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Regulated by the Jersey Financial Services Commission under the Financial Services (Jersey) Law. 1998 for General Insurance Mediation Business (Reference: GIMB 0046). Jersey Registered Company Number: 2589. A Member of the NFU Mutual Group of Companies Featured ARTICLES WelcomeAs editor, time seems to go by rather too quickly for me; one minute it’s the middle of winter and the next it’s the middle of spring and the start of a dreadful pandemic! Along the way, as the quarters roll by, 6 Bee friendly I’m always on the lookout for items to include in the next magazine, and sometimes that search can be a struggle, finding things that will interest, and hopefully amuse readers, is not always very easy. 8 Were you a school athlete in the mid ‘50s? These last few months though, have been particularly strange. I thought, with the Liberation, there would be plenty of articles to 9 Fast moving village idiots include in this edition. As it turned out things were a little muted to say the least. A fantastic public celebration had been planned, which would have included a Street Party, an exhibition of Occupation 10 The tale of a talking cars memorabilia, a flower festival at the church and the annual Parish Ambassador competition but sadly all these were cancelled, and a wealth of potential magazine material denied in an instant. 16 Spaced out Sunday entertainment
Whilst there is a lack of news from the regular groups and associations in this edition, I am very fortunate as readers have 22 Locked Down Liberation Street Party come to my rescue and there have been some very welcome contributions, ensuring there is a little more between the covers 29 Home learning with St Peter’s School than I could have hoped for in the circumstances. There are some interesting historical pieces, one or two uplifting accounts, a summer word search to puzzle over and even a little laughter. The winner 32 Le Marais de St Pierre of the Locked Down Liberation best decorated garden competition is revealed on the centre pages, and there are some photographic memories of the great day itself. 33 Shocking plants
It seems, even in the toughest of times, many people have the ability to help one another, both practically and by helping to keep 39 Messy Church – unlocked online spirits high. Long may that continue, particularly after this dreadful disease no longer controls all of our lives.
So I hope you enjoy this edition but more, I hope With up to you are all remaining safe and well. As always, if you would like to share any stories, Recycling memories or information in a future edition for the benefit of readers of this magazine, please STATISTICS 20% discount send them to my email: [email protected], alternatively to [email protected] or drop them Here are the latest statistics from Premier into the Parish Hall. when taking out both motor Waste Management: and home insurance policies, Ray Pike FEBRUARY PAPER & CARD: 8,700 kilos (8.56 tons) you can drive away happy PLASTIC: 1,100 kilos (1.08 tons) METAL PACKAGING: 700 kilos (.68 tons)
Community Centre Closure MARCH PAPER & CARD: 9,800 kilos (9.64 tons) The Community Centre was sadly closed PLASTIC: 640 kilos (0.62 tons) following Government advice about the METAL PACKAGING: 700 kilos (.68 tons) Covid-19 pandemic. We are closely watching Government guidelines and will open as soon as we are TOTAL SINCE LAUNCH DECEMBER 2019 PAPER & CARD: 42,800 kilos (42.12 tons) www.islands.je 835 200 permitted, and it is safe to do so. PLASTIC: 3,450 kilos (3.39 tons) [email protected] We hope to be able to welcome back METAL PACKAGING: 4,280 kilos (4.21 tons) customers old and new in the not too distant Les Clefs will bring updates as new figures future. Please keep an eye on our Facebook page which will have Home / Travel / Motor / Marine / Business any announcements regarding our reopening: become available. www.facebook.com/St-Peters-Youth-Community-Centre-Jersey Regulated by the Jersey Financial Services Commission under the Financial Services (Jersey) Law. 1998 for General Insurance Mediation Business (Reference: GIMB 0046). Jersey Registered Company Number: 2589. A Member of the NFU Mutual Group of Companies ST PIERRE page03 Summer 2020 It was during Mac Pollard’s time as Constable that she was persuaded by Mac to join the St Peter team and went on to Marguerite support Tom Du Feu and I, until her decision to take early retirement in Dec 2013.
Prior to her retirement, Marg came to see me Lamb to ask if I would object to her taking early (1952 - 2020), also known as Marg. retirement. She wanted a little dog, to spend more time with her partner It is with great sadness that we need Richard and at their home in to remember the passing of Marg, a France, and to enjoy life. It was tour de force in our Parish Hall of a fortunate decision for Marg St Peter where Marg led the small as she certainly enjoyed her team of just three ladies who run poodle, her garden in St the administration of the Parish. Brelade and France, and time with Richard before I knew Marg for many years, as succumbing all too soon a parishioner then as a Procurer to her fatal illness. du Bien Public and finally, as the Constable of the Parish. Our thoughts and best We enjoyed a good personal wishes go out to her relationship throughout her time daughter Kerry, her partner in the Parish Hall where Marg was Richard and her extended occasionally known for her bark family and friends – till we but, she had a very soft bite and was meet again. resolute in her role in the Parish. John Refault, She had a steely determination to get Constable of St Peter, things right, possibly a trait ingrained in her 2008 - 2018 during her employment in the States Greffe. Honorary Oath Takers February at the Royal Court saw the swearing-in and oath taking A message for our of some new members for the Honorary Police. François Guy Le Maistre, Michael Holley and David Robinson, all having formerly served as Constable’s Officers, are now Vingteniers, whilst Charles SENIOR CITIZENS Quenault was sworn in for his first term as a Constable’s Officer. Charles’ mother Julia Quenault, who has served the Parish One of the groups who may be feeling previously as a Procureur, was sworn in as Parish Registrar. the effects of the lockdown are our older parishioners.
Like most groups and associations there are no meetings for the Senior Citizens, and therefore little news to share through Les Clefs. However, committee member Jean Thomson sends...
“Warmest wishes to all members of St Peter’s Senior Citizens group from all the committee members. Hoping you all keep in good health and Left to right (back row) Charles Quenault, Michael Holley, François Guy Le good spirits New recruits untilDave Robinson we (left)are and able Roger Noelto get Maistre, (front row) Julia Quenault, Constable Richard Vibert, David Robinson, Chef de Police Joao Camara. together again.”
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5401-BUTTERFIELD PARISH MATTERS A4 ADVERT MAY 2020.indd 1 20/05/2020 13:57 The St Peter's School athletics team. Can you fill in the blanks?
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The staff in the back row are (left to right): Mr Hugh Fauvel, Headteacher Mr Fleury (a.k.a. Fluff, anyone know why?) and PHOTO Miss Andrews.
We know the names of some team members, but can anyone MysterySue Payn of La Ville de l'Eglise submitted this photo. It fill in the blanks? was taken in 1954 or 1955 and shows three members of 4. Robin Lane, 5. Eric Payn, 6. Roger Le Gros, 9. Richard Hillion, staff and the St Peter's athletics team who took part in the 16. Dennis Saux, 18. Clarence Vibert, 19. Rosita du Feu Country Schools athletics meeting. The team came first with St Clement in 1954 and were runners up to St John in Please get in touch if you can. Either email 1955. They are posed for the photo at the end of the school [email protected] or drop a note into the parish hall playing field nearest the school which, along with the church, marking it for the editor's attention. can be seen behind in the photo.
usual about 10.30pm, and though a caretaker lives on the Another burglary at St Peter premises nothing suspicious was heard. This morning, however, it was discovered that burglars had entered during the night and stolen a number of articles. Western Stores broken open It appears that during the night the kitchen window was forced open and an entry thus effected to this part of the Following on from the historic burglary brought to you establishment. The woodwork of the shop door was then in the Spring edition of Les Clefs. sawn and the individuals able to get into the shop, from After a lapse of a week or so it was hoped that the which they stole about 15 dozen eggs, a tin of biscuits and individuals who have been committing burglaries in the other smaller articles. It is evident that the thieves must have parish of St Peter, and have confined their nefarious doings then been disturbed (apparently by the cat which is kept on to this parish, had either left the Island or given up their evil the place) for the individuals then left. practices, but unfortunately this hope has not been realised. A thorough examination of the place showed that the Last evening the Western Stores, near the church, kitchen cupboard had been examined and a little money were safely locked up as taken, but the silver-plated goods stored therein had not been touched. The police of St Peter were informed, and are hoping to be able in a short time to effect the arrest of these determined burglars who have caused a great deal of trouble in the parish of late. The footprints in the garden near the Western Stores are quite distinct and this, combined with the fact that the persons responsible have a thorough knowledge of the establishments in the parish, should give a good clue. Thanks to Jerripedia on www.theislandwiki.org for this piece which was originally published in the Evening Post.
page ST PIERRE Western Stores in St Peter's Village, c1920 08 Summer 2020 SPEEDING Village Idiots by Ray Pike Human nature can sometime be very strange, particularly so Poetic when it comes to driving. For instance, all drivers know that Freedom the maximum permissible speed on this lovely island of ours is 40 miles per hour. They are also aware that in places, where This rather touching that speed is deemed unsafe by the authorities, a reduction to Liberation Day acrostic 30, 20 and even 15 in the case of Green Lanes, is established. poem, written by Rosie Cooke, age 10, was sent Now, because a road sign shows you a maximum number to Les Clefs by her father, of miles per hour at which you are legally entitled to drive, it Dr James Cooke. doesn’t mean you HAVE to go at that speed, what it means is UP TO that speed. Forget we should not the Liberation What would happen for example if, on Beaumont Hill, where most of the road is designated a speed of 40, you Remembering the hardships of occupation went charging around one of the bends at the maximum permissible speed when the roads were wet and slippery? Evacuating led to separation Well you wouldn’t would you? Most drivers would use Everyone now united as one nation their common sense and proceed at a speed suited to the conditions. Draw strength for Jersey’s salvation ut with the Nazi annexation So why is it that a minority of drivers seem to have either lost O or never possessed any common sense? The answer is beyond Must be time for a celebration! my reckoning. However, living as I do on La Ville de l’Eglise, it never ceases to amaze me how drivers, going through our little piece of the village, sometimes do so seemingly without giving a thought for the conditions. Whilst my wife and I are among the longer term residents of the village and our children have long since grown up and flown the nest, there are newcomers Children’s to the village who have young children. They, as our children did, like to ride their bikes or scooters on the road around the Short Stories green. They like to play games on the green, sometimes with What shall we do with all this time on our hands? a ball which may occasionally roll into the road. And they, like Wait, that’s probably not true for busy households all children, are often immersed in their own little worlds in with young children. They’re home schooling right? what can sadly these days be a very dangerous environment, But then what, they have to be kept occupied or not made any safer when there are speeding village idiots mayhem may ensue. How about encouraging them who seem not to have an ounce of common sense. Surely to write a short story? it shouldn’t be difficult for drivers to adopt a wariness for the unexpected when driving Many readers will have heard about the BBC’s through populated areas. Short Story competition, an initiative which involves a lot of organisation and planning. However, It seems in the case of perhaps, through the medium of Les Clefs, La Ville de l’Eglise (where we can inspire children to submit their short once there were two stories (no more than 500 words) with the prize sleeping policemen, only being the prestigious appearance of their mini one of which remains), masterpieces on these pages. Any child of primary parents of young school age can have a go. children, equally as fed up as me, are now Please submit your child’s story taking matters into by emailing it to: their own hands and [email protected] have put up a couple and, depending on how of friendly warning much response we get, we signs which succinctly will aim to publish them in say “SLOW DOWN upcoming editions. Certainly CHILDREN PLAYING”. they will bring a smile to readers’ faces. I only hope some It’s just a little something drivers’ lack of for you and your child common sense hasn’t or children to look affected their eyesight, forward to in these and also they aren’t going too fast to difficult days. read the signs!
ST PIERRE page09 Summer 2020 countries like the UK, Sweden, South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, Japan etc where drivers drove on the left of the road. I’m one of the very last of my series and was sent to England in mid 1932 where I had my 6 volt Lucas Electrics and lighting fitted in a big factory on the A40 Western Approach Road to London. A Classic Then I was shipped over to JERSEY, to one of four Hudson / Essex agencies on island!
I was sold by G.H.Poole and Son (whose garage was then If only cars could talk, what stories would where the Co-op Travelmaker is in Burrard Street now) on Talethe 5th October, 1932, registration J6613, to a St Peter’s gentleman who lived on Old Beaumont Hill. He also had a they tell? Well here’s a car that can second car, a Buick, J4049. He carefully used me for over six years when sadly he traded me in for another at Poole’s Hello Folks. Garage on 18th January, 1938. I’m a 1932 Essex Super Six Pacemaker. As you can see from The Poole folk didn’t sell me on but kept me, both for use at my likeness (in 1932 people didn’t talk of photographs as home and at work in the garage. they do now) I’m coloured Midnight Watch Blue and Dove Grey with black chassis and mudguards, but when I left the factory in Canada I had light green bodywork with black mudguards and chassis. The green was like fresh spring growth as seen in our village trees here in St Peter. In fact, some of that colour can still be seen on my lower engine and gearbox parts only usually seen by my carer; that’s him standing next to me when I very willingly did a wedding run for our Editor and his daughter Ell. I’m almost eighty nine you know so I need quite a lot of care and need to be kept in a nice warm garage where I can snooze happily away during any unpleasant winter weather, together with all the tools and oils that my carer has to use to keep me fit and well. However, I’m a tough old girl when I work well, have a 2600cc straight six engine and can do up to seventy miles an hour, though I do like my drink, maximum ten miles per gallon at present. And a gallon of oil evey 400 miles! Sorry, Under my hood but I was made to use the stuff. (When new, 19mpg at 70mph and 800 mpg of oil). Soon, German soldiers arrived and we were Occupied! They wanted all old cars and trucks and a lot else for the metal My parts were made in a factory in Detroit, America and but somehow my boss managed to save me from being then sent on to Canada for assembly as a right hand drive crushed at Springfield by the big French tank that they car (even then, folks knew how to evade tax and this is how were using; the metal being sent to Germany to make new my USA makers did it). We were sent all over the world, to weapons. Our Jersey Archive says that I was of no use to them (rejected by German Occupying Forces, 1940 Milage 20,573). A man who was a mechanic at Poole’s said My ‘carer’ Eric Payn on wedding duty to my carer’s brother that he remembered me being used as a lunch break space, resting on blocks with no wheels on, upstairs in their attic area of the garage! I must have been dozing at the time as I don’t remember that!!!
Anyway, in 1949, I was given to a relative of the Poole family. My carer has been told that
ST PIERRE page10 Summer 2020 she couldn’t drive at the time so others did so for her. Sadly, she eventually (late 1950s / early 1960s) A short history of the sold me to a man in Guernsey of all places, though it could have been worse, I suppose. Sadly, I lost my Jersey registration number and it was re-issued to Jersey Rugby Club someone else in May 1965. In Guernsey, I had four John E Gready different owners, then was brought back home in in St Peter March 1977 by David Payn, a St Peter man, whom many will know. David and his mechanic Artie Michel Prior to the 1955/6 season the Jersey Rugby Club played did a lot of work on me including re-upholstering my matches on different fields all over the island. From then inside and repainting me, for my green had gone on, for the first time in the long history of the Club, a very dark and unpleasant by that time. permanent pitch became available (on a leasehold basis) at Beaumont Marsh. After much work by the Club on the field After his life changing accident in 1988, David sold at Beaumont, play started from the 1st January, 1957. It was me to his friend Paul Waters. Paul and his wife interesting during high tides because two club members Gaynor and family then used me for twenty five were delegated to opening and closing the sluice gates at Le years, when Eric Payn, older brother of David, Perquage at these times as the field could get very wet. became my present carer five years ago.
I so would like to get back my original number of J6613 but the traffic department people cannot tell my carer who has it (Data Protection Laws). So, if anyone knows who has it (it has been confirmed to be still in use), please can they call Eric on 07797 729483 to let him know.
Chasing the ball in 1958
In 1961 the company JRFC Ltd was formed and, in March that year, land at Rue des Landes was purchased. After much work the official opening of the ground took place in June 1963. Then, in September 1964, the original clubhouse was opened by the Bailiff, Sir Robert Le Masurier. A second field was purchased in 1967 with the fields at Beaumont Marsh being relinquished in 1986. The new clubhouse was built in 1994 in conjunction with Jersey Bowl. Further fields were bought in 1991 and 1994 and in later years, leases were taken out on adjoining fields.
I had a lovely time with my carer driving me around St Peter on Liberation Day
Meanwhile, with decent weather on Liberation Day, my carer drove me around St Peter playing LOUDLY A Jersey team on the Marsh in1967 (John Gready 4th from left bottom row) the National Anthem, Beautiful Jersey, Land of Hope and Glory, Ma Normandie and part of Churchill’s The club, now known as the Jersey Reds, has grown speech including “and our dear Channel Islands will considerably, with the team playing in the English be liberated today”. Of course Covid - 19 rules were Championship division among the top 24 clubs in England. observed thoughout. There are also the Jersey Athletic and Ladies sections as well as over 600 juniors between the ages of 6 and 17. A result of the Jersey Reds involvement in the Championship League, many visiting clubs bring with them large numbers of supporters. Many of these supporters stay in the island for long weekends thus providing a welcome boost to the Jersey economy during the winter season. The club is very grateful for the assistance given by St Peter Honorary Police for their help and support at all times, especially on match days. With attendances of up to 2,500 people the airport road is very busy, but the traffic is well controlled by the Honorary Police.
ST PIERRE page11 Summer 2020 Besco Laundry
Tucked away behind the crossroads near the cannon at the foot of Beaumont Hill is a building which has provided a base for two very different occupations during its 119 years. In December 1899, due to the increasing population of Beaumont village, the Committee of Elementary Education elected to build a school to service this expansion. A decision The building’s current occupiers on the location was made and the land purchased, in 1901 the Ecole Elementaire was opened. Mr Jack Gready joined the company in late 1934, was appointed company secretary in March 1935 and then became Managing Director in 1944. During the Occupation, Besco and the Ideal Laundry processed laundry solely for the island’s civilian population. Operation of the business during the Occupation was very difficult with limited supplies of coal and substitute washing materials being obtained from France. Although every effort was made to generate steam from alternative fuel sources such as wood, these proved unsustainable and all laundries closed down on 18th November, 1944. Much of the machinery ran on direct current (DC) electricity By 1905 head teacher Alice Nicolle was responsible for the which was generated ‘in-house’. When a connection to the education of some 50 pupils who attended. However, the JEC main supply was established after the occupation a school had a short life, in October 1932 the Public Instruction mercury vapour rectifier was used to rectify the AC mains to Committee proposed its closure as it was proving very costly power some of the older DC machinery. to run, the numbers having diminshed to 22 pupils. Business improved dramatically during the 1950s in line with These days it is home to the AngoraBesco Laundry. John the growth in the tourism industry. Many hotels and guest Gready, former managing director of Besco Laundry, relates house opened during this period. a little of the company’s history. John Gready joined his father in the business in 1958 after The company ‘The Beaumont Service Co. Ltd.’ was formed 2½ years training at a business school and in laundries in in 1933 to trade under the name Besco Laundry. The London. John became Managing Director in 1978. original directors and founders were F P Le Quesne, John Le Marquand, Cyril le Marquand, George Frederick Seymour, John’s son, Jonathan joined the company in 1981 and John Huelin, Hugh Gulstead. completed a two year course at Derby Lonsdale College, which included practical experience at laundries in Brighton The premises colloquially known as Beaumont School, on La and Cornwall. He was made a Director in 1984. Ruelle-es-Ruaux, were purchased from the Parish of St Peter for £15,000 in July 1933. In addition, one vergee of land to the In 1992 the Angora Group took over the business rear of the premises was purchased from Mrs Jennevois for bringing in their own management team. £450. Angora-Besco, as it is now known, The building was then modified and extended by Charles Le specialises in providing a quality Quesne Ltd and by October of that year laundry machinery linen rental service for the local was being purchased. Steam generators, hotel industry as well as providing boilers and four vans were acquired ancillary services for Jersey’s which enabled the laundry to start commercial sector. operating in 1934.
Outside the original Besco Laundry in 1938
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Telephone: 01534 483921 • Email: info@vljfireplaces.co.uk New showroom: La Rue d’Olive, St. Mary, JE3 3BJ Over the years Kevin has been in several covers bands, however around the time he was in a band called Sofa, whilst at Coventry University, he began writing his own songs. Back in Jersey, in 2006 he brought together some of the island’s best musicians to form Kevin Pallot & The Pinnacles, which allowed him the joy of performing his music. One of his most memorable gigs with The Pinnacles was the 2012 Sunset Concert, where the stunning location saw over 1,000 people singing along to his songs.
So, what was the reason Kevin started playing to his neighbours? “On the morning of the first Sunday session I woke up and had a real urge to do something positive. I hadn’t performed in public since October 2019 due to a hand operation, so I felt I had to prove to myself that I could still do it! I had seen a few videos posted on line where other musicians had performed in their gardens and wanted to do something similar for my community. We are a close-knit group in La Ville de l’Eglise and I hoped it would lift some spirits in these uncertain times. I also wanted to practice for the Upload Festival which I was performing for the following week. I then asked my daughter Fearne if she wanted to sing some songs. She jumped at the chance and has now performed at all three Sunday Sessions. She has a great voice with lovely tone, and it has been wonderful to see her continue to grow in confidence.”
Kevin and daughter Fearne in full song together. Asked how he sees his future in music Kevin says “I just Photo credit: David Ferguson. want to keep on performing and writing music. It is my way of expressing how I feel, a diary of my life and it has helped me connect on so many levels. I will encourage Fearne to continue to sing and teach the instruments she wants to play”. The word ‘liberation’ has been on most peoples’ lips of late but not only for the celebration of 75 years of freedom from How would you encourage others to be involved in music? Nazi occupation. “If you see potential in someone, encourage that person to work hard and seize every opportunity that comes their way. Liberation from Lockdown is truly something that everyone I was always fairly shy when I was young but when I sung on desires pretty much more than anything else at the moment, stage that disappeared and all because my music teacher had and anything that helps to bring a little light relief in these made me believe in my talent. Music has given me so many times of limited freedom, is to be welcomed and applauded. opportunities and improved my confidence”.
Living next door to Kevin and his family, I count myself very lucky, and I am sure all the other neighbours here at La Ville de l’Eglise do too. Thank you by Ray Pike So, Kevin, from all of us “Thank you for the music”.
A captive audience forResidents of La Villethe de l’Eglise have had moremusic reason to applaud than many in the last few weeks as musically talented neighbour Kevin Pallot has treated them to a series of Sunday afternoon, mini open air concerts, given from his front garden, whilst his audience listen either from theirs or socially distanced while gathered on the central village green.
Jersey born Kevin, who has lived in the parish all his life, was first encouraged to sing by the late Amy Luce MBE and introduced to guitar by Sister Cecilia at FCJ primary school. Growing up in a house full of music (his parents always had Elvis Presley, Don Williams and traditional Irish and Scottish music playing in the house), also helped to push him along a path towards making music.
Largely self taught, as well as guitar, Kevin plays piano, bass guitar, drums, harmonica and the didgeridoo, a stint in Australia inspiring the latter!
ST PIERRE page16 Summer 2020 Tributes played in the Highlands of St Peter
Have you heard the skirl of a lone Scottish Jersey Caledonian Pipe and Drum band piper winding through the highlands of St in the Jersey Evening Post, calling for Peter every Thursday evening at 8 o’clock volunteers to learn the pipes. Taking up and thought you were going mad? the challenge, Graeme spent a couple of years learning the instrument Don’t worry, you are not. There is no real before joining the band in public mystery to this manifestation; Graeme Pallot performances, which included (Kevin Pallot’s father, see page 16), who lives the Battle of Flowers, fetes and on Ville du Bocage, takes part in the regular functions. Thursday hand clapping ritual to salute key workers. Rather than clapping hands, Graeme shows his skill on this incredible some people bang out a noise on pots or instrument, and it really is a show stopping pans and cow bells have even been heard. performance. Playing familiar airs such However, born and bred Jerseyman Graeme as The Battle’s Over, Scotland The Brave takes things to another level as he dons the and Flowers of Scotland, many neighbours highland tartan, primes his bagpipes and listen in awe of his prowess on the pipes, plays to the village from his front garden. and resoundingly applaud him, adding to an already frenzied round of community Why does a fully fledged Jersey man play clapping, showing publicly, the huge bagpipes? Well, it started in the 1970s appreciation we have for the front-line when Graeme answered an advert, by the workers in these difficult times. Graeme celebrates our heroes. (photo credit: David Ferguson)
Villagers treated to whirling fire display as sparks fly.
Kydd de la Mare, aka The Jersey Showman, dropped by with his ‘Isolation Tour’ on Sunday 20th April and treated villagers on La Ville de l’Eglise to a fantastic display of fire fuelled stunts. Despite the lockdown, social distancing rules were strictly observed on the village green during the 15 minute spectacle which, judging by the applause, was thoroughly enjoyed by all present.
Thanks to Kydd de la Mare for bringing this much appreciated light entertainment during these challenging times.
ST PIERRE page17 Summer 2020 Crapaud’s Now we all have to stay home everyone wants to Lockdown know what introverts do Laughter for fun! In these stay at home days we all need a laugh to lighten our lives a little. Send in any that make you smile. Here are a few mirthful moments for you.....
Technically, Moses was the first person with a My wife asks me to remind her about tablet downloading data from the cloud. things, in this way, if she forgets something, it’s no longer her fault but mine.
I might have a slight problem with alcohol. My husband asked me to toast some bread for him. I raised my glass and said “Here’s to bread” VISITES DU BRANCHAGE Let’s not forget that Rapunzel was in quarantine when she met Maintaining your land without harming nature her future husband, so let’s think lockdown positivity. It’s the time of year overhanging vegetation, which person cutting from feeling • try to remove all cuttings; do In an unsettling reversal of my teenage years, again to prepare for will ensure disturbance to like they’re holding up traffic not allow them to cover the I am now yelling at my parents for going out!. branchage inspections, wildlife is kept to a minimum. and having to work quickly to banque or fall into the road the detriment of the wildlife. • try to identify rare or so follow these tips Inspection dates You realise what a boring life uncommon plants and you led when a pandemic on how you can do Dos and don’ts to help The first branchage takes don’t cut them for the happens and you have to make so while protecting protect the environment . the environment place during three weeks from June branchage zero changes to your lifestyle. I told my wife she was drawing her 24 June. The second annual Before starting any work, • cut with hand tools eyebrows too high. She looked at June’s branchage inspections branchage runs for three weeks check for wildlife: whenever possible. me surprised. will be taking place in spite commencing 1 September. • Visually check for nests and Don’t: of the lockdown, and efforts The inspections check that: young fledglings and use a are being made to help the • Cut the vegetation • there is a 12 feet clearance booted foot, a gloved hand, owners of roadside hedgerows, around the base of trees, over main roads and by-roads a rake or a stick to detect banques and dry-stone shrubs or hedges • there is an 8 feet clearance animals such as hedgehogs walls cut the vegetation • destroy nests or roosts or D N A S O L A D E P L M over footpaths which often sleep in the in a way that protects the injure nesting birds, bats, • all trimmings are cleared grass during hot weather. needs of the environment hedgehogs or other wildlife T E P M I L N W A R P A Word from roads and footpaths Search Do: • carry out major hedge Here’s a little summer challenge for you. Find the The branchage is an important after the work is done. cutting in the bird breeding B U C K E T L A S E I E words from the list in the grid of letters. They may custom which ensures our • For the June branchage cut Road closures season (1 March – 31 July be horizontal, vertical or diagonal, and may be roads and lanes are kept clear only the sides of the banque I N I K I B G U L L F R spelt forward or backwards. Once you have found • cut so severely that of vegetation so that there is Contact the parish hall to a minimum height of 10 them all, take all the unused letters in the grid and bare soil is exposed E S E A C O S T U M E C enough room for vehicles and and ask for permission for cm, leaving the vegetation find another word showing something often seen • cut lower than 10 cm pedestrians to pass safely. the road to be closed for a uncut on the top, providing it at the beach in summer. Have fun. • use herbicides for routine C O V E G H S A R R U N In the past, however, some short time in order for the does not overhang the road branchage to be completed • leave tussocks of vegetation branchage practice SUNCREAM SAND BUCKET Islanders have inadvertently A S U R F A A H E I U U appropriately. Temporarily for wildlife where possible • cut rare or endangered CASTLE SPADE COSTUME harmed the environment. closing the road stops the plants. T A O B C H S I F S P S TOWEL WINDBREAK BOAT Using inappropriate working WAVE ICECREAM PADDLE practises can negatively impact E L D D A P P C R A B R PIER SALT SURF wildlife and the quality of D V D N L O O P K C O R COVE DECKCHAIR LIMPET the banque or hedge. Over- FISH SEA CRAB management or trimming I S A I M A E R C E C I HAT PRAWN WINKLE a hedge too severely will BIKINI ROCKPOOL PEDALO have a detrimental effect on T L E W O T E L K N I W RIP GULL SUN wildlife. A light cut is often TIDE all that is needed at the The solution is shown on page 39 base of a hedge to remove
ST PIERRE page18 Summer 2020 VISITES DU BRANCHAGE Maintaining your land without harming nature
It’s the time of year overhanging vegetation, which person cutting from feeling • try to remove all cuttings; do again to prepare for will ensure disturbance to like they’re holding up traffic not allow them to cover the branchage inspections, wildlife is kept to a minimum. and having to work quickly to banque or fall into the road the detriment of the wildlife. • try to identify rare or so follow these tips Inspection dates uncommon plants and on how you can do Dos and don’ts to help The first branchage takes don’t cut them for the so while protecting protect the environment . the environment place during three weeks from June branchage 24 June. The second annual Before starting any work, • cut with hand tools June’s branchage inspections branchage runs for three weeks check for wildlife: whenever possible. will be taking place in spite commencing 1 September. • Visually check for nests and Don’t: of the lockdown, and efforts The inspections check that: young fledglings and use a are being made to help the • Cut the vegetation • there is a 12 feet clearance booted foot, a gloved hand, owners of roadside hedgerows, around the base of trees, over main roads and by-roads a rake or a stick to detect banques and dry-stone shrubs or hedges • there is an 8 feet clearance animals such as hedgehogs walls cut the vegetation • destroy nests or roosts or over footpaths which often sleep in the in a way that protects the injure nesting birds, bats, • all trimmings are cleared grass during hot weather. needs of the environment hedgehogs or other wildlife from roads and footpaths Do: • carry out major hedge The branchage is an important after the work is done. cutting in the bird breeding custom which ensures our • For the June branchage cut Road closures season (1 March – 31 July roads and lanes are kept clear only the sides of the banque • cut so severely that of vegetation so that there is Contact the parish hall to a minimum height of 10 bare soil is exposed enough room for vehicles and and ask for permission for cm, leaving the vegetation • cut lower than 10 cm pedestrians to pass safely. the road to be closed for a uncut on the top, providing it • use herbicides for routine In the past, however, some short time in order for the does not overhang the road branchage practice Islanders have inadvertently branchage to be completed • leave tussocks of vegetation • cut rare or endangered harmed the environment. appropriately. Temporarily for wildlife where possible closing the road stops the plants. Using inappropriate working practises can negatively impact wildlife and the quality of the banque or hedge. Over- management or trimming a hedge too severely will have a detrimental effect on wildlife. A light cut is often all that is needed at the base of a hedge to remove Butlers, nannies, castles and country homes by David Conway
Susan chuckles thinking of her mother’s disappointed reaction, stating ‘I think she would have quite liked to have It’s the kind of imagery that, to a been a Lady!’ child today, would seem almost As a result of her father’s career, Susan lived only two fields away from his employer, the head of Boots - Baron Trent, John Boot 2nd. She soon struck up a friendship with the like a fantasy world. But for St Baron’s youngest daughter, Elizabeth, or Billa for short.
Peter resident Susan Lea, these ‘She was my great friend and we did everything together, it was marvellous. I just walked over the fields and into their house, scenes and characters were the and they had butlers, grooms, governesses and everything under the sun.’ She has fond memories of getting the Trent colourful backdrop of her youth. butler involved in her and Billa’s hi-jinks, recalling how if the governess was out, the children would pretend to be dogs: Growing up in Nottinghamshire in the 1930s, Susan was ‘we would be under the table and the butler would come with the daughter of John Greenwood, a Financial Advisor for a silver salver to serve our lunch on plates, and of course we Boots the Chemist. A notable figure in Britain, he was the weren’t allowed to use hands so we used to just lap it all up!’ captain of the England rugby team, earning 13 caps and was also known to advise tribunals for the Prime Minister, A notable escapade that comes to Susan’s mind is when her Harold Wilson. This eventually led to him turning down a brother, her and Billa hooked up her father’s ‘invalid chair’ to knighthood, due to his dislike of Wilson and his government. her pony, and the group snuck off to visit the Boots Factory in Beeston. ‘Billa and I went up to the perfumery department, and I still remember the name of the man, Monsieur Bonguard. He gave us lots of samples, and we must have come out smelling like goodness knows what!’
Though wartime would send them away from their home of Nottinghamshire, the adventures certainly continued for Susan and Billa when they were moved to Glenborrodale Castle in Scotland for safety. ‘We loved it up there, because we walked barefoot over the hills. We’d sit with our mackintoshes huddled on the doorstep if it was raining, but come what may, we were made to go out.’
However, the move to Scotland wasn’t just picturesque scenery, and didn’t prevent the duo from getting up to mischief. Susan reminisces about one of the pair’s favourite pastimes: ‘the great thing was we used to go to the drawing room and steal the cigarettes, one each, and go up to the woods and smoke them - then we’d have to go back into the house again to steal bittermints, which had quite a strong taste to them, and see if each other’s breath still smelt of smoke!’
Beyond the hills and highlands of Scotland, there was fun to be had at sea too. ‘We were allowed to go on board and sleep on the yacht which was in the harbour nearby. It was a thirty- foot yacht called the Quel Mara. It was a great treat to sleep in the cabins, and in the morning we got up in our vests and pants, pranced around and helped the sailors swab the decks. Then there was a little boat too, so we used to row around all the little islands. It was quite safe in those days, until suddenly we were prevented because there was a basking shark, and they were a bit frightened it might come and turn us up.’
Billa and Susan were briefly separated after Scotland, going to different schools, but they maintained their friendship through the years, Susan telling me ‘she remained my greatest friend all my life’. However, the adventurous spirit of those
ST PIERRE page20 Summer 2020 This career would lead to a number of opportunities for Susan, including modelling in Rome, and dining with royalty. ‘At London at a dance I met a Maharaja, and he rather fancied me, so when I was in Paris, he rang me up and took me to Maxim’s, which was the place to go. So, I always say to people that I dined with a Maharaja at Maxim’s.’
Susan eventually settled down with her husband, Robert Lea, in Duxford. But the couples’ green fingers would eventually point them in a new direction: St Peter, Jersey. ‘By a bit of good fortune my husband and I were on Gardener’s World when he was about 80, so we brought the video over and showed it to my godmother, where thereupon she changed her will aged 97 and left us the house!’
‘I did say to my husband when we realized we’d been left the house, you know, I quite understand if you don’t want to come – and he, aged 80 said, “yes, I feel like a change!” And he loved it because everything was so near. We used to go down to the concerts at the Arts Centre and you were there in ten minutes, it was amazing.’ Though Robert sadly passed away in 1994, Susan, now 90, has kept their incredible garden in St Peter going, with visitors from all over the world coming to see it.
‘I have a lot of tours around the garden. Last year I had fifty-five tours, but now I find it difficult, so I have a mobile scooter to take me up. The garden’s got a bit of everything. I get a lot of Germans, a few French, a few English, even Guernsey. People come from everywhere, but I’m gradually trying to wind down a bit.’ childhood days never left Susan, as she tells me what she As she lastly shows me round her house’s old dining room, did following school. filled with trinkets and her godmother’s family portraits, I think to myself just what a journey Susan Lea has been ‘[When] I was about 17, I went and lived in London with my on. Though the wide variety of experiences speak for brother, did quite a lot of modelling and had a good time really themselves, I think Susan summed it up perfectly earlier – I did work though. I worked for a place called Worth and in our conversation, when she simply remarked: ‘I’ve had Paquin, which is one of the big houses for fashion, and I worked a lovely life really. I’ve been very lucky.’ Lifelong friends, at Fortnum and Mason’s, showing off fur coats round the international adventures and plenty of gardening - I’m restaurant – all my friends would come and sort of jeer at me.’ inclined to agree, that is a lovely life indeed.
The beautiful gardens at Susan’s St Peter property.
ST PIERRE page21 Summer 2020 Locked Down Liberation Best Decorated Garden Competition Winners
An idea, suggested by St Peter’s Battle of Flowers Association Vice Chairperson Delphine Ferry-Denman, for a ‘Liberation Street Party with a Difference’, where parishioners could decorate their gardens and get out and party (while socially distanced) on Liberation Day, turned out to be a great success. 1st Prize winner, the Christopher family
Delphine took the idea to Constable Richard Vibert who, having had to cancel all the planned Parish celebrations, saw an opportunity to encourage people to get into the spirit of the day by turning the decorations aspect of this fun day into a competition.
Vicky Daly shared 3rd prize
Karen Skelhorn’s entry won 2nd prize
Although there was only supposed to be one winner overall, the Constable was so impressed with the entries that he extended the prize range to 1st, 2nd, 3rd and a further prize for Best Business Premises. Congratulations to all the winners
The Miller family’s 3rd prize entry
St Peter’s Iron Works & Trevor Le Cappelain’s impressive display took the Best Business premises prize. Also joint 3rd was Polly Wilton ST PIERRE page22 Summer 2020 StreetPartySeparation Villagers on La Ville de l'Eglise enjoyed their 'Liberation Street Party with a Difference' from the security of their own gardens. Another event St Peter’s Twinning still hope to be involved in is the Village Fete. Originally due to take place in July, I St. Peter’s am confident that if there is any way it can take place, our Constable, Richard Vibert, and the Fete’s organisers, will be Twinning Association working tirelessly to achieve this. I have been involved with the Parish Twinning since its establishment by David Drage in September 2003. After Are you interested in learning basic fun several years as Vice-Chairman, supporting David in any French conversation or taking part in a Quiz? way I could, he passed the ‘baton’ to me, and I stayed Chairman until October 2016. Due to my professional work Claire de Gruchy, chairperson of St Peter’s Twinning, gives us becoming busier than ever, I needed to take a break from something to look forward to, and tentative dates for your the ‘administrative side’ – but continued, with my husband, diaries. to enjoy many local events and an annual stop-over with our very special Saint Hilaire friends. The amazing hospitality that we have all received is second to none, and the lifetime friendships we hold dear are as strong today as ever. These friendships are especially important to us during these challenging times; my husband and I, and some members, correspond with our Saint Hilaire friends between trips by email or phone. Many members do not speak French, but somehow they always make themselves understood – of course a glass of wine often helps! At our AGM in February, when I was re-elected as Chair Person, I asked if members would like Thinking of and hoping to be together again soon with our Saint Hilaire friends me to put a ‘Basic French Conversation’ group together. An enthusiastic response was received and I plan to fix a date in July to launch the first evening. If still not able to meet The Jersey Normandy Games, held bi-annually, were due in person, it will initially be via a Zoom ‘virtual’ chat. If any to be hosted this year by our Parish twinned town of Saint St Peter’s Parishioners would be interested, please give me Hilaire-du-Harcouet in Normandy. a call on 485158, leaving contact details. “Necessity is the Obviously, with the COVID-19 situation, the games, to have Mother of Invention” and I am certainly learning that with new been held on Saturday, 20th June, 2020, have had to be technology! postponed until 2021; a new date will be confirmed once We would love to hear from anyone wanting to know more Jersey and France are in a position to do so, when travel, about our Association, alongside many other activities, return to something like you can email me on normal. kasbajersey@gmail. All the fun of the Annual Foire in November 2019 The beginning of May saw the start of being able to be com, our Secretary Carol ‘outside’ our homes, for reasons other than shopping, Saunders on jsycaz@ exercise or medical needs, for an extra 2 hours – and to gmail.com or contact the be able to meet with 2 other people outside our ‘family Parish Hall on 481236 or unit’ (maintaining social distancing). How different France’s [email protected] Lockdown is to ours, where an ‘Attestation’ (Official It leaves me to sincerely Certificate) has been required to even leave their house! wish that all St Peter’s May 11th brought more freedom to our Normandy Twins, Parishioners keep well as the attached image shows. Saint Hilairiens were then able and safe and we look to go out from their homes without any ‘Attestation’, up to a forward to welcoming radius of 100km (80 miles). our members, especially One event St Peter’s Twinning still hope to put on later new members, be they this year is the ever popular Quiz Night. The Village Hall at couples, individuals or L’Hermitage Gardens, Route de Beaumont, is reserved for families, to a Twinning the evening of Saturday, 17th October and we look forward event soon. to welcoming regulars back, plus many new faces. Put it in your diaries now, as we all know how important it is for us to My very best wishes, Claire. have something fun and enjoyable to look forward to!
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Valentines Disco In February the juniors were at Crabbe for their Valentines Disco! They got to share this evening with the St Mary, St Ouen and St Lawrence Youth Clubs. It was a fantastic night full of face paint, dancing, games and party food! The young people are looking forward to doing this again.
Face painting fun at the Valentine’s Disco Football Tournament St Peter’s adventure 2020 saw the start of the Jersey Youth Service Football tournament! St Peter’s Youth club had already played St Lawrence, St Brelade and La Pouquelaye before Lockdown started. I hope all with home learning! by Sarah Brown the young people are still practicing for when we can pick up where we left off! I think it is safe to say that the St Peter’s school community has been on a real life adventure since the It has been great to see such positive memories middle of March. We often talk as teachers about the from the young people that attend St Peter’s importance of planning and Youth Club. We hope that we can make many knowing ‘where are we heading’ more soon! with the learning that is planned for our classes. We would always encourage our children to think ahead and make sure they are Lockdown – What we have been doing ready for whatever they are being Lockdown is certainly something that we asked to do and provide them have not experienced before. It can be quite with the necessary prompts. daunting and although Youth Club is closed Then, along comes Covoid-19 we are still here to support you! Your Youth and sends us on our way, with Worker, Stacy is still available for any advice, little warning and certainly no information or support you may need. The rainbow window handbook! We have also been busy across the Youth The adventure began in the school Service to continue to provide you with stock room as teachers scrabbled Youth Work Sessions and Online content. around gathering enough exercise We have Facebook, Instagram and TikTok books for all the children to take accounts that you can follow. We have home. There were children to been posting different challenges weekly reassure and plans to make with no and we have created fun activities for real idea of what was to come. you to do whilst youth clubs are closed. As a school we painted a rainbow, with If you would like to get involved please our hands, in our hall window to unite follow the pages below. us and remind us that there is always Facebook: @jerseyyouthservice hope. I know it has raised many a smile Instagram: @jerseyyouthservice since that day in March. TikTok: @jerseyyouthservice The children went home, armed with a resource pack A home schooling project by Fearne Pallot St Peter’s Youth Club are also and some activities to keep holding online sessions for young them busy until Easter. Staff went home pondering what people to access. We have been was to happen next. holding two sessions a week. One session for a catch up and general Then ‘lockdown’ arrived and it became clear that we would chat to share what we have been not be seeing our children back in their classrooms for a up to. The second session is our while and more wheels started turning. Plans were quickly weekly quiz hosted by the Youth put into place to help support some ‘home learning’ via Workers, it is an interactive and online platforms. To those of us who have been teaching for a little while, there was some fear and trepidation! fun session. If you would like to get involved in any of these But a few weeks in and the learning amongst St Peter’s session please do! You can look A message from the staff School community has been exponential! on our Facebook page for the Children, staff and parents have all learnt some new skills. Not all of them weekly timetable or please have been easy and there have been mistakes along the way but with our contact Stacy on her mobile: positive mindset and ‘Bucket rule’ of ‘I can’t do it yet’ we are almost beginning to 07797723260. It would be enjoy this adventure to the unknown. great to see you there! Our Facebook page has been a constant source of support, advice and positivity, We miss you all and hope to our staff have created videos, our parents see you very soon! For now, have embraced the activities and our please keep safe and keep children are still smiling at us, all be it smiling. through photos and videos they share. As a school, we will look back at this time and Stacy Benstead hopefully remember the day we went home to St Peter’s Youth Worker begin the adventure of a lifetime! It has been hard but our community spirit has helped us through. We cannot wait to see all our children and families back at school in the not too distant future.
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ST PIERRE page29 Summer 2020 e eareare en en Liberation Square or for the traditional evening parties with family and friends in each other’s homes. Freedom Nevertheless, I am sure that all will remember and look back, yet also celebrate in hearts, minds and peace and bodies, with special meals at by Father Michael Phillips home, chatting electronically to the wider family and friends. Dear Friends, Recent events have made many people, right around the world, We have just celebrated Liberation Day, reassess their lives as to what remembering the day on the 9th May, 1945 is really important to them. It seventy-five years ago when Jersey was has also fostered a renewed liberated from the Nazis. Along with the other determination to fight against Channel Islands it was the only part of the this virus, by seeking for a better British Isles occupied by the Nazis during World world. War Two. It was a time of terrible hardship and deprivation and by 1945, the population of the Psalm 31, speaks to those who island was near to starvation. For those of us were not, and those who are not, who did not live through that period, it is hard free. Listen to these incredible for us to imagine how it was. and wonderful words again: Liberation Day each year, is for so many “5 Into your hands I commend my spirit, •︎ therefore, a time of deep and mixed emotions. On the one for you have redeemed me, O Lord God of truth. hand sad memories are once again brought into focus, 15 ‘My times are in your hand; •︎ whilst on the other hand, there is the joy of being free. deliver me from the hand of my enemies”, These two opposite emotions are ‘jumbled up’ in people’s hearts. Both emotions are powerfully expressed in the Whether that be not free physically, as during the time of beautiful Liberation stained glass window in the Parish the Occupation or today suffering with the virus or people Church of St Peter. mourning the loss of loved ones. Psalm 31 provides a blueprint for our reliance on God in times of both National Liberation Day is quite rightly our National Day, celebrated captivity, as in the war, and now captivity to a virus. It with parades and religious services. All gather in Liberation shows yet again that the scriptures are alive to all situations Square, which is always full to bursting. This year there was and circumstances! a three day holiday, but because of the virus the parades and services were unable to take place. In the New Testament, Jesus in his famous sayings called, ‘The Beatitudes’, spoken to his Apostles and many others on So many things had been planned and lots of hard work the Holy Mountain, put into words the assurance and the had been put in, to prepare for this important 75th promise of God’s love, in life, in death and for all eternity: Anniversary, but because of the virus epidemic sadly we for all this we give Him praise and glory. were not able to all be together, either in our churches, Amen
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‘Donated by the Parish and a gift from Mrs The right hand portion reflects the joy of PVA Hodges, née Huelin, in memory of her Liberation, with the Bailiff listening with grandfather, Joshua Alexander Balleine, other islanders to Churchill’s declaration 1850 - 1938. Dénonciateur et Sergent de ‘and our dear Channel Islands will also Justice, 1876-1937’. be freed today’. They are standing by the Pomme D’Or Hotel where the Union Flag The Liberation window has two sections, was raised again on 9th May, 1945. reflecting both Occupation in 1940 and liberation in 1945. Produced in 2003 it was Towards the top of the window are the designed and produced by Alice Doherty. inscriptions:
To the left are representations from the ‘The Lord is our help in time of trouble’ and Occupation. Slave workers can be seen ‘We will give thanks unto the Lord’, from below the eyes of German troops at the Palms 37:35 and 75:1 airport and the Red Cross Ship, SS Vega, sailing offshore.
ST PIERRE page31 Summer 2020 The portion of the Marsh, within the parish of St Peter, Tenants of was enclosed within a granite wall and the measurement, inside the walls, the Marsh was 40 vergées. As there were at that time approximately 80 houses in the Le Marais de St Pierre Vingtaine, each ‘tenant’ was allowed According to existing maps, the area of St Peter’s Marsh grazing and hay on a Ice skating on the Marsh c1890 appears in 1619 to be an open sea marsh which would be 20 perch plot (there flooded at high water by certain spring tides. When tides being 40 perch to permitted, the marsh was used for grazing livestock by the 1 vergée). This area was assigned to each tenant by the inhabitants of the adjacent Vingtaines. There appeared to be drawing of lots. higher ground at Bel Royal and Beaumont but the coastline in The wall along the south side of the between would appear to have Marsh was constructed on the north been covered by the high tides. or landward side of the sea bank, but the tenants claimed ownership The whole of the Marsh, being of this bank and sold plots for the below the high water mark, building of houses on the Rue de La would have belonged to the Haule during the 1930’s. However, Crown but, at some time after it must be noted that only a minor 1619 the area of the Marsh portion of the Marsh proper, in the was reclaimed by the raising corner at the rear of Firmandale of a sea bank between Bel at The Goose (formerly the British Royal and Beaumont. This Hotel), has ever been sold, except work may have been done by on the site of the Bakery, (formerly the inhabitants of the adjacent the Co-op Sports site, now being Vingtaines. However, it is a fact 1680 map showing the tidal line between Beaumont and Bel Royal developed for housing), which was that the owners of the houses, appropriated by the German forces which then existed in the Vingtaine de St Nicolas in St Peter, of occupation, and that area was approximately one vergée obtained the right for themselves and their successors in of the original 40. ownership, to graze and cut hay on the Marsh.
Wherever an area of the Marsh has been sold, the So it can be said that a right on the Marsh is inseparable permission of the tenant has to be obtained in a General from the Tenant’s property, and the Trust is inseparable Meeting, the proceeds are then invested in the Marsh Trust. from the Marsh. The owners of the existing 75 houses each receive a share of the interest from the Marsh Trust Fund and the rents As stated above, there is a distribution each year of the collected each year, but they are appreciative of the fact that ‘fruits of the Marsh’ and that, for 1974, took place at a they, while enjoying the yearly fruits of the Marsh, are really General Meeting held in St Peter’s Parish Hall on August trustees of right for future owners of the houses. The owner 14th, when 47 tenants attended. At this meeting, the tenants of the house with a right on the Marsh enjoys the available were asked to vote on a proposition : ‘Not to sell the Marsh profit from the land and the right to the Marsh is vested in to the I.D.C.’ and this was passed unanimously. their property in the Vingtaine de St Nicolas and not in the The Northerly corner of the Marsh, of about 7 vergées, was plot on the Marsh. occupied by the Germans during the war and was completely If a proposal of the former I.D.C. to purchase compulsorily ruined for agricultural purposes by dumping and building, the whole of the Marsh were agreed, who then would but the remaining 29 vergées has made a considerable receive the proceeds? The tenants by doing so, would contribution to the agricultural economy of the Island. deprive future owners of their properties, their benefits Over the centuries the Marsh has been used for ice skating, from the Marsh, and the investment of the proceeds in and there was even a rugby football pitch occupying some 7 the Trust would soon be meaningless, without the actual vergées which was used during the winter by junior teams. existence of the Marsh to hold it together.
ST PIERRE page32 Summer 2020 SHOCKING PLANTS and by Graeme Le MarquandMeals on Wheels! THE ELECTRIC DAISY
This is the most interesting herb that I have ever come across, why? Because these pretty little daisy like flowers have a big surprise. They taste like citrus with a jolt of electricity and an unusual sensation to the palate. When minute segments are broken off and given to friends to sample, the reaction on their faces is breathtaking. It brings to mind the saying, ‘They just can’t stop talking!’ It was suggested that a sample of this beautiful daisy would be useful to them. The seed packet mentions that this fascinating daisy has many uses and, as I understand, is perfect for spicing up ones cooking. It can also bring an unexpected zing to a dessert or sorbet, and even a cocktail. Furthermore it makes a stunning bedding plant. I originally purchased the seed from the Suttons seed catalogue a few years ago which was part of the James Wong home grow revolution. I still grow them now as a novelty and a talking point.
The Electric Daisy, it’s definitely not a wind up! A WHEELY GOOD PLANTER
I acquired this two wheeled buggy some years ago, unfortunately it didn’t serve the purpose that I had in mind, so it was discarded and left outside in the rain. After a time I thought maybe this old thing would come in useful after all. After some thought I decided in December last year to grow a few Jersey Royals in it, so my first task was to drill holes in the bottom for drainage. I then set about planting my potatoes and was pleasantly surprised by being rewarded with a decent crop of Royals which I harvested at the end of March. Then, as Easter was fast approaching and warmer weather forecast, I decided to sow some lettuce. Earlier in the year I purchased a packet of moon red lettuce seed from a garden centre and mixed them with a few spicy lettuce leaves to enhance the colours. I then set about sowing them in plugs before planting them in the buggy. What interested me was that the packet stated the lettuce was a small Romaine type with lovely burgundy coloured outer leaves and a light green centre, and was ideal for growing in containers and window boxes. Ideal for folk living in high rise flats especially during Lockdown earlier in the year. The beauty with this contraption is its manoeuvrability. It can be moved from A to B which means it can be put in the shade on a very warm day or kept in the greenhouse during adverse weather conditions, and so much more.
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ST PIERRE page33 Summer 2020 in Jersey during the Occupation. We know many of your We celebrated Liberation 75 weekend in names but I would ask that if you were here, or know someone in the Parish who was here during the Occupation, a very different way to that which we had please contact us so we can ensure you are included in next year’s celebrations. planned. The restrictions in place ensured The Parish Hall has remained open during the crisis that all households had to be at least 2 although with the exterior doors closed. The staff have operated on a rota basis and I have worked from my metres apart and we could not visit our office which has allowed self-distancing at all times. The days have often been busier than normal with numerous friends and family in their homes. requests for assistance and issues to resolve as well as the normal day to day business, much of which has continued I was so pleased that we were still able to celebrate, and despite the crisis. In addition they have organised shopping, impressed that so many of you decorated your homes. prescriptions and have put together food parcels where Free bunting was available from the Parish Hall on a first required. I thank them for everything they have done over come first served basis and I do apologise to those of you the past weeks. Hopefully we will soon be able to re-open that missed out. I would ask that despite the bunting being the doors and I look forward to seeing all of you when you specific for the 75th celebration that you re-use it in future visit the Parish Hall in future. years. Funds permitting, I will try to have more free bunting available next year so we can build on the success of the During the lockdown I have been able to do a little decorations this year. gardening which I might not otherwise have done. It mainly consists of pots on our patio but I now have tomato plants, On Liberation Day I visited as many areas as possible during lettuce, radishes, all coming along nicely. If the slugs don’t the afternoon. It was fantastic to see how many of you had get them I might take some pictures for the next edition. I also have my two potato plants for the annual competition between the 12 Constables to see who can grow the best new potatoes. Unfortunately these have not done well this From Constable year, so I can be fairly certain that I will not be announcing that I was the winner in the next edition. Perhaps some of you can let us know how you have occupied yourself during the Richard Vibert lockdown and we can do a feature on this in the magazine.
come together within the self-distancing rules and joined This morning came the announcement that the majority of in the St Peter’s Liberation Lockdown Party. I had intended us can now spend six hours away from our home each day not to take up the offer of free food during my walk around and that many businesses will be able to re-open to some the village areas, however this rule was quickly broken and extent. We must however continue to self-distance and I I really enjoyed what was on offer. I will not however reveal cannot stress how important it is to observe this, not which Jersey Wonders I considered to be the best in the only for our own safety but that Parish. of others as well. I do hope that in the next edition I will My thanks go to Delphine Ferry-Denman, from St Peter’s be reporting that the Battle of Flowers Association, who first approached me with restrictions have been the idea for the lockdown party. It was a wonderful idea lifted even further, and and something I think we should encourage in future years. that we are able to enjoy A special mention also to Trevor Le Cappelain who had a the summer months wonderful display in the window of his premises at St Peter’s as close to normality as Ironworks, this was topped off by an illuminated Liberation possible. 75 sign on the roof. I visited on Liberation Day evening when many of Trevor’s friends and neighbours were having Please keep safe and well. a lockdown party, with the appropriate self-distancing. Finally thanks to Ray Pike for producing the two newsletters Richard Vibert and the flyer for the Lockdown Party at short notice and with Constable of St Peter all the issues that the restrictions placed on us.
Due to new data protection regulations we have had problems in establishing all the Parishioners who were
ST PIERRE page34 Summer 2020 From Deputy Rowland Huelin
Wow, it was the 7th February when I penned a great success. For my part I organised one in my my last submission to Les Clef. Does anyone enclave. Full social distancing was adhered to with remember what ‘normal’ was like? It is impossible everyone staying in their respective zones, and to fathom what the island has been through. It is amazingly, we all had a fantastic time. also difficult to comprehend the decisions that our Government has had to make. Taking advice from We all agreed that is was a shame not to celebrate health experts from Jersey, the UK, and across the such a momentous occasion as originally world and trying to tailor it to the unique needs of planned, but we could still reflect on the our island has been an unenviable task. When we ghastly experiences our predecessors are over this crisis people will have many questions. endured during those bleak years and Was the Nightingale Hospital necessary? Did we wonderful examples of courage order enough PPE kit quickly enough? Was our and sacrifice. Deputy Russell testing policy good enough? Time will tell. However, Labey posted an excellent video at all stages remember the size, complexity and reminding us of Louisa Gould magnitude that the Council of Ministers are faced who sacrificed her life in her with. When Boris Johnston was ill a senior and effort to save a Russian Airman experienced civil servant said, ‘it was the first time named to her as ‘Bill’. in his career that not one of the Cabinet wanted to be Prime Minister!’ I am writing this on the 10th May, so who really knows What is amazing, however not surprising, is the what will happen between fantastic community spirit we have in St Peter. I now, and Les Clef landing believe about seventy parishioners signed up to the on your doorstep. What parish support scheme. The majority unprompted. restrictions will be lifted? I also know of so many others who have Will we be able to visit independently taken it upon themselves to look friends and family in their out for neighbours, do their shopping, collecting homes? What I do know is the prescriptions etc. I do hope that everyone who has Parish Hall, the Constable, Father needed support has received it. Michael and I are here to help and support you in whatever way, big or I must thank Delphine for the idea to have our small, that we can. Do not hold back if Parish ‘Locked Down Liberation Street Party’. The you need something, please just ask, Constable, who drove around the parish, said it was and stay safe.
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Well firstly, I want to add my voice to that of so many Christian to help people? leaders who maintain that God is very much with us at this time. We find him in the doctors and nurses; the care workers and By the way, paramedics; the cleaners; the shop workers; the delivery drivers; can you knit? the food producers; the postal workers and refuge collectors; the Well putting volunteers and good neighbours; and all those who are risking on my Mission their lives daily to serve our needs. In the Bible, Jesus tells us that to Seafarers there is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends Chaplain’s “hat”, and our heartfelt gratitude how would you goes to all who have made like to knit a the ultimate sacrifice in the woolly hat or service of others during hats for Seafarers this pandemic. to be given out Secondly, I want to say that in Advent. Just yes, the church buildings before Christmas are currently closed. we go onto the However, ‘the Church’ ships to give them out, to those Seafarers whose is very much open for ships are docked in port here in Jersey, whilst business. Many of our cargo is unloaded. They really do appreciate Messy families are joining them. A pattern can be provided, if you would us on Facebook where we like one, please email me at Ella and sister Sylvie have fun recreating the story have posted a whole host [email protected] of Jesus cooking breakfast on the beach of fun activities to help them connect with the Sadly, the virus meant that we were unable to go Bible and enter into the Christian story. These resources are added onto the ships at Easter to give out Easter Eggs to regularly but available already are, among other things, some as is normally done, so it would be a really great excellent Easter resources and a ‘Messy Church Does Science‘ gesture if we could make a big effort to knit lots video. And brand new this week is the story of Jesus cooking of hats in readiness for Christmas! breakfast on the beach, which Ella aged 6 and her sister Sylvie aged 3 have entered into with great enthusiasm, as you will see Father Michael from the photographs they sent us.
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