mail at: famil- Put the eggs, salt, freshly ground black pepper and [email protected]

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 Grouville Gazette | Summer 2014 21 Current projects include work on another exhibition Nick Parlett – Artist for later in the year, a design commission for Grouville has many artists and, in an occasional series, The Jersey Pottery, a Nick Parlett tells us about himself and his work: sculpture in Gorey to com- “From an early age I was fortunate to have been encour- memorate the oyster fish- aged to appreciate the landscape and natural world and ing industry and design- to feel its benefit on the body and spirit. It was not until ing the float for Grouville leaving school however, through long hot summers and who this year will celebrate stormy winters in our diverse countryside and spectacu- 50 consecutive years of lar inter-tidal zones that the desire to document observa- entering an exhibit in The tions and experiences began to take form. Battle of Flowers. More examples of my work can I was now compelled to witness the natural world through be found at: pencil and paint. So a lifetime’s apprenticeship com- www.facebook.com/ menced, gleaning what I could from contact with artists nickparlettartist at life classes and local art groups. With much experi- Nick Parlett menting and often frustration, faithful support from family and friends and wonderfully loyal clients, some sem- blance of direction and vision emerged. Experimenting with new ideas and subject matter still continues, but I can never escape the influence of the natural world and it still remains at the centre of my work. Though largely self-taught, those artists that I’ve studied, admired and whose influence I acknowledge, are those whose handling of paint and observations of nature are similar to my own. They include Raymond Harris-Ching, Robert Bateman and Michael Warren to name but a few. Letter to the Editor... ‘On the crest’ Brent geese in Grouville bay

Deaf Awareness In a follow-up to the article about her work in the last Parish of Grouville Grouville Gazette, Pat explains about accessing deaf awareness training. Did you know that one in six people are dDeaf or hard of hearing? (By the way, ‘dDeaf’ is not a typo! The word deaf with a little ‘d’ refers to people who are diagnosed with a hearing level below that which is considered “normal”, while Deaf with a big D refers to people whose The Grouville Community preferred language is British Sign Language and who see themselves as part of a distinct linguistic and cultural community. The word dDeaf encompasses both Support Team these definitions.) Helping keep people living independently One in six people will be unable to communicate with in their own homes you effectively and this figure is on the increase, but you can play a big part in making communication much Do you live in Grouville? easier for your family, friends, colleagues and customers by undertaking deaf awareness training that will improve Do you have difficulties with: your communication skills, enable dDeaf people to feel Mobility? less isolated and help them to participate fully in every aspect of life. Getting your shopping? The training is delivered by tutors who all have first-hand Attending Appointments? experience of what it is like to be dDeaf or hard of Loneliness/Bereavement? hearing. With their experience of dDeafness and its impact on all aspects of their lives, they are very aware Changed family circumstances? of the positive impact of the training. To find out how to Filling out forms? unlock the silence and improve the lives of our dDeaf and hard of hearing community please follow this link: The Grouville Community Support Team is a group http://courses.highlands.ac.uk/adult-education of volunteers who may be able to help anyone in the Yours faithfully, Parish who is experiencing these sorts of difficulties. If you would like some help, please call the Parish Pat Bougeard Hall on 852225.

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 Grouville Gazette | Summer 2014 23 Island’s 12 parishes to join a unique parade that will form part of the ceremony. Participants will form a procession, World War 1 carrying candles or lanterns to represent those fallen, together with the parish standards. Commemorative Parishioners wishing to participate in the parade should ideally have a family connection to a veteran of the Great War and should contact the Parish Hall to register their Event – Monday 4th August 2014 interest. There is no age limit, so adults and older chil- dren can get involved. The evening will start at approxi- by Donna Le Marrec mately 7.45 p.m. until 11 p.m. and there will be other community activity in the lead-up to the event. For more On 4th August 1914, following the German failure to with- information, please contact Donna Le Marrec on 448832. draw from neutral Belgium, Britain joined in a war that For more information about the UK national centenary was to last over four years, range over the entire globe commemorations visit www.1914.org and cost over 750,000 British citizens’ lives. Jersey then had a resident population of just over 50,000 and about a fifth of them served the British or French war effort, which left few islanders untouched by the tragedy SWIMMING of war. While the story of the Great War is a story of mil- lions, it is also the story of individuals. AQUAFIT, TONE, LOSE WEIGHT, RELAX The Island is marking the centenary of the outbreak of the Great War with a special Island commemorative cer- ADULTS, CHILDREN, NERVOUS SWIMMERS emony in St Helier’s Royal Square on the evening of Lessons for beginners and Improvers all ages Monday 4th August 2014, attended by His Excellency the Lieutenant-Governor and the Bailiff. Members of the pub- One to one and small groups lic are most welcome and provision will be made for suit- Excellent for arthritis and injuries able access. Those Islanders who served in the ‘war to Heated pool up to 90ºF/34ºC end all wars’ will be honoured during a poignant remem- brance service featuring evocative poetry, readings, brass bands and choral music. Heather Uwins ASA Tel: 852678 The Bailiff, Sir Michael Birt, would like to invite groups of Book now for September! approximately 25 representatives from each of the

 Grouville Gazette | Summer 2014 24 Unravelling our History – The La Rocque Methodist World War 1 Memorial Plaque by Yve Bullen

When the Methodist Chapel closed in August last year I Bdr. C.J. Mallet, Pte. A. Le Routetel, Pte. S. Le Clercq, remembered that there was a memorial plaque there, Pte. W.J. Gottrell, Pte. J. Marcheron, Cpl. T. Touzel. which showed those from La Rocque who fell in World War 1 and, happily, those who came back. I then decided Of those who died, I think that Frederick Guillard was the to see if their families are still in the Parish. It is work in unluckiest. He joined the Navy and served throughout progress, but, as we are commemorating the centenary the war as a Joiner 4th Class, when on 4th February 1919 of the start of World War 1 this August, I thought others he was killed when HMS Penarth, the minesweeper he might like to join in this quest to unravel a small part of was serving on, struck a mine off the Yorkshire coast. our Parish history. The names listed on the La Rocque Frederick was only 20 when he died. The son of Mr F.J plaque are: Guillard, of Anchor Lodge, St Clement, he is remem- bered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial. Those who died: Pte. l. W. Bertram, C.P.O. F. Guillard, L.Cpl. P.L. Marie, Pte. E. B. Bertram, Pte. F. J. Hamon, It’s always surprising just how many men died after the Pte. S. J. le Rougetel, Pte. A. J. Gallichan, Pte. S. Touzel War had officially ended, claiming lives months and even years after the Armistice. If you have relations among the Those who returned: Pte. W.J. Bertram, Pte. F Gallichan, above names, please get in touch. We hope to install the Dvr. S.J. Gottrell, Sgt. A.J. Marett, Pte. E.T. Bertram, Pte. plaque in St Peter La Rocque Chapel as a permanent W.J. Gallichan, Dvr. Stan J. Gottrell, Sgt. A Marett, A.B. memory of those who fought and fell in World War 1 in P.C. Bourgoise, Pte. W. Gaudin, Pte. T.J. Hamon, Pte. time for the centenary of the start of the war on 4th C.E. Le Rougetal, Pte. P.J. Le Clercq, Pte. C.W. Gilbert, August 1914.

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 Grouville Gazette | Summer 2014 25 Cambrette Half Page Cambrette Care SPORT & RECREATION and Nursing Services Grouville FC by Richard Noel, Chairman of Grouville FC Keep enjoying life

Another season ends; a season full of the usual highs and lows of sport. Fortunately, Grouville FC has had a in your own home memorable and successful season; trophies and leagues won, players winning caps for Jersey in Muratti Finals for Ladies and Juniors. I make no excuses for taking anoth- er opportunity to mention Grouville lifting the 2013 Trinity Shield Trophy (the Shield will be on display at the Parish Hall throughout the summer). None of the club’s achievements would be possible without the dedication and hard work of the clubs back- room team of managers, coaches, committee members, ground staff, administrators and our kit man. Hundreds of hours are given freely to provide the best possible opportunities and facilities for our players to enjoy their sport. One special member of our team is Mr Bob Richardson who was recently awarded the Colin Welsh Memorial Trophy for 2013’s ‘Unsung Hero’ in local sport. Bob joined Grouville as a player and was a fine goalkeeper. He then tried his hand as team manager before becom- ing club secretary, a role he held for 33 years. Bob has also been club barman, groundsman, painter and deco- rator, plumber, electrician and is still our kit man. Nominating Bob for this prestigious award gave us the opportunity to let Bob know just how proud the Grouville Football Club is of what Bob has done for us over the Please call us to discuss your care needs, or if years. you have questions regarding the Long Term Care Scheme. We can arrange a free informal meeting at a time that suits you, either in our office, or the comfort of your own home.

Beth Gicquel RN E [email protected] T 633083 F 633193 or pop into our centrally located offices: 1st Floor, 17 Queen Street St Helier Registered homecare. Your way. Bob Richardson, who routinely achieves the ‘impossible’ for our Club REGISTERED AND INSPECTED SUPPORTS THE LONG FULLY BY PUBLIC HEALTH TERM CARE SCHEME INSURED The summer does not mean rest time for the club. There are clubhouse improvements, pitch re-seeding and plan- ning for the 2014-15 season to be done; lots to do; lots more to achieve. T 633083 Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the 2013- www.cambrette.com 14 season and I very much look forward to the season ahead.

 Grouville Gazette | Summer 2014 26 Gavin at Gouray Churches by Gavin Ashenden, Vicar of Gouray Church I have loved this last year. I was surprised to find that Gouray held so many potential friendships and I have Compiled by been delighted and deeply touched. Bruce Willing Getting a new vicar is a bit like going on a blind date – for both the community and the Vicar. The metaphor of the family is often used for the Church and I have relished the sense that this diverse but vibrant Church is a group of friends that feels like family, willing to come together on the Grouville Church Country trail of a loving God without too much fuss. It has been a delight that we can bring together a love of the Bible, a taste Fayre by Caroline and Chris Osgood for the sacraments and a hunger for the Holy Spirit. It has been very encouraging that, over the year, people Free Entry and Parking! have nervously peeked around the corner of the door to The annual Church Fayre is on Saturday 6th September see if what we do is ‘for them’. Many have stayed. I hope in the picturesque setting of Les Prés Manor, by kind per- that the way we worship, pray, search and discover will mission of the Le Maistre family. It will be opened by Miss help the Church continue to grow in depth, as well as Grouville, Katie Labey, at 11 a.m. and closes at 5 p.m. people. Thank you for the welcome and all the generos- Access to the manor will be signed and you can get there ity of spirit that has made my first year so memorable. on the 1 and 1a bus routes, or come by car, as parking is free. We promise all the fun of the Fair for children and adults alike, with the traditional favourites such as swing boats, bumpy tractor rides and carousel alongside a bungee run and bouncy castle. There will also be face painting, children’s games, farmyard animal corner, mini labyrinth, cabbage loaf baking, cider pressing, bottle stall, book and toy tent and anything else we can think of between now and then! A programme of musical entertainment will run through- out the day, catering for all tastes with many local craft Gavin, happy in his work! stalls displaying their wares, as well as jewellery and produce stalls and, of course, the Grand Raffle with its many prizes. There will also be the now famous Tea Tent with its scrumptious selection of cakes and sandwiches together with the very reasonably priced BBQ serving bacon rolls, burgers and pork sausage dogs and, naturally, the ice cream van. You won’t go thirsty, as the Les Prés Team We will enable you to will be providing their home made cider alongside tradi- tional ales and wines. reclaim, revitalise and This is the major annual Church Fundraiser, so please bring yourselves and as many friends as you can muster maintain your space... to make it a great success. Our Rector has already put in a request for sunny weather! and peace of mind. Put this date in you diary and if you have any enquiries please phone Chris and Caroline Osgood on 852850 = organising & de-cluttering = down-sizing = home staging = interior design

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 Grouville Gazette | Summer 2014 27 on beaches, parks and all public areas, as this is an increasing Parish Hall problem in the Parish. Dog owners are reminded that they are obliged News by Law to obtain an annual dog Licence for every dog aged over from Rebecca Maindonald six months old, which is renewable in January of every subsequent Branchage year from the Parish Hall. Failure The dates for the 2014 Branchages are to obtain a Licence can result in Friday 11th July and Friday 5th September. you either paying double, or being Land owners and occupiers are reminded summonsed and fined in the that hedges, branches and overhanging Magistrates Court. trees should be trimmed back to give a clearance of 12 feet over main roads and by-roads, and a clearance of 8 Livestock on the Loose feet over footpaths. All trimmings must be removed from We invite owners of cows, sheep, chickens, horses and the roads and footpaths. any other livestock that are likely to go walk-about to Electoral Forms contact the Parish Hall to register the details of where the Have you received your 2014 electoral registration form? animals are being kept and who can be contacted in The General Election is on 15th October 2014, so regis- case of an emergency. This scheme has been very suc- tering to vote is more important than ever. Please contact cessful and we are trying to keep our list up to date. If the Parish Hall on 852225 if you have not received an you have not registered, or if you have changed your Electoral Form. details, please contact the Parish Hall. It only takes a couple of minutes and could save time and animal hard- Payment of Rates ship in the event of an emergency. Your annual Rates Bill will be sent out during the next few weeks. These bills are payable on demand. If they are Parish Flag Bearer not paid within a three-month period, a 10% surcharge We are looking for someone to carry the Parish ceremo- will automatically be added to the bill. nial flag at several Island wide events a year, including Dogs the opening of the Poppy Appeal, Commonwealth Day The Connétable reminds all dog owners of their respon- and Liberation Day. If you are interested in volunteering, sibilities and requests that they pick up their dogs’ mess please contact Grouville Parish Hall on 852225. REGULAR WHAT’S ON Mothers & Toddlers Tues. 9.30 a.m. – 11.30 a.m. Lawrence de Gruchy Ltd Katie Davie-Williams 07797 711330 Portbail Association Complete Automatic Irrigation Systems A.E. Viney 855330 Specifically Designed for your Garden Bridge Club Wed. 2.00 p.m. – 5.00 p.m. and installed by our Experts. Jean Carse 852031 Parish in Bloom Drip Tubes for Hanging Baskets John Lamy 854033 Trickle Hose for Shrubs and Borders W.I. Second Tuesday of each month; 7.45p.m. Sprinklers for Lawns Mrs Eileen Surcouf 853363 Sue Proper 853345 No Garden Too Big Senior Citizens Last Friday in every month or too Small Nelley Le Bredonchel 854065 Mobile Library Tuesday Gorey Common Car Park 11.15 – 12.15 Grouville Parish Hall 12.20 – 1.00 Wednesday Gorey Common car park 11.15am – 12.00 Grouville Parish Hall 12.05 – 12.45 Holme Grown car park 1.30pm – 2.30pm Battle of Flowers Mark Labey 854760 Grouville Football Club Richard Noel 853400 Girl Guides Thursday 7.15-9.00pm School also Water Storage Tanks from 300 to 3,000 gallons Ruth Huish 736766 07797 742027 Call for Free Advice Brownies Monday 5.00-5.00pm School Michele 854598 46 Don Street St Helier 07797 785253 La Rocque Boatowners Tel 872002 Raife Robson 07797 722986

 Grouville Gazette | Summer 2014 28 The Connétable THE PARISH ADMINISTRATION by John Le Maistre Chef de Police Centenier C.P.C. Dix Thank goodness the major resurfacing and traffic calm- ing work on La Rue a Don is nearly finished, with the Centeniers C.P.C. Dix latter due to be completed on 7th July. It was and is very N.J. Andrews Duty number: frustrating for everyone, particularly the businesses in A.E. Viney 07797 710321 and around the Village hit by the lack of passing trade. } P.A. Robinson Unfortunately, the work was essential and I hope that by now trade is returning to normal. Rector Rev. M. Lange-Smith 853073 The Festival of Cycling will cause further disruption in and around the Parish on Friday 13th and Sunday 15th Procureur W.P. Labey 855182 June. I believe it will be a successful event, one for eve- B. Rebours 854688 ryone to enjoy and should bring extra activity and cus- tomers to the village. Despite the inconvenience from Vingteniers time to time, these events should be allowed as not only P. Abrantes Duty number: do they give a lot of enjoyment to many, but they also B. Godfray 07797 722156 help promote the island. This is a professional event with P. Martins } national T.V. coverage. With the spectacular Mont Orgueil castle and the village area on view what better backdrop could there be! Parish Secretary R. Maindonald 852225 (Designate) As many Parishioners know, the Minquiers reef is part of Grouville and, by kind permission of the Lieutenant Parish Hall Tel: 852225 Fax: 855991 Governor, the Parish is allowed the use of the Impôts hut. email: [email protected] Earlier this year I was approached by two young fisher- men who asked if they could use it as an overnight ref- website: www.parish.gov.je uge, as they wanted to go out on a tide one day, fish, then stay in the hut overnight and fish again the following Opening Hours Monday to Friday day before returning with their catch. I was delighted to 8.30am–4.00pm give permission, as I think it only right that fishermen are once again using these huts. The reef is less accessible than Les Ecrehous (which belong to St Martin) and is losing even a small amount of play area would be unac- much quieter. If any other Parishioners would like to ceptable to Education Sport and Culture so, as a Parish, make use of our hut, please contact me at the Parish Hall. we needed to support more land being acquired to With summer here it is easy to forget how wet January replace it. Hopefully, this will mean that not only will we and February were this year. We are lucky that flooding improve safety for our children, but we will also have on the scale seen in the South of England could not hap- much improved playing fields. I am really excited by this pen here - or could it? The photo taken near Les Prés prospect, as these additional facilities will make Grouville Manor shows the water level just about to cover the road. School, one of the best in the Island, even better. Fortunately this did not happen, as three years ago, the Tenants cleaned the main brook that flows through Grouville Marsh and, despite this being controversial at the time, it was the right thing to do. If the main drainage channel, which takes all of the water that overflows from Queens Valley and its small tributaries, is not cleaned from time to time the whole area could flood. This year will see the commemora- tion of the outbreak of the First World War. If you are related to anyone who lost their lives in that war please get in touch as the organisers of an event taking place on August 4th (the centenary of the outbreak of war) are looking for volunteers to take part. I hope that by the time this issue is published my proposition to improve parking at Grouville School will have been accepted. We always knew that The water very nearly got across the road on Cache des Pres

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

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 Grouville Gazette | Summer 2014 30 During the summer, afternoon teas can be enjoyed in our beautiful gardens

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

At Les Hoûmets Care Home, we understand summer, afternoon teas can be enjoyed in the benefits of staying active. We offer a full our beautiful gardens. range of leisure pursuits throughout the year Les Hoûmets Care Home offers all levels of including singing, keep fit, arts & crafts and, residential personal care, from entry level to in the summer months, we regularly organise high dependency support. Our experienced, outdoor activities and visits around the Island. fully qualified and friendly staff provide 24 hour A true ‘home from home’, our residents are care. Owned and operated by the Amy family, encouraged to invite friends and family to we are unique in that the directors live on-site. visit at a time that is convenient for them. Call Monica Meredith, our friendly Home Meal times are flexible and, during the Manager, on 855656 to arrange a visit.

T: 855656 | W: leshoumets.com | E: [email protected]  Grouville Gazette | Summer 2014 31 The Moorings Hotel Summer is here and the Terrace and bistro are open, enjoy the warmth on the decking whilst savouring great food and wine. Please find some sample dishes taken from the bistro menu to whet your appetite... Chicken fajitas with tossed salad, salsa, sour cream and sweet potato fries Whole rack of BBQ sticky ribs served with salad and chips Chicken, tiger prawns or vegetables cooked in balti or korma sauce served with rice and naan Panko crumb coated squid and prawns with tossed salad, Asian dipping sauce and Jersey Royals Panfried local scallops with tossed salad, cherry tomatoes, mixed seeds, croutons and pesto

Due to popular demand we shall also continue our set lunch menu in the restaurant from Monday to Saturday two courses £12.75 and three courses £15.00 Sample Menu Our homemade vegetarian soup of the day Oak smoked Scottish salmon served with capers and shallots Pork and apricot terrine with green tomato chutney Classic prawn cocktail Caramelised onion and goats cheese tart with pear and walnut salad 

Grilled fillet of bream with sauteed summer vegetables and white wine sauce Wok fried tiger prawns with vegetables and noodles with chilli and garlic Crispy confit of duck with thyme jus and puy lentils Classic Ceasar salad with chargrilled chicken Chargrilled sirloin steak with prawns in garlic butter (supplement £10.00) 

Brown sugar meringue with whipped cream and berry compote Chocolate and cherry torte with chocolate ice cream Strawberries and cream Vanilla crème brulee Selection of British and continental cheeses Reservations are essential, please telephone: 853633