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in this issue St Helier's Battle of Flowers Association 4 Parish Matters 5 Dean’s New Year message braved the elements in December with an 8 Dates for your diary illuminated float and costumed 9 Parish in pictures 11 2012 recycling schedule participants: the entry captured the 12 Looking back on 2011 essence of the community spirit that is 15 Fashion fix flourishing in the Parish and the enjoyment 22 Parish notice board 26 St Helier Gazette that comes from getting involved.

P a g e 3 Welcome to the Homes Roundup News around our residential NTeow Ywear'ns g reCetinrgis efrorm your Town Crier. Welcome to 2012 in St Helier! The year begins with what has become a regular homes and nurseries commemoration of the Battle of Jersey which took place on Children from Avranches Day Nursery recently enjoyed a trip to 6th January 1781. This year the historic walk led by Frank the new Millennium Park and were able to try out all the new Falle will retrace the footsteps of the St Martin's regiment of swings and play equipment. the Jersey Militia when they responded to the call to arms St Ewolds ’ Christmas fête was a fantastic success last month, raising a 231 years ago to defend the Island against the French whopping £956.50. The residents and staff would like to take this invaders led by Baron de Rullecourt. Last year's 'tableau' of opportunity to wish the famous painting 'The Death of Major Peirson' by John everyone a Happy Singleton Copley was so successful that we are going to Christmas and very best repeat it as part of this year's event, along with the drill and wishes for the New Year. musket firing by the 1781 Jersey Militia. In the spring the St Helier House Jersey Heritage Trust will be mounting a major exhibition of enjoyed their Christmas the painting which is being loaned by the Tate Gallery and lunch at the Hotel Ambassadeur last there are sure to be a variety of other events this year to month, visited by the raise awareness of this significant event in the history of the Samares School Choir town and the Island. and Sandy Warren, staff This first Town Crier of 2012 allows us to take a look back at the member at Maison de major events of last year, as well as looking forward to what is Ville, who organised bound to be a challenging year for all islanders as we feel the and joined in with the Above: Sampling the new swings at the Millennium Park Christmas carols. This Below: St Helier House enjoyed their Christmas lunch at impact of the continuing economic downturn. However, it's the Ambassadeur reassuring to see that there is still sufficient confidence in Jersey's year residents made economy for new investment to be made by the private sector their own Christmas and the public sector alike. New housing and commercial cakes which went down developments will be appearing throughout 2012, especially in a treat and, during the our Parish, in keeping with the new Island Plan, and the skilled Christmas period, workforces of both Parish and States will be maintaining and groups from Helvetia improving our parks, precincts, footways and roads. The newly House, Mont-à-l’Abbé elected States' members and the Council of Ministers will and Rouge Bouillon hopefully be working in a new spirit of inclusiveness to tackle the Schools attended to various challenges facing the Island, especially unemployment sing carols to the and inflation levels, and the Parish's elected representatives will residents, together with the Caesarean Bell Ringers. As usual, the be putting the case, once again, for a fairer deal for St Helier. residents, helped by Social Activities Organiser Marion Coupland, made the wonderful table decorations in evidence at the three Senior To contact the editorial team, please call 811821 or Citizens’ Christmas Parties at the Town Hall. email [email protected] Maison de Ville saw the usual hectic December with all manner of school children attending to sing carols, bringing a lump to the Recycling update throats of even the grumpiest! The Jersey College girls brought a Kerbside glass recycling scheme – this scheme starts on veritable baker’s shop of cakes with them which were enjoyed by all, Thursday 26th January 2012. We have been fortunate to and the Christmas party for residents’ families and friends was held on 22nd December. Resident Mrs Vardon knitted the most wonderful secure sponsorship from Moore Stephens. 500 houses have candy cane decorations which were used on the dining room’s tree, been invited to join the scheme in January and a further 500 and resident Mrs Gilley’s great-grandson houses will be invited to join in February. The pilot scheme Adam (aged 3½) helped dress the tree by will provide valuable data regarding the feasibility of the La Pouquelaye entrance. f providing glass collections across the Parish. All recycled glass in Jersey is currently delivered to the reclamation site at La Collette where it is used in place of aggregate. For those households with a shared communal bin bay, the Parish will provide a wheeled bin specifically for glass rather than individual boxes. How do I get more information? For more information please contact Debra

D’Orleans, Director of Municipal Services on The Town Crier is printed 811703 or email [email protected]. f on FSC Certified Paper Page 4 The Jan 2012 Town Crier Parish matters A round-up of the latest news and events from the Town Hall, Parish departments and our associated clubs and organisations. General Parish news - The Parish has a full inclement weather programme in place to deal with any snow accumulations or prolonged cold snaps. The plan also covers high tides and sand bag deployment to locations where residents can collect sand bags should they be needed. A stock of salt is stored at the Queens Road Depot and teams from each section will be available to apply salt on specific routes should it be required. The photo shows the team dealing with stream blockage in Vallée des Vaux, which entailed digging out the stream culvert in order to free a blockage which was causing a risk of flooding. The recent high winds during December brought down numerous trees in lanes throughout the Parish – this required several road closures to allow property owners wedding date has been set for summer 2012 and we offer them our to make them safe. A tree also fell across a parked car in Rue de congratulations and wish them every success for the future. Trachy – the Parks Team attended to this as the tree was uprooted from within the Park and caused damage to the Park wall and the The Friends of Millennium Town Park Group – a meeting will take vehicle. place at 2.30pm in the Old Magistrate’s Court at the Town Hall on Saturday People’s Park has made a wonderful recovery following the many 21st January. All welcome. There is also an Archive Workshop taking place on events over the summer and prolonged dry spell. Improved Saturday 28th January in the Old Magistrate’s Court from 10am to 3pm. If you monitoring of events will take place in the future, which will include have any memorabilia regarding the Town Park that you may have collected regular checks during set up over the years, please feel free to come along. and dismantling, together with inspections by the community Jingle Boules in the Town Park – Sunday 4th support officers to ensure oil December saw the Town Park’s inaugural petanque drip trays are in place and clean matches take place where, despite the bad weather, St up during and after events is Helier beat the team from St Clement, who put up a correctly carried out. Deposits good show and played in a truly sporting friendly will be required for all events manner. and only returned if the Parks are left in good condition. Delivery of the Town Crier – please note that The major works in Byron Road, delivery of the Crier takes place over seven days from which include the relaying of when you first see the current issue on display at the kerb lines and new tarmac Town Hall. Our team of volunteers are very good and surfacing of pavements and all have set routes, and we’d be grateful if you didn’t roads, is on schedule, and we report non-deliveries until after the 12th of each would like to thank the residents month, to give our team a chance to get the in the area for their patience magazines delivered Parish-wide. If you do wish to during these much-needed report a non-delivery, please telephone Annie Le improvements. Noury on 811821. Maintenance of all cemeteries is on target despite the prolonged Fisherman’s Cottage Work is progressing well on leaf fall during the autumn this project to refurbish the cottage and to address the which led to leaf collection over problem with the South gable wall. The old internal a much longer period than normal and which also impacted on the plaster has been removed to expose the old stonework, with close grass cutting. The removal of ivy and undergrowth from grave tops supervision by the archaeologist in the event anything interesting is found. It and monuments has been carried out in Almorah and is progressing is believed that the cottage was built around 1740-1760 and it would have at Mont-à-l’Abbé. The Surville Cemetery extension has now reached been a single-room single-storey construction at that time. We would again the soil levelling phase; we will look to put the final top coat of like to thank residents for their cooperation and to apologise for the tarmac down towards the summer, and the second phase of disruption that this renovation has caused. Please contact Project Manager constructing a small car park for Mr Silvio Alves, of Technical & Environmental Services at visitors will also take place later in the Town Hall, on 811849 should you have any queries. the year. Jersey-Bad Wurzach St Helier’s Battle of Flowers Association braved twinnin g – We’re very pleased to the elements in December with an illuminated float and announce the engagement of André costumed participants: the entry captured the essence of Sty, from our Technical & the community spirit that is flourishing in St Helier and the Environmental Services Department enjoyment that comes from getting involved in Parish life. at the Town Hall, and Lena Bilgeri, daughter of Hermann and Gertrud Top down: Parish team clears stream blockage in Vallée des Vaux Bilgeri of Bad Wurzach in Germany, André and Lena take the twinning spirit forward on 4th November, thus furthering The Parish float sparkles in December’s La Fête dé Noué Jersey’s link with Bad Wurzach! A A difference of opinion is settled at the new Town Park boules pitch f Page 5 Parish organisations , New Year message committees and associations from the Dean The Parish supports a number of closely affiliated Christmas is wonderful! The traditional celebrations organisations and associations. For anyone interested in remind us of good things, from great food to the love becoming involved in these groups, a brief overview and of family and friends. At the heart of it all is the contact details are shown below. timeless message of God’s love for us in the birth of St Helier in Bloom Christ. The angels, the shepherds, the wise men, St Helier in Bloom is a year round environmental improvement campaign, organised by the St Helier Community in Bloom Group. Joseph, Mary and, of course, Jesus are the central This group of enthusiastic volunteers support the Parish by characters in God’s Christmas story. instigating and encouraging community initiatives. Meets on the last Thursday each month at 6pm at the Town Hall. Contact Tony Andrews As the turkey remains are thrown away, the children’s thank you on 811700 or email [email protected]. letters, phone calls or text messages sent, and the Christmas trees St Helier’s Honorary Police recycled, our thoughts turn to 2012 and what the New Year has in store for us. The truth is that we just don’t know! Not only can we The Honorary Police form an integral part of the Parish of St Helier. They work closely with the States Police and Parishioners, never guess absolutely correctly what will happen to us, our and provide a service that is unique to the British Isles. For further family and friends, but also we are faced with times of information please visit our website: www.sthelier.je/honorarypolice. Alternatively, tremendous economic uncertainty. Will the euro zone hold contact Simon Crowcroft on 811821 or email [email protected] together? Will Jersey lose jobs or gain them? Is there a perfect St Helier – Avranches Jumelage population size for our Island? This is where Christmas and New Year fit together. We need to Dedicated to facilitating and encouraging the development of take the unchanging certainty of God’s love and care in the relationships between the Parish and France through a twinning association with the French town of Avranches. Christmas story into the uncertain future that lies ahead. Contact Annabelle Bishop on 07797 762008 or email What of my hopes for 2012? One great one is that the Restoration [email protected]. of the Town Church, the Mother Church of our Island, will be St Helier – Bad Wurzach Partnerschaft completely and utterly finished! The work is being done to a tremendously high standard. There will be a re-modelled 13th A chance meeting on Liberation Day in 2002 led to the twinning of St Helier with Bad Wurzach, where many Islanders were century Chapel of St Helier, with a new stained glass window by interned during the Second World War. Since that time, the local artist Mark Blanchard. It is bright, warm, and comfortable Partnerschaft Committee has developed cultural links between with all the technological kit needed for school visits and cultural the two through visits and exchanges of information. Contact Simon Crowcroft on 811821 or email [email protected] or visit the events as well as modern family–friendly services. One word that website: sthelierbadwurzachpartnerschaft.com. has been used again and again about the restored building is “inviting.” That’s just what it must be....or as our strap line puts it St Helier – Funchal Geminação “The heart of God at the heart of the community.” So whether it The Committee’s role is to develop relationships between the is a few minutes’ peace in the middle of the working day, a great Parish and the capital of Madeira, Funchal, through activities family celebration: a wedding or a baptism, or a normal Sunday celebrating the Portuguese language, music and national days. Contact Simon Crowcroft on 811821 or email [email protected]. service, come and see us! It’s your church! Daphne and I love living and working in Jersey and really enjoy St Helier – Youth Committee the town of St Helier. Whether it’s serving the senior citizens’ The St Helier Youth Committee works closely with the Youth Christmas lunches, being Service to give help and financial support to various youth part of the Roads projects throughout the Parish. It is also responsible for allocating grants to groups and individuals who live in the Parish. Committee or coming to Application forms available from our website: www.sthelier.je/sthelieryouthcommittee one or other of our Contact Sarah Richardson on 07797 732901 or email [email protected]. special events through the year, we count it a St Helier – Battle of Flowers Association real privilege to be part The St Helier Battle of Flowers Association was relaunched in of it. 2010 by Debbie de Sousa and last year took four prizes with its New Jersey themed float. It is a welcoming group of people keen to create a community atmosphere. All Islanders are welcome to join in. God bless Contact Debbie de Sousa on 07700 325387 or [email protected] or Daren O’Toole on 07829 804544 or [email protected] us all this St Helier Petanque Club New Year Coached by Parishioner Tony Allchurch, the newly-formed club has already played matches with teams from our twin town, Avranches, and the parishes of St Clement and St Martin. The club is planning to practise and play regularly on the new terrain in the Millennium Town Park as well as at the Weighbridge. Contact Tony Allchurch on 767593 or email [email protected]. f f Page 6 The Jan 2012 Town Crier At an interview with Paddy back in February last year, he recalled: 'I have also to act as resident expert on all aspects of the licensing, road Paddy Freeley and rates laws, attend Honorary Police meetings and get involved with all emergencies that might arise.'. (29.9.36 – 15.12.11) It seems that sometimes very little changes over the decades, as back Procureur du Bien Public Paddy Freeley passed in the early 1990s the issue of poorly-attended Parish meetings was causing concern. away on Thursday 15th December 2011. 'The media have replaced the parish hall as the distributor of local news Patrick Freeley was something of a and so it is natural that many do not bother to phenomenon, having served nearly sixty years come to the assemblies. But they should, for that with the Parish of St Helier. is their forum', he said. Known to all as Paddy, he started work at the Paddy formally retired in September 1996, but the Town Hall immediately after leaving school on allure of Town Hall life remained strong as he was 23rd January 1953 at a starting salary of £2.00 elected first as a Roads Inspector and then, in per week. He recalls that day two of his 2006, as Procureur du Bien Public. employment saw him folding pound notes into Paddy Freeley worked with or, in his words, 'saw fours for insertion into pay packets. One of his off', eight Constables over the years. The current first instructions was that no matter what else occupant of the post, Simon Crowcroft, was his happened he was to ensure that the Queen's ninth! head was folded to the top of the note. Away from parochial life, Paddy enjoyed a long In 1985, Paddy was appointed St Helier Greffier association and heavy involvement with local - a post that had evolved over the years from football, particularly Grouville, where he was an Parish Secretary to Town Clerk; however, while Honorary Vice President. the tit le has chang ed, th e job remained Patrick Freeley was such a useful link to a post-war basically the same, namely, head of parochial St Helier that has changed radically over the administration, personal assistant to the decades that it was not unusual to hear the cry go Constable of the day and often Parish up to a particularly awkward question: 'Ask Paddy spokesman. It was this later role that made Paddy something of a - he'll know'. He will be greatly missed by all at the Town Hall and in permanent feature in the local media of the time. the Parish and we extend our sympathies to his family at this time. f

Little Oaks, Highlands caters for children from Exceptional childcare the age of 6 weeks to 4 years. Due to expansion we have a limited number of places available provided at our two in our 0-1 year room and our 1-2 year room. purpose built facilities We are also offering places in our Pre-School - for September 2012. Little Oaks, Le Coie caters for Pre-School children aged 3-4 years. We are currently offering places in our Pre-School - for September 2012. Full and part time places available at both locations, with up to 20 Free Hours NEF funded. Both our facilities are secure, welcoming environments where each child’s individual needs are met. Our aim is to ensure that all children have access to a wide range of play experiences – including Forest School. Nursery sessions are carefully planned to ensure that each child is treated as an individual, with age and stage appropriate activities and opportunities. The Nursery is incorporated under Little Oaks Highlands the Laws of Jersey Opening hours: 7.45am-5.15pm predominantly term time only. entitled "Lois (1862) sur les teneures en fideicommis et Little Oaks Le Coie Opening hours: 8.30am-5.00pm currently term time only. l'incorporation d'associations. To discuss how we can assist with your child’s individual needs, please contact Emma Smith Little Oaks Operations Manager on 01534 733263 or www.littleoaksnursery.je via email: [email protected] Page 7

Town matters Town Centre Manager Richard Mackenzie brings us up to date with monthly events and activities around the streets of St Helier. Christmas has gone and we have all enjoyed the benefit of the sales. Now is the time for use to look to the future. There has been a lot of talk recently about the future of the U.K. high Street and Mary Portas, the Queen of Shops, has produced her report for the U.K. Government highlighting her concerns about what is happening in the U.K. high streets. Whilst I appreciate that we are not in the U.K., many of the points she has made apply to Jersey, including the fact that the retail spend in town centres is less than half of the overall spend and predicting that this sensible policy with regard to out of town shopping which has will drop to below 40% by 2014 due to the advance of the internet resulted in a vibrant town centre with a third of the empty shops that and the expansion of the supermarket ranges. the U.K. has. However we will need to work hard and in partnership Some of her recommendations will immediately gain support with to ensure that St Helier remains the place that we want it to be. the Jersey Consumer. The town has welcomed two shops that are unique and are a great - ‘Local areas should have free controlled parking schemes.’ show case for the town centre. Jack Wills has opened in the old CT - ‘Explore further disincentives to prevent landlords from leaving Maine shop. Not only has it retained all the features of the shop but units empty.’ it allows us to visit areas we have never seen before and enjoy the superb architectural features. In Halkett Place we have a charity - ‘Government should include high street deregulation as part of their vintage shop which allows shoppers to not only purchase vintage ongoing work of freeing up red tape.’ clothes but also those lovely traditional toys children played with There is no doubt that shopping centres are experiencing their most before the electronic age arrived. We wou ld like to wish them both difficult time in decades. The decline of these areas can result in the every success. degradation of these areas making them an unpleasant place to Above: The new Jack Wills s tore takes p ride of visit. We are lucky in Jersey that the Government has adopted a place in King Street f

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11 Caledonia Place, St Helier, Disposable Helium cylinders Jersey, JE2 3NG 30 BALLOON AND 50 BALLOON FILLS! Tel: 01534 766845 E-mail: [email protected] Page 8 The Jan 2012 Town Crier JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2012 Dates for your diary See the Parish website at www.sthelier.je for further details Wednesday 4th January Tuesday 17th January 6pm School Spring term begins St Helier Youth Committee Friday 6th January 10am Town Hall Swearing in at the Royal Court Contact Sarah Richardson on 07797 732901 or email [email protected]. Members of the Roads Committee, Roads Inspectors and Rates Assessors (still to be elected), Saturday 21st January 2.30pm followed by refreshments at the Town Hall. All friends, family and supporters welcome. Friends of Millennium Town Park meeting Saturday 7th January 8.45am, noon, 1pm Town Hall Annual commemoration of the Battle of Jersey Contact Jennifer Jones at [email protected]. A historic walk from St Martin’s Church (8.45am) in the steps of the Jersey Militia, a Wednesday 25th January 7.30pm re-enactment in the Royal Square (noon), and a lunch at the Town Hall (1pm). Parish Assembly Tickets for the lunch cost £10 and are available from the Town Hall. Contact Town Hall Jane Skelhorn on 811823 or email [email protected] Contact Martin Roberts on 811824 or [email protected] Wednesday 11th January 8am Thursday 26th January 6pm Beginners’ German lessons Community in Bloom meeting Town Hall Contact Nicola Good on 07797 785042 or email [email protected] Contact Tony Andrews on 811700 or [email protected] Wednesday 11th January 5.30pm Friday 27th January 1pm Bad Wurzach Partnerschaft Meeting Holocaust Memorial Day Town Hall Occupation Tapestry Gallery, New North Quay Contact Simon Crowcroft on 811821 or [email protected] Contact Paula Thelwell at [email protected] Wednesday 11th January 6.30pm Saturday 28th January 10am St Helier - Funchal Geminação Twinning Committee meeting Friends of Millennium Town Park Archive Workshop Town Hall Town Hall Contact Simon Crowcroft on 811821 or [email protected] Contact Jennifer Jones at [email protected]. Wednesday 11th January 7pm St Helier Battle of Flowers Association AGM Wednesday 1st February 6.30pm and election of officers Avranches Twinning Committee meeting Town Hall Town Hall Contact Annabelle Bishop on 07797 762008 or Contact Daren O’Toole on 07829 804544 or email [email protected] [email protected] f

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Above : Gavin Le Brun captured this Above : Julie Cameron sent in a series unusual but striking view of the façade of stunning shots including this one above Costa Coffee in King Street. f of the La Collette incinerator. f

Right: Regular contributor Annie Queree let us have the shot taken recently in Ruette Pinel, near Surville Cemetery, St Helier featuring bare poplars – ‘the beginning of a wintry look’. f Page 10 The Jan 2012 Town Crier New Jèrriais book published In November 2011, the first graphic novel in Jèrriais was published. As part of the 1,100th anniversary celebrations of the foundation of the Duchy of Normandy, mainland Norman artist Frank Lehodey drew in strip format the history of the sinking of the White Ship. Geraint Jennings provided the Jèrriais version of the text, and the book was published by Helixborealis editions in three languages: Jèrriais, French and English. Our own Jersey poet Wace described the catastrophic shipwreck that led to dynastic civil war in the Anglo-Norman realm - and he also makes an appearance in the the cartoon. (White Ship, bilingual Jèrriais-English graphic novel, ISBN 978-2-9538186-1-1) Translations Right Not quite. It's about a one I know this story! eyed god... No, you don't. You're making And a horse with eight legs. things up as usual... Greek mythology Do you think this is a croak joke? Master Wace?! Bottom right And who are you? Hugin & Munin No other living soul. I beg your pardon? The only survivor of the Two crows out of an ancient fable... three hundred that By Aesop? boarded the White Ship.

Jersey Amateur Dramatic Club Presents Lewis Carroll’s Alice’sAlice’s AdventuresAdventures inin WonderlandWonderland andand ThroughThrough tthehe LLookingooking GGlassl ass A musical play dramatised by Clemence Dane with music by Richard Addinsell

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Box Oce: 700444 www.artscentre.je THURSDAY – YOUR COLLECTION DAYS ARE – JAN 5 & 19, FEB 2 & 16, MAR 1, 15 & 29 Recycling Update Boulevard Avenue Mont Cochon Paris Lane Romeril Close Your handy aide - memoire to cut out and keep Seafield Avenue St Aubin’s Road (Paris MONDAY – YOUR COLLECTION DAYS ARE - JAN 2, 16 & 30, FEB 13 & 27, MAR 12 & 26 Lane to Seafield Avenue) Clarke Avenue La Grande Route de La Rue des Maupertuis Queens Road Tower Gardens Elizabeth Place Mont-à-l’Abbé La Ruette Pinel Rouge Bouillon THURSDAY – YOUR COLLECTION Gloster Terrace La Retraite La Vert Chemin (Police Station to DAYS ARE - JAN 12 & 26, FEB 9 & Hillcrest Avenue La Ruelle de Rauvert Mont-à-l’Abbé Farm First Stop Café) 23, MAR 8 & 22 Jardin des Carreaux La Rue des Canons Pimley Close Chapel Lane MONDAY – YOUR COLLECTION DAYS ARE – JAN 9 & 23, FEB 6 & 20, MAR 5 & 19 Cleveland Road Hastings Lane Avenue de Petit Mont Le Moulin Close Trinity Road/Trinity Gardens Hastings Road Balmoral Drive Le Mount Neron Trinity Hill Roseville Street Beechfield Lane Les Grand Vaux (top of Old Trinity Hill to (La Route du Fort to Colomberie) Cherry Orchard Court Les Ruisseaux Beechfield Lane) Le Mont Cantel Clos des Pas Mount Bingham Vale Mews Midvale Close Dongola Road Nicole Close Vale Court Rouge Bouillon Drury Lane Oak Tree Gardens Valley Road (both sides – roundabout to Robin Hood) Green Street Oaklands Lane Whitley Close St James Place Greenwood Terrace Stafford Gardens Willow Grove Upper Clarendon Road Havre des Pas Stafford Lane Wilkes Gardens Upper Midvale Road (between South Hill and Havre South Hill (Avenue du Petit Victoria Crescent des Pas Gardens) Mont to Mount Bingham) FRIDAY – YOUR COLLECTION TUESDAY – YOUR COLLECTION DAYS ARE – JAN 3, 17 & 31, DAYS ARE - JAN 6 & 20, FEB 3 & FEB 14 & 28, MAR 13 & 27 17, MAR 2, 16 & 30 Abbotsmount Clubley Estate Old St John’s Road Westmount Estate Bellozanne Valley Les Champs Park Abbotsmount Court Ellora Estate Ocean Apartments Westmount Road Hansford Lane Estate Clos de Vaze New St John’s Road Westmount Court Hillgrove Estate Millbrook Close La Clos de la Millbrook Lane TUESDAY – YOUR COLLECTION DAYS ARE – JAN 10 & 24, FEB 7 & 21, MAR 6 & 20 Blinerie Old Mont Cochon Cleveland Avenue La Clos de Mon Sejour Nelson Avenue Rue de Mon Sejour La Rue Cyril Mauger Old St Andrew’s Cleveland Road La Fredée Lane Orchard Court Springbank Avenue La Rue de Trachy Road Croydon Lane La Rue de Petit Camps Peel Court Runnymede Court La Ruelle Vaucluse Pied du Cotil Croydon Road La Rue de la Hauteur Rodney Avenue St Clements Road La Ville au Roi Route es Nouaux Havre des Pas La Rue Petit Clos Roseville Street Town Mills Estate Landscape Grove St Andrew’s Road (between Havre des La Route du Fort (La Route du Fort to Trinity Hill (Old Trinity Le Clos St André Pas Gardens and St Marett Court Havre des Pas) Hill to Vallée des Le Douet de St Croix Clements Road Mont Millais Rue des Cotils Vaux)Vallée des Vaux FRIDAY – YOUR COLLECTION DAYS ARE WEDNESDAY – YOUR COLLECTION DAYS ARE - JAN 4 & 18, FEB 1, 15 & 29, MAR 14 & 28 – JAN 13 & 27, FEB 10 & Bellozanne Avenue Hillside Court Osbourne Court St Aubin’s Road (Town 24, MAR 9 & 23 Bellozanne Road Doue de St Croix Pomme D’Or Farm to Paris Lane inc Almorah Crescent Apts Clos du Bas La Cotil de Haute Clair Richelieu Park Tyneville Lane) Clarendon Road Croydon Terrace La Mont Pelle Rue des Podetre Tower Road Clos du Parcq Dunedin Farm Mashobra Park St Anne’s Farm La Grande Pouclée Hautbois Gardens Orchard Mews St Anne’s Terrace La Pouquelaye (bottom) La Clos de Debenaire WEDNESDAY – YOUR COLLECTION DAYS ARE – JAN 11 & 25, FEB 8 & 22, MAR 7 & 21 Le Clos de Paradis Lower Kings Cliff Abbey Close Highview Lane La Pepiniere Manor Park Road Palmyra Lane Adelina Wood Greenacres Estate La Pouquelaye (top Millais Park Palmyra Road Claremont Road Grosvenor Street La Rue des Arbres Mont Millais Pen Y Craig Avenue Clarence Road La Grande Route de St Landfield Drive Nomond Avenue Queens Avenue College Hill John (up to Greenacres) La Breton Lane Palm Grove Rayleigh Avenue College Lane La Hougue Avenue La Clos du Briard Rayleigh Lane Fairfield Avenue La Manoir de Mont-à- Le Hurel Richmond Road Fountain Lane l’Abbé Manor Park Avenue Upper Kings Cliff f Page 12 The Jan 2012 Town Crier A round-up of the main events of the Parish last year January - Work started at the celebrate the Royal beginning of the year on the long- Wedding. delayed Millennium Town Park. May - The Parish's Though the project was not without its Liberation Day critics, especially due to the loss of commemoration included parking spaces and teething problems a cream tea in the Town following its opening in the autumn, it Hall for Islanders resident is set to provide incalculable benefits during the Occupation, to parishioners. former Internees, Evacuees, and past February - The month began with the and present members of the Armed dedication by the Dean of several new Forces. The centenary of First Tower plaques on the memorial bench Park was marked with pupils from outside the Town Hall which records First Tower School planting an oak the names and periods of service of tree. The Parish organised a visit to members of the Municipality, the cemeteries and landing beaches including former Procureurs du Bien for the Normandy Veterans Public, Christopher Lakeman and Association. The 'Down Your Way' Eddie Buesnel, and Frank Amy, walk took place in St Helier, including formerly the Constable of the unveiling of a replica pump near Grouville. South Pier by the Lieutenant Governor, General A new Miss St Helier, Becky da Andrew Ridgway. The 3rd annual Town Criterium Cycle Silva, and Mr St Helier, Tom Race took place around the streets of St Helier. Hacquoil, were chosen at the June - St Helier's Town Hall hosted La Fête annual dinner hosted by the Nouormande, a festival of Norman culture with visitors Parish's Battle of Flowers from Guernsey and Normandy as well as local Association, compèred by performers. Jersey International Motoring Festival Roger Bara. included hill climbs at Mount Bingham, Westmount Plans for St Helier allotments Road and Victoria Avenue sprints. Portugal Day (10th on land at Mont a Prêtre were June) and Madeira Day (1st July) were marked by unveiled and an association events organised by the St Helier - Funchal Geminaçou formed to steer the project (Twinning) Committee. The D-Day landings were through the planning process. remembered at a ceremony at the Cenotaph, followed March - The Peirson Pub in the by a reception and a lunch for Normandy Veterans and Royal Square won a place in a their families. The annual remembrance service national competition to find organised by the Jersey Evacuees Association took the top 100 pubs in the British place on the Albert Pier, with a book launch in the year. Isles. The Band of the Island of The bombing of St Helier harbour was remembered at Jersey gave its annual recital in a reception held in the Town Hall for Islanders who the Town Hall. A new street witnessed the event. cleaning machine, a powerful July - The annual Rates Assembly voted to hold the vacuum cleaner known as 'the Parish rate at its 2010 level of 1.1p; a proposition to Glutton', made its first lower the rate was defeated in a secret ballot. The appearance in St Helier. A annual pilgrimage to the Hermitage at Elizabeth Castle census took place in Jersey, took place as the culmination of the Fête de St Hélier. with the results - including a Minden Day was marked in the traditional way with a 10% increase in the Island's parade in Minden Place and the presentation of roses population during the last to members of the 'Minden regiments'. St Helier won decade - being announced at 'Best Parish' in the Jersey in Bloom Awards, and a Gold the end of the year. Award at the RHS Tatton Park flower show. The first April - An open day was held shipment of recyclables (paper, card, metal and at the Parish's Municipal Depot plastic) was made to our recycling partner in France. at Mont-à-l'Abbé to show August – Jersey's Fish Festival took place at Victoria parishioners the work in progress with recycling and in the Pier, and the Seaside Festival at Havre des Pas. St Helier's New greenhouses. The liberation of Islanders interned at Bad Wurzach was marked at an afternoon tea organised by the Top down: In January, work started on the long-awaited Millennium Town Park The ‘Glutton’ machine gets to work in the streets of St Helier in March St Helier - Bad Wurzach Partnerschaft (Twinning) Former Lt-Governor, Lt-Gen Andrew Ridgway, takes part in May’s ‘Down Your Committee. A tea dance was held in the Town Hall to Way’ walk Page 13

Jersey-themed float won four awards in the Battle of Flowers Parade. The Portuguese Food Festival drew thousands of visitors to almost twice the number of people that the Town Hall can People's Park. On Sunday 14th August three adults and accommodate turned up for the meeting. Voting took place for four three children lost their lives in tragic circumstances at a Senators and ten Deputies: three new Parish deputies were elected, house in Victoria Crescent, St Helier. Parishioners rallied to James Baker (No. 1 district), Rod Bryans (No. 2 district) and Richard support the Polish community and a book of condolence Rondel (No. 3 district) to join seven others who were re-elected. The St was opened at the Town Hall. Helier Hospitality Award was re-launched in conjunction with the September - Chamber of Commerce's new Courtesy Awards. Nomination meetings November - The Opening of the Field of Remembrance, Armistice Day for Senators, the and Remembrance Day were marked by services at the Cenotaph, Constable of St Helier followed by gatherings in the Town Hall, and the animated Roll of and the ten Parish Honour was displayed in a window of De Gruchy's Department Store. A Deputy seats took recount of votes cast in the No. 1 district Deputy election was ordered place in the Town by the Royal Court; not a single wrong vote was found. The Constable Hall. Simon Crowcroft of St Helier and Deputies Baker, Trevor Pitman, Martin, Bryans, Shona was re-elected Pitman, Southern, Hilton, Green, Rondel and Higgins were sworn in by unopposed to serve a fifth term as the Royal Court to serve a three-year Constable. Bad weather caused the term of office. cancellation of the International Air December - The ice rink returned to Display. Extensive repair work was Parade Gardens. The St Helier Battle started on the seventeenth century of Flowers Association entered a float Fisherman's Cottage in La Collette in the Christmas Carnival that marked Gardens. Sir John McColl KCB, CBE, the culmination of the Fête de Noué. DSO was sworn in as Jersey's new Centenier Danny Scaife (Chef de Lieutenant Governor and Police) and Centenier David welcomed with Lady McColl by the Rothband were sworn in by the Royal States Assembly. Court, together with other Centeniers October - The final hustings in the from around the Island. Elections for Senatorial election campaign was the St Helier Roads Committee, Rates moved to the Radisson Hotel; Assessors and Roads Inspectors took place. Judging took place of a new Christmas Window Competition sponsored by the Parish, with an awards ceremony in the Central Market. Christmas Lunches for senior citizens in the Parish took place at the Town Hall on three consecutive Sundays, thanks to a bequest by the late Malcolm McDermott. f

Top left: Veteran’s gathered in June to mark the anniversary of the D-Day landings Top right: July saw the Parish in winning ways at Tatton Park Above: The Parish’s Battle of Flowers entry triumphed again in August Above left: In September work started on the restoration of Fisherman’s Cottage at Havre Des Pas Left: The Parish entry shone in December’s Christmas celebrations Page 14 The Jan 2012 Town Crier Bring chilli pepper plants into a cool but sheltered place to over-winter. At the time of writing (beginning of Grow December) I still have aubergine plants and will try to Angela Parr-Burman of the St Helier Community in keep these until spring to get a head start for 2012. If Bloom Group serves up another round of seasonal you are growing from seed, these and all types of tips and advice for St Helier’s green-fingered. peppers need a long growing season so start planting in a very warm place towards the end of January. 2012 brings a new Make sure the seedlings get plenty of light so they growing season and don’t become weak and spindly. fresh ideas for growing Other exotic vegetables such as okra can also be started off on a warm windowsill. Soak the seeds in in your plot water overnight first. They need very warm growing Firstly , if you have Christmas flowering plants conditions but will reward you with an unusual looking such as poinsettia, keep them as warm as you can plant even if you don’t like eating okra as they have an acquired and away from drafts. Mist the leaves occasionally, don’t taste. Alpine strawberry seeds should also be planted now. The overwater and enjoy them while the leaf bracts are red. Trying to seeds are very tiny so should be mixed with a little compost first. keep them for the next year is probably not worth the hassle but The seedlings are also very little so need great care when potting you could compost the plants when they eventually die down. Any on. flowering bulbs should be left until the leaves die down. They Some vegetables can be planted now. The Sutton is a dwarf variety should not be cut or tied as this prevents the bulbs from storing of broad bean with a good flavour or try Aquadulce which should strength for next flowering season. always be planted in autumn or early spring. If your plot is very Take advantage of the long dark evenings to go through your sheltered you could try a few peas such as Meteor. They dislike seed stocks and plan for next year. Ideally get together with a being moved once planted so try to grow them against a wall or friend or neighbour to split costs and share packets of seeds as fence. If you have just a tiny space, grow your own garlic. The there always seem to be too many in the packet for a small plot. compost should be very rich. Just pl ac e a clove until the top of the

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Any bulbs you planted in the autumn should be shooting up now to cheer up your growing space. First to bloom will be snowdrops and crocuses – a lovely reward for all your hard work. Happy growing for 2012! de Gruchy wins In this edition the team at de Gruchy focus on making the most of the fJanuary saleis, and hx ow to make sure you take home a genuine bargain. National Award! In other news from de Gruchy, we’re very Christmas is over and we finally have a pleased to have won a prestigious award Sho p the little more time for ourselves. This time of from High Street guru Mary Portas for our year is the perfect opportunity to take the ‘Mary Portas Recommends Playtex’ window remains of our Christmas money (or any display. Teresa Dos Santos and Anna Renouf Christmas vouchers we received as gifts) from the in-store display team created an and splash out in the New Year sales. impressive window that beat off competition Sales from hundreds of independent stores throughout the UK to sweep the top prize. Marica Carleschi, Marketing Manager for Follow our golden rules of savvy sale shopping to make the most of your purchases: Playtex in the UK, said ‘My congratulations go 1. Firstly, would you have bought it at full price if you could have afforded it? If the answer is yes, then go to the team from the de Gruchy Department ahead- it’s bound to be a winner! If not, then consider leaving it on the hanger because you probably won’t Store for winning this competition and wear it anyway. Never buy something just because it is reduced if you really don’t have an occasion to wear it. designing a creative display that caught our 2. Take the time to try it on. If it fits, you’ve made a great saving. If you need to lose a few pounds or gain a few judges’ eyes. The original display showed inches in height, then it’s probably not worth it as you may never wear it. When it comes to shoes, don’t let flare for the brand and showed off the ‘Mary your heart rule your head. We all have at least one pair of shoes that look absolutely fantastic, but are so Portas Recommends Playtex’ collection to uncomfortable we can’t wear them! Walk around the shop for a few minutes to make sure they fit just like you our customers in Jersey.’ would with a full price pair. Congratulations to the team, and if you’d like 3. Do you already have something to match what you are about to buy? Remember, sale stock is often in last season’s colour, so unless you already have a coordinating item in your wardrobe you may not be able to buy to view the collection which features a range something to match in the new season. Look out for clothes in colours that are popular year on year such as of chic yet practical designs with pretty neutrals and black and white. That way, you know you’ll be able to create whole outfits with your savvy new detailing and a fabulously feminine purchases. silhouette, visit us in-store. 4. Treat yourself to a bit of luxury. Cashmere knitwear, designer jeans and handbags are often hugely discounted and become achievable investments in the sales. Coats are also something to look out for. You may not need a new one for this year, but if you buy a winter cover up that will remain in style for years to come you may well make a huge saving by buying it now instead of the beginning of next winter. This year in particular, with relatively mild temperatures means some coats will be reduced by up to 70%. The de Gruchy prize winning 5. Remember that some things never go out of style. A pair of well cut trousers and a luxurious silk shirt will window display take you anywhere and can be worn again and again. It may take some patience to find the true bargains, but keep searching and you may well come out with some gems. Remember these few rules and you’ll be sure to take home some genuine sale bargains. Most of all, have fun deciding, and if you really, really want that off-the-shoulder, slinky, red diamante dress that you’ll end up wearing in your front room whilst watching X-Factor, then don’t let us stop you! It was a bargain after all! f Page 16 The Jan 2012 Town Crier Jersey’s Roll of Honour , an electronic evolution During Jersey’s recent period of remembrance, the electronic Roll of Honour was displayed in King Street once more, showing the names of Jerseymen who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the country’s two world wars and the many smaller conflicts since. Barrie Bertram of the Channel Islands Great War Study Group explains the background to the original Roll of Honour and why reseach and modern technology is helping ensure we never forget. 862 is a figure which is still widely used whenever the subject of death and other Jersey’s Great War dead is discussed or written about. One need information. When not delve far into the original Roll of Honour for that figure, for one considers that someone had done the arithmetic, and it appears in the the entire Roll Foreword. But, it is the wrong number, and for many reasons! contains some 7,000 names, Ralph’s output was immense, not The ‘fog of war’ had not miraculously lifted at the eleventh hour least because events moved faster than he could write! Not for of the eleventh day, men and women were still scattered far and him the luxury of the personal computer, spread-sheets or wide, and in some theatres of military operations, as with the databases. death of William Rendall in Russia, hostilities had continued. Of If there is criticism, then it is possibly that the Roll was published course, many who welcomed the peace bestowed by the too soon, or at least it should have been amended a few years Armistice succumbed to injuries and illnesses soon after, in some later. But of course, there was the matter of cost in straitened cases, exacerbated by the Spanish influenza pandemic that times and the need for the Island to move on and became a land wreaked death amongst civilian and soldier alike. fit for heroes once more. However, despite its many inaccuracies, With the States’ decision, in April 1917, to create a Roll of Honour it has remained a valuable source of information from which the (and Service), there was catching up to do, and given the Channel Islands Great War Study Group could develop an up-to- firepower of a twelve man Committee, one suspects that, over date electronic version. the next two years, it would be Ralph Mollet alone, spending To that revised list, names were added from local sources as the many hours scribbling away to record names, units, dates of Victoria College Book of Remembrance and from various memorials such as St Luke’s Church or St Ouen’s parish. This was further supplemented by studying the Jersey newspapers of those days. More widely, internet resources played their part, with considerable reliance on French MoD sources, and the UK Swimming and Australian National Archives. In Australia’s case, research helped in identifying Old Victorian Chester Church as being killed at Fromelles in 1916, enabling the College to add his name to its Lessons war memorial earlier this year. Furthermore, Chester’s remains were never properly buried at the time. That research, showing at Aquasplash that he was one of 250 men buried by the Germans in a mass grave at Pheasant Wood, has led to the Group locating male relatives with the DNA that may identify him 95 years on.  Today’s use of IT has allowed extra features that Ralph Mollet  
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 memorials, an impossible feature at the time, given that work to complete their construction continued well into the late 1920s. Group members have ranged far and wide in France, Flanders and Gallipoli to photograph headstones and names from memorials, whilst others provided images of the woebegone Basra Memorial. These are included along with individuals’ pictures in many cases, with brief accounts of their lives. with you In conclusion, the electronic Roll of Honour has evolved every appreciably from the 1919 book, while not in any way length diminishing the latter’s value. It also encourages today’s Islanders of the way to see the events of nearly 100 years ago in a new light while reminding them that the Great War changed Jersey, as much as

Benefit from: ● The ASA National Plan for Teaching Swimming Scheme the later Occupation did. Hopefully the effort that has gone ● Small class sizes for beginner groups ● ASA Qualified Instructors ● Badges towards creating and maintaining the Roll of Honour can be built and certificates awarded on the completion of each level upon by the wider community as the centenary of the Great War For full details of courses available, prices and to join online visit: www. aquasplash .je approaches and Jersey folk consider how those events should To discuss your child’s individual requirements with a swimming co-ordinator call: be commemorated. Tel: 01534 734524 Aquasplash is managed by Serco working in partnership with the States of Jersey. f

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be upgrading town toilets, beginning with a new 'Changing Places' disabled toilet in Seale Street, behind the Town Hall. We will also be Lots to look working up plans for refurbished facilities at the Parish's property in Conway Street. Parishioners will be consulted on the overall 'property forward to strategy' early this year, especially in respect of the future of Maison de Ville residential home, and we will continue to exercise strong I'm always pleased when the shortest day financial controls in order to reduce Parish rates as much as possible is past and the days start lengthening, when we hold the annual Rates Assembly on 11th July. almost imperceptibly at first. By the end of this month the The coming year has the usual generous number of events in the first signs of Spring's approach are to be seen around the Parish which contribute to making it an enjoyable place for residents Parish. It will be particularly satisfying to see the new and locals alike. The ice rink in Parade Gardens will continue into January, and we will once again be hosting such activities as the growth in the Millennium Town Park as Parish and States Liberation Day and D-Day commemorations, the Jersey International road gangs put the finishing touches to the job. Our trial Motor Festival, the Fête de St Hélier, the Battle of Flowers, the Town glass collection gets underway at the end of the month Criterium Cycle Race, the Portuguese Food Festival, the Branchage while up at the Municipal Services Depot preparations will Film Festival and the Jersey Marathon, as well as lots of markets and other activities designed to enhance the vibrancy of our town. In be in hand for the construction of our new recycling shed - addition there will be the series of events around Her Majesty the once that is completed, hopefully by the end of the year, we Queen's Diamond Jubilee. Our parks and gardens staff will once again will be able to expand the weekly recycling collections that be showing their skills and commitment to making our Parish a have been extremely popular, as well as the 'recycling on beautiful environment, not only in the preparation of the floral displays here in St Helier, but also at the RHS Tatton Park Flower Show. the go' litter bins around the town. My thanks in advance to the many staff and volunteers who Among the other projects scheduled for this year are the ongoing contribute to making St Helier a welcoming place in which to live and efforts to improve parking facilities in the Parish, with consultation on work. There is always room for others who want to get involved in the a new Residents' Parking Zone in the Havre des Pas area, and life of the Parish, so please get in touch if this is one of your New proposals to increase parking for visitors and shoppers which is Year's resolutions. essential for maintaining the attractiveness of our town. We will also Constable Simon Crowcroft f

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What will J1 bring to the St Construction will involve at least four years of building, providing employment of Helier and the wider Island? nearly 500 construction workers at peak, Training and Skills Package and a substantial workflow for the Island’s Le Masurier have agreed to adopt a construction industry which employs 10% training scheme for local people. The of Jersey’s working population. package will support the need for training Economic Stimulus Jersey residents in skills relating to the J1 will be delivered using substantial property development sector, including private sector investment which will organisational support from the Company. provide a huge stimulus to the Jersey Green Travel Plan economy in what is a very difficult and Le Masurier will also be providing a Green challenging economic climate. The UK Travel Plan which will set out a framework Contractor’s Group Study ‘Construction to support with the reduction on the Impacts and the Big Society’ showed that reliance on private cars and increase the for every £1 invested in construction use of more sustainable methods of generates £2.84 in total economic activity. This will create an indirect boost to Jersey’s Main: The roof terrace transport such as public transport, cycling Inset left: The roof terrace and walking. economy with businesses located within Inset right: Broad Street the town centre benefiting from the Construction Jobs Construction of J1 will be delivered by local contactor Camerons. Page 20 The Jan 2012 Town Crier increased number of professional and Revealing St Helier’s History construction workers in the area. Architecturally the building will capture New Public Space the history of the area. The site sits on J1 provides substantial public realm Jersey’s original shoreline and history has improvements. The project includes a new inspired the design. Proposals include street for St Helier which will be as wide as documenting St Helier’s changing King Street that will connect Broad Street landscape through artwork in the flooring to Commercial Street, in turn linking the of J1 and retaining and highlighting historic and retail centre of town with the features of local importance such as the office district. This will significantly old Harbour Wall. improve the footfall into St Helier’s retail J1 will also significantly improve the centre. facades and street scene on Broad Street The new covered Atrium will be available and art work is being provided by BAFTA for the public to enjoy all year round and award winning and Turner prize will include cafes, bars and restaurants. It is nominated artists. envisaged that the space will be the Sustainability equivalent to a covered Royal Square In addition to creating an integrated where seasonal activities can be enjoyed public realm, J1 will deliver a vibrant by the public. environment incorporating hard and soft It is estimated that one third of Jersey’s landscaping and artwork, reflecting the working population will walk through J1 Island’s enthusiasm for excellent design during a normal working day. and sustainability. J1 will create the greenest building in the Channel Islands, and it will exceed all British Council of Offices standards. It will represent the highest architectural quality ensuring efficient life cycle costs for long term sustainability. f Page 21

Main: Historic harbour wall Inset bottom: Atrium view looking north Inset left: Atrium view looking south The Constable offers his views and support The St Helier Roads Committee has supported the J1 development since its inception - as they have also been consistent in their support for Le Masurier's proposals to redevelop the Odeon and the surrounding brown field sites. The Committee has been mindful of the need to preserve the town's important heritage sites, but in the case of J1 the loss of some important structures inside the site has to be balanced against the improved public access between Broad Street and Commercial Street, the opening up of a section of the old harbour wall, and the introduction of water features - this last item at the specific request of the Committee. I argued in the States at the end of 2011 that the ability of the private sector to invest in new accommodation for financial services industry meant that the States did not need to sacrifice its own site, the Esplanade Square car park, for such uses. Unfortunately the States rejected my proposition by 28 votes to 20, so it looks as though visitors, workers and shoppers will face the inconvenience of losing the Esplanade car park to development - even though we are promised the car parking will be replaced below ground! J1, however, will deliver modern offices right in the heart of the town and those who are employed there will play their part in maintaining the viability of our rich and varied range of shops, restaurants, cafes and businesses. The presence of these new offices in Broad Street will also, I am sure, be a catalyst for the further regeneration of Broad Street, so that shoppers will have an alternative to King Street and Queen Street - which, happily, can be quite crowded at times. f Page 22 The Jan 2012 Town Crier Parish notice board Have you something to share with fellow Parishioners? Is there an event or activity coming up that you want to tell St Helier about? Let us know at the Town Crier and we can include on the monthly Parish Notice Board. Email short news items and associated photos to [email protected] or call Annie Le Noury on 811821. Movember - You may remember that in our November issue we mentioned Dr Simon Thompson of 7 David Place Doctors’ Surgery who took part in Movember – the annual event where men grow a moustache in the U.K. and around the world to raise vital funds and awareness for men’s health, in particular prostate cancer. As you can see from the attached photo, Dr Simon managed to grow a splendid ‘tache and raised £550 in the process! Sirens WI enjoyed their December Christmas party with chocolate fountain, Christmas-themed mini beetle drive and games. Everyone left with a smile on their face and new games to play at Christmas. Just in case members haven't overeaten over the Christmas period, January will see the group eating again. Trizia Clarke will be demonstrating how to make fresh pasta and pesto trapanese and there are sure to be samples to taste too. A trip behind the scenes at Jersey Opera House later in January will of course be preceded by a meal in the Oh! café bar. St Helier Sirens meet on the first Thursday of each month at the Old Magistrate's Court in Seale Street at 8pm. La Pouquelaye WI enjoyed their Christmas party last month and are looking forward to 2012 with a varied programme coming up including sugar craft,

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fudge making and tasting, speakers on various subjects such Parish clubs an d groups as a Yukon adventure, collectables from the golden age of Hollywood, the First World War and outings to Catherine Best This section of the Crier is devoted to the many voluntary clubs and groups run throughout St and La Ferme. New members and visitors are always welcome Helier. If you would like to promote your organisation or a planned special event, or just to – please contact Gill James on 722467 or email include contact details, please telephone 811821 or email [email protected]. [email protected]. Clubs & groups news States of Jersey Police are highly recommending that you Womens Institute There are four meetings in St Helier as follows: St Helier Sirens WI: 1st Thursday of each month at the Old Magistrate’s Court at the Town Hall. Contact Sue Bone make a note of all your valuable property, including laptops, on 636977 or 07797 831473 or email [email protected]. mobile phones, pedal cycles, jewellery and anything else that La Pouquelaye WI: 2nd Wednesday of each month at the La Pouquelaye Community Centre (the old La you consider precious. You can register your property online at Pouquelaye School). Contact Sheila Laugeard on 734600 / 07797 775483 or Gill James on 722467. a site such as www.immobilise.com, and a useful site to West Park WI: Meet at 2.30pm on the first Tuesday of each month at the meeting room at the King George V Homes on La Grande Route de St Aubin. Contact Sheila Sykes on 491856. register bicycles is www.bikeregister.com. Burglary packs First Tower & Millbrook WI: 2nd Wednesday of each month at the St Andrew’s Church Hall at 7.30pm. containing stickers and ultra violet pens are available free of Contact Joan Cadoret on 735534. charge at the Police Headquarters Enquiry Desk so pop in and Mobile Library George V Cottage Homes – Mondays, 9.30-9.45am Clos du Paradis – Wednesdays, 11.30am-12pm pick up yours. B&Q, Queen’s Road – Wednesdays, 12.05-1pm Social Security contributions – Social Security rules are Beavers, Cubs and Scouts 14th Jersey (St Helier) Scout Group changing in January for anyone setting up a new business, and Salvation Army Hall, Minden Place changes have also been implemented in how employers Beavers and Cubs: Monday evenings calculate Social Security contributions. Further information can Scouts: Wednesday evenings Contact Jean-Paul Lecrivain (Group Scout Leader) on 07797 836295 or email: [email protected] Additional enquiries: Mary Roberts, Island Secretary, on 486935 or email: be obtained by contacting Social Security direct on 445505. [email protected] If you fancy some tasty home cooking and friendly chat, pop Rainbows, Brownies & Girl Guides All Saints Church Hall, The Parade, Thursday and Friday evenings along to the WELLcome Café at St Mark’s Church on Contact: Daphne on 871199 Wednesday 11th January. There will be a Communion Service Little Monkeys Gymnastics , Fort Regent beforehand at 11.30am for those who would like to attend, Little Monkeys offers classes based upon creative and physical gymnastics exercise and movement for and then the lunch will take place from 12.30pm onwards. f boys and girls aged 12 months to 6 years Monday to Friday 9.30am to 12.15pm with Mums Children must be walking; suitable for 1-3 ½ years Crier Contact www.mediamasters.je Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays From 3.30pm onwards Children from 3-6 years Saturdays 9-10am Children aged 5-6 years The Town Crier Regent Gymnastics Club, Fort Regent Published by the Parish of St Helier In association with MediaMasters Regent Gymnastics Club caters for both recreational and competitive gymnastics for children from the PO Box 133, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands JE4 9QX age of 5 to 6 years. For full timetable, please visit: www.regentgymnastics.co.uk/page_1267903869504 Tel: (01534) 866956 E-mail: [email protected] Editorial Parish of St Helier - Royal British Legion, 2-4 Great Union Street Annie Le Noury Tel: (01534) 811821 getting your Crier? Open Tuesday to Friday from 12pm and Saturday & Sunday from 11am. Other - Martyn Farley Tel: (01534) 866956 Not Always a warm welcome, old and new members please call in for a chat and a drink (cheaper than the Advertising We want make sure every home and pub!). business in St Helier receives its copy of Nikki Zachariou Tel: (01534) 866956 Sun Bowls the Town Crier. If you live in St Helier, or The season starts mid-April, with opening times being 10.00am, 2.00pm and 6.00pm. There are leagues Copyright notice: 2011© Parish of St Helier. operate a business there, and are not played on Monday and Tuesday evenings and Thursday mornings. On Sundays club competitions take The entire content of this newsletter is protected receiving your monthly copy, let us by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this place. For more information, please contact Terry Bell on 734721. magazine may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval know and we will arrange for its St Helier RFC system, or transmitted in any form or by any delivery. St Helier RFC rugby team is still looking for any adult males interested in playing rugby, all levels of means electronic, mechanical, photocopying, Send your name and address to recording or otherwise without the prior written experience from novice to veteran welcome. Please email [email protected] for more consent of the copyright owner. [email protected], or call 811821. Reprint Details: Reprints of articles can be information. obtained by contacting the publishers. First Tower Billiards & Snooker Club Disclaimer: Whilst the Parish of St Helier and Website News contributors to The Town Crier have provided the The Parish website is an important way of The Club is open weekdays from 7pm to 11pm and Sundays from 1pm to 6pm. For more information, information contained in it in good faith, they keeping Parishioners informed and updated. please email [email protected]. accept no responsibility, financial or otherwise, for St Mark’s Sparks any action taken by any other party as a result of It doesn’t stand alone – we use adverts, the information provided. Independent and circulars, press releases and of course this A fun flourishing toddler group, with songs, crafts, stories, toys, biscuits and drinks.A great place to appropriate advice should always be sought on Town Crier to try and reach everyone. But the meet with other parents and carers and for the children to play along together.Meets every Thursday such matters. The views expressed written in this magazine are those of the authors and do not website helps those of us who want to during term-time from 10am to 11.30am at St Mark’s Church, David Place. For more information, please necessarily represent the views of the Parish of St interact with organisations online and at a contact Jeremy Taylor on 720595. Helier or MediaMasters. The Parish of St Helier and time that suits us. Why not take a look at MediaMasters accept no responsibility for errors or Jersey Scrabble Club omissions that may occur . what www.sthelier.je can offer you? f As the evenings begin to draw in our thoughts turn to cosy pursuits in front of a roaring fire. The Jersey Scrabble Club cannot offer a roaring fire but it does offer a warm welcome to Scrabble players of all abilities. As well as a league where competitive games are played, there is a fun monthly competition The Sewing Machine Centre with a prize called 'Beat the Clock' and also 'friendlies' are played. The first three visits are free, thereafter the cost is £3 per evening inclusive of tea and biscuits - excellent value! The annual fee is David J. Wood £10.00, also good value. If you would like to join us we meet at Windsor House, Val Plaisant every Service and repairs of all models Agents for Tuesday evening at 7pm (parking at the the rear of the building). For more information please telephone Anne on 730409 or email [email protected]. Singer and Brother Jersey Hi-Fi Music Club - this group meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month from Located Opposite the old Odeon cinema September to May at the Jersey Arts Centre at 7.30pm to listen to good recorded music, mainly 92A Bath Street, St Helier, JE2 4SU classical, presented by members or occasionally a guest. Everyone welcome. For more information, Telephone 732851 please contact Sinead Reed on 722612 or [email protected]. All Saints Friendship Club – a club for the mature but young in heart. Meets every Thursday from 2pm Mobile 07797716083 Fax 758160 to 4pm at All Saints Church, Savile Street. Lots of activities or just come for a cup of Email [email protected] tea/coffee and a chat. All very welcome. For more information, please telephone 872287. f Page 24 The Jan 2012 Town Crier

The Frenc hconnection: Bonne année! May I take this opportunity to wish all St Helier Aurélie Leroy, manager of St Helier based Maison Town Crier readers and parishioners a very happy De Normandie, keeps us up to date with events New Year 2012. This new year promises to be a and developments happening just over the busy year in terms of exchanges between Jersey Channel in France. and Normandy. A lot of projects are underway in terms of sports, education, culture, commerce, Bonne année! environment etc. We will start the year with Je profite de l’occasion d’écrire cet article afin de regular video-conferencing exchanges souhaiter à tous les lecteurs du Town Crier ainsi between secondary schools from qu’à tous les habitants de la Paroisse une très Jersey and La Manche, and we’ll carry bonne année 2012. Cette année promet d’être on with a multisport tournament in assez intense en termes d’échanges entre Jersey April, a business-to-business event in et la Basse-Normandie. De nombreux projets May and the Tour des Ports yachting verront le jour dans des domaines très variés race in July. This is just a selection of comme le sport, éducation, culture, commerce, events that our busy little office will environnement etc. Nous commencerons be co-organising this year. But 2012 l’année en débutant des échanges réguliers en will also be a very hectic and visioconférence entre les collèges de la Manche important year for France as a whole et ceux de Jersey. Nous enchainerons avec as both presidential and deputies’ l’organisation d’un tournoi multisports en avril, elections will take place throughout une rencontre interentreprises en mai, le Tour April, May and June. des ports de la Manche en juillet… ceci n’est Now let’s just wish that this year bien sur qu’une petite sélection d’évènements que notre petit et actif brings you all a lot of happiness, because in these difficult bureau co-organisera l’année prochaine. Mais 2012 sera également une economic times, that’s the most important thing, right? Bonne année charnière pour la France entière puisque la population française année! procèdera aux élections présidentielles et législatives aux mois d’avril, If you would like to receive Maison de Normandie’s monthly mai et juin. Pour l’instant, nous vous souhaitons à tous que cette newsletter about events and festivals in Normandy, please send us nouvelle année vous apporte du bonheur, puisqu’en ces temps difficiles, an email [email protected] or become a friend on c’est la chose la plus importante, non ? Bonne année! Facebook: ‘MNMJersey’. f

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Below: Haute Vallée students who took part in the assemblies Right: Victoria College Prep’s Charity Christmas Fayre Page 26 The Sept 2011 Town Crier

PARISH NOTICES Parish Assembly Roads Committee Meetings An Assembly of the Principals and Electors of the Parish of St Helier will A meeting of the St Helier Roads Committee will take place be held at the Town Hall on Wednesday 25th January 2012 at both on Wednesday 11th January at 9.30am and 7.30pm to consider Parish business. Wednesday 8th February at 9.30am at the Town Hall. The agenda will be published no less than five days before the meeting Members of the public are invited to attend part ‘A’ of the and will be available from the Town Hall or the Parish Website at agendas. www.sthelier.je. The full agendas will be published no less than five days before Parishioners are asked to arrive in good time to check their entitlement to the meeting and will be available from the Town Hall or the vote, i.e. electors of the Parish, ratepayers and nominated mandataires. Parish Website at www.sthelier.je.

A S Crowcroft A S Crowcroft Connétable Connétable Town Hall Town Hall GENERAL Nomination Meeting for Parish Assembly Notice to all Procureurs du Bien Public A Parish Assembly will be held at the Dog Owners A nomination meeting will be held for two positions of Procureur du Town Hall on Wednesday 11th Please apply for your 2012 dog Bien Public at 7.30pm on Tuesday 17th January at the Town Hall. January at 7.30pm for the election of permits by 31st January Should there be more than two candidates nominated, the Court has Constable’s Officers. 2012 . Forms are available ordered that a public election be held on Wednesday 15th February. either at the Town Hall or from A S Crowcroft A S Crowcroft our website, www.sthelier. Connétable Connétable Town Hall Town Hall Beginner’s TOWN HALL AND PARISH OF ST HELIER CONTACTS German Connétable: Simon Crowcroft Town Hall Opening Hours 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday St Helier Deputies Tel: 811821 Fax: 619146 No 1 District A new course of beginner’s Email: [email protected] Parish Meetings Notices of Parish meeting are published on our Deputy James Baker German lessons will begin at Town Hall - PO Box 50, St Helier website, www.sthelier.je, in the Town Crier and the Jersey Evening Post Tel: 07797 713141 Jersey, JE4 8PA the Town Hall late Email: [email protected] January/early February at Procureurs & Parish Management Board Other Parish Contacts Deputy Judy Martin Tel: 780641 8am. Cost will be £90 for Procureur du Bien Public, Clive Barton RPZ Helpline Tel: 811847 Email: [email protected] ten lessons of 50 minutes. Deputy Trevor Pitman Tel: 863436 Tel: 880088 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] For more information, or to Director, Finance: Andrew Pemberton Customer Services Manager: Angela Goguelin Email: [email protected] Tel: 811829 Email: [email protected] Tel: 811870 Email: [email protected] enrol in the course, please Director, Parks, Roads & T&E Services: Community Support Helpline: Tel: 811866 No 2 District contact Nicola Good on Anthony Andrews Parish Depot: Tel: 811708 Deputy Rod Bryans Tel: 737236 07797 785042 or email Tel: 811700 Email: [email protected] Centenier’s Nightline: Tel: 875706 Email: [email protected] [email protected]. Director, Human Resources: Martin Roberts Duty Centenier: Tel: 07797 748540 Deputy Shona Pitman Tel: 630714 Tel: 811824 Email: [email protected] Registrar: Tel: 811088 Email: [email protected] Director, Municipal Services: Debra D'Orleans St Helier Roads Committee Deputy Geoff Southern Tel: 728231 Tel: 811703 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Assistant Director, Technical & Environment Services Simon Crowcroft Tel: 811821 Email: [email protected] John Stievenard Nigel Blake No 3 District Tel: 811845 Email: [email protected] Tel: 875339 Email: [email protected] Deputy Jackie Hilton Tel: 731690 Parish Nurseries & Homes Geraint Jennings Email: [email protected] Avranches & Westmount Nurseries: Val Payne Tel: 280778Email: [email protected] Deputy Mike Higgins Tel: 873956 Tel: 811718 Email: [email protected] The Very Rev. Bob Key Email:[email protected] St Helier House: Jacqueline Jolley Tel: 720001Email: [email protected] Iain MacFirbhisigh Deputy Andrew Green Tel: 483356 Tel: 811715 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] St Ewolds: Ann Mclean Tel: 725963 Email: [email protected] Peter Pearce Deputy Richard Rondel Tel: 811716 Email: [email protected] Tel: 722536 Email: [email protected] Tel: 07797 711537 Maison de Ville: Jules Broad John Wilding Email: [email protected] Tel: 878308 Email: [email protected] Tel: 872920 Email: [email protected] Page 27 Trio Construction takes on new business St Helier-based Trio Construction has taken attitude, reputation, and way of doing business. It also ties in on the business of builders K.R. Le Marquand with our plans for expansion in 2012," he said. & Sons Limited following the retirement of Current projects include the new gallery and offices at 10 Hill Street (Trio had previously been responsible for building 9 and founder and principal Ken Le Marquand. 24 Hill Street) and the reinstatement of an existing 1930s The long-established family firm had been property, to incorporate a number of modern features. Trio will trading for 56 years and had built a reputation also be starting alteration and conversion work at St Matthew’s for high quality workmanship and standards of Presbytery in the New Year. f Trio MD Marc Thomas service. Most of the staff will now be re- employed by Trio. Trio has also appointed Dave Gibb as contracts manager. He had worked for K.R. Le Marquand & Sons in a similar capacity for over 13 years. This was a deal which suited

Set up in 1974, Trio is one of the longest both parties and was a established construction companies in Jersey, “ but having gradually wound down operations perfect fit in terms of each in recent years it was successfully relaunched company's attitude, in 2010 with a strong focus on eco-friendly construction and energy management. reputation, and way of

Managing director Marc Thomas explained doing business. It a“ lso ties that there were close similarities between Trio and K R Le Marquand & Sons as both were in with our plans for longstanding family-run businesses expansion in 2012 specialising in the construction and renovation of high end residential properties, but with huge experience in the servicing and delivery of all types of construction projects. "This was a deal which suited both parties and was a perfect fit in terms of each company's

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