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'Closer to Home' HappyEaster www.labaguette.org.je THE OFFICIAL PARISH OF ST. BRELADE NEWSLETTER Edition 47 • Easter 2019. Published by the Parish of St. Brelade, Jersey ‘Closer to Home’ Bay study scheme New community health scheme now available Portelet Bay proposed at Communicare Sophia de la Haye for scientific study Health & Social Services under ‘no-fishing’ rules A new scheme to bring a range of Jeff Hathaway services and activities to islanders in a convenient location has been PORTELET Bay could become a ‘no take’ fishing launched at Communicare. zone to allow scientific study if a proposition is The new offer of services at a place approved. It would make the area the fourth of which islanders know and use is a time goes on, even more will come its kind in the British Isles and would see the landmark new scheme which is a bay become a ‘natural laboratory’ for five years. on board: Age Concern Jersey, partnership between the voluntary Brook, Jersey Sport, Citizens Advice However, the Environment Department’s and community sector and the Jersey, Mind Jersey, Adult marine and coastal manager, Paul Chambers, Government of Jersey called “Closer Community Services (part of Health explained that in order for the project to go to Home.” ahead, there would need to be changes to and Community Services), the It was decided by all those involved Jersey’s law to prohibit fishing in the areas Library, Call and Check by Jersey in the steering group for the marked out for study. The Environment Post, the Youth Service, FNHC, the scheme, that Communicare, which Department have been tasked with looking at Jersey Alzheimer’s Association and the necessary law-drafting required for the is a well-known and well used community Police officers, as well scheme to go ahead. community facility in the west of as the Parish work that is ongoing. the island, was the perfect first base Mr Chambers said there were not any other ‘no- for services which will operate Lee Bennett, who has led the project take zones’ in the Channel Islands as far as the under the “Closer to Home” banner. on behalf of the Government of department was aware. At the moment there Jersey said: are three in the British Isles that have been The services include a variety of established for coastal nature conservation: health and wellbeing sessions, “This is the start of what we hope Lundy in the Bristol Channel, Flamborough support groups and workshops. will be an island wide initiative. It is Head in Yorkshire and Lamlash Bay in Scotland. In March, the first activities took anticipated that what’s on offer will However, there are other no-take zones that place at Communicare as “Closer to grow and that the steering group exist to protect oil rigs and pipelines. Home” services. will flex and change. We are very ‘Ideally, if the project went ahead, the bay would grateful to the parish of St Brelade, Mike Jackson, Connétable of St all involved and Communicare for be made available to projects suitable for use heavily also some of the bay’s habitats have Ballan wrasse were year-round residents at the Brelade, said: primary schools which may want to count how been disturbed, which would mean their study site where they exhibited distinct, welcoming Closer to Home.” “We are delighted to be the first many limpets are in one area and under- recovery could be monitored. rhythmic, diel, tidal and seasonal patterns of The programme of activities for parish in Jersey to run Closer to graduates who need to monitor the movement behaviour, whereas rays were occasional Closer to Home services changes Portelet Bay is no stranger to scientific study. Home activities in such a well- of various species of fish through video work.’ visitors to Portelet Bay with no discernible weekly at Communicare. Look out Previously a joint survey from the Department known and well used location. I am He said pattern to their visits.” of the Environment and Hawaii Institute of impressed by the variety of what’s for social media posts, leaflets, The proposal comes from Gareth Jeffreys of the Marine Biology had studied marine life in The report added: “Results indicate a relatively available, that this is a real information on the Communicare marine biology section of the Société Jersiaise. Portelet Bay and had monitored both Ballan small MPA that with suitable habitat could partnership and in the enthusiasm notice board, the Closer to Home He suggested it to the marine resource panel Wrasse and sand-dwelling rays. The aim of the provide effective, long-term protection for from all involved.” banner and the recently installed TV two years ago and pointed out that data study was to see if Portelet Bay would be a ballan wrasse, but would likely be of little monitor. collected by Portsmouth University in the suitable marine protected area. It reported: It is hoped that by providing conservation benefit for rays. Our findings 1980s also recommended making the bay a services in a place which is easy to All services under the Closer to “We monitored the long-term residency of reef- emphasize the importance of quantifying fish Home banner have the easily marine reserve. So far 464 species of marine life associated ballan wrasse and sand-dwelling access, take up of services will movements when planning an MPA which recognisable “home and heart” logo have been recorded in the bay. rays captured at the site of a potential future improve and people will appreciate intend to protect multi-species assemblages of not having to travel far to access on them. While other sites had been considered by the Marine Protected Area [MPA] by implanting coastal fishes.’ Société Jersiaise, including Beauport, them with small transmitters and deploying advice, activities and workshops. For further information contact St. Architrave, Grève au Lançon and Bouley Bay. underwater receivers inside the bay. Individual The latest proposal seeks to extend that work So far, the initial rota has services Brelade Parish Hall on 741141 or Portelet Bay was considered the best location fish were detected at Portelet Bay for up to 618 to other species of marine species and to study delivered by the following Communicare on 744258 or email: as it is an enclosed, well-defined area that days, but there were species-specific bay marine habitat in general by creating organisations, but it is hoped that as [email protected] u anglers and commercial fishing boats do not differences in residency and detection patterns. ‘natural laboratory’. u Yes - more please! Oliver! proves to be yet another huge success for Les Q School Becky Stratford LES Quennevais School are incredibly proud of all students who in January were part of the schools biggest production to date – Oliver! To perform a show of this magnitude to three sell- out crowds at the Jersey Opera House is a true demonstration of the philosophy of Excellence that is embodied by the community that is Les Quennevais School. Charlie Dicker, playing the role of Oliver, gave an incredible performance evoking the raw emotion and vulnerability of the character. Danae Duffy and Charlie Dunn's scene as Widow Corney and Mr Bumble provided the audience with a sense of cheer and humour throughout, which was equally matched by the brilliant Sophie Twohig-Jones and Finlay Ormsby as Mr and Mrs Sowerberry. The delightful Miriam Oliver starred in the cheeky-chappy role of Dodger and led the Vanessa Rodrigues starred as the iconic Nancy, Every year we say that we cannot possibly whole company superbly in the classic leaving the audience with a tear in their eye as match the great heights achieved by the staff 'Consider Yourself!' she elegantly delivered 'As Long As He Needs and students involved in our school Bradley Roworth starring in his last Les productions, and every year we have been Quennevais show was on hand to masterfully Me,' with poise and a maturity beyond her years proved wrong. make the role of Fagin his own with his spell- and Bailey Winch playing the role of Bill Sikes, binding performance. was suitably evil in his portrayal of the villain. We can’t wait to see what happens in 2020! u Win a meal for 2 at THE TREE HOUSE Pagepage 7 7 Page 2 La Baguette. Easter 2019 Constables Easter Message Eyes on gold! Constructive progress WE are so fortunate in St. Brelade to be surrounded by wonderful New Les Q school developments are being beaches where it easy to slip away St. Aubin nominated considered. Recently the and be at one with the sand and the to represent Jersey in taking shape Science Superlab and design sea whilst in other places others are technology area layouts have national event Paul Letch enveloped with the turmoil of Brexit Deputy Headteacher been revised and we are now and all that it will bring. Thomas Frederick working with external experts It has been very exciting to see It’s gratifying to note that there are to develop the information THE Parish has once again the steel frame begin to rise technology and audio visual still some certainties in our corner of been nominated to represent out of the ground, following requirements to meet the the world in that the tide comes and Jersey in ‘Britain in Bloom’ in the less visible preparation needs of the modern goes twice a day without fail and 2019 - focussing of St. Aubin work undertaken in advance. curriculum expectations. that our Parish and it’s institutions in the Village Category. The scale of the project is The first groups of students and photography competitions remain much as they have done for St.
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