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ISSUE 3 Autumn 2012

Autumn Christmas Set Lunch highlights at The Moorings Hotel n Our homemadeFrom soup of the day theSmoked Tuesdeay haddock fishcake with 4thwhite wine December mand Homemade Christmas Grilled goats cheese with herb veloute pudding with brandy sauce cranberry and walnut salad Escalope of turkey breast with smoked bacon, Vanilla crème brulee Potted crab and prawns served chestnut and sage jus Brown sugar mernigue with granary toast Braised steak in red wine sauce with with whipped cream and Terrine of local game with horseradish mash spiced fruits mulled wine pear chutney Crispy confit of duck with roast root Chocolate and baileys mousse Rillette of salmon wrapped in vegetables and thyme jus with cappuccino cream oak smoked Scottish salmon Roast vegetable and chestnut tart glazed Port creamed stilton with with brie walnut bread Coffee and homemade petit fours 1.75 In this issue: St Martin’s P3 From the Connétable £ are available 2 course 12.50 or 3 course 14.75 Gift Vouchers P4 Steve Luce: never say never for overnight offers and Battle Float Available to Monday to Saturday booking See P5 Parish News: from the Connétable £ £ restaurant reservations, ideal page 11 is advisable Tel: 853633 Christmas presents.... P9 Club News: Jumelage and Battle of Flowers success P22 Farming News: Christmas trees grown in St Martin P24 Sports News: St Martin’s FC looks to the future P29 Church News: over 100 years of service The Moorings Hotel & Restaurant P32 Parish Office www.themooringshotel.com P34 Dates for your Diary The Moorings Hotel and Restaurant Gorey Pier St Martin Jersey JE3 6EW Feature Articles listed on page 3 The answer’s easy... just ask! That really is all you have to do to arrange one of our FREE investment and protection healthchecks with one of our qualiﬁed International Wealth Managers to help guide you through the ﬁnancial maze. It could be the best thing you’ve ever done! Call into any branch and speak to a member of staff to arrange an appointment.

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Welcome to Issue 3 of Les Christmas will be on us before long and the excitement is already mounting at home. In our case we now have a fourth grandchild Nouvelles de St Martin. to take to the carol services, to play with and watch during her The Parish magazine is intended to be first Christmas. What a lovely family period to look forward to in more than simply a record of useful the coming weeks. I hope to meet many of you over the Christmas information, important though that is; its period whether at the services taking place at the different purpose is to reflect the life of the Parish churches in the Parish, at events at the Public Hall, or just out and to help bring it together as a and about taking a brisk Sunday walk with the family. community. Your appreciative comments The autumn months have been suggest that we are achieving that. very busy and I was delighted that parishioners decided to So, if you have a family history to tell, an interesting retain and renovate the Parish piece of Parish history to record, an individual or Rectory following the extremely group achievement to celebrate, a garden to display, generous donation from an a collection to share or indeed anything that you feel anonymous benefactor to part might be of interest to your fellow parishioners, fund that refurbishment. Work is please contact me at [email protected]. due to start in January and we Our next issue will be published in February 2013, hope it will be completed by late and the deadline for copy to me is 7th January. summer 2013. I’m sure we shall be delighted with the Have a very happy Christmas. refurbished building, which in time will hopefully be the scene of many Parish Rectory functions as well as a delightful home Feature Articles in this Issue: for a Rector and his or her family. The location and views don’t come much better! At the time of preparing this magazine a decision is still awaited from the Planning Minister P15 as to whether a new primary school is to be built as initially expected or whether he will have Meet the Maretts at La Forge decided to ask for alternative plans to be drawn up. The delay has been very unfortunate and The answer’s easy... probably delayed the teachers and children moving into suitable accommodation many months P16 later than originally anticipated. Hopefully the contractors will be able to pull out all the stops Leslie Allo visits St Catherine’s Sailing Club once the decision is reached and the children have an exciting new school complex to look P19 forward to. So what is a Procureur du Bien Public? Of particular satisfaction to me has been the setting up of a Parish Support Team, a goal I was keen to achieve during my first year in office. A more detailed account can be found in the P 20 Parish News section. Know your Parish Part 2: Martin Walton Steady progress has also been made regarding the unresolved issue of the Maufant Village just ask! answers a question and poses a new one Roads with productive meetings held with representatives of all interested parties including the Connétable of St Saviour and members of her municipality, representatives for the home owners That really is all you have to do to arrange one of our FREE P 21 and with the States Property Holdings Department. I apologise for the delay, but as the matter Meet Hilly, a Guide Dog in training has remained unresolved since 1979, I want to ensure all the information is available to investment and protection healthchecks with one of our qualiﬁed parishioners. States work remains very demanding but enjoyable. I believe the amount of work International Wealth Managers to help guide you through the undertaken by States Members is underestimated by the majority of people and I have the utmost respect for those members who work tirelessly behind the scenes, for long hours, seven ﬁnancial maze. It could be the best thing you’ve ever done! days a week. The newspaper comments of States Members having a summer recess for six weeks is simply misleading. I managed six days in Winchester and then wished I hadn’t when I returned to the office and saw my desk. I call it a challenge! Call into any branch and speak to a member of Well a year of my term already completed and I think it has been the busiest time of my life. I believe some of my initial targets have been achieved and I am looking forward to tackling staff to arrange an appointment. some of the other outstanding issues as soon as possible. Michel Le Troquer Barbara and I would like to wish you all a very happy Christmas with your families and a peaceful New Year and to thank you for your support during the year.

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Below and right: Les July saw the annual Ecrehous, a precious part visit to Les Écréhous. of the Parish of St Martin by members of the Municipality The Jubilee flag flies of St Martin, in particular proudly from the flagpole members of the Rates Assessment Committee and the Connétable, so that the properties could receive their annual inspection to ensure there had been no additions or extensions to the small properties. It was thought appropriate that the party should raise the Queen's Diamond Jubilee flag whilst on the islands but on their arrival found that the ropes had been tangled and the flag was initially unable to be hoisted. Pictures were taken with the group holding the flag whilst someone returned to the boat to collect repair equipment, in particular a large adjustable spanner. Within minutes the flagpole was lowered and the ropes repaired. The flagpole was re-erected, secured and the Jubilee flag proudly hoisted to remind our neighbours in France that the islands remain part of St Martin. Following the inspection of the properties the party made their way on to Carteret for lunch in the time honoured way! Gorey Fête Many congratulations to the St Martin’s Gymkhana and Fête Committee members for all the hard work they undertook to stage Gorey Fête. This year, everything seemed to go against them in their preparations: unexpected extra meetings with the Bailiff’s Panel, the States Police and security staff, subsequent increased costs, variations to the fete layout and, finally, a day of rain. Nevertheless, undeterred, the committee rose to the challenge and, once again, put on an excellent Gorey Fête, raising money for a number of local charities. Having attended the handing out of donations last year and also the Jersey Special Gymnastics Club event at Fort Regent with the then Connétable, Silva Yates, and his wife, Nancy, I know that every single donation is welcome and makes a great difference to the lives of very many people. Well done again.

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Fun news is always welcome in Les The Jubilee Arch Although we highlighted Nouvelles. Here Jackie de Gruchy the Jubilee Arch on the recounts her “close encounter” with cover of the last issue, lack of space prevented a St Martinais Crapaud us from including Last year, when in the greenhouse, something pictures of its prevented the watering-can from pouring. After construction and overall blowing down the spout I heard a plop into the impact. As recognition water, and, feeling inside, felt a squelchy small item of the efforts made by - yes, it was a toad. Knowing where he came from the enthusiastic builders, I took him back. we are happy to do so in This year, (thanks to a mouse) I found the toad this issue. Well done to again, this time under debris I’d used to insulate all concerned. the hole through which the mouse escaped. The We now have a Parish Support Team toad was about to go underground so I ready and eager to help parishioners with some of the day to day things most of us take immediately built him for granted. The Team, led by Megan Gaudin, Barbara Le Troquer and Jean Crosby, will a permanent home coordinate a group of volunteers who will offer support to parishioners in need. Most of us using half chip shop can get to the doctor or to a hospital appointment without too much trouble, fill in the boxes (adding doors) difficult insurance claim form or write our Christmas cards to friends and family. However, to support a rusty many elderly or sick parishioners worry about such day-to-day tasks. The team members baking tray that I are eager to help, but please don’t expect gardening, painting, decorating, electrical work camouflaged with an and the like. artificial Please contact the Public Hall if you or someone you know needs help or, just as hanging-basket lining, with readymade windows. important, if you feel you could contribute some of your time as a volunteer. In the next We two exist in complete harmony. I provide issue of Les Nouvelles we will include a more detailed article on what is on offer. rain from the sprinkler rose to cool his roof and he, like a cat, lays out his incapacitated slugs for viewing. Sometimes I drop a live slug at his doorstep but how he paralyses it I have yet to discover. In my garden there are other toads, also frogs (but that’s another story) they quickly scurry away but my Mr Toad sits pretty, (usually when my camera is not to hand). Mr Toad is well fed and watered, has the deeds to Toad Hall and if he’s lucky, one day I “might” pick up the courage to kiss him so he gets the chance to turn back into a prince; but I’m still working on that one. Congratulations to Ian Barette and all his team on the St Martin’s Battle of Flowers Association for the delightful floats they entered in this year’s carnival. The Parish floats have improved each year and we were delighted to be awarded the Roy Labey Memorial Trophy for the float with the best carnival atmosphere. Many of you will recall that we won that award in 1992 with our float “Flying Down to Rio” and then went on to win many major awards in the following years. Congratulations to our youngsters too for the very unusual float that they built and flowered themselves. We have so many juniors interested that we could enter three or four junior floats and we know now that we have much young talent coming up through the ranks. Well done everyone. Left: Ian Barette presenting the Roy Labey Memorial Trophy to the Connétable Autumn2012 Les Nouvelles 7

St Martin in autumn Claire Jehan reminds us what a beautiful Parish St Martin is at this time of the year.

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Member Autumn2012 Les Nouvelles 9 The St Martin’s Jumelage Association By Michel Le Troquer The annual football match with the visitors and local members alike before the visitors were Below: A visit to taken for an afternoon visit to Durrell Wildlife Park, Trinity. Durell youngsters from Montmartin-sur-Mer The Jumelage took place on Saturday 21st April 2012 at Alas time was moving on and, following a short reception at the Public Hall where afternoon tea was served, it was time President makes a Le Couvent Football pitch courtesy of for the short coach ride to the harbour for the return boat new friend Rozel Rovers. journey to Granville, a journey that the visiting goalkeeper The St Martin and the Montmartin The party arrived on the had been Football teams morning boat from Granville dreading all with a number of supporters day! and friends from our twinned town and were welcomed by Jumelage President, Mr Gerald Le Cocq. The visitors had encountered a very rough sea trip and unfortunately the Montmartin goalkeeper had suffered worst during the journey, but he took it all in his stride and, despite remaining unwell for the short coach trip to Le Couvent, he soon put the experience behind him and ran out for the game looking “reasonably fit” to hold off the St Martin forwards! The St Martin side quickly put to rights the defeat they suffered in 2011 and a competitive but friendly game followed with the home team regaining the Walker Shield lost the previous year in France. Members of the St Martin’s Jumelage then provided an excellent BBQ at the grounds, enjoyed by both our French Below: Students mix over breakfast Jumelage school visit Bottom: Montmartin youngsters visit the Royal Square By J P Guegan On 27th April, children from Montmartin Sur on and talk of an extended visit Mer, class CM2, and St Martin’s Year 6 further next year is already starting. strengthened the link between the two Thanks must go to the Jumelage Association for helping fund the regions, with the Parish school hosting a visit coach to the castle and money for from the French school. quiz prizes, as well as the various With a delay in the crossing and a rough journey, children were parent helpers and volunteers who relieved to be met with a warm welcome and a shared morning made this day possible. tea, with food from both sides of the channel. Croissants and pain au chocolat (baked by the father of one of the French pupils) were swapped for traditional home-baked English scones and muffins. With the slightly delayed schedule there was time for a quick tour of the school and then we headed for Mont Orgueil. The weather was surprisingly pleasant and we were able to eat our packed lunches on the castle green. A bi-lingual quiz was undertaken and children worked in small mixed groups to encourage communication. Pupils were engaged, well behaved and only disappointed not to have enough time to find all the answers! Sadly, with the school day drawing to a close and the French visitors wanting to have time to look around St Helier before their evening boat home, it was time to say Au Revoir. Details for future communications were passed 10 Les Nouvelles Autumn2012

St Martin’s Battle of Flowers Association By Ian Barette: Chairman COMING HOME

The 2012 Jersey Battle of Flowers Day Parade was regarded by our exhibits and, of course, raising the required TO LANGTRY many as one of the most enjoyable and successful in recent years. funding over the winter months, with social events, Of course, the fact that the sun came out in all its glory lifted etc. The use of the Parish car park from mid-July is of tremendous benefit, however, the lack of a spirits before the parade had even started, but the main reason permanent home is a severe hindrance, with many of was the tremendous atmosphere and the continuous cavalcade of our competitors enjoying proper, year round facilities. Lillie Langtry is set to make a welcome return to St Saviour at the talented hands of internationally-acclaimed beautiful exhibits in a new parade format. St Martin was very This year’s Prix D’Honneur float was built and IN BRIEF sculptor, James Butler MBE, , WA, FRBS. She will be located at Langtry Gardens, a new development of much a part of this tremendous event with two floats painted by early July, before we had even started 2 and 3 bedroom traditional-style co ages. ours. Age Exclusive Development entertaining the crowds. Depicted at the height of her beauty, Butler has created a life-sized model of ‘ e Jersey Lily’ as a ing tribute That said, the St Martin Battle of Flowers of 2 & 3 bedroom St Martin’s Juniors’ exhibit, entitled Meanwhile, the main Parish exhibit, “Jai Ho”, Association is thriving. We gain more helpers each to the woman who, despite leading a cosmopolitan and exciting life in Europe and America, le instructions “Up”, was most colourful, sporting a was a bold attempt to further improve our year and people really do enjoy themselves. We traditional-style co ages for her nal resting place to be in the church of her childhood, St Saviour. giant assortment of balloons elevated standards and challenge for an award. The primarily communicate through e-mail and our for the over 55’s above the float. The theme was based exhibit was set in 19th century India, with a full Facebook page. Being our Parish float, we are open upon the successful children’s film of size ceremonial elephant, tigers, flamingos and a to all, so we would be delighted if you felt that you the same name and various crocodile set against a tropical backdrop of palm Beautifully Landscaped would like to get involved or support us in whatever Courtyard characters from the story were visible trees, flowers and Indian architecture. way that you can. Contact details are on page 13. on the float. It was accompanied by Accompanied by a troop of beautifully over 20 children, aged 15 and under. adorned dancers and powerful music, the whole Estate Management Service They had invested many hours, package impressed and entertained to such a building and decorating their exhibit, degree, that we were presented with the Lifetime House but it was clearly all worthwhile as the “Carnival Atmosphere Award”. It is evident that sheer pleasure on their faces as they the whole package is important and with St Standards apply paraded and danced along was Martin improving in all areas, there is little doubt evident for all to see. These young that we will soon be a serious challenger for the Prices from £435,000 people do all the work themselves and top awards. should be proud of their achievement. A huge amount of work goes into producing Completion Spring 2013 LANGTRY GARDENS Lillie Langtry is set to grace the development, speci cally designed for home-owners seeking to downsize and Sadie Rennard, the Parish Connétable, thinks it is absolutely fantastic for the whole community.

“I am so delighted”, Sadie enthused, “as this means people who have been brought up here in St Saviour and want a smaller home but don’t want to have to the whole of the rst oor as well as a wet room move away, can actually stay in the parish. downstairs with a downstairs bedroom. It’s all the li le details.” “Langtry Gardens is blessed with a choice of accommodation that can be adapted to suit speci c Sadie was also delighted with the name connection needs and lifestyles and I really think that everything with Lillie Langtry. has been done that could be to cater for them. “I think it’s really ing” she said, “Lillie Langtry For an appointment to “For example some homes have a huge master always retained her links with St Saviour right to the view the plans and visit bedroom and bathroom that completely takes up end, and that’s what our parishioners will be able to do.” the showhome please contact Lisa Walton on 506288 or email [email protected]

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COMING HOME TO LANGTRY

Lillie Langtry is set to make a welcome return to St Saviour at the talented hands of internationally-acclaimed IN BRIEF sculptor, James Butler MBE, , WA, FRBS. She will be located at Langtry Gardens, a new development of 2 and 3 bedroom traditional-style co ages. Age Exclusive Development Depicted at the height of her beauty, Butler has created a life-sized model of ‘ e Jersey Lily’ as a ing tribute of 2 & 3 bedroom to the woman who, despite leading a cosmopolitan and exciting life in Europe and America, le instructions traditional-style co ages for her nal resting place to be in the church of her childhood, St Saviour. for the over 55’s Beautifully Landscaped Courtyard Estate Management Service Lifetime House Standards apply Prices from £435,000 Completion Spring 2013 LANGTRY GARDENS Lillie Langtry is set to grace the development, speci cally designed for home-owners seeking to downsize and Sadie Rennard, the Parish Connétable, thinks it is absolutely fantastic for the whole community.

langtrygardens.co.je e sculpture will be a prominent feature leading from Langtry Gardens to a prestigious community centre which is an integral part of the design by award winning architect, Professor Robert Adams.

With his design Adams has created a visually-appealing collection of traditional-style co ages arranged around a central landscaped courtyard to the front, but with private gardens to the rear. Striking cream render is topped with deep red, clay tiled roofs to create lovely street scenes and a relaxing, peaceful environment.

Once inside, the focus is on good-sized rooms designed to be used and enjoyed. Some also feature beautiful garden rooms, ensuring the outside can be enjoyed from within all year round.

Sadie is particularly pleased with the design elements .

“Everything that has been included has a genuine purpose”, she explained, “and won’t go to waste.

“We’re so pleased that Dandara have created this development because they always enhance whatever they do. For example, we were so pleased with the sculptor they have used, you just know it’s going to be superb.”

ABOUT THE SCULPTOR - JAMES BUTLER Born in London in 1931, James Butler studied at Maidstone School of Art, St Martin’s School of Art in London and the Royal College of Art. James was rst elected a member of the royal Academy of Arts in 1964 and is a member of the royal West of England Academy (R.W.A), Fellow of the Royal Society of British Sculptors (F.R.B.S.) and a Member of the Society of Portrait Sculptors. He became a full-time sculptor in 1972 a er undertaking an extraordinarily successful commission to create a 12 foot portrait statue of President Jomo Kenya a. Some of his major works can be seen in London. ese included the Fleet Air Arm Memorial (Daedalus), Victoria Embankment Gardens and Field Marshal Earl Alexander of Tunis - Wellington Barracks, Birdcage Walk. LILLIE LANGTRY Lillie Langtry (née Emillie Charlo e Le Breton) was born on 13th October 1853. Her father was the Dean at St Saviour. In 1874 Emillie married Irish landowner Edward Langtry and became an actress a few years later. Lillie Langtry was a society beauty who became a mistress to the Prince of Wales. According to her biography, other lovers were Robert Peel and George Baird. Her friends included Oscar Wilde A PEACEFUL and American artist James McNeill Whistler. COMMUNITY OF On August 13, 1888, Lillie was travelling with New MATURE LIKE-MINDED York City millionaire Frederic Gebhard when there PEOPLE was a train accident. Fourteen of their seventeen racehorses were killed. One of the surviving horses was named St Saviour. langtrygardens.co.je Autumn2012 Les Nouvelles 13

e sculpture will be a prominent feature leading from Langtry and Gardens to a prestigious community Parish clubs organisations centre which is an integral part of the design by award winning architect, Professor Robert Adams. There are many groups, clubs and organisations in the Parish of St Martin and a warm welcome will be extended to you should you wish to join any. If you have just moved to the Parish and wish to make new friends or are just With his design Adams has created a visually-appealing interested in doing something different then please call the contact number shown for the relevant organisation. collection of traditional-style co ages arranged around You will be made welcome and you’ll wonder why you didn’t do it sooner! a central landscaped courtyard to the front, but with private gardens to the rear. Striking cream render is Club Secretaries are invited to contact the Public Hall and forward details of their organisation if missing from this inaugural list and we learn of new clubs and groups all the time. We would also appreciate if you could keep us topped with deep red, clay tiled roofs to create lovely updated with any changes within your organisation in order that we publish the correct information. Thank you. street scenes and a relaxing, peaceful environment. Baby Clinic St Martin’s Parish Church Ladies’ Group Once inside, the focus is on good-sized rooms St Martin’s Public Hall every Tuesday afternoon. Contact: Muriel Renouf 861082 designed to be used and enjoyed. Some also feature Catholic Women’s League Meet 2nd Wednesday of each month at members’ homes 2.30pm – 4.30pm. beautiful garden rooms, ensuring the outside can be Contact: Elizabeth Etienne on 851234. St Martin’s Parish in Bloom enjoyed from within all year round. Gorey Gymkhana and Fete Committee Contact: Kay Laverty on 853041. Ongoing projects in the Parish. Sadie is particularly pleased with the design elements . Contact: Jennie Moseley on email [email protected] or St Martin’s Petanque Group St Martin’s Public Hall. Contact: Judy Eden on 721601. “Everything that has been included has a genuine Maufant Youth Club, St Saviour Meet on the Village Green, Saturday afternoons in winter and Thursday purpose”, she explained, “and won’t go to waste. Contact: Youth Centre on 851649 or the Youth Service on 449394 for evenings in the summer. more information. St Martin’s Quilting Group “We’re so pleased that Dandara have created this Classes on Mondays and Saturdays at Haut de La Garenne development because they always enhance whatever Mobile Library Visit Contact: Felicity Smith on 852045 they do. For example, we were so pleased with the Every Tuesday 10.15 -11am, Parish Car Park opposite Public Hall. St Martin’s Rifle Club sculptor they have used, you just know it’s going to Rozel Rovers Football Club Contact: Sue de Gruchy on 851682 or David Germain on 851656. be superb.” Contact: Lester Richardson on 07797 725755. St Martin’s School Children’s Gardening Club Shape up to Music Contact: Kay Laverty on 853041 or Head Teacher Sarah Briggs on 851812. ABOUT THE SCULPTOR - JAMES BUTLER Contact: Jayne or Julie on 864569. St Martin’s School on Tuesdays at 6.30pm or Sundays at 10.30am. St Martins Women’s Institute Born in London in 1931, James Butler studied at Maidstone School of Art, St Martin’s School of Art in London and the Royal Contact: Anita West on 855059. St Martin’s Battle of Flowers Association College of Art. Meet at Public Hall, second Mondays at 8pm. Contact: Ian Barette on 851995 or Pauline Perchard on 851792 or Paul James was rst elected a member of the royal Academy of Arts in 1964 and is a member of the royal West of England Academy Gicquel on 854927. Toddler Group (R.W.A), Fellow of the Royal Society of British Sculptors (F.R.B.S.) and a Member of the Society of Portrait Sculptors. Regular fundraising events throughout winter and spring. Contact: Camilla Glover-Green on 07797 816200. He became a full-time sculptor in 1972 a er undertaking an extraordinarily successful commission to create a 12 foot portrait Annual float building from March onwards. Meet Methodist Centre Wednesdays 9.30 -11.30. statue of President Jomo Kenya a. St Martin’s Bonfire Committee 3rd Jersey Scout Group Jennie Moseley [email protected] Contact: Group Scout Leader Hayley Dewar on 639452. Some of his major works can be seen in London. ese included the Fleet Air Arm Memorial (Daedalus), Victoria Embankment Contact: on email , or Group meet at Berni Centre behind the Catholic Church on Monday evenings: Gardens and Field Marshal Earl Alexander of Tunis - Wellington Barracks, Birdcage Walk. St Martin’s Public Hall. Beavers 6-8 years - 5.45pm - 6.45pm St Martin’s Diamond Club (over 60’s) Cubs 8-10 ½ years - 7pm - 8.30pm Contact: Christine De La Haye on 852223. Scouts 10 ½ -14 years - 6.45pm - 8.45pm. LILLIE LANGTRY Meet first Thursday every month at Public Hall for regular talks, outings, Lillie Langtry (née Emillie Charlo e Le Breton) was lunches and events. “Wednesday Group” born on 13th October 1853. Her father was the Dean Contact: Rosemary Perchard on 851942. St Martin’s Flower Club at St Saviour. Meets 3rd Wednesday each month at Methodist Chapel. Contact: Sandra Le Vesconte on 852256. In 1874 Emillie married Irish landowner Edward Meet first Wednesday at Public Hall at 2.30pm unless first Wednesday is the Whist Drives Langtry and became an actress a few years later. 1st of month. Contact: Ted and Betty Tadier on 852612. Every Tuesday evening 8pm at St Martin’s Public Hall. Lillie Langtry was a society beauty who became St Martin’s Football Club a mistress to the Prince of Wales. 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The story of the Maretts at La Forge begins with the Robins family. Charles Robins bought La Forge in the early 1900s. The connection with the Maretts began when Thomas J Marett, the son of Tom Marett who worked as a gardener at Rozel Manor and lived at what is now Fliquet Castle, was employed as an apprentice blacksmith by Charles Robins. In 1932, he married the boss’s daughter, Marjorie, and, when Charles retired in 1956, he took over the business with his eldest son, Thomas C Marett to form T J Marett & Son. The two Thomas Maretts mainly worked at the forge in the unchanged. The old manual bellows have been replaced with early years but it soon became clear that the agriculture electric bellows and there is some more modern machinery but industry would no longer provide the main source of work. the two huge hooded fire places remain. To passing children, The demand for work on farm equipment decreased and it who peer over the stable door that is etched with the initials of became increasingly clear that shoeing horses was to be those who have ordered branding irons, the forge is still a dark the main source of income for the business and, as time and dusty place where the sound of hammer on anvil still rings went on, the younger Thomas was to spend most of his out in the neighbourhood. The forge was the playground for time travelling with a mobile forge whilst the older Thomas young Maretts where making a fire, heating old horseshoes and remained in the forge preparing shoes and serving hammering iron were all games that happened happily before occasional customers. The father and son partnership took the advent of health and safety concerns. The old house, La on an extremely enthusiastic apprentice in 1976. Young Forge, provided a home for Thomas C and his family from the Thomas H, grandson and son, a keen 15-year-old, joined 1960s until 1999 when his son, Peter and his wife, Deborah, the firm. He went on to qualify as a farrier at Hereford bought the property allowing Thomas C and his wife, Iris, to College and took over the business on Thomas C’s move into the newly built and aptly named house “Farrier’s retirement in January 2000. His 16-year-old son, Tom, is Rest” just next door where they continue to enjoy their currently at the Northern Racing School in Doncaster retirement today. where he is training to be a jockey and so the interest in Left: Young Thomas horses continues. H and Thomas C Charles Robins was an active parishioner and served as a Churchwarden at the Parish Church from 1946 until 1951 and as a Roads Inspector. His grandson, Thomas C Marett, was almoner from 1988 until 2001 and also Roads Inspector from 1988 until 2000 and his great grandson, Peter, the current occupant of La Forge, is now an almoner at the church. The connection with the Parish is most important to the family. Like his father, Thomas C has never lived outside St Martin, Thomas H only lived outside the Parish for a short time awaiting the building of a house Left: Charles and in what used to be the potato patch of La Forge. Thomas Annie Robins H later sold this house but stayed within the Parish. Above: Tom, training The property has been adapted to meet the needs of to be a jockey the family over the years. The forge itself is relatively Left middle: Thomas J, Marjorie, Thomas C and Graeme

Far left: Peter, Iris, Deborah, Grace and Tomas C Left: Thomas J Marett in the forge 16 Les Nouvelles Autumn2012 St Catherine’s Sailing Club By Leslie Allo

Above: St Catherine exudes life and adventure and, with the smell of the fresh sea SCSC Burgee air, the call of the gulls and the iconic easterly harbour, it is the place to be. Never having sailed in my life, I was intrigued to learn more lessons or in coaching at St Catherine’s each year, and there is of the activities of St Catherine’s Sailing Club (SCSC), a no let-up in demand, with the club going from strength to club practically on my doorstep, but I was yet to venture strength. The club organises racing every Sunday from into sailing territory, so on a very calm Sunday morning in mid-March until the end of October and on Thursday evenings September, with much trepidation, I walked into St from May until August. Regattas are held throughout the Catherine’s Sailing Club to meet the Vice Commodore, summer, with racing on Saturday and Sunday. The highlight of Simon Le Huray. What a sigh of relief when a friendly man the year is the Club regatta, usually in July, however in 2013 greeted me with: “Hello, would you like a cup of tea?” Not the Jubilee Regatta in June is sure to be club’s biggest event. having to stand to attention, I began to feel relaxed as A popular annual event is the club cruise. Weather Simon spoke proudly of his club. permitting, a flotilla of sailing dinghies, accompanied by safety The large windows of the clubhouse boast a beautiful boats, sets out to sail to a nearby bay for a picnic. Weighing view of the tranquil sea and, within the first few minutes of anchor for the return journey, sailors experience the challenge our conversation, I learned that St Catherine’s Sailing Club of different sailing conditions and enjoy a change of scenery on will be celebrating their Diamond Jubilee in June 2013, this combined sail-training and social event, and this year the with lots of events being organised to celebrate the club went to the Les Écréhous. achievement. Simon advised me that During my morning with Simon, his fellow sailors popped sailing clubs in the UK are lottery into the clubhouse bringing with them friendly greetings and funded, but the club in Jersey is Simon told me that everyone who actively participates in club self-funded and the clubhouse in events will be expected to assist with running the races, simple Jersey has only the bare necessities catering and basic club maintenance. Without these voluntary but is still extremely popular and duties the club would be unable to function, as they have no everyone “mucks in”. paid officers. St Catherine’s Sailing Club is Simon is obviously very proud of his club, having been a Jersey's largest dinghy sailing club, member for 12 years, and he reiterated that the club, which is a and is the most southerly sailing club non-profit making organisation, prides itself on being a family in the British Isles as well as being the club and on encouraging youth sailing. My 9-year-old daughter, only Volvo Championship club in who is far more adventurous than I am, took to the easterly Jersey. It is the only sailing club in waters during the recent summer holidays and completed her Above: Mary Perkins Jersey, with the other two clubs being “Yacht Clubs”. Level 1 sailing. I now think it is time for me to don my lifejacket, Every yacht and sailing club has its own unique burgee pop on my wetsuit and tackle the waves to at least equal her! that identifies members’ boats, and the St Catherine’s See you down there! Sailing Club Burgee was designed by St Martin stalwart If you would like to take to the seas and sample the freedom and former St Martin’s Postmaster, Gerald Amy. The of sailing with the wind, please contact St Catherine’s Sailing Burgee is a catherine wheel with St Martin’s red and white Club at www.scsc.org.je crest in the centre. JT Amy, Gerald’s father, was the first commodore at the club and donated the club’s coveted Below: The Optimist Fleet Close Racing Commodore’s Cup, which, in its inaugural year (1959), was won by Gerald, then 10 years later won by his son Chris Amy. In 2007, Chris’s daughter, Kate Amy, (the then club Sailing Secretary) won it, so there is a four generation connection to the Amy family and the Parish! Simon informed me that over 300 participants will take part in adult or junior Danny’s Restaurant Half page ads

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In Jersey, Centeniers are the people responsible for charging attending include Parish Hall Enquiries as well as matters offenders and for presenting the evidence in court, and a dealing with parking tickets, vehicle defects, driving licences, considerable amount of time is required to cover these insurance checks, etc. duties, but as Centenier Peter Searle puts it: ‘We would Between the 1st December 2010 and the 30th November prefer to deal with cases at a Parish Hall enquiry in a fair and 2011, 249 incidents were recorded on the Police Log: reasonable manner and to avoid, where possible, taking Category Total Percentage out of 249 people to court. Teenagers, for example, who are guilty of recorded incidents minor offences can be dealt with by giving a deferring General Assistance 36 14.5% decision for a period of time as long as they get into no more RTC (Damage only) 29 11.6% trouble during that period. This works in most cases and stops youngsters getting a criminal record from a very young Nuisance/Antisocial 17 6.8% age.’ Larceny 14 5.6% St Martin’s Honorary Police Burglary 13 5.2% RTC (Injury) 13 5.2% Over and above the regular duties, there are numerous events in the Parish that require the involvement of the Assault (Common) 12 4.8% Honorary Police to ensure the safe movement of traffic and Other Incident/Offence 11 4.1% the safety of the Public attending these events. Domestic Incident 10 4% These include: Driving Complaint 9 3.6% • Palm Sunday Donkey Procession • Young Farmers Tractor Pull Many residents in the Parish have Firearms Certificates. • Gorey Fete Whenever the Certificate comes up for renewal or they apply • Bonfire and Firework evening on the Parish Green for a variation to the Certificate, the Honorary Police are • Remembrance Day service at the Parish Cenotaph required to carry out checks to ensure that the guns are being kept in a secure environment. A small team of officers Other events take place within the Parish that do not require lead by Centenier Gaudin and Vingtenier Falle carry out such a notable presence from the Honorary Police but these checks. Currently 127 Firearms licences have been require either the presence of the Honorary Police or a issued to St Martin’s residents. Although the figure does vary courtesy visit from the Duty Team. there are 593 firearms registered together with a further 102 These include: that are registered on certificates as borrowed or loaned. • Funerals St Martin’s Honorary Police play an active role in the life of the • Charity Walks and Cycle Events Parish and at present have vacancies for Constable’s Officers. • Cars boot sales and smaller Fetes on the Parish Green Anyone interested in joining should contact Centenier and at St Catherine. Karen Gough at [email protected] • Private firework displays when let off from Gorey Pier. My thanks to the Chef de Police, Mo Gotel, for permission to use During the past 12 months, some 431 people have visited information from his Annual Report: Editor the Public Hall on a Wednesday evening. Reasons for MARK BENNETTS Specialist Endodontist for Root Treatments When it goes wrong Root treatment saves teeth. Specialists do this all the time and have microscopes, TELEPHONE ultrasonic techniques and ozone to enhance success rates, as well as specialist training and experience. 733144 Little Grove Clinic Free parking, lift access La Rue De Haut Jersey Channel Isles and sedation available JE3 1JZ Avoid town! Autumn2012 Les Nouvelles 19 So what is a Procureur du Bien Public? There are two Procureurs in each parish and they are, in the main, the trustees of the Parish finances with the right to seek guidance from the Royal Court. They represent the Parish in legal and financial matters and are elected by the parishioners of their relevant parish for a period of three years. They are empowered to enter into contracts on behalf of the Parish if so authorized by a Parish Assembly and work closely with the Connétable on Below: a whole range of issues involving Parish finances and any other duties appertaining to the Gerald Le Cocq said office. The position is non-political and unpaid yet of great importance. The current Below left: Procureurs in St Martin are Mr Gerald Le Cocq and Mr Peter Germain. Peter Germain Procureur Gerald Le Cocq has just commenced his sixth term following his unopposed re-election in February 2012. Gerald was first elected as a Rates Assessor in 1972 but he stood down from that role after 11 years due to his career commitments. However, Gerald retired in 1995 as Channel Island Manager at Pearl Assurance and was asked to stand for the position of Procureur in 1996 by Mr Don Becquet. He was elected and has been a Procureur since that time and actually shared the top vote in a contested election for the position in 2009. Gerald has a wealth of experience that he has built up having served in the role but also from his previous career. He is also President of the Parish Jumelage Twinning Committee and involved in many other organisations within the Parish. Horn Brothers Quarter Page - Vertical Procureur Peter Germain was elected unopposed in November 2011 for his first term and keeps up a family tradition of honorary service. Peter said; “When I retired after 41 years as a schoolmaster (32 at Victoria College) I decided that I would “rest” for the first year, travel and appreciate the new regime! I was approached to take on several roles in a variety of organisations but stuck to my W. Horn Brothers W. Horn Brothers resolution. At the end of my retirement probation the first to approach LIMITED me was Gerald Le Cocq who asked if I would consider becoming LIMITED Procureur when Connétable Michel Le Troquer took office. Builders and Decorating There is a long tradition in the family of honorary work in the Parish: both my grandfather and father were Procureurs, my grandfather Contractors became a Deputy, my father Chef de Police and more recently, my For all Property For all New Build and Builders and Decorating elder brother John, was Connétable. The family having lived in the Parish for nearly 600 years, I was Maintenance and Refurbishment Contractors keen to continue to serve the community in some way. My intention is Decorations Contact: Paul Maguire to become more acquainted with all aspects of Parish life and most Contact: Ron Horn certainly to keep informed of opinions from all who have a voice”. Tel: 01534 723105 Both Gerald and Peter will be very busy in their role during their current term in office. Discussion is currently taking place on the role of Fax: 01534 724269 the Procureurs and the possible need for a Parish official to deputise, in an administrative capacity, for the Connétable in the event of periods 16 Winchester Street of prolonged absence. The Procureurs meet on a regular basis with the St. Helier Jersey JE2 4TH Connétable, as and when required, to discuss Parish business and Tel: 01534 723105 other projects including the future of the Rectory, the proposed move Channel Islands of the school to a new site and the return of the school buildings to the Fax: 01534 724269 Parish, the development of first-time buyer or family homes and the 16 Winchester Street management of the Parish retirement homes at Le Court Clos, to Established 1877 mention but a few. St. Helier Jersey JE2 4TH Peter said, “One of the first and most enjoyable tasks I undertook Channel Islands For all Property For all New Build and with Gerald was to offer the vacant possession of one of the Maintenance and Refurbishment bungalows at Le Court Clos to a Parish couple; the joy on their faces when they saw the property and were offered it was unforgettable.” Decorations Contact: Paul Maguire Established 1877 Contact: Ron Horn 20 Les Nouvelles Autumn2012 German Occupation remains in St Martin By Martin Walton In the last edition of ‘Les Nouvelles ‘, I delayed giving the location of a coastal defence gun. As this edition’s photo shows, the location is more easily recognisable as being in Fliquet Bay. This gun position was part of a German reinforced the tower including an unusual door at ground level. ‘Resistance Nest ‘called, unsurprisingly, ‘Fliquet This week’s fortification photo (below) shows a reluctant re-enacting Bay’. In Jersey the Germans just took the closest soldier manning his MG34 machine gun. Where is it? This position is name on the Ordinance Survey Map, though in part of a ‘Strong Point’ which is larger than a ‘Resistance Nest’ with a Guernsey the names were ‘Germanified’. Further variety of weapons. down and adjacent to Fliquet Tower were machine More details next edition. guns, a mortar and a searchlight. The Germans

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Toys strewn across the floor, feeding every four hours during the day, toilet training – yes, a new baby weighing 3.9 kg arrived in our house at the end of August. But this “baby” has four legs and a tail and will only be with us for a year! Hilly is a black Labrador (with a bit of retriever) from the Guide Dogs for the Blind and is one of the first two puppies to be placed in Jersey for “walking”. Hilly and her sister, Happy, are identical and from a litter of eight puppies bred by Guide Dogs. Once the puppies are weaned at about six weeks, they are placed with a “Puppy Walker” whose role is to teach the puppy good manners and basic commands, such as “sit” and “down”’ – as well as how to walk on the lead. Hilly has been with us a month now and, while still totally gorgeous, Hilly and Happy she’s not quite as small as when she arrived. She’s doubled her weight Or is it Happy and Hilly and can now easily manage the few steps in the garden which were just a little too high to start. down when we are out for a walk just to watch something new and take This first year is all about socialising and learning to manage stairs, it all in – the pigeons in the Royal Square, workmen digging the road, shops, different forms of transport etc., before undertaking the guide children playing. She loves pouncing on the autumn leaves blowing dog training back in the UK. So far we’ve been for walks on busy along the path and entertains herself chasing a plastic flowerpot around roads and quiet lanes, visited a few shops and travelled by bus and car. the garden – more fun, it seems, than the expensive doggy toys we Like all babies, everything is new and fascinating and Hilly will often sit bought! We’re supported by a Puppy Training Supervisor who visits every month to check on progress and explain the next stage of training. Last month Hilly learnt to wait when the food is put down until we blow a whistle – the precursor to “free running” this month when Hilly was let off the lead and the whistle was used to summon her (she responded immediately, anticipating food and was rewarded with a treat!). Hilly and Happy have met a couple of times and enjoy a romp together. They are still identical in appearance, especially as Guide Dogs provide all the equipment so they have the same leads and collars, but they are different characters – it was only the unusual behaviour that alerted us that we had left with the wrong puppy after our last meeting! So if you meet a young black Labrador with a blue “Guide Dogs” lead don’t assume it’s Hilly – it could be Happy – but either will be delighted to meet you! For further information about Guide Dogs and “Puppy Walking” see www.guidedogs.org.uk

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Jersey Royals: Christmas a 12 month crop Standing is now well underway; this involves tipping the carefully stored potato tubers onto a table, removing the first shoot, and trees placing them eyes up in five size grades in their boxes so that each tuber produces three to four strong new shoots ready for are grown in planting in January. Many people will wonder what the golden yellow crop is, grown St Martin in many fields after the potatoes have been harvested; it is a specially bred Hot Mustard crop grown as a bio fumigant eelworm Back in 2003, following several disastrous potato control. When in flower it is a valuable host crop for insects and is Below: seasons, many growers were considering alive with bees. A curious new plant leaving the industry. However, one St Martin It has a dual role: after flowering, the crop is chopped up, sprouts amongst the grower looked for alternative crops and came up rotovated and rolled in. The green material acts as a green manure Mustard Crop with the novel idea of growing Christmas Trees. improving the soil structure by increasing the organic matter in the Inset: Nestling behind the granite outbuildings of Devon soil. When chopped up, the roots release a gas which acts as a Example of potato Villa Farm, the home of Richard and Karen Le natural bio fumigant to help control eelworm as chemical controls standing. Cornu, is a four-vergée meadow of Christmas for this pest are no longer available for the export crop. trees. Richard began planting the rooted tree cuttings in the autumn of 2003. Three varieties are grown: Blue Spruce, which has a distinctive blue /grey colour, Norway Spruce, with a pine scent, but a tree that drops its needles early, and, primarily, Nordmann Fir, which has a strong green colour and retains its needles. The trees are planted by hand and receive a base dressing of fertiliser. Over four years, Richard planted 4,000 trees; they are slow growing, hardly changing in the first two years, when they establish their roots. In the next five years the pathways are kept clear by regular mowing and the trees receive an annual feed of “Special Christmas Tree Fertiliser”. The trees have to be pruned, ideally twice a year to produce the well-shaped conical tree we like to see in our living rooms. The crop has a great environmental benefit as a haven for birds and insects in the summer months. Buying a locally grown tree helps reduce your carbon footprint, as it does not travel hundreds of miles across Europe producing harmful greenhouse gases. Richard will be selling his trees in December (look out for the noticeboard outside Devon Villa, near the “Flower Stall” on the Grande Route de Faldouet) You can stroll through the meadow, select your own tree, before it is cut, and wrapped ready to take home and become the centrepiece of your Christmas celebrations. Many thanks to Richard for spending time explaining the growing cycle of a Christmas tree. 24 Les Nouvelles Autumn2012

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St Martin Football Club has provided access to football in the community since 1894. After reforming in 1925, the club continued until 2004 when it merged with Social Club Francais as a way of surviving, due to the very difficult conditions of both Age Exclusive Development clubs at the time. I can report that the club, as from this season, will be known solely as St Martin FC and is now a fully of 2 & 3 bedroom committed Parish club once again. traditional-style co ages The proud heritage and traditions of the club have been in for the over 55’s decline for a few years largely due to the lack of a clubhouse encourage local and quality facilities within the Parish of St Martin; these facilities parishioners to join the Beautifully Landscaped are crucial if the club wants to go ahead with their aim of club as helpers, developing junior football within the community. The profile of St sponsors or as players. Courtyard Martin FC has to be raised at junior level if more local players are I would most definitely to be given access to football at an early age. It is my belief that welcome ladies into the Estate Management Service if the school field can be kept for sports and recreational club as an adult ladies purposes or indeed if an alternative venue can be provided within team would be Lifetime House the Parish then the future looks very bright for football in the wonderful; I know that Standards apply community of St Martin. the JFA and combination are very supportive of the ladies’ league and would I also propose to raise the profile of St Martin FC by way of guide the club and its players in setting up a team. I have an open door policy at Completion Spring 2013 playing a series of fundraising games in order to help local the club and would welcome any feedback from parishioners about anything charitable organisations. The beneficiaries would range from connected with football in the community. Parish to Island-wide level with needs such as addiction clinics If you wish to become involved or wish to support this Parish club in any way, and heritage charities all benefitting from St Martin FC and its please contact me: Darryl Parker, First Team Manager, St Martin FC. For further supporters. It is hoped that by raising the profile of the club we information or feedback please contact me at [email protected]. can attract supporters of all ages to attend the games and St Martin’s Rifle Club Petanque News By Michel Le Troquer By Judy Eden Members of the St Martin’s Rifle Club once again The terrain has been completely overhauled by Bob put on a fine display against St Ouen’s Rifle Club at Maynard and Mick Allain and is now one of the best Crabbéduring the summer and came away, once in the Island. What we need now are a lot more again, winning the Inter-Parochial Wooden Spoon. players The engraved plate now shows that St Martin has WE PLAY EVERY SATURDAY AND TUESDAY received the spoon on six occasions whilst St Ouen AT 2 PM has received it only twice. Although members are We really are a very friendly group and will welcome happy to say they won the award, we all know who anyone new. It’s a great opportunity to make new receives the “wooden spoon” so maybe a little more friends. COME AND JOIN US! PRICES FROM £435,000 For an appointment to practice is needed! The evening was, however, very enjoyable and SHOWHOME NOW OPEN FOR VIEWING view the plans and visit everyone was able to join in with a very welcome the showhome please BBQ in the clubhouse after the competition, where they were able to discuss their score cards with the contact Lisa Walton opposition. on 506288 or email Centenier Peter Searle had more to live down as one of his shots missed the target completely, but A PEACEFUL COMMUNITY OF [email protected] he had at least managed to kill a branch of gorse with one bullet… and the branch was cruelly presented to him during the awards ceremony. MATURE, LIKE-MINDED PEOPLE Well done, Peter! Maybe not ready for the Police Above: A friendly group waiting to welcome you Firearms Unit yet! Left top: Peter with his gorse branch - a real marksman langtrygardens.co.je Left: Triumphant winners of the wooden spoon Summer2012 Les Nouvelles 25

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Schoolnews From Sarah Briggs The summer long past

Life at St Martin’s School continues at rather a pace. The long summer break seems such a long time ago, but learning new skills didn’t stop for some. During the summer holidays, two Year 5 students had the opportunity to learn to sail at St Catherine’s Sailing Club, due to the kind sponsorship of two places for pupils at St Martin’s School. Adam O’Leary was one of the fortunate students and this is an extract from his sailing adventure: “I thought sailing was amazing! I would definitely do it again, because I love water sports. The club has a dog called Skipper who liked to follow us down to the slip. He would wait for us but also liked to venture around and went to the Below left: Breakwater Café for an ice cream. He would, however, Adam Sailing always be there when we came out of the water. Left: St Martin On the first day we talked about how to set up the boats students meet HRH and learnt about the different boats that we would be sailing. Prince Charles When we set sail in the morning it was very windy so we Below: St Martin were flying around: in the afternoon the wind was much students meet the Red calmer! On day two in the afternoon we went sailing with an Arrows instructor. I learnt how to hike - this is when you lean over the course the Royal Visit. We had been sworn to secrecy for a side of the boat; it was great fun. On the third day we went in few weeks before the Royal visit was announced. As we are Oppies and had the chance to practice out skills by going part of the Grainville Cluster, Grainville School invited us to around the lobster pots. I would love to do it again next be involved in this special visit. Six children from Key Stage summer … thank you St Catherine’s Sailing Club for this 2 were asked to take part. These children had been amazing opportunity.” involved in the Diamond Jubilee in many different ways. As soon as the term began there was more excitement Sarah and Mya had learnt a special Jèrriais Jubilee Poem, waiting in store for our new Year 6 students, a visit to meet in their Jèrriais lessons and they had the opportunity to and greet the Red Arrows! On Monday the Red Arrows flew recite some of the poem to Prince Charles. Mya had been over Buckingham Palace to pay tribute to the Olympic successful in an island-wide Jubilee poetry competition and heroes. On Tuesday they met the crème of St Martin’s Robbie, Rosie and Brody had all been enthusiastic School - our Year 6 pupils. participants in our Jubilee bingo. In addition, all of Key There was so much excitement on their return. This was a Stage 2 were in a prime spot when the Royal party arrived fantastic opportunity and experience for all of our senior at Grainville, a point that Prince Charles remarked upon children to take part in. when we met with him. It really was a special day and a There was one other event this year, which was a real huge thank you to Grainville for including us in their special privilege for us as a school to be involved with, which was of day. PITCHER & LE QUESNE LTD (Inc G E Croad)

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Over one hundred years of service to the youth of the Parish By David Marett Gordon and Muriel Cobden are both well known parishioners, whether at Parish meetings or in the Village Tea Room. Not all may know, however, that between the two of them they have given more than a century of devoted service to the children and youth of our community! Born and brought up in St Martin, Muriel joined in the activities of the Girls’ Brigade along with her sisters from its inception in 1946. Muriel rose A letter of thanks through the ranks and in 1961 took over as Captain of the local Company, a post she was to pursue for On behalf of the many young people and their the next 38 years until her retirement in 1999. But parents helped and supported by Muriel and this was not the end of the story. In all this time Gordon Cobden, we would like to express our Gordon had been literally her right hand man. sincere gratitude for their dedication and unfailing Gordon himself had a great care and devotion to support and good humour over so many years. Our helping young people develop into well rounded activities have ranged from football and cricket to people and citizens. When in 1964, both the Scouts and Youth Club, which met at the former visiting the lifeboat station, and the club has grown Les Landes Methodist Chapel, ceased to operate, from five people attending to over 30 young people Gordon approached Church Council and “offered and their parents attending week in, week out. his services to the young boys of the Church and Long may the club continue. Parish”. Michael Pallot, 20 and Megan Barette, 16 Accordingly he was asked to “organise a Life Boy Company” – the junior section of the Boys’ Above: Brigade – to be linked to the Methodist Church. He Gordon doing what he continued with this for the next 48 years, seeing his loves best; organising “Life Boys” blossom into a full blown Boys’ Brigade games activities Company. Left: Always a team working together and blurring the Muriel with other GB divide between Girls’ and Boys’ Brigade, it was no Captains past and surprise that when Muriel retired in 1999, she present at the 60th continued working tirelessly at Gordon’s side. All anniversary of the this time there was work in the Sunday school, and Girls’ Brigade in 2006 then a few years ago, perceiving a need for the Left below: older pupils, they both came up with the forward Gordon and Muriel looking idea of starting a Friday evening Youth enjoy a sing song at Group, but on condition that parents would also Muriel’s special attend and help very actively with the management birthday this year and activities of the club – not bad for a couple well advanced in their seventies! Young people (and their parents) came from far and wide and their activities continue to be a grand success. This year they welcomed lay worker, Nicola Jones, who has brought a new dimension to the group and this amazing team goes on . . . 30 Les Nouvelles Autumn2012 Churchnews

The Berni Centre refurbishment The Berni Community Centre, situated in La Longue Rue, St Martin, just behind the Catholic Church, has undergone major refurbishment. This includes paintwork, new kitchen, ceiling, lighting and floor. It looks great now. Meetings held in the centre currently include Scouts, Yoga for Oldies, Jersey Caledonian Pipe Band, Jersey Association of Childcarers, art classes with Gabi Radiguez and Toddlersense - adventure for toddlers up to the age of three. If you would like to hire the Berni Centre for a children's party or other gathering, call 853953 or email [email protected]. A bouncy Right: castle can be arranged inside, there is lots of The new kitchen in parking space and a safe garden area for use the Berni Centre when the weather is fine. Harvest Festival at the Parish Church By June Curtis A most fruitful festival was enjoyed this autumn which not only included the many and varied gifts of consumables but also floral displays throughout the Church, music, dancing, speech, and theatre. Over 30 small gift boxes were distributed to pensioners, which included those in nursing homes, with Shelter, Sanctuary House, Women's Refuge and the Grace Trust each receiving two large boxes bursting at the seams. The festivities concluded with a Harvest Supper where Below: Paulette de La Church members and guests contributed Haye’s wonderful generously to the total receipt of £870, which Harvest display has been lodged in the charity pot for future (photo by Clair Jehan) distribution. Thank you everyone.

Top: Dance theatre Middle: The Lady Chapel by Pamela Denize Above: Harvest of the seas by Muriel Renouf Autumn2012 Les Nouvelles 31

Flower ladies retire Sunday Worship in St Martin Just recently, two ladies “retired” from The times of the usual services are shown below, but it is advisable to check the active flower arranging at St Martin’s Worship for Sunday page in the Jersey Evening Post or to check the relevant Church Notice Board for current information as these times occasionally change. Parish Church. Church of England Gwen de La Haye has been a flower arranger in the church St Martin’s Parish Church since 1957, and an inspiration to many generations, (as well as Rev. Geraldine Baudains (855556 or [email protected]) 8.15am Holy Communion keeping the Editor in good order in Sunday School!) 10.30am Family Service Doris Manning has also made a wonderful contribution to the Gouray Church, Gorey Hill, St Martin (www.gouraychurch.co.uk) beauty of the church at Easter, Harvest and Christmas festivals Revd Canon Dr Peter Williams (853255 or [email protected]) and, like Gwen, is always willing to give encouragement and 8am Holy Communion support to the “younger” ladies of the team. 10.30am Family Service (1st Sunday of the month); Holy Communion (2nd-5th Sundays) Whether or not you are a churchgoer, a visit to any of the 6.30pm Holy Communion (1st Sunday of the month); Evensong (2nd-5th Sundays) churches in the Parish at times of major festivals is very Methodist rewarding, and a way of showing appreciation for the quiet, The Methodist Chapel, Rue Belin (www.ci-methodist.org.uk/Jersey/StMartin) dedicated work of ladies like Gwen and Doris. Rev Billy Slatter (840793 or [email protected]) 10.30am Sunday Service Left: Catholic Gwen de La Haye Our Lady and the Martyrs of Japan, La Grande Route de St Martin Below: Father James McAuley and Deacon Tony Ward ([email protected]) Doris Manning 6pm Saturday - First Mass 9am Sunday - Mass Our Lady of the Assumption, Gorey Village, Gorey, Grouville 6pm Sunday - Mass Christmas Services in St Martin St Martin’s Parish Church Sunday 25th Nov 10.30am Christingle Family Service Sunday 23rd Dec 10.30am Family Carols & Christmas Reflections

Christmas Eve 24th Dec 5.30pm Crib Service 11.20pm Midnight Mass Christmas Day 25th Dec 10.30am Christmas Family Service Sunday 30th Dec 10.30am Christmas Family Communion

The Methodist Church Sunday 16th Dec 10.30am Family Service café-style Tuesday 18th Dec 6.00pm St Martin School Christmas Service Sunday 23rd Dec 6.30pm Candlelight Carols Christmas Day 25th Dec 10.00am Family Service Gouray Church Sunday 2nd Dec 5.00pm Christingle Service Sunday 16th Dec 10.30am Children’s Nativity Sunday 23rd Dec 5.00pm Carols by Candlelight Christmas Eve 24th Dec 11.30pm Midnight Mass by Candlelight Christmas Day 25th Dec 8.00am Holy Communion 10.30am Short Service for all the Family

The Catholic Church Christmas Eve 24th Dec The Assumption, Gorey 8.00pm Vigil Mass Our Lady, St Martin 9.00pm Carols 9.30pm Night Mass Christmas Day 25th Dec Our Lady, St Martin 9.00am Dawn Mass 32 Les Nouvelles Autumn2012 Parish Office page www.parish.gov.je From Jerry Collins, Parish Secretary Refuse and Glass Collection dates Christmas and New Year Refuse Collection The collection of household refuse for the Christmas period will be as follows: Collection due on: Will be collected on: Monday 24th December Collection as normal Tuesday 25th December Collection on Monday 24th December Wednesday 26th December Collection on Thursday 27th December Thursday 27th December Collection as normal Friday 28th December Commercial round only as normal Monday 31st December Collection as normal Tuesday 1st January 2013 Collection on Wednesday 2nd January Wednesday 2nd January onwards Collections as normal Rates Glass Collections for the Year 2013 Annual Rates Returns for 2013 will be sent as usual towards Month Thursday Friday the end of December or early January. It is important for landlords to remember that the tenants named should be January 17th or 18th those who are occupying the property as at 1st January 2013. Please also state the full name of the tenant, not just February 21st or 22nd their initials. The returns need to be sent back to us by 15th March 21st or 22nd January or within 15 days of the date on the notice, whichever is later. April 18th or 19th Dog licences May 16th or 17th Parishioners with dogs are reminded that they have until the 31st January to purchase their dog licences at £5 per dog. June 20th or 21st Licences purchased after that date will be charged at £10 per July 18th or 19th dog. Parish Elections August 15th or 16th In late November, there will be elections for the Vingtenier for September 19th or 20th l’Eglise, a Constable’s Officer for Faldouet, and two members of the Rates Assessment Committee. October 17th or 18th Provisional driving licences November 21st or 22nd When applying for a Provisional Licence, remember that you will normally be refused permission to obtain a second December 19th or 20th provisional licence if you fail to attempt a test for that category within six months without good cause. This is of Public Hall Christmas opening times particular relevance to moped riders, who all too often make The Parish Office will close at 1pm on Monday 24th no attempt to pass even the theory test because they are December 2012 and will re-open at 8.45am on simply biding their time until they are old enough to drive a Thursday 3rd January 2013 car. Remember that the process of passing the moped test is very important in ensuring that young riders are as safe as Please note that the Office will also be open possible on the road. on the evening of Wednesday 2nd January for normal business and Honorary Police Enquiries Advertising banners Parishioners are reminded that they need to obtain permission from landowners before they advertise events on private land/property. It cannot be taken for granted to display

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