THE OFFICIAL PARISH OF ST. BRELADE NEWSLETTER Edition 24 • Summer 2013. Published by the Parish of St. Brelade, Jersey

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Nigel helps St. Brelade Youth Project branch out!Patron Nigel Mansell CBE launches ‘The Tree of Life’ youth funding scheme

by Jeff Hathaway

The Twinning Games; St. Brelade/Granville take the trophy

by Martha Bernstein

FORMER Formula One World Champion, Champion and CART Indy Car World Series winner, Nigel Mansell CBE, Patron of the St. Brelade Youth Project, launched ‘The Tree of Life’ funding scheme in early May. Nigel explained the scheme to La Baguette. “The idea originates from my time in the USA and thought it ideal to help with providing funds for initiatives and projects for St. Brelade Youth Project.” The ‘tree’ itself graces the showroom at the Mansell Collection at First Tower and already has attracted several well known companies including Nigel’s own businesses who have both bought leaves on the impressive wall display. Nigel explained: “Gold leaves are £5,000, Silver £2,500 and Bronze £1,500. There are 25 leaves of each on the ‘tree’ amounting to £225,000 it total. I would anticipate that it will take a couple of years to complete the tree, but funds received go directly to the project as soon as they are received. So far the project has received £37,500 which Nigel said was ‘a very encouraging start’ . He stressed that donations towards a leaf could be stepped over time with no obligation to buy a leaf outright from the start. Gold leaf support has come from building group Camerons and Commune de la Moye; JDesign, Aston and Artizan who have each sponsored a Silver leaf; and Rotary Club of Jersey a Bronze leaf.

FINALLY, after almost 3 years of preparation and planning the Twinning Games were opened at Les Quennevais Sports Grounds on Saturday 8th June by the Bailiff Sir Michael Birt. The Official Games started with a procession of all the competitors lead by a Scots Piper and Miss Battle of Flowers 2013. Each Parish “Miss” led their competitors around the arena carrying a sign with the Parish/Town name on it and a member of the team carried the Parish Flag. The official welcome by the Bailiff highlighted the importance of the connections between Jersey and Normandy and then in a flash the teams

Nigel has a long association with youth charities and is President of UKYouth, a leading national youth work charity supporting over a million young people, helping them to raise their aspirations, realise their potential and have their achievements recognised. The charity has its own facilties at Avon Tyrell - including a race track for go-karting, the Mansell Raceway. Although the funding from ‘The Tree of Life’ is not designed to subsidise local youths to attend the facility, Nigel is hopeful that a local company may sponsor a deserving group to experience one of the outward bound style courses organised by UKYouth.

Nigel said: “St. Brelade Youth Project could be seen as a gateway for accessing the wider youth activities arranged by UKYouth but locally the trustees of the fund will be able to use this money to enhance youth facilities in St. Brelade’ ‘The Tree of Life’ Committee consists Constable Steve Pallett, Youth Leader Bradly Cooper and Nigel. However, Nigel explained that he is happy to take something of a back seat to allow Steve and Bradley, and youth project members themselves, to decide on spending priorities. Constable Steve Pallet said: “Nigel’s generosity in both time and providing initial funding is hugely appreciated. We hope that as time goes on many more companies will participate and buy a leaf to support our youngsters - and we look particulary toward the finance industry who later on will be recruiting many of them. The Project provides a very valuable opportunity to enhance the lives of our Parish youth and of lasting benefit.”

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were off competing with passion and determination. Ten Parishes with their French counterparts from Normandy set out to fight for the “Coupe Perpetuelle”. Six team members from each of the Parishes and their french twin did battle in a variety of games including a modern twist on the old favourite egg and spoon race where the competitors had a large spoon and a tennis ball to run with. On what was otherwise a sunny day there was a very strong wind that seemed to be blowing across the fields from the Arctic! St Brelade and Granville held the lead most of the day and by the last race they had to finish in the top 5 to win – in the end they placed 2nd. The overall winners were the home side of St Brelade/Granville. In second place was St Ouen/Coutances and in third

was St Peter/Saint-Hilaire-du-Harcouët. The Games proved that the friendship between the Parishes and their French Towns is as strong as ever and there is no doubt that the next event in 2 years time will be fun to participate in. The Twinning Committee of St Brelade would like to thank everyone who was involved with the event. In the evening there was a Vin D’Honneur sponsored by the Twinning Association of St Brelade for all the competitors and invited supporters and dignitaries from each Parish. Members of the Association had worked hard to transform the Main Gym at Les Quennevais into an inviting space for the evening. The evening also had a more serious aspect to it with the presentation of gifts to each Parish/Twinned Town of a commemorative trophy as well as the presentation of the 3 Cups. Banque National De Paris, Logicalis, Le Gallais and Luce were all thanked for their sponsorship of the event as were Education Sports and Culture who had helped in providing the venue for both the games and the evening, both the Minister, Deputy Patrick Ryan and the Head of Sport at the Department, Derek De La Haye were present. After the formal speeches it was time for everyone to let their hair down and dance to the sound of the band Badlabecques” - who sing in Jèrriais and were great fun. The evening ended with many signs that the “entente” was very “cordiale” and long may it last! Chairman Julian Bernstein summed up the event by saying “The pleasure is in watching the youngsters interacting in a social setting as well as on the sports field. If there were any barriers of language they soon disappeared and the teams all seemed to be having a fun experience. The committees of all the Parishes and Communes in Normandy should be proud of the way their youngsters behaved and we look forward with pleasure to defending the Trophy in Normandy in 2 years time!”

Champions!

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Parishioners to be invited to comment on TTS schemeTHE Minister for Transport and Technical Services (TTS) Deputy Kevin Lewis, is working in association with Constable Steve Pallett, to bring forward a scheme to improve the road, parking and public areas around St Brelade’s Parish Hall, St. Aubin. A community steering group set up and chaired by the Connétable including representatives from both the business and residential community, will oversee the final stages of the proposals. TTS has done some initial work but is now looking for input from the local community and parishioners. They will shortly be talking individually to businesses and residents in the immediate area about the proposals to re-organise the St. Aubin village area. A planned drop-in session will then be organised at the Parish Hall, on 17 and 18 of July, for anyone who would like to meet the Parish and TTS team.

Changes to the area of St Aubin’s have long been a topic of discussion. In particular, it became clear at a weekend long community gathering in 2008, ‘The St. Aubin Forum’, that residents and businesses were keen for improvements to be made to this vitally important and historic area of the Parish. Now that funding has been made available for village improvements, St Aubin will be the first of a number of planned schemes that will be presented in future years. The proposed changes will offer opportunities to improve the public areas in the immediate vicinity of St Aubin including the possibility of installing an historically contextual work of art in the area in front of the Parish Hall. Connétable Steve Pallett said: “I am extremely excited at the prospect of working with both TTS and the project team to improve the environment around St.Aubin both for those who live and work in the area and for the many visitors to the Island who are charmed by its beauty”

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Message from the Constable

THE Parish is a hive of activity as we move from Spring to Summer. So, let’s keep our fingers crossed for some warm sunny weather! We were blessed with a sunny, yet windy, day for the Jersey Normandie Twinning Games at Les Quennevais Sports Centre. The day was enjoyed by the 10 Jersey Parishes that entered with their French twin towns. I congratulate the St. Brelade/Granville team on winning what was a successful, and most importantly, friendly games. I was pleased and honoured that our Bailiff Sir Michael and Lady Birt attended to open the event and extremely

grateful to all who helped to make the day so memorable. On the following day the contingent from Granville participated in the opening of the new Parish petanque terrain. After some friendly competition the terrain was officially opened by Monsieur Jean Paul Grosse, Chairman of the Jersey Normandie Twinning Association. The terrain is open to all parishioners and the Parish team is now up and running Another recent highlight was the visit to St.Brelade of the Lieutenant Governor Sir John McColl accompanied by Lady McColl and their daughter Blaire for the ‘Down Your Way’ Governers Walk. I am pleased that our guests thoroughly enjoyed their walk and afternoon tea in the Parish Hall. I must again thank all those parishioners who assisted. For the first time the Parish held its Liberation Day Service at the Island’s War Memorial at Noirmont which commemoreates the 459 Islanders a who lost their lives during the Second World War. On a blustery afternoon Parish Rector, Mark Bond, held a poignant service attended by dignatories including Chief Minister Senator Ian Gorst. It is hoped that this will be an annual service held as part of Liberation Day events. I have recently overseen the launch of exciting proposals for improvements to both the road and carpark layouts in St.Aubin. Thanks to the allocation of over £900,000 from TTS of dedicated “Village Improvement” money, the scheme offers opportunity to make St. Aubin a much safer environmentboth business and visitors whilst also rationalising the differing parking systems which many find confusing. Consultation is currently underway with work due to start in early 2014. The scheme will be monitored by a parish led team chaired by myself. After 17 years of excellent service, our Parish Works Foreman, Bill Shanks, recently retired. I personally thank Bill on behalf of previous Connetables, Procureurs, Roads Committee and Inspectors, staff and all Parishioners for all his hard work and dedication over many years. am sure we all wish Bill and his wife well for a happy and healthy retirement. A parish stalwart not leaving us is Centenier Jeff Hathaway who was recently sworn in for a further 3 year term. Centenier Hathaway has given over 20 years service to the Parish in various roles and wish him well for his new term of office. It was a pleasure to represent the States Members in their annual cricket match against their Guernsey counterparts. Unlike in my debut last year, we managed to comfortably beat the old foeThe trophy sits proudly in the Members room in the States building where hopefully it will remain for many years! Finally a gentle reminder that Branchage Day is just around the corner on Wednesday 10th July. Like me ,its time to get those hedge trimmers out before the Roads Inspectors are out and about. Have a great Summer! Steve Pallett, Connétable

Useful Information Connetable Steve Pallett: Tel. (Home) 483444

Mobile. 07797 749512 Parish Hall: La Neuve Route, St. Aubin, JE3 8BS Tel. 741141 Duty Centenier: Tel. 741175 Deputies: No.1 District (Le Coin/Noirmont) John Young Tel. 743677 No.2 District: (Quennevais/La Moye) Sean Power Tel. 744454

Montfort Tadier Tel. 744358 Doctors Surgeries: Cleveland Clinic: Red Houses Tel. 734121 Island Medical Centre: Centre Point, Red Houses Tel. 516152 Leodis Surgery: La Route de Quennevais Tel. 498775 Quennevais Surgery: Quennevais Parade Tel. 736336 Pharmacy/Dispensing Chemists: Lloyds Pharmacy: Red Houses 9am - 6pm Mon - Fri

9am-5pm Saturday Lloyds Pharmacy: Quennevais Parade 8.30am - 5.30pm Mon - Fri Veterinary Surgeons: Alan & Rushton-Taylor: La Route des Genets Tel. 743580Leodis Veterinary Surgery: La Route de Quennevais Tel. 745980 Out of Hours (Emergency only) 07797 711585 Schools & Colleges: La Moye School: Tel. 741390 Mont Nicolle School: Tel. 744992 Les Quennevais School Tel. 743171 St Brelade’s Language College Tel. 741305 Parish Amenities: St. Brelade Youth Project: Contact Bradley Cooper Tel. 498044 Communicare: Le Route des Quennevais Tel. 744258 Gervaise Le Gros Centre: Mont les Vaux, St. Aubin Tel. 445080 Maison St. Brelade Residential Care Home: Tel. 742464 St. Brelade Senior Citizens Club: Contact Janet Austin Tel. 742118 Helplines: Family Nursing & Home Care: Tel. 443600 Jersey Hospice: Tel. 866675 Jersey Women’s Refuge: Tel. 768368 Social Security: Tel. 445505 Citizens Advice Bureau: Tel. 724942 Samaritans: Tel. 725555 LibertyBus: Timetable & Information Tel. 828555 Website www.libertybus.je

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Branchage dates 2013Landowners and householders are reminded that the 'branchage' law requires that trees, shrubbery or other 'greenery' overhanging a public road or pavement must be cut to back 12ft above a road and 8ft above a pavement or footpath. A fine of up to £50 for each infraction can be levied on anyone who fails to comply. The message is a simple one say the Parish Roads Committee: Cut on time, avoid a fine! 1st Branchage: Wednesday 10th July 2nd Branchage: Friday 13th September

Officers sworn in

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Re-elected Centenier and two new CO’s sworn in at Royal Court by Tony Bellows

Following their respective elections at recent Parish Assemblies, Jeff Hathaway was sworn-in as Centenier with Mr Colin Toudic and Mr David Cox also being sworn in as Officeur du Connetable in the Royal Court of Friday 14th June.. For Mr Hathaway it marks a second term of office having served as Centenier for the last 15 months. Mr Hathaway has a total of 21 years Honorary service in the Parish serving both as a CO and Vingtenier during that time. Former Vingtenier Mr David Cox (not pictured) was also sworn in as a CO together with Mr Colin Toudic for whom this will be his first term. All three officers were supported in Court by Connetable Steve Pallett, Procureur Arthur Morley (not pictured), Chef de Police George May, Centenier Michel

Bougeard and Mr Hathaway’s wife, Caroline. Chef de Police George May said: “We are delighted to see Jeff stand again - his experience is of huge value to the Parish - and in David and Colin I know we shall have two outstanding CO’s. We could however do with more people coming forward as we are still a little short of desired numbers.” v

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“I have waited a few months to see how the trend was going and I am now pleased to inform Parishioners that problems with youths has been declining; this too reflected island-wide in fewer youngsters attending the Youth Court. I feel a lot of this is due to the marvellous work carried out by the States Police community officers, Probation Service, the Parish Hall system, our own Honorary Officers and other agencies who work together to direct youths away from the road leading to the Youth Court. Some times a Centenier has no option to present a youth to the Courts, but let me assure you Centeniers will do their upmost to keep a youth out of the Court system and that is where the agencies can help. Please remember I am always available to talk to any parent who feels I can help in any way, and I stress “talk” not preach. If I can not answer their questions I could certainly direct them to someone who could. Please contact me on 07797 773534. Talking of States Police Community officers, I am sorry to report we are losing our Community officer PC. Jo Carter as she is moving on to the Licensing Unit. I would therefore, on behalf of all the

MAY 24th 2013 marked 61 years of the States of Jersey Police and, while may not be a traditional anniversary it was a opportunity for its officers to invite the community into the parish halls to chat, ask questions or discuss any issues they may have. During the day a series of events were planned allowing officers

The Housing Department issued a tender to build 35 two bedroom apartments at Belle Vue on La Route des Quennevais earlier this year. Following a pre-qualification process, five local contractors were invited to tender for the project to build much needed homes. The site will see the construction of four new two and three storey blocks of apartments along with the associated roads, parking and landscaping.

Reduction in youth problems and crime - an encouraging trend. by Centenier George May, St. Brelade Chef de Police

officers of St Brelade Honorary Police, like to thank her for all the help and advice she has given us. The Parish has been very fortunate to have such a committed officer and we wish her well in her new role and look forward to working with the new appointed Community officer for St Brelade. We will have two new officers soon who have put themselves forward to help in the St Brelade Honorary Police and be of service to their Parish. I would like to thank them for doing so. If you are interested in joining the St Brelade Honorary Police please contact the Connetable or me May I take this opportunity to wish all parishioners a good and safe summer.” v

can meet as many islanders as possible, especially children with community officers visiting the Parish schools Inspector Sara Garwood, who organised the day, said: “The day is mainly focused on the community, so whether that is the officers stationed at the parish halls or elsewhere or the officers outside the primary schools talking to parents, we wanted to meet as many people as possible.” “We also invited the public to tell us what they want us to do, if there are particular subjects

they wanted to talk about or places they wanted us to visit” Throughout the day there were also a number of roadside checks with the help of Honorary Police and DVS, who talked to islanders about the Fatal Four driving behaviours; Speeding; Drink Driving; Mobile phones; and Seatbelts. Inspector Garwood said: “There was a lot going on and a lot of opportunity to meet officers and chat about issues, suggestions or just say hello. “We police this island with the consent of the public so it’s nice for the public to see who it is that will be helping them if they do come into contact with the police at anytime.” v

Anniversary marked with community ‘Impact Day’. by Jeff Hathaway

Ecological study raises new concern by Jeff Hathaway

La Moye School reception class: PC Jo Carter (centre) with pupils (left to right) Joe Jackson (5), Claudia Goncalves (5), Ruben Battams (5), Molly Gower (4), and Ashley Aubert (5)

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All the new homes will be for rental. Hoarding has already gone up around the site and local schools are being given the opportunity to paint murals on the panels to encourage community engagement and brighten up the area during construction. It was anticipated that the successful contractor would be on site by July this year, with the properties available early in 2015. However, before work starts there is now to be a second ecological study of resident wildlife to comply with planning conditions which, Connetable Pallett says, is

likely cause a delay while solutions are found that will satisfy the environment department. A recent survey revealed a large number of reptiles on the site including slow worms and green lizards. Housing Minister, Deputy Andrew Green, said “The development of the Belle Vue site is an important step forward in the provision of homes which meet the requirements of modern households. These developments support the Housing Minister’s policy of delivering new affordable homes and ensuring compliance with Decent Homes Standards within ten years. This will be the fourth new build project for the Housing Department this year with work starting at Phase 2c Le Squez, Journeaux Street and Langtry Gardens, as well as Belle Vue.” The Minister added “My proposals for social housing reform highlight this as a key area of focus. The incorporation of the Housing Department into a wholly States owned Housing Management Company will allow us to continue with our programme of improvements to achieve the Decent Homes Standard.” v

After Royal Court swearing-in Back (L-R) Centenier Michel Bougeard, Centenier Jeff Hathaway, Constable Steve Pallett. Front (L-R) CO Colin Toudic, Caroline Hathaway, Centenier George May.

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‘Parishioners Remember’

I will never forget the day the adults started acting strangely, dancing and calling out to each other. I was playing in the back yard when my father called me indoors to listen to the wireless. "What's a wireless?" I asked. He was indoors by then so I hurried in to join the family. In all the excitement I remember there was a lot of laughing and crying and everyone was hugging each other. My father stood over by the fire place with a strange piece of equipment in his hand that I had never seen before. It was attached to a dark coloured box-shaped thing on the floor and had wires attached to something I recognized as a battery. Sounds and voices came from it and my father told everyone to be quiet because Winston Churchill was going to speak. You could have heard a pin drop as Dad said softly "we have waited a long time for this moment". We heard the British Prime Minister, Sir Winston Churchill, say "our dear Channel Islands are also to be freed today." There was silence in the room. It was hard to believe that the long war and the occupation of our islands were over. When I asked my father where the

wireless had come from he explained that it had been in the sitting room all the time, in a cupboard under the floor next to the fireplace. He went on to tell me that, when the Germans arrived in Jersey at the beginning of the occupation, they requisitioned his brand new Studebaker car but, before they took it away, he had very carefully removed the radio so that it did not look as if there had ever been one. If they had caught him with a radio he would have been punished or, worse still, sent to Germany. Many detainees were sent to Germany from Jersey and never returned. They died over there. My father's car was never returned to him but I have a memento - that radio is in my loft. v

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Accident of history More than a car park, but a memorial park. by Tony Bellows

IN 1961, the States agreed to the purchase of “Woodford Park” on behalf of the public of the Island. But the park was not given its present name of “The Sir Winston Churchill Memorial Park” until 1966. The reason for this was one of those curious accidents of history. The Jersey Evening Post had sponsored a memorial to the late Sir Winston Churchill, who had died in 1965 by way of a “penny fund” with members of the public contributing. The Publics Works Committee was tasked with finding a suitable site, and suggested The Royal

Square was the best place, but the States decided otherwise. Consequently, the Committee had to quickly find another suitable locale, and decided to put the memorial in Woodford Park, and rename the park accordingly. On 5th December 1966, the Bailiff, Sir Robert Le Masurier unveiled the memorial. Also present on the chilly December morning were Lady Le Masurier, Mr Arthur Harrison of the JEP, the President of Public Works, Deputy Reg Jeune, and Mr M.B. Gulliver of L’Etacq Quarries, together with around 70 members of the general public. Sir Robert The bronze relief portrait of Sir Winston Churchill’s head and shoulders was sculpted by Mr Anthony Gray. The memorial stone on which it sits is made from a naturally hewn granite from L’Etacq. To keep the natural hew, only the base of the stone was worked, and also the panel for the inscription; the remained of the stone is as it was when it came out of the quarry. It is a fine monument to the great war time leader. v

Snow damage Still in flower! March blizzard leaves scars across the Parish by Jeff Hathaway

IN mid-March, just when you thought spring was just around the corner, Jersey was treated to an icy Siberian blast and blizzard conditions which brought the island to a standstill. Drama unfolded in St. Brelade when two people were seriously injured by a falling tree on the Railway Walk. ‘Trees were falling like skittles’ according to Honorary Officers who battled to help locate them. “At one time both Mont Les Vaux and Mont au Roux were completely blocked by fallen trees and waist high drifts. Full praise must go to those officers who despite the appalling conditions worked tirelessly to keep roads open and parishioners safe” said Centenier George May. Although the snow continued into the night and the following day, a partial thawing did allow some traffic movement and by the third day most roads had been cleared of trees, snow drifts and abandoned vehicles but only to reveal that a considerable amount of damage had been caused. Several embankments had become unstable through uprooted trees and many more trees and broken branches littered the roadside having been hastily cleared away at the height of the storm.

THERE may not be the usual Parish in Bloom Competition this year, but as winners in the 2012 competition, St. Brelade are still to represent Jersey in this years RHS Britain in Bloom national event. “There is a little confusion” say the Bloom Group. “The Parish in Bloom competition is in effect the heats stage, the winner being put forward into the subsequent years national competition - Britain in Bloom. Judging for St. Brelade is taking place as planned on Monday 29th July - and we hope to do well’ The Bloom Group have had a busy spring planning for the event. The weather however has again bee rather unkind, a cold spring resulting in tubs and baskets being rather late in coming into flower and therefore late in being put out. However, the warmer weather that arrived at the beginning of June has worked wonders and the displays are starting to

LAST year Brian Clarke decided to make a sponsored sky-dive in aid of Sanctuary House, but because of inclement weather, had to postpone the event several times. But on 5th May, he was told that the jump instructors were in the Island, and the weather would be suitable.

Mont au Roux was partly closed due to an unstable embankment and work was undertaken to rectify the situation. Unfortunately in the process a large number of trees were lost A fallen tree also de-stabilised part of an embankment on Le Mont Les Vaux. “However, the subsequent works in the area, which also reduced the road to one lane for several days, was not as a result of remedial work required but premature action on the part of the landowners misunderstanding of the situation in creating a proposed driveway yet to be approved by Planning” Constable Pallett told La Baguette. He added: “Although there is not a full estimate of tree losses, Honorary officers believe that it could be as many as 60 - possibly more. Many road surfaces have also been damaged by both ice and tree roots pulling up the tarmac. Remedial work has been undertaken but the cost of full repair is still being assessed.” v

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After being instructed in operational matters, he was soon dressed in a jump suit strapped to an instructor, sitting in a small aeroplane with a big square hole in its side though which they would make the jump. At 1,000 feet they closed this door. The view from that height was spectacular, with the sea

Happy landings! Brian raises £17,000 in charity sky-dive by Tony Bellows

shades of translucent blue. The plane circled until it was 2 miles above the Island, and then they opened the door, and he left the plane, sitting on the instructor's lap. This was how he described the descent: "Over we go, falling and twisting and steadying, face down, looking at the approaching Island - it is approaching rather fast, then the parachute opens and the wind noise is gone and we float. This is nice I thought, until the instructor demonstrates his skill at twirling. I plead ‘that makes me really queasy’, so we revert to a float as I hyperventilate, and think to myself that this raised around £17,000 and I have earned it." As the ground approached he had to lift his legs, which was a struggle in the tight jump suit with straps binding him, so that instead of sliding on the beach, he flipped over with his face down in the sand, and his instructor on top of him! But it is a safe landing, and they both walk away. Would he do it again? He says that "for me the moral of this story is that walking is best!" v

Parish still to represent Jersey in 2013 ‘Britain In Bloom’ competition by Tony Bellows

develop as hoped and should, by judging day, be at their very best provided, that is, the weather continues to be kind. With the cancellation of the Tourism sponsored Parish in Bloom, the Group say that they are delighted that the RJA&HS have stepped in, introducing a new class to their annual garden competition for ‘Best Parish Hall’. St. Brelade are of course taking part. There are also RJA&HS categories for hotels and commercial premises and the Bloom Group would encourage all local business to consider entering too. Full details are available from the Parish Hall on 741141 or from Pam Laurens at RJA&HS on 866555. Closing date: 15th July v

Constables’ revise branchage laws

The Comité des Connetables are proposing changes to the Loi (1914) sur la Voirie , the law which governs the Parish branchage. If passed, the following major changes will take place: The branchage visits shall be carried out in the three-week period starting on 24th June each year and in the three-week period starting on 1st September in each year. This allows greater flexibility in timing of the Visite du Branchage now that spring growth tends to start earlier. If there are multiple occupants of a property such as a block of flats sharing a communal area

then the person liable for the foncier rate would also be liable if the branchage is not cut. This would be the co-ownership association (in the case of flying freehold); or the company (in the case of share transfer flats). Failure to cut the branchage by the date of the Visite would incur a civil penalty, not exceeding £50. A notice would then be levied on them specifying the branches, obstacle or other deleterious matter that is to be removed and specifying that it is to be removed within a week. If they fail to do this, they would be guilty of a further offence punishable by a fine not exceeding £500. They would be able to choose whether to have the matter dealt with summarily by the Centenier or by the Magistrate. The maximum penalty a Centenier may impose is 40% of the penalty for which the Magistrate could impose. The Connetable could also arrange a third party to undertake the branchage work required and to recover the cost as a civil debt from the person who should have undertaken the work. v

Variable dates make more sense say the Comité by Tony Bellows

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The ‘Q’ Gardens project was launched in September 2005 in partnership with the St Brelade’s Rectory and Jersey Youth Service. The project is based in a meadow at the rectory and it’s aim is to give outdoor practical skills and experiences to students who are identified by the school as probably going to leave school at 16 or go into a work related learning course at Highlands. In the meadow the students have planned, costed and constructed a nature trail around the perimeter of the meadow, including features as a pond, willow dome, raised pathway and bridge. This year the current students have designed an allotment area for members of the community to access. They have cleared the whole site and have also designed various pathways that run through it. The cost of the projects have been met by the students winning grants from various organisations, for example Bosdet Foundation and Lloyds TSB in the past, and more recently Waitrose and Freelance Garage/Toyota. In early March, six young Year 11 students; Ozzie Gordon, Tom Ludlow, Daniel Turmel, Sophie Morin, Alasdair Hood and Aiden Brookfield, presented their work at QGardens over the previous two school terms at St. Brelade Church Hall in front of an audience of around 50. Teacher David Heaven from Les Quennevais School opened proceedings with an outline of the project and its aims. ‘to give the students the skills and knowledge that they will need to be a successful employee, initially on work placement but

finally once they have left school or college.’ Following his introduction each the students spoke eloquently and confidently about the various aspects of the project they had been involved with – ranging from environmental management, knowledge of equipment and health and safety, vegetable growing on their small but productive plots and the introduction of livestock - 2 small pigs – with the assistance of local pig-farmer Jon Hackett – and of their general experience of the project which they agreed all had thoroughly enjoyed After the students superb presentations, Mrs Sarah Hague, soon to become the new Head Teacher at Les Quennevais School, praised the students in presenting their work in such a professional manner and also for their ‘commitment and perseverance’. Youth Leader Nikki Brown explained of the importance of the project which helped in the transition from school-life into the workplace. After the presentation, Parish Rector Mark Bond summed up saying he ‘was very impressed with the students’ and describing the project as a ‘journey into the future – a journey that the students had taken a huge part in shaping its path.’ The students then led everyone down into Q Gardens itself to show the results of their work and achievements – also their new friends ,the piggies who were happily munching away in their enclosure and seemingly oblivious to their celebrity. v

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Family bias Les Creux Bowls Club offer family nights and junior bowling by Jeff Hathaway

LES Creux Bowls Club are inviting families and juniors to come along and to try their hand at bowling on a series of dates during the summer. Free coaching is available for both adults and juniors with family nights costing just £1 a head. “All that is needed is to wear trainers of flat shoes - and simply to turn up on the dates given. Our artificial outdoor greens are much easier than grass.” Say the organisers. Hot dogs and pizzas will also be available (pre-order required). Dates and times for Bowling for Juniors (aged 8+) are: Saturday 29 June at 10am and Sunday 30 June at 3pm. Family Nights (5.30pm - 7pm) are arranged for Friday 12 July, Friday 02 August and Friday 13 September. For more information contact Sue on 744972. (Booking required as spaces are limited.) v

St. Brelade Youth Project at Communicare is getting a much-needed make-over thanks to the Lloyds TSB Foundation for the Channel Islands. The Project has recently received £10,000 from the Foundation and work has begun to revamp the tuck shop, install booths for computer games and to introduce a more efficient signing-in system for the members. Senior youth worker Bradley Cooper who has run the project since December last year said it was the first phase of on-going refurbishment to increase its appeal to young people. ‘We are grateful to the Lloyds TSB Foundation as their generous donation marks a fresh start so we can make the project a place that gives young people what they want. Our members were consulted over the current plans as we very much want them to be involved in the running of their club,’ he said.

LAST school term saw the premature retirement of Colin Masterman from the headship of Mont Nicolle School. Jersey born Colin had a long and varied career in Education in Jersey. He initially was a late returner, spending a year as Sabbatical President of his college student union. He finally secured a post as a ceramics teacher, with a little science thrown in, at the now defunct d’Hautrée Boys School. Three years later saw him move to Grainville to prepare a technology block for the impending move to co-education. His role developed and he became head of Creative Studies before being seconded as the Island wide adviser for design technology; a role that he fulfilled nomadically for several years in his Fuel Supplies sponsored “Shell” van. A secondment to Les Landes School allowed him to expand his primary school repertoire and three years later he was promoted to the headship of St. John’s School where he remained for almost five years. Finally he was successful in gaining the headship of Mont Nicolle during the middle of its 2001 rebuild and during that time successfully opened a Nursery within the school

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The project has been in the Communicare building since 1985. It is a local charity and runs independent of, but still works closely with, the Jersey Youth Service. They also operate an outreach service, going out and about Les Quennevais at night to engage and build relationship with young people in the community. The Lloyds TSB Foundation for the Channel Islands has donated in excess of £12 million to charities since it’s inception in 1985. It is a grant-making trust that decides on and makes donations to charities in both bailiwicks. The Foundation is legally independent of the Lloyds TSB Group and an independent board of trustees determines the policies. The Chairman of the local foundation is Jurat Stephen Jones and the Executive Director is John Hutchins. Mr Hutchins said: ‘We are always pleased when the Foundation is in a position to help the youth within the Channel Islands and we are delighted with the progress being made with St Brelade Youth Project.’ v

The ladies of the Red Houses branch of Marks and Spencer have recently pedalled their way to raising over £400 for Jersey Hospice. Store manager Marie Forrester told La Baguette: “All of our staff were very keen on the idea of a charity event and after putting some thought as to what they might do chose to ride exercise bikes right outside the store - for an the equivalent of two-times around the island. It was a huge success and we were delighted at the

Speaking to La Baguette Colin maintained that sometimes being in school is “too much like school”, and he has always promoted extra mural activities such as Neolithic days, residential stays at Crabbé and St.Aubin’s Fort and the superb Base de Plein Aire in Guerlédan. “Taking children out of their comfort zone enables them to grow as characters” and gives them real life skills. “Hands on activity is far more potent than chalk and talk” he said; a philosophy stemming from his time as technology adviser. “It has been a privilege to have been a part of the fabric of St. Brelade for a decade,” he said, “and I will miss being part of the community, but it is time for a bit of fishing, kayaking, sailing and gardening.” v

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generosity of our customers raising in total £439.90. Spurred on by this, we held a ‘Yellow Day’ at the end of June again to raise money for Jersey Hospice - and the staff also too part in a sponsored Beach Clean recently as part of our community commitment programme.”

Marie also said that the store was also committed to supporting the Parish entry into Britain in Bloom and would be placing some hanging baskets on the shopfront to help brighten up the area. Constable Pallett said:” I am delighted that a number of Parish businesses are participating in community activities. I hope to be able to establish even stronger ties in the future.” v

Making new arrangementsA member of NAFAS (National Association of Flower Arranging Societies), the Jersey Flower Club is on the lookout for new members. The club now meet at Les Creux Bowls Club and warmly welcome new visitors and potential members to join them for an afternoon of inspiration and fun. The Club’s planned programme includes: 2nd July ‘A Trip to the Movies’ presented by Carol Vincent; 3rd September Mr Nicky Heal will be ‘Weaving and Winding Wonders’; and on

Jersey Flower Club find great venue at Les Creux Bowls by Jeff Hathaway 1st October Julie A Bowlee

presents. ‘Isn’t this Lovely. Club Chairman Jean Franklyn told La Baguette that there is plenty of free parking but a small charge of £5 will be made to include tea and cake as well as the opportunity to watch a demonstrator from England entertain you with their skills. The clubs aims are to encourage and inspire people in the art of flower arranging through a range of activities. For more information please contact Jean Franklin on tel. 758841 v

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Fresh FieldsThe case for healthier more sustainable food by Tony Bellows

Scouting the heavensCubs entertained by Astronomy Club by Tony Bellows

On 15 May, the Jersey Organic Association held a showing of the film “Fresh” at Les Creux Bowling Club. It was introduced by the Chairman of the Association, Brian Adair, (pictured opposite) who explained how it highlighted the case for healthier, more sustainable food. Made in the USA by Ana Joanes and subtitled “New thinking about what you are eating” , the film is a perceptive look at what is wrong with our conventional food production system; it contrasting mass

THE sun shone warmly on the amphitheatre and stage in Reg's Garden on 18th May when some very talented singers and musicians performed to a relaxed family audience in a bid to win £500 and the opportunity to sing at the Opera House later this year. Over 5 hours the competitors entertained the judges: Jane Wakeham, Carrie Cooper, Harry McRandle and Warren Holt who in true 'X Factor' style gave critiques of the performances; Warren giving the Simon Cowell 'frank and honest' approach to criticism. Kevin Pamplin ably compered putting the performers at ease and keeping the flow between acts slick.

Earlier this year, there were two specially arranged visits by the ACSL 6th Trinity Cub Pack to the Jersey Astronomy Club at Les Creux, with Cub Leader Katrina Rondel. The Club Secretary, Jodie Masterman, prepared a Powerpoint presentation entitled “What is Astronomy”, which took the cubs through such topics as the tools used to study celestial objects, and the moon, planets of the solar system, the sun, stars, constellations , finding the pole star and galaxies. The cubs also played a game in which they had to identify the planets from an inflatable solar system set, and holding them, stand in the right order. There was also a

Early in June, DW Health Club & St Brelade's Bay Hotel hosted the FA Cup, and the public had a chance to come and be photographed with the famous trophy. The owner of the health club and St Brelade's Bay Hotel, Dave Whelan, is also Chairman of Wigan Athletic, and brought the cup over to Jersey. It was the first FA cup title for Wigan Athletic when they beat Manchester City 1-0 at Wembley on 11 May. Ben Watson scored the winning goal, despite missing half the season with a broken leg. v

production methods with organic environmentally friendly farming. Industrialised farming techniques involve masses of animals crammed together in unsanitary sheds, pumped full of antibiotics to prevent diseases, crops sprayed with highly toxic pesticides, and fields requiring heavy doses of fertiliser to compensate for the depleted soil. By contrast, the farmers depicted in “Fresh” have free range farm chickens, cows and pigs, and use traditional practices such as field rotation and soil enrichment with earthworms to produce fresh organic food that is healthy to eat. While Jersey does not have the mass industrialised farming of the USA, and we can still enjoy the sight of the Jersey cow grazing in fields, cheap convenience foodstuffs often come from such sources, as the recent recall of food tainted with horse meat demonstrated. Buying local products and organic and fair-trade products helps to boost the local economy, lessens exposure to harmful pesticides, and improves the taste and quality of your food. v

quiz on the differences between stars and planets, and a demonstration of a motorized solar system. A lively question and answer session followed. During first visit, the sky was clear enough for small groups of cubs to be taken out to the dome to view Jupiter and the Moon though the telescope. All those interested in astronomy are welcome at club meetings. For more information, or to arrange special visits, please contact Secretary Jodie Masterman at jerseyastronomyclub @ymail.com, or club mobile on: 07797813681. Children must be accompanied at all times by an adult. v

Project starts with party! St. Aubin-on-the-Hill fundraiser for access project - and loo roof! by Rodney WallerEarlier this year St. Aubin on the Hill, with the help of Deputy John Young and architect Peter Winn, obtained planning and building permission to construct a new disabled access and toilets. Now led by Denise Waller and Roger Bignell the church is starting the drive to raise money! ‘So what better way is there than to start than with a party to which you are all invited’ says Denise. ‘The Five Brass Soles will be playing and Jonny Bond, you know the tall glamorous one, will sing in their

Reg Factor, it’s a yes!

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Talent event finds stars in the making by Caroline Hathaway

The winner in the under 18 class was Kieran Brown, in the over 18's class it was a rapping duo called Kronika and in the over 18 class there were joint winners: Kim and Rebecca,(who had come over from Guernsey with her husband especially for the competition and this was her first time singing in public). They gave wonderful entertainment in the final 'sing-off' before the judges' decided to award the 'Reg Factor' prize of £500 to the exceptionally talented singer-guitarist Kieran Brown (pictured opposite). The event was held to raise funds for the charity 'Hands around the World Jersey' which supports projects in Uganda and Rwanda. Annually since 2010 Jersey volunteers have gone to Muko School in Bugarama in Rwanda to renovate it in many ways . They have worked alongside the local people and been inspired by how their efforts have such a big benefit on the community. The school has gone from 1,800 to 2,800 pupils, with the upgraded facilities and better teaching provision. Reg's Garden is perfect for outdoor charity events, such as coffee mornings and 'Tea Dances', email reg@reg-garden.com for more details. A new wildlife area with two large hides (one suitable for wheelchairs)has been created and a local artist has volunteered to paint a large mural in this area. So there's always something going on! v

Since the last issue of La Baguette Parish Petanque has flourished. Our own Parish now has a first rate terrain in the Elephant Park which has already seen a match played against Grouville in the Jersey Petanque Association Parish Petanque League. A group of new and experienced players created the terrain with the help of Andy from Drainway Services Ltd. The area was designed by Derek Hart who is the Chairman of the Jersey Petanque Association and the whole project was brought

What’s a Bouledrome?Purpose built facility for St. Brelade Petanque Club inaugurated by Derek Hart

Mr Whelan said of the victory: “I am not normally nervous but I felt emotional all day. But I had a dream. I said we'd beat Everton and then Man City 1-0 in the final. It was a fantastic dream and it came true.”

FA Cup comes to St. Brelade by Tony Bellows

together by Eddie Cuthbert. Other parishioners got involved in the digging out and levelling of the site and with the spreading and compacting hoggin and the granite dust. The playing surface is surrounded by green oak timbers and now seed has been sown on the grass area disturbed by our efforts. The official opening of the “Bouledrome” took place on Sunday 9th June and was performed by the Constable of St. Brelade and the President of the Granville Twinning Association. After the short speeches teams from the

respective twinning association played some sharply contested games against the Parish Team before joining together for lunch at the Parish Hall. It is hoped that a petanque match will now form part of the annual twinning visit. St. Brelade is now one of ten parishes competing in the JPA Inter Parish League which will run through until the end of the year. The St. Brelade team only came into being last year and now has twenty four players. Some are experienced, having played for many years, but the majority are new to the game but they are keen to learn. The group now intends to meet on a regular basis at the new St. Brelade “Bouledrome” for social games and practice but they will also be competing regularly in the Inter Parish League. Who knows, the spur of playing for their parish may improve their game and lead on to greater things. If you are interested in learning more about the game and sport of petanque please contact team captain Joy Hart at happyharts13@yahoo.co.uk or telephone 741460. The players will only be too pleased to welcome you into the group and introduce you to the game of petanque. vPhoto courtesy: Derek Hart ©

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breaks. The Church is here for everyone so we expect a good crowd. We have about half the money we need for this project, but a loo without a roof is not much use!’ The aim of the project is to provide essential underpinning to part of the retaining wall, and in this area put some decent loos, including a disabled toilet and a ramp up to a new door to the back of the entrance porch so that prams, wheel chairs and coffins can get in without difficulty. The Party will start at 6.30pm on Saturday 20th July, and the organisers hope you will come along in support. For more information please tel. 741941.

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First in a occasional series highlighting St. Brelade’s shoreline and marine environment by Tony Bellows

It’s origins as a word explored by Tony Bellows

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A whole fish of about 2lbs will serve 2 people. The fish should be gutted and ideally scaled (scaling is easiest done when the fish is fresh), but the fishmonger can do this for you. Lay the fish on a good length of foil which when rolled over will give two layers or more of foil around the fish. Cut several slices along the fish and place some garlic slices within. Sprinkle or cover with herbs such as basil, oregano, marjoram, crushed fennel seeds (or a splash of Pernod), rosemary can be placed in the stomach cavity as can onions, optionally add a small amount of dried chillies. Lay and cover the sides of the fish with onion slices, sprinkling each side with cooking oil and a liberal amount of soya sauce. The above processes may be best

When we say 'sharks eggs' we mean the black and sometimes brown (hopefully empty) 'mermaid's purses', most commonly those of lesser spotted dogfish (Scyliorhinuis canicula), a member of the shark family. The egg cases, with embryos inside, are attached to rocks by the female dogfish, After the dogfish hatch the egg cases break free and frequently wash up onto our shoreline and beaches. Dogfish around Jersey are very common and some fishermen find them a nuisance, but feeding mainly on decapod crustaceans and fishes they are good indicator of a healthy marine environment. Their specific distribution around Jersey shores is not

We might be asking where has summer gone, but where does the word itself come from? Summer is the second and warmest season of the year, coming between spring and autumn seasons; reckoned astronomically from the summer solstice (21 June) to the autumnal equinox (22 or 23 September). It is an old English word, first mentioned in 825AD in the Vespasian Psalter – “sumur & lenten”, and has had various spellings – sumor, sumer, somer, sommer, symmer

fully known, but as their egg cases are attached to rocks in the intertidal zone, the south east coast is likely to be the most ideal breeding ground. Spawning can take place almost all year round except mid summer although there are seasonal patterns in spawning activity thought to be equated to sea temperature. As a bottom feeder, adult dogfish are often brought up in trawl nets, but being of little commercial value are thrown back - although larger ones are landed and sometimes sold as ‘rock salmon’. v

done one side at a time as it can be a bit fiddly. Make sure the fish is wrapped well and tight in the foil so as it maintains a tight seal during cooking and turning. Now place on the barbecue and turn to avoid burning every 5 minutes or so, especially if the barbecue is very hot. 15 to 20 minutes should be enough. You should try and avoid over cooking the fish, if uncertain open the foil and check that the fish is cooked to the bone at the thickest part. When done the fish should be easily be lifted off the bone going in on the centre line and scooping off away from the backbone and serve quickly on to plates. Serve with Jersey new potatoes, carrots, and courgettes v.

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“La Moye” is a place name meaning a heap, usually stony. The name comes from the Jersey Norman French word “mouaie” and is given to promontories whose character made them resemble large heaps, whether viewed from the sea or inland. Guernsey also has a place called La Moye for the same reason, and other Parishes in Jersey have variants of the name – Moie, Moée, Moez. The granite quarries of La Moye, St Brelade supplied stone for the Thames Embankment.

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In the heart of the communityDefibrillators save lives in an emergency, but do you know where they are located ? by Jeff Hathaway

DEFIBRILLATION is a common treatment for life-threatening cardiac arrest. Defibrillation consists of delivering a therapeutic dose of electrical energy to the affected heart with a device called a defibrillator that allows normal sinus rhythm to be re-established by the body's natural pacemaker. St Brelade has a number of AED’s (automated external defibrillators) located around the Parish together with trained operators in attendance. These vital pieces of equipment can and do save lives in an emergency! Please use this guide to locate the nearest one to you, and times when they are accessible:

The Boathouse Restaurant St. Aubin, Jersey JE3 8BS. Access: Daily 9am to midnight Oyster Box Restaurant St. Brelade’s Bay, Jersey JE3 8EF. Access: March – October daily from 9am - midnight HM Prison La Moye La Route du Sud, St Brelade, Jersey JE3 8HQ. Access: 24/7 La Moye Golf Club La Route Orange, St Brelade, Jersey JE3 8GQ. Access: Daily 9am - 10pm Communicare La Route de Quennevais Access: Daily 8am - 5pm Quennevais Sports Centre Don Farm, Les Quennevais, St Brelade Jersey JE3 8LZ Access: Daily 7am to 9pm Jersey Airport Departures Hall, St Peter, Jersey JE1 1BY. Access: Daily day 5am to 10pm. For more information visit: http://www.aedlocator.org/AEDLocations.php v

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before taking the spelling “summer” in the 17th century. The Jerriais word for summer is “Êté”, which is much the same as the French – “été”. It comes from the Old French “esté”, which in turn comes from the Latin, aestas and is related to the word for seething heat, aestus! Some hope!

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Liberation at Noirmont

A summer ‘Storm’First St. Brelade Liberation Day service at headland memorial by Tony Bellows

Church presentation to provoke thought by Mark Bond, Parish Rector

LIBERATION Day this year saw the very first St Brelade’s Parish Liberation Day Service held at Noirmont Point. Constable Steve Pallett worked with in conjunction with the Channel Islands Occupation Society and former Deputy Bob Hill. A letter in the JEP on 22nd August 1945 suggested that Noirmont headland should be purchased for the people of Jersey. Prior to the war, the headland was privately owned and off limits to the public. This letter led to a lengthy debate in the States, ending on 22nd January 1947, when they finally agreed to purchase the headland on condition it be retained as a War Memorial to all those Islanders who lost their lives during WWII - some 450 men, women and children. The price of the headland was £9,000 of which £1,187 and 16 shillings was made up of public subscriptions. The Memorial Stone that we see today was placed by the Public Works Dept. on 9th May, 1970 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Liberation, at a cost of £25. A simple service was led by the Rector, the Reverend Mark Bond, after which four wreaths were laid at the base of the memorial by Constable Steve Pallett, Chief Minister Ian Gorst, the President of the Channel Islands Occupation Society, Paul Burnal, and Bob Hill on behalf of the Jersey Human Rights Group. More photos of this event can be viewed at http://tinyurl.com/cbqmkjh v

Faces of the Great WarJersey Heritage project to collect images for exhibition by Tony Bellows

NEXT year will be the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War. Locally, Jersey Heritage is planning to mark it in several ways, one of which is a project called “Faces of the Great War”. The purpose of the project is to collect copies of images of Islanders who played a part

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in the war as servicemen or civilians, mount an exhibition and create a visual memorial of the Great War. In 1919 the States of Jersey created a Roll of Service; the Great War Study Group are working on a revised and updated version of this. Jersey Heritage proposes to put a face to the names. Between April and July 2013, Jersey Heritage will hold collecting days in each of the twelve parishes. We are inviting parishioners to bring along their photographs, letters and objects relating to the Great War to be recorded, scanned and photographed while they wait. They also want any information about the part played by the Island’s overlooked French community. There will be a short talk about the project on Monday 15 July at St Brelade’s Parish Hall from 2.00 pm to 3.30 pm after which curator Chris Addy, Julia Coutanche and colleagues from Jersey Archive will be on hand to take notes, scan images and talk to people about their material. As well as the special collecting days in the parishes, Jersey Heritage will also be holding other collecting days at the Jersey Archive and Jersey Museum throughout the year. For more information, please contact Julia Coutanche at the Jersey Museum on telephone 633342 or email julia.coutanche@jerseyheritage.org v

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