StSaviour-WINTER2014-F-P_Governance style ideas 14/11/2014 17:52 Page 1 WINTER2014 Esprit de St Sauveur Edition 25 In this p 3 Out and about p 18 Clubs and associations p 6 p 21 C issue Hautlieu School La Clioche Cratchie p 10 Governor’s Walk p 27 New Deputies p 14 Meet the Parishioner C REGISTERED AND Cambrette Care INSPECTED BY and Nursing Services PUBLIC HEALTH SUPPORTS THE Keep enjoying life in LONG TERM your own home CARE SCHEME T 633083 FULLY INSURED Beth Gicquel RN www.cambrette.com E [email protected] StSaviour-WINTER2014-F-P_Governance style ideas 14/11/2014 17:41 Page 2 RJA&HS THE HEART OF RURAL JERSEY SpringSpring FFlowerlower SShow,how, 2 28th8th & & 2 929thth M Marcharch 20 2015.15. Summe r Fair, 1 3th & 14th Jun e 201 5. Next Event Summer Fair, 13th & 14th June 2015. BecomeSummer a F lmemberowe r Sho and w, 2 join2nd &us 2for3 rd a A fullug ust 2015. Autumn Fair, 3rd & 4th October 2015. programme of events. pgBecome a mem be r and join us for a full programme of events. 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This could take November at 10.00am, some time as there will be substantial negotiations to be undertaken by the Parishioners who are Jersey Development Company who oversee the development of land owned by 70 or will be that age the States of Jersey. by the year-end are again entitled to receive vouchers thanks to the generosity of Mr David Kirch and will also receive a 10% discount booklet given by the participating store. Please note that if someone is collecting on your behalf they will require a letter of authority signed by you along with their personal identification. Please note that the last day for collecting your vouchers is Friday 12 December 2014. Above: David Kirch, who is generously funding the voucher scheme once again this year Wanted: Rainbow helper Girlguiding Jersey currently has two Rainbow units (Girlguiding for 5-7 year olds) at Grève D'Azette. Both Helmet law comes into force units are full and have long waiting lists. They are hoping A reminder that it is now against the Road Traffic to open a new unit at Maufant to allow more girls to join (Jersey) Law for a person who has not attained the but need support to do this. If you would like to know age of 14 years to ride a cycle on a public highway more about how you could get involved please contact whilst not wearing an approved safety helmet. Please Helen Barette, Unit Guider, 17th St Saviour Brownies on ensure that your children and relatives who fall into 851995 or email [email protected]. this category comply with the law by reminding them of this for their own safety and wellbeing. Occupation information Local garage backs sports It is pleasing to report the support given by local businesses to the sporting wanted section of our community. Recently Bagot Road Garages have made Local historian and St Saviour’s resident John Bull is significant donations in this respect with a football strip to Plat Douet’s first currently researching the Occupation in the Island’s XI, a car to raffle in support of the Jersey Jets Netball Team and a further vehicle to the Jersey Lawn Bowls Association. (Page 30 has a special report eastern parishes. He is hoping to write a book or articles on Plat Douet School Football Team) on the subject in the future. He would love to hear from any parishioners with information on Occupation stories, occupied properties Delivery survey request and recollecti ons of any fortifications / German positions Could we enlist your help in a delivery survey, the results of which will help us (no matter how small) in the eastern parishes. to ensure that you receive your magazine in a timely manner. When your copy of La Cloche arrives please send an e-mail to the editor at Any information is appreciated, no matter how brief or [email protected] giving just your basic address including post code seemingly unimportant. Contact John on 07700 and delivery date as in the following example: La Cloche – 1 Pulwake Villas, 778000, on email [email protected] or through Aubin Lane, JE2 7PP Monday 24. Facebook or Twitter. Thank you from the La Cloche Committee for your much appreciated assistance in this. StSaviour-WINTER2014-F-P_Governance style ideas 14/11/2014 17:41 Page 4 p4 Winter2014 St Saviour Parish Magazine Alan Palmer From the 1955-2014 Connétable Sexton, St Saviour's Church This has not been an easy year for many Alan Palmer has been our much esteemed of us but 2015 looks exciting. We have and valued Sexton at St Saviour's Church for new blood keen to help the Parish and we over a decade. He was renowned for his welcome them with open arms. The first phase of our Parish bungalows cheerful disposition, his helpful attitude and is ready and they look splendid, so as I for always being prepared to 'go the extra said, 2015 is going to be great. mile' to assist people to find the graves of I sti ll need people to help in the Parish with the Golden Age, which is only one afternoon a month. I also would like some more officers for the Honorary Police, that loved ones in St Saviour's very large also does not take up much of you time but is very rewarding and your Parish really churchyard. Alan's knowledge of the does need you. churchyard was immeasurable: he could pin The Parish won a few awards in this year's Parish in Bloom Competition. The point a grave or recall a burial with complete Parish Hall was a site to behold this year, thanks to Nance and her team. The Battle of Flowers team also won seven trophies. So you see, for the folks accuracy and he was always willing to share who have just moved in our lovely Parish, there is plenty to get involved with and this knowledge, so much appreciated by so have fun. many people. Anyway may I wish you a truly wonderful Christmas and New Year We were shocked and devastated to learn of Sadie le Sueur-Rennard his sudden death during the first weekend of November. Our heartfelt sympathy goes to his mother, sister and family. Rector’s Christmas message Alan was quite unique. He was very hard Angela and I should like to wish you all a working and his was a difficult, physical job. joyful Christmas. In a world filled, as ours However, he was also very adept at is, with violent conflicts, it is important to docum entation and very sensitive to the needs be reminded of the message of peace of others, especially the bereaved. which is represented by the Christmas He will be sorely missed in the Parish of St angels. Peace, as Christians know, is not just the absence of war. It is the presence Saviour. of the life-affirming values which form the Angela Swindell basis of a Christian civilization, including the feeding of the hungry, the care of the Below: Alan in procession with the late sick, the protection of the vulnerable, the Bishop of Winchester, The Rt Revd Michael Scott Joynt and the Rector of relief of those threatened with oppression, St Saviour, The Revd Dr Anthony and equal respect for every person, irrespective of gender, age, rank, or Swindell, Mr Brian Le Lièvre and Mrs Doreen Le Roy at the consecration social standing. of the new burial ground at St To these traditional values must be added a new emphasis on Saviour, October 10th 2003 (Picture taken by Graham defending the Earth's eco-systems from degradation and depletion, Langlois) bearing in mind the Christian understanding of human beings as the stewards of the E arth and its resources. We cannot regard any of these things as ‘add-ons’ to a comfortable western lifestyle. Increasingly they will demand positive surrender of aspects of that lifestyle. When we think of the simple lifestyle of Jesus of Nazareth, born in a stable at Bethlehem, we will have the basis of the paradigm-shift which we need. Letting go can be a truly energising and liberating experience. Anthony Swindell, Rector St Saviour Parish Church Christmas Services 2014 Tue 16 Dec 1.15pm - St Saviour's School Service Sun 21 Dec 8.00am - Holy Communion 10.00am - Service of Nine Lessons and carols Christmas Eve 6.00pm - Blessing of Crib and Children's Carol Service 11.00pm - Midnight Mass Christmas Day 10.00am - Family Eucharist L StSaviour-WINTER2014-F-P_Governance style ideas 14/11/2014 17:41 Page 5 ‘Big enough to cope yet small enough to care’ T 01534 M 07797 776508 E [email protected] 481894 W www.lyonsestates.co.uk NEW SOLE AGENT St Saviour A superb 2 generation family home, lovingly cared for over 30 years with a detached 2 bedroom self-contained cottage Situated on the outskirts of town, yet within walking distance of shops, this superb 3 bedroom house is a rare find.