TheSt Helier TOWN CRIER THE OFFICIAL PARISH OF ST HELIER MAGAZINE

Picture courtesy of the Evening Post St Helier Nurseries – serving the Parish • Direct Debits – are they safe? NSPCC Jersey: The Gower Centre • Historic St Helier: What’s so funny about Regent Road? Review of the Rates Assessment Team • Proposed changes to Sunday Trading

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3 King Street, St Helier, Jersey. JE2 4WF Tel: 01534 722536 www.pearcejewellers.co.uk Welcome to Contents the March News from the Parish homes and nurseries 4 NSPCC Jersey: The Gower Centre 4 edition Parish matters 5 of Direct Debits – are they safe? 7 The French Connection 9 The Gaudin & co 10 ’s comment 11 St Helier schools 12 Town Crier JT and Jersey Post partnership 14 This month’s magazine cover has a swimming theme, St Helier Nurseries – serving the Parish 16 as – though it’s a little early in the year to be thinking 18 about taking a dip in the sea – lots of islanders will be Who do you think you are? preparing to take part in the annual Swimarathon to Historic St Helier 19 raise money for charity. The Parish has entered a team Review of the Rates Assessment Team 20 modestly named ‘Posh Paddlers’. View on St Helier 21 Proposed changes to Sunday Trading 22 Town matters 23 Dog fouling 24 Parish notice board 24 Dates for your diary 25 From the Polish community 28 The St Helier Gazette 30

This month’s cover shows the keen competition evident at a previous Swimarathon.

Photograph courtesy of A previous Parish Swimarathon team, captained by former the . Constable Peter Baker, including John Sherry and a young Peter Pearce

The St Helier Town Crier is published by the Parish of St Helier A by election will take place in Districts 1 and 2 on in association with MailMate. 5th March which will see two new elected members Parish of St Helier: Town Hall, PO Box 50, York Street, representing St Helier in the States. Three Centeniers have St Helier, Jersey, JE4 8PA www.sthelier.je also been elected following a nomination meeting last Editorial contact: Annie Le Noury T: (01534) 811821 E: [email protected] month, as well as the Parish’s senior Procureur du Bien MailMate: Le Quai Bisson, Le Boulevard, St Aubin, Jersey, JE3 8JT Public, Clive Barton, MBE, who has begun his sixth term of E: [email protected] office. Our March edition contains details of all the If you like the look of our magazine and think it would be the right place for meetings and events taking place this month, as well as your company to advertise please contact Phil Osborne on 01534 493300 or email [email protected]. reports on recent happenings in St Helier, including the Copyright notice: 2013©Parish of St Helier. The entire content of this opening of a new section of Surville Cemetery and a magazine is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this special feature on our two day nurseries, Avranches and magazine may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or Westmount. otherwise with prior written consent of the copyright owner. Reprint details: Reprints of articles can be obtained by contacting the publishers. www.sthelier.je The Parish website is an Disclaimer: While the Parish of St Helier and their contributors to The St Helier important way of keeping parishioners informed and Town Crier have provided the information contained in this magazine in good updated. It doesn’t stand alone – we use adverts, circulars, faith, they accept no responsibility, financial or otherwise, for any action taken press releases and of course this Town Crier to try and by any other party as a result of the information provided. Independent and reach everyone. But the website helps those of us who appropriate advice should always be sought on such matters. The views expressed written in this magazine are those of the authors and do not want to interact with organisations online and at a time necessarily represent the views of the Parish of St Helier or MailMate. Whilst that suits us. Why not take a look at what www.sthelier.je every effort is taken to ensure accuracy, the Parish of St Helier and MailMate can offer you? accept no responsibility for errors or omissions that may occur.

3 news from the Parish homes and nurseries WESTMOUNT DAY NURSERY Support for many children attending Westmount Day Nursery has been received from the Jersey Child Care Trust Inclusion Project over the years, a trust which provides one-to-one support for children who need it the most. During a recent cake sale, children and staff raised over £100 which was donated to this very worthwhile Trust, and on behalf of the Left to right: Wendy William (SENCO), Paula Gouveia (Support children and their parents the Parish would like to say a big Worker), and Claire Blair (JCCT Inclusion Project Manager) thank you to the JCCT Inclusion Project for their support.

people have a clear voice in decisions that affect them. We work NSPCC Jersey in partnership with social workers to assist them in providing the best possible care.

The NSPCC has created a powerful film, Coping with Crying, The Gower Centre for parents, which prepares them for the stresses of a new baby including tips about soothing a baby, managing their own stress SPCC Jersey’s new premises in Stopford Road were and the dangers of shaking a baby. This is delivered in officially opened in July 2013 by His Excellency the partnership with Family Nursing and Home Care. NLieutenant Governor. The premises – previously the Elim Church – were generously donated to the NSPCC by ‘Family SMILES’ is a group work programme working with Jersey resident Philip Gower. Led by manager Karen Hughes, children who have at least one parent living with a mental the Gower Centre’s team of professional NSPCC practitioners health difficulty. This service is designed to work with both delivers a range of services to the most vulnerable families in children and parents. St Helier and across the Island. These are: The annual cost of running these NSPCC services is around ‘United Voices’, a children’s participation group for 11–18 year £400,000 a year, and their funding relies solely on the generosity olds, which meets every month at The Gower Centre. We are keen of Island residents, businesses and charitable organisations. for young people to have an opportunity to voice their say on the Many residents already make regular donations to the NSPCC in services available to children and young people in the Island. the UK but there is a now an opportunity to make these or new ‘Baby Steps’ is a unique group work programme which is donations to NSPCC Jersey so that all the money stays in the provided jointly by NSPCC Practitioners and midwives. The Island. For more information on the NSPCC’s services in Jersey, programme is designed to support parents with the transition to or to make a referral, please contact the Gower Centre on parenthood in a fun, meaningful way and helps them engage 760800. To make a donation, please call the above number or visit positively with their babies. nspcc.org.uk/jerseydonate. NSPCC Jersey is using the ‘Graded Care Profile’ tool to assess neglect. When this tool is used early on in a preventative way, it enables the right kind of support for parents to be put in place to enable them to parent successfully. Children and young people who are in care or subject to a child protection plan can benefit from ‘Safeguarding through Advocacy’, which aims to ensure children and young

4 A round-up of the latest news and events from the Town Hall, Parish departments and our associated clubs and organisations.

THE , FOLLOWING CONSULTATION WITH RESIDENTS OF FARLEY’S LANE AT FIRST TOWER, and after careful consideration of a number of options, has introduced a ‘no right turn’ designation from La Route de St Aubin into Farley’s Lane. Last year residents made representation to the Parish over the high number of vehicles, particularly at rush hour periods, who sought to get on to Victoria Avenue from the inner road, many of whom were described as travelling at excessive speed. As a number of properties on Farley’s Lane have limited visibility from garages and driveways, the Roads Committee decided to act by cutting off access for drivers coming from the Millbrook direction, thereby reducing through-traffic but still allowing access for all from the east. All ‘THE TIDE IS HIGH . . .’ But the Parish of St Helier took a motorists are reminded that it is an offence to ignore a traffic sign very proactive approach to February’s forecast high tides by and that the will be carrying out spot checks. providing bagged sand and allowing residents to collect sand bags from First Tower and Havre des Pas to help them protect their properties. Several roads were closed off with one tonne sacks to offer further protection. Approximately 30 tonnes of bagged sand was used, as well as staff being on duty to assist the St Helier Honorary Police who helped to coordinate Parish teams responding to calls for assistance. The Parish had sweepers and JCB out clearing various areas of debris deposited over the roads and pavements, and further sand bags were deposited in cages placed at the top end of Roseville Street and Paris Lane to allow residents to collect them if required.

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6 –are they safe? BY CLIFF GOLDING

HOW DO YOU PAY YOUR BILLS? Reluctantly, might be organization you are paying or your bank, you are entitled to a your response! But monthly bills are an inevitable fact of life and full and immediate refund. paying them by Direct Debits on a monthly or quarterly basis has WHAT IF YOU WANT TO CANCEL A DIRECT DEBIT? become an increasingly popular way of managing money. The process is simple. You simply inform your bank or building However, many people used to paying in cash or by cheque are society that you wish to cancel the agreement. You should also suspicious of the Direct Debit system and banks in general. inform the company or organization and make alternative SO, WHAT IS A DIRECT DEBIT? Quite simply, a Direct arrangements if payments are ongoing. Debit is a way to pay regular bills. It is an instruction from you WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS? As well as having the Direct to your bank or building society. In it you are agreeing to a Debit Guarantee, paying by Direct Debit allows you to spread company or organization taking payments from your account the cost over an agreed period. It can also be cheaper as but only if you have been informed in advance of the amounts businesses benefit administratively from the Direct Debit system and the date of collection. If the company or organization you and, as a result, will often offer you incentives to pay by this are paying want to change the date of collection or the amount method. This might be in the form of a one off discount or collected they must inform you first. reduced bills.

WHAT GUARANTEES DO YOU HAVE? Companies and Taking out Direct Debits gives you piece of mind and is one of organisations using the Direct Debit Scheme are carefully vetted the safest ways to settle bills. It also means you will never forget before they are given authorization and are closely monitored a bill and incur late payment charges. Additionally it will help thereafter. Your own bank or building society will ensure the you to keep control of your outgoings and know exactly how efficiency and security of payments but the Direct Debit much is going out each month. Guarantee applies to all Direct Debits. This guarantee protects you in the rare event of a mistake in the payment of your Direct Perhaps it’s time to talk to your utility providers and see how Debit. If an error does occur, either by the company or Direct Debits can work for you.

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www.jerseywater.je7 Parish matters continued from page 5 RE-ELECTED FOR SIXTH TERM Clive Barton, MBE, was re-elected as St Helier’s senior Procureur du Bien Public on 12th February. This represents Mr Barton’s sixth term, as he was first elected in February 2000. Also elected was Centenier elect Christopher Buckley, and Centenier Peter Garrett (elected for a fifth term) and Centenier David Webber (elected for a ninth term) were re-elected. Two Constable’s Officers were also sworn in on 31st January – Alice de Castro and Tracey Russell. Photograph courtesy of Annie Queree

SURVILLE CEMETERY EXTENSION OPENING The official opening of the Surville Cemetery extension took place on 29th January. The Dean of Jersey, the Very Rev. Bob Key, blessed the new area and guided the gathering to all corners of the Cemetery in order to fully consecrate the ground, and the Constable of St Helier, Mr Simon Crowcroft, carried out the official opening and unveiled a stainless steel art sculpture of an Aeolian harp by Mr Alan Dun. The original Surville Cemetery was opened in 1950 and, thanks to the foresight of those involved at the time, enough land was purchased to secure the future burial needs for parishioners for many years. The extension opened in January will in turn secure these needs for another 40 years, but further land that was purchased in those early days is still available and has the potential to cater for burials for an additional 100 years. New roads and footpaths have been constructed and two new hardwood shelters have been provided. Hedgerow trees and specimens in the burial ground have also been planted, together with several thousands of naturalised bulbs. An area of land in the grounds of the Cemetery has provided a green surfaced car park to enable visitors to park.

Anyone in the vicinity of BEAN AROUND THE WORLD earlier this year will have noticed the stormtroopers guarding the area. Beaulieu School students got into the spirit of things as evidenced in these photos: Money was being raised that day for the Durrell Trust, and over the past months Bean Around the World has raised money for various charities including the Hedgehog Preservation Group and Jersey Hospice. Read more at Bean’s facebook page: www.facebook.com/BATWjersey.

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8 The French Connection Aurélie Leroy, manager of St Helier based Maison de Normandie, keeps us up to date with events and developments just over the Channel in France. JASON MANFORD LES ENERGIES MARINE RENOUVELABLES, TUE 4 & WED 5 MAR NOTRE AVENIR? £22.50 En 2020, 4% de la production électrique européenne seront fournis par les Énergies Marines Renouvelables. Avec une position stratégique grâce à Cherbourg, la région Basse-Normandie, le département de la Manche et la Communauté de Communes de Cherbourg déploient des atouts naturels, structurels et technologiques qui la placent en tête de cette filière d’avenir. Le fameux port est en passe de devenir un hub français pour la construction d’éoliennes offshore et pour développer des programmes d’énergies hydroliennes. Le Raz Blanchard est une zone située entre l’ile d’ et le Cap de la Hague et serait une zone propice pour le déploiement d’énergies marines renouvelables. Trois fermes expérimentales viennent de NT: WAR HORSE recevoir le feu vert du Gouvernement pour être installées et seront opérationnelles ENCORE SCREENING en 2016. THU 6 MAR | £12.50 Enfin, une coopération sur ces sujets est en cours entre Ouest Normandie Energies Marines et le Marine Renewable Energy Group. Cette coopération a déjà pris effet en 2013 sous forme d’échanges d’informations et se poursuivra lors du prochain congrès international des énergies renouvelables appelé « Thétis », à Cherbourg. Le stand Normandie a invité les Iles Anglo-Normandes à partager son stand les 9 et 10 avril prochain. Plus d’informations sur le site www.thetis-emr.com

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MARINE RENEWABLE ENERGY, OUR FUTURE? In 2020, 4% of European electricity will be produced from Marine Renewable Energies. The Basse-Normandie region, the County Council of La Manche and the district of Cherbourg hold a strategic position with Cherbourg. The famous port THE FALLING SONG will become a hub for France’s first offshore wind turbine and tidal energy THU 20 MAR | £14-£16 programme, making the most of the natural, structural and technological advantages that have put Cherbourg at the forefront of this promising sector. Le Raz Blanchard, which is a zone situated between Alderney and the Cap de La Hague, will be the best site to deploy new marine renewable energy technology, and tree experimental farms have just received the go-ahead from the national Government and will be installed and operational in 2016.

Finally, a cooperation on renewable energies is also in the pipeline between West Normandy Marine Energy and the Channel Islands Marine Renewable Energy Group. This cooperation has already started last year in terms of exchange of JIMEOIN information and will carry on during the next International Symposium on FRI 21 MAR | £17.50 renewable energy, called “Thétis”, which will take place in Cherbourg on 9th and 10th April, where the Channel Islands will be part of the Normandy stand. More Box Office (01534) 511 115 information on http://www.thetis-emr.com/ www.jerseyoperahouse.co.uk

If you would like to receive Maison de Normandie’s monthly newsletter about events and SERVING festivals in Normandy, please send us an email [email protected] or become a PRE-SHOW SUPPERS friend on Facebook: ‘MNMJersey’. 2 COURSES FROM £14.50 TEL: (01534) 511 1069 radley Vowden is a Partner at How would a private landlord Gaudin & co, Jersey’s leading benefit from having Gaudin & co general estate agency. With B manage their property or properties? specialist knowledge of both residential and commercial markets, B.V. Gaudin & co prides itself on offering he is uniquely placed to offer an the highest standard of personal service insight into all things property in to all our clients. We have the resources Jersey. We visited Gaudin & co at their and team available to cater for rentals spacious new premises in Halkett of all kinds – from High Net Worth Street, St Helier and asked Bradley a Individuals to more affordable tenancies. series of probing questions. Whether you are a professional property owner with a small portfolio, or renting How would you describe the out your home for the first time, Gaudin current state of the housing market in & co will manage every aspect of the Jersey? negotiations on your behalf – you can effectively leave your property in our B.V. The current property market is hands where it will be managed as extremely buoyant here in Jersey and though it were our own. showing real signs of positivity and optimism. One must not get carried How would you answer a away, but I genuinely believe that we general criticism of estate agents that have turned a significant corner and can now look towards volumes of sales and they can have a house on the market valuations increasing over the coming for just a short time and earn a big months. commission for selling it? B.V. The criticism leveled against estate What challenges to you agents is more often than not related to envisage ahead? Gaudin the commission earned and whether or B.V. Undoubtedly we will always not they have achieved the best possible encounter challenges and hurdles and price. An interesting analogy, and to in the main these will come from the BY & co explain it in simple layman’s terms, is following areas: Unrealistic and CLIFF GOLDING the following: The vendor is selling their unachievable valuations which effect house at an asking price of £500,000 and vendor expectations, banks lending has agreed to pay a commission of 1.5% criteria, surveyors reports and, more What we actively promote is the fact to the estate agency upon a successful recently, the new States Home Loan that, at Gaudin & co, we are ALWAYS completion. If the asking price is Scheme for first time buyers which acting for whoever is paying our fee achieved, then the company will receive I hope will continue for the foreseeable (usually the vendor). We are not driven £7,500 in commission and the agent future to significantly assist the bottom by commission or wanting to conclude a within that firm will probably receive end of the market. deal quickly for personal gain. We will approximately £3,750. If, however, the go the extra mile and prove beyond all vendor was to receive an offer of How can young, first time doubt that we have achieved the best £450,000 and is recommended to accept buyers get onto the housing ladder? possible price for our client. it, the numbers become very interesting. B.V. Ultimately the first major The vendor is receiving £50,000 less problem for first time buyers is the How do you see Gaudin & co than they hoped for, BUT, the estate deposit. With the rental market having maintaining and enhancing its agency will still receive £6,750, only seen a slow rise over recent years due position at the forefront of general £750 less than they were receiving at the to a supply and demand imbalance, the practice estate agency in Jersey? higher figure. More importantly, the knock on effect has meant that young B.V. Gaudin & co are not a company that agent who recommended the sale, and potential purchasers have struggled to has ever sat still and been re-active. We recommended a quick completion, will pay rent and save for a deposit. have constantly looked to increase our receive £3,375 (ONLY £375 LESS THAN Ultimately the bank of “Mum and Dad” Residential and Commercial Management IF THEY HAD PUSHED TO SELL IT AT has been required to allow them to take Portfolios and to do this we have had to THE HIGHER FIGURE!) their first steps onto the ladder. The constantly employ local staff to keep up What I am trying to highlight is that new States Home Loan Scheme that I with our increasing management agents who are paid solely on mentioned above has helped significantly portfolios and the rapidly changing rental but this must be allowed to continue and and sales areas of the business. We are commission are not incentivised to to support the young first time buyers. now a TEAM of 18 staff which includes achieve the highest possible price two directors, myself and Jane Power, because the difference in commission is Gaudin & co have a dedicated, and staff across a number of areas, minimal. It is the vendor who loses out team orientated staff. How does ranging from reception, to accounts, to by a considerable sum of money. As a having salaried negotiators with a maintenance as well as rentals and sales. vendor, always remember that the agent shared commission pool benefit We recently moved to a new, fabulous is working to achieve the best possible potential vendors? open plan office in Halkett Street, which price – for you. You will only get one B.V. I genuinely believe that having has provided us with space to grow as opportunity to sell the house, so make salaried, employed, full time well as a much better working sure it is at the right price for you and staff significantly benefits the vendor. environment for staff. not the right price for the agent.

10 Constable’s comment

ast month I took part in a ‘retail strategy workshop’ several practical organised by the Economic Development Department and realistic Lalong with the Town Centre Manager and proposals were representatives from the various large and small made to increase organisations involved in maintaining the appeal of the attractiveness St Helier’s shopping experience. Apart from one or two of the town to prophecies of doom being heard, the session was extremely shoppers, both positive about St Helier’s future, as well as recognising how locals and visitors, fortunate we are to live in a town with such a wide range of including training in shops, large and small, and to suit all tastes. The central customer care and a more markets were described as a major asset, though a call for ‘joined-up’ approach to holding them to be open on Thursday afternoons was made, and events in town. Everyone accepted that internet shopping is taking customers out of our town shops, but increasingly the shops themselves are moving online. I pointed out to the group that St Helier offers a shopping experience that you cannot get online: you can’t bump into friends, stroll in our parks and squares or enjoy the many cafés, pubs and restaurants unless you make the trip into town – which is why the Parish is continuing to work with the relevant States departments to try to make it easier and cheaper to get into town, whatever your choice of transport.

Constable Simon Crowcroft

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11 St Helier schools

hildren at Springfield School started exploring the world of computer coding last month at a new extra-curricular Clunchtime club designed to stimulate ideas and help children put them into practice.

The Coding Club has been launched with the support of local charity ‘The White Knight Foundation’ and has been made possible through the generous sponsorship of local finance solutions company Future Finance. The White Knight Foundation has donated 100 Raspberry Pi mini computers for pupils aged 6 to 11 years to use, and Future Finance are funding the initiative, which will be free to attend.

At the Club, children will be able to take part in a range of high level of support from the Education, Sport & Culture activities that will help them learn some of the key ideas Department, particularly through the IT Strategy, and when we of computer science, including learning to program and combine this curriculum support with our private sponsorship understanding computational thinking. from Future Finance we will be able to create exciting opportunities for our pupils.’ Initially, the sessions will run on two lunchtimes, catering for 20 pupils each day, but Springfield Head Teacher Sam Cooper Mr Cooper added: ‘We are very grateful to The White Knight expects it will expand very quickly to five days a week. He Foundation for their considerable support over the past year, and explains: ‘The children are massively excited about the new to Future Finance for understanding why this sponsorship is so Code Club and the demand for places is high. Many of them important. We want to open this fabulous resource after school were inspired when they saw a presentation from a Raspberry Pi and at weekends to children from outside our School who are representative as part of the IT Strategy launch recently. We want interested in learning how to program. Both Janvrin and Samarès to tap into this enthusiasm. It is our intention to make Springfield Schools are planning to take up this opportunity as soon as School a centre of IT and coding excellence. We already receive a possible.’

FUNDRAISING FOR MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE AT D’AUVERGNE SCHOOL

hree girls from Year 6 at d’Auvergne school have recently undertaken a ’sponsored silence’ in aid Tof Motor Neurone Disease. Ellie-Rose Gregory, Zita Morais and Chantelle Viveiros managed to stay quiet for a whole day at school using the written word as their only means of communication. They raised the amazing sum of £200 and recently handed a cheque over to the Society.

Yevgeny Sudbin Tuesday 11 March 8pm

Pianist Yevgeny Sudbin has performed in many of the world’s finest venues, both in recital and with orchestra. All his recordings to date have met with unprecedented critical acclaim. His release of works by Scriabin was chosen CD of the Year by The Daily Telegraph, CD of the Month by BBC Music Magazine, and was awarded the MIDEM Classical Award for best solo instrument CD at Cannes.

Programme includes: Scarlatti: Sonatas in G minor; Rachmaninov: Preludes; Chopin: Ballade No. 3; Scriabin: Sonata No.5

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customers can now choose to pay their bill “As well as paying at their nearest post office, customers can over the counter at twenty Jersey post offices. choose to pay in more than 100 convenience stores and garages As well as offering their customers more across the parishes, online, by Direct Debit, or over the phone JT using either a credit of debit card. We hope that in offering such convenient payment locations, this will also allow those who still want to pay by cheque a wide variety of payment options we are demonstrating our to continue to do so. commitment to making paying bills convenient for all of our customers.”

JT customers have previously been able to pay their bill at Neil Harrison of Jersey Post said: “Many Islanders already pay the main post office in Broad Street and the Rue des Pres their utility bills at Broad Street or Rue Des Pres post offices and office, but thanks to co-operation between JT and Jersey we are pleased to partner with JT to extend this service across Post, that network has now been extended to include a the post office network. Customers will now be able to pay their further 18 post offices. Customers are now able to settle bills at any of our post offices except for the post office located their bill over the counter choosing to pay by cash, within the departures hall at .” debit / credit card and also by cheques made payable to For locations and opening hours customers can view Jersey Jersey Post. Post’s http://www.jerseypost.com/tools/openingtimes/

Tim Ringsdore, Chief Relationship Office at JT said: “The Details of all the Payzone locations can be found at: majority of our customers choose to pay their phone bill by www.jtglobal.com/billing Direct Debit or online, but we have listened to the feedback that some still prefer to pay in person. Jersey Post is the ideal Post office: partner as they already provide convenient over-the-counter Gorey Roseville Street Grande Marche utility bill payment facilities, and we are pleased to work with Val Plaisant Millbrook Beaumont St Aubin Quennavais Georgetown them to offer this further option to our own customers. Pontac St Ouens St John “7% of our customers choose to pay by cheque and this St Peter Le Squez Five Oaks partnership with Jersey Post means that we are still able to offer Maufant Trinity Don Street Rue des Prés Broad Street that facility.

ST HELIER NURSERIES Serving the Parish BY CLIFF GOLDING

f you walk along Westmount Road, The ethos of both Nurseries is not by the People’s Park in St Helier, on simply to babysit children while their Iany week day you will be regaled by parents are at work until they are old the shrill birdsong of small, pre-school enough to go to school. “We are children at play. And, if you find preparing them for life not just for yourself in Balmoral Drive at Le Mont de school,” la Trinité, similar sounds will brighten your day for it is on these two sites that So, how did the Parish of St Helier come to time at Westmount and of the children the St Helier Parish day care Nurseries own and run two Nurseries? In the early under her care. “It wasn’t like work,” she are situated. seventies St Helier Day Nursery, situated in says. “It was a delight to go in each day. an old converted house in Green Street, was I and my deputy manager, Lynne Vasse, and Owned and funded by the Parish of run by the Parish but it was recognized that all our staff, had such fun. All these years St Helier, and run by dedicated, high calibre there was a need for another, dedicated later we still bump into our former charges, and fully qualified staff, the two Nurseries nursery for working parents within the many of whom have seen their own are held up as beacons of success in Parish. It was decided that a purpose-built children, and now their grandchildren, professional day care for pre-school children nursery should be provided. However, as attend Westmount or Avranches Nurseries.” in Jersey. The Parish website outlines the with all major projects, funding had to be purpose and intention in providing day care addressed. Meetings ensued and, in a joint With capacity for fifty-two children aged at the two Nurseries as follows: effort by the St Helier Welfare Fund and the from two to school age, and with a growing Lions Club of Jersey, funds were secured waiting list, it became clear after some years ‘Our aim at both Nurseries is to provide a that there was a requirement for a second real foundation for the future and encourage larger nursery within the Parish. A site next a disposition for learning for each child in to the Parish-run St Ewold’s Residential our care. We maintain a warm, friendly, Home in Balmoral Drive was identified and, stimulating and safe environment where in October 1994, Avranches was officially children are encouraged to reach their full opened by Mr R. André, the Deputy Mayor of potential with the support of our dedicated, Avranches, in Normandy, which has been professional teams.’ twinned with St Helier since 1982. A larger Andy Pemberton, Director of Finance for site than Westmount, Avranches has a the Parish of St Helier, says: “A measure of capacity for ninety-two children up to school the success of the two Nurseries, and the age. They also care for babies aged from three professional way in which they are run, is months. The St Helier Day Nursery closed that there is a waiting list for vacancies – and Carole Luce joined Avranches from there for children and for staff. The Nurseries are as a team leader when it opened. She became commercially run to exacting standards but the Deputy Manager in 1996 and Practice are non-profit making. Although they are Manager in 2010. regulated by the States Regulatory Body and the Westmount Road site identified as a suitable location for a nursery. When the A special feature of the Avranches Nursery they are run by the Parish independent of is the wooded area behind the building, the States.” building work was completed the Nursery was ready to open its doors and, on 17th which is also owned by the Parish. Nearly February 1973, it was officially opened by three years ago it was decided to utilize the It might surprise some to learn that the former Constable of St Helier, woods for use by the children attending it is not a legal requirement for all Denis Ryan. Avranches. With the assistance of Help A staff in nurseries to be trained to Jersey Child, which was set up nine years do the job. However, it is a policy Val Payne was employed as the Nursery ago by to raise funds for of the Parish, and both Nurseries, Manager at Westmount from October 1989, deserving children in Jersey, funding was that every member of staff is fully a post she held until 2010 when she secured. St Helier Parks and Gardens, staff qualified in nursery care. became Nursery Coordinator for both from Ogier law firm, and the charity, Jersey Nurseries. She has fond memories of her Trees for Life (formerly Men of the Trees),

16 St Helier day nurseries in also became involved and they all set to work “The Parish looks after us very well. We opening up pathways, clearing brambles, are dedicated to our profession and that numbers planting trees and enhancing the area to make it is recognized. We feel appreciated and a safe place for children to play and learn in. respected by the Parish and that counts £1.2 million: turnover for a lot.” Val Payne sees it as a particularly valuable £5 to £8: cost per hour asset. “It has been fantastic to open up this new adventure for our children,” she says. “They trained to do the job. However, it is a policy of 2: no of nurseries absolutely love to take part in our nature for the Parish, and both Nurseries, that every member (Westmount learning activities. The staff at Avranches also put of staff is fully qualified in nursery care. Jane is a on treasure hunts for the children which they and Avranches) NVQ assessor and, along with her managerial thoroughly enjoy, and it has been a real benefit. colleagues, ensures that each member of staff is 34: no of staff As well as our own children, from both trained to very high standards gaining the Nurseries, the Parish also allows other nurseries necessary qualifications needed along the way. 144: no of children and schools access to the wood which enables children from all over Jersey to enjoy the facility.” The ethos of both Nurseries is not simply to To find out more about the babysit children while their parents are at work St Helier Day Nurseries, please The success of any organization or company has until they are old enough to go to school. “We visit www.sthelier.je or contact a lot to do with the quality and contentment of are preparing them for life not just for school,” Jane Snodgrass on 811718 or the people who work for it. It is fair to say that [email protected]. explains Jane. “We are laying down foundations with its two day care Nurseries the Parish of and enthusing them to be resilient and to make St Helier has got it right. Jane Snodgrass joined decisions on what they want to do and be. Even the Westmount Nursery as a Deputy Manager in at a young age we are enabling them to make 2000 and has been the Practice Manager there choices and be responsible for those choices. since 2010. She says: “The Parish looks after us I can look out of my window and see three year very well. We are dedicated to our profession olds riding two-wheeled bikes – without and that is recognized. We feel appreciated and stabilisers. They might take the odd knock but respected by the Parish and that counts for a lot.” that’s what happens in life and that’s what Jersey is a multi-cultural society and that is builds their resilience.” reflected with over a dozen different Carole Luce is of a similar mindset. “At Avranches nationalities being represented at both we place great emphasis on ensuring that our nurseries. The staff are multi-national too children leave for primary school equipped coming from a variety of countries including with life skills,“ she says. “We encourage play Portugal, Poland, Spain, France, Italy, Sweden, and learning in equal measure and it is very Iceland, the UK and, of course, Jersey. satisfying to see the children develop during It might surprise some to learn that it is not a their time with us.” legal requirement for all staff in nurseries to be It is clear to see that the Parish of St Helier have a winning formula in the provision of nursery day care at Westmount and Avranches. With contented children and highly motivated staff, parents can rest assured that their children receive the very best of care and learning. As the Nursery Coordinator, and having been involved in nursery care for over 40 years, Val Payne has seen many changes and developments in that time. “It is our passion,” she says. “We believe in what we do and we care. It’s as simple as that.”

17 THE JERSEY FAMILY HISTORY FORUM RETURNS TO OLYMPIA TO ASK ’Who Do You Think You Are?’

n the weekend of the 20th – 22nd February, the Jersey Family History Forum once again manned a stand at Othe famous Who Do You Think You Are? Live – the largest family history event in Europe, which was held at Olympia, London. This exciting, annual Forum encourages individuals from all over the UK and further a-field to visit Jersey and discover their past whilst enjoying our beautiful Island. Who do You Think Linda continued: ‘The Jersey Family History Forum has been in You Are? Live brings together over 180 exhibitors from across place for over 10 years and is a wonderful example of heritage the country and the Society of Genealogists’ family history organisations working together in partnership. We are looking show at Europe’s most comprehensive family history event. forward to jointly promoting the services we provide and telling The Jersey Family History Forum is a partnership between Jersey the stories of Jersey to a wider audience.’ Heritage, the Channel Islands Family History Society, the Société More information about researching your family history with Jersiaise, Jersey Library, the Office of the Superintendent Jersey Archive, visit www.jerseyheritage.org/places-to- Registrar and the Parish of St Helier. Representatives from visit/jersey-archive or if you would like to find out more about Jersey Archive, the CIFHS, Société Library and Office of the the Who Do You Think You Are? Live show, visit Superintendent Registrar manned the stand at Olympia – www.whodoyouthinkyouarelive.com/ helping individuals with their family history mysteries and encouraging them to come to Jersey and discover more about their ancestors. Last year, the response to Jersey’s presence at the forum increased greatly and resulted in a significant number of March is another busy month at Jersey Arts Centre; just enquiries and visits from individuals with Jersey ancestors. look at what’s coming up! The Jersey Family History Forum’s attendance at the show was On Friday 7 March, Jersey Arts Centre welcomes Antiques supported by Education Sport and Culture and was organised Roadshow expert John Bly and Jersey antiques dealer Peter by . Linda Romeril, Head of Archives and Le Rossignol to the stage for an evening of wit, wisdom and Collections, said: ‘We are delighted that Education, Sport and artful anecdotes. Expect in-depth knowledge and enthusiasm Culture decided to support the JFHF’s attendance at Who Do from these popular and engaging speakers, as well as stories You Think You Are? Live. The event was a great success for us of fakes, finds and TV gaffs. The perfect chance to see two in 2013 and we feel that Jersey can use the growing popularity antique connoisseurs in action for one night only, make sure of family history to encourage more people to visit our Island, not to miss Art, Antiques and Anecdotes! discover Jersey and learn more about their roots. ’ For music fans, a treat is in store in the form of Ayducane on In 2013, over half of Jersey Archive’s newly registered readers Saturday 8 March. As part of the celebrated Robert Tilling came from outside of Jersey. A significant number of these were Series, the five-piece band play music that celebrates their from the UK but visitors from as far afield as Australia, London roots, but reaches into classic Americana and blues. Luxembourg, France, Spain, New Zealand, Canada, the USA and For relentlessly foot-stomping beats, vibrant lyrics and a Denmark also came to use the genealogical resources we hold. distinct mix of folk and blues, don’t miss this band’s Jersey debut. Finally, Jersey Arts Centre is delighted to welcome back French theatre company Art’Comedia for two performances of Infinite Landscapes: Poetic Origami on 21 + 22 March. The piece, originally created during a week’s residency at the Old Magistrates Court, transports the audience to labyrinths, jungles, summer and winters, all from a strange room in a museum populated by three people and a piano. Bringing a touch of Gaelic charm to the stage, these two performances bring together Jersey with one of its closest neighbours. Performed in three languages: English, French and Portuguese, Poetic Origami is a true mesh of cultures, and art forms.

For more information about any of the above performances, please call Jersey Arts Centre’s Box Office on: 700444, or go online at: www.artscentre.je

18 Historic WHAT’S SO FUNNY ABOUT REGENT ROAD? St Helier by t's no laugh for some of us getting up In 1788 a French company of the steps at Regent Road, and there players arrived in the Island and put may be some people who wonder on a season of plays. "L'Amant I Ayducane therefore why Regent Road's other name Bourru" and Molière's "Le Médecin Saturday 8 March 8pm (in Frenchified Jèrriais) on its road sign is malgré lui" are the first plays known given as "Ruette de la Comédie" – little by name to have been performed in road of the comedy. Jersey: they were both presented in the Long Room on Monday 25th In order to explain this road name we'll March 1788. have to set the scene and pull up the curtain and bring some of our theatrical The Long Room continued to be history centre stage. We don't know much used for plays in following years. about the early years of theatre in Jersey, Whether that venue was also known but we do know that in the second half of as the "Théâtre Royal", or whether the 18th century, certain young gentlemen, the "Théâtre Royal" as advertised according to contemporary complaints, between 1792 and 1796 was situated were giving themselves over to idleness, elsewhere is a mystery. However, we debauchery and dissipation by putting on know that an English actor and plays. These might have been dramatised theatrical entrepreneur, James readings of some of the more scandalous Shatford, opened Jersey's first West Side Story French satires, rather than staged purpose-built theatre, the Theatre Monday 10 March 2pm productions. And we don't know where Royal, in Regent Road on 4th August these alleged debaucheries were taking 1802. The opening season was place (if at all other than in the minds of reported in more detail by the the easily outraged). Salisbury Journal (Shatford was also manager of the Salisbury Theatre) The States were, however, so concerned than by any newspaper in Jersey: by the harmful effects of theatre on the "Shatford's Company of Comedians young folk of Jersey that at a meeting on draw every night of their 14th November 1778 the States adopted performance in this Island genteel an Act forbidding the performance of any and crowded houses. As a Theatre is theatrical play or farce unless the quite a novelty in Jersey, it is not permission of the Bailiff had been given only full of the town beauties, but of (presumably this was inspired by the the elegantes compagnardes, who Licensing Act that the Parliament of Great are delighted with the comic scenes, Britain had passed in 1737 that gave the poetical illusions, and the tragic theatrical censorship powers to the Lord Yevgeny Sudbin ends of the immortal Shakespeare." Chamberlain). Anyone in Jersey who Tuesday 11 March 8pm (27th September 1802) failed to get the Bailiff's permission for a theatrical presentation was to be subject to So it was, as the site of Jersey's first a fine of 200 livres, the income from dedicated theatre, that the road which was to be divided between the became known as la ruette Crown and the Hospital. de la Comédie.

The first premises in Jersey known to have been used as a theatrical venue are the Long Room over the Cornmarket in the Royal Square.

Infinite Landscapes: Poetic Origami: Friday 21 March + Saturday 22 March 8pm

Box Office: 700444 www.artscentre.je Left to right: Paul Ellison, Edward Trevor, Daniel Walker, Frank Norwood, Pauline Hacquoil, Ned Malet de Carteret, Anne Wright and Chay Trice

Committee can ask for a ‘Review’. In practice, before the Review there is a Review of the Rates Clinic when the Committee (two or three members) meet with the objector and try to reach agreement. If that is not possible then the formal Review will take place in Assessment Team the Parish when the objector and Assessors put their case to at least three With about a third of the Island’s ach Parish has a Rates Assessment other Assessors. To have a case the hereditaments in this Parish we often Committee comprising of five objector must have three comparable members, (St Helier has between 7 lead on particular groups of property. properties with an assessment either 500 E Over the last few years we have revalued and 12) elected for a three year term, and quarters different or a 10% difference, in St Helier there is a total of 19,665 all the public houses (70 at the time in whichever is the greater. A decision is assessments split between 15,979 town), the hotels and guest houses, issued in writing, and if not agreed by domestic and 3,686 non-domestic, telephone masts and currently lodging either party, there can be an appeal to the consisting of a multitude of types of houses. Not surprisingly ‘Sand Schools’ Rate Appeal Board. This is a group of property. There are houses, flats, were led by a country Parish! people appointed by the Treasury maisonettes and bungalows, offices, The Assessors meet in February; Minister and approved by the States. warehouses, farms, stores, warehouses, Their decision is final. Few cases get this hotels, guest houses, telephone masts, normally each will attend two mornings far as most people are reasonable. lodging houses, doctors, dentists, vets’ a week for the first month or so and then surgeries and other medical purposes, as required. Visits are made by What too many people still don’t factories, telephone exchanges and lines, appointment and all have an Assessor’s understand is that we don’t use rents as a open and secure car parks and so the list Identity Card. If there should be an basis for assessment and haven’t since continues. instance where access is refused, the 2003. We use ‘comparable assessments’. Constable can issue a letter giving 48 In other words if there is an house All “land” other than that specifically hours’ notice of a reasonable time for overlooking the sea with four bedrooms exempt must be assessed. Land includes inspection, and this has the backing of and a garage for one car in St Ouen or land used for any purpose, buildings and the Law. It hasn’t been necessary in the , each should both have similar any other construction or use. Exempt memory of the current Assessors. A good assessments, i.e. be within 10%. properties are States and Parish properties Assessor keeps a watch all year on what used for public purposes and certain is going on in his Parish, and at least churches or places used mainly for mentally notes any developments or religious purposes. changes to property. Each owner will receive, in January, an The assessments are sent out in June with Annual Return asking them to confirm a 15 day period for appeal. Assessors are either no change or to list any alterations on hand to discuss any queries that an to the property since the previous 1st owner or occupier may have and times January. These forms are then inspected are printed in the Jersey Gazette. by the Assessors to check that the assessments seem to be fair. For all where Although Assessors try to be fair in their there has been a change the Committee assessing, not all ratepayers always think will decide on what it believes to be a fair we are!! Who wants their outgoings to be figure. For additions it is usual to visit but, increased? In June the assessments for the if there are just changes in occupation, the year are sent out and owners, occupiers, number of quarters can often be the Constable, the Supervisory Committee redistributed at the Town Hall. or a member of the Assessment

20 THE INCINERATOR ‘HILL’ View on by André Ferrari André Ferrari is a heritage campaigner and author of books on Jersey’s lost St Helier architecture.

t seems only yesterday that the Great the Planning Department. But the all conjecture. They will certainly never Incinerator Debate was raging. But important screening plans were a much screen the incinerator in its entirety Iwith a few years behind us now, we vaguer affair. I certainly don't recall any (indeed, it may be nearing the end of its can perhaps fairly evaluate what it is we detailed drawings being presented to the useful life by the time the trees have ended up with. public. And I doubt that the public significant impact!). would have been satisfied with any Hindsight is a fine thing indeed, but drawings that had shown a puny green So what can be further done to screen all this ugly infrastructure? We are there were plenty who predicted that the mound in front of a huge building. It entitled to ask TTS to come up with a waste-to-energy plant would be an seems the public were fobbed off with a Plan B. Their first landscaping effort has unattractive blot on the skyline. Given woolly promise that the incinerator proved to be only half a measure (so that the technical constraints were would be screened by a hill. A promise there must be sufficient funds left to always going to require a huge that hasn't been kept (possibly a promise finish the job). How about vertical rectangular box of a building, perhaps that could never have realistically been planting on the building itself? less effort should have gone into trying kept). The public and residents of "Vertical gardens" have been pioneered to make it "iconic" and rather more into St Helier were surely misled (and the elsewhere. They can look stunning and hiding the wretched thing! acid question is whether they were an entire facade can be completely deliberately misled?). The public of course, were actually covered with greenery. They require a promised an "artificial hill", to screen Whichever way you look at it (and permanent framework to be attached to the building, to support the growing the structure from Havre des Pas. We are unfortunately we have no option but medium, irrigation system etc. It now entitled to ask whether that promise to look at it), the incinerator seriously wouldn't need fancy planting. Just tough of a "hill" was a gross exaggeration. detracts from the charms of Havre climbers to do their thing. It would Certainly from Havre des Pas and des Pas. further up the east coast, the incinerator certainly be an interesting project for appears as a massive intrusion. The Those who are hoping that the "hill" TTS. And dare we ask that it be done "hill", by contrast seems to be little more itself will be raised higher are likely to with the same speed, political will and than a small mound. So why has the be disappointed. It has recently been resources that the original incinerator reassuring promise to screen the plant planted with saplings. These at least project was honoured with? turned out to be such a feeble effort, that should raise the silhouette of the mound does nothing of the sort? Evidently there when they grow. But just how high these SCORE OUT OF 10: 5 (because half a were sufficient details of the incinerator trees can be expected to reach in such solution deserves only half a score.) to get it approved both by the States and an exposed position is open to

21 Proposed changes to Sunday trading YOUR CHANCE TO CONTRIBUTE

new consultation has been launched inviting Islanders to comment on a trial to allow larger stores to open on ASundays. The consultation white paper has been issued by the Economic significant economies of scale, and the changing lifestyle Development Department and proposes a change to current demands of technology savvy customers. We are seeking to Sunday trading legislation allowing all businesses, regardless assist the retail sector by removing barriers to trading on of size, to open for a trial period of eighteen months. Sundays for the trial period.”

Most Jersey shops can already open on Sundays except those But according to the Constable of St Helier, there are a number of which are larger than 700m². This has been the case since 2011 potential problems that need to be resolved before any relaxing when the law was changed to allow all shops below a certain of legislation. “These include the extra costs to the Parish in extra size to trade on Sundays. The decision was made following street cleaning and other municipal services that would be public consultation and responses to the Jersey Annual Social required. We also need to continue to use a system of permits Survey which both demonstrated support for a relaxation of so that the parishes can control issues like noise nuisance from the Sunday trading rules. traffic and deliveries to nearby residents," he says.

Economic Development Minister Senator Alan Maclean says The consultation is available at www.gov.je/consult and the that three years on, the economic environment had changed detailed proposals are set out in R.12/2014 on the States enormously. “The retail industry in Jersey finds itself under Assembly website www.statesassembly.je. The deadline for even greater pressure from multi-national companies boasting submissions is 20th March 2014.

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22 Town matters

Town Centre Manager Richard MacKenzie brings us up to date with monthly events and activities around the streets of St Helier

NEVER OR FOREVER ON A SUNDAY? he hot topic of the moment is Sunday Trading. The Minister for the Education Development TDepartment is proposing that the restrictions on the current Sunday Trading Law be lifted for eighteen months, with all shops being allowed to trade. Currently it is only approximately ten shops that are not allowed to trade in the Town Centre.

On the face of it that wouldn’t seem very important; however these ten happen to be the largest shops in King Street and Queen Street, and for a small trader to open with these closed would mean that the incentive to come into town would be largely reduced. The pro Sunday trading group see it as an incentive for people to shop local and therefore reduce the use of the internet. It would also provide an incentive for the tourist trade, as many tourists are disappointed when they arrive in town and find everything closed. They also argue that it could increase work opportunities and provide more jobs for the Island. The argument against is that Sunday is a special day on the Island and that feeling has been totally lost in the UK. Also the new law would allow supermarkets to open and therefore greatly affect the livelihood of the small corner shops who are mostly locally-owned. The other argument is that there may be a spread of business over seven days against six and that could increase costs at the risk of not increasing sales. The change has now gone to consultation and it is time for the people of St Helier to have their say. Do you want to be able to shop every day of the week or are you happy PRESENT with the situation at present? THIS AD TO GET

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23 Dog Fouling Parish notice board og fouling is the most offensive ave you something to share with fellow parishioners? Is there an event or Dtype of litter on Hactivity coming up that you want to tell St Helier about? Let us know at the our streets, parks and Town Crier and we can include on the monthly Parish Notice Board. beaches. Not only does it look and smell bad, but is TOWN CHURCH ST PAUL’S CHURCH offensive to local people and visitors, contact the Town Church on 736734 contact the Church Office and is also dangerous. And the biggest or visit www.townchurch.org.je on 887887 for more information or visit www.stpaulsjersey.org threat to public health from dog 1. 8am: A said BCP service of Holy excrement is Toxocariasis. Communion; 1. Friday Feast: informal family worship WHAT IS TOXOCARIASIS? followed by supper on the first and third 2. 9.30am: A contemporary service of Toxocariasis is an infection of the Friday of each month (term time only) at worship, teaching and fellowship; roundworm toxocara canis. The eggs of 5.45pm at St Paul’s Centre; the parasite can be found in soil or 3. 11am: A traditional service, with 2. Tiny Tots Toddler Group: for babies sand contaminated with faeces and, if choir, either Eucharist or Morning and pre-schoolers, at 10am every Friday swallowed, result in infection that lasts Prayer; during term time; between six and 24 months. Symptoms 4. 6pm on Sundays: A variety of styles 3. Holy Communion: at 9.30am and include eye disorders, vague ache, of service, with preaching and 11.15am on the first Sunday of each dizziness, nausea, asthma and, in teaching; month, and at 6.30pm on the third extremely rare cases, seizures/fits. Sunday of the month; Often the eggs are ingested when 5. Each Tuesday at 1pm: Communion passed to the mouth by the hands, but in the St Helier Chapel; 4. Wednesday Special: afternoon tea and this can also occur through contact a guest speakers for the over-50s on the 6. Wednesday 5th March: Ash with dogs or other inanimate objects, second Wednesday of each month; Wednesday, Holy Communion at including the wheels of toys and the 5. Worship for All Ages: takes place 7.30pm; soles of shoes. Infected soil samples are at 9.30am on the third Sunday of each often found in play areas and, as a 7. Friday 7th March: Short service at month; result, toxocariasis most commonly 1pm followed by Lent lunch (and 6. Wednesday Worship: for the over-50s affects children between 18 months each Friday until Good Friday); at 2.30pm on the fourth Wednesday of and five years. 8. Wednesday 12th March: The each month; and WHOSE RESPONSIBILITY IS IT TO inaugural St Helier Lecture ‘Well, 7. Alpha Course: this takes place on CLEAR AWAY DOG FOULING? It is What do you know?’, to be given by Tuesdays until 8th April, from the responsibility of the dog owner or Rev. Chris Jervis at 7.30pm at the 7.30-9.30pm at St Paul’s Centre. the person in charge of the dog to clear Town Church; up any dog foul left by their dog. 9. Saturday 22nd March: Concert by the ST HELIER METHODIST CENTRE Halkett Place Anyone who does not clean up after choir of Selwyn College, Cambridge, at 7.30pm at the Town Church; Contact Sarah Keenan-Fox their dog is committing an offence on 877517 under the Policing of Roads (Jersey) 10. Sunday 23rd March: Choral Regulations 1959 and is liable to a fine. Evensong, Choir of Selwyn College, 1. Little Rascals (up to school age) Cambridge, at 6pm; every Tuesday, 10am–12 noon Some dog owners still fail to clean up after their dogs, and there also 11. Sunday 30th March: Mother Sunday 2. Lunchtime Rascals (up to school age) appears to be a problem with services at 9.30am and 11am. every Wednesday, 12.30–3.30pm increasing amounts of bagged dog 3. Baby Rascals (up to 12 months) faeces being left behind as people fail ALL SAINTS CHURCH EVENTS every Monday, 2.30–4pm to dispose of their bags after cleaning Contact Rev. David for more (For more details regarding the Rascals up after their pets. You can dispose of information on 768323 groups, please contact Sally Vasselin on your dog’s faeces in your bin at home 613925) or in any public litter bin. To 1. All Age Worship Service on the first encourage people to dispose of dog Sunday of each month at 10am. 4. Messy Church: family time with fun, faeces via normal litter bins the Parish food and worship, Thursday 20th has placed stickers on bins to show 2. Messy Church takes place on the first February from 3.30-5.30pm that bagged dog foul can be deposited. Saturday of each month from 11am to 5. The Paradise Community Café 1pm. A great family event with crafts at St Helier Methodist Church HOW CAN I REPORT DOG for the children, a fun talk, puppets (a donation-run community café open FOULING? You can report an incident and magic tricks and all kinds of fun, to paying and non-paying customers) of dog fouling in St Helier via our followed by lunch together. is open on a Tuesday, Wednesday and website www.sthelier.je using the ‘Do Thursday from 10am to 2.30pm. All it Online’ tab on the opening page 3. All Saints Church is open every day welcome to come along for a hot meal which takes you to ‘Report a street from 10am to 12 noon for private and some company. For further problem’. Alternatively you can prayer, a cup of coffee with the team information, contact Louise Hicklin telephone the Parish Depot on 811708. or just space to sit and think; on 877517; continued on page 26 24 LittleOaks

WEDNESDAY 5TH MARCH 8am to 8pm Nurser y By election, Deputies No. 1 and 2 districts For more information please visit www.sthelier.je %%$  !$&$)%# % #!!!# FRIDAY 7TH MARCH 7pm # #! )#$ Mont à l’Abbé Group meeting #!&#$'(!## !(% Venue: Westhill Hotel – All welcome !! $ !( % !#"% ##$ Contact: Deputy Jackie Hilton on 07797 713293 !## $!(#!& !#!# !# !# %! "$ ! %% )! '( TH SATURDAY 8 MARCH 7.30pm       Mr and Miss St Helier Competition Venue: Town Hall %%$  !-& "#-$!"#!!$$!#$ Contact: Bruno Sousa on 07797 833146 &%!!&"!$"## ,$! "#%# !$ or [email protected] !#$'#$$"! .'$$  "#$# ,$ TH .'$!! #$#'$+$ !%! $"#$% #! WEDNESDAY 12 MARCH 9.30am #$ Roads Committee (Part A open to the public) Venue: Town Hall #!# *#& '$%!&"# $ !# ,0$ %# Details to be published five days in advance at www.sthelier.je.  ! %%!!  ) '( Contact: John Stievenard on 811845     or [email protected] %%$  !$%#&(3!#$!(3*!13$%4" 3 WEDNESDAY 12TH MARCH 5.30pm *!% St Helier – Funchal Geminação Committee AGM # !()!* (6) %)! &$%!$%4"  Venue: Town Hall &"#( ! )!%!*!*"$) #*$5#$ Contact: Isilda de Freitas on 07829 839005 !! )( $3&6%#* or [email protected] )& /(2$4 $"!% &&*)$2( !#  "#!$*4! %%!(2$4* )"! & # '( TH SATURDAY 15 MARCH 8am       Parish team in Swimarathon at Les Quennevais Pool TUESDAY 18TH MARCH 7pm Public meeting on proposed Alcohol & Licensing Strategy Venue: Town Hall – all welcome WEDNESDAY 19TH MARCH 6.15pm Bad Wurzach Twinning Committee meeting Venue: Town Hall Contact: Clive Armstrong on 854152 or [email protected] WEDNESDAY 19TH MARCH 6.45pm Eisteddfod Spring Festival Prizegiving Venue: Town Hall THURSDAY 20TH MARCH 6pm Havre des Pas Improvement Group meeting Venue: Ommaroo Hotel Contact: Annie Le Noury on 811821 or [email protected] TUESDAY 25TH MARCH 6pm St Helier Youth Committee meeting Venue: Town Hall Contact: Sarah Richardson on 07797 732901 or [email protected] WEDNESDAY 26TH MARCH 6pm St Helier – Polish Society meeting Venue: Town Hall Contact: Magda Chmielewska on 07700 811719 or [email protected] WEDNESDAY 26TH MARCH 7pm Venue: Town Hall Details to be published five days in advance at www.sthelier.je. Contact: Martin Roberts on 811824 or [email protected] • THURSDAY 27TH MARCH 6pm Community in Bloom meeting • Venue: Town Hall Contact: Tony Andrews on 811700 or • [email protected] • • WEDNESDAY 2ND APRIL 7.45pm Concert : La Ronde Concert Band & Jersey Premier Brass Venue: Town Hall Free entrance, with a retiring collection continued Parish notice board from page 24

Email short news items and associated photos to [email protected] or call Annie Le Noury on 811821.

LE CLOS DE LA GARDE ST MARK’S CHURCH EVENTS ST ANDREW’S CHURCH Contact Ian MacFeeters for more information on 720595 For more information on activities please visit www.standrewschurch.org.je, telephone 734582 or email a little piece 1. Family Service: On the first Sunday of [email protected] every month (2nd March) at 10am with Duncan and Woolie (puppets), great 1. Toddlers’ Service and fun: every of music and something for all the family, Thursday during term time from finishing with teas/coffees and juices for Loire 2-3.30pm. Come and join us for a the kids; short service in church with songs BY heaven 2. St Mark’s Sparks: Thursday 6th, 13th, and a story, followed by play in the NEIL FAUDEMER and 20th March from 10am to 11.30am, hall. All welcome; and; with singing, crafts, games and stories 2. Messy Church: on the first Sunday of for the children, tea and biscuits for the hree hours south of St Malo, every month at 11.30am. Fun for all carers; driving slowly along the the family, with crafts, puppets, songs southern bank of the Vienne 3. Wellcome Café Lunch: Wednesday T and refreshments. All welcome. Loire river from Saumur to Chinon, 12th March at 12.30pm. Come along and I had reached a different world. I was savour some tasty cooking and enjoy in paradise, or as the French would some friendly chat. Preceded by Holy say, in the heart of the national Communion at 11.30am for those who garden of France. This is the centre of wish to attend; NEED YOUR SUPPORT the Loire and having not ventured to 4. Messy Church: On the second Sunday FOR THEIR 4TH ANNUAL these parts for many years I had of the month (9th March) at D’Auvergne WALKATHON sadly forgotten how stunning the School at La Pouquelaye with games, The 21 mile walk starts along entire landscape really is. Each turn stories, crafts, sports and all sorts of fun, in the road revealing rolling finishing off with a cooked tea; Victoria Avenue and takes you through Waterworks Valley and the beautiful vineyards, historical buildings, quaint 5. Youth Group: a new youth group where countryside of St John, St Lawrence, villages, as well as those formidable families are welcome too. Table tennis, St Mary and St Ouen, coming out at and impressive great architectural great games, good videos, great music St Ouen’s beach, along the Five Mile monuments – the châteaux. The land and a relaxed place to explore the Good Road and then back via the Railway in this region has been cultivated and News. Every third Sunday (16th March) Walk into town. There are shorter shaped by centuries of interaction from 4.30-6.30pm in the King’s Well at between local populations and their the back of St Mark’s Church. options of 13 miles to Corbiere and 6 miles to St Aubin for those who want physical environment – making the Loire such a special place. THE JERSEY BOWLING CLUB something less strenuous. There will be t-shirts, medals and certificates for AT WESTMOUNT are recruiting all who complete the walk, and tea and This is the demarcation line for the new bowling members for the cakes at the end – what more incentive northern and southern climate of forthcoming season, all ages welcome. do you need? All monies raised go to France and conditions here are ideal Anyone interested please contact Jean help children in need at CRY’s for wine production: Muscadet, Lowery on 07797 776790 projects. To sign up please go to Sancerre and Pouilly Fumé to name www.cry.org.uk or collect a form from but a few wines from this area. the CRY charity shop at 42 New Street, or for more details please email [email protected] or telephone Home & Office 747367. We visit! Got a problem? THE SATURDAY FRENCH LANE STREET MARKET AND THE All things SUNDAY KING STREET MARKET PC & Mac are now fully operational again for this year • Repairs, Spares & New from the weekend of Saturday 8th and • Virus removal & protection Eight • Collect & return till Sunday 9th March. If anyone has any • Data back-up & transfer queries please telephone Bernie Manning • Coaching and tuition late on 07700 356438 or email 07797 728185 [email protected] [email protected].

26 Driving along the northern river bank After a long journey we had opted to of the Vienne we eventually reached eat in on the first night and took the picturesque town of Chinon with its Manfred up on his four course dinner impressive fortified castle overlooking option including wine and an apéritif the rooftops of the medieval town for €25. We were not disappointed. below. Chinon is probably best known The bell rang at 7.30pm and we for its association with Joan of Arc as it assembled with the rest of the family was here that the good lady professed and two German guests at the front to the then King of France that she of the main farm building. Not would rid the land of the English! A knowing what to expect we were led slow walk down the main thoroughfare underground into Manfred’s very of the old town cannot fail to impress own private wine cave that he had as you soak up and enjoy the medieval laboriously and patiently dug out and architecture and marvel how the subsequently proudly restored to French have preserved such wonders ensure his impressive wine collection with precise and caring restoration. continued to mature in the best conditions possible. So, here we were, Halfway along the river frontage we having aperitifs several feet below turned right over the impressive river ground directly under the foundations bridge before heading seven kilometres of the main farmhouse. Pre-dinner east towards our final destination in sampling concluded with a fortified the wine growing village of Anche. aperitif of fermented plum leaves – Turning up an incline we soon reached that was really something quite our destination and our accommodation special. Back to the main house and for the next three nights. Le Clos de la Manfred served up a Loire cuisine Garde is a crop of 18th century farm which was not to be forgotten. outbuildings that have been renovated extremely tastefully and caringly by Surrounding the house is a garden with the Austrian proprietor Manfred an abundance of Acacias; fruit trees, Fritsch. My wife and I were fortunate including limes; berry bushes and a enough to stay in the latest renovated vegetable garden with local tomatoes room ‘de luxe Anne’ and I can honestly the size of footballs. say I have never stayed anyway quite like it and probably will never again. It Manfred’s establishment is a taste of undoubtedly beats any monotone 5 star real rustic France and it will live long accommodation I have ever stayed in in my memory with a yearning to hands down! Manfred had knocked return. out two floors and raised the double bed sleeping accommodation back up If our holiday has inspired you to try to first floor level. The bed head was this magical place for yourself call positioned in the old stone fireplace Manfred on +33 (0) 2 47 97 47 73 and the exquisite bathroom was built or visit his website: directly under the sleeping www.leclosdelagarde.fr accommodation.

Clockwise from previous page: The lovingly restored interior and gardens of Le Clos de la Garde Main Picture: The medieval town of Chinon

27 Parish organisations From the and associations There are lots of opportunities for parishioners to get involved in the Polish variety of activities organised in St Helier. For anyone interested in becoming involved in these groups, a brief overview and contact details are shown below. Community St Helier in Bloom Vladyslawa (Vlada) Mayo The Community in Bloom Group encourages community planting and environmental initiatives, with artistic flourishes. Contact Tony Andrews on 811700 PRZESŁANIE NELSONA MANDELI or email [email protected] Na początku nowego roku miało miejsce kilka premier St Helier’s Honorary Police filmowych, które mają duże szanse wejścia do klasyki kina The Honorary Police are an integral part of the Parish, working closely światowego i z pewnością zmienią nasze podejście do istoty with the States Police to provide a service unique in the British Isles. podziałów rasowych w RPA i USA. Wszystkie filmy, o Contact the Honorary Police Co-ordinator on 811890 których mowa: „The Butler”, „Mandela: Long walk to or email [email protected] freedom” i “12 years a slave” mają podobne przesłanie, St Helier – Avranches Jumelage które w istocie swojej sprowadza się do pewnej prostej The Jumelage Committee facilitates school group exchanges, and prawdy, pięknie ujętej w słowach Nelsona Mandeli: „Nikt cultural and sporting links with Avranches in Normandy. nie rodzi się z nienawiścią do innej osoby z powodu kolory Contact Annabelle Bishop on 07797 762008 jego skóry, pochodzenia lub wyznawanej wiary. Ludzie or email [email protected] muszą się jej nauczyć, więc zamiast uczenia nienawiści, St Helier – Bad Wurzach Partnerschaft powinno się je uczyć miłości, ponieważ miłość przychodzi St Helier twinned with Bad Wurzach, where many Islanders were bardziej naturalnie do ludzkich serc niż nienawiść.” interned during the Second World War, in 2002. The Partnerschaft Committee promotes cultural links between the two towns. Zadziwiające w tym wszystkim jest to, że pomimo podziwu Contact Clive Armstrong on 854152 dla tego wspaniałego człowieka, wciąż powtarzamy te same or email [email protected]. www.sthelierbadwurzachpartnerschaft.com stereotypy postępowań i sposoby osądzania ludzi, walce z którymi Mandela poświęcił całe swoje życie. Jakże często St Helier – Funchal Geminação całość naszej argumentacji przeciwko komuś opera się The Committee supports activities celebrating the Portuguese language, wyłącznie na tym, skąd ten ktoś pochodzi, więc przyklejamy music, food and national days, following the twinning with Funchal in 2012. metkę: ”..bo to Polak, lub Portugalczyk, lub Rumun, lub Contact Simon Crowcroft on 811821 or email [email protected] Anglik.” Facebook page: Comité de Geminição St Helier-Funchal St Helier Polish Society Zróbmy użytek z przesłania Nelsona Mandeli i oceniajmy A new group to promote Polish culture locally. ludzi tylko według tego, jacy oni są. Każde inne podejście Contact Magda Chmielewska on 07700 811719 będzie przejawem homofonii, rasizmu i brakiem or [email protected] podstawowej edukacji o demokracji społecznej. Pamiętajmy St Helier – Youth Committee o tym również po wyjściu z kina. The St Helier Youth Committee gives financial support to youth projects throughout the Parish. It is also responsible for allocating NELSON MANDELA’S MESSAGE grants to groups and individuals who live in the Parish. At the beginning of this year there were a couple of movie Application forms available from our website: www.sthelier.je premieres which have got a great chance of joining the Contact Sarah Richardson on 07797 732901 or email [email protected] anthology of the world’s classic movies and certainly will change our approach to the history of apartheid in South St Helier – Battle of Flowers Association Africa and the USA. All these films: ‘The Butler’, ‘Mandela: The St Helier Battle of Flowers Association is a welcoming group keen Long Walk to Freedom’ and ‘12 years a slave’ carry the same to create a community atmosphere. All Islanders are welcome to join in. message, which is perfectly worded by Nelson Mandela: ‘No Contact Bruno Sousa on 07797 833146 one is born hating another person because of the color of his or email [email protected] skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to St Helier Pétanque Group hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, The ‘POSH Pétanquers’ meet on Fridays at 2pm in the Millennium for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its Town Park. Newcomers are welcome and coaching is provided. opposite.’ Contact Tony Allchurch on 767593 or email [email protected] The most astounding thing is that despite the admiration for St Helier Community Services Team this great man, we still keep demonstrating the same When the administration of welfare was moved to Income Support the bigoted, judgmental behaviour which Mandela fought Parish retained some of its staff skilled in supporting the community, against all his life. How often is our case against someone assisted by volunteers. New members are always welcome. based just on their nationality? It’s so easy to paste the Contact Julie Garrod on 811856 or email [email protected] label: ‘… oh this Pole, or Portuguese, or Romanian or Brit’. St Helier Social Committee Let’s make use of Mandela’s message and judge people only The Parish’s Social Committee makes possible activities like the Liberation for what they are because every other way of judgment is Cream Tea and the Christmas Lunches. New members welcome. just homophobia, racism and lack of basic education about Contact Jane Skelhorn on 811823 social democracy. It’s also good to remember this after we’ve or email [email protected] left the cinema.

28 Parish clubs and groups

This section of the Crier is devoted to the many voluntary clubs and groups run throughout St Helier. If you would like to promote your organisation or a planned special event, or just to include contact details, please telephone 811821 or email [email protected].

Women’s Institute: There are four meetings in St Helier as follows: St Helier Sirens WI: 1st Thursday of each month at Church House (opposite Chambers) at 8pm. Contact Helen Asplet on 483000 or [email protected]. La Pouquelaye WI: 2nd Wednesday of each month at the La Pouquelaye Community Centre (the old La Pouquelaye School). Contact Gill James on 722467 or [email protected]. West Park WI: 1st Tuesday of each month at 2.15pm at the meeting room, George V Cottage Homes, St Aubins Road. Contact Pam Kelly on 726694. First Tower & Millbrook WI: 2nd Wednesday of each month at the St Andrew’s Church Hall at 7.30pm. Contact Joan Cadoret on 735534. THE FUREYS & DAVEY Mobile Library ARTHUR George V Cottage Homes – Mondays, 9.20–9.45am SAT 22 MAR | £18.50 B&Q, Queen’s Road – Tuesdays, 9.50–10.30am. Beavers, Cubs and Scouts: 14th Jersey (St Helier) Scout Group Salvation Army Hall, Minden Place Beavers and Cubs: Monday evenings Scouts: Wednesday evenings Contact Mary Roberts, Island Secretary, on 486935 or email: [email protected].

Rainbows, Brownies & Girl Guides: All Saints Church Hall group, The Parade. Thursday and Friday evenings. Contact: Daphne on 871199. La Pouquelaye group, La Pouquelaye Community Centre Tuesday evening 6-7.30pm. Contact Tina de la Cour on 07797 761746 or 877559

Little Monkeys Gymnastics, : Contact: 07797 731101 Monday to Friday 9.30am to 12.15pm with Mums: Children must be walking; suitable for 1–3½ years. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 3.30pm onwards: Children from 3–6 years. Saturdays 9–10am: Children aged 5–6 years. ELTON JOHN Regent Gymnastics Club, Fort Regent ENCORE SCREENING Visit: www.regentgymnastics.co.uk/page_1267903869504. SUN 23 MAR | £15 Royal British Legion, 2–4 Great Union Street Tuesday to Friday from 12pm and Saturday and Sunday from 11am.

Sun Bowls: Starts mid-April, Opening times: 10.00am, 2.00pm and 6.00pm, leagues on Monday and Tuesday evenings and Thursday mornings. Contact Terry Bell on 734721.

First Tower Billiards & Snooker Club: Open weekdays from 7pm to 11pm and Sundays from 1pm to 6pm. Email [email protected].

Jersey Scrabble Club: Every Tuesday evening at 7pm. Contact Anne on 730409 or email [email protected].

St Mark’s Sparks: Thursdays during term-time from 10am to 11.30am at St Mark’s Church. Contact Ian MacFeeters on 720595. The Caesarea Quilters: Third Monday of every month. Contact Sarah Matlock on 487883. DRACULA Soroptimist International of Jersey, Ladies Service Club Every fourth Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm at the Monterey Hotel. TUE 25-THU 27 MAR Contact Mrs Jean Dale on 888882 or email [email protected]. £16.50-£18.50 Jersey Bowls Club, Westmount: Prospective new bowling members are welcomed. Please contact Jean Lowery on 07797 776790.

TOP (Triumph Over Phobia): Offers structured self-help for people with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and phobias. Thursday evenings, from 7–8.30pm at the Headway Centre. Contact Celia on 0800 735 0608 or [email protected].

Jersey Association of Retired Persons: A friendly club for the over 50’s. Contact Mrs Annette Elliott on 742402.

Age Concern Jersey: Home cooked lunches every week day at 12 noon (excluding bank holidays), and bingo every Wednesday at 1.30pm. Computer courses for every level on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays. Telephone 758922 or Freephone 0800 7350345. Frozen meal delivery – please contact Chris on 870354.

Regent Bowls Club, Fort Regent: Indoor bowling takes place on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 9.30am to 12 noon, with free tuition given to new members. For more RUBY WAX information contact Harold Noel on 617926. FRI 28 MAR | £17.50 Good Companions Club: Hosting various events for the Island’s over 50s, and based at Le Marais, St Clement, more information on The Good Companions Club can be obtained by Box Office (01534) 511 115 contacting Manager Angela Falla at [email protected]. www.jerseyoperahouse.co.uk Jersey Alzheimer’s Association, Seale Street: The office and drop-in centre are open from 10am to 1pm Monday to Thursday. Call in for information and advice, telephone 723519 SERVING or email [email protected]. Website address: www.jerseyalzheimers.com. PRE-SHOW SUPPERS Helpline: 443075. 2 COURSES FROM £14.50 TEL: (01534) 51129 106 The St Helier GAZETTE

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PARISH ASSEMBLY & CONTACTS ROADS COMMITTEE Connétable: Simon Crowcroft OTHER PARISH CONTACTS MEETINGS Tel: 811821 Fax: 619146 Email: [email protected] An Assembly of the Principals and Electors Town Hall: PO Box 50, St Helier, Jersey, JE4 8PA Customer Services Manager: Daryn Cleworth of the Parish of St Helier will be held at the Town Hall Opening Hours: Tel: 811870 Email: [email protected] Town Hall on Wednesday 26th March at 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday 7pm to consider Parish business. Parish Meetings: Notices of Parish meeting are Constable’s PA: Annie Le Noury published on our website: www.sthelier.je, in The Tel: 811821 Email: [email protected] A meeting of the St Helier Roads Committee St Helier Town Crier and the Jersey Evening Post. will take place on Wednesday 12th March Community Support Helpline: Tel: 811866 at 9.30am at the Town Hall. Members of the public are invited to attend PROCUREURS AND PARISH RPZ Helpline Tel: 811847 Email: [email protected] MANAGEMENT BOARD part ‘A’ of the agenda. Parish Depot: Tel: 811708 Procureurs du Bien Public: Agenda for the above meetings will be Centenier’s Nightline: Tel: 875706 published no fewer than five days in advance Clive Barton MBE and Peter Pearce Tel: (CB) 880088 Email: [email protected] and and will be available from the Town Hall or Duty Centenier: Tel: 07797 748540 the Parish website, www.sthelier.je. Tel: (PP) 639533 Email: [email protected] Director, Finance: Andrew Pemberton Registrar: Tel: 811088 A.S. Crowcroft Connétable Tel: 811829 Email: [email protected] Electoral Officer: Daryn Cleworth Director, Parks, Gardens & Open Spaces LIBERATION DAY Anthony Andrews Tel: 811700 Tel: 811870 Email: [email protected] CREAM TEA Email: [email protected] Director, Human Resources: Martin Roberts PARISH NURSERIES & HOMES Friday 9th May 2014 Tel: 811824 Email: [email protected] Avranches & Westmount Nurseries: Val Payne Enjoy a delicious cream tea and sing-along with Director, Municipal Services: Debra D'Orleans Terry Arthur at the Town Hall from 3pm to 5pm. Tel: 811703 Email: [email protected] Tel: 811718 Email: [email protected] Director, Technical & Environment Services: Tickets available from the Town Hall St Helier House: Jacqueline Jolley reception area. John Stievenard Tel: 811845 Email: [email protected] Tel: 811715 Email: [email protected] For further details please contact Jane Skelhorn on 811823. ST HELIER DEPUTIES St Ewolds: Ann Mclean Tel: 811716 Email: [email protected] No 1 District Deputy James Baker ST HELIER ROADS COMMITTEE General Notices Tel: 07797 713141 Email: [email protected] Deputy Judy Martin Nigel Blake Tel: 780641 Email: [email protected] Tel: 875339 Email: [email protected] No 2 District Geraint Jennings Deputy Rod Bryans: Tel: 737236 Email: [email protected] Tel: 280778 Email: [email protected] Deputy Geoff Southern The Deutsche Bank The Very Rev. Bob Key Festival of the Creative Arts Tel: 728231 Email: [email protected] Tel: 720001 Email: [email protected] No 3 District A comprehensive exhibition held at the Bob Le Brocq RJA & HS (The Royal Jersey Showground) Deputy Jackie Hilton from Tel: 731690 Email: [email protected] Tel: 743606 Email: [email protected] Thursday 13th – Sunday 16th March Deputy Mike Higgins Peter Wade 10am – 6pm, closing Sunday at 4pm Tel: 873956 Email: [email protected] Deputy Andrew Green Tel: 875663 Email: [email protected] Featuring: Tel: 483356 Email: [email protected] John Wilding Needlework & Textile Art, Photography, Literary, Deputy Richard Rondel Handwriting, Floral Art, Adult and Youth Art Tel: 07797 711537 Email: [email protected] Tel: 872920 Email: [email protected] and Craft, Schools Art & Craft. Adult entry £4, Senior Citizens £3.50 No charge for children or students in full-time education NOTICE TO ALL ALCOHOL AND LICENSING DOG OWNERS STRATEGY CONSULTATION Morning coffee, light lunches and afternoon tea available. More than 500 dog owners in St Tuesday 18th March at 7pm Helier have not renewed their dog Town Hall licences this year. If you have not All welcome done this yet, please do so as soon To view the consultation documents, please visit as possible at the Town Hall. www.gov.je/consult

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