Thirteenth Edition • Summer 2013 St Clement Parish Magazine up ,Up and Away

Thirteenth Edition • Summer 2013 St Clement Parish Magazine Up ,up and away

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Summer2013 p3 Welcome to L’Amarrage Eune lettre du rédacteu

There are some days, when you feel you can’t win. No sooner had the last edition of L’Amarrage been packed off to the printers, down came a blanket of snow. Pretty though it was, we were too late to record the event or pay tribute to the efforts of the Honoraries, Parish staff and volunteers who kept services running and stood by to assist vulnerable parishioners. Nevertheless, as it was such an unexpected event, we sent our photographers out to point their lenses at familiar Parish scenes in distinctly unfamiliar clothing. Apart from the effects of the weather, two other themes run prominently through this edition. As promised last time, we visit the ‘other’ St Clement in Kenya, where Canon David Shaw and his team have been forging development links with the Diocese of Mombasa, and, as our cover promises, focus on our most southerly headland, Le Hocq. Indeed, we have a wealth of seaside references this time. If this were the JEP, we would probably be awarding prizes to those who spotted them all! Now, if you go down to the lanes in August you may have a big surprise – something to do with a man carrying a long pole, and another swinging an axe. All will be revealed on page 11. Read on. Alan Le Breton Left: So that’s where it all came from! Eune lettre du Connétabl’ye March 2013 will be remembered for the great snow!! I welcoming Andrew to ‘God’s Own Parish’, congratulate him know it only lasted for a few days (thank goodness!) but on his appointment and wish him extremely well. it made quite an impact on the Island and, of course, The Parish is now gearing up for a series of events, some our Parish. I must pay tribute to all who helped to keep formal and some just fun. For example, we are looking our roads open and safe, and here I recognise in forward to the St Clement Community Fête on Saturday particular the Honorary Police, members of the Roads 29 June, the summer BBQ in July and the coach tour and Committee and the several public spirited residents who lunch in August. The first Visite du Branchage this year assisted by clearing fallen trees. takes place on 4 July and the Royal Court will be visiting The Community Support Team were geared up to give the Parish on 21 August for the Visite Royale. assistance where and when needed, and I was delighted The Assembly to receive the with the offers of help we received from other annual accounts, and set a rate for parishioners too. It is at times like this that we see how the current financial year, will take important the Community Support Team is as they were place on Tuesday 23 July able to keep in contact with dozens of parishioners who at 7pm. I hope as many might have been at risk. parishioners as possible So, a big thank you to all who were will be able to attend. involved, including the Parish Hall staff. Enjoy the summer . There will be a significant change at Samarès Primary School this year. Head teacher Isobel Wood starts to Best wishes enjoy a well-deserved retirement from the end of the summer term. I thank Isobel for the wonderful work she Len has done during her tenure, and especially for the support she has given our young people at the school which is now so highly regarded. Isobel will be succeeded by Andrew Willis, currently head at the Jersey College for Girls Preparatory School. We look forward to p4 Summer2013 Constitutional shuffle Phoenix rising It’s been a long time in coming, but eventually the wheels have begun to turn on the reform bus. April the 24th was billed as the most important political choice of a generation - an island-wide referendum on proposals to reform the composition of the States Chamber and the constituencies the elected members represent. Having chewed over all the options, the independent panel Despite featuring proudly on our last cover, the extension of came up with three choices and a week before the poll, St Liberty Bus route 15 from the Airport to Le Marais was short Clement parishioners were offered a taste of the arguments lived. Enter: Number 16. from Christine Vibert (from the A team), Ben Shenton (B) and States Members may have ruled out the return of the Number 18, which had Lyndon Farnon (C). It was hard to guess whether anyone was been popular with St Clement residents for its convenient circular / shopper dramatically convinced by what they heard, but at least the route and user-friendly stops. But at least the CT Plus representatives who voting procedure was fully explained. In the end, it all seemed attended a well-tempered meeting in the Parish Hall in March to discuss their to hinge on whether voters would choose to be governed by a new services and timetables, have delivered on their promise to consider the new breed of equally mandated professional politicians, or opt views they received. Gone is the link with St Clement’s Inner Road, but the 16 for a mixed economy representing traditional parochial input retains the half-hour Sunday service introduced when Liberty Bus arrived. For and governance - and whether we would notice any the summer, the frequency of buses on Route 1 along the Coast Road, as well difference. Despite high expectation of youthful interest, only as the 1A and 23 - which both pass Marina Avenue - has been increased, and one member of the audience owned up to being under 30 they all now run on Sundays. So, with the addition of the new “Liberty link” years of age! service, marcgit could mean an overall Plus for bus users. Well, they said they So, now the Island has spoken, and opted for Option B would listen. Comments to [email protected]. which recommends reducing the number of States Members, abolishing Senators and preserving parish Constables in the Calm after the storm Assembly. With 1,685 St Clementais registering their opinion, our Parish turnout exactly mirrored the island average of 26% It shouldn’t have Sally Le Brocq and Dodie - which means that 74% of the electorate didn’t care, were so happened at all, but Chappell replanting confused by the whole exercise they chose to ignore it, or felt once again the garden that far from a binding referendum, all we actually faced was site tended by the an elaborate public opinion poll. Of course, it wouldn’t be Parish in Bloom team Jersey, if the result were cut and dried. The public vote only near Marks and represented the first stage in the process. The outcome is not Spencer received some very unwelcome binding. It all goes back indoors and for the States themselves attention over the May to debate, before drawing up a law to enable whatever they Bank Holiday. endorse to be put into place in time for the next elections in Undeterred, Philip Le 2014. Thirteen years of procrastinating over reform does seem Brocq and helpers were a very, very long time in politics. quickly on hand to Below: Parishioners contemplating their options restore this small, but highly valued refuge, to its previously ordered tranquillity.

How did that go? Philip with bench V & S CARPENTERS On the cres&t BUILDERS LTD V&S CARPENTERS Half Page of a wave Vertical 90mm x 272mm &BUILDERSLIMITED QUALITY EXTENSIONS WORKMANSHIP ASSURED LOFT CONVERSIONS 30 YEARS RENOVATIONS & EXPERIENCE Opened in 1925 by Trevor Matthews and his wife as a FULLY children’s convalescent and holiday home to care for REFURBISHMENTS INSURED those suffering from tuberculosis, Brig-y-don is one of Jersey’s oldest charities. It has undergone many changes ALL ASPECTS MAINTENANCE and last month had its new constitution ratified at the OF CARPENTRY & HOME highest local level. • Doors IMPROVEMENTS WINTER • Flooring Its name is Welsh and means ‘Crest of a WSPECIALave’, which couldn’t be • Fascias & Gutters more appropriate, since in the early days, wWeekendhen TB was a definite • Kitchens • Roofing scourge, the lawns in summer would havBrunche beds s efromt out in rows for • Fitted wardrobes/cabinets • Plastering the children to take in the sea air. By all ac10:30amcounts, the • Bathrooms • Decking establishment was operated under a dedicated but paternalistic regime. Since the virtual eradication of the illness, Brig-y-Don evolved, into a home to provide care to children who, for a variety of reasons, were unable to be with their own families. Its existence has been such a permanent feature on the St Clement’s Coast Road that when a lack of funding forced it to close in 2009, its loss was felt as much by the Parish as by those who valued the traditional pastoral care it had offered for decades. Fortunately, after protracted negotiations, an agreement was signed in April 2010 for the States of Jersey to lease the building from Brig-y-Don Children’s Charity and for Health & Social Services to be responsible for securing the best future for vulnerable children needing residential care. The building itself underwent a substantial refurbishment and was reopened in 2011. It now accommodates six vulnerable young people helping them become self-sufficient before they move into society. Renamed the Brig-y-Don Children’s Charity, the last brick in the wall, was to draw up and ratify its constitution. That was completed on Thursday 16 May when St Clement Deputy, Susie Pinel, who chairs the Trust, welcomed its patrons, The Bailiff, Sir Michael Birt and Lieut-Governor, Sir John McColl, to witness her signature on the new document and enjoy a brief tour of the new facilities. Top: Brig-y-don today Below: Sir Michael endorses Deputy Pinel’s signature

32 CAUSIE DRIVE, RUE DE CAUSIE, ST CLEMENT, JE2 6SR PLEASE CALL: 871515 OR 07797 796666 (We hope to take a further look into the history of Brig-y-don in a subsequent [email protected] edition, and would be pleased to hear memories of life there. Ed) p6 Summer2013 Updates or, where we left off last time...

Tracks across St Clement Our centre page article last time about the Published by The St Clement Magazine Jersey Eastern Railway prompted many Team in association memories of travelling through our Parish in with MediaMasters . more leisurely times. We’ve been told about Norcott Road, St Saviour several JER relics, including a guards van which Six figure service Tel: 866956 until 1975 formed part of a cottage at Pontac A quick update from Richard Woodhouse on ‘Holidays for www. mediamasters.je and is now restored in the collection at Pallot’s Heroes Jersey’ which is celebrating its fifth year by Editorial Steam Museum, plus examples of the track welcoming its one thousandth guest to the Island. During Alan Le Breton which still exist. We’ve also been asked if there the summer, the charity will be hosting three hundred service Email: are maps showing the route of the line through personnel and their families. Meanwhile, the team is thrilled [email protected] our Parish. Indeed there are, but while some of with the success of their new charity shop at Chateau Plaisir Advertising the remains on the Five Mile Road, opened by Falklands War veteran, George Farley Tel: 866956 of the track Simon Weston OBE, last October and managed by Jane and Email: [email protected] bed are still John Werrin. The shop is open from 10am to 4pm on Accounts visible, much Wednesdays and Fridays and 10am to 4pm on Sundays. George Farley Tel: 887066 has been Telephone 482160. Email: built over. Above: Jane and John Werrin on Simon's left with Dawn and Richard Woodhouse [email protected] (For those Copyright Twins on the run 2013© Parish of St Clement Magazine Team. The interested in entire content of this publication is protected by They’ve been at it again. Having organised a unique bring- copyright. All rights reserved. No part of this a detailed and-buy just before Christmas, which encouraged children to journal may be reproduced, sorted in a retrieval history of system, or transmitted in any form or by any sell off unwanted toys, eight year-old twins Oliver and Harry means electronic, mechanical, photocopying, the line, I recording or otherwise without the prior written Kidman took to the running track to raise money for aid consent of the copyright owner. can projects in Kenya. Reprint details recommend Reprints of articles can be purchased by Their toy sale raised contacting the publishers. ‘The Jersey £200 which helped Eastern Disclaimer provide a welcome Whilst the Parish of St Clement Magazine Team Railway’ by and contributors to L’Amarrage have provided Christmas meal for the information contained in it in good faith, Peter Paye, the 300 children at they accept no responsibility, financial or published by otherwise, for any action taken by any other the Anglican Church party as a result of the information so provided. the Oakwood Independent and appropriate advice should Child Development always be sought on such matters. The views Press. Ed.) Centre, in Mombasa expressed within this newsletter are those of the Top: JER bridge behind Parish Hall authors and do not necessarily represent the (which caters for views of the publisher. The Editor accepts no Above: Guard’s van at Pallot’s Museum responsibility for errors or omissions that may AIDS orphans). This occur . And then they were out again time, they joined No sooner had we reported that St Clement’s other runners Battle of Flowers juniors had secured a new pounding the track venue to build their float for this year’s to raise funds for a carnival, news came that they were still new incubator at the ‘homeless’ Time is not on their side. So if hospital at Kaloleni anyone can oblige with the loan of unused also sponsored by St covered area for a couple of months, the group Clement – more on would be forever grateful. Please contact page16. Michelle Ollivro-Murphy on 07797 780101 or Why not stop [email protected]. Above: The twins on Below: Looking for a home collecting duty for a drink and snack at Homefield Cafe? Burgers, Bacon Rolls and Breakfast in a Box available all day. Find our Facebook page, for more information. Summer 2013 St Clément Parish Magazine p7

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The idea struck a chord with Brian and on his return he joined forces with Philip Le Brocq and the Connétable. They have been Tower power discussing with Jersey Heritage (which administers Le Hocq Tower on behalf of the Parish) the possibility of not only opening the Tower to the public, but also of having it restored to its former condition. It’s probably the most photographed fortification in the Parish, TurnTurn £100£ 00 Encouragingly, Heritage is prepared to carry out a survey later this year and marks our most southerly point. It features on the Jersey £1 and its Architectural Heritage Consultant, Antony Gibb, is keen that note and 1 penny piece. But though we’re familiar with the the Tower should restored to become ‘an exemplar of Jersey’s coastal outside of Le Hocq Tower, few have had the opportunity to see towers’. Full restoration is some way off and, obviously, subject to funding: inside – until now. With the support of the Connétable, local even if agreed, it would take several years to complete. However, Philip enthusiasts Brian Nibbs and Philip Le Brocq are working and Brian are anxious to get the tower open in its present condition as together on the possibility of opening the Tower to the public soon as possible. The necessary steps are in hand to make this viable, into £115£ 15 and having it restored to its former condition. but volunteers are needed if this is to become a reality. Initially, it would be open for short periods at the weekend, probably on Sunday The Conway Towers around our coast were the brainchild of Jersey's between 2pm and 4.30pm. Much will depend on man/womanpower. So WhenWhen you cash in your Dividend, take it as Lieut-Governor, General Henry Seymour Conway, when he first came if you are available and interested in becoming a volunteer guide for Le to the island in 1778. At the time, England was at war with France Hocq Tower, please contact Philip ( [email protected]) or Brian ** and he was horrified at the poor state of Jersey's defences. Using his ([email protected]). DIVIDEND SHOPPING VOUCHERS connections in the English government, Conway was quickly able to obtain approval to build 30 defensive towers. Twenty-four still remain. The inspiration for these towers came from an ancient stone andand your cash will be worth 15% MORE. tower in the Bay of Martella in Corsica which held out against a DDividendividend Shopping Vouchers can be used at your HOMEMAKER or stor British naval attack. Martello Towers, as they were called, were built extensively along England’s south coast. They were round, as this shape was regarded as stronger than square ones. (The only square tower to be built in Jersey was Seymour Tower in Grouville Bay.) Jersey’s round towers differ significantly from their English counterparts: they have a more elegant design with tall tapering walls. In addition they are generally constructed of local granite and have mâchicolations- projecting beak like structures, high up on the towers and walls allowing the defenders to protect the base of the tower. The ground floor was used to store ammunition and weapons whilst the upper floor housed up to ten troops and their commanding officer. In Mauritius, where Brian was recently on holiday, five Martello type towers still remain. The one at La Preneuse in the southeast of Above: Two men on a mission: Brian Nibbs and the island has been fully restored and is now Philip Le Brocq open as a museum. It tells the story not only of that island’s Towers, but of Right: Above: The the 200 plus coastal towers 18th century interior of the constructed throughout the then drawing restored showing the Mauritius tower British Empire to resist the ever Conway tower present threat of the opposing and defences at W French forces during the late La Hocq ORTH 18th/early 19th century. 15% EXTRA

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A very big ‘Thank you’ to everyone VIP visit who took part in our Community The summer term began with a visit from the Education Survey. The feedback was Lieutenant Governor, His Excellency General most helpful and whilst we have a Sir John McColl and Lady McColl. They met a limited range of courses available at large number of staff and students and were the moment, we will expand the escorted around the school by both the provision over the coming year and Senior and Junior Head Boys and Girls. Lady try to meet everyone’s wants and McColl, a former teacher, was keen to meet needs. the community helpers who visit the school every week to help with a one-to-one Community education programme to improve reading skills. Both Sir It is therefore with excitement and delight that John and Lady McColl were impressed by the we can announce that we are starting a variety that a large school like Le Rocquier programme of Adult Community Education has to offer. The visit ended with our courses in June and July, during the latter part distinguished visitors opening a new student- of the summer term. This programme has been designed relaxation room, which forms part put together as a ‘taster’ of what is on offer of our counselling and support ‘Bridge’ area and what we intend to provide in the future. of the school. Further information about the current courses, what we are planning to offer and how Annual activity week to enrol on a Le Rocquier Adult Community It’s an annual highlight which allows students to Education (LeRACE) course is available on the Le take part in a wide range of pursuits that are Rocquier School website – www.lerocquier.com challenging, fun, exciting and quite different Further information will be published the from their normal learning opportunities on the Jersey Evening Post and in future editions of timetable. The activities fall in to three main L’Amarrage and other parish magazines. categories: in school, on-Island and off-Island excursions. The range is broad and varied, and Young talent on display includes building water powered rockets, craft work, animated movie making, sea fishing, Among the big winners at this year’s Eisteddfod round-Island cycling and trips to London, Paris Festival of Creative Arts was a much admired and Barcelona. This year, students have also photographic entry by Le Rocquier student, been using their bikes and footwear to come to Megan Buxton. Her study, entitled ‘Behind the school as part of the ‘Walk to School Campaign’ Veil’, carried off the winner’s prize in the Young which is aimed at improving the experiences of travelling to and from school for Photographer class, for which she received the students, parents and staff. Meanwhile, some students have been walking 10 miles each De La Salle College Trophy. She also won the day of the week to train for the Itex Walk. John Le Boutillier memorial trophy for the Best Student Image. to suit every garden and

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Summer 2013 St Clément Parish Magazine p12 Stand by your boundaries! We’re about to receive a visit. A ceremonial visit, steeped in history and tradition. The Royal Court will conduct a Visite Royale in St Clement on Wednesday 21 August to inspect Parish accounts and will judge on matters relating to public roads and footpaths brought to its attention by the Parish. A Visite Royale occurs in a parish once every six years, which means we last came under Court scrutiny on Wednesday 15 August 2007. Two parishes are visited each year - we share the privilege this year with St Ouen. True to its title, this is a formal occasion. The Royal Court, consisting of the Bailiff, the Jurats, the Attorney- General, the See our range of Traditional, Greffier, an Arpenteur and a member of the Bar, are met at the Agricultural & Equestrian Parish Hall by the Connétable, the roads inspectors and twelve Fencing,Trellis Panels, Gates, Decking ‘Voyeurs’ - ‘good men and true’ - all residents in the parish, assembled by the Connétable to act as jurors. After the Court is and associated products constituted and prayers read, they examine the books and accounts concerning the Parish roads and the Voyeurs are asked to take an oath – in French - to uphold the safety of the public highway. SALES SERVICE Everyone then sets off in procession led by the Connétable and 733277 865304 the Voyeurs, with the Vicomte carrying a measuring rod and a La Grande Route de St Jean Southfork, Rue du Trot Vingtenier carrying an axe. The Voyeurs seek out any obstacles, Trinity St Saviour encroachments, overhanging branches or dangerous trees which might interfere with the free use of the road. As all owners of land bordering on the public roads are bound to keep their hedges properly trimmed, and prune their trees to a certain height, out comes the Vicomte’s official measuring rod. If it comes into contact with an overhanging branch, the Court takes note of it and can impose a fine on the owner of the land or order the offending branch or dangerous tree to be removed. After their tour, a dinner is Go-go Elite Traveller LX provided for the Court, and another for the faithful Voyeurs. Ideal for cruising and shopping It’s far more than a jolly day out. The tradition goes back to the Take apart in just 30 seconds days when land and property disputes could be volatile and Easy storage safeguarding access was a vital Parish responsibility. In years gone by, Ideal for the bus the members of the Court used to arrive on horseback. These days, you’d better be on the look-out for a string of limousines – and, a little bit of ceremonial traffic disruption along the local byways. Below: From the archives: A Visite Royal in progress in 1959. Do you recognise any of the officials present? Colt Sport Sporty design 8 M.P.H. Weight capacity 25 stone Choice of colours! Affordable prices

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Out of a leaden March sky tumbled more snowflakes than you could shake a thermal lance at, and many Parish roads – particularly on high ground became impassable. Undeterred by the drifts, parishioners were on hand to offer assistance to those stuck on the roads or marooned in their homes. At the Parish Hall, where it just so happened that the heating boiler had chosen that very day to blow a gasket, staff were overwhelmed by offers of help. In the end, the thaw was almost as speedy as the blizzard. Blue skies reappeared, the sun returned to its regular duties, the schools reopened and the snowmen just melted away. Summer 2013 St Clément Parish Magazine p12 Clean sweep With black sacks and high visibility jackets, a local army of Wombles has been wandering free across our beaches picking up the pieces that everyday folk – unfortunately - leave behind.

Above: Le Rocquier cleaners Below:Samarès School gets on with its beach clean-up The first event, organised by Nedbank Private Wealth took place on a chilly 14 April. It drew over 60 modern-day scavengers to the Le Hocq for three hours of painstaking scouring as far as La Rocque. Among the volunteers were students from Le Rocquier School and members of the Jersey Aquatic Discovery group. Their haul included plastic bottles, discarded fishing rope and tackle, plus the predictable bottles and carrier bags. The area lies within the Ramsar protected area, so the organisers were keen to stress the importance for wildlife of an environment unpolluted by rubbish and debris. The good news was that the beach was found to be relatively free of dangerous cast-offs. Nevertheless, Rosemary Marr, Trust Director for Nedbank, expressed herself thrilled with the turn-out and the success of a useful and enjoyable day on the beach. Meanwhile, the cleaning spirits were high further round the coast, and on 26 April, the two Year 4 classes at Samarès School set out to tackle the sands of Grève d’Azette in their own Big Beach Clean-Up. The school uses the beach as an outside classroom, so are keen to keep it safe and clean. Let’s leave Erica Martin (age 9) to tell us why it was such an important outing. We took part in the big beach clean-up to protect the amazing wildlife that lives on our beaches. Litter can affect wildlife by chocking them. They might swallow a plastic bag and think that they aren’t hungry anymore, and die of starvation! We used some litter-pickers to clean up the beach; this meant it was much faster and safer. We found a broken old lobster pot which was torn to bits, plastic pooh bags, some wood with nails hammered in to it, sweet wrappers and some wooden plates and spoons! We were very disappointed to see how thoughtless people can be when they throw things in the sea or beach. We would like to see more people making sure that when they visit the beach, they take any rubbish away with them. Here are some of safety rules that we used on our ‘Big Beach Clean Up: • Always use gloves. • Check with an adult before touching anything that you are unsure of. • Watch out for any sharp objects like needles which can be very dangerous. THE PONTAC HOUSE hotel and restaurant

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The occasion was not to be missed especially by the fishing group known loosely as the ‘Le Hocq Common Fishing Association’, led by my Uncle Maurice, now in his ‘twilight years’ , as he puts it. Together with his ageing pals, we set off for their secret spots which he has visited since a boy. If At last we reached a you wondered at the late age of the fishermen, then the vintage tractor deep sandy gully and trailer made them look positively young. surrounded by high rocks in an area they called The rusty machine was a left-over relic of the German occupation and ‘le frouqie’. With the determination of a man half his mode of transport best kept to those war-time years and not a low tide years, he waded in and dipping his net under the overhanging fishing trip in 2012. Nevertheless, with boundless faith in our transport, we promontory, he scooped out a feed of large prawns that would trundled off in the direction of Icho Tower. have satisfied many a dedicated prawner after an hour of My uncle belongs to the old school of low-water fishermen – something fishing. Inspired, the rest of the team plunged into action and well reflected in his choice of attire. His well-worn trousers secured with a soon amassed a horde of large prawns and a few big lobsters. length of string around his chest were, he claimed, those of a liberating Then, ‘Time and tide, Chris my boy’ he muttered as his basket soldier and had brought him luck on many a low-water forage. His jacket filled. Time and tide indeed, as the sand began to bubble and could hardly be described as a lucky jacket, unless the luck was contained float with the turning tide. Despite the incoming waters, from in the numerous bulging pockets filled with such vital items as string, fish nowhere he produced his ‘forchette de sable’ and within a few hooks and - the most important - a hip-flask topped up with calvados. minutes a hundred or more sand eels were wriggling in his The trek down through the sandy gullies underlined the antiquity of the pannier. The mood had become so jubilant that a celebratory tractor and the final walk showed up my age too. Not so that of dear Uncle nip of Calva was liberally passed round as we trundled back to Maurice, who like a hound on the trail of a fox, bounded through water- the shore. The strains of ‘smoke gets in your eyes’ drifted over filled ravines, stopping only to sniff the air in some sort of direction- our retreat in dedication to our elected Parish father and we finding action. He may have learnt this from his old pal ‘Snipe’ Le Cocq and arrived just in time for a quick tooth-full in the warmth of le his brother ‘Limpet’ - something of an athlete in his day, though on this Hocq Inn, dreaming of an well-earned fishy supper. occasion, only his black gym-shoes bore any distant reminder of his track Not bad for day out with the merry marshmen in the salty skills. reaches of lower Samarès.

Below: Geoff and Theresa Shepherd in 1971 Recreating the scene 40 years later – So where did the steps go? minus some of the steps! Anyone living along the Coast Road between La Grande Charriere slipway and Green Island will be aware of the fluctuating levels of the sand at the top of the beach. Summer tides often reorganise the shingle, while the winds can whip small dunes up the slipways.

Many locals recall the days when climbing the sea wall was a significant childhood achievement. There was even an exposed concrete apron surrounding the lighthouse which was a favourite tanning platform for sun-seekers. Nowadays, the heads of walkers can occasionally be seen level with the road and grass patches have claimed the areas the sea never touches. Some blame it on the effect on the tides from the new man-made headland at La Collette, others shrug it off as an act of nature. Whatever the causes, we received some compelling evidence from Mrs Ellen Garnier who sent in these photographs of Geoff and Theresa Shepherd taken forty years apart on the same staircase at the car park at La Mare. In 1971 there were 15 steps; now only nine. No wonder they’re looking somewhat bemused. p16 Summer2013 Malindi - a very long way from Durham To understand this story, you have to transport your mind thousands of miles to Africa, to a totally different way of living, where a small effort can produce an overwhelming result, and where eagerness to improve is matched by the enthusiasm of groups committed to providing the wherewithal. Such is the background to the mission of St Clement’s rector, Canon David Shaw, who has inspired a team of local volunteers to undertake various development projects in Kenya. Alan Le Breton took notes as he unfolded the story.

Mombasa, Malindi, Kaloleni and Rabai, might all seem a world with help from the Jersey Overseas Aid Commission, £15,000 was raised, away from St Clement’s rectory. But since 2006 they have been enabling the local people to complete the church and build the first very much in the mind of its incumbent. “I suppose you could put three classrooms of the school they needed. The church was opened in it all down to my dissertation at Durham”, confesses a reflective 2009 and the new school classrooms finally ready by 2010. Work is David Shaw, who studied overseas aid as part of his first degree in continuing to provide accommodation for teachers – and yet more Geography. Prior to becoming a church minister, he’d worked in classrooms, as the school population has risen from thirty in 2010 brand management with Unilever and Kraft, so, like the new to 234 in 2013 in seven classes! Archbishop of Canterbury, he boasts a professional grasp of As a result of generous sponsorship from schools in Jersey, business and economics. Under his direction, St Clement’s Church books and materials have been bought and shipped out – is now involved with several projects in Kenya. Although the work along with regular visits from local stalwarts. St Clement’s on building and establishing St Clement School at Malindi is School harvest appeal raised the money for a complete probably the best known in the Parish, volunteers have helped phonetic reading scheme which Val Nibbs introduced to the restore a 100 bed hospital in Kaloleni, and is involved with an pupils and staff. A Lent appeal in St Clement provided the funds HIV/Aids orphans project in Mombasa. It also funded 200 bee to buy a complete set of text books. Huge quantities of books hives and is working to help bring precious water supplies to and toys have been donated by St Christopher’s school, while reinvigorate local village life and agriculture. local scouts recently funded the uniforms for the new St Clement So, how did it all begin? Having been invited to visit the Malindi Buffalo Scout Group. St Michaels sponsored lots of diocese of Mombasa, David was drawn to the plight of footballs and there has been cricket equipment from Jersey communities living near the coastal resort town of Malindi, who cricketers, while Samarès School have raised money to provide a traditionally depend on subsistence farming. Specifically, he daily mug of porridge. Le Rocquier recently donated new ties as realised that without education, the poorest were denied even the it was changing its uniform and these were teamed up with smallest opportunity to benefit from seasonal work form the JCG Prep shirts and blouses to give a very smart choir uniform. tourist industry. To cut a long story short, after discussing their Two Le Rocquier teachers are due to visit next month to advise plight with members of his congregation, in 2009 a few of the on future needs. In July next year, the Jersey Explorer Scouts team travelled to Kenya and visited a bedraggled little church are planning to stay at the school in Malindi as part of a two with a corrugated iron roof held up on poles called A.C.K week visit. They are aiming to collect as many second hand Irrigation. They offered to raise the £500 needed to keep the cows laptops – or even new ones – and take them out to equip a out and immediately the local congregation asked if they could classroom at St Clement Malindi and also Isaac Nyondo name it, St Clement. Back in Jersey, an appeal was launched, and School Rabai which is being linked up with Le Rocquier.

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Nearby - in Kenyan terms - in 2007, a 28 strong team from Needless to say, the projects also rely on sponsorship from other St Clement whose ages ranged from 11 to 70 began working development agencies, notably the Jersey Overseas Aid Commission, with local people to restore the hospital at Kaloleni, which which a month ago agreed to back the programme to the tune of an caters for a catchment area of around 250,000 people. When extra £30,000. But the inspiration and support is very much drawn Canon Shaw first saw it, it was leaking and bankrupt, owing from St Clement, the volunteers, fundraising enterprise of schools, staff two years’ pay. Refurbishing this has included organisations and parents. Recognition of David’s tireless dedication providing a new water supply, repairing dangerous to Kenya has come in the form of an MBE in the Queen’s New Year electrics, replacing oxygen equipment, along with honours list. His driving motive is that the initiatives will enable the upgrading the operating theatre and providing communities themselves to improve their own status with assistance dental facilities and opticians. There is also and guidance. And it’s not without success. As a specific example in a sponsorship of an important initiative to improve country desperately thirsting for a reliable water supply, where women’s health education. A major initiative now villagers are used to drawing and carrying their precious resources involves the work of the Special Care Baby Unit. over large distances, one local man (main image) has donated a Le Rocquier School, St Nicholas and JCG Prep substantial tract of land where local workers are engaged in carving are actively raising funds to replace the defunct out parcels of solid arid clay to create a reservoir to irrigate the incubators. surrounding community. From small beginnings...

Above: Val Nibbs helping in the school

Above: Canon David Shaw – the inspiration behind the links between St Clement and Malindi

Right and above: The expanded school at Malinda provides education for local children p16 Summer2013 e Traditional values Into Battl on a song Below: Harmony concert with a modern This year’s St Clement’s Battle of Flowers entry was given a musical send off at Parish Hall on Thursday 18 April. A concert approach by the Harmony Men packed in all the appropriate numbers from ’Hey Look me Over’ to ‘We are the Champions’. One of Whether you’re buying, selling or investing in property, our highly personalised service and expertise will make the highlights of the evening was a solo from Liam Clements – the whole process of dealing with property easier. yes, that’s his real name - who performed ‘Somewhere over /DQGORUGV7HQDQWV3XUFKDVHUV the Rainbow’ to inspire dreams of Parish success in the August 9HQGRUV6KDUH7UDQVIHUV,QYHVWRUV floral parade. Our traditional values and modern approach to property transactions are the perfect combination for you and your business.

The float is once again designed by Marcus Davies who has created so many St Clement successes. It’s called ‘Elephanta’ (an island in the Indian Ocean). At 45-foot long, it will be covered mostly with chrysanthemums and hares-tails and will be assembled and decorated at the RJA&HS Marquee in Trinity. As always, anyone is welcome to come up and have a look or help. Even if you don’t aspire to gluing and flowering, you might be able to help by offering some of the raw materials you might not have expected, needed to put the float together. Jean Chapman and her team are always grateful for such things as wood, polystyrene, cardboard, white paint, gold tinsel – even wire lampshades. If you’d like to assist with this year’s float, please contact: [email protected]. A hundred years young On Wednesday 29 May, parishioner For further information, Ken Brown crested the century line. He has very Right: Ken (third contact our Conveyancing recently moved to St Ewold’s, having lived at from left) with his Team on: 760760 or email: regular friends La Ronde, Grève d’Azette for many years. enjoying a [email protected] deserved Parish He still attends all our CST events. Christmas Lunch Very many Congratulations

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Below left: Brian’s harbour views Brian leading a group around the harbour It’s not often you can have the privilege of touring a workplace Below: Among the sights accompanied by the ‘boss’ who’s prepared to tell you exactly how it visited is the Westaway Memorial operates. Step forward Capt. Brian Nibbs, of this parish and former near the Victoria Pier Harbour Master of Jersey, who has teamed up with Tourism to offer a weekly programme of walks around his old ‘patch’

Brian was Harbour Master, then CEO Jersey Harbours from 1997 – 2004. He remains closely associated with local nautical life in his role as a maritime consultant, President of the Jersey Sea Cadet Corps and, most recently, acted as port agent for a ‘super-yacht’ which visited during the Boat Show. The tour of his former ‘patch’ takes place on at the Jersey Tourism office at 10.30am, Tuesdays, lasts two hours and and the walk ends at 12.30pm. Booking involves an informative and is essential by calling 07797.717604 or leisurely stroll around the emailing [email protected]. harbour area with a feast of A donation from the fee of £11 goes history and a few surprises to the volunteer maritime rescue service along the way. Walkers meet ‘Channel Islands Air Search’.

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Below: Community Support From Chris Le Cornu Chris Le Cornu welcomes the visitors and helpers to the Drop in for company event As the Connétable mentioned, the team was inundated with phone calls during those snowy days in March - not asking for help, but offering help to assist others. So thank you, very much indeed. After the snow had melted, the first primarily for couples over-65 and tickets from Eastern Good Companions, Avalon Park of our new venture of ‘Drop In’ have be quickly snapped up. So now it’s and the Parish Hall at 10.15am. mornings took place on Thursday waiting list only. Tickets: £25 for the tour & lunch. April 18th. A packed Parish Hall paid Then there’s the Senior Citizens’ Island £20 for lunch only. host to a morning of conversation coach tour and lunch at the Living Legend Julie Martin at the Parish Hall on 854724, is over coffee, tea and biscuits and the on Thursday 29 August. Coaches depart handling bookings for both events. opportunity to exchange books, DVDs, jig-saw puzzles and board games. The event has become a regular feature on the Community Support calendar, scheduled for the third Thursday of each month, at the Parish Hall from 10am to 12noon. Anyone requiring transport should ring the Parish Hall on 854724. The next big outdoor event will be a Summer Barbecue in the grounds of the Parish Hall on Tuesday 2 July at 1pm. This event is staged

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The recent outbreak of measles in Wales prompted much media How it all begins : Parents in interest and raised many questions about MMR immunisation and Jersey receive letters from Public the need for vaccination updates. Here in Jersey, we’re reassured Health informing them when immunisations are due. It’s part of that local practice has ensured that the programme is well a programme which begins from regulated. So with many questions being asked at schools and the age of eight weeks and goes on to their teens. It is a community centres, we asked Dr Linda Diggle , Head of Healthcare comprehensive programme starting from when parents are invited to at Jersey’s Public Health Department to share some thoughts about attend their GP surgery for a series of three immunisation visits at childhood vaccination. the ages of two, three and four month, plus a further set of injections at 12 months of age. The injections offered aim to protect Vaccination is an extremely effective method of preventive medicine. children against ten potentially dangerous diseases. When children In Jersey, the uptake of childhood immunisation is very high – almost reach the age of three years and four months, they are offered a 99% of babies receive their routine immunisations by the age of one booster injection plus the second dose of the MMR vaccine. This and over 95% of children have had the first measles, mumps and gives them maximum protection before they go to school. rubella (MMR) by age two. Vaccination is voluntary in the Island and Keeping in touch : The child health team writes to parents when we believe that the high uptake is a reflection of how local parents school vaccinations are due asking them to complete consent forms. are taking the risk of infectious diseases seriously and an endorsement Because we always have children moving into Jersey from other areas of the work done by health professionals including GPs and health and families travelling abroad, we need to keep our children visitors discussing the importance of immunisation. Although there protected. So families arriving are asked to register with a GP so have not been any cases of measles in Jersey for some years, the children can be offered the immunisation. Health Department are not complacent. We’ve already held a catch- Effects : The majority of children cope perfectly well with up clinic for parents to ensure their children were protected in case childhood vaccinations. Most experience no effect whatsoever. About they missed out a decade ago when there was uncertainty caused by one in ten may experience a little redness or swelling at the site of unsubstantiated claims that MMR was linked with autism. the injection, have a slight fever or feel a little unwell but these effects disappear within 24-48 hours. Following MMR vaccination, children can demonstrate a slight rash about a week after the injection as they build immunity but this will disappear within two to three days. If parents have any other concerns, these should be discussed with a GP. Help and Advice : GPs or health visitors can deal with most questions. Alternatively, please telephone the Immunisation Nurse Specialist (Marion Lee) at the Public Health Department on 445790. More information can be found at www.gov.je/babyvaccines. TOP TOP (Triumph Over Phobia) offers structured self-help for people with phobias and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) on Thursday evenings from 7pm to 8.30pm at the Headway Centre, Springfield Road. New members welcome. For more information please contact Celia on 0800 735 0608 or [email protected]. Spring2013 Sut mClmémeer2nt0P1a3 ripsh2 3Magazine p15 A spicy zest to ‘Fruits de Mer’ Clos de Roncier resident and Bob Marley buff, Paul Webb, who runs the Café Right: Devil-chef des Pas on the promenade at La Collette, has a special take on spicing up Paul your fish course: Maldivian Devilled Scallops. Stand by your snorkels. This is a rare and exotic dish which originated in Goa, then Method : migrated to Sri Lanka before finally settling in the southern Marinate the scallops overnight in the fridge in atolls of the Maldives where it is normally served with the a suitable container, dusting them liberally with local tuna. The Jersey twist comes from using large scallops paprika, turmeric and plenty of freshly ground with good sized roes, hand dived by Andy Romeril off the black pepper. Add a pinch of sea salt and Minquiers. squeeze all the lime juice onto the scallops. Ingredients, to serve four persons : Cover the container and gently rotate it to 1lb of hand dived scallops with roes attached. ensure the marinade is evenly spread. The next day heat up enough vegetable oil in a 4 cloves of garlic, sliced thinly deep pan or pot so that the scallops will be entirely covered with the oil. If you have a 4 long and thin green hot peppers, sliced thinly chip fryer use that, but you need about 180 degrees so that the scallops flash fry in 1lb of fresh local cherry tomatoes, quartered about a minute. Remove scallops and set aside. A bunch of spring onions, the white chopped roughly, the Cut up all the vegetables, etc., to the required size, heat up a small amount of oil in a green finely chopped and save for garnish large pan, scatter the mustard and cumin seeds all over the pan and wait until they 2 large onions, chopped roughly start popping and then slowly add all of the vegetables and gently fry for ten minutes. 1 lime, halved Add salt and pepper to taste. Tablespoon each of Paprika powder, turmeric powder, cumin Serving : seeds, mustard seeds. Pour in a large cup of tomato ketchup, a small cup of the chilli, garlic, ginger sauce, Teaspoon each of sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper tablespoon of soya sauce, mix well, turn heat down to minimum, add scallops, gently stir A good chilli, garlic, ginger hot sauce – Lingham’s from in and allow the heat to gently warm the scallops through without overcooking them. Waitrose Garnish with the green of the spring onion. 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The Royal Bank of Scotland International Limited trading as NatWest (NatWest). Registered Ofﬁce: P.O. Box 64, Royal Bank House, 71 Bath Street, St. Helier, Jersey JE4 8PJ. Regulated by the Jersey Financial Services Commission. Business address: PO Box 11, 16 Library Place, St Helier, Jersey, JE4 8NH. Internet e-mails are not necessarily secure as information might be intercepted, lost or destroyed. Please do not e-mail any account or other conﬁdential information. NatWest will not charge you for any mobile banking services, however, your mobile phone network operator may charge for certain services. Additional overseas network charges may apply for all networks. Please check with your network provider. p16 Spring2013 St Clément Papri2sh4 MSaugmazminee r2013 Top at the table Le Squez Below: Left to right: Stephen Martin, Dom Youth Club Ainscough, Declan Blake and Blake Arnold To have become a sporting champion by the age of 11 is an ‘New Bloods’ on the block achievement by anybody’s book, but when you learn that Luc Four new young workers have been selected from 11 applicants to Miller not only holds the Under 11 Jersey and Channel Islands receive training to facilitate activities with the Club juniors. They are Table Tennis title, but a fist of other trophies, you feel there’s a currently working with Assistant Youth Worker, Jackie De Almeida, real star in the making. to earn extra qualifications to complete their portfolios in July in time for an awards ceremony in September. Luc lives in St Clement and is a pupil at Victoria College Prep. He started playing table tennis when he was eight years old after visiting one of the annual 'Appleby Academy Open Days' at the 'Geoff Reed Table Tennis Centre' at FB Fields. He soon moved up the ranks and has been a member of the 'Elite Squad' for almost two years, training at least three times a week. Luc's first appearance for Jersey came when he was selected for the 'Under 11' team to face Guernsey in the inter- insular when he was just nine years old. A year later, he’d become 'Jersey Under 11 Champion', a title he retained this year, along with CI title in the individual events and was runner up in the ‘Under 13’ and ‘Under 15’ events. Coffee break This Easter saw him taking part in the 'Nat West Jersey Open', a The arrival of a new coffee bar Grand Prix event open to the best players in Britain. As the youngest donated by Close Finance was missing entrant, he won against adult opposition giving him UK ranking one important element – a name. points and was awarded 'Player of the Tournament' – a notable Answer: launch a competition. The honour for an 11 year old. Also this year, Luc travelled to Dublin as result: ‘The Thrift Shop’ suggested by Stephen Martin. The prize: A large I-pod docking Above: Jersey's top seed to compete in the 'British Primary School A winning brew International'. In the team group stages Luc beat the top two seeds station - and a nice cup of coffee. from Scotland, Wales, Guernsey and the Isle of Man, losing only to Red nose painters Ireland and the eventual winners, England. While a nation of fund raisers were attaching red noses, rattling Luc hopes to emulate his success in Jersey and the Channel Islands their collecting buckets and participating in all manner of at older age groups and his ambition is to become Jersey and Channel extraordinary money-making activities, a group of young people Island Men's Singles Champion. According to his Dad, Luc’s motto is “I from the Parish were contributing in kind, raising £428 for Comic want to succeed as much as I want to breathe”: which is about as far Relief from their sponsors by painting the youth centre over-night from the relaxed days of 'ping pong' as you can get! until 8am following morning. The event was planned by our Anyone interested in playing table tennis should look at the 'Jersey members group. They wrote letters to companies asking for paint Table Tennis Association' (JTTA) website at www.jtta.org.je. 'Appleby and decided on the colours for the walls by gaining perspectives Academy' Children's beginner sessions are available on Thursday and from all members. It was all finished at 7am – time for a well- Friday afternoons, between 4.30 deserved bacon butty! Below: Painting Party and 6pm. Adults of all standards are also welcome on a Thursday Evening from 6.15 to 7.30pm and Sunday mornings between 11am and 12.15pm.

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Below: Chris preparing for a long stint in Pedalling to Peking the saddle

In September, a team of enthusiastic Jersey folk will be heading off to China either to cycle or trek the Great Wall of China in the ‘Bedell China Challenge’. Chris Neil, a St Clement parishioner for many years, is part of the cycling team who are all involved are raising money for Jersey Hospice Care. Chris who cycles to work come rain or shine has joined in the weekly training sessions which have improved his fitness and his waistline! “I decided that it was time to challenge myself, whilst giving something back to the community,” says Chris who hit the grand old age of 55 last summer. “Everyone taking part has pledged to raise a minimum of £2,750 for this worthwhile cause and therefore your support would be much appreciated. The area is mountainous so the route is going to be very challenging physically so the training is using many of Jersey’s north coast hills to ensure we are well prepared.” Chris and his wife Sue are busy fundraising including table top sales and the Family Fun Day at St Clement’s Parish Hall on Saturday 15 June. If you would like to sponsor Chris then please contact him on 856461 or [email protected] or log onto www.jerseyhospicecare.com/fundraising/sponsor- someone/ or www.justgiving.com/Christopher-Neil.

Guides at large B y Yvonne Mundy The 11th St Clement Guides mixed business The 1st East Rainbows have been with pleasure as they worked for their concentrating on helping wildlife making badge ‘The World on our Doorstep’. A animal pizzas and feeders for both birds and hedgehogs. ‘funtastic’ weekend started with a Friday The 9th Grève d’Azette Brownies have night party, then as the sun came out, a also been busy with the Rustle Bustle Saturday walk to Samarès Manor where, and Squeak badge, tying in Wildlife with Vincent and Ginny Obbard, they made Explorer badge by making clay pizza dough and baked it in the huge hedgehogs, having fun in the woods at chimney oven in the museum. After touring St Catherine, snail racing and doing a bird watch. Above: Brownies in the woods the museum and playing in the beautiful Brownies from the district enjoyed a three-day holiday to Guernsey where they visited the Little Chapel, Castle Cornet, made candles, went trampolining and enjoyed afternoon tea grounds they sat down to a mystery dinner and cakes. party. A big congratulations to Eloise Rangers enjoyed a night at the beach and tried circus skills, slept at Durrell with Hargreaves (12) who sang her way to Guernsey rangers and are working on their Duke of Edinburgh awards. Lauren Mundy will be represent Girlguiding Jersey in Romsey to crewing in the South West Challenger Challenge from Portsmouth to Alderney in July – a compete against 20 other girls from the great opportunity. Congratulations go to Megan Barette on completing her Chief Guides region for the opportunity to be the warm Challenge during which she gained her power boating qualification, passing her MBT, writing an article for a magazine and putting together a book on architectural photos. up act for a Girlguiding ‘SHINE’ concert There are lots of exciting opportunities for both girls and adults in guiding, and we have where JLS, The Loveable Rogues and Aiden great fun, an adventure and learn skills. Why don’t you come and join us? Contact Helen on Grimshaw would be performing. [email protected] or 851995. Child of the Year Award It’s become an annual The awards will be presented in three sub- stores (the Co-op is the main sponsor of the event. event attracting great categories for: Child of Courage, Child of the They will also be published in the Jersey Evening Post. Community and Child as Carer. These sub- interest and much More information is available on the Variety Club’s categories will be in two age groups 6-11 and 12- website www.varietyclubofjersey.org or from Sandra support. This year’s quest 16. The youngsters shortlisted will be invited to a Aukland on 731898 or 07797 726096 or email for outstanding youngsters Gala Celebration Lunch with their families, on [email protected]. is well under way, and the Saturday 5 October at the Hotel de France, where all the awards will be presented. closing date is Friday 9 Nomination forms are available from parish August. halls, youth clubs, schools and in all Co-op food p28 Summer2013 Fertile terrain It’s a game which continues to gain in popularity both in the Parish summer league, and throughout the Island. John Doublet reviews the progress of an there would in up-and-coming pastime, which keeps its feet firmly on the ground. future be a year round We now have 22 dedicated ‘amateurs’ who regularly meet at Le Hocq on competition. This Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Last year we were coaxed into joining the started in early May and ten parishes now compete, the only newly formed Island Parish League. Only six parishes were able to raise absentees are Trinity and St Martin. Each parish has to play all the sufficient players to take part but we managed to top the table and our others at home and away; 18 games in all, finishing in December. The engraved trophy is now on display in the glass cabinet at The Parish Hall. minimum amount of players in each team is four, however there is In the follow up parish competition, eight parishes participated and this no limit on the maximum number, so we are therefore able to field ‘Winter league’ finished in April. In this competition we found ourselves 12 in every match. This means even more opportunities for our pitted against other players who have regularly played together for many regulars, and more importantly that all our players are able to years, some who have represented Jersey in competitions abroad. Whereas improve their own game by regularly playing against well-seasoned some parishes tended to keep the minimum amount of four players, which pétanquers. obviously has great advantage as they play together all the time, we at St An addictive sport for all, and with a social organiser now Clement always fielded the maximum number of eight. This meant we appointed it is a great way of keeping parishioners together, also played with different colleagues each time allowing everyone who meeting so many regularly turns out to practice summer and winter to have an equal people from ‘temps opportunity to take part in the competition. We nevertheless managed a passé’ in other creditable fourth place in the league of eight. parishes. Come and Our final match in that competition took place at the end of April on a join us at Le Hocq gloriously sunny day at Le Hocq. We hosted St Helier who were eager to - you’re very win as it would mean they topped the winter table. It wasn’t to be as we welcome. beat them 3-1 allowing St Ouen to take the honours instead. Top: St Clement players receiving the first ever Parish Pétanque winners’ trophy at The As the game continues to grow in popularity, the organisers of the Prince of Wales, Grève de Lecq parishes’ competitions decided that instead of a separate winter and Above: Even St Helier Connétable, Simon Crowcroft could not save his Parish from defeat

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