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WELCOME Welcome to our Autumn Edition I’m not sure if fellow parishioners feel the same, but for me, the colours this autumn have been pretty spectacular. Our IN THIS edition daily commute into town has been enriched with a 4 From the Connétable and Deputy wonderful display of oranges, yellows and browns, triggering ‘oohs’ and ‘ahhhs’ from yours truly, whilst 6 Church news husband drives along wondering what all the fuss is about! Our journey starts with a regular check on ‘my tree’ (the 8 School news majestic early horse-chestnut on the corner of Howard Davis Farm) for signs of the first bud, the first leaf, the first 14 Youth Club flower, the first conker, the first brown leaf, all marking the start of the seasons. Then, sadly, the last leaf as winter 17 Trinity’s Napoleonic-era begins to set in. Until the cycle begins again! fortifications As so with the Tattler, for we’re round to the autumn edition again and 20 RJA&HS Show our first birthday. How time flies! In true Trinity style, we’ve embraced the magazine and it’s encouraging to see the email feedback, comments and suggestions to [email protected] growing – thanks to Di 24 Parish Hall at 80 O’Connor who came back to us on th e Riley Gates date puzzle, suggesting that 1965 might be the date that Major Riley’s wife, Penny 28 Parish party politics died. My thanks to Elena McGowan for managing the Tattler inbox and 32 Meet Le Trinn’tais indeed to all the terrific team for their superb contributions: Norman Ridley, Jane Rueb, Angela Otterwell, Clive Jones and Collette Bisson. Diary Thanks also to our extended team and guest contributors to this issue. 38 We welcome any articles that have a Trinity connection. So as winter sets in and my tree on the corner of Howard Davis Farm is devoid of leaves, please do have a think of what you might like to see next year’s editions. Hopefully by our next issue which comes out Where is it? in February, it won’t be too long before the first leaf buds start appearing. In the meantime, stay warm and safe and enjoy reading this issue. Rosemary Parker

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TRINITY From our Connétable As I write this, I realise that by the time you read it, I will have already been Connétable of Trinity for two years. What a privilege and honour it is to head up such a great parish and community. Although I have been part of the municipality for more years than I care to remember and worked closely with the two previous gap, I’m sure the Centre Manager Tonya Bressat would be pleased to Connétables, I am continually learning and whilst the hear from you – please email [email protected]. role can be challenging at times, it is always interesting. Starting at the beginning of January 2017, the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) will be commencing a programme of resurfacing La At the Parish Assembly on 27 October my proposals for the refurbishment of Route de La Trinite. I’m sure you will agree it is something that is long our Parish Hall and toilet facilities were discussed. You will see from the article overdue. The work will commence at Trinity Church and head south in later in this edition that the building celebrated its 80th birthday this year and a number of phases over a 20-week period. Inevitably this will result in the old girl is in need of a facelift. Our Parish Hall is well used by numerous some disruption and traffic diversions will have to be put in place, but clubs, associations and dance groups throughout the year, and the timing is these will be signposted. Please see the DfI’s advertisement elsewhere in now right to bring the facilities up-to-date and have a building of which we magazine. I’m sure that after 20 weeks of pain and inconvenience our can all be justly proud. I am delighted that the meeting agreed to move journey to town will be a much smoother and more pleasant forward, which means it will be necessary to close the hall for approximately experience. three months to allow the work to take place. We plan to do this commencing The Parish Hall will again be a collecting station for the Age 1 January 2017. Concern Operation Hamper Appeal 2016 that supports the elderly at With the eventual demise of Le Shop I was concerned that we would Christmas. Parishioners are being invited to help make Christmas more possibly never see a shop back in Trinity. However, I’m delighted to report that cheerful by donating dried or tinned foodstuffs which some OAPs as from Saturday 12 November it reopened under new management as ‘Trinity might find difficult to afford. There will be a basket in the waiting Village Stores’. The new proprietors are Trinity residents and I hope you will room for any donations. support them in this new venture, which will be of great benefit to our All that remains is for Angela and I to wish you and your families community. all the very best for the Christmas season and a happy and healthy New The development of the final 14 first-time buyer homes at Le Grand Clos Year. continues to make good progress benefiting from the good weather this autumn. This is an exciting time for these young people, as they are currently Philip Le Sueur going through the process of selecting their kitchens and bathroom tiles. If Connétable things continue as planned the homes should be ready for them to move in during July 2017. At the end of the summer term, due to circumstances beyond anyone’s control, the pre-school nursery class run at the Youth Centre closed. This has left a considerable gap in the use of the Centre, particularly in the mornings. If anyone has any ideas on how we could fill this

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From our Deputy As I sit at home writing this update, the sun may be shining, but autumn is definitely here. The summer, though late in starting, was good and carried on well into October with many people continuing to swim in our bays or walk on the cliff paths, enjoying the scenery and the beautiful colour of the heathers. It’s been a good year and it’s worth reflecting on some events over the past months that have taken place in Trinity.

Nearly 10,000 people of all ages attended Jersey Live at the RJ&HS, and staying at the RJ&HS, the Autumn Flower and Cattle Show was a true Jersey event. The exhibits were amazing, from the heaviest pumpkin, won by a parishioner, to amazing dahlias, locally grown at Les Platons, to the Jersey cows from Trinity Manor, and everything in between. It was such a successful weekend. Well done to all who are involved. This year’s Jersey Rally took place in mid-October, with entries from many places bringing friends and family to the Island to experience something very different on our narrow lanes – a welcome boost for Visit Jersey. We are so fortunate to have the Durrell headquarters in our Parish and around 800 people ran around our lanes in the Durrell Dash to raise funds for this wonderful charity who do so much work here and around the world. We mustn’t forget that most of these events would not be possible without the excellent support of our Honorary Police team and we thank them for all the hours they give voluntarily to keep our roads and community safe. So as we think of autumn and turning on the heating (only think!) I remember fondly what a good three months we’ve had since the last issue of the Tattler and what a wonderful Parish we live in. May I take this opportunity to wish you all and your families a very happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year. Anne Pryke Deputy TRINITY-ISSUE 5.1F.qxp_Layout 1 16/11/2016 08:06 Page 7

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CHURCH news Ebenezer News fromTrinityParishChurch Greetings from Nicola Jones Let My name is Nicola Jones and I have begun a one-year position as Advent: the

the lay worker at Ebenezer Methodist Church combining with St preparations begin Martin’s Methodist. My role is to work with the church and the

community. Having spent two years at a theological college in The last week of Sheffield, I first came to Jersey four years ago when I had the November sees the opportunity to work with Rev. Billy Slatter during his year with beginning of the 'Going for Gold' and the London Olympic cultural event. Christian season of Advent, traditionally a On leaving the Island, I returned to my previous career as a police officer until I retired last year. I was living in South Wales when the opportunity presented period of preparation itself for a return to Jersey, which was a total and unexpected delight! I was for the great

previously described as the hungry woman at the Hungry Man, such was my celebratory feast that is love for this iconic beach cafe, and it’s great to be back amongst familiar faces Christmas when Christians will and enjoying memorable places like this again. As a former police officer used to working in local communities, one of the celebrate the birth of things that has most impressed me at Ebenezer Church is the love and Jesus whom they commitment they have for friends, neighbours and local people in the believe to be God community. I am constantly rubbing shoulders with people who are throwing incarnate. While the themselves into the heart and soul of Parish life. I am always amazed at the wide fashionable secular range of activities that members of the church are involved in: the parent and toddler group Pickles; the 3 in 1 Club; lent lunches; community volunteers; world fires the starting even volunteering at Durrell - a mix that could not be matched in many rural gun for the frantic present and food buying, there are opportunities at parishes. Trinity Church to be more reflective - and, dare I say, counter I am passionate about people's stories and believe that everybody has a cultural - as we seek and find in faith answers to the more profound story to tell. It is often through sharing these stories that we learn about one questions of meaning and identity. All are welcome to share this another in new ways. Finding points of shared experience and common causes journey and there are a number of events you can engage with. are so important in our ever changing world. I look forward to a year of sharing stories with old friends and new as we The morning of Saturday 26 November you can come along to a Coffee and live and work together in the Parish at Trinity....and maybe even enjoy a bacon Advent Craft Morning where there will be Advent themed fun for young and old roll together at the Hungry Man! between 10.00am and 12 noon. Nicola A traditional candlelit Advent Carol Service with the finest church choir music in the Island takes place at 6.00pm on Sunday 27 November. Ebenezer has recently launched a new website, so On the four Tuesday evenings before Christmas there will be a chance to watch please do check it out at www.ebenezerjersey.org. the excellent BBC Nativity film clips and to reflect together on the story. There are numerous other opportunities to pause and reflect and celebrate throughout the Advent and Christmas Above: A Nativity Service and Christmas Communion period, with a Christingle Service, Nine for all the family will be held on Christmas Day. Lessons and Carols, and on Christmas Below: Blessing the work of our farmers (and the Below: Nicola Jones – a hungry Day a special service with a Nativity plough) takes place on Sunday 8 January woman at the Hungry Man Service and Christmas Communion for all the family. Full details of all that is happening at Trinity Church can be found at the church website. Plough Sunday, when we follow the wonderful tradition of asking God’s blessing on the work of our farmers (and the plough) takes place on Sunday 8 January. As part of a rural community, all are very welcome. With every blessing for Christmas and the New Year. www.trinitychurchjersey.com. .

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SANTA’S sleigh SCHOOL news Christmas TrinitySchool At Trinity School the new building work is progressing well. Thanks to Mrs Stirling, the panels party time! separating the school from the building site are looking brilliant! Each class had a panel and there are At this time of year our thoughts inevitably turn towards some panels where competition winners have done Christmas. As always, Jersey Round Table will be helping some designs. It's making the playground a lot more Father Christmas by providing him with a sleigh and helpers. colourful while it's all going on. As part of the annual Jersey Christmas Appeal, Santa’s Sleigh We can have a sneaky peek at the building through the panels and now it is has been stopping off at the Parish Hall for many years. well above and we can see the second level. The roof is going on too, it's very exciting to watch it all happening! Jersey Round Table was formed in 1948 and has been providing Santa with a sleigh and From our Year 2 classroom they can see everything going on up close. helpers since the early 1950s. Today, the Jersey Round Table's sleigh is one of a This classroom will be changing into Year 1 and they will have an outdoor area handful of self-propelled sleighs that are provided by local Round Tables across the just outside their classroom. We can see them putting steels down and whole of the British Isles. pumping in concrete too. It's amazing how many materials have gone into the This year’s visit to Trinity Parish Hall will be a rather special occasion for Father building so far. Christmas, however, as he will be our guest at a children’s party. Families in the parish The Year 2 children are doing lots of work all about buildings as they've are invited to the party, which takes place on Sunday 4 December at 2.00pm. The had such a close up view of the build. They've interviewed Liam, the site Round Table sleigh with Father Christmas and his Elves should arrive at approximately supervisor and had some really interesting questions for him. 2.30pm. However, although you can see a lot from the outside of the school, There will be an opportunity for the younger children to meet Father Christmas internally, there have been lots of changes. Where the original school office who, as always, will be collecting toys and gifts for Mont a L’Abbé School. If you are was, for the school secretary, Mrs Racjan and our head teacher, Mrs McMahon, attending with your children or grandchildren, please consider donating a pre-wrapped we now have an ICT suite. Mrs McMahon felt that it was important for them to gift, and indicate if it is suitable for a girl or a boy and for what age. Thank you. move to be closer to the rest of the school as when the classes move, they will be The Jersey Christmas Appeal aims to raise money from people and businesses at the opposite end of the school and not part of the action! to provide assistance to those less fortunate living in Jersey. Jersey Round Table The ICT suite has made lots of room for all the children to be able to use assist by passing all monies collected during the annual Sleigh Runs to the Jersey their own computer. We also have a TV so that teachers can demonstrate how Christmas Appeal. to do our learning. It is so nice to have the extra space so that we don't have to share the computers, which really help our learning. We can now do lots of projects and can do them independently as well as collaboratively. Replacing our old ICT suite, is Mrs McMahon and Mrs Racjan's offices. It has made their workspace smaller, but it's better that they are closer to the children.

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SCHOOL news

Left: The roof goes on Right: It's amazing how many materials have gone into the building

Trinity School's hall has been extended through to where the old library was. We have Below and bottom: two new screens for assemblies and PE sessions and after half term we will have some freshly Painted Hoarding painted walls. Our head teacher has also made sure that we have lovely new floorboards all Above right: The new reception through the hall for our PE sessions. They had to be special floorboards for doing PE. Right: How the old Overall, we think that there has been a miraculous change, it looks amazing and we love it! reception looked We still have the library to replace, but this will be done in the current Year 6 classroom Below right: The new ICT Suite when they have moved out to the new building. Although sometimes the building work can be a bit noisy - they're trying very hard not to be too loud when we're working, saving that for after school so they don't interrupt our learning. It's really exciting to see the changes in school and we can't wait to see what will happen with the new building when we can finally get inside it! Watch this space for more developments!

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PARISH CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS Petanque team Trinity Bowls club Mid-way through the 2016 Petanque season the newly It’s competition time at Trinity Bowls Club. During October a mixed formed Trinity Petanque Team were welcomed into the singles tournament for the Joyce Stebbings Trophy takes place which is Petanque Parish League. open to all club members and is played on a knock-out basis. This is followed in November by the singles and mixed pairs competitions. The Trinity were the last parish to join the league after the Connétable was finals of the singles took place on 19 November and the mixed pairs on 26 encouraged to join by the other 11 parishes. Being new to the game Trinity has so far played each parish once as November. Supporters and spectators whether club members or not are opposed to twice during the season which runs between February and welcome to come along. November and all the matches have been played on a friendly basis. This For those who don’t know, the club occupies has enabled players to learn the game and gain experience whilst being seen the top floor of the Trinity Youth Centre and out and about in their new kit which came in time for their friendly against currently has a membership of around 50 St Ouen recently. playing and social members. Its aim is to For the time being they can be spotted playing on their home terrain in provide an opportunity for members to enjoy a the playground at Le Grand Clos but plans are afoot for a more permanent game of indoor bowls in friendly surroundings. home terrain and Lawrence de Gruchy, team captain has hinted that this Most games are played in teams of two or three may be in time for the 2017 Parish League which starts next February. and there is a wide range of singles and team Above: Discussing the finer points of the game! : Below : Trinity Petanque Team in their new kit competitions entry for which is optional. Bottom A busy coffee morning Members and their friends also enjoy a wide range of social events throughout the year including dinners, a Christmas lunch and a special Christmas Draw evening with a huge range of prizes. We recently held a coffee morning at the Parish Hall which proved to be a popular success. We are always very happy to welcome new members. If you have never tried the sport and would like to have a go we can arrange a convenient time when you can come along, borrow some bowls, have a game and, if you wish, be shown the basics of how to play. All you need to do is contact the Club Secretary Norman Cabot on 861413 or the Chairman Alan Otterwell on 863303. The club is run on behalf of its members by an elected committee: Chairman: Alan Otterwell Committee Members: Secretary: Norman Cabot Sylvia Le Cocq, Dennis Pallot, Fiona Archibald, Keith Trinity WI recently held a Garden Party Treasurer: Christine Gallichan Archibald, John Richmond, Joy Borman. Trinity in aid of funds for Denman College, the WI College in Marcham, Oxfordshire, which requires funds to help towards its ongoing maintenance. Earlier in the year members were entertained by Ricky Le Quesne and other members of the Jersey Military Vehicles Club talking about the army, uniforms and equipment in a war zone. These gentlemen are part of a group who have acquired war time lorries and jeeps and who take part in processions and re-enactments. Members were invited to dress for the occasion and Jacqueline Johnson certainly did that dressed in combat gear with a blackened face.

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PARISH CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS TwinningGames YouthClub Our French friends from Agon-Coutainville have recently visited and old friendships have been renewed and with some new folk Wow! What a busy start to the academic coming this time new friendships have been forged. year for Trinity Youth Club! We have welcomed lots The group of 20 arrived in the morning on Tuesday 6 September and were collected by their of new Year 5s who seem to have settled in very well. hosts and taken off for a late light breakfast. The afternoon was spent at St Ouen’s Manor We have put down our ground rules and where we were guided around the grounds by the energetic Ned Malet de Carteret, who is a brainstormed what fun things we can plan for the new Blue Badge Guide. This was the first time he had done the tour in, as he said, his year. Our open day on 24 September was very schoolboy French. It was an excellent afternoon in beautiful surroundings. Ned is doing his successful, with lots of laughs from those doing body tour of the manor grounds on a regular basis and it may be something Trinity Tattler readers zorbing or using the bouncy castle, and we saw plenty would enjoy. Wednesday allowed free time for some shopping in town, a boating expedition for some, of new faces, some of whom have started to attend a a cliff path walk for others. After lunch we all met up at La Hougue Bie, where we were all club night during the week. fascinated by the coin-hoard and the treasures that had been unearthed. Wednesday evening was spent at Oaklands Lodge where a superb meal was enjoyed by all. We also held a sponsored stay awake and here’s what Charlie, As it was election night our Connétable was unfortunately busy at the Parish Hall. Towards who attends the senior club night, has to say about it: the end of the evening those with smart phones were passing on the results as they came in. ‘The stay awake, even though tiring, was extremely fun as The French were very interested in our voting procedures and many questions were posed. we got to hang out with our friends all night. We all really Thursday morning saw the petanque challenge at Le Grand Clos. Trinity again took the enjoyed the bouncy castle and hanging out with the staff.’ spoils with a 7-1 win, with our top players being John North-Lewis and Susan Le Gresley with Throughout September, Jersey Alliance were kind enough two wins and +16. We then made our way to various vantage points around St Helier to have to sponsor a fruit bowl for our junior night. This has allowed a picnic lunch followed by the Battle of Britain Air display. One of the highlights was the the young people to choose a healthy snack and has encouraged Patrouille, (the French national display team). We were all so surprised that none of our lots of conversations around healthy eating and good energy! friends had seen them before and some had never heard of them. And of course the finale as We also had Love Matters attend our junior night and they impressive as ever, with the Red Arrows showing how it’s done. spoke to us about what makes a healthy relationship. We dropped our tired but exhilarated friends back at the harbour for their journey back The young people are really taking ownership of their club to Granville, with the calmest of seas in prospect. this term, creating art to put up around club to make it look Should any parishioner wish to join the association, (only £5 per person) or want more more colourful, participating in member’s meetings so they can information, please contact David Le Gresley on [email protected]. decide what we should spend money on and they have also taken part in fundraising to gain more money which will enable us to go on more activities and overnight trips. If you would like to make a difference to young people’s lives and support the community, Trinity Youth Project is Above: Mid currently looking for new committee members as well as the stay aw volunteers for our junior night. To discuss this and find out Below: Enj about our opening times please contact Alex on: 07797 table hocke Right: Ton 758287 or [email protected]. busy with t

Above: A close fought game Below: The petanque players Left: Supper with French friends

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FEATURE Keeping an Eye out for Boney You know, Napoleon wasn’t all bad news - at least for the economy of a country parish like Trinity. As he powered his way around Europe putting the wind up anywhere which considered it might be next on his list, thoughts in Above: Petit Port Guardhouse (Courtesy of Roger Hills) Still in service in 1837 it was decommissioned and England turned to reinforcing the Channel Islands later turned into a cottage. Since the 1980s it has against French attack. been used by the Jersey Canoe Club. Two others worthy of particular mention are Ever since the attempted invasion of 1549 (see Tattler No 2) Bouley Bay Les Hurets battery and guardhouse and and Rozel had been seen as points of potential vulnerability and so it was L’Etacquerel guardhouse. The reason these two, natural to think of needing to ensure they could punch their full weight if along with Petit Port, deserve a special note is the French visited. because Jersey Heritage, as part of its ‘Forts & Today when we think of Napoleonic fortifications at Bouley Bay we Towers’ partnership with the States, either has think of the two most visible examples, namely Fort Leicester and created or will soon create better access to them so L’Etacquerel Fort. However, they didn’t take their present shape until after that walkers on the coastal path can get a fuller Above: L’Etacquerel Guardhouse Napoleon had been defeated at Waterloo in 1815. Instead the defence of glimpse of our history. (Courtesy of Roger Hills) the bay relied on a series of guardhouses, batteries and magazines that Les Hurets was built before 1787 and boasted two 12-pounder guns on a stone provided the firepower to protect the various landing points around this platform behind an earthen parapet. L’Etacquerel, the predecessor of today’s fort section of the coast. Indeed one local historian estimates that collectively and further back up the slope, was built in 1786 and maintained two 24-pounder the batteries of Bouley Bay and Rozel could propel up to 460lb of shot at guns until it was disarmed in 1817. Both these two have been overgrown and very an approaching enemy, if fired ‘broadside’. hard to get to, and it will be a good thing if in future visitors can get an idea of how But first we need to go back a little further in time. Defending the we defended ourselves in the 18th and 19th centuries. coastline was one thing, but getting reinforcements to it was quite All in all, there were 14 batteries defending Bouley Bay. They included one at another given the state of Jersey’s roads which were sunken, narrow and Tas de Geon where there was a guardhouse and what was known as the Bouley winding. General Don set about creating a network of military roads Beacon Battery, with a 6-pounder used to signal the approach of any enemy ship, shortly after he became Lieutenant Governor, and by the time he left the and in the middle of the bay, a battery at L’Islet. Island eight years later a total of 18 major roads had been built. The Militia manned a further three batteries in the Trinity part of Rozel Bay, at In June 1810, he persuaded the Trinity Parish Assembly to agree to Nez du Guet (later Fort Le Conyet) and two at the harbour. make a road from Bouley Bay to Town via Trinity Church, and he himself So, like de Breuil before him, if Boney had come a-calling, he’d have been sure opened the subscription with a gift of 300 livres. of a warm welcome in Trinity! Of the guardhouses and batteries dotted around the coastline of the (I am once again grateful to Doug Ford for his vast knowledge and to Howard Parish today, the most visible and accessible is the one at Petit Port, or Baker for pointing me in the direction of G. Faggioni’s ‘Fortifications of the Wolf’s Lair. Built in the early 19th century it boasted a 24-pounder gun. Channel Islands’.)

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BOOK FESTIVAL Meet our Community Book Festival at Durrell Police Officer Jersey’s new book festival came to Trinity in It has been quite a steady few months for our spectacular style in October Community Police Officer, PC Bisson, and his with an afternoon of police dogs, Turbo and Jack. performances at Durrell. Police dog Jack is progressing well and although his training is coming along nicely, he is still some way from the finished product. As part of the wide-ranging Jersey In the last few months Jack has been busy with 33 deployments in Festival of Words 2016, CBeebies order to search for either, drugs, cash or firearms. television star Jess French enchanted Police dog Turbo has had a similar number of deployments at and educated her young audience with 29, which included a number of missing person searches, searches some of her Minibeast Adventures. for property, deployments alongside the firearms team and public Zoologist and naturalist Jess used her order crowd control. storytelling skills to introduce In July, alongside the other two States of Jersey Police dogs, youngsters to the wonderful world of Turbo was assessed by a UK trainer during a week’s refresher insects and other small creatures before training. PC Bisson is proud to announce that Turbo maintained his encouraging them to set off on a bug ‘advanced’ dog status (there are two standards: standard dog and hunt of their own. Jess’s day at Durrell advanced dog) and he was joined by police dogs Evie and Achillies. began with a festival session for those The States of Jersey Dog Section can now boast three advanced with hearing and learning difficulties, grade dogs, quite an achievement for such a small unit who have no organised in association with Mencap regular qualified trainers. You can follow the exploits of all the States and Earsay. of Jersey Police dogs on their Twitter page @JerseyPoliceDog. In a lively programme sponsored by Le Gallais Self-Storage, Jess was joined On a sadder note retired police dog, Thor, who served for at Durrell by two of the brightest talents in Jersey’s burgeoning literary scene. nearly eight years and who had been living with PC Bisson for the Storyteller John Henry Falle, aptly known as The Story Beast, brought his wild past three and a half years, sadly past away recently. PC Bisson says and inventive tales back to his home island after being shortlisted for best of his loyal friend: ‘he was a truly remarkable first dog for me and a comedy newcomer at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2015, and performance very quick learner - we got through a thirteen-week initial course in poet Christian Foley, now gaining international attention for his brilliant just eight weeks. Thor achieved his advanced status six months after hip-hop improvisations, enthralled children with the wonder of words, passing the course and maintained that grade up to his retirement. including ones they offered him at random for inclusion in his trademark He had a number of really successful deployments during his poems ‘on the hoof’. service, earning me a commendation on one of those and he made The Jersey Festival of Words day in Trinity was completed by an extract me look good. As a retired dog he fitted in to my family really easily from Gerald Durrell’s classic My Family and Other Animals performed by and was loved by all. I miss him so much.’ members of the Jersey Arts Centre Youth Theatre under the direction of Daniel PC Bisson can be contacted regarding any Parish issues at Austin, underlining the strong relationship between Durrell and the festival [email protected]. forged when it was launched last year. Plans are already being made for the Jersey Festival of Words 2017, which will run from 27 September to 1 October. Sponsorship opportunities can be Below:Turbo and Jack explored by contacting [email protected]. Meanwhile, the latest in a series of one-off book events staged under the festival banner will take place at the Opera House on 30 November, when legendary TV journalist and presenter Jeremy Paxman will be in the interviewee’s chair for a change to talk about his new autobiography, A Life in Questions. More information: www.jerseyfestivalofwords.org.

Right: Jess French during her talk Top: Enjoying the bug hunt Right above: The Story Beast, John Henry Falle

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NEWS Prizes for parishioners at this year’s Autumn Fair The Autumn Fair organised by the Royal Jersey Agricultural and Horticultural Society is traditionally the annual event when judging of locally grown monster veg takes place. This includes pumpkins, which can present gardeners with a major problem, figuring out just how to transport them from the growing patch to the Royal Jersey showground.

Although for Trinity parishioner, Richard Le Sueur, this wasn’t far, his 347 Richard says he lbs specimen certainly took some moving. His solution was a forklift, a will happily help Ferguson tractor driven by Neville Ahier and then several strong men at the anyone who wants to other end to roll it into position in the exhibition hall. It proved the largest have a go, but stresses entered this year, winning its class, although somewhat short of the Island it is important to grow record of 551lbs set up four years ago by Paul and Jake Perchard. them in the right place. ‘When my mother saw that one, she thought that mine at 165lbs was ‘I have heard of people rather pathetic,’ said Richard. ‘It was my first attempt but she spurred me on having to dismantle their greenhouse to get the pumpkin out as it to try and break that record.’ wouldn’t pass through the door.’ Work starts now on next year’s pumpkins using seed bought from The horticultural classes were also supported by fellow Trinity America, a country which is as passionate about pumpkin growing as it is parishioner, Norman Ridley, whose colourful display of dahlias gained about sport. Although some of the largest in the world have been recorded him reserve best in show, while the cattle show saw success for Trinity there, the current record is held by a Belgium farmer whose car-size Manor Farm and herd manager, Martin Shipley. Mature cow, Trinity specimen tipped the scales at 2,625 lbs, verified at the Giant Pumpkin Action Mona not only won her class, but also finished up in the reserve European Championships in Germany during October. spot for the supreme in-milk championship while three-year-old cow ‘Apart from getting the right seed, you have got to feed them well and Trinity Perfecter Skippy was reserve for the best uddered championship. prepare your soil,’ said Richard. ‘I grew three plants this year, There were also placings for the farm in other classes. but you just don’t know if you’re going to get a Above: Horticultural Secretary Louise Agnes and her daughter, Matilda good one or not.’ Below: Richard Le Sueur, assisted by Trevor Pinel, rolls the giant pumpkin out of the patch

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Far left, top down: • Neville Ahier figures out how he is going to transport the pumpkin • Fork lift proves useful • Easy does it • Success Above: En route to the showground Left: Richard and his grandson, Joseph Bottom: Norman Ridley’s collection of dahlias were judged reserve best in show Below: Martin Shipley from Trinity Manor Farm with Trinity Action Mona receiving the award for the mature cow class from Ken Vibert

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LIVING LONGER: THINKING AHEAD Social Security and Income in Retirement Who’s paying for your pension?

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Living l o n g e r - thinking ahead Income in Retirement and Social Security This month, the States has launched a new Island-wide y consultation to find out your views and experiences about retirement, preparing for retirement and the government’s role in planning for our future. So, whether t you’re in your 20s, your 90s or somewhere in between, Social Security is waiting to hear from you.

We are very fortunate. We are generally living longer and leading healthier lives – often well into our 80s and 90s – but with this great news comes fresh challenges. We have to make our savings go further than they have ever done before, and plan carefully to ensure a financially secure retirement. The States also has some difficult decisions to make. The Social Security Department has started a public consultation that will take place in stages over the next three years to help with this. The first part, which has been introduced this month, is focused on how we prepare for retirement: what we think is important, what age we start planning and how we currently manage our retirement plans. There is also the debate about how far the government should be involved. The second half of the consultation focuses on the contributory Social Security scheme which helps to protect workers at times when they may not be able to earn a living. Unlike Income Support, it provides benefits, including the Social Security pension, to contributors regardless of income and assets. At the moment, 80% of the money paid out from our contributions are pensions. Out of the same pot come benefits for new mothers, people who are ill or disabled, and for those people who have recently lost a partner – but these amount to far less money and demand for them is fairly steady. The Jersey Social Security pension, or the Old Age Pension to use its media to see that people have strong views about benefits and who gets them official title, is particularly generous compared to other countries, – but they are determined to capture as many opinions as possible. The including the UK. The pension payments are based on the amount of thoughts and data gathered will play a big part in whether we need to work time you have paid contributions in Jersey and the average pension longer in the future, how our Social Security pensions will work and the paid is £145 per week. The full pension is about £200 per week after importance of workplace pensions, private pensions and personal savings and 45 years of contributions. wealth. It is also a common misconception that your contributions are saved This time, we have a chance to make our opinions heard. So, fill in the in your own pension pot. They are not. Today’s contributions basically questionnaire today and make a difference. go straight back out of the door as soon as they arrive to pay today’s The ‘Living Longer: Thinking Ahead’ consultation runs until 10 January benefits: each generation relies on the next to pay into the Social 2017. You can fill out a questionnaire online at Security scheme. But, over the next 20 years, the number of people www.gov.je/SocialSecurityReview or pick a copy up from parish halls, Cyril aged 65 or over will increase from 17,000 to an estimated 28,000, and Le Marquand House, Social Security or the Library. contributions will not be enough to cover the cost of all the benefits if The ‘Living Longer: Thinking Ahead’ consultation runs until 10 January they carry on being paid at the same rates as today. 2017. More information and the questionnaire is found at It makes sense that these issues are being flagged now. The States is www.gov.je/So cialSecurityReview. Or there are copies available at the Parish aware it’s not an easy debate to have - you only have to look at social Hall, Cyril Le Marquand House, Social Security and the Library. TRINITY-ISSUE 5.1F.qxp_Layout 1 16/11/2016 08:07 Page 25

FEATURE Happy Birthday Parish Hall This year is the 80th anniversary of Trinity Parish Hall, which opened its doors on 29 December 1936. Up to that point it had been common practice for Parish meetings to be held in the Church or the Primary School and before that in various public houses around the Parish even though in 1877 the States had offered a sum of money to the Parish specifically for the building of a parish hall. The offer was declined.

All administration was carried out and records kept at the home of the sitting Connétable. In 1934 Trinity remained the only parish in the Island without its own parish hall. When Snowdon Benest became Connétable in that year he was eager to remedy the deficiency and so asked a group of parishioners to investigate the possibility of constructing a ‘Parish Office and Committee Room’. Unfortunately, the Parish cash reserves were not abundant at the time which placed severe constraints on the choices available to these men (women on the committee - oh dear me no!). There was no possibility of getting any sort of building which might rival those of other parishes such as St Saviour or St. Lawrence and even a basic building seemed beyond the ambitions of the three parishioners who voted against the whole scheme when it came to the assembly on 1 August. Fortunately 36 others at the meeting were in favour. The first suggestion was to take on and use a property close to the church called Aurora Cottage, offered by a Mr Hoskier on behalf of Ivy Farm (now called Maison Maret) for the sum of £800 plus £250 annual rent but the meeting felt that rather than using a building which may well have been in a poor condition, since it no longer exists, a new building, however basic, was the minimum requirement. With this in mind, Mr Hoskier, ever eager to help offered land opposite the entrance to Howard Davis Farm and the church for the sum of £100 a vergée. Ironically this land had until 1930 been owned by the Parish. It had been exchanged for land belonging to Ivy Farm just to the east of La Rue du Dean and the Rector of Trinity to negotiate the purchase of glebe land to the Mont Pellier so that the new cemetery could be sited there. This proposal north of the Rectory. was also rejected and a new initiative suggested acquiring land ‘at In March 1935 the Lieutenant Governor informed the parish that the rear of the new cemetery’ as long as it did not cost more ‘His Majesty, as patron of the benefice has been pleased to signify his than £100 a vergée. Presumably this was further along assent to the proposed cessation of the land in question’ and the land towards Mont Pellier but this was also rejected purchase went ahead on 7 September. Mr R. C. Blampied was as the next thing we know is that the appointed as architect for the project and ordered to Parish agreed to approach the ensure that cost of the actual Lieutenant Governor, the building was not to exceed Right: The 'brutalistic' £2,000 but when the plans appearance of the hall came in the Parish found the in 1936 building too

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Left: Connétable Snowdon Benest Left below: Plans afoot for the The Parish Hall today

small for purpose and agreed to increase the budget Philip Mourant Centre by another £700 for a larger building. Even so when the plans went out to tender Charles Le Quesne The Philip Mourant Centre in Rue d’Asplet could soon be getting a new lease of life. builders were lowest of seven at £2,942. Other costs The site was originally gifted to the public by the late T.B. Davis as part of the Howard involved were for the widening of the road outside Davis Farm complex. The facilities on the 1½ acre site were created in 1988 when the Rectory, which was paid for by the States, and also car park surface and basic landscaping. In order the States approved a grant of £437,000 for a purpose-built centre within the to finance the construction, the Parish issued 40 grounds. Sadly, by the time the centre opened, the demand for training in horticulture bonds of £100 each at 3½ percent all of which were and agriculture was in sharp decline. taken up and have since been redeemed. Mr Blampied was obviously working to In 1999 the decision was made to close the door on horticulture and agriculture training. Rather than instructions but in order to design a building of leave the Centre empty, the Adult & Community Education programme moved to the site with a minimum specification within the agreed financial view to increasing lifelong opportunities for islanders. constraints he came up with a building more in Now the States of Jersey Property Holdings department are carrying out a feasibility study into keeping with the 'brutalistic' architecture of the the site housing a dedicated and stand-alone autism centre, specifically built to meet the needs of 1950s with its blunt fortress-like appearance and people on the autism spectrum. Autism Jersey is a relatively young charity that has come a long way exposed concrete surfaces. This design did not meet in a short space of time. They are outgrowing their rented premises in Britannia Place, St Helier and with universal approval and in the case of John have been looking for a purpose-built facility that will provide a permanent home and act as a hub Ernest Cabot, a Procureur at the time, prompted a from which Autism Jersey will provide community-based services. vigorous riposte. Statistically, autism affects more than 1 in 100 people. So that means that there are around 1,000 Enraged and embarrassed by the poverty of people in Jersey who potentially need their help. As awareness of the condition grows and more design features in the building he, in the following people come forward for advice and support, so the demand is increasing. year, on land as close to the new hall as possible in In addition to the Autism Centre, the intention is for the site to accommodate facilities for those order to, as he said at the time, show them how it who are supported through Health and Social Services. The feasibility study will help to establish the should have been done, built a property, Roche d’Or, viability of these schemes and whether the infrastructure is capable of supporting them. incorporating all the traditional granite features It is anticipated that this initial phase will be completed by the end of November. If the proposed which he felt would have been more in keeping with schemes are viable, a design brief will be the character of other halls across the Island. finalised and work will commence on a Furthermore to emphasise the basic nature of planning application. At that stage, amenities provided in the hall there were no toilet extensive consultation with all the facilities for ladies only a ‘gents’. Obviously if ladies relevant stakeholders will take place, were going to the hall they had to go before they including the parish and parishioners. went. The Tattler will keep you posted on Financial constraints were obviously a major any updates. factor in construction when one considers that in 1934 revenue from rates was only £4,223 and it was not in the nature of parochial administrations to take out burdensome loans which would have impacted Above: The building as it is today on the rate, at the time being only two shillings and Below: The beautiful gardens at nine pence (a little under 14p) a quarter, especially at the centre a time of economic depression and international political disquiet. Much has been done to improve the appearance of our Parish Hall in the intervening years of course and it is generally held that the interior itself is most agreeable as testified by the very many clubs and organisations that use it and have to book well in advance to be sure of getting a ‘slot’. The hall was inspected and deemed fit to hold its first event, a concert, on 15 February 1937. Long may it stand and, as well as providing a venue for a myriad of events, long may it continue to play its vital role in preserving democracy in the Island. Happy 80th birthday Parish Hall!

Thanks to the Jersey Archive for some material in this article.

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FEATURE The Bouley Bay circuit Our thanks to Trinity resident, Mary Friswell, for sharing this walk, which starts and finishes at the Water’s Edge hotel at Bouley Bay. The walk takes approximately 1½ to 2 hours to complete and affords wonderful views off the north coast, whilst avoiding the actual cliff path. It goes through woodland and heathland and gives a real taste of the rural aspects of our Parish life.

1. From the car park follow the road as it climbs fairly steeply upwards. Just after La Vieille Charriere, turn right into the woods along the footpath at the National Trust for Jersey sign. (Image 1) 2. The path climbs up through beautiful woodland (Image 2), passing a lavoir (Image 3) on your left just before you reach La Rue des Fontaines where you turn right. 3. At the next junction turn right, passing a beautifully restored Jersey farmhouse, La Hurette, and descend the steep lane La Rue de L’Epine. 4. At the next junction turn left up La Vieille Charriere and at the top of the hill after a couple of sharp bends there is a turning onto a rough track on the right, just before a house called Kingswood . Follow the double track for five minutes or so until you get to a viewpoint in the Don Anderton National Trust area (Image 4), where on a good day you can sit and admire the 1 magnificent view of the whole Cherbourg Peninsula in France. 5. Retrace your steps under a semi-canopy of old pine trees to re-join the footpath and go right into woodland. Follow this steep path down through the woods until you see a cliff path stone marker. 6. Go left here and follow the track up through Egypt (Image 5) back onto the main road. Go left on the main road and take the next right into La Rue de Cambrai. Follow this lane until it re-joins the main road and go right for a few yards then left into La Rue de la Bergerie. 7. Shortly you will turn right into Rue de la Fontaine which brings you onto Rue de la Petite Fallaise. Turn left (Mayfield Farm makes the corner). 8. After passing Bouley Bay Apartments you turn left down Bouley Bay Hill, taking the right of the two roads, La Vielles Charrieres. At the bottom take either the road or the footpath back to the bay. 2 3 4

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FEATURE Toeing the party line Imagine a crowd of more than a thousand boisterous, into a 'Rose' or 'Laurel' family and mostly one toed the party line without question. shouting, drinking, intimidating disenfranchised The difference was actually rooted in the 1770s as a personal dispute people, one half insulting the other and all hurling abuse between a Connétable and radical lawyer Jean Dumaresq, who championed or encouragement at respectable pillars of the the authority of the States Assembly and the autocratic Lieutenant Bailiff, community who are exercising their constitutional Charles Lempriere, who asserted the authority of the Royal Court. It gained early traction by polarising the judiciary and the legislature. Over time the rights. A scene more reminiscent of revolutionary judiciary, which acquired the banner of 'Charlos', with their emblem of laurel Russia you might think or maybe a modern football leaves, came to represent the more conservative in society while the 'Jeannots', match. Not at all; this crowd is not baying for change nor or maggots as they were somewhat spitefully referred to, sporting the more colourful rose, were associated with more progressive or liberal ideas. is it threatening violence. What we have here is a typical Leading citizens throughout the Island quickly allied themselves to one Connétable's election in Trinity during the early part of or the other personality and support in the wider community followed along the 19th century when voting rights were restricted to the lines of family and social connections with allegiances being openly the few and factional politics was rife. declared. Rival families held each other coolly at arms length for much of the time but feelings boiled over at any hint of contested elections. It is said that In 1818, 252 of the 325 eligible voters in Trinity braved the noise and crush to old houses with ancient roses or laurel bushes are an indication of political openly (no secret ballot then) cast their vote when Charles Larbalastier affiliation. By 1825 each faction had its own newspaper although there was defeated Philip Le Maistre even though it is estimated that many of the other no organised party structure as such. 1,500 or so parishioners, who did not have voting rights, were to some degree The elections themselves were driven by a mob culture which might have 'involved in the election'. These two candidates would have represented two involved activities of the most undemocratic, not to say downright illegal, different political affinities and the huge crowds that massed on election day nature. A report of the late 1700s describes threatening behaviour, would have reflected that division. It is probably incorrect to say that there kidnapping, bribery and plain old violence as playing a significant role at a were two political 'parties' in the modern sense because politically there was time when most voter affiliations were known and the secret ballot was still a not much to choose between the two sides. Both were staunch supporters of figment of someone's imagination. Votes were cast audibly in the church Jersey's independence and way of life but the rivalry was no less fierce for all porch at the close of Sunday service and if the crowd was dominated by one that. So what did separate them, why party a vote for the other side could result in the voter being very roughly did it generate such fervour and handled indeed, church porch or no church porch! what effect did it have on Parish Once a Connétable was in place, however, the skulduggery did not cease life? it merely took a different form. In Trinity, for some obscure reason, the rival Just like the man parties were called the ‘Reds’ and the ‘Blues’ and there was precious little love laughing uproariously, who, lost between them. We know that in 1833 Thomas Gallichan, a Rose when asked what he was supporter, was elected as Connétable and he, like every other in that laughing at, said, 'I can't office, would have used all the means at his disposal to ensure that remember but it was the opposition were kept firmly in their place during his tenure. very funny', It was not uncommon at that time for the Parish protagonists would authorities to manipulate the rate list to disenfranchise vigorously support supporters of the opposing party. Indeed, it seems that in their side without 1835 Connétable Gallichan must have gone a bit over the much idea of what it top in his efforts to marginalising opponents who was exactly that appealed to their allies in the Royal Court. The differentiated them from Court ruled against him and declared that he their opponents apart from 'could not exclude individuals from the rate list vitriolic tradition. One was born provided the property owned was sufficient

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for rating purposes'. Appearing on the rate list was, of course, the primary qualification for having the vote. As it happened, whether through Royal Court pressure or not, Gallichan was replaced after six years by Nicholas Le Quesne, a 'Charlo' but he returned to power as Connétable in 1849 indicating clearly how the political pendulum used to swing from side to side. Other means were available which allowed a ruling clique to move towards a concentration of power that could best be described as an oligarchy or even worse. A commission in 1847 warned that parochial politics was forming the nucleus of a 'police party'. This was because members of the Honorary Police gained automatic life-long qualification to vote even if they were not on the rate list. In some parishes up to a quarter of the electorate were qualified in this way. Of course the Connétable could influence the makeup of his police force and effectively boost his political support. The Dean himself voiced his fears that 'men of property could man described as 'a stout bearded man of rather explosive temper' who later be outvoted by the police'. Even so repeated commissions found that the system became Lieutenant Governor, had got about two dozen supporters of his did not encourage virulent party politics beyond election days and there was no opponent drunk and held them in a loft at Brabant until the polls had closed. evidence of massive corruption or perversion of justice. Others were encouraged to accept a lift to go fishing at the Ecréhous the day Politics has evolved almost beyond recognition since those bad old days, of before the election and wake up next morning to find that the boat had gone course, but over the years there have been diminishing echoes of the times. In back without them. Others still were persuaded to vote the right way by an offer the early years of the last century the polling stations were opened only for a few to plough their fields for free when the season came round. hours each day which allowed scope for ingenuity in voter manipulation. On The experiences of Occupation seemed to have thrown parochial squabbles one notable occasion during an election for centenier in Trinity, according to the into perspective so that few facing the challenges of reconstruction in the new memoirs of one Edward le Brocq, supporters of Alfred Messervy of Brabant, a found spirit of freedom after the war chose to perpetuate the social divisions of ‘Reds’ and ‘Blues’. During the 50s and 60s, possibly as a reaction to the traumas of suppressed democracy during the Occupation, crowd would gather on bitterly cold nights in November to eagerly await the results of contested elections. Political rivalries began to have more tangible connections with reality but also a sense of fun and celebration was in evidence. Impromptu musical entertainment with drum, accordion and brass was common as both sides tried to drown out the other. Thankfully the bitter feuds that erupted at election time in Trinity even for the election of centeniers have now burned out and divisions that for years had pulled down a curtain of silence and animosity between families are a thing of the past. Whilst decorated lorries going round the Parish with loudspeakers is still common it is some years now since it became illegal to wear a candidate's colours inside the election hall and the bands, banners and bunting are now Above: Enthusiastic Rose supporters on election day beyond most people's recollection. The colour, noise and spectacle of the occasion have disappeared as well as the intimidation and skulduggery. Voting is now a more sedate affair and, of course, much more democratic but it is a pity that something cannot be done which, whilst not prejudicing the fairness of the voting process, brings back a little of the style, excitement and razz-a-matazz of bygone days to add colour to what has now become a somewhat serene, un-exciting and at times dour process.

Top: Edgar Mourant arriving at the polling station in style in 1964 Left: Huge boisterous crowds waited to celebrate victory on election nights

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FEATURE Meet Le Trinn’tais: Lawrence De Gruchy Lawrence de Gruchy always wanted to be a farmer, but he had a keen eye for business. There is no doubt he seized every opportunity that came his way, took some risks… but never looked back. The name ‘Lawrence de Gruchy’ is synonymous with bicycles and this goes back to Lawrence’s father who started work as a cycle mechanic in 1914. When the First World War broke out, as so many young Islanders did, Mr de Gruchy Snr signed up before his 18th birthday and served in the RAF for the last 18 months of the wa r. At the end of the war, he returned home and joined Bissons in Halkett Place, who were the Raleigh Agents, helping out in the shop when they were short staffed. During the Occupation, the manager of the shop was evacuated and young Mr de Gruchy moved up the ranks from cycle mechanic to shop manager without so much as an interview! With the only mode of transport being a bicycle, it was the place to be and he soon became everyone’s friend, keeping their bikes going in the best way he could! It was not unusual for the odd pint of petrol to make its way, magically off the back of the German’s consignment lorry, via the black market, to Halkett Place. The for farmer’s loads. Lawrence, his wife Maureen and Keith Barrett are the petrol was used to dissolve crepe soles and create a solution that would repair bike only three original ‘merchants’ still here to tell the tales. tubes. Innovation and improvisation at its best! Two years later in 1970, Lawrence was head-hunted by John P. Le After the Oc cupation, Mr de Gruchy Snr went into partnership with his brother Sueur, because of his experience on the farm, and moved to the in law, Mr Macready renting premises in Don Street and opening their cycle shop in Country Gentlemen’s Association (CGA) on 50 Esplanade. Although time for the Christmas of 1945. After five years, the lease came to an end and the CGA’s portfolio was vast, starting as a store, then setting up as an shop was put on the market. Lawrence’s father took the plunge, borrowed the money insurance department, farmers’ accountant and merchant selling from the bank, didn’t sleep for two weeks with worry, and bought the shop. fertiliser, cattle food and chemicals, Lawrence was responsible for selling In the meantime, young Lawrence had left Victoria College when he was 16 in and maintaining the Simplex milking machines. At that time, there 1951 and went to work for Arthur Mourant to live his dream to become a farmer. It were up to 80 farms with cattle in Trinity alone and Lawrence soon was a large farm and hard work, especially when your colleague and the boss’ son, became known as the ‘king-pin’ of milking machines! He also fitted the Graeme, used to get Thursday afternoons off to play football! first parlour at Trinity Manor and the first pipeline machine. The last After five years, Lawrence had had enough and went to try his hand as a buyer five years he became the general manager. on ‘the bridge’ where farmers auctioned their Back at the cycle shop in Don Street where Lawrence’s father had loads of potatoes. What is Liberation remained until his death in 1965, Mr Macready continued to run the Square today was a real hub of activity shop on his own for a further five years when he announced his as dozens of merchants vied and bid retirement. Having been given first option to take over the shop,

Below Lawrence on his first new motorbike Above: Honorary President of the Jersey Bowling Association

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Lawrence decided on Boxing Day 1972 to take up a new challenge and, with survived is the irrigation, which is now completely owned by Eric and Fay, the help of a bridging loan, went into the bike business. The shop had fallen trading as Lawrence de Gruchy Irrigation. into bad repair and Lawrence literally knocked it down and rebuilt it, only Lawrence retired at the age of 60 and, since then has been busier than closing for two weeks in the process! ever, having been involved in Island Bowls for the last 35 years. Closer to The gap Lawrence left at the CGA created an opportunity to keep home, he’s involved with the Twinning, helps at the Battle of Flowers, runs connected with some of the agencies and Simplex sold him some spares to the Trinity Petanque team and, in his words, is a WI, Flower Club and Dolls continue work on the milking machines. The work started to snowball as he House ‘Donkey’! diversified into other areas, most notably irrigation systems. This started with six sprinklers for the St Brelade’s Bay Hotel and developed into the supply of The Tattler is pleased there was time to take a irrigation systems, perfectly timed during a year of drought for the farmers. break to answer a few questions! Lawrence ran two successful businesses for 33 years and he never looked back during that time. In 1965 the management of the business was handed 1. How long have you lived in the Parish? over to his son-in-law, Eric Gavey, who joined the firm as a teenager together I was born at Augres Villa in 1935, and although I tried to keep it quiet his wife, Fay, who ran the cycle business. The shop eventually closed in 2014 at Trinity School that I actually lived over the border in St Helier, they after 69 years trading as a family. The only section of the business that has stilled called me a ‘town pat’. In 1938 we moved to Springfield House Below: 80th birthday celebrations on Rue de la Trinite and I lived there until my first marriage in 1968. Below middle: The Raleigh Superbe was popular with French day trippers Bottom :The first Chopper bike Lawrence sold was £34 and the last £120 We had a stint in St Helier where my two daughters, Fay and Nicola, were born. Thirty-eight years ago I bought Les Vaux in Rue de la Monnaie and have lived there with my wife, Maureen, ever since. 2. What’s the best thing about living in Trinity? It’s God’s Parish – and the Parish of my youth. You never lose that feeling. 3. What’s been the best day of your life so far? The day I married Maureen. Maureen left CGA at the same time as I did and we’ve been a partnership ever since. 4. What is your favourite Parish memory? Going to Trinity School and Sunday School during the Occupation. 5. What’s the biggest change you’ve seen in the Island over the years? The reclamation! Having worked on the Esplanade for years, I was used to seeing the sea wall across the road, not a mass of buildings. 6. Who stands out as a memorable Parish personality (past or present) and why? Jack Gallichan (the former Connétable’s father). He knew all the old Jersey laws and should have been a lawyer. He was also very kind and gave us a pint of milk every day during the Occupation, which continued after the war. 7. Where’s your favourite spot in the Parish? The view from the former La Tourelle looking out across the north coast. 8. Which islander (past or present) would you like to chat to over dinner? Senator John Le Marquand who was a founder member of The Young Farmers Club. I had the privilege to be on the committee with him for a short time and I still remember his advice today. He and his brother Cyril did so much for the Island, which we all benefit from today. 9. If you could change one thing on the Island, what would that be? The return of tourism to how it was in its heyday, with a different show or place to go dotted around the entire coast of the Island: Anne Port Bay Hotel, Sorel Pavilion, Caesar’s Palace, Bel Tabarin, Milano Bars, Watersplash, Le Chalet, Tams, the Pav and the Sunshine – phew! 10. Can you describe our Parish in three words The Holy Parish

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NEWS Miss Trinity reports It’s been a busy time for Miss Trinity to say the least as Nicolle Maltwood reports…

Being Miss Trinity this year has been a new experience that I’ve thoroughly enjoyed. My duties started off with the Liberation Day supper, which was enjoyed by many in the Parish who were served food so delicious it made me envious…especially the apple pies! Another brilliant event that I was lucky enough to be involved in was the Parish Twinning games in Avranches. Now this isn’t something that everyone has the opportunity of doing. Left: Miss Trinity 2016, Nicolle Maltwood But with a team of five people from each parish we set off on a Above: Helping out at the Liberation Day supper trip across the Channel to Granville in the early hours of a Above left: Battle day Saturday morning. Being up at 4.00am, however, isn’t something only brought me enjoyment, I would usually volunteer myself for! especially laughing at those in It was a brilliant day which consisted of making new friends yellow tutu’s and orange and playing some extremely bizarre French games (I’m still very leggings. unsure of the hockey with no rules / safety equipment). I soon The Battle of Flowers is an learnt just how competitive the French are after coming home event that I have thoroughly with a bump to the head. It was a trip that I won’t forget easily enjoyed over the past two years and I hope to continue being part and it was a pleasure to meet new friends in our twinned parish, of it in the future, as well as assisting in bringing the next Agon-Coutainville. I look forward to seeing them all again in the generation on board to continue the tradition. Island in 2018 for a rematch. The Battle of Flowers is a round-the-clock, 365 days a year The main event this summer was, of course, the ‘infamous’ operation. My Nan and I are frequently sat at the Parish Hall with Battle of Flowers. I have been involved with this historic event a group of volunteers cutting the harestails during the winter since I was a small child. I’ve gone from donning a majorette months. If you are stuck for something to do, or are looking for a costume to spending the summer months involved in the new pastime or even to make new friends, I would highly construction of Trinity’s float in preparation for the Battle. A recommend that you get involved and participate at least once - welcome transition as I don't think my balance or twirls are what although it does have a habit of drawing you back year after year! they once were! I welcome the months ahead as Miss Trinity and the events As you will know from the last edition of the Trinity Tattler, that are planned and I hope to see you at one of our fundraisers. this year’s theme was the creative ‘Poultry in Motion’, which brought a light hearted vibe to the Parade. Below: The Trinity It also gave me an opportunity Trinity goes Team planting to use the chicken outfit Purple4Polio that’s been gathering dust Purple4Polio in my wardrobe! Even Trinity is supporting the Rotary Club’s though the days were campaign to plant five million purple long, spending both crocus corms around the British Isles to day and night help raise awareness of the muscle-wasting parading around disease, Polio. The purple crocus was chosen because its colour represents the purple dye Left: Taking a rest used to mark the finger of a child who has at the Twinning Games in Avranches been immunised. Globally Rotary has helped immunise 2.5 billion children since 1985, resulting in the number of polio cases recorded dropping from 350,000 to just 25 to date this year. The crocus corms have been planted outside Maison Cabot and we look forward to seeing them in bloom and reminding ourselves of the great work the Rotary Club has done to eradicate polio over the world.

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NEWS The Howard Davis Farm Trust - continuing the legacy Since the launch of the trust, an impressive Within a short distance of the Trinity Parish Church is the number of successful applicants have benefited greatly from sponsorship Howard Davis Farm where, in the late 18th century, stood deemed consistent with the spirit and intentions of T.B. Davis. These have a property known as ‘Parkfield’. In 1927, the property was included assisting young people undertaking various courses in the UK at agricultural colleges and universities and likewise with training and research sold to one Thomas Benjamin Davis who, although born in relating to environmental management and stewardship. the Island, had made a considerable fortune as the The range of relevant subject matter financially supported by the HDFT proprietor of a worldwide stevedoring business. continues to be diverse and the following successful applications offer a snapshot of the grants already secured and completed. While contributing large amounts of wealth to his adopted hometown of • Course in cider apple growing and production Durban in South Africa, he also became a hugely generous benefactor to his • Jersey Royal - environmentally-friendly control of potato root eel-worm native island of Jersey. His gifts include the Howard Davis Park, the Howard • Wildlife hedgerow corridors in Grouville and St Clement Davis Scholarship to Victoria College, the Howard Davis Hall, St Luke’s • Bee Disease Recognition Course in Devon for 10 local beekeepers Church Hall and the former Glenham Hall Scout Headquarters. • Birds on the Edge conservation project The latter was named after his eldest son Glenham Davis but all of the • A1 training course for 20 Jersey dairy cattle breeders remaining bequests were made in memory of his younger son, Howard Davis • Le Marais Community and School Garden Project who was tragically killed at a very young age at the Battle of the Somme in • PhD course in dairy product hygiene 1916. The most recent act of financial support took place in May of this year On purchasing the property known as ‘Parkfield’, T.B. Davis invited the when the trust sponsored a Memorial Symposium that proved both significant States of Jersey to accept, as a gift, the house, the farm buildings and the and poignant. This was a major conference, the first ever of its kind, that took adjacent Trinity farmland. The gift was made on the understanding that the place at the Ukulinga Research Farm in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. property should be used as an experimental training centre for young people Organised by the University of Kwazulu-Natal College of Agriculture, and other interested parties in the science of agriculture and horticulture. The Engineering and Science, the Symposium brought together all of the primary States unanimously accepted this truly generous offer in November 1927 and aims of T B Davis. Adding to the poignancy was the commemoration of the later renamed it the Howard Davis Farm. 100th anniversary of the tragic death of Howard Davis in the Great War. During its commercially busy lifetime, the complex of buildings has been Attendees at this unique conference came from every level of society - home to the Departments of Agriculture & Fisheries and, most recently, the from students and farmers to representatives of the global agricultural Department of the Environment. industry. With such direct connections to Jersey and its founder, T.B. Davis, it In 2009, The Howard Davis Farm Trust was officially launched whereby has been recognised by the trustees as yet another ideal initiative in keeping financial assistance is awarded, each year, to groups and individuals seeking help with the wishes of its generous benefactor. in the furtherance of agriculture and environment. Funding comes from the There are currently seven trustees including close descendants of the Below: Ukulinga Research rental income and Davis family. Chairing the trust is T B Davis’s great granddaughter aided by Farm in Pietermaritzburg, investments derived two other off-Island family members plus four trustees here in Jersey. South Africa from the properties of Mike Stentiford Food crops for 'birds on the edge' the Howard Davis Trustee Farm, including the Howard Davis newly built Jersey Farm Trust Dairy. Below: Wildlife hedgerow corridors in Grouville and St Clement

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Behind the scenes Carriiing, at Durrell Recently Tattler had the privilege to be able PPeerrssoonal & to go behind the scenes at Durrell and meet close up some of the family of orang-utans. When you are up close and personal you PPrrrooffefesssssiionaal soon realise how wonderful they are and actually how alike we are. We learned also some of the stories of the orang-utans we have at Durrell and also how they are threatened in their natural habitat. Durrell and many other organisations are doing their best to counteract the threats. Dagu arrived at Durrell 17 years ago aged 15. He came to be the new alpha male and bred with the female orang-utans and has been a very successful male, siring seven offspring to date. One of his most recent is a young three-year male old called Jantho. He was named after the release site in Aceh – Sumatra where the Sumatran Orang-utan Conservation Programme is building a population of released orang-utans. Jantho is a very playful young orang-utan and he likes to interact with his dad, wrestling and playing. Dagu is a very gentle and good natured father and seems to enjoy the play as much as his son. A JerseyJ y company p y Jantho’s mother Anette is an experienced mum, having reared babies before, so servings ig our IslandIl d she seems more than happy to let him venture off on his own for short periods of forf over 100 yearsy s time to play with his dad, half-brother Jiwa and half-sister Kea. Kea’s mum Dana is however very protective over her youngster Kea. Dana nearly died after giving birth to a still born infant early in 2009. She did not produce any more after this and after two years it was decided to investigate. She was anaesthetised and the hospital’s PITCHERR & LE QUESU NNE chief obstetrician discovered she had blocked fallopian tubes, which he cleared in a second operation that year. FUNERAL DIRECTORS Dana went on to conceive and gave birth successfully to Kea in June 2013. She allows Jantho to play with her daughter, but does not allow Kea out of her sight and can be seen holding on to a foot or hand or running to retrieve Kea if she has gone 
 

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PARISH information Parishdiary December 1 – 16 David Kirch Charitable Trust Christmas vouchers for those aged 70 years or over available from the Parish Hall

1 3-in-1' Club Christmas lunch at the Red Rose Here 4 Children's Christmas Party at the Parish Hall at 2.00pm, with Father Christmas and his Elves arriving at approx 2.30pm Christingle Service at the Parish Church at 11.00am it is

Trinity Bowls Christmas Lunch at Greenhills The sign stands on the corner of Jardin d’Olivet which is 6 Trinity WI meet at 7.45pm part of the Fief de la Gruchetterie which in turn is part of the greater Fief de Rozel. 6,13 & 20 Following showing of BBC Film 'The Nativity' on 26th Nov in Lady Chapel, A fief was a grant of land from King to commoner as a reward for service on there will be an opportunity to reflect on the material in an Advent Course at 7.30pm which certain dues, in kind and labour, had to be paid. The Jersey fiefs were 10 Trinity Bowls Draw Night at the Parish Hall established in the 11th century and tenants who hold the tile of seigneur retain freehold of the land as long as taxes are paid and services rendered. They are 11 RJA&HS Christmas Lunch & Horticultural Prizegiving now of sentimental and ceremonial value only as witnessed by the presentation

of a pair of mallards by the Seigneur of Trinity to a visiting monarch. at the Red Rose at 12.30pm Family Carol and Candles at Ebenezer at 4.00pm. Children to meet in the Hall at 3.30pm for craft activity. 12 Trinity School Carol Service at Ebenezer at 6.00pm Trinity Tattler is published by MediaMasters, PO Box 133, 14 Ebenezer Network Carols at 2.30pm St Helier, Jersey, JE4 9QX www.mediamasters.je 18 Nine Lessons and Carols at the Parish Church at 6.00pm Editorial contact: E: [email protected] 22 Acorn and Jersey Post close for Christmas Advertising contact: George Farley T: (01534) 866956 23 Tots at the Crib Service at Ebenezer at 10.30am E: [email protected] Parish Hall office closes for Christmas Other contact: Martyn Farley: T: (01534) 866956 25 Nativity Service and Christmas Communion at the Parish Church at 11.00am E: [email protected].

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3 Parish Hall office re-opens after Christmas break. Reprint details: Reprints of articles can be obtained by contacting the publishers. The actual hall is closed for all of January, February and March for refurbishment. Disclaimer: While MediaMasters and their contributors to the Trinity Tattler have provided the information contained in this magazine in good faith, they accept no responsibility, financial or Post Office at Acorn re-opens Tue, Wed & Thu only 9.00 - 11.00am otherwise, for any action taken by any other party as a result of the information provided.

5 3-in-1' Club meet at Ebenezer at 2.30pm Independent and appropriate advice should always be sought on such matters. The views expressed written in this magazine are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of 8 Plough Sunday at the Parish Church at 11.00am MediaMasters. MediaMasters accept no responsibility for errors or omissions that may occur.





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11 Valentine Quiz & Buffet Night at the Press House, Le Carrefour, Rue du Brabant, at 7.00pm • Personalised Work and Leisure wear • Embroidered and/or Printed to any Design 15 Ebenezer Network Social Afternoon at 2.30pm • Huge Range of Promotional Goods and Individual Gifts



17 Deputy's Surgery at the Parish Hall at 10.00am - 12.00pm Contacts T 766845 E [email protected] 28 Shrove Tuesday - Pancakes for all in the Rectory kitchen from 6.00pm 11 Caledonia Place, The Weighbridge, St Helier. JE2 3NG www.magictouchjersey.je

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What is this Project? La Route de la Trinite, from St. Ewold’s to Trinity Church, is being resurfaced in the early part of 2017. A short section (shown) is in an acceptable condition so will not be resurfaced. When will the work be done? The work is due to start on 9 January and will be complete during April 2017. The work will start at the Trinity Church end and move south in phases. The phase outside Trinity Primary School will be carried out during a school holiday period. What are the working hours? 9.15am until 6.00pm Monday to Friday (road closure). There will be full access outside of these hours. What about access and  If you need to access to any of the homes or businesses along La Route de la Trinite whilst it is closed, then you will be diverted to the local diversion routes along parish roads. It will be necessary to put in temporary one way systems 

 

  
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road as a through-route will be diverted to the main diversion routes via Hautes Croix and Maufant. there will be a shuttle bus in Up to date information on local operation during some phases. diversion routes will be available on Up to date information on bus the Department’s web-site. services will be available on the DfI What about buses? and Liberty Bus web-sites. The bus service will continue to 

 

 operate throughout the work Please contact DfI on 445509, or although there may be some slight when the work has started keep up adjustments to the schedule and to date with the work and current routes. Where possible buses will 
 

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