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elcome to the August issue of the Town Crier, with a Wcover photo recalling the courage and sacrifice of the hundreds of Islanders who enlisted after the Contents outbreak of the First World War, the centenary of which is remembered at Parish matters 4 the beginning of this month. ’s Comment 6 This month is also associated with View on St Helier 6 holidays, in at least, though here in St Helier the event- packed calendar continues the festival theme of July. This year's National Vegetable Society 10 Fête de St Hélier was extremely busy, beginning with the The French Connection 13 traditional pilgrimage to the Hermitage at Elizabeth and culminating in the St Helier Street Party, which was a A reflection on World War One 14 particularly enjoyable occasion for the hundreds of parishioners St Helier schools 18 who took the opportunity to meet the mayors of our three twin towns. As the Parish's twinning committees take a well-earned Jèrriais by Geraint Jennings 20 break from organising events, our Battle of Flowers Association In the footsteps of Denis Ryan 20 will be in overdrive this month putting the finishing touches to the Parish's entry in this year's carnival on Thursday 14th and What a difference 100 years makes! 20 Friday 15th August. Our float has a tourism theme, celebrating Millennium Town Park 22 the traditional 'bucket and spade' holidays which still attract many tourists to Jersey. Such beach activities will be much Parish Notice Board 24 easier in our Parish now that the Jubilee Marine Lake has been Parish nurseries 25 restored – an initiative of the Parish, this joint venture with the Jersey Development Company will be operated by the Bosdet Your handy guide to recycling 26 Foundation, following the opening of the pool last Parish Groups 27 month. Meanwhile on the other side of town, Havre des Pas has its annual Seaside Festival on Sunday 10th August, while the From the Polish Community 27 local improvement group continues its work on environmental Organisations in St Helier 28 enhancements to make this part of our Parish a better place to live in and to visit. For lots of Parish staff the month of August Dates for your diary 29 presents the usual challenges and rewards as they work to keep The St Helier Gazette 30 our streets clean, our parks attractive, and our care homes and nurseries well run – so please spare them a thought as you enjoy lying on the beach!

he snaking procession of soldiers from T The St Helier Town Crier is published by the Parish of St Helier The Devonshire in association with MailMate. Regiment marching Parish of St Helier: Town Hall, PO Box 50, York Street, down from Mount St Helier, Jersey, JE4 8PA www.sthelier.je Bingham to Victoria Editorial contact: Annie Le Noury Pier on our front T: (01534) 811821 E: [email protected] cover this month is MailMate: Le Quai Bisson, Le Boulevard, St Aubin, Jersey, JE3 8JT E: [email protected] symbolic of the If you like the look of our magazine and think it would be the right place for Société Jersiaise Photographic Archive surge of pride which your company to advertise please contact Phil Osborne on 01534 493300 or gripped the nation at the start of World War 1. However, email [email protected]. pride, innocence and excitement soon gave way to horror, Copyright notice: 2013©Parish of St Helier. The entire content of this death and a maturity, which belied tender years. World magazine is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this magazine may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in War 1 saw the loss of over 15 million lives. Amidst the any form or by any means electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or carnage and destruction which resulted, Jersey and the otherwise with prior written consent of the copyright owner. in general, were less affected directly in Reprint details: Reprints of articles can be obtained by contacting the World War 1 than World War 2 when they fell under the publishers. spell of occupying forces. However, during the conflict, Disclaimer: While the Parish of St Helier and their contributors to The St Helier Town Crier have provided the information contained in this magazine in good over 1,000 telegrams from The War Office delivered the faith, they accept no responsibility, financial or otherwise, for any action taken dreaded news that a Jersey man had paid the ultimate by any other party as a result of the information provided. Independent and sacrifice on a battlefield. Over two hundred medals for appropriate advice should always be sought on such matters. The views valour were awarded to Jersey men in World War 1 expressed written in this magazine are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the Parish of St Helier or MailMate. Whilst including two Victoria Crosses. Turn to page 14 to read every effort is taken to ensure accuracy, the Parish of St Helier and MailMate about how the war started and the effect it had on Jersey. accept no responsibility for errors or omissions that may occur.

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

HONORARY STICKY FINGERS! SWORN IN FOR THE ST HELIER'S BATTLE OF PARISH FLOWERS ASSOCIATION NEWS The Parish's team of volunteers who have taken up the challenge of entering a float in this month's Battle of Flowers Parade are hard at work most evenings working on their float. This year's entry has a 'bucket and spade tourism' theme which fits in well with the fact that the restoration of the Victoria Marine Lake at West Park was completed last month, with the official opening taking place on Friday 18th July as part of the Fête de St Hélier. The St Helier float will include such traditional seaside features as a sandcastle and ice cream, with a seagull thrown in for good measure. One of the stalwarts of the Parish Association, Deputy Judy Martin, said: 'We are all Constable's Officer Simon Cavill, pictured very grateful to the Parish of St Helier and to Piers Tharme, in particular, for helping us with Chef de Police Danny Scaife sort the mechanics out. Rob Gilmore is also making sure we follow all the necessary health and safety guidelines. We are all working hard to get the float finished, to sort Mr Simon Cavill was sworn in as a out the costumes and choreography for the dancers, and to make sure we have enough Constable’s Officer before the Royal paper flowers to complete the job.' Court on Friday 27th June, having been Anyone wishing to lend a hand is asked to contact Bruno Sousa on 07797 833146, elected at on 24th June. or Deputy Judy Martin on 780641. And 4th July saw the swearing in of Constable’s Officer Mary Osmond, Vingtenier Thomas Davies and THE PARISH HAD THREE EXTRA Vingtenier Jose de Castro. PAIRS OF HELPING HANDS last month with the arrival of no fewer than three young people on internships. Bobbie Deeks, a Project Trident student from Haute Vallée School has spent three weeks helping out in various departments, including the Customer Services reception area. Meanwhile, Sam Thompson acted as a work shadow for Finance Director Andy Pemberton during the busy week that included the annual Rates Assembly. Sam's placement was organised by the Institute of Directors and took him away from Victoria College for the last week of term. Solenn Vadaine joined the Parish for a month to improve her English and to spend time in each of the Parish's departments including Accounts and Customer Services. She comes from Avranches, the Parish's twin Project Trident student Left to right: Mary Osmond, town in , and was hosted by Jumelage Bobbie Deeks Thomas Davies and Jose de Castro Committee members Alan and Marine Oliveira. Photo: Sussie Ahlburg Alina Ibragimova + Cédric Tiberghien Tuesday 23 September 8pm

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he Parish of St Helier’s annual Rates Assembly took place at Tthe Town Hall on 16 July – St Helier Day – last month. The Parish’s Accounts for 2013/4 were approved and the Parish rate for 2014/5 of 1.15p proposed by the Accounts Committee was also approved unanimously without amendment. The small increase in Parish rate of 1.8% represents a lower than cost of living (1.9%) increase on last year’s Parish rate of 1.13p. The Constable of St Helier, Simon Crowcroft, said: ‘Most of the 50 or so people who attended this important SENIOR CITIZENS’ OUTINGS Parish Assembly have strong ties with Once again this year the Parish of St Helier arranged two coach outings for senior citizens the Parish or work in a voluntary of the Parish, involving a round-the-Island tour followed by a cream tea at St Peter’s capacity to help it run efficiently. It Garden Centre. More than 100 parishioners took advantage of these events, with the was encouraging to see six of the Constable attending one to welcome everyone and enjoy a scone and a cup of tea. Parish’s 10 Deputies at the meeting and to receive particular approbation from ratepayers for the way in which our Human Resources department managed the closure of Maison de Ville residential home during the past year.’ The small increase in the Parish rate shows that the Directors of the Parish, each of whom gave presentations at the meeting about their departmental objectives for the new financial year, are continuing to control costs and maximise non-rates revenue. With the bulk of our expenditure being on staff costs, and the pay award of 4% agreed by the VINGTENIER MOVES TO States’ Employment Board effective POLICE HEADQUARTERS from January this year, it is an July 2014 saw Vingtenier Ben impressive achievement for my team RETIREMENT OF Wheaton, a past Mr St Helier who to have asked ratepayers for such a PARISH NURSERIES joined the Parish’s Honorary small increase in rates.’ CO-ORDINATOR, Police department in 2008, Clive Barton, MBE, proposed that successfully apply for a position VAL PAYNE the Parish auditors, Alex Picot, be as a Civilian Support Officer re-appointed, and drew attention to June saw the retirement of Val Payne, within the Force Control Room the fact that the Parish of St Helier is who has worked for the Parish since at the now presenting accounts that are 1989. Initially Manager of Westmount Headquarters, which has resulted ‘GAAP compliant’, the only one of the Day Nursery, which she took from in his resignation as an Honorary Island’s 12 parishes to do so. strength to strength, Val was promoted to Officer. Whilst the Parish doesn’t Also at the meeting the Nursery Co-ordinator in September 2010, of course like to lose proactive Accounts Committee was elected. overseeing the management of both members of the Mitch Couriard, David Croxford, Westmount and Avranches Day such as Ben, it is nevertheless Robert le Brocq, Bernie Manning, Nurseries. Recently obtaining a Master’s pleasing when, on occasion, those Stewart , Sarah Richardson, Degree in Child Care Early Years, Val was who have joined the Honorary extremely well known with many Police and served the Parish well Deputy Richard Rondel and Deputy children, parents and employees actually attain their goal of Jackie Hilton will join the Constable benefitting from her infinite wisdom and gaining employment with the and Directors of the Parish for knowledge over the years. She will be professional force, and we all wish quarterly meetings to scrutinise the missed but the Parish wishes her well for him well for the future. Parish accounts during the new the future. financial year.

5 View on St Helier

Constable’s Comment ast month there was a lot of attention in the local media to the Lstate of town pavement's and THE STEPPED precincts. I received an unprecedented number of complaints about this, SEA WALL AT although as a town-dweller myself it WEST PARK was hardly news to me; I have been trying to get our streets cleaner for by André Ferrari several years, as regular readers of the André Ferrari is a heritage campaigner and Town Crier will know. Of course, author of books on Jersey’s lost architecture. there have been some extenuating circumstances, including genuine cases of staff absence due to injury or ver the past few decades, large concrete steps provide a large dry area planned holidays, vehicle breakdowns, chunks of reclaimed land have for people to relax on, even at high tide. and so on, but we can't really blame the Obeen plonked onto St Helier. But This is now the most popular section of trees for dropping sap or the long hot each new bit of land gained comes with West Park beach, and is a boon for those summer! Let's face it, most European a corresponding loss of foreshore. The who don't like sand in their sandwiches! towns have trees and fine weather but original section of reclamation west of It is in total contrast to the rest of the in many cases their pavements and the Albert Pier was on a piece of damp, new sea defences, which are of 'rock squares are gleaming in the sun. seaweed-strewn beach that was used by armour' (dumped rocks); these are still For this reason I am looking at what only a few. Unfortunately the new sea ugly, and cannot easily be sat on, sat wall of concrete cobs was horribly ugly, we can learn from other local against or even clambered over. authorities for whom street cleansing is so ugly in fact that twelve years later The stepped sea wall is now very well the absolutely number one priority; our this was being used as justification for a colonised on a sunny day, and is popular twin town of Funchal, for example, has second phase of reclamation! And with people having beach barbecues. a simply low-tech solution of hose and whilst this next phase would indeed There is only one gripe, and that is the bristle, with their open spaces and hide the ugly (and still new) sea wall, it pavements being washed and swept would obliterate the popular beach of fault of some of the users rather than the every single day. However, such a soft sand opposite the Grand Hotel. And wall itself; a selfish few leave their cleansing regime costs money, and it as per usual, this major project then rubbish, drink cans and bottles all over must be remembered, particularly by proceeded without any consultation the place. An even more stupid minority the Council of Ministers, and those with the residents of St Helier. choose to smash those bottles on the Senators who started their political I was assured at the time by an officer steps, presumably under the cover of careers as St Helier Deputies, that at (the then) Public Works, that these darkness. Because this area is not a public St Helier bears the brunt of the Island's latest sea defences were designed so that footpath, or a park, it falls outside the dropped litter and spilled sugary sand would be deposited by the tides in usual categories of street cleaning, but it’s drinks, but receives no financial this corner, to create a new beach, and not unusual to see barefoot children right assistance, even though the population indeed the sand level did gradually build next to steps glinting with shards of glass. of our Parish is almost doubled each up. The only problem with moving a Indeed, on a hot day, the empty sections working day by commuters and beach further down the water line is that of wall often turn out to be the ones visitors. I will continue to work with it is more likely to be entirely covered at littered with broken glass. The cleaning of my highly-motivated and committed high tide. There are now times when this public space is an issue that probably team of staff to achieve the gold some soft sand remains uncovered, but needs to be reviewed. standard for St Helier's streets, but I less so than with the old beach. will also keep pressing the States to Therefore the newest sea wall turns SCORE OUT OF 10: 9 give a fair deal for St Helier ratepayers. An unsung piece of clever design, marred out to be a particularly intelligent piece only by an idiotic few. Constable Simon Crowcroft of design. The series of scalloped

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Crowds of people at St Helier Harbour 14 Image reproduced courtesy of Société Jersiaise Photographic Archive, Jersey On 23rd August Japan honoured a military agreement with Britain and declared war on Germany. Adding to the complexity, two days later Austria-Hungary declared war on Japan. Italy avoided conflict until May 1915 when she sided with the Allies, while the United States remained in a state of absolute neutrality until 1917 when she entered the fray. Although the tumult of a world war was to have a profound effect and result in millions of deaths, displaced and homeless communities, and untold damage to landscapes and infrastructures of many countries, the Channel Islands were not as dramatically affected in the First World War as they were during the Second World War when the Islands were occupied by German forces. In Jersey the onset of the 20th century just a few years before had heralded a new dawn of relative prosperity and security across the social divide and, with a thriving agricultural industry and blossoming tourist trade, the Island was enjoying the fruits of success. Politics and boundary squabbles hundreds of miles away had little effect and aroused only mild curiosity amongst the population of a small nine by five mile island. This was to change dramatically within just a few days and, when the bespectacled and officially attired Vicompte R R Lemprière read the declaration of war in St Helier’s Royal Above: Vicompte R R Lemprière read the declaration of war Square on 4th August 1914, the day after Britain declared war in St Helier’s Royal Square on 4th August 1914 on Germany, it initiated a sequence of events that was to have a Image reproduced courtesy of Société Jersiaise profound effect on the Island, both during the war and with the Photographic Archive, Jersey new world order which followed. Initial panic buying and a run on banks was contained, though, and steps hotel trade. Within days of the outbreak of were put in place to reassure Islanders. war the majority had answered a call to At the outbreak of the war Jersey had a In total it is estimated arms and returned to their respective population of around 52,000, about half the that 6,292 Islanders countries with more than 2,500 French current population. Several thousand of these nationals leaving Jersey to join French were immigrant farm workers from France as were directly involved forces. This left a huge labour gap in well as German nationals who worked in the in World War I farming on the Island and the enormity the effect the war was to have on Island life Below: Soldiers of the Devonshire Regiment began to hit home. on deck of ship leaving St Helier Harbour The Island’s Militia was mobilised from the outset with its Image reproduced courtesy of Société Jersiaise role clearly defined as a defensive force set on protecting Photographic Archive, Jersey Jersey’s coastline and key installations in the event of attack.

15 However, with most naval activity taking place further into the Channel and German advances through France countered, the fear of invasion subsided and, in December 1914, thoughts turned to how Jersey and the other Channel Islands might offer direct help to the war effort in the form of manpower. At the start of the war, Field Marshal Herbert Horatio Kitchener – Lord Kitchener – was made Secretary of State for War. One of the few convinced that the war would not ‘be over before Christmas’, Kitchener set about building the largest volunteer army in the nation’s history. The iconic ‘Your Country Needs You’ poster of Kitchener pointing a finger at the nation’s young men engendered a wave of nationalistic fervour resulting in a daily enlistment of thousands. To further encourage recruitment, General Sir Henry Rawlinson suggested that ‘Pals Battalions’ should be formed whereby whole villages or towns would form military units with a commitment that they would serve together in battle. This proved very successful and Jersey set about forming its own Pals contingent. By the spring of 1915 over 200 volunteers had come forward with this figure rising to more than 300 over the ensuing months. Named The Jersey Company, they became part of the 7th Battalion of The Royal Irish Rifles. As Jersey men and migrant workers departed for war so the effect was felt in the workplace. This resulted in women taking up work traditionally done by men, ensuring that agriculture and vital services continued. In stark contrast to the privations suffered in the Second Word War, when the Channel Islands were occupied, life on Jersey remained superficially at least as it did before. Indeed newspapers and mail arrived regularly Above: Lieutenant William Bruce throughout the war and, although sugar and petrol were as pictured in the Book of Remembrance rationed and some goods freely available before the war became Reproduced by kind permission of Victoria College harder to find, the impact was manageable. There was, however, a German presence on Jersey from 1915 until after Victoria College lost 126 The mobilisation of the cream of the end of the war. On orders from the old boys in World War I. young Jersey men and their departure to War Office a prisoner of war camp was The Book of Remembrance training camps and the battlefield, as well built at Les Blanches Banques, St Ouen’s shows page after page of as the migrant workers, further decimated Bay. This was eventually to house 1,500 the Island’s population. In total it is prisoners who were put to work making biographical notes and estimated that 6,292 Islanders were up for at least some of the deficit of the photos of the fallen directly involved in World War 1. The normal workforce. The curiosity factor States of Jersey commissioned a roll of amongst Islanders subsided quickly and the prisoners became a honour after the war and the list contained 862 men who died regular sight on the Island. Several escape attempts were made for King and country, killed in action or as a result of war though none were successful and, towards the end of the war, wounds or disease sustained in battle. However, if one takes numbers reduced as prisoners were sent to the mainland where into account the number of French and other migrant residents there was more work for them to do. of Jersey or those with very close familial connections, that figure nearly doubles in number. In all 212 decorations were awarded to military personnel from Jersey, or with strong Jersey connections, including three Victoria Crosses, the highest award for valour in combat. These were awarded to Lieutenant William Arthur McRae Bruce (1890–1914), 59th Scinde Rifles, Captain Allastair Malcolm Cluny McReady Diarmid (1888–1917), 4th Battalion, Duke of Cambridge’s Own (Middlesex Regiment) and Private Jack Counter, (1898–1970) 1st Battalion King’s (Liverpool) Regiment. Counter was originally from Blandford in Dorset but settled in Jersey after the war when his regiment was posted here. Victoria College lost 126 old boys in World War 1 including Lieutenant Bruce and Captain McReady-Diarmid. The Victoria College Book of Remembrance, held in the Jersey Library, shows page after page of biographical notes and photos of the fallen old boys. ‘Old’ is a misnomer, actually, as the majority were View of the prisoner of war camp at Blanches Banques aged between nineteen and thirty. Typical of these was Image reproduced courtesy of Société Jersiaise Lieutenant Bruce who died at the Battle of Givenchy in France Photographic Archive, Jersey on December 1914 aged just 24. Lieutenant Bruce was

16 posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross in 1919 as witnesses 9pm including a drum head service, a lantern parade from to the event had all been captured and imprisoned by the Halkett Place to the Royal Square, performances by The Band of Germans and were unable to testify at the time. The citation the Island of Jersey, the visiting band of 73 Engineer Regiment for his VC reads: and a projection of archive images of the time on big screens in ‘For most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty. On the the square. The Victoria College Combined Cadet Force will also be in attendance as well as the young people’s theatre 19th December, 1914, near Givenchy, during a night attack, group, Youtheatre and The Musical Originals Singers. A limited Lt. Bruce was in command of a small party which captured one number of free tickets for the event are available from the of the enemy's trenches. In spite of being severely wounded in Bailiff’s office or Jersey Tourism. There will also be lots of the neck, he walked up and down the trench, encouraging his standing room. men to hold on against several counter-attacks for some hours until killed. The fire from rifles and bombs was very heavy all day, and it was due to the skilful disposition made, and the example and encouragement shown by Lt. Bruce that his men They shall grow not old, were able to hold out until dusk, when the trench was finally captured by the enemy.’ as we that are left grow old: Lieutenant Bruce's Victoria Cross was bought by Victoria Age shall not weary them, College and one of the school houses is named after him. nor the years condemn. In 2002 it was realised that Captain McReady-Diarmid VC At the going down of the sun was also an Old Victorian and a fifth house was formed and named in his honour. and in the morning Peace, when it finally came on 11th November 1918, was We will remember them. greeted with the same numbed shock as the declaration of war just over four years earlier. On Jersey more than 1,000 widows, From ‘For The Fallen’ by Robert Laurence Binyon mothers or siblings had received the dreaded telegram from the (1869–1943), published in The Times newspaper Minister of War. For them and many others who had seen their on 21st September 1914. loved ones hideously wounded, or mentally scarred, life was to change irrevocably. As well as manpower Jersey contributed financially to the Great War to the tune of £100,000. In 1923 the British SOURCE MATERIAL: Government thought it a good idea for Jersey to make an annual The Channel Islands and the Great War by Doug Ford payment of £275,000 to assist in the running of the British The Book of Remembrance Victoria College Jersey Empire. Jersey was not of the same opinion, however, and, instead, the States of Jersey suggested a single retrospective RECOMMENDED READING: payment of £300,000 towards the cost of the war. This was Ours’ The Jersey Pals In The First World War by Ian Ronayne accepted and finally received in 1927. Jersey and The Great War by Ian Ronayne To commemorate the outbreak of World War 1 a Ceremony (available from 31st July at the Jersey Museum) of Light will take place on 4th August in the Royal Square. In attendance will be the Lieutenant Governor, the Bailiff and the Chief Minister. A full programme of events is planned from

17 On Friday 27th June we visited Mont St Michel along with the pen friends. This is the first time that the students from the two schools have been able to spend two days together, which St Helier schools was a great opportunity for them to really get to know each other and communicate in the two languages. Despite the rain, we walked to Mont St Michel from the car park, had a tour of group of thirty one students from Years 7 and 8, along the Abbey and gave the students some time do some souvenir with four teachers from Haute Vallée School have shopping and socialise with their new friends. Arecently returned from the annual visit to our twinned Following our successful trip, a reciprocal visit will take school, Collège Notre Dame de la Providence in Avranches. place in September where the pen friends will visit us here at This was the largest group yet to go on this trip and was a great Haute Vallée and spend some time in St Helier. opportunity for the students from both schools to get to know On behalf of both Haute Vallée and Collège Notre Dame de each other. The visit was for two nights and two full days from la Providence, I would like to thank the St Helier Jumelage 25th – 27th June. The students from the two schools have spent Committee for their continued funding and support. It is very the past year sending letters, cards, leaflets about their schools, much appreciated by all involved and allows more students to emailing and communicating via Skype but this was the first benefit from this valuable experience. time they had actually met. Miss H Poingdestre, MFL teacher, Haute Vallée School QUOTES FROM HAUTE VALLÉE STUDENTS: “The trip went too fast but it was fun eating the French cuisine and meeting our pen pals. We exchanged little gifts and really tried hard speaking to each other.” Phoebe Over “Avranches was amazing, I loved every second of it. The pen pals that we met were very nice and it was very useful to get better at French. I am so glad we got to go to France, the twinning of the schools is a brilliant idea. I can’t wait to see them in September.” Rosie McManus “My pen pal was funny. At first it was kind of awkward but it was fine after a while. Overall I enjoyed the Avranches trip, it was the best school trip I have ever been on. Thank you very much to the people who funded us.” Elvio Silva “Overall I really enjoyed this trip, and it was Thursday 26th June was spent at our twin school ‘Collège really great to meet our pen friends and also to be able to use Notre Dame de la Providence’, where students were given a tour our French. My pen friend is called Leony, she is really nice.” of the school and spent time getting to know their pen friends. Aimee Anderson In the afternoon we went on walking tours of Avranches to see the sights and the pen friend partnerships had to work together “The highlight was our pen pals. My pen pal in particular was to complete a quiz, and in the evening we did some shopping in really interesting and detailed with her explaining. My pen pal the town centre and had an excellent meal at Brasserie l’Union got me an amazing gift. Let’s just say that Avranches was simply in the main square. the best!” Nina Keane

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IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF Denis Ryan hen New Jersey celebrated its tercentenary in 1964, the Constable of St Helier, the late Denis Ryan, was part of an official Wdelegation which included the then Bailiff, a Jersey cow named 'Precious Galinthia' and a cub reporter from the Evening Post – in fact, the title of this report could equally have been, 'In the footsteps of Ted Vibert'! Jèrriais For this year's celebrations of the 350th anniversary of the founding of New Jersey, By Geraint Jennings the Constable of St Helier was asked by the Chief Minister to represent the Island, accompanied by Doug Ford from the Trust and a staff member of the AOÛT FLIEUTHI Chief Minister's department. The visit began with attendance at a 'birthday party' held Au mais d'Août nou vait bein des gens in the State's capital, Trenton, followed by the unveiling of an exhibition featuring the tchi sont chèrgis coumme eune moûque original deed transferring the land between the Hudson and Delaware rivers to the first à myi: les cheins tchi sont à boutitchi en proprietors, and naming it 'New Jersey'. Having taken part in the formal ceremony, the Ville, à acater des patchets dé tinnées Constable was invited in to the Senate chamber where a special resolution was passed d'biéthe ou d'cidre, des boutilyies et des recognising the historical ties between Jersey and New Jersey. Mr Crowcroft was then boutilyies d'cola ou d'limonnade, et un invited to address the Senate, something which officials told him had not happened in tas d'mangi pouor des bouôns fricots au living memory – he described the experience as a good opportunity to tell New Jersey grand air duthant les longues caudes about the Island, if a little nerve-wracking! séthées, ou ofûche pouor aller The Jersey delegation was based in Princeton, where meetings with some of the piquenitchi. Épis y'a les cheins tch'ont State's main cultural providers were held, and visited Monmouth County and the patchi lus quat' quémînses en chîn ballots pouor aller tchiquebord en Jersey Shore, including Red Bank and Asbery, where the Constable met youth music vacanches; ou les cheins tchi vont à la groups very keen to hear about Jersey's lively music scene. The bell of the First grève auve tout lus bataclian; des Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth – the site of the arrival of the first settlers following tchaîses, des pouques, des balles, des the creation of the State – was rung by Mr Crowcroft at exactly the same time as the boutchets, des pelles et nou n'saithait bells of St Mark's Church in St Helier were being rung by Jersey's Chief Minister, pon tchi acouo. Mais les cheins tchi sont Senator Ian Gorst, to mark 24th June, New Jersey's official birthday. chèrgis coumme eune moûque à myi qué The week-long trip was mainly devoted to meetings with New Jersey's cultural j'aime èrgarder ch'est les moûques à myi, institutions, especially the State Museum and Archive in Trenton, but discussions ieux! I' bourdonnent parmi les flieurs dé were also held with local artists, crafts persons, archaeologists, theatre groups, lavande, dé chuchet, dé th mbe et d'aut's musicians, historians and teachers. “There is a great deal of excitement this year in pliantes, en vithevardant dé flieur en New Jersey,” said the Constable, “and a real fascination with the State's historical flieur. Et tchi vâriêté dé moûques à myi qu'nou peut vaie même au mitan d'la roots, with many of those I met expressing a keen desire to visit us. The trip focused Ville! Y'a des bourdes pliutcheuses almost entirely on the rich opportunities for cultural exchanges and I am confident we auves les bliancs tchus et des bourdons are going to be welcoming lots of New Jerseyans in the dé rueûque. Ches'-chîn chinnent tout years ahead. Of course there will be economic spin-offs l'mais d'Août, même s'i' y'en a des gens from the visit, and Genuine Jersey products have been en vacanche dans not' Ville flieuthie et à on sale in New Jersey as part of the year's events, but it la Batâle des Flieurs! was refreshing to be able to talk about our Island's rich AUGUST IN BLOOM heritage and to find such a keen interest in Jersey for the In the month of August you see a hive variety and depth of our cultural life.” of activity: people shopping in town, buying packs of cans of beer or cider, bottles and bottles of cola or lemonade, WHAT A and lots of food for eating outside during long warm evenings, perhaps for DIFFERENCE 100 years makes! picnicking. Some people have packed quickly for a last-minute holiday. And n 19th August 1914, the States' new law on Highways received Royal then there are those laden down with Assent. Each Parish established a and appointed Inspectors everything for a grand day out at the Ofor the roads of each , ‘to be chosen from the most important beach. But the hive of activity I like inhabitants of each Parish’! watching best of all is the activity of Whilst many of the Committee’s duties such as ‘arranging places for putting bees. They buzz round the lavender, rubbish carts’ have fallen away the responsibility to maintain public roads clear of honeysuckle, thyme and other plants, ‘branchage’ is taken as seriously today as it was 100 years ago. The hefty fine of ten zigzagging from flower to flower. And shillings in those days (50 pence today) for not cutting your branchage would have even in town you see a variety of bees: been more than half the weekly wage of a labourer, so keeping your roadside boundary from fluffy bumblebees with white rear clean and tidy was an important matter. Regular amendments to the law, including ends to honey bees. And this lot work those approved by the States in November last year, attempt to keep this legislation up all through August, even while people to date. In reality, each Parish continues to administer a law which was designed for take time off in Town in bloom and for an Edwardian parochial authority, where, until last November, Roads Committee the Battle of Flowers! members who missed a meeting were required to pay a fine of five shillings.

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Millennium Town Park

uring 2014, the States of Jersey DPolice has been working with partner agencies to try and find alternative solutions to continue complaints of lower level anti-social behaviour in Millennium Town Park. Inspector Mark Coxshall, head of the Operational Support Unit, said: “Since it opened we have received a number of complaints in relation to Millennium Town Park, but instead of dealing with the cause we have perhaps Police Inspector Mark Coxshall, been trying to address the Operational Support Unit effects which does not necessarily provide for sustainable longer term solutions.” This year, The Original Student Art Exhibition, kindly Representatives from Transport and Technical Services sponsored by Moore Stephens, returns to Jersey Arts (‘TTS’), the Youth Service, Honorary Police, Parish of St Helier, Centre’s Berni Gallery from 4 August, showcasing work by Community Sports Development and Freedom Church have some of the best of the Island’s degree and foundation been working on plans for a number of months and specifically students. The six artists short-listed for this year’s responding to feedback received from residents and park users. exhibition are: Will Bertram, Jonathan Hudson, Lizi Hill, The States of Jersey Police carried out a comprehensive Edward Farley, Laura Syvret and Oliver Woodhall. With study of park users and residents to find out what could be mediums ranging from jewellery to ceramics, there is sure done to improve the Park, and what more Police could do to to be something for everyone in this showcase of some of engage the public there. The results of the survey can be found the Island’s top student talent. on the police website at www.jersey.police.uk. Don’t miss a night of musical memories as Tony Jacobs Inspector Coxshall said: “As a group of organisations, we returns to Jersey Arts Centre on 15 August with some decided that we needed to look at what people thought of the special guests. In A Swell Party, Tony is joined by pianist Park, what it was being used for, and what we could do to make Jim Barry, woodwind expert Sue Greenaway and vocalist it better. The benefit of partners working together has been a Louise Cookman, for an evening celebrating the songs of real influencing factor with this project with the Youth Service Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Rogers & Hart and many more. and TTS really stepping up and leading on this initiative.” Great fun, full of anecdotes, and alive with vintage glamour, The results of that work have led to funding being secured make sure to put A Swell Party in your August diary. to support the purchase of skateboarding equipment that has For those looking for a bit of musical inspiration for their been constructed within the caged area formerly used for ball own work, Jersey Arts Centre’s Weekend Songwriting games. The equipment will be tested for a three month trial course is a perfect way to proceed! Tutored by singer- period and, if it proves a success, additional equipment can be songwriter Esther Rose Parkes, participants can use the purchased. beautiful surroundings of to influence lyric Work continues with the Community Sports Development writing. The weekend will culminate in a performance for Team that simply dovetails this work and helps divert young family and friends, so bring enthusiasm, a pen, some paper people from crime, giving them worthwhile sporting and your instrument (if you have one) and get writing! opportunities and alternatives within the Park. The overriding aim is to make the Park a nicer place for For more information about any of the everyone whilst maximising the use and facilities within. performances or courses available, Inspector Coxshall said, “We want to keep young people safe, please contact the Box Office on: 700444 give them a location which they can look after and divert them or go online at: www.artscentre.je from crime and lower level anti-social behaviour.”

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24 HALKETT HOEDOWN NEWS Parish notice board FOR HEADWAY FROM continued Sunday 7th September will see the THE inaugural Halkett Hoedown for Headway, Parish which is hoped to become an annual event. The brainchild of David Stokes, proprietor of Bean Around the World, together with Louise Stirling of Headway Nurseries Jersey, an amazing street party has been AVRANCHES DAY NURSERY organised in the centre of town, all in aid of Headway Jersey. Halkett Place will be Further to our update last month, the closed to traffic for the day and town children from the Forget Me Not Room at really will meet country, with straw bales Avranches Day Nursery have been and Western-themed decorations, Wild observing the caterpillars in their West fancy dress (optional, with prizes cocoons on their change from caterpillar for best costume, adult and children’s to butterfly and finally saw the categories), live music, food, cheer and butterflies emerge. They then gathered to fun! From lunchtime ‘til late. watch the release of five successfully hatched Painted Lady butterflies.

MARC’S WALK The fourth annual walk in memory of Marc Nieuwburg, this walk takes place on Sunday 17th August and there’s a choice of three starts: 15 miles: starting at Val de la Mare's top car park (opposite The Maize); 11 miles: starting at Jersey Pearl; and 7 miles: starting at Corbiere. Of course the colour to wear is ORANGE and mad hats are most welcome. Everyone can walk, even if it's only a small part, and well- behaved dogs and other pets are welcomed. Any questions please email [email protected], telephone 07797 773765 or visit www/facebook.com/marcswalk.

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25 Your handy guide to Parish recycling! • St Hélyi r’cycl’ye!

MONDAY YOUR COLLECTION DAYS ARE AUG 11 and 25 SEP 8 and 22 OCT 6 and 20 Clarke Avenue Jardin des Carreaux La Rue des Canons Mont à l’Abbé Farm Great Union Rd Brighton Road Elizabeth Place La Grande Route de Mont à l’Abbé La Rue des Maupertuis Pimley Close (from Poonah Road) Clearview Street Gloster Terrace La Retraite La Ruette Pinel Queen’s Road Dorset Street Clairvale Road Hillcrest Avenue La Ruelle de Rauvet La Vert Chemin Rouge Bouillon (Police Albert Street Val Plaisant (bottom) Station to First Stop Café) Columbus Street MONDAY YOUR COLLECTION DAYS ARE AUG 4 and 18 SEP 1, 15 and 29 OCT 13 and 27 Avenue de Petit Mont Drury Lane Le Moulin Close Oak Tree Gardens Trinity Road / Trinity Gardens Whitley Close Balmoral Drive Green Street Le Mount Neron Oaklands Lane Trinity Hill (top of Old Trinity Hill Willow Grove Beechfield Lane Greenwood Terrace Les Grand Vaux Stafford Gardens to Beechfield Lane) Sutton Court Cherry Orchard Court Havre des Pas (between Les Ruisseaux Stafford Lane Vale Mews Wilkes Gdns Clos des Pas South Hill and Havre des Mount Bingham South Hill (Avenue du Petit Vale Court Dongola Road Pas Gardens) Nicole Close Mont to Mount Bingham) Valley Road TUESDAY YOUR COLLECTION DAYS ARE AUG 12 and 26 SEP 9 and 23 OCT 7 and 21 Abbotsmount New St John’s Road Westmount Estate Springfield Lane St Mark’s Lane Avenue et Dolmen Abbotsmount Court Ellora Estate Westmount Road Oxford Road Apsley Road Gas Place Le Clos Vaze Old St John’s Road Springfield Road Byron Road Chevalier Road Robin Lane Le Grand Clos Ocean Apartments Janvrin Road Byron Lane Common Lane Tunnel Street Clubley Estate Westmount Court TUESDAY YOUR COLLECTION DAYS ARE AUG 5 and 19 SEP 2, 16 and 30 OCT 14 and 28 Cleveland Avenue La Clos de Mon Sejour Marett Court Roseville Street (La Route St Clement’s Road Cleveland Road La Frédée Lane Nelson Avenue du Fort to Havre des Pas) Town Mills Estate Croydon Lane La Rue de Petit Camps Mont Millais (bottom) Rue des Côtils Trinity Hill (Old Trinity Hill Croydon Road La Rue de la Hauteur Orchid Court Rue de Mon Sejour to Vallée des Vaux) Havre des Pas (between Havre des La Rue Petit Clos Peel Court Springbank Avenue Vallée des Vaux Pas Gardens and St Clement’s Rd) La Route du Fort Rodney Avenue Runnymede Court WEDNESDAY YOUR COLLECTION DAYS ARE AUG 13 and 27 SEP 10 and 24 OCT 8 and 22 Bellozanne Avenue Doue de St Croix Richelieu Park Tower Road Craig Street Bellozanne Road La Côtil de Haute Clair Rue des Podetre Midvale Road Duhamel Place Clos du Bas La Mont Pelle St Anne’s Farm New Street (to Burrard Street) Grove Street Croydon Terrace Mashobra Park St Anne’s Terrace Winchester Street Halkett Place Dunedin Farm Orchard Mews St Aubin’s Road (Town to Vauxhall Street James Street Hautbois Gardens Osbourne Court Paris Lane inc Tyneville Lane) Nelson Street Val Plaisant (top) Hillside Court Pomme D’Or Farm Westhill Duhamel Street St Helier Court WEDNESDAY YOUR COLLECTION DAYS ARE AUG 6 and 20 SEP 3 and 17 OCT 1, 15 and 29 Abbey Close College Lane Grosvenor Street La Pepiniere La Clos du Briard Mont Millais (top) Adelina Wood Fairfield Avenue La Grande Route de St Jean La Pouquelaye (top) Le Hurel Mont Pinel Claremont Road Fountain Lane (up to Greenacres) La Rue des Arbres Manor Park Avenue Nomond Avenue Clarence Road Highview Lane La Hougue Avenue Landfield Drive Manor Park Road Palm Grove College Hill Greenacres Estate La Manoir de Mont à l’Abbé La Breton Lane Millais Park THURSDAY YOUR COLLECTION DAYS ARE AUG 14 and 28 SEP 11 and 25 OCT 9 and 23 Boulevard Avenue Seafield Avenue Victoria Avenue (all) Stopford Road Providence Street Ann Street Mont Cochon St Aubin’s Road (Paris Lane David Place Belmont Road Belmont Gardens Brooklyn Street Paris Lane to Seafield Avenue) St Mark’s Road Simon Place Belmont Place Don Street Romeril Close Tower Gardens Victoria Street Museum Street Ann Place THURSDAY YOUR COLLECTION DAYS ARE AUG 7 and 21 SEP 4 and 18 OCT 2, 16 and 30 Chapel Lane Roseville Street (La Route Upper Clarendon Road Victoria Crescent Saville Street The Parade Queen’s Lane Cleveland Road du Fort to Colomberie) Clarendon Apartments West Park Avenue Clare Street Roussel Street Undercliffe Road Hastings Lane St James Place Upper Midvale Road Elizabeth Lane Cannon Street Dummy Lane Manor Court Hastings Road Rouge Bouillon Midvale Close Parade Road Lemprière Street Le Clos de Balmain La Pouquelaye (bottom) (both sides – all) Devonshire Place Roussel Mews Le Mont Cantel FRIDAY YOUR COLLECTION DAYS ARE AUG 1, 15 and 29 SEP 12 and 26 OCT 10 and 24 Bellozanne Valley La Ruelle Vaucluse Millbrook Close St Andrew’s Road Journeaux Street Hansford Lane La Ville au Roi Millbrook Lane Pomona Road Great Union Road Hillgrove Estate Landscape Grove Old Mont Cochon Poonah Road (Devonshire Place) La Clos de la Blinerie Le Clos St André Old St Andrew’s Road Pomona Lane Windsor Road La Rue Cyril Mauger Le Douet de St Croix Pied du Côtil Aquila Road Garden Lane La Rue de Trachy Les Champs Park Estate Route es Nouaux Aquila Lane Devonshire Lane FRIDAY YOUR COLLECTION DAYS ARE AUG 8 and 22 SEP 5 and 19 OCT 3, 17 and 31 Almorah Crescent Apartments La Pouquelaye (bottom) Palmyra Lane Raleigh Avenue Clarendon Road La Clos de Debenaire Palmyra Road Raleigh Lane Clos du Parcq Le Clos de Paradis Pen Y Craig Avenue Richmond Road La Grande Pouclée Lower King’s Cliff Queen’s Avenue Upper King’s Cliff

26 FROM Parish Groups THE There are lots of opportunities for parishioners to get involved in the Polish variety of activities organised in St Helier. For anyone interested in becoming involved in these groups, a brief overview and contact details are shown below. Community ST HELIER IN BLOOM The Community in Bloom Group encourages community planting and VLADYSLAWA (VLADA) MAYO environmental initiatives, with artistic flourishes. Contact Tony Andrews on 811700 or email [email protected] WYDARZENIE ROKU www.facebook.com/Poshbloomgroup W tym roku Polski festiwal, który trwał od 11 do13 lipca, zaczął się ST HELIER’S HONORARY POLICE wstrząsająco i to w sensie dosłownym. W godzinę po oficjalnym The Honorary Police are an integral part of the Parish, working closely rozpoczęciu festiwalu wyspa się zatrzęsła z siłą 4,6 w skali Richtera. with the States Police to provide a service unique in the British Isles. Co ciekawe, zajęci ostatnimi przygotowaniami wystawcy nawet nie Contact the Honorary Police Co-ordinator on 811890 zauważyli wstrząsów i ze zdziwieniem przyjmowali do wiadomości, or email [email protected] że przed chwilą nawiedziło Jersey najsilniejsze w ciągu ostatnich ST HELIER – AVRANCHES JUMELAGE dziewięćdziesięciu lat trzęsienie ziemi. The Jumelage Committee facilitates school group exchanges, and Około dziesięciu tysięcy osób odwiedziło tegoroczny festiwal kultury cultural and sporting links with Avranches in Normandy. polskiej na Weighbridge. Warto odnotować, że jest on chętnie Contact Annabelle Bishop on 07797 762008 or email [email protected] odwiedzany zarówno przez lokalnych mieszkańców jak i turystów z Wielkiej Brytanii, Francji i Niemiec. Piękne przedstawienie zrobili ST HELIER – BAD WURZACH PARTNERSCHAFT uczniowie polskiej sobotniej szkoły. Była cudowna pogoda i wszyscy St Helier twinned with Bad Wurzach, where many Islanders were wspaniale się bawili. interned during the Second World War, in 2002. The Partnerschaft Committee promotes cultural links between the two towns. Contact Clive Armstrong on 854152 EVENT OF THE YEAR or email [email protected] This year’s Polish Festival, held during July, had a shocking start. An www.sthelierbadwurzachpartnerschaft.com hour after the official commencement of the Festival there was the ST HELIER – FUNCHAL GEMINAÇÃO 4.6 magnitude earthquake. Interestingly, the exhibitors didn’t even The Committee supports activities celebrating the Portuguese language, notice the earthquake, being very busy with managing their stands. music, food and national days, following the twinning with Funchal in 2012. They were truly puzzled with the news reported to them by Festival Contact Simon Crowcroft on 811821 visitors that Island had just been hit by Jersey’s biggest earthquakes or email [email protected]. in 100 years. Facebook page: Comité de Geminição St Helier-Funchal ST HELIER POLISH SOCIETY Around ten thousand people visited the event at the Weighbridge, which has become popular among locals and tourists from the UK, A new group to promote Polish culture locally. France and Germany. The best performance was made by the pupils Contact Magda Chmielewska on 07700 811719 or [email protected] of the Polish Saturday School, the weather was beautiful and everyone had great fun. ST HELIER – YOUTH COMMITTEE The St Helier Youth Committee gives financial support to youth projects throughout the Parish. It is also responsible for allocating grants to groups and individuals who live in the Parish. Application forms available from our website: www.sthelier.je Contact Sarah Richardson on 07797 732901 or email [email protected] ST HELIER – BATTLE OF FLOWERS ASSOCIATION The St Helier Battle of Flowers Association is a welcoming group keen to create a community atmosphere. All Islanders are welcome to join in. Contact Bruno Sousa on 07797 833146 or email [email protected] ST HELIER PÉTANQUE GROUP The ‘POSH Pétanquers’ meet on Fridays at 2pm in the Millennium Town Park. Newcomers are welcome and coaching is provided. Contact Tony Allchurch on 767593 or email [email protected] ST HELIER COMMUNITY SERVICES TEAM When the administration of welfare was moved to Income Support the Parish retained some of its staff skilled in supporting the community, assisted by volunteers. New members are always welcome. Contact Julie Garrod on 811856 or email [email protected] ST HELIER SOCIAL COMMITTEE The Parish’s Social Committee makes possible activities like the Liberation Cream Tea and the Christmas Lunches. New members welcome. Contact Jane Skelhorn on 811823 or email [email protected]

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

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE There are four meetings in St Helier as follows: AGE CONCERN JERSEY Home cooked lunches every week day at St Helier Sirens WI:1st Thursday of each month at Church House 12 noon (excluding bank holidays), and bingo every Wednesday at (opposite Chambers) at 8pm. Contact Helen Asplet on 483000 1.30pm. Computer courses for every level on Mondays, Thursdays and or email [email protected]. Fridays. Telephone 758922 or Freephone 0800 7350345. Frozen meal La Pouquelaye WI: 2nd Wednesday of each month at the La Pouquelaye delivery – please contact Chris on 870354 Community Centre (the old La Pouquelaye School) at 7.30pm. Contact Gill James on 722467 or [email protected]. REGENT BOWLS CLUB : Indoor bowling takes place on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 9.30am to 12 noon, with West Park WI: 1st Tuesday of each month at 2.15pm at the meeting room free tuition given to new members. For more information contact Harold at the George V Cottage Homes on La Grande Route de St Aubin. Noel on 617926 Contact Pam Kelly on 726694. First Tower & Millbrook WI: 2nd Wednesday of each month at the GOOD COMPANIONS CLUB Hosting various events for the Island’s over St Andrew’s Church Hall at 7.30pm. Contact Joan Cadoret on 735534 50s, and based at Le Marais, St Clement, more information on The Good Companions Club can be obtained by contacting Manager Angela Falla at MOBILE LIBRARY [email protected] George V Cottage Homes: Mondays, 9.20–9.45am Clos du Paradis: Tuesdays, 9.15–9.45am JERSEY ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION Seale Street: The office and B&Q, Queen’s Road: Tuesdays, 9.50–10.30am drop-in centre are open from 10am to 1pm Monday to Thursday. Call in for information and advice, telephone 723519 BEAVERS, CUBS AND SCOUTS or email [email protected]. 14th Jersey (St Helier) Scout Group: Salvation Army Hall, Minden Place Website: www.jerseyalzheimers.com. Helpline: 443075 Beavers and Cubs: Monday evenings Scouts: Wednesday evenings JERSEY CODERS (computer coding club for teenagers): Meets weekly Contact Mary Roberts, Island Secretary, on 486935 on a Wednesday at JT premises in St Helier. For further information please or email: [email protected] contact Gwyn Garfield-Bennett on 715411 or 07797 715560 or email [email protected] RAINBOWS, BROWNIES AND GIRL GUIDES All Saints Church Hall group, The Parade: JERSEY BUMPS & BABIES GROUP Meets on the first Thursday Thursday and Friday evenings. Contact: Daphne on 871199 of each month, 11am to 1pm, at the Café at St Helier Methodist Centre, La Pouquelaye group, La Pouquelaye Community Centre: Halkett Street. Contact Viki Lucas at [email protected] Tuesday evening. Contact Tina de la Cour on 07797 761746 or 877559 or 07700 362022 South Rainbow group, d’Auvergne School: JERSEY MS THERAPY CENTRE at Rope Walk, St Helier. Open from Saturday morning. Contact: Jean on 509003/07797 719003 11am to 6pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, the Centre offers 5th St Mark’s Brownies group, All Saints Church Hall: complementary therapies, meditation / relaxation, and oxygen therapy in Wednesday evening. Contact Vee on 789571 or 07797 795587 the Barochamber which is available to anyone. For more information 5th St Mark’s Guides group, La Pouquelaye Community Centre: please telephone 737297, email [email protected] Monday evening. Contact Pat on 481418 or visit www.jerseymstc.co.uk First Tower group, First Tower School: Monday evening. Contact Jayne on 723621

LITTLE MONKEYS GYMNASTICS Fort Regent Various classes to suit children from 1 to 6 years. Phone or text Mel on 07797 731101 or email [email protected]

REGENT GYMNASTICS CLUB Fort Regent Visit: www.regentgymnastics.co.uk/

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION 2–4 Great Union Street Tuesday to Friday from 12pm and Saturday and Sunday from 11am

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

FIRST TOWER BILLIARDS & SNOOKER CLUB Open weekdays from 7pm to 11pm and Sundays from 1pm to 6pm. Email [email protected]

JERSEY SCRABBLE CLUB Every Tuesday evening at 7pm. Contact Anne on 730409 or email [email protected]

ST MARK’S SPARKS Thursdays during term-time from 10am to 11.30am at St Mark’s Church. Contact Ian MacFeeters on 720595

THE CAESAREA QUILTERS Third Monday of every month. Contact Sarah Matlock on 487883

SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF JERSEY Ladies Service Club Every fourth Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm at the Monterey Hotel. Contact Mrs Jean Dale on 888882 or email [email protected]

JERSEY BOWLS CLUB Westmount Prospective new bowling members are welcomed. Please contact Jean Lowery on 07797 776790 •

TOP (TRIUMPH OVER PHOBIA) Offers structured self-help for people • with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and phobias. The Headway Centre • on Thursday evenings from 7–8.30pm. Contact Celia on 0800 735 0608 or • • [email protected]

JERSEY ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED PERSONS A friendly club for the over 50’s. Contact Mrs Annette Elliott on 742402

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TH AUGUST Seaside Festival THURSDAY 14 at Havre des Pas, 10am–8pm Contact Mario Pirozzolo on 280159 Battle of Flowers or email [email protected] Grand Day Parade 2.30–5pm on Victoria Avenue FRIDAY 15 Contact the Battle of Flowers Association TH AUGUST Battle of Flowers on 639000 or visit www.battleofflowers.com Moonlight Parade, 8–11pm Contact the Battle of Flowers Association on 639000 or visit www.battleofflowers.com

TH AUGUST ND TO TUESDAY 26 FRIDAY 22 Airtel-Vodafone Portuguese Food Festival at People’s Park, 12 noon–11pm TH SEPTEMBER Contact Jason Maindonald on 617449 THURSDAY 11 or email [email protected] Battle of Britain

International TH Air Display SUNDAY 24 AUGUST Town Criterium 12.45–5pm, West Park Contact Mike Higgins at Cycle Race [email protected] First Race starts at 12 noon Prize giving is at 6pm 29 The St Helier

Parish Notices

PARISH ASSEMBLY & NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURES JERSEY SEASIDE ROADS COMMITTEE FESTIVAL SUNDAY 10TH AUGUST 2014 MEETINGS Various roads will be closed on Sunday 4th August in the Havre des Pas area, including An Assembly of the Principals and Electors Havre des Pas between Havre des Pas Gardens and St Clement’s Road, Roseville Street between of the Parish of St Helier will be held at the D’Auvergne Lane and Havre des Pas, and Cleveland Road between Croydon Lane and Town Hall on Wednesday 27th August at Havre des Pas. One-way traffic in Marett Road will be reversed between Roseville Street and 7pm to consider Parish business. D’Auvergne Lane, and there will be no parking between 6pm on Saturday 9th August and 7am A meeting of the St Helier Roads Committee on Monday 11th August on Roseville Street and Cleveland Road. will take place on Wednesday 13th August Explanatory signs will be positions throughout the area. at 9.30am at the Town Hall. Members of the public are invited to attend part ‘A’ of the agenda. CONTACTS @sthelierjsy Agenda for the above meetings will be published no fewer than five days in advance Connétable: Simon Crowcroft No 3 District Tel: 811821 Fax: 619146 Deputy Jackie Hilton and will be available from the Town Hall or Email: [email protected] the Parish website, www.sthelier.je. Tel: 07797 713293 Email: [email protected] Town Hall: PO Box 50, St Helier, Jersey, JE4 8PA Deputy Mike Higgins A.S. Crowcroft Connétable Town Hall Opening Hours: Tel: 873956 Email: [email protected] 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday Deputy Andrew Green Parish Meetings: Notices of Parish meeting are Tel: 483356 Email: [email protected] published on our website: www.sthelier.je, in The Deputy Richard Rondel THE DEUTSCHE BANK FESTIVAL St Helier Town Crier and the . OF THE PERFORMING ARTS Tel: 07797 711537 Email: [email protected]

Thursday 3rd July and Thursday 10th July PROCUREURS AND PARISH OTHER PARISH CONTACTS It’s time to try out your skills and ‘Have a go’ MANAGEMENT BOARD Customer Services Manager: Daryn Cleworth Syllabuses and Entry Forms for Tel: 811870 Email: [email protected] Music, Dance, English Speech and Drama, Procureurs du Bien Public: French, Jèrriais, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Clive Barton MBE and Peter Pearce Tel: (CB) 880088 Constable’s PA: Annie Le Noury German, Italian, Japanese and Mandarin Email: [email protected] and Tel: 811821 Email: [email protected] Tel: (PP) 639533 Email: [email protected] Chinese are now available on the website Community Support Helpline: Tel: 811866 www.jerseyeisteddfod.org.je Director, Finance: Andrew Pemberton RPZ Helpline Tel: 811811 Email: [email protected] Entries may be posted to Section Secretaries Tel: 811829 Email: [email protected] as per the syllabuses. Director, Parks, Gardens & Open Spaces Parish Depot: Tel: 811708 Final entry dates: Anthony Andrews Tel: 811700 Duty Centenier: Tel: 07797 722227 Music: Friday 19th September, Email: [email protected] 4–7.30pm at the Town Hall Registrar: Tel: 811088 Director, Human Resources: Martin Roberts All other Sections: Friday 26th September, Tel: 811824 Email: [email protected] Electoral Officer: Eric Blakeley 4–7.30pm at the Town Hall Tel: 811870 Director, Municipal Services: Debra D'Orleans Tel: 811703 Email: [email protected] PARISH NURSERIES & HOMES Director, Technical & Environment Services: Avranches & Westmount Nurseries: Val Payne John Stievenard Tel: 811845 Tel: 811718 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] St Helier House: Jacqueline Jolley ET CHEMINS ST HELIER DEPUTIES Tel: 811715 Email: [email protected] St Ewolds: Ann Mclean In accordance with the requirements No 1 District of the Loi (1914) sur la Voirie, as amended, Tel: 811716 Email: [email protected] Deputy James Baker the second Visite du Branchage of the year Tel: 07797 713141 Email: [email protected] will take place in St Helier on ST HELIER ROADS COMMITTEE Wednesday 25th September. Deputy Judy Martin Nigel Blake Tel: 780641 Email: [email protected] The Loi requires occupiers of land bordering Tel: 875339 Email: [email protected] on the public roads of the Parish to trim Deputy Nick Le Cornu Geraint Jennings hedges and branches and to cut all Tel: 07797 740886 Email: [email protected] Tel: 280778 Email: [email protected] overhanging trees so as to give a clearance of The Very Rev. Bob Key 12 feet over main roads and by-roads and of No 2 District Tel: 720001 Email: [email protected] 8 feet over footpaths and to remove any other Deputy Rod Bryans Bob Le Brocq encroachments on the public highway. Tel: 737236 Email: [email protected] Tel: 743606 Email: [email protected] A fine may be levied for each infraction. The Deputy Geoff Southern Peter Wade attention of occupiers of land is drawn to the Tel: 728231 Email: [email protected] need to ensure that all cuttings and Tel: 875663 Email: [email protected] trimmings are removed from the roads and Deputy Sam Mézec John Wilding footpaths after the branchage is completed. Tel: 07797 811130 Email: [email protected] Tel: 872920 Email: [email protected]

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