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Get up to From the Editor Featured articles 20% off your policy At Last!!! From the Constable when you take out both home After considerable delay, due to circumstances beyond our control, La Cloche is finally printed, published and delivered to our Parishioners. We should be reporting on the and motor insurance, and treat Liberation 75 celebrations, and it is certainly a big disappointment to many people that p4 those celebrations had to be cancelled and transferred to May 2021 instead. But we have your home to some TLC enjoyed beautiful sunny weather in the Spring months this year, after the extreme deluge of the Autumn and Winter months.

Although we have a large collection of copy material for a special Liberation 75 Liberation Thoughts publication, we are only publishing certain pieces in this edition of La Cloche, with the remainder to be published in a later edition. p11 We have managed to put together quite an interesting collection of articles for your enjoyment, particularly since we thought that this edition would be shorter than usual. I hope you will enjoy reading it and find the articles interesting and useful.

There is a brief history about Oaklands Manor when the residents celebrated the 25th Occupation Burials Anniversary of the development of Manor as apartments. Beautiful landscaped gardens for the residents to enjoy, with the original folly built by Lady Brooke, still in place. p12 Colin Ireson has written an interesting and intriguing article about the Parish Community Support Group. There was a ‘call to arms’ seeking volunteers to support and help those individual persons and families in need. Not just with shopping, but also with medical prescriptions, and advice in general where and how to get other community services. Often just a chat over the phone is needed. Without our volunteers, vital communications Bells & Old Lace Part 2 would not be possible.

Bob Olliver has written an article about the St Saviour’s Twinning Association and the fact that St Saviour has been twinned with Villedieu les Poeles for 35 years! The second part p18 of Hamish Marett-Crosby’s very informative article about Villedieu les Poeles, its history of lace, bell foundry and copper manufacture and industry, is reproduced inside.

Our photographer, Steve Wyatt, has also been busy and the cover picture is his creation. Anyone who is keen to write or take photographs of Parish events, can certainly do so, and Twinning Association send in their contributions to the Parish office, or direct to me by email at millercara8@ gmail.com. If you know of any event that should be covered and promoted in La Cloche, please let me know. p19

Cara Billot Miller Oaklands Manor

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From your Parish representatives FROM THE CONNÉTABLE

Well, the last time I wrote for the Christmas magazine I said; “the next six months are going to be fabulous so watch this space!”. In February I went to the Falklands for a week with the Connétable of St. Martin and Lisa from the States Greffe. That was a fantastic trip. What a wonderful place - a lot of you will have seen the photos. We Soraya and Martyn Maguire and Dianne Phillips who helped with afternoon teas were then looking forward to the wedding of my So, I met them early afternoon and we visited with cream teas. This youngest grandson at the Parish Church followed was such a lovely thing to do. by the reception in a Marquee on the family farm. A garden party at Buckingham Palace and trips Sadly, I lost family and friends like so many others and was unable to say goodbye. I had family in hospital and couldn’t visit or stay to Villedieu - it was going to be a fabulous six with them to give support. The last few months have been so hard months. But like everyone else I didn’t plan for for everyone. I called Government House one day spoke to Justin, the virus. So other than the trip to the Falklands who passed me on to Sir Stephen who laughed when I said I was calling to make sure he was still above ground and his family were nothing else happened. ok. I and the staff called a lot of parishioners just so they knew we were thinking of them. Since March our lives have been so different. The Parish Hall has remained open although the front door has been shut. The staff Steven, our sexton at the churchyard, has retired after 20 years of have all been fantastic. Like the staff at the depot they didn’t miss service to the Parish and we all wish him well. a day’s work - well that’s not strictly true, one of the guys from the depot and his wife went to visit family in Venezuela for three We seem to be coming out of this, but please, I need you to still weeks and ended up staying for three months! With the help of take care. We are not out of the woods completely. Senator Ian Gorst and our London office we got them home, but it was a journey I would not wish on my worst enemy. Still they Love got home safely. Sadie & Jackson xx I needed volunteers to help with Parishioners and what a great group turned up to help. Shona took charge for me and she has been a star. Along with her husband Tim and a large number of volunteers they made sure help was given to anyone who needed it and they came up trumps every time. They are still continuing to help.

Liberation day was cancelled, but I had a call from a lovely lady called Soraya who said that she and her husband would like to make afternoon tea for the Parishioners who live in our bungalows.

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A message from your Deputies Dear Friends And in this spirt of gratitude, I want to use this moment to give a HUGE shout out of appreciation to the wonderful efforts of I hope this finds you well and okay. our parish volunteers. This tireless group Like a lot of us I have been thinking showing the very best of St Saviour came about the last time I caught up with together to ensure those on their own folk. When I wrote to you last, it was needing a lifeline or again the simple gesture of checking in on them or doing via the December edition looking their shopping was amazing. forward to 2020 and especially the 75th Anniversary of Liberation Day. They were not alone of course, our parish and there is always room for improvement Doesn’t that feel like a lifetime ago hall staff supported by our dedicated but look at where we live and how lucky honorary police ensured that despite the we are to live not just in our parish but this now? So much has happened in that challenges many faced, their parish was time while some things remained. island of ours. We must use this with spirit there for them. and Jersey DNA on our way.

Once again in the face of adversity the While I write this, we approach the summer So, to you and your family and to all those spirt that I believe is firmly in our island sparkle that only this gem of the sea can who live and work in St Saviour, especially DNA came to the frontlines in more ways offer. This summer will be one of relief our schools who have been working hard than one. I am sure, like my family, you but cautious optimism as we still have these past few months and now with joined neighbours across the parish on a a lot of work ahead of us all. As ever the some children going back to school, thank Thursday evening at 8pm to clap for all the world seems like it has had a jolt and the you. Keep looking out for each other and essential workers on the island. It was a reverbs of this uncertainty still reverberate we will meet again. simple gesture which went a very long way underneath our feet. Much has been said to keeping us connected and together, that we have been given a chance to Yours, seeing those nearby while knowing that reassess and look again at the challenges while apart we were as one in our resolve. we all face. This is an imperfective world Kevin

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Parish News Re-opening of the Parish hall Parish Assembly Opening Statement AN ASSEMBLY of the Principals and Electors The Parish hall has re-opened from 22 June 2020 to resume near normal of the Parish of St. Saviour will be held at the administrative services offered at HQ offices at the Parish hall In St Saviour. Parish Hall on Wednesday 22 July 2020 at 6:30 Core operating hours may vary as follows and services may be withdrawn if pm for the following business: there is risk of a possible outbreak: Opening hours are from Monday to Friday 8.45 - 3.45pm. 1 Approve the minutes of the previous Please note that from time to time the opening hours may be reviewed Parish Assembly held on Monday 8 June in order to ensure that the parish continues to comply with Government 2020; health guidelines. We value the health and safety of our staff and visitors allowing to build confidence amongst all visitor groups. 2 To receive and, if approved, adopt the Connétable's Accounts for the financial The Parish of St Saviour have year ended 30th April 2020; been proactive in ensuring that we Prevent, Protect 3 To approve the Estimates for the financial and Promote (PPP) staff year ending 30th April 2021; and Parishioners against the spread of (Covid-19) 4 To approve a Rate in conformity with Coronavirus. Article 21 of the Rates (Jersey) Law, 2005; Due to recent announcement and advice from the 5 To elect a Committee to examine the Government, we are taking Connétable’s Accounts for the financial essential measures to year ending 30th April 2021; ensure safety by mitigating any risk for our colleagues 6 To appoint a firm of accountants to audit in the office, Honorary/ Essential support groups, and most importantly the Connétable’s Accounts for the financial our Parishioners when visiting the Parish Hall, we are strictly adhering to year ending 30 April 2021. the COVID-19 Safe Exit Framework: Level 2 Policy recently announced by Government guidelines. Sadie Le Sueur Rennard The Parish of St Saviour is regimentally committed to following the recent Connétable Government of Jersey COVID-19 guidelines by promoting, educating and advising all personnel and various visitor groups by rigorously enforcing the necessary measures allowing to effectively control the risk of a COVID-19 outbreak. Our Risk framework is based on the best medical advice on offer and will comply by: Parish Rates • Maintaining a 1m physical distance between each other (all visitor groups) This year’s Parish Rates demands are due to be sent out at the end of July, payment will • Adhering to stricter hygiene levels especially in communal be required within the following 3 months areas such as toilets, reception areas, canteens or kitchen areas. – the deadline being towards the end of • Effective management of public and private meetings, October. interviews by promoting video conferencing where permitted There are currently no plans to defer rates • Promoting of readily available online services for this coming year of 2020, however, if Theses 4 principles are key to enable us to promote a safe working place your income or business has changed and for our colleagues and a clean and safe environment that all visitors can feel you are concerned about your ability to pay comfortable in. We believe that by communicating effectively, providing your rates, please contact the Parish Hall on support and health & safety enforcement we can achieve realistic targets to 735864. ensure the safety of all visiting the Parish Hall. For more information on level 2 of the Safe Exit Strategy Framework please visit the Government of Jersey Website. Although we have all the necessary precautions in place, to avoid longer waiting times, we ask that Parishioners utilise our online services and only visit the Parish hall where absolutely necessary. Summer 2020 St Saviour Parish Magazine p10

Parish News

Safer Routes Green Waste to Schools Due to the situation surrounding COVID-19, the The Parish of St Saviour Parish implemented a temporary green waste have been working with collection service to help our Parishioners during the Government of Jersey lock-down until the green waste centre at La to improve safety for this work forward. Hence the work Collette re-opened. pedestrians using Bagatelle Lane will now commence on or soon under the Safer Routes to Schools after Monday 8th June 2020. It During these collections which ran between 27th Initiative. is anticipated that the work will April and 29th May, we collected and delivered take approximately five weeks to This involves the creation of a 34.5 ton to Jersey Hemp for use at the farm after complete. As part of the temporary ‘Virtual Footpath’ on the west being turned into compost and 6.84 ton to GHE traffic management, Growth side of the road (with built up Green Waste site at La Collette. Housing and Environment plan to pavements in some locations), implement the one-way system changing the road to one way for Following on from this largely successful service, relatively soon once the works vehicular traffic (to be Northbound the Constable will have begun. only), and a reduction in the speed be looking into the limit from 30mph to 20mph. Should you wish to discuss this feasibility of reinstating work and what is proposed please a collection on a The original timetable was to contact the project engineer on undertake this work during the permanent basis. [email protected] 2020 school summer holidays to avoid the peak school drop off/ To discuss access and servicing We would like to thank pick up periods. At this time, whilst during the works please all our Parishioners we are still in lockdown and as the contact Dave O’Brien who will for your feedback roads remain comparatively quiet, be managing the work on site and taking part in the the opportunity has arisen to bring D.O’[email protected] scheme.

Happy Retirement Steve! Dog Mess On the 29th May we wished a Happy retirement to our Sexton Steve Nerac after 20 years of working for the Parish. The Parish have received some complaints lately about dog mess If you ever visited the and the non-picking up of it, we Churchyard, Steve was would like to remind everyone that one of the gentlemen it is your duty to clean up after your dog, this applies to all beaches and who kept it looking so parks and to all public areas including beautiful. roads and pavements. We also ask We hope you enjoy that where possible dogs do not do your retirement Steve, their business on others private you will be missed! driveways/garden areas.

Branchage Party Returns The St Saviours Branchage Party return from a socially distanced Branchage inspection. From left to right – Roads committee Members: Peter Blampied and Geoffrey Morris, Chef de Police Steven Laffoley-Edwards, Constable of St Saviour Sadie Le Sueur-Rennard, Vingtenier Almerindo Goncalves and Centenier John Richards.” Summer 2020 St Saviour Parish Magazine p11

Liberation May 9th the Day by Peter Dyson, Rector of our Liberation What word normally follows “liberation”? Usually we would say “from” by Daff Noel and that makes good sense. Liberation in 1945 meant liberation from oppression, restrictions, hunger, fear. And we all need liberating from My family have always celebrated May 9th. Even when we such things now – as many people in the world can sadly confirm weren’t in the island we would always make a special day from their own experiences. of it. That was down to my Mum really. To her it was the day she was never going to forget. The day we were all But there is also a less common, but equally important, little word that finally freed from German rule. can follow “liberation” – it is the word “for”. We are given a freedom to do something with our liberty. We can be freed for making money, It must be difficult for having a good time, going travelling, relaxing – literally having free today’s generation to time. And there is nothing wrong with any of that. understand how the captive adults would But should there, could there, be more? have felt that day in 1945 As we look back on this 75th anniversary of Liberation perhaps as but it must have been individuals and a community we should ask ourselves the question exhilarating. I was three what have we been freed for? What is the role for working together, months away from my building up the community, helping others less fortunate than fifth birthday yet I could ourselves; sharing of what we have; caring for the environment? not have missed the excitement in everyone’s It is often said that during the Second World War there was a feeling voices, the smiles of of being in it together: strong community leading to support of one happiness on their faces. another. My older sisters and brothers would have talked about What, in 2020, might each of us be freed for? And as we come out of going down the Albert Pier and, not wanting to be left lock down – the opposite of freedom by definition – how will each of out, I probably sulked at being told I was too young. I us answer that question? would not have done so for long however for I would have soon been assured that my Mum, seven year old sister Daryl and baby Angela were all staying home too. We would have waved them off at the garden gate Liberation thoughts before Daryl and I ran through the house and out into by Dep Louise Doublet the orchard to see if Louie the gardener was free to play. We were in the house later that afternoon though. I Freedom, to me, means being empowered to make choices for my remember that Daryl and I were playing ‘hide and seek’ own life and for the good of my family and community, on an equal underneath the kitchen table when Mummy answered a basis with other citizens. knock at the front door. I think the gift of freedom comes with a Did we peek out with curiosity responsibility to make choices that will benefit when she gasped and laughed not just ourselves but also the people around at the visitor? I can’t remember us. Freedom is a fundamental requirement for but I do recall the dusty black human happiness and I feel very lucky that boots he wore and the brown we have it in Jersey. Celebrating Liberation trousers – oh and his lovely Day is really important to me. As a Humanist smiling face when he bent to I believe that this is the one and only life we say hello after Mum had said have - this makes me feel deep gratitude who we were. It was many for those who lost their lives so that we years later that I thought to could have freedom. I think whatever our ask who he was and was told background or beliefs, whatever school we that he was not only Daddy’s went to or sexuality we identify with, islanders cousin from England but was of all colours and ages share a passion for this more importantly a member place we call home. That passion unites us. of the Liberation force who landed that day. There are On Liberation Day I celebrated this unique photos within the family little island that punches way above its collections of that day and his weight in many arenas. Jersey has so much visit but sadly I cannot locate staggering natural beauty and an innovative, them at this time. Nevertheless generous population. it added to the importance of May 9th 1945 for us as a family Having the freedom to serve this island and and why each anniversary is its people is something that I will never take celebrated to this day. for granted. Summer 2020 St Saviour Parish Magazine p12

keen rugby player. He then went to Jesus College, Oxford, to read Law and then was called to Bar at Lincoln’s Inn before returning 75 years seems a long time ago, yet to Jersey to practice as an Advocate. During WWI he was the the reverberations are still with us Recruiting Officer for Jersey and was later awarded an OBE. On 12 February 1943, the Ogier’s home was searched by German police, during which they found a map belonging to Richard to-day. Only recently has the human marked with military fortifications, and a small camera belonging to Kenneth. Leonce and Richard were arrested, interrogated, and cost of the Occupation and the placed in Jersey jail. The two men were taken to Paris for interrogation at Gestapo desperate desire for Liberation, been HQ Richard did not stand trial because of illness. Leonce Ogier stood trial alone and was given a six-month sentence in May once again a reality in our Parish. 1943. However, the entire charge was so suspect that Ogier was immediately pardoned by the military commander of Paris and, It was in 2018 that the mortal remains of Frank René Le Villio quite extraordinarily, sent back to Jersey. were returned to Jersey. Only in his mid-teens he was deported for “serious military larceny” – the crime being stealing a military On his return to Jersey on 24 May 1943, Leonce Ogier was treated motorbike to go for a ride. He spent time in several concentration by the Island as a hero, which irritated the Germans to the extent camps, including Belsen. His health broke down completely and that they deported him again on 13 July 1943. Unbeknown to all, after being transferred in 1945 to hospital in Nottingham, he died Ogier was at this time suffering from terminal intestinal cancer. shortly after the end of the war – and was buried in Nottingham. He was a St Saviour’s boy, and his remains were brought back to St Ogier was transferred to Biberach civilian internment camp Saviour, when a moving memorial service was held and he could arriving on 16 July 1943 as recorded in the camp register (prisoner be properly remembered. He was laid to rest in his homeland and number 16506). The physical and psychological shock of his at Surville cemetery, where his parents lie buried. second deportation, not to mention all that had happened over His death a lifetime away – but the past became the present for the last few months, was such that his health deteriorated quickly. those few hours. Leonce L’Hermitte Ogier died on 1 August 1943; two relatives who were interned in the nearby civilian internment camp at Wurzach were allowed to be with him when he died. He was cremated in order that his remains be transportable OCCUPATION back to Jersey at the end of the war and was eventually laid to rest in St burials Saviour’s cemetery. William Howard Marsh of There are no less than 14 civilians who died as a direct result of the Langley Park, St Saviour Occupation buried or remembered on gravestones in St Saviour’s was born on 28 November churchyard. As we give thanks for Liberation this 75th anniversary 1920 in St Helier. A motor year, it is right to remember them. mechanic by trade, he worked Leonce L’Hermitte Ogier is known to us as one of the Jersey for the Germans during 21 whose names are engraved on the Lighthouse Memorial in the Occupation - including St Helier, Jersey, and who did not return from Nazi prisons and Organisation Todt. Rebellious by concentration camps. nature, in February 1944 he was reported for misconduct and put Ogier was born on 15 June 1881 and studied at Victoria College in on trial. He was sentenced to 15 Jersey from 1896 to 1900, where he was the cricket captain and a months for ‘insulting the German Summer 2020 St Saviour Parish Magazine p13 forces, disturbing the working peace and disseminating anti- At least nine people drowned trying to escape the occupation – German informations’. He died in Germany on 9 March 1945. At that and three of these are buried in St Saviour. They are all tragically time he was part of a slave worker detachment building a fuel plant young. The first was Denis Audrain, aged 16. He died trying to in Zeitz. row to England – such was his desire for liberation. At Green Island there is the following memorial: Clarence and Peter Painter lived in New Zealand Avenue. Clarence Painter was born in Berkshire in 1893 and fought in the Here On 3rd May 1942 First World War. He married Dorothy Smith, the daughter of a Jersey ice cream and mineral water manufacturer. He worked in PETER HASSALL, DENIS AUDRAIN the family business and their eldest son, Peter, was born in 1924. & MAURICE GOULD, aged 15, 16 & 17 Peter was a pupil at Victoria College and like many youngsters Attempted To Escape The Occupation Carrying he took part in acts of defiance such as taking photographs of Plans Of Island Fortifications To Aid The Allies German aircraft at the Airport, when photography was banned. He was reported to the Germans who searched the family home. The Boat Was Swamped, Denis Drowned And Is Buried They found a First World War German pistol, brought home as a In St Saviours Cemetery souvenir by Peter’s uncle. Guns had to be handed in when the Maurice and Peter Were Captured And Deported Island was occupied. Father and son were arrested and sent to a To SS Camps In Germany prison in France just before Christmas. The following August, after spells in two other camps, they were transferred to Gross-Rosen Maurice Died In 1943 And His Remains Were Re-interred concentration camp. Peter died from pneumonia, in his father’s In The Howard Davis Park In 1997 arms, on 27 November 1944. Clarence died on 16 February 1945 in Peter Died In 1998. His Ashes Are Scattered Nearby, United Again a train wagon while being transferred between camps. Another tragedy saw four young people perish, two being a James Edward Houillebecq of Patier Lane St Saviour was born young married couple Ronald and Madeleine Bisson being into a St Saviour family on 24 February 1927. He had just left De La aged 19 and 21 respectively. Salle College in May 1944 when a German search party discovered gun parts and ammunition hidden at the family home. Together A third was Andre Gorval, who was helped by Eileen Le Sueur, with friends, he had stolen a German gun and concealed it (mother of our Connetable Sadie), to get fuel, wrote to her without the knowledge of the family. They were all arrested and thanked her for the great risk she took in helping the escape plot. interrogated but only James remained in prison. He was deported She received a letter written by André the following morning, in July 1944 and died in Neuengamme concentration camp on 20 thanking her for her generosity and promising that his spirit would January 1945, a month short of his 19th birthday. not be broken if the escape failed and he ended up in a German prison instead. Marcel Fortuné Rossi of Maufant St Saviour was born in Lincolnshire in 1921. The family moved to Jersey. In February 1943, as part of deportations of UK-born British passport holders and their dependents, to internment camps, Marcel and his father, Jean-Marie, were sent to Kreuzberg camp in Silesia. At one point they were held in the Auschwitz camp complex. Marcel is believed to have died in April 1945. Jean-Marie survived and died in 1967. Summer 2020 St Saviour Parish Magazine p14

But the actual outcome of the escape bid was more tragic - Eileen been renovated, so that this young couple heard rumours that screams for help had been heard from the who tried together to escape, are properly coast; and later that week, a telephone call confirmed Eileen’s commemorated. worst fears. The escape had failed and he together with the three others died, six months before the Channel Islands were liberated. The most high-profile Occupation story in St Saviour was known as the “St Saviour’s The letter is not only very moving but gets to the heart of such wireless case”. In 1942 it had been declared desire for liberation, that many risked death or imprisonment by illegal to own a radio, (as they were used to listen the German authorities. to the BBC). 15 people were arrested, but the four principals were John Nicolle, Joseph Tierney, Arthur Dimery and Canon Clifford Cohu, Dear Mr and Mrs le Sueur, minister of St Saviour at the time. The network was discovered with each member having a different role. Just a line, before I try and get away, to thank The St Saviour's wireless case was the you for all the good you have done for me and my perfect opportunity to stage a show- family. I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. trial that could act as a deterrent and I wish you luck in the future and hope everything persuade the rest of the population will turn out alright for you. I am sorry in a way to to refrain from illegal action. leave but we are all fed up with the life we have to The trial took place, barely one month after the arrests, on April 9, put up with. If we are lucky enough to get across I 1943, behind closed doors in the shall be more than delighted. If not we shall land in Lower Committee Room of the *Gloucester Street Mansion but our spirit will not be States Building. broken, but I pray and with God’s blessing I hope we Unlike other trials, the case enjoyed a great deal of public shall be alright. exposure - something the Germans surely could have So I will end my short letter and say not goodbye but avoided had they aimed for Au Revior. more secrecy. One of the defendants recounts that on leaving the States Building From one of your devoted friends after the trial, large crowds had Andre gathered in the Royal Square, Thank you once again eagerly awaiting the result. A determination to rid the P.S. Give my love to Guy. Island of Cohu's presence forever accounts for the disproportionately harsh sentence he received, in striking contrast As a nephew wrote later: “Ronnie was desperate to escape and to to the sentences given to other defendants join the fight in Europe. Sadly, as we know he never made it.” The for very much the same offence. Cohu was grave contains other family members, but it has more recently sentenced to 18 months imprisonment for Summer 2020 St Saviour Parish Magazine p15

'failing to surrender leaflets and [...] disseminating anti- German John Nicolle and his father, who retained a radio set. On the basis news', whereas usually sentences for convictions of this category of this information, news-sheets were produced by Tierney and ranged between a mere one to two months. Equally, Tierney's other, which were then taken to Cohu. Cohu’s non-conformism two-year sentence 'for manufacturing and distributing leaflets' made him unpopular with the Germans. because he was perceived as a troublemaker Cohu was arrested on 12 March 1943 by the German Secret Police; All four were sentenced to imprisonment. Arthur Dimery left others in his network had been arrested during the fortnight Jersey for an unknown destination together with John Nicolle, on before. He was taken to the GFP HQ at Silvertide, Havre de Pas. In May 5, 1943. After completing his term, he probably found himself total, 18 people in the network were tried and even more were in the hands of the Gestapo and was sent to Neuengamme interrogated. The trial took place on 9 April 1943 and large crowds concentration camp, outside Hamburg. gathered outside, in Royal Square, eagerly awaiting the result. Cohu was sentenced to 18 months imprisonment for ‘failing to How Dimery came to be admitted to Laufen, one of the surrender leaflets and […] disseminating anti-German news.’ internment camps for Channel Islanders, remains a mystery. He (German) side of Jersey prison to the civilian side, where life was a died there on April 4, 1944 and lies buried at Salzach Municipal little easier. He was deported on 13 July 1943. Cemetery. Cohu was imprisoned in several camps and put in solitary Joseph Tierney, who had been allowed to attend the christening confinement at Frankfurt, spending ten and a half hours a day ceremony of his new-born daughter, followed Clifford Cohu to inserting hooks into cardboard frames. Cohu’s wife sent him Dijon on September 18, 1943. He served his full sentence but food parcels but these were confiscated on arrival. Cohu’s weight was then not released despite having dysentery and dropsy. It is dropped from 10 stone 3 lb when he left the island to 7 stone by thought he ended up in Flossenburg camp in April 1945 – i.e. just May 1944. before the war ended. Then the prisoners were evacuated from the camp in mid-April 1945 and sent on a death march into the Cohu’s two most heartfelt, but unsatisfied, wishes were to be Sudetenland. This death march was a mixture of rail transport and reunited with his wife and to be allowed to bury the islanders who walking on foot. 822 prisoners set out but hundreds died and died in prison. were buried in mass graves – only 28 were still alive by the end of the war one month later. Joseph Tierney’s body was exhumed Cohu’s sentence officially ended on 24 September 1944, but on 30 in the summer of 1945 but then disappeared. After the war his August 1944 he was released into the hands of the Gestapo and family naturally tried to find his resting place but did not succeed. taken to Zoshen forced labour camp, which was run by the SS. It was only in 2016 that his body was located, and his family were He arrived there after several days on a prisoner transport on 13 able to visit and lay flowers at the memorial which marked the September 1944, at a time when the camp was first opening and communal grave where he and his friends were buried. was severely overcrowded with more than 500 prisoners. Cohu attracted attention when in the camp for being the only British John Nicolle ended up at a notorious prison prisoner and for being a priest. He was too weak and thin to lift a at Dortmund where he arrived on April 21 shovel and was given continual beatings and screams of abuse 1944. This prison was particularly vile as is from the guards. recounted by one survivor, according to whom Bochum, (the camp where he and On 20 September 1944, Clifford Cohu died from the brutal Nicolle had been previously), was 'bad, but treatment he received. When undressing his body on the order of it was a palace compared to Dortmund'. the guards, a Czech survivor, found a small bible tightly pressed John Nicolle perished there from against his breast. Somehow this had survived body searches and starvation and overwork. the treatment he had received. Cohu’s remains were cremated and it is not known where they were scattered. He has a fitting More is known of the details of Canon memorial inside St Saviour’s church and his name is remembered Cohu and is an appropriate story to in the Chapel of martys in Canterbury cathedral, on each recount at the end of this section, as it anniversary of his death. is a stark reminder of what Jersey and the Channel Islands were Liberated And finally, on a grave is written simply: “Lilian Amy Harris nee Du from in May 1945. Feu died in an internment camp in Germany 5th January 1945”. Little is known about her: she was born in Trinity on 20.09.1901, Clifford John Cohu was born in and her husband Rodney Knowlton Harris, born 25.11.1902 in Guernsey in 1883. He was ordained Brighton. Endorsed on Rodney’s card is their son Mark Knowlton as a priest in 1908 and moved to Harris, born 06.04.1936. On 29.09.1942 the three of them were India in 1912 to serve as a minister deported, ending up in Bad Wurzach Camp. The reason for their in several communities, including deportation would have been the fact that Rodney was UK born. as Canon of Allahabad, until 1935. At the date of their deportation they were living at 5 St Luke’s He retired to Jersey in 1937 and was Villas, Beach Road, St Saviour. Lilian died in the camp on 05.01.1945 nominated as acting rector of St of meningitis. In June 1945, Rodney was living in Brighton and Saviour in 1940. He was an eccentric requested that his wife’s body be exhumed from Bad Wurzach and but popular man. His particular act of returned to, presumably, Jersey. But the whereabouts of her grave defiance was to have spread the BBC is currently unknown. news, both in the General Hospital in St Helier, where he was chaplain, and (on at She stands for those countless number of people who lived least one occasion) whilst riding down the through the Occupation, some of whom never saw the light of Parade in St Helier. Liberation. Cohu’s source of news was Joseph Tierney, May they all rest in peace who was the parish cemetery worker. He wrote out the news he received every morning from Never a better time to switch network

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The bell is hoisted out of the pit, and as the final coating of earth and Continuing his two-part series on the clay is chipped away, this archetypal instrument emerges; it is like an living museum that is Villedieu-les- actOld of creation and the result is made visible for the first time. Lace Poêles, Hamish Marett-Crosby describes two of the town’s historic industries: bells and lace

The modern car with its climate conditioners, entertainment centres, GPS and all other mod cons (a package now a sine qua non for the modern driver) has an effect reaching far beyond the windscreen. A bubble now engulfs the occupants who, sacrificing all to the gods of average speed, fail to notice, let alone appreciate, the world passing by.

Thus, it is that Villedieu-les-Poêles is victim to a motorway by- pass. It is a living, working, and still (just) flourishing, museum to generations of skill and workmanship in so many ways. So be brave: take the slow road and explore outside that driving cocoon.

The town’s main fame comes from its production of copper and, by the 19th Century the copper pan-making industry employed 700 families in the town. Today its reputation rests also on a new (to Villedieu) technology which came to town in 1865.

The setting may be 19th Century but the technology dates from the dawn of Mediterranean civilisation and the sound of a bell ringing is So, the foundry owners, the Bergamo family, act as a sort of guardian as old as the technology of metal working. Universally understood to for a complete industrial history of one process which makes a visit to mark various emotions, not least joy and celebration as well as danger, this town fascinating. There are regular tours most days and these can or a calling to worship; and to many, the tolling bell marks a rite of be checked out at http://cornille-havard.com passage. Before the foundry arrived, the men in the town worked the copper The history of bell making is ancient and the basic technology hasn’t and the women found their own work in lacemaking, so bringing actually changed that much. It all starts with the three basic materials more wealth to the town. It is said that there were once two noises for mixing the mould in which the bell will be made, clay, horse dung which distinguished Villedieu, the sound of the hammers beating and goat hair. out the copper, and the click-clack of the bobbins of the lace-makers. These ladies used to gather and, while working on auto pilot, would But the most important part of the process is the furnace; previously enjoy a good gossip (un caquet). There was, I am assured, a Place de bells were cast and fired at their destination in a bell pit. However, the Caquet in Villedieu; it might in English be translated as ‘gossip-shop railways provided transportation of the finished bells from a well- square’. run factory and a stable production meant an increase in consistent quality; foundries were established and prospered. Villedieu is one of The last professional lace maker in Villedieu died in 1952, but a three in France; there are two in England. group of ladies meet regularly to keep the traditions alive and make souvenirs for the tourists such as bookmarks or small napkins. Some Summer 2020 St Saviour Parish Magazine p19 St Saviour’s PART 2 Twinning ASSOCIATION by Bob Oliver, Treasurer

The St Saviour’s Twinning Association held its AGM on Saturday, February 22nd. Vicky Trehorel gave the Secretary’s Report for the last year. Bob Olliver gave the Treasurer’s Report showing that are sold at the museum of lace, just off the main street, but its the Association accounts were in good order. The Committee continued production is a labour of love to preserve the local heritage. was elected for the coming year. Unfortunately, John Hidrio, Old Lace who had been a great supporter and been on the Committee since the Association had started, was unable to stand again because of his health. Yvette Parry was elected as a new Committee member and Lynette Robbé was welcomed back.

It was planned to have a day trip to Cancale in June, but unfortunately this has had to be cancelled because of the Coronavirus. We have also had to abandon plans for our lunches this year. However, we have booked our Christmas Lunch at St Brelade’s Bay on the 5th December. We have to hope that we will be clear of the virus by then.

This year is the 35th Anniversary of the twinning with Villedieu- les-Pôeles. Any celebrations that would have been planned have been abandoned. The planned Inter Jumelages games to be held at St Hilaire du Harcouet has had to be postponed.

There will never again be a mass market for handmade lace, I was told, as the process is too expensive and time consuming, other than for the top fashion houses whose customers don’t mind spending a fortune on lace.

A community of any age will (should) always care for its traditions as, I am sure, understanding yesterday will help explain who we are today. Of course, museums have their place in this process, but how much more pleasing is it to have preserved the past as a vital present, away from a somewhat sterile display case, no matter how well designed the exhibit happens to be.

But maybe that’s wishful thinking. Villedieu has a patrimony set in stone, housing an extraordinary history of local production. The stone may last, but economic sustainability is much more fragile. Summer 2020 St Saviour Parish Magazine p20

Community Support Groupby Colin Ireson the Parish’s new “baby”! Friday morning, 20th March, a 9.30am would liaise with us and Parish Hall staff. a couple of one-off shopping trips, or just meeting at the Parish Hall with Madame Having started helping with shopping, I because they needed someone to talk to. then had to step back for my own safety, Even “just” the shopping is a voice on the lé Connétabl’ye in the chair – actually, so took on a mid-week telephone role, a phone for the list, then a personal delivery she didn’t sit much! She was very courtesy call as I term it, to keep in touch at the door (safe distanced of course) and concerned that, in the event that Jersey with our “Friends” and update Shona or a chance for a face-to-face chat! A good should suffer the same fate as England the Parish as and when needed – Shona’s number of our Friends have expressed phone was already busy with new concern at shopping themselves again – was discussing, with what we now know requests! that’s not a problem, we’re here for you. as the Corona Virus or Covid-19 crisis, Lovely friendships have developed, even if there could be Parishioners who would We were 13 weeks “old” by the end of June! only over the phone, people’s backgrounds We started off with five volunteers right at are emerging, and we find we have struggle in some way. There were about the beginning, then our group numbers 15 of us there, we had answered a call interesting characters in our Parish! We are rose dramatically, ending up with 35! All of now back down to 12 Friends still needing for volunteers within the Parish - you us needed to be “security checked”, some shopping but that is dropping too as we could almost have called it an enquiry already were, as teachers for example; it’s speak. We are keeping them all on our - to see who might be able to help. a UK-wide mechanism referred to as DBS, Friends List, as they all know that if they which Marco and Paula quickly sorted out needed anything further or just to have a At that stage, Parish Hall staff could for us, so Parishioners can rest assured they offer support, and Mandy, our brilliant quick chat, they can call us - we'll be here are in safe hands. As I write (mid-June), 14 for them as long as we can. Our Friends caretaker, was prepared to help as and of us are now back at work but they still (you all know who you are now!) are aged when, but more could be needed. want to remain on our list, so that if we between mid-40s to mid-90s and most need them, they will do their best to help have underlying health conditions, but a There were plenty of questions, naturally. after work – truly amazing! lot of them have no family here in Jersey, What problems could arise? Exactly their own friends may well be their own what would be needed? What safety Our youngest volunteer is 17, then we go age so unable to help. mechanisms would be in place to protect right up to some in their early 70’s. They are both Parishioners and volunteers whilst from all walks of life - students, teachers, What about the future? There is much talk providing a confidential service? What school secretaries, education support staff, of a second, autumn “spike” of infections, hoops would we need to jump through IT, carpenters, retired nursing staff, finance, when we will undoubtedly be needed before we could help our “friends” in a private housekeeper, retired people from again, but, with huge thanks to everyone the Parish? Sadie freely admitted she all types of work – such a cross-section! involved but especially our volunteer had few answers, this was new territory To their credit, not only volunteering, but “shoppers”, without whom this would not to everyone, but the Parish would do they have turned their hands to mask be possible, we have been able to set the whatever was needed. The Parish didn’t making, shopping, baking cakes, general foundations for what we hope will be a have a community support group, unlike support, gardening, fixing a sink coming great community support service. It just several others, established for some years. off a wall(!), dog walking, buying a bottle might bring the Parish together more. We would have a lot to learn - and quickly - or two of wine for a 'friend's' 90th birthday If restrictions allow, we may be able to if ours was to take off! as he didn't want his carer to think badly of provide a wider voluntary service, perhaps him(!), the list could go on! transport to appointments, meetings, Parishioners, rest assured, we’ve (almost) supporting other agencies, who knows? If cracked it! Shona and husband Tim We started off with four parishioners - we you think you might need help, give us a Ringsdore bravely and jointly volunteered call you all 'Friends' now - who needed call on 07797 737480 and talk to Shona, or to take on the huge and daunting task of assistance, numbers have peaked at 42. speak to the Parish Hall. the co-ordinating role, Paula Jespersen Whilst nearly all are now regular shopping, (Sadie’s also brilliant Personal Assistant) they have included prescription collections, Stay safe, stay well, stay happy everyone! Summer 2020 St Saviour Parish Magazine p21 “Oaklands Manor” Mont de la Rosière, Victoria Village 1995 to 2020

By Clifford Laisney Photos by Geoff Michel An enjoyable event was held on February 27th 2020, when 28 residents gathered together to celebrate 25 years since the completion of Oaklands Manor.

Guests listened intently as Clifford Laisney, (one of the original residents) gave a brief outline of the development. Originally owned by the late J.A.Perree Esq, Oaklands was one of the leading cattle farms on the island.

It still retains several features including the complete Apple Crushers, the original fireplace, and the Gazebo which remains an interesting feature of the garden.

Antler Developments acquired the property in 1993 from the then owner, Lady Kathleen Brooke. Much enjoyment and interest are appreciated from the extensive gardens covering some seven vergees which include two tulip trees, some of the largest beech trees on the island, lawns, shrubs, not forgetting the entertaining wildlife.

Reminiscences including photographic memories, stories and a formal toast brought an unforgetful evening to a happy close. Summer 2020 St Saviour Parish Magazine p22 St Saviour Netball Club SEASON’S REPORT Well - in the circumstances at the time of writing this report, due to the crisis of the Coronavirus, the contents will commence with the good news first.

St Saviour B Team was winner of 3rd Division, Jersey Netball Winter (Saltgate) League 2019/2020 the last match 10th March 2020, excelled all their achievements, not only winners of the 3rd Division but maintained the record of being unbeaten throughout the eighteen matches. Nine players constituted the quad and played every match with enthusiasm putting into practice the training which had taken Back row: Sheila Price (Coach), Sonia Ferri, Kudzai Muchekeza, place during the summer months. The squad displayed respect to Hannah Hegarty (Captain), Lily Whitchurch, Tina Duckworth the opposition and the game which helped to maintain this record. Front Row: Elsje Swanepoel, Tiffany Shales, Michelle Smith. Must add, it is a number of years since a St Saviour team has achieved winning a division of the Winter League. Players in the Squad all season but not able to play the last match (in UK) Ruth LeGresley and Susanne Wareing. St Saviour C Team had some challenging matches in the third Division of the Winter League, although, players giving their best narrowly missed a win. However, St Saviour gained points, either coming within five goals of opponent’s score or resulting in 50% of the final score. Having three teams, the Club had two teams in the third Division. This will now be interesting for next season, 2020/202 with the A and B in LATEST NEWS second division because of the Team gaining promotion. The AGM of the Jersey Netball Association zoom St Saviour A, 2nd Division, played every match exceptionally well, the meeting was held on Thursday, 25th June. five-month summer training ‘paid off’ here again the team consisted of nine players so able to use substitutes if required. The top half of this Instead of waiting any longer for a possible Annual Division involved strong matches with experienced players together Dinner date due to the virus, the agenda included with youth players but this also worked well for the team being forced announcements and presentation of the Awards for the to change their game and giving St Saviour a different aspect of the 2019/2020 Season. match, which is good experience to take on board. The A team finished sixth position in the division so a satisfactory result. St Saviour A team St Saviour B were awarded the Daphne Le Saux Best also won the Lloyds Trophy Tournament which is played annually; Defence Trophy as well as being crowned Champions teams eligible are bottom half and 2nd and the 3rd Division Winter of Division 3 (see above). League.

Not so good news - the pandemic of Covid-19 which resulted restrictions being enforced by the Government - on 16th March all Jersey Sport stopped together with the lockdown etc. However, in consequence, the B Team was not able to fulfil Annual fixtures – Champions v The Rest and Uptons Tournament, an annual event with Guernsey top of Divisions, alternating the home venue so this season would have taken place in Guernsey but both cancelled for 2019/2020 Season.

The Jersey Netball Association Awards’ Dinner, planned for the Hotel L’Horizon, 16th May 2020 was postponed for 2020.

The Club’s training is in abeyance because of Covid-19 and will start when Government restrictions are lifted and safe to group socialise. The Club would like to take on new players interested in playing league netball and please contact Sheila Price.

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Summer 2020 St Saviour Parish Magazine p28 A whistle-stop tour of Clubs and Associations

Jersey Scout Band meets on a Thursday evening at the Kenneth 2nd Jersey (Grève d’Azette) Scout Group meet at Kenneth Faucon Faucon Memorial Hall, Rue des Prés, from 6.30pm - 8.30pm. Memorial Hall, Rue des Prés (opposite Waitrose). Beavers (6–8 No musical knowledge is required and we provide teaching, yrs), Friday 5.45–6.45pm; Cubs (8–11yrs), Monday 6.30-8.00pm; instruments & uniform free of charge. Please call Mick Marett on Scouts (11–14yrs), Friday, 7.15–9.15pm. 874708 or email [email protected], [email protected] More information, contact Mick Marett on 874708 or email [email protected], [email protected] St Saviour’s Bowls Club (next to cricket pavilion at Grainville Sports We are always on the lookout for adults who wish to help with a Centre) offer an opportunity to play this very social game on a fun-packed programme. daily basis at all standards during the summer months. Please contact club training coach Paul du Feu on 732441 or 07797 3rd Jersey (St Saviour) Scout Group Scouting welcomes male and 733304. female members. Meetings are held on Monday evenings in term time at St Saviour’s Parish Hall, Berni Community Centre, St Saviour’s Battle of Flowers Association sells books at Le Quesne’s St Martin’s and St Martin’s Methodist Hall. Beavers, 6–8 years Nurseries for only £1 each. Please contact Email: stsavboff@ 5.45–6.45pm; Cubs, 8–10½ years 7–8.30pm; Scouts, 10½–14 gmail.com or contact Sharon Ellis on 07797 827579 if you can years 7–8.30pm; Young Leaders, 14–18 years to work in any help in any way. section. We are also looking for adult support, 18+ years old – no Coffee Mornings are held every Thursday at the Open Door, in the experience needed! Boys and girls, males and females welcome. hall of Georgetown Chapel between 10 am and noon. A warm Please contact Hayley Dewar, Group Scout Leader on 07797 welcome is extended to all. Proceeds go to local charities. 739294 or [email protected], 3rdjerseywelcome@scouts. org.je ; website www.scouts.org.je The Wednesday Group at Georgetown is looking to welcome new female members. If you are looking for a fortnightly programme 17th St Saviour’s Guides meet at St. Saviour’s School on Monday covering a variety of interests why not give either Joyce Noël on evenings from 7–8.30pm for girls aged between 10 and 14 878067 or Cathy Turver on 851606 a call. years for cookouts, camping, badge work and lots more. Please contact Jackie Fromage on 865310. Georgetown Girls’ Brigade meets at Georgetown Methodist Church Hall every Tuesday evening. Explorers (age 5–7 years) St Paul’s Football Club has progressed into one of the most 6–7.00pm, Junior Section (8–11 years), Company Section (11 respected clubs in the Islands, offering football to both junior &12 years +) 7.00–8.10pm. Contact Beverley on 731002 for and senior players at their headquarters in Clos des Pauvres, Rue more details. du Château Clairval. Contact Charlie Brown on 725825, website www.stpaulsfc.com Grainville Tennis Club (below cricket pitch & Grainville School) offers a comprehensive range of tennis activities for all age St Saviour’s Social Club meet every Wednesday at 7.30pm at the groups throughout the week and at weekends. The club Parish Hall for a whist drive. Entry fee is £1 and there is a raffle. All has a junior coaching programme, after school & holiday enquiries to Mrs Picot on 878004. clubs and mini tennis. The school sponsor is Heritage Oil PLC T.O.P. (Triumph Over Phobia) offer structured self-help for and the adult league is sponsored by Carey Olsen. For more people with phobias and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder information, contact head coach Rychlund Aldridge, rychlund. (OCD) Thursday evenings from 7.00-8.30pm at the Headway [email protected] or come along any Sunday Centre, Springfield Road. New members welcome. For more morning from 10.30 am. www.grainvilletennisclub.com information please contact Mark Harris, villamark2000@gmail. Grands Vaux Youth Centre opens every evening from Monday com or telephone 608008 or [email protected] or visit to Friday and Saturday afternoon offering a broad range of www.topjersey.org activities. If you have youngsters who are looking for new St Saviour’s Twinning Association promotes educational, social interests why not ring Tino on 722935 and ask about events for and cultural exchanges with our twin town of Villedieu-les- their age group? Poêles in Normandy. For more information please contact the Maufant Youth Project Monday evenings Year 7-9, 7:30-10:00pm Parish Hall. intermediates, Tuesday Year 5/6, 6:30-8:30pm juniors, Wednesday The Golden Age Club meet every second Thursday of the month Year 9+, 7:00-9:30pm seniors, Friday Year 8+ 7:30-10:00pm at 2pm in the Parish Hall for a social gathering that includes a intermediates. £1.00 entrance per session - first time is free. talk, afternoon tea, bingo and a raffle. Parishioners over the age Contact Jackie Almeida Tel 280532 / 07797 783338 or email of 60 are most welcome. [email protected] Summer 2020 St Saviour Parish Magazine p29

Need a new interest? The following clubs and associations would welcome new members or help with their projects To add information to this list please contact Roisin Pitman, email: [email protected]

Jersey Indoor Bowling Association offers coaching and has sessions at Grainville starting at 9.30am. They offer ‘Try 3 times for Free’ to encourage anyone aged 5 - 95 to have a go. This is an all-ability sport. Contact Helen Bowyer on 768772 or email: [email protected] 7th Jersey (St Luke’s) Brownies (7-10 years) meet at St Luke’s Church Hall, La Route du Fort, Tuesday 6.30pm - 8pm. Contact Francesca Watson on 07797 843801. Jersken Little Angels’ Home opens its charity warehouse on Sundays from 9.00am to 3.30pm at 87 St. Clements Road, St. Saviour. Assistance with sorting would be welcome during the week. Contact Peter Falle on 07797850568 [email protected] www.jersken.org Scottish Country Dancing for beginners takes place at First Tower School every Thursday from 7:30pm to 8:45pm. Contact Joy on 862205 [email protected] or Alan 484375 [email protected], http://scottishcountrydancingchannelislands.blogspot.com 3rd East Rainbows for girls aged 5 – 7 meet at Maufant Youth Club on Thursdays from 4.30pm to 5.30pm. Contact Helen Barette: [email protected] or www.girlguidingjersey.org.je 17th St. Saviour Brownies for girls aged 7 – 10 meet at Maufant Youth Club on Thursdays from 5.30pm to 7.00pm. Contact Cathy Bithell [email protected] or www.girlguidingjersey.org.je St. Saviour Pétanque Group meets at Grainville, near the indoor bowling club, on Thursdays at 9.50am for 10am start and roll up on Saturdays am and/or pm depending on the weather. Just come along or contact Peter or Gill Blampied on 626166 or mobile numbers 07797 720018 (Peter) or 07797 712505 (Gill) or email [email protected] Jersey Stammering Support Group meets every month at St Columba’s Church in Midvale Road. Visit their Facebook page or contact [email protected] for more details. Jersey Sea and Marine Cadets meet at TS Jersey, Fort Regent. on Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings, ages from 10 to 18 can join, Please call 01534 878252 or email [email protected] Summer 2020 St Saviour Parish Magazine p30

La Clioche Cratchi Bouônour bonnes gens, Tchi drôles temps! by Colin Ireson

Ch’est l’êté, à bein près, et lé sole lit – et lé vent souffl’ye – et j’sis dans mes courtes braies quâsiment tout lé temps! Bein seux, i’ y a des fais quand i’ nos faut des longues braies, mais pouor dé mé, ch’est officiel, ch’est lé mais d’juîn – les courtes braies!

J’sommes dans des drôles temps: pon d’s avions, pon d’batchieux, pon un trop d’boutiques ouvèrtes, pon d’restaurants ni d’s aubèrges – tchi, ma modgie d’cidre pon pèrmint?! M’luque! Mais, tout d’mème, nou peut chèrfouilli pouor des opportunités et j’peux vos dithe qué j’avons trouvé ou înventé un nouvieau mot pouor ches temps-chîn: nou- s-est “embarré”, don ch’est “l’embârr’rie”! Ch’est cèrtainement What strange times! difféthent qué duthant l’Otchupàtion – mé, jé n’pétilyais même dans l’yi d’ma méthe! Mais, heutheuesement, l’s Êtats d’Jèrri ont It’s summer, nearly, and the sun shines - and the wind blows décidés qué ch’est l’temps pouor l’ver les restrictions, j’sommes – and I am in my shorts most of the time. For sure, there sus la Traîsième Nivé, p’t’êt’ prêt à bouogi jusqu’au Deuxième are times when I need long trousers, but for me, it’s official, Nivé lé 12 d’juîn. Quand La Cloche est distribué, lé mitan du it’s the month of June – shorts! We’re in strange times: no mais d’Juilet, j’espéthe qu’y etha des bouonnes nouvelles pouor planes, no boats, not a lot of shops open, no restaurants nor touos d’nous. pubs – what, my mug of cider’s not allowed?! Bother! But, all the same, we can look for opportunities and I can tell you Pouor mé, j’aime hardi les mais du R’nouvé, quand tout est prêt that we have found or invented a new word for these times: à flieuthi dans lé gardîn et sus les fôssés d’vant lé preunmyi we are “locked in” so it’s “lockdown”! It’s certainly different branchage– les p’tites bouonnefemmes, les tulipes, les bliuets from during the Occupation – as for me, I wasn’t even a little / bliuettes ou clioches dé Carème ou bêcuqes dé corbîns (s’lon twinkle in my mother’s eye! Happily, the States of Jersey have vot’ chouaix!) et pis les gzettes ou pipots d’avri. J’avons des decided it’s time to lift the restrictions a little; we are on Level bouons et întérêssants noms pouor les flieurs tchultivées étout, Three, perhaps ready to move to Level Two on 12th June. par exampl’ye lé myi d’Jacob, l’s ièrs d’la Vièrge, les pentes- When La Cloche is distributed, in the middle of July, I hope ouothelles, lé dgiabl’ye en brousse ou la barbe d’la reine, l’s ièrs there will be some good news for all of us! dé boeu, tout à v’nîn bétôt comme j’êcris. Et les flieurs sauvages, lus noms sont mangnifique – les vièrs garçons ou rouoge For me, I really love the Spring, when all is ready to come coucou, et les vieil’yes fil’yes ou blianc coucou, et ch’tannée into flower in the garden and on the banks and hedges j’avons un tas d’jaune coucou dans les clios et sus les fôssés, et before the first branchage – the snowdrops, the tulips, the lés pîssenliet partout, Et pis j’avons les însectes – les freunmions, bluebells / bells of Lent or crow’s beaks (as you choose!) les moûques à myi, les bourdons (y a lé Clos de la Bourdonn’rie and then the daffodils. We have some lovely and interesting à La Rcoque), les papillons et lus bouonnefemmes les papillotes, names for cultivated flowers as well, for example Jacob’s à la fîn d’l’êté les moûques à longs pids, les pèrches-ouothelles honey (buddleia), the eyes of the Virgin (forget-me-not), the sont dêjà dans not’ gardîn et j’ai trouvé deux hannetons earrings (fuchsia), devil in the drizzle or queen’s beard (love- ch’t’année. Et lé-v’là, eune courte liste rein qu’ pouor l’Èrnouvé et in-the-mist), bull’s eyes (ox-eye daisies), all to come soon as I l’Êté! La Natuthe est si încriyablye, est-che pon! write. And the wild flowers, their names are wonderful – the old boys or red cuckoo (red campion) and the old girls or A bétôt! white cuckoo (white campion), and this year we have a lot of cowslip in the fields and on the banks, the piddle-in-the-bed (dandelion) is everywhere And then we have the insects: the ants, the honey bees, there is a Close at La Rocque named after them, the (male) butterflies and their ladies, at the end of summer we’ll have the cranefly (daddy longlegs), the earwigs are in our garden already and I have found two maybugs this year. And that’s only a short list for Spring and Summer! Nature is so incredible, isn’t it!

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These are strange times, with the project closed for the foreseeable future and youth work moving to online delivery, they are also exciting times!

So, while our face-to-face work has been suspended, we are moving to social media platforms, such as Zoom, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter twitter.com/JsyYouthService facebook.com/jerseyyouthservice instagram.com/jerseyyouthservice www.gov.je/youth

Please follow our Facebook page or visit the YES Project page @ www.yes.je which also has loads of helpful links to other agencies and support. At either site you’ll find a weekly list of activities, for all the youth projects, on the island. This means that you can take part in activities, challengers, quizzes, link to UK youth services, and so much more.

Each project is still supporting and in contact with young people who attend their project. If you’re struggling, please contact me, Ted, on 07797 7787 60 or get in touch with the YES project, at the site above or via email: [email protected], phone: 280530 or text to: 07797 778424. The YES project has temporally extended its working times to 12 noon to 8pm, Monday to Sunday and have lowered the age range to any young person. I hope this helps?

So, what has Grands Vaux Youth Project been up to recently? Well, we had a Roller-Skating Disco, Christmas party, Christmas arts and crafts, cooked loads of great food and cakes. Celebrated Chinese New Year, rehearsing for our talent show, which has been put on hold and planning for 2020. We also had a visit from Constable Sadie Le Sueur Rennard, who was presented with flowers from the Committee, as a ‘Thank You’ for all the support the Parish of St Saviour gives to the club.

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I am writing this in late June, looking back on Liberation 75, which would have been a great Island wide and Parish Celebration – and yet because of the virus we were not able to do that.

The Parish church is at last open again! It was closed for three months which I completely agreed with, at least for Sunday worship, in order to protect both the vulnerable and the health service. But it did make me both sad and frustrated: many groups, prior to lock down, have been using the church and taking part in Sunday worship and I suspect never in all its long history, (there has been Christian worship on this site for well over 1000 years!) have the doors been closed for so long a period. But we are now open again, both for Sunday worship and week-day private prayer and reflection, of course, and rightly, with many innovations for the protection and safety of all in these complex times.

As we remember that generation who lived through the Occupation, leading to Liberation, they have much to teach us. Their stoicism and courage in the face of huge restrictions and continuing adversity, (and remember they had no idea when it was going to end – only history looking back tells us that) – is extraordinary. It should also help us to put our present restrictions and worries in perspective.

I also think that period should help us reflect on how we react at the moment. The history of 1940 – 1944 shows us that Occupation could bring out the worst in people, (anonymous letters about neighbours because of jealous, resentment or whatever), but also the best – (harbouring the vulnerable, listening to the radio and in little ways standing up for right).

Our situation gives us choices as well: we can stash months of food away, leaving insufficient for others, we can be thoughtless and put others at risk by ignoring the rules – or we can share and support one another, especially those on their own or elderly. And it is heartening to see so much of the latter.

The bible talks a lot about physical liberation, (the people in slavery finding liberty in the promised land); but it also talks about spiritual liberty – the need with God’s help to be freed from selfishness, envy and to be freed for showing God’s love, kindness and compassion.

During the lock down there were no services in church – but it is only the building that is closed, not us as Christians and each of us in our own faith journeys can be the church showing God’s love for all in our everyday lives.

On the evening before lock down, when I went to close the church, 16 candles were alight in the area set aside for private prayer. Last Friday evening, as I closed the church, there were again several alight. Please come and use your parish church – and remember God can light our way and each of us, whatever our faith or faith journey, can be a light of that love for others. Peter The Rector Supporting our community at these unprecedented times

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