Grouville GazetteGazette An independent glimpse of life in our parish Autumn 2014 Volume 12 Issue 3 Printed on paper from sustainable resources. What Next for Grouville?
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The magnificent Grouville 50th Anniversary float in all its glory!
Perhaps we should have given this issue of the Grouville issue comes out so we start the general election period. Gazette the headline “What Happened to Summer?” Therefore, in case there are more candidates than the when we were enjoying a beautiful period of sun and hot joint announcement that our Connétable and Deputy are weather as we moved towards the Battle of Flowers - and standing for office, politics is also off the menu. Most then it all changed. Nevertheless, our wonderful float got importantly the changes to how you can vote are the Agnes Pallot Memorial Cup and you can see the explained on page 29. reason why above and in our centre pages. It was a great This issue therefore focuses principally on community, design, in a year of many equally stunning designs. That with articles about the commemoration of the start of said, it was our 50th anniversary and a shame we did not World War 1 on pages 3, 8 and 27 and a great article by reap the reward for everyone’s hard work. Nick Querée on page 12 about his trip last year to help There are changes in this issue with no fashion article people in Zambia improve their eyesight. In reality this and no politics. We could not resist the lovely article on issue focuses on what Grouville is all about; a great page 14 telling of Grouville School’s Victorian Day, but community led by caring and experienced people. What fashion will return in the next issue. As for politics, as this next? More of the same please. Leaders in Elderly Care
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Grouville Gazette | Autumn 2014 2 World War 1 Memorial Plaque – Grouville Parish Church by Pat Guegan
Several years ago on Remembrance Sunday, Ian The survivors held to their motto Quis Separabit (Who Ronayne, local World War 1 historian, came to Grouville will separate us?) and on their return they decided to Parish Church and gave an address on the unique Island remain together. In 1919 they formed the Original Memorial to the World War 1 soldiers known as the Overseas Contingent to remember the fallen and support Jersey Contingent. In his address he highlighted a Old Comrades. After the second World War, Arthur number of soldiers from Grouville and I wanted to pursue Durell, a rifleman, became the President of the Original this further. Jersey Overseas Contingent. Subsequently he became the Secretary of the Parish of Grouville for 32 years and Much discussion has taken place recently in the Island later a Church Verger. concerning the lack of a specific Island Memorial to our fallen heroes of World War 1 and the centenary of the In 1961 the Memorial, together with the Book of outbreak of the Great War seems an appropriate time to Remembrance containing the names of the volunteers, address this situation. were unveiled in Grouville Parish Church. They main- tained links with their old Regiment (now the Royal Ulster Rifles) and for many years the Regiment sent buglers and pipers to play at the Annual Remembrance Sunday service.
In 1979 after 60 years and with only 5 survivors left, it was decided to close the Association; the last survivor, Corporal Bert Tostevin, died in 1995. The Association Colours and the Regimental Standard are still safely pre- served in Grouville Church alongside the Memorial on the north side of the nave. QUEREE Q O optometrists Gorey Village – Grouville – Jersey Tel: 840 400
The memorial plaque and standards in the nave of the Parish Church
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Grouville Gazette | Autumn 2014 3 The Pembroke Nicola and her team look forward to welcoming you
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Grouville Gazette | Autumn 2014 4 ‘Good grief... eight Senators!!... a Connétable... and a Deputy? That’s ten X’s! I shall be here all night trying to sort this lot out’
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Grouville Gazette | Autumn 2014 5 12th Grouville Brownie News by Michele Peace, Snowy Owl
In June, girl guides of all ages from across the island met Over 34 years at L’Etacq – over 27 years in the Fish Market for a tea party on the lawn of Government House for an all section Big Brownie Birthday Party to celebrate 100 Indian Summer Fayre years of Brownies. Members from both Grouville Brownie and Guide units were at the event which was themed as From our Famous Seafood BBQ a ‘Mad-Hatter’s Tea Party’. There were one hundred dif- (weather permitting) ferent activities for the girls to choose from, such as; sack Poisson du jour, Moules Pecheur à La Crème, races, parachute games, pin-the-smile on the Cheshire Local Scallops, Local Half & Whole Lobster, King Cat, and flamingo and White Rabbit Challenges. We Prawns, Seafood Kebabs, all cooked in our own special were delighted to be joined by Sir John and Lady McColl way and with Homemade Garlic Butter, and served with who met the girls and cut the birthday cake. It was another wonderful event for the Big Brownie Birthday Lemon Wedge, mixed Salad with homemade dressing with fun, sunshine and lots of smiles. & French Bread) Freshly Made Sandwiches During the term we have enjoyed reading a booklet ‘Ready Steady Glasgow’ to celebrate the Commonwealth Handpicked Jersey Crab Meat, Games in Glasgow and the Brownies enjoyed learning Lobster Meat & Prawn Sandwiches about the Commonwealth countries, taking part in vari- Seafood Tasters ous games and learning about Scotland. They have Prawn and Seafood Cocktails, Mussels, Whelks, made haggis magnets, cranachan and experimented Crayfish Tails, Cockles and Crab Meat with vinegar and bicarbonate of soda to make erupting volcanoes. A badge was awarded at the end. (all with home-made Seafood Sauce, Pepper, Salt & Vinegar) To Order: At our last meeting we enjoyed a picnic tea in the sun- Plateau de Fruits de Mer and Poached Salmon shine and said farewell to Brownies who are moving onto Guides and another who is moving to England and who FRESH FISH will be joining a local unit in her new village. Good luck Local Fish, Bass, Bream, Mullet, Mackerel, Plaice, to you all we will miss you. Lemon Sole, Cod, Salmon, Tuna, Sardines Megan Barette also left us and we would like to thank her for all her help, wishing her well for the future. SMOKED FISH Oak Smoked Salmon, Golden Cod & Haddock, Craster Kippers, Mackerel, Trout FROZEN SEAFOOD King Prawns, Raw & Cooked Gambas, Peeled & Shell-on Prawns, Calamari, Red Snapper, Sardines, White Bait, Battered Cod, Fish Cakes Coquilles St Jacques, Soups & Sauces, Game in season and lots more Summer’s not over yet!! Great news, you can now enjoy a glass of chilled wine or beer with your seafood at L’Etacq or take a bottle home with it! Daily deliveries to Restaurants & hotels WHOLESALE ALSO NOW AVAILABLE FROM THE FISH MARKET Les Viviers de L’Etacq, Poissonnerie, St Ouen “A true taste Fish Market, St Helier Open Monday morning of the sea” Open All Day and Monday-Saturday All Day Tue.-Sat. All Major Credit Cards accepted Fantastic display of fresh and frozen seafood Lady McColl cuts the cake at Email: [email protected] 483 500 www.faulknerfisheries.co.uk 721 400 the Mad Hatters Tea Party
Grouville Gazette | Autumn 2014 6 Grouville Battle of Flowers 2014 by Mark Labey, Chairman of the Grouville Battle of Flowers Committee
What a summer it has been for us and what a year to look back on, celebrating our 50th Year with such a beautiful float so ably craft- ed by Nick Parlett and Phil Myers with his amazing building team. We won the Agnes M. Pallot Memorial Trophy for the best detailed work, the best 2 Dimensional Work and came 3rd in Class 12. Our creative team was hampered by the two-month delay in the arrival of our harestails but despite this the ladies decorated some extraordinary pieces, including Nick’s stunning 2 dimensional piece, the Birthday Card, decorated by Helen Bliss and Collette Labey in double quick time. Jenny Skinner, Helen Myers and the rest of this The best 2 dimensional piece hard working team have done us proud again. It was lovely to see so many of our founders from the original team of 1964. We miss our first Chairman, Alan Building the float Le Maistre, but it was a proud moment indeed to see his son John, our Constable, leading the float in the day parade. It was special for me too, as I took the wheel of Nigel Sweeney MBE this year’s float, emulating my father Lennard, who drove the first float in the arena 50 years ago. by Pat Guegan Our year has been a great success, but we don’t just Congratulations to Nigel Sweeney who was honoured in stop here. The boys are back in the shed already strip- the Queen’s Birthday Honours List for his continued ping the float and looking forward to the early arrival of a dedication to the RNLI. We featured Nigel and his work in new design for next year so that we can order the hare- the Grouville Gazette last year. Well done Nigel. stails and flowers early to avoid the problems we had this year. Therefore, if there are any budding designers for the junior or senior float, please bring them to our design meeting at the Parish Hall on Friday, October 10th at 7 pm. We look forward to seeing you there.
Helen Bliss, Nick Parlett and Collette Labey with our results Nigel Sweeney MBE
Grouville Gazette | Autumn 2014 7 Family A Heart Defibrillator for Grouville School Pages by Mike Strong Earlier in the summer CCA Galleries International, which supports the Jersey Heart Support Group’s campaign to provide a defibrillator to all schools in Jersey, donated a Grouville School Heartstart Defibrillator (AED) to Grouville School. Poppies by Mrs Kellett
Children from Grouville Nursery and Grouville School Gardening Club have been caringly cultivating poppies over the last couple of months in readiness for the Centenary Celebrations of World War 1. On 8th July four children from Grouville School went on an exciting visit to The Royal Square to deliver Poppies to the Bailiff and Senator Gorst. Mr Hervé from Little Green Fingers provided us with con- tainers, compost and seedlings and asked us to care for and grow the poppies. Sophie Kellett, William Vane, George Griffiths and Nathan Pashley proudly handed over the poppies on behalf of their school.
Liz Purgal presents the defibrillator to Grouville School
Lance Trevellyan, Chairman of CCA Galleries International and a Director and Trustee of the British Heart Foundation said: “As someone who lives in Grouville, it is wonderful to be able to donate this”.
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Acting quickly when someone is in cardiac arrest and fighting for their life is crucially important. When some- one goes into cardiac arrest, every minute without CPR and defibrillation reduces their chances of survival by Mr Hervé with pupils from Grouville School 10% and a swift response is therefore critical.
Grouville Gazette | Autumn 2014 8 Getting to know you: Fernlea Dental by Anita Boyce A new dental surgery has opened next door to FX hair- Hugh and their practice manager, Sam Sadler, supports dressers at Fernlea. Louisa Kellett has worked at LK Louisa and Danny. Their idea is to bring friendly, value Dental for seventeen years, the last five as Practice for money, dental treatment to the east of the island and Principal. She lives in Grouville and the idea of walking they will be using the latest diagnostic technology, to work along the promenade is very appealing. Danny including a fully digital x-ray for full mouth scans and Yearley qualified from the University of Leeds and decid- DIAGNOcam transillumination machine, which allows ed to settle here 3 years ago. Their hygienist is Fiona them to identify problems early.
Louisa Kellett and Danny Yearly outside their new practice at Fernlea
Grouville Gazette | Autumn 2014 9 Parish Personality Portrait No. 28 The Three Musketeers of Grouville – Tony Waplington, James Machan and Norman Garnier (Otherwise known as Grouville’s Work Force) by Al Thomas
Unusually in this edition we have three personalities for takes over. But as previously mentioned they are all soon the price of one. Never let it be said that we don’t give to retire. You may catch a brief glimpse of the elusive value for money at Grouville Gazette. Norman, complete with rod heading off to his favourite fishing haunt, or Tony also heavily into fishing, some- But if you have ever wondered who looks after the where offshore in his boat. Whereas James will be able upkeep of our Parish roads etc, well I can tell you; it’s all to fully concentrate on St Peter’s Football Club where he down to just three men, all of whom are retiring this has been a stalwart for many, many years. year.
Tony Waplington, James Machan and Norman Garnier And now a word or two from our Connétable have served the parish tirelessly for a combined total of “It will be very sad for all of us in the Parish to see Tony, 48 years. Work ranging from painting, welding, bran- Jimmy and Norman go. They have given 48 years’ service chage, drain cleaning, laying tarmac, grave digging, between them and served the Parish so well in that time. erecting tents for functions, signage, filling potholes and On behalf of all Parishioners I would like to thank them laying special grasses for the school... you name it and wish for them a long, happy and well deserved retire- they’ve done it, quietly and efficiently and usually with a ment.” smile and most of us didn’t even know of their exist- ence. Time now to raise a glass or three in appreciation of Grouville’s Three Musketeers, who have been quietly Foreman Tony even designed his own street cleaning looking after us all this time with the majority of us not machine which did the work of five men and was of even realising who they were. course banned by Health and Safety... well there’s a surprise! So let’s join the Connétable in wishing them a very happy retirement. For a brief period only you may still find this diligent trio at their ‘HQ’ in the parish shed before a new team
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Access to good eye care is something we take for granted, but for millions in the developing world, getting an eye test and a pair of prescription glasses can mean the difference between eat- ing, or not. I discovered this reality when I travelled with five other optom- etrists from across the UK to Lusaka in Zambia last year, supporting the charity Vision Aid Overseas (VAO). In the past, VAO flew teams of opti- cians to African countries, set up clin- ics and tested as many of the local population as possible, supplying them with the pair of glasses that best suited their eyes from a case of glass- Waiting in the shade for sight tests es donated to the charity in the UK. This system is unsustainable, so the charity changed to By far the most touching experience was a brother and VAO volunteers training local people to test the eyes with sister, aged fourteen and sixteen, who turned up for eye spectacles produced in Vision Centres, or optical labs tests complaining of poor distance vision. On testing we set up in-country and staffed by local people. could not believe how bad their eyes were but thankfully, with special prescription lenses that we had made in the The school we worked in was provided by charitable UK and flown back to Zambia, a whole world was opened donations from the UK and is part of a small teaching up to them for the first time. It was humbling to know that hospital on the outskirts of the city. The enthusiastic students they had walked for two and a half hours to come to see were in their early twenties, from mixed backgrounds, in us. We gave them some chocolate bars and sandwiches their third year of training and it was a delight to see them for the return trip and their gratitude was overwhelming. progress over the two weeks we were with them. Without glasses, they would probably never work, marry, The majority of the time was spent in teaching clinics or have children. where the students tested the eyes of local people under All too quickly our time in Zambia was over. I can’t pre- our supervision. It was very rewarding and I have sev- tend that it was all work. We did have a weekend in the eral precious memories, one being of a small lady who middle of the fortnight to see some of the amazing sights came into the testing room with a baby in a sling. This that Zambia has to offer: Victoria Falls, elephant, hippos was not a designer garment that we see in Jersey, but a and zebra, to name a few. brightly coloured swathe of local cloth. My student, The question I am asked most is: “would you go again?” Rachel, was unable to do any tests as the baby was cry- to which I say “definitely!” However, with work and fam- ing so much, so the mother undid the sling and passed ily commitments it won’t be for a while, but I continue to the baby to Rachel who deftly rolled it onto her own back support the work of VOA and if you would like to join me where the baby immediately fell into a deep sleep and and find out more about its work, their website is: www. enabled the tests to be carried out. visionaidoverseas.org One day a week we travelled to the “New Soweto Market” in a very poor area of the city and set up a makeshift clinic for people to have their eyes tested. From the time we arrived at about 8.30 in the morning a queue formed and did not go until we packed up at the end of the after- noon. Each one had their vision checked to establish how good or bad their eyes were in a testing room that resembled a conveyor belt of eye examinations! Many were in their forties and fifties and unable to read any- more, the most common complaint being: “I cannot read my Bible”. It also meant that many of them were no longer able to work and had no money or food. Whilst in Lusaka we tested many patients suffering from albinism, a lack of pigment in both their skin and eyes, which in the African sun meant that they were severely sight-impaired with their skin cracked and burnt. Not only did they have to endure these hardships, but also were social outcasts, being ‘white’ in a black society. A happy Nick Queree flying the flag
Grouville Gazette | Autumn 2014 12 Grouville School Victorian Day
by Evie Le Feuvre Age 9
We had a Victorian day at school. We had to come in Victorian clothes; I wore a black dress, my school shoes, a bonnet and an apron. When the school bell rang we got into divided lines, one for the girls A strict Victorian class and one for the boys. Then the teachers came tions, Arthur got the dunces hat because he didn’t know out looking like real the answer. Victorian teachers. We could not look our teach- Then we had lunch, my lunch was bread, cheese and ers in the face because water. After a long play we had drill. Drill is what Victorians in Victorian times it was called P.E. We all had to do lots of marching in the play- considered rude. ground and through the school. Finally all the girls had After that we marched sewing and the boys did technical drawing. into the hall. Everyone We had fun in the end though, because we all went out had to repeat everything to play (it wasn’t very Victorian). But it made us realise the teacher said. Next how much schools have got better since Victorian times, we marched back to our and of course the teachers. It was definitely an experi- class, only some of us ence worth having! walked into the wrong class, luckily we didn’t Evie Le Feuvre get the cane! We marched to our places, but didn’t sit down till the teacher told us to. The next thing we did was open The Good Childs First Book. We read a long-lasting list of words and had to stand up in rows to read it too. Next we had writing, it was hard to keep ink off the table Do you need help? and unfortunately Jack did get ink on the table and got three strikes of the cane! We all had a snack, I had an The Citizens Advice Service provides free, apple and some water and then we had playtime when independent and confidential advice to help you we played with marbles, skipping ropes and hoops. resolve your problems and understand your rights. We can advise you on many issues whether it be After that we had arithmetic. We wrote our 4’s, 7’s and 8 debt, employment, benefits, housing, immigration, times tables on our slates. Then we got really hard ques- relationship problems and many other subjects. HOW TO CONTACT US Face-to-face at the Bureau We have a “drop-in” service at St Paul’s Centre, New Street, St Helier, between 10am to 3pm, Monday to Friday
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Grouville Gazette | Autumn 2014 13 Grouville Community Support
by Deputy Group: Here to Help You Carolyn Labey
Support Group Volunteers outside the Parish Hall, from right to left, Carol Jordi, Carolyn Labey, Sheila Morel, Robin Dupre, Margaret Terry, John Le Maistre and Anita Boyce (missing from the photo are Anne Thorne-Booth, John and Sue Mawson, Nicky Renouf, Mike and Wendy Lange-Smith, Tracey Laurent, Daniel and Jenny Thebault)
A couple of years ago I pledged to set up a Community Connétable John Le Maistre has very kindly let us use Support Group in our Parish. Other Parishes, such as St the Parish Hall office as our hub and first point of contact. Clement and St Lawrence, had already established Therefore, all requests are initially made to the office and groups, so I thought it was a service we could all benefit one of the Parish Hall team pass the message to one of from having and, as a result of the material I sent out, I the volunteers on our rota. The service is not an emer- received an excellent response from Parishioners want- gency service, so a contact period between 8.30am – ing to become involved. 4.30pm weekdays, is thought to be adequate time to set Our team of volunteers consists of people from all walks up a visit. of life; ex-nurses, ex-family nursing, ex-financiers, our The Service is now up and running. It is not just to help caretaker and friendly neighbours – men and women, the elderly, but anyone in the Parish who, from time to husbands and wives - who just want to help out in what- time, needs a bit of assistance. However, as we are a new ever way they can. service, please bear with us while we find our feet and We got together and worked out what we were trying to establish our best working pattern. achieve. Predominantly we would like to promote inde- Examples of assistance we can offer are: picking up pre- pendence, healthy lives, the knowledge that someone scriptions; lifts to attend appointments; help with shopping; cares, confidence, safety and access to the local com- help with completing forms; changed family circumstances; munity together with local advice. We do not to charge accessing community facilities and activities; changing a for our service, as it is run on a voluntary basis and we light bulb; a bit of company over a cup of tea. operate an open referral scheme, which means that any- one can contact us directly for advice, or to refer themselves The service is for our Community, the winter months are or someone they care for and/are concerned about. approaching and we are here for you so please contact Once we had gone through the bureaucratic require- us or even volunteer to help and make this new enter- ments such as police checks, identity cards, writing the prise even more successful. templates for the various forms and authorities we may For Community Support contact 852225 in the first have to use, we were nearly up and running. instance.
Grouville Gazette | Autumn 2014 14 Grouville Gazette | Autumn 2014 15 The Battle of Flowers 2014
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Grouville Gazette | Autumn 2014 17 Matching Food with Wine © The Wine Society
All of us who regularly drink wine with food may have a Ham, raw or cured: Dry Amontillado general idea of what is likely to be successful. Tastes Sherry, good Italian white, Alsace change, as do moods, and rules are there to be broken. Pinot Gris. There are few combinations that do not work. White wine Ham, cooked: Rheingau or Pfalz with red meat is not wrong; indeed Champagne, or spar- Riesling, White Bordeaux or kling wine for example, goes pretty well with anything. Cheers! Vouvray. For reds, try young Saint- Likewise red wine and fish is seen as quite fashionable. Emilion, Burgundy, Beaujolais or Crozes-Hermitage. The stronger the flavours, the harder it will be to match a wine. Chocolate, for example, is death to most dessert Pizza: Young Italian reds such as Chianti, Valpolicella, wines. Montepulciano or Barbera are good candidates, or try something equally characterful from the Languedoc or Fine, complex and old wines are best served with simply Provence. For Pizza Marinara, try a dry southern prepared food. The attention should be on the wine not French rosé or Orvieto. the food as anything too strong or rich could overwhelm the subtleties in the wine. Very elaborate dishes are prob- Prawns: Anything dry and white. If fried with lots of garlic ably best served with younger wines. Here are some and olive oil then Mediterranean white (or rosé) from ideas: Southern France, Italy or Spain. Chilled Fino Sherry is a favourite. Avocado with prawns: This would go best with a light dry white such as Muscadet, or a Sauvignon Blanc from Stir-fried prawns: No real difference except that the the Loire, or New Zealand. Italian Pinot Grigio would Sherry goes even better. Young dry Riesling from also work well. Alsace or Australia would also go well. Dim-sum or Chinese steamed or deep-fried dumplings: Salads – plain green or tomato: Water or something very Other than Chinese tea, non-vintage Champagne goes light and dry. well, as does Muscadet, or Riesling from anywhere, as long as it is fairly dry, also Pinot Grigio. Salads – seafood: Fino Sherry, dry rosé, Italian, Spanish or Languedoc white or Australian Semillon. Guacamole and all things Tex-Mex: Something American would be the obvious choice – big, rich-tasting Pâté: The choice of white or red will depend on what it’s Chardonnay from South America or California; failing made from. Duck pâté will be better with Pinot Gris that an Australian or South African white would do. from Alsace, Riesling from Alsace or the Rhine or Pinot With meats, reds would be better; failing that, beer or Noir. Game pâté would suit sturdy red wines such as tequila might be the safer option! those from the south west of France. Chocolate Raspberry Swiss Roll by Jeff Freeman, Chef at Les Houmêts Care Home
Sponge minutes with a whisk, until the mixture is pale 50g cocoa powder and mousse-like. Carefully fold in the cocoa powder. Pinch of salt 3 large eggs Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and bake for 8-10 minutes until springy to the 75g light Muscovado sugar touch. Lay out a clean tea towel and sift over a fine Filling layer of icing sugar. Turn the cake out onto it 250ml whipping cream The mouth-watering roulade and leaving the paper in place, carefully roll it 1 tbs icing sugar on the table up with the tea towel. 1 tsp vanilla extract For the filling, whisk the cream, sugar and vanilla until 1 punnet of raspberries stiff and then gently fold in the raspberries. Carefully unroll the sponge and peel off the baking Method paper. Spread with the raspberry cream, and then roll the Preheat the oven to 180° C and line a Swiss roll tin with sponge up. Chill for a couple of hours. buttered baking paper. To serve, slice with a sharp knife that has been dipped in Sift the cocoa into a bowl and add the salt. Place the hot water. eggs and Muscovado sugar in a bowl and whisk for 8-10
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Grouville Gazette | Autumn 2014 20 Sharon Eddie, returns home to Grouville after her Clipper Adventure by Sharon Eddie
I wrote in the April edition about my impending challenge as one of the crew of the yacht ‘Old Pulteney’, competing in the Clipper round the world yacht race. This photograph is evidence of our safe homecoming to Tower Bridge, London, where huge crowds and much celebration welcomed us. After nearly two years of training and preparation, it seems strange that it is all over, but as I reflect upon it now I know that I will always be richer for the experience. There were extreme highs and lows along the way, but the toughest and most challenging times are the ones I have been most rewarded by. I am humbled by the warm response and support I have received upon my return and can honestly say that my adventure has made me appreciate all the more my home and the Old Pulteney’s crew celebrating tying-up at London’s Tower Bridge; community where I live. the successful end to a long journey.
Grouville Gazette | Autumn 2014 21 The Archers of Super Veterans’ Jersey triumph at Jersey by Kathryn Blackburn aged 9 Hospice Tennis I love archery. I go to a club called the Archers Tournament of Jersey at Boulivot and hold the 2014 by Georgie Roberts and Lucy Shuttleworth Junior Woman’s title at the club. I had only just The winners of the 2014 Jersey Hospice Tennis started doing archery Tournament were Jean Coakley and Trish Irving, both in when I took part in the their early 60’s. “It was a boost to our egos and great to club competition so was Kathryn Blackburn takes show that ‘super veterans’ can still play a mean game of thrilled to win a trophy. careful aim tennis. Sometimes experience can overcome age!” said I wanted to start archery Trish. as soon as I discovered it, when I was seven, but you are not allowed to start learning until you’re nine, so I had a Teams of ladies played tennis on courts across the island long wait! The club age restriction is in place so that you culminating in lunch and the competition finals at Gouray are old enough to understand the rules as well as to Lodge in Gorey. ensure your body is developed enough, as it is difficult to Georgie Roberts and Lucy Shuttleworth handed over the shoot properly with a bow! cheque for £13,000 to Kevin Caddell of Jersey Hospice When you start, you do a beginners course run by some Care. ‘We would like to thank everyone who played ten- of the more experienced club archers. They explain how nis, joined us for the lunch, bought raffle tickets or made to shoot safely and teach you the best techniques as well a donation. We are so grateful to everyone who contrib- as the rules. You get the opportunity for lots of shooting, uted in some way to raise such a fabulous amount for so this course is a great way of finding out if archery is Hospice.’ for you. The Jersey Hospice Tennis Tournament and Lunch is an The club has plenty of equipment for you to use whilst annual event and anyone is welcome to play tennis, or you are on the course, so you don’t need to buy anything have lunch. yourself at this point. As a child I had to be accompanied to the course by an adult and soon my dad decided he might as well join too, so now we shoot together every weekend. If you enjoy the course then you can join the club and start shooting as a club member. Shooting is possible all year round as the club members shoot indoors in the winter, and outdoors in the summer. They shoot several times a week, but you can go as often as you like, I nor- mally just shoot on a weekend. The club occasionally has professional archery coaches come over. I find this really useful as they are very encouraging and give lots of great advice. The club also has a British Champion Archer, Lucy O’Sullivan, as a member, which I find very inspiring! I was one of several junior members of the club who got to meet Tom Daley when he came to Jersey with the Commonwealth Games baton; that was amazing! I am proud to be an Archer of Jersey. I love shooting arrows with my Dad and the other club members and am pleased with any improvement I make. You can see the Archers in action on Sunday mornings at Boulivot as they have joined with Lord Jersey at Radier Manor where they shoot in the “Twin Oak Field” during summer months! Also on Mondays (Beginners) and Wednesdays at Fort Regent from 7-9 pm and on Sundays at Le Rocquier School from 10-2. For more information please contact: Jackie Huelin 2014 Hospice Veterans Tennis Winners Jean Coakley 483145 or visit www.archersofjersey.co.uk and Trish Irving
Grouville Gazette | Autumn 2014 22 HOTEL & RESTAURANT Welcomes non-Residents to Evening Dinner & Sunday Lunch
Dinner 2 Course – £15.50 3 Course – £18.50
Traditional Sunday Lunch 2 Course – £17.95 3 Course – £21.50
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Available for Private Functions: Weddings, Anniversaries, Christenings, any Special Family Occasions and Social Club Meetings Reservations: 01534 875236 Beachcombers Hotel = La Rue a Don = Grouville = Jersey ChristmasParties Email: [email protected] www.beachcombershotel.co.uk Bookings now Grouville Gazette | Autumn 2014 being taken 23 SPORT & RECREATION
And where are our experienced players? With over 500 Grouville Needs You! members in the Jersey Petanque Association, there must by Elaine Paisnel be some who live in the best parish! Other parishes include many top players and it would boost our team’s Where in the Parish can you take performance and confidence if some experienced players up a new activity at no initial cost could join us. If Wednesday morning doesn’t suit you, with free qualified coaching, please let me know as we can adapt this and/or play on no sports clothing and the other days too – including Saturdays - if people want to. opportunity to eat cakes if you join the Parish team?” The 2014 Inter Parish Petanque league is now complete; Stanley Payn has provided St John are the Champions with Grouville finishing in the our parish with an excellent lower half. sports facility at Holmegrown, Our parish was one of the inaugural teams to take part in which is available for everyone to use. this friendly competition and it would be very sad to see What a shame so few of us are taking advantage of it! us have to pull out due to lack of support. There is no club to join, no cost involved and all ages can play together. Coming along to the regular informal ses- sions on Wednesdays won’t commit you to taking part in We need you! the Inter Parish League, though once ‘hooked’ on the Contributors – Advertisers – game you would be welcome to join in! – Sponsors – Distributors – For those who have never played we can lend boules and Contact the Editorial Team, The Barn, Le Parcq, give basic tuition; again all for free! For more information La Rue du Parcq, Grouville, JE3 9AQ contact Elaine and Fred Paisnel on 851580 or e-mail fre- [email protected] or [email protected]
Grouville Gazette | Autumn 2014 24 Grouville FC Progresses into a new Season by Richard Noel, Chairman of Grouville FC
Another season is underway, new replacement kit purchased, for which a huge thank you must go to our fantastic sponsors. Their loyal support helps Grouville to always be the best turned out club in Jersey.
New players have been signed to strengthen our squads. Unfortunately the Grouville 1st Team was relegated at the end of last season, but with a lot of hard work and determination I am confi- dent we will return to the Premier League by winning the Championship.
All our teams have worked hard on fitness dur- ing the summer. The season is long and for all of Grouville Ladies striker Louise Van Der Vliet scoring our 13 teams, determination and training will be against JTC Wanderers the winning formula. Success is always meas- ured by trophies won; Grouville had a tremendous sure Le Boulivot looks its best to show off the Club and 2013-14 Season, winning 8 trophies, including of course Parish to visiting Island teams and supporters. The Trinity Shield, so let’s hope for more success in 2014-15. Come along and support us; you will be most welcome!
As well as on the field preparation for the new season, a lot of work has been carried out at Le Boulivot. The Grouville workforce is strong and committed. We have Pontac House Hotel been successful in being selected to be one of the foot- ball pitches to be used for the 2015 Island Games. Newly improved facilities inside the club room, as well as a huge amount of work around the grounds, to clean up the hedges, car park, tree planting etc., will make
Help Needed – The Occupation and Jersey’s
Eastern Parishes St. Clement’s Bay JE2 6SE by Bruce Willing Open to Non-Residents for The Gazette has received a request for help with research Evening Dinner, Daily into life in the eastern Parishes during the German Occupation between 1940 and 1945. 3 Courses £18.50 Jonathan Bull is interested in any Occupation stories, 4 Courses £20.50 occupied properties and recollections of any fortifica- tions/German positions (no matter how small) in the and Traditional Sunday Lunch Eastern parishes. “Any information, however brief, or 4 Courses £18.50 unimportant your readers may think is appreciated; I fol- low every lead and very much enjoy meeting and talking to people.” Tel +44 (0)1534 857771 email: [email protected] If you can help, please contact Jonathan by phone on www.pontachouse.com 07700 778000, or e-mail: [email protected], or through Facebook or Twitter.
Grouville Gazette | Autumn 2014 25 A MemorableCambrette H aTriplf Page Cambrette Care to China and Nursing Services by John Speller
This was the first time I met Fred and Mrs Fred. (Regular Keep enjoying life readers will recall that Fred is a rather private person and wishes to remain anonymous.) in your own home The full extent of our travels is beyond the scope of this article but briefly we saw the Great Wall, the Ming Tombs, the Terracotta Warriors and so much more. I must, how- ever, just recall a visit, way off the tourist trail out into rural China, where it seemed that western folk had rarely been seen. Mothers were lifting children up to peer through the coach windows at us, so I now appreciate how the ani- mals at Durrell must feel. I cannot recall where we were when Fred got lost for the second, and thankfully, the last time. We were staying in a high-rise hotel and Fred joined us in the rooftop restau- rant, explaining that his wife was not feeling too well. His problem arose when, after the meal, he announced that he had forgotten his room number and had left the key with his wife. We expressed the view that we were all accommodated on the eighth floor and accompanied Fred there to see whether he could recall which was his room. “Yes”, he exclaimed, “I remember that fire extinguisher”. Rushing forwards he tapped out a pre-arranged code on the door, which was opened by a smiling oriental lady wearing a kimono. Clearly not Mrs Fred. After apologies were made, we bade goodnight to Fred and suggested he go down to reception. It seems, however, that he was not Please call us to discuss your care needs, or if too keen on doing this in case his explanation was mis- takenly taken to mean that his wife had locked him out of you have questions regarding the Long Term his room. Instead he made the bold move of trying his secret knock on the door next to the fire extinguisher on Care Scheme. We can arrange a free informal the seventh floor. Fortunately his boldness paid off. meeting at a time that suits you, either in our The three-week tour was an incredible experience. The food was excellent throughout and varied as we moved office, or the comfort of your own home. south. I think the Cantonese cuisine was my favourite. I did balk, however at the sea slug served at the farewell Beth Gicquel RN banquet. E [email protected] T 633083 F 633193 or pop into our centrally located offices: 1st Floor, 17 Queen Street St Helier Registered homecare. Your way.
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Grouville Gazette | Autumn 2014 26 Monsignor Nicholas France Churches MBE, Catholic Dean of
Compiled by Jersey Bruce Willing by Pat Guegan
Congratulations to Father Nicholas on being made an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours’. The award is for his ecumenical work in the Island and for his work amongst all the ethnic communities, in conjunction with Moving a World War 1 the Highlands College English language courses that now take place at the Welcome Centre at St Thomas Memorial Church where newcomers to the Island can meet social- ly to assist their integration into our community. He also by Pat Guegan and Yve Bullen forged links with the small Muslim Group. In 1920, at a cost of £61 3s 3d, a memorial tablet was erected in the Methodist Chapel at La Rocque to com- memorate those who fell in the War and to celebrate those who returned. It was unveiled by the then Lieutenant Governor, Major-General W. Douglas Smith, CB on Sunday December 5th 1920, in the presence of the Rev. S Falle, M.A. Dean of Jersey. Following the closure of La Rocque Methodist Church in August 2013 it was decided to move the memorial to St Peter La Rocque Chapel, as a part of the commemora- tions of the start of World War 1. On Sunday 31st August 2014, it was re-dedicated by the Very Reverend Bob Key, Dean of Jersey and the Reverend Graeme Hall, Superintendent of the Methodist Church on Jersey, who Monsignor Nicholas France MBE mentioned how appropriate it was that the memorial plaque was remaining at La Rocque. It was a wonderful occasion in bright sunshine and was followed by coffee and cakes with several people remain- ing to enjoy a ‘bring your own’ picnic in the orchard field opposite the chapel, a fitting end to the move of a poign- ant memorial to those from La Rocque who served, sur- vived, or fell in World War 1. We will enable you to reclaim, revitalise and maintain your space... and peace of mind.
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Contact us to find out more: The Very Reverend Bob Key, Dean of Jersey 07797 750647 and the Reverend Graeme Hall, [email protected] Superintendent of the Methodist Church in Jersey unveiling and dedicating the plaque in www.spaceagain.co.uk St Peter La Rocque Chapel
Grouville Gazette | Autumn 2014 27 Parish Hall News from Rebecca Maindonald
2014 Rates Accounts All owners and occupiers of Grouville properties should have received their Rates bill for this year. It is important for you to remember that if you have not paid your bill within three months from the date of issue, a 10% sur- charge will be added to your bill. found on our roads. Many of them do not have the Remembrance required collar and tag with the contact details of the Having just completed an extremely busy and full sum- owner and therefore we are unable to identify the dog or mer schedule, the Parish Hall administration is gearing its owner. As we are required to call out a contracted col- up for a full autumn and winter programme. This will lection agency to collect dogs, charges are incurred. include our Annual Parochial Remembrance Dinner on These charges will be payable by the owner and can be Saturday 8th November and a joint Ecumenical Service in excess of £150, so please make sure that you keep at the Cenotaph and Parish Church on Sunday 9th your dog safe, sound and identifiable. November at 10.15 and 10.45 hours respectively, at which time the Regimental Colours of the original Staffing Overseas Contingent will be paraded. This very poignant At the end of August, we said farewell to our Parish and solemn occasion has always been well commemo- Foreman Tony and Norman our roads man, both of rated in the Parish of Grouville due to its links with the whom are retiring followed by Jimmy at the end of the Contingent who left these shores to join up with the 7th year. They will both be greatly missed and we wish them Royal Irish Rifles then onto France in 1914. well for the future. We are pleased to welcome our new Parish Foreman Andrew Hodges and our Gardener/ Stray Dogs Sexton, Thomas Douse, who we hope have a very long Unfortunately we are still dealing with stray dogs being and happy employment with the Parish.
REGULAR WHAT’S ON Mothers & Toddlers Tues. 9.30 am – 11.30 am Katie Davie-Williams 07797 711330 Rosedale Portbail Association Liz Viney 855330 Stores Bridge Club Wed. 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm Joan Gavey 853027 Gorey Village W.I. Second Tuesday of each month; 7.30pm
Betty Hambly 853846 Sue Proper 853345
Senior Citizens Last Friday in every month Nelley Le Bredonchel 854065 Photo Service Mobile Library Wednesday InstantAn Aladdin’s print photographic Cave service of surprises direct from Gorey Common car park 11.15am – 12.00 your digital cameras, USB, CD Rom, Bluetooth – Grouville Parish Hall 12.05 – 12.45 Holme Grown car park 1.30pm – 2.30pm competitively priced photographs, and please Battle of Flowers don’t forget our passport photo service Mark Labey 854760 available at £4-00 per set of four. Grouville Football Club Why go to town! Richard Noel 853400
Girl Guides Thursday 7.15-9.00pm at Grouville School Groceries, Fair Trade Products, a variety of Ruth Huish 736766 cheeses and cold meats from our 07797 742027 delicatessen, Wines and Spirits and so Brownies Monday 6.00-7.30pm at Grouville School much more. Michele Peace 854598 07797 785253
La Rocque Boatowners Open Monday to Saturday Raife Robson 07797 722986 8.30am – 5.45pm
Grouville Gazette | Autumn 2014 28 Voting Made THE PARISH ADMINISTRATION Easy for Election Chef de Police Centenier C.P.C. Dix Centeniers C.P.C. Dix N.J. Andrews Duty number: 2014 A.E. Viney } 07797 710321 P.A. Robinson It is election time in Jersey. Candidates have been nomi- nated and we are about to go to the polls to elect the next Rector Rev. M. Lange-Smith 853073 members of the States of Jersey. Procureur W.P. Labey 855182 Casting your vote has been made easier this year with B. Rebours 854688 the introduction of a longer pre-poll voting period, allow- P. Abrantes ing you to vote where and when it is most convenient for Vingteniers you. B. Godfray Duty number: P. Martins 07797 722156 Election day is Wednesday 15th October but you can J. Noble } vote in advance at St Paul’s Centre in St. Helier from 1st October 2014. The pre-poll voting station at St. Paul’s will Parish Secretary R. Maindonald 852225 be open on weekdays from Wednesday 1st October (Designate) 2014 to Friday 10th October from 8 am to 6 pm, and on Monday 13th October from 8 am until 2 pm. You don’t Parish Registrar Andy Labey 851871 need a reason to pre-poll vote - the idea is simply to make it easier for you to find time to vote. You can also Parish Hall Tel: 852225 Fax: 855991 vote on Election Day at Grouville Parish Hall between 8 email: [email protected] am and 8 pm. website: www.parish.gov.je
All of the candidates’ details are available on www.vote. Opening Hours Monday to Friday je along with information about how to register to vote 8.30am–4.00pm and how to vote. The website has a dedicated page for voters in Grouville www.vote.je/grouville and you can tell us what you think about this year’s elections by following vote.je on Facebook and Twitter.
Casting your vote will give you the power to decide Lawrence de Gruchy who:
= Represents the people of Jersey; (Irrigation) Ltd Homestead, La Vieille Rue, Grouville JE3 9UL = Debates and decides issues of public importance; Telephone: 01534 872002 = Passes laws and regulations; [email protected] = Approves the way that the Island’s income from tax- payers is spent on public services; Complete Automatic Irrigation Systems specifically designed for your garden = Appoints the Council of Ministers (the Executive); and installed by our experts. and Drip Tubes for Hanging Garden & Pots = Appoints a Public Accounts Committee and Scrutiny Trickle Hose for Shrubs and Borders Panels to hold the Executive to account. Sprinklers for Lawns No Garden Too Big or too Small! With or without your vote, candidates will be elected on 15th October 2014. Don’t let other people choose them on your behalf. To find out more, please visit www.vote.je or telephone Grouville Parish Hall on 852225.
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Grouville Gazette | Autumn 2014 29 GROUVILLE GAZETTE TEAM THE GROUVILLE GAZETTE The Editorial Team are: Chick Anthony, Anita Boyce, ADVERTISING RATES Colin Campbell, Carol Cotterill, Cindy Ferrow, Simon Ferrow, Pat Guegan, Carolyn Labey, Al Thomas, QUARTER PAGE £75 Bruce Willing Treasurer Nick Danby HALF PAGE £120 Legal Advocate Simon Habin FULL PAGE £240 Contributions Bruce Willing (Limited availability) [email protected] Tel: 856673 BACK COVER £275 (taken) Advertising Colin Campbell [email protected] FLYERS £90 Tel: 851832 If you wish to place an advertisement in the Grouville Gazette, Distribution Anita Boyce [email protected] please contact Colin Campbell on 851832 or email Tel: 840756 [email protected]
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For a brochure and full details “DELIVERERS’ DRINKS” please call 499444 on Thursday, 27th November 2014 Grouville Parish Hall at 8.00pm All ‘Friends’, advertisers and, of course, deliverers, are most welcome!
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Grouville Gazette | Autumn 2014 30 During the summer, afternoon teas can be enjoyed in our beautiful gardens
of Gorey Village, Les Hoûmets Care Home has been established and operated by the Amy family for over 30 years.
At Les Hoûmets Care Home, we understand summer, afternoon teas can be enjoyed in the benefits of staying active. We offer a full our beautiful gardens. range of leisure pursuits throughout the year Les Hoûmets Care Home offers all levels of including singing, keep fit, arts & crafts and, residential personal care, from entry level to in the summer months, we regularly organise high dependency support. Our experienced, outdoor activities and visits around the Island. fully qualified and friendly staff provide 24 hour A true ‘home from home’, our residents are care. Owned and operated by the Amy family, encouraged to invite friends and family to we are unique in that the directors live on-site. visit at a time that is convenient for them. Call Monica Meredith, our friendly Home Meal times are flexible and, during the Manager, on 855656 to arrange a visit.
T: 855656 | W: leshoumets.com | E: [email protected] Grouville Gazette | Autumn 2014 31 The Moorings Hotel
Tennerfest Menu from 1st October 2014 Our homemade soup of the day Potted chancre crab served with granary toast Chicken and woodland mushroom terrine with date chutney Goats cheese and caramelised pear tart with walnut salad Salad of lime and ginger marinated prawns with crispy rice noodles Grilled fillet of cod with herb crust and white wine sauce Fillet of pork with prunes served with sage jus Slow roast shoulder of lamb with Indian spices and vegetable curry Roast breast of chicken with woodland mushrooms and red wine jus Vegetable tajine with almond cous cous Vanilla crème brulee Bakewell tart served with custard Chocolate and orange mousse Brown sugar meringue with whipped cream and berry compote Blue cheese and walnut terrine with apple chutney Coffee and petit fours (£1.75) 2 courses £12.50 or 3 Courses £15.00 Overnight stays available to include 3 course Tennerfest dinner and traditional English breakfast £90.00 for two people. Book early to avoid disappointment The Christmas season is fast approaching and we have some availability for parties throughout the month of December – our set lunch menu will be available from £13.50 for two courses alongside our function menus. Please ask for Jo if you require any assistance. An ideal Christmas present or just a treat – our local offer will return at £110.00 based on two people dining from our daily dinner menu, overnight accommodation and traditional English breakfast. From October to March 2015 (excluding Christmas and New Year) For reservations: telephone 853633 or email: [email protected]