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TenthEdition2012 St Clément Parish Magazine

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Autumn2012 St Clément Parish Magazine p3 Welcome to L’Amarrage

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It would be difficult not to review our St Clement has a truly wonderful extremely L’Amarrage summer without reflecting on range of successful events which well the weather. So many of the events we missed the worst of the weather. received have covered in this edition have depended The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and enjoyed on the sun shining – or dodging the celebrations in June took place in by those who attended. showers - that anyone organising them has the grounds of the Parish Hall, It was great to see our Battle of been forced to cast a wary eye skywards. expertly organised by Sandra Flowers Association enter a junior Well, as we can show you, we have Mathew, and they were enjoyed exhibit for the first time in many been remarkably lucky overall. From alfresco by hundreds of parishioners. years. Congratulation to them and activities, picnics to fetes, even the display A month later we received our the seniors for two magnificent of locally grown fruit and flowers, a ll have own “More than Gold” torch, a floats which thoroughly deserved benefited from the sun’s rays and rekindled community project to celebrate the awards which they won. over and again the Parish community spirit. the opening of the London Looking ahead, the Christmas Le Hocq has proved a focus for activities Olympics, carried from St Helier by lunches for senior citizens of St this time round, with parties in the Parish Miss St Clement, Gigi Neil, on Clément will take place at the Hall grounds, the unique arrival of the board Tony Beddoe’s boat, which Hotel Ambassadeur on December Parish Torch from the sea, historic landed at Le Hocq. 3, 4 and 10. This year, a £5 entry excavations below the tower - even a house Again hundreds of parishioners will be made for which each fire next door. So I’ve delved into the Parish gathered on the common to attendee will receive one raffle Hall archives for our trip down memory welcome Gigi and the torch, so tickets for a really special prize. I lane this time. many that it took nearly an hour hope that this will create even Of course, we’re not the only parish with and a half for her to walk from more fun and excitement for our own magazine. St Helier publishes the the bottom of Le Hocq slip to the those attending. If you wish to “To wn Crier”, St Saviour, St Martin, St Peter steps of the Parish Hall!! Another join us for one of these lunches and St Lawrence have also adopted a marvellous St Clement afternoon please contact Julie Martin the similar format. Nevertheless, our expertly organised and managed Parish Hall on 854724 to reserve distributors tell us that our publication is by Collette Willmett. your place. one of the most sought after, with a virtual The visit of Their Royal Congratulations to our Parish in sell-out of 4,500 copies last time round. Highnesses the Prince of Wales Bloom Committee who really However, we are not blessed with a nd the Duchess of Cornwall was excelled again this year to win the telepathy. So the more you let us know another special occasion for our Silver Gilt Award and to Rob Carré about, the more we can report. And don’t Parish. Not only did the official for scoping the Best Parish Hall in forget the photos. Every picture can tell a dinner for our Royal guests take Bloom prize. story, and in a vibrant Parish like ours there place in God’s Own Parish, at Finally, I just want to mention are many of those to tell. Samarès Manor, but that the Pa rish Assembly to set I look forward to hearing from you. representatives of our Community the annual rate passed off Support Team and Battle of reasonably peacefully!! And Alan Le Breton Flowers Association were the very despite agreeing to a modest first to be presented at the Royal increase (the first for two years) Jersey Agricultural and our rate remains the third lowest Horticultural Society. in the Island. The Procureurs and I The summer barbecue in July, hope we can keep it that way! and the Island coach tour coupled Best wishes with lunch at Living Legend in August, both organised by the Len Community Support Team, were STCLEMMAIN-AUTUMN2012-4_Governance style ideas 10/09/2012 13:05 Page 4

p4 Autumn2012 St Clément Parish Magazine Out and about with the Honoraries

We’re so used to relying on their attendance at the many and varied events in the Parish, it’s easy to take the work and dedication of the Honorary Police for granted. Alan Le Breton has been talking to Chef de Police, Eddie Caldeira, and meeti ng some of the volunteers on patrol. Like most members of the emergency services, we tend only to meet them face to face when we’re in trouble or need their specialised assistance. So you’d probably be surprised to learn that St Clement’s Honorary Police has a complement of 22 officers: four Centeniers, four Vingteniers and 14 Constables Officers. The men and women volunteers are drawn from various walks of life and offer a broad range of experience. Many of their activities a re carried out behind the scenes ensuring our 10,000 or so Parish inhabitants can all sleep peacefully in their beds. From the days when the role was a generally when we do a vehicle check and somebody we know “relaxed” affair, their duties have become more formal shows up with a minor infringement. Obviously, the as legal frameworks and operating practices have been same rules apply to everybody and mostly people are revised, and they now have become a necessary, visible decent about it. It’s less pleasant when we catch and flexible arm of the emergency services. This has people we’ve known for a while driving over the recently been endorsed by the Parish with the alcohol limit or speeding; then we just have to grit our provision of a robust new vehicle – due to arrive teeth and say, “they shouldn’t be doing it”, and get on within the next few weeks - equipped to undertake the with doing our job. Having said that, you couldn’t say vital back-up duties, carry the essential first-aid, safety that St Clement is the crime capital of the universe.’ and support kit. It’s a significant advance, since with a Honorary Police Officers have the same powers of concentration on road safety checks and law and order duties, the arrest as their States colleagues. However, only Centeniers can charge teams are regularly engaged in dealing with incidents up till 4am in suspects. All Honorary Police officers undergo formal training and the morning. exercises with the Island-wide force and the other emergency Because most members of the team are engaged in full-time services. They give their time free to the community and can be employment, you’ll more likely to encounter them on duty in the called out at any time to deal with a full emergency. The service is evenings and weekends. That said, some shifts are out and about open to anyone over 20 years of age, who is physically fit, prepared during the day, keeping an eye on the Parish roads and housing to submit to a police check and be willing to work “unusual” hours. estates. I met a traffic patrol one weekend evening to sample the The term of service is normally three years. Centenier Caldeira is duties they’re called upon to perform. To be honest, it was a proud that St Clement is fortunate to have such a willing pool of relatively quiet night: one call on the personal radio about a group of dedicated officers - though he is always on the lookout for new and youngsters reported to be playing “chicken” with the traffic by a bus enthusiastic recruits stop along the Coast Road. Then a complaint that a noisy barbeque The Duty Centemier is always available on: 07797 711392. In party was going on well past its sleep-by date. All the while taxis an EMERGENCY dial 999 or contact States Police operations were gliding past. Vingtenier Phil Heard assured me: ‘They know switchboard 612612. we’re here, so they’re all watching their speed. We don’t mind. We’re not here to book them - just to keep the road safe. Some people think we do it for our own enjoyment as if we like to catch them out. Well, it’s not like that at all. And it is difficult sometimes : Chef de Police, Eddie Caldeira : Constable’s Officers Cliff Graves and John : Vingtenier Phil Heard STCLEMMAIN-AUTUMN2012-4_Governance style ideas 10/09/2012 13:06 Page 5

Thanks and follow-up

George Le Huquet George has asked us to pass on his thanks to everyone who contributed to his retirement presents and supported him during his illness. There were so many people who gave generously at my party that I may not have thanked everyone in person, and when I got home there were letters and contributions from so many more who hadn’t been at the reception. So thank you so very much. It was a very special day for me.’ Several people have asked to see a clearer picture of the photo of the Church taken by Paul Tucker. So here’s a bigger one. I’m sure Paul would be happy to supply copies. Angela Hickinbottom Members of the Parish were invited to say farewell to Angela at Le Hocq Hotel on Thursday Friday 7 June. The Connétable presented her with mementos of her 13 years at the Parish Hall. SENSATIONAL The latest reports are that she has settled in happily at St Brelade and found herself thrust performance & economy into action assisting with the recent Visite Royale. She sends best wishes to all former friends a nd “customers” at St Clement. Drive the new Civic today Drive carefully Call or visit our dealership and discover Last time we told you about some awkward road signs, we’ve been informed by our own tame “Espions d’Autoroute” across the Channel, a driving experience like no other. that after a period of grace, French police have begun showing an interest in the latest rule of the road – the one that obliges drivers of any motor vehicle to carry a breathalyser. The law will actually be enforced from 1st November. After that, anyone who is stopped and * cannot produce a breathalyser will receive an on-the-spot fine of APR €11. The breathalyser must be unused, must be in date, and must representative have the French certification mark NF. You can buy them here before 0% you go: there are different types ranging in price from about £5 for disposable ones to £15 for clever electronic ones. Planting more seed St Clement parishioners will once again be involved in the Mustard Seed Appeal to send shoe boxes filled with Christmas gifts for Romania. Bob de la Haye, a Churchwarden at St Clement, will be £1250 driving one of vehicles. The Trust is keen to hear from anyone who deposit contribution can help with preparing the gifts for the journey. Contact: Rose Helie on [email protected].

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p6 Autumn2012 St Clément Parish Magazine The Parish Outdoor Team

Following the success in the Parish in Bloom As Sexton, Mick Jehan, a recent and worthy Published by The St Clement Competition, wh en the Parish was awarded a successor to George Le Huquet, has Magazine Team in association Gold for the floral decoration of the Parish Hall, responsibility for maintaining all aspects of the Parish churchyard. The most important task is with MediaMasters. and a Silver Gilt overall, Brian Nibbs met up Norcott Road, St Saviour with the dedicated Parish Hall staff to find out grave digging, which is a skill of its own and in about their work behind the scenes. high demand. Until the recent acquisition of a Tel: 866956 mechanical digger (shared with St Saviour), this www. mediamasters.je The “ship-shape” appearance of the Parish is was done entirely by hand, and it still requires entirely due to the continual efforts of three attention to maintain the burial plots in a Editorial stalwart workers, Rob Carré, Parish Foreman, condition acceptable to mourners. On a lighter Alan Le Breton David Huelin, Parish Gardener and Mick Jehan, note, visitors to the churchyard comment on its Email: [email protected] Sexton. The three man serenity and neatness – Advertising team cover a wide the result of continuous George Farley Tel: 866956 range of duties and attention to detail. Email: [email protected] Day to day, Rob and whilst they may have Accounts his team can be called formal titles, their Jemma Burt Tel: 887066 expertise and upon to assist by the Parish Hall staff – Email: [email protected] experience allows their setting out the Hall for combined skill-base to Copyright say, a Parish Assembly, 2012© Parish of St Clement Magazine Team. The be fully utilised. transporting items for entire content of this publication is protected by The team is led by the Battle of Flowers copyright. All rights reserved. No part of this Rob, an experienced journal may be reproduced, sorted in a retrieval Association or assisting system, or transmitted in any form or by any and time-served th e Rector – the variety means electronic, mechanical, photocopying, gardener who lives in of requests for such recording or otherwise without the prior written consent of the copyright owner. the Parish and who assistance is almost completed his endless. Reprint details apprenticeship locally, Reprints of articles can be purchased by contacting It is evident that Rob the publishers. but also spent time in enjoys leading his small Warwick specialising in Disclaimer but efficient team and Whilst the Parish of St Clement Magazine Team the pruning of apple trees. Rob has spent seven relishes tasks that need to be undertaken, and contributors to L’Amarrage have provided the years with the Parish. His work ranges from information contained in it in good faith, they which have not cropped up before. ‘Something accept no responsibility, financial or otherwise, for gardening around the Parish Hall and the new to look forward to when I come to work’ – any action taken by any other party as a result of extensive areas to the rear, maintaining various Rob’s parting words to Brian, which really says the information so provided. Independent and pieces of land that are owned by the Parish to appropriate advice should always be sought on it all. such matters. The views expressed within this minor road maintenance. Whilst contractors : Parish Gardner David Huelin and Sexton Mick newsletter are those of the authors and do not take on major tasks - tree cutting, for example JehanParish necessarily represent the views of the publisher. – most of the day-to-day requirements can be Below: Foreman Rob Carré proudly shows off the The Editor accepts no responsibility for errors or omissions that may occur. undertaken “in house”. recently won Parish in Bloom awards

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Autumn2012 St Clément Parish Magazine p9 News from Le Rocquier From Stewart Elstone : Catering students visiting By Royal Command Grand Jersey Le Rocquier students found themselves thrust into the Royal limelight when they were requested to sing for the Royal visitors at the Beresford Street Market during the recent visit by HRH Prince Charles and Camilla. The students had previously performed at the market as part of the Fish Festival where they were greatly received and got the call back “Stepping up” to the challenge for the Royal visit. The students, with some staff accompaniment, Thursday 19 July saw approximately 800 Le Rocquier staff and performed a combination of sea shanties and ballads to help students participate in their annual west to east, coast to entertain the waiting crowds and the royal couple as they passed by coast charity walk. Starting at the Watersplash, St Ouen, the on their walk about. Students from Years 7 and 8 were accompanied walkers followed a designated coastal route to Corbière, by Year 11 helpers with teachers Mrs Baxter,viola and conducting the moved onto the railway walk and then followed the coast all choir and additional musical backing from Mr Thomas on accordion the way back to Le Rocquier School, covering what is the same and guitar and Mr Ward on guitar and bodhran (or Irish Drum). The as a half marathon distance. choir sang their hearts out for a couple of hours and impressed All participants were encouraged to wear pink as part of their everyone, including the royal couple. attire for the day in memory of Sharon Baglin a much loved colleague who sadly died following a tragic accident just over three Year 10 students gain years ago. Her widower Chris and young children were at the start of the walk to wish staff and students well and took the opportunity to certificates in construction be part of the walk for part of the day. and catering industries With the school regularly raising in excess of £15,000 every year for charities and good causes it is anticipated that this year's walk The Technical Skills Faculty at Le Rocquier School has recently will have again raised between £4,500 and £5,000, with some secured what is known as Direct Claims Status for City & members of the public casually giving donations whilst on the route. Guilds courses in construction and catering. This means that Le With staff and students having close ties to a variety of cancer Rocquier is now the first school in Jersey to be a centre charities as well as links to schools around the world, this year’s approved to deliver, assess and certificate City & Guilds beneficiaries are Teenage Cancer Trust, MacMillan Cancer Support qualifications. Jersey and two Kenyan schools, St Clement’s School and the Shariani To compliment this achievement students on the construction Trust. There will also be a contribution made towards the student course have had the opportunity to see how professionals in this prom funds. industry work by going to building sites and experience live projects, With this being Le Rocquier's biggest single fund raising event, such as the Jersey Hospice site at Mont Cochon. Students on the co-organiser Alistair Mitchell said ‘We are very pleased with the catering course have been able to regularly work with chefs from efforts of all the staff and especially the students in making this different hotels and restaurants on the island, including working year's walk such a success. We are already planning for next year, with Michelin starred chefs Richard Allen and Mark Jordan. which will be the 10th Anniversary of the walk and one in which we Recently Daniel Ward from Sumas in Gorey worked with students aim to raise the bar significantly in terms of monies raised and the in one of the catering kitchens in Le Rocquier to produce a lunch for profile of the work that we all do here to support charities and a group of 20 staff and students. Additionally a group of 14 Year 10 causes both here in Jersey and overseas.’ catering students were invited to attend a lunch at Tassili fine dining restaurant at the Grand Jersey where they got to meet the general manager and Michelin starred chef Richard Allen and had a tour of the hotel and its facilities to gain a wider insight in to the hospitality industry.

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p10 Autumn2012 St Clément Parish Magazine Blooming marvellous

The Parish in BloomCommittee has been : Proclaiming Parish success : Students of Le Rocquier School and teacher celebrating its success in the recent Jane Skittral played their part : In discussion with petanque players annual competition. Here’s his personal : Enjoying a welcome glass of Samarès Manor cider view from its Chairman, Philip Le Brocq.

It is a great pleasure to be writing this report on our activities u in glass of Muscadet and a viewing of St Clement's newly installed the Parish recently. All who have driven past the Parish Hall since 12 anchor on the common. July will have been able to share in Robbie Carré’s brilliant success The Parish petanque pitch, doubled in size since last year, was the with a Gold and Best Parish Hall in the Island awards. He was next port of call where the judges could see players in action - and properly commended by the judges for his meticulous caring for all also plenty of social interaction as the annual barbecue was in full those hanging baskets and beautifully trended flower beds. swing. Two cub reporters from Le Rocquier school, Mollie Le Claire Overall we raised our game to a Silver Giltfor the whole Parish and Marc Davies, also had an opportunity to do some reporting as and once again the judges were particularly impressed by the way they had a few minutes to quiz the judges. we had developed projects started two years ago – The M&S sites, Then it was back in the van to view the rest of the route. The access to Le Hocq Tower, a presented a special Discretionary Award National Trust was represented by Jon Horn who talked about past to Jane Bravery for the St Clement’s Primary School ecological and work and future plans for the Don Le Quesne site, the sexton at St open classroom projects. Clement's Church, Mike Le Jehan, gave a guided tour of the churchyard and talked of future bulb planting initiatives. Jane So, how did it go in more detail? Bravery of St Clement's School and two enthusiastic pupils gave an The rain held off and the sun was even shining on St Clement as RHS impressive tour of the outdoor space at the school and demonstrated judges Rae Beckwith and John Woodward toured the Parish to judge the facilities which are in place to make all pupils more St Clement's entry in the 2012 Parish in Bloom competition. environmentally aware. They were particularly impressed by the new The afternoon started with a presentation at the Parish Hall where outdoor classroom in gleaming wood. the judges were greeted by the St Clement Parish in Bloom team The finale was a trip via the attractive lane of La Blinerie to headed by Philip Le Brocq. Contributions to the presentation were Samarès Manor, where Seigneur Vincent Obbard welcomed the made by Brenda Le Moignan of St Clement Flower Club, with flowers judges and showed the continued development of his Jersey apple and a basket of local vegetables, fisherman Mike Taylor complete orchard and the new addition of Bee Watch Live, where live close-up with lobster pot and old photos of La Rocque fishermen, and pictures of a bee hive can be seen. students of Le Rocquier School under the direction of environmental A glass of Samarès Manor cider, together with the Chairman’s teacher Jane Skittrall. Aspects of St Clement past and present were well known macaroons, was then illustrated through a colourful visual display and future initiatives enjoyed on the viewing platform were outlined by Le Rocquier School students. overlooking the herb garden before There was then a clamber up to the top of Le Hocq tower to view the judges were taken to the the extent of the Ramsar site and magnificent vistas, with expert anchor situated at the Rice Bowl commentary from marine biologist Andrew Syvret, followed on the for the end of the tour. descent by a taste of St Clement oysters washed down with a STCLEMMAIN-AUTUMN2012-4_Governance style ideas 10/09/2012 13:06 Page 11

Growers Ltd • Fresh local produce (over 50 different crops grown by us) • Our motto “From seed to plant to At a review session with the judges we were given field to plate” good advice for next year. This included: 1. Make more mention of the Parish Floral Competition - perhaps • Full range of Vegetables, Fruit point out the winner on the tour/ in presentation – we have and Salads already taken photos of the presentation this year. 2. Explain recycling, resource management, etc. Use a “broad brush” • The only traditional farm shop in - interaction with other agencies (e.g. NT as we did for the Don Le Quesne site) Bring more people with other expertise into the tour. St.Clements 3. Next step for Ramsar site at Le Hocq - interpretation board, and • Fresh Jersey Royals dug daily more access to public. 4. Include Parish wildlife - peregrine falcons on Le Hocq Tower, Directions hedgehog conservation, owls, bats. Show where these are being nurtured. ½ mile past St Clements Church on the left 5. Devise a heritage trail for the Parish - we plan to contact Geraldine des Forge, our resident encyclopedia, about this. Open 8.30 - 5.30 Mon - Sat So with this good advice it only remains for us to thank all those TEL 852949 parishioners who helped us in our task this year, who have contributed to the extra funding needed, and who will help us with more projects in the future. We plan to continue the Olympics success in Gold this year into a similar success for us next year!! : Sampling local oysters : Bloom Committee Chairman, Philip Le Brocq and his team proudly holding the fruits of their efforts

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Autumn2012 St Clément Parish Magazine p13 “Barrel wells” uncovered at Le Hocq

It may not have been as spectacular as the recent hoard of Celtic coins, but prompted by the discovery by a local resident of two unusual circular structures on the beach at Le Hocq, the Archaeology Section of the Société Jersiaise carried out some significant : Wooden remains of the barrel were found in the excavations below the surface in St Clement. Robert Waterhouse led second well the project. : The two wells were located near La Hocq Tower Barrel wells, as their name suggests, are a simple means of sinking suggesting that sedges or reeds once grew in a swampy a well through soft material, such as sand or mud, to prevent environment.The area must have been wooded at some time, as collapse of the hole and provide a stable lining. Our two wells, several land molluscs were found, including two species of snails probably of post-medieval date, were located on different parts of commonly found together in leaf litter in shaded, sometimes damp the gently sloping sandy beach to the west of the Le Hocq Tower - woodland. the larger near the foot of the seawall where erosion of the beach The underlying grey clay contained fine, well-sorted sand of had exposed a peat deposit in which a perfectly circular sand-filled terrestrial origin. The angular shape of the sand grains suggests that feature was visible. Carol Rabet and Sam Wilson carefully trowelled they may have been transported by the wind, rather than water. the sand away to expose the top of the peat layer, before they Similar deposits are found elsewhere along the coastline of Jersey, removed the sand filling the circular feature. This showed that a notably in St Ouen's Bay, but regularly appearing in various locations tapered barrel had once sat in the hole, which had been driven on the shores of St Clement and on the low-lying coastal plain, such through the peat down to a grey clay layer beneath. as beneath the FB Playing Fields and under Le Marais Towers. They At the bottom of the hole we found a shard of sea-worn white seem to have formed between about 6000BC and 1000AD as organic earthenware, probably mid-to-late 18th century. The Conway tower debris settled to the bottoms of shallow lagoons behind sand dunes. was built in 1782-83, so it is possible that the well was sunk Such areas were commonly used by people for hunting, fishing and temporarily for the use of its builders, though as there is known to grazing/watering domestic livestock. The museum at La Hougue Bie have been an earlier fishing settlement at Le Hocq, it is more likely contains a display on the similar area bordering St Ouen's Bay. (A that the well served that. The lack of any traces of the barrel itself more extensive report on the work can be found in the Bulletin of suggests either that it was taken away deliberately at the time it was the Société Jersiaise.) exposed by the sea, or that the sea itself washed it out of its hole. PS. Since completing the dig at Le The second well was located further along the beach to the west Hocq, Richard and his team have been and was better-preserved. This consisted ofa small-diameter in-situ exploring the grounds around St barrel with eroded oak staves, wedged between several large stones, Clement Parish Church and have clearly placed there for that purpose. No dating evidence for either unearthed some very significant well was obtained, other than the likely abandonment date of the examples of life in Saxon times. Details late 18th or early 19th century but their locations certainly suggest in a subsequent edition of L’Amarrage. that the coastline in this area has been receding steadily for the last : Archaeologists at work on the first well 200 years. We also took the opportunity to sample the interface between the peat and the underlying clay. The peat contained many root remains, STCLEMMAIN-AUTUMN2012-4_Governance style ideas 10/09/2012 13:06 Page 14

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Autumn2012 St Clément Parish Magazine p15 Running with the torch

: Ken White We might be the most southerly footfall on the Olympic torch relay, at the official and it wasn’t here for very long, but the St Clement leg of the relay run turned out to be one of the most original. : Paola Mitchell carrying The official torch arrived in the Island at lunchtime on Sunday 15 the torch July aboard flight BA 2012, and was paraded in front of a crowd of nearly 2,000 islanders along the St Aubin’s seafront. Among the 16 torchbearers were two St Clement parishioners, Ken White and Paola Mitchell. Paola, who works as a personal trainer at Fort Regent, told L’Amarrage how she felt both honoured and just a touch nervous to have been nominated and actually spent time practising for the event. ‘I know it was only 300 yards, but the last thing I wanted to do was drop the thing’. Ken, a lifelong supporter of Island athletics who co-founded the Jersey Spartan athletics Club, admitted that carrying the torch was an experience he’d never forget. ‘It made me feel I was the only one in the world with the Olympic flame. The atmosphere was overwhelming’. But then we got another bite of the cherry. With the flame carefully back in its lantern and onits way back to the airport, attention turned to the delivery of special Parish torches under the banner “More than Gold” – inspired by Methodist : An expectant crowd gathered to greet preacher Billy Slatter to bring the parish communities together. From the torch’s arrival from St the Weighbridge, the St Clement torch was placed in the custody of Helier Miss St Clement, Gigi Neil, and headed out to sea for its journey : The St Clement around the south coast to Le Hocq. Forty minutes later, it was banner leads the way welcomed ashore by a crowd of some 400 parishioners who escorted : The Parish torch is it up the beach to the Parish Hall. greeted by the Seigneur It was Collette Willmett’s idea to transport the torch by boat. ‘I of Samarès, Vincent Obbard, and the thought that as our Parish crest was an anchor, nothing would be Connétable, Len Norman more appropriate. I looked at the tide table, saw that it would work, and prayed for good weather. It was perfect, though I think it was a bit choppy on the water.’ Collette also brought together members of the Sports Club, Parish officials and volunteer workers to put on an afternoon of food refreshments as a fitting reception. A fitting tribute to the Cultural Olympiad. STCLEMMAIN-AUTUMN2012-4_Governance style ideas 10/09/2012 13:07 Page 16

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: Some patriotic pastries from Nanda Porrit Long to reign : Ashiki Band beating out late afternoon rhythms : A spread to set over us before a queen.

The closer it came, the more the Social Committee chewed their nails. Right up to the last minute, the weather forecast swung back and fro. In the end, the Diamond Jubilee “Fun Day” on 2 June turned out to be an outstanding success. A formal tea in the grounds of the Parish Hall, live music, games, bouncy castle, balloons and face painting for the children, novelty petanque and a quiz for those who could remember 60 years of Her Majesty’s reign, along with plenty of opportunities to discuss Parish life. Miss St Clement was on hand to judge the “Miss Royal Princess” competition and for those not taking formal tea, there was picnicking and relaxed eating on the lawn. And though the clouds threatened more and more as the afternoon progressed, spirits kept high and it was only as the curtain came down on the event that the heavens opened the umbrellas eventually came out.

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Autumn2012 St Clément Parish Magazine p17 A tough day for pirates

It may not have entered the minds of the Olympic open water : Volunteers hard at work on the float swimmers on Thursday 9 August, that as they negotiated the : The rewards of course round the Serpentine Lake in London, they were now close everyone’s efforts to the island believed to be the inspiratio n for JM Barrie’s adventures of Peter Pan and Tinker Bell. On that same day, St Clement’s Battle of Flowers entry, “Neverland”, designed again this year by Marcus Davies, carrying Captain Hook, Wendy and fairies, was claiming the Prix D’Excellence on Victoria Avenue, along with first prize in the Parochial Class and the Owen Wiscombe Design Award. Organiser Jean Chapman had nothing but praise for those who’d helped with building the float and who took part in the parade. ‘We would dearly have loved to win for the third year but it was not to be’. St Clement has always been the one to beat, and has inspired other competitors to raise standards - a fact acknowledged by Steve Bouchard of the Optimists Club, this year’s winners of the Prix D’Honneur.

For those interested in the statistics: "Neverland" was 45ft long, 12ft wide and 17ft high. It used 150,000 chrysanthemums. Because of the difficulty of moving to Trinity, Jean’s team had only have four weeks to build the float but pre-work started in February. It is a proud achievement for her team of around 100 helpers, some of whom come from England and Scotland every year to help. Good luck next year. : In a less busy moment, it is possible to see the magnificent detail of the float’s design and construction There may have been no Miss Junior Battle of Flowers this year, but that certainly : Designer Rachel oversees her team didn’t deter the young people of the Parish from getting into the spirit of the event. : Getting ready Since April, hidden away in one of the sheds at Trevor Le Brun’s farm at Homefields, for Battle “Tick Tock”, a 17 foot long float, designed by 17-year-old Rachel Ollivro-Du Heaume began to take shape. It’s been put together by a team of 22 youngsters supervised by a group of adults led by Rachel’s mum, Michelle, who were keen to see local children directly involved in Battle after an absence of 10 years, and to ensure the junior float reflected the theme of the Parish entry. So “Tick Tock” also followed the Peter Pan theme with Captain Hook and Smee rowing to Skull Island with clock, crocodile and totem pole decorated with hare’s tails. It took 20,000 chrysanthemums to cover the float, which itself was dusted down and rebuilt after its last outing 10 years ago. The children devised and rehearsed their own dance routines to accompany the procession. On the day, they came out worthy winners of Best New Exhibitor Award, Award for Floats under 25 feet and Second in Class 6 We’ve been really impressed by how much support we’ve received from people coming to help get the float ready and for all the support on the arena. We’re looking good for a return next year. On this year’s performance, the outlook is most promising. Fired up by the experience, the children now preparing their float for the Christmas Parade in December. After that… well, there’s next year’s Battle to think about, and a new home to find. They’ve depended on the generosity of Trevor Le Brun at Homefields but may have to leave after Christmas. So, if you know of anyone with space to spare … It’s a dilemma that faces all the builders – big and small - but the rewards are enormous. STCLEMMAIN-AUTUMN2012-4_Governance style ideas 10/09/2012 13:07 Page 18

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Autumn2012 St Clément Parish Magazine p19 Diamond honour

Parish resident Dawn Woodhouse was awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Jubilee Honours for her work establishing “Holidays for Heroes Jersey”. Now a flourishing local charity, Brian Nibbs joined them for a special “Battle of Flowers” week outing. It was back in 2007, during a Remembrance Day service that parishioner Dawn Woodhouse first had the idea of inviting injured servicemen to enjoy a short holiday in the Island. It was an inspiration readily supported by her husband, Richard, and, by August the following year, Holidays for Heroes Jersey had been officially formed. Since then it has grown to the point that by this year some past and present, 900 ex-servicemen and their families will have been hosted in the and the subtle Island by the charity. differences with the Over the past five years, Dawn and Richard, together with their UK. several helpers, have developed a well-tried format for the visiting The week-long Heroes, often accompanied by their families, to enjoy their week in programme takes Jersey. The groups are based at the Merton Hotel which has a family care to give the friendly atmosphere and now has considerable experience in dealing visitors ample time with these VIP visitors and making them feel most welcome. to relax and “do The individuals and families arrive fromvarious home destinations their own thing” - on a Saturday, and after settling in, are sufficiently relaxed for their Monday for programme to start on a Sunday. So it was that I joined them at their instance is a “free” hotel to meet the group before boarding the two coaches at 10 day, whilst on o’clock. As soon as we arrived, I noticed Dawn and Richard making Tuesday, for those themselves known to the Heroes and their families and liaising with without cars, a the concierge to sort out any problems that had arisen, such as volunteer driver is specific pieces of equipment to make the individuals stays a arranged to drive straightforward and enjoyable as possible. families or groups wherever they wish to go, including entry to It was a beautiful day as we set off, and it was not long before we Island attractions. stopped for a coffee break at Ouaisné, where the ebbing spring tide One interesting link-up is with the Jersey Harley Davidson Bikers, was still half way up the slipway – inviting the several children and who on a Wednesday evening take those who wish to participate to some adults to venture in for a paddle. the Seymour Inn – there are three wheelers and side-cars for the not It was here that I started to learn the recuperative and life- so mobile. Names were being taken for this on the coach and changing nature of Holidays for Heroes. The father of family of three envelopes containing Battle of Flowers tickets for the Thursday were I had been chatting with in the coach was quite moved to see his being given out. daughter and partner paddling on the slipway and totally relaxed, When I caught up with Dawn and Richard later in the week, I whilst he was able to feel at ease himself, knowing they were asked Dawn what had motivated her for the past five years in enjoying themselves, without having to worry about him for a short organising Holiday for Heroes Jersey. After some thought, she replied while. He was totally moved by the experience and I could see that a ‘It is so pleasing to see, as the holiday week progresses, the lines from week of relaxing with his family in a holiday atmosphere would bring the faces disappear, the anxiety fades and the whole family begins to continual improvement. relax. Firm and lasting friendships are made due to the common Each Hero has his own medical problems, the majority suffering problems that they battle every day. The partners support each other from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), some having been and each Hero finds new friends who enjoy the banter that is underg oing treatment for several years following service in common amongst ex – servicemen.’ Dawn went on to say ‘That only Afghanistan and Iraq. Others have lost limbs and some have this week, two of the Heroes said that they had spoken to more traumatic experiences going as far back as Aden and the Falklands people in their week here than they had all year. At home they just conflict. shut themselves away’. By the time we had driven from Ouaisné to Grève de Lecq it was Dawn Woodhouse MBE certainly deserves her honour – a formal time to pull in at the Moulin de Lecq for our well organised lunch recognition at the highest level for her work and achievement - and stop, everyone was relaxed and mixing freely, assisted by the Jersey I’m sure that would be echoed by the many ex-servicemen Heroes sunshine which had taken the timely opportunity to make a rare who have enjoyed their life-changing week in Jersey. appearance! The coach routeback to the Merton Hotel was a reasonably direct : Dawn Woodhouse MBE, Lillian McLean, Ron McLean and Richard Woodhouse who one as the children (and some of the adults!) were anxious to make accompanied the two coaches and attended to the various requirements throughout the day. (Both Lillian and Ron live in St Clement) good use of the Aquadome facilities. But by this time, all the visitors : Dawn with Brian Meek of the Royal Green Jackets (1974 - 1990). He did tours of duty had taken in a good view of the Island and thanks to the coach in Northern Ireland, Hong Kong, Falklands, Cyprus, Canada and Jamaica. He was driver’s commentary, an understanding of its history, its residents recommended for the holiday by Combat Stress STCLEMMAIN-AUTUMN2012-4_Governance style ideas 10/09/2012 13:07 Page 20

p20 Autumn2012 St Clément Parish Magazine Kelvin de la Haye Poissons - postman extraordinaire d’Isabelle

Kelvin holds the contract to When the sea deliver L’Amarrage to the St temperature Clement community and rises to 15 approaches the task with degrees, the meticulous planning. Armed fish begin to with a large-scale A3 map of bite. Not for St Clement, his task is to too long, ensure, so far as possible, that because many every household gets a copy. of them end up on our plate. Fish and Seafood Poissons et Fruits Kelvin also delivers magazines for St Helier, St Martin and St Peter, La Perche and despite his best endeavours, he’s aware that the Parish Hall does Like our near Coques get complaints that not all parishioners have received a copy. So he Continental Sole makes a note of the properties he is unable to deliver to for varying neighbours, we’re Anguilles reasons – the main ones being: no letter box, security gates and the spoilt for variety of Flet occasional loose dog! delicious “fruits de Hareng There are other reasons that Kelvin has enquired into. mer”, but Homard These include: sometimes are Le Maquereau • Husband dumps it before the wife has seen it deterred from Lotte • Wife dumps it before the husband has seen it ordering them Le Mulet • It is put somewhere safe to read later and forgotten because of Moules • Children or the family dog get hold of it unfamiliar names. Huitres So here’s Mrs Le B’s He’s also run into some folk who just don’t want it at all, believing it to Carrelet latest aide-manger. be a cost to ratepayers. ‘It gives me great pleasure to assure them that Saumon the advertisers bear the cost and the more support they get, the better Coquilles St Jaques the magazine will be!’ Raie Please remember, there are always spare copies at the Parish Hall. Truite Community Support Team meets the Royals

The Community Support Team and St Clement Battle of Flowers were the two : Constable Len Norman Parish community organisations chosen to show-case their activities to HRHs the meeting Prince Charles Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall at the Royal Show Ground on Thursday 18th July. Each parish was asked to display two community activities for the royal couple to view and meet as many volunteers as possible. St Clement was fortunate in that both the Pr ince and the Duchess visited our displays; but because of time constraints the Royal couple went their separate ways to view the displays of other parishes. Despite initial nervousness about meeting our distinguished visitors, it turned out to be a very happy and informal affair with the guests chatting with as many as possible and putting everyone at their ease. STCLEMMAIN-AUTUMN2012-4_Governance style ideas 10/09/2012 13:19 Page 21

Autumn2012 St Clément Parish Magazine p21 Fun in the sun Another day, another tentative glance at the skies. Though it began : Suitably attired ladies dull and overcast, once again by lunchtime the sun broke through to : Impromptu smile on the Parish Barbecue organised by the Community Support dancing wowed the crowds : Balloon magic on show Group on July 19th. John Doublet took time off from reporting the from Royston South success of the petanque square to bring us the flavour of the event. Eighty lucky people arrived at 1pm to be Thanks go to all who contributed in making this a memorable greeted by members of The Parish Support afternoon, but special thanks must go to Nuno Sequeira of St Team. Three large barbecues were at “full steam” Clement Marks and Spencer for extremely generous sponsorship. with sausages, chicken and hamburgers on the menu, together with numerous salads prepared and served by the good ladies of the team, several dressed (the ladies not the salads) and bearing striking resemblance to the girls in “Allo Allo”. Strawberries and cream followed. Entertainment commenced with an unofficial dance by Chris Le Cornu and Julie Martin followed by the official entertainers commencing with Mr Ray Troalic on his harmonica. This was followed by our own Miss St Clement, Gigi Neil, who has a spectacular voice and who enthralled us with songs from the shows. Mr Royston South then had us in stitches with his amazing balloons talent. Taxing the grey matter was a quiz organised by Geraldine Desforges and this proved to many of us that we do not know our own beloved Parish half as well as we should.

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: Abigail Ellis of the 2nd St Clement East assisting Chicano : With their Olympic Guiding at 25! Torches By Yvonne Mundy

Both Rainbow units in the Parish attended the Island Rainbow Party to celebrate their 25th birthday. The girls had great fun playing games, were entertained by Chicano the magician and had a cake. The room was filled with balloons and a pot of gold. Georgia Smith (6) said ‘The party is exciting and great fun,’ and Lexi Haynes (5) said ‘Fantastic. I like it all’. All the girls had great fun, made lots of noise and enjoyed their party bags. The Brownies from the Parish took part in the wished her luck in her new Brownie Adventure Day, which, this year, was venture in guiding. We are now themed on the Olympics. They participated in a in need of adult leaders to help handkerchief dance with the Morris Men, twirled us on a Friday night. Please batons with the majorettes, played boules and contact Helen on 851995 or tennis, made poi’s and Olympic torches, had [email protected] if energy boosting snacks, wheelchair races and you’d like to join in the fun, put inspirational writing on the wall. They all help girls achieve and have an enjoyed a fantastic day. adventure. Guides constructed a den in St Catherine’s Rangers have continued woods and Rhianna Reynolds was presented with working on the Duke of her Baden Powell Award. They finished off the term with a party at Edinburgh awards and the Queens Guide award. They have also been Durrell at dusk to present Guider spider (Caroline Terry) with a bowling and the summer term came to an end for the rangers with a framed card and watch as a thank you for her time at the unit and meal at the Rice Bowl, which was enjoyed by all.

Le Squez Youth Club has been as busy as ever. In June, six of our young workers gained their Changes at the top for Community Volunteering Qualification thanks to their hard work and dedication to supporting the Le Squez Youth Club younger members in club. The end of the school year was marked Youth Worker)who were leaving as part of the with a fun-night with sumo-suits and a Jersey Youth Service re-structuring. Between them chocolate fountain. Good times! they have worked at the club for almost 15 years. Four of our members organised a The summer holidays began with a week long-tip Celebration Event at the Royal Yacht to Crabbé with young people who have really got Hotel on Thursday 19th July. The event involved in the club through projects or even the was a sell-out with over 200 people clubs members group. Highlights included driving watching as young people modelled the speed boat Dominic - one of the members on clothes on the catwalk from a number of the trip said ‘Crabbé was an amazing and memorable shops. Following the interval the young people showed off amazing experience’. This was followed by a sleep-over for the youngest club talents with dance performances and musical entertainment. members. Club will be opening three nights a week throughout the Essential Dance worked hard with young people to put the summer and will be offering lots of trips and activities. performances in place and the results were spectacular. The evening For more information on the club please contact the new Senior was tinged with sadness as the young people bid their farewells to Youth Worker Simon Bell on 878455. Jane Donald (Senior Youth Worker) and Sarah Walker (Assistant : Group at Crabbé

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p24 Autumn2012 St Clément Parish Magazine Rateable value

Even the Connétable would probably hesitate to describe the Parish Assembly at which the annual accounts are adopted and rates are set, as the most fun- packed evening of the year. Yet for St Clement’s Principals and Electors, it represents an import ant forum of general business which affects every : The monies collected help pay for essential services, ratepayer and beneficiary of parochial services. Alan Le Breton has been such a refuse collection” and “They also help pay for the investigating what lies behind this unique accounting system. more social activities, including senior citizen lunches In simple terms, the Rates are an annual fee paid by land and budget was centralised, local budgeting has been more navigable - homeowners to the Parish to meet general locally generated though, of course those pan-Island costs are reflected in the Island expenses. The Assembly is called to a review the previous year’s rate. It does, however, mean that expenditure is more easily, and audited accounts, which are available in advance for public scrutiny, more closely, scrutinised. Our Parish also benefits from the many and, using them as a guide, to approve a budget for the following services and activities provided free of charge by a committed group year’s activities. This certainly allows for heated discussion at the of Community-inspired individuals. Assembly, which is a relatively simple process. Signing off the Parish So what does the money go on? In no particular order: Rates is an age-old democratic tradition. When the hands go up, The Parish Church – a vital Parish community responsibility, which they seal the last step in the process – apart, that is, from paying for demands continued attention to its fabric and amenities – it. In effect, it amounts to the population determining what they are particularly the graveyard. The minor roads that as the population prepared to pay for the upkeep of their Parish and an endorsement grows need to be regularly repaired at the edges. Policing - St of how it is being run. Transparent accounting or shooting yourself Clement has a very active Honorary force which can be fully through the foot – however you might wish to view it. stretched given the population increase. Similarly, as those living in As the Parish only generates a small income from such things as the Parish grow older, there is an increasing appetite to provide hiring out the Parish Hall and the collection of speeding fines - and social events and activities within the community. Charities - we there’s little appetite to encourage the latter as a particular business all know how as economic conditions begin to bite, more support is opportunity - the rates account for the mainstay of its revenue. required to bridge the gap for organisations requesting sponsorship, The amount individuals pay is assessed in accordance with the and refuse collection - the local contractors are regularly praised information ratepayers themselves supply about their property on for their diligence, assistance and good humour as we all produce their rate returns. Property and land is measured in “quarters”, and more rubbish for them to remove – often before we awake in the the total assessed is multiplied by what fellow parishioners agree to morning. at the Assembly. This is added to the all-Island rate, (which currently It’s not totally all good news, the local books do show that, like all stands at 0.69p per quarter). The Parish collects the sum of all these parishes, there are “bad debts” to be factored into the mix, and these calculations and passes the all-Island portion on the States Treasury. never look attractive on any balance sheet. So it is in the Parish’s own interest to ensure the cash is being Nevertheless, given that we do live in straightened times, this properly assessed, collected and distributed. year’s Assembly was presented with a healthy balance of accounts As we all know, St Clement is a small parish with a big population and a request by the Connétable for approval to increase the Parish demanding many services, so, you might think, that puts a rate for 2012 from 0.84p to 0.86p per quarter, representing an particularly heavy drain on the payments exacted from captive increase of 2.4%. The Assembly approved the financial statements property owners. Well, that’s not necessarily so. It all comes down to and agreed the increase, which still leaves St Clement as levying one accurate assessment of liability, prudent use of resources and – you of the lowest rates on the Island. have to say - prompt settlement of accounts. Since the welfare APPLIANCES Televisions, DVD Players, Washing Machines, FOR RENTAL Tumble Dryers, Fridges, Freezers

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Joan Gray reports on : Floral Competition winner: Beacon Hill, a first the results of the 2012 time entry : Floral Competition St Clement’s Parish winner: Greenhill - Judges Floral Competition. Choice

On the 20th July, the Connétable presented prizes and certificates at Containers: the Parish Hall. The judges of this year’s competition, Philippa First Class: Geoffrey Bull, Jolie Brise, Pontac Common; Roger Bale, Romeril and Margaret du Feu, said that the damp conditions had Rocque Berg added atmosphere to the gardens. Lawns were lush and green giving a very English appearance. Some of the gardens were a complete Highly Commended: Geoffrey Delauny, Roche Banque, La Grande Route de surprise. Examples of these were the creations at Beacon Hill and La Cote; Dorothy Thomas, 6 Sefton Close; Patsy Le Greenhill, both tucked away along the Inner Road. Gardens with Saint, Lion D’Or unexpected nooks and crannies also had great appeal. Commended: Kath Broughton, Ma Demeuthe, Causie Lane Roadside Displays Class Winners First Class: Patsy Le Saint, Lion D’Or, Le Bourg Small garden: Linda Adams, Southern Rocks Highly Commended: Roger Bale, Rocque Berg; Brian and Val Nibbs, Greenhill; Kath Large garden: Caroline Stansfeld-Huelin, La Vallonerie Broughton, Ma Demeuthe, Causie Lane; Caroline Stansfeld- Containers: Geoffrey Bull, Jolie Brise, Pontac Common Huelin, La Vallonerie Roadside Display: Patsy Le Saint, Lion D’Or Commercial Class Commercial: Samarès Manor Ltd. Highly Commended: Rocqueberg View Guest House; Samarès Manor Ltd Junior Class: Jane Bravery, St Clement School Junior Class First Time of Entry: Michael and Inger du Pré, Beacon Hill Highly Commended: Jane Bravery, St Clement School Nursery Class Judges Choice: Brian and Val Nibbs, Greenhill Certificates Small Gardens: First Class: Dodie Chappell, 1 Ricardo Villas; Linda Adams, Southern Rocks Highly Commended: Kath Broughton, Ma Demeuthe, Causie Lane Large Gardens First Class: Roger Bale, Rocque Berg; Caroline Stansfeld-Huelin, La Vallonerie Rue de la Blinerie; Brian and Val Nibbs, Greenhill, Pontorson Lane; Michael and Inger du Pré Beacon Hill, La Grande Route de St Clement; Patsy Le Saint, Lion D’Or, Le Bourg

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p26 Autumn2012 St Clément Parish Magazine Roll of Honour

: William Arthur It is fascinating how quickly contemporary slip into McCrae Bruce who won history. Not so long ago, there would be many who had the Victoria Cross in 1914 first-hand memories of the First World War. Yet in two : The grave of Ernest Vallois at Bethune, years’ time, it will be a hundred years since its outbreak. France

In order to mark the centenary of the First The Group would be very grateful for any World War, the Channel Islands Great War assistance the parishioners of St Clement might Study Group (CIGWSG) is intending to give the CIGWSG towards this project. In addition publish a commemorative Jersey Roll of to the Rolls of Honour (for the Channel Islands as Honour for those islanders who died while a whole), considerable detailed research has also serving their country from 1914 to 1919. been undertaken regarding the Rolls of Service Daniel Benest has been researching the which features the details of those who served records and is keen for assistance from and, mercifully, survived the conflict. We would parishioners in the project. welcome any input from parishioners whose Over many years, group members have relatives are featured on either roll in order that researched and catalogued the individuals details may be checked and additional specific who served during the Great War who had information added. a connection to the Channel Islands. This Please contact Daniel Benest directly on mobile connection may be through birth, 07797 750947 or email marriage or simply due to one of thier [email protected], or by inspecting the parents having been born in the islands. It Rolls of Honour and Service online at is unfortunate, but understandable, that www.greatwarci.net. If you register as a member of the Roll of Honour printed in 1919 was CIGWSG, membership is free, additional details are incomplete and therefore it is hoped that available to view. this centenary edition of the roll will be comprehensive and rectify any previous omissions. A stroll through Jersey’s Here is a selection of five men that made the supreme sacrifice, who are record ed on the St Clement War Memorial: military history William Arthur McCrae Bruce of the 59th Scinde Rifles Anyone living in St Clement and Grouville will (Frontier Force) Indian Army, who was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for valour during a night attack on 19 December 1914 be aware from all the fortifications along our near Givenchy. He is commemorated on the Neuve Chapelle coastline, that over the centuries, Jersey’s Memorial, and also on the Old Victorians’ Memorial and within the geog raphic position and political alignment Parish Church. He was the only son of Colonel Andrew and Margaret have placed it firmly in the front line when it Bruce of Roche of Samarès. came to European wars and conflicts. Now, a Horace William Elliot of the 3rd Battalion, Somerset Light new book sets out to explain this military Infantry, killed in action on 13 November 1917. Buried at Ramleh history through a series of Island walks that encompass some War Cemetery, Israel, and commemorated on the Old Victorians’ well known locations and some that are often the beaten track. Memorial. He was youngest son of Mr & Mrs Joseph Elliot of Pontac. Frederick Guillard of the HMS Penarth (RN), was killed after the Jersey War Walks is written by local historian and author, Ian Armistice by a mine off the Yorkshire coast whilst mine clearing on 4 Ronayne. It contains 20 walks, each covering a different part of the February 1919. He is commemorated on the Portsmouth Naval Island, together with maps and photos. Each walk guides the reader Memorial and also at La Rocque Church. He was the son of Mr FJ through a wealth of military fortification and history, explaining the Guillard of La Rocque. background and purpose of sites visited, from the Iron Age to the Ernest Alexander Vallois of the 7th Battalion, Royal Irish Rifles, Occupation. who died of wounds on 20 April 1916. He is buried at Béthune Town Speaking about the book, Ian said, ‘I have grown up fascinated by Cemetery and is also commemorated at St Luke’s Church. He was the the military history that surrounds us here in Jersey, and captivated son of Frank and Elizabeth Vallois of Grève D’Azette and brother to by our Island’s beautiful scenery. I hope that my new book helps Frank (below); locals and visitors alike understand more about our past while Frank L Vallois of 1st Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers, who died of enjoying our fantastic walks.’ wounds suffered at the Somme on 2 July 1916. He is commemorated Jersey War Walks is published by Seaflower Books and is available on the Thiepval Memorial to the Missing and also at St Luke’s from Waterstones and other local bookshops, or online, priced at Church. He was the elder son of Frank and Elizabeth Vallois of Grève £7.95. For more information and a sample walk visit D’Azette and brother to Ernest (above). www.jerseywarwalks.com. STCLEMMAIN-AUTUMN2012-4_Governance style ideas 10/09/2012 13:08 Page 27

Autumn2012 St Clément Parish Magazine p27 A seasonal Good Companions Knitting Group On Tuesday 12th June, Eastern Good Companions received a visit from Sue Le Quesne, President of Jersey’s Inner Wheel Club to thank the members who had been avidly knitting sets of hats and scarves for dish Rotary’s Christmas Shoe Box appeal. Val Nibbs was there. Isabelle le Breton offers a taste of Each year, The Inner Wheel Cub of Jersey southern France for late summer supports the work of the Rotary Club de la Manche, by packing shoe boxes with items such as stationery, toiletries, books, and toys and sending them off to children in need in Montenegro and Tanzania. This year the members responded to an appeal from Maggie Atkinson, The Inner Wheel of Jersey’s Eastern good Companions Co-ordinator, for hats and scarves to put in the boxes. When I was very young in France, my mother used to treat The group included Mary Pattison, Dulcie Foley, R oselle Le Lerre, Mabel the family to “tomates farcies” on Tuesdays. For her, it was Olver, Muriel Monamy, Anne de la Haye, Mabs Carter, Shirley Maguire, Kathleen a “normal” dish; for me, it was special and Tuesday Challinor, and Margaret du Feu, who between them produced 50 sets of hats became my favourite day of the week. You can understand and scarves and some small knitted soft toys. how upset I was when my English husband told me how, On Tuesday mornings, Lynn Smith leads a group of members who have on his first trip to France, he’d been disappointed to have formed a sewing group. Lynn was responsible for acquiring some sewing been presented with “only” stuffed tomatoes as a main machines to help the ladies produce some very beautiful patch-work quilts. course! The ladies also knit and sew patch work blankets for charitable causes. There It’s a very simple dish, light and full of colours and really is no end to their talents. flavour. For me, it represents holiday time. The Eastern Good Companion’s Club is managed and funded by the Rotary Ingredients (to serve four people): Club of Jersey, with members of Inner Wheel and Rotary providing support to the Eastern Good Companion’s Club throughout the year with raffle prizes and Four large tomatoes (about 8cms), firm, but not too ripe or catering at fund raising events arranged by the Manager, Elaine Griffin. There they’ll collapse. is also a vehicle available to provide transport for members. So it really is a You’ll need: 160 gms of “farcie” or filling. You could case of “Wheels within Wheels!” choose minced beef, pork, chicken or turkey. You can actually find packs of good sausage meat, but you could : The knitting ladies of the Eastern Good Companions always split and plunder ready-made sausages if you fancied the ingredients; 50 gms of bread crumbs; half a Maureen’s fundraiser glass of milk; one onion or a couple of small shallots (they have a sharper flavour); one clove of garlic; a couple of Parish “regulars” won’t need to bere minded that this has been a sprigs of parsley and some mixed spices. feature for seven years now, but another summer, another welcome to 2 soup spoons of “Chapelure”; 20 gms butter/margarine; Maureen Crago’s garden party in aid of significant local charities. 2 soup spoons of olive oil. Preparation Despite atrocious weekend weather on the mainland, the sun shone brightly Tomatoes: Slice off the top centre of each tomato, and over La Rue de la Louderie energising Maureen and friends as they prepared retain – to create the “chapeau”. Scoop out the flesh of the for a day of novelty stalls, garden produce, music, games for the children, tomatoes. Sprinkle the interior of the hollowed out lucky raffle winners and scrumptious home-made teas and cakes. tomatoes with a little salt and pepper. Invert them over a This year, the proceeds went to Macmillan Cancer Support and the Jersey grill to drain. Alzheimer’s Association. And as the last crumbs were gathered up and the Filling (farcie): Pour the milk over the bread crumbs. teacups washed by the tired helpers, Marueen was able to announce that the Chop the onion, mix together with the meat and cook in a day had raised a generous £2,213.79. When further donations rolled in, that pan for a few minutes. Add the remaining ingredients, and increased to a magnificent £2,300. What a winner. fill each tomato. Replace the “chapeau”, brush with olive oil. Place in a shallow tray. (Save some of the chapelure to dust over the toms when cooked.) Cooking Pre-heat oven at Gas Mk 6-7 (200 degrees) and cook for 30 minutes. Serving Serve on a bed of boiled rice – it absorbs all the juices, but there’s nothing wrong with pasta or Jersey potatoes or a salad. Season to taste. Oh, and don’t forget a decent glass of Bordeaux. Bon Appetit STCLEMMAIN-AUTUMN2012-4_Governance style ideas 10/09/2012 13:08 Page 28

p28 Autumn2012 St Clément Parish Magazine

Look a little closer and you’ll find it’s none other than our very own John Doublet If the revealing yet another string to his bow - as model for the latest exclusive offer from the Parish Hall. cap fits It is a handsome cap finished in St Clement blue bearing the Parish crest. Originally purchased for the Petanque Team, they have You might just think the proved an extremely popular eye-shade for outdoor pursuit in the sunshine. happy fellow (second A limited supply of the caps, which are fully from the right) is just adj ustable are available from the Parish Hall, for the attractive price of £7.50. made with vegetables, chopped nuts, lentils and other another member of the So if you’d like to wear your Parish identity ingredients. People also love it on jacket potatoes and in Community Support Team with pride, and keep cool at the same time, sandwiches. It’s super healthy and I sell lots of it.’ on Barbecue Duty at the why not pop in to the Parish Hall and kit Sounds delicious. Well, it beats boring ham and mustard yourself out. that’s for sure. So next time you’re in town and in need of a recent summer lunch at ‘Our customers love our veggie mix toasted quick and tasty lunch why not trust the locals, join the the Parish Hall. pitta breads’ adds Gayna, ‘The veggie mix is queue, and try one of those for yourself? Memory lane This edition of L’Amarrage has featured many images of the outside of the Parish Hall and the good use its grounds are put to these days. Well, before Parish in Bloom competitions and al-fresco parties for parishioners, it was an empty marsh. You may even have seen JEP Temps Passé pictures of cattle shows held there before the Second World War. So here’s a view of the Municipality, supporting Connétable Ernest Watson as the new building went up in 1 971. I wonder who else you recognise. PITCHER & LE QUESNE LTD (Inc G E Croad)

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Autumn2012 St Clément Parish Magazine p29 Church notice board Bulb harvest St Clément Parish Churchwww.stclementschurch.org.je The Rev David Shaw Pattern of weekly worship St Clément Parish Church is on a new mission at St Clement’s Church. Holy Communion St Nicholas Church (Greve d’Azette) Holy Communion As part of our aim to have the best kept and most beautiful St Clément Parish Church churchyard in the island, everyone is invited to join in the Holy Communion 1st and 3rd in month Harvest Festival of bulbs at the weekend of 17th September. Morning Worship 2nd in month Family Service 4th in month Bulbs will be planted from Monday to Saturday with a free Harvest Lunch Samarès Methodist Church on Saturday for planters and helpers. www.samares.ci-methodist.org.uk 07797 780752 There has been an excellent response so far from local groups, with Baby Buzz: Parent & toddler club on Mondays 9.30 - 11.30am. over 300 young planters expected from local schools, Mothers and Come early for freshly brewed coffee! Toddlers and the Beavers and Cubs. But we need lots more help during the Coffee Buzz: A place to drop in for freshly brewed coffee and week. Just turn up between 8.30am and 4pm. Trowels will be provided. home-baked fabulous cakes continues at Samarès Methodist Church on Fridays 10.30am – 12noon. Now branching out with People can sponsor the planting of 100 bulbs for £25 and to date bacon rolls, sausage and eggs as well on some mornings. almost 12,000 bulbs – daffodils, bluebells and snowdrops have been sponsored. Every bulb planted by volunteers will save 10p which will be St Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church matched by Jersey Overseas Aid to support the building of the St Clement Pattern of weekly worship Workshop at Mwreni School Kenya. Service of reconciliation The States have also given a grant of £2,000 to renew and replant 100 Vigil metres of hedgerow at the top of the new churchyard and the bank will Mass be re-built and planted with even more bulbs in 2013 which people are Someone is praying for you invited to reserve in memory of loved ones in the new churchyard. Once a month a few Christians from different churches gather Come and join us too for our Harvest Family Service on the Sunday to pray for St Clement and for issues that concern the Island 23rd at 10.30am. as a whole. If you wish to join this group or have a special need that you would like them to bring before God, please ring 736902. Christmas at the Shakespeare 3 nights minimum stay 5 days stay for Christmas £355.00 on Bed, breakfast & dinner terms. (Includes 24th, 25th, 26th December) (Includes 23rd/24th/25th/26th/27th December) Monday 24th December Christmas Eve Bed, breakfast & dinner £79.00 per person per night. New Year Tuesday 25th December 2 nights package - £199.00 per person for 2 nights Bed, breakfast & dinner £89.00 per person per night. Bed, breakfast & dinner terms. Bed, breakfast,dinner & Buffet Lunch £99.00 per person per night. Wednesday 26th December Bed, breakfast & dinner £79.00 per person per night. Total for 3 nights stay £247.00 per person you require any further infomation £257.00 please do not hesitate to contact per person Tel: 44 1534 851915 Fax: 44 1534 856269 Buffet Email: [email protected] www. shakespearejersey.com STCLEMMAIN-AUTUMN2012-4_Governance style ideas 10/09/2012 13:08 Page 30

p30 Autumn2012 St Clément Parish Magazine What’s on… Parish Administration Len Norman Tel: 855511 Email: [email protected]

Gerard Baudains Tel: 852083 Email:[email protected] Susie Pinel Tel: 855086 Email: [email protected]

Sunday 30th September: Jersey in Transition, a Monday to Thursday 8.15 am to 5.00 pm non-profit local environmental organisation is Friday 8.15 am to 3.45 pm undertaking a garden Workday in Michelle’s Tel: 854724 Fax: 857377 garden, 1 Balleine Close, Rue de la Croix. Email: [email protected] Nicola Blandin Volunteers invited to turn their hands to Julie Martin weeding, pruning, hedge trimming and grass- cutting, plus a small amount of garden DIY. 2.30- Julie Martin & Elizabeth Forrest Rob Carré 4.30. Come along, enjoy the afternoon, and David Huelin maybe the team will come and do yours in Mike Le Jehan 894389 future. Tea provided. Call 07797 Notices of Parish meetings are published in the Gazette section of the Jersey Evening Post Wednesday 10 October: These notices can also be viewed on our St Clement WI Fashion Show in conjunction with website - www.parish.gov.je Neptune at the Parish Hall at 2.30pm Anthony Perkins & Susan Pearmain Saturday 13 October: Rev. David Shaw Tel: 851992 Email: [email protected] The Jersey Society for the Disabled are holding Robert de la Haye and Evelyn Tucker their Annual Bazaar at the Parish Hall from 10am to 2pm Eddie Caldeira (Chef de Police) Mark Godel Wednesday 14 November: Edgar Wallis Amanda Le Brocq St Clement WI AGM at the Parish Hall at 2.30pm Tel: 07797 711392

Saturday 17 November: Sally Penaluna Tel: 852003 NSPCC Annual 50:50 Ski wear sale at the Parish Hall from 10am until 2pm Chairman Anthony Perkins Tel: 07797 716568 Friday 23 November – St Clement’s Day Dinner at the Ambassadeur Hotel. 7.30 for 8pm .Tickets Chairman Chris Le Cornu from Parish Hall Liaison Officer Julie Martin Tel: 854724 December 3, 4 and 10: Senior Citizen’s Chairman Philip Le Brocq Tel: 852523 lunches (see Connétable’s letter on page three) Contractor Graham Pallot Tel: 723930 Wednesday 12 December: St Clement WI Victorian Christmas at the Parish Hall at 2.30pm www.parish.gov.je STCLEMMAIN-AUTUMN2012-4_Governance style ideas 10/09/2012 13:08 Page 31 STCLEMMAIN-AUTUMN2012-4_Governance style ideas 10/09/2012 13:08 Page 32