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Advocates’ Christmas

WHEREAS, on an occasion immediately preceding the Nativity festival, throughout a certain dwelling unit, quiet descended, in which could be heard no disturbance, not even the sound emitted by a diminutive rodent related to, and in form resembling, a rat, and; Whereas, the offspring of the occupants had affixed their tubular, closely knit coverings for the nether limbs to the flue of the fireplace in expectation that a personage known as St.Nicholas aka Santa would arrive, and; Whereas, said offspring had become somnolent, and were entertaining re: saccharine-flavored fruits and chocolates, and; Whereas, the adult male of the family, et ux, attired in proper headgear, had also become quiescent in anticipation of nocturnal inertia, and; Whereas, a distraction on the snowy vergees outside aroused the owner to investigate, and;

“All are welcomed to come along and enjoy the Annual Christmas Fayre and lighting up of St. Aubin’s on the 6th December and to enjoy a day of activities that will be starting at 2pm with the lights being switched on at 5.45pm.” says Constable Steve Pallett. Les Quennevais School Steel Band will be opening the Fayre at 2.00pm. followed by the Jersey Lillies, while many stalls both inside and outside the Parish Hall will be offering a array of Christmas goodies for all the family. It is also planned for there to be entertainment throughout the day which includes both La Moye and Mont Nicole School choirs singing carols at various times. Local Hotels/Restaurants will once again be donating their versions of Jersey Bean Crock, Conger Soup, Jersey Wonders, also Mulled Wine and Mince Pies. Santa is scheduled to be visiting, courtesy of the Jersey Round Table, at 4pm.

In the evening there will be a candlelit procession from St. Aubin’s Methodist Church, St. Aubin on the Hill and the Sacred Heart Church, with the all the Churches meeting at La Place de St. Aubin before the official lighting up of the Christmas Tree by Miss St. Brelade. outside the Parish Hall at 5.45pm. There will also be various forms of entertainment for children including a bouncy castle, face painting and various other activities organised by the St. Brelade’s Youth Project & SAMCAY (St. Aubin Methodist Children & Youth) And for adults there will be taster games of Petanque to combine with strolling round the stalls buying some great Christmas gifts and generally soaking up the festive atmosphere. All monies raised from the event will be donated to three local childrens’ charities. u

Whereas, he perceived in a most unbelieving manner a vehicle propelled by eight domesticated quadrapeds of a species found in arctic regions, and; Whereas, a most odd and rotund gentleman was entreating the aforesaid animals by their appellations, as follows: "Your immediate co-operation is requested. Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, and Vixen; and collective action by you will be much appreciated, Comet, Cupid, Donder, and Blitzen” and: Whereas, subsequent to the above, there occurred a swift descent to the hearth by the aforementioned gentleman, where he proceeded to deposit gratuities in the aforementioned tubular coverings hung thereof in contemplation that they be filled to overflowing. Now, therefore, be thee jointly and severally advised: that upon completion of these acts, and upon his return to his original point of departure, he proclaimed a felicitation of the type prevalent and suitable to these occasions, ie: Merry Christmas to All and to All a Good Night! u

‘Twas The Night Before Christmas’ - as seen through a lawyers eyes

St. Aubin switches on!

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Official start to a St. Brelade Christmas on 6th December with Annual Fayre

Parish based charity first to become a member of the Alms House Association Jeff Hathaway

Home for Christmas

FRIDAY 14th November witnessed an historic moment when Jersey’s first Alms House was recognised by the National Association of Almshouses, with a certificate presented to the ‘Love Thy Neighbour’ Charity founded by Parish resident Colin Taylor. The presentation of the certificate was made by Julian Marczak, Deputy Director of the The National Association of Almshouses at a special event held at St. Brelade Parish Hall attended by Chief Minister Ian Gorst, Assistant Chief Minister Paul Routier MBE, Constable’s Steve Pallett and John Refault, Parish Rector, the Reverend Mark Bond and around 60 parishioners. Julian Marszak explained that Almshouses trace their history back to monastic times where the terms bedehouse, hospital, maison dieu,

almshouse and others described the provision of accommodation for those in need. The first recorded Almshouse was founded by King Athelstan in York in the 10th Century, and the oldest still in existence is thought to be the Hospital of St. Oswald in Worcester that dates from circa 990. By the middle of 1500s, there were about 800 mediaeval hospitals spread across the country but following the dissolution of the monasteries, only a handful remained, and these were re-founded on secular lines, and rebuilt in the new domestic collegiate style. In 1946, at a meeting held in the Chapter House of Southwark Cathedral, representatives of London's almshouses formed a committee to safeguard the interests of almshouse buildings and in 1950, the National Association of

Almshouses was born. The Association patron is HRH The Prince of Wales who writes on the Associations website: “Almshouses have been part of this country's life for many generations and they continue to play a crucial role today in providing accommodation for those in need throughout the United Kingdom.” Mr Marczak also explained that it was the first time that a charity outside the UK had been accredited with membership and praised Colin Taylor for the work he had put in to make it a reality. The Lieutenant Governor, Sir John McColl who was unable to attend due to a prior engagement, nonetheless sent an open letter which was read out by Mark Bond. Colin Taylor told La Baguette: “This is a very proud day for me. I am honoured to live in Jersey and to have had this opportunity to give something back to the community. The two St. Brelade Almshouses are already providing accommodation to needy families who can now enjoy their Christmas.” u

Left to right: Colin Taylor, Rev. Mark Bond, Julian Merczak

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Message from the Constable

I must first congratulate all those elected in Jersey’s first General Election. I look forward to working with newly elected St. Brelade Deputies Murray Norton and Graham Truscott and re-elected Deputy Montfort Tadier, who will be serving his third term as representative in No.2 District and wish them luck in their terms of office. The Parish yet again had many high calibre candidates who put their names forward and I commiserate with those who missed out this time around. We also

lost two hard working and dedicated Parish Deputies in Sean Power and John Young and I thank them both for their commitment to the Parish over nine and three years respectively. Earlier this month saw the visit of His Excellency, The Lieutenant Governor, Sir John McColl to our Commonwealth War Graves situated in the cemetery at St. Brelades Church. Our Lieutenant Governor and many other guests were part of a very moving and poignant ceremony remembering all those soldiers from the Parish who paid the ultimate price in protecting our freedom during both World Wars and during the troubles in Northern Ireland. My thanks go to our Rector Mark Bond and Church Verger Ruth White for all their assistance organising the visit and also to Vingtenier Ian Le Sueur who researched and provided biographies of each soldier, one of whom enlisted in 1910 at the tender age of just 10 years and nine months. As reported in this edition, the St. Aubin refurbishment is all but finished marked by the unveiling of an incredible new piece of public art. My thanks go to artist Derek Tristam who designed the piece and to apprentice stonemason Josh Coudrais who assisted Derek in manufacturing the three section sculpture in granite. Thanks also to Transport and Technical Services and in particular Chris Sampson,for their support throughout the project. Please go and take a look! Our Annual Christmas Fayre takes place on December 6th at St. Aubin starting at 2pm, so please take the opportunity to take part in the carol singing, see the Christmas lights switched on or perhaps do a little Christmas shopping in the market stalls or nearby in local shops. Finally both myself and my wife Ann wish all parishioners a Happy Christmas and Healthy New Year. 2015 brings amongst other events the 70th anniversary of our Liberation and the NatWest Island Games so there is much to look forward to as this year comes to an end.

Useful Information Connétable 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) Murray Norton Tel. 747963 No.2 District: (Quennevais/La Moye) Graham Truscott Tel. 490621

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 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 Macmillan Cancer Support Jersey Tel. 0800 735 0275 LibertyBus: Timetable & Information Tel. 828555 Website www.libertybus.je

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Lieut. Governor visits St. Brelade War Graves

On an unseasonally warm November Saturday morning a group including Government House support staff, residents of the Parish and members of the Air Cadets Scouts and TA volunteers. gathered at St Brelade's Church, along with Constable Steve Pallett, to meet with Lieutenant Governor, Sir John McColl who every year visits three different cemeteries in the island to pay his respects at the Commonwealth War Graves. The event was especially poignant this year when we commemorate the outbreak of the Great War St. Brelade Vingtenier, Ian Le Sueur was given the honour of reading a short history of each

Long-serving officer Centenier Susan Fox was re-elected unopposed at an Election Assembly held on Tuesday 11th November. This will be her third term as Centenier. Constable Steve Pallett said: Mrs Fox has been a much valued Centenier and I am extremely pleased that she has decided to continue to serve the Parish for a further three years, in what is at times a very difficult role.” “Sue first joined as a Constables Officer and working her way up through VIngtenier to Centenier has acquired a wealth of knowledge and experience that is not only of huge value to the

Both States and Honorary police will be stepping up their activities and conducting roadside checks in the weeks leading up to Christmas and through into the New Year. Despite all the publicity and warnings, last year still saw many people convicted of Drink Driving in the period immediately before Christmas, with 11 people charged with drink driving offences and making an appearance before the Magistrates. All were disqualified as well as fined.

individual to the Lieutenant Governor who following remarked that St. Brelade had set high standard in research and presentation that the other 11 parishes would find it difficult to better. St Brelade has 6 listed CWGC (Commonwealth War Graves Commission) graves, plus one other: 31059 Gunner Philip Edward Foney, 29080 Private Francis Adolphus De La Cote, 19463 Ernest Walter Windebank and Lt Ernest Davies Le Sauvage, 33428 P/O Henry Stephen Hulton, 3757455 Sapper Charles William Hemsley and Sgt Ian Michael Harris. u

Susan Fox re-elected for further term. Jeff Hathaway

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Trio of new Deputies

The October elections saw Murray Norton elected in St Brelade No 1 with 545 votes and a 48.6% turnout, which was a small increase on the turnout in the 2011 election of 47.5% In St Brelade No 2, Graham Truscott topped the poll with 1,073 votes, with Montfort Tadier retaining his seat as a Reform party candidate with 890 votes. The turnout was lower, at 42.39%, a significant drop from 48.4% in 2011. The weather on election day was poor, with scattered showers throughout the day. The next elections will be in 3½ years time, shifting to May when lighter evenings, and perhaps brighter weather, is hoped to improve turnout

The more traditional hustings were enlivened by a Youth Hustings at Communicare where young people had the opportunity to quiz the No. 2 candidates. The Yes Campaign group also brought their Referendum Roadshow to the Parish Hall, where former Constable Enid Quenault gave a rousing speech in favour of retaining the Constables in the States. The Referendum, whether to retain the Constables in the States had 2,125 votes in favour in the Parish, with 1,372 votes against; a victory for the Yes Campaigners with around 61%. The percentage turnout in the Referendum was 46.4%. Island wide, the Yes vote won by 62%, with a turnout of 38.5%. u

Graham Truscott and Murray Norton join the re-elected Montfort Tadier as St. Brelade Deputies

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Parish and honorary system but to her colleagues, since in addition to her honorary role, Mrs Fox also runs the administration of the Honorary Police office.” he added. Mrs Fox is scheduled to be sworn in at the Royal Court on Friday 12th December. u

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With an abundance of Christmas and New Year parties the temptation to drink and drive all too often becomes too great for some. The States of Jersey and Honorary Police say the consequences of drink driving are severe. At best it could cost an offending driver their job due to the loss of their driving licence, or as a result of a prison sentence, and at worst it could cost the driver their life, or the

life of an innocent road user. The message is therefore simple: “Don't drink and drive.” They add: “Those who need to drive the following morning are also encouraged not to drink the night before. If you have been out drinking the night before driving, you may still be affected by alcohol the next day; sleeping, eating, having a shower, drinking a cup of coffee or other ways of ˜sobering up' will not help “ it just takes time. Any alcohol, even a small drink can impair your ability behind the wheel. Nearly one in seven accidents on the road involve drivers who are above the legal drink driving limit and at twice the legal limit you are fifty times more likely to be involved in a fatal road traffic accident.” u

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FEATURE: ‘Parishioners Remember’

MARION Dart had obtained a scholarship to the Jersey College for Girls in 1937. There were only four scholarship places across the Island, and her cousin Maria Becquet also obtained one. She would get to school by a bus from St Aubin, getting off by the “Pav” at West Park, and walking the rest of the way in to school But the smooth course of her education was to be disrupted by the war. In September 1939, evacuations began from the Channel Islands to England, and lots of staff left, leaving the school bereft of teachers. Approximately 1,000 school children left Jersey with their families, but Marion was one of the 4,500 children who remained. Marion worked hard at school, and enjoyed maths, history and french. When the Germans invaded, German was also a compulsory part of

THIS year saw the 70th anniversary of a dramatic naval battle between US Navy No 34 PT Boat Squadron and German naval forces just off Noirmont Point when sixteen US navy personnel were killed and many more wounded. This was the greatest loss suffered by the US Navy Patrol Torpedo Boat service in a single engagement in World War Two. After successfully protecting D Day landings from German E boats, the 34th PT Boat Squadron was tasked with attacking German shipping between the Channel Islands. On the night of 8th August 1944, a PT Boat Squadron comprising six PT Boats left Cherbourg to attack a convoy en-route to Jersey from Guernsey, not realising that it had a heavily armed escort. The PT Squadron split into two attack groups, one

attacking from the North, one from the South. Thick fog meant no visual sightings were possible, but the convoy was located via radar. Both groups made unsuccessful attack runs with torpedoes. PT 509 attacked using machine guns, but was hit by returning fire. A shell burst killed John Paulis, the helmsman, and the boat was rammed by the German armed trawler. In the fight which ensued, the US sailors were soon cut down, and the PT boat caught fire. Realising that this could explode remaining torpedo and depth charges, the German crew worked frantically to free the PT boat from the trawler. As it was freed, the only survivor of the 15 man crew (the Radioman, John Page), suffering 37 shrapnel wounds and a broken arm and leg, was pulled onto the trawler.

Marion Dart recalls her schooldays as pupil and teacher Tony Bellows

the syllabus. Food was in short supply, but she remembers that a Miss Fraser and her staff at Philips Street (near where the Art Centre is today) had a communal kitchen, providing nutritious soup for pupils at lunch time. With the absence of petrol, journeys to school were made by bicycle. Jersey had adopted Central European Time, and schools started at 10.00 am to allow children to travel into school by daylight. Children had to ride single file, but Marion and a friend were stopped riding two abreast, and she had to go to the Royal Court, a frightening experience for a 14 year old. In the end, an advocate pleaded her case, and she was given a small fine. The Court had so many infractions, it had to sit on Saturdays. During the German Occupation in the Second World War, the school moved premises twice: firstly, with just a week’s notice, to La Coie Hall in November 1941 and about a year later to the Victoria College Prep buildings in Pleasant Street.

The Germans used the school building first as a barracks and then as a naval hospital. There was a great shortage of teachers, so when Marion left school in 1944, she found herself sent to the States Intermediate School (which later became Hautlieu) as a teacher of mathematics and religious education. After the Occupation ended, Marion decided that her vocation lay in teaching, and qualified as a teacher of R.E., teaching in England for three years. She returned to Jersey, where she taught at Jersey College for Girls for 20 years, after which she changed career, and worked preparing accounts at Alec Picot and Company until her retirement.u

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The stirring sounds of the Band of the Island of Jersey welcomed guests to the opening night of the “Remembering" exhibition at the Harbour Gallery which ran from 2nd to the 26th October. Commemorating the First World War, the exhibition was officially opened by Sir Michael Birt, the Bailiff of Jersey. The entrance to the Gallery is marked by a display of 200 hessian sandbags filled with sand, decorated with poppies, and arranged to suggest trenches, a task which took 5 weeks of preparation. 100 local artists each exhibited one piece of work to

The Harbour Gallery Great War exhibition raises funds for Red Cross Tony Bellows

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Three bodies from the PT 509’s crew were washed up and buried with military honours at the Howard Davis Park cemetery. A fourth was recovered in Guernsey and a 5th retrieved by an allied sea plane. The remaining nine bodies of the crew were never found. After the war the remains of 4 of those buried were exhumed and returned to the US, and the 5th was reburied in a French military cemetery. In the confusion of the battle and limited visibility, Armed Trawler M4621 was also

attacked by PT 503. In the fierce fire fight, two of PT 503’s crew were killed and ten wounded. A memorial to the US Navy personnel killed in the battle, erected by the Channel Islands Occupation Society, is situated 100 metres North east along the footpath from the gun position on Noirmont point. Wreckage from the PT 509 was discovered on the sea bed in 1981 and the two of the boats Packard engines were recovered and are now at the Maritime Museum in St. Helier. u

La Moye WI commemorate the Great War and raise money for the Poppy Appeal Maureen Bougeard

Historic end to the year

IN September, members were expecting Frank Falle to speak about times past in St Aubin but, instead, learned about General Sir George Don and his connection with Don Farm in St Brelade. A bit of a surprise, but a very interesting subject. Ian Ronayne, (historian and author) was a most appropriate speaker in October. He started his talk with a review of Jersey before WW1, then through WW1 and post WW1 and was a very interesting speaker. Ian chose Carole Thomas’ WW1 items as the winner in the competition for First World War memorabilia. These were some beautiful cards that her grandfather sent to her mother.

The Annual meeting took place in November when members elected Joan Wright as out new President. Buttonholes were presented to long-term members Sheila Rae and Marion de Gruchy who have been with our WI for 10 and 20 years. The Member’s Member trophy was presented to Carole Thomas (pictured above). The meeting ended with an auction,

with Joan Wright as auctioneer, in aid of the Annual Poppy Appeal. La Moye WI is coming to the end of its 2014 programme and planning its in-house entertainment for December with two performances by members. also seasonal refreshments. The Programme Planners have come up with interesting speakers for the coming year, as well as our regular social events including those who meet every Saturday morning to walk at various locations in the Island, a monthly book group, a canasta meld, a group of ‘gadabouts’ who meet for afternoon tea and a dining group which visits a different hostelry each month to sample their wares. Ladies who are curious about WI are invited to come to three meetings as a guest and can call Maureen Bougeard (Tel: 741464) for more information.u

St. Aubin gateway gets thumbs up! Jeff HathawayOn Saturday 15 November the Constable, TTS Minister Eddie Noel, Planning Minister Steve Luce and around 100 parishioners gathered at the unveiling of the new sculpture at the gateway to St Aubin. The sculpture is to mark the end of the often controversial regeneration scheme that has been continuing through much of the year. The sculpture was unveiled by former TTS Minister, Deputy Kevin Lewis. Constable Steve Pallett said in his presentation: “I appreciate it has been a trying time for some who live and work in St. Aubin, but I would like to thank everyone for their patience. Difficult decisions sometimes have to be made, but with the work now completed the overwhelming view has been that the regeneration

project has breathed new life into St. Aubin. It certainly looks fresher, cleaner and brighter than it did and has tackled many of the traffic problems that have previously beset the village.” The sculpture has been carved by local sculptor Derek Tristram using Jersey granite from the States of Jersey quarry. Derek previously created the distinctive ‘clasped hand’s statue, also made of Jersey granite, that stands at Corbiere to commemorate the saving of many lives after a ferry struck rocks off the Corbiere headland in 1995. The sculpture seemed to go down well with those who attended the event, one who told La Baguette: “It’s very fitting that it is made out of traditional stone, Jersey granite, as that is the essence of St. Aubin - a traditional village yet where the old and the new sit side by side and everyone is pulling together. Yes. I rather like it”. u

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A strange Christian name that emerges in Jersey families is that of “Winter”. Examples of the names are Alfred Winter Blampied (born 1879), Philip Winter Blampied (born 1904 Winter D. Blampied (born 1877) and Winter George Hamon (born 1878). Marie-Louise Backhurst notes that “Winter” as a Christian name probably had nothing to do with the season and in fact derived from a family surname. "It does not follow automatically that children in Jersey were named after their parents, grandparents, other relatives or godparents; name choosing could be idiosyncratic, with names invented or chosen to commemorate an event (in Gorey there was a boy called Ypres). Children were sometimes named after famous people of the day, about whom we know little.” “Surnames are also used occasionally; the name Winter was very popular for boys in the Island in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries; I believe that it started with the Winter

ON Wednesday 1st October St Brelade’s Youth Project welcomed the candidates standing for the position of deputy in St Brelade district 2. The young people had the opportunity to listen to each candidate’s manifesto before having the chance to listen to each candidate answer the young people’s questions about the parish. The candidates were challenged about the building of a new Les Quennevais school, its location and what will happen to the existing building. Other questions included the removal of access to the astro turf since its development and how they would propose to make Les Creux a more attractive place to young people and families. The young people gained an understanding about politics in the parish and how each of their voices in the election are important. St Brelade’s Youth Project would like to thank each of the candidates for taking time out of their busy schedule to allow us the opportunity to share our views and questions with them. A key highlight for me at Youth Club was The Junior Halloween

Where does winter come from?

family of St Brelade who had shipping interests in Newfoundland; a Philippe Winter was Constable of St Helier, and his nephew, Philippe Winter Nicolle (always known as Winter, perhaps to distinguish him from his father and grandfather), not only continued his family's interest in the cod trade, but was also leader of the Rose party. Other Christian names popular in Jersey at the turn of this century may also have derived from surnames, such as Hedley, Snowdon and Garnet” Brian Read suggests that “Winter” as a Christian spread as it was associated with prestige:

A look at traditional Jersey names Tony Bellows

An autumn of contrasts for the St. Brelade Youth Project and honour for a young worker by Lucy Bevis, Ryan Couillard (Young Workers) and Bradley Cooper (Senior Youth Worker)

It’s a cracker!In the early 1850s, London confectioner Tom Smith started adding a motto to his sugared almond bon-bons which he sold wrapped in a twisted paper package. As many of his bon-bons were bought by men to give to women, many of the mottos were simple love poems He was inspired to add the "bang" when he heard the crackle of a log he had just put on the fire. He decided to make a log shaped package that would produce a surprise bang and inside would be an almond and a motto. Soon the sugared almond was replaced with a small gift. Originally sold as the Cosaque it soon became known by the public as the 'cracker'. The contents were eventually replaced by puzzles and cartoons and then the traditional jokes we

find today. Tom's son Walter was the person who put hats in crackers. Terrible jokes you are likely to find include: What does Santa suffer from if he gets stuck in a chimney? Claustrophobia! Why does Santa have three gardens? So he can 'ho ho ho'! What carol is heard in the desert? O camel ye faithful! What's green, lives on Ouaisne common, is covered in tinsel and goes ribbet ribbet? Mistle-toad! u

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Community Savings designed to help you ‘stay in control’ Jeff Hathaway“LET’S Budget! Lets Save!” is the new campaign being run by Community Savings to raise awareness of the importance of managing our money carefully. Over the next few months the charity aims to provide Savings Boxes at its promotional events and to those on its Money Management courses to encourage the idea of saving. The boxes are also available from their town office in Seale Street. “We started our campaign during the October half term with two street stalls in town where it was encouraging to see so many youngsters take the boxes to save for something special” said Melanie Cavey, Development

Christmas budgetOfficer for Community Savings. The results of the charity’s Money Matters survey run jointly with the Consumer Council showed that 70% of us try and budget. But even if you are budgeting making ends meet can still be difficult. Saving when money is short is a challenge too but the Citizen’s Advice Bureau recommend we have savings to the value of 3 months living expenses tucked away in case a sudden change of circumstances leaves one short of income. At Community Savings customers are offered help with budgeting and all have to save a minimum of £5 per month. “The sense of being in control of our finances really helps us feel better about ourselves” says Stuart Stables, the charity’s Executive Officer. “So

it is vital that we all learn the basic skills of budgeting and saving and it is never too young to start.” Meanwhile – start planning your Christmas budget and putting aside some savings for all the celebrations! For more details about Community Savings , visit thier website at http://www. communitysavings.org.je or Tel: 737555 or visit them at Seale Street, St Helier 9.30am-12.30pm Tues – Fri or Communicare, Fri 10.30am -12.30pm. (Communicare Community Savings service is run by La Moye WI) u

“It must be remembered that in those days the population of Jersey was largely French-speaking or Norman-French. This means that English names would have had a rather exotic look about them and may even have been considered somewhat 'upmarket' because it tended to be the monied or upper classes in the town who spoke English in those days.” And it soon became widespread, as Ann Le Masurier notes: “Winter was a very popular boys name in the Island. Many men in my father's generation born 1920-1930's were christened Winter and I'm sure this may have been the case for earlier generations. The popular boys name Helier also seems to have died out about this time.” One of the names on the St Brelade’s War memorial is that of Private Herbert Winter Potier, aged 21 years, 1st Battalion, Dorsetshire Regiment, killed in action on 11th August 1918. He is buried at Bouchoir New British Cemetery, near Amiens. The Jersey Evening Post said “the deceased was in his 22nd year and was a very popular young fellow.” u

disco. There were lots of festive activities, which included apple bobbing, doughnuts on a string, and disco games. We had a surprise visit during this club session from our Youth Project chairperson Julian Bernstein and our patron Nigel Mansell! Lucy Bevis, Young Worker OVER the last few weeks St Brelade’s Youth Project have been collecting items to send to Romania for the Mustard Seed annual Christmas delivery. The young people have been busy filling the boxes with items to be distributed to young children, teenagers and adults, including toothbrushes and toothpaste, hats, scarves and gloves, toys and writing equipment. In total the project have packed 20 shoe boxes to donate to the Mustard Seed appeal and we hope that our contributions help to brighten the Christmas of less fortunate people in Romania. A key highlight for me at the moment is the training we are doing in preparation for the Absolute Adventures Sandstorm Challenge. I and five others have signed up for the race on 29th November to represent the Youth Project. Ryan Couillard, Young Worker

THURSDAY 6th November was a big day for the young people of St Brelade Youth Project. The YOSCARS, the annual awards dinner for young people involved with the Jersey Youth Service, was held at the Radisson Blu Hotel. Awards are presented in recognition of young people’s involvement and contributions to their youth project. For the second year running, St Brelade came away with a number of awards, including a number of bronze, silver and gold awards. The evening was completed with the naming of the Youth Ambassador, a young person who has made a significant contribution to youth work and who will represent the Jersey Youth Service in a variety of ways, including: media interviews, public speaking, research, panel member and recruiting and raising awareness of the Jersey Youth Service.

This year we were thrilled that of the young people nominated and interviewed by a panel, the person chosen for this prestigious award was Lucy Bevis, a member of the St Brelade Youth Project. Lucy has been a member of St Brelade for seven years and gives up most of her evenings to support the young people of the Youth Project; she has been involved with fundraising for the project, sits on the advisory committee and is involved in the general running of the project. She also contributes to the wider parish community, amongst other things this has included marshalling for the twinning games, helping to pack La Baguette and appearing as a Christmas elf at the Parish Christmas Fayre. We are so proud of Lucy and wish her an enjoyable year as the Jersey Youth Service Youth Ambassador 2014-15. Bradley Cooper, Senior Youth Worker u

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The Bay Art Group paint just for pleasure Tony Bellows

You’ve been framed!

Astronomy Club saved from closure Matthew Shepard

Breathing space

Parish Hall houses some real art gems Mike Jackson

Hidden Treasures

THE Jersey Astronomy Club was formed by a small group of enthusiasts more than 20 years ago, and first used to meet at Hautlieu School. In 2004 a purpose built centre, named the Sir Patrick Moore Astronomy Centre, was opened for those interested in astronomy. Constable Max de la Haye (pictured above) officially opened the dome donated by the astronomer Patrick Moore, which houses a 14" Meade LX200 telescope on a pedestal mount. A few months ago, on the retirement of the Chairman, Martin Ahier, the Treasurer, Vice Chairman, and Secretary all decided to stand down, and held an emergency EGM (Extraordinary General

THE unaccredited painting pictured above is one of a number hanging in a meeting room in the Parish Hall. It is entitled “Dredger in St Aubin's Harbour”. However, it is not a dredger! The title is a misnomer. It is, in fact, a ‘dumb barge’ by the name of La Mauve and she was built for the States in the 1930's to service the various navigational buoys around the island. She used to be towed into position by the old States tug which had no lifting equipment. She had a boiler which provided steam for the large winches which you can see on the foredeck. She was used in conjunction with the laying of an electricity cable to the Demi de Pas light after which she re-appeared in St.Aubin’s harbour with her mast removed - as it had got in the way for the cable laying operation.

THE Bay Art Group have been meeting for over eleven years. It began when Jean Charles invited a few friends who shared her interest in art, to produce work and also help others who wanted to learn. The group began with 6 members and has grown to 12 or 13 at times. At present, there are 9 regulars. The group meets on Friday afternoons at St Brelade’s Church Hall Upper Room. They paint anything from landscapes, portraits, still life etc. Occasionally, Jean sets up a still life for painting but mostly members bring a photograph or object of their own to paint. They use watercolours, acrylics, gouache, coloured pencils, inks etc. As it is a “Painting for Pleasure” group, they have not actually

Meeting) for members - also attended by Constable Steve Pallett. If no one had come forward to stand on the committee, the club would have folded and its assets auctioned off for charity, as per the terms of its Constitution. Fortunately enough members attended on the night, and agreed to stand to secure the club’s future. Tony Bellows takes the Chair, with Simon Griffiths as Treasurer, Guilain Le Piouffle as Secretary, Sue Heppolette as Vice Chairman, and Ian Dunbar as Facilities and Equipment Manager. In a statement issued after the meeting, Simon Griffiths said: “I would like to offer sincere gratitude for the stalwart efforts of Martin Ahier, Tony Isherwood, Frank Lawrence and Jodie & Chris Masterman for everything they have done to keep this club alive and going over the years. It is due to the hard work and dedication of these fellows that we have this great club and I only hope that our new committee can live up to their exemplary efforts.” All those interested in astronomy are welcome at the club's meetings at 8:00 p.m on the 2nd Monday of each month. For more details, please email jerseyastronomyclub@gmail.com or telephone Tony Bellows on 07797 845951. u

A look back at some key Parish events in 2014 Matthew Shepard

Review of the YearJanuary saw severe winter storms at high tides bringing floods at St Aubin, and a damage to a slipway.. Gales also brought down many trees around the Parish. Reg Mead and Richard Miles give a presentation to the St Brelade WI on the Celts and the fabulous hoard of Celtic coins and jewellery that they discovered in 2012. St Brelade’s Bay Podium competition winner is unveiled by the Constable. Entitled “St Brelade’s Bay Wave”, the sculpture by Debbie Buterbaugh designed a contemporary work of mild steel, recycled copper and driftwood to represent the beauty of the beach and ocean. Plans submitted by the Housing Department to build 44 homes at Belle Vue were approved. next to the Belle Vue site at Les Quennevais. Tessa Cheal was the winner of the Miss St Brelade contest for 2014. She was crowned by last years’s winner, Ann-Marie Egre. March saw a contested election for Procureur de Bien Publique between sitting Procureur Peter Norman and John Trafford, in which Mr Norman was re-elected to the position. Work began at Oakwell Respite Home for a £775,000 upgrade. The facility provides short breaks for children with disabilities. The work was completed by June. The Jersey Textile Showcase was opened at the Harbour Gallery by the Lieutenant-Governor, General Sir John McColl. Children from La Moye and Mont a l’Abbe Schools also contributed exhibitions of textile work at St Aubin on the Hill Church. In April, a 1.65-acre site in St Brelade’s Bay, including the Wayside Café, a historic Conway tower, three homes, a tennis court, garages, storage space and a large car park, was put up for sale for more than £4 million. Deputy John Young calls a public meeting to discuss better protection for St Brelade’s Bay. A large crowd of well-wishers, local and national press and television and a host of dignitaries all gathered at St. Aubin on Sunday 11th May as the Queen's Baton touched down in Britain for the first time back on home soil in its epic tour of the Commonwealth ahead of the 2014 Games. The baton was carried by Olympic bronze medallist diver, Tom Daley. Housing Minister, Deputy Andrew Green agrees to a proposal by Parishioner Ian Le Sueur to name the new housing estate at Belle Vue, 'Ernest Briard Crescent’, after the first Jerseyman to be killed in action during the First World War. He came from a St Brelade family. The new wings and refurbished Maison St. Brelade was officially opened on Tuesday 10th June by His Excellency, the Lieutenant Governor of Jersey General Sir John McColl KCB, CBE, DSO, accompanied by Lady McColl.

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After a further period lying up in the corner of St. Aubin’s Harbour, by the Old Court House, it was found that the steel plating had got rather thin and it was decided to tow her to Bouley Bay and sink her as a diving attraction. She can be found there today but her once powerful old steam winches are on the shore there, just below the Waters Edge Hotel, for all to see. Pop Le Gros was the stoker before the war and had to go down early to light the boiler when she was being used. I can remember her being moored up on 'the bank' at the top of the Albert Pier in town before she became redundant after the acquisition of a tug with it's own lifting equipment. A few facts on La Mauve. She was built by Saltney Flint in 1935. Her official number was 163593. She was replaced by the Duke of Normandy 3 in 1972. Finally, she was towed out of St. Aubin’s harbour on October 18th 1993 and scuttled in Bouley Bay 2 days later on the 20th October. u

Businesses in St Brelade Bay complained that rocks on the beach uncovered by winter's storms have yet to be moved or covered over with sand. TTS ultimately covered the offending stones with sand before the peak summer tourist season began. A cast of 35 children ranging from 11 to 15 took part in Les Quennevais School's June production of "The Railway Children". Produced by the head of drama Sarah Millman it was sated at the Pallot Steam Museum, Trinity.. HMS Iron Duke took a detour to Jersey on her way from Portsmouth to duties in the South Atlantic. As frigate passed Corbiere, it fired a 15 gun salute to the Lieutenant Governor, General Sir John McColl, who was watching from the top of the Corbiere Radio Tower, together with Lady McColl, the Bailiff, Sir Michael Birt, and Lady Birt, Chief Minister, Ian Gorst and St. Brelade Constable, Steve Pallett. The Island marks the centenary of the outbreak of the Great War with a special Island commemorative ceremony in St Helier's Royal Square on the evening of Monday 4th August, 2014. 25 representatives from each of the Island's 12 parishes, led by the Parish Constables, joined a lantern parade through St Helier to the Royal Square. St Brelade enters its float Matryoshka into the Battle of Flowers. Designed by Simon Thomas and Nigel Gates the Parish entry once again took several honours. Constable Steve Pallett attempted to swim around Jersey on behalf of Macmillan Jersey and the Variety Club. He completed 90% of the journey before the tide turned forcing him to admit defeat. The Winston Churchill Memorial Park at St Brelade's Bay has received a Green Flag Award from the UK charity Keep Britain Tidy. It is an annual scheme run by Keep Britain Tidy to recognise outstanding parks and green spaces. This is the first time that TTS has submitted any sites to be considered for the award. Despite the works in St. Aubin, two Royal Horticultural judges, found St. Brelade worthy of a Gold Award in this years Parish in Bloom Competition - and also 'Best Coastal Parish'. The award means that St. Brelade will go through to next years national Britain in Bloom competition representing Jersey in their category. u

sold any of their art. However, Jean makes cards from some of their work, which are offered for sale in the church porch. Proceeds from these cards goes into the church funds as a thank you for allowing them a place to continue their hobbies. Once the Church Hall is refurbished they are hoping to display some of their work. Note: Group meetings close end November and re-opens 9th January 2015. If you are interested and would like to find out more about the group, please contact Jean by email: jean.ajcharles@localdial.com u

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Pat’s Chestnut and Cranbury StuffingPatricia Bougeard is the Lay Reader for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in Jersey, attached to St Aubin on the Hill Church. Patricia shares her recipe for this delicious Christmas stuffing to go with your choice of festive poultry - turkey, duck, chicken or goose! Preparation time 25mins: Cooking time 35 – 40 mins. Ingredients 60g butter, softened Half a white onion, chopped Half a small wholemeal or white roll, cubed 2 celery sticks, chopped Half an apple, peeled, cored and chopped 100g fresh cranberries 6 chestnuts Handful of fresh thyme, just the leaves Handful of fresh marjoram chopped finely 1 handful of fresh sage chopped finely Salt and pepper to taste

Method Preheat oven to 180C/Gas 4. Cut an ‘X’ in the shell of the chestnuts and place on a baking tray and roast in oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until the shells open up. Take out of oven and using gloves, peel

them being very careful; chop and leave to cool. Mix the bread, celery, apples, and cranberries in a large bowl and add the butter and onions and mix well. Heat the butter in a large frying pan and sauté until soft and translucent. Add 100ml hot water to the pan and stir well, mix in the chestnuts, season with the herbs and add salt and pepper to taste. Either stuff your Turkey, Duck or Goose as normal and roast according to instructions or bake separately in a dish, covered with foil for approx. 15 to 20 minutes or until brown and cooked u

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Springing into preparationTHE short dark days and inclement weather can make the prospect of gardening in winter both unattractive and potentially unproductive. However, a little bit of winter planning can get your garden ready for a great year ahead. Time for a clean up: Gather all the tools that you have used over the past few months and give them a good cleaning to remove all the dirt and rust. Use a mild detergent to disinfect pots and seed trays. Check Structures: Check out fences, sheds, gates, and other structures for signs of weakness or rot and get them repaired before the snow and high winds arrive. Lawn Care: The lawn needs a bit of a breather over the winter months so “keep off the grass” is the best advice. But make an exception to get rid of large weeds, moss and leaves whenever you can. Outbuildings: Give sheds and greenhouses a good scrub and organise all those garden tools you cleaned earlier. It’s a good time to spruce up tables and chairs as well - and treat wooden furniture with a new coat of varnish or weather-protection finish.

I think it was back in 1957 when Prime Minister Harold Macmillan reminded the British public that they had ‘never had it so good’. It’s a punchline that, today, naturalists could so easily apply to garden birds, wouldn’t you say! By way of confirmation, just pop into the local garden centre and consider the cornucopia of bird food readily available to push an eager bird’s taste buds into overdrive!. Talk about the gourmet counter at Harrods; more like the life of Tom, Tit and Riley for the little feathered rascals these days! Mixed seeds, peanuts, niger seed, fat-balls, sunflower hearts, even dried mealworms; calorie-rich goodies a hungry bird would likely give its right wing for on a cold winters morn. Providing our changing climate isn’t interfering too much with the normal winter weather schedules, now is the time when birds generally, and garden birds in particular, really need to pile on those extra calories. A case of fat birds rule - OK? Whether it’s a blackbird, robin, finch or sparrow, keeping the belly in good and fulsome order is a birds number-one top

Soil preparation. For beds that lie bare in winter, carry on with winter digging when you can. Use compost, manure, leaf mould - in fact as much organic matter as you can lay your hands on to replace the goodness. It can be left in a pretty rough state over the winter when the elements will break the clods down, making spring planting infinitely easier! In the Vegetable Garden: Cover root vegetables such as parsnips and carrots with 15cm of leaves or straw and they can be harvested throughout the winter. If snow is forecast cover with an old piece of carpet or heavy curtaining material!

ON Christmas Eve, the Poor Box, cemented into a niche by the parish churchyard gates, was opened by the Churchwardens and its contents divided amongst the poor. The poor box is still there by the slipway, but the custom has long gone. On Christmas Eve, and throughout Christmas Day, parishioners would ring the one remaining bell in the belfry of the Parish Churches. This custom is still kept up at St. Ouen, St. Mary and St. Peter, but was once island wide. It was considered extremely unlucky to enter a cowshed on Christmas Eve, for the belief prevailed among Jersey farmers that at midnight the cattle would kneel in commemoration

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Christmas Customs

Time for our feathered friends soup-kitchen

Jersey has it’s own traditions - some long forgotten! Tony Bellows

‘Talk about the gourmet counter at Harrods....’ Mike Stentiford MBE

of the birth of Jesus. It was also affirmed that dire consequences resulted to any person who beheld this act of reverence. Jean Poingdestre in his "Caesarea" (1889) tells us that the chief drink in Victorian Jersey was cider. At Christmas time, eggs were beaten into it and the resulting concoction was known as "Ecaudé"- a sort of primitive advocaat. George William de Carteret (1869-1940) wrote under the pen name of Le Caouain (the

priority as the days grow shorter and the nights get cooler. While accepting that, for us, feeding the birds offers a genuine feeling of satisfaction, for the birds themselves its very often a simple question of survival. When you come to think of it, there’s not a great deal of choice in nature’s own countryside larder between December and March. While berries and nuts have long since passed their find-by date, coming across a wholesome insect or a plump grub or caterpillar can only be the stuff of dreams for the average dinner-less bird. Good, then, that we, being the good souls we are, can offer some daily supplementary benefit to anything that arrives at the bird table or seed hoppers. Think of it as the ornithological equivalent of a soup kitchen! Who knows, the queues could be even longer this winter! u

owl) articles for Les Chroniques de Jersey. Here is what he said of Christmas customs in 1954: “Looking back 60 years ago, the festivities connected with Christmas in Jersey were much the same as to-day. After the postman had come round with the local mail, the signal post on Fort Regent would be watched to find out the position of the mail-boat from either Southampton or Weymouth. More often than not, the English mail would arrive in the afternoon and what a scamper there was to get letters and cards from relatives and friends across the seas!” “The Christmas pudding which I knew as a boy was of a distinctive Jersey variety: it was not brownish black as the English ones were (and are),

but of a dirty-white complexion replete with currants, prunes, sultanas and candied peel. I gather that ‘poudains de riz’ (rice puddings) were served on the day. The Christmas cake was of the ‘gâche à Corinthe’ variety, but recently I had the pleasure of eating some ‘gâche à pâte’ made from an old-time recipe and very delicious it was indeed.” “Some folks made Jersey Wonders, although they were usually prepared for Good Friday; I was passionately fond of them and asked my mother to make them at this time of year. But I gather from a good authority that in the outlying or isolated parts of the Island, such things as Christmas pudding and Santa Claus were unknown till the late 'nineties.” u

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Spirit of Christmas

The Story of Chanukah

THE centenary of the outbreak of war in 1914 has been a major theme this year and the year’s end will be no exception. Thanks to the play and film, ‘O What A Lovely War’ the Christmas truce in the trenches is more well known than many other elements which make up the history of 1914. The soldiers that met in ‘no-mans-land’ on Christmas Day 1914 were still mainly regulars (on both sides) and as professional soldiers, bore less animosity than later volunteers may have had. There was a shared understanding that beneath the politicians’ and generals’ war, the soldiers of both sides were just doing their job. It was this pragmatic approach

CHANUKAH (sometimes also called Hanukkah) is the Jewish Festival of Lights. It dates back to two centuries before the beginning of Christianity. This year Chanukah will start on the 16th December and last for 8 days. The word Chanukah means rededication and celebrates one of the greatest miracles in Jewish history. The festival reminds Jews of a time over 2500 years ago when Antiochus, a Syrian king, tried to make the Jewish people worship Greek gods. A statue of Antiochus was erected in the Jewish temple and the Jews were ordered to bow down before him. The Ten Commandments forbid Jews to worship statues or idols and so they refused.

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Jersey’s Jewish community also have their own special celebration Martha Bernstein

A small group of Jews called Maccabees rebelled, and after a three year war they recaptured Jerusalem from the Syrians. But the temple was all but destroyed. The Jews had to clean and repair the Temple, and when they were finished they rededicated it to God. They did this by lighting the lamp (Menorah) - which was a symbol of God's presence. Only one small jar of oil was found, enough for one day, but miraculously the lamp stayed alight for eight days. How is Chanukah celebrated today? Chanukah is celebrated by lighting one candle on the Chanukiah (an eight-stemmed candelabrum) each evening. This is traditionally done at home and the lights are put on the left hand side in the window of Jewish houses. However many people now keep the lights inside the home and traditionally no work is done while the candles are burning. The local

Sunday 30 November St Aubin Methodist Church 11am Advent Family Service St. Bernadette’s, Don Farm (RC) 6.00pm Advent Carols and Service of Light (followed by refreshments) St. Brelades Church (Anglican) 6.30pm ‘From Darkness to Light’ Advent service Saturday 6th December New Life Fellowship (Comminicare) 7.00pm Carol service with a difference! Country style with Revd. Kelly Lee Anderson Sunday 7th December St. Aubin Methodist Church 11.00am Gift Service St. Aubin on the HIll (Anglican) 6.30pm Sung Evensong with ‘Cantabile’ Tuesday 9th December St. Aubin on the Hill (Anglican) 8.00pm Les Quennevais School Christmas Concert Thursday 11th December St Aubin on the Hill (Anglican) 6.30pm Mont Nicole School Christmas Show

Sunday 14th December St Aubin Methodist Church 6.30pm Candlelit Carol Service

Thursday 18th December St Aubin on the Hill (Anglican) 7.30pm Christmas Concert with the RNLI

Thursday 18th December St Aubin Methodist Church 10.00am Crib service for pre­school toddlers and carers

Maison St. Brelade 2.30pm Carol service led by the Rector of St. Brelade. Rev. Mark Bond

Sunday 21st December St. Brelades Church (Anglican) 6.30pm Advent Compline

New Life Fellowship (Communicare) 6.30pm Carol Service Les Quennevais Evangelical 10.45am Christmas Family Service 5.00pm Carols by Candlelight (followed by seasonal refreshments)

Christmas Eve ­ 24th December St Aubin Methodist Church 5.00pm Christingle Service 11.30pm Midnight Communion

St Matthew, Coin Varin (RC): 6.30pm Christmas Mass. starting with Carols at 6.00pm Sacred Heart, St Aubin (RC): 12am Midnight Mass starting with Carols at 11.30 pm St. Aubin on the Hill (Anglican): 4.00pm Christmas Eve Childrens Service St. Brelade Parish Church (Anglican): 6pm Crib Service 11.30pm Midnight Mass Christmas Day ­ 25th December Bethesda Methodist Church, St. Peter 10.00am Family Worship St Bernadette’s, Don Farm (RC) 10.30am Roman Catholic Service St. Brelade Parish Church (Anglican): 10am Family Communion St Aubin on the Hill (Anglican) 10am Family Communion Les Quennevais Evangelical 10.30am Christmas Day Family Service Sunday 28th December St Aubin Methodisit Church 11.00am Covenant Service St. Brelades Church (Anglican) 10.30am United Parish Communion (followed by refreshments)

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community always has a party for the Festival for the children on the Sunday afternoon and we tell the story, light the lights and have a tea. Traditionally foods that are eaten at this time of year are those that involve frying in oil - so at teatime we will have donuts and in the evening at home we eat Latkes - a fried potato cake. The importance of Chanukah to Jews around the world is that it reminds us of our right to be different. Something that is as vitally important in 2014 as it was 2500 years ago. u

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Numerous indeed are the hearts to which Christmas brings a brief season of happiness and enjoyment. How many families, whose members have been dispersed and scattered far and wide, in the restless struggles of life, are then reunited, and meet once again in that happy state of companionship and mutual goodwill, which is a source of such pure and unalloyed delight; and one so incompatible with the cares and sorrows of the world, that the religious belief of the most civilised nations, and the rude traditions of the roughest savages, alike number it among the first joys of a future condition of existence, provided for the blessed and happy! How many old recollections, and how many dormant sympathies, does Christmas time awaken! Charles Dickens, The Pickwick Papers u

A Christmas Quote

“That ‘Goodwill to All’ to share with friend and foe alike” Reverend Mark Bond , Rector of St. Brelade

to things which meant that the soldiers could still glimpse something special about this one day in the year. The enormity of being at war could not quite extinguish the shared understanding that Christmas was a time of “Goodwill to all men”, even if

you were trying to kill each other the rest of the time. Naturally, the Politicians and Generals, obsessed with their enterprise, were horrified by what happened. Units were quickly moved to other parts of the line to prevent further ‘fraternisation’ and dire consequences were threatened on anyone who looked on the enemy with an ounce of humanity. Perhaps this year, we might reflect on the ‘Spirit of Christmas’ and the human ability to hold on to it even in the most extreme of circumstances. We may not personally be at war, but there are so many pressures and distractions these days which can squeeze hard on that spirit in us. However, if we can spare a thought for that history, maybe we can find some of that “Goodwill to all” to share with friend and foe alike. May you have a happy and blessed Christmas. u

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