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Welcome to the August edition of the Town Crier,in a month when lots of parishioners will be ableto enjoy some holiday, and hopefully some moreof the fine weather that we saw in July. Lastmonth the new Street Party provided aspectacular end to the Fête de St Hélier, andDeputy Rod Bryans’ photo of the fire eater inaction outside the Town Hall conveys theexcitement of the event. The festival began withthe annual pilgrimage to the Hermitage, andincluded the Flower Festival in the Town Churchfeatured on our front cover, and the annual RatesAssembly when ratepayers agreed the budget forthe new financial year. Earlier in July a group ofD-Day veterans and their supporters visited theNormandy beaches and cemeteries in a tour

arranged by the Parish, while the monthclosed with the Minden Day parade, acommemoration of an earlier conflict in whichwe fought on the same side as Germany (orPrussia) against the French. The main event inAugust is, of course, the Battle of Flowers, withthe Portuguese Food Fair also taking place laterin the month, so it promises to be a busy timefor the Parish. These events would not be ableto take place without the support of ourHonorary Police, who also play a vital part inkeeping the Parish safe: any parishioners agedbetween 20 and 69 who are interested in gettinginvolved are requested to contact the HonoraryPolice coordinator, Kevin Molloy, on tel 811890or by email: k.molloy@posh.gov.je.

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News from St Helier homes and nurseries

Normandy Veterans

Parish Matters

Town Matters

Constable’s Comment

View on St Helier

Parish Notice Board

Stamp of approval

The Bombing of St Helier

The Dean in Germany

Nightingales

Half price parking

St Helier Schools

From the Polish Community

French Connection

Dates for your Diary

St Helier Gazette

www.sthelier.je The Parish website is animportant way of keeping parishioners informed andupdated. It doesn’t stand alone – we use adverts,circulars, press releases and of course this Town Crierto try and reach everyone. But the website helps thoseof us who want to interact with organisations onlineand at a time that suits us. Why not take a look at whatwww.sthelier.je can offer you?

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The fire eater in action outside the Town HallPhoto: Deputy Rod Bryans

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Parish homesand nurseriesWESTMOUNT DAYNURSERYChildren at Westmount have beenreading the book ‘The Very HungryCaterpillar’ and, to link in with the story,they have been learning about the lifecycle of the butterfly. Over a two weekperiod, the children fed the caterpillarswith sugared water to help them grow,and it was with great delight and wonderthat they watched the butterflies beingreleased to fly off to pastures new.

ST HELIER HOUSEA number of St Helier House residentsenjoyed attending the annual Levée,which marks the Queen’s Officialbirthday, at Government House onFriday 14th June. Pictured, from left toright, are: Mrs Richmond, SocialOrganiser Marion Coupland, Mrs LeFondré, Mrs Fernando, Graham Walker,H.E. the Lieutenant Governor, Mrs Prior,Mrs Patton, Care Assistant Ali Gaughranand Mrs Fitzgerald.

The annual visit to the D-Daylanding beaches and cemeteriesorganised by the Parish of St Helierfor the Normandy Veterans Associationand led by local historian, Ian Ronayne,took place last month. The group of 20were based in Bayeux and visited sitesincluding the Canadian war cemetery atBény-sur-Mer, a German war cemetery,Juno and Omaha beaches, Arromanchesand Pointe du Hoc. The group includedfriends and family of present and pastveterans, and local poet Juliette Hart whowith the Constable read poems composedduring the trip at the final dinner. Nextyear will mark the 70th anniversary of thetrip and any parishioners interested ingoing along should contact Jane Skelhornon tel 811823 or email:jane.skelhorn@posh.gov.je.

Normandy Veterans

A grave in the Canadian cemetery.The pebble on the top reads: ‘A pieceof home for those who didn’t return’

Above: Fred Newton at the Germancemetery at La Cambe

Left: Harry Fenn and Margaret Barnesvisiting Juno beach where Harry was onthe landing craft in 1940

Below left: Juliette Hart at work on thebeach at Arromanches

Below: Normandy veterans (left to right)Billy Reynolds, Harry Fenn and Fred Newton

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Parish Matters A round-up of the latest news and events from theTown Hall, Parish departments and our associatedclubs and organisations.PARKS AND GARDENSMcDonald’s kindly sponsored the decorationof the hoarding around the vacant site at thecorner of Halkett Street and Hilgrove Street.The work was undertaken by a group from theYouth Inclusion Project which works withyoung people with special needs anddisabilities, and included bold colours todepict an open park or garden scene withflowers, birds, bugs and butterflies on a hot summer’s day. Thanks are given to Mr JohnManley for giving his kind permission to decorate the hoarding at this location.

Meanwhile, the Youth Inclusion Team hasalso been busy transforming the outdoorarea at the Co-Op’s Grand Marché store inSt Helier, helped by St Helier’s Communityin Bloom Group. Work took place overseveral weeks to remove damaged trees andshrubs, dig and fertilise the soil and plantnew trees in the side planters, as well asgiving the planters a new lick of paint.Leana d’Orleans, who runs the InclusionProject, said ‘Our young people had a greattime and really enjoyed being able to do

something for the community.’ The Channel Islands Co-Operative Society donated allthe materials needed and will be installing an outside tap so that members from theproject will be able to water and look after the plants in the future.

SENIOR CITIZENS’ OUTINGSOnce again this year the Parish ofSt Helier arranged two coach outings forsenior citizens of the Parish, involving around-the-Island tour followed by acream tea at St Peter’s Garden Centre.More than 100 parishioners tookadvantage of these events, and theConstable attended both to welcomeeveryone and enjoy a scone and a cup oftea.

POSH PÉTANQUERSSixteen teams from the Condor LunchtimeLeague and the Parish of St Helier PétanqueGroup met at the Weighbridge for the annualpétanque competition and picnic to celebrateSt Helier Day on 16th July.

After the qualifying rounds two POSH teams,The Saints (Roger Thébault, Dennis Le Mercierand Nigel Blake) and POSH Ladies (Joan LeMercier, Pat Ramsden and Maggie Allchurch)had won two games and because The Ladiestopped their league they entered the semi-finals. Other notable results were that POSHGirls ‘fannied’ The Prospectors (beating themby 11 points to 0) and The Saints achieved thesame against RBC BouleFighters.

In the semi-final, POSH Ladies were up againstlast year’s winners, PC PES, (Callum Stewart,Alan Oliveira and Andrew Bellamy) who wonthe game by 13 to 6, before going on to win thecompetition.

On to the final match of the competitionbetween old rivals Kerplunk, led by RossPayne, and PC PES. Unfortunately theWeighbridge has poor provision for late eveningactivities and a tense and exciting game wasplayed in rapidly failing light. To their greatcredit both teams showed great skill andjudgement in both pointing and firing and theteams that had stayed on to support the finalgame were entertained to some excellentpétanque.

The final game came to a convincingconclusion with PC PES proving their merit asreigning champions by beating Kerplunk.Connétable Simon Crowcroft was in attendanceto present the trophy and medals to thereigning champions, and the runners-upKerplunk also received medals and a share ofthe wine prizes.

If you’re interested in playing pétanque in yourParish, please contact Tony Allchurch on767593 or tonyallchurch@jerseymail.co.uk.

Left to right: Barbara Frost, CommunityServices’ Marguerite Wilson, RoystonLe Corre, John Aubert and Dorrie Martin

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Glanville, a residential homeproviding care for elderly ladies,has been in continuous existencesince 1860. It is not run by the States orany parish, but by a charitableassociation called Home for Infirm andAged women. The association is amember of the Association of JerseyCharities and is under the care of amanagement committee, consisting often members who volunteer their time tothis role.

The manager Mrs Andrea Hughes is incharge of the day to day running of thehome, and is the head of 22 qualified,permanent and part time staff. There isalso a chef, gardener and handyman.

We are fortunate to have loyal, longserving staff such as Fatima Dos Reiswho joined in 1982 as a domestic andwas asked to cover the cook’s dutiesduring staff absence. She retired on 30th

June after 31 years. To mark this a partyand barbecue was held and the Madeiranfolk dance group entertained in thegarden – much to the delight of residentsand staff.

Glanville also provides respite care forladies needing short term care, or forfamilies needing short term support. Anumber have decided to take upresidence after a spell of such care.

Mrs Florence Allenet, who will be 104 inOctober, is our oldest resident. She cameto reside in 2001 and is still living happilyin a friendly and homely atmosphere.

Maderian folk dancers with Fatima and herhusband in the centre at her retirement party

The Home is the large terracotta buildingin St Mark’s Road, on the border ofSt Helier and St Saviour, and is withinwalking distance from town.Accommodation is on two floors, with alarge passenger lift. There are two largesitting rooms, a conservatory and patiowhere residents can sit outside and enjoythe beautiful garden surrounding theHome. Bedrooms are en-suite, and thereare bathrooms and showers on each floor.

Fruit and vegetables from the garden areused by the chef in the freshly cookedmeals. Breakfast, dinner and tea areserved in the dining room, with tea orcoffee mid- morning and afternoon and ahot drink before bed time.

Many activities are organised for theladies including visits to the theatre,exercise classes, outings for afternoon teaand a drive and communion once amonth.

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The Vallée des Vaux lavoir and steps werebadly damaged when a large ash tree wasuprooted in the Spring. To assist the NationalTrust for Jersey which owns the woodland,the Parish took on the task of rebuilding theancient lavoir. The photo of the lavoir,supplied by Mr Graham Harris, was taken inapprox. 1906-1907 and shows the originaldesign which was used for the installation tobe rebuilt by our skilled stonemasons. Morerecent photos, supplied by Mrs Thelma Tilley,show the lavoir as it was before the storm.

TOWER ROADIMPROVEMENTSThe most recent improvement to TowerRoad has just been completed, providingapproximately 75 metres of new footpathon one of the most dangerous sections ofthis narrow road, with costs being keptdown due to the Parish using our owndirect labour. Our thanks go toparishioners Mr and Mrs Schmidt, whosold land to the Parish in order to makethe scheme possible and also allowedpart of their meadow to be used as acompound and working area.Construction commenced late last yearand took some time due to the wall beinggranite-faced on both sides, requiring 70tonnes of stone to be brought to the siteand dressed and, at its lower end, thewall being almost ten feet high.Construction was also undertaken in oneof the wettest and coldest winters Jerseyhad experienced for years, and theParish did of course have other ongoingprojects to manage. Special thanks go tothe three masons Andy Le Clare, TonyWalters and Andy Noel, as well as therest of the team, their line manager RobGilmore, and Mr and Mrs Loguelloufrom Richelieu who put up withworkmen tramping through their gardenfor weeks on end. A formal opening ofthe new footpath was carried out duringthe Visite du Branchage on 1st July, theribbon cutting being done by pupils ofFirst Tower School.

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Town Centre Manager Richard MacKenziebrings us up to date with monthly eventsand activities around the streets of St Helier.

Despite my age I have found that I cannotignore the advances of the technologicalage and I am forced to embrace it. Anexample of this is social media which, over theyears, has bemused and bewildered me.

Recently, however, I discovered that a major bank no longer advertises its jobsanywhere other than Facebook. I also discovered that two award winning retailersattributed their success to social media.

Following discussions, several of the trader groups in St Helier have set up their ownFacebook pages. Market Street is an outstanding example of this with new posts beingplaced continuously advising of offers and interesting information concerning the street,along with facts about the traders. West’s Centre and Colomberie also have pages whichthey are growing.

I have now established a St Helier Town Centre Facebook page inwhich I have tried to include some interesting pictures along withevents occurring in town. If there are any improvements that youfeel could be made please contact me. I suppose I will now have toopen a Twitter account…

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LONG SERVICE AWARDSA presentation by the LieutenantGovernor General Sir John McColltook place at the St Helier DayReception on 16th July to MartinRoberts, the Parish’s Director ofHuman Resources, for forty years’service, and to Glenn Trehiou,Cemeteries Operative, who has nowbeen with the Parish for 20 years.

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H.E. Lieutenant Governor GeneralSir John McColl, Martin Roberts,Glenn Trehiou and the Constable

NEW NORTH QUAY AREA BY KUFRA’S STORESby André Ferrari

TFor all the criticism of the formerWaterfront Enterprise Board, theydid manage to get somethings right. The remodelling of theapproach road to the Elizabeth Harbouris a case in point. This road wasoriginally built as part of the UnderpassScheme, and was a dreary and utterlyutilitarian approach road. WEB made thewise decision to upgrade this into a dualcarriageway, creating an avenue withsense of arrival for those approachingfrom the ferry terminal. This projectincluded generous tree planting downthe sides and middle, along with equallygenerous landscaping. Pavements aresegregated from the roadway, and stylishstreet lights complete the scheme. Thetrees are now slowly maturing, and lookfantastic illuminated with lights atChristmas. The planting is imaginative,with daffodils in the spring, roses in thesummer, and even Jersey lilies later inthe year.

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end! Logic should have dictated that theremodelling continued right up to theElizabeth Harbour, cutting through thehorrible visual wasteland that currentlysurrounds the terminal. And at the otherend, the scheme should have progressedbeyond the roundabout, through CastleStreet. That would have created a reallyimpressive avenue from the terminal rightinto the town proper. What better way tolink the new and old parts of the town?

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While all of Jersey’s 12 parishes are now twinned with townsacross the water in Normandy (or Britanny in the case ofSt Clement-Cancale), St Helier is the only parish that hasadded twinnings with Germany (Bad Wurzach 2002) andPortugal (Funchal, Madeira 2012). Occasionally I face criticismfrom ratepayers for the emphasis I place on twinning, and forthe modest amount of funding the three twinning committeesreceived in our annual budget. Some UK councils have gone sofar as abandoning the twinning agreements they have, some ofwhich were formed in the first decade after the ending ofWorld War II. ‘Jollies for dignitaries’, is a jibe that is sometimesheard. However, as I am sure all of the members of our threetwinning committees will agree, it is more about giving up yourtime to organise events, to raise funds and from time to time toopen up your home to host visitors from the twin towns. I amindebted to our Jumelage, Partnerschaft and Geminação (asour three committees are known) for the hundreds of hoursthey spend in both planning and implementing dozens ofseparate activities each year. Two of Funchal’s notable eventsfall just a few weeks apart in the calendar, Dia de Camões orPortugal Day (10th June) and Madeira Day (1st July), and our

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committee organised superb events on both days this year,while the Portuguese Food Fair will once again attractthousands to the Waterfront this month. At the end of July agroup of us were invited to Funchal for the naming of Rua deSt Helier in Funchal (full report in the September Town Crier)while earlier in July our Polish community staged a verysuccessful event on the Weighbridge, supported by the PolishConsulate in London and a new St Helier-Polish Society wasset up. In this way immigrants communities enrich island lifeand add to its variety as they have always done – as they say inFrance, ‘Vive la différence!’.

Constable Simon Crowcroft

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The Mourant Ozannes Relay Race is a great way for runners of all abilities to participatein a big race atmosphere. Team up with colleagues, friends or family members and getready to run! Don’t forget to enter the Corporate Cup Campaign if all your team membersare from the same organisation. There are prizes for each industry sector, including theBank Cup, Law Cup, Accountancy Cup, Trust Cup and the States of Jersey Cup. With theRelay Race sections ranging from 3-7 miles, there is an achievable distance for everyone,so there is no excuse not to get running!

Or how about the 3K Fun Run? Once again sponsored by the Jersey Evening Post, thisrace welcomes runners of all ages each year and who relish the chance to run throughthe streets of St Helier and finish in front of the huge crowds at the Marathon Village.Anyone over the age of 9 can enter the 3K Fun Run and there are special prizes for thosewho don fancy dress for the day!

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TOWN CHURCH EVENTSfor information visit ww.townchurch.org.jeor telephone 736734

ST MARK’S CHURCH EVENTSContact Ian MacFeeters for moreinformation on 720595

1. Wellcome Café Lunch – this lunch hasstopped now for the summer and willrestart during September. Details willfollow in the next issue;

2. St Mark’s Sparks – again, this grouphas stopped for the summer and willrestart during September. Details willfollow;

ALL SAINTS CHURCH EVENTSContact Rev. David for more informationon 768323

1. All Age Worship Service on the firstSunday of each month. Come and joinin at All Saints Church in the ParadeGardens at 10am on Sunday 4thAugust.

ST ANDREW’S CHURCH EVENTSContact Rev. Mike Taylor on 734975

• Toddler service and fun every Thursdayafternoon from 2pm-3.30pm duringschool terms in the downstairs rooms.

• On Thursday 8th August, for theseventh year running St Andrew’sChurch & Community Centre will beoffering refreshments (free tea, coffeeand cake) for people passing backthrough the Park to their cars after theBattle of Flowers Parade has finished.All welcome to pop in.

THE PARADISE COMMUNITY CAFÉat St Helier Methodist Church(a donation-run community café open topaying and non-paying customers) isopen on a Tuesday, Wednesday andThursday from 10am to 2.30pm. Allwelcome to come along for a hot meal andsome company. For further information,contact Louise Hicklin on 877517.

SHOP LATE ON THURSDAYS LibertyWharf is open from 9am until 7pm everyThursday until 29th August 2013.

MURDER MUCK AND MAYHEMBy the dim light of dusk, lift the veilon the murkier side of Jersey’scapital as you find yourself in partsof town that are off the beaten track.Gruesome events and bizarrecharacters, oddities and quirks:Murder. Muck. Mayhem. Within thistwilight world, discover the eventsthat really shaped the Island. Aneasy walk every Tuesday eveningfrom 7th May to 17th Septemberinclusive, leaving the Royal Squareat 7.30pm. No need to book, justturn up and pay on the night.For further information,call Tom on 482822 or emailtom.bunting@localdial.com.

Parish Notice Board Email short news items and associatedphotos to towncrier@posh.gov.je or callAnnie Le Noury on 811821.

Have you something to share with fellow parishioners? Is there an event oractivity coming up that you want to tell St Helier about? Let us know at theTown Crier and we can include on the monthly Parish Notice Board. AGE CONCERN JERSEY offerhome cooked lunches every week dayat 12 noon (excluding bank holidays).Please telephone before 9.30am tobook your place. Bingo is also playedevery Wednesday at 1.30pm at StThomas’ Church Hall for the over 55’s –please telephone 758922 or Freephone0800 7350345 for more details. There isalso a frozen cooked meal serviceavailable for people who are havingdifficulty getting to the shops orpreparing meals. For more informationabout this service, please telephoneChris on 870354.

THE JERSEY EVACUEES’ ASSOCIATION organised the unveiling of a new plaqueon the Albert Pier on Sunday 23rd June, by Pauline Burgess, daughter of Captain HerbertFrancis Breuilly, whose ship, the Isle of Guernsey, brought back the first group ofEvacuees after the war. The ship was the first mail boat to travel to the Island for fiveyears.

HOW WISELY DO YOU SPEND YOUR MONEY?Community Savings, the charity which provides helpwith money matters, would be interested in hearingfrom any organisation who would like to receive ashort session for its members on ‘The importance of spending and saving wisely’.The charity is running the session in schools as part of a school ‘Life Skills project’with the Consumer Council. ‘Building on our success with the schools project wewould like to offer the training more widely, for knowing how to manage yourmoney is a skill that most of us learn by trial and error. But it is so easy to wasteyour money and find yourself in financial difficulty, especially when money isshort and times are uncertain’ says Brian Curtis, the charity’s Executive Chairman.

Anyone wishing to know more should contact Melanie Cavey, DevelopmentOfficer, on 737555. Don’t forget too – it’s not too late to open a Christmas SavingsAccount by calling into Community Savings’ Seale Street office, open fromTuesday to Thursday at 9.30am to 12.30pm.

ST HELIER-BAD WURZACH PARTNERSCHAFTTWINNING GROUP UPDATE: On 18th August 2013 we areplanning a summer barbecue cooking food brought to us directlyfrom Germany. All former internees’ family and friends will bewelcome. Further details will appear on our website in duecourse, or you can contact Clive (854152) or Angela (483675) forfurther details. During the week of 9th–13th October there will bea trip to Bad Wurzach. If you are interested in coming along,please contact Angela for further details. And finally we arecurrently busy preparing for our big event to mark the 70thAnniversary of the liberation of former internees, both in Jerseyand Bad Wurzach. This will comprise of two major events during2015. Any ideas from former internees with regards thecelebrations will be welcome.

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MARC’S FUN WALK This sponsoredcharity walk, in memory of Marc Nieuwburg(1987–2006), is taking place on Sunday18th August at 7.30am, to raise money forchildren and teenagers with cancer. Thereare three starting points, providing formost levels of fitness, starting at St Ouen’sParish Hall (17 miles), L’Etacq (12 miles)and Le Braye (8 miles), all finishing witha mini fête at West Park. The theme is‘orange with funny hats’, and dogs arewelcome. For further details pleasetelephone 07797 773765 or email tom@newtelsurf.com

THE FIRST TOWER YOUTH PROJECT,known as ‘the Hang Out’, is planning to expandits service and train a new youth worker. Thechanges follow the signing of a new service levelagreement with the Youth Service, which willenable the First Tower project to deliver moresessions for young people in the area.

A BUMPER CHARITY CAR BOOT SALE in memory ofPaul Atkinson and in aid of Prostate Cancer Jersey is beingheld on Sunday 15th September at St Martin’s VillageGreen from 8am to 2pm. Pitches cost £8; please telephoneCarole-Anne, Roger or Alexis on 864407 to book one.

Left to right: Club member ChrisFage, Deputy Rod Bryans,Chairman of the First Tower YouthProject Jo Davenport, Chairman ofthe First Tower CommunityAssociation Ted Vibert and Clubmember Danny Britain

ALLOTMENTS AVAILABLE AT ST MARK’S CHURCHWould you like to have a go at growing your own veg? Are youmissing not having a garden? St Mark’s Church currently hassome allotments available, all south-facing and verymanageable, and ideal for those who love the challenge ofgrowing things but can’t cope with a large plot of land.Watering facilities are on site and all that’s required is areturnable deposit of £25. Anyone interested should contactIan MacFeeters, Church Administrator, on 720595.

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Opened on Monday 15th April byH.E. and Lady McColl, andattended by the Constable, popup shop Forgetmenot was able totrade for 16 days and, during thattime, raised £4,040.01 for theJersey Alzheimer’s Association.The first purchase was made byLady McColl, and the fantastictotal amount could not have beenachieved without the kindlysupport of many individuals whodonated goods suitable for sale,offered their time and/or services,or came along to purchase items

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POSTAL PASSION REWARDEDMarc Adams

I’ve been gardening for 22-23 years nowand know that one important attribute tohave is passion. Let me introduce you totwo people who have it in skipfuls:Alison Newton and Bruce Carnegie, whoboth work at the Commercial StreetParcel Depot of the Jersey Post Office.For those of you who have ever had topick up a parcel from there, you willhave noticed the glorious floral tub andbasket displays that are artistically puttogether each summer. ‘Queue Gardens’,as it is humourously known, was thebrainchild of Ali and Bruce back in 2012when, after initial experiments withplants on the counter and the odd potoutside resulted in positive complimentsfrom customers, the lads tried theirhands at sewing their own seeds. Acolourful spectacular is now createdeach year in their own time for ourpleasure, which resulted in them pickingup the St Helier Bloom Group’s Judges’Special Award last year.

FOOD FOR THOUGHTFancy spicing up your sandwich with some rocket, ormaybe you need a few sprigs of parsley to top off thatcurry you have made? How about some ingredients for atomato and basil soup? Or some calendula for that congasoup? Well under the RHS Edible Britain initiative beingrun this year the Parish Parks Department, in conjunctionwith the Parish Bloom Group, may be able to help.

Our efforts in this campaign can be found in the grounds of the courtyard at the TownChurch, where a selection of herbs and tomatoes are now residing in the square bedacross from the west side entrance to the Church. One of our Bloom members and Parishgardener Marc Adams noticed on a visit to Australia a couple of years ago that there parksservices used parsley as a bedding edging, and thought it was a great idea to bring backhome to Jersey. Then he decided to go a little further and plant a whole bed of it, albeit ona smaller scale, to encourage parishioners to pick what they needed.

It is a trial project but one that we hope to do on a larger scale if it takes off. What doyou think?

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The First Tower Community Association has beenworking on the area at the Martello Tower at FirstTower in conjunction with the Probation Service.

Their special efforts didn’t go unnoticedso, as a reward, the Bloom Group,together with Jersey Post’s Kevin Keen,provided them with an irrigation systemto free up their time and allow them todo what they love best – tending to theirbeautiful flora. Passion is the key togardening and, in many ways, to life aswell.

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The Bombingof St Helier

Daphne and I were delighted to be guests of honour at thisyear’s ‘Heilig-Blutfest’ in our twin town of Bad Wurzach. HerrRoland Bürkle, the Burgermeister (equivalent of our Constable),and his wife, Steffi, issued the invitation earlier this year.

This delightful spa town to which men, women and childrenfrom Jersey were deported during the Second World War hasbecome a warmly respected partner in the twenty-first century.We enjoyed meeting members of the twinning committee,having lunch with the catholic and protestant clergy of the townand remembering again that we have so much more that unitesus than separates us.

The Heilig-Blutfest is the celebration of the “Holy Blood”.A tiny piece of cloth, believed to be part of a larger cloth withwhich Mary Magdalene wiped blood from the body of Jesus onthe first Good Friday, is used as the focal point of the town’sChristian faith and pride in its community identity.

In between the processionand the mass is a fantasticbreakfast for guests whoincluded the Minister forHome Affairs, Members ofParliament and us. I havenever had beer at breakfastbefore!

Actor and writer, John Nettles, was the special guest at thisyear’s commemoration of the Bombing of St Helier held on theAlbert Pier at the end of June. He was joined by severalislanders who had personal stories to tell of the event. Localresident and actor, Sean Arnold, was among those who gavereadings from contemporary accounts of the attack, whichheralded the arrival of the occupying forces on July 1st 1940and Mr Nettles spoke movingly about the raid. Thanks toGraeme Delanoe for his photographs recording the occasion.

Above: Gerald Palmer (in sunglasses) is the artist whose pictureof the raid now hangs in the Town Hall (top)

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Above left: Sean Arnold reads about the bombingAbove right: Leo Harris gives his account

John Nettles addresses the audience;the harbour wall still bears the marksof shrapnel damage

Len Vautier recalls having totake shelter from the bombs

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NightingalesVisiting hospital can cause anxiety forsome people, so the presence of a helpful,smiling face can make a real difference.

The Nightingales are a group of volunteerswho are based in the OutpatientsDepartment at Jersey General Hospital.They are stationed just inside the entranceto the Gwyneth Huelin wing and areeasily identifiable by their purple sashes.

Nightingales are available to helpvisiting outpatients and theircompanions with any queries they mayhave about their appointments orhospital facilities. The volunteers alsoassist as a liaison point between patientsand the Patient Transport Service, sopeople can be taken home as quickly aspossible after their appointments.

Sometimes the Nightingales may not beasked for specific information, but aresimply able to have a quick chat withpatients who may have attended hospitalon their own and be anxious aboutneeding medical attention. A reassuringchat and directions about where to find acup of tea can work wonders.

A total of 34 volunteers, 29 women andfive men, ranging in age from 18 to over80, have been recruited to the roles inrecent months and given training toenable them to handle frequently-askedquestions. There are always twovolunteers on duty at one time, and teammembers continue to receive enquiriesabout working as a volunteer in the role.

Simone Olds, Head of OperationalSupport Services at the General Hospital,whose team has been in charge ofrecruitment of the volunteers said: “Wehad a wonderful response to ourrecruitment campaign, which we did byputting posters up around the Hospital.People were very keen to come in andassist, and have told us they aredelighted to be a part of the Hospitalteam, and help patients and visitors feelwelcome. We have been overwhelmed bythe response to this, and have alreadyhad good feedback and complimentsabout the service.

“If you don’t come to the Hospital much,you might not know where things are, orbe anxious about ensuring you get to yourappointment on time. Our volunteersknow the building well, and are pleasedto be able to provide everyone with awarm welcome, direct them to wards anddepartments, and give answers to any

questions they might have, to help maketheir visit that little bit easier.”

The name Nightingales was chosen to fitin with the caring ethos embodied byFlorence Nightingale, and the healthcareprofession.

Ms Olds added: “Although the volunteerswill not be paid, we hope they will find ita rewarding experience. Volunteering is agreat way to meet new people and makenew friends, try out something different,pass on your skills to others, get back intoemployment, gain worthwhile experiencefor your CV, and access training and learnnew skills.”

Deputy Anne Pryke, Minister for Healthand Social Services, said she wasdelighted to see the Nightingale schemecome into effect.

“We have more than 500 people attendingfor their outpatient appointments eachday, and to be greeted by a friendly faceprovides an excellent first impression ofthe Hospital,” she said. “I’m very pleasedto hear that so many volunteers havecome forward and would like to thankthem for the work they are doing.”

HSSD has worked with the JerseyEmployment Trust and been in contactwith Social Security and the Back-To-Work Scheme as part of the process forrecruiting volunteers.

The Nightingales are part of a largenumber of volunteers who play valuableroles at the General Hospital. On theopposite side of the Hospital, the Leagueof Friends’ Shop dispenses food, drinksother items to staff and patients from itsbase just inside The Parade Entrance.The League of Friends has now beenoperating for more than 30 years and wasrecently recognised with a Queen’sAward for Voluntary Service.

Two of the Nightingale volunteers,Alan Phillips and Deanna Greene, attheir post at the entrance to the GeneralHospital's Gwyneth Huelin Wing

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There are lots of opportunities for parishioners to get involved in thevariety of activities organised in St Helier. For anyone interested inbecoming involved in these groups, a brief overview and contact detailsare shown below.

St Helier in BloomThe Community in Bloom Group encourages community planting andenvironmental initiatives, with artistic flourishes.

Contact Tony Andrews on 811700or email anthony.andrews@posh.gov.je

St Helier’s Honorary PoliceThe Honorary Police are an integral part of the Parish, working closelywith the States Police to provide a service unique in the British Isles.

Contact the Honorary Police Co-ordinator on 811890or email kevin.molloy@posh.gov.je

St Helier – Avranches JumelageThe Jumelage Committee facilitates school group exchanges, andcultural and sporting links with Avranches in Normandy.

Contact Annabelle Bishop on 07797 762008or email annabelle.bishop@googlemail.com

St Helier – Bad Wurzach PartnerschaftSt Helier twinned with Bad Wurzach, where many Islanders wereinterned during the Second World War, in 2002. The PartnerschaftCommittee promotes cultural links between the two towns.

Contact Clive Armstrong on 854152or email c.armstrong@jerseymail.co.uk.www.sthelierbadwurzachpartnerschaft.com

St Helier – Funchal GeminaçãoThe Committee supports activities celebrating the Portuguese language,music, food and national days, following the twinning with Funchal in 2012.

Contact Simon Crowcroft on 811821or email constable@posh.gov.je

St Helier Polish SocietyA new group to promote Polish culture locally.

Contact Magda Chmielewska on 07700 811719or magda.chmielewska@hotmail.co.uk

St Helier – Youth CommitteeThe St Helier Youth Committee gives financial support to youthprojects throughout the Parish. It is also responsible for allocatinggrants to groups and individuals who live in the Parish.Application forms available from our website: www.sthelier.je

Contact Sarah Richardson on 07797 732901or email sarah2r@hotmail.com

St Helier – Battle of Flowers AssociationThe St Helier Battle of Flowers Association is a welcoming group keento create a community atmosphere. All Islanders are welcome to join in.

Contact Bruno Sousa on 07797 833146or email brunosousa583@hotmail.co.uk

St Helier Pétanque GroupThe ‘POSH Pétanquers’ meet on Fridays at 2pm in the MillenniumTown Park. Newcomers are welcome and coaching is provided.

Contact Tony Allchurch on 767593or email tonyallchurch@jerseymail.co.uk

St Helier Community Services TeamWhen the administration of welfare was moved to Income Support theParish retained some of its staff skilled in supporting the community,assisted by volunteers. New members are always welcome.

Contact Julie Garrod on 811856 or email julie.garrod@posh.gov.je

St Helier Social CommitteeThe Parish’s Social Committee make possible activities like the LiberationCream Tea and the Christmas Lunches. New members welcome.

Contact Jane Skelhorn on 811823or email jane.skelhorn@posh.gov.je

Parish organisations and associationsStudents at Haute Valléediscovered what it was tosuffer through 18th Centurysurgery at the hands ofLieutenant RobertBloodsworth, RegimentalSurgeon, as part of theirYear 10 history lessonsthis term.

The class, who are studyingmedicine through the ages, received a visit fromTerry Underwood who is more normally found deliveringpresentations at Elizabeth Castle throughout the summermonths as part of their Living History initiative.

He said, ‘I really enjoyed the visit but strangely I found itdistinctly more nerve-racking with the students rather than mynormal broader audiences – especially considering that I do thistwice a day every Tuesday and Thursday, May to September.Additionally I have done local history presentations, particularly‘the 1781 Battle of Jersey’ for a number of junior schools plusorganisations such as The Jersey Stroke Association and JerseyHospice, as well as ‘the History of the Jersey Militia’ for theUniversity of the Third Age.’

Claire Le Quesne, one of Haute Vallée‘s history teachers, whotook the lesson, added, ‘Year 10 historians have been studying amodule on ‘Medicine Through Time’ and surgery is a keycomponent of this. Lieutenant Bloodsworth certainly engagedthe students with his bloody tools and fascinating anecdotes.They seemed to enjoy the gruesome nature of his presentation.Everyone gained a new appreciation of modern medicine. ’

Lieutenant Robert Bloodsworth Regimental Surgeon is atElizabeth Castle every Tuesday and Thursday.

An illustrated talk by mountaineer Kelvin Kent FRGS will betaking place in The Great Hall at Victoria College on Friday13th September at 7.30pm, on two historic and classicHimalayan climbs of over 40 years ago: The South Face ofAnnapurna and the South-West Face of Everest. Kent, who wasborn in Jersey and served 17 years as a British Army Officer,was a member of Sir Chris Bonington’s legendary teams andwas Colonel John Blashford Snell’s Deputy Leader for theBritish Trans-Americas Expedition. There will be a silentauction from 6.45pm, by kind donation of the Kent family,comprising of items from Kelvin’s life either in Jersey or fromhis expeditions. Monies raised on the evening will go towardsthe new Foundation Bursary to support a student through his11 years of education at Prep and College. Tickets can bepurchased by direct bank transfer, by emailingfoundation@vcj.sch.je and including postal address, or bysending a cheque made payable to ‘Victoria CollegeFoundation’ for £15 per person to Victoria College Foundation,Le Mont Millais, St Helier, JE1 4HT.

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This section is devoted to the many voluntary clubs and groups runthroughout St Helier. If you would like to promote your organisation or aplanned special event, or just to include contact details, please telephone811821 or email towncrier@posh.gov.je.

Women’s InstituteThere are four meetings in St Helier as follows:St Helier Sirens WI: 1st Thursday of each month at Church House (oppositeChambers) at 8pm. Contact Sue Bone on 636977or 07797 831473 or email liberty@localdial.com.La Pouquelaye WI: 2nd Wednesday of each month at the La PouquelayeCommunity Centre (the old La Pouquelaye School). Contact Gill James on722467 or gilljames527@gmail.com.West Park WI: 1st Tuesday of each month at 2.30pm at the meeting room atthe King George V Homes on La Grande Route de St Aubin. ContactSheila Sykes on 491856.First Tower & Millbrook WI: 2nd Wednesday of each month at the St Andrew’sChurch Hall at 7.30pm. Contact Joan Cadoret on 735534.

Mobile LibraryGeorge V Cottage Homes – Mondays, 9.20–9.45amB&Q, Queen’s Road – Tuesdays, 9.50–10.30am.

Beavers, Cubs and Scouts14th Jersey (St Helier) Scout Group Salvation Army Hall, Minden PlaceBeavers and Cubs: Monday evenings Scouts: Wednesday eveningsContact Jean-Paul Lecrivain (Group Scout Leader) on 07797 836295or email: gsl14thjsy@gmail.com.Additional enquiries: Mary Roberts, Island Secretary, on 486935or email: jersey.scouts@jerseymail.co.uk.

Rainbows, Brownies & Girl GuidesAll Saints Church Hall, The Parade: Thursday and Friday eveningsContact: Daphne on 871199

Little Monkeys Gymnastics, Fort RegentMonday to Friday 9.30am to 12.15pm with Mums: Children must bewalking; suitable for 1–3½ years. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridaysfrom 3.30pm onwards: Children from 3–6 years. Saturdays 9–10am:Children aged 5–6 years. Contact: 07797 731101.

Regent Gymnastics Club, Fort RegentVisit: www.regentgymnastics.co.uk/page_1267903869504.

Royal British Legion, 2–4 Great Union StreetTuesday to Friday from 12pm and Saturday and Sunday from 11am.

Sun BowlsStarts mid-April, Opening times: 10.00am, 2.00pm and 6.00pm, leagues onMonday and Tuesday evenings and Thursday mornings.Contact Terry Bell on 734721.

First Tower Billiards & Snooker ClubOpen weekdays from 7pm to 11pm and Sundays from 1pm to 6pm. Emailfirsttowersnookerclub@gmail.com.

Jersey Scrabble ClubEvery Tuesday evening at 7pm.Contact Anne on 730409 or email apasturel@live.co.uk.

St Mark’s SparksThursdays during term-time from 10am to 11.30am at St Mark’s Church.Contact Ian MacFeeters on 720595.

The Caesarea Quilters Third Monday of every month. Contact Sue Bone on 636977.

Soroptimist International of Jersey, Ladies Service ClubEvery fourth Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm at the Monterey Hotel.Contact Mrs Jean Dale on 888882 or email jeand@bullandcompany.com.

Jersey Bowls Club, WestmountProspective new bowling members are welcomed. Please contact JeanLowery on 07797 776790.

TOP (Triumph Over Phobia) Offers structured self-help for people with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder andphobias. Thursday evenings, from 7-8.30pm at the Headway Centre. ContactCelia on 0800 735 0608 or topjerseyci@gmail.com.

Jersey Association of Retired Persons A friendly club for the over 50’s. Contact Mrs Annette Elliott on 742402.

Age Concern Jersey Home cooked lunches every week day at 12 noon (excluding bank holidays),and bingo every Wednesday at 1.30pm. Telephone 758922 or Freephone0800 7350345. Frozen meal delivery – please contact Chris on 870354.

Parish clubs and groups From the PolishCommunity

Vladyslawa (Vlada) Mayo

Pocz tek lata na był bardzo bogaty w wydarzenia dlaspołeczno ci polskiej na Jersey: powstało PolskieStowarzyszenie Saint Helier oraz odbył si corocznyfestiwal Polskiej Kultury. Stowarzyszenie zostałozainicjowane przez polsk Konsul Honorow na Jersey –Pani Magdalen Chmielewsk. Przedstawiciel władzlokalnych St. Helier pan Simon Crowcroft, entuzjastyczniepoparł t inicjatyw.

Polski festiwal, który trwał od 12 do14 lipca byłwspaniałym przykładem bardzo dobrej organizacjipoł czonej z prezentacj całego spektrum dorobku kulturypolskiej. Poczynaj c od tradycyjnych polskich da, poprzezwspaniale zagrane przez zespół polskie piosenki, ko cz cna nokturnach Chopina, ka dy mógł znale co dla siebie.

Impreza cieszyła si du ym powodzeniem, kilka tysi cyosób odwiedziło tegoroczny festiwal kultury polskiej naWeighbridge. Miło odnotowa, e jest on coraz ch tniejodwiedzany zarówno przez lokalnych mieszka ców jak iturystów z Wielkiej Brytanii i Niemiec. Pogoda dopisała iwszyscy wspaniale si bawili.

There’s been a great variety of events for the Polishcommunity at the beginning of the summer in Jersey: theSt Helier Polish Society was established and the annualPolish Festival was held. The Polish Society was initiatedby the Polish Honorary Consul, Magdalena Chmielewska.The Constable has enthusiastically supported this initiative.

The Polish Festival was a good example of organisationand presentation of all varieties of Polish cuisine andculture. Starting with traditional Polish meals, throughoutthe concert there was a band singing Polish songs,finishing with Chopin’s nocturnes so everyone could findsomething to enjoy.

The event at the Weighbridge was very successful and wasvisited by a couple of thousand people. It is nice to see thatit has become more and more popular among the localsand tourists from the UK and Germany. The weather wasbeautiful and everyone had great fun.

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Aurélie Leroy, managerof St Helier based Maison deNormandie, keeps us up todate with events anddevelopments just overthe Channel in France.

The French Connection

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LE CHEVAL EST ROI ENNORMANDIE!Je n’hésiterai pas à revenir vous parler, un peuplus tard dans l’année, des Jeux Equestresmondiaux accueillis par la Normandie du 23aout au 7 septembre 2014. Ce sera uneformidable occasion pour la région d’accueillirune manifestation d’envergure mondiale, quiplace réellement le cheval au centre denombreux intérêts. La Normandie est en effetconnue pour ses élevages, ses haras nationaux,ses courses, et bien sur pour son expertise etsavoir-faire en équitation. Ce mois-ci, du 9 au18 août, sera un avant-gout des Jeux de l’annéeprochaine, avec le Normandie Horse Show auPôle Hippique de Saint-Lô. Chaque année, cettecompétition organise des concours d’obstacles,d’élevage, d’attelage et de horse-ball à l’échellenationale. Soutenue, par le conseil régional deBasse-Normandie et le conseil général de laManche entre autre d’autres institutions locales,le Normandie Horse Show est un prélude auxJeux 2014. A très bientôt pour d’autresnouvelles des jeux en 2014 ! Dans l’attente,vous trouverez plus d’informations sur le sitenormandiehorseshow.com etwww.alltechfeiweg2014-normandy.fr

THE HORSE IS KING INNORMANDY!No doubt I will come back and talk to you lateron in the year about the World EquestrianGames hosted by Normandy from 23rd Augustto 7th September 2014. This fantasticopportunity for the region to host such aworldwide event is making the horse a subjectof a lot of interest. Normandy is known for itsbreeds, its listed National stud farms, its racesand above all its expertise and know-how inhorse riding as a whole. This month from 9thto 18th August will be a first taste of nextyear’s huge event, with the Normandy HorseShow in the horsing centre of Saint-Lo. Everyyear this competition organizes jumping,driving, horse-ball and breeding nationalcompetitions. Supported by the regionalcouncil of Lower-Normandy, the countycouncil of la Manche and further localinstitutions, the Normandy Horse Show is aprelude to next year’s games. I will providefurther details about the prestigious 2014Equestrian Games very soon! For now, moreinformation is available onnormandiehorseshow.com andwww.alltechfeiweg2014-normandy.com/en/.

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Jersey Symphony OrchestraAccomplished Irish soprano – and now Jersey-resident – Vivienne

Hassell will be the vocal soloist at the Jersey Symphony Orchestra’s(JSO) Last Night of the Proms concert in August, which will alsoinclude a number of British classics as part of the programme.

The concert, which will take place at Fort Regent on Saturday 3rdAugust, will see Vivienne join the JSO to perform a number ofpieces, including Burgon’s ‘Nunc Dimmitis’. Young localsaxophonist Grace MacDonald, who was the 2013 winner of theJSO prize at the PwC Young Musician of the Year Competition,will also accompany Vivienne in this piece.

Also forming part of the programme will be a host of Englishclassics such as Vaughan Williams’ ‘Wasps Overture’, Walton’s‘Crown Imperial’ and Coates’ ‘The Dambusters March’. TheJSO’s lead violinist Martin Smith will play the solo in VaughanWilliams’ ‘Lark Ascending’, a piece inspired by GeorgeMeredith’s poem of the same name. The lively ‘A Grand, GrandFestival Overture’ by Arnold will also feature a number ofunexpected additions to the percussion section.

The second half of the concert will include a number of piecesthat traditionally feature in the last concert of the Proms,including Elgar’s ‘Land of Hope and Glory’, ‘Jerusalem’ and‘Rule Britannia!’.

The JSO’s Last Night of the Proms concert will take place atFort Regent on the 3rd of August at 8pm. Tickets are available

from £12.50 per person and can be bought at Fort Regent, oronline at www.jso.org or www.gov.je/events.

THURSDAY 1ST TO SUNDAY 11TH AUGUST From 12 noon dailyBattle of Flowers FunfairVenue: Jardins de la Mer, WaterfrontContact: the Battle of Flowers Association on 730178

or email jsybof@gmail.comSUNDAY 4TH AUGUST 10am to 8pmY-Tel Jersey Seaside FestivalVenue: Havre des Pas LidoContact: Mario Pirizzolo on 280159

or empire@localdial.comMONDAY 5TH AUGUST 7.30pmBand of the Island of Jersey 'Beating of the Retreat'Venue: Howard Davis Park

Free entry, retiring collection for Jersey Hospice.Contact: Nick Manning on 07797 711925TUESDAY 6TH AUGUST 6.30pmSt Helier Battle of Flowers Association meetingVenue: Municipal Services Depot, Queen's RoadContact: Daphne Bland on 871199

or blandy51@hotmail.comWEDNESDAY 7TH AUGUST 9.30amRoads Committee (Part A open to the public)Venue: Town Hall. Details to be published five days in

advance at www.sthelier.je.Contact: John Stievenard on 811845

or john.stievenard@posh.gov.jeWEDNESDAY 7TH AUGUST 5.30pmSt Helier – Funchal Geminação Committee meetingVenue: Town HallContact: Isilda de Freitas on 07829 839005

or isildadefreitas@hotmail.com.WEDNESDAY 7TH AUGUST 6.30pmSt Helier – Avranches Jumelage Committee meetingVenue: Town HallContact: Annabelle Bishop on 07797 762008

or annabelle.bishop@googlemail.comTHURSDAY 8TH AUGUST 2pmBattle of Flowers Grand Day ParadeVictoria Avenue. Contact the Battle of Flowers Associationon 730178 or email jsybof@gmail.comFRIDAY 9TH AUGUST 9pmBattle of Flowers Moonlight ParadeContact: the Battle of Flowers Association on 730178

or email jsybof@gmail.comSATURDAY 10TH AUGUST 7.40amSt Helier (Jersey) to St Helier (Bréville, France) WalkContact: Michel Jeanne to arrange travel

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SUNDAY 18TH AUGUST 7.30amMarc’s Fun WalkSt Ouen to St HelierPlease see details on Parish Notice Board for more detailsof the three different length walks available.SUNDAY 18TH AUGUST 12.30pmSt Helier – Bad Wurzach Partnerschaft Twinning Group BBQVenue: St Ouen’s Picnic Area

All welcome. Entry fee: £5. Bring your own bread,drinks and seating.

Contact: Clive Armstrong on 854152or email c.armstrong@jerseymail.co.uk

MONDAY 19TH AUGUST 7.30pmWonderbrass Concert in aid of Operation DaffodilVenue: Town Hall. Free entry, retiring collectionContact: Adam Brown at adam_brown78@hotmail.comTHURSDAY 22ND TO MONDAY 26TH AUGUST 12 noon to 11pmAirtel-Vodafone Portuguese Food FestivalVenue: Jardins de la Mer, WaterfrontChurch service on Sunday 25th August at 12 noonContact: Richard Rondel on 07797 711537

or rick.rondel@gmail.comMONDAY 26TH AUGUST 7.30pmFriends of the Millennium Town ParkVenue: Town HallContact: Bernie Manning on 07700 356438

or bernie.manning@hotmail.co.ukWEDNESDAY 28TH AUGUST 7pmParish AssemblyVenue: Town Hall Details to be published five days in

advance at www.sthelier.je.Contact: Martin Roberts on 811824

or martin.roberts@posh.gov.jeTHURSDAY 29TH AUGUST 6pmCommunity in Bloom meetingVenue: Town HallContact: Stephanie Parrott on 811708

or stephanie.parrott@posh.gov.jeSATURDAY 31ST AUG AND SUNDAY 1ST SEPT 11am to 11pmJersey Live Venue: RJA&HS Royal Jersey Showground, TrinityFor more information please contact the Jersey LiveFestival group on 887786 or email info@jerseylive.org.uk.TUESDAY 3RD SEPTEMBERAutumn school term startsWEDNESDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER 9.30amRoads Committee (Part A open to the public)Venue: Town Hall. Details to be published five days

in advance at www.sthelier.je.Contact: John Stievenard on 811845 or

john.stievenard@posh.gov.jeWEDNESDAY 4TH SEPTEMBERVisite du Branchage et des CheminsDetails on the Parish website, www.sthelier.je, or from theTown HallWEDNESDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER 6.30pmSt Helier – Avranches Jumelage Committee meetingVenue: Town HallContact: Annabelle Bishop on 07797 762008

or annabelle.bishop@googlemail.comTHURSDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER 5.30pmSt Helier Polish SocietyVenue: Town HallContact: Magda Chmielewska on 07700 811719

or magda.chmielewska@hotmail.co.ukWEDNESDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER 7.45pm‘Battle of Britain’ La Ronde Wind Band concertHoward Davis Park. Free entry with retiring collectionTHURSDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER 12 noon to 5pmInternational Air DisplaySt Aubin’s BayContact: Mike Higgins on 873956 ormichael.higgins@jerseymail.co.uk

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The St Helier

GAZETTEParish Notices

PARISH ASSEMBLYAND

ROADS COMMITTEEMEETINGS

VISITE DUBRANCHAGE

A meeting of the St Helier RoadsCommittee will take place onWednesday 7th August at 9.30amat the Town Hall.

Members of the public are invited toattend part ‘A’ of the agenda.

An Assembly of the Principals andElectors of the Parish of St Helierwill be held at the Town Hall onWednesday 28th August at 7pm toconsider Parish business.

Agendas for the above meetings willbe published no fewer than five daysin advance and will be available fromthe Town Hall or the Parish website,www.sthelier.je

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In accordance with therequirements of the Loi (1914)sur la Voirie, as amended, the

second Visite du Branchage of theyear will take place in St Helier on

Wednesday 4th September.

The Loi requires occupiers of landbordering on the public roads of theParish to trim hedges and branchesand to cut all overhanging trees so asto give a clearance of 12 feet over mainroads and by-roads and of 8 feet overfootpaths and to remove any otherencroachments on the public highway.

A fine may be levied for eachinfraction. The attention of occupiersof land is drawn to the need to ensurethat all cuttings and trimmings areremoved from the roads and footpathsafter the branchage is completed.

NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURESJERSEY SEASIDE FESTIVALSUNDAY 4TH AUGUST 2013

Various roads will be closed on Sunday 4th August in the Havre des Pas area,including Havre des Pas between Havre des Pas Gardens and St Clement’s Road,Roseville Street between D’Auvergne Lane and Havre des Pas, and ClevelandRoad between Croydon Lane and Havre des Pas. One-way traffic in Marett Roadwill be reversed between Roseville Street and D’Auvergne Lane, and there will beno parking between 6pm on Saturday 3rd August and 7am on Monday 5th Auguston Roseville Street and Cleveland Road.

Explanatory signs will be positioned throughout the area.

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JERSEY EISTEDDFODTHE DEUTSCHE BANK FESTIVAL OF THE PERFORMING ARTS NOVEMBER 2013

Entries for the Music Section are being taken in on the following date:Friday 13th September 2013, 3.30pm to 7.30pm, in the Town Hall’s Assembly Room

For all other sections, entries will be accepted on:Friday 27th September 2013, 3.30pm to 7.30pm, in the Town Hall’s First FloorCommittee Room

The Jersey Eisteddfod is sponsored by Deutsche Bank and the Jersey Arts Trust.

General Notices

Fly direct to Amsterdam, Paris, Zurich or Geneva with Blue Islands and discover the stunning sights of Europe.

Get away, make some memories

Cinquantennaire Park in Brussels, one hour from Amsterdam

Fly direct from Jersey to cycle in Amsterdam, Annecy, France is a stones

throw from Geneva airport

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Relax along

Lake Geneva

Beautiful Bern, just 1 ½

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Engleberg village, Switzerland, just one hour from Zurich

Paris, just one hour 20, direct from Jersey airport

The Palace of Versailles, just

35 minutes from Paris