StSaviour-Spring2014-9-1 copy_Governance style ideas 14/03/2014 14:53 Page 1 SPRING2014 Esprit de St Sauveur Edition 22 In this p 3 Out and about Meet the p issue 5 Peter Mourant re-elected Parishioner p 12 Astronomy Club p 16 Police feature Tony p 18 Clubs and associations Runacres p 21 La Clioche Cratchie p 9 p 24 Recycling StSaviour-Spring2014-9-1 copy_Governance style ideas 14/03/2014 14:53 Page 2 SPRING MENU OFFER Enjoy our fantastic spring menus and sample some of the islands freshest and tastiest dishes at a very special price 2 courses £13.50 3 courses £16.50 ENJOY OUR GREAT VALUE SPRING WINES Matra Hill Chilean, Concha Y Toro white, red & rose Sauvignon Blanc or Melot Only £10.80 Only £13.80 To view menus and other special offers www.taste2day.com Offers available at any of the pubs bars & eateries listed below StSaviour-Spring2014-9-1 copy_Governance style ideas 14/03/2014 14:54 Page 3 Spring2014 St Saviour Parish Magazine p3 Out and About in the Parish Housing update Honorary Police update Major housing As we go to press it is announced that there are to be some changes within our development in Parish Honorary Police. Centenier Richard Langlois is not seeking re-election the Parish is well when his term culminates shortly and we shall also be losing our most on schedule. experienced training officer and Centenier, Louise Noel, who was a former The large Police Constable in the Cheshire Constabulary on the Mainland. Louise is construction resigning still having two years left to serve of her three year term of office. The project of houses Parish is indebted to them for their voluntary work and in the case of Cente nier to the rear of the Noel one must recall amongst her many achievements the award of Honorary Parish Hall is Police Officer of the year by the States of Jersey Police in 2012 and the proceeding at a goodly pace and it is predicted that excellent report she gave to the Royal Court at the last Visite Royale to St. completion will be well ahead of the projected date. Saviour. Parish Assembly At a Parish Assembly held on the 24th February 2014 the only item on the agenda was to receive an application for the granting of a 6th. Category (Off Licence) to enable the licence holder to carry on the business of a wine importer and distributor. The applicant Neill Andrew McEwen outlined his proposals for the business after which the item was proposed by Andrew Christopher Mason and seconded by Melissa Smith. After a question from the floor regarding deliveries of goods had been satisfactorily answered there were no objections and the Assembly voted in support of the application which is scheduled to be heard before the Licensing Assembly on the 20th March 2014. Editor’s note- subject to approval for this project, in the next issue of La Cloche Mr. McEwan will be invited to give a more deta iled insight into this new business within the Parish. Commonwealth Day and the Commonwealth Torch On Monday the 10th. March a ceremony of Above: Sisters Aldona and Gabriela Skrzypczuk at their recent re- raising the Commonwealth election for a further term in the Honorary Police flag took place at the Cenotaph in St. Helier at Seeking Election Polling Station helpers which the St. Saviour With the major all Island elections in October of this year the need for many standard bearer was voluntary helpers is even more extensive. The person who assists the Jurat at participating. There is a each of the polling stations is known as an 'adjoint' and their duties involve Commonwealth torch preparing the ballot books, cross checking names and handing out the ballot which in a similar manner papers along with dealing with enquiries connected to the election. Th e number to the Olympic torch is travelling to all Commonwealth of hours involved can range from a single shift and assisting at the count or countries and on the 12th May it is in Jersey and will be multi shifts throughout the day. If you are interested in helping with this please passing through St. Saviour. make contact with the Parish Secretary at the Parish Hall (735864) To maintain complete impartiality an adjoint must not have allegiance to or be Wedding bells involved directly or indirectly with any of the candidates. The Committee of La Cloche were all delighted when at Cover: Apology: The publisher would like to apologise a recent meeting one of our stalwart members, Cara The cover picture shows Senior Parishioners for the typographical errors that occurred in the Billot announced her wedding date . We are looking enjoying the annual New Year Parish Lunch last edition of La Cloche. They were as a result at the Ambassadeur Hotel. of an error in the printing process and not the forward to the event which will take place on Saturday Inset- Tony Runacres who celebrate s 40 responsibility of the editors of La Cloche. 19th. April 2014 at 3-00 p.m. in the Parish Church. years of service to the Municipality. The errors are regretted. StSaviour-Spring2014-9-1 copy_Governance style ideas 14/03/2014 14:54 Page 4 p4 Spring2014 St Saviour Parish Magazine Out and About in the Parish(continued) The Icon of St. Saviour painted by Karen Blampied This work of art painted (technically called 'written') in the medium of egg tempera has been hanging in the Parish Church for a number of years and it had developed a type of mould growth on the paint surface. At the present time it is being treate d and humidity tests are being conducted in the cabinet where it hangs. It will shortly be re-instated and if you have not seen it then a visit to the church to Above: view it will be worthwhile. The nominees and proposers at the l to r. Peter Hanning, Tony Runacres, Rates Assessment Officer election Stuart Mottershaw, Graham Witts At a recent Parish Assembly called to elect two members to the Rates Assessment Committee both nominees were seeking a further term of office. Stuart Mottershaw was proposed by Graham Witts, the Chairman of the Committee and seconded by David Hunt. The second candidate, Anthony (Tony) Runacres was proposed by Peter Hanning and seconded by Graham Witts. There were no further nominations and the two candidates were thanked for their past services and for offering themselves for further periods of office. Tony Runacres is featured in this issue of La Cloche as the subject for “Meet the Parishioner.” Rose competition The Jersey Rosarians will be holding a 'Rose and Flower competition' later in the year at Haie Fleurie, St. Martin. Entry forms and details will be available in the garden centres, including at Le Quesne's, Rue de Beauvoir for all keen gardeners. News from the Twinning Committee Although it will be hard to beat the various functions that were laid on last year to celebrate the 30th anniversary of our twinning with Villedieu, we will be active in 2014. First off is a repeat of the well received lunch in Cancale, incorporating a short shopping trip. Cost has yet to be finalised but should be about £65 per person. Again, we will visit the same restaurant, La Mere Champlain. Forms will shortly be sent out to members. St. Saviour's twin school will be visiting on June 4th and 5th. Above: The Icon of St. Saviour painted by Karen Blampied undergoing restoration before being Hopefully, there will be one or two further functions. returned to hang in the Parish Church Villedieu are expected to visit the Parish on June 28th. If you want to be a member, leave your names(s) with Bob Olliver at the EASTER SERVICES AT Parish Hall (735864). St Saviour's Parish Church: Maundy Thursday, April 17th. 6pm, Mass of the Last Supper with choir. Good Friday, April 18th. 2pm One Hour Devotion. 6pm.Compline. Saturday, April 19th. 9.30-12 noon Church Decorating. Wedding 3pm. Easter Sunday, April 20th. 8am Holy Communion. 9.45am Parish Eucharist. StSaviour-Spring2014-9-1 copy_Governance style ideas 14/03/2014 14:54 Page 5 Parish Assembly called to elect a Procureur du Bien Public Pursuant to an act of the Royal Court an assembly of the Electors of St. Saviour was called for 10th. February to elect a Procureur. The only nomination received was for the current incumbent Peter de C. Mourant and he was proposed by Elaine Hanning whose impressive history of Peter’s service to the Parish is repeated here in full. Madame Le Connétable, Rector, fellow parishioners, I am both honoured and privileged to stand before you tonight and ask you to re-elect Mr Peter de Carteret Mourant as Procureur du Bien Public for our Parish of St Saviour. With your permission I shall call him Peter and remind parishioners that, if re-elected, he will during this next term of office reach the milestone of serving as Procureur for 25 years tand i is this depth of experience and expertise in matters parochial as well as in his wider professional and legal field, that Above: sees him placed as the ideal person for Elaine Hanning the job. proposing Advocate Peter de C. Mourant for a further term of What is it that we are asking of him? office According to the oath of office that he has and is willing again to swear before the Royal Court, as Procureur du Bien Public, he will carry out his duties to the Parish as well, or better if possible, than in his own household.