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Recycling update
New Jersey theme for Battle float
Jersey Fish Festival
Historic St Helier
Changing face of St Helier
Fitness fix
Fashion fix
St Helier bites
Legal aid
Thanks to the expertise and hard work
of the St Helier Parks and Gardens Dept.,
and the enthusiasm and skill of the
Community in Bloom Group, residents
and businesses, the Parish has won two
major awards for its environmental
quality.
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The old adage about competitions, that taking part is
more important than winning, is especially true of the
annual awards for floral displays and environmental
initiatives around the parishes. St Helier makes a great
effort each year to look its best during the Spring and
Summer for the benefit of tourists and residents alike.
Nevertheless, it's gratifying for everyone involved
when their hard work is recognised as it has been this
year with 'Best Parish' in the local competition run by
Jersey Tourism, and another Gold Award at the RHS
show in Tatton Park.
Meanwhile, our Battle of Flowers Committee is hard
at work on the Parish's second entry in the Battle
parades on 11th and 12th August - for a preview see
page 13. Our electoral officer, Daryn Cleworth, has his
sights set on a different goal, improving electoral
registration by the deadline of 5th September. We
already have more electors registered than ever
before but there're still hundreds of parishioners who
are not on the list.
August in Jersey is traditionally associated with
holidays and the Parish hosts several festivals this
month to help us enjoy ourselves. As well as the
Battle of Flowers we have the Fish and Seaside
Festivals on 6 & 7 August, the St Helier Polish Festival,
12 - 14 August, and the Portuguese Food Festival
from 26 - 29 August. Bonnes vacances à tous!
To contact the editorial team, please call
811821 or email [email protected]
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News around our
residential homes
St Helier House is looking forward to the Battle of
Flowers and its festivities. Due to refurbishment the
décor is now looking very plush and includes a very
popular jacuzzi bath! The Home was visited by
Lieutenant Governor Sir Andrew Ridgway and Lady
Ridgway recently, which was enjoyed by all. Down the
road at Maison de Ville, the gastronomic scene
continues to change with this month’s treat being a
Fruit de Mer. The annual Garden Party is eagerly
anticipated on 3rd August. Meanwhile, a friendly
homely atmosphere is very much in evidence at St
Ewolds, with the staff often involved in fun activities.
The Home has also been chosen as one of Waitrose’s
community matters scheme charities for the month of
August – so get shopping and place your green
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token in a collecting box!
Over 60% of residential premises in St Helier now have access to the kerbside
recycling scheme. This has resulted in 54 tonnes of household recyclables being
diverted from incineration. A large number of commercial premises in town are
taking part in the cardboard collection scheme, which means a further 13 tonnes
of recyclable material has also been diverted from the incinerator. A campaign to
encourage more shops and businesses to segregate their cardboard for recycling is
currently underway. To date the total of recyclables diverted from incineration
stands at 67 tonnes.
Exciting News
The large trailer required to ship the recyclables to France was delivered to the
Parish Depot on 16th July.
It was a dismal rainy Saturday morning when the team from the Depot arrived at
the Condor Logistics trailer yard to start the journey. However the Director of
Municipal Services could not contain her excitement and was seen buzzing around
taking lots of photographs. The trailer breezed through the outskirts of town with
its escort without any problems.
The trailer negotiated the roundabout next to Victoria Park very easily then on
towards Cheapside. The key area of concern was cars parking at Cheapside,
therefore the Parish put up warning signs to advise the public not to park in the
area between 6am and 7.30am. The trailer proceeded to Elizabeth Place and
Rouge Bouillon, then up Queens Road and La Grande Route de St Jean into the
Depot. It was a tight squeeze past the glasshouses at the Depot but it finally made
its destination outside the interim recycling shed.
The recycling trailer will be loaded with bales of cardboard and paper during the
week before making the return journey back down to Condor Logisitics for onward
transmission to our recycling partner, ROMI Recyclage in France.
Our thanks go to Condor Logistics and DVS for helping to make this happen.
Recycling Equipment
We have now taken delivery of the can sorter/baler for aluminium and steel. It is
amazing how many cans it takes to make a small bale.
We are still awaiting the delivery of the bottle perforator which will allow us to
start baling the plastic bottles.
Coloured Bags
Please remember to tie the top of the bags before placing next to your refuse bin.
The blue bags containing paper and card can become very heavy when overfilled.
Please use additional bags as required.
If you have a shop and would like to help support the
recycling scheme in any way please contact Debra D’Orleans,
Director of Municipal Services, by telephoning 811708 or
emailing [email protected]
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Tall ship visits St Helier
The Parish is welcoming a visiting tall ship from Assens
in Denmark, the schooner Fulton (length 38m) between
12th and 16th August. The ship provides training
opportunities for teenagers following the alternative
curriculum. Jersey Tourism is hosting a reception for the
visitors and they will also attend the Battle of F lowers
Moonlight Parade.
The Fulton will be open to the public between 12 noon
and 2pm on Friday 12th, and on Monday 15th at
5.30pm there will be a free lecture at the Jersey Museum
on the Fulton foundation and the maritime links
between Jersey and Denmark.
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A round-up of the latest news and events from the
Town Hall, Parish departments and our associated
clubs and organisations.
St Helier was awarded Best Parish in Bloom
this year and also received a Gold Award
for the Town Hall. This year’s entry for the
Tatton Park Flower Show left Jersey on
14th July and, we’re pleased to report,
duly claimed another Gold Award at the
RHS show. Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th
October will at last see the opening of the
Millennium Town Park. If you would like to
become a Friend of the Millennium Park,
please contact Bernie Manning on 07700
356438 or email
[email protected].
General repairs to footpaths and
roadway gullies continue
throughout the Parish, with new
roadways being laid out in the
Surville Cemetery extension. Layout drawings are currently
underway for the allotments, and
anyone with a potential new
allotment location should contact
Tony Andrews on 811700. On
30th June a residents’
consultative group was set up for
Clos Vaze, with policing of parks
and roads discussed as well as the
rôle of the Roads Committee.
The Parish is reviewing the
potential of a Residents’ Parking
Scheme in the Havre des Pas area
and we’d like to hear your views
on whether you would like such a
scheme in this area. Please contact us on 811847 or
email [email protected] to pass on your views, with the
following information: name, address and contact
telephone number.
Learning from Eastleigh – Parish representatives
undertook a fact-finding trip to Eastleigh Borough
Council recently to observe their house-to-house glass
collection service. Trial scheme of 600 households will
commence during the autumn.
Thomas Mayer, a 19 year old student from our twin
town, Bad Wurzach, in Germany, travelled over to
Jersey at the end of June and is spending two months
gaining work experience with us at the Town Hall. His
grasp of the English language puts us to shame! The
Parish has welcomed students from our twin town for
the past few years, and invites applications from any
parishioners who would like to spend some time in
Bad Wurzach learning German. So far we have not sent
anyone on an internship there and it would be
appreciated by our twin town if we could do so. For
more details please contact the Constable.
Rates Assembly sets Parish rate at last
year's level Despite a proposition to fix a lower rate
than last year's, this year's Rates Assembly voted to
maintain the Parish rate at 1.1p. The Assembly first
Top: Winning Parish entry at Tatton Park
Middle: The Constable with Honorary Police
Officers at the swearing in ceremony
Bottom: Branchage inspection in full swing
considered the Parish Accounts for the previous financial year, which were
adopted by a show of hands, before examining the proposed budget. The
Accounts Committee's proposal for a Parish rate of 1.1p was approved by 23
votes to 11 in a secret ballot, so proposals for two lower rates fell away. The
Assembly also voted to approve an increased
expenditure for the St Helier Youth Committee
and the transfer of funds from the Building
Reserve to construct a recycling shed at the
Municipal Services Depot.
The Parish has been involved in a
recruitment campaign for new members in the
Honorary Police, which has included breakfast
presentations and appeals in some of the
town's churches. At an Electoral Assembly on
19th July the vacant position of centenier was
filled by Malcolm L’Amy, formerly the Chef de
Police in St Peter, who was proposed by
Deputy Jackie Hilton. Three
new Honorary Officers have
also taken their Oath of
Office before the Royal
Court on 8th July, following
recent elections. Joe De
Castro now joins his wife,
Isaura De Castro, in the
position of Vingtenier, Mary
Osmond has become a
Vingtenier and Jorge De
Sousa has been elected a
Constable’s Officer. The
Connétable and several
colleagues attended the
Royal Court for the formal
swearing in ceremony and
the Parish is pleased to
welcome them on board.
Branchage The first of this year's
two branchage inspections took place
last month on one of the few sunny
days in July! The Roads Committee set
off for a tour of the Parish’s roads
where overhanging trees and
protruding shrubs had not been
trimmed. Happily, in most cases the
offending twigs had been removed
by the time the Committee appeared,
with the Honorary Police Vingtenier
on hand to levy any fines necessary.
In general the Committee was
impressed with the care property
owners had taken to trim their
bushes, even though there were still
some footpaths on busy roads such as
the one pictured where the work had
not been done. The next branchage
takes place on Saturday 10th
September. Property owners are
reminded that they need to be
vigilant at other times of the year
about pruning protruding bushes
which block the pavements,
especially where sharp or prickly
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bushes are concerned.
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Parish organisations,
committees and associations
The Parish supports a number of closely affiliated
organisations and associations. For anyone interested in
becoming involved in these groups, a brief overview and
contact details are shown below.
St Helier in Bloom
St Helier in Bloom is a year round environmental improvement campaign,
part of which is organised by the St Helier Community in Bloom Group. This
is a group of enthusiastic volunteers, who support the Parish by instigating
and encouraging community initiatives.
Meets on the last Thursday each month a t 6pm at the Town Hall.
Contact Tony Andrews on 811700 or email
[email protected].
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Dedicated to facilitating and encouraging the development of relationships
between the Parish and France through a twinning association with the
French town of Avranches.
Contact Annabelle Bishop on 07797 762008 or email
[email protected]
St Helier – Bad Wurzach
Partnerschaft
A chance meeting on Liberation Day in 2002 led to the twinning of St
Helier with Bad Wurzach, the southern German town in which many
Islanders were interned during the Second World War. Since that time, the
Partnerschaft Committee has developed cultural links between the two
through visits and exchanges of information.
Contact Simon Crowcroft on 811821 or
email [email protected] or visit the
website: sthelierbadwurzachpartnerschaft.com.
St Helier – Funchal Geminação
The Committee’s role is to develop relationships between the Parish and
the capital of Madeira, Funchal, through activities celebrating the
Portuguese language, music and national days.
Contact Simon Crowcroft on 811821 or email [email protected].
St Helier – Youth Committee
The St Helier Youth Committee works closely with the Youth Service to give
help and financial support to various youth projects throughout the Parish.
It is also responsible for allocating grants to groups and individuals who
live in the Parish.
Contact Sarah Richardson on 07797 732901 or email
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[email protected].
Deerglen is a local family
run company and is your
onestop shop for all
construction projects in
the Channel Islands
• Large Construction Projects
• Minor works
• General Refurbishment and Fit-outs
Contact:
Deerglen (01534) 768590
Fax (01534) 768552
e-mail [email protected]
OZOUF Marketing & Creative
The Honorary Police form an integral part of the Parish of St Helier. They
work closely with the Constable of St Helier, the States Police and the
Parishioners, and consequently provide a service that is unique to the
British Isles.
Further information about the work of the Honorary Police is at
www.sthelier.je
Alternatively, contact Simon Crowcroft on 811821 or email
[email protected]
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La Pouquelaye Youth and Community Centre
La Pouquelaye Youth and Community Centre arranged an open day
recently to show local residents the facilities available for their use.
The Youth Wing provides several different sessions catering for all
ages and needs. Monday and Friday evenings are for youngsters
who use the Inclusion Project, run by the very capable Hannah
Clarke from the Youth Service and her band of enthusiastic
helpers. It caters for young people with special needs, providing
them a much needed facility to share time and interests together.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays are set aside for juniors,
intermediates and seniors respectively, with these evenings run by
fantastic leaders Sheila Festou and Karen Kempster, aided by
volunteers without whom these clubs would not run. A big thank
you to all who give their time to help youngsters.
The community side of the Centre is growing with several different
groups currently using the facility, including the WI who meet
every second Wednesday of the month between 7pm and 9.30pm.
Guides and Brownies meet on Mondays and Tuesdays respectively
and a new toddler group has recently started on Tuesday
mornings between 10.30am and 12.30pm. Sugarcraft meet on the
third Tuesday of the month. The main hall and kitchen are also
hired out on weekends for children’s parties or group activities etc.
The cost of this is £40.00 for up to three hours.
The centre also has several classes including circuit training, karate
and tai-bo kick aerobics run by the very energetic Clive Temple.
Also, starting in
July, every
second
Saturday the
Centre will be
open for all the
community to
participate in
art projects, a
game of
football or simply to sit and talk with your friends.
"I hope this gives residents an idea of the sort of things we
have going on in the Centre" said chair of the Youth Committee
Deputy Jackie Hilton. "Since we re-opened, the Centre is
becoming more of a hub for everyone of all ages. We welcome
anyone who would like to volunteer, whether it is to help in the
youth provision, Community Centre or perhaps to sit on the
Committee - please get in touch through our co-ordinator
Sheila on 07797 710729.”
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Fishy fun day
Jersey is rightly renowned for the wealth of wonderful seafood caught in local
waters. But did you know the centre of the fishing industry in Jersey is located
on St Helier Harbour’s Victoria Pier? On Saturday 6th August, Parishioners,
Islanders and visitors have the opportunity to visit and find out more – as well as
have a great family day out – at the third annual Jersey Fish Festival.
A celebration with a difference is one way to
describe the annual Jersey Fish Festival that
takes place every year on Victoria Pier. The
difference being it’s solely (excuse the fishy
pun) focused on one of the Island’s longest
established industries – and one that most of
us takes for granted when tucking into a
shellfish supper. To address misconceptions
and build understanding with the public, in
2009 Jersey’s fishermen put on the first Fish
Festival, with more than 4,000 people
attending. A year later, the number had
grown to 9,000. This year, organisers are
hoping for the biggest crowds yet.
The Festival, which is open from 11 o’clock
in the morning until 11 o’clock at night,
features entertainment for all the family. On
the pier, in addition to various displays
showcasing the local fishing industry,
visitors will find food and drink stalls,
craft stalls and musical
entertainment. There will also be
plenty to keep children amused such
as art and craft
opportunities, bungees
and the usual range of
merry-go-rounds. On
the water, a number of spectacles are taking
place, including races and lifeguard displays.
Highlight of the day for many people is the
famous (or is it infamous?) ‘Man-Powered Flight’
competition that sees entrants leaping from the
pier in a variety of contraptions trying to get the
furthest distance in the most creative invention.
With all profits from the Festival, including
monies raised from the small entrance fee
charged, going to marine-related local charities,
it’s a great opportunity to find out more about
fishing in Jersey, have some food and fun, and
support some very worthy causes. More
information on the day’s events can be
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found at www.jerseyfishfestival.com.
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Polish preparations
One of St Helier’s newer communities are also
preparing to celebrate the culture of its home
country. The Polish Festival,
featuring traditional food, drink
and produce stalls together with
local and national music
entertainment, is taking place at
Weighbridge Square between
Friday 19th August and Sunday
21st August. The event starts at
noon on the Friday, and goes on till
10pm. Saturday and Sunday have
the same finishing time, but
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start at the earlier 10am.
Looking forward to
the Portuguese Fair
The countdown has started to the 2011
Portuguese Food Festival, the biggest
community event in Jersey that
consistently attracts around 30,000
people.
The Festival, which is held on People’s
Park, starts on Thursday 25th August and
runs to Bank Holiday Monday, 29th
August. As well as food favourites from
mainland Portugal and Madeira, there is
musical entertainment and an open air
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Dates for your diary See the Parish website at www.sthelier.je for further details
AUGUST - SEPTEMBER
12pm
Wednesday 3rd August
Maison de Ville Garden Party
For more information, please contact Jules Broad on 878308 or
[email protected]
5.30pm
Wednesday 3rd August
Funchal Twinning Committee Meeting
Town Hall
Contact Simon Crowcroft on 811821 or [email protected]
Wednesday 3rd August
Avranches Twinning Committee Meeting
Town Hall
Contact Annabelle Bishop on 07797 762008 or
[email protected]
6.30pm
10am to 10pm
Saturday 6th August
Jersey Fish Festival
Victoria Pier
For more information, contact Don Thompson on 07797 711759 or
[email protected]
11am to 8pm
Sunday 7th August
Jersey Seaside Festival
Havre des Pas
For more information, contact Mario Pirizzollo on 280159 or
[email protected]
10am
Friday 19th to Sunday 21st August
Polish Festival
See www.sthelier.je for full programme
Saturday 20th August
St Helier Honorary Police car boot sale
Nelson Street car park (behind the Odeon)
11am to 3pm
For more information, contact Vingtenier Mitch Couriard on 07797
730544 or [email protected]
7.30pm
Wednesday 31st August
Parish Assembly
Town Hall
Details to be published five days in advance at www.sthelier.je. Contact
Martin Roberts on 811824 or [email protected]
Monday 1st August – Sunday 14th August inclusive, from
2pm daily, People’s Park
Battle of Flowers Funfair
For more information, contact Jersey Tourism on 448877 or email
[email protected]
Thursday 11th August, 12pm to 5pm, Victoria Avenue
Battle of Flowers Grand Day Parade
For more information, please contact the Battle of Flowers Association
on 730178.
Friday 12th August, 9pm to 10.45pm, Victoria Avenue
Battle of Flowers Moonlight Parade
For more information, please contact the Battle of Flowers Association
on 730178 or email [email protected] .
Thursday 25th August – Monday 29th August Nightly from 6pm
Portuguese Food Festival 2011
People’s Park
Featuring favourites from Madeira and mainland Portugal, music and
entertainment, plus an Open Air Roman Catholic Mass on Sunday 28th
August at 11am
For more information, please contact Martyn Farley on 07797 74319
6.30pm
Wednesday 31st August
Bad Wurzach Partnerschaft Meeting
Town Hall
Contact Simon Crowcroft on 811821 or [email protected]
Monday 5th September
Deadline for registration on Electoral Roll
12 noon
Tuesday 6th September
Senatorial Nomination Meeting
Town Hall
7.30pm
6.30pm
Wednesday 7th September
Avranches Twinning Committee meeting
Town Hall
For more information, contact Annabelle Bishop on 07797 762008 or
[email protected]
Wednesday 7th September
9.30am
Roads Committee (Part A open to the public)
Town Hall
Details to be published at www.sthelier.je. Contact John Stievenard on
811845 or email [email protected]
Wednesday 7th September
7.30pm
St Helier Connétable & Deputies Nomination Meeting
Town Hall
For information about standing in the election for Connétable of St
Helier or for Parish Deputy, please visit
http://www.sthelier.je/electoraloffice/electiondownloads/ or contact
Helier’s electoral officer, Daryn Cleworth, on 811833
[email protected]
Saturday 10th September
Visite du Branchage et des Chemins
11am
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Southern fried Chicken and more
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Fish & Chips • Burgers • Hot Dogs and
from the Grill • Ribs • BBQ Sardines
• real American Burgers
Seats up to 60 People, Birthday Parties,
Children’s Parties available upon request
Order by phone, and Credit/ Debit card Service
24 Beresford Street St Helier Tel 729788.
Open till 2.30am at weekends
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Ville and the
In the latest
de Haut de
of our series, local Canton
la Vingtaine de la
The Canton
author and historian Ville.
de Bas is the
western part,
Geraint Jennings roughly
between
Gloucester
Street
looks at the
and Conway
Street, while the
Vingtaine de Canton
de Haut
covers the part from
la Ville Conway
When
Street eastwards
But for practical purposes, most
residents encounter La Vingtaine de
la Ville at elections: the vingtaine
constitutes District No. 1 for the
election of
Deputies. Visitors
are most likely to
come across the
name of the
vingtaine on the
heritage plaques
dotted around to
commemorate
unravelling
historic events and
through
Le
Havre
des
Pas
as
far
as
a story, one of the
personalities. The
the
boundary
with
Saint
Saviour
at
Le
useful maxims to follow is "Follow
funds that
Dicq.
Apart
from
where
it
sprawls
up
the money" - of course, sometimes
maintain these
the
hill
to
meet
Saint
Saviour,
the
"Cherchez la femme" leads to
interesting results, but in considering northern boundary of the Vingtaine plaques are the
generally follows the course of the old vestige of a
the history of the Vingtaine de la
moving force in
stream Le Faux Bié, which was
Ville it is definitely the money that
culverted to form Tunnel Street and is the administration
talks.
and development
now lost beneath Minden Place,
La Vingtaine de la Ville is one of the
of the Parish.
Burrard
Street
and
under
a
tangle
of
six vingtaines in the Parish, and is
Following the
development
from
New
Street
to
itself divided into two cantons: the
money, we need to
Gloucester
Street.
Canton de Bas de la Vingtaine de la
look back to the
Middle Ages with the
beginning of the
process of transferring
control and ownership
of Le Mont de la Ville
from the Seigneur to
the Vingtaine de la
Ville. This process was
finally completed
legally in the 1680s,
•Supply and lay kerbs and garden edgings
leaving the vingtaine
in possession of what
•Supply and lay slabs, bricks and paving stones
was to turn out to be a
•Supply and lay cobbles
very valuable, and
strategic, asset.
•Decking
At the end of the
•Property and garden maintenance undertaken C18th, with
the Battle of
Jersey still
fresh in the
mind and
the French
levelling of the ground necessary for
this work had uncovered a
spectacular dolmen - which was
nicknamed "Little Master
Stonehenge". At a loss as to what to
do with the megalithic stones that
were impeding the parade ground,
the Vingtaine de la Ville
subsequently presented the dolmen
to the Governor, Marshal Conway.
The Marshal shipped the historic
monument off to his
country seat in
England, where it
remains to this day as
part of a landscaping
scheme in the best
Romantic taste - so
although we have
already seen where
the vingtaine's
boundaries lie, it could
be argued that some
of its territory
stretches as far as
Henley-on-Thames!
The British
Government decided
to fortify the whole
hilltop and opened
negotiations for the
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purchase of Le
Mont de la Ville
in 1800. The hill
was
compulsorily
purchased in
1804 after a
legal valuation,
Revolutionary
and the vingtaine
Wars raging,
received what was
the British
then the princely sum
Government looked to
of £19,323 and 7 shillings.
strengthen the Island's
In the next article we'll see what the
defences. Part of the common land on vingtaine did with the money.
the top of Le Mont de la Ville, which
Above: Some of the heritage plaques
was used by Town residents for
grazing their cattle, had been laid out dotted around that commemorate
historic events and personalities.
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as a parade ground in 1785. The
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Town Centre Manager Richard Mackenzie
brings us up to date with monthly events and
activities around the streets of St Helier.
Working in retail for a long period of time has got
my internal calendar advanced by six months. It was
therefore natural to have a meeting concerning
Christmas lights last week and this week I have been agreeing the
Christmas opening hours. So in several months’ time, when you exclaim
in horror at your first sight of Christmas cards on sale in a local shop,
remember some of us are forced to discuss Christmas in a serious
manner before we have even had our summer holidays!
The summer has
been the usual
topsy turvy affair
of the last few
years, with a
stunning spring
and grey July and,
for the third year
running, the
major event of
the Fête de St Hélier
being cancelled and the
Pilgrimage surviving despite 30mph winds
and sporadic rain.
Despite this, the footfall
figures for the town have
increased, but this does
not mean that this has been converted into sales as the weather has not
encouraged anybody to rush out and enhance their summer wardrobe.
August sees the first and postponed St Helier Polish Festival taking
place on the Weighbridge; this will highlight the best of Polish food and
cuisine. This will be followed in September by an exciting food fair
carried out around the market in aid of the NSPCC. The plan is to have
stalls all around the market in the street and also to have a selection of
animals on display at the back of the fish mark et.
Lastly we have several new retailers opening in town. There is Reefeet in
Halkett Street who will give you a chance to have your feet cared for by
their fish. Chicken Joes has opened in Beresford Street to offer food on
the go and also eat in. The Salon in Colomberie has moved several
shops down to stunning new premises and Jersey Goldsmiths have
moved into the Mappin and Webb site, which is one of the finest
buildings in King and Queen Street - just look up and admire the
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building’s details.
Little Oaks Highlands provides
childcare for children aged
6 weeks to 4 years.
Due to expansion we have a limited number of
places available in our baby room. Our baby
room loves babies from 6 weeks to 1 year.
Opening hours: 7.45am-5.15pm term time only.
Full and part time places available.
Our aim is to ensure that all babies and children have access
to a wide range of play experiences. Nursery sessions are carefully
planned to ensure that each baby and child is treated as an individual,
with age and stage appropriate activities and opportunities.
To discuss how we can assist with your babies individual needs
please contact: Emma Smith Nursery Manager on 01534 733263 or
via email: [email protected]
The Nursery is incorporated under the
Laws of Jersey entitled "Lois (1862)
sur les teneures en fideicommis et
l'incorporation d'associations.”
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Your Parish in pictures
We have really been
enjoying receiving your
pictures of St Helier.
Featured on this page
are some of the latest
to arrive, together with
some information about
the photographers.
Please keep sending
your pictures in. No
rules on what is right or
wrong - they can be of
the town or countryside,
show events, special
occasions, super views,
etc. All that we ask is
that they feature St
Helier in some way, are
original photographs
and that you are happy
for their publication
without charge. Credit
will of course be given.
To submit photos,
email in jpeg format to
[email protected],
together with any
caption and your
name.
Above: Regular contributor Gavin Le Brun sent us some more great
pics, including this unusual shot of Elizabeth Castle access walk-way f
Below: Beryl Plascot
kindly sent in this
striking photo of a
rainbow across Mount
Bingham in evening
reflected sun. f
Battle of Flowers progress
The theme for this year's Parish entry into the Battle of Flowers is
the historical link between Jersey and New Jersey. The design by
Angela Crowcroft has been worked on by the Battle of Flowers
team working in the not-ideal conditions of a polytunnel at the
Municipal Services Depot. Hopefully by next year the Parish's new
recycling shed will be sufficiently advanced for the Battle team to
get their shed back. The float under construction will be entirely
dressed in paper flowers which will avoid the scenes from last year
which included flower picking in a field in St Lawrence in the
middle of the night, using car headlights! The team has had a lot
of help as last year in the creation of paper flowers, with
volunteers in the Parish homes and schools taking part.
The State of New Jersey takes its name from the gift of land made
by Charles II to reward the hospitality of Islanders, and in
particular, the Bailiff, Sir George Carteret, during the English
Civil War. The young Prince twice took refuge on the Island,
and the first Governor of New Jersey, who is said to have
arrived carrying a hoe over his shoulder to signal his
peaceful intentions to the inhabitants was a member of the
Carteret family. Amongst the many historical features on the
St Helier float is a Jersey cow, based on the gift of 'Precious
Galinthia' made by the Island of Jersey in 1964 to celebrate
the centenary of New Jersey.
The team would welcome more members: to find out more
please contact the Chair, Deputy Debbie de Sousa, by
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telephoning 632817 or emailing [email protected].
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August2011
The
Town Crier
school
First Aid in Jersey Schools Community
First Tower School recently ended another busy and vibrant term of learning in
St John Ambulance were very pleased to announce
recently that a local secondary school, Grainville, were the heart of the St Helier community. It was time of mixed emotions, as they
said goodbye to the departing Year 6 students who are leaving to move on to
crowned ‘National Schools’ First Aid Champions 2011’! secondary school. They didn’t leave without saying goodbye however, with a
The team of four pupils demonstrated their First Aid skills
and knowledge in the staged scenarios held at the
National History Museum, London. Over 250 schools had
initially entered this competition, culminating with nine
Regional teams, representing the entire UK, competing for
the coveted title.
The school is one of 36 of the 42 schools in Jersey
currently participating in the St John Ambulance Young
First Aider scheme.
Through very generous sponsorship, each school receives
free training equipment, including a Young First Aider
teachers pack, comprising of bandages, fake wounds and
manikins. In recent years, St John in Jersey have also been
pleased to be able to nominate four local young people
for the Young First Aider of the Year Award, because of the
way that they were able to use their skills in real life to
deal with real incidents, in a calm and competent way,
and are pleased that each have received Certificates of
Recognition from St John Ambulance National
Headquarters, for their efforts.
First aid is a very real way for young people to contribute
to their community and it helps to build their confidence
and self esteem. The students love to learn first aid as it is
a skill that will stay with them for life and could help them
to save a life.
special leaver’s presentation and an Oscars and Variety show.
One thing the School went out of its way to recognise was the contribution made by
parents and friends. The School’s Homelink team have worked hard to run events for the
children, including fundraising activities and sessions. Events, such as the Christmas
Fayre, sales, hot dog and pasta days and school discos really enrich the experiences for
our children and thanks go to all those who have been involved. Friends and families
have also supported the many other activities taking place, such as helping with
reading, various school trips and other special sessions for our children.
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Get Ready, Get Registered!
St Helier parishioners are being reminded to register
to vote in the 2011 elections. On Wednesday, 19th October 2011 you will
be able to vote for Senators, Deputies and Constables on the same day.
This is a first for Jersey, so you should get on the electoral register NOW to
ensure that you can use your vote in October.
Voter registration forms have been sent out in the post and are also available to
download from the Parish website, www.sthelier.je, as well as the brand new
election website, www.vote.je. If you are 16 or over and have lived in Jersey for
more than two years, or for six months plus a period that totals fiv e years, you are
eligible to vote and should return your completed registration form to the Town
Hall by noon on 5th September 2011. If you’re not on by that date then you won’t
be able to vote.
Remember, you don’t have to be Jersey-born to vote!!
To check that you’re registered contact the St Helier Electoral Officer, Daryn
Cleworth, on 811833, or by email at [email protected], to find out.
Alternatively, go to The Do It Online section of our website, www.sthelier.je, and
complete the online request form and a member of staff will get back to y ou
straight away.
The closing date for voter registration is noon on 5th September 2011.
You Parish Needs You!!
Get involved on Election Day and help out during the polls or the c ount. We would
love to hear from parishioners who are interested in helping out on polling day. If
you would like to be involved in this historic occasion, either during the poll or the
count then contact the Electoral Officer, Daryn Cleworth, at the Town Hall on
811833 or by email at [email protected].
Please note that if you have aligned yourself with any candidate by signing a nomination
form or are planning on signing a nomination form, or have agreed to support a
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candidate on Election Day, then you are not permitted to assist.
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August2011
The
Town Crier
The changing face of St Helier
A personal view from
the Connétable
The recently approved new Island Plan is the
blueprint for Jersey's development for the next
decade. Its main pillars include the concentration of
new development, especially the provision of some
4,000 new units of accommodation, in St Helier.
This Parish is also going to be the focus of new
commercial development. The St Helier Roads
Committee helped me devise more than 20
amendments to the Island Plan, all of which were
accepted or adopted during the States' debate, and
which chiefly sought to achieve better provision of
open space and parking, and better walking, cycling
and bus routes.
Of particular importance was the inclusion in the
Plan of my proposal in principle for a new Country
Park to the north of the Parish. However, while I
have always welcomed proposals to provide high
quality homes in our Parish, and believe that people
are the lifeblood of any town, I remain concerned
that all this new development is not taking
sufficient account of the quality of life issues
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affecting St Helier Parishioners.
Key to Town Developments
1. Castle Quay, Waterfront
2. Zephyrus, Rue de L’Etau, Waterfront
3. 14 – 16 Weighbridge (currently
Southampton Hotel)
4. 5 – 6 Esplanade
5. 8 – 9 Esplanade and 10 – 12
Commercial Street
6. 27 Esplanade and Tower Carpets,
Rue des Mielles
7. Former Swansons site, 36-37 Esplanade
8. Lord Coutanche House, 66 – 68 Esplanade
9. Hotel Revere and Stafford Hotel,
14 – 28 Kensington Place
10. Westmount Quarry, Westmount Road
11. Ann Street Brewery, Ann Street
12. Wesley Chapel, Wesley Street
13. Templar House, St James House and
Queen’s House, Don Road
14. 26 – 30 La Colomberie –
corner Grenville Street/La Colomberie
15. 9 La Motte Street and 35 – 37
Hilgrove Street
16. Victoria Club, Beresford Street
17. 12 – 18 Hilgrove Street and 8 –
12 Halkett Street
18. J1 Broad Street: 19 – 29 Commercial Street
and 31 – 41 Broad Street
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During the recent Architecture Week I was talking to a local St Helier-based architect who
agreed with me that the States' decision to build a new financial district on the Esplanade
car park needed to be reviewed in the light of St Helier's pressing need for open space. As
I said in my comment in the July 'Town Crier', the Millennium Town Park should be seen as
the first of several new parks in the 21st century. Looking at the proposed plan for the
Waterfront I was struck by the fact that footprint of the Esplanade Quarter, as the
Masterplan is now called, would make an excellent Central Park for St Helier.
It is also, of course, in its current form, an extremely valuable car park, and I believe that
whatever it eventually becomes, at least the current level of parking provided on the site
should be maintained. It has been pointed out to me that the Parish coffers would be
significantly swelled by the rates payable on the many offices and apartments planned for
the car park, but money isn't everything - the St Helier parishioners of the future are
going to need more recreation space than is currently available. It is also clear from, for
example, the new proposal for a major office building between Broad Street and
Commercial Street, that space for modern offices to serve the financial services industry
can be found in other parts of our town.
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Town developments detail
J1 Broad Street: 19 – 29 Commercial Street and 31 – 41 Broad Street
Construct eight-storey building comprising retail units and offices with basement
parking – pedestrian corridor linking Commercial Street and Broad Street.
26 – 30 La Colomberie – corner Grenville Street/La Colomberie
Six-storey building, basement parking, ground floor retail, 12 apartments and four
dwellings.
14 – 16 Weighbridge (currently Southampton Hotel)
Construct new building, ground floor restaurant and five storeys of offices.
Victoria Club, Beresford Street
Total refurbishment and change of use from private members club to restaurant.
9 La Motte Street and 35 – 37 Hilgrove Street
Demolish building and construct 43 apartments with basement parking.
5 – 6 Esplanade
Demolish building and construct five-storey office building with car parking.
27 Esplanade and Tower Carpets, Rue des Mielles
Part demolition (retention of historic façade on Esplanade) and construction of
new eight-storey office building including basement car parking.
Ann Street Brewery, Ann Street
Demolition and construction of 19 apartments with car parking.
Lord Coutanche House, 66 – 68 Esplanade
Demolish buildings and construct eight-storey office building with ground floor
car parking.
12 – 18 Hilgrove Street and 8 – 12 Halkett Street
Demolition and construction of three-storey retail unit.
Templar House, St James House and Queen’s House, Don Road
Demolition and construction of 68 apartments with ground floor car parking.
8 – 9 Esplanade and 10 – 12 Commercial Street
Demolition and construction of five-storey office building with basement parking.
Hotel Revere and Stafford Hotel, 14 – 28 Kensington Place
Demolition and construction of 130 flats with car parking.
Wesley Chapel, Wesley Street
Refurbish chapel to create 62 apartments with basement car parking spaces.
Castle Quay, Waterfront
Three new blocks of apartments to provide 280 apartments with car parking.
Westmount Quarry, Westmount Road
Development of 160 units of accommodation with car parking.
Former Swansons site, 36-37 Esplanade
Development of seven-storey office building with basement car parking.
Zephyrus, Rue de L’Etau, Waterfront
Development of 59 residential apartments with basement car parking
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August2011
The
Town Crier
Fashion
Fitnessfix
Step 3:
To getting your
ideal body
By Nikki Zachariou
OK! Let’s recap
You have your goal, a clear understanding of
how achieving it will affect your life and how
that will make you feel. Keep your notes
from Step 1 with you all the time and refer
to it should you ever have a little wobble on
your mission!
You have your check list for all that you need to get your ideal body. If followed, it
will work! Fact: exercise has to be fun and vigorous. You need to take part in it for at
least 30 minutes five times a week, or for two and a half hours over two or three
occasions. Fact: you will, without a doubt need to combine this with a delicious
healthy eating plan.
Step 3 - Take Action!
1. Google and Facebook search fitness classes. There is an abundance
of fitness providers in St Helier.
2. Search the Yellow Pages and enquire at gyms, boot camps, sports
clubs or with private personal trainers, dance classes, etc...
3. Book yourself on taster sessions, whether it’s aerobics, dance classes,
boxing, swimming or spinning.
4. Don't give up until you find something you enjoy and then refer to
your checklist to make sure you are going to get results!
5. Try and find a fitness package that offers not only the exercise but
the nutrition advice as well - it will be a winner!
6. Do all this sooner rather than later. The longer you leave it the less
likely you are to ever do it! Do your research and make bookings to
try sessions today, tomorrow and the day after.
7. Don't book too far in advance, ride on the wave of excitement and
book something to go to in the nex t few days. Refer to your answers
from Step 1! That will get your juices flowing!
So what are you waiting for? Go! Go! Go!
I wish you all the best of luck! The most impor tant thing for me is you
get the body of your dreams so you look and feel fabulous!
fix
In the latest part of our feature
series, the fashion team at de
Gruchy look ahead to the
autumn and the trends to wear
at the days start to close in but
the nights come into their own...
Don’t you just love it when the
new season’s fashions appear in
store windows? Summer sale
stock disappears and the fashion
floors are alive again with new
styles in rich, autumnal colours helping us to come to terms with
the end of high-summer and
start to look forward to ‘fall’.
Autumn 2011 is more exciting
than ever, with the faux fur gilet
making a big appearance, and
animal print adding an easy
touch of glamour to most outfits,
though be careful to use these
accessories sparingly. Stunning
knitwear pieces are wardrobe
staples that will prove irresistible,
with the added bonus that
they’re comfortable too!
The skirt is the key item to look
out for when stocking your new season wardrobe. A
40’s revival means this year’s leaning towards midilength skirts is still very much in evidence, a flattering
length that is demure and classic. After the popularity
This month’s Style Solutions Q&A –
how to look festival cool on a budgett
Here is to your new body
(and therefore new wardrobe!)
Nikki Zachariou is a qualified Fitness and Dance Instructor. To receive
more FREE health and fitness tips please sign up to her FREE newsletter at
www.uberedgedance.com
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Q. I am hoping to have a late summer break to soak
up the last of the sun before I’m ready to move into
autumn. I’m very fair skinned though, any
suggestions for effective, sensitive sun protection?
A. Take a look at Clarins new range - featuring very
high protection products for sun sensitive skin, that
also protect against sun ageing. They offer UVB/UVA
50+ in Milk-Lotion Spray and Sun Wrinkle Control
Cream for the face. Enjoy those last few rays!
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Hazy Autumn Days
this summer of the shortest of shorts, it’s liberating to slip into the new length
hemline that covers the knee and sits mid-calf.
The pencil skirt also proves to be a multi-tasking “must have”.
Wear yours with a feminine blouse in the softest silk, and
finish with a cropped jacket that skims the waist or a fur
shrug with gloves and a narrow belt. If you’re taller, this
look works with most shoe heights, but if you need an
extra few inches, check out the fabulous high-heeled
court shoes around that make this look super elegant.
Other skirt styles that will abound also dressed-down
tailored skirts that can be worn with chunky knits, and
ballet-style skirts in soft tulle fabrics that are either loose
fitting or pleated.
If you’re looking to update your prints, you’ll find that floral
prints are replaced with larger, abstract versions. Layering
continues to be important and the old faithful, the polo
neck, re-emerges as another wardrobe essential - ideal
underneath a flowing top. Masai are the experts in
layering and their lifestyle brand, stocked at de Gruchy,
is better than ever this season.
‘But what about trousers’, I
hear you ask? Don’t
worry they are still very
much in evidence with
two main shapes, either
very slim or very wide, both
promoting a long, lean silhouette. Sharp
tailoring is borrowed from the boys but worn
with plunging silk shirts and heels to add
glamour. Top it all off with a sumptuous faux fur
gilet or a leather flying jacket.
Military inspired jackets and coats with
epaulettes and shiny buttons are still around,
and we’re assured that capes are here to stay. The
choice of chunky cable knits is bigger and better
than ever. Fair Isle patterned knits are stylish and come
in fantastic colour combinations to lift the spirits as the
temperature drops.
If all this is too much effort, then don’t despair, there’s also
an easy autumn uniform option that was evident on all
the catwalks - the tunic and trouser combo. Simply
match jersey pieces for daywear, and slinky silks
in the evening.
As for Autumn’s colour palette, there’s a lot
of black and grey around as always.
There are some colour splashes to be
found though, as seen with Weber, who
team black with pale blonde. Oui create interest with different fabric textures,
incorporating sparkle and beaded trims. Hauber incorporate grey and camel, and
their later collection lifts a base of black with bright red accents. Finally, Jewel colours
are emerging, so don’t be afraid to introduce deep amethyst, ruby and sapphire to your wardrobe to create
real wow factor.
With autumn accessories, the choice is yours! Ladylike pearls, chokers for day or night, oversized earrings
are all ‘in’, but think big! Gloves, belts, and knee high boots are essential. With bags, it’s not what you carry,
it’s the way that you carry it – whatever type of bag you have it must be hugged close to your body.
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June2011
The
Town Crier
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A fairer deal
for St Helier
The news that I am once again trying to persuade
the States to pay rates on their buildings has met
with a mixed reception. Some people think that it is
simply trying to move money around, a paper
exercise that is not worthwhile, but most people
have been struck as I was by the plain fact that when
Lime Grove House by the Route du Fort roundabout
becomes the new police HQ the Parish will lose
thousands of pounds a year in rates.
We need to recall that the Working Group set up to
investigate the matter by the present Chief Minister
when he was Treasury & Resources Minister concluded
that there were several good reasons why the States
should pay rates, including the unfairness of depriving
certain parishes - especially St Helier, St Saviour and St
Peter - of rates income while still expecting these
parishes to provide services to the States buildings
within them. The Working Group also recommended that
the States should pay rates in the interests of fairness (a
private school pays rates but a States'
school does not), to encourage the States
to make better use of its extensive
property portfolio, and to offset the costs
that the urban parishes, particularly St
Helier, have to meet in order to provide
public amenities such as parks, open
spaces and toilets. This month the quality
of the parks and gardens in our Parish has been recognised by
two separate awards, but we shouldn't lose sight of the fact
that our wonderful floral displays are paid for by St Helier
ratepayers, whereas parks like Howard Davis Park, Coronation
Park and the gardens at Gorey are paid for out of general
taxation.
The Working Groups also recommended that the money
required for the States to pay rates should come from
efficiency savings and better use of the States' property
portfolio, rather than simply being passed onto the taxpayer.
If, ultimately, taxes do have to go up as a result of the States
agreeing to my proposition, it's important to remember that
taxes are based on a person or a business’ ability to pay
whereas rates bills are not.
So it seems to me that the reasons for the States paying rates
are compelling, but whether the States agrees with me on this
remains to be seen!
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August2011
The
Town Crier
Pour on a little cold water
In Jersey we are lucky to have a fantastic health
spa right on our doorstep. The sea is possibly
one of our best health and leisure resources and
is completely free. In St Helier the Havre des Pas
pool allows people to have a dip even at low
tide. Sea swimming isn’t just a great aerobic
exercise that builds strength in your arms, chest
and back; the key point is the temperature – it’s
a bit chilly! And research has shown that being immersed regularly
in cold water has a surprising number of benefits for your health.
Some people charge fearlessly into the water, others prefer to
walk in more cautiously, gasping as every wave creeps a little
higher. Either way, that initial shock of cold sets off a barrage of
messages from nerve sensors in your skin up to the brain. The
body responds by diverting blood away from the surface and
towards the internal organs to conserve heat. This means the
blood vessels have to contract or relax, which acts as exercise for
the walls of your arteries. This may be why test subjects who
took regular cold baths developed lower blood pressure. They
also had lower cholesterol levels and decreased blood viscosity,
suggesting less chance of blood clots.
Regular swimming in cold water seems to toughen the immune
system. Studies in Germany found that people who swim all year
round have higher levels of white blood cells and catch fewer
colds. The stimulation of cold temperatures stirs up the release of
hormones, and function in the thyroid, kidneys and pancreas are
improved. It even raises the levels of testosterone and oestrogen.
Ice baths are commonly used in elite sports. When I was working
as an osteopath for a rugby club in Yorkshire, I made the
players jump in a cold bath after a match. The theory goes that
as the blood vessels constrict, waste products (like lactic acid)
are flushed out of the muscles, so there is less swelling and
muscle soreness the next day. Personally, I think the research is
inconclusive on this point, but I certainly enjoyed watching the
players’ faces as I emptied another bag of ice over them.
Swimming itself is a great exercise, and one I often recommend
to people for a variety of problems including hip and back
pain. For a primate that evolved from tree-swinging apes, the
average office-worker doesn’t raise his or her arms very often,
and so the muscles underneath the shoulder (i.e. in the armpit)
don’t get used or stretched sufficiently. In my line of work I tend
to place my fingers into armpits quite regularly and the few
that actually feel well-toned and health tend to belong to
regular swimmers.
A word of caution: do not suddenly take up sea swimming if
you have a serious heart condition. Also, people with knee or
neck problems should be careful with breast stroke. If you have
any worries it is best to talk to a suitably qu alified professional
before taking up any new activity, and you can see an
osteopath if you have any muscular or joint problems.
Above all else, swimming in the sea is fun! There’s something
quite ludicrous about walking voluntarily into the cold water.
But at the same time it is liberating to be stripped of your
normal insulation from the world. And as the initial shock
gives way to euphoria you find yourself floating around,
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St Helier
bites
A taste of
Southern Italy
is coming to
Le Lievres
Following Le Lievres
Tastes of the World'
monthly in-store
experiences the next
delectable demonstration
will be on Saturday 6th
August (10am to 4pm) by
Trizia Clarke who will be
inspiring us with some
Southern Italian home
cooking. To complement
Trizia's dishes A C Gallie
wines will also be in-store
for you to sample a small
taster of their Italian
wine, discount vouchers
will be available for
purchases from their
store.
Say What You Pay
It’s Simple - You pay what you think your meal is worth! For a limited period only
Reflecting the latest trend in the European restaurant business we think that the idea of leaving customers decide
how much the meal is worth is great. It is a way of putting you, diners, in charge so that you can pay according to
your perception of the food quality and the ser vice you receive.
We think that Jersey is the perfect place to introduce this idea as we believe that people here are honest and
appreciate great food and service.
When preparing our meals we aim to source ingredients from local producers and suppliers whenever possible,
including Jersey Royals delivered fresh from Rondel’s Farm Shop.
Available Monday - Saturday Lunch 12-2pm Dinner 6-9.30pm
Offer Excludes beverages Daily Specials available
To view other menus please visit: 80 Bath Street St Helier
www.sevenangels.je
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 735816 or
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Born and raised in the UK
to a large Italian family,
Trizia’s love of food and
cooking started early.
Trizia moved to Jersey in
her 20s, she now runs a
small cooking school from
her home and also offers
some classes through
Highlands College. Trizia’s
classes are aimed at small
groups with the emphasis
on fun, hands-on, informal cooking, and cover everything from
making fresh pasta to dinner party menus. Trizia’s recipes focus on
home cooked food from the Campania region.
Campania is the birthplace of pasta, pizza and buffalo mozzarella
and its rich volcanic soil helps to grow some of Italy’s best fruit
and vegetables such as tomatoes, basil, garlic and peppers which
form the simple but delicious basis for many of the dishes for
which the region is famous.
We hope you will come along to Le Lievres to watch Trizia
demonstrate a range of her recipes using fresh local ingredients,
these will include fresh pasta with a delicious Jersey butter and
herb sauce, a quick and easy roast pepper dish and a fiery
sausage traybake. You will also be able to sample these dishes hot
from the in-store kitchen, and if you fancy having a go yourself
equipment can be purchased in-store, just ask a member of Le
Lievres knowledgeable and friendly staff who are always happy to
help you.
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A taste of Cheese
L’ Abbaye de Timadeuc has the unique distinction of being
the only cheese from Brittany. Produced by CistercianTrappist monks since 1841, it is a direct descendant to the
Port du Salut. Its paste is delicately salty, soft, with a
delicious tender taste. The cheese belongs to the family of
pressed, not cooked with a washed rind. It matures slowly
over two to three weeks and the rind turns an
orange/yellowish colour. L’Abbaye de Timadeuc is classed
as Artisanal which means it has been made by hand, a
good Muscadet Sur Lie is the wine selection to
complement this cheese and may be a few white gapes
and some sunshine
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Saturday 6th August, 10am – 4pm
Come along to Le Lievres cookshop for their next
delectable demonstration from top Italian cook,
Trizia Clarke, who will be inspiring us with her
Southern Italian home cooking.
To complement Trizia’s delicious recipes, AC Gallie Wines will
be offering tasters of their Italian wine from 11am – 3pm with
discount vouchers available for purchases from their store.
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August2011
The
Town Crier
Not moving? improving
Many homeowners have taken the opportunity in recent years to carry out
major and minor improvements to their properties, preferring to increase the
value of their existing homes rather than entering into the volatile property
market. In 2011 it looks like the trend will continue.
Home refurbishment is also an opportunity to upgrade appliances, materials
and fittings to the latest environmentally friendly and cost effective
innovations and models. Each month, long-established St Helier company,
Romerils, will be offering advice and ideas on how best to improve a home
and increase the value of properties.
Add warmth to your
home with a real fire
There's nothing
like a real fire to
add a warming
welcome to your
home. From the
simplest hole-inthe-wall fire to
one with an
ornate and
grandiose
surround, the
options are many
but the benefits
similar. Styles can
vary from
traditional fires to
ultracontemporary fuel
burners, so you
should be careful
to choose the one
that compliments
the look of your home as well as
ensuring its suitability.
A point to make clear from the start:
while enthusiastic DIYers can tackle
most home development tasks,
installing fires is a job for professionals not just because of the safety
implications with fire, ventilation and
carbon dangers, but because of bylaws
and planning issues. Still, this shouldn’t
stop anyone planning and directing
the work.
A starting point for choosing the new
fire is often a visit to one or more local
suppliers to get an idea of what’s
available and at what price. Suppliers
such as Romerils will also visit your
home to advise on which models
would be best and most practical
under Jersey building regulations. This
can be followed up with a full
installation service.
Now, the middle of summer may seem
an odd time to be reading an advice
column on fireplaces and stoves. Every
year without fail, however, interest in a
new fire only comes about as the
temperatures start to fall in September
and thoughts turn to creating a warm
comfortable lounge. Yet by then, it is
often too late to complete installation
by Christmas, when most new buyers
want their new fire up and running. This
isn’t necessarily because installation
fitters are busy, but due to high national
demand on products exceeding
manufacturer’s production lines. So
forward planning is key here.
When it comes to installation, always
chose reliable and qualified tradesmen,
and don’t be afraid to ask to see
references. It may be that
your chimney will need some
attention too, or even a flue
lining installed or replaced.
So make sure you have
someone capable of doing
the work efficiently, cleanly,
and, very importantly, safely.
As an alternative to buying a
new fireplace, some people
want to restore their existing
fireplace or stove to its
former glory. In this case,
suppliers such as Romerils
offer full maintenance and
repair services as well as a
range of accessories to
enhance what you have.
Finally, when considering
options on the type of
fireplace or stove, you should
also consider the type of fuel
it burns, and whether your primary
requirement is heat or aesthetic
appearance. With so many different
types of solid fuel available, it’s really
important to consider the one most
suitable for maximising your fire’s
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In the second article of our series,
Advocate Rui Tremoceiro of Tremoceiro
Advocates considers whether
marriages celebrated abroad are
recognised by the Jersey authorities.
Recognition of the marriage is obviously a matter of fundamental
importance for the status of the parties and their children. In our
example of the Portuguese nationals married in Portugal, they
need to know whether they are married in accordance with the
local Jersey law, whether their children are legitimate in the eyes of
local law and, should the relationship break down, whether divorce
is available to them in Jersey.
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They also need to know if, and to what extent, they will inherit from each other.
The general policy in Jersey (as in many other jurisdictions) is to try to recognise
foreign marriages (and divorces) wherever possible. This policy may go to the extent of
recognising marriages celebrated abroad which would not be valid if they occurred in
Jersey. A marriage will be recognised if it was formally valid and the parties had
capacity to marry.
Formal validity relates to the way in which the marriage is established. This issue is
generally determined by the law of the country in which the marriage takes place (in
our example, the law of Portugal). That means that, if the local law of Portugal requires
a particular type of ceremony which would not be required in Jersey then unless that
ceremony has been performed in accordance with Portuguese law, the marriage will
not be recognised here, even if it was perfectly correct under the formalities of Jersey
law. If there is a dispute as to formal validity, legal advice in the place of celebration is
required.
Capacity relates to the legal ability of one person to marry another. For example, close
relatives do not have the capacity to marry each other under the law of Jersey. The
rule in Jersey law is that capacity to marry is governed by the law of the place where
the parties were domiciled before the marriage.
In our example, this would also be the law of Portugal although that law itself would
use the concept of nationality, not domicile, to determine the issue. The result would
in this case be the same, as the parties were both Portuguese nationals and (the
complexity of the concept of domicile is probably beyond the scope of this article)
domiciled there at the time of the marriage.
What is the meaning of all this for our hypothetical couple? The answer is that,
provided that they were validly married in accordance with the law of the place where
they got married and had capacity to marry according to the personal law, the
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The
Town Crier
Parishnoticeboard
TheFrenchconnection:
Have you something to share with fellow Parishioners? Is there an event or activity
coming up that you want to tell St Helier about? Let us know at the Town Crier and
we can include on the monthly Parish Notice Board. Email short news items and
associated photos to [email protected] or call Annie Le Noury on 811821.
When next in the market, stop off and try the
Below: Fashion
and home show
illuminates
Liberty Wharf
food at Pure Charity Coffee Shop – 80% of their
net profits are donated to Hospice Care and 20%
to CLIC Sargent. There’s bound to be something
on the menu you’ll like!
Looking for something to do with the kids
this summer? Community & School Sports
Department, in association with State Street, are
offering a wide range of sporting activities.
Telephone Paul Brannan on 449790 or David
Kennedy on 449787.
Liberty Wharf hosted a unique fashion show and home extravaganza in July when in-house
outlets Eclectic and Exquisite showcased their ranges at a jointly organised event. Members of
the public were treated to chocolate and drinks supplied by Hotel Chocolat, and received a
discount card entitling them to a 20% price reduction in both stores.
Sponsored Charity Walk – A sponsored charity walk will be taking place on Wednesday 13th
August in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust. The walk will leave St Catherine’s at 7.30am and will
cover 20 miles. For more information, please contact Willy Nieuwburg by email:
[email protected].
The NSPCC recently launched a designated Helpline text number for people in the Channel
Islands to report child abuse. Anyone sending a text to the NSPCC Helpline on 07786 200001
will receive an immediate response confirming that their message has been received.
Aurélie Leroy, manager of St Helier based
Maison De Normandie, keeps us up to
date with events and developments
happening just over the Channel in France.
Le petit
bijou
Tatihou!
Du 27 au 31
aout, l’ile de
Tatihou accueille
un des festivals
les plus appréciés
de Normandie
«Les Traversées
de Tatihou». Il n’y
à que dans la
Manche que cela
existe! Il y à dixsept ans, le
conseil général de
la Manche pariait sur ce festival de musique dans ce lieu
pittoresque rythmé aux sons des marées. Tatihou est une
petite ile située à l’est du Cotentin, juste en face de
l’adorable village de St Vaast La Hougue. Les tours Vauban
situées sur l’ile sont classées au patrimoine mondial de
l’Unesco. Si vous souhaitez participer à ce festival, vous
devrez vous aventurer à marée basse vers l’ile et marcher à
travers les parcs à huitres, ce qui fait toute l’originalité de
cet évènement manchois. Le département est très fier de
ce festival, qui attire chaque année plusieurs milliers de
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visiteurs, qui viennent écouter les
musiques folkloriques venues de
France, d’Irlande, de Finlande,
Espagne, Portugal ou même
d’Islande! C’est original et c’est proche
de Jersey alors venez vivre une
expérience inoubliable. N’oubliez pas son nom: Tatihou!
Jewels of the island of Tatihou!
From 27th to 31st August each year, the island of
Tatihou welcomes one of the most appreciated local
festivals in Normandy - “les traversées de Tatihou” or, in
English, ‘the crossings of Tatihou’. You can only live this
experience in La Manche! Thirteen years ago, the General
council of La Manche bet on this picturesque music
festival followed by the tempo of tides! Tatihou is a small
island based at the east of the Cotentin peninsula facing
the charming little village of St Vaast La Hougue. The
towers of Vauban situated on this little rock are listed
under the world patrimony of Unesco. If you want to
attend the festival’s concerts you will have to walk across
in low tide towards the island going through local oyster
beds, which make the uniqueness of this event. The
county is very proud of this local festival, which
welcomes thousands of visitors every year, who are there
to listen to traditional folk music from France, Ireland,
Finland, Spain, Portugal and even Iceland! It is different,
it is so close, come and live an unforgettable experience.
Don’t forget the name: Tatihou!
If you would like to receive Maison de Normandie’s monthly
newsletter about events and festivals in Normandy, please
send us an email [email protected] or
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become a friend on Facebook: ‘MNMJersey’.
Parish clubs a n d groups
This section of the Crier is devoted to the many voluntary
clubs and groups run throughout St Helier. If you would like
to promote your organisation or a planned special event, or
just to include contact details, please telephone 811821 or
email [email protected].
Clubs & groups news
Womens Institute There are four meetings in St Helier as follows:
St Helier Sirens WI: 1st Thursday of each month at the Old Magistrate’s
Court at the Town Hall. Contact Sue Bone on 636977 or 07797 831473
or email [email protected].
Please note that there are no meetings in August, so
the next meeting will be on 1st September.
La Pouquelaye WI: 2nd Wednesday of each month at the La
Pouquelaye Community Centre (the old La Pouquelaye School). Contact
Sheila Laugeard on 734600 / 07797 775483 or Gill James on 722467.
West Park WI: 1st Tuesday of each month at the meeting room at the
King George V Homes on La Grande Route de St Aubin. Contact Sheila
Sykes on 491856.
First Tower & Millbrook WI: 2nd Wednesday of each month at the St
Andrew’s Church Hall at 7.30pm. Contact Joan Cadoret on 735534.
Mobile Library
George V Cottage Homes – Mondays, 9.30-9.45am
Clos du Paradis – Wednesdays, 11.30am-12pm
B&Q, Queen’s Road – Wednesdays, 12.05-1pm
Beavers, Cubs and Scouts
14th Jersey (St Helier) Scout Group
Salvation Army Hall, Minden Place
Beavers and Cubs: Monday evenings
Scouts: Wednesday evenings Contact Jean-Paul Lecrivain (Group
Scout Leader) on 07797 836295 or email: [email protected]
Additional enquiries: Mary Roberts, Island Secretary, on 486935 or
email: [email protected]
Rainbows, Brownies & Girl Guides
All Saints Church Hall, The Parade, Thursday and Friday evenings
Contact: Daphne on 871199
Grow
Angela Parr-Burman of the St Helier
Community in Bloom Group serves up
another round of seasonal tips and advice
for St Helier’s green-fingered.
After all your hard work this season,
use August to relax and enjoy your
garden no matter how small.
All your flowers should be blossoming
now. Extend the growing season by
removing dead heads and leaves and
keep feeding every week or so. Pick
sweet peas every other day to
encourage more flowers and, if you pick
roses, place the bottom 1cm in hot water for 30
seconds before placing in a vase of water. This
prevents the heads from drooping.
It’s not too late to plant summer bulbs such as ixias, Sparaxis
or dahlias. These will bloom in October before the weather
gets colder.
Keep an eye on tomatoes and potatoes for blight. This star ts with
brown patches on stems and spreads until the plant is killed. Remove
tomato fruits and keep in a cool dry place but burn or throw out the
remainder of the plant. Affected potato plants can be cut down to
ground level, stems disposed of as with tomatoes and the tubers
should keep for a couple of weeks in the ground.
Little Monkeys Gymnastics, Fort Regent
Little Monkeys offers classes based upon creative and physical gymnastics
exercise and movement for boys and girls aged 12 months to 6 years
Monday to Friday 9.30am to 12.15pm with Mums Children must be
walking; suitable for 1-3 ½ years
Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays From 3.30pm onwards Children from
3-6 years
Saturdays 9-10am Children aged 5-6 years
Regent Gymnastics Club, Fort Regent
Regent Gymnastics Club caters for both recreational and competitive
gymnastics for children from the age of 5 to 6 years. For full timetable,
please visit: www.regentgymnastics.co.uk/page_1267903869504
Royal British Legion, 2-4 Great Union Street
Open Tuesday to Friday from 12pm and Saturday & Sunday from 11am.
Always a warm welcome, old and new members please call in for a chat
and a drink (cheaper than the pub!).
Sun Bowls
The season starts mid-April, with opening times being 10.00am, 2.00pm
and 6.00pm. There are leagues played on Monday and Tuesday evenings
and Thursday mornings. On Sundays club competitions take place. There
is one senior and three club coaches, all E.B.C.S. qualified, who can teach
you all aspects of the game. So why not just drop in, young or old, and try
the game. Bring your family or come on your own - all you require is a pair
of trainers or flat sole shoes. For more information, please contact Terry
Bell on 734721.
St Helier RFC
St Helier RFC rugby team is still looking for any adult males interested in
playing rugby, all levels of experience from novice to veteran welcome.
Please email [email protected] for more information.
First Tower Billiards & Snooker Club
The Club is open weekdays from 7pm to 11pm. There is a comfortable
lounge area to relax in with TV, dart board and drinks area. Feel free to
pop in and check out our facilities. We are opposite First Tower multistorey car park. Ages 14 and upwards welcome to play on the tables. Cues
and chalk can be provided. For more information, please email
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[email protected].
Keep picking and growing more lettuce, radishes and spring
onions. Stump rooted carrots can be grown in pots, as can
beetroot and turnips, but pick at golf ball size.
August is a brilliant time for growing pak choi, Chinese cabbage and
Florence Fennel. If you can get Japanese onion sets, plant now to
overwinter and pick in the spring.
Start thinking about what grew well this
year and what you would like to grow
next year. It’s a good idea to rotate
crops by growing different
things in succession to prevent
depleting nutrients in the soil.
A good plan is to grow
peas/beans followed by
cabbages/lettuces finishing
with root crops. If you just grow
flowers, add goodness to the soil
by fertilising with pelleted chicken
manure or your own compost.
Rescue any overwatered houseplants by carefully
removing them from the pot and wrapping in newspaper for a couple of
days. Then repot with fresh compost and don’t water for a week.
Raspberries and blackcurrants should be cut down to 15cms of
ground level as fruit will grow on next year’s wood. There is no reason
why these cannot be grown in deep pots. For something different, try
a fig tree. These love their roots to be restricted and in a good summer
will produce edible fruits.
Good growing!
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August2011
The
Town Crier
Août, lou coumme un cliou?
Mouôn Doue, tout r'est sens d'ssus
d'ssous au mais d'Août! Nou n'peut
rein organnîser car tout l'monde est
hors l'Île en vacanches ou bein nous'atchil'ye des vîsiteurs. Autrément,
nou-s'est bein embarrâssé auve tout
l'travas pouor la Batâle dé Flieurs ou
pouor gângni des sou dans les
boutiques, les conmèrces, les hôtels
et touos les dêm'nîns tch'en profitent
à l'entou d'l'arrivée des touristes.
Véthe, où'est qué j's'sêmes tréjous
sans chutte gângn'gnie d'sou? Souos
l'fou, ouôth'-en-châle!
Août, ch'tait l'avoût, et au temps
pâssé les gens d'Jèrri vivaient s'lon la
touônnée rhythmique des saîsons,
dans la pêque, l'agritchultuthe ou
l'tourisme, et les marchièrs et l's aut's
conmèrces auve ieux. Achteu nou
joue atout l'marchi finnancyi et ses
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Website
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The Parish website is an
important way of keeping
Parishioners informed and
updated. It doesn’t stand
alone – we use adverts,
circulars, press releases
and of course this Town
Crier to try and reach
everyone. But the website
helps those of us who
want to interact with
organisations online and
at a time that suits us.
Why not take a look at
what www.sthelier.je can
offer you?
donnent eune oûtchie.
Mais i' n'y'a pon d'fête sans lend'main,
et y'a eune batâle êlectorale en
v'nant. Au run d'flieurs, ché s'sa des
vouaix à tchilyi et d's ardguments à
s'entré-jouôter. Les candidats s'sont
en avoût, mais tchi qui s'vèrra oûtre?
Ou vot'tez, bouonnes gens!
businesses with them. Now it's
playing with the financial market
and computers, and, apparently,
growing tall buildings in Town
rather than growing crops in fields.
And after the banking crash and the
economic crisis round the world,
some people ask if bankers are still
compiuteurs, et i' sembliéthait qu'nou
grandees or simply hooligans who
tchultive pus à co des hauts bâtisses August, just bust?
ruined the banking system.
en Ville au run d'l'avoût ès clios. Et
(Août is pronounced “oo”: see how
Speaking of hooligans, one can
auprès la tchête des banques et la
many words with an “oo” sound in
scarcely believe that time past the
crise êcononmique lé tou du monde, you can spot in this month's Jèrriais
Battle of Flowers was a real battle.
y'en a tchi d'mandent si les bantchièrs article!) In August, everything's topsy- The floats were torn apart and
sont acouo les grands cârr'-ous-qué- turvy once more. You can't get
handfuls of flowers were chucked
j'pâsse ou raîque des vouaiyous
anything organised because
back and forth. What a punch-up!
tch'avraûnîtent lé systeme
everyone's either out of the Island on But if all that's been forgotten
bantchaithe.
holiday or receiving visitors.
nowadays, with the Battle being
En pâlant d'vouaiyous, nou n'peut
Otherwise, people are really busy with among the most peaceable of fights,
dgéthe înmaginner qu'au temps
all the work for the Battle of Flowers
there's still fun to be had building
pâssé la Batâle dé Flieurs 'tait eune
or earning money in the shops,
the floats, sticking clumps of flowers
véthitabl'ye batâle. Nou-s'égdachait businesses, hotels and all the trades
on, and all those workers who lend a
les chars et nou s'entré-jouôtait des
that profit around the arrival of
hand should be thanked.
pouongnies d'flieurs. Tchi ouappes et tourists. And where would we be
But it's not all beer and skittles, and
oualipes! Mais si tout chenna est
without these earnings? Up the spout, there's an electoral battle coming
oublié au jour d'aniet, achteu qu'la
without a doubt!
up. Instead of flowers, votes will be
Batâle est eune bastaude des pus
August was the harvest month, and
picked and arguments chucked back
paisibl'yes, nou-s'a acouo du fanne en time past Jersey people lived
and forth. The candidates will be out
griyant les chars, en cliutant les
according to the rhythm of the
harvesting, but who'll be in line for
touffets d'flieurs et il est d'mêtchi
seasons, in fishing, agriculture or
promotion? You'll decide.
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d'èrmèrcier touos l's ouvrièrs tch'y
tourism, and the markets and other
Mindful of the role and importance of the
Island’s own linguistic inheritance, each
edition of the Town Crier will contain a
regular column in Jèrriais by St Helier’s own
Maître-Pêtre des Pages Jèrriaises and
member of the Roads Committee, Geraint Jennings.
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August 2011
PARISH NOTICES
Roads Committee Meeting
Parish Assembly
An Assembly of the Principals and Electors of the Parish of St Helier
will be held at the Town Hall on Wednesday 31st August 2011 at
7.30pm to consider Parish business.
The agenda will be published no less than five days before the
meeting and will be available from the Town Hall or the Parish Website
at www.sthelier.je.
Parishioners are asked to arrive in good time to check their
entitlement to vote, i.e. electors of the Parish, ratepayers and
nominated mandataires.
A S Crowcroft
Connétable
Town Hall
A meeting of the St Helier Roads Committee will take place on
Wednesday 7th September at 9.30am at the Town Hall.
Members of the public are invited to attend part ‘A’ of the agenda.
The full agenda will be published no less than five days before the
meeting and will be available from the Town Hall or the Parish
Website at www.sthelier.je.
A S Crowcroft
Connétable
Town Hall
SITUATIONS VACANT
GENERAL
Jèrriais for beginners
Lé Jèrriais pouor les C’menchants
With Jèrriais on bins and banknotes, in street names and on stamps, and in the media, what better time to
pick up a few phrases at relaxed and fun lunchtime sessions at the Town Hall? A chance to learn another
new language is on offer here at the Town Hall – a ten week course is starting on Thursday 15th September
at 1-1.50pm. Cost is £3 per lesson (payable in advance) or free to members of the Municipality. Contact the
Town Hall on 811811 for more information.
TOWN HALL AND PARISH OF ST HELIER CONTACTS
Connétable: Simon Crowcroft
Tel: 811821 Fax: 619146
Email: [email protected]
Town Hall - PO Box 50, St Helier
Jersey, JE4 8PA
Town 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 Town Crier and the Jersey Evening Post
Procureurs & Parish Management Board
Procureur du Bien Public,
Clive Barton
Tel: 880088 Email: [email protected]
Patrick Freeley
Procureur du Bien Public,
Tel: 724398 Email: [email protected]
Director, Finance:
Andrew Pemberton
Tel: 811829 Email: [email protected]
Director, Parks, Gardens & Open Spaces:
Anthony Andrews
Tel: 811700 Email: [email protected]
Director, Human Resources:
Martin Roberts
Tel: 811824 Email: [email protected]
Director, Municipal Services:
Debra D'Orleans
Tel: 811703 Email: [email protected]
Assistant Director, Technical & Environment Services
John Stievenard
Tel: 811845 Email: [email protected]
Parish Nurseries & Homes
Avranches & Westmount Nurseries: Val Payne
Tel: 811718 Email: [email protected]
St Helier House:
Jaqueline Jolley
Tel: 811715 Email: [email protected]
St Ewolds:
Ann Mclean
Tel: 811716 Email: [email protected]
Jules Broad
Maison de Ville:
Tel: 878308 Email: [email protected]
Other Parish Contacts
RPZ Helpline
Tel: 811847
Email: [email protected]
Customer Services Manager: Angela Goguelin
Tel: 811870 Email: [email protected]
Community Support Helpline: Tel: 811866
Parish Depot:
Tel: 811708
Centenier’s Nightline: Tel: 875706
Duty Centenier:
Tel: 07797 748540
Registrar:
Tel: 811088
St Helier Roads Committee
Simon Crowcroft
Tel: 811821 Email: [email protected]
Nigel Blake
Tel: 875339 Email: [email protected]
Geraint Jennings
Tel: 280778Email: [email protected]
The Very Rev. Bob Key
Tel: 720001Email: [email protected]
Iain MacFirbhisigh
Tel: 725963 Email: [email protected]
Peter Pearce
Tel: 722536 Email: [email protected]
John Wilding
Tel: 872920 Email: [email protected]
St Helier Deputies
No 1 District
Deputy Judy Martin Tel: 780641
Email: [email protected]
Deputy Paul Le Claire Tel: 632856
Email: [email protected]
Deputy Trevor Pitman Tel: 863436
Email: [email protected]
No 2 District
Deputy Shona Pitman Tel: 630714
Email: [email protected]
Deputy Geoff Southern Tel: 728231
Email: [email protected]
Deputy Debbie de Sousa Tel: 632817
Email: [email protected]
No 3 District
Deputy Ben Fox
Tel: 873625
Email: [email protected]
Deputy Jackie Hilton Tel: 731690
Email: [email protected]
Deputy Mike Higgins Tel: 873956
Email: [email protected]
Deputy Andrew Green Tel: 483356
Email: [email protected]
Visite du
Branchage
et des
Chemins
In accordance with the
requirements of the Loi
(1914) sur la Voirie, as
amended, the Visite du
Branchage will take place
in St Helier on
Wednesday 10th
September.
The Loi requires occupiers
of land bordering on the
public roads of the Parish
to trim hedges and
branches and to cut all
overhanging trees so as to
give a clearance of 12 feet
over main roads and byroads and of 8 feet over
footpaths and to remove
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 to ensure that all
cuttings and trimmings are
removed from the roads
and footpaths after the
branchage is completed.