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OZOUF Electrical Fencing TRINITY-ISSUE 7.qxp_Layout 1 19/05/2017 14:02 Page 2 d’vis du nord-êt Issue no 7 Spring 2017 .net A proud tradition of OZOUF service to the Parish TRINITY-ISSUE 7.qxp_Layout 1 19/05/2017 14:02 Page 3 CONSTRUCTION GROUP selected to work in conjunction with the Parish of Trinity as the main contractor for the delivery of 14 new build, 4 bedroom homes for first-time buyers Works due to be Completed 2nd July 2017 T. 01534 863860 F. 01534 863861 W. mitchell.je 17/05/2017 08:59 Page 1 TRINITY-ISSUE 7.qxp_Layout 1 19/05/2017 14:02 Page 4 WELCOME Welcome to our Spring Edition Those who read my Welcome in the Autumn edition, will know about ‘my tree’ (the majestic early horse-chestnut on IN THIS edition the corner of Howard Davis Farm). It’s been uplifting to pass 4 From the Connétable and Deputy by on our way into town to see the beautiful showy blooms appearing – and on the way home to also catch sight of the stunning mauve Wysteria growing at Maison Maret. Although 7 Church news I write this on a rainy May Day, it’s been such a wonderful, sunny spring – my favourite time of the year! 8 School news And so on to our Spring Edition: full of Trinity life now and in the past. 9 Youth Club I’m grateful to Roselle Green and Dulcie Ahier de Gruchy for sharing their ‘Temps Passé’ photos and I was delighted to receive an envelope from Carol du Feu with some photos of an Occupation concert at 19 Charles Gruchy story Trinity Parish Hall. You’ll have to wait until the next issue for those! Talking of which, I’m always encouraged by enthusiasm of the Trinity Tattler team, who despite my requests to focus on one edition at 20 Honorary tradition a time, are constantly pushing forward and planning the next! What would I do without Norman Ridley, Clive Jones, Jane Rueb, Angela Otterwell, Collette Bisson, Elena McGowan and our ever supportive 22 The gorse fire Connétable? What a team – thank you! In this edi tion, we bring a variety of history, community and people 24 Durrell Zoo: Behind the scenes – all with one thing in common – Trinity - making our magazine unique to us! We are so fortunate to have a full complement of Honorary Police in the Parish. For the Fossey family, this tradition has involved four 32 Meet Le Trinn’tais generations (read more in the centre pages). And whilst on the subject of the honoraries, the photo below of CO Alan Cabot at the Parish 38 Diary Church Palm Sunday Procession sums up for me what makes our honoraries and Trinity so special. As always, any ideas for future Trinity Tattler articles are most welcome, as are any old photos you may come across. Our email address should you wish to get in touch with ideas or feedback is Where is it? [email protected] – or pop your photos into the Parish Hall. Our next edition is due out at the end of August – but before then, we have the summer to enjoy! Rosemary Parker A boundary stone - obviously but where on the Trinity boundary is it? TRINITYTattler I Spring2017 p3 TRINITY-ISSUE 7.qxp_Layout 1 19/05/2017 14:02 Page 5 TRINITY From our Connétable From our Deputy At this time of year, we remember and I am pleased to report that, apart from a few minor bits and pieces, the celebrate our Island’s liberation from long-awaited refurbishment of our Parish Hall is now complete and the the occupying forces. The five years of hall is back in use (see page 17 for some photos). The only blot on the landscape is that I have been severely let the Occupation were dark years for all down by the chosen supplier of the new the Channel Islands. Some of our chairs. Our order, which was placed before parishioners will vividly recall not Christmas for delivery at the end of March, being free to go about their everyday to coincide with the completion, has not lives. been fulfilled. It’s been a real disappointment to me that we are having to use temporary chairs in the short term. As mentioned last month, the Parish defibrillator is now located in its new permanent home immediately outside the main entrance to the Parish Hall - see picture below. On another matter, I have been approached by a parishioner who has generously offered to donate the use of a small field for allotments. Before we explore this possibility further, I would be pleased to hear from any keen gardeners within the Parish who might be interested in an allotment if one was to become available. Dependent upon the level of interest shown, I will pursue this matter further. On 9 May 1945, I cannot begin to imagine how families, I hope everyone is as pleased as I am to see our village shop back again. It's well-stocked with friends felt on that day, wherever they were, at home, essential provisions and the staff are always very pleasant. Let’s hope that with all our support it down at the Weighbridge or in the Royal Square listening continues to be a success. to Winston Churchill's speech and hearing him say ‘our It's good to have our main road fully open again and I hope you agree the disruption has been dear Channel Islands will also be free today’. worthwhile as you now enjoy a much smoother drive into town. Thanks to Joy, tears, unbelief, relief, thanksgiving to mention a the Department of Infrastructure and the contractors Pallot few emotions and many more I expect. Tarmac who did their best to work with everyone to Seventy-two years later it is right we still remember, minimise any inconvenience. give thanks and celebrate our freedom. Unfortunately, Gary our Parish Foreman has As part of our tradition in Trinity, Liberation Day recently suffered a broken leg and I'm sure we all starts with a thanksgiving service at Ebenezer Methodist wish him well for a speedy recovery. We are Church where there has been a service every year since making temporary arrangements to cover 1945. We hear memories from parishioners who were here Gary's duties, but please bear with us if during the Occupation and from those who were away something takes a little longer than normal to from the Island during the war. We hope that we will never be dealt with. forget the sacrifice they made during those years and we And finally, best wishes to you all for an thank them for what they endured. enjoyable, peaceful and hopefully warm Liberation Day reminds us how important our summer. freedom is to each and every one of us. Freedom is an essential part of our lives and the most important of our Philip Le Sueur civil liberties in our democratic society. Connétable Today we see and read about people around the world who do not have freedom of movement, freedom of speech. I hope we will never forget or take for granted our freedom, one which we all can enjoy. We can walk along our beautiful cliff paths of our beautiful Parish. Go where we want too, enjoy freedom of speech. This edition of the Tattler will arrive after Liberation day, but however you spent it, I hope it was a day of celebration and gratitude for our freedom. Anne Pryke Deputy p4 TRINITYTattler I Spring 2017 TRINITY-ISSUE 7.qxp_Layout 1 19/05/2017 14:02 Page 6 E TRINITY-ISSUE 7.qxp_Layout 1 19/05/2017 14:02 Page 7 John Deere Designed TO BE Better If you’re looking for power, dependability, durability and the best lawn mower available then look no further than Ernie’s. Our John Deere market leading range are designed and built to deliver precise, even cuts and at a price which might surprise you. Walk Behinds Mowers Ride on Mowers The new John Deere RUN models are so easy to handle, Operating these mowers are a breeze. With an your garden will be done in no time. 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