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IN THIS edition WELCOME Home 4 From the Connétable and Deputy 8 Richard Fagin Welcometo Issue 22 The time since the last issue has Insurance gone so quickly that I am surprised to find myself here again 11 Trinity School Insurance you need for the so soon. Having got through the AA Box things that matter festive period in a different way 18 than normal I am sure you, like 23 Sea of Yellows New for old replacement & accidental damage cover me, are looking forward to putting winter behind us and launching into Spring. Despite the uncertainties in the Worldwide personal belongings cover world at the moment the daffodils and snowdrops still Legal Expenses cover bloom and fruit trees blossom - signals of hope and certainty in these strange times. * This edition includes a wonderful article on the glories of daffodils. Helen's expert photography shows this splendid flower in all its glory and it is interesting to read how 24 Meet le many different varieties there are. I saw my first daffodils of the season at the end of November 2020 and by the time this issue is published our hedgerows will be filled Trinn'tais with them. I always particularly marvel at the mass of daffodils that appear on Les Nick Cabot Platons and I cannot think of a better way to be reminded of how lucky we are to live in such a temperate climate and a beautiful parish. 26 The Buck My grateful thanks go to the Tattler team, Collette, Angela, Helen, Elena and Starts Here Peter for their contributions. We also welcome Fred Benest who has joined us, and his knowledge of all things Trinity will be invaluable over the coming issues. Our Connétable, Philip is so enthusiastic and encouraging and his support and guidance are greatly appreciated. Whilst walking around the lanes I have been amazed by the community spirit that 32 L'Ecluse exists in our parish. Have you seen John (pictured in the Gallery), for instance, who walks for two hours every day picking up litter from the hedgerows or one of the community support group who give up their time to do shopping or take parishioners to appointments? The parish exudes goodwill and long may it continue. With the weather improving I hope you are able to get out and about to enjoy the many good things that are right on our doorstep. See you out there! 34 Pat Josie Loraine Miller Editor

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TRINITY From our Connétable From our Deputy I’m writing this in winter, although you will be reading it as spring starts blooming. It is always difficult to write ahead of publication, but particularly during a pandemic when things change weekly, daily, hourly. The first thing to say is that I hope you have all had as positive a start to the new year as possible.

We are still facing restrictions as an island, but just as those spring flowers blossom reminding us that life is renewed, so must we have hope for the future. Hope is very much in the shape of the Covid vaccination, which, as I write, is being rolled out. If you are eligible Dear Parishioners for the vaccination, I encourage you to take the opportunity of Although rather belatedly may I wish you all a happy and having it. We are hopeful of getting everyone vaccinated by the end of summer, and I believe that our medical staff are doing a most importantly healthy 2021. tremendous job at a difficult time. At the time of writing, this terrible Covid situation is still Everyone’s welfare is vitally important in these times, both mental causing considerable disruption to all our lives but and physical. We must look after ourselves so that we can look after hopefully with the start of the vaccination programme we others - whether that’s our grandchildren or our grandparents. If you will see the end of punitive restrictions and a return to have any worries or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact me, and I can point you in the right direction to get help. something approaching normality. Turning to the political agenda, you may have seen that I am As spring approaches and the days start to lengthen, actively involved in several large projects, namely Fort Regent, the the re will once again be more opportunity for us to get out hospital and the skate park, plus the green lanes and the and explore the glorious countryside and coastal walks that environment. People have many differing views on these projects, we are blessed with in Trinity. and it is important that you make your views known to me, as your views help to determine my vote. In the last edition I mentioned the “Micro Forest” project sponsored by the JEC and I’m I am always contactable, whether you wish to discuss parish or pleased to report that we are currently moving forward with two potential sites. I was really island-wide issues. hoping that this would be a community driven project, particularly for any parishioners The next few months are important for Jersey as we navigate our who are interested in environmental issues and climate change. This project presents a way out of the pandemic, hopefully towards a semblance of a more real opportunity to make a positive contribution towards carbon neutrality and I would be normal life. Just as spring follows winter, summer follows spring, so delighted to hear from anyone who is interested in this increasingly important issue. let’s look forward positively to enjoying our beloved island in the By the time this edition is published we will have received the tenders for the roadside warmer months ahead. wall and pavement on Rue és Picots and I hope to report on these at a Parish Assembly in In the meantime, keep safe, take care and look after yourselves. the not too distant future. There are also exciting plans for a major refurbishment and modernisation of our Thinking of Youth and Community Centre, driven by our very enthusiastic management committee. The development of the plans for the scheme have been funded very graciously thus far by you all at the trustees of the Roy Overland Charitable Trust. The changes proposed will deliver this time. more flexibility and opportunity for wider use of the facilities, incorporating safeguarding provisions and better access arrangements for all. Hugh Raymond With tenders due back from local contractors for the work imminent, the next step will Deputy require an intense period of fundraising. Although work has started on fundraising, this is Contact me 07797 730 226 or [email protected] your Youth and Community Centre and I know that the committee would be pleased to hear from anyone with ideas or are perhaps willing to make a donation towards this project. For anyone who is interested please contact me or the parish hall. My very best wishes to you all for 2021. Philip Le Sueur Connétable

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At a Parish Assembly held on Thursday, Vingtaine De La Ville-A-L’Eveque 3 December, Peter Coleback was John Le Maistre and Laurence Agnes. Recent Municipality Elections re-elected to serve for a further three years on the Rates Assessment Vingtaine De Rozel An Electoral Assembly was held in the Parish hall on Committee. John Drelaud and Basil Jeanne. 17 November and Centenier Steven Gallichan our Chef When it came to nominations for Vingtaine Du Rondin members of the Roads Committee a Maurice Louis Le Var and de Police was re-elected unopposed. He took his oath total of six candidates were proposed Mrs Sally Stein. of office on Friday 18th of December. Also on 17th for the three vacant positions. Due to November a Parish Assembly was held and two new the present Covid situation and Vingtaine Des Augres Constables Officers were nominated, Simon and restrictions on numbers gathering it Barry Rondel and Barrie Dorrington was impracticable to conduct a fair and Aurelie Boas and they took their oath of office in the democratic election on that evening Vingtaine De La Croiserie Royal Court on Friday 27th November. and the Connetable announced that the John Le Sueur Gallichan Jnr and elections for the Roads Christopher Bright Committee would be Rather unusually but due entirely to held over until the spring when hopefully the Covid situation the Rates Assessor the Covid restrictions and Roads Inspectors took their oath had eased. by video link with the Royal Court The final item on the from the Parish Hall on Friday 11th agenda was to elect 10 Roads Inspectors two December. for each Vingtaine. Left: Simon and Aurelie Boas with C Fossey (left)

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Right and below right: Our ‘Soup and Pud’ lunch Below: Happy Spring Christmas stained glass windows and prayer cards Bottom right: Spring has definitely sprung here in Trinity. The ‘Baby Jesus’ Pebbles ready planting of Jersey Royals is well under way, for distribution fields of daffodils are blooming, the trees are budding, the days are drawing out and the birds are singing! Spring is such a glorious time. It is a time of rebirth, new beginnings and fresh starts. It’s a time of growth, a time of beauty and most of all a time of life.

We give thanks for the passing of the winter months and coming through our ‘soft’ lockdown. Sadly, all the usual activities at Ebenezer were curtailed, but through the power of Facebook, the love we share with our Pickles communities continued online with Chaos at the Crib, craft activities and our weekly story time. Fortunately, we were able to squeeze in a social ‘Soup and Pud’ lunch at the end of October for the more senior members of our community. We also continued to share in worship through the Jersey Methodist Circuit YouTube channel and have enjoyed Zoom coffee mornings from the comfort of our own homes. Our Christmas craft team sprung into action and produced a lovely stained glass ‘Twelve Parishes of Christmas’ on YouTube and saw the Trinity contribution window with a candle decoration that was posted with a prayer card to about 40 of our on Christmas Eve? elderly Church members and special friends from our ‘Generations’ group just before Now we look forward to new beginnings that will awaken our spirits, warm Christmas, bringing rays of light and hope as we passed through the shortest day. Maybe our hearts, enlighten our minds, energise our bodies and uplift our souls. you found one of our ‘Baby Jesus’ pebbles that we ‘scattered’ around the parish just We hope that the spring of this year adds a spring to your own step as we before Christmas for parishioners to find and keep. Or perhaps you were following the journey towards brighter times. TRINITYTattler I Issue 22 p5 TRINITY-ISSUE 23 Q1-2021R.qxp_Layout 1 26/02/2021 12:57 Page 7

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PARISH A recent recruit Parish Secretary for to our Honorary Police Nearly 20 years Richard Fagan Nicky Noble I have lived in Trinity since November 2002 but the usual demands Nicky began working in the Parish Hall office as of having a young family (at that time anyway) coupled with working Assistant Secretary in1996 and after leaving for a in an owner managed business (with plenty of overseas travel in short period in 2000, took up the post of Parish recent years), meant that I didn’t really even have time to consider Secretary in July 2002. Last year Nicky decided it involvement in the parish community. That said living in Trinity has would be nice to have more time to herself and so she always been a joy and more so now than ever. retired at the end of December. She has I cycle with an particularly informal group of enjoyed meeting cyclists, Big Vern's people and Cycling Club, who helping them with meet at 9:30am on a whole range of Tuesday and Friday issues. In mornings at the bus particular doing stop by the Trinity the Rates has been Arms. One of the her favourite part group is Peter Serle, of the job as she a Centenier in St. likes dealing with Martin; as usual we the general public. had all stopped for a Over the years coffee midway some parishioners through a ride one have kindly popped into the office just to say “hello” when morning and Peter they have been passing and this has been really appreciated. was telling us a bit about the Honorary System. Having asked him a number She will miss this aspect of her job, being part of the family of questions, Peter suggested I give it a go which got me thinking. Quite and the comradeship with others. Nicky and Dawn, the soon after that I bumped into Alan Blair, until recently the Chef de Police for Assistant Parish Secretary, have always got on very well and Trinity, and it quite quickly snowballed from there with a virtual swearing of they plan to meet up on a regular basis to carry on their my oath on 29 May 2020 for a term of 3 years. friendship, as she already does with the previous Assistant Since joining I have met plenty of new people in our parish from various Secretary, Rosemary. walks of life, many of whom I may well have never had the pleasure of Nicky says she loved her job but will not miss the meeting. technical side of things which she has not enjoyed. All the new In the main, the role is more about assisting rather than policing and I rules and regulations that have been introduced over the years have become a firm believer in the honorary system. We are often in a better have been a challenge to implement and she freely admits that position to get things done more quickly and efficiently than if there was no she is not interested in technology. other option to having them carried out centrally, yet we can still immediately Nicky is still going to be working at the Parish Hall as call on the assistance of the States of Jersey police whenever necessary. Honorary Police Administrator but this will be for fewer Indeed that option works the other way around on occasion. hours and without so many responsibilities. With her new The amount of training has been a pleasant surprise although Covid has found spare time she hopes to get out and walk more, swim, inevitably had a bearing on that, as well as on the events in the Parish which, cycle, play Petanque and spend more time with her partner. since I joined, might otherwise have gone ahead as usual. Well, here's wishing you well, Nicky and hope to see you out Overall it is, at its very least, a nice way of giving back which I suppose and about in the lanes of Trinity! it's really what resonated with me when I was having that coffee with Peter.

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After a difficult year which forced us all to learn new ways of All Temps Passe communicating and working together, the Trinity School PTA is images are delighted to report that 2020 was still a huge success on all fronts. kindly Despite the restrictions forced upon everyone because of Covid-19, provided by the the PTA managed to hold several popular events, including a virtual Jersey disco, a raffle and a scavenger hunt – and has much more planned for Evening the rest of the school year. Post New PTA president Lindy Romeril, who has served several years previously as a member of the group, said that it had been an interesting time to take over the reins. “It’s been a strange year and we’ve had to adapt our normal programme, but it’s been great to be able to provide entertaining events for the children and raise money for the school,’ she said. “Our aim is to encourage close liaison between the parents, teachers and community, to support the parishioners have a connection with educational policies of the school, and to raise funds.” the school, the PTA has recently As a registered charity, the PTA relies on its fundraising efforts created a Facebook page, Friends to provide gifts for Year 6 pupils at the end of their primary education of Trinity School - PTA, which will and Christmas presents for every child at the school. It also helps pay be updated with the latest news and for the school minibus and extra funds go into a long-term saving information about upcoming project for new playground equipment. events. The page will also feature The PTA is delighted to report that more than £2,000 has been images of Trinity School over the raised since September through a variety of fundraisers. In November years, including the pictures a virtual disco was arranged in place of the traditional party that above which show former teacher normally takes place in the school hall. For several hours, Mabel Ahier and her class outside different classes took turns meeting each other in an the school in 1962, when she online party room, where they were hosted by an retired, and a school event at energetic DJ. The PTA was also overwhelmed by Trinity Parish Hall in 1980. the generosity of parents and well- wishers who Anyone wishing to help with extra fundraising can donated dozens of items, including also sign up with Easy Fundraising – a scheme which doesn’t cost you a penny but chocolates, toys and wine, to make up a sees a selection of retailers donate up to 1.5% of the price of your purchases made. large selection of luxury Christmas A continuing success has been the school’s large ‘honesty box’, which is located at hampers. These hampers were raffled off at the entrance gates to the school. Parishioners are invited to keep a close eye on the end of the last year and helped to raise what’s available on the shelves and to check the Facebook page for updates. nearly £1,000 in ticket sales. Meanwhile, a No one can predict how the next few months will unfold but the PTA is already scavenger hunt held over Christmas saw planning several events, including a virtual quiz, a walking trail at Easter and an online dozens of families roaming hidden corners fitness session. of Trinity, Grouville and St Martin to The PTA would also like to thank all of the teachers, parents, pupils and solve clues and puzzles. family members who have been so supportive, resilient and generous In a move to with their time and resources in 2020. While we all hope to get create a more visible back to normal as soon as possible, it has been hugely online presence encouraging to see that a strong community spirit is still at the and also to make heart of the parish. sure that all Left: Lindy Romeril PTA Chair 2020

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PARISH Trinity Youth Centre We had a very different start to this year. With numbers being limited and not everybody able to attend in person we are hoping for a much brighter Spring. We If this interests you and you are aged between 10-18 Above: A visit from the Youth Parliament team Bottom: Young worker teaching arts & crafts are so proud of our young people for years we look forward to welcoming you at club. Below: Juniors challenging each other being so adaptable and talking about Tuesdays (7:30-9:30 pm) Year 9+ what they are feeling, especially when Thursdays (6:30-8:30 pm) Year 5 & 6 times are tough!! Fridays (7-9pm) Year 7 & 8 Although it has been different, the young people have If you are over 18 and are planned lots of fun activities to take part in this term. interested in supporting us, We always try to have a variety of fun activities here at club maybe you have a special as well as constant learning through informal education. skill you could share? Or This might be a life skill such as how to butter bread or wash maybe you have a couple of up after yourself, how to keep yourself safe online or free hours you could working well in a team. Last term we were lucky enough to volunteer each week? We’d have a visit from the new Youth Parliament and learnt how love to hear from you. we could get involved and have a say in local politics. Please contact Sophie on [email protected] or Life is all about challenges and youth club is no different! 07797926072 We have all learnt to adapt together. Our annual StayAwake fundraiser has been postponed until the weather is a bit warmer and we have planned residentials at St Aubin’s Fort and Crabbé as well as trips out together. There is a lot to look forward to!

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PARISH SENIOR CITIZENS ‘3in1’CLUB Like many other organisations in 2020, Trinity 3 in 1 Senior Citizens Club has suffered greatly from not being able to meet for the regular meetings on the afternoons of the 1st Thursday in the month.

We met in January, and then on February 14th we had the most amazing 40th Anniversary celebration lunch at St Brelade’s Bay Hotel. After that we were all in the Covid Lockdown! However, the committee arranged to keep in regular contact by telephone with all of our members and that was a great success. In September things had eased a little, and with the kind generosity of Mrs Jennie le Sueur two small afternoon tea parties were held at her home, Le Carrefour in Trinity. As well as tea and cake there was much laughter and chat and a very good time was had by all. A Christmas lunch had been arranged at La Place Hotel for early December but this had been cancelled so the committee began Below, left and left above: Putting together to plan a Christmas tea party instead. This too had to be cancelled as the the Christmas gifts Above and top: September tea party Covid situation deteriorated quite rapidly at that time. Instead, Christmas gifts were sought and together with a Christmas card these were delivered by the committee to all 3 in 1 members. With the advent of the vaccine we are hoping that things will continue to improve and we can begin meeting again at the Parish Hall, sometime in 2021...sooner rather than later we hope. Defibrillator liberated at the Jersey Zoo Funded by the very supportive Skipton International, the Jersey Heart Support Group charity have liberated two Public Access Defibrillators (PADs) in the parish during 2020. As reported earlier the one at Bouley Bay is situated on the side of the toilet building and the one at Jersey Zoo is now next to the cash point machine.

A cardiac arrest can occur anytime and having a PAD mounted on the outside of a building so that it can be easily accessed could well be life saving. There are now 75 PADs dotted around the Island, 24 of which have been presented by the JHSG charity, with grateful support from private donations, fundraising and many considerate organisations.

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PARISH 6th JERSEY 6th Trinity sections are back to Zoom for the first half of term, Covid has not stopped us! With the rising cases Jersey Scout Association suspended face-to-face scouting until further notice. To ensure our members are able to earn badges and feel some normality during this difficult time we are offering “Virtual Scouting”once again.

We are teaming up with our Manton sections to deliver sessions, our Beavers are learning to sew badges on their camp blankets, cooking marshmallows over a candle as well as constructing bird boxes. The cubs are going back to basics with knots and lashings and learning to make shortbread and write poems ready for Burns Night. Our thanks to Rev. Geoff Houghton FOR A FANTASTIC Christingle SERVICE via Zoom which was enjoyed by all. MIND JERSEY gave the scouts a talk on how to cope with the stress and difficulties of lockdown and exam pressures. Our interview with the Connetable went well and the scouts showed Philip all the new games and skits they had learnt over the term. Thank you, Philip for coming in and answering all their questions. One of our scouts at Trinity, Edgar Militis shaved his head for Hospice. Well done Edgar we are very proud of your selfless act. There is still time to sponsor him https://sponsors.jerseyhospicecare.com/edgar-militis... The troop is growing and with this “DO YOU HAVE THE SKILLS WE NEED” You don’t have to be Bear Grylls to get involved in scouting. Do you have First Aid Knowledge, are you good with administration, handy in the kitchen or are you a DIY whizz? Can you just be there to support? We all have useful skills and you can volunteer to help in many ways. The satisfaction of being involved is immense and it can be as flexible as you wish the role to be. You don’t necessarily need to come every Wednesday; we would be happy to welcome lots of volunteers on a rota basis! Beavers 6-8 years-old 17:30 - 18:30 Cub’s 8-10½ year-old 18:30 - 20:00 Scout’s 10½ -14 year-old 19:15 - 20:30 We offer full support and training so you will not be on your own. Want to accept the challenge? Get in contact today [email protected] or follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/6thjerseyscouts. From February half term Jersey Explorer scouts “Kraken section” will be meeting at Trinity Youth Centre, on Wednesday 19:30-21:30 if you have a young person age 14 – 18 please get in touch with [email protected] TRINITYTattler I Issue 22 p17 TRINITY-ISSUE 23 Q1-2021R.qxp_Layout 1 26/02/2021 12:58 Page 19

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Far left: Is anyone there?! Bottom: Back in its rightful place Our AA Box Bottom left: Making sure it is square Left: Left a bit, right a bit Below middle: is back again On the move Below: A rooftop worth in its rightful place! In the snow On 27 August 2020, our shouting from Grade 1 AA box was unceremoniously lifted from its base opposite Trinity In 2020 Investec funded more property deals than any other Private Bank in the Channel Islands* and we think that’s Church, where it stood for something worth shouting about. many years and was transported to the garage at We’re driven by a relentless desire to listen to our clients and build outstanding personal relationships with them. So, if you the parish hall to receive some need a structured, flexible lending solution designed just for much needed repair and you, why not give us a call?** conservation. The passage of You might be quietly surprised. time had clearly started to take its toll on this local www.investec-ci.com landmark, with the metal roof 01534 512650 covering and woodwork The work was carefully undertaken starting to deteriorate, and this and managed by Lee and Mick deterioration woul Attree, local carpenters and joiners d have accelerated experienced in similar types of without some intervention. restoration work and the box was returned fully restored inside and out to its location on Friday 6th of November. The Automobile Association (AA) was formed in 1905 and originally called the Motorists Mutual Association, but later that year changed its name to the Automobile Association. It was formed to consider ways to overcome the then The first AA telephone boxes were put up in perceived Police oppression of early motorists and 1912 and initially they provided shelter for patrols their use of speed traps. How little has changed and 2,061 boxes were established in total. AA over time other than it is now socially unacceptable members were provided with a special key so that to drive at excessive speed. they could open the box and make calls free of Over the years a total of 862 of these roadside charge. Our box in Trinity, although locked, can be opened with an original AA key. *By number and value of deals completed in both Guernsey and Jersey in 2020, excluding Share Transfer transactions. boxes were established throughout the UK. Our Compiled using data from Unusualities of Guernsey, and Jersey Registration Documents issued by the Royal Court of Jersey. Trinity Box No 687 By the 1960s no more of the traditional boxes (telephone number Northern **Applications are subject to status and availability. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage. 151) was one of three established in Jersey and is were built and in 2002 the AA boxes were now the only surviving example. Box number 686 decommissioned as mobile phones had made them redundant. Today only 19 Boxes including ours Investec Bank (Channel Islands) Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Investec Bank plc. This document is distributed by Investec Bank (Channel Islands) Limited which is licensed was on the Five Mile Road (telephone Southern in Guernsey by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission under the Banking Supervision (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law,1994, as amended, and the Protection of Investors 151) and box number 688 was in Gorey (telephone remain, many of which in the UK have a Grade ll (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 1987, as amended, to carry on banking and investment business. Registered Address: Glategny Court, Glategny Esplanade, St Peter Port, Guernsey, Heritage Listing. GY1 1WR. Registered Number: 5845. The Jersey Branch of Investec Bank (Channel Islands) Limited is regulated by the Jersey Financial Services Commission to carry on deposit Eastern 120). taking business under the Banking Business (Jersey) Law 1991, as amended. The Jersey Branch address is One The Esplanade, St Helier, Jersey, JE2 3QA. The Isle of Man Representative Office of Investec Bank (Channel Islands) Limited is regulated by the Isle of Man Financial Services Authority and its place of business address is Second Floor, The Old Courthouse, Athol Street, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 1LD. p18 TRINITYTattler I Issue 22 TRINITY-ISSUE 23 Q1-2021R.qxp_Layout 1 26/02/2021 12:58 Page 20

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FEATURE Battleof Flowers ASSOCIATION Last year was unprecedented for the Island's community, putting a stop to public events such as the Battle of Flowers. Work has been partially undertaken on Trinity's senior float which has a 'Mary Poppins' theme but was not completed due to the Covid-19 restrictions. The harestails needed have been acquired, but at the moment, we can only wait and see whether the event can go ahead this year in some form as a decision has yet to be made by Above: Jill Keogh prepares the mulled wine the organisers.

However major work has been undertaken on clearing the area making workshops were held, with limited numbers, at the beginning of around the shed in the quarry at Bouley Bay and funds have been December. invested in a large container to be set at the side of the building All materials were provided and Beverley Barette kindly demonstrated the to provide much needed storage. This will be a valuable facility, techniques of wreath making. There was also mulled wine and mince pies to enjoy The new w serving well into the future. and everyone seemed very happy with their handiwork. We have very much missed being able to hold our monthly, Thank you to everyone for their support and donations to Battle and hopefully it fund-raising and community events although with all precautions won't be too long before we can return to some sort of normality. in place - masks, social distancing, temperature checks and to do banking. signed declarations, three very successful Christmas wreath Below left: Beverley Barette shows how it's done Below: Anne Pryke's finished wreath Welcome t w br and mortgage needs.

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Below: A splendid Parish Christmas Picture light display Gallery

Below: John North Fred's Lewis doing orchard in his bit springtime

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SeaBy Helen Johnson ofYellows It’s a cold, wet, dark and miserable looking day, but there is much to be cheerful for at the end of what has been an extraordinary year for us all. The days are already getting longer; a new year is on the horizon with the freshness and hope it brings and I’m sitting preparing for the March Tattler. On top of all that, I’ve seen the first ribbon of cultivated yellow trumpet varieties and we tend to see these on yellow daffodils along a field edge, a sight that always lifts the roadside banks. There are many different shapes, some with my spirits. small cups in varying colours and size instead of central trumpets which are called the corona. (Sorry it seems there’s It has become such a joy to walk along just no getting away from THAT word!) Then there are the the springtime lanes determining how doubles which either have a double set of petals, a double many different types of daffodil I can corona or both. In addition to these there are several categories spot. Regrettably this year I’ll head out of the plants which have multiple flowered stems. Some of these on my own without my constant are the Triandus which have at least two flowers, the Tazetta companion Cosmo by my side, as sadly which can have up to as many as 20 flowers on a stout stem, and he made his journey across ‘The the Jonquilla which are the most fragrant of the daffodils and Rainbow Bridge’ in November. would be seen in clusters of one to five heads per stem. However, I’m sure his sprit will always yellow field blankets we see are usually Whichever you decide your favourite colour, shape and be close by. Every bank and hedgerow yellow trumpet varieties. Woodside variety are it’s true to say that when it comes to the Narcissus seems to offer another colour, another Farm in Trinity grow somewhere in family there’s almost certainly something for everyone and then shape or another scent to add to the the region of 30 different types of there are the names. I’ve come across trumpet varieties called collection. This ‘Sea of Yellows’ is very daffodil as they flower at different Spellbinder, February Gold and Jetfire and who could not love diverse. times throughout the whole spring the name of doubles called Cheerfulness and Petit Four (which A few years ago I started season. However they do also grow actually has a pink corona). Although as an untrained eye it is photographing what I saw as it’s so easy to lose some of the beautiful doubles as well. hard to identify them accurately it is all too easy to find yourself count and I’ve learnt that there are over 13,000 The most well known of the daffodil names is taking hundreds of photos to try and capture those perfect different varieties of the Narcissus family. The the Lent Lily. It’s smaller and paler than the yellow blooms and the bright hopefulness of spring.

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FEATURE Meet le Trinn'tais: NickCabot The music man of Trinity, most parishioners will know Nick Cabot as the organist at Holy Trinity Church where he has led the choir for many years. Above: He was born in St. Helier on 31st July 1955 to Conducting massed choir at Advent Singing Vienna parents, Roy and Miriam Cabot. They moved to Le Town Hall Below: Catel Farm, La Rue de la Falaise and Roy will be Receiving his MBE from Her Majesty The Queen remembered as our Connétable from 1996 to 2002. Nick attended Trinity Primary School and then Victoria College and went on to have a career as a conveyancer for Le Gallais & Luce as well as other legal firms in the island.

When Nick was four or five years old, he began "bashing out" notes on the piano and joined the many hundreds of children learning to play with ‘Aunty Vera’ in Trinity. Around the age of eighteen he was already deputy organist at Holy Trinity Church and then helped the Trinity WI to form a choir to sing at annual concerts which they produced. He accompanied them through many concerts and several successful Eisteddfods and enjoyed his time with them immensely. With this small start Nick discovered a real passion for making music with choirs and after Trinity WI he moved on to working with Trinity Church, the Harmony Men, the Jersey Island Below: Accepting a prize at Singers and the International Choir Festival of Jersey. He was also the chorus master of the the Vienna Advent Singing Jersey Symphony Orchestra and when he retired from the Jersey Island Singers at the start of 2020, to his surprise he was asked to be President of the Jersey Symphony Orchestra. Due to Covid this has proved to be a difficult role, dealing with cancelled concerts and trying to outreach to the musicians who have not been able to play together during 2020. His musical career has taken him to many different parts of Europe over the years to many choir festivals and concerts and he admits that there have been endless rehearsals and committee meetings. He has met quite a few famous people in the musical world and in 2006 Left: he received an MBE for Choral Services to Family photo with Roy, Alison and the Island from Queen Elizabeth II. Miriam Trinity Church Choir is like a family to Right: Nick and they have had a lot of fun as well as Early years with hard work making music in the wonderful Trinity W.I. acoustic at Trinity Church. Again, due to Covid, voices in the church have been silent but it is hoped this situation will change before too long and the choir's wonderful voices can ring out once again. Nick says “Working for a long time with a church choir is demanding for both the choir and

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1. How long have you lived in the Parish? 58-90/2000-todate. 2. What’s the best thing about living in Trinity? (i) the people and (ii) the natural beauty of the Parish. 3. What’s been the best day of your life so far? - there are a few – (i) the day when Trinity WI won the Jersey Theatrical Club Trophy at the Jersey Eisteddfod because I was very young (17/18) and winning meant that I was on the right ‘track conducting wise; (ii) many wonderful days with each of the choirs; (iii) the day after the last day of each International Choir Above: Festival of Jersey – a huge weight lifted from my shoulders; (iv) the Trinity Church day I received an MBE from Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II and Choir Christmas (v) every day around 4.30pm on skiing holidays when, tired and 1984 Left: full of the beauty and sun from the mountain, you get out of your Aunty Vera with skis and hit the bars – preferably to a ‘boot’ party (drinking Jill Keogh game) in Austria with your ‘mad’ friends. Below and Bottom: 4. What is your favourite Parish memory? Early years with – playing the organ in Trinity Church for weddings/ funerals/ Trinity W.I. major festivals, when the Church is packed and the congregation which, because of the choir, sings extremely well in Trinity, nearly the roof off the Church – this has happened many, many times. 5. What's the biggest change you've seen in the Island over the years? - the increase in population. 6. Who stands out as a memorable parish personality (past or present) and why? - Trinity has/is full of wonderful ordinary everyday ‘heroes’ who look after their particular patch of helping the community – from all those who work in the Honoraries, those at the Parish Hall, at

Ebenezer and the Parish Church – all who do their little ‘bit’ which binds us all together and makes us a great community. If I have to name one person I cannot help thinking of my late ‘Aunty Vera’ who started me (and hundreds of others) to learn to play the piano and the organ.

7. Where's your favourite spot in the Parish? - this is very difficult – the garden at ‘Le Catel Farm’, my former home, and inside Trinity Church which has a very myself. We have to rehearse and special feeling of peace about it ‘perform’ every week all year round. In each service we have to give our ‘all’ and not merely do the same thing every week. Funerals and weddings are 8. Which Islander (past or present) would you especially demanding but I can honestly say, having played for weddings all ‘ around the Island, a Trinity wedding is far superior to any other because the like to chat to over dinner? choir contribute lots of ‘extras’ to the service which the couple don’t know – my grandfather. about until they happen – such as singing an unaccompanied ‘Alleluia’ as the couple share their first married kiss. The quality of congregational singing in 9. If you could change one thing on the Island, Trinity Church is also better than anywhere else because the choir has been what would that be? there to lead it for so many years. – the size of the population. During my time we, like the Parish, have been blessed with three sets of 10.Can you describe our Parish exceptional occupants at the Rectory – Arthur and Joyce Granger (you always think of the partner as well as the Rector), Tony and Jill Keogh and the current in 3 words? incumbents, Geoff and Fran Houghton. All of them have ensured that Trinity – ‘Heaven’ is here. Church is a very happy, safe and well run place. Working with and for them has been very easy. 2022 will see my 40th anniversary of working with Trinity Church Choir which seems quite unbelievable but that is life!”

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FEATURE The buck starts here Bad news seemed to dominate the headlines in 2020, Brexit, Megxit, the incarceration of Joe Exotic and of course the coronavirus pandemic. It was a difficult year for all of us. But it was also a year when community and family came together, when life slowed down and when local resources mattered.

It was a very opportunistic and busy year for Le Tacheron Farm. In early March our mill was not ready for commercial production, but an island wide flour shortage and call to arms from local shops made us accelerate our plans. We worked hard to get the mill up and running and by mid-month we were milling 3 times per week to help ease the shortage. We wanted to take this opportunity to thank everyone who supported us and other local producers during the pandemic. We also wanted to share an exciting new development at the farm, our latest product offering, Buckwheat flour. The name Buckwheat is a bit misleading as buckwheat is not a wheat or even a cereal, its more closely related to rhubarb. It’s a dark triangular seed that is rich in carbohydrates and proteins. It is used in the same way as other grains and can be ground into a fine flour so it's classed as a pseudo cereal. Unlike wheat it is totally gluten free and it has the highest free radical scavenging capability of all grains. Buckwheat is not very well known in the UK, but it is a very important crop in Asia and E. Europe. Products made from buckwheat include Japanese noodles (soba), but the use most people will be familiar with is French galettes which are made exclusively with buckwheat. It is superb in biscuits and pastries and can be used to make bread with other gluten free flours. Buckwheat is an excellent cover crop, which we also use as a weed suppresser and green manure to improve our soil. Unbelievably the seeds germinate in 3 days and within 2 weeks you can have leaves 3 inches wide that shade out weeds. Buckwheat comes into flower within 1 month of sowing and will continue to flower for up to 10 weeks. We planted some fields in late August that continued to produce flowers into November creating late season nectar for bees (and probably exceptional honey for someone). Many people suffer from gluten allergies or more commonly gluten intolerances, so we wanted to start Below: developing local flour products that address this issue. We ran a trial crop of Buckwheat over the summer and Buckwheat field in full bloom have successfully grown, harvested and milled the grain to produce a delicious flour (and some awesome Top: galettes). We will be planting a larger crop in the spring and bringing the product to market later this year! Trinity bee enjoying a buckwheat feast Above: Head of buckwheat Above left: Dry buckwheat stems straight from the field

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glories of nature as we are surrounded on three sides by a wide variety of trees (three Christmas trees and a Eucalyptus tree, no Koalas spotted yet) and on Greetings from the fourth an incredible view down to Bouley Bay. A constant reminder of how much nature embraces us here are the ‘gang’ of squirrels who are always around feeding on the food we put out for them (and the food we put out for the birds too!). Mont D’Olivet Because (at the time of writing) we are just entering Spring it still gets a bit chilly and so I have been chopping away like a lumberjack at the big pile of “There are worse places to be ‘stuck’ than logs I put into storage in early winter. Never having burned logs before, it is amazing how quickly the pile has diminished. Still, one day due to all my here” I said to a friend. “You mean Jersey?” physical effort I’ll be able to whip my shirt off and I’ll look like the gardener “ from Lady Chatterley’s Lover (in my wife and my dreams!) they replied. Well yes (I said) but I was Peter MCLinton talking specifically about Mont D’Olivet”.

One of the most amazing things about having our view is that we overlook the sea to the Cotentin Peninsula and we get to witness all the many types of weather the good Lord can throw at us        rolling in with an extraordinary power and beauty. Even the bad weather looks good As we wave goodbye to one of the strangest winters in our collective memories we welcome Spring with open arms. There are so many fields of daffodils around Jardin

D’Olivet (is Trinity the 'Daffodil' parish?) one of which welcomes us home immediately on entering the ludicrously long drive down to our home. Once we park up it is like getting a lovely, warm hug from all the

Main image: An early blaze of colour Above: The squirrels don’t know the nuts are supposed to be for the birds. Above left: Our lovely fire pit (and the wheelbarrow I should have moved out of shot!)

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Throughout December, runners across the island and further afield took to the roads to run Update from or walk 6K, with many embracing the Christmas theme by completing the distance in festive fancy dress. Alexandra Shears, Durrell’s Director of Communications and Fundraising, says, “We are so grateful to all the runners for signing up and being part of the Virtual Durrell Dasher. Their amazing efforts are helping to support Durrell's vital work protecting threatened wildlife and restoring precious habitats across have moved into the zoo’s Cloud Forest exhibit, the globe. where they are gradually being mixed with the Highest fundraiser, Cat Davies, said, Andean bears and howler monkeys. DURRELL WILDLIFE “Thank you so much for organising the event Native to Central and South America, bush CONSERVATION and making it happen despite all that 2020 dogs are mainly found living close to water threw at us! I had completely fallen off the sources, in forests and wet savanna. As TRUST bandwagon with my exercising and this gave me carnivores, their typical prey in the wild The first-ever Virtual the motivation to sort myself out. Now I’m back includes small mammals, birds, and reptiles. to going out running two or three times a week, “Jessica and Tiago are so playful together. Durrell Dasher has raised an which I definitely wouldn’t be without the We think they will bring smiles to visitors’ faces incredible £11,000 for the Dasher, and I’m feeling so much happier and and hopefully one day soon there will be the charity’s work saving species healthier.” pitter-patter of tiny bush dog paws!” from extinction. Thanks to The event team is pleased to confirm that Thanks to the kind support of Blue Islands, the the kind support of their the Durrell animals were brought to Jersey in November Dasher 2021, last year. Jessica came to Jersey Zoo from sponsor, Rathbones, the sponsored by Knowsley Safari Park in the UK, and the male, Durrell Dasher was able to Rathbones, will Tiago, from Safari de Peaugres in France. go ahead virtually despite take place on Jessica is almost two and a half years old, and the local race being Sunday Tiago is younger, at just over one and a half. cancelled last year due to 5thDecember. Rob Veron, CEO of Blue Islands, said, Two bush dogs, “Durrell’s incredible wildlife conservation restrictions on events. one male and programmes combined with the wonderful one female, Jersey Zoo for islanders and visitors alike is why have joined we were proud to be able to play our part in the Right: Jessica makes herself at home the family at Jersey Zoo. logistical challenge of ensuring the safe arrival Right top: Tiago checks out his new surroundings Below: Some of the festive Dashers ready to run! The new arrivals, named Jessica and Tiago, of the bush dogs in Jersey as they become part of the zoo's family.”

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Situated at the far end of Vallee des Vaux, L'Ecluse L'Ecluse is a Trinity property with A Trinity property with an an interesting history. Originally a granite farmhouse with the subsequent interesting past and present addition of a lock keeper's cottage – hence the name, it went on to become the home of three doctors, the childhood home of 'Superman' actor Henry Cavill and during the Occupation, it was commandeered by the Germans. With extensions and modernisation, L'Ecluse has evolved into a substantial property partially hidden by the surrounding woodland. Now the home of Rebeka Spears and her children, it will be familiar to many for the roadside stall at its entrance filled with homemade treats. The earliest picture of L'Ecluse, dated 1870, shows it as a farm surrounded by cotils. A detached cottage built in the grounds was accommodation for the lock keeper who would have been responsible for the sluice gate controlling the flow of water from the stream and pond to the nearby mill at the Harvest Barn. The pond is still there but slightly reduced in size and although the cottage was demolished, it was rebuilt in the 1990's on a site overlooking the stream. Between 1910 and 1930, dormer windows were added to the house and later a tower with a stairwell up to a roof garden. When ownership passed to Dr Philip Bentlif in 1935, he commissioned well-known local architect, Arthur Grayson the following year to design improvements to the property, then known as Beau Rivage. Work was undertaken by a Mr E R Egre and included changes to the roof and the installation of larger windows. A large 'Canadian' style build, clad in timber, elevated the property a further two floors. Work was completed in 1939 - a date imprinted on a surviving rainwater hopper. At that time, Beau Rivage was noted as being in St Helier although current records indicate that it is now the last property in Trinity before entering St Helier. During the Occupation, there was a strong German presence in the area with the adjoining lane being closed at the curfew time of 6 pm. The house was commandeered by the Germans and used as an officer’s Right middle: The Lockkeepers Cottage Right top: L'Ecluse has an elevated position on the side of the valley Right: Henry Cavill lived at L'Ecluse

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Henry who has been a long-time supporter of the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust including The Bouley Bay taking part in their annual challenge. The roadside stall was initially set up by Rebeka Spears as a free book exchange. This was her youngest daughter's idea as people were reading Belles more during lockdown and more people were walking through the valley. When the offering Trinity resident, Alison Keogh diversified, the cardboard box was replaced with a decided to set up a small group little stall made from a converted shelving unit found of plucky ladies at the beginning in one of the German bunkers in the garden. of 2020 to allow them to share Rebeka explains, ' I had an abundance of when they were going swimming vegetable seedlings which I had been raising in my so that everyone could swim greenhouse for the family - beans, spinach, chard, with someone else. When the beetroot, etc! I potted these up in recycled paper pots and cardboard egg cartons. There was a first few of them took to the demand for seedlings as due to COVID most folk water on 10th April 2020 they had a lot more time and the energy to be in the would never have guessed that garden and being self-sufficient became important the Bouley Bay Belles would still as there was so much uncertainty. be swimming together nine I made 2lb potato bags by sewing up old JEP’s months later in January 2021. and sold Jersey Royals, and then I started baking cookies and cupcakes! Next, I reaped the benefits of The group has grown in the summer's harvest, making marrow and ginger numbers over the months and it jam, sweet chilli jam and tomato chutney. I also has been the start of lots of new make aubergine pickle and probably the most friendships. popular - pineapple chutney. All these needed some wonderful bread to enjoy alongside so I started baking seeded mess and two ammunition stores - concrete cabbage loaves.' structures with a domed corrugated roof, were Christmas was a particularly busy time constructed in the garden. Another structure, for Rebeka. She made hampers from probably a guard house, was built near the re-cycled pallet boards and filled them with entrance gate to the property's long tree-lined pickles, chutneys, elderberry cordial, drive. mulling syrup, cabbage loaves, bakes and Dr Bentlif moved into accommodation above Jersey honey from her hives. Lavender his David Place practice during the Occupation from the garden was also used to make bath and his wife, two children and nanny were salts and body scrubs. They are all very conscious of evacuated to the mainland. The family's cook Looking to the future she observing social distancing both stayed behind, but it seems that she was a Nazi hopes to increase the in and out of the water, this sympathiser, as she betrayed the fact that the range of products with photo was taken before the rules doctor had a crystal radio in the house. therapeutic benefits was introduced. If you feel brave Fortunately, he had time to hide it amongst and also plans to make enough to join these lovely rose bushes and it was never discovered. candles with the ladies in a bit of wild swimming During the 1950's, there was extensive beeswax she collects. then please either contact Alison garden landscaping in the lower grounds of on [email protected] or L'Ecluse with particular attention to the texture follow them on Facebook. of tree barks and the colour of autumn and summer foliage. Species introduced included lace Above: bark ash, snake bark maple, silver birch, dawn Warming up after a swim redwoods, a handkerchief tree, spruce, acers and a beautiful Judas tree which flowered on bare branches. Magnolias, rhododendrons and many oaks and native trees were also added. Two other doctors and a prison governor are said to have owned L'Ecluse as well as the Cavill family who had five sons including TRINITYTRINITYTattlerTattlerI I Issue 22 p33 TRINITY-ISSUE 23 Q1-2021R.qxp_Layout 1 26/02/2021 12:59 Page 35

FEATURE Pat Miller Renowned Trinity artist & teacher Many of us will have an etching by Pat Miller gracing our homes, no doubt because the portrayal of the subject is familiar. Trinity, its people and their activities, its traditional buildings and countryside, were a constant source of inspiration for her. Born in Wigton, a market town near Cockermouth, Pat studied art at Carlisle and Leeds before completing a Masters degree at the Slade School of Fine Arts at University College, London, where she met fellow student Michael Le Gros and formed a lifelong partnership with him.

Michael returned to Jersey to live at his family home La Profonde Rue in Trinity and to take up a teaching post at the Jersey College for Girls. Pat followed him in 1959 to teach art at JCG and with his help in the planning, transformed the new studio at the school into a centre of excellence. Described as straightforward and fierce, with her purple jumpers and with long reddish hair, Pat Miller didn’t look like the other teachers. Supportive and encouraging, and generous in the time and care she took in mentoring her pupils in art and craft, she inspired many to undertake further education in art disciplines, and some a career in education. Angela Crowcroft, her former pupil, returned to teach as Pat’s assistant at JCG, and succeeded her as Head of Art in 1991 when Pat took early retirement due in part to the onset of arthritis in her hands. During her teaching career Pat only had the holidays to practice her own art. Her interest in etching, the medium for which she is best known, was prompted

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by practical considerations, as she was able to work on plates and finish them as time allowed. Having a prodigious work ethic herself, Pat clearly felt an affinity with local people laboring on the land. Planting, cultivating and harvesting early potatoes in Rozel valley inspired several notable studies, and for which she evolved a distinctive elemental style. Her large and minutely observed etchings with a wide tonal range were printed by herself, usually in editions of 35. ‘Carmel Farm’ looking over Rozel valley with its intricate field patterns is a typical example. A charming TrinityCommunity feature was often to include local people whom she knew (the tiny figure in the Support Team background on Rozel hill is Jill Keogh taking her grandson Josh for a walk in his push chair), and more often or not (but The Connétable and Rector continue to be not in this case) a cat or two. Pat produced a number of illustrations for thankful to those who last year stepped up as David Le Feuvre’s book ‘Jersey: Not quite volunteers available to help their community and British,’ published in 1993. Charting the neighbours as part of the Trinity Community history of Jersey country people and their unique agrarian culture, the book was a Support Team. perfect platform for a collection of Pat’s work, inspired by the traditional life of her adopted home. When we embarked on this project, at a time when Covid-19 first spread, Several exhibitions of her work were held during her it was unclear what the uptake would be. That the demand for the group’s lifetime, and Michael Le Gros organised a retrospective assistance proved relatively light was both a relief and also confirmation exhibition at Studio18 following her death aged just 64 that we are indeed fortunate to be part of such a supportive community in years in December 1997. which family, friends and neighbours were already looking out for one Our thanks to Naomi Stirling, Angela Crowcroft, Dr Sue another. However, there is no room for complacency, and we remain Taylor & Jill Keogh for informing this first of three articles. grateful to those who manage the phone, delegate the requests and tasks to serve those otherwise vulnerable in our community. And most Left and top: At JCG Far left: In her Studio especially we are thankful to the numerous volunteers, some of whom we Left: This book has many of her illustrations appreciate have not as yet been called upon but are there and ready should the needs escalate. Requests have been varied, but are mainly for lifts to various medical appointments, picking up prescriptions or for help with shopping. If you would like assistance from the Community Support Team, contact them on 07797 741 285, or through the Parish Hall 01534 865 345.

Far left: Etching of Carmel Farm Left: Stacked potato boxes

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PARISH LIFE Spring awakening for Asian Hornet Foe As winter inexorably gives way to the warmer weather of spring, an Improve your unwelcome invader is likely to be emerging from their hibernation or home with even taking to the wing and heading in our direction from nearby electric heating French shores. We are talking Asian hornets!

Although nest numbers fell last year to less public to continue to report any sightings Above: Primary nest than half of 2019, the Jersey’s Asian of concern. Islanders, with their keen sense yellow band across their backside, a bright yellow Hornet Coordinator, Alastair Christie, of observation and community sprit have “belt” at the waist and yellow tips to their legs. said: “There is no room for complacency. proved to be our most valuable asset when More information about Asian In other areas of Europe, numbers have it comes to controlling this invasive insect.” hornets, and how to identify and been known to drop and then At this time of year, look out for Asian report them, are on dramatically rise again. It is imperative hornets themselves, but also check sheds, that we remain vigilant, maintain the garages, car-ports and lean-tos for the gov.je/asianhornet pressure and keep control of the small distinctive, round, creamy-beige Possible sightings can be reported by emailing Asian hornet population in Jersey.” coloured, golf ball to orange-sized [email protected], attaching your photo if you have “This spring, trained volunteers will primary nests. If it can be done safely, been able to take one. You can also call the coordinator once again carry out targeted and please take a photo too. Asian hornet on 01534 441633, and there is a simple-to-use app, Asian monitored trapping and I would ask the insects are distinctively dark with one Hornet Watch, which is free from play stores.

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As Christmas is traditionally a time for giving, 11-year-old Edgar Militis decided to help local A close shave for charity Jersey Hospice Care with a sponsored shave of his hair. By January 10, the amount raised had surpassed his expectations, with the total close to the £1,600 mark.

Edgar realised that charities were having a hard time fund-raising Edgar during the COVID-19 pandemic including Jersey Hospice Care which needs £20,200 a day to provide their range of services. He explained that he wanted to do something to help them. As Edgar's hair had not been trimmed for three years, his locks were well past his shoulders in length. They were cut on Christmas Eve by his dad Glen in the garden of the family home near Trinity School so as to limit social contact. Encouragement was given by other members of his proudQuarter family Page-Horizontal including his mum, Emma and his brother Felix and sister 90mmMegan, who x 135mm Militis donated their pocket money. Further donations can also be made on www.sponsors.jerseyhospicecare.com/edgar-militis-shaves-his-head-sponsorship-page/

Left: Edgar with his golden locks Below: It is going to be a cold winter!

The village tearoom is now open with existing staff and its original selection of homemade cakes. n The Tattler team would love to hear from you if you would like to contribute to future issues. Please email: [email protected] OPENING HOURS In with any ideas. Tuesday to Sunday 8 - 5 n Copies of all previous issues are available to view on the Trinity Parish CLOSED MONDAYS website: www.parish.gov.je/trinity. Brief n EYECAN have advised that they are launching a new voucher scheme Tel: 859099 later this month to assist families in paying for spectacles for their children. For more information please call them on 864689. La Rue de la Croix au Maitre St Martin. Jersey JE3 6HW

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PARISH LIFE

With Trinity Parish hall closed due to Coronavirus, it was a difficult task to find a suitable venue for the recent W.I. meeting, which was held before further restrictions were put in place. Ebenezer Chapel proved to be ideal with the chairs spaced well apart for a humorous and informative talk given by Steve Parkin, the manager of Maison des Landes. All Government guidelines were followed.

Forty years ago Elizabeth Ashton Edwards’ idea to open Maison des Landes Hotel, catering for disabled guests, became a reality. The daily tariff was then thirty shillings inclusive of meals, transport and entertainment. No-one could be more enthusiastic about his job than Steve Parkin, who has worked at the hotel for thirty one years working his way up from part time driver to manager. Many guests return annually with their carers and deserving locals are also invited to stay when rooms are available. It is run as a charitable trust set up by the Lions Club. On Remembrance Sunday Jean Cadin represented members when she laid their poppy wreath at the church lynch gate. The Federation chairman, Joy Thomson, also laid a wreath at the Cenotaph on behalf of all Jersey W.I. members. Zoom meetings, an online quiz and tea parties have been held through the W.I. Island Federation and Trinity sent a virtual delegate to the Annual Council meeting. Lady Ann Dalton has kept in touch with Joy, the Federation chairman and thanked members for their hard work and kindness during this difficult period. The Federation Flower Arranging demonstration and the Trinity member’s Christmas lunch unfortunately had to be cancelled and the walking group have hung up their boots for a while. Our low carbon electricity has already helped Jersey reduce its emissions by over 40% since 1990. Now we want to go further. From renewable power to electric transport and smart homes, we’re doing everything in our power to help Jersey to a zero carbon future. The competition “Winter” has been judged but the usual display of photographs, arts and crafts at St. Join us on the journey Martin’s Public Hall couldn’t go ahead. Ninety three year old Trinity member Marjorie Meyrick who retired as head teacher of Janvrin’s school twenty six years ago won the Daisy Buesnel Award for her water coloured painting with the enclosed comments from the judge. www.jec.co.uk/zerocarbon “I really like this picture. It encapsulates so #JEZeroCarbon much, the cold, the child trudging through the snow leaving footprints. The child appears deep in thought and I like the way his/her Right: Steve Parkin receiving a donation body displays emotion. The image is well Middle right: Marjorie's winning painting constructed, the tree on the right balancing Top right: Marjorie holding her painting ” Above: The Daisy Buesnel Award the child on the left.

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Our low carbon electricity has already helped Jersey reduce its emissions by over 40% since 1990. Now we want to go further. From renewable power to electric transport and smart homes, we’re doing everything in our power to help Jersey to a zero carbon future.

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PARISH Trinity Meet TheTeam There are changes a foot in the office of our Parish Hall!

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Nicky Noble, our parish secretary since 2002, and before that assistant parish secretary, has retired from the post. Her replacement, Jane Sappé took up the role in January and is still ably assisted by Dawn Le Quelenec. Nicky has not gone too far, mind you. She will now be working in the office upstairs as the Honorary Police Administrator. Jane brings lots of transferrable skills to her new role having spent 25 years in the legal profession and as a mother to two teenage boys! She is particularly good at IT matters and having lived in the parish for 21 years she is well acquainted with the community spirit that thrives in Trinity. Although at the time of writing the Parish Hall is closed to visitors Jane and Dawn are both on hand at the end of the phone to help parishioners with any advice or assistance they need pertaining to parish life. They are able to help with a wide range of issues, from loose cows in the lane, to renewing driving licences, rates and much See our range of Traditional, more. Agricultural & Equestrian Just in case you need reminding, the telephone number for the Fencing,Trellis Panels, Gates, Parish Hall is 865345. If the line is busy then please leave a message on the answer phone and someone will get back to you as soon as Decking and associated products possible. Whilst the Parish Hall is currently closed to the Public because of SALES SERVICE Covid, there is someone in the office from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday   to Friday. When things get a little bit more back to normal and the  
   
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