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StMartin-SPRING-2018-Q1.qxp_Layout 1 23/02/2018 09:10 Page 2 Winter 2018 Edition 24 T tes o n that l l it is n Bank o tial R al p sed o StMartin-SPRING-2018-Q1.qxp_Layout 1 23/02/2018 09:10 Page 3 StMartin-SPRING-2018-Q1.qxp_Layout 1 23/02/2018 09:11 Page 4 Winter2018 Les Nouvelles 3 Feature articles Welcome in this issue: It seems like only yesterday that I was approached by our Connétable and asked if I would consider editing Les P 10 Parish News Nouvelles (actually, I normally tell everyone that he held a knife to my throat and, daring me to disagree, announced I was the new editor) and suddenly, or so it seems, he is calling it a day. Time passes very quickly when you live from quarter to quarter. Given the work load he has not only taken on board, but also increased by his very manifest community involvement, it will come as no surprise that a combination of regret at his decision and gratitude for his achievements take up a noticeable part of this edition of Les Nouvelles. P 22 But I haven’t forgotten the necessity to maintain plenty of general interest to read, and so you will discover that having, in earlier issues, looked at our two harbours, we Bouonne have moved on to passage graves in which I have been well briefed by Olga Finch the santé Curator of Archaeology for Jersey Heritage. Our first visit was to Faldouet and, with Olga’s insight, what I had long seen as a dead pile of stones was bought very much to life. I am also sharing with you some wonderful photographs of rather gracious living over one hundred years ago on the furthest outpost of our Parish, Les Ecrehous. There is also news of a beautiful work far produced ay EYECAN, and a look back of aspects of the history of drinking in St Martin. P30 Les Écréhous A quick flag up for the next (late May, early June) issue which sees the start of an in quieter times occasional series on Normandy beyond the places we see on a day-trip; something for the weekend away perhaps? We will look at the joy of mushrooms with a Michelin-starred chef who I have described as “the mushroom king”. You might try ordering your meal with him in Jèrriais and you can brush up your ability to understand it by always reading the dual language article by David Marett. It could be useful when travelling; my wife, who learnt to speak Norman patois as a child, has no problems understanding our traditional Island language. Long may it continue to survive, and with luck, spread out. Finally I have grouped together some stories and pictures under a “Parish News” headline and my thanks once again to the indefatigable Michel Le Troquer for filling most of that section. Meanwhile, for those thinking of standing for the States in May, there is a helpful guide on sounding good while saying nothing of moment in our re gular Pick ‘n’ Mix feature. P40 Michel Le Troquer As this magazine is going to Print Kay Laverty and her team are hard at work preparing for the Britain in Bloom competition; a report on what they have achieved will appear in the next issue. Best of luck to them and, as it’s too late to say Happy New Year, I will resort to French; so, Bonne Continuation. Hamish Marett-Crosby StMartin-SPRING-2018-Q1.qxp_Layout 1 23/02/2018 09:11 Page 5 4 Les Nouvelles Winter2018 From the Connétable I hope parishioners had a relaxing Christmas with their families and although you will be receiving this magazine in February, Barbara and I wish you all the best for 2018. Maybe it would be more fitting for me to be the first to wish you all a very happy Easter! On a happier note the St Martin’s Musical Society show held at the Public Hall appears to have been a tremendous success and discussions are taking place with the Chairwoman and club members as to whether to repeat the event in 2018. A Parishioners will of great deal of money was raised for their chosen charity Autism Jersey and an course be aware that I have additional donation of £500 was given to the parish for a charity of our choice. ‘‘ Congratulations to the St Martin Bonfire Committee on another tremendous decided that it is time for evening in November, enjoyed by the thousands who attended and also raising much needed funds for their chosen charity, also by chance Autism Jersey. me to step away and allow As stated in the last edition the planned Parish Assemblies were held on the options someone with renewed‘‘ and way forward on two parish properties, the Parish Depot and the Rectory Barn. Refurbishment was approved for both and the proposed funding mechanism vigour to take over the role also approved at the Assembly. And after a very well attended and thoughtful Parish Assembly held in October (after the deadline for material for the last edition of Les of Connétable Nouvelles) parishioners agreed to rescind the unclear 1979 Parish Assembly decision regarding the ownership of the roads in Maufant Village. The former school project progresses and a planning application has been Village Green is also on the “to do” list but alas, that has to submitted to the Planning Department in early February; more details in the next wait for the moment. Good things come to those that wait. edition. Parishioners will of course be aware that I have decided I was delighted, as Chairman of the St Martin Housing Association, to finally that it is time for me to step away and allow someone with receive planning consent, three days before Christmas, to build 20 first-time renewed vigour to take over the role of Connétable. It was a affordable homes in Field 402. Parishioners will be aware that this has been a very difficult decision to make and I feel honoured that I have long journey and much work over many years but the goal finally achieved. Sadly, we been able to serve my community in the role for the past 6 have nearly 100 names of young families who have expressed an interest in one of ½ years. I didn’t want to overstay my welcome and I wish my the homes. successor all the best when they take over in May. I will “sign Of course there are still many “boxes to tick”; these include a new piano at the off” in the next edition of Les Nouvelles. In the meantime, I Hall as our regular pianist Mr Alan Mollet found out as it started to “expire” during an hope you once again enjoy this edition of our much sought eventful Diamond Club Christmas party. Children’s playground equipment on the after parish magazine. 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FEAST.JE A HOME FOR THE FINEST INGREDIENTS AND HOMEMADE DELICACIES IN THE HEART OF GOREY 2 GOREY HILL, ST MART IN AM PM OPEN OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK, 8 –7 WWW.THEWORKSJERSEY.COM StMartin-SPRING-2018-Q1.qxp_Layout 1 23/02/2018 09:11 Page 8 Winter2018Les Nouvelles 7 front of them than any of us. (For more detail see article Steve Luce: later in the magazine - Ed) As I type this article, I really have no idea if we will have an election for Constable or not, but one thing I do know however is that, whoever is successful, they will have a hard act to follow. While he has been our Constable, Michel has literally given every minute of every day to the role, Have your representi ng us...to working for our benefit. He has promoted and driven forward projects like the Rectory restoration (not to mention the Rectory Barn), the Parish Depot project, and the "old school" feasibility work. He has resolved all the many setbacks on the (now soon to be started) new housing scheme. During his term of office he say has got through so much work, so many schemes and projects, we owe him such a huge debt of gratitude that I really don't know where to start.