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We have spoken to two Parishioners who were children during the German occupation and they offer a different view of the war years – one of them declaring that they were ‘the best days of my life’! But there was a different story from one Parishioner who spent three years in Light bulb moment an internment camp in southern Germany. LEDs – light-emitting diodes – have been around for a long time, and are now looking like the next In this edition we also learn about a most unusual teatime gathering at the Parish Hall; developments at the generation of domestic lighting. aMaizin Adventure Park; road safety concerns at They are expensive to buy but they use very little energy, which means they can pay for themselves within three years. Those Beaumont; and we speak to the man behind ‘those’ figures have impressed our Constable and all Parish buildings Christmas lights we all see as we pass through the village now have LED lighting. along the main road. Constable Refault says the new lighting consumes 75 percent Any contributions or suggestions are always to 90 rcentpe less energy than the traditional lighting the LEDs have replaced. After the initial cost of making the switch has welcome. The editorial deadline for the next edition been recouped, the Parish should be making annual savings on is Friday 5 June and it will cover the per iod Monday lighting costs of several thousand pounds a year. 6 July to Monday 5 October. Unlike incandescent bulbs, LEDs don't have a filament that will Please contact the editor John Jacques by email at burn out, they don't get especially hot and they have a long lifespan. [email protected], via the post to 1 La Petite Piece, St Peter JE37AE or by phone on 07797 749440. Welcoming Lisa - the new States’ John Jacques Police Community Officer for St Peter In this issue The Parish has a new States of Jersey Police p.3 Les Nouvelles: the latest news community officer - PC Lisa Howard. Lisa was born and educated in Jersey and, after working for p.15 Les Associations: Battle of Flowers seven years at a local primary school, joined the States Police p.17 Les Jeunes: Youth Club in 2007. Lisa worked initially as a shift officer, before moving into the p.21 La Vie Paroissiale: Liberation stories Public Protection Unit for a short time. She has completed a local detecti ve constable course and p.31 La Vie Paroissiale: Grand National has previously been a Sexual Offences Liaison Officer. p.32 La Foi: Church news About three years ago, Lisa p.35 Le Calendrier: dates for your diary joined the Town Police Unit, which involves working closely with the general public, retail Summer Editorial contributions deadline: Friday 5 June Left: businesses, schools and other Distribution completed by Monday 6 July PC Lisa outside agencies and partners. Her Howard Winter Editorial contributions deadline: Friday 4 September role requires her to be proactive in Distribution completed by Monday 5 October gathering intelligence Winter Editorial contributions deadline: Friday 13 November surrounding issues and Distribution completed by Monday 14 December problems within the community. When not Copyright 2015© Parish of Disclaimer Whilst the Parish of St Peter Newsletter Committee and St. Peters Newsletter Committee contributors to Les Clefs de la Paroisse de St Pierre have provided the available, due to leave The entire content of this publication is protected information contained in it in good faith, they accept no responsibility, financial or by copyright. All rights reserved. No part of this otherwise, for any action taken by any other party as a result of the information so or other commitments, journal may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval provided. 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St Pierre Spring2015 page3 StPeter -SPRING201_Layout 1 20/03/2015 17:37 Page 5 Les Nouvelles Holding back Tony’s Christmas joy the waves at When Tony Benest realised his father’s health was failing, he decided to cheer him up by decorating the outside of the family home with Christmas Beaumont lights – and so began a dazzling annual tradition which has delighted An end to the misery of countless thousands of passers-by. flooding at Beaumont The house lies in the centre of the St Peter’s Village next to the main road and the illuminations, could be in sight. which have become increasingly refined over the last 15 years, make a stunning seasonal greeting to travellers heading west. Almost all of the floods in the The first decoration 12 years ago was a simple A-shaped string containing 2,500 lights. area are caused by seawater Since then the pattern has evolved into an array of animated, brightly coloured designs within breaching the sea wall – mostly and around the basic A-shape. The number of lights has also increased to between 3,000 and when very high tides combine 4,000, adding about £150 to Tony’s winter electricity bill! with stormy weather. Now the ‘After the first lights we nt up, I realised I was on to something. I just thought it would Transport and Technical Services brighten up the Parish,’ said Tony who is head course ranger at the Royal Jersey Golf Club. Department are saying the best ‘I have had a lot of very positive comments, not just from Parishioners but from people all solution is to raise the height of over the Island who pop by to have a look. That spurs me on. the sea wall east of the Gunsite ‘I was also motivated because of disappointment that the Parish was not doing more, but Cafe and to change the shape credit must go to everyone in the Parish and around the Island who illuminate their houses at of the wall to deflect waves. Christmas. And I think our Parish Church lights look great.’ Calculations are underway The design evolves each year, but there is no master plan. ‘I just stand in the road and to work out how high the wall visualise what to do. It’s all in my head.’ should be and TTS are looking Tony’s imaginings come to fruition with the help of Dougie Gosselin, Dave Dauny and others at likely sea heights and who spend about a week putting up the lights. And once the lights are ready, there’s a special weather conditions 50 years treat for one young Parishioner given into the future. The information the opportunity of making the ‘official’ will also be key in designing the switch-on. ‘It’s a joy to see the smile on drainage of the promenade and their face. It makes their Christmas,’ possibly installing a permanent says Tony whose first reaction is one of swing floodgate at the access relief that the lights work! ‘It makes it road. all worthwhile, the enjoyment it gives Main: Raising height of seawall may help everyone.’ bring an end to flooding at Beaumont Far right: Tony Benest’s Christmas lights have evolved into a spectacular show. Picture by Victor Lam Right: Tony Benest page4 St Pierre Spring2015 StPeter -SPRING201_Layout 1 20/03/2015 17:37 Page 6 Cambrette Half Page Cambrette Care and Nursing Services Keep enjoying life in your own home Please call us to discuss your care needs, or if you have questions regarding the Long Term Care Scheme. We can arrange a free informal meeting at a time that suits you, either in our office, or the comfort of your own home. Beth Gicquel RN E [email protected] T 633083 F 633193 or pop into our centrally located offices: 1st Floor, 17 Queen Street St Helier Registered homecare. Your way. 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