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In this issue p 3 Out and about p9 From the Connétable p9 From the Deputy p11 Church news p18 Clubs & Associations 23 Dangerous Driving C p p25 Meet the Parishioner p31 School news C
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Spring 2016 St Saviour Parish Magazine p3 Introducing the new Christmas cake raffle Editorof La Cloche A Christmas cake handcrafted by May I introduce myself to our readers as the new Editor of the ladies of Jersey the Parish magazine, La Cloche. I was a founding member Sugar Art was on the original committee in 2008, with Peter and Elaine raffled recently Hanning. I enjoy writing and have had several articles and won by Mrs printed in La Cloche and other publications. Roselle Pallot. The photo shows I was looking back at the minutes of the first committee meeting, and discovered the previous founding members were Alan Breckon, the late the Connétable Sara Durnford-Lloyd, Dora de Gruchy, Daff Noel, Geoff Morris, the late presenting Mrs Peter Hanning, Elaine Hanning, Lieve Hodgetts, Pam and Iqbal Pallot with her Karimjee, Roy Le Herissier, Kevin Lewis, Isabella Lewis, and me, many prize. We raised of whom were experienced in journalism, reporting and publishing. We £78 in total. were all very keen to get down to work and produce the first La Cloche, and from that small beginning, La Cloche has gone from strength to strength, and is the glorious publication we have today. Competition result - Elaine Hanning was our first editor and when she relinquished the role, Geoff Morris took on the mantle and with his own inimitable style no winner this time! La Cloche was maintained with growing strength. Personally, I feel I will have difficult job – the previous two editors are both hard acts to follow! In the last I hope you have all received a copy of the calendar we produced as a edition, the tribute to the late Peter Hanning. It does have some stunning retiring editor photographs to enjoy throughout the year. Sadly, however, the Parish showed a photo has lost several of its long-standing stalwarts during last year including of a brick Reg Jeune, Bryan Le Lievre, Josie Moisan, Anne Herrod, Mike Mallet, embedded into and my father, Mervyn Billot. soil and offered Now I must thank Geoff Morris for his years of sterling work as a prize to any Editor of La Cloche. Geoff took on the role as a fledgling editor, with reader who could describe the location to him. little knowledge or experience, and threw himself into the role with huge Unfortunately, it appears that this proved a little too enthusiasm. At the same time he was organising the delivery rounds difficult despite the admission of a clue. The brick was with a team of deliverers, including me! St Saviour is a large parish, but actually set into the ground of the earth pathway adjacent Geoff knew it well as a previous Centenier, and he worked out the maps to Les Varines and the clue to this was the article on the and routes so that each of us knew exactly where we were going and recent services installation adjacent to it. area we needed to cover. He is also a keen photographer and historian, writing his own articles accompanied by superb photographs. So, although Geoff has finally relinquished his role as editor, he will remain St Saviour’s Golden Age Club available for some photography and, I hope, a paragraph or two! In fact, I should take the opportunity to introduce our new official photographer, 2016 Agenda Steve Wyatt. Anyone who is keen to write or take photographs of Parish events 11 Feb Parklife Choir can certainly do so, and send in their contributions to the Parish office, or direct to me by email at [email protected]. If you know of any 10 Mar Val Nelson Talk – Clothes from Temp Passé event that should be covered and promoted in La Cloche, please let me 14 Apr Visit to Acorn Enterprises – tea & cake know. Cara Billot-Miller 12 May Liberation celebration party 9 Jun No meeting 11 Jun Garden Party, Government House
14 Jul Drive Out & Afternoon Tea 11 Aug No meeting – Battle of Flowers
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p4 Spring 2016 St Saviour Parish Magazine Out and About in the Parish New faces welcome Farewell to a well-loved An assembly on Monday 7 December 2015 saw a and much respected number of newcomers join the Parish team.
former Parish Secretary To the Rates Assessment Committee: Lesley Ann Noel Norton, who was proposed by Stuart Mottershaw and seconded by David Hunt, and Ann Joan By Geoffrey Morris Denton, proposed by Anthony Runacres and seconded by Pamela On Friday 13 November at noon, the Parish Church Mottershaw. was full to capacity as the life of former Parish To become the Vingtenier for the Vingtaine des Pigneaux: Steven David Laffoley-Edwards, proposed by Centenier Bernard Connor and seconded by Secretary Michael Robert Peter Mallet was celebrated Vingtenier Michael Byrne. And to become the Vingtenier for the Vingtaines de in a fitting service led by the Rector of St Brelade, the Maufant and Sous la Hougue: Marcus Bernard Faith Hawgood, proposed Reverend Mark Bond. by Centenier Bernard Connor and seconded by Vingtenier John Richards. The Assembly also noted the award of the Honorary Police Medal for Amongst the congregation were many former associates Long and Meritorious Service to Colin Foley. and friends both from the Parish of Grouville and St Saviour At a further assembly on 21 December, Mary Grace-Anne O’Keefe- where Mike spent 14 years and 20 years respectively Burgher was elected Centenier, having been proposed by Isabella Ingrid carrying out secretarial duties. A lifelong friend from the Isle Lewis and seconded by Edward Paul Egre. of Wight delivered a eulogy that encompassed all that he had achieved during his busy and shortened life including Bottom: Mary O’Keefe-Burgher with her proposer Isabella Lewis Below his strong family ties and many references to his accident- : Newly sworn-in members of Municipality enjoy afternoon tea prone characteristics and love of fine refreshment. Former and present members of the Municipality retired during the singing of the final hymn in order to form a guard of honour as the coffin and mourners left the church to a background playing of Edith Piaf's ‘No Regrets’. Community policing By PC 717 Tamara de Carteret Firstly, I would like to give a huge welcome to any new residents of St Saviour and introduce myself as the Community Police Officer of St Saviour. I have thoroughly enjoyed the past year as your Community Police Officer, which has been both busy yet rewarding and it has been wonderful meeting people within the Parish both at community events that I have attended, and whilst I have been out and about. I have also formed close connections with various agencies such as the Honorary Police and Andium Homes. Together we endeavour to resolve any issues that may arise in order to ensure that St Saviour is a nice parish to live in for all residents. My aim for 2016 is to continue my work within the community and to maintain the good relationships I have with other agencies in order to assist me with this. I look forward to participating in community events this year and meeting you all when I am in the Parish. I will be doing various joint patrols with St Saviour Honorary Police - my first one of the year was on Friday 26 February 2016. Should you see me on my travels please do not hesitate to come and speak to me whether it be to report an issue or simply to come and say hello. Should you wish to contact me by any other means my full details can be found on my Parish poster which are on display in residential areas, schools, shops and other organisations within the Parish. Wishing everyone a fantastic 2016! StSaviour-SPRING-2016-30.qxp_Governance style ideas 11/03/2016 16:54 Page 5
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p6 Spring 2016 St Saviour Parish Magazine Out and About WOMEN’S INSTITUTE in the Parish SALVATION ARMY take lunch After being shocked by news of flooding in the UK, Christmas Day Dinner the local WI wanted to show their support for fellow members who are help ing by running food banks, This year’s Salvation Army Christmas Day shelters, etc. dinner was held at St Saviour’s Parish Hall. On Saturday 6 March, a fundraising tea party at St Saviour's Parish Hall Tim Pollard provided the entertainment for those attending attracted over 120 people made up of WI members and members of the and the Lieutenant Governor visited to share some seasonal public. Junior Miss St Saviour, Lucy-Anne Richford, joined them and greetings with everyone enjoying the meal. spoke to many of those there. Special thanks to the Co-op for the supply of tea and coffee, Classic Herd and Jersey Dairy for allowing us to purchase goods at a reduced price and everyone who helped on the day or donated cakes, and those who ate tea and made donations. StSaviour-SPRING-2016-30.qxp_Governance style ideas 11/03/2016 16:54 Page 7
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Bottom: FROM THE CONNÉTABLE Welcoming FROM THE DEPUTY the new Helloeveryone Rector Jeremy Maçon Dear residents of Petite Longueville, We have been so busy since Christmas. , you will see On page 3 My thanks to La Cloche for providing us with this that we have a wonderful programme for our once a month Deputies’ forum. No doubt you most of you will Golden Age meeting. We will also be having a new Beaver pack have received my recent flyer concerning the starting, and the Scouts could do with help and assistance if proposed relocation of the General Hospital and I would like to thank those of you who took the time anyone is able to give up some time to join them as staff or helper. to respond with your comments which were very helpful. Many thanks also to my few helpers for Next year’s Parish Christmas lunch will be held over two Saturdays. We had to say delivering some flyers on my behalf. I would like to 'no' to a lot of people this year, sadly. However, it should mean more room for the be able to consult with you on a more regular basis staff, as well as yourselves. and if anyone would like to assist in distributing February saw us hosting a wonderful service at the Parish Church. This was to future flyers please let me know. As your welcome the Reverend Peter Dyson and his wife, Nicola, to Jersey and particularly representative it is very important that I keep in our Parish. It was a truly magnificent occasion, with our Dean and also our Bishop, touch with the views of the community. Also, The Right Reverend Trevor Willmott, and afterwards we held a reception in the please feel free to contact me with your views on Parish Hall for those who wanted to come across and have a chat. The whole event anything affecting the district and Island. was very well attended, and we hosted 24 visitors from Peter's previous parish in You will no doubt be aware of the proposed North Hampshire. development of the Samuel Le Riche site on Plat Spring is with us and your Parish will soon be blooming again because St Saviour Douet road. I have strongly objected to the density has been entered in the finals of the Parish in Bloom Awards. If you have ‘green of the current plans which exacerbate the lack of fingers’ you may like to help with our Britain in Bloom programme. parking that already exists in this area. My Please remember you can join us with the Golden Age, either as helper or just objections are based on the fact that some of the turn up and enjoy the company of good friends. rooms fall short of the minimum standards, lack of We are twinned with Villedieu-les-Poêles. Our Twinning Association Committee parking and amenity for families. had the Annual General Meeting on 28 February at the Ambassadeur Hotel. The On one of my regular visits to Plat Douet School AGM was followed by lunch, which was very well attended with 50 Members. Do I was pleased to see that the extension is please join us. progressing well. St Saviour’s Bowling Association have raised funds and presented defibrillators to My proposal to increase funding to assist our be attached outside schools and larger shops. This is a marvellous innovation which students to attend university resulted in a will be a huge help when a person collapses suddenly, and needs immediate commitment from the Chief Minister to review the assistance and treatment before paramedics arrive. situation and the results will be published shortly. Grands Vaux Youth Club is open every night Monday to Friday and Saturday Regardless of the results I shall continue to afternoons with lots to do - call (01534) 722935. campaign to assist our young people further in There is a lot you can do in St Saviour - please take time to study the Clubs and accordance with the views expressed by you. Associations page. If you cannot find the details of a particular club or association, Please keep in touch. please enquire at the Parish Hall. We have a wonderful Parish and we have welcomed many new Parishioners in Jeremy the last few months and your input and help would be most welcome. Well, that’s it for now and don’t forget, we are always here for you: me, my Honorary Officers and everyone at the Parish Hall. Love Sadie
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Spring2016 St Saviour Parish Magazine p11 newsCHURCH Induction of our new Rector On Saturday evening, 27 February, at 7.30pm, a special service took place in St Saviour's Church. It was the Celebration of a new Ministry, instituting The Reverend Peter Dyson as Rector of St Saviour, Jersey.
The service took just over an hour, and The event was very well was certainly a most enjoyable and attended by many educational experience. There followed a parishioners, and visitors reception in the Parish Hall afterwards from Hampshire, where when Parishioners had the opportunity to Peter's previous ministry meet and talk with the new Rector, other was held. members of the Municipality and local The next morning, members of the clergy in Jersey. Sunday, Peter took his first To see so many people in St Saviour's service at with Holy Church was a joy to behold, and among Communion at 8.00am, those present were the Lieutenant followed by the family Governor, His Excellency Sir John service at 9.45am. Again, McColl, and Lady McColl, the Bailiff of many visitors filled the Jersey, Mr William Bailhache, and of church and plenty of joyful course our Connétable of St Saviour, Mrs and harmonious singing was Sadie Le Sueur-Rennard. to be heard. The service began with the Vice-Dean, Canon Geoffrey Houghton, giving out notices and an invitation to the reception, then the first hymn was announced and the procession of the choir and other clergy members made its way down the aisle and everyone took their places in the choir stalls. The service followed through a well practised programme, and at the appropriate moment a speech of thanks to the members of the clergy for St Clement's Church, who had maintained the services in St Saviour's Church throughout the interregnum (a period of time between appointed Top: priests). Bishop Trevor Willmott Left: Rev Peter Dyson Above middle: In the ceremony Above: The reception that followed StSaviour-SPRING-2016-30.qxp_Governance style ideas 11/03/2016 16:54 Page 12
p12 Spring 2016 St Saviour Parish Magazine newsCHURCH Notes from a big island ST SAVIOUR'S CHURCH 12 things to consider if you have Stewardship to face a move from, or to, Jersey Scheme By Angela Swindell The Stewardship Scheme is a 'fundraiser' Moving, especially to or from Jersey, is not something to be 'undertaken lightly, for our Parish Church and more people are wantonly or unadvisedly'. To those wise and well known words I would add that needed to help maintain the Church and one needs to be in robust health and to have a strong reason for making the move. attend the services on Sunday. The scheme Years ago I was asked to write a piece to provide information for those is managed with envelopes and deeds of contemplating a move to our Island. This resulted from a number of questions covenant. from teachers and others, e.g. ‘Can I bring my elderly parents? (No); Can I bring my dog? (Yes, if you can find accommodation which will accept h im); How does A deed of covenant is a legal document which the Social Security system work?; Do I have to give up my passport/driving lasts for five years and can be renewed licence? etc., etc. Responses would be too long and complicated to go into here! thereafter. A Parishioner can agree to make a regular annual payment of any amount either Having recently made the move off the Island after over 24 years I offer the as a lump sum, by cheque or through the following reflections on significant differences between life on a small island bank, or weekly amounts in an envelope. It is and life on a much bigger one. for tax payers so that the Church can make tax deductions and earn the extra percentage 1. Ahead of any move check your residential status and that you have a Registration amount added to the original amount paid by Card and it says what you think it should! If you are moving to the Island your card will a Parishioner. The scheme is regulated by the be essential for employment/renting accommodation and it will probably say you are Comptroller of Income Tax. 'Registered' if you are coming to take up a job. If you are moving off Island and have Any person can take part in the scheme, an 'Entitled' status and want to reserve your right to return within five years you need whether or not that person makes a deed of to ensure that it is up to date. Don't take it for granted! covenant, but prefers to use only an envelope as a non-tax payer, and attend a Church 2. Organise redirection of the post with Jersey Post/the Post Off ice. However much service on a Sunday. For further information you tell family/friends/officials that you are moving you cannot rely on them to note/ please contact Mrs Cara Miller on telephone register the information. 851713. Below: Our new Rector, Reverend Peter Dyson, 3. Tell the utility companies of the move. Meters need to be read. Y Fan will take up his new post at the end of Payments cancelled. Refunds chased! The tax office will need to know too. landscape February, and it would be wonderful to see St Saviour's Church full with people to welcome Peter to his new Church. Make Sunday mornings the greatest social activity in your weekly diary! StSaviour-SPRING-2016-30.qxp_Governance style ideas 11/03/2016 16:55 Page 13
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from the butcher - and here in Wales he will tell you exactly 4. Your car. If you are moving to Jersey you need to register it which farm/field your lamb chop came from. and get a Jersey number. However, moving off the Island involves importing it (its 'foreign'!) into the UK. Since Jersey is not in the 9. Recycling. This varies in different parts of the UK but basically we EU a big deal is made of this. You need to clear customs, get an have a series of coloured bins. Food waste, paper/card, glass and MOT, provide a 'certificate of conformity' from the manufacturer all recyclable plastics/tins have to be sorted out for collection each week. before you can apply for registration in the UK and only when all Black bins containing anything else are now only collected once in 3 of this is complete and a number issued can you insure it, have weeks which is hard on families, especially with young children. In Jersey new number plates made up and drive it! This took six weeks and we were frequent visitors to the recycling depots but the black bin a lot of telephone time. equivalent was collected weekly. 5.Your Driving Licence. When you move to Jersey your UK 10. Politics. Tricky subject! In the UK this is dominated by the Licence may be legal but its not 'right' ' as one of my colleagues question of whether or not we should leave the EU, the plight of the memorably said. You need to surrender it and apply for a Jersey Syrian refugees and the state of the Health Service. In Jersey, according one, though do take a photocopy of it in case you should ever to my news feeds, the big issue is the site for the new hospital. However, move back and need to know the numbers on it. Do same if lost cats and dogs feature high on the local media sites here as they do in moving off-Island. Moving off-Island one needs to apply for a UK Jersey. licence. Over here licences show the current address of the holder so they are forms of identification and if it is out of date and - 11. Culture. Jersey (OK, yes it's a player on the global scene, etc.) perish the thought - you are required to produce it this could add has a strong local culture resulting from its Island location. History, to your plight, or so I am informed! language, climate, geography, folklore, archaeology, environment are all distinctive, and 'not quite British'! Do join the Société Jersiaise if you are 6.You need to find a new doctor, dentist, vet, optician, etc. Take moving to Jersey. There is strong community spirit. However, this bit of advice whichever way you are moving. Jersey is much blessed to Wales is also 'not quite British' either! There is a strong local culture here have an excellent health service but visits to the doctor have to be too, albeit different. Both areas have a strong musical tradition and a paid for although prescriptions are free. In the UK we do not pay certain self-sufficiency. to see the doctor and here in Wales prescriptions are free too - but not in England. 12. Travel. Life in Jersey can be dominated by the weather since whether the boat gets in/leaves, the fog stops flights/strong winds are 7. Shopping. Food is expensive in Jersey. The shopping basket forecast affects not only the travelling public whether travelling for in the UK is noticeably cheaper. There is no VAT on food. Also, business or family/pleasure reasons but also the supply of food, goods, the supermarkets are conducting a 'price war' so this drives prices post and newspapers. This uncertainty we take as part of life in Jersey down. There is more competition. Locally we have the Co-op, but it can be daunting for those contemplating a move to the Island. same goods as in Jersey but no 'double divvi' day! They do have a One can never be quite sure that one will get to that important meeting in 10 percent off system for a repeat shop there within a week from London or family event on the mainland. On the mainland it is (merely) a time to time. We are also within reach of Tesco, Morrisons and case of taking the train or driving! There may be delays on the motorways Lidl - a new experience, no gimmicks, no 'BOGOFs', simple basic and dreadful crowds at stations but the journey will eventually be shopping. Further afield there is Waitrose for an occasional treat! completed. Some places have ASDA, Sainsburys, Aldi and others. Below and below left: And the weather...not much difference What started as a Jersey car… . However, cash is required since vegetables can be bought in this winter: mild, wet, stormy in all has transformed into a UK one 8 Bottom: The shopping basket the market, (or 'off the wall' in Jersey) bread from the baker, meat our islands! in the UK is noticeably cheaper StSaviour-SPRING-2016-30.qxp_Governance style ideas 11/03/2016 16:55 Page 14
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Below: Below: ST SAVIOUR’S Looking ST SAVIOUR’S At the Twinning forward to lunch and AGM another Battleof Flowers brilliant year Twinning of Battle ASSOCIATION (JEP0 ASSOCIATION Would you like to be part of the Parish’s biggest Our Parish is twinned with Villedieu-les-Poêles in community event? Would you like to be a part of Normandy, France, and we have a lively connection with the Island’s biggest tourist attraction? Well then… our French cousins. We manage to visit France at least once a year, even twice, and our friends will also visit us, either a day trip or weekend break. The French folk have attended various events in Jersey, with us, over the years; and we have enjoyed attending various events in Normandy with them.
This year we are organising a day trip to France on Saturday 21 May. We leave Jersey at 09.05am and return to St Malo at 5 .30pm arriving St Helier at 5.50pm. We are booked for lunch at the Hotel Le Bretagne, Le Vivier Sur Mer, on the coast between St Malo and Dol, so a shorter trip, but more time for lunch and shopping. The total price will be approximately £65 per person. An event in Villedieu, which takes place every two years, is Le Grand Sacre, which is a religious festival celebrating certain events throughout the biblical story. The gothic cathedral in Villedieu is well worth a visit itself, and the celebrations follow each road which leads away from the cathedral in the form of a star. For visitors, it is a long St Saviour’s Battle of Flowers and arduous day (I know, I've done it. Ed) but hugely rewarding to see so much in one day, including exploring the old town and window needs you! shopping the copper shops, liquor shops, clothes shops, shoe shops, etc. The St Saviour’s Battle of Flowers Association have been On Sunday 28 February, the Twinning Association Committee held entering floats into the Battle of Flowers parade for many years, its Annual General Meeting, followed by lunch, at the Hotel since 1999 for the Seniors and 2000 for the Juniors. In that time Ambassadeur. We were informed that our long standing Treasurer, Roy we have been very successful and have acquired many awards Le Herissier, is to retire, and our long standing Secretary, Bob Olliver, for the Parish. is also to retire. However, Mr Olliver has accepted the role of Behind the scenes there is a dedicated group of people who Treasurer, and Miss Vicky Trehorel has accepted the role of Secretary. form the committee for the association. The committee generally Mr Olliver is also the Chairman. make all of the decisions regarding the floats, such as the Lunch followed the meeting, and a raffle was held with many theme/design, the construction, the ordering of the flowers and quality prizes to be won. Each member is expected to donate a prize hairstails, the costumes, the dance routines and anything else to the raffle. Our Connétable, Mrs Sadie Le Sueur-Rennard, made a which is needed to get the float finished and ready for the parade short speech thanking everyone involved for organising a fabulous in August. These amazing people are also usually the ones still afternoon. going in the early hours of the morning – putting the youngsters to shame! In addition to the float, it is also the committee that organises all of the fundraising events during the year such as bingos, car washes and film nights in order to fund the building of the float. This year, the committee has had a few changes which has meant that we have some positions available. This is where you come in! Do you have any spare time to get involved with this Parish activity? Maybe you have experience in publicity and fundraising and would like to help with an event during the year? Maybe you are handy with a sewing machine and would like to take on our costume design? Maybe you are skilled in building or electrics and would like to assist with the construction? If any of the above appeals to you then the committee would love to hear from you. You can either drop us an email ot [email protected] or pop into the Parish shed at Rue des Pres Trading Estate on a Saturday morning from 10.30am. We will be hosting some fundraising events throughout the year so please keep your eyes open around the Parish for our boards which will have all the information on!
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p18 Spring 2016 St Saviour Parish Magazine A whistle-stop tour of clubs and associations
To add information to this list please contact Celia Scott Warren, email: [email protected].
Need a new interest? The following clubs Grands Vaux Youth Centre opens every evening from Monday to Friday and associations would welcome new and Saturday afternoon offering a broad range of activities. If you have youngsters who are looking for new interests why not ring Tino on 722935 members or help with their projects and ask about events for their age group? Maufant Youth Club Intermediates and Seniors: Monday Jersey Scout Band meets on a Thursday evening at the Kenneth Faucon evenings. Seniors (9+) 7.30 – 10.00pm, Tuesday Juniors (5–7) 6.30 – Memorial Hall, Rue des Prés, from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. No musical 8.30pm, Wednesday Inters (7–9) 7.00 – 9.00pm, Friday Seniors (8+) 7.30 – knowledge is required and we provide teaching, instruments & uniform free of 10.00pm. 50p entrance and £5 membership. Juniors every Tuesday, 40p charge. Please call Mick Marett on 874708 or email entrance and £5 membership. Contact Nathan Le Mottée 851649. [email protected]. 2nd Jersey (Grève d’Azette) Scout Group meet at Kenneth Faucon St Saviour’s Bowls Club (next to cricket pavilion at Grainville Sports Memorial Hall, Rue Des Prés (opposite Waitrose). Beavers (6–8 yrs), Monday Centre) offers an opportunity to play this very social game on a daily basis at and Friday 5.45 – 6.45pm; Cubs (8–11yrs), Monday 6.30 - 8.00 pm; Scouts all standards during the summer months. Please contact club training (11–14yrs), Friday, 7.15 – 9.15pm. coach Paul du Feu on 732441 or 07797 733304. More information, contact Mick Marett on 874708 or email [email protected]. We are always on the lookout for adults who wish to sells books at Le St Saviour’s Battle of Flowers Association help with a fun-packed programme. Quesne’s Nurseries for only £1 each. Look up their web page: stsavioursbattleofflowersassociation.tripod.com and please contact Ann 9th Jersey (St Luke's) Scout Group meet at St Luke's Scout Hall, Quénault on 879881 or email [email protected] if you can help in Elizabeth Street. Beavers (6–8 years) Mondays 6.30 – 7.30pm; Cubs (8–10 ½ any way. years) Wednesdays 6.30 – 8.00pm; Scouts (10½ years to 14 years) Tuesdays 7.30 – 9.00pm. The group is open to both boys and girls, please contact Ruth Coffee Mornings are held every Thursday at the Open Door, in the hall Dolbel on 734813. of Georgetown Chapel between 10.00am and noon. A warm welcome is extended to all. Proceeds go to local charities. 3rd Jersey (St Saviour) Scout Group meet at the Berni Community Centre, St. Martin, on Monday evenings. Beavers, 6–8 years 5.45 – 6.45pm; The Wednesday Group at Georgetown is looking to welcome new Cubs, 8–10½ years 7.00 - 8.30pm; Scouts, 10½–14 years 7.00 – 8.30pm; female members. If you are looking for a fortnightly programme covering a Young Leaders, 14–18 years, any section; Adults, 18 years plus, any section. variety of interests why not give either Joyce Noël on 878067 or Cathy Boys and girls, males and females welcome. Please contact Hayley Dewar Turver on 851606 a call. on 07797 739294 or [email protected]. Georgetown Girls’ Brigade meets at Georgetown Methodist Church 17th St Saviour’s Guides meet at St. Saviour’s School on Monday Hall every Tuesday evening. Explorers (age 5–7 years) 6.00 – 7.00pm Junior evenings from 7.00 to 8.30pm for girls aged between 10 and 14 years for Section (8–11years) Company Section (11 &12 years +) 7.00 – 8.10pm cookouts, camping, badge work and lots more. Please contact Jackie Contact Beverley on 731002 for more details. Fromage on 865310. Georgetown Parent, Toddler and Baby Group meets at St Paul’s Football Club has progressed into one of the most respected Georgetown Methodist Church Hall every Monday and Wednesday morning clubs in the islands, offering football to both junior and senior players at their from 9.00 – 11.30am. All welcome. headquarters in Clos des Pauvres, Rue du Château Clairval. Contact Charlie Contact Beverley on 731002 for more details. Brown on 725825 or visit www.stpaulsfc.com. Grainville Tennis Club (below cricket pitch & Grainville School) offers a St Saviour’s Social Club meets every Wednesday at 7.30pm at the comprehensive range of tennis activities for all age groups throughout the Parish Hall for a whist drive. Entry fee is £1 and there is a raffle. Also every week and at weekend s. The club has a junior coaching programme, after second Saturday in aid of Hospice. All enquiries to Mr and Mrs Picot on school and holiday clubs and mini tennis. The school sponsor is Heritage Oil 878004. PLC and the adult league is sponsored by Carey Olsen. For more information, TOP (TRIUMPH OVER PHOBIA) offer structured self-help for contact head coach Rychlund Aldridge, people with phobias and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Thursday [email protected], visit evenings from 7.00 to 8.30pm at the Headway Centre, Springfield Road. New www.grainvilletennisclub.com or come along any Sunday morning from members welcome. For more information please contact Celia on 608008 10.30am. or [email protected] or visit www.topjersey.org. StSaviour-SPRING-2016-30.qxp_Governance style ideas 11/03/2016 16:55 Page 19
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St Saviour’s Twinning Association promotes educational, social and cultural exchanges with our twin town of Villedieu-les-Poêles in Normandy. For more Seedy Sunday information please contact the Parish Hall.
The Golden Age Club meet every second Thursday of the month at 2.00pm in the Parish Hall for a social The second Seedy Sunday event took place on 21 February at gathering that includes a talk, afternoon tea, bingo and a Grainville School. You may ask 'What is Seedy Sunday?' In essence, raffle. Parishioners over the age of 60 are most welcome. it is like a fair, where gardeners can swap seeds they have collected from vegetable, herbs, trees and flowers with others. This idea Longueville Women's Institute now meets at encourages biodiversity and preserves plants that have naturally St Saviour's Parish Hall at 7.45pm on the second Monday of the month. We are a small and friendly group of ladies, adapted to our local growing conditions. The first ever Seedy and would love to welcome anyone who would like to pop in Sunday was held in Vancouver, Canada, in 1990 and now these and see what we're all about, or for a tea/coffee and a slice events can be found all over the world. of cake. Please feel welcome or give us a call for more There was a wealth of expertise at hand on the day, including Brian Adairf o information on 07797 739156. Grass Roots Organics, Glyn Mitchell and Patrick from Ocean Harvest. Also joining in was the Jersey Hedgehog Preservation group, Philip Johnson’s The Highfield Bridge Club Duplicate Bridge Knife Sharpening, the National Vegetable Society and the Botanical Gardens with master points is played (normally in two sections) of Jersey. An array of talks were available to inspire gardeners and offer allowing for all standards of play. The club meets every advice on topics such as beekeeping, allotment growing and forest gardens. Tuesday at Elim Oasis Community Centre, Gordon Le Visitors were treated to a wildeast f from Kazz Padidar with zesty wood sorrel Breton Close, Plat Douet Road. For further details and his ‘truffle of the sea’ pepper dulse during his foraging talk. This year, the event raised money towards creating therapeutic gardens in contact Pat and John Pantra, 855956. two shared homes for people with long-term mental health issues. Special Jersey Alzheimer's Association meet in the Parish thanks must go to all the 22 volunteers who gave up their free time to Hall every Friday afternoon from 2.00 to 4.00pm to sing support, especially Marilyn Le Beurrier, Brenda Nicolle and Sharleen organ. M and enjoy musical memories. Everyone with Alzheimer’s, In the Kiddie’s Korner children made leaf crowns and magic wands and were entertained by a storyteller. Alive Foods also provided a super healthy with partner or carer, is welcome to come along and join in. lunch and delicious raw desserts. Phone 723519 for further information . If you would like to volunteer or join the Working Group, they Jersey Indoor Bowling Association offers would love to hear from you. Contact 07797 859191 or leave a message on the Facebook page ‘Seedy Sunday Jersey’ coaching and has sessions at Grainville starting at 9.30am. . They offer ‘Try three times for Free’ to encourage anyone aged 5 to 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 6.30 – 8.00pm. Contact Kath Chatrian on 724139. Scottish Country Dancing for beginners takes place at First Tower School every Thursday from 7:30 to 8:45pm. Contact Joy on 862205 [email protected] or Alan 484375.
3rd East Rainbows for girls aged 5 – 7 meet at Maufant Youth Club on Thursdays from 4.30 to 5.30pm. Conta ct 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 5.30 to 7.00pm. Contact Cathy Bithell: [email protected] or www.girlguidingjersey.org.je StSaviour-SPRING-2016-30.qxp_Governance style ideas 11/03/2016 16:55 Page 20
p20 Spring 2016 St Saviour Parish Magazine
Spreading the word By Paul Houzé St Saviour has always boasted to have the highest number of dairy herds in the Island. That’s not surprising as most of the land in the Parish is well suited to grass and maize production with deep, fertile soils, although heavy and more prone to late frosts it is a lot less prone to drying out in the summer months than other coastal areas where lighter land favours early potato cropping.
Recently, we sadly lost one of our longstanding herds with the retirement of John and Jane Perchard from La Commune, Rue des Pigneaux, bringing the number of dairy herds in our Parish down to three, the same as St Peter and St John. Happily, John’s cattle have been sold to other herds in the Island so the bloodlines nurtured in the Perchard family’s herd will be continued in their newomes. h The herd was always noted for good conformation, long-lived animals and efficient production. We all wish John and Jane a long, happy retirement. As a farmer I occasionally get asked, why the heck we are spreading slurry again! So I thought I would just explain the whys and wherefores. Firstly the make-up of the dairy industry has gradually changed over the years and although the number of cows n o the Island has remained relatively constant, and indeed the manure they produce, the number of farms have dropped, simply meaning the remaining herds are larger. The winter housing of the cows has changed too over the decades, whereas 40 years ago many cows were tied in stalls and slept on stone floors and straw bedding, now cows remain loose, and can pick their own stall to sleep in which is like o ly havet a rubber mat or mattress with a dusting of sawdust. The dung passages in these buildings are mechanically scraped out several times a day ensuring the cows remain clean. Each farm is required by regulation to have adequate manure storage facilities so as to be able to better time the applications to the land. All dairy farms are now required to have at least four months storage capacity and thetates S introduced a ‘closed period’ which bans the spreading of slurry in November, December and early January, logically this means farmers must ensure their storage tanks are empty by mid-October, this can be challenging so late in the year if the forage crops have not yet been harvested. Dairy farm slurry is often misconceived as a nuisance or waste product when in essence it is a very valuable esource r and vital in maintaining the fertility of the soil. It StSaviour-SPRING-2016-30.qxp_Governance style ideas 11/03/2016 16:55 Page 21
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contains Nitrogen Phosphorus, and Potassium as well as Calcium, Magnesium and Sulphur - it is also rich in minor elements and organic fibre which is so important in enhancing soil structure, this Are there fairies in turn nourishes a whole host of micro-organisms - all key to good soil fertility and healthy crops. Regulations now insist that farmers in the Island analyse the in the Parish? soil in each of their fields on a regular basis and they must set out a plan to fertilise each field addressing the surpluses and shortfalls It is hardly news that there of these nutrients. This has been put in place to ensure best were fairies in Jersey. practice and prevent the leaching of nutrient into ground water, References to them abound in place particularly, nitrate. The use of animal manures is an organic solution and plays an names around the Island. In this Parish, important role in alleviating the need for higher doses of inorganic, we have to look no further than La Pierre imported fertiliser. Concerted efforts are being pursued to limit the dé la Fételle, also known as La Dame use of these inorganic fertilisers, which are more soluble and can Blanche, or the lane out of Five Oaks known as La Rue a la more readily leach into water courses. Dame. In both cases ‘Dame’ refers to our forebears’ belief that These days, many farms, including ours, spend thousands of fairies were to be found in the vicinity. pounds each year improving the slurry, not with chemicals but with specific bacteria (slurry bugs). These bugs digest the manure into But what do fairies look like and how more readily available nutrients suitable for plant uptake. The use do they behave? One man who is of these ‘slurry bugs’ has another welcome benefit in that they discovering the answer is Parishioner reduce the persistence of slurry odours after spreading, so within a Peter Winn. Peter is the Secretary few hours any smell should have died down significantly. of the Jersey Gilbert and Sullivan On the subject of smells, we do try and avoid spreading activity Society which will present the Fairy on high days and holidays, weekends too. We farmers try to be Opera ‘Iolanthe’ at the Jersey good neighbours and take into consideration the wind directiono t Opera House between 24 and 28 avoid nuisance smells as best we can, occasionally an unexpected May. Along with former resident of wind change means we can get it wrong. Sorry! Furthermore we the Parish, Andrew Jelley, Peter are fully aware of water courses and private wells and keep safe has been instrumental in set distances to rule out possible pollution. If you are fortunate enough construction in previous to live next to an agricultural field you might take some solace that productions of the society. This normally a field will be treated just once a year. year, director Jason Loveless has Modern machinery has moved on considerably in recent years decided on simple sets for the two-act opera and Peter can so that tractors and spreaders have wide wheels and tyres to concentrate on singing in the chorus as a member of the House lower ground pressures and the accuracy of the spreading is of Lords. precise. All farm activity now has to be logged and periodically ‘Iolanthe’ was the seventh collaboration of the famous Victorian checked by agri-auditors. partnership who gave the world some of its most delightful So next time you experience a whiff of a country smell be theatrical productions. The opera combines a charming pastoral assured it should be short-lived and the payback is a greener and quality with a fairly gentle satire on the British political scene that more pleasant countryside. is still very relevant today. Gilbert and Sullivan were at the height of their powers when it was written and it contains some of Gilbert’s wittiest words accompanied by some of Sullivan’s most alluring music. The famous ‘Nightmare Song’, sung in this production by John Shield, who has enhanced many an Island production, contains some of the cleverest comic lyrics ever written in the English language. It is also one of the most tongue-twisting and Peter is relieved that he does not have to sing it! The Jersey Gilbert and Sullivan Society will present ‘Iolanthe’ at the Jersey Opera House from 24 to 28 May and the show is kindly and generously sponsored by Mrs Anne Crossland. The director is Jason Loveless and musical director is Annette Blanchet. Tickets obtainable from the Box Office: 511115 or on line www.jerseyoperahouse.co.uk. StSaviour-SPRING-2016-30.qxp_Governance style ideas 11/03/2016 16:55 Page 22
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Spring 2016 St Saviour Parish Magazine p23 Bill Reynolds – a dangerous survivor!
Bill Reynolds is 92 years of age and not showing any signs of giving up his driving career, despite having joined the 'slower race' and taking life a little easier.
In June this year, Bill Reynolds, a stalwart gentleman of this Parish, will celebrate his 93rd birthday, and last December he published a book, an autobiography, called 'Dangerous Driving', which describes his life behind the wheel from the tender age of seven in a Model T Ford all the way through to his 80s when he Throughout his life, Bill Reynolds enjoyed raced up Mount Bingham in the Lagonda for the last time. tremendous luck in all his activities. He proved Almost every day of his working life he drove a vehicle of some himself a talented driver and clever engineer,
description. From a Model T Ford in Jersey, to a van during the literally learning on the job, from delivering Blitz, then army trucks across France during the war, and a groceries and selling ice cream to the huge more leisurely life in luxury cars after retirement! army trucks he drove across France in the Bill was born 22 June 1923, in London where his father ran '40s. The book details the many adventures he a fruit and vegetable shop, the youngest of six children. The had and how he survived them. The one particular eldest child was a sister, Nellie, who was 13 at the time, then event which stands out from the book was the International George, Sid, Charlie and Violet. In those days large families was Road Race 1949 in Jersey when a driver lost control of his car at the norm because the parents needed lots of assistance with the end of Victoria Avenue and tried desperately hard to turn the business and life in general, as the years went by. In 1926 the car and drive it towards Beaumont but it flew at 80mph and hit family moved to Jersey and set up a similar grocery and off- broadside, a doctor and a policeman, and throwing Bill 18-feet in licence shop in St Helier. In fact, his mother ran the shop while the air. The doctor and policeman both died from their injuries. his father managed an ice cream factory and parlour, with But you must read the book to learn how Bill survived that delivery vans which were Model T Fords. Those cars gave Bill accident and continued racing later in life. This book is a thrilling his first taste of motor engines and driving. Sadly, his father died read and describes a very different life from that of many people in the early 1930s, so the family struggled to continue the shop who have enjoyed a long life into their 90s. Copies are available and ice cream factory, then in 1939 the Second World War from Waterstones bookshop. Below: Bill in his racing days broke out and, in 1940, Bill, his mother and two brothers and Top: With wife Doreen at a sisters evacuated from Jersey. The eldest brother, George, book signing
chose to stay in Jersey to manage the shop.
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p24 Spring 2016 St Saviour Parish Magazine New Post & Go stamps from Jersey Post By Geoff Morris It was in issue 28 of La Cloche that an article describing the innovative Post & Go stamp kiosk was printed. Readers may recall the article gave details of the Jersey kiosk referred to as ‘JE02’, which can be found near the philatelic counter at Broad Street post office. Post & Go stamps are self-adhesive stamps overprinted with the postage on demand and, at the time of the article, the kiosk at Broad Street contained two stamp reels issuing two different Post & Go stamp designs: The Jersey Flag and Jersey Protected Species.
On 17 February this year, the latter issue was replaced with a new Post & Go design depicting the Crest of Jersey in six different colours. As the stamps are obtainable in six values for use on local, European and International mail, it means that there are a possible 36 variations of ‘colour to value’ across the issue. The issue date of the new Crest of Jersey stamps coincided with Spring Stampex, a major stamp exhibition in London which was attended by Jersey Post’s travelling Post & Go kiosk ‘JE01’. Here, the JE01 kiosk vended the same two stamp issues as JE02 with the difference that the Jersey Flag issue featured a special exhibition underprint reading ‘500 years of Royal Mail’. Whilst these stamps could only be obtained from the exhibition, a stock of the underprints are now available to buy from the Jersey Philatelic Bureau’s back office Post & Go kiosk ‘B002’ in strips of all six values. Post & Go represents a new and exciting way to begin or enhance a Jersey stamp collection. Powered by Royal Mail, the Post & Go kiosks apply a unique coding to each stamp issued, adding further interest for collectors. Each stamp is coded with a session number, a prefix month of issue code and a sequential order run number, allowing an interesting collection to be formed. All stamp illustrations remain the absolute copyright of Jersey Post Ltd. StSaviour-SPRING-2016-30.qxp_Governance style ideas 11/03/2016 16:55 Page 25
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Below: With the co-directors of Falles taken at the peak of the hire car and tourist period. John is Meet theParishioner in the centre of the photo, to his left is Don Le Lievre, (brother of the late Bryan Le Lievre - Procureur du Bien Public) and Malcome Le Grand. To his right is Patrick Harrison and John Falle A life of cars John Baker By Roy Le Hérissier
To those who remember the heyday of tourism, the name Falles Hire Cars comes quickly to mind. They were synonymous with car hire and were by far the biggest operator in Jersey and had a sizeable presence in Guernsey and a branch in Southampton Airport. While very much a family business, the driver in its heyday was John Falle. John is very much a St Saviour’s man, even if he has recently deserted us for St Clement. The family businesses still are largely based in St Saviour and he still owns Millemont. John was born in Bagot Villa, his father’s property. While the Villa has long disappeared, part of the land has been given over to the Jack Falle Trust; it now forms the site for the Elim Church and Community Centre, off Plat Douet Road. Back to John. He initially attended one of Jersey’s numerous private schools - Mandalay in Dicq Road, which was run, as so many were, by formidable ‘no nonsense’ women, in this case a Mrs Benton and her daughter. Eventually, the hall and He then went to Victoria College Prep, and to the college itself. However, facilities were taken on by Elim academic learning was not to John’s taste and he left at 14 to become an Church who have based their church and apprentice at Paragon Garage. After the war he worked at his father’s garage community facilities there. Indeed, some readers on Bagot Road, then went to Guernsey, working for a car sales company will have sampled the excellent work of the cafe as called Ben Jay Autos. Wanderlust took over and he moved to Canada for well as the other facilities like the nursery. The Falle another two years spending an enjoyable and interesting time working on the family have donated the building to the Jack Falle Trust and no longer own it, Trans-Canada pipeline. He had intended to go back after a holiday but found although John sits on the board of the trustees. that money was to be made in importing Guernsey cars to Jersey because of Although most readers will not know it, there is another Falle asset. Coming up the price differential. Les Varines from Longueville people may have noticed a footpath that is just This trade was to be a major factor in the post–war growth of Falles enclosed within the field so pedestrians can avoid a very busy and fast road. This was Garage, which had been founded in 1926 by John’s father. built by John Falle whose earnest wish is that it be extended particularly from Longueville Road and on up to Bagatelle Road. He also How did Hire Cars fit into this? provided space and developed the car park, at the back of his Millemont, to give By accident! access to Val Aume (better known as Swiss It happened that a friend, ‘Ginger’ Vautier called at the Valley). garage and John told him that he had a car that was just not selling. Ginger told him to hire it out to visitors. We hope we have thrown some With the assurance from Bernie White of Le Hocq light on a Parishioner who made his Hotel that he would recommend his cars to his guests, name in business and was also a true Falles Hire Cars got started. John built up to a fleet of 2,000 cars and placed a great emphasis upon friend of the Parish. personal service. This was in large part achieved by Above left: Falles hire car staff that stayed a long time with the company. business boomed Ironically, John found one of his biggest challenges was coping with the during Jersey’s tourism downturn. Staffing and facilities had been gradually built up to cope tourism heyday Left: with very large numbers. Now they had to be scaled down. Today Falles The business is now run by his children and has been split into the garage continues in side and the property company. The motor group operates garages in St motoring, with a number of Saviour and St Brelade and in Guernsey. businesses in Away from cars, John was keen to assist the Parish and was excited by the Jersey and idea of former Connétable Ozouf that there be a community centre in the Plat Guernsey Douet area. John built the shell on the site of the old Bagot Villa. However, the cost of fitting it out proved a step too far for the Parish and the proposals were rejected at a Parish Assembly. StSaviour-SPRING-2016-30.qxp_Governance style ideas 11/03/2016 16:55 Page 26
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Spring2016 St Saviour Parish Magazine p27 Providing the Most Perfect Start Nursery Established 1989 for Children Norcott Road, Bagot, St Saviour Fully Registered for Babies – 3 months to 2 years Toddlers - 2 to 3 years Preschool - 3 to 5 years Open all day - 7.45am to 5.30pm Convenient Location Flexible Hours for Working Parents Caring and Qualified, Experienced Staff Hot Meals Included Charlie Farley’s Contact Sarah on 731224 or Chris on 887066 Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
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p28 Spring2016 St Saviour Parish Magazine
Help on Europe’s borders By Cara Billot-Miller
Linda Houzé is a keen charitable supporter and she was particularly struck by the plight of the refugees who made perilous journeys across the Mediterranean Sea from the Syrian coast to the Greek island of Lesbos.
Linda sacrificed her holiday entitlement to travel to Lesbos and stay there dangerous place to land. Volunteer lifeguards and medics patrol the for a fortnight, entirely at her own cost. She left Jersey on Boxing Day, shore 24/7 to assist the refugees when they reach the land. leaving her family to enjoy the remainder of Christmas celebrations, and On Lesbos where most refugees arrive from Syria, all services at the flew to Gatwick, then coach to Heathrow for a flight to Athens. Linda various camps, and the beach where the boats come in, are provided by had already made contact via Facebook and email with other volunteers, small groups of volunteers and small charity supported teams. I am so she was not alone during her travels and stay on Lesbos. She sorry to say that I found no evidence of the large National Government returned to Jersey on 11 January. Organisations (NGOs), that are household names and who raise millions Here is her personal account at first-hand and as an eyewitness to each year, helping in any practical, coordinated or major way, even the horrific conditions of those poor people who struggled to escape from Oxfam who provide limited food at Moria rely on volunteers such as their war torn country. myself to distribute that food and maintain order in the very long queues The conditions in Moria registration camp in Lesbos (where I was for food. Crowd control of the long queues became known as based during my stay) are simply terrible, there is not enough shelter for 'playground duty' among the volunteers, and it was usually the tall male everyone, no heat or hot water, limited toilets and standpipes supply the volunteers who were doing that duty to maintain some order in the water, there is no comfort, not even benches to sit on, and not enough lines. At the camp people would queue for an hour to get hot food and clothes or food to go around. Over the two weeks I was in Lesbos it then queue again in a separate line for hot tea, and then of course the rained heavily and also snowed so the conditions were terrible for line for the portaloos. sleeping in tents let alone outside – there is indoor space for around 600 Politics and jurisdiction issues are quoted by the NGOs as people classified as vulnerable, i.e. families with children and elderly preventing their operational support, however that is a poor excuse as relatives. However, they still sleep on the floor in overcrowded and Lesbos has been facing this mass influx of refugees for many months unheated rooms. Around 2,000 more people per night sleep in festival now. NGOs such as Save the Children and Action Aid are failing to tents or outside - often for three or four nights until they are registered provide enough basic aid right now. The refugee boats continue to and processed by Frontex the European border agency. The arrive at an unbelievable rate. In January despite the storms and poor temperatures during the day and night are very cold, and often the weather the UN have recorded an average of more than 1,000 people people arrive at the camp wet through from their journeys across the sea per day arriving on Lesbos. That’s about half of what it was in in flimsy boats without proper navigation, and broken engines which do December due to the poor not drive the boats in the right direction. They weather. More refugees are told to aim for the lights in Greece, but arrive daily on other the main light they see is a lighthouse on Greek islands bordering rocks. The nearest beach became known as Lighthouse Bay and is a very
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Spring 2016 St Saviour Parish Magazine p29 along the Turkish coastline. I believe the exodus from Syria and La Clioche Cratchie Par Tony Scott Warren the camps around its borders will continue when the weather improves. On the busiest day of my stay - a fine calm day, 29 rubber boats arrived. The thin rubber boats are not designed for so many people and the design is so flimsy they sink or pop easily. Several people drowned in the two weeks I was there. Notr’ Églyise For those that do land safely in Europe the human suffering [Our Church] is just heart breaking. Often people have journeyed for weeks and are at the mercy of gangs and smugglers. Many have never There’s an old proverb in Jèrriais seen the sea before and cannot swim so the journey by ‘Rouoge au sé et blianc matîn font la overcrowded boat (often at night) is even more terrifying. Thirty percent of those arriving (again UN published figures) are jouaie du pélérîn’ [Red sky at night children and I helped to distribute clothes to literally hundreds of and clear morning bring joy to the shocked, frightened, wet, and cold women and children during . If there’s one place in the my short time on the island. This included tiny babies and elderly pilgrim] women. Generous donations from friends in Jersey allowed me Parish that has attracted des pélérîns to buy much needed items on the island and distribute them [pilgrims] from far and wide, it has to be directly where they were needed the most. I bought emergency blankets, rucksacks, solar lights and fruit for everyone to be L’Églyise dé Saint Saûveux dé l’Êpîngne [the Church of distributed with hot tea on two days at the camp - that’s a lot of Saint Saviour of the Thorn] - our Parish Church. apples and oranges! I also bought 30 pairs of shoes, jogging pants, underwear and even disposable razors and therefore Our church is probably the best known in Jersey, thanks to the most ensuring that aid was distributed immediately. famous inhabitant of lé bel dé l’églyise [the churchyard], Lillie, the Such generous support has made a difference. I plan to daughter of William Corbet Le Breton, lé recteu [the rector] and continue to raise funds to support the refugees in Lesbos and Doyen dé Jèrri [Dean of Jersey]. She is of course better known as hope to return soon, I am also continuing to collect shoes to be sent to containers leaving from the UK, and also provide advice Lillie Langtry and many visitors come to admire her tombstone. and support to several online forums for volunteers. My short The prickly question is the association with a thorn – it’s first time in Lesbos has shown me that one person can make a mentioned in the 17th century but may refer to a relic s upposedly from difference even if it is just for a short time and I plan to continue the Crown of Thorns or to sacred trees like those at Glastonbury. to do what I can to raise awareness for the refugee crisis Although the church is known to have existed by 1087, it has also been happening in Europe. suggested that it is situated on a site of pre-Christian worship, with If you would like to support Linda’s fund raising efforts please contact her via [email protected] or granite from Longueville, Lé Mont d’la Ville [the Town Hill, now Fort donate to her on line fundraising page at Regent] and La Rocque all used in the construction. These were stones www.youcaring.com/refugees-in-lesbos-greece-467318. often used in building des pouquelées [fairy stones, i.e. dolmens]. Below: Migrants Our church has un tou [a tower] to house les quat’ clioches [the being rescued from four bells] and although there is evidence that un pointu [a spire] was the sea (Ggia) intended to be added, it was never built. There is eune crianche [a belief] that sailors should never mention church spires while at sea, as they marked the cemetery and hence death. They would take bearings by saying ‘i’ faut vaie l’mèrtcheux par lé gângneux’ [‘you need to line up the marker (meaning the spire) with the winner (meaning the windmill)’]. Fishermen would never mention un moulin [a mill], la flieu [flour], lé pain [bread] or les couochons [pigs], nor would they count their catch before taking at ashore. Farmers also had superstitions, and it was said that ‘nou tcheint acouo à bein des vielles crianches Jèrriaises, d’s avèrtis, bouonnes chances et mauvaises chances’ [people hang on to many old Jersey superstitions, omens, signs of good and bad luck]. A good example is that i’ n’faut pon entreprendre autchun grand travas l’Vendrédi [one must not undertake any great work on a Friday]. As I’m writing this on Thursday evening, I had better end my article soon, or I could end up pauvre coumme un rat d’églyise [as poor as a church rat – we have bigger rodents than those in English proverbs!] À bétôt StSaviour-SPRING-2016-30.qxp_Governance style ideas 11/03/2016 16:55 Page 30
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Spring 2016 St Saviour Parish Magazine p31 SchoolNEWS St Luke’s SCHOOL From Mrs K. McMahon, Deputy Headteacher Rights Respecting school award UNICEF is the world’s leading organisation working for children and their rights. In 1989, governments worldwide promised all children the same rights by adopting the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Last year Jersey signed up to these rights, which are based on what a child needs to survive, grow, participate and fulfil their potential. people and how our actions and words affect them. Above: Some of the From Reception to Year 6 we teach children about children committed to building a sustainable At St Luke’s, we have committed to building a sustainable their rights. Every year each class makes a class ‘rights respecting ‘rights respecting environment’. The school will effectively charter. This charter is agreed and signed by the environment’ promote the values and principles of the ‘United Nations children and details how we will show respect for each other's rights. Convention on the Rights of the Child’ and use it to underpin We are very proud to have achieved the national ‘Recognition of our vision for school improvement. Achievement’ awar d, only the second school in Jersey to do so, and We want to teach children about their rights and we want we are aiming towards a Level 1 award by July 2016. We have set up them to understand how to respect each other’s rights and a Rights Respecting school steering group comprising of members of develop the respon sibilities they have towards each other. our local community, parents, staff and children and this group will Rights Respecting learning makes us think more about other support the school as we move on the journey towards Level 1.
midfielder Daniella da Silva was another St Michael’s SCHOOL Grainville SCHOOL hurdle for the Jersey team, but some On the evening of 12 January 2016, the outstanding goalkeeping from Rachel On the ball The Year 7 Grainville Broster continued to keep Grainville In the Commonwealth Essay Award Ceremony was held at girls’ five-a-side football travelled to the Town Hall in St Helier. There were over games. All players battled hard and won Southampton for the South Region the last games 6-4 and 4-2. 10,000 entries from 52 Commonwealth countries Finals. G rainville started strongly with a The semi-final was against Cheney and the Bailiff, Mr Bailhache, presented the awards draw and win against Abbey school, school, Oxford, and was a tight match to the Jersey entrants. Notably St Michael's Reading and Carisbrooke college, Isle with both sides unwilling to concede defeat, but Grainville stayed strong and Preparat ory School received fifteen bronze, five of Wight respectively. silver and eight went onto win 2-1. gold awards The excitement rose in the final and The team suffered a huge setback after anticipation was high. Further goals by along with star striker Vanessa Ramos was involved Ramos and Alisha Gosselin sealed victory Harry Baldwin in a crunching tackle leaving her with an for the Jersey team by an impressive four winning the best injured ankle. The team battled on goals. Jersey entry. without her and drew 1-1 with Kennett The Grainville team will now travel to Below: St Michael’s school, Newbury. The second round of Derby Football Club to take part in the School pupil Harry matches saw Grainville’s first loss, but a National Finals on 7 March. Baldwin returning Ramos helped the goal tally Full squad: Rachel Broster, Alicia increase despite her struggling to keep Gosselin, Vanessa Ramos, Daaniella d up with play. Silva, Josephine Gouveia Tomas, Caoimhe A second injury setback from strong Le Ber.
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Sunday mornings. In addition, separate women’s and men’s sessions are held throughout the week and each year, several Grainville Tennis Club internal and external league tournaments are organised. As three of the six courts are floodlit, play continues year-round, with the A year ago, an article was published in about the artificial surface permitting play in all weathers – the members are La Cloche a hardy bunch! renovation of Grainville Tennis Club. The six courts were When the courts are not in use for regular club sessions or repaired and resurfaced with artificial lawn, while the clubhouse coaching, they can be booked by members, who can also bring and surrounding area were upgraded. The courts were officially along guests for a small fee. New players are always welcome and any enquiries should be directed to the membership secretary, Rob reopened in April by Connétable Steve Pallett at a ceremony Wilson ([email protected]) or alternatively, the club’s website attended by many present and past club members, and the courts www.grainvilletennisclub.com has lots of information about what is have been put to good use since. The improved facilities have on offer and details of the annual membership fees. Members can also become members of British Tennis at no cost and through attracted new members and will help ensure the continuation of that, have the chance of applying for Wimbledon tickets in the this friendly, sociable club for many years to come. annual ballot. The club’s main sponsors are Heritage Oil plc, who sponsor the The club is managed by a committee of volunteers, currently chaired Grainville Tennis Academy Schools Programme that gives pupils an by Pam Warr. This year, it celebrates 40 years of existence and introduction to tennis; Carey Olsen, who sponsor the Adult Events several celebratory events are planned. Tennis Programme; and Polar Capital, who sponsor the Tennis The current membership covers a wide range of ages and Starter Series, which provides opportunities for children between abilities. The junior section is particularly active, with coaching the ages of 5 and12 who have little or no experience of available all year round and tennis camps being offered in the school competitive tennis. The club is very grateful for all the support holidays as well a s a weekly after-school club. The coaching is run offered. by the club’s LTA-accredited professional head coach, Rychlund Grainville Tennis Club is a great facility in the community of St Aldridge, who has been at the Club since 2012, and his assistant Saviour – come down and visit us s ometime! An Open Day is Scott Weaver, who came up through the ranks of the Grainville being held on Sunday 17 April 2016 from 10.00am – 2.00pm and Juniors to become a tennis pro. Coaching is also available to the the club will look forward to welcoming any parishioners who would seniors, with, for example, like to view or try out the women’s training sessions facilities. taking place on Friday mornings. Rychlund and Scott are also happy to provide Left: View of Grainville private coaching to members Tennis Club courts and clubhouse and non-members. Below: Coaches Rychlund The senior section club Aldridge and Scott Weaver sessions are held on Tuesday with some Junior members Right: Club member and and Friday evenings and Parish resident Betty Heaven with a bench she donated to the club StSaviour-SPRING-2016-30.qxp_Governance style ideas 11/03/2016 16:55 Page 33
Spring2016 St Saviour Parish Magazine p33 St Paul’s Football Club Report on 2014/2015 Season The Under-15s team led by Chris Le Guyader won the league by three points. We thought it would be good to pull together a They also made the Dave Melton Memorial Trophy final narrowly losing 3-2 to St snapshot of St Saviour’s football club, St Paul’s, and Clement after extra time. what the club has achieved last season. The Under-14s and Under-13s were led by Tony Carlyon and Peter Robinson. With both these age groups being on a development league basis no league trophies were awarded. In the cup competitions the Under-14s won the Brian Beckett Trophy Premiership while the Under-13s won the Under 13 Cup. It was a trophy-laden season for the First Team who won every competition they entered. They were crowned Premiership Champions Juniors: Thanks to Andy Norman and Tony Hayes, U12 & U11 lead coaches. before going on to become Channel Islands’ champions with a record Mini’s Section: Over the last few years, the Mini’s Section (aged 5-10) has been breaking 9-0 Upton Park victory over Northerners from Guernsey. St thriving at St Paul’s ground with over 70 kids regularly attending sessions on a Paul’s FC also lifted the Wheway Cup, the Le Riche Cup and the Saturday morning. This highlight of the year is for the Under-10s to travel to Charity Cup with victories over Jersey Wanderers in the Wheway and Guernsey to take part in a prestigious tournament with Premiership teams, including Jersey Scottish in the Le Riche and Charity Cups. Everton and Fulham taking part. Congratulations go to our new manager, Paul Brannan, for such a successful first season in charge. Natwest Island Games Congratulations also goes to Kieran Lester who won the JFC Player Players from St Paul’s who represented Jersey in the Natwest of the Year award in addition to the inaugural Premiership Golden Boot. Island Games last year. A highly impressive first season. Men: Stuart Andre, Jack Cannon, Luke Watson, Cavaghn Miley, Craig Russell, Ladies League Euan Van der Vliet, Jonny Le Quesne, Kieran Lester and Luca Margaroli. Women: Eve Watson, Catarina Andrade, Candice Parsons, Lauren Quemard and St Paul’s also run a successful Ladies team. The ladies were also Jemma Daniel. crowned league champions and Channel Islands’ champions. The As a St Saviour’s football club, we are grateful to the support from the local league title was wrapped up with a 3-3 final day draw with nearest Parish. We are also grateful to the De Zille family for their financial support. Their challengers St John. This was followed up with a 13-2 Upton victory support enables us to offer football to varying age groups and to run a number of over Sylvans. The Zany Labbe Trophy was also won and the team were competitive teams. beaten finalists in both the Zenith Cup and Colin Welsh Trophy. Thank you to all the volunteers, managers, coaches, players and supporters in Congratulations to Sara Vasse on the successes over the season. helping to run a successful club and providing football to all age groups. We are Congratulations to Eve Watson who was named the Jersey’s Player always looking for new members to help with committees and looking after the of the Year and to Catarina Andrade who won the Ladies Golden Boot ground. If you would like to help please do not hesitate to contact the club. award. Finally, at the last Committee Meeting, St Paul’s agreed to take over running of Congratulations also to the ladies who represented Jersey at the the St Saviour’s Football team that competes in the Annual Trinity Shield. Ian NatWest Island Games winning the gold medal in front of their home Corfield, the manager of the St Saviour’s team has decided to step down from the crowd. St Paul’s FC actually hosted some of the Island Games events in role. We are therefore looking for a new manager to run the team. It is not a great St Saviour. time commitment and there is only a maximum of three games a year around December time. If you would like to apply/volunteer for the position then please do Division 1 Reserves not hesitate to contact one of the committee members. Below inset: The Reserves had a highly successful season too. They were crowned Contact details St Paul’s First league champions to give the club a clean sweep of senior league titles President: Mark Sheldon ([email protected]) Team under the guidance of Karl Hayes. In addition they reached the final of Vice President: Paul Hazro ([email protected]) Top: St Paul’s Ladies the Dog Club Trophy were they were narrowly beaten. Secretary: Brendan Boyle ([email protected]) Below: Treasurer Paul Silcock Junior teams : ([email protected]) St Paul's Minis St Paul’s FC has Junior teams running from Under-11s up to Under-18s. A summary of last season has been included. The Under-18s were crowned league champions after winning a play- off against Rozel Rovers. This was followed with victory in the Portsmouth Trophy with a 2-1 win over Rovers in Guernsey. The team also won the Tregear Cup beating Rozel Rovers in the final. Congratulations to Stuart Andre and Luke Watson for guiding the team through a successful season. Congratulations to Jonny Le Quesne who was named JFC Player of the Year and to Euan van der Vliet was also nominated for the award. The Under-16s were again led by Dermot Mahon and had a good start to the season before eventually losing out to St Peter after the league split.
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Spring2016 St Saviour Parish Magazine p35 Scouting across the Island
Scouting in Jersey is thriving. Seven Scout What do Scouts do? and adult volunteers. Scouting has been in the Groups offer Scouting to young people aged Parish of St Saviour for many years, however Scouts take part in activities as diverse as following a move from De La Salle College from 6 to 14 years of age, three Island based kayaking, abseiling, expeditions overseas, nearly 21 years ago to a home in St Martin we units for 14 to 25-year-olds and with almost photography, climbing and zorbing. You can have retained the Group name Third Jersey (St 200 adult volunteers. We are Jersey’s largest learn survival skills, first aid, computer Saviour) Scout Group. It has always been our uniformed organisation and the UK’s biggest programming, or even how to fly a plane. aim to move back to the Parish once suitable There’s something for each and every young mixed youth movement. premises were found. person. It’s a great way to have fun, make And the great news is that after Easter this No matter how old you are or where you live, friends, get outdoors, express your creativity year we are delighted that we will be back! We whether you are male or female, if you have a and experience the wider world. are opening a new Beaver Scout Colony, for religious belief or not, Scouting is available to What do volunteers do? those aged 6 to 8-years of age, which will be everyone. Today we welcome nearly 1,000 based at St Saviour’s Parish Hall. We will members to weekly meetings, weekend camps Scouting is possible thanks to our adult remain linked to the other age group sections and trips off-Island. Scouting changes lives, volunteers, supporting Scouts in a wide range based in St Martin, but offering opportunity for offering 6- to 25-year-olds fun, challenging of roles from working directly with young more members to be involved. Should it be a activities, unique experiences, everyday people, to helping manage a Group, or being a successful move back into the Parish, we are adventure and the chance to help others so charity Trustee. But that’s not all we help looking to extend the age range and open a that we make a positive impact in our volunteers get the most out of their experience new Cub Scout Pack for those aged 8 to 10½, community. too, we provide opportunities for their own and long term consider opening a Scout Troop Scouting helps young people reach their adventure, training, fun and friendship. to welcome those young people up to 14- full potential, developing skills including Our award-winning training scheme for years. volunteers means that adults get as much from teamwork, time management, leadership, Above inset:Young people have the Scouts as young people. Our approach focuses initiative, planning, communication, self- opportunity to take part in archery on what you want to get out of volunteering, motivation, cultural awareness and Above: while respecting how much time you can offer. Scouting traditionally holds campfires commitment. We help young people to into the Below: Over 90 percent of our volunteers say that UK Chief Scout Bear Grylls zorbing work place, save lives and even change the in Jersey world. British astronaut Tim Peake, currently a Scouting skills and experiences have been member of the team on the International useful in their work or personal lives. Space Station was a Scout, and 11 of the 12 Jersey Scouting is on people to have set foot on the moon were the lookout for new once Scouts, we’re really not sure how the members, both 12th one got there! young people
Details of the meetings Beaver Scouts will be meeting on Monday evenings, 5.45 – 6.45pm at the Parish Hall. A full and exciting summer programme will be offered for a termly fee of £35 plus a £10 joining fee to cover the cost of neckerchiefs, books and badges. Should you wish to register your son or daughter in the new colony, please email me on [email protected] and details of the first meeting will be advised. We are really excited to be back in the Parish, and being involved in many more community and Parish events. Hayley Dewar, Group Scout Leader 3rd Jersey (St Saviour) Scout Group (contact 07797 739294) StSaviour-SPRING-2016-30.qxp_Governance style ideas 11/03/2016 16:56 Page 36
pp3624SpringSpring2015 2016 StSt SaviourSaviour ParishParish MagazineMagazine Jersey Cancer Relief Stroke Association urges Jersey to Jersey Cancer Relief is a local charity which can offer financial assistance to Jersey residents affected by cancer in its many forms. The assistance Sign up to ‘Make May includes doctor’s fees, medicines and dressings, heating, travel to mainland hospitals and subsistence grants, family nursing and home care, and other miscellaneous expenses. Purple’ for stroke Jersey Cancer Relief came into being in 1968, initially as the The Stroke Association is calling on everyone in Jersey to sign up to Jersey branch of the national campaign, when it was found that Make May Purple in 2016. During the month of May, the charity will some cancer patients and their families were finding it difficult to be raising awareness of the impact of stroke and sharing information cope financially because of their illness. It was incorporated as a and advice on how to help prevent the condition with communities Jersey charity in November 1973. Since then, due to generous donations and our own fundraising efforts, it has been possible to around the country. offer assistance to ma ny people. If you need to talk to someone, our advisors are always available Many plans are already underway for Make May Purple and and all enquiries are treated in complete confidence. this year the Stroke Association wants Jersey to join in and Please visit our webpage for an overview of who we are raise awareness. Last year you may have noticed various and the work we do visit www.jerseycancerrelief.org. buildings in Jersey lighting up purple for Make May Purple for stroke; this year we’ll see the Fort Regent dome go purple to support the Stroke Association. Whether you chose to hold a bake sale, take part in an event or get sponsored to dye your hair, there are many easy ways for everyone to get involved. The main thing is to have fun, get people talking about Make May Purple and raise vital funds so that we can be there for more people affected by stroke. Someone in the UK has a stroke every three and a half minutes and last year at least 125 people in Jersey had a stroke. A stroke can happen in an instant but its effects can last a lifetime. Yet too many people still don’t understand the impact of stroke or the fact that it can happen to anyone at any age. It’s easy to join in the fun and to be a part of a community that’s committed to changing the world for stroke. If you want to join in and help raise awareness of stroke you can sign up to receive the monthly Make May Purple newsletter. Each edition provides updates on plans, ideas to help you Make Tinathon May Purple and information on the new materials available to order. The range of free resources includes posters, stickers, APPEAL order forms and a Make May Purple magazine packed full of Tins of food are wanted, to be ideas. shared equally between Money raised during the month will help ensure that we can Mustard Seed Jersey and be there for the thousands of stroke survivors and their Shelter Trust. Collection on families and carers who need us. Friday May 20 at Wests’ Centre To find out more and sign up, please visit from 8.00am until 2.30pm. www.stroke.org.uk/makemaypurple or contact the Stroke Association office in Jersey on (01534) 724672. Nominations open for ‘Young Star of the Year’ Awards 2016 Variety, the Children’s Charity, is on the lookout for the shining young stars of Jersey with the launch of the Young Star of the Year Awards 2016. Now in its seventh year, the awards celebrate the courage, creativity and commitment of children and young people in Jersey. Nomination forms are available to download from www.varietystar.org.je, hard copies can be collected from all Co-op food stores, or through Island schools, youth clubs and parish halls. Nominations close on Monday 11 July 2016. The top prize is £5,000 worth of travel vouchers, courtesy of the Channel Islands Co- op, along with £500 worth of vouchers for each of the category winners. The runners-up will take home £100 worth of vouchers, but every shortlisted youngster wins a prize. StSaviour-SPRING-2016-30.qxp_Governance style ideas 11/03/2016 16:56 Page 37
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