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inthisissue 3 Fête de St Hélier 4 Parish Matters 10 Dates for your diary 13 My market Centre of attention 16 Portrait of an artist St Helier’s contribution to the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations 18 St Helier health and wellbeing included a bedding display in prime position at the RHS Chelsea 26 Parish Notice Board Flower Show. The Queen herself and other members of the Royal Family viewed the exhibit which was also 30 St Helier Gazette extensively photographed by the world’s media. Town Crier-JULY2012.e$S_Governance style ideas 01/07/2012 10:56 Page 2 Town Crier-JULY2012.e$S_Governance style ideas 01/07/2012 10:56 Page 3

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Welcome to the News around our residential homes and nurseries Town Crier Residents and staff at St Ewolds Residential Home thoroughly Welcome to the July edition of the Town Crier, which enjoyed all of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations, with BBC Radio now has a print run of 20,000 copies in order for the Jersey’s Murray Norton joining them for the BBQ lunch held on town’s businesses to get a copy as well as St Helier 4th June to recall Coronation memories and share them as they parishioners. This month the Parish plays its part in were interviewed live on air. encouraging ‘event led tourism’ in putting on the Fête Constable Simon Crowcroft visited the residents at St Helier de St Hélier between Saturday 14th and Sunday 22nd House on 24th May in order to officially present them with the July: as well as the traditional events such as the Gwen Romeril cup they won recently in the Eisteddfod for pilgrimage to the Hermitage, there will be a variety of floral art classes. Mrs Le Fondré, Mrs Loyer and Mrs Fernando activities and visits designed to be enjoyable as well as were delighted to have lunch with him. informative. Buoyed up by their recent successes at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and the Epsom Derby, the St Helier Parks and Polish Consul appointed Gardens team will be preparing their exhibit for RHS Tatton Magda Chmielewska at the end of the month at the same time as making sure the has worked in Parish looks its best for the visitors as well as local people banking and who throng the streets of St Helier at this time of year. hospitality but is Subject to the Parish’s receiving long-awaited planning now concentrating permission for its recycling shed, work will be underway at on her new the Municipal Services Depot to construct the new facilities responsibilities for which will enable St Helier’s fortnightly recycling scheme to more than 3,000 be extended to the majority of householders. New litter bins, ~ Polish citizens who benches and trees are also being planned for the urban area live and work in of the Parish, and the street cleansing operation is being Jersey. reviewed, so that the environment of those who live, work Magda is organising the and shop in St Helier can be improved. Polish Festival taking place Volunteer groups continue to play a vital role in the life of at the end of July (see the Parish this month: the Honorary Police will be supporting diary for details), as well as numerous events including the Olympic Torch Relay on 15th a memorial service to be July, while the committees organising St Helier’s Battle of held in August for the Flowers float and the Portuguese Food Festival will be victims of the murders in particularly busy as they prepare for these challenging Victoria Crescent last year. events next month. To contact the editorial team, please call 811821 or email [email protected]

and the Pilgrimage to the Hermitage Front cover photo Our front cover beyond Elizabeth Castle, which takes shows the Parish’s winning entry at Fête de St Hélier the Chelsea Flower Show and the This year’s Fête de St Hélier offers place on a Sunday close to St Helier fetede , Lieutenant Governor unveiling new parishioners new opportunities to Day. For more information, please St benches in the town centre to mark go ‘behind the scenes’ of some of contact Richard Mackenzie, Town Helier the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee (photo the town’s businesses and Centre Manager, on 07797 824843 or courtesy of JEP) institutions, as well as giving the email [email protected]. usual focus on the important days A full timetable of events appears in the Parish calendar – St Helier in the Diary section of this Day, which is always on 16th July, magazine on page 10.

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p4 July2012 Parishmatters A round-up of the latest news and events from the Town Hall, Parish departments and our associated clubs and organisations.

Parish Depot celebrations - The Diamond Jubilee celebrations came early at the Parish Depot, home to the Parish’s Municipal Services, Small Works and Parks & Gardens departments, as workers held their street party at the end of their shift on Friday 1st June. Having worked extremely hard to prepare the town for the Jubilee celebrations, with some staff working on during the long Bank Holiday weekend, it was decided Above: Jubilee celebrations at the Municipal Depot – complete with commandeered BBQ and homemade coleslaw to hold the street party on the Friday before the big event. With the car park cleared of the majority of vehicles and Bottom left: The Constable and Mrs Crowcroft present the Parish’s Chelsea Flower Show exhibit to Her Majesty The Queen furnished with recycled tables and chairs, the trees and Depot office building were decked out with bunting and the gardeners parishioners in the Town Hall, while a dozen new benches for the brought along some plants to decorate the tables. Refuse town centre were unveiled by the Lieutenant Governor and Manager Phil Hague commandeered the BBQ and prepared his blessed by the Dean. The Constable of St Helier was one of the own coleslaw which went down a treat, and Parish Secretary judges in the Diamond Jubilee poetry competition and he was Steph Parrot served the refreshments. Thanks go to Steph, who also invited to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show with Mrs Crowcroft was a key player in organising the street party and even managed so that they could show the St Helier floral exhibit to Her Majesty to invite the sun to put in an appearance. the Queen. The Parish won a Silver Gilt Award for its entry in the show. Special thanks go to the planting team: Dale Hector, Kevin Chelsea Flower Show - The Parish played a full part in the Roberts, Mark Adams, Mick Le Cornu, Neil Fauvel and apprentice celebrations of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee last month. As well Jed Henebury. Another parishioner, Emily Allchurch, was selected as facilitating the Island-wide activities over the long weekend at to be the Jersey artist present at the Thames flotilla. Meanwhile, the beginning of June with, in particular, the contribution of the efforts are continuing to establish the feasibility of restoring the Honorary Police, the Parish provided a lunch party for Victorian marine lake at West Park as a Diamond Jubilee project. In Bloom Competition 2012 – judging for the St Helier annual In Bloom competition takes place on Friday 27th July. Entry forms are available on our website, www.sthelier.je, or by telephoning Steph Parrot on 811708. The Bloom Group is made up of volunteers from all walks of life that have a passion for improving the environment by supporting initiatives throughout St Helier. Over the past year the group have been involved in projects ranging from assisting in the building design for national flower displays, enhancing the environment in planting wild flower seeds to benefit pollinators and native wild life, raising funds to support communities in their neighbourhoods, and creating imaginative art work for parks and gardens. And of course the Group is currently busy supporting the annual ‘Best in St Helier Garden and Green Fingers competition 2012’. The Group is always on the look out for more volunteers - if you would like more information please call Tony Andrews on 811708 or the Group meets on the last Thursday of each month at the Town Hall at 6pm – all are welcome. Town Crier-JULY2012.e$S_Governance style ideas 01/07/2012 10:57 Page 5

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Bad Wurzach update – Former internees, their relatives and friends of the Partnerschaft will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of the twinning during a special visit to Bad Wurzach from 3rd to 8th October. They will also be commemorating the 70th anniversary of their deportation. An outing to one of the beautiful areas surrounding the mountains is also being organised. Anyone interested in joining the group or becoming a committee member of the twinning should please contact the Secretary, Angela Francey, on 483675.

Above: Deputy Andrew Green officially opens the new ‘Changes Places’ facility Changing Places facility – Deputy Andrew Green opened the Channel Islands’ first Changing Places facility, located at the side of the Town Hall on Seale Street, on Wednesday 23rd May. The Parish has entered the national ‘Loo of the Year Award’ competition. This competition was started in 1987 and covers nominations from across the UK. The winner will be announced by the end of November, so watch this space!

POSH Petanquers – The POSH Petanquers practise on Mondays on the Weighbridge petanque area from noon, and in the Millennium Town Park from 2pm on Fridays. In addition, ‘taster hand (and eye) at the sport on Tuesday evenings at the terrain in sessions’ are taking place for parishioners interested in trying their the Millennium Town Park from 6pm. The POSH Petanquers are now top of Division 4, having won their match on Friday 8th June. The team is inviting parishioners to participate in a special event on Tuesday 17th July to celebrate St Helier Week. There will be a splendid trophy and gold medals for the champions on the day (and other rewards for runners up). Early application for a place in the competition is advised. Please contact Tony Allchurch on telephone number 767593 or email [email protected] without delay if you wish to join in the fun. We hope to start at around 5.30pm and every team will Photo. POSH Petanquers have at least three games. This will be a triples competition. taking their sport seriously Fancy dress is encouraged and please bring along a picnic. Durrell at Dusk Although you would be correct in thinking that summer in our beautiful, unique 32 acre wildlife park is the busiest time of year, you may be surprised to hear that - as far as our animals are concerned - it’s not just the summer days that are a hive of activity.

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ParishSchools Rouge Bouillon School In this issue we have details of Year 6’s five-day trip to Chateau Beaumont in France, written by Jordi Brown of Year 6. In addition to that we also have MASSIVE details of our wonderful celebrations for the Diamond Jubilee with pupils, parents, family and neighbours of the school. The Year 6 French Trip took place from 14th May-18th May and our ‘base’ was situated in Chailland in Normandy. The Above: Haute Vallée Prom King and Queen pupils had a great adventure and the Andre Lira and Katy Freitas time of their lives (until bedtime at Left: Looking forward to a special night at the Prom 10.30!). The morning consisted of local SUMMER excursions, such as the trip to an animal Haute Vallée School refuge and on another day a On 25th May the Year 11 students hypermarket. In the afternoons we had celebrated the end of their outdoor activities on base, like zipwire, archery, team games, wall secondary school education with a Prom at the Pomme d’Or climbing and more! All in all the pupils (and teachers) thoroughly Hotel. On a fantastic spring evening large crowds had gathered in enjoyed the trip and everyone would love to go again. Liberation Square to see the students arrive in a variety of Our Jubilee celebrations were on the last day of the half-term, vehicles, from top of the range sports cars to camper vans and Friday 1st June. We began the day with our whole school sponsored even a St John’s Ambulance! walk from school to Bel Royal and back. This was followed by a The evening was spent soaking up the atmosphere over a Jubilee community picnic on the school playground with family, wonderful meal, followed by dancing and taking photos in a Party friends and neighbours from around the school. This was a great Photo Booth, with the highlight of the evening being the award of example of how at Rouge Bouillon we involve our family, friends Prom King and Prom Queen – this year’s recipients being Andre and neighbours and think of our core value ‘community’. Lira and Katy Freitas. Deputy Head Teacher, Denise Guegan, said This rounds off this month’s article and we hope you enjoyed that the evening had been a resounding success, with the reading it. students being a credit to the school. SALE UUnlimitednnU eitmil eitmiln d Up to 50% OFF throughout the store BroadbandoBr ao ddbb na d

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July2012 p9 St Helier Residents’ Parking Zones update RPZs have now been operating in St Helier for ten years and we hope that they are proving successful. The Parish has a steering group which meets regularly to look at problems arising from the system, especially the need for more spaces, the challenges of visitor parking, and compliance issues. Since the Parish took on the administration of the Residents’ the Battle of Flowers Parking, we introduced a team of Parish Wardens (now our Funfair (27 July—12 Community Support Team) who walk our streets. The Team August) and of course operates within the zones, policing the spaces to ensure the Jersey compliance and assisting with the activities within the zones. International Air There are occasions when a space may need to be suspended Display (13th temporarily for a cement lorry or a skip, in which case the September) which will team, with a minimum of 48 hours’ notice, can cone off the once again bring the necessary spaces. In addition to the zones, the team also area to life. monitor the Parish’s parks and open spaces. As a friendly face Cheapside permit in the parks, the team is able to assist from lost tourists in holders are able to park in paycard spaces within the Cheapside area People’s Park to dogs off leads in First Tower Park. We are when parking gets suspended, and where possible the Parish or the currently reviewing the operation of the team who receives organisers will have advanced notice signs to notify drivers. The RPZ numerous calls, especially in relation to people parking section of our website gets updated regularly with upcoming events in without permits in the zone, or parking illegally and the zones, so check out the website - www.sthelier.je/rpz. thoughtlessly around the Parish. Such examples include, but Feedback is always gratefully received, whether negative or are not confined to, residents who park their motor vehicles in positive, so if you have an opinion - please contact us by a position overhanging or blocking public footpaths. telephoning 811826 or emailing [email protected] The Parish has received numerous complaints about this practice and the danger it represents to pedestrians having to navigate this type of obstacle by walking in the road. This inconsiderate practice will no longer be tolerated and steps Parish to take are in hand to mitigate it and provide a safer environment for pedestrians. action against April has seen the Residents’ Parking Permits come up for renewal. 2012’s permits have taken on a new style, with the vehicles Parish upgrading the computer system used for managing the permits, which now have a hologram in the shape of St overhanging Helier’s crest along with a serial number that is associated with the permit number for added security. The new system is the enabling the Parish to better manage the permits, and links in with the hand-held computers used by the Community pavement Support Team – a message will flag up prior to a ticket being issued to a permit holder. As the Constable mentioned in May’s Town Crier, the Parish is a hive of activity with events taking place in the Island’s capital. This is particularly noticed in the Cheapside Residents’ Parking Zone when events on People’s Park impact on the parking in the immediate area. We have The St Helier Roads Committee has been considering had the Jersey International Motoring what to do about vehicles which are parked across Festival (25-27 May) and look forward to pavements, especially on busy roads such as the Grande Route de St Jean, forcing pedestrians into the road. In Top: It’s been ten years since the first RPZ was established some cases it would appear that householders have in St Helier simply purchased cars which are too long to fit in the Main: The Community Support Team provide a parking space outside the property. Following a spate of flexible approach to parking recent complaints, the Committee has decided to write to issues within the RPZs the owners of such vehicles asking them to make other Right: Vehicles must not overhang and block arrangements for parking. pavements Town Crier-JULY2012.e$S_Governance style ideas 01/07/2012 10:57 Page 10

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Datesforyourdiary See the Parish website at www.sthelier.je for further details Wednesday 11th July 7.30pm July-August Annual Rates Assembly Town Hall Contact Andrew Pemberton on 811829 or [email protected] Thursday 12th July 3pm Senior Citizens’ Afternoon Tea Outing Contact Jane Skelhorn on 811823 or [email protected] Sunday 15th July Friday 13th July 10am to 2pm Fête de St Hélier, including St Helier Day (16th July) St Helier Community Market and Coffee Morning Olympic Torch comes to St Helier (details below) Assembly Room, Town Hall Contact Jane Skelhorn on 811823 or [email protected] Monday 16th July, St Helier Day Early Morning Service, Elizabeth Castle Saturday 14th to Sunday 22nd July 10am to 4.30pm daily 7.30am DUKW (free) leaves West Park Slip for service at 8.00am Symphony of Colour Flower Festival 8.45am Canon fired at Elizabeth Castle Town Church 10.30am Behind the Scenes, Opera House, Gloucester Street Contact Margaret Stone on 509659n or visit www.townchurch.org.je 1pm Lunch Time Service, followed by refreshments at 1.30pm in the Saturday 14th to Sunday 22nd July churchyard, Town Church, Library Place 7.30pm Morris dancing, Don Street / King Street Fête de St Hélier, including St Helier Day (details left) Visit our website, www.sthelier.je Tuesday 17th July Sunday 15th July 12.30pm 12.30pm Bachin ringing, Cider Press by M&S, King Street Olympic Torch Relay 2pm St Helier Through a Stranger’s Eyes (illustrated talk), Old Bel Royal Hamburger Stand Lay-by Magistrate’s Court, Seale Street (Will be at the Weighbridge at approx. 1.10pm) 5.30pm Petanque, Weighbridge Square. All welcome Monday 16th July 8am Wednesday 18th July Early Morning Service, followed by firing of Canon Visit of His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales and Her Royal Highness Elizabeth Castle (see details above) The Duchess of Cornwall – see press for details Monday 16th July 1pm 10am Behind the Scenes, Coopers Coffee, Halkett Place St Helier Day Service, followed by free refreshments in the churchyard 1pm Behind the Scenes, Town Hall, York Street Town Church Thursday 19th July Contact the Town Church on 736734 or visit www.townchurch.org.je 11am Behind the Scenes, Town Church, Library Place Tuesday 17th July 5.30pm 6.30pm Jèrriais Concert, Old Magistrate’s Court, Seale Street; free entry Petanque Weighbridge Square Friday 20th July All welcome. Contact Tony Allchurch on 767593 or 1pm Guided tour of town streets by members of St Helier’s Roads [email protected] Committee, Town Hall, York Street Wednesday 18th July 5.30pm Saturday 21st July St Helier – Funchal Geminação Committee meeting 2.30pm Tea dance, including refreshments, Town Hall, York Street. Entry Town Hall by ticket only (free) available until Friday 20th July from the Town Hall Contact Simon Crowcroft on 811821 or [email protected] or via email: [email protected] Wednesday 18th July 6.30pm Sunday 22nd July, St Helier Pilgrimage St Helier – Avranches Jumelage meeting 2.30pm Procession starts off from Town Church, Library Place Town Hall 3pm Procession crosses causeway to Elizabeth Castle Contact Annabelle Bishop on 07797 762008 or 3.30pm Service starts at Elizabeth Castle [email protected] 4pm Tea on the Green takes place at Elizabeth Castle Thursday 19th July 3pm (The Pilgrimage includes free entrance to Elizabeth Castle, free Senior Citizens’ Afternoon Tea Outing refreshments and for children a copy of the book ‘The Monk Who Contact Jane Skelhorn on 811823 or [email protected] Wanted to be Alone’, together with games for children) Friday 20th July Schools break up for the summer holiday Other Parish events and activities Saturday 21st July 2.30pm Saturday 7th July 11am Tea dance, including refreshments Little Sisters of the Poor Summer Fête Town Hall, York Street Jeanne Jugan Residence, New St John’s Road All welcome Entry by ticket only (free) available from the Town Hall until Friday 20th Wednesday 11th July 5.30pm July or via email: [email protected] St Helier – Bad Wurzach Partnerschaft meeting Sunday 22nd July 2.30pm Town Hall Annual Pilgrimage from Town Church to Hermitage at Elizabeth Castle Contact Clive Armstrong on 854152 or email [email protected] 2.30pm Procession leaves Town Church (details above) or Angela Francey on 483675 or [email protected] SPECIAL OFFER

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For more information contact Richard Mackenzie on 811813 or email [email protected] Monday 23rd July 9.30am Roads Committee (Part A open to the public) 20%OFF Town Hall All tiling and grout restorationOffer ends Details to be published at www.sthelier.je. Contact John Stievenard on 31st July 811845 or email [email protected]. 6 year warranty Tuesday 24th July 8.30pm Jersey Island Singers concert Town Church Contact Margaret Stone on 509659 or visit www.townchurch.org.je Wednesday 25th July 7.30pm Parish Assembly Town Hall Details to be published five days in advance at www.sthelier.je. Contact Martin Roberts on 811824 or [email protected] Wednesday 25th July 7.30pm Band of the Island of Jersey Town March Leaves the Cenotaph at 7.30pm and marches up through town to the Royal Square for a concert Contact Nick Manning on 07797 711925 Thursday 26th July 6pm Community in Bloom meeting Town Hall All tiling and Contact Steph Parrott on 811708 or [email protected] Friday 27th July to Sunday 12th August inclusive, from 2pm daily Battle of Flowers Funfair grout restoration For more information, contact the Jersey Battle of Flowers on 730178 or email [email protected] At Wallace Tiling we pride ourselves in Friday 27th to Sunday 29th July 11am to 11pm delivering the highest standards in workmanship, Polish Festival Weighbridge Place customer care and value for money. Contact Magda Chmielewska on 07700 811719 Contact T Sunday 29th July 11am John William Wallace 07700347649 Minden Day Parade E [email protected] For more information, contact Jez Jacklin-Cauvain on 607862 or email [email protected] W Monday 30th July wallacetiling.com St Helier in the Britain in Bloom competition: Judging Day Monday 30th July 6.30pm Friends of the Millennium Town Park meeting Old Magistrate’s Court, Seale Street Contact Jennifer Jones at [email protected] THIS SUMMER AT JERSEY OPERA HOUSE Sunday 5th August 11am to 8pm Airtel-Vodafone Jersey Seaside Festival SINATRA THROUGH Havre des Pas THE YEARS Contact Mario Pirozzolo on 280159 or [email protected] 19TH-21ST July Monday 6th August 7.30pm Band of the Island of Jersey Concert and ‘Beating the Retreat’ £18-£28 Howard Davis Park MOTOWN'S Contact Nick Manning on 07797 711925 GREATEST HITS Wednesday 8th August 5.30pm TH TH St Helier – Funchal Geminação Committee meeting 26 -28 July Town Hall £15-£23 Contact Simon Crowcroft on 811821 or [email protected] Wednesday 8th August 6.30pm www.rockproperty.co.ukTHE BURLESQUE SHOW St Helier – Avranches Jumelage Committee meeting 3RD & 4TH August Town Hall Contact Annabelle Bishop on 07797 762008 or [email protected] £18-£23 Thursday 9th August 12noon to 5pm Battle of Flowers Grand Day Parade BACK TO BROADWAY Victoria Avenue TH TH Contact the Battle of Flowers Association on 730178 or email [email protected] 9 -11 August Friday 10th August 10am to 2pm £15-£23 St Helier Community Market and Coffee Morning Assembly Room, Town Hall Contact Jane Skelhorn on 811823 or [email protected] SPIRIT OF THE DANCE TH TH Friday 10th August 9pm – 10.45pm 13 -18 August Battle of Flowers Moonlight Parade £14-£25 Contact the Battle of Flowers Association on 730178 or email [email protected]

Jersey Opera House Visite It is the turn of the Parish of St Helier to receive the Court for the Gloucester Street purpose of Visite Royale on Wednesday 1 August 2012. The Visite St Helier, Jersey JE2 3QR Royale Royale, in some form or another, appears to date back to the 16th T: 01534 511 115 century but in 1803 the Court began the practice of visiting two E: [email protected] parishes each year and that practice continues today. www.jerseyoperahouse.co.uk Town Crier-JULY2012.e$S_Governance style ideas 01/07/2012 10:58 Page 12

p12 July2012 The Olympic Torch comes to St Helier The Olympic torch arrives in Jersey on Sunday July 15th. Left: The Olympic Torch relay has Touching down at Jersey Airport in the official gold British drawn crowds across Britain Local torch-bearers chosen to take Airways BA2012 Olympic Jet, the torch will be transported part on the relay when it comes to to St Helier where it will remain for just over three hours. Jersey: Right: Alexander Buesnel During its time on the Island the flame will be part of the Main: Andy Le Seelleur and Bottom:Charlotte Sampson Jersey Olympic Torch Relay and will officially light the The Jersey Olympic Torch bearers will run one leg (approximately Olympic Cauldron at the Weighbridge. 300 metres) of the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay which takes The Olympic flame is one of the enduring symbols of the place between 19th May and 27th July. Of the 12 torch-bearers that Olympic Games representing peace, unity and friendship. Lit in will be carrying the Olympic flame through St Helier, nine are local Greece in May, the Olympic Torch is being taken on a 70 day Jersey residents who have been chosen due to their passions and journey across the UK, with entertainment shows, parties and outstanding achievements in areas like sport, physical activity, concerts organised at each stop. As it travels around the music, dance and community involvement. In particular the judges mainland and visits Jersey the torch will generate excitement on looked for nominees that showed how they use their passion to its way to London and the opening ceremony of the 2012 bring happiness to others, and what their future ambitions and Olympic Games. aspirations are. Each of the representing partners, with Coca Cola, Samsung and Lloyds TSB have chosen three representatives, and the final three chosen by LOCOG. Coca Cola, one of the presenting partners of the Olympic Games, teamed up with Cimandis to recognise and reward the positive contributions made by people every day in Jersey. Charlotte Sampson, Andy Le Seelleur and Alexander Buesnel were successfully nominated through the Nationwide Coca Cola Future Flames Campaign to represent Jersey as Olympic Torch bearers. ‘They are all outstanding local people who spread happiness in their community,’ explains James William, the Director of the Olympic Torch Relay, Coca-Cola. He adds: ‘They will be honoured with the amazing, once in a lifetime experience of carrying the The Olympic Torch arrives in Jersey, the most southerly point Olympic flame.’ of its journey, on day 58 of the 70 day UK tour. The torch begins Andy Le Seelleur, the Chairman of Le Tournoi Charity Sports is its adventure in Jersey with the Olympic Torch Relay starting at one of the local torch-bearers. ‘It was a huge surprise when I was the Burger café in St Aubin’s Bay at around 12.30pm. Twelve called with the news, and I am honoured to have even been Olympic torch-bearers will carry the flame along the Avenue considered. past Le Frégate Café and on to the Weighbridge where it will be used to light the official Jersey Olympic Cauldron. A party with a large television screen, music, food stalls and freebies will be held at the Weighbridge to mark the occasion, hosted by Jersey Tourism on behalf of LOCOG (The London Olympic Committee of the Games) and the presenting partners. The Olympic Torch will be used to officially light the Jersey Olympic Cauldron at the Weighbridge at around 1pm, before heading back to the airport where it will be transported to Southampton for the next leg of its journey. Town Crier-JULY2012.e$S_Governance style ideas 01/07/2012 10:58 Page 13

July2012 p13 Mymarket CENTRAL MARKETS A fresh taste of India from the Central Market Welcome to My Market, a monthly look behind the scenes at St Helier’s historic Central Market and the wide range of traders and businesses found there. Located in the heart of the town, the charming and historic marketplace is home to many of the Parish’s hidden retail gems and the showcase for some of Jersey’s finest products.

St Helier’s Central Market isn’t the first place that springs to mind when you think of Indian cuisine. However one of the market’s oldest and best known fruit and vegetable stalls, Just William, offers a vast and popular selection of unusual eastern produce that is becoming increasingly more popular with locals. Alongside the more traditional tomatoes, cucumbers and apples, Bill Davies from Just William sells fruit and vegetables from the tropics including African, Caribbean, Mexican, Thai, Sri- Lankan and of course Indian products relate to everything that is good about our Jersey such as fresh curry leaf, okra and fresh countryside.’ fenugreek. During the summer months up to 50 percent of the ‘My business is generally market ingredients in Café Spice are fresh local Jersey based to serve the public, but I also products. ‘Right now the fresh Jersey coriander is serve a few very good hotels that are amazing,’ adds Abdul. ‘The flavour just explodes in moving the food trade forward, and I your mouth. People don’t often associate Indian work with some specialist restaurants cuisine with the summer months but actually that’s that come in to get some of the more unusual products,’ when it’s at its best because everything is in season.’ explains Bill. Bill agrees: ‘It’s important to use produce that is in season. Abdul Samad, owner of Café Spice Restaurant in Kensington For example from now and for the next three weeks, until the Place, often buys Indian ingredients from Just William. ‘I buy my monsoon rains come, the worlds’ best mango, the ‘Indian curry leaf from the market. When it comes in fresh it’s fantastic. Alphonso’ is in season. Then we will move on to sell the honey I’ll buy a whole box of it and that will last us a month or so.’ mango from Pakistan as that comes into season.’ Abdul’s family have been in the restaurant business for over Both Abdul and Bill believe Jersey people are adventurous one hundred years. His great-grandfather owned a restaurant in with their food. ‘Our customers are keen to try new things and Calcutta and the tradition has continued Above: happy to order the most to Abdul here in Jersey. ‘I grew up in a Billy from Just unusual dishes,’ explains restaurant, peeling onions and helping William Abdul, ‘The Indian restaurants dad prepare dishes in the kitchen for Top right: in Jersey are excellent. It used pocket money, so I know good produce Abdul Samad 'Sam' outside to be that all the menus were when I see it.’ Café Spice' the same but Indian cooking Café Spice is the only restaurant in Right: has moved on and more and Jersey that offers authentic Some of the more places are offering Bangladeshi food. ‘Not many fresh produce unusual dishes local to restaurants seem to take the risk of on sale at Just William different parts of India. And offering something different,’ explains people love it. That’s what I Abdul. ‘But we provide traditional Bangladeshi dishes, and we love about Jersey. The people here are not afraid to try something always use as much local produce as we can. different.’ Bill understands the importance of providing top quality local ‘Interest in cooking good food is forever moving the market produce and has developed an excellent group of local suppliers. place on’ agrees Bill. ‘For example Kiwis were introduced into the ‘I have products cut or dug early in the morning and brought market place 35 years ago through demand from customers that down to the market to sell by 10am,’ he explains. ‘If it’s done had travelled and experienced different products and wanted to correctly customers want to be part of this process and can have them at home. And today the same process applies.’ Town Crier-JULY2012.e$S_Governance style ideas 01/07/2012 10:58 Page 14

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July2012 p15 New book highlights Marathon St Helier’s military history effort wanted Over the centuries, Jersey’s geographic position and The Standard Chartered Jersey Marathon, which political alignment have placed it firmly in the front starts and finishes in St Helier, is on course for its line when it came to European wars and conflicts. biggest year yet, and organisers are appealing to all The legacy of this situation remains all around us Islanders to get involved. And it’s not just runners to this day, with a wealth of fortifications, events wanted – St Helier residents can get involved as and memorials to recall our military history past. Now marshals or by just showing up to support the event. a new book sets out to explain this military history through a series of Island walks, including two that encompass St Helier. Jersey War Walks is written by local historian and author, Ian Ronayne, and published by Seaflower Books. It contains twenty walks, each covering a different part of the Island, together with maps and photos. Each walk guides the reader past a wealth of military and fortification history, explaining the background and purpose of sites visited, from the Iron Age to the Occupation. Given that 2012 is an Olympic year, there has never been a more Speaking about the book, Ian said, ‘I have grown up appropriate time to get involved in the Jersey Marathon. This fascinated by the military history that surrounds us here in year’s event is expected to be the biggest yet, attracting over Jersey, and captivated by our Island’s beautiful scenery. I hope 400 off-island runners, 100 of whom will be from Police Sport that my new book helps locals and visitors understand more UK, which is the affiliated sports clubs of all UK policemen and about our past while enjoying our fantastic walks.’ women. Running alongside them will be many local competitors, Jersey War Walks is available from Waterstones and other local some of whom certainly fit into the elite runner category. bookshops, or online, priced at £7.95. For more information and If the complete marathon is not for everyone, however, there a sample walk visit www.jerseywarwalks.com. is always the opportunity to take part in a team challenge event. The Mourant Ozannes’ Relay Race is a team event with distances ranging from 4.8km to 11km, hopefully setting an achievable distance for most. In addition, there is the 3km Fun Run that charges round the streets of St Helier before finishing in front of all the crowds on the Marathon Finish Line. It’s perfect for children, charities and anyone just starting out in running. Race organisers are also looking for volunteers to help them with marshalling the race. No previous experience is required to be a volunteer marshal, which presents a fun chance for everyone to be involved in Jersey’s biggest sporting event of the year. The charitable event could not go ahead without the help of the hundreds of volunteers who give up their time each year. All volunteers get a free T-Shirt as thanks for all their efforts on the day. The Standard Chartered Jersey Marathon is on Sunday 7 October 2012. For more information, please visit www.jersey-marathon.com. Have your say on health in Jersey A consultation is taking place on the future of health and social care in Jersey, and the Department of Health and Social Services would like to hear the views of St Helier residents. Jersey faces considerable challenges in the next few years over the type and level of health and social care services delivered to islanders. Under consideration is a wide range of issues, including an aging population, a growing demand for health and social care and a need to significantly invest in buildings and facilities. Now the department has issued a White Paper, which contains important proposals on direction and policy, and would like to hear what islanders think about it. There are two public meetings planned for 16 July, at St Paul's Centre during lunchtime and in the evening. Alternatively, anyone can write to The Public Consultation Office, FREEPOST JE 706, Jersey, JE1 1AF, or email [email protected]. A copy of the White Paper is available at www.gov.je/consult. The consultation closes on Friday 20 July. Town Crier-JULY2012.e$S_Governance style ideas 01/07/2012 10:58 Page 16

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July2012 p17 Portrait of an artist St Helier resident for over 20 years and teacher of art for nearly 30, Mark Blanchard has created enduring and beautiful works of art in the major churches of his Parish.

When Canon Nicholas France was looking for an artist to involve in the major remodelling of the interior of St Thomas’ Church, he recalled admiring the drawings of local artist and teacher Mark Blanchard at an exhibition. During a two year period, Mark had to juggle his commitments as Head of Art at De La Salle College with the demands of creating both paintings and sculptures in time for the 2005 re-opening of the church. Then it was the turn of the ‘Town Church’ which has been undergoing a major renovation of both its exterior and interior fabric over the last few years: the relocation of the church organ meant that a new ‘St Helier Chapel’ could be created in an area that had been closed to the public, and Mark responded to an advertisement by the Dean, the Very Reverend Bob Key, who was looking for an artist to design a new stained glass window. The inspiration for the art work in the catholic church came, appropriately enough, from the name Thomas. Not only ‘doubting Thomas’, but also Thomas More are subjects, the latter’s imprisonment in the Tower of London requiring Mark to visit the place in which he was incarcerated. Sculptures were also required and Mark designed four archangels to occupy the plinths that had been vacant since the construction of the church in the mid-nineteenth century. For the Parish church of St Helier, the artist naturally drew upon the legend of the Island’s patron saint, as well as upon a personal connection with his predecessor in the De La Salle College art department, Fred Sands. Mark used a Fred Sands triptych of the life and death of St Helier as the source of his Above: Fred Sands design for the new church window. painting of St Helier As for future public art projects, Mark has Top: An Archangel submitted designs to the St Helier Roads on the walls of St Thomas’ Committee which has been seeking expressions of Top right: The new interest for a work of art to commemorate Major St Helier window Peirson, and he is also working on the design of Right: Mark’s new gates for De La Salle College. In what little free painting of Jesus time that remains, he enjoys driving his 1970 E type breaking the bread with his disciples Jaguar, and walking Sophie, his Jack Russell terrier. Town Crier-JULY2012.e$S_Governance style ideas 01/07/2012 11:00 Page 18

p18 July2012 Mywellbeing The hustle and bustle of life in a busy and vibrant St Helier can certainly take its toll on the residents’ wellbeing at times. Knowing the importance of taking care of yourself, in this regular Town Crier feature we focus on various aspects of wellbeing, and provide tips and guidance for parishioners intent on improving their mental, physical and emotional health. Win 2 Tickets to Have you considered Sinatra the Homeopathic Through The Years Jersey Opera House & The Town Crier are alternative? giving away 2 tickets to see Ol' Blue Eyes on Homeopathy is a form of alternative medicine Thursday 19th July at 8pm. that is based on the philosophy and ideal that the For a chance to win just human body has the ability to heal itself. email [email protected] with Town Crier as the subject or Developed in the 1700s in Germany, homeopathic call (01534) 511 109 practitioners believe that if a substance causes a symptom in a healthy person, giving a healthy patient a tiny dose of Jersey Opera House Gloucester Street the same substance may cure an illness. The theory is St Helier, Jersey JE2 3QR simple; a small dose enhances a patient’s resistance and T: 01534 511 115 E: [email protected] the body’s healing and self-regulatory processes. www.jerseyoperahouse.co.uk Homeopaths continuously dilute a substance until very little or none of the original substance remains. This process is known as ‘potentization’. Most practitioners examine aspects of a patient’s physical and psychological Community state and refer to reference books known as ‘repertoires’ before selecting the right remedy. Publications Critics of homeopathy believe that there is so little MediaMasters now produce and active substance in remedies that patients receive no benefit whatsoever. In fact, numerous medical trials have distribute 6 parish magazines reaching found similar results from placebo. That is, any benefits derived from homeopathic solutions are psychological

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TownJ une2 012 Crier Whilst it has its critics, there are many famous NOW DELIVERED TO 19,000 Your parish online www.sthelier.je ST HELIER RESIDENTS EVERY MONTH 36,000 To Pegasus Bridge supporters of this form of alternative medicine, including Starting with our veterans from scratch Ghandi, Mark Twain, Paul McCartney and Tina Turner. In this issue p.3Les Nouvelles p.6 Wheatlands: green lanes and green fees p.9La Vie Paroissiale: what’s going on in the Parish p.11 The wonder years: learning to keep a tradition p.14 Life next door: the Red Saints In the UK, the marketing of homeopathic medicine is The Parish ofp St.17 Lawrence Using the Issue bag: Numberbattery recycling 36 • Summer campaign 2012 p.20 Les Jeunes: what the young are up to p.22 La Foi: news and views from our churches p.25 The ‘Forgotten Forest’: an update on the appeal The wonderParish years p.26 Matters Le Calendrier: dates for- yourConnétable diary Miss St Lawrence regulated by the Medicine and Healthcare Products Congratulations to Stephanie Britton, who became Miss St Lawrence 2012 earlier this year. She will be a very good ambassador for our Left: Stephanie Britton, Sanna Parish and I am sure you will join me in wishing inthisissue LastWarren month and Meisha the Micklewright Parish of St Helier organised the annual trip to the her well. Thank you to the other contestants, 4Parish Matters Below: Stephanie Britton Sanna Warren and Meisha Micklewright, and to landing beaches, cemeteries and museums associated with D-Day, and HOMES 5 Parish clubs and associations Amie Judge, the outgoing Miss St Lawrence. aFootball donation Clubenabled the Band of the Island of Jersey to be invited Thanks to the judges, John Refault, the 6Normandy veterans Congratulations to the St Lawrencealong with Football members Club, who of the Normandy Veterans Association. Connétable of St Peter, Jane Ronge, 9Jubilee Marine Lake representing our sponsors Sandpiper CI for haveAn accountdone so well of this this season; very special journey is included in this month’s 10Dates for your diary read more in the separate article. Regulatory Authority (MHRA) but the organisation does Benest’s Food Hall and Julia Williams, Director of Jersey Goldsmith’s Lion Park. The compère was 16Parish Rates Assembly - 11th JulyIt wasmagazine. a great night The out Parish at continues to support the commemoration of ‘the Springfield to see them play in Stuart Lusby and the sash was donated by 18 St Helier health and wellbeing longest day’ itself, with a reception in the Town Hall for the veterans Harold Noel and made by Ann Simpson. St the Willis Cup final, even though Lawrence Ladies Action Group provided 23 Update on Parish residential care following the wreath-laying at the Cenotaph on 6th June. Afternoon Tea and the event was organised by 30St Helier Gazette Mary Moody. with direct The Governor’s Walk AND On the afternoon of Sunday 22nd July, the new Lieutenant Governor, Sir John McColl, and his not regulate the activities of practitioners or the choices wife, will be walking through St Lawrence in the first of their series of Parish walks during their five-year term of office. Organised by the Variety Club as a fundraiser some years ago, what was previously known as the “Down Your Way” walk has been re-named and will now be known as “The Governor’s Walk”. What has not changed is the hope that as many Parishioners as possible will join Sir John and Lady Gene to Appointment of Parish Official share an enjoyable walk through St Lawrence. of patients. Mr David Pittom has been re-elected as Added bonuses are the excellent services of a Vingtenier for the Vingtaine de Coin Tourgis qualified Blue Badge Guide, who will be they were the runners up. They are clearly Nord. Mr Pittom has served the Parish as an recounting interesting snippets of Parish history going from strength to strength and I wish Honorary Police Officer since 2005 and he was marketing distribution to before we return to the Parish Hall for a them well for the next season. sworn in at the Royal Court on the 9th March. well-deserved afternoon tea. What better way Email Addresses to spend a summer afternoon? If you are Twinning Association If would like to be kept advised by email of interested (the cost of the walk and the tea is Members of the Twinning Association will be forthcoming Parish events, please contact the £10), please telephone 861672 to register. visiting Carteret on Saturday, 1st September. Parish Secretary at [email protected]. Honorary Police The boat leaves Jersey at 7.00am Jersey time and departs Carteret at 9.00pm French time. Finally, thank you to the many volunteers Most pharmacies stock homeopathic remedies for a I hope that some of you will consider serving Although there will be an organised trip for who continue to work to ensure that Parish the Parish by joining the Honorary Police; members, if you are interested in visiting life in St Lawrence remains as interesting and St Clément Parish Magazine further details can be found in the insert in the France for the day (to do your own thing)Ninth and Editionenjoyable as we 2012 can make it. If you have any magazine. If you would like to know more, want to make use of the boat please ideas for future events, please let me know. please contact the Parish Hall to arrange a telephone Winston Le Brun on 739341 to meeting to learn how you can benefit from reserve a place. He will be pleased to give you working for your community. further information and would be even more delighted should you choose to become a member; the annual fee is only £3. variety of illnesses, including hay fever, colds and flu, Mrs Deidre Mezbourian Connétable de St Laurent teething, travel sickness, insomnia, anxiety and various

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July2012 p19 A change is as good as a rest for your WellBeing! Beverley Le Cuirot, founder of WellBeing or even lead to premature ageing or illness. While we are World, explores the value of enjoying a asleep our bodies go through important processes - from repair and renewal to energy restoration and, according to change of scenery in this month’s edition of some scientists, deep sleep (rather than length of sleep) is the the Crier. time when the brain recharges itself so we can function We all get to a point in our busy lives where we feel effectively during the day. as if we need a holiday. Some of us simply crave two Enjoyment is also something which holidays give us – weeks of doing nothing but lying on a beach with perhaps more than when we’re flat out working or running several good books; adrenaline junkies seek an around for our families. The old adage is that ‘laughter is the activity holiday that gives them an essential energy best medicine’ and there’s certainly some truth in that. boost. If you're having fun on holiday, you're more likely to laugh Whatever your own preferred pace, a simple and, according to recent research, a good belly laugh can amount of exercise every day can work wonders. In strengthen the immune system by releasing endorphins, the fact, according to some sports dieticians, it's possible body's natural 'feel-good' chemicals. This, in turn, can help to lose two pounds a week with a small amount of reduce the risk of disease - from heart conditions to allergic daily exercise on holiday. reactions and arthritis. The perception is that people tend to overeat and The reality is that, at some point, we all need to escape the drink whilst on holiday but being a bit adventurous humdrum and routine of life. Without it, there is no chance for with the local cuisine can work wonders. For example, reflection or to look forward and make necessary changes in tasting new dishes could expand your cooking our lives. repertoire and become the start of a healthier So, what are you waiting for! It’s summer and whether you

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p20 July2012 Thetownbeat With the States of Jersey Police such an integral part of the St Helier community, the Town Crier is featuring a regular update on their plans and activities Happy birthday SOJP Police Headquarters welcomed some very important guests to celebrate its 60th year, as children from Mont à l’Abbé School helped mark the anniversary with a special street party. Forty youngsters from Mont a L’Abbé, and 20 of their teachers and helpers, joined officers and staff for cake and goodies at a special 1950s themed tea party in the yard at the Rouge Bouillon station. As well as the essentials - sandwiches, jelly and cakes - the youngsters got a chance to look round some of the Force’s vehicles, meet police dog Ripper, sound the sirens and enjoy some of the hits of the 1950s.

Crime drop in night time St Helier Taking pride in policing St Helier is the focus of Jersey’s night time economy States of Jersey Police is continuing to celebrate its 60th Anniversary and, with about 90 pubs and clubs. On a busy evening recognising that this year provides a timely opportunity to put the focus on weekend, up to 4,000 people will be out and about in our people, the Force is the town centre, meaning a key area for the States of launching the States of Jersey Police is to keep those people safe. Jersey Police Pride in But as we all know the introduction of alcohol can Policing Awards. often make that more of a challenge. This is a chance for the Last year the Force launched Operation Visible public to give us their designed to give a no nonsense approach to policing feedback on how we are to the town centre. doing, by nominating any The good news is that the plan is working, in 2011 police officer or member of public order offences were down by 13 percent, police staff, who they think violent crimes by 28 percent and three quarters of has provided excellent those causing the trouble brought to justice. customer service. It’s also a way for the force to recognise those officers and members of staff who are the backbone of the organisation. All nominations will be considered for a Pride in Policing, or PiP, Certificate of Commendation, which will be presented by the Chief of Police Mike Bowron, and everyone earning a certificate will be put forward as a nomination for The PiP of the Year Award. The public can submit a nomination where they feel the actions, response, support, understanding or help they have received from States of Jersey Police deserves special recognition and thanks, inviting them to take the time to show what a great job their Police Force is doing by submitting a nomination form. All the details are available on our website www.jersey.police.uk. Town Crier-JULY2012.e$S_Governance style ideas 01/07/2012 11:01 Page 21

July2012 p21 11/7 – the date St Helier ratepayers set the budget The June edition of the Town Crier gave extensive coverage to this month’s annual Rates Assembly (7.30 pm on Wednesday 11th July) in the hope that more representatives of rate-paying businesses (mandataires), in particular, will attend to exercise their right to scrutinise the Parish’s budget (the estimates), alongside domestic ratepayers. (You can read the feature on the Parish’s new-look website, which also explains how a business can nominate a mandataire.) The Rates Assembly will also seek approval for the Parish's care strategy as outlined in last month's Town Crier. Efficiency savings, a focus on increasing non-rates income, sermon referred to the newly-renovated Town Church as the new developments paying rates and the maximising of our Island’s ‘pro cathedral’. St Helier ratepayers have indeed paid property portfolio mean that a proposal to set a parish rate at more than two million pounds for this project and while it has a lower level than last year is highly likely. I can’t be more been superbly done and is worth every penny in my view, it is a definite than this as at the time of writing the elected facility (along with our parks, litter bins and public conveniences) Accounts Committee has yet to advise me on next year’s that is used by all islanders free of charge. The Parish’s elected budget, and the final decision is, of course, a matter for representatives will continue in their efforts to persuade the ratepayers. However, I remain keen to maintain the downward Council of Ministers and the States to make a greater trend in the level of parish rates at the same time as working contribution to the costs of running the Island’s capital. to increase the quality of the services we provide. The States’ Meanwhile, parishioners who have not seen how their rates refusal, thus far, to pay rates on States’ property remains a have been spent are encouraged to visit the Town Church, thorn in our side. whether as service-goers or as part of the Fête de St Hélier I was reminded of this at the start of the Queen’s Diamond which takes place this month. Jubilee church service last month when the Dean in his Constable Simon Crowcroft

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Myday There’s no such thing as a typical day,’ he says,’ and that’s why the job is so great. I couldn’t do the same thing day in day out. It would drive me mad. I in St Helier love being out and about in the van, the only downside is the traffic. Jonathon Hudson is an ambulance driver for the Jersey Society for the Prevention of ‘‘ Cruelty to Animals (JSPCA) Animal Shelter. During his five years with the shelter, Jonathon has rescued all types of animals from all sorts of situations. ‘One of my most memorable days on the job was when I saved a peregrine chick that had fallen from its nest at the very top of St Mark’s Church spire. There are only several mating pairs of these magnificent birds on the Island, so to find a pair nesting in the heart of St Helier was fantastic. Peregrines are large birds of prey, and they are the fastest animals on the planet, so it was amazing to be able to rescue a chick and return it to its parents safely.’ But it’s a much more common bird in Jersey that takes up most of Jonathan’s time during the spring months. ‘St Helier has a huge problem with nesting seagulls,’ says Jonathon. ‘At this time of year I normally start my day with a call from someone complaining about the seagulls nesting rooftops in town, they make a hell of a lot of noise and can be on their roof,’ says Jonathon. ‘During the spring they nest on the quite vicious when they swoop down on people, so we are inundated with calls from people asking us to get rid of them.’ However, very few people realise that seagulls are protected birds which means you need a licence to remove a nest or even touch one of their eggs. ‘Our advice is always to contact a licensed pest controller, and whatever you do, don’t interfere with the chicks. If a baby chick has fallen from its nest move it out of harm’s way and leave it. Please don’t bring it to us.’ Jonathon explains that often people think they have done the right thing by bringing the chick to the shelter, ‘But more often than not we have to put the bird down as we are not allowed to raise chicks, or else we would become a Seagull sanctuary!’ Although each season tends to bring its usual problems, Jonathon loves the diversity of his job. ‘There’s no such thing as a typical day,’ he says,’ and that’s why the job is so great. I couldn’t do the same thing day in day out. It would drive me mad. I love being out and about in the van. The only downside is the traffic,’ adds Jonathon. ‘ I always panic when I get a call first thing in the morning to attend an emergency as I inevitably pull out the driveway and just sit in traffic for what seems like a lifetime. Unfortunately our ambulance doesn’t have a flashing light so I have to sit and wait for the traffic to move with everyone else. It’s incredibly frustrating when very often I know it’s literally a matter of life or death that I get to where I need to be as quickly as possible.’ But there are lots of good things about being based in town too. The shelter is close to many of the town veterinary surgeries which makes ferrying the animals to and fro much easier than if they were based anywhere else. ‘Also being situated on St Saviours Road we’re quite visible in the community,’ adds Jonathon. ‘It’s a busy road and part of the school run for many families which helps as people know where we are when they need us.’ Town Crier-JULY2012.e$S_Governance style ideas 01/07/2012 11:02 Page 25

July2012 p25 Myfamily Welcome to the new St Helier Family Page, a regular section of the Town Crier in which we aim to provide information and support to local families. Each month we’ll be bringing you creative ideas for fun low-cost activities you can do with your children in St Helier. Discover the St Helier Town Parks St Helier has a wealth of beautiful parks for the Right: Water whole family to enjoy. And some of the Island’s foundations await best parks are just two minutes’ walk from the the adventurous high street. in St Helier’s Millennium Town Millennium Park Park Perfect for: pre-schoolers and older children Situated at the north end of Bath Street, St Helier’s newest park offers a fantastic range of features suitable for all ages. As well as grass lawns perfect for picnics there is also a caged ball playing area, playgrounds for both younger and older children, sculptures, toilets (including baby change facilities) and, best of all, interactive water fountains. On a hot day the park is busy children and babies this park is a lovely place to take your little one with kids running in and out of the water while the mums and for a stroll, especially if you’re trying to get them off to sleep! dads chill out on the grass. Older children can enjoy the fantastic There is also a café and toilets (including baby change playground with slides, swings and climbing frames or have a facilities) on site. kick about in the ball practice area. The Parade Park Howard Davis Park Perfect for: pre-schoolers and primary school age Perfect for: babies and pre-schoolers Right opposite the General Hospital, this park has a large climbing Just a two minute walk from the high street (closest entrance is frame, swings (for both younger and older children), a traditional on Don Road), this park is a peaceful haven from the hustle and roundabout, rocking boat and ‘bouncy’ bustle of town. Howard Davis Park features beautiful lawns, a car. The park is also surrounded by well-kept lawns and beautiful walled rose garden and a pond complete with ‘fishies.’ There is flowerbeds so it’s a great place for a stroll too if you have also an enclosed playground area which is suitable for children a little one in a buggy. There is a café and toilet facilities on site. up to the age of five. A favourite with families with younger

The La Pouquelaye Community Centre needs you! The La Pouquelaye Community Centre (the site that was formerly La Pouquelaye School) offers a vast range of activities and events throughout the week for all ages. Home to the Girl Guides, karate, thai-bo, circuit training, the La Pouquelaye Youth Club, a mothers and toddlers’ group and the La Pouquelaye Women’s Institute, there is always something going on every night of the week. ‘The Centre is a brilliant facility,’ explains St Helier Deputy Jackie Hilton. ‘It’s a really great space for bringing people together in the community.’ As Chair of the La Pouquelaye Youth Committee, Jackie is looking for residents who live in the La Pouquelaye area who may be interested in joining the Youth Committee or the La Pouquelaye Management Committee. ‘We’re always looking for new members,’ explains Jackie. ‘We would love to meet people from the local community who would be prepared to join us for a few hours once a month. La Pouquelaye is a wonderful warm community and we would love to have more local residents be part of what’s happening at the centre. I’d be more than happy for anyone who may be interested to contact me on 731690. The Centre is also available for private events such as birthday parties. ‘There is a large hall, big enough for most bouncy castles, and a fully equipped kitchen,’ explains Sheila Festou, the Centre Manager. The charge for hiring the centre for up to four hours on a Saturday or Sunday is just £40. Contact Sheila on 07797 710729 for more information and a diary of weekly events. Town Crier-JULY2012.e$S_Governance style ideas 01/07/2012 11:02 Page 26

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Left below: The CIGWSG Parishnoticeboard are asking for information on your WW1 relatives Have you something to share with fellow Parishioners? Right: JCG students are inviting parishioners to Is there an event or activity coming up that you want to tell St Helier about? Let view their work us know at the Town Crier and we can include on the monthly Parish Notice Below:New Polish Consul Board. Email short news items and associated photos to [email protected] or Magda Chmielewska call Annie Le Noury on 811821. The Jersey Legal Information Olympics Big Screen event at St Mark’s: Board has arranged a Watch the Opening Ceremony at 6.30pm Community Mediation Service, on Friday 27th July live on the big screen which may be able to help and enjoy a hog roast with family and anyone affected by a dispute of friends absolutely free! Bouncy castle as some kind. Find out more on well as teas, coffees and cakes etc. All 0800 735 0249 or by visiting welcome. www.jerseylaw.je. All Saints Church Pirate Treasure Hunt To mark the approaching the pirates are arriving at All Saints centenary of the First World Church again on Saturday 14th July from War the Channel Islands Great 1pm. Come and join in what promises to be War Study Group is intending to a fantastic family day. There will be a BBQ, publish a commemorative Jersey Roll of Honour for those Islanders craft tables and parachute games, with the Pirate Treasure Hunt who died while serving their country between 1914 to 1919. The Roll taking place at 2pm and a fun of Honour printed in 1919 was incomplete and the Group would be family quiz at 3.20pm. Telephone grateful for any assistance you might be able to give towards this Rev. David Grantham on 768323 for Quarter page JFTU MOWERS Quarterproject. Pleasepage JFTU contact SHED Daniel Benest on 630117 or 07797 750947 further information. or email [email protected]. The Street Pastors are about to Wellcome Café Lunch: This month’s King’s Café is taking the form celebrate their third commissioning of a Family Olympics event at d’Auvergne School on Sunday 24th in St Helier. The Commissioning June at 2pm. A great event for all the family. takes place at the Town Church at 7.30pm on Saturday 21st July – come along and celebrate with them! All welcome. Lawn Mowers SAVE SHED LOADS! Head to Toe Textiles - JCG ‘A’ level Textiles students are proud to to suit every garden and ON JF(T)U’s RANGE OF SHEDS present their eclectic collection of stitch and fashion. Details still need every budget CHALETS AND PLAY HOUSES to be finalised but save the dates: 6th, 7th and 8th July when students will be on hand to talk to the public about their creations. For further information, please contact Rachel Concannon, on 516246. ‘Grow your own at St Mark’s’: – it has been possible to turn a misused and wasted piece of ground along the south side of St Mark’s Church into a vibrant new community garden. Ten large raised planters and small benches have been provided so that folk in the local community can come and grow their own vegetables. If you’d like to have a go, please telephone Ian on 720595. French Lane Market this continues to take place every Saturday, Full after sales/service support from 10am to 4pm. For more information please contact Bernie Expert advice Manning on 07700 356438. Massive choice of pedestrian and ride on 20% UPON PRESENTATION The Wingates Band, which hails from the North West of England, will premiere a new music composition when it visits Jersey in mowers from the worlds leading manufacturers OF THIS ADVERT August. There will be two concerts performed here at the Town Hall OFF on Friday 24th August and Saturday 25th August, both commencing at 7.30pm with refreshments served. Tickets are SALES SERVICE TEL TEL available from the Town Hall, priced at £10.00 each. An additional concert will be performed in People’s Park on Sunday, August 26 733277 865304 733277 865304 from 2-4pm. For further information contact Jane Skelhorn on La Grande Route de St Jean Southfork, Rue du Trot La Grande Route de St Jean Southfork, Rue du Trot 811823 or email [email protected]. Trinity St Saviour Trinity St Saviour Town Crier-JULY2012.e$S_Governance style ideas 01/07/2012 11:02 Page 27

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Parish clubsand groups This section of the Crier is devoted to the many voluntary clubs and groups run throughout St Helier. If you would like to promote your organisation or a planned special event, or just to include contact details, please telephone 811821 or email [email protected]. Clubs & groups news Women’s Institute There are four meetings in St Helier as follows: St Helier Sirens WI: 1st Thursday of each month at the Old Magistrate’s Court at the Town Hall. Contact Sue Bone on 636977 or 07797 831473 or email [email protected]. La Pouquelaye WI: 2nd Wednesday of each month at the La Pouquelaye Community Centre (the old La Pouquelaye School). Contact Sheila Laugeard on 734600 / 07797 775483 or Gill James on 722467. West Park WI: 1st Tuesday of each month at 2.30pmat the meeting room at the King George V Homes on La Grande Route de St Aubin. Contact Sheila Sykes on 491856. First Tower & Millbrook WI: 2nd Wednesday of each month at the St Andrew’s Church Hall at 7.30pm. Contact Joan Cadoret on 735534. Mobile Library George V Cottage Homes – Mondays, 9.30-9.45am Clos du Paradis – Wednesdays, 11.30am-12pm B&Q, Queen’s Road – Wednesdays, 12.05-1pm Beavers, Cubs and Scouts 14th Jersey (St Helier) Scout Group Salvation Army Hall, Minden Place Beavers and Cubs: Monday evenings Scouts: Wednesday evenings Contact Jean-Paul Lecrivain (Group Scout Leader) on 07797 836295 or email: [email protected] Additional enquiries: Mary Roberts, Island Secretary, on 486935 or email: [email protected] Rainbows, Brownies & Girl Guides All Saints Church Hall, The Parade Thursday and Friday evenings Contact: Daphne on 871199 Little Monkeys Gymnastics, Fort Regent Monday to Friday 9.30am to 12.15pm with Mums Children must be walking; suitable for 1-3½ years Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays From 3.30pm onwards Children from 3-6 years Saturdays 9-10am Children aged 5-6 years Regent Gymnastics Club, Fort Regent Visit: http://www.regentgymnastics.co.uk/page_1267903869504.html Royal British Legion, 2-4 Great Union Street Tuesday to Friday from 12pm and Saturday & Sunday from 11am. Sun Bowls Starts mid-April, Opening times: 10.00am, 2.00pm and 6.00pm, leagues on Monday and Tuesday evenings and Thursday mornings. Contact Terry Bell on 734721. First Tower Billiards & Snooker Club Open weekdays from 7pm to 11pm and Sundays from 1pm to 6pm. Email [email protected]. Jersey Scrabble Club Every Tuesday evening at 7pm. Contact Anne on 730409 or email [email protected]. St Mark’s Sparks Thursdays during term-time from 10am to 11.30am at St Mark’s Church. Contact Jeremy Taylor on 720595. Jersey Hi-Fi Music Club Second and fourth Thursdays from September to May at the Jersey Arts Centre at 7.30pm. Contact Sinead Reed on 722612 or [email protected]. The Caesarea Quilters Third Monday of every month. Contact Sue Bone on 636977. Town Crier-JULY2012.e$S_Governance style ideas 01/07/2012 11:02 Page 28

p28 July2012 Frenchconnection Aurélie Leroy, manager of St Helier based Maison De Normandie, keeps us up to date with events and developments happening just over the Channel in France. Le plus grand trois-mâts du patrimoine français, The biggest wooden three-masted ship of the French Heritage is désormais ouvert pour organiser vos évènements! Le open now for corporate events! The Marité is the biggest wooden Marité est le plus grand trois-mâts en bois du patrimoine sailing boat of the French Heritage and was saved from destruction français. Il y a six ans, il a été sauvé de la destruction six years ago thanks to the Norman public authorities who bought par les autorités normandes, qui ont financé ses travaux her and funded the works (mainly by the County Council of La (en majorité par le conseil général de la Manche) et l’ont Manche) of restoration using traditional methods and including up- restauré dans les règles de l’art utilisant également des to-date technologies. This Newfoundland fishing ship is now a méthodes nouvelles. Le terre-neuvier est aujourd’hui un beautiful vessel with elegant and tall outlines which will seduce all navire aux lignes élégantes et racées qui saura séduire sailing lovers whether they are beginners or experienced and, after tous les passionnés de mer et de voiles, qu’ils soient six years of hard work, she is now ready. She was christened by the novices ou expérimentés. Après six ans de dur travail de Bishop of Coutances at the end of June, and has been well restauration, il est maintenant prêt pour naviguer et a celebrated in Granville, her home port. After a few sailings to été béni par l’évêque de Coutances fin juin, et fêté Brittany marine events in July, she will return to her home port and dignement à Granville, son port d’attache. Après might even sail to the Channel Islands! She will also be an original plusieurs navigations vers la Bretagne à l’occasion de and different venue on which to organize your corporate events, fêtes maritimes en juillet, il reviendra à Granville et wedding, anniversaries etc. When moored, she can host 120 people pourra peut-être aussi naviguer dans les iles anglo- on the deck or 100 people standing up in the new innovative normandes! Il deviendra également un nouvel espace “wardroom”, or 60 seated for dinners or seminars. When sailing, 60 original pour organiser une opération commerciale, un people will be able to enjoy this unforgettable experience on the mariage ou anniversaire etc. A quai, il peut accueillir 120 deck. She is an outstanding boat which inspires respect and personnes à bord sur le pont ou bien 100 personnes sturdiness symbolized by the image of fishermen treading the decks debout dans le carré ou 60 assises. En navigation, 60 of the ship, but also innovation and robustness. Welcome on board! personnes pourront vivre cette formidable expérience More details are available on www.maisondenormandie .com sur le pont. Ce terre-neuvier est extraordinaire et If you would like to receive Maison de Normandie’s monthly newsletter inspire le respect et la robustesse symbolisée par about events and festivals in Normandy, please send us an email l’image des pêcheurs qui en ont foulé le pont, mais [email protected] or become a friend on inspire aussi l’innovation et la force. Bienvenue à bord! Facebook: ‘MNMJersey’. Town Crier-JULY2012.e$S_Governance style ideas 01/07/2012 11:03 Page 29 Crierproperty START MOVING &SAVEAffordable, Trustworthy, NOW! Knowledgeable Whelan’s Members of 861888 65x65-Classified rockproperty.co.uk ‘Like’ us on Facebook ALL NEW INSTRUCTIONS THROUGHOUT JUNE, JULY & AUGUST WILL SAVE £1000 – WHY NOT TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS GREAT OFFER? . . . 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PARISH NOTICES Parish Rates Assembly Roads Committee Meeting Parish of St Helier will be held at the Town Hall on A meeting of the St Helier Roads Committee will take place Wednesday 11th July at 7.30pm - 'the Rates Assembly' to approve the on Monday 23rd July at 9.30am at the Town Hall. accounts for the financial year ending 30 April 2012 and the estimates of expenditure (budget) for the financial year ending 30th April 2013. Please note the change of day. This year's Parish Assembly will include consideration of the Parish's care strategy Members of the public are invited to attend part ‘A’ of the agenda. outlined in last month's Town Crier, page 23, and fully explained in the Rates Assembly paperwork. The full agenda will be published no less than five days The agenda will be published no less than five days before the meeting and will be before the meeting and will be available from the Town Hall available from the Town Hall or the Parish website at www.sthelier.je. Paperwork or the Parish Website at www.sthelier.je. for the Rates Assembly will be available from Monday 2nd July 2012. A S Crowcroft Connétable Parishioners are asked to arrange in good time to check their entitlement to vote, Town Hall i.e. electors of the Parish, ratepayers and nominated mandataires. A S Crowcroft Connétable Town Hall GENERAL Parish Assembly F te de St Hélier An Assembly of the Principals and Electors of the Parish of St Helier will be held at the Town Hall on Wednesday 25th July 2012 at 7.30pm to consider ê Tea Dance Parish Business. The Constable of St Helier would like to invite parishioners to a Tea Dance at the Town Hall on The agenda will be published no less than five days before the meeting and will Saturday 21st July from 2.30-4.30pm. be available from the Town Hall or the Parish website at www.sthelier.je. Entry by ticket only (free) from the Town Hall until Friday A S Crowcroft Connétable Town Hall 20th July or via email: [email protected] TOWN HALL AND PARISH OF ST HELIER CONTACTS Visite du Connétable: Simon Crowcroft Town Hall Opening Hours 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday St Helier Deputies Branchage Tel: 811821 Fax: 619146 No 1 District Email: [email protected] Parish Meetings Notices of Parish meeting are published on our Deputy James Baker In accordance with the Town Hall - PO Box 50, St Helier website, www.sthelier.je, in the Town Crier and the Jersey Evening Post Tel: 07797 713141 requirements of the Loi Jersey, JE4 8PA Email: [email protected] (1914) sur la Voirie, as Procureurs & Parish Management Board Other Parish Contacts Deputy Judy Martin Tel: 780641 amended, the first Visite du Procureur du Bien Public, Clive Barton RPZ Helpline Tel: 811847 Email: [email protected] Branchage of the year will Tel: 880088 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Deputy Trevor Pitman Tel: 863436 take place in St Helier on Customer Services Manager: Angela Goguelin Procureur du Bien Public, Peter Pearce Email: [email protected] Wednesday 4th July. Tel: 639533 Email: [email protected] Tel: 811870 Email: [email protected] The Loi requires occupiers of land Community Support Helpline: Tel: 811866 Director, Finance: Andrew Pemberton No 2 District bordering on the public roads of Tel: 811829 Email: [email protected] Parish Depot: Tel: 811708 Centenier’s Nightline: Tel: 875706 Deputy Rod Bryans Tel: 737236 the Parish to trim hedges and Director, Parks, Roads & T&E Services: Anthony Andrews Email: [email protected] Tel: 811700 Email: [email protected] Duty Centenier: Tel: 07797 748540 branches and to cut all Deputy Shona Pitman Tel: 630714 Director, Human Resources: Martin Roberts Registrar: Tel: 811088 overhanging trees so as to give a Tel: 811824 Email: [email protected] St Helier Roads Committee Email: [email protected] clearance of 12 feet over main Director, Municipal Services: Debra D'Orleans Simon Crowcroft Deputy Geoff Southern Tel: 728231 roads and by-roads and of 8 feet Tel: 811703 Email: [email protected] Tel: 811821 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Nigel Blake over footpaths and to remove any Assistant Director, Technical & Environment Services Tel: 875339 Email: [email protected] other encroachments on the John Stievenard No 3 District Tel: 811845 Email: [email protected] Geraint Jennings Deputy Jackie Hilton Tel: 731690 public highway. Tel: 280778Email: [email protected] A fine may be levied for each Parish Nurseries & Homes The Very Rev. Bob Key Email: [email protected] Avranches & Westmount Nurseries: Val Payne Tel: 720001Email: [email protected] Deputy Mike Higgins Tel: 873956 infraction. Tel: 811718 Email: [email protected] Bob Le Brocq Email:[email protected] The attention of occupiers of land St Helier House: Jacqueline Jolley Tel: 743606 Email: [email protected] Deputy Andrew Green Tel: 483356 is drawn to the need to ensure Tel: 811715 Email: [email protected] Peter Pearce Email: [email protected] that all cuttings and trimmings are St Ewolds: Ann Mclean Tel: 722536 Email: [email protected] Deputy Richard Rondel Peter Wade removed from the roads and Tel: 811716 Email: [email protected] Tel: 07797 711537 footpaths after the branchage is Maison de Ville: Jules Broad Tel: 875663 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Tel: 878308 Email: [email protected] John Wilding completed. 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