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A Reflection on World War 1 • in the Footsteps Of Photograph reproduced courtesy of Société Jersiaise Photographic Archive, Jersey A reflection on World War 1 • In the footsteps of Denis Ryan • Rates Assembly results National Vegetable Society – Jersey branch • View on St Helier • Recycling schedule Parish Notice Board • Dates for your diary • St Helier Gazette Delivered by Jersey Post to 19,000 homes and businesses every month. Designed and produced by MailMate Publishing Jersey in partnership with the Parish of St Helier. 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. Constable’s Comment 6 This month is also associated with View on St Helier 6 holidays, in France 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 Castle 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. Channel Islands 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 POLICE 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 Parish Assembly 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 Normandy, 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 Alina Ibragimova and Cédric Tiberghien have played together, and separately, in some of the world’s finest venues, including, most recently, the Kennedy Centre in Washington and the Royal Albert Hall, Wigmore Hall and The Barbican in London. In this first Amici Artium concert of the 2014/15 season, two dedicated chamber musicians come together to perform a night of stunning classical music on the violin and piano. Programme includes: Mozart: Sonatas. Tickets: £19 (£12 students) Members: £16.15 (£10.20 students) Box Office: 700444 www.artscentre.je PARISH ASSEMBLY AGREES LOWER THAN COST OF LIVING INCREASE IN PARISH RATES 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.
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