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THE OFFICIAL PARISH OF ST. BRELADE NEWSLETTER Edition 31 • Spring 2015. Published by the Parish of St. Brelade, Jersey Question Time ‘Citizen of the Year’ Topical debate and good humour New awards presented The Reverend Mark Bond spoke about the In 2014, Colin set up the first Alms House in Tony Bellows recipient of the Senior Award, Colin Taylor. Jersey for over 150 years. Based at St Aubin, this in first event of its kind. Since 2005, Colin has been a valued member of was a long-term home for poor people. Retired the community, who first set up the charity servicemen, fishermen and the poor were being Tony Bellows “Caring Hands” for islanders in need. Around helped by the scheme which was a member of 2007, he also saw there was a lack provision for the National Almshouse Association. With the AROUND 70 people attended a St Brelade those men who, for no fault of their own, had “Love Thy Neighbour Charity”, he also social evening which included a two course become homeless. Working with Mark Bond, pioneered a provision for free or cheap health meal, the Miss St Brelade competition, a and former deputy Sean Power, Colin set up and dental appointments for residents on low retirement presentation, and the new senior Sanctuary House at the former Sable D’Or guest incomes in St Brelade and St Peter to apply for. and junior ‘Citizen of the Year’ awards. house at St Aubin. This refuge was Jersey's first ‘All these accomplishments made Colin a Constable Steve Pallett gave a retirement shelter for men who had been through a crisis and had nowhere else to go. Some are victims worthy recipient of the first ‘Citizen of the Year’ present to John Turmel. Mr Turmel, 80, has award” said Constable Steve Pallett. given over 4 decades of service to the Parish of domestic abuse or going through a divorce. Full from the moment of its opening, Colin Colin was unfortunately unable to collect his and has always brought a personal touch to his worked hard to create a second shelter. award in person as he was unwell. work, always available to phone to solve any problems regarding Parish refuse collection. The Constable explained the two new citizen of the year awards for those Parishioners “who go an extra mile for the people in the Parish”. The Junior Award went to Lucy Bevis, who has been an active and supporting member of the ABOUT 70 people turned up to the of pretending to do so, as with the St Brelade Youth Club from 2007, and qualified first local “Question Time” in Referendum of 2013? as a youth worker in 2013. Deeply involved St January, held at St Brelade’s Parish The question of the Waterfront Brelade Youth Project, she also sits on the hall. Organised by James Rondel and development arose in several Christian May of the group advisory group for youth in the Parish, writes questions. Would the proposed Change.Je. , the aim was to make regular features for La Baguette on the work of Jersey International Finance Centre local politics more accessible and turn out to be just uninspiring the club, and recently worked hard to make the interesting. first Youth Hustings a success. blocks of offices, and at weekends The diverse panel included the Chief and evenings just be a ghost town? Minister, Senator Ian Gorst, Ports When would the States actually see Galots campaigner Vicky Boarder, a return for the development, if former Senator Ben Shenton, and ever? Deputy Judy Martin and St Brelade Constable Steve Pallett. The event Other questions included asking if was chaired by Ben Quérée. there should be more funding for drug rehabilitation, why the During the course of a lively evening, condition of the roads was so bad, a variety of questions were asked. whether there should be an extra Property taxes – should they change, or should rates stay with the holiday for Liberation day, and how Parishes? How was the 12 million the States could help Jersey students deficit in the States budget going to who could no longer afford to go to be tackled? Would the loss of University in England. parking spaces, especially in Green This was a very entertaining evening Street and the Esplanade be a major – part of which had to do with the factor in stopping people coming to mix – two politicians in the States, St Helier? one former politician, and one States Reform was another topic on ordinary member of the public, all of the agenda. Should unelected States whom were articulate and lively. members such as the Bailiff and There was a good amount of humour Dean remain in the States? Did the from the panel, including the Chief States actually listen to what people Minister, which also lightened the Photo credit: BBC Radio Jersey say, or just go through the motions tone from time to time. u
Senior Youth Leader, Bradley Cooper, told La Baguette: “We are extremely pleased that the event appears to have attracted a much larger number than last year and that we have many Taste of success! more participants. We are also proud of youth club members who have put in many hours of Lazin Lizard, Merchant House Brasserie, Tel: 741510 St. Brelade Youth Lacerta and Youth Project chairman Julian hard work to make the event a success. We hope Bernstein – with all the proceeds going the St. that with each year we will be able to build on Brelade Youth Project. our experience and make the our Taster Day TWO COURSES FOR £9.99 Project hold second even better!” The many activities in the main hall proved very LUNCHTIME SPECIAL Community Taster popular with families in particular who had Other participants and activities included: plenty of opportunity to watch the many Brazilian Power Team, Jersey Capoeira, Blast MONDAY TO FRIDAY SATURDAY 7th February saw Communicare demonstrations which ranged from Thai Boxing Zone Jumping Beans, Sumo Chicken Wrestling, host the St. Brelade Youth Project’s second to ‘Fun for Dogs’ - also to try your hand at Julia Renault Art Classes, Jersey Air Cadets, 12.00 - 2.00PM Community Taster event following on from the ‘Zumba with Jen’. Everywhere you looked, it Jersey Search and Rescue, Jersey Association of event success last year. was a hive of activity – with everybody Catholic Youth, Mini Me’s, Princes’ Trust, Youth This year it was noticeable that there were many thoroughly enjoying themselves. Bank and ‘Gone Walk About’. u A GENUINE FREEHOUSE more participating organizations, clubs and commercial businesses taking part. In addition THAT SERVES FLAME to stalls in the youth centre area itself, there GRILLED STEAKS were demonstrations on various activities AND FRESH LOCALLY taking place in the main hall while Jersey Fire Service thrilled the children with their bright CAUGHT SEAFOOD, red engine and fire hose presentation in the ALL DELIVERED DAILY Communicare Car Park. Taking centre stage in the club area was AND COOKED TO Waitrose, whose stand was overrun with a range PERFECTION! of goodies from the store for free tasting and a huge cake that was later raffled – the proceeds going to St. Brelade Youth Project. Other stalls included Absolute Adventures and Jenca Music School who arranged live music with a 5-piece all-girl band made up of their students – and very good they were too! Other stalls ranged from Parish in Bloom to Woodpeckers After School Fun Club. States and Honorary Police, ‘Prison Me, No Way’, St. John also had their stalls laid out. There was also a Soup Kitchen offering 8 different, and extremely tasty, soups donated by Salty Dog Bistro, El Tico, St. Brelades Bay Hotel,
www.oldsmugglersinn.com WIN a meal for 2 at Pizza Express, St. Brelades Bay page 7 Le Mont du Ouaisne, St. Brelade JE3 8AW Page 2 La Baguette. Spring 2015 The Constables Message Miss St. Brelade crowned Alms outstetched I am delighted to say we have a new Miss St. Miss Eva is a student at Jersey Lieut. Gov makes official visit to Brelade, Charlotte Eva. The four girls who took Difficult choice. College for Girls and is part in the recent competition at the Parish Hall currently studying for her A- St. Aubin’s new Alms Houses were excellent contenders and made judges ‘All were very Levels in Biology, Chemistry, Jeff Hathaway decision very difficult. I wish Charlotte good Mathematics and Geography. luck in her role and I am sure we all wish her good’ say judges Her ambition is to go to Keele LOVE Thy Neighbour Charity well in the Miss Battle of Flowers contest this Tony Bellows April. I take this opportunity to thank our University Medical School in were honoured to welcome North Staffordshire to study previous title holder, Tessa Cheal, for being such THE new Miss St Brelade is His Excellency Sir John McColl medicine. She hopes to qualify a charming and supportive Miss St. Brelade. Charlotte Eva. The runner up and Lady McColl on an as a doctor, and return to inaugural visit to the charities On the same evening I was proud to present, was Chantelle Mundy. Jersey. Alms Houses in St. Aubin on for the first time, ’Citizen of the Year’ awards In Four girls stood for the She said her brother has been Wednesday February 11th. the Senior category the award went to Colin Taylor for all his hard work position, which involves and devotion in two Parish charity’s that he founded and developed - aType 1 diabetic from birth The two properties are the opening Parish events, and first on the island since 1859 Sanctuary Trust and Love Thy Neighbour which go from strength to taking part with the float in which stimulated her interest strength. Unfortunately Colin was unwell on the night of the event and in medicine and also caring for when the Poor House was the Battle of Flowers destroyed by the fire that unable to accept his award but Reverend Mark Bond accepted in his competition. They were others. She is a volunteer at place. I am sure we all send our best wishes to Colin. the League of Friends café at engulfed the general hospital. Nanneke Bosfill, 18, a student ‘Love Thy Neighbour’ made In the under 21 category, I was so pleased that the award went to Lucy at Jersey College for Girls, Jersey’s General Hospital, a © La Baguette history late last year by being Bevis for all the time and effort she puts into helping at the St. Brelade Debbie Le Baillie, 24, a retail volunteer helper at Palm Youth Project. As a former Chairman of the Management Committee at Springs nursing home, and a the first ever charity outside worker, Charlotte Eva, 16 a Adam Rive said that they had the UK to have been awarded the Project I have seen close at hand how Lucy has contributed including student at Jersey College for keen member of St John’s being a valued member of the Management Committee. Well done Lucy! “a very difficult job, as all the Ambulance. In her spare time, membership of the prestigious Girls and Chantelle Mundry, Almshouse Association. © La Baguette On the same evening I presented a gift to John Turmel, the retiring Parish 19, a photographer at the entrants were very good. I she enjoys walking her dog. The Lieutenant Governor and refuse contractor, in recognition of his long and professional service to Jersey Evening Post. The event have been judge at other Charlotte told La Baguette she Light refreshments were his wife were met by Colin the Parish. John has always led from the front with his team and provided was compered by Chris Stone, events, but this was one of the “loves helping people” and Taylor, Founder of ‘Love Thy served, during which time a service that has been second to none. I wish both John and his wife Dot who interviewed each of the hardest”. looks forward to being an there was opportunity to a long and healthy retirement Neighbour’, Rev. Mark Bond, girls seperatly on stage. Charlotte was placed on her ambassador for St Brelade in Parish Rector and patron of discuss the history and Both myself and Ann were delighted to again attend the recently held The judges were Adam Rive, throne and crowned by 2014 the coming year. the charity, and Fiona Walker, concept of ‘Love Thy Mardi Gras in Granville together with Twinning Chairman Julien Bernstein Natalie Duffy and Jean Baird. winner, Miss Tessa Cheal. Well done Charlotte! - Ed whom the charity was recently Neighbour’ and the and ‘acting‘ Miss St.Brelade, Georgina Hopkins, who I especially thank for Almshouses and the work stepping in to help at the last minute. As usual the Mardi Gras parade was delighted to announce had the dog is naked? Naked carried out by the charity and exciting, loud and colourful with most of the floats very political in theme. accepted to become Joint its future plans and intentions. Many of the political figures in Granville including the new Mayor were animals are everywhere and Patron. Ministerial backing must be clothed to protect our Sir John and Lady McColl These included the creation the target for the float builders but all was taken in the best humour including the throwing of countless fish at the Mayor on her balcony! children from the sight of spent sometime talking with and development of a new and Thanks also for the warm reception our party received from all in Granville. Official cover-up in St. Brelade. indecent nudity.” the occupants before visiting unique link between the The NatWest Island Games are approaching fast and St.Brelade will be Pauline Legge Originating in America, the the second Almshouse, from Almshouses of the Channel hosting many of the sporting events including golf, cycling, football along movement now has over where the Healthcare and Islands and The National with sailing and windsurfing at St.Aubin. I am hoping St.Aubin will be a 25,000 honorary members of Support Services are Association of Almshouses in meeting place for both locals and those visiting the island to compete. SINA worldwide who have administered by the charity’s the UK which may see more We are currently planning how best to use the available space to show taken the pledge to clothe all office. Almshouses established in off the Parish at its best.The programme for all events will be issued soon animals, including those of Here they were met by St Jersey. so please try and support all the athletes by going to watch some of neighbours and any strays Brelade Parish Constable, Constable Steve Pallett read fourteen sports that make up the Games prowling backyards. These Steve Pallett and provided out a letter received from The Parish will be holding a Memorial Service at Noirmont on Sunday determined moralists carry with an opportunity to view Julian Marczak, Deputy 10th May at 12.30 pm to remember the 459 islanders who lost their lives emergency animal clothing in the premises, meet the Director of The Almshouse their cars, can spot a naked during the course of the Second World . The Service will be conducted warden and some of the Association. in praise the animal at fifty feet, and then residents in addition to by Reverend Mark Bond and I have been informed that our Chief Minister, charity for its initiative and his Senator Ian Gorst will be in attendance. All parishioners and islanders are clothe them 12 seconds flat. meeting the officers, advisors and supporters of the charity, thanks for a warm welcome in welcome to attend. In an exclusive interview with Jersey. La Baguette, Tourism Minister, also Parish and States Officials Finally on behalf of myself ,my wife,the Procureurs and all members of At the conclusion of the visit, a the Municipality, I wish you all a pleasant and relaxing Easter Senator Lyndon Farnham including two Parish Deputies explained: and members of the Parish short blessing was given by and church communities. Parish Rector, Mark Bond. u “As we strengthen the links Steve Pallett, Connétable between Jersey and New Jersey, we must ensure that the more RAMBLERS may have noticed Brelade. The organisation is sensitive American tourist is Two new officers elected Useful Information some horses in St Brelade campaigning to clothe all not unduly shocked by the sight Connétable Steve Pallett: Mobile. 07797 749512 wearing coats. This is not just naked animals in the Parish of naked Jersey cows.” Parish welcomes Parish Hall: La Neuve Route, St. Aubin, JE3 8BS Tel. 741141 to protect them from colder for the sake of decency. Constable Steve Pallett is calling two new Officeurs Duty Centenier: Tel. 741175 weather, but is part of a new SINA President, Francois a Parish meeting on 1st April initiative coming to the Island. du Connétable Deputies: Ecobichon, told La Baguette, 2015 at the Parish Hall to gauge The campaign slogan is “A nude No.1 District (Le Coin/Noirmont) Murray Norton Tel. 747963 “We want to educate people the enthusiasm of Parishioners LAST year saw a marked rise No.2 District: (Quennevais/La Moye) Graham Truscott Tel. 490621 horse is a rude horse.” about the need to clothe all for the scheme. Free knitting in number of parishioners Montfort Tadier Tel. 744358 The Society for Indecency to animals. How do you explain to patterns will also be available. offering themselves for Doctors Surgeries: Naked Animals (SINA) is a 4-year-old why mummy and ”A lot is riding on the outcome” Honorary Service. That trend “It’s a very encouraging sign. I Cleveland Clinic: Red Houses Tel. 734121 running a pilot scheme in St daddy are dressed but Rover said Constable Pallett u has continued with two new would like to to warmly Island Medical Centre: Centre Point, Red Houses Tel. 516152 Officeurs du Connetable, Mr welcome both Peter and Leodis Surgery: La Route de Quennevais Tel. 498775 Peter Sowa (left) and Mr Jonathan to their new and Quennevais Surgery: Quennevais Parade Tel. 736336 Jonathan Breakspear (right) important roles. I am sure Pharmacy/Dispensing Chemists: Everyone has a different idea about the elected and sworn in at the both will both prove to be very Royal Court during the Lloyds Pharmacy: Red Houses 9am - 6pm Mon - Fri kind of funeral arrangements they would capable officers and become a 9am-5pm Saturday Choose how January and February 2015. like. By discussing and planning now, valuable asset to their Lloyds Pharmacy: Quennevais Parade 8.30am - 5.30pm Mon - Fri Constable Steve Pallett told La colleagues - and to the Parish you can rest easy in the knowledge you Baguette: community.” u Veterinary Surgeons: you want to be will get the funeral you desire. Alan & Rushton-Taylor: La Route des Genets Tel. 743580 A prepaid plan from De Gruchy’s Funeral Leodis Veterinary Surgery: La Route de Quennevais Tel. 745980 Out of Hours (Emergency only) 07797 711585 remembered. Care not only gives you peace of mind, it will also ease the burden on your loved Branchage dates 2015
Schools & Colleges: ones at an emotional time. La Moye School: Tel. 741390 Landowners and householders are once again reminded Mont Nicolle School: Tel. 744992 Then forget To answer any questions you may that the 'branchage' law requires that trees, shrubbery or Les Quennevais School Tel. 743171 have and to 昀nd out more about the other 'greenery' overhanging a public road or pavement St Brelade’s Language College Tel. 741305 bene昀ts of planning ahead, please must be cut to back to 12ft above a road and 8ft above a Parish Amenities: all about it. call us on 499444. pavement or footpath. A fine of up to £100 for each St. Brelade Youth Project: Contact Bradley Cooper Tel. 498044 infraction can be levied on anyone who fails to comply. Communicare: Le Route des Quennevais Tel. 744258 The message is a simple one say the Parish Roads Gervaise Le Gros Centre: Mont les Vaux, St. Aubin Tel. 445080 Committee: Cut on time, avoid a fine! Maison St. Brelade Residential Care Home: Tel. 742464 As a member of 1st Branchage: Wednesday 8th July Helplines: The Channel Islands 2nd Branchage: Tuesday 15th September Family Nursing & Home Care: Tel. 443600 Co-operative Society, Jersey Hospice: Tel. 866675 members are entitled Jersey Women’s Refuge: Tel. 768368 to claim 4% dividend Social Security: Tel. 445505 on funeral plans.* Citizens Advice Bureau: Tel. 724942 Samaritans: Tel. 725555 T: 499444 Macmillan Cancer Support Jersey Tel. 0800 735 0275 E: [email protected] LibertyBus: Bagatelle Road, St Saviour, Jersey JE2 7TY Timetable & Information Tel. 828555 www.channelislands.coop/funeral-care Website www.libertybus.je La Baguette Team Chairman: Connétable Steve Pallett email: [email protected] NAFD Membership No. 2924 *Conditions apply. Ask for details. Hon Editor: Jeff Hathaway email: [email protected] Hon Deputy Editor: Tony Bellows email: [email protected] Advertising Sales & Newsdesk: Tel: 743276 email: [email protected] Website: www.labaguette.org.je Please Note: La Baguette is independently funded through advertising revenue and does not incur any cost to Parish ratepayers. La Baguette team would like to thank all advertisers in this edition whose invaluable support and contribution makes it possible to publish this newsletter. Production & Design: Jeff Hathaway Printed by: Mailmate Printers, St. Aubin Published by: The Parish of St. Brelade Copyright: © The Parish of St. Brelade 2013 Disclaimer: La Baguette does not accept responsibility for any errors or omissions in the content of this newsletter nor any liability for any loss or inconvenience caused arising from any reliance on the information contained herein.
For up to date information on forthcoming events in the Parish, please go to the Parish website at: http://www.parish.gov.je/StBrelade La Baguette. Spring 2015 Page 3 Visitor’s choice On the podium FEATURE: ‘Parishioners Remember’ Just prior to the escape my ITFC from the UK comments: New sculpture art in St. Brelade’s Bay father received the good news Another top “This is one of the best beaches Tony Bellows Escape from Jersey that his cousin Francis Le Sueur, we have ever visited pure remembers his early ‘liberation’ had successfully escaped the award for St. golden sands through out very Peter Le Sueur day before clean we can thoroughly THIS year will be the 70th father’s cousin, Francis Le The main escape point from the recommend this popular anniversary of the liberation of Sueur, escaped. Brelades Bay resort. Robyn B headlines her island, for escapees after June Jersey. But for some islanders, My father was Jersey born but Jeff Hathaway comment ‘An amazing beach’ 1944, was at Fauvic, Grouville, liberation came early. After the working in England when and adds “You wouldn't think it (the shortest distance to Normandy landings, a group of World War 2 broke out. He ST. Brelade's Bay Beach has is part of the British isles. It has Normandy and with the least been listed 4th in islanders decided to risk escaping married, in England, in March a French feel in the summer from what was a heavily guarded risk of running into German Tripadvisor’s UK's 24 Best 1940, but in late June 1940 his naval patrols). My father with when all the hotels have their ”Island Fortress”. mother died and he returned Beaches in their 2015 his two friends, aided by some floral window boxes on display. There are 71 islanders to Jersey for the funeral. Travellers' Choice Awards The sand is perfect and there is other brave souls, waited until with 98% of web users giving documented as escaping to Unfortunately he missed the plenty to entertain the kids France following D day. The last boat leaving Jersey before the changeover of the German the bay a 'thumbs up' on the with watersports to do and patrols guarding the area then Trip Advisor website. escapees had to get past the Germans arrived and it rocks to explore. minefields along the sea shore, was not until April 1941 that manhandled the boat across St. Brelade’s Bay is no stranger Gail from Jersey calls it ‘My avoid detection by the frequent my mother , through the Red fields, down a 14ft sea wall, to gaining top recognition and favourite bay and says: “This German patrols, and handle Cross, managed to find out across a minefield, then into the features annually in the has everything you could wish treacherous currents and often what had happened to him. water. Marine Conservation Awards. for. Restaurants, bars, toilets, rough seas. 9 were drowned in After four and a half years The first part of the journey Winston Churchill Park too and of course the magnificent the attempt, one was shot dead living under occupation he from the waters edge was done has recently been awarded vista.” While Clare from Ireland Photo credit: Nick Parlett attempting to escape and 24 were decided to escape and with using muffled oars, as starting with a Green Flag, and of simply writes: “Such a beautiful captured and imprisoned. two friends, William Rumball the engine would have alerted course the Bay has been a beach’ and Paul from FRIDAY 16 January, saw the St Brelade's Bay Hotel My father, Max Edward Le Sueur, and Edward (Snipe) Le the German patrols. It was not extremely important Peterborough describes the unveiling the new podium art supported by the Jersey Arts was one of those who managed, Masurier, they planned an component in Britain in Bloom until they were a considerable bay as “Clean and attractive for 2015 at St. Brelades Bay Trust. with two friends, to escape on escape using a 13ft boat which distance from the shore that helping the Parish to many beach with lovely clean sea.” Hotel. Entitled “The Gathering”, Pippa said ofher sculpture, 11th November 1944 (the same hidden away in storage. It had gold awards. they were able to start the Visit : http://www.tripadvisor. the scupture depicts eight ‘The Gathering’: night as the former Bailiff, Sir no engine, so hey converted an engine. It was a considerable seabirds, cast in stone, and is This latest accolade confirms co.uk/Attraction_Review-g551 “I’ve attempted to sum up what Peter Crill escaped in another Austin 7 car engine to turn the relief to the 3 escapees when the work of local artist Pippa the Bay as truly being the best 611-d1519606-Reviews- the Bay means to me boat, and one night after my prop shaft. the engine fired, and it worked in Jersey. Barrow. St_Brelade_s_Bay_Beach- personally. As a ‘westie’ and perfectly all the way across to The Trip Advisor page abounds St_Brelade_Jersey_Channel_ Pippa, a self-taught artist, was nature lover, I spend a lot of France. They made landfall at with positive comment. Islands.html u born in Zimbabwe, and has time on the beaches on the Granville they next day. It was also worked in South Africa as west of the island, and each probably quite a surprise for the a goldsmith. She worked in as beach has different American forces in the town to a workshop assistant in associations and therefore see the little boat, with it’s 3 London, where she designed meanings for me.” and produced jewellery ranges civilian passengers appear out “St Brelades is to me a sociable of the morning mist. for Alexander McQueen and place, where we go as a family Givenchy, but decided in her to enjoy the enclosed calm After de-briefing by the late twenties on a change in waters, and meet up to eat and American and British forces my career. Gaining a degree in socialise. In summer it attracts father was able to hitch a ride Zoology at King's College, both locals and visitors, across the channel to England, London, Pippa moved to Jersey, and after four and a half long parading and mingling on the © Peter Le Sueur to work with the gorilla group beach, restaurants and pubs. years was finally re-united with at Durrell Wildlife Trust but in This is why I chose a design Max Le Sueur with William Rumball and Edward Le Masurier with their boat his wife. u 2009, she decided to return to that would express the sociable a full time career in design, and nature of the area, where set up her own sculpting and people gather not only to casting studio. admire the natural beauty of Now not a lot of people know that Pippa is now the winner of the surroundings, but also to 2015 Podium Art Competition relax, interact with friends and by Michael Le Quesne On the opposite side of the - a Percentage for Art project at have fun. “ u road where there is now a IN the 1849 Godfray map of public car park were stables, Jersey (pictured opposite), roofed with with red tiles. It is there are very few houses believed that the name Rouge marked at Les Quennevais, Maisons came from this; it was Parish set to bloom in 2015 but there was a house and later anglicised to “Red farm belonging to Jean Houses”. best, not just in its floral St. Brelade is ready Huelin. His property stood The property was sold to the Queenleigh & McCormick Ltd, displays but demonstrate our where the Co-Op and the who demolished the house for the challenge! strong environmental and Leatt family by 1891 and they Marks and Spencer are today. kept the house and land in and built shops for lease to Thomas Frederick community credentials in retailers. which St. Brelade has always The property was sold to their family for many PLANS are well underway for been able to maintain in great another farmer, Jean de generations. But in 1963, The name “Red Houses” the Parish entry in the balance. It has the largest Gruchy, in 1864. He owned it Thomas James Leatt sold the remains as the only legacy of national finals of the Royal concentration of parkland, for nearly 20 years. property and land to that past history. u Horticultural Society ‘Britain public open spaces and sites of in Bloom’ competition. St. special interest of any other Brelade has featured in the Parish in the Island.” prestigious event for over 15 “St. Aubin remains a popular years during which time it has and bustling visitor won several Gold Awards - and destination and unofficial has eyes on yet another gold in 2015. restaurant capital of Jersey which further contrasts with with the many visitors to the additional opportunity to This year the team have our large urban areas, which Island this event will impress our sports visitors, focussed some of their plans present special challenges. St. undoubtedly attract.” will send a strong message out on the Island Games since St. 1000s of Iceland Brelades Bay never fails to Constable Steve Pallett told La that Jersey is a beautiful place Brelade will hosting many impress both for its sandy events at Les Quennevais - Baguette: and our enthusiastic St. beaches and the wonderful Brelade community in also the triathlon and cycling seafront gardens, part of “This is something of a very Branded Products at time trial events that will take special year. St. Aubin is all but particular continue to be Winston Churchill Park - important ambassadors for + GST place on Parish roads. which itself won a Green Flag complete and now needs the the Island.” Parish in Bloom Co-ordinator award for TTS in 2014. We attention of the Bloom Group UK Prices Jeff Hathaway said: have all the ingredients - and to enhance it with summer The judging will take place in “We are perhaps facing some this year we shall not only be colour of which I have no August although at the time of of our biggest challenges ever. judged by the RHS but by the doubt they will ensure will be going to print an exact date £1 £2 £3 It is vitally important to us that many teams participating in a spectacular as ever. The had yet to be advised by the the Parish is shown at it’s very NatWest Island Games along Island Games too, with the Royal Horticultural Society. u Les Quennevais Parade, St Brelade
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Spring 2015 Sea of opportunity Emergency funding Going down a storm Apply now for Alternative financial support at hand Les Q School perform ‘Forbidden Planet’ at Opera House the 2015 Jersey Jeff Hathaway Tony Bellows COMMUNITY Savings believe Special mention should be Ethan Rouseau as Cookie, and Clipper Bursary many islanders in need are WITH a cast of over 50, Les given to the main cast of Harry Erika Van Halm as Science unaware of the financial support Quennevais School launched Davey as Captain Tempest, Lily- Officer Gloria. Jeff Hathaway that the charity can offer this year’s drame production, Mae Fry as Bosun, Darcy Kelly But this has been a huge team through its Emergency Funding as Anne Droid, Leah Elliott as effort that togther with the APPLICANTS of all ages are “Return to the Forbidden for the 2015 Scheme, designed to provide Navigation Officer, Abigayle success of the “Railway invited to apply Planet” at the Opera House in Jersey Clipper Bursary – a emergency support or small up. Ideally applicants should be Langford Miranda, Ronnie Children” last year, puts Les early February. £1,000 cash award aimed at scale but potentially life- registered customers of Mackenzie as Ariel the Robot, Quennevais School at the furthering maritime endeavour. changing loans and grants to Community Savings but The play is a Jukebox musical Jakub Michalak as Dr Prospero, forefront of school drama. u by playwright Bob Carlton The bursary is designed to those who are unable to access exceptions can be made. based on Shakespeare's The assist an Islander of any age to necessary funding elsewhere. “In the past grants have been Tempest and paying homage to achieve a particular nautical “We are keen that people should awarded for rental deposits; the 1950s science fiction film ambition. This could be a trip be aware of our scheme which dental wo rk; baby equipment; Forbidden Planet. It has been on a tall ship, participation in a operates at a very low interest funding to purchase described as “as Shakespeare's watersports competition, graduate marine biology level, usually about 1%, rather wo rkclothes and airfares to visit forgotten rock and roll undertaking a marine biology internship at the Hawaii than see them turn to potentially ill family members - howeve r, masterpiece”. field trip or competing in an Institute of Marine Biology. extortionate pay day loans” we will consider any genuine ocean race – anything with a explains Brian Curtis, the need” adds Mr Curtis. It was a great performance by Louise (21), who graduated maritime theme. charity’s Executive Chairman. the company, on the campy sci- from Plymouth University last Full details can be found at fi set, dressed in silvered space The annual award, a legacy September, was offered the Awards are usually in the range www.communitysavings.org.je or suit costumes, with lively from the three Jersey internship by former Jersey of £300 - £1000 and there are no by calling 737555 and speaking campaigns in the Clipper dancers, singers, a robot, and a resident Carl Meye r, a research charges involved in setting them to an adviser. u Round-the-Wo rld Race, wa s monster made from fabric, assistant at the Hawaii Institute, established in 2007 through the whose current research focuses lights and umbrellas. There was generosity of Dandara, Les Pas on the ecology and Not a lot of people know that even a cameo from head Holdings and UBS. management of sharks and reef IN 1533, a Jersey chronicler teacher Sarah Hague. fishes. Further funding to ensure the told how “a Spanish merchant future of the award has recently the old Terminus Hotel at St Louise said: “The past month had laden his barque with been provided by UBS, enabling Aubin into a Parish Hall in has been incredible! Most wheat in the harbour of St the trustees to not only increase exciting was a recent trip to Church hits the roof! 1948. After that time, the fine Obin when four vessels the main bursary to £1,000 but Maui, during which we we re up arrived flying the flag of When John Arthur Balleine granite building was also to offer a runner’s-up Parish Church at 0500 every day, and out Britanny, determined to take (1859-1942) was the Rector of exclusively used as a Church award of £400. catching and tagging tiger a storey to the tower. The Fort St Brelade, the old Parochial Hall, although available for it to St Malo”. The Spanish was heavily reconstructed in hall gets a facelift The 2015 winner will follow in sharks.” fought back, and aided by 1840 to allow mounting of Hospital at St Aubin was hiring out, and functions as a the wake of local marine Tony Bellows The deadline for submitting Jerseymen, forced the heavy guns to deal with the serving as a Parish Hall as tea room during the summer biology student and St written applications for this OBSERVANT passers by may required. Balleine saw that months, from May through to Bretons to retire. Raids like new threat of steam ships. But Catherine’s Sailing Club year’s award is the end of April these led to a one storey have noticed the scaffolding this was quite inadequate, and September. by 1940, it was abandoned. member Louise Bennett-Jones 2015. They should be no more tower being built on the Islet around the Church Hall in St took a major part in the As might be expected, work who won the 2014 bursary of than 200 words in length and During the Occupation, the in 1542 to defend the building of a hall opposite the needed to be done on the roof, £750, enabling her to take up a should be emailed to Germans fortified it but Brelade's Bay. The hall has harbour. The Roundheads and the old windows were not three-month unpaid post- [email protected]. u afterwards, it was left derelict been undergoing a major Church, on rectory land. 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Spring 2015 Recipe Corner: Robins ‘ticked off’ Bob Greenwood’s Gardening column Pat’s Simnel Cake St. Brelade still high The traditional in pecking order Germinating success Mike Stentiford MBE MANY of your seeds should Sow shallowly in cold wet drying out or burning due to have already been sown both Easter cake AT the beginning of February, spring, or more deeply in warm placing in full sun or for vegetables and flowers - but dry summer. Large seed can be Tony Bellows Jersey’s unofficial ‘wild-bird transferring to outdoor Easter is one of the most soaked overnight and planted fan club’ topped up the seed conditions too quickly, popular times for seed sowing. singly. Barely cover small seed, Patricia Bougeard is the Lay containers, shook up the transplanting shock do(avoid However, growing from seed and sprinkle fine seed on the Reader for the Deaf and Hard peanuts, strung out the suet transplanting on a hose and dry can often be a challenge. Apart surface and water by misting. of Hearing in Jersey, attached balls and generally did the day), and predation by insects, from handling and sowing seed Plant flat seed, such as to St Aubin on the Hill Church. business on behalf of the slugs and snails at night. With spring approaching, itself, whether in the open soil courgette and other squashes, annual Big Garden Bird Watch. Most seeds germinate best at Patricia shares her recipe for or in pots and trays, good edgewise, on their side. Admirably stepping up to the warm temperatures, but plants this classic Easter cake a minute until smooth. Wrap in germination is sometimes Sowing too thickly wastes seed bird-plate again was St Brelade from temperate regions, the Ingredients Clingfilm until you are ready to difficult to achieve. But here are and weakens the crowded which, this year, entered into arctic and alpine regions often assemble the cake. a few tips. seedlings, although some kinds germinate best in cooler Cake: the parish response chart in Assembling the cake: Roll out Seeds need water and oxygen sprout best if crowded - temperatures. Recommended 2 lbs raisins, the highly respectable No marzipan to half an inch thick Also riding high was the Robin to germinate, so are best mustard and cress for example. sowing temperatures are 4 oz currants, Three position. A slight drop in using icing sugar underneath so started in a light, loose soil that generally given on the back of 6 oz glace cherries halved the league table from last year that, on each of the 300 plus Lightly tamp soil to insure good it doesn’t stick. Cut out two will not compact, get soggy, or seed packets and should always 2 oz. sultanas, admittedly, but nevertheless returned response sheets, contact with the seed, unless circles the same size as the cake crust over. Free flow of water be followed - and maintained. 10 oz. plain flour sieved, proof that, when it comes to found itself politely being heavy. Keep soil moist, not 10 oz. soft margarine for tin, then with marzipan left and air are a must. As a general soggy, but also do not allow it to caring and sharing, wildlife ‘ticked off’ in every single rule, cover seed with 2 - 4 times Germination times can vary the baking, over, shape it into 11 little balls dry out. average range of time is usually and 1 larger ball for the middle. gardeners in the sunny south- garden. their thickness of soil, unless 10 oz. Caster Sugar, Common causes of failure are given in days. As a rule of west of the island are very Incidentally, St Brelade and St they require light to germinate. 6 Eggs, Pour half of the cake mixture much on the (fat)ball. soil too heavy, wet or cold, or thumb, seed that takes between 1 teaspoon grated nutmeg into the cake tin, smooth it to Saviour also appeared top 14-28 days will usually come up There’s no certificate of merit allowed to dry out, not giving Half teaspoon ground mixed make a flat and even surface. home-patches for star- fairly evenly while those that for guessing that, as ever, it’s slow seeds long enough to come spice aqnd uarter teaspoon Put one of the large round spangled starlings. takes 7-10 days tend to the humble House sparrow up, pests eating the seeds or ground cinnamon marzipan circles on top. Put the germinate more irregularly. that retains the coveted top Although St Brelade did well seedlings, and not giving seeds 1-2 Tablespoons Brandy, rest of the cake mixture over Germination time can also vary crown of excellence, not only in with the bird-counting, it was an appropriate pre-treatment - 1-2 Tablespoons Apricot the top, smoothing it to make with temperature, so don't give St Brelade, but in all other actually Red squirrels that soaking sweet pea seed is Jam melted and warm for an even top. up too soon. Remember parishes as well. really put the parish in pole recommended for example. the glazing Bake in the oven in the middle germination times given are It’s odd, though, that the position. Careful attention to the Marzipan: shelf for about 3 hours. Leave to instructions in the catalogue based on optimum conditions. species appears to be so pick 1 lb ground almonds cool in the tin and then turn out Of the 120 squirrels reporting and on the packet will also help There are however seeds that ‘n’ choosy when it comes to 8 oz. caster sugar onto a wire rack to cool for tallying during the ensure good results. seem to germinate whatever home territory. 8 oz. icing sugar completely. When cold, brush weekend’s watch, over half of Common causes of seedling loss the conditions - and we Whereas they’re as thick as 2 eggs the top of it with the warmed the bushy-tailed delights held are ‘damping off’ due to poor air generally call them weeds! proverbial thieves in some 1 Teaspoon Lemon Juice apricot jam, and then cover territories in St Brelade. circulation and overwatering, Enjoy your gardening. u with the other marzipan circle. parishes, other parts of the Half teaspoon vanilla extract So, it’s encouraging to see that, Half teaspoon almond Dip the 11 balls into the jam island can be regarded as when it comes to touching Method that’s left over and put around sparrow’s strictly no-go zones. the cake, evenly. base with wildlife, the Islands Cake: Preheat the Oven to 140C No worries in St Brelade, Finish the cake with the large however, as of all the species parishes can always be relied / 275 F / Gas mark 1. Line a 9 upon to react to the call of Inch / 23cm round cake tin marzipan ball, dipping it into up for the parish count’, over nature - in the nicest possible with greaseproof paper (all of the jam so it sticks, put it in the half of them (57%) were it). Put Raisins, Currants, middle. House sparrows. way of course!u Sultanas, Cherries and the Put the cake under the grill just Ground Almonds in a large to brown the top, usually a mixing bowl. Add flour, spices, lovely brown within a minute Swept along the wayside sugar and margarine. Beat or just under. together with an electric hand The 11 marzipan balls Butchers Broom Sometimes called Knee Holly whisk. Add eggs and beat in, represents Jesus’ disciples or Jews Myrtle it has no one at a time, add brandy and (Judas is not included). The along Railway Walk connection to holly or myrtle mix well. larger one in the middle Tony Bellows and is a member of the lily family - and closely related to Marzipan: Put ingredients in a represents Jesus himself. asparagus. Apothecaries once bowl and beat until they are a Traditionally it is eaten on used a decoction made from its smooth dough. Knead for about Easter Sunday. u roots to treat jaundice and it is still used today in some traditional herbal remedies to treat a wide range of conditions. Butchers Broom is often found growing in deep shade and is commonly found in woodland and along wooded footpaths, According to l'Office Du Jèrriais, there are two names for the bush in Jersey-French – “du p'tit housse” and “du frêgon. “P'tit housse” literally BUTCHER’S Broom is a spiny, means "small holly" (in French small-leafed evergreen bush $1& 10%02'( it is similarly called petit-houx). native to the Mediterranean "Frêgon" derives in Gallo- region and northwest Europe. +G;R7EO@RQFTQC<4RQFT;OI,RT@<<%R;Q Romance from a late Latin It can be seen growing along the Railway Walk in St Brelade. frisgo for holly and was +E$RTOI.T@-G1IR#TQ7R@GOEGQCQ probably Gaulish. Its Latin name is ‘Ruscus aculeatus’, and the term There’s a saying "Nou fait sèrvi ‘aculeatus’ means prickly. Until du frêgon quand nou bète les the twentieth century, the cliavieaux", which translates as dried plant was used as a “Butcher's broom is used when broom throughout Europe, one baits lobster pots.” particularly by butchers who As to why it's useful in baiting swept their sawdust covered pots, you'll need to ask a floors with bunches of it, hence fisherman rather than a Chimney its common name. linguist! u Sweep Professional Chimney Sweeping No Mess Fully Insured Discount for Senior Citizens Excellent Rates Peter Boydens 3 Maison de la Croute La Route du Petit Port St. Brelade ANGORA Tel: 01534 745693 Mobile: 07797 773564 CLOTHES CARE Quennevais Precinct, St. Brelade JE3 4TT Ann Pallett Opening Hours: 8.30am - 5.30pm Mon - Sat QOERQFTGIQCOEEOCG OBITUARY The flicker of hope Suzanne Linda Vincent -‘Siouxie’ A sign of rebirth and resurrection where the first Communion Service of Easter Day, by Tony Bellows conducted by the Rector, Mark Bond, takes place. Inside the chapel, there is only the flicker of candlelight, but gradually the sun, rising in the East, brightens up the stained glass window above the altar and the wall paintings. It is a magical sight, and a sign of the resurrection. The author Megan McKenna tells a story about resurrection. She was leading a Bible study with a large group in a Parish mission. “Someone called out harshly, 'Have you ever brought someone back from the dead?'” My response was, “Yes. Every time I bring hope into a situation, every time I bring joy IN late December came the Jersey for the funeral, she was that shatters despair, every sad news that Susie Vincent, just so kind and supportive. time I forgive others and give one of the regulars at helping Siouxie was a very lovely and them back dignity and the pack La Baguette, and also a caring friend. ” possibility of a future with me stalwart member of the WI Long time friend Jane and others in the community, had died of cancer, aged 40. Campbell said: “'I met Sioux every time I listen to others and The affection with which back in 1985 when I first went affirm them and their life, every “Siouxie” was known, could be to our church and got to know time I speak the truth in public, seen in the packed church of St the Vincents well. She was every time I confront injustice MANY churches across the Dawn doesn’t arrive until Aubin on the Hill for her part of a large Sunday School world celebrate Easter with the around 6.30, and it can be dark - yes - I bring people back from funeral service. Unusually, group and, helping with the kindling of the sacred fire in and cold waiting for the fire to the dead.” several dogs were present younger ones, was always the small hours of Easter be lit. But once lit, the flames May we all also bring hope to throughout the service. The warm-hearted and friendly. Morning. leap up, a sign of rebirth and our troubled world. Rector Mark Bond explained During her teenage years she for often had a variety of hair We also do this at St Brelade resurrection, and the bonfire Those wishing to attend the that as well as her love other people, the other most colours including green and Parish Church, at 6 am in the provides welcome warmth to dawn bonfire and first important thing in her life was red! She joined the WI a few morning, in the Rectory field the congregation. Communion Service should her dogs, and a service years ago and made lots of where a large bonfire has been The Easter Candle is lit from assemble in the Rectory Field commemorating her life new friends, became a built up and kept dry over the those flames, and we process just before 6am on Easter should not exclude those champion at darts and was so preceding week. to the Fisherman’s Chapel, Sunday, 5th April. u animals she loved dearly. popular with the ladies of all Former Centenier Geoff ages.” Cornwall noted: “When Jenny La Baguette would like to offer was so ill, Siouxie was one of its condolences to her family, Lots of fundraising the first to respond with and commemorate the St. Aubin on the HIll church who could not have promises of prayers, and, after passing of a cheerful and loyal come without our disabled Jenny died and I arrived in helper - and friend. u hopeful auction will access and loos. By the time La put them on final lap Baguette is published I hope we will have less than £10,000 Denise Waller to raise! We have our Church Brooklands onyx ashtrays won Easter 2015 ‘WORDSEARCH’ PRIZE COMPETITION between 1936 – 37 and some WORK at St. Aubin on the Hill auction on 17th April and it’s always such fun with Peter Le details of the ERA and driver Church has been moving on DH Scribbans who won them, apace in recent months and Rossignol as auctioneer. This Winner Christmas year we are holding it in the not something that comes up now almost complete. Denise very often. ‘Wordsearch’ Prize WIN an Italian meal for Waller told La Baguette: Parish Hall again and already have some interesting items for We all hope to see you on 17th Competition “Although Christmas seems a sale. Including a 50 year old bar April, in the meantime I would Sponsor: Waitrose, Red two at Pizza Express long while ago, our disabled billards board - and who like to wish a very happy Easter Houses access came into its own over remembers Henry Mason from to all.“ A bumper Christmas entry! This time our ‘Wordsearch’ competition prize is a meal for two (drinks the period with school carol the village, we have two of his If you would like to put an item in Winner: and bar excluded) at one of St. Brelades most popular pizzarias, Pizza Express, St. Brelades Bay services, our carol concert and delightful paintings and the auction either as a donation Mrs C Adamson Enjoy an Italian night out together with terrific views over St. Brelades Bay. all the general services, we something rather special for or on a 50/50 basis please contact Clos des Sables All you have to do is find the hidden words associated with pizza and italian style food. They can be welcomed people into the vintage motor racing fans, two Denise Waller on 741941. u Quennevais in any direction including backwards or, diagonal. Closing date: Friday 1st May 2015. Draw held on Monday, 4th May 2015 Congratulations! PLEASE NOTE: Only one entry per household will be accepted. 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