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THE OFFICIAL PARISH OF ST. BRELADE NEWSLETTER Edition 23 • Easter 2013. Published by the Parish of St. Brelade, Jersey
Community Support It’s fun and games Group up and running group and perhaps what it is not. It We could always use is first and foremost not intended to more volunteers says be a taxi service although there will obviously occasions when Connétable transport may be needed, perhaps at Les Quennevais to take someone to the hospital or A team of volunteers has now been doctors if transport has not established Constable Steve Pallet otherwise been arranged. In any told La Baguette. “We are very event volunteers should it be St. Brelade to host grateful to those who have come expected to do more than they are forward with the offer of their time prepared to do. We have no wish Twinning Games to help the many people in our either to replicate the work done by community, primarily the elderly other organisations. The volunteers that need support and assistance themselves are only committed on Saturday 8th June not otherwise, offered by other an ad hoc basis and the help they organisations”. may be able to offer may be limited. by Tony Bellows The Constable added: “The It is however designed to help those Community Support Team will in genuine need in a variety of ways THE Twinning Games (or “Jeux inter- assist greatly in helping including light assistance around Jumelage” as they are called in France) are parishioners in need to improve the house or maybe prepare a light to be hosted by St. Brelade in 2013 and will their quality of life albeit this need meal or simply companionship.” be held on Saturday 8th June at Les may only be a trip to the shop or to Quennevais Playing Fields. the doctors or perhaps a reassuring “We will do our best to offer assistance when requested, but it The games will comprise of around 12 phone call to make sure all is well. I believe many of us already help in cannot always be guaranteed” The competitors from each of the participating Constable said. Jersey parishes and their French twin looking in on an elderly neighbour The group has 20 volunteers ‘but counterparts. Connétable Pallett described but there are many more in our community who are genuinely in we would like more’ said Constable the games as an ‘It’s a Knockout’ style of need of some extra help from time Pallett. A register has been set up at competition, played largely for fun. He said: to time.” the Parish Hall for anyone “While there will be serious competition interested in becoming a volunteer with winners and losers in all events, its He also told La Baguette: “A lot of or in receiving help. Please ring more about participating and having a good questions came out of the initial Jenny Anfray (office hours only) on laugh and establishing ever stronger bonds meeting and perhaps it would be useful to clarify the aims of the 741141. v with our twinning partners. The last games were a huge success - so many new friends made - I’m really looking forward to the weekend.” © St. Brelade Twinning Association The ‘games’ will be officially opened at 10.30 by the Bailiff . The Opening Ceremony features each team carrying their Parish and Parking will be in Les Quennevais Sports need help with - so if you would like to help out Normandy town banner in a parade around Centre main car parks in front and behind the the Twinning Association or Parish Hall would the arena area. main building. As a contingency, overspill be delighted to hear from you.” This year the games will consist of 7 or 8 parking will be provided on the sports field St. Brelade Twinning Association Chairman, events, depending on time factors, played in itself, but not until the main car park becomes Julian Bernstein together with his team have the main arena. The teams will consist of 12 full. Marshalls and Honorary Police will be been busy organising the activities and a competitors each with 11 parish teams directing traffic in and around the venue. provisional timetable has now been drawn up taking part in a combination of 6 from each Julian Bernstein told La Baguette: “St. Brelade for this all-day family event. Competitions are parish and their twinned town. From have competed in previous games held in both to include: Waiters and Waitresses Race, thereon each event is a straight knockout Jersey and Normandy. They were tremendous Caterpillar Race, Jersey and French flags Puzzle competition. fun and just as entertaining to watch as to take Game, Bat the Wheel and Dress the From attendance figures at past games it is part - it really is a great event! St. Brelade have Scarecrow...and more anticipated there to be at least a 1,000 built a fantastic relationship with our twin The teams from France and their supporters supporters and public spectators to cheer town of Granville. We are very proud to be will be arriving on the ferry at 9.00 am, and the on the teams. hosting the games this year which I hope will athletes and team manager will be taken to Les Refreshments will be available from either be the best ever!” Quennevais Sports Centre for breakfast. the Cafe des Sport in the main sports centre The St. Brelade team has yet to be finalised and A website has been set up with details of this and who will also be providing a catering van there are still one or two places left. Constable other future Twinning Association events at located close to the arena offering light- Pallett told La Baguette: “Participation is not http://jerseynormandie.com. The St. Brelade refreshments, snacks and drinks. St. John just about being part of the team , but we also Twinning Association can be contacted on Ambulance will also be in attendance to need a variety of helpers, of all ages, to make 746353 or Trish Davey at the Parish Hall on provide first aid, if needed, for both sure the event runs smoothly. There are many 741141 if you are interested in participating as competitors and spectators. small but no less important details that we a competitor or helper. Cold snap! Parish to plug shortfall Solution to avoid drain on municipal resources by Guest Reporter: Pauline Legge The harbour at St Aubin’s is full of boats once more, now that dredging operations have been completed. The sharp-eyed viewer may notice that the harbour, when full at high tide, now remains one yard below its previous high © Kandidprints.com water mark. (See picture). Left to right Mischa Bailey, Callum Wedgberg and In a leaked report, La Baguette has learned Alex Noel with their igloo at Quennevais Park that in the course of dredging the mud away, THIS year, snow was fleetingly brief, only a some historic damage to the harbour floor was minor disruption to traffic. Because of uncovered. Older members of St Aubin’s some steep hills along which school buses community may remember that here is a vast have to travel, schools closed, giving a circular cast iron plug, about 3 yards in rotting, and the Connetable stated that “des bonus school holiday to children. diameter, which was made to keep extra water centaines de livres sont parties en fumée”. A cast iron plug was made to replace it, by Snow is very much a part of childhood; for in the harbour to enable larger boats to moor. ironmongers, again financed by the rates. the child, it is an enchanted wonderland, This appears to have been damaged at some where the hedgerows and rooftops are time in the past. Repairs to this plug are therefore needed, and painted white, as if by magic. Parents The first plug was made of solid oak in a special early assembly of the Parish is grumble, but the child becomes, for a short Elizabethan times, when Sir Walter Raleigh planned for April 1st to levy an emergency while, a polar explorer. It is a time of simple deemed “forsooth the waters should be increase on the Parish rates of 1p to pay for it. joy. They can build a snowman, or have a retained, privy for the berth of larger vessels After the assembly, which will be held at 11 snow fight, or even make an igloo! of trade”. The money was raised by a levy on am, there will be a traditional fish breakfast of the rates. In Victorian times, the oak was badly “poisson d'avril”.
WIN a dinner for 2 at ‘Mash’ St. Aubin harbourside restaurant page 7 Page 2 La Baguette. Easter 2013 Message from the Constable Les Quennevais masterplan AS we head away from cold, dark, winter nights into hopefully a long A packed Communicare discusses potentially enable residents to convert part of their gardens to Your Parish warm summer to remember, my proposed improvements for thoughts have turned to the real provide parking if required. need for volunteers for both an Quennevais Park and Clos de Sables The land in question would existing and new Parish voluntary become the responsibility of group. by Jeff Hathaway the Parish, but only after Jersey needs you! Property Holdings had done The existing is the St. Brelade remedial work on some areas Honorary Police who are in great of tarmac. The potential cost to need of further officers to the Parish would be compliment the committed and maintenance of green areas, hardworking group of officers, and he would provide very ably led by Chef de Police estimates for the Parish George May, who provide such a Assembly. Deputy Tadier added necessary and valued service to that it was a pragmatic the Parish. If you have available solution, which would allow time and want further information, please give me a call. The new group is the recently formed Community Support Group who it is the Parish to intervene in traffic hoped will assist those in real need in the parish. In short your parish and parking problems. needs you ! Questions were raised about I am delighted that the first buyers have moved into the Parish costs and whether they would Affordable Homes Scheme at La Moye. I thank the developers be born by ratepayers. G.R.Langlois Ltd for their generous support in this scheme which has Constable Pallett said there provided the opportunity to those with a parish connection to would be a cost, but the purchase a new, modern family home. Congratulations go to all the remedial work on roads before new purchasers. OVER one hundred Ray Foster of JPH, Deputy transfer of ownership would reduce the liability. Deputy John I am pleased that a recent Parish Assembly supported a major parishioners attended a Eddie Noel, Assistant Treasury meeting at Communicare on Minister, Deputy Montfort Young said that unless there investment in the much loved Elephant Park which will include some was a transfer and proper new equipment, new rubber safety matting for all play areas, a new the 8th March to hear proposals Tadier and Deputy John Young. HONORARY Police officers provide a valuable service to the management, nothing would be gazebo and a large umbrella to provide shade around the sand pit. for the Parish to take Constable Steve Pallett Parish and the community. Due to retirements and officers happen, and residents This work will be carried out during the spring and the park will responsibility for carparks, explained that the meeting was seeking a new life off Island, new officer recruits are very frustrations would continue; remain open throughout the works. footpaths, and green areas to gauge the opinion of the much needed by the Parish. round Les Quennevais and Clos only the local community could I believe it was important to hold the recent Public Meeting to inform residents before taking firm Those holding an interest will obviously like to know a little des Sable - currently the effect change. residents of both Les Quennevais Park and Clos des Sables of the proposals to a Parish Assembly. more about this important community service. Below are responsibility of Jersey The current situation was that A show of hands was called and developments in regards to negotiations between the Parish and just a few questions you may wish to ask: - Jersey Property Holdings relating to various issues in both estates. It Property Holdings (JPH). the Parish was unable to police was unanimous in favour of is hoped that a firm set of proposals can be put to a Parish Assembly Chaired by the Constable, Steve parts of the area, or initiate progressing matters to a Parish (Q) What age do I have to be? in the near future to include the transfer of areas of land to the Parish Pallett, also there to answer residential parking schemes in Assembly, which will be held at (A) You need to be over 21 and less than 70 years of age to to safeguard the inteests of all residents in the area. Further talks are questions were Philip Ahier and these areas. It would also Les Quennevais. v apply. planned to ensure the best possible deal for parishioners. (Q) How will I know what to do? In early June the Parish will host the Jersey Normandie Twinning (A) Guidance is given by existing and experienced officers Games at Les Quennevais and I am delighted that the Bailiff, Sir but also you will attend a Foundation Course carried out Michael Birt has agreed to open the event. Preparations are Affordable Homes Scheme by an approved States Police officer. progressing well and I hope that many of you will come along and support the Team St.Brelade and our twin town, Granville. Please First contracts (Q) What are the hours? contact the Parish Hall if you can assist on the day. passed on new (A) When elected you will be assigned to one of the four Finally, after much delay, the over 55’s Housing Scheme to be built Centenier’s teams. Each team is on duty for one week in on the Lesquende land near Belle Vue will begin in May. The initial development every four. During a typical duty week you can expect to development of social housing units will be followed by a scheme for by Jeff Hathaway attend duty for up to four evenings; normally from 19.45 houses to be sold and it is hoped that this latter scheme will involve to 23.00 hours, although at weekends it may be later. the Parish in some way. FIRST time buyers received (Q) Can women apply? the keys for their new homes Both myself and Ann wish all parishioners a Happy Easter (A) Yes, female officers are very important to the Honorary at Le Champ Pres de L’Eglise, Police. When dealing with members of the public their Steve Pallett, Connétable Rue des Sergente, La Moye on Friday 8th March. The consists skills can be very valuable. We currently have three female of 26, three-bedroomed officers: one being a Centenier and two Constable Officers. starter homes, 15 of which The Parish would be delighted to have more. have garages, 9 have car ports (Q) How do I find more information about being an and all properties have in total Honorary Police officer for St Brelade? Useful Information parking for 3 cars. Additional pantile roofs with Jersey verge The keys were handed over to (A) Please phone the Connétable on 07797 749512 or general visitor spaces have cappings. To continue with the the first of the new contact the Chef de Police on 07797 773534 and he will Connetable Steve Pallett: Tel. (Home) 483444 been provided around the local feel and environmental homeowners by John arrange to meet you with the Connétable to answer all the Mobile. 07797 749512 development. Parish Hall: La Neuve Route, St. Aubin, JE3 8BS Tel. 741141 theme the windows have been Bouteloup of developers GR questions you have. Duty Centenier: Tel. 741175 These traditional designed manufactured from wood as Langlois. Constable Pallett properties are finished off to a renewable building material, said he was delighted with the The Honorary Police, working with the States of Jersey Police
Deputies: high standard with either they have been treated against project and that the Parish had can make your Parish and your Island a safer place, with No.1 District (Le Coin/Noirmont) John Young Tel. 743677 been able to support the much your help! No.2 District: (Quennevais/La Moye) Sean Power Tel. 744454 granite or render quoin fungal decay and have a v Montfort Tadier Tel. 744358 feature external walls, slate or factory painted finish. needed scheme. Doctors Surgeries: Cleveland Clinic: Red Houses Tel. 734121 Island Medical Centre: Centre Point, Red Houses Tel. 516152 Leodis Surgery: La Route de Quennevais Tel. 498775 Quennevais Surgery: Quennevais Parade Tel. 736336 Pharmacy/Dispensing Chemists: Grazie John Lloyds Pharmacy: Red Houses 9am - 6pm Mon - Fri NEW spring menu 9am-5pm Saturday John Thorpe, headteacher Les Q to Lloyds Pharmacy: Quennevais Parade 8.30am - 5.30pm Mon - Fri retire at end of summer term
by Daniel Dorgan (ex pupil) Veterinary Surgeons: Alan & Rushton-Taylor: La Route des Genets Tel. 743580 LES Quennevais School Leodis Veterinary Surgery: La Route de Quennevais Tel. 745980 prepares to say goodbye to its Out of Hours (Emergency only) 07797 711585 much loved headteacher as Mr. Schools & Colleges: John Thorpe begins managing La Moye School: Tel. 741390 his retirement from teaching Mont Nicolle School: Tel. 744992 and passing the title over to his Les Quennevais School Tel. 743171 fellow teacher, Mrs Hague. St Brelade’s Language College Tel. 741305 On St. Aubin harbourside Having seen 14 years worth of Parish Amenities: students pass through Les Open every day 0800-22.00. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner St. Brelade Youth Project: Contact Bradley Cooper Tel. 498044 Quennevais gates he was asked Many will recognise that the including Sunday Lunch &Afternoon Teas Communicare: Le Route des Quennevais Tel. 744258 how he felt about them. With school itself has flourished Gervaise Le Gros Centre: Mont les Vaux, St. Aubin Tel. 445080 only words of praise he under his guidance, 4 Double B&B Guest Rooms too! Maison St. Brelade Residential Care Home: Tel. 742464 responded fondly that he maintaining high standards of St. Brelade Senior Citizens Club: Contact Janet Austin Tel. 742118 couldn't have asked for better both grades and enjoyment Helplines: and that he 'has had the good among its pupils. While it is sad Family Nursing & Home Care: Tel. 443600 luck to have worked with a to see John step down he can Jersey Hospice: Tel. 866675 fantastic range of young be immensely proud to have Jersey Women’s Refuge: Tel. 768368 people'. has such a positive influence on Social Security: Tel. 445505 When asked about the best so many young lives. Citizens Advice Bureau: Tel. 724942 times the school has had he The future for this much loved Samaritans: Tel. 725555 unabashedly replied that it had head seems to be a well LibertyBus: to have been the 'Red Nose deserved break from education Timetable & Information Tel. 828555 Days'. These are times where and a chance to relax and Website www.libertybus.je work and play come together reflect on the many years of in aid of charity and where dedicated service. However, La Baguette Team more than one unsuspecting ever a man of learning Mr. Chairman: Connétable Steve Pallett teacher faced a certain dunking Thorpe has also shown a keen email: [email protected] and a surprisingly messy interest in learning Italian, Hon Editor: Jeff Hathaway evening which they thoroughly perhaps a hint as to what his email: [email protected] enjoy nonetheless. break away might entail. 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Mammoth task ‘Parishioners Remember’ Caroline Woodhill remembers an empty land.” Next to La Moye school was La Moye Re-opening is toasted occasion New sculpture for Percent for Art contribution expanding post war St. Brelade Pub, a venue for folk dancing evenings; further for the new DW Health Club along she remembers St Teresa’s Chapel, later by Tony Bellows 2013 unveiled in development. by Tony Bellows demolished to make way for Clos Orange Estate. The Constable, Steve Pallett IN 1958, Caroline Woodhill came over to But by far the most unusual thing she remembers St. Brelade Bay is the airport - “the road to the airport building by Tony Bellows said that he was very pleased Jersey on holiday to stay with her sister who with the number of entries, lived in a bungalow near Corbière. Corbière crossed part of the airport runway, and there were traffic lights, going red as planes came in or ON Saturday the 5th January, although the very high quality still had lighthouse keepers and was not be took off.” a new sculpture designed by of the entrants made the automated until 1976, and she remembers Dan Entwhistle entitled judges’ task extremely that her sister was a good friend with one of At Red Houses, the R.M. Stores (pictured “DeNAtured”was unveiled in difficult. All those who took the keeper’s wives. opposite) was advertised as the “new Western the hotel garden opposite the part could be proud of their Shopping Centre”; she recalls that “it was a submissions. Dan Entwistle’s With her sister, she would visit the nearby entrance to the St Brelade’s veritable Aladdin’s cave, selling anything from winning entry captured the Tartan Bar, a favourite stop for coaches on Bay Hotel. Constructed of butchery, provisions, green grocery, wines and history of the bay, as it looked “mystery tours”, or the Corbière Pavilion, now steel and resin, in the shape of the Corbière Phare. She enjoyed her stay and spirits and confectionary to drapery, hardware, out over to La Cotte headland, glass and china.” a mammoth, the piece will where Neanderthal man had came back in 1959 to live in Jersey for good, at remain on its podium for the hunted and eaten woolly Clos des Sables. It was a time of change in St Not many people had fridges in the early 1960s, next year, and be floodlit at mammoths around 100,000 Brelade. Les Quennevais was just being so ingenuity was used: “we used to keep bottles night, after which further years ago. developed: “I remember suddenly more and of milk cool by placing them in polystyrene sculpture will be selected by more houses going up on what had been containers outside in the shade”. They had no 34 year old Mr Entwistle told competition. central heating, “only a small paraffin heater and La Baguette that he had always Speaking at the opening, been interested in art from a coal fire. And there were some bitter winters.” Stephen Lilley, Chairman of school, and hoped this was the She’d also go into town with her friends, and the Podium Art Committee first in a series of Jersey learnt ballroom dancing, which was taught by Mr ON 7 February, the Harbour deciding to carry on with the said that they were very inspired sculptures. He also Brett at Brett’s School of Dancing, at the Plaza by Gallery re-opened with a "new Gallery, and also taking it pleased with 8 submissions wished to thank his friend and West’s Cinema.“The Pavilion at West Park was the look", and an exhibition of forward with innovations. from both emerging talent parishioner Tim Evans who place to go on Saturday nights, where there was paintings, textiles and "This is the art centre for the and established artists, all of had helped with the ballroom dancing, and also rock ‘n’ roll. Sunday jewellery entitled "Shine". On West of the Island", he said, and which were Jersey based. The construction, which had taken nights would often be a trip to the Odeon cinema arrival, visitors were it was opening with a fine competition forms part of the 200 hours to complete. v with friends to watch the latest films.” But in the entertained by musician Giles exhibition of work from Helena summer, when warm, they would take a hamper Robson playing blues on his Mundy, Katherine Cadin, Clare down to Beauport Bay, and have a picnic. Despite harmonica. RM Stores Red Houses during late 50’s Ormsby, Luinda Ranji and Lisa Site of today’s ‘Waitrose’ supermarket the changes of the 1960s that is still unspoilt, she Toastmaster David Lister, of Le Brocq, as well as pictures says, and one of her favourite bays. v the Northern Guild of from international artist Heath Toastmasters, gave a formal Hearn, who exhibited when the introduction to Professor Ed Gallery originally began. There Sallis, OBE, the guest speaker. was buffet in the newly Desert adventure for St Aubin couple Professor Sallis said that he revamped Cameo Café for ‘Team Portside’ tackle Sahara This year, David and Phyllis joined 139 was "incredibly proud to open visitors to enjoy. participants from 11 countries driving 80 cars, the exhibition of the The Harbour Gallery will be to raise awareness for charity motorcycles, quads and trucks. They drove their refurbished harbour gallery". open 7 days a week from 10am by Tony Bellows 1979 Mercedes Unimog, a classic car, which had He thanked Elizabeth Le Gal to 5pm, entry is free. AN epic journey began in January for David and been made ready for the arduous route with help for being one of the co- Dates for your diary: Phyllis Pallot as “Team Portside”, as they set off from Mark Syvret of Romerils. Their journey was founders of the Gallery, now April 25th - May 8th The Spring in their Unimog from Jersey to take part in the also tracked by students of Grainville as part of a part of the team of volunteers, Exhibition 2013 Intercontinental Rally. The event began in geography project, using the spot tracker system. and praised the many Spain, and they had to drive all the way there volunteers, without whose May 12th - June 3rd 'Surfaces' David & Phyllis are also collecting food (tins, dry food) from Jersey, after taking the Condor Ferry to efforts the Gallery would not an exhibition by The Diversity for distribution to those in need. Items can be left at France. Taking part at their own expense, they be possible; they showed "the Group and invited guests the Portside Salon at St Aubin along with any hope to use the publicity from their participation great community spirit that May 16th - 19th A weekend of donations to the Grace Trust. Details for making to raise awareness of the Grace Trust, which existed in Jersey". And he Crewel Work with professional direct donations to the Trust can be found at: helps the needy in Jersey, and any donations UK tutor Phillippa Turnbull v www.gracetrust.com/giving_grace_trust_jersey.htm thanked Pat Robson both for raised will go 100% towards the trust. The rally is an annual long distance off-road competition over challenging terrain. It was born two years ago from the dream that amateur Confused signs racers and adventurers can conquer the Sahara and complete the mythical journey to Dakar. The Referendum route passes through some of the most Where or what spectacular landscapes in Morocco, Mauritania is Woodford? Wednesday 24th April and Senegal, encompassing the endless dunes of the Sahara, desolate expanses of coastal deserts, by Tony Bellows Referendum voting arrangments will along the same the rocky trails of the Atlas mountains, and low lines as those deployed for a general election. HAVE you ever been confused lying savannah. It’s a journey of some 5,000 km, The Polling station for voters residing in the by the sign at the end of the although Team Portside had an extra 5,000 km Vingtaines of Noirmont and Du Coin will be St. promenade in St Brelade’s, extra, driving from Jersey to Spain and back, on just next to the Oyster Box? It Brelade Parish Hall, St. Aubin while those residing the road for 5 weeks. informs the public that if in Les Quennevais and La Moye it will be at these toilets are closed, the Communicare, Les Quennevais. nearest available ones are to Both polling stations will open 8am and close 8pm. be found in “Woodford”. 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pupils from Mont Nicolle School) told La Baguette: Record entry for “We are delighted to support On two wheels Winning ways the Bloom Group and ever- Les Q students even allowing some students to thankful to the WI girls for experience what it's like to be tree planting represents an volunteering to keep our Miss St. Brelade The Parish Bloom example of how members of presentation at the cut out of a car! These activities balcony display watered and in the community can come Mansell Collection are alongside a comprehensive Group looking to good condition to brighten up portfolio kept as a record of the And youngest together to fulfil a project that the area. It all reflects the by Daniel Dorgan will have lasting value to our work that are to be marked as ever competitor bring home ‘gold’ Waitrose ethos of working in part of the assessment. environment and for the partnership.” by Caroline Hathaway by Thomas Frederick people of St. Brelade.” The two year course focuses on Plans are also underway to ST. BRELADE are now officially practical learning and a hands THERE was a warm, convivial The Bloom Group have also revitalise the Quennevais area entered into the RHS Britain in on approach to acquiring been delighted to learn that in general in conjunction with and expectant atmosphere in Bloom 2013 Competition, relevant skills for the Waitrose will be supporting the St. Brelade Business Group the Parish Hall on the evening representing Jersey in the ‘Best workplace. On Two Wheels their quest for gold and again who hope to encourage several of 28th February, when 6 lovely Coastal Parish’ category. This focuses, as its name implies on for 2013 intend to enhance more business to participate by girls stepped onto the stage to follows from gaining top award the road and in particular their Red Houses store with decorating their premises with vie for becoming crowned Miss in last years Parish in Bloom, motor safety on and around another balcony display which hanging baskets or sponsoring © Kandidprints.com St. Brelade 2013. which are effectively the heats bikes providing a welcome in true community spirit and small areas of planting. of this prestigious national glimpse into the future, The competition was expertly © Kandidprints.com co-operation will be looked A number of Les Quennevais competition. If you would like to know more students (pictured with Nigel allowing students to interact compéred by Chris Stone from after by the wonderful ladies of about the St. Brelade Bloom Mansell above) have recently with motorbikes and scooters BBC Radio Jersey and was the Then the judges' deliberations The Group got off to a flying La Moye WI. Group, or the Britain in Bloom, given a presentation about the in a safe and controlled first time that contestants of 16 were over and Chris Stone start last November when with Store Manager Peter Slater please contact the Parish Hall 'On Two Wheels' Course that environment. years old were able to enter. could announce the winner: the tremendous support of (pictured below together with on 741141 or Co-ordinator Jeff Anna-Marie Egre (pictured Waitrose, and the participation was hosted with much All the students had only The girls were (in the order Constable Steve Pallett and Hathaway on 743276 v above). She was elated and said of pupils from the Parish’s enthusiasm by Nigel Mansell at positive things to say about the they were interviewed on she was speechless (at first) three schools, three oaks were his new Motor Museum. course and when questioned stage): Danielle Costford, then she thanked the judges for planted alongside the Railway on their favourite parts almost Rose Laurent, Anna-Marie Run primarily by David Heaven having this opportunity to Walk that will in future years unanimously declared that Egre, Laura Shirreffs, Leanne and Bradley Cooper the course represent the Parish and family provide an extension of habitat they 'enjoyed the practical McNutt, and the youngest at is part of 'Employability Skills ' and friends in the audience for for wildlife as well as enhance riding the most' , not surprising 16 years old was Yaz Parker. and it along with its sister their support. The runner-up a part of the walk that has been as it gives them their first The judges were Ms Charlie programme 'Q Gardens' aim to was Leanne McNutt. Anna- rather neglected over the chance to ride a motorbike. Van de Ruyter, Adrian Rivett develop and refine transferable Marie was 'crowned' with a years. skills in preparation for further The presentation itself was and Deputy Sean Power and no diamante tiara and her title Group Co-ordinator Jeff education and working life. clear and well-spoken, one in the hall envied the job blue satin sash by Constable Hathaway explained: “The proving without a doubt the they had to do, because all the Differing from normal lessons Steve Pallett who also competition is not just about effectiveness of the course in girls had beautiful smiles and 'On Two Wheels' takes students presented all contestants with floral display, but has building confidence and presented themselves well. out into the world to meet and bouquets. increasingly concentrated on communication skills. learn from those already After the interviews there was La Baguette sends all best the environment and © Kandidprints.com Congratulations to everyone engaged in relevant activities. a dinner for everyone and the wishes to her when she community participation. The This includes visits to first aid involved and a thank you drawing of a raffle by last year's participates in the Miss Battle instructors and the Fire Service, everyone who helped out. v Miss St.Brelade Miss Marie of Flowers competition later in Anne Mezec. the year. v Project welcomes Bradley Gearing up for the challenge WOW moments at La Moye Getting to grips with New leader for The epic ride is being Originally the idea of Murray Spaceships and pizza members from one of the local training ahead of epic organised to raise money for Norton, he and Nick Chandler, Youth Project churches, led by Liz Lambotte cycle ride. the British Red Cross to Operations Manager, British are all part of a day’s purchase and equip an Red Cross, Channel Islands put by Daniel Dorgan provide pancake activities for by Jeff Hathaway schoolwork the whole school to celebrate Emergency Support Services forward the proposal coincide A big welcome to Bradley by Laura Webster the start of Lent. This was at the vehicle for Jersey but also to with Red Cross week and Cooper, who has recently taken request of the pupils as they support the Disaster Fund, Liberation Day on May 9th, over the leadership of the Youth had enjoyed it so much the year which helps people with the Lieutenant-Governor, Project at Communicare from before! Great fun was had by all throughout the world in times Sir John McColl and Lady Gene Nicky Brown. and they learned much about of crisis. McColl (Patron of the Red No stranger to the youth this Christian festival. The connection between the Cross in Jersey), and Bailiff, Sir scene, Bradley brings with The change comes with the Other community events we Red Cross and the Channel Michael Birt, giving the cycle him seven years of previous normal shuffling of youth have taken part in this term Islands is very strong and challenge their full support. workers, but it is always nice to © Kandidprints.com experience working in the include, joining thousands of emotive. Red Cross food Murray said: “We require see what direction the new St.Peter youth project, and other schools in the UK and parcels were delivered to the sponsorship, both corporate while he may have only faces will take the project in. ON 26th April , six cyclists will around the world to attempt to islands from late 1944 until and public to raise money and recently settled in, the place is Already plans are in motion to leave Jersey to attempt to cycle break the world record for the the end of the occupation. hope that our challenge will be as lively and jovial as ever. increase the number of session IT has been a very busy and from St. Malo to Bad Wurzach, exciting term at La Moye! The largest number of people They also supplied parcels to supported by the people of With only positive things to say per week and offer more Germany - and back, in time to Creative Curriculum topics go signing and singing for the the internees and islanders Jersey. We have a twitter page about the opportunity, Bradley activities than ever before, arrive in Jersey on Liberation from strength to strength and national deaf charity who were deported to the @JSY2BadWurzach and a expressed his enthusiasm and everything from Valentine's day Day a distance of approx. 1,300. the children continue to enjoy SignHealth. All the children civilian internment camp at facebook page: Bad Wurzach pride, stating that 'We've got blind dates, competitive pizza Amongst them will be two St. learning different subjects made a donation of £1 and will Bad Wurzach during the war. and Back - The Liberation lots of young people who want creation and all round arts and Brelade residents Murray through a topic of their interest. receive their very own official Challenge. to engage in the project...it’s crafts. Norton and Chris Stone. Two St. Helier and Bad Wurzach are Topics launch with a WOW record breaker certificate if the great getting to know young Complimenting this direction other residents will also be in ‘twinned’ and the Committees Donations can be made at moment to engage and excite record is broken! people and seeing how they is the addition of a music the ‘pack’ as support crew, Sam in both places were extremely uk.virginmoneygiving.com/team them and so far this term they Also eight teams made up of progress and develop'. He can room and the hopes that the Lauder and Ian Le Sueur. keen to be involved. /www.redcross.org.uk” v have included an ‘earthquake’ children, staff and parents have look forward to working tuck shop and game area can in the Y5 Classrooms, a been selected for the closely with Communicare's soon be refurbished to mysterious spaceship landing , Swimarathon on Friday 15th Advisory group, including its provide only the best for the SPECIAL a Deadly 60 scavenger hunt in March. Hopefully the teams new youth members. youth of the parish. v OFFER Y3 where the children searched have been busy collecting for pictures of deadly animals sponsorships. and their habitats in and We are all looking forward to From pirates to bishops! around school. There was a the summer term where we special visit from Bailey the have lots more events planned; A journey of discovery routes arrived and departed dog; a resident at JSPCA for Y1. ‘jogathon’, more WOW daily, bringing the island’s around St. Aubin in aid The children have also enjoyed moments, visits around and off ★★★★ needs and exporting its wares. trips to Pizza Express, Durrell island including a trip to Sark of charity As the ship’s traffic grew, so the Wildlife and the Scout Hut. and many more exciting little haven expanded into a by Frank Falle La Moye have strong links with harbour, with domestic and learning opportunities that the wider community and we public accommodation come with being part of La v crammed around the were lucky enough to have Moye School! shoreline. Eventually a small town emerged with shops, a church plus a chapel, pubs, lodging houses and a nautical market, reaching its heyday early in the 1800s. Fortunately it grew old gracefully, retaining A date for your diary, Sunday its character and charm in the form of ancient piers, a fort, 26th May. ‘Governors’ Walk’ alleyways and old buildings. CAPTAINS, pirates, fishermen Now a haven of history and a and admirals; piers, walls, delightful facility for today’s pumps and bollards; long- yachtsmen it continues to ships, tall-ships, small boats attract both locals and visitors. and pleasure boats; bishops, We are delighted that saints, priests and ‘Waitrose’ has kindly agreed to missionaries; fire-stations, be the main sponsor of the ANGORA Enjoy a markets, parish halls and forts; Governor’s Walk Programme. fiefs, manors, a washing line They make a separate donation and sanctuary walk are some to a worthy parish cause of the subjects comprising the selected by the Constable and CLEANERS special treat this Spring colourful kaleidoscope of St the money will be presented on Quennevais Precinct, St. Brelade JE3 4TT Aubin’s history. All will be the day. Opening Hours: 8.30am - 5.30pm Mon - Sat explained during the Tickets will be available from SERVICES AVAILABLE: Treat your friends and family this spring at the Somerville Hotel Governor’s Walk and His St Brelade’s Parish Hall costing Excellency and Lady McColl £12 each for adults and £6 each DRY CLEANING & LAUNDRY for either lunch, dinner or afternoon tea and enjoy our special will be present. The first group for children of 12 years and CURTAINS/SOFT FURNISHING four dine for three offer.* of walkers starts at 1.45 p.m. under. Included in the ticket from the Parish Hall. are: the event leaflet, the ALTERATIONS IRONING SERVICE The walk will be in and around guided walk, a high tea and a SHOE REPAIRS To book these special offers and for more information please call St Aubin, for centuries the main free raffle ticket. The first prize port of the Island and later, by is a commissioned water- WEDDING DRESS SPECIALIST 741226 quoting ‘La Baguette’ train, the ‘Highway to the West’. colour painting, depicting the Constable’s favourite scene in WE ALSO STOCK A WIDE RANGE OF Fleets departed for the fishing *Four for three offer available until 30th April 2013. Offer excludes Sundays and between 29th March 2013 and grounds of Newfoundland and the Parish. CLOTHES CARE AND LUGGAGE ITEMS 1st April 2013. Offer based on lunch and dinner set menus and full afternoon tea only. Gaspe; privateers by the score These walks are popular Why not pop in and visit our friendly team who left with ‘letters of marque’ to having started in1996. This is prey on enemy prizes; the 39th walk, and the fourth to will be happy to advise you on all your cleaning smugglers smuggled and ships be hosted by your beautiful requirements To book and for more information please call 741226 plying the international sea and historic parish. v La Baguette. Easter 2013 Page 5 Learning bowls Things that go Bowling along nicely! Les Creux Bowls Club offer half price bang in the night St. Brelade Bowls membership to new players! Club celebrates by John Mallett National Schools’ Observatory Director 25th anniversary Prof. Andy Newsam by Pat Henwood visits Jersey THIS year St Brelade Bowls by Tony Bellows Club will be celebrating its 25th anniversary. In July 1988 the ON 18th December, the Jersey Club opened the doors of its Astronomy Club were pleased to new Club House, next to the host a talk by Andy Newsom, Les Quennevais swimming Professor of Astronomy night sky as recently exploded pool, and Mrs Enid Quenault, Education and Engagement at supernovae, gamma ray bursts the then Connetable, bowled been a huge success with over Come and Try Bowls Free will the Liverpool John Moores and super massive black holes. the first bowl on the new green. 120 members of the run again in 2013, from Friday University and also the director "The Universe is a dramatic, She is the Patron of the Club Community enjoying an May 3rd to Saturday May 25th and since the opening has of the National Schools ever-changing place but, up afternoon of bowls and 66 inclusive—daily at 2pm and Observatory. until recently, it has been very attended our Opening day and going on to join the Club. from May 29th to September After an introduction by John difficult to study these Closing Day Competitions and 19th - every Wednesday Tarrant of Education, who had changes," said Dr Newsam. presented the Club trophies at It has been very exciting to see evening at 6.30pm and every arranged the event, Professor "Now, thanks to the fully our Annual dinner. so many people enjoying being Thursday afternoon at 2pm. Newsom gave a talk entitled robotic telescopes that the UK By the 1990’s membership had out in the fresh air, meeting has built, we are at last able to new people, making new Just come along in casual dress “Things that go bang in the grown to such an extent that and trainers. Bowls and tuition night”. With great enthusiasm, start plugging this gap in our there was a waiting list to join friends and keeping physically, knowledge. The Cosmos has mentally and socially healthy, will be provided, plus a FREE he talked about the Liverpool the Club. Thankfully that is not cup of tea! Telescope, situated on top of an become our laboratory." the case now and we are while, at the same time, extinct volcano on the Canary actively seeking new members. developing new skills and a We look forward to seeing you membership is half price for Dr Newsam went on to explain LES Creux Bowls Club is Island of La Palma, which is the We decided in 2011 to form a new recreational activity that at our Come and Try Bowls new bowlers. that understanding more about offering half price membership world's largest robotic the Universe means Membership Development will last a lifetime. Special first Free sessions where you will for new bowlers during 2013 Bowls is a relatively cheap telescope. Unlike a conventional understanding more about the Group and the Club is going year membership fees are receive a very warm welcome. and invite you, your family and sport to take up. All you need to telescope, a “robotic telescope” laws of physics. "If you look at from strength to strength. The offered plus continued support For more information call Pat friends to give the sport a try. have are flat soled shoes. We gathers data according to things in a new way you will ‘Come and Try Bowls FREE’ has and friendship. Henwood: Tel 862510 v It’s one of the cheaper sports to will provide the rest as the club computer programs written for learn things you didn't expect take up and much more has bowls of all sizes for you to it, and then sends it back to to learn," he said. dynamic and tactical than you use. Liverpool for processing. Images and information on the would think yet anyone can The dress code at the Club is Sixty and stronger than ever! start playing with very little Dr Newsam led the audience telescope can be seen at quite relaxed. Smart casual through such mysteries of the http://telescope.livjm.ac.uk v tuition. wear, jeans or even shorts are Elderflower Fizz and cupcakes mark Elderflower Fizz and cupcakes Set in the Les Creux Millennium acceptable for social/friendly made by a member were then Country Park, Les Creux BC is bowling, the only exception is the start of an anniversay year for WI served to members before Jane the only Island club, with that you must wear flat soled Carnival warms a by Maureen Bougeard asked past Presidents of our artificial playing surfaces shoes. other WIs in the West of the WI to join her in proposing a installed on both greens. This Please contact John Mallet the IN February, La Moye WI Island, but it was our party! toast to La Moye WI. enables club members to bowl club secretary, to register your President, Jane Campbell, A wonderful supper was all year round (depending on cold winters’ day Sixty years on, La Moye is still welcomed 34 guests, including interest and availability. Tel. enjoyed before Jersey busker, not the biggest or richest, but it the weather of course) so in 07797 819978 or email: members of the Board of Paul Linbury, entertained with Twinning Association: The day began quietly in the is still a ‘happy Institute’ which effect giving more for your [email protected] Maison du Carnaval, the huge Trustees and Advisers who tunes from the decades (1953 money. We will then arrange a date and Granville ‘mardi-gras’ marquee which forms the base joined 48 members at our 60th to 2013) some of which we is outstanding for ‘Unity, Lessons are FREE initially, we time so all new bowlers can start by Dian Mezec for the exhibitors, but Anniversary meeting. knew, some we did not, ending Endeavour and Strength’; we will let you bowl and learn at no the introductory sessions anticipation was soon ramped Unfortunately two members with a rather different version have 58 members - who are cost. If you decide to join, then together. v up by the compelling beats of a had passed away since our of ‘Jerusalem’. still not quiet at meetings! v drumming band, followed by January meeting. Barbara speeches given by dignitaries Pestel, one of our newer including our own Mr member who didn’t get a Seniors’ clubbing Bernstein. chance to benefit from WI Between 40-50,000 spectators before she was taken ill, and Senior Citizens Club ‘clubbers’ can simply relax and braved the cold and Ethel Noel a lady known to looks to attract new chat with friends or participate intermittent rain to see nearly many of our guests, as well as in our activities it’s very free 40 painted Chars, matching the our members, as she had been members and easy, very friendly and all larger floats of the Battle of a staunch member of the WI by Jeff Hathaway are welcome. Afternoon tea is Flowers in size, many since 1954. A short silence was served and other refreshments parodying local, national and held in respect for these two are available. There is no THE Carnival of Granville is one international current affairs. As ladies. well as official participants membership charge. Every of the highlights in the year of Jane spoke briefly on the many members of the public body is invited just to pop the reign of Miss St Brelade. history of La Moye WI ‘The This year, as her last official also come costumed in a Best in the West’, with down and have a fun afternoon whirlwind crowd made up of - although we are aware that function, Marie-Anne Mezec apologies to our guests from was accompanied to Granville families and friends groups. transport can be a problem for by Mr Julian Bernstein, After a rest and a ‘Picque-nique’ some.” Janet said. Chairman of the Twinning the exhibitors are ready for the Constable Pallett told La Association, together with illuminated parade, most of the Baguette: “One of the reasons several St Brelade ‘carnavaliers’. families have gone home and DISCOVER LIVING FOR ALL SEASONS ‘CLUBBING is not just for for proposing a Community On the Sunday before Mardi the atmosphere is slightly more youngsters you know!’ said Support Group, was to help Gras she took her place on the frenetic but still trouble-free. organiser Janet Austin with her with such things as transport - Char (float) of the Demoiselles Miss Granville will visit Jersey du Pay de Granville for the usual cheeky grin. paticularly for the elderly. So if for a reciprocal visit to take part Grande Cavalcade through the there are volunteers out there in the Battle of Flowers with “The St. Brelade Senior Citizens streets of the town. Outdoor lifestyle the new Miss St Brelade who, in Club meet from 2pm every please contact me or the Parish Hall.” This is one of the oldest turn, will be invited to the See our new range of outdoor, third Wednesday of the month Carnivals in France, has its 140th Carnival next year and in the Parish Hall and we For more information about the all-weather garden furniture, Oceans outdoor origins in honouring the for whom the best advice from furniture provide various activities and club please contact Janet Austin Granville sailors embarking on Marie Anne is ‘Enjoy but no now in-store. entertainment, including coach on 742118 or telephone the harsh fishing ‘campaigns’ to the matter how cold you think it Discover the future of outdoor outings from time to time. Our Parish Hall on 741141. v cod banks off Newfoundland. will be – it will be colder!’ v living with garden furniture, Big Hug outdoor bean bags, heaters, barbecues, 昀repits, spas, swim spas and much more... 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Recipe Corner: Easter Egg Power Steering Deputy volunteers Germany, Austria, Hungary and A 1950’s recipe that’s into Romania, with some as ‘shoebox’ driver atrocious driving weather. chocolate free! by Tony Bellows Deputy Power said “My main EASTER has been long BACK in December 2012, motivation in coming down here associated with eggs. The egg volunteer drivers Deputy Sean has been to help drive this big is a symbol of new life in Power and Bob de la Haye left truck down, but now that I've seen what they do on the ground Waitrose general and of spring in Jersey, taking 2,850 shoeboxes particular. Christians adopted of gifts donated by Islanders to here it sort of drives your it because though an egg Jersey Branch of the National Romania. A team of students motivation up one level to try and do a little bit more the next time.” appears to be like the stone of Association of Flower and teachers from Beaulieu a tomb, a bird hatches from it Arrangement Societies: Convent School (who also Mustard Seed (Jersey) is a small is open on with life; which is a reminder helped with the packing) also charity set up in Jersey, Channel Savoury Egg Mousse that Jesus rose from the grave. travelled over independently to Isles in 1998 by Rose Hélie. Its There has been a long Ingredients: help with distribution. aim is to ease suffering in eastern tradition of giving eggs at 10 hard boiled eggs (8 if large) It was a memorable and difficult Europe, by providing Easter, and children in the 2 tablespoon mushroom week. When the air brakes on opportunities to enable people to North of England would go the articulated trailer become self-sufficient, through Good Friday ketchup (available Waitrose) begging from door to door, malfunctioned, the two drivers the taking of humanitarian aid, saying "Please, Mrs Whiteleg, Crushed garlic or garlic salt to funding various projects and taste had an unplanned stop in Please to give us an Easter Regensburg, Bavaria. After a prayerfully supporting a number egg. If you won't give us an ½ pt cream three day delay for parts, they of projects. Easter egg, Your hens will lay 2 tablespoons anchovy essence left Regensburg on and did a For more information, go to & all coddled eggs." 4 heaped teaspoons gelatine marathon 13 hour drive across www.mustardseedjersey.co.uk v Chocolate eggs only appeared dissolved in 1 tablespoon cold in the early 19th century, water, and one of hot. coming from France and Germany, and by 1874 the Method: Easter Monday Illustrated London News Put yolks through a hair sieve. could remark upon their Whip cream stiff, add sauces, growing popularity as gelatine and lastly add whites imports. In England, John of egg chopped up finely. Set in Cadbury made the first dish and decorate with 9am-6pm Cadbury Easter Eggs in 1875. chopped aspic. Served with Here is a 1950s egg recipe for brown bread and butter, or Easter from the Wessex and cold meats. v Portelet Protection Plan Two fish species how far they roam and how fast they grow. studied The aim of the study was to see by Tony Bellows if Portelet would be a suitable Marine Protected Area. These are increasingly used for conservation and management of fish. Portelet Bay contains a mixture of kelp reef and sandy habitats, suitable for both wrasse and rays. Detection patterns showed that the wrasse were year round Church acting in rotation on successive residents of the bay, while rays A joint survey by a team from Fridays. For a modest donation, there is were occasional repeat visitors. Appeal for an eel! the Department of the simple and tasty fare to enjoy - freshly Results suggest that ballan Environment and Hawaii Help needed for slippery problem made soups, bread, crackers and wrasse are good candidates for cheese, with tea or coffee. Institute of Marine Biology by Tony Bellows have been studying marine life protection in Portelet, whereas this would be little benefit to The final lunch, Good Friday on April 6, in Portelet Bay. They’ve been LENT is traditionally a time for giving up, rays. 2012, always has two soups. monitoring the ballan wrasse and giving to others. Part of the Parish fund Traditionally, one is Conger Eel, a around the reefs and the sand- Marine protected areas afford raising for Christian Aid during Lent is by popular Jersey dish, but this year the dwelling rays. significant protection from Lent Lunches, which take place at St team have been unable to obtain a Ballan wrasse grow to around fishing and are strikingly Brelade's Parish Hall on Fridays between Conger Eel. effective in rebuilding fish 66 cm, and are female for their noon and 2.00 pm, and are provided by If you can help, please contact Jenny stocks. Jersey has been first eight years before a few members of St Brelade's Churches, each Anfray at the Parish Hall on 741141. fish change into males. The described as a tourist small-eyed ray is a flat-bodied destination providing some of fish which mostly lives on the the finest Bass fishing to be sea floor. Both species were found anywhere in Europe, and implanted with small it is important that stocks are transmitters and underwater protected as well as fished for Searching around receivers were used to find out tourists and locals alike. v for Marine Insurance.... ?5BDBC
Heavy going made Easter Week Services 2013 Light at end of tunnel of light work! at St. Brelade Parish Church, Communicare, St. Aubin Methodist, falls apart around us. That’s St. Matthew (Coin Varin), St. Aubin on the Hill, St. Bernadettes , Lent) to Palm Sunday (the An Easter message Sunday before Easter) recall why St John says “God is love, Sacred Heart Parish and Quennevais Evangelical Church by Mark Bond. Rector Parish of Jesus’ final journey to and those who live in love, Thursday 28th March Sunday 31st March* Easter Sunday St. Brelade Jerusalem and his teaching live in God and God lives in Communicare (Ecumenical) St. Brelade Parish Field (Ecumenical) along the way. This teaching, them.” (1John 4:12) 6.00pm Passover Meal and 6.00am Easter Holy Fire and coupled with the final part of When we light the New Light Eucharist of The Last Supper procession into the Fishermand his story, leading to his death, Chapel for the First Eucharist. of Easter, from the great Sacred Heart (Roman Catholic) and his followers’ experience St. Brelade Parish Church (Anglican): bonfire in the Rectory Field at 7.30pm Mass of The Lord’s Supper of his ‘resurrection’, is the 8.00am Holy Communion 6.00am on Easter morning, St. Brelade Parish Church (Anglican) source of the inspiration 9.30pm Candlelit Vigil of Prayer Sacred Heart (Roman Catholic) which has given it lasting we are not just celebrating 9.30pm Mass power. that first Easter Day, but Friday 29th March Good Friday St.Aubin on the Hill (Anglican): through it, the light we hope Sacred Heart (Roman Catholic) 8.00am Holy Communion The point is, that this story of will be there at the end of our 9.30am Office of Readings St. Brelade Parish Church (Anglican) a journey, with its teaching tunnel when the time comes. 10.00am Stations of the Cross 10.30am Parish Communion and powerful ending works as FOR some time, the church community has St Aubin on the Hill (Anglican) Quennevais Evangelical Church a metaphor for the journey That’s what Jesus’ followers known that work needed to be done on the 10.00am Family Service 10.45am Easter Morning Service through life and resonates believed and most of them electrical systems of the church which were Communicare (New Life) and Sunday School with the rough and tumble of died horribly for that belief installed in the early seventies. 10.00am Good Friday Service St. Aubin Methodist Church everyday life; the skills and and the experiences they had Electrical engineers were consulted and Quennevais Evangelical Church 11.00am Family Service values which need to be after Jesus’ death. proposals discussed with the church community 10.00am Good Friday Service Communicare (New LIfe): acquired on the way; the Easter persists because and Parish authorities to find a reasonable St. Bernadette’s (Roman Catholic) 11.00am Easter Service suffering – physical, mental 12noon Childrens Stations of the Cross human beings do. Human solution to the task. Eventually, detailed plans St.Bernadette’s (Roman Catholic) and spiritual many of us will St Brelade Parish Church (Anglican) 11.15am Mass beings always seek meaning and tender documents were produced and face; and the one inevitable 2.00pm Hour before the Cross Quennevais Evangelical Church in their lives, and those things deliberated over by the church and parish reality – our death. meetings before being submitted to the St Bernadette’s (Roman Catholic) 5.00pm Easter Evening Service we find to illuminate our 3.00pm The Good Friday Liturgy St. Brelade Parish Church (Anglican) So Easter and the resurrection condition will always Ecclesiastical Court for approval and the HAVE you ever wondered why permission needed to proceed. 6.30pm Easter Celtic Praise isn’t just about Jesus being resonate. This ancient story Saturday 30th March the Easter story persists in the reconciled to God, but is a door Communicare (New LIfe) continues because of its The Parish Church building is the property of the St. Matthews (Roman Catholic) modern world? Many have of hope to all who desire to be 9.30am Office of Readings 6.30pm Evening Service ability to help us find Parish and is the responsibility of the civil predicted the demise of the reconciled to the Love at the authority with regard to all matters of fabric. 7.30pm Easter Vigil * Don’t forget Clocks go back 1 hour. Church or even the death of heart of the universe. That’s meaning. If you want more than chocolate, fluff and Therefore, as an expression of the partnership Christianity. Yet, despite the what so many of the hymns we between Church and Parish, it was decided by the bunnies in your life, try a preoccupations of modern life, sing have at their heart. church community to raise the money to buy the drop of church this Easter. there is something about the All of us who have experienced light fittings needed and reduce the burden to the PITCHER & LE QUESNE LTD Jesus story which continues to bereavement know that love For full details of Easter Services Parish. (Inc G E Croad) resonate with people and has goes on. It doesn’t stop when in the Parish please see panel Work began on 6th January and continued to the done so for 2 millennia. one we love dies. Love is the opposite or visit website end of February when the last bit of scaffolding FUNERAL DIRECTORS The Sundays which follow Ash continuity which holds us in www.stbreladeschurch.com for was taken down. During the first week of March, Serving the Island for over 100 years Wednesday (the beginning of place even when everything all church events. v the church was thoroughly cleaned and furnishings and furniture returned from storage. At a time of bereavement you need care, sensitivity and professionalism.When you call us, Worship began again on Sunday 10th March, quiet words and guidance from our experienced staff are here to help you. which happened to be Mothering Sunday, a most SPECIALISTS IN WORLDWIDE REPATRIATION AND PREARRANGED FUNERAL PLANS. appropriate day to return to our ‘mother church’. It has been an interesting experience being excluded from our church building. We have learnt to be more appreciative of this wonderful space and of how fortunate we are to have our churches, church hall and community centre with Funeral Director Funeral Director Funeral Director which to provide our parish community with the Paul Battrick MBE Andy Errington-Rennell Gareth John living love of God. We hope you’ll find time to pop into the church over the next few months to see what we’ve AVAILABLE 24 HOURS achieved. v 59 Kensington Place, St Helier. JE2 3PA Tel: 733330
EASTER 2013 ‘SPOT THE DIFFERENCE’ COMPETITION
Winner of the Christmas ‘Bumper’ WIN a great meal for 2 at ‘Mash!’ Wordsearch Competition right on St. Aubin’s harbourside. Sponsor: Waitrose For our Easter 2013 edition we have another popular ‘Wordsearch’ competition with a prize of a Winner: fantastic meal for two at Mash!* - right on St. Aubin’s harbourside. Enjoy the food, enjoy the view! Mr Dennis Godfrey Jardins du Croquet All you have to do is find the hidden words associated with Easter, there are 32 in all. Can you find St. Aubin them? Closing date: Friday 26th April 2013. Entries received after this date will not be entered Congratulations! into draw. Draw will take place Monday 29th April 2013 NB: Only one entry per household is permitted. You’ll love our new * Mash. Reservation essential and conditions may apply. ' / 5 5 & * / 7 / " 5 / 2 4 , 7 1 + 2 Hidden words to find. / / 7 ! 6 4 + , / 5 4 4 . + 4 . / - - Remember words can be in any direction; forwards, backwards, 5 6 5 # 2 - 0 6 6 ) % 7 & % " ! 6 diagonal, up or down. There are 20 to find - associated with Easter 0 2 6 0 , , 5 + * 2 0 5 6 2 0 " % 1 & LOWER and springtime. Roll on summer! ( - - ) ' 7 7 ' ) 6 2 / 5 7 ' 7 . . # EASTER , # 7 ( # 7 ! 1 ) ( 7 # " % + 1 1 * 5 FUEL PRICES ASPARAGUS CHOCOLATE EGG ) 0 & ' + + / * . 6 ) ( 7 4 + 2 2 # CHERRY BLOSSOM 5 % 4 7 7 0 ! . - 6 5 1 $ . ) - - / . MASH LENT 5 - - 5 ' 4 ( 7 ( 5 % + 1 6 , + 5 3 GOOD FRIDAY ) 3 - ' 5 7 0 $ 3 6 3 * 6 , " ) " 2 JERSEY ROYALS APRIL SHOWERS 1 * * 3 4 3 3 6 . 2 & 2 1 * * 4 , 7 $ BUTTERFLY 6 * 4 7 4 , & / 4 + + / 3 6 6 ) $ 3 HYACINTH 3 ' - ) ( 4 # 2 3 2 5 + , , . 2 . + * TULIPS CROCUS 7 ! * 3 . 6 4 6 1 % 3 6 ( & ! 0 * 3 DAFFODILS 7 0 3 / . . - 0 & 1 $ " 5 5 $ 1 & 0 , BUNNY SPRINGTIME ' % - 1 5 6 4 0 + $ 2 / 3 4 ( % , $ ( We’ve gone that extra mile HOT CROSS BUNS 4 7 # 5 6 , . . + 2 ( 0 1 1 7 6 7 , 2 SPRING LAMB 2 4 ( 3 , 7 ! 3 1 - 7 ' 0 0 & 6 ' 6 and reduced our fuel prices. BONNET RHUBARB / " 7 $ 1 5 4 ) # ' 7 5 6 & 0 7 - 1 3 So drive in today and 昀ll up for less Edition 23 © La Baguette 2013 Name: ...... at your Co-operative En Route Address: ...... St Peter and St Mary...... Post Code: ...... Contact Tel No...... (or Mobile) ...... *Email: ...... caring & sharing Please drop your entries in at Parish Hall, or post to: La Baguette Competition Edition 23, St. Brelade Parish Hall, La Neuve Route, St. Aubin, JE3 8BS. The winner will be notified by telephone, or by email * If applicable. www.channelislands.coop Please tick here if you do not wish to receive future information from La Baguette or competition sponsor