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de la Paroisse de St Pierre A PiperPlays Tribute See Page 17 Summer2020 With up to 20% discount when taking out both motor and home insurance policies, you can drive away happy www.islands.je 835 200 [email protected] Home / Travel / Motor / Marine / Business 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.” ST PIERRE page04 Summer 2020 Help to look aer your own wellbeing Connect Me Helping you take care of your body and mind. Day to day activities Practical needs Help to look aer your own wellbeing There are things we can do to help look after The coronavirus pandemic has led to a range of needs ourselves whilst our usual routines are disrupted: that many of us haven’t experienced before. Please be • Being active, in whatever ways we can assured that help and support is available with: • Eating a healthier, balanced diet • Children and family matters • Trying to drink sensibly – that means no more than 14 units a week, with no more than 2 – 3 • Education and learning for children and young units per day people • Try meditation and/or mindfulness • Finances if your income has reduced or been lost • Continuing to take prescribed medicines • Food – including groceries and hot meals • Consider cutting down or giving up smoking • Housing and accommodation • Connecting with others – even when that’s hard • Accessing media support not related to coronavirus • Being aware of news overload. Full details of all this support can be found on gov.je/connectme or call 01534 445566. If you need to talk to someone In any regular year, one in four of us experience mental health problems, but with the added pressures we are facing, including isolation and uncertainty, you might find yourself feeling anxious or depressed. Help and support is available. • The Listening Lounge provides free counselling to islanders aged 18 and over. Visit linc.je/listeninglounge or call 01534 866793 between 10am-10pm, everyday. • Jersey Recovery College is offering free educational courses on topics such as anxiety, depression, stress, mindfulness, resilience, recovery, goal setting, and emotional coping skills. Access the courses via recovery.je/courses or call 07829 908252. • Mind Jersey offers free help and support, including advice on how to take care of your mental health and that of your family and friends. Call 0800 7359404. • The emergency services are here to help if you are in urgent crisis. Call 999, 24 hours per day. decline in our insect pollinators.