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Capital celebrates the unique nature of our Parish. Its focus is on StHelier’s people and communities, its businesses and organisations, itscharacter and heritage. Capital is something new and refreshing, butwith roots firmly planted in long-established parochial foundations. Entertaining, informative, challenging and appealing – we hope

Capital has something in its pages for all St Helier parishioners,whatever their walk of life or point of view. Importantly too, we want Capital to offer something for local

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Welcome to the first edition of Capital- a picture of life in St Helier togetherwith a good sprinkling of fun stuff andimportant community information.

4 Capital CuisineMichelin-starred chef Shaun Rankin hasmoved to Don Street.Capital eyes up the menu at Ormer.Bouon Appetit!

8 Liberation DayHow should this day be celebrated?Is it time for change?

10 Capital FashionGrowing old gracefully. How to avoid thosefashion gaffes as we prepare our wardrobesfor warmer weather (hopefully!) to come.

13 Capital PolicingMeet Achilles and Evie - the new paws on the beat.

14 Boat Show 2013Capital’s guide to this year’s waterfront extravaganza.

22 Capital ClubbingRadio One DJ Superstar Hannah Jacquestakes a look at what’s hot in town this month.

23 Jazz FestivalGeoffrey Winchester previews this year’s Jazz Festival.

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The new Miss St Peter RosieMcGuigan with runner up StaceyBenstead and Connétable John Refault

Seasonal news, views and featuresfrom your Parish magazine

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The Parish of St Lawrence Issue Number 38 • Winter 2012

Honorary Police RecruitmentWhatever we consider to be our Jersey way oflife, there can surely be no doubt that thisincludes the service to our Parish and Islandcommunity by the Honorary Police, as it hasdone for generations.

Whilst providing that valuable service totheir Parish and community, officers canbenefit personally by gaining confidence andlearning new skills from their training and theduties they undertake.

It seems that a number of parishes arefinding it difficult to recruit officers of all ranksand the number of Honorary Police officers isfalling around the Island. This impacts,inevitably, on their colleagues as well as on theservice they are able to provide to the publicand importantly, on our traditional way of life.

Unfortunately, St Lawrence is no exceptionand as I write this article we are in theunenviable position of not having found areplacement following the resignation of oneof our Centeniers at the end of their term ofoffice.

The Parish is required by law to provide fourCenteniers, each of whom serves for a

three-year term, with the Royal Court setting adate for the election of a replacement at theend of that term.

Commitment is generally one week in fourand includes the important task of conductingParish Hall Enquiries and possibly presentingcases in the Magistrates Court as well asresponding to enquiries from the public.

In 2005, the Parish of St John was unable toelect a Centenier when ordered by the RoyalCourt and the then Deputy Bailiff fined them£5,000 for contempt of Court, saying ‘It is theresponsibility of all parishioners to ensure thatthey elect a Centenier. It is their responsibilityto ensure that someone comes forward. Thefailure to find a person who is both willing toact as a Centenier and is of suitable characterand ability is a failure of the Parish as a wholeand accordingly the fine has to be levied onthe Parish as a whole in order to ensure thatthis message gets home’.

If you are interested in learning more aboutthe role and duties of a Centenier, pleasecontact me at the Parish Hall to arrange ameeting. Your skills and abilities may be justwhat we need to help preserve some of thetraditions that make our Jersey way of life sounique.

Senior Citizen’s Christmas LunchThis is being held at the Hotel Ambassadeur onThursday 13th December. If you live in theParish, please telephone 861672 to reserveyour place as soon as possible. Numbers arelimited so reservations are on a first come firstserved basis Parish Sexton/VergerWe said goodbye to Alan Sty at the end ofAugust when he left the Island to move toEngland. Alan had worked as Parish Sexton fora number of years, as well as being caretaker atthe Parish Hall. He was well liked and will bemissed by the many people that he helped ona regular basis when they visited the ParishHall. Mark Woodall has taken over these duties.Email AddressesIf you would like to be kept advised by email offorthcoming Parish events, please contact theParish Secretary at stlawrence@posl.gov.je.Finally, although we are still trying to recruit aCentenier, thank you to the many othervolunteers who continue to work towards thesmooth running of the Parish, in whatever roleyou undertake.

Wishing all Parishioners a MerryChristmas and a Happy New Year

Photo: David, Caroline, Alan,Deidre, Leasa and Joy

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The venture, which will provide a two-floor restaurant and bar, is muchanticipated by Don Street retailers who are welcoming the vibrancy ahigh-class business will attract. Shaun Rankin says: “We have been working very hard on the

refurbishment and we are set to deliver a sophisticated new restaurantand bar to the heart of St Helier. The location has been chosen to beconvenient to the corporate market, shoppers and town residents andenhance the vibrancy of the historical centre.”Shaun is working with a number of local contractors to bring the

project to fruition. The team are transforming two floors; the ground flooris set to house the main restaurant and bar and theupstairs will be home to a luxurious private diningroom and bar. The team have partnered with one of

London’s most celebrated interior designersMartin Brudnizki. His work includes SohoBeach House Miami, Annabel’s London,34 and Jamie’s Italian. Martin’s designsfor Ormer are sophisticated and timelessincorporating bespoke features andquality finishes.Martin Brudnizki, Martin Brudnizki

Design Studios, says: “Ormer isset to be a charming localrestaurant, inherentlyluxurious and full ofcharacter. Inspired byJersey's historical StHelier, I’m using agedleathers, silk wallpapersand distressed oakpanelling to create awarm and familiaratmosphere for dinersto relax in. We’reworking with localcraftsmen to createthe bespoke interior,enthused by Shaun’sdedication tosourcing the finestJersey produce.”To mark the new

venture, Shaun haslaunched anapprentice schemeoffering a lifechangingopportunityfor two youngJersey people.

Michelin starred chef Shaun Rankin plans to open his new restaurant‘Ormer’ in May 2013. His team have spent the last six monthstransforming the iconic site that used to house the popular ‘Bistro Central’.

Right:Presentlyunder wraps,Ormer opensits doors tocustomers inMay 2013

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He is looking for one front-of-house and one kitchen apprentice. Thefortunate candidates will be awarded three years support and paidtraining under the wing of celebrated chef Shaun Rankin. They will learnthe trade, undergo professional certification at Highlands and then beplaced in a position at the end of the scheme in a leading Europeanestablishment. Shaun will be inviting applications for the roles up until30th April; the apprenticeship will not begin until September enabling newschool leavers a chance to apply.“Launching the apprentice scheme is really important to me,” says

Shaun. “I have always worked with young people in the Island and I knowthere is a great pool of talent out there. I hope to give two young starssome support and encourage people to consider hospitality as a career.

I’ve already received a number of fantastic applications wherecandidates have really expressed their desire to be in the industry;choosing the final two is going to be a difficult task!”

Don Street is set to see a lot of action throughout April asthe fixtures and fittings start to arrive and take pride of place.Special features include two bespoke chandeliers, an antiquedining table for the private dining room and a handcraftedhumidor. Shaun enthused: “I can’t wait to open the doors ofOrmer for the first time. There’s been a real buzz about it

already and I’m really grateful for the patience andsupport of all the local businesses. There’s areal sense of community in Don Street andI wish to be a part of that. I would love tosee the area be reminiscent of somewherelike Carnaby Street in London, which is areally distinct lifestyle driven destinationfor food and shopping.”The arrival of ‘Ormer’ has also been

welcomed by the States of Jersey. Shaunexplains: “Connétable Simon Crowcrofthas offered his support and advice fromthe outset. We met last year to showhim our proposals and I believe he has asimilar vision to me for driving vitalityback into the historical centre of town. Iam very excited to be working alongsideall the people who are dedicated toretaining St Helier’s character whilstalso enhancing the destination forlocals and visitors alike.”

Apprentice applications need to besent to ed@getrefined.com by 30thApril. They should include up to500 words in the candidates ownwords as to why they want to beconsidered and a CV. The agerange for entrants is 15 – 25years and applicants must belocally qualified.

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Now the secret is outIt was a pilot scheme organised by the First Tower Community Associationto assess the likely success of a program to turn the whole area into a riotof summer colour this year. Work has already started on the project, which is the brainchild of the

First Tower Community Association Management Committee, a groupdedicated to improving the surroundings of the First Tower area for thebenefit of residents. Chairman of the Association Mr Ted Vibert said the whole scheme will

involve planting of over 4,000 summer flowers once the threat of frost hadpassed with the scheme reaching its climax in August. He is now calling forvolunteers to help man a roster for planting and watering. “We have received a lot of help from Tony Andrews at St Helier Parks

and Gardens, who has arranged some physical labour for digging out theflower beds, Bob Kearsey at the States Parks and Gardens Depot at Mont àl'Abbé, who has kindly let us have some ‘tunnel space’ to bring our plantson and I hope I can persuade First Tower School’s gardening club to helpwith the planting as well.” The First Tower Community Association was registered as a charity in

2004. A year later they launched ‘The Hang Out’- a youth club that meetsthree times a week and is open for 9 year olds up to 18 and operates outof the old Sun Tea Works building, which the Association has convertedinto an attractive meeting place for young people. Over 90 young peopleuse this facility regularly. Anyone who wishes to help the Association with its gardening project at

the martello tower site should contact Ted Vibert on 625591 or emailtedvibertt@gmail.com.

People driving or walking past the martellotower at First Tower last summer weresurprised to see a large flowerbed full ofcolour emerge on the grassed area betweenthe tower and Victoria Avenue and were leftwondering who was responsible for it.

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The particular issue may not be asubject of substantial public interestand, to the independent observer,would seem to be a difference ofapproach over the internal policies ofthe Church of England.

Historically, this is not the first timethat the Bishop of Winchester hasattempted to influence proceedings inJersey, but the incidents are rare. This ispartly due to the Island’s ancient links toNormandy which persisted until 1499,when Pope Alexander VI transferred theChannel Islands from the jurisdiction ofthe Bishop of Coutances to the Bishopof Winchester.

However, the goodwill between the

It is usually considered impolite to intrude upon someone else’s business, but you don’t need to bea regular occupier of a pew at St Helier’s Town Church to have become aware that the recentlyappointed Bishop of Winchester has intervened on the activities of the Dean of Jersey.

Above: In years gone by, Jersey and itsDean looked to Coutances and itscathedral for religious authority

Vatican and the English Crown becameseriously compromised by the Tudordynasty and King Henry VIII’sdetermination to secure an heir bykilling off his purported wives.

In the hope of restoring his ChannelIslands assets through diplomacy, theBishop of Coutances pleaded his casewith Queen Elizabeth I in 1565. Themission backfired and the link to Francewas permanently severed by Order inCouncil in 1569. Just what the Dean ofJersey was doing with the funds thatwere never remitted to France remains amatter of speculation.

However, what took place over thenext 250 years is fairly clear. The Dean

of Jersey and the States of Jerseycomprehensively ignored the authorityof the Bishop of Winchester. Even asrecently as 1820, papers held by theDiocese of Winchester reveal that a newchapel in St Helier was opened by theDean “in defiance of Bishop North”.

The first visit to Jersey by a Bishop ofWinchester did not take place until1829 and despite public shows of unity,a level of mutual loathing continuedbehind the scenes. Writing about therelationship in 1909, the Rector of StPeter Port noted that young theologianswere warned against taking up posts inthe Channel Islands stating, “The factremains notorious that no ability, no

length of service, no good work doneseems to attract attention or lead topromotion.”

Over one hundred years later, therelationship between the Dean, theBishop, the Anglican Church and theCrown clearly involves a number ofmatters that require resolution. It will beinteresting to see whether Jerseyre-aligns itself with the Diocese ofWinchester or whether the Crown willextend the self determination that hasalready been conferred on the Island.

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May the 9th will always be anexceptionally special day in the localcalendar, but with occupation survivorsnow becoming smaller in numbers,and with each passing of theanniversary that little bit more weary,

This year marks the 68th anniversary of Jersey’s liberation fromGerman occupation. When members of Force 135 marched intoSt Helier, islanders were in raptures, celebrating their restoredfreedom after five long, dark years under the Jackboot.

Liberation Day:let’s make it even bigger!

I was three years of age when the war broke out and Jersey wasoccupied by German forces. Because of my tender years, I obviouslydon’t remember the start of it. But to this day I can remember everyexciting element of that joyous occasion which we now call TheLiberation.

By the time the Liberation came I was an extremely independentand resourceful 8 year old…after all I had spent part of the warforaging for food and fuel and dodging curfew patrols. I was amongstthousands of cheering islanders as the ‘Tommies’ marched into whatis now Liberation Square throwing boiled sweets to the crowd andgiving kids chocolate. We were cheering like mad when the swastikawas pulled down and replaced by the Union Jack at Fort Regent,when the Harbour Master unfurled a Union Jack from the HarbourOffice window and as the ‘Tommies’ marched across to the Pommed’Or Hotel and ran the Union Jack up its flag pole.

I love the Liberation Day ceremonies. As I sit there in one of thestands, quiet and anonymous, I contemplate the fact that my threeuncles all volunteered and did active service. Two of them were intheir early twenties and one forged his birth certificate because hewas only 17. He became a red beret and was badly wounded duringthe D-Day landings. I say a small prayer of thanks to them and allthose who laid down their lives for us to be free.

One of the best ways of remembering them and all that happenedon Liberation Day is to celebrate it solemnly and then wildly, singing‘There’ll always be an England’, ‘Land of Hope and Glory’, ‘We’ll MeetAgain, ‘The White Cliffs of Dover’ and ‘Beautiful Jersey’ with gayabandon. Long may it continue…and let’s make it even bigger!Ted Vibert

Liberation Day:time to celebratelife, love and hope?

There’s no doubt Liberation Day is a special day ofthe year, and that we should commemorate andcelebrate this historic event. However, as a bornand bred ‘Jersey girl’ who’s now a mother of twoyoung sons I’d like to see the day liven up a bitand embrace the joy and happiness that was nodoubt in the air on the day itself. Recognising theseriousness and the solemnity of the occasion,surely Liberation Day should be a celebration oflife, love and hope?

With that in mind I’d like to see thecelebrations become more inclusive and bringtogether families and communities across theIsland. I can’t help but think wouldn’t it bewonderful if everyone felt part of the celebrations?Wouldn’t it be fantastic to see people of all ages,and from all backgrounds commemorating the daytogether?

Year after year I’ve taken my children to themain celebration at the Weighbridge only for themto barely catch a glimpse of the re-enactment,parades or marching bands as they’re too little tosee over the huge crowds and too young to sit orstand still for any length of time. After battlingthrough the crowds and waiting in a long queuefor a bite to eat I’ve often left feeling that thiscelebration isn’t really ‘for’ us; that it’s really forthe older generation who (quite rightly so) havenormally taken up all the seats! In short, despitemy best efforts to celebrate the day with myfamily I’m always left feeling a bit disappointed.

I’d like to see Liberation Day parties organisedin the town parks where everyone is invited tocome together, play, relax and remember thisspecial day. It would be fantastic if we could evokea similar spirit to that of the jubilee celebrations;bunting, balloons, bring your own picnic,organised games, anything that encourages localfamilies (from babies to grannies) to get togetherand celebrate how fortunate we are to live in sucha peaceful and beautiful island. And what betterway to celebrate than with family and friends anda large slice of cake?Aimee Tonsberg

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is it time to reconsider how Liberation Dayshould be celebrated? In recent years, efforts have gone into

faithful re-enactments of the events of Maythe 9th 1945 at a gathering in LiberationSquare, coupled with a service of

thanksgiving, a speech by theBailiff and a sing-song. In this article we hear from

‘old-timer’ Ted Vibert and youngmum Aimie Tonsberg about theirthoughts for Liberation Days tocome. And when Capital askedwhether the day should becelebrated at all - islanders gave afirm response!

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Ima JosephA "I don't think weshould stop - longmay it reign. It's toogood for business."

Colin LettoA "Over my dead body! I thinkit's extremely important. Myfamily traded right through the Occupation and we valueour freedom now.”

What do you think?Capital hit the streets to askpeople in St Helier their views onthe importance of Liberation Day.

Stan FisherA "I think Jersey has such arich history. For the Island itshould be celebrated andremembered just as we doRemembrance Day. I thinkit's important to remembernot just the soldiers but thepeople at home as well."

Mother and daughter,Sarah and Natashade JesusA Sarah“It’s important to keep LiberationDay going. It’s a Jersey tradition.Much more should be done topromote it among the young.Even people in their 20s knownothing about it.”A Natasha“It’s part of Jersey’s heritage, infact more should be made ofLiberation Day in the schools asyounger children need to knowabout it”

Tony NightingaleA "Even though thegeneration that livedthrough the Occupation iscoming to an end LiberationDay is a reminder to thenew generation about whatcan happen. It's still veryrelevant."

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Spring has arrived and that means it’s time to rethink your wardrobe.As the sun comes out it’s time to banish comfy coats and chunky knitsand embrace brighter colours, sheer fabrics and consider baring someflesh (eek!). But navigating this seasonal fashion minefield is eventrickier when you’re 30, 40 or 50 plus. And how exactly can you avoidlooking like mutton?! “Women of all ages can be trendy,” argues Mallie, a 62-year-old

civil servant from St Helier. “I love fashion and I enjoy keeping up withthe latest trends, but you have to remember you’re 60 not 16! Forexample I still love to wear skirts but I’ll make sure the hemline is onthe knee or lower, never above the knee. It just looks cheap on awoman my age, no matter how great your legs are.”Fashion blogger Valerie Mae agrees: “But that doesn’t mean you

have to stop wearing skirts altogether, you’re still left with loads ofdifferent choices, as well as anything on or below the knee don’tforget about maxis. And pencil skirts look fabulous on older womenand are totally in this year too.”And ladies, just as the high hem lines have to go so do the low

necklines. “No matter what kind of wonder bra you have or howbrilliant your boobs still are, cleavage is definitely not classy when itcomes to fashion over 40,” adds Valerie, “V-necks can still look greatjust don’t let them dip too low. And turn up or stand up collars are agreat way to hide a wrinkled neck and bring the focus more on toyour face.”Another fashion cardinal sin many of us are guilty of is wearing

ill-fitting jeans. “I’ve been wearing the same jeans since uni!” laughsLynsey, a St Helier mum of three young children. “They are washed outand baggy but they’re socomfy I just can’t seemto throw themaway.”

For many people (men included), what to wear over the comingmonths can prove a real headache. And for many of us thisjust gets harder and harder the older we get. Aimie Tonsbergexplores the Do’s and Dont’s of spring/summer fashion for allages to make sure you keep looking your best this season.

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When it comes to jeans remember: the darker the better. And manyjeans available on the high street have an element of stretch in them sothey’re comfy as well as stylish. Without doubt the number one rule in fashion, whatever your age, is

to be yourself and wear what suits you. Try not to follow the trends tooliterally and instead cherry pick key looks that suit your figure and yourlifestyle. For example bright block colours can look stylish and classy onolder women when worn with neutral accessories or cool crisp white.And don’t even bother trying to wear this season’s stilettos every day ifyou’re a stay-at-home mum. Instead opt for an alternative fashionableflat such as a loafer in chic tan or a pair of two tone brogues. The brilliant thing about being older is that you should by now know

what suits you and have the money to actually buy decent clothes! Stickto classic comfortable pieces that you are confident in, then spice upyour outfit by adding just a bit of ‘what’s hot right now’ to your look,like carrying the latest handbag or one statement piece of jewellery. Withsome careful consideration just as Coco Chanel once said “You can begorgeous at 20, charming at 40and irresistible for the rest ofyour life!”

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The Energy Efficiency Service (EES) is a States of Jersey initiativeset up to help people reduce their energy consumption. We areon hand to provide free and impartial advice on how you couldstop wasting energy at home, ultimately saving you money.

In 2012 St Helier parishioners may have seen the team atthe Homelife Show, Fort Regent Charity Car Boot as well as ourvery own Energy Surgery Event at St Paul’s Centre. Handing outenergy efficiency packs to passers-by, including hundreds oflow-energy light bulbs, we were out raising awareness of our100% grant funded ‘Home Energy Scheme’ programme.

This programme aims to improve the energy efficiency ofhomes within Jersey, bringing energy bills down, keepingpeople warmer and reducing our overall impact on theenvironment. So far 481 St Helier parishioners have applied forthe scheme, and we’re keen to see this figure rise further.

Eligible parishioners could receive loft insulation, cavity wallinsulation, draught proofing and other energy saving measuresabsolutely FREE.

We’ve been enduring Arctic-like conditions so far this year and for many it has been a battle tostay warm at home. Rising energy costs on one side and colder-than-usual temperatures on theother has put many of us living on a tight budget in a dilemma over whether or not to turn theheating up. But shiver no more! Help is available to insulate homes free of charge as Holly Evans,the Outreach & Administration Officer at the Energy Efficiency Service explains.

Reduce your energy billsby up to £500!energy

This 100% grant funded scheme is available to individuals whomeet any one of the following eligibility criteria:• In receipt of Income Support, or• Registered on the 65+ Westfield Health Plan, or• In receipt of the Food Costs (GST) Bonus, or• Over 70 and currently holding less than £50,000 savings if you are married/co-habiting or £30,000 savings if you live alone.

Both owner occupied and landlord owned properties are eligible for the scheme,however States Housing properties are not as they have an existing programme ofimprovements.

The EES is funded by the States of Jersey with generous seed funding from JerseyElectricity.

Increasing the energy efficiency of your home can reduce your energy use andassociated fuel bills. By using less fuel you will also be doing your bit towardsreducing your personal carbon dioxide emissions and our Island’s carbon footprint!

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Favourite face retires …One of the States of Jersey Police’s favourite faces isretiring after seven years of loyal service.Police dog Thor has tracked criminals, found missingpeople and helped to calm public disorder during histime with the Force but will be retiring in the comingweeks.Thor joined the States of Jersey Police in

September 2006 after completing a 13-weektraining course in the UK in only eight weeks.Together with his handler PC Dave Bisson theyreturned to Jersey and immediately undertookoperational duties.In the past seven years Thor has

had success in tracking offenders,locating stolen property, calmingpublic disorder and on two occasionslocating people who had gonemissing.In October 2010 Thor and PC Bisson were given a certificate of

appreciation from the Superintendent for finding a man who hadwandered off on the North Coast headland and tried to end his life. Without Thor he would not have been found. On another occasion Thorfound a woman who had been missing for seven weeks in a derelict StHelier property. She was also in a poor state of health but who, as a resultof being found by Thor, went on to make a fullrecovery.But Thor won’t go far – he will be spending

his retirement years with Oscar and Benson –PC Bisson’s Labrador Retrievers.

Above: Thor is looking forward to awell-earned retirementTop: PC Duncan Gray and PD Evie at their"graduation" ceremony!Main: PC Richie Vinen and Achilles “in action”

Right: The fullteam of Thor, Evieand Achilles lineup with theirhandlers

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New four-legged crime fightersBut as the Force says goodbye to Thor two new Police Dogs havejoined the fold.Achilles started work alongside his handler PC Richie Vinen

earlier this year and they have just been joined this month by PCDuncan Gray and his dog Evie. Training normally takes 13 weeksdepending on the dog (Evie is returning to the Force three weeksahead of schedule!) Each dog is also regularly trained back in Force to hone their

skills as they mature. In Jersey we have many venues to train at,which cover a wide range of skills and disciplines that the dogsneed to master.The Force has just been offered several new training venues in

St Helier, these include a house awaiting development where the dogs canpractice their search skills in a small space and part of a shopping centrewhere they have different rooms spread over different floors to search. Soyou may get to see them in action!No two days are the same for a police dog – just like a police officer

they don’t know what they will face that day. One difference though iswork to them is a game, all based on reward, whether that’s something tochew on, a ball, a snack or a rub on the belly. They know simply by theirhandlers actions and words what they are being asked to do and thosetriggers are unique to each dog and their handler. The dogs have to knowwhen they are required to do something and that’s taught by repetition,reward and positive reinforcement. Despite them being working dogs, and not pets, the relationship

between the dog and handler is incredibly special. In fact if you ask any ofthe handlers about their dogs their faces will light up and they becomevery protective. Well who wouldn’t when they are this cute (albeit slightlyscary!).

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Opening on Saturday 4 May 2013, thereputation of the Barclays Jersey BoatShow has extended beyond the Island’sshores, ranking now as the third largestboat show of its kind in the British Isles,sitting comfortably alongsideSouthampton and London.Now in its sixth year, the event takes

place in and around St Helier Marina,attracting up to 30,000 visitors over thethree day Bank Holiday weekend. Withfree admission, the show gives islandersand visitors alike the opportunity to diptheir toes into all things nautical anddiscover the wealth of maritime activitiesand services available in the Island.The show prides itself on its family

atmosphere and this year activities willfeature an entertainment village, outdooractive zone, which includes a charitybungee jump initiative, action-packedwater demonstrations, ‘ have a go’

opportunities for all ages as well as adedicated ‘Kids Zone’.There will be the chance to step

aboard an array of yachts and watercraftmoored in the marina and to get upclose to one of the visiting Royal Navyvessels. This includes HMS MERSEY, a79-metre River Class Offshore PatrolVessel, two university ships and twoOffshore Raiding Craft.For those who prefer to keep their feet

dry and lap up the festival atmosphere,why not take advantage of a variedprogramme of entertainment along thequayside, including traditional boatbuilding demonstrations, liveentertainment and ‘Beating Retreat’performances from the Band of HerMajesty’s Royal Marines Collingwood.The band will also perform a gala charityconcert on Sunday 5 May at the JerseyOpera House.

As has come to be expected, there will be avariety of local and visiting traders, artisans, aswell as food and refreshment stalls to tantalisethe taste-buds.So why not come and join in the fun - It’s a

great excuse to blow away those winter bluesand step into summer.Find out more at www.jerseyboatshow.com or follow us onFacebook and Twitter.Barclays Jersey Boat ShowBank Holiday Weekend, 4-6 May 2013St Helier Marina | Free AdmissionSaturday and Sunday 10am - 6pm, Monday 10am - 5pm.

The annual three-day showhas grown in popularity andsize to become the largestfree entry maritime event inthe Channel Islands.

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Below: Organisers are expecting this year’s eventto attract big crowds as usual Left: The show is a great opportunity to celebrateSt Helier’s thriving boating community

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As has come to be expected, there will be avariety of local and visiting traders, artisans, aswell as food and refreshment stalls to tantalisethe taste-buds.So why not come and join in the fun - It’s a

great excuse to blow away those winter bluesand step into summer.Find out more at www.jerseyboatshow.com or follow us onFacebook and Twitter.Barclays Jersey Boat ShowBank Holiday Weekend, 4-6 May 2013St Helier Marina | Free AdmissionSaturday and Sunday 10am - 6pm, Monday 10am - 5pm.

Left: Youngsters willfind plenty to do

Top: HMS Mersey will take pride ofplace at the show Above: The Band of Her Majesty’sRoyal Marines will be performing atraditional ‘Beating Retreat’ onSaturday 4 May

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Millennium ParkSituated at the north end of Bath Street St Helier’s newest park offers afantastic range of features suitable for all ages. As well as grass lawnsperfect for picnics there is also a caged ball playing area, playgrounds forboth younger and older children, sculptures, toilets (including baby changefacilities) and best of all: interactive water fountains. On a hot day the parkis busy with kids running in and out of the water while the mums and dadschill out on the grass. Older children can enjoy the fantastic playgroundwith slides, swings and climbing frames or have a kick about in the ballpractice area. Les Jardins de la Mer, the WaterfrontSituated on the Waterfront, right next to Le Fregate Café (the building thatlooks like an upturned boat), Les Jardins de la Mer is a fantastic spot totake kids on a warm sunny day. With gardens divided into a number ofareas at different levels including a rockery, shingle beds and lawns perfectfor relaxing or playing ball games, the highlight is the water fountains inthe centre. Bring a towel and swimming costume and let the kids runaround in the water jets shooting up from the floor. Just a five minute strollfrom the high street, with uninterrupted views across St Aubin’s Bay, this isthe perfect for a splash and an ice cream. The HarbourYou’ll find all sorts of boats bobbing in the waters off St Helier. Just a twominute walk from the high street, opposite Liberation Square, is AlbertHarbour, a busy working harbour with boats constantly sailing in and outall day. Walk the stretch of the New North Quay waving to each ship as itsails past. Let your imagination go wild and before you know it you’respotting pirate ships! How many ships can you see? And what treasure dothey have on board? If your children are too young for make believe, cross

over to the larger and more peaceful Elizabeth Marina. Situated behindthe SAS Radisson Hotel on the Waterfront (just a hop from Pizza Hut andCineworld) you can reach Elizabeth Marina by pedestrian crossing fromthe Albert Pier. A stroll around the Marina is a wonderful peaceful walkwith stunning views, and as it’s flat it’s perfect if you have a little one in apram. Why not finish off the nautical fun with a trip to the MaritimeMuseum situated at the New North Quay. This popular local attractioncharges an entry fee but is a great educational and fun attraction, and it’sthe perfect way to spend an afternoon if the weather’s not so great. Jersey LibraryA fantastic option if the weather’s a bit ‘iffy’ or if you fancy something alittle calmer than swings and roundabouts. The Jersey Library in HalkettPlace is a fantastic local facility that has a wonderful large children’s area.As well as books the children’s section includes large soft play cubes,computers, small tables set up for colouring-in with pictures and crayons,regular different interactive displays that engage children with differenttopics such as seasonal events, dinosaurs, etc., and not forgetting somevery well loved gold fish! With baby change facilities on site and morebooks than you can shake a stick at the library offers the perfect way towhile away and hour or two with your little ones.

There is a wealth of free fun things todo in St Helier for families. In thismonth’s edition we highlight some of thebest things to see and places to visitright on your doorstep.

Above: Plenty of boats bobbing aroundon a visit to the Harbour Below: Bring a costume and towel to LesJardins de la Mer and enjoy the fountains

Right: The Librarymakes a greatplace to visit on arainy day

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Anyone who happens to pop into the Jersey IndoorBowling Centre at Grainville Stadium near Five Oakson a Wednesday afternoon during term time willfind the place full of children from 6 to 16 allthoroughly enjoying their bowling matches. Just recently a team from Jersey made up of

6-18-year-old youngsters beat a similar team fromthe Bristol area where the catchment area forplayers is six times more than Jersey. A recent survey by an international bowling

magazine has revealed that most of the majorinternational championships have been won by menand women under 30. Ten years ago the averageage was 55. Traditionally, young bowlers have been from

children whose parents were keen and activebowlers. They were taken by their parents to watchthem bowl and they were inevitably encouraged totake up the game. The classic family case is that of Helen Greechan,

who was a champion bowler in Scotland and movedto Jersey with her young son Thomas. Thomas, nowin his thirties, began playing at the age of six and isJersey’s top bowler, having won the prestigiousChampion of Champions tournament in Hong Kongin 2011.Thomas married Lynsey, also a world champion

bowler, and now their children Chloe (12) and Taylor(6) are making their mark in senior championships.

Most people believethat lawn bowlingis just for oldpeople, but timesare changing!

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Only recently Chloe, playing against a19-year-old lady from Guernsey, lost by onlyone point and the chance to represent theChannel Islands in the under-25 UKchampionships. As father Tom said: “Sheplayed brilliantly and she’s got plenty of time.” Malcolm de Sousa, at 21, is Jersey’s most

talented young bowler. He came into bowlsbecause his parents had a catering concessionat the Grainville indoor bowling stadium andthey took him to work most days where hewas able to watch the bowling from his pram. When Malcolm was six he would wait until

the games were over, and the lights weredimmed, to sneak out onto the green and rollthe smaller jacks around. He then started toplay the game properly, received coachingboth at Grainville and at the Sun Bowling Clubat First Tower and began winning bigtournaments.At the age of 16 he shocked the UK

bowling establishment by winning theSouthampton Open, a competition in whichbowlers from all over the south of Englandtook part. Since then he has travelled to India,

Glasgow, Australia, Cyprus and a number of UKcities playing in, and winning, manychampionships.Ben Le Feuvre is the latest Sun prodigy and

at 14 is knocking on the door of thesechampions, having won the Men’s NoviceTrophy and the trophy for last year’s most-improved player.The Sun Bowling Club will be operating a

junior club on a Saturday where young peoplebetween 6 and 18 can learn the rudiments ofthe game from some of their young champions.This will be a free club and anyone interested inattending can contacttedvibertt@gmail.com or 625591 or07797 8467646.

Left: Ben Le Feuvre is still only14 and last year won the NoviceChampionship at the SunBowling Club, First Tower, aswell as the Most ImprovedPlayer trophyBelow: Malcolm de Sousa isone of Jersey’s most talentedyoung bowlers (courtesy ofWorld Bowls 2012)

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I think, as modern men, we are all capable of avoiding the usualtraps, and potential pitfalls. We all have the capability ofdeflecting the "Does this dress look ok?", and the even morepopular "Do you like my new hairdo?" questions, but why, ohwhy, can they not answer a simple question with an honestresponse, and save us mere men from many hours in the doghouse? Let me take you back to June 2007. It was her indoors'

birthday. It was not a special number, and so, mercifully I didnot have to wrestle with the “Do I organise a surprise party thatshe says she doesn't want but probably does, and will kill me if Idon't” conundrum.I did, however, pluck up the courage to ask her if there was

anything special that she would like to mark the occasion. Nowwe are middle-aged, and both working, with children havingleft home, and such disposable income as we have being spentby each of us without specific reference or approval by theother. This being the case I took her "No, I really can't think ofanything that I want, don't get me anything. If I think ofsomething I want I'll get it for myself later on" answer at facevalue. Big mistake, huge!! Come the day I could see the expectant look. Cards opened,

tick; present from her mum opened, tick; presents from the restof us; no tick. Oops! Just one look was enough for me, (andour children who I had reassured did not need to buy a gifteither) to realise my schoolboy error! "But dear, you said not toget you anything" I plead in my defence. "You should haveknown I didn't mean it!" comes the reply. Seriously, what are

Why do they insist on thiscat-and-mouse game of giving justthe broadest hint of what we areexpected to do, and then give usthe cold shoulder/death stare whenwe, inevitably, get it wrong?

Why can't womenjust say what they mean?

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we, as mere men, supposed to do? No doubt had I showeredher with gifts I would have still got it wrong. Chocolate?..on adiet, flowers? I always kill indoor plants, Clothes? They don'tdo anything nice in my size...I GIVE UP!! Mind you, come April - my birthday - and December, I am

completely useless at coming up with any ideas for what myfamily should get for me by way of presents. Indeed Iremember fondly the Christmas that I unwrapped a bag ofhumbugs much to the amusement of all! I move now in the direction of directions! I was a boy scout from the ages of 11 to 14. During this

time, amongst other achievements, I proudly gained myorienteering badge. This milestone in my development wasgetting on for 50 years ago, so why does this long forgottenminor triumph give my wife the impression that I am the livingre-incarnation of Vasco De Gamma? Seriously, why does shethink that I have any more idea how to drive from point A topoint B than her? As a passenger she is spectacularly useless inthe process, as she suffers from extreme car sickness, and canonly travel in the front seat, and only then if she doesn't haveto reads anything...very helpful with the map reading thenlove!!Obviously this only becomes an issue when we travel to such

far-off lands as the UK or the near-Continent, but why doesshe feel the need to involve complete strangers in the process?She once had a great joke in a local Am-Dram production"Why did Moses wander round the desert for 40years?…because he was a man, and men don't askdirections!" TOO RIGHT!!

I am completely useless atcoming up with any ideas forwhat my family should getfor me by way of presents

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Watching live theatre is an escape from thereality of life. It allows the audience to enteran artificial circumstance. It may duplicatereal-life situations, but it is there on a stagein front of us. We are experiencing a fantasyworld where we can indulge our passions.

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Boy by Charlotte Jones at the Jersey Arts Centre.We gave five performances and four hundredand eighty three people came to see it. Is that agood number out of an Island population ofmore than 90,000? I don’t think so. So what dothe Jersey theatre-going public want? What willput “Bums on seats”?Jersey has always been and is renowned for

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April 12-13: Pure, one of the few remaining nightclubs in Jersey, opens its doorsevery Friday and Saturday night from 10pm - 2am. On Friday 12 Strictly Houseduo Adam Fryer and James Bratch will provide a night of pure house music. OnSaturday 13, Jersey deck legends Philosophy of House, Ross Hunter and DelMcKeown will be in the mix. Many a great night had to the sounds of POH, and freeentry for both nights. April 26: Also coming from Pure, we go from house, to drum and bass, with Jerseyfavourites Vanguard, with Terminal State, Nightshift, JE3 and McWildee. April 20: Pure have made it to 11 years this April, and are celebrating by bringingover Askillz for a party on Saturday 20. He was voted Breakspoll 2013 'Best DJ' andhis incredible deck talents combine funk, soul and hip-hop with D’n’B, dub-step andbreaks - all sliced and cut together with a unique style of scratching and mixing. Ican't wait to see such skills in action! Support from Fuzzbox Inc in the main room,and Strictly House duo, Adam Fryer & James Bratch upstairs. You're pretty muchgonna get every genre under one roof! And at only £5 entry you can't lose! On the same night, over at Havana, Rocksteady are celebrating their 6thbirthday and are inviting dub-step DJ and producer Loefah to headline. Local DJsJohn O'Connell, Tharindu and Ben Newman are to support. It's set to be a bignight, and at the price of a £6 early bird ticket, £10 if you're a bit slack, and £12 ifyou really couldn't find the time and pay on the door, it's a small price for a bignight!April 27: Jersey's very own Warehouse Project,brought to you by Clique, with Krysko (WarehouseProject/Sankeys). Free before 11, £5 after. Ihaven't had the chance to see this DJ play yetso I'll definitely be down!May 11: Diary Date: Look out for a bigevent at La Cala, brought to you by yourstruly, and my right-hand man Tony Safe.SafetyJac presents a night with K-Klass,bringing you the best in all things House,with old-skool classics and the latest househits. K-Klass are responsible for some of thebiggest house tracks ever made, and becameresidents for the world’s biggest dance brandCream. We’ll have the very best sound system,provided by Formula Light and Sound, and noneother than Will Udo bringing his percussionpassion. Tickets for this event are £8 (£10on the door). Enjoy your nights out! Hannah x

La Motte Street Youth Centre is planning for the winningsong to be recorded professionally by a well-knownlocal or national artist.

The theme of the competition is equality anddiversity, and judges will be looking for lyrics dealingwith issue of prejudice - that could be on a personal orwider level. It's been organised by youth worker BenStanton, who reckons the project has great potential. "La Motte Street has an excellent reputation for offering

young people opportunities in music, dance, technology andrunning a radio station. This competition branches out intosomething new and is specifically for those who are intocreative writing, poetry or lyrics," said Ben."We know the winning song will be of the highest quality

and we want to make sure it gets the airing it deserves".The ‘Songs Against Prejudice’ song-writing competition isopen for all people aged between 13 and 18. Competitionentry forms are available on the Jersey Youth Service

Facebook page, at the La Motte Street Studiosreception or via email from

lamottebookings@youthservice.yc.je.

Over the month of April and into May there are some big nights tolook out for - everything from funk, hip-hop, house and D&B atPure, to the deep, grilling sounds of dub-step at Havana.

Young songwriters are being giventhe chance of recording success,thanks to a competition launched inSt Helier.

Below: Strictly Houseduo Adam Fryer(blonde hair) and JamesBratch (brown hair) areat Pure in April

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Above: Laura Zakianis well schooled onboth sides of theAtlantic

Above: Brian Whiteand his Quartetregularly delights andsurprises local jazzfans

Considered by many dedicated jazz fans as a welcome start tothe growing list of European and UK jazz festivals heldthroughout the summer months, The Jersey Jazz Festival hasestablished a firm niche as a popular early season venue.This year’s programme promises to continue the success

and reputation gained over two decades by featuring manyfine performers to suite all tastes, representing a broad rangeof the genre from Traditional, Dixieland and Modern Jazz.Laura Zakian is a superb and entertaining vocalist, worthy

of much wider recognition. She is well schooled on both sidesof the Atlantic, working both as a singer and as a respectedteacher of music. Jazz Journal commented, “She sings mainlyquality standards, but varies her programme with obscure butattractive songs from the 1920s and 30s, or contemporarysongs, but always comes out sounding like good modernjazz”. Her recording career started in 2000 with the release of

‘Nobody Else But Me’ and has now produced three CDs themost recent of which is titled ‘About Love’ and is consideredher most assured work to date. Laura has received manyaccolades including CD of the Week in the Observernewspaper and an airing on the Michael Parkinson Radio TwoShow. The Mercury Quartet is an exciting, interesting, and very

promising group of young, innovative musicians. Theyjustifiably lay claim to being the new stars on the Northernscene covering a wide range of musical styles reflecting anextensive range of individual tastes ranging from Hip Hop,Indie and Alternative, to Dub–step and the unique voices ofthe ECM artists.The quartet consists of saxophonist Tom Thorpe, guitarist

Daniel Brew, bassist Tim Langstone, and drummer JimMolyneux. Individually they have gained a wide range ofexperience after they first met whilst studying at theUniversity of Manchester and the RNCM.Brian White and his Quartet regularly delights and

Geoffrey Winchester previews the JerseyJazz Festival, Hotel Metropole April 26-29

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surprises local jazz fans with hisversatile approach to the genre,confidently playing a largeselection of established jazz charts featuring a wide range ofstandards and originals from the charts of familiar jazz legends.The quartet swings happily along to an audience of contented fanstapping their feet and air drumming by way of accompanimentand soaking up his warm and accomplished trumpet sound.This versatile quartet consists of Brian White trumpet, Duncan

Miller piano, Tim Horsfall double bass, and Chris Sparkes drums. The Jersey Quintet led by Saxophonist Dave Andre, a popular,

seasoned and versatile musician,well versed in playing a wideselection of familiar standardand original numbers. Davenever fails to engage hisaudience with his commandingstyle and wide repertoire. For followers of Dixieland and

good old traditional jazz ‘SilkStreet’ is a band that is probably best described as “doing what itsays on the tin” and is reminiscent of those halcyon days of BowTies, Boater’s and Bowlers, when Barber, Bilk and Ball ruled theTraditional UK jazz scene! If you consider yourself a fully paid up member of the Foot

Tappers Club and enjoy the festive Dixie beat, whilst imbibing aglass of, well anything you like really!, you will certainly enjoy theatmosphere that surrounds Silk Street! To secure your place in these happy proceedings here are the

details: The Metropole Hotel is the main venue every evening, butthere are lunchtime or afternoon sessions at The Post Horn, TheHalkett, The Town House and The Cock and Bottle for the durationof the festival. For further details or information visitwww.jerseyjazzfestival.com or call 01534 759529 To book call the Metropole Hotel 888811 or the MayfairHotel 888822.

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The hope is for restoration work on the neglected Victorian-built facility to begin soonwith completion by the end of the year. The Parish of St Helier has pledged £100,000 towards the project and the States

of Jersey Development Company (the successor to Waterfront Enterprise Board) is setto match the figure, if OK'd by the Treasury minister. There are three conditions to bemet - all of which are currently being worked on. One of the most important is theplan for ongoing maintenance and management of the facility once it is finished. Kayak and sailing clubs are extremely keen to use the lake as it offers a safe place

for youngsters to learn their skills before entering the open sea. And because safety isnot such an issue as on the open sea, fewer trainers are needed which makeslearning more viable. A downside could be having to ferry equipment to and from the site, but now it

looks as though storage space can be made available in the bunker. The final stage of fund-raising can begin once the STDC funds are approved. An extra £60,000 will be needed for the work to be completed, but the man behindthe plan - former Senator Pierre Horsfall is confident. He says he has already had toturn down offers of money! The pool was originally built to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria.

Now, more than a hundred year later, it is being returned to its full glory to mark ourpresent Monarch's Diamond Jubilee. For more information visit www.jubileemarinelake.com

But living in a small space doesn’t mean you haveto compromise on style or settle for a characterlesskitchen that lacks looks and storage space.

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The priority should be to get as much storageand workspace into your kitchen area as possible. Itis essential to utilise wall space in a small kitchen.So what you lack in base unit storage, compensatefor with wall-mounted cabinets. You can make theroom look more spacious by choosing narrowcabinets, while glazed doors also add to thespacious effect.

Bold colour and varied textures can add fun andcharacter that are harder to express in a smallerkitchen, though muted schemes will ultimatelymake the room feel as big as possible. A glossfinish on units reflects light, making limited spacefeel larger.

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Below left: News that theformer German bunker atWest Park can be used asstorage space has boostedplans for the Marine Lake

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Paul says: ‘Whether your kitchen is nestled in anawkward shaped space or conversion, you need touse every bit of space available. Taller than averagewall units and open shelves in small gaps will dothis.

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Don’tforgetto vote!A long quest to reform thecomposition of the Statescould be resolved in a publicvote later this month.On Wednesday 24 April, registered voters can take partin a referendum which offers three options. The options are:A - Parish Constables will no longer be members of theStates. There will be 42 States members, all to be calledDeputies; six large electoral districts, each of themrepresented by seven Deputies. A vote for A will removethe automatic right of Constables to have a seat in theStates, but it won't rule them out from seeking a seat asa Deputy. B - Parish Constables will continue to have anautomatic seat in the States. As there will still be 42States members under this option, the make-up of theStates will be 30 Deputies and 12 parish Constables.There will be six electoral districts, each choosing fiveDeputies. C - Almost no change from the present set-up. There willbe 49 States members from 2014: eight Senators electedisland-wide, 29 Deputies elected in constituencies and12 parish Constables. You will have two votes and will rank your choices in

order of preference.

9 Charleston Dance Workshop at the Arts Centre7pm to 8.30pm, call 700444 for more information and bookings

13 Mad About Musicals at the Opera House8pm, call 511115 for more information and tickets

16 Showtime! Dance Workshop at the Arts Centre7pm to 8.30pm, call 700444 for more information and bookings

19 Gordon Giltrap and Oliver Wakeman at the Arts Centre8pm, call 700444 for more information and tickets

20 Talon - The Best of Eagles at the Jersey Opera House8pm, call 511115 for more information and tickets

21 Julian Clary: Position Vacant, Apply Within at the Opera House8pm, recommended age 16+, call 511115 for more information and tickets

22 The Band of the Island of Jersey in concert at the Town Hall7.30pm, free entrance and refreshments

23 Lindy Hop Dance Workshop at the Arts Centre7pm to 8.30pm, call 700444for more information and bookings

24 St Helier Roads Committee Meeting at Church House, Church Street9.30am, visit www.sthelier.je for more information

24 National Dance Company of Wales at the Opera House8pm, call 511115 for more information and tickets

25 Melvyn Tan at the Arts Centre8pm, call 700444 for more information and tickets

25 St Helier Parish Assembly at the Town Hall7pm, visit www.sthelier.je for more information

26 to 29 Jersey Jazz Festival 2013 at the Hotel MetropoleTickets from £15, call 888822 or email jazz@themoderngroup.com for more information.

28 Chris Packham: Wild Night Out at the Opera House7.30pm, call 511115 for more information and tickets

May1 Handel's Giulio Cesare at the Opera House

6pm, call 511115 for more information and tickets3 to 4 Shaolin Warriors at the Opera House

8pm, call 511115 for more information and tickets4 to 6 Jersey Boat Show 2013 at St Helier Marina

From 10am to 5pm daily, free of charge, call 447745 or visit for more information

Let us know if you have an event for St Helier’s calendar. Email information to editor@mediamasters.je.

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This month’s photo of St Helier under stormyskies come from the camera of Tony Lee.“My love of photography started back in September2008 when my girlfriend got me a Nikon D60 for mybirthday. I now own a Nikon D7000.I have never had a lesson and taught myself

everything that I know, which is not a lot really –LOL!My preferred type of photography is HDR, whichstands for High Dynamic Range, a process where youtake three or more photographs of different exposureand blend them together. It more accuratelyrepresents the range of intensity levels found in realscenes, from direct sunlight to faint starlight.My photostream can be found at

www.flickr.com/photos/tonysafe or you can alsosearch for Tony Lee Photography on Facebook.”

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