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partnership with the Parish of St Helier
JULY 2016Parish matters 4
Battle of Jutland commemoration 4
A day in the life of Deputy Rod Bryans 8
Thank you, Clive 10
Our Rates Assembly 14
Town Centre News 16
Kruger Park – a protected wilderness 18
Parish Homes and Nurseries 20
Parish Notice Board 22
Organisations in St Helier 24
Dates for your Diary 25
The St Helier Gazette 26
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to the July edition of the Town Crier.With what is arguably the most importantParish meeting in the year – the Rates Assembly –occurring on Wednesday 13th at 7pm, it’s appropriatethat we devote the magazine’s centre pages to asummary of the accounts and budget which ratepayerswill be asked to approve that evening. This is the firstRates Assembly for Neil Macdonald as Finance Director;it will also be the first one which Parish stalwart GeraintJennings will attend as Procureur du Bien Public, havingbeen elected earlier this year to replace Clive Barton, MBE.
The Constable of St Helier uses his column this monthto pay tribute to Clive’s work on behalf of the Parish.
July is a particularly busy month for the Parish, witha cluster of events grouped around St Helier Day onSaturday 16th July. The previous weekend, His Excellencythe Lieutenant Governor will be taking part on theannual pilgrimage to the Hermitage, while the Fête deSt Hélier, now in its fourth year, will see Broad Street,York Street and Parade Gardens thronged with all kindsof stalls and performance spaces. The atmosphere intown over the weekend is captured in the coverphotograph of this month’s magazine. With the PolishFestival making a welcome return to the Weighbridgethe previous weekend and the St Helier Street Marketcontinuing on Sundays there will definitely be a lotgoing on in the Parish. Our Battle of Flowers Associationwill be working hard on our Alice in Wonderland themefloat – to get involved in this Parish activity or in any ofthe Parish’s other groups please see contact informationon page 23.
We hope you enjoy receiving our monthly Parishmagazine. Available by post and email (on request),from a dozen distribution points in St Helier, and online,the Town Crier combines useful information with newsabout events that take place in our busy Parish. We aregrateful to our advertisers whose support enables us toproduce the magazine at no cost to ratepayers. Pleaselet us know if you would like to be included in themailing list.
Connétable: Simon CrowcroftTel: 811821 Fax: 619146 Email: [email protected]
Town Hall: PO Box 50, St Helier, Jersey, JE4 8PATown Hall Opening Hours: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday
Parish Meetings: Notices of Parish meeting are published on our website:www.sthelier.je, in The St Helier Town Crier and the Jersey Evening Post.
Procureur du Bien Public: Peter PearceTel: 639533 Email: [email protected] du Bien Public: Geraint JenningsTel: 280778 Email: [email protected], Human Resources: Martin RobertsTel: 811824 Email: [email protected], Parks, Gardens & Open Spaces: Anthony AndrewsTel: 811700 Email: [email protected], Municipal Services: Debra D'OrleansTel: 811703 Email: [email protected], Technical & Environment Services:John Stievenard Tel: 811845 Email: [email protected], Finance: Neil Macdonald Tel: 811829 Email: [email protected] and Manager of HR: Alison Sweeney Tel: 811880 Email: [email protected] and Town Centre Manager: Daphne East Tel: 811813 Email:[email protected]
Deputy Judy Martin Tel: 780641 Email: [email protected] Russell Labey Tel: 481083 Email:[email protected] Scott Wickenden Tel: 07797 717766 Email: [email protected]
Deputy Rod Bryans Tel: 737236 Email: [email protected] Geoff Southern Tel: 728231 Email: [email protected] Sam Mézec Tel: 07797 811130 Email: [email protected]
Deputy Jackie Hilton Tel: 07797 713293 Email: [email protected] Mike Higgins Tel: 873956 Email: [email protected] Richard Rondel Tel: 07797 711537 Email: [email protected] Andrew Lewis Tel: 862663 Email: [email protected]
Constable’s PA: Annie BienvenuTel: 811821 Email: [email protected] Customer Services Manager: Daryn CleworthTel: 811870 Email: [email protected] Support Helpline: Tel: 811866 RPZ Helpline Tel: 811811 Email: [email protected] Depot: Tel: 811708 Email: [email protected] Centenier: Tel: 07797 722227 Registrar: Tel: 811088
Avranches and Westmount NurseriesNurseries Co-ordinator: Linda Le Marquand Tel: 811719Email: [email protected] at Avranches: Carole Luce Tel: 811719Manager at Westmount: Jane Snodgrass Tel: 811718St Helier House Residential Home: Jacqueline JolleyTel: 811715 Email: [email protected] Ewold’s Residential Home: Ann McLeanTel: 811716 Email: [email protected]
Nigel Blake Tel: 875339 Email: [email protected] Very Rev. Bob Key Tel: 720001 Email: [email protected] Le Brocq Tel: 743606 Email: [email protected] Wade Tel: 875663 Email: [email protected] Manning Tel: 07700 356438 Email: [email protected] Le Feuvre Tel: 874391 Email: [email protected]
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Parishioner and Rates Assessor,Ned Malet de Carteret, recentlyattended the commemoration of
the centenary of the Battle of Jutland inOrkney, along with 150 other relativesof British sailors who lost their lives inthe battle. He sent this report to theTown Crier.
Through the mist in Scapa Flow wepassed HMS Kent (Type 23 Duke classfrigate) and the SMS Schleswig Holstein(Brandenburg class frigate) who were tobe with us for the day. On our arrival onthe island of Hoy several members of theparty went to visit the Museum (I hadalready done so on the previous Sunday,after walking to the Old Man of Hoy). Wegathered at Lyness Cemetery where theMemorial Service from St MagnusCathedral was beamed to us on threelarge TV screens. The official party,consisting of HRH Princess Anne(representing the Duke of Edinburgh,Prince Philip who was unable to attendon doctor’s advice), Sir Timothy Laurence(Vice-Admiral), Joachim Glauck (thePresident of Germany) and David Cameron(Prime Minister) joined us at 2.30pm onHoy for a service of remembrance on aterrace overlooking the Cross ofRemembrance and the war graves.
The Band of The Royal Marines, TheStromness Royal British Legion Pipe Bandand the Marinemusikkorps Kiel GermanNavy Band played, and HMS Kent fired a21 gun salute. The service was conductedwith readings from relative survivorsfrom both Britain and Germany and areading by Princess Anne. Hymns weresung and prayers said by both Chaplains
BATTLE OF JUTLAND CENTENARY ANNIVERSAY COMMEMORATIONI then went to be interviewed by the
BBC and finally I set off on my mostimportant mission of the day, to lay awreath on behalf of the Parish and manyRoyal British Legion wooden crosses forvarious Islanders – including ones forPhilip Renouf Le Cornu (HMS Malaya)and Walter Bertram de Ste Croix (HMSHampshire) who have known graves.There are very few indeed for the 6,500men who were lost at sea during thebattle. The following parishioners ofSt Helier are among those buried there:
John Alexander de CaenStanley Nelson de QuettevilleFrancis GregoryMaurice Henry de Jersey HarperWilliam George HillCharles Edward HumphrysPercy Nicholas KendallFrederick George LufkinAlbert Winter ReedSamuel Edward RumseyAlfred Peter TissonHenry Wilson
The whole experience was very moving,and I was immensely proud and privilegedto have been there on this most specialfor me of remembrance days, 100 yearsto the day that I lost my great-uncleMidshipman Philip Reginald Malet deCarteret on HMS Queen Mary along with1,265 of his fellow men.
We must never forget.
of the respective navies. Wreaths werelaid on the Cross of Remembrance byall the Royal Party, dignitaries fromCommonwealth countries and the SeaLords. After the service my party wasintroduced to Princess Anne whilstothers met David Cameron.
Muratti veterans gather in the Town HallFormer States Member and Muratti player Ted Vibert organiseda vin d’honneur in the Town Hall for past players ahead of therecent annual football match between Jersey and Guernsey teams.
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Some of the former players had not seen each other for manyyears and enjoyed the opportunity to meet old friends and catchup on their news. Former Jurat and States Member Stan le Cornuwas also present at the reception.
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Parish of St Helier / Normandy Veterans Tour 2016Once again this year the Parish is organising a weekend trip to Normandyto see some of the cemeteries, museums and landing beaches involved inD-Day and the Battle of Normandy, both to well-known locations and somethat will be new. Local writer and historian, Ian Ronayne, will be leadingthe trip, which will depart Jersey on the morning of Saturday 30th July, returning onthe evening of Monday 1st August. Veterans are expected on the trip both from the
Normandy campaign and later armed conflicts, together with friendsand relatives. The trip is also offered to anyone with an interest inthe subject. The price per person will be £350, with a single roomsupplement if required, to include ferry, coach, hotel accommodationand breakfast and evening meals. For more information please contactJane Skelhorn on 811823 or by email [email protected].
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I squeeze in a short meeting with aconstituent worried about parking,which is always a constant concern intown, and a call to the Town Hall resolvesthe issue.
Most politicians eat on the run andI’m fortunate that I live in Stopford Road,within the Parish district and close to theEducation Department. But this eveningthere is a dinner at Hamptonne with theCommonwealth ParliamentaryAssociation so I change and head upthere. It’s a great opportunity to meetand discuss with colleagues across theislands and around the world issuesaffecting our lives, our electorate. Itprovides real context and understanding.
In two days I’ll be hosting a pan-islandmeeting with the Isle of Man educationminister and a representative fromGuernsey, as the new elected ministercan’t attend. So tonight is an opportunityto talk over Island politics, Brexit, andour desires, where possible, to workmore closely together. Similaritiesabound and we agree some action points.Finally off home to read a mass ofpaperwork and prepare for tomorrow.
Ilove what I do and it makes adifference. No two days are
the same.Monday morning and I meet
with Director of EducationJustin Donovan. Away from theDepartment we talk about anyissues, concerns, big or smallthat affect what we are doingto provide a sound, secureeducation for this Island’schildren. We have similarperspectives so it’s useful tostart the week focused onwhat’s to come.
Then off for a school visit.I pay annual visits to everyschool on the Island, keeping intouch, answering any questionsor creating an opportunity forheads to show how well theirschools are progressing.Sometimes I meet teachers andpupils, just glimpsing a regularlesson, other times I’m treatedto a rehearsal or special class.Every school has a uniqueflavour created by the head and staffbut underscored by the attitude andwellbeing of the children. It can be just aquiet chat over a cup of tea or generally awalk around but it’s always engaging andalways enlightening. We have wonderfulschools here in Jersey.
At noon it’s up to Cyril Le MarquandHouse for a weekly informal discussionwith fellow ministers and the ChiefMinister. We discuss the work beingcovered by our departments and raiseanything that may be of interest that islikely to affect the government over thecoming week.
A quick dash up to the EducationDepartment, sited just below Highlands,to chair a ministerial meeting withassistant ministers and the seniormanagement team. We work through aset agenda, reviewing previous actionsand discussing items submitted byeither the Department or ministers.Departmental colleagues will be called infor their expertise or if they have raisedan item. Today there are discussionsaround the new Business Partnership, aforthcoming visit from a French group,ever present budgetary issues, HigherEducation funding and the latest news
A DAY IN THE LIFE ofDEPUTY ROD BRYANS
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CONSTABLE’SComment
Thank you, Clive
This year’s Rates Assembly on Wednesday 13th July will be thefirst that I have chaired without Clive Barton sitting beside meas one of St Helier’s Procureurs du Bien Public. Elected six
times, Clive oversaw the preparation of the accounts and annualbudget (the ‘estimates’) and was in no small measure responsible
for the improvement in St Helier’s financial controls during thepast seventeen years. It was his recommendation that theParish develop ‘GAAP’ compliant accounts, and he chaired asub-committee of the Accounts Committee which worked withour auditors over several years to make the necessary changes.Clive took a great deal of interest in the workings of the Parish,always supporting the drive to make savings wherever possibleand to maximise non-rates income. Yet he also believed in theimportance of the caring side of Parish activities, taking an activeinterest in our residential homes and day nurseries, and with akeen interest in finding a suitable replacement for Maison de Ville.He supported the growth in the Parish’s recycling capability, andextra spending on municipal services generally, especially streetcleaning and parks and gardens maintenance, and was enthusiasticabout St Helier’s ability to host a range of festivals and markets.In the summer of 2013, Clive and his wife were present for theopening of Rua St Helier in Funchal, and he welcomed the Parish’sdevelopment of strong ties with France and Germany, too. Clivewas awarded an MBE in 2014 the Queen’s New Year’s HonoursList in recognition of his parochial work, as well as his commitmentto several educational institutions and charities locally; he deservesour sincere thanks for having been such a capable Procureur duBien Public over such a long period of time, and for investing somuch of his energy working to improve the operation and enhancethe reputation of our Parish.
Constable Simon Crowcroft
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In summary, 2015/6 has been a good year but I can assureyou that the team will not rest on its laurels and will continue tostrive to improve our service to the Parish.
It's that time of the year again: the Parish of St Helier is holdingits Annual Rates Assembly on Wednesday 13th July at 7pm inthe Assembly Room. At this meeting you, the ratepayers, will be asked to review
and approve the Parish's financial statements for the year ended30th April 2016 and consider the budget and Rate for the comingyear.This month’s Town Crier gives me the opportunity to provide
some brief highlights from the year just passed and outline thechallenges for the coming year.
2015/6The Parish has had an excellent year despite some significantchallenges. We continue to invest in municipal services withthe replacement of several vehicles to assist in the delivery ofour excellent service to you. In addition, we support local charityinitiatives by branding our new refuse vehicles (shown below).We are striving to improve our communication and
interaction with you, and have invested in technologicalimprovements in our till system, telephone system and ouronline platform.
OUR RATES ASSEMBLYby Neil Macdonald, Finance Director It is important that we maximise our non-rate income, thus
reducing our reliance on rates income, and in this regardparticular praise should be afforded to our Homes and Nurserieswho returned creditable results despite a very challengingmarketplace. The breakdown of our income is illustrated below:
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As well as maximising our income streams, the whole teamhas been focusing on improving efficiency and controlling costswhilst never compromising our service. It has been one of ourgreatest achievements that we have controlled our cost base,without reducing headcount, and enhanced our service levels tothe Parish.
2016/7There is no doubt that the coming year will bring new challenges,some of which are outlined below:
• An anticipated reduction in rateable quarters (for the firsttime in living memory);
• Ensuring that the States of Jersey pay rates on their propertiesfrom 2017 as promised by the Council of Ministers;
• Proposed changes to the Nursery Education Fund will havean impact on both Avranches and Westmount Day Nurseries;
• The introduction of the new care law will impact on bothSt Ewold’s and St Helier House;
• Cost of living increases and any pay awards agreed by theStates.
Despite all of the above, the Parish will continue to invest inservices, and to this end we propose to commit to the following:
• Additional investment in recycling to increase efficiency ofexisting operation and increased participation;
• Additional recruitment of a street cleaner and parish warden;
• An overhaul of the current finance system to aidmanagement reporting and decision making;
• Implementation of online payment of rates;
• An improved and enhanced website;
• Co-operation with the States’ Future St Helier project and other initiatives.
• No increase in Parish rates (subject to ratepayers’ decisionsat the forthcoming Rates Assembly).
In conclusion, I would like to thank everyone involved in therunning of the Parish, as without our pulling in the samedirection we could not achieved all that we have done in2015/6 and this teamwork will ensure that we have an excellentchance of completing our targets for the coming year.I look forward to seeing as many as possible at the Annual
Rates Assembly.
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Retailer UpdateRetail Development Group – this group’s June meeting featureda workshop on retail skills with the support of the TrackersApprentice Scheme. Over 20 retailers took part and thefeedback from the meeting was positive. The skills gap and theneed to raise the profile of retailing as a career have been ofconcern for some time so this focus, using existing retailers andtrainers, has been an invaluable initiative of the Group.
BHS – The news last month of the closure of one of St Helier’smajor department stores was extremely sad for the staff and wasa blow to local consumers. The team at the St Helier storedeserve praise for their commitment and customer service, asthis was one of the most profitable branches in the group. Theloss of such large retail premises on King Street will be asignificant challenge for the ongoing vitality of the town centre,but the Parish will be working with the States and JerseyBusiness to encourage the space to be filled as soon as possible.The closure of clothes shop Austin Reed in Halkett Street wasalso announced recently. As with BHS, the closure of thenational operation was no reflection on the team in St Helier.
It must be noted that St Helier bats above its weight in terms ofits retail offering compared to most UK towns and cities, andthe number of empty shops is much lower in percentage terms.Hopefully those who have lost their jobs in the recent closureswill be able to find new employment quickly; due to thestrength of the local economy there were over 30 retail jobslisted on the States of Jersey website at the end of June, andover 150 vacancies in the hospitality sector (www.gov.je).
New Initiatives in the Town CentreStreet Food Thursdays – The ‘Street Food’ concept is strong inUK and European towns and cities, and with the excellent rangeof mobile food vendors in Jersey the decision was taken to trialthe provision of street food in St Helier. The choice of Thursdaywas in order to support the ‘Love Thursdays, Love Shopping’campaign, an initiative to encourage shopping until 7pm which
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New OpeningsNo.10, Bond Street
Centre Ville Estates, York Street
Nude Food, New Street
Burger King, York Street
Barbers, Hilgrove Street
has been in place for over two years now. Those retailers whoare opening until 7pm on Thursdays confirm that their customersenjoy the relaxed atmosphere in town and tend to purchasehigh items, as they are not as rushed at other times of day.Several street food vendors will be operating in St Helier fromlunchtime into the evening on Thursdays throughout thesummer, with the success of these initiatives to be reviewed inSeptember.
Sunday Street Markets – The Sunday Street Markets started on15th May and will continue until 18th September. The Marketsrun from 10am–4pm each Sunday with a mixture of local crafts,art, collectibles and clothes. Live music from local artists, bluesand jazz bands adds to the atmosphere and food and refreshmentsare available.
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New BuildingsSt Helier’s skyline is changing month by month with investmentin new developments to enhance the town centre. It’s reassuringto see how much investment is taking place for the future ofSt Helier.
Premier Inn, Charing Cross Retail Site, Halkett Street
Next, New Street Co-op, Grenville Street
KRUGER PARKa protected wilderness
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Having arrived early in themorning on the overnight flightfrom London to Johannesberg
International Airport we are soon headingeast down the highway on a 5½ hour carjourney with a final destination – theworld famous Kruger National Park.I have done this journey on severaloccasions and the excitement of reachingthe Park and returning to one of the lastremaining great bastions of nature neverfails to excite. The National Park coversan area of 19,633 square kilometres andextends 360 kilometres from north tosouth and 65 kilometres east to west,approximately the size of Wales. Itbecame South Africa's first national parkin 1926 thanks to the then President ofthe Transvaal Republic – Paul Kruger –in whose name the legacy of this wildlifeconservation area was named. The wildlifeis diverse and contains a staggering 517species of birds, 147 mammals, 114 reptilesand 33 different species of amphibians.
Anyway enough of the history lesson.First stop is Malelane – a small townbordering the Park. The main purchase isa large cool box and ice packs as we areentering the Park for several days andneed to ice all our provisions. We will bedoing a lot of bbq or 'braai' cooking asthe South Africans like to call it. I have
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pre-booked our accommodation withSouth African National Parks which,although basic, is completely adequatewith air conditioning in each of the'camps' and is an experience never to beforgotten should you wander to theseparts. Having your own vehicle providesyou with so much more flexibility toexplore. Remember, these animals havefar more intelligence then us humansand do not venture out in the mid-daysun, especially at 38 degrees plus. Oneneeds to get up at the crack of dawn andreturn to camp for a late breakfast, a mid-day snooze and a swim (most camps nowhave swimming pools) before venturingout again in the late afternoon. If you aredriving your own vehicle make sure youreach the camp before 6.30pm at dusk oryou will be fined! Take advantage of theearly morning walks with the park rangersand ensure you go on a night drive as thisis when the Kruger comes truly alive. Myfavourite camps are Sabie which overlooksthe river and hippo and water buffalo canbe regularly viewed while eating breakfastor having an early evening drink in theopen air restaurant. There are numeroushides to view the water holes and reservoirareas. Best tip is to take a breakfast picnicand simply sit at the water hole and watchthe wildlife come to you.
The wildlife is diverse andcontains a staggering 517
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I am no bird watching fanatic but youcannot fail to be continually impressedby the vast number of species that youwill encounter. Three days into my lasttrip and I have not seen a lion – returningto camp just before dusk on a dirt road Iturn one last corner to be confronted by ayoung male and female walking towardsus. We stop the car, cut the engine andsavour the moment as they walk past as ifwe don’t exist! I am not frightened ofdriving in the bush but I am alwayscautious of bull elephants with good reasonand always offer them safe distance whenviewing a herd. As dusk quickly turns into
night it is time to eat and start the fireand recollect and reference all the day'ssightings. Sitting out under an African skyin the wilderness is something very special.The core of our trip takes us to Satara, theheart of the plains and lion country, andwe are not disappointed. Someone onceasked me if there were any negatives aboutthe National Park – the answer was easy.“Just one: leaving”. Exiting the Orpen Gatewe then headed across country towardsthe formidable Drakensberg mountains.For more information on the Kruger go towww.sansparks.org. The best time to visitthe area is from February to April.
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Monday 23rd May saw resident GeorgetteDareau celebrating her 102nd birthdaywith a party for residents, staff andfriends. Chef Fred Dorey created a specialcelebratory cake for Georgette, which waswashed down with Bucks Fizz. Georgettewas also interviewed by the JerseyEvening Post.
Seated exercise classes are regularlyheld at the Home, and a Zumba class wastrialled recently to see if this latest crazewas of interest. The residents reallyenjoyed the class and the music, andeven the staff joined in! A parachute isalso sometimes used to make the seatedexercise classes more fun.
Each year residents, volunteers andstudents help out with the pencil pointingrequired for St Helier’s Battle of Flowersfloat under the expert guidance ofparishioner Daphne Bland, and they alsohelp with making up the paper flowers.
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Our Nurseries have started taking part in a tooth brushing programme called'Supersmiles'. Pre-school children are encouraged to brush their teeth once a day duringtheir day at the Nurseries to reinforce good oral hygiene, and our practitioners havereceived training in safe and effective tooth brushing, infection control procedures andsupervision of care routines from two dental health professionals, Sarah Pollard andCaroline Wetherall. Initially the Dental Team visited Avranches Day Nursery alongwith Flossy the Dinosaur, to demonstrate how and why brushing teeth are so important.As you can see, with daily practice, we have all got really good at it!
Both Nurseries currently have some vacancies – from babies up to school entry age,so if you’re interested and would like to submit an enquiry form, this can be found onour website, www.sthelier.je, by clickingthe ‘Childcare’ tab down the left-handside and following the links. Or pleasetelephone our Nursery Co-ordinator,Linda Le Marquand, on 811719, who willbe happy to discuss all options with you.Both Pre-Schools currently have a numberof Nursery Education Funded spacesavailable for 18–20 hours per weekas well.
Liberation Day is always an importantday at St Helier House, and the residentsenjoyed lunch in the dining room decoratedwith red, white and blue decorations andlistened to some of their favourite oldsongs. The Jersey Ukulele Club alsovisited and entertained with GeorgeFormby songs, giving the opportunity forthe residents to sing and dance.
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St Helier House Carer Pat de Sousa isexpecting a baby next month, picturedhere with her son Diogo and residentEdna Holme.
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Promoting Healthy Young Minds conferenceThree nationally-recognised experts in mental health and theIsland’s lead educational psychologist will be speaking at a newconference this month designed to support Jersey’s young people.Victoria College and Mind Jersey have joined forces to help students,parents and professionals deal with mental health issues that affectyoung people. The two day event is being held for the first time onMonday 4th and Tuesday 5th July at the Radisson Blu Hotel.For more information please contact Sara Clews on 07797 811344.
Glanville Home, St Mark’s Roadis holding a Garden Fête onThursday 28th July starting at 2.15pm.There’ll be a cake stall, produce, toys,bric a brac, and a raffle, as well asdelicious afternoon teas. Free admissionand all are welcome.
Have you something to share with fellow parishioners? Is there an event or activity coming up that you want to tell St Helierabout? Let us know at the Town Crier and we can include on the monthly Parish Notice Board. Call Annie Bienvenu on811821 or email short news items and associated photos to [email protected].
Marc’s Walk: Sunday 7th AugustLast year’s walk raised £12,400 and many said it was thebest walk yet (again!). The first five walks raised £86,650and it’s hoped to hit £100,000 this year, which is whyWilly Nieuwberg, Marc’s father, has decided this year’swalk will be the last. It also coincides with the tenthanniversary of Marc’s passing. The full walk will bestarted at 7.30am at St Catherine’s and will cover 14gentle miles with a Grand Finale at Jardin de la Mer,with a half-way stop at Trinity Manor – which is also thestart of the 7 mile walk. In addition there is a 3 milestart from St Lawrence recreation grounds. All threewalks follow the beautiful Waterworks Valley down tothe Avenue, and it’s guaranteed to be fun! Well-behaveddogs and other pets are welcomed, and orange is of coursethe colour of the day. Please email [email protected] visit www.marcswalk.co.uk for more information.
Always check before you strimWith St Helier’s first Branchage of theyear coming up on Friday 8th July, theJersey Hedgehog Preservation Groupasks you to check the area before youstart cutting. If the area is very overgrownplease cut to knee height first andcheck for wildlife before cutting lower.Lots of nasty injuries caused bycutting equipment are seen each year.Should you discover an injured
Jersey Stammering SupportGroup This new group has been set upto help anyone with stammering orcommunication problems; a place to meetother people who also have issues withtheir speech in a relaxed and supportiveenvironment. For more informationplease contact Ákos Dietrich on 07829937246 or visit the Facebook page ‘JerseyStammering Support Group’.
hedgehog, please pick it up with gloves,put it in a bucket/dustbin/box andeither telephone the Jersey HedgehogGroup on 734340 for immediate helpor take it to a vet. If you discover anyother injured wildlife, please telephonethe Jersey Animals’ Shelter on 724311– or your vet (you shouldn’t be chargedfor them dealing with wildlife). Thankyou for your help in protecting Jersey’swildlife.
NOT GETTING YOUR CRIER? We want make sure every home and businessin St Helier receives its copy of the Town Crier. If you live in St Helier and can’t pickyour copy up from one of our bins around town, please contact Annie Bienvenu on811821 / [email protected] and we can either post or email a pdf copy to you.
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There are lots of opportunities for parishioners to getinvolved in the variety of activities organised in St Helier.For anyone interested in becoming involved in these groups,a brief overview and contact details are shown below.
ST HELIER IN BLOOM The Community in Bloom Group encouragescommunity planting and environmental initiatives, with artistic flourishes.Tony Andrews: 811700 / [email protected]/Poshbloomgroup
ST HELIER’S HONORARY POLICE The Honorary Police are anintegral part of the Parish, working closely with the States Police toprovide a service unique in the British Isles. The Honorary Police Co-ordinator: [email protected]
ST HELIER – AVRANCHES JUMELAGE The Jumelage Committeefacilitates school group exchanges, and cultural and sporting linkswith Avranches in Normandy.Annabelle Bishop: 07797 762008 [email protected]
ST HELIER – BAD WURZACH PARTNERSCHAFT St Heliertwinned with Bad Wurzach, where many Islanders were internedduring the Second World War, in 2002. The Partnerschaft Committeepromotes cultural links between the two towns.Clive Armstrong: 854152 clive.partnerschaft@outlook.comwww.sthelierbadwurzachpartnerschaft.com
ST HELIER – FUNCHAL GEMINAÇÃO The Committee supportsactivities celebrating the Portuguese language, music, food and nationaldays, following the twinning with Funchal in 2012.Simon Crowcroft: 811821 / [email protected]
ST HELIER POLISH SOCIETY This group promotes Polish culturelocally.Magda Chmielewska: 07700 [email protected]
ST HELIER – YOUTH COMMITTEE The St Helier Youth Committeegives financial support to youth projects throughout the Parish. It isalso responsible for allocating grants to groups and individuals wholive in the Parish.Application forms available from our website: www.sthelier.jeMargaret Fraser: 811841 / [email protected]
ST HELIER – BATTLE OF FLOWERS ASSOCIATION The St HelierBattle of Flowers Association is a welcoming group keen to create acommunity atmosphere. All Islanders are welcome to join in.Alain Baudains: 07797 832597 / [email protected]
ST HELIER PÉTANQUE GROUP The ‘POSH Pétanquers’ meet onFridays at 2pm in the Millennium Town Park. Newcomers are welcomeand coaching is provided. Tony Allchurch: 767593 / [email protected]
ST HELIER COMMUNITY SERVICES TEAM When the administrationof welfare was moved to Income Support the Parish retained some ofits staff skilled in supporting the community, assisted by volunteers.New members are always welcome. Julie Garrod: 811856 / [email protected]
ST HELIER SOCIAL COMMITTEE The Parish’s Social Committee makespossible activities like the Liberation Cream Tea and the Christmas Lunches.New members welcome. Jane Skelhorn: 811823 / email [email protected]
ST HELIER RATES ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE Rates Assessors visita selection of properties in the Parish to check their rateable values. MoreAssessors needed.Edward Trevor: 811815 / 07797 736797 / [email protected]
WOMEN’S INSTITUTE There are four meetings in St Helier as follows:St Helier Sirens WI Helen Asplet: 483000 / [email protected] Pouquelaye WI Gill James: 722467 / [email protected]’s Belles WI Sue Bone: 636977 / [email protected] Tower & Millbrook WI Elvina Davey: 731177 / 07797 731435
MOBILE LIBRARY George V Cottage Homes: Mondays, 9.20–9.45amClos du Paradis: Tuesdays, 9.15–9.45amB&Q, Queen’s Road: Tuesdays, 9.50–10.30am
BEAVERS, CUBS AND SCOUTS 14th Jersey (St Helier) Scout GroupHayley Dewar, Island Administrator 486935 / [email protected]
RAINBOWS, BROWNIES AND GIRL GUIDESAll Saints Church Hall group, The Parade:Daphne 871199 / 07797 719225La Pouquelaye group, La Pouquelaye Community Centre:Tina de la Cour 07797 761746 / 877559South Rainbow group, d’Auvergne School:Jean 509003 / 07797 7190035th St Mark’s Brownies group, All Saints Church Hall:Vee 789571 / 07797 7955875th St Mark’s Guides group, La Pouquelaye Community Centre:Pat 481418First Tower group, First Tower School: Jean 509003/07797 719003
LITTLE MONKEYS GYMNASTICS Fort RegentMel 07797 731101 / [email protected]
REGENT GYMNASTICS CLUB Fort RegentVisit www.regentgymnastics.co.uk
REGENT ADULT GYMNASTICS Paul 07797 823925
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION 2–4 Great Union Street Tel: 723469
YOUTH CLUBSMove on Youth Project Café, La Rue de la Liberation 280524La Pouquelaye Youth Project & Community Centre 280515First Tower Youth Project 630085The Inclusion Project, St James Centre 280511
SUN BOWLS Tony Osmont 722767
FIRST TOWER BILLIARDS & SNOOKER [email protected]
JERSEY SCRABBLE CLUB Anne 730409 / [email protected]
ST MARK’S SPARKS Monika Le Seelleur 720595
THE CAESAREA QUILTERS Kathy Journeaux 07797 907808
SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF JERSEY Ladies Service ClubJean Dale 888882 / [email protected]
JERSEY BOWLS CLUB Westmount Jean Lowery 07797 776790
TOP (TRIUMPH OVER PHOBIA) Celia 0800 735 0608 / [email protected]
JERSEY ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED PERSONS Annette Elliott 742402
This section of the Crier is devoted to the many churches,voluntary clubs and groups run throughout St Helier.If you would like to promote your organisation or aplanned special event, or just to include contact details,please telephone 811821 or email [email protected].
AGE CONCERN JERSEY Telephone 758922 / Freephone 0800 7350345.Frozen meal delivery – contact Chris 870354
REGENT BOWLS CLUB Fort Regent Barrie Hall 731358
GOOD COMPANIONS CLUB Angela Falla [email protected]
JERSEY ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION Hilgrove Street Telephone [email protected] / 24 hour Answerphone Helpline: 443075
JERSEY CODERS (computer coding club for teenagers)Gwyn Garfield-Bennett 07797 715560 / [email protected]
JERSEY BUMPS & BABIES GROUPViki Lucas [email protected] / 07700 362022
JERSEY MS THERAPY CENTRE 737297 / [email protected] / www.jerseymstc.co.uk
COMMUNITY SAVINGS LTD. 737555 / www.communitysavings.org.je
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING Joy 862205 or Alan 484375
THE JERSEY JUDO CLUB MEETS AT FORT REGENT 07797 850370
THE WORDS AND NUMBERS MATTER 887208 / [email protected]
THE JERSEY BRAIN TUMOUR CHARITY 510867
JERSEY CITIZENS’ ADVICE BUREAU724942 / 0800 7350249 / [email protected]
ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE DE JERSEY 875655 or visit www.afjersey.com
JERSEY BRANCH OF THE EMBROIDERERS’ GUILD Janet 766718
JERSEY CAPOEIRA Corrine Davey 07700 334601 /[email protected]
JERSEY STAMMERING SUPPORT GROUP Ákos Dietrich 07829 937246
ALL SAINTS CHURCH The Parade Rev. David 768323
BELMONT ROAD GOSPEL HALL 840743
CHRISTIAN PORTUGUESE MISSION Halkett Place Evangelical Church,Halkett Place 522480
IMMANUEL CHRISTIAN CENTRE (Freedom Church)Victoria Street 768957
JERSEY BAPTIST CHURCH Vauxhall Street 879611
ST ANDREW’S CHURCH Le Mont Cochon 734582www.standrewschurch.org.je, www.facebook.com/StAndrewsChurchJersey / email [email protected]
ST COLUMBA’S Midvale Road 733220
ST HELIER METHODIST CENTRE Halkett PlaceSarah Keenan-Fox 877517
ST MARK’S CHURCH St Mark’s Roadwww.stmarksjersey.org / Monika Le Seelleur 720595
ST MARY’S AND ST PETER’S CHURCH Wellington Road720235 / visit www.catholicchurch.org.je
ST PAUL’S CHURCH New Street887887 (Church Office) www.stpaulsjersey.org
ST THOMAS’ CHURCH Val Plaisant 720235 / www.catholicchurch.org.je
THE SALVATION ARMY Minden Place 723336
TOWN CHURCH Church Street 736734 / www.townchurch.org.je
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FRIDAY 1ST TO SUNDAY 3RD JULY
Madeira Day FestivalLes Jardins de la Mer:Friday 1st from 6pm,
Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd 12 noon – 11pmInfo: 07797 711121
SUNDAY 10TH JULY St Helier Pilgrimage
From the Town Church to the Hermitage at ElizabethCastle. 3–5pm including refreshments and
entertainmentInfo: 811823 / [email protected]
THURSDAY 14TH JULY
Bastille Day receptionfor French residents and visitors
5.30pm, Town HallInfo: Honorary Consul for France, 726256
WEDNESDAY 13TH JULY
Parish Rates Assembly7pm Assembly Room at the Town Hall
Info: Martin Roberts, [email protected]
FRIDAY 15TH JULY
Schools break upfor the summer holidays
FRIDAY 15TH AND SATURDAY 16TH JULY
Sure’s Big Gig in the ParkHoward Davis Park
Info: www.biggigjersey.com
SATURDAY 16TH JULY
St Helier Day Early Morning Serviceat Elizabeth Castle
Dukws depart from West Park at 7.40am, return by 9am
Info: 811823 / [email protected]
SATURDAY 16TH AND SUNDAY 17TH JULY
Fête de St HélierBroad Street, York Street and Dumaresq StreetInfo: 811813 / [email protected]
MONDAY 25TH JULY
The Band of the Island of Jersey Town March leaving from Town Hall at 7.30pm
Info: Chris Le Maistre, 07797 770588
FRIDAY 8TH JULY
Visite du BranchageInfo: 811847 / [email protected]
FRIDAY 8TH TO SUNDAY 10TH JULY
St Helier Polish FestivalNoon – 11pm, the Weighbridge
Info: 07700 [email protected]
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A meeting of the St Helier Roads Committee will take place onWednesday 20th July at 9.30am at the Town Hall. Members ofthe public are invited to attend part ‘A’ of the agenda.
An agenda for the above meeting will be published no fewerthan five days in advance and will be available from the TownHall or the Parish website, www.sthelier.je.
A.S. Crowcroft Connétable
This year’s Parish Rates Assembly will be held at the Town Hallon Wednesday 13th July at 7pm to approve the accounts forthe financial year ending 30th April 2016 and the estimates ofexpenditure (budget) for the financial year ending 30th April 2016.
Paperwork for the meeting is available from Wednesday6th July at the Town Hall or from our website, www.sthelier.je.
Parishioners are asked to arrive in good time to check theirentitlement to vote, i.e. electors of the Parish, ratepayers andnominated mandataires.
A.S. Crowcroft Connétable
3pm Procession starts from Town Church
4pm Procession arrives at West Park slipway
4.15pm Service at Elizabeth Castle, followed by wreath layingat the Hermitage
4.30pm Afternoon tea and entertainment
5.30pm Castle closes
For those taking part in the Pilgrimage entrance to ElizabethCastle and afternoon tea will be free of charge.
PARISH ROADS COMMITTEE MEETING
ST HELIER RATES ASSEMBLY
A Parish Assembly will be held at the Town Hall onWednesday 27th July at 7pm.
An agenda for the meeting will be published no fewer thanfive days in advance and will be available from the Town Hallor the Parish website, www.sthelier.je.
A.S. Crowcroft Connétable
PARISH ASSEMBLYSUNDAY 10TH JULY,
ANNUAL ST HELIER PILGRIMAGE(TOWN CHURCH TO ELIZABETH CASTLE)
In accordance with the requirements of the Loi (1914)sur la Voirie, as amended, the first Visite du Branchageof the year will take place in St Helier on Friday 8th July.
The Loi requires occupiers of land bordering on the publicroads of the Parish to trim hedges and branches and to cut alloverhanging trees so as to give a clearance of 12 feet overmain roads and by-roads and of 8 feet over footpaths and toremove any other encroachments on the public highway.
A fine may be levied for each infraction.
The attention of occupiers of land is drawn to the need toensure that all cuttings and trimmings are removed from theroads and footpaths after the branchage is completed.
VISITE DU BRANCHAGE 2016
PARISH NOTICES
GENERAL NOTICES
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