Town Crier August 2011 - Parish of St. Helier

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3 Recycling update 

6 New Jersey theme for Battle float 

8 Jersey Fish Festival 

11 Historic St Helier 

16 Changing face of St Helier 

18 Fitness fix 

19 Fashion fix 

23 St Helier bites 

25 Legal aid 

Thanks to the expertise and hard work 

of the St Helier Parks and Gardens Dept., 

and the enthusiasm and skill of the 

Community in Bloom Group, residents 

and businesses, the Parish has won two 

major awards for its environmental 

quality. 

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The old adage about competitions, that taking part is 

more important than winning, is especially true of the 

annual awards for floral displays and environmental 

initiatives around the parishes. St Helier makes a great 

effort each year to look its best during the Spring and 

Summer for the benefit of tourists and residents alike. 

Nevertheless, it's gratifying for everyone involved 

when their hard work is recognised as it has been this 

year with 'Best Parish' in the local competition run by 

Jersey Tourism, and another Gold Award at the RHS 

show in Tatton Park. 

Meanwhile, our Battle of Flowers Committee is hard 

at work on the Parish's second entry in the Battle 

parades on 11th and 12th August - for a preview see 

page 13. Our electoral officer, Daryn Cleworth, has his 

sights set on a different goal, improving electoral 

registration by the deadline of 5th September. We 

already have more electors registered than ever 

before but there're still hundreds of parishioners who 

are not on the list. 

August in Jersey is traditionally associated with 

holidays and the Parish hosts several festivals this 

month to help us enjoy ourselves. As well as the 

Battle of Flowers we have the Fish and Seaside 

Festivals on 6 & 7 August, the St Helier Polish Festival, 

12 - 14 August, and the Portuguese Food Festival 

from 26 - 29 August. Bonnes vacances à tous! 

To contact the editorial team, please call 

811821 or email towncrier@posh.gov.je 

News around our 

residential homes 

St Helier House is looking forward to the Battle of 

Flowers and its festivities. Due to refurbishment the 

décor is now looking very plush and includes a very 

popular jacuzzi bath! The Home was visited by 

Lieutenant Governor Sir Andrew Ridgway and Lady 

Ridgway recently, which was enjoyed by all. Down the 

road at Maison de Ville, the gastronomic scene 

continues to change with this month’s treat being a 

Fruit de Mer. The annual Garden Party is eagerly 

anticipated on 3rd August. Meanwhile, a friendly 

homely atmosphere is very much in evidence at St 

Ewolds, with the staff often involved in fun activities. 

The Home has also been chosen as one of Waitrose’s 

community matters scheme charities for the month of 

August – so get shopping and place your green 

token in a collecting box! 

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Recyclingupdate 

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Over 60% of residential premises in St Helier now have access to the kerbside 

recycling scheme. This has resulted in 54 tonnes of household recyclables being 

diverted from incineration. A large number of commercial premises in town are 

taking part in the cardboard collection scheme, which means a further 13 tonnes 

of recyclable material has also been diverted from the incinerator. A campaign to 

encourage more shops and businesses to segregate their cardboard for recycling is 

currently underway. To date the total of recyclables diverted from incineration 

stands at 67 tonnes. 

Exciting News 

The large trailer required to ship the recyclables to France was delivered to the 

Parish Depot on 16th July. 

It was a dismal rainy Saturday morning when the team from the Depot arrived at 

the Condor Logistics trailer yard to start the journey. However the Director of 

Municipal Services could not contain her excitement and was seen buzzing around 

taking lots of photographs. The trailer breezed through the outskirts of town with 

its escort without any problems. 

The trailer negotiated the roundabout next to Victoria Park very easily then on 

towards Cheapside. The key area of concern was cars parking at Cheapside, 

therefore the Parish put up warning signs to advise the public not to park in the 

area between 6am and 7.30am. The trailer proceeded to Elizabeth Place and 

Rouge Bouillon, then up Queens Road and La Grande Route de St Jean into the 

Depot. It was a tight squeeze past the glasshouses at the Depot but it finally made 

its destination outside the interim recycling shed. 

The recycling trailer will be loaded with bales of car dboard and paper during the 

week before making the return journey back down to Condor Logisitics for onward 

transmission to our recycling partner, ROMI Recyclage in France. 

Our thanks go to Condor Logistics and DVS for helping to make this happen. 

Recycling Equipment 

We have now taken delivery of the can sorter/baler for aluminium and steel. It is 

amazing how many cans it takes to make a small bale. 

We are still awaiting the delivery of the bottle perforator which will allow us to 

start baling the plastic bottles. 

Coloured Bags 

Please remember to tie the top of the bags before placing next to your refuse bin. 

The blue bags containing paper and card can become very heavy when overfilled. 

Please use additional bags as required. 

If you have a shop and would like to help support the 

recycling scheme in any way please contact Debra D’Orleans, 

Director of Municipal Services, by telephoning 811708 or 

emailing debra.dorleans@posh.gov.je 

Stop Press: 

Tall ship visits St Helier 

The Parish is welcoming a visiting tall ship from Assens 

in Denmark, the schooner Fulton (length 38m) between 

12th and 16th August. The ship provides training 

opportunities for teenagers following the alternative 

curriculum. Jersey Tourism is hosting a reception for the 

visitors and they will also attend the Battle of F lowers 

Moonlight Parade. 

The Fulton will be open to the public bet ween 12 noon 

and 2pm on Friday 12th, and on Monday 15th at 

5.30pm there will be a free lecture at the Jersey Museum 

on the Fulton foundation and the maritime links 

between Jersey and Denmark. 

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The 

August2011Town Crier 

Parishmatters 

A round-up of the latest news and events from the 

Town Hall, Parish departments and our associated 

clubs and organisations. 

St Helier was awarded Best Parish in Bloom 

this year and also received a Gold Award 

for the Town Hall. This year’s entry for the 

Tatton Park Flower Show left Jersey on 

14th July and, we’re pleased to report, 

duly claimed another Gold Award at the 

RHS show. Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th 

October will at last see the opening of the 

Millennium Town Park. If you would like to 

become a Friend of the Millennium Park, 

please contact Bernie Manning on 07700 

356438 or email 

bernie.manning@hotmail.co.uk. 

General repairs to footpaths and 

roadway gullies continue 

throughout the Parish, with new 

roadways being laid out in the 

Surville Cemetery extension. Layout 

drawings are currently 

underway for the allotments, and 

anyone with a potential new 

allotment location should contact 

Tony Andrews on 811700. On 

30th June a residents’ 

consultative group was set up for 

Clos Vaze, with policing of parks 

and roads discussed as well as the 

rôle of the Roads Committee. 

The Parish is reviewing the 

potential of a Residents’ Parking 

Scheme in the Havre des Pas area 

and we’d like to hear your views 

on whether you would like such a 

scheme in this area. Please contact us on 811847 or 

email rpz@posh.gov.je to pass on your views, with the 

following information: name, address and contact 

telephone number. 

Learning from Eastleigh – Parish representatives 

undertook a fact-finding trip to Eastleigh Borough 

Council recently to observe their house-to-house glass 

collection service. Trial scheme of 600 households will 

commence during the autumn. 

Thomas Mayer, a 19 year old student from our twin 

town, Bad Wurzach, in Germany, travelled over to 

Jersey at the end of June and is spending two months 

gaining work experience with us at the Town Hall. His 

grasp of the English language puts us to shame! The 

Parish has welcomed students from our twin town for 

the past few years, and invites applications from any 

parishioners who would like to spend some time in 

Bad Wurzach learning German. So far we have not sent 

anyone on an internship there and it would be 

appreciated by our twin town if we could do so. For 

more details please contact the Constable. 

Rates Assembly sets Parish rate at last 

year's level Despite a proposition to fix a lower rate 

than last year's, this year's Rates Assembly voted to 

maintain the Parish rate at 1.1p. The Assembly first 

Top: Winning Parish entry at Tatton Park 

Middle: The Constable with Honorary Police 

Officers at the swearing in ceremony 

Bottom: Branchage inspection in full swing 

considered the Parish Accounts for the previous financial year, which were 

adopted by a show of hands, before examining the proposed budget. The 

Accounts Committee's proposal for a Parish rate of 1.1p was approved by 23 

votes to 11 in a secret ballot, so proposals for two lower rates fell away. The 

Assembly also voted to approve an increased 

expenditure for the St Helier Youth Committee 

and the transfer of funds from the Building 

Reserve to construct a recycling shed at the 

Municipal Services Depot. 

The Parish has been involved in a 

recruitment campaign for new members in the 

Honorary Police, which has included breakfast 

presentations and appeals in some of the 

town's churches. At an Electoral Assembly on 

19th July the vacant position of centenier was 

filled by Malcolm L’Amy, formerly the Chef de 

Police in St Peter, who was proposed by 

Deputy Jackie Hilton. Three 

new Honorary Officers have 

also taken their Oath of 

Office before the Royal 

Court on 8th July, following 

recent elections. Joe De 

Castro now joins his wife, 

Isaura De Castro, in the 

position of Vingtenier, Mary 

Osmond has become a 

Vingtenier and Jorge De 

Sousa has been elected a 

Constable’s Officer. The 

Connétable and several 

colleagues attended the 

Royal Court for the formal 

swearing in ceremony and 

the Parish is pleased to 

welcome them on board. 

Branchage The first of this year's 

two branchage inspections took place 

last month on one of the few sunny 

days in July! The Roads Committee set 

off for a tour of the Parish’s roads 

where overhanging trees and 

protruding shrubs had not been 

trimmed. Happily, in most cases the 

offending twigs had been removed 

by the time the Committee appeared, 

with the Honorary Police Vingtenier 

on hand to levy any fines necessary. 

In general the Committee was 

impressed with the care property 

owners had taken to trim their 

bushes, even though there were still 

some footpaths on busy roads such as 

the one pictured where the work had 

not been done. The next branchage 

takes place on Saturday 10th 

September. Property owners are 

reminded that they need to be 

vigilant at other times of the year 

about pruning protruding bushes 

which block the pavements, 

especially where sharp or prickly 

bushes are concerned. 

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Parish organisations, 

committees and associations 

The Parish supports a number of closely affiliated 

organisations and associations. For anyone interested in 

becoming involved in these groups, a brief overview and 

contact details are shown below. 

St Helier in Bloom 

St Helier in Bloom is a year round environmental improvement campaign, 

part of which is organised by the St Helier Community in Bloom Group. This 

is a group of enthusiastic volunteers, who support the Parish by instigating 

and encouraging community initiatives. 

Meets on the last Thursday each month a t 6pm at the Town Hall. 

Contact Tony Andrews on 811700 or email 

anthony.andrews@posh.gov.je. 

St Helier’s Honorary Police 

The Honorary Police form an integral part of the Parish of St Helier. They 

work closely with the Constable of St Helier, the States Police and the 

Parishioners, and consequently provide a service that is unique to the 

British Isles. 

Further information about the work of the Honorary Police is at 

www.sthelier.je 

Alternatively, contact Simon Crowcroft on 811821 or email 

constable@posh.gov.je 

St Helier – Avranches Jumelage 

Dedicated to facilitating and encouraging the development of relationships 

between the Parish and France through a twinning association with the 

French town of Avranches. 

Contact Annabelle Bishop on 07797 762008 or email 

annabelle.bishop@googlemail.com 

St Helier – Bad Wurzach 

Partnerschaft 

A chance meeting on Liberation Day in 2002 led to the twinning of St 

Helier with Bad Wurzach, the southern German town in which many 

Islanders were interned during the Second World War. Since that time, the 

Partnerschaft Committee has developed cultural links between the two 

through visits and exchanges of information. 

Contact Simon Crowcroft on 811821 or 

email constable@posh.gov.je or visit the 

website: sthelierbadwurzachpartnerschaft.com. 

St Helier – Funchal Geminação 

The Committee’s role is to develop relationships between the Parish and 

the capital of Madeira, Funchal, through activities celebrating the 

Portuguese language, music and national days. 

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

St Helier – Youth Committee 

The St Helier Youth Committee works closely with the Youth Service to give 

help and financial support to various youth projects throughout the Parish. 

It is also responsible for allocating grants to groups and individuals who 

live in the Parish. 

Contact Sarah Richardson on 07797 732901 or email 

sarah2r@hotmail.com. 

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La Pouquelaye Youth and Community Centre 

La Pouquelaye Youth and Community Centre arranged an open day 

recently to show local residents the facilities available for their use. 

The Youth Wing provides several different sessions catering for all 

ages and needs. Monday and Friday evenings are for youngsters 

who use the Inclusion Project, run by the very capable Hannah 

Clarke from the Youth Service and her band of enthusiastic 

helpers. It caters for young people with special needs, providing 

them a much needed facility to share time and interests together. 

Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays are set aside for juniors, 

intermediates and seniors respectively, with these evenings run by 

fantastic leaders Sheila Festou and Karen Kempster, aided by 

volunteers without whom these clubs would not run. A big thank 

you to all who give their time to help youngsters. 

The community side of the Centre is growing with several different 

groups currently using the facility, including the WI who meet 

every second Wednesday of the month between 7pm and 9.30pm. 

Guides and Brownies meet on Mondays and Tuesdays respectively 

and a new toddler group has recently started on Tuesday 

mornings between 10.30am and 12.30pm. Sugarcraft meet on the 

third Tuesday of the month. The main hall and kitchen are also 

hired out on weekends for children’s parties or group activities etc. 

The cost of this is £40.00 for up to three hours. 

The centre also has several classes including circuit training, karate 

and tai-bo kick aerobics run by the very energetic Clive Temple. 

Also, starting in 

July, every 

second 

Saturday the 

Centre will be 

open for all the 

community to 

participate in 

art projects, a 

game of 

football or simply to sit and talk with your friends. 

"I hope this gives residents an idea of the sort of things we 

have going on in the Centre" said chair of the Youth Committee 

Deputy Jackie Hilton. "Since we re-opened, the Centre is 

becoming more of a hub for everyone of all ages. We welcome 

anyone who would like to volunteer, whether it is to help in the 

youth provision, Community Centre or perhaps to sit on the 

Committee - please get in touch through our co-ordinator 

Sheila on 07797 710729.” 

Top: Centre Point and Le Pouquelaye youth and community centres received a 

helping hand from employees of State Street Corporation who helped the 

charity paint the exterior of their new building. 

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Fishy fun day 

Jersey is rightly renowned for the wealth of wonderful seafood caught in local 

waters. But did you know the centre of the fishing industry in Jersey is located 

on St Helier Harbour’s Victoria Pier? On Saturday 6th August, Parishioners, 

Islanders and visitors have the opportunity to visit and find out more – as well as 

have a great family day out – at the third annual Jersey Fish Festival. 

A celebration with a difference is one way to 

describe the annual Jersey Fish Festival that 

takes place every year on Victoria Pier. The 

difference being it’s solely (excuse the fishy 

pun) focused on one of the Island’s longest 

established industries – and one that most of 

us takes for granted when tucking into a 

shellfish supper. To address misconceptions 

and build understanding with the public, in 

Polish preparations 

One of St Helier’s newer communities are also 

preparing to celebrate the culture of its home 

country. The Polish Festival, 

featuring traditional food, drink 

and produce stalls together with 

local and national music 

entertainment, is taking place at 

Weighbridge Square between 

Friday 19th August and Sunday 

21st August. The event starts at 

noon on the Friday, and goes on till 

10pm. Saturday and Sunday have 

the same finishing time, but 

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2009 Jersey’s fishermen put on the first Fish 

Festival, with more than 4,000 people 

attending. A year later, the number had 

grown to 9,000. This year, organisers are 

hoping for the biggest crowds yet. 

The Festival, which is open from 11 o’clock 

in the morning until 11 o’clock at night, 

features entertainment for all the family. On 

the pier, in addition to various displays 

showcasing the local fishing industry, 

visitors will find food and drink stalls, 

craft stalls and musical 

entertainment. There will also be 

plenty to keep children amused such 

as art and craft 

opportunities, bungees 

and the usual range of 

merry-go-rounds. On 

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the water, a number of spectacles are taking 

place, including races and lifeguard displays. 

Highlight of the day for many people is the 

famous (or is it infamous?) ‘Man-Powered Flight’ 

competition that sees entrants leaping from the 

pier in a variety of contraptions trying to get the 

furthest distance in the most creative invention. 

With all profits from the Festival, including 

monies raised from the small entrance fee 

charged, going to marine-related local charities, 

it’s a great opportunity to find out more about 

fishing in Jersey, have some food and fun, and 

support some very worthy causes. More 

information on the day’s events can be 

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Looking forward to 

the Portuguese Fair 

The countdown has started to the 2011 

Portuguese Food Festival, the biggest 

community event in Jersey that 

consistently attracts around 30,000 

people. 

The Festival, which is held on People’s 

Park, starts on Thursday 25th August and 

runs to Bank Holiday Monday, 29th 

August. As well as food favourites from 

mainland Portugal and Madeira, there is 

musical entertainment and an open air 

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Dates for your diary 

AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 

Wednesday 3rd August 12pm 

Maison de Ville Garden Party 

For more information, please contact Jules Broad on 878308 or 

jules.broad@posh.gov.je 

Wednesday 3rd August 5.30pm 

Funchal Twinning Committee Meeting 

Town Hall 

Contact Simon Crowcroft on 811821 or s.crowcroft@posh.gov.je 

Wednesday 3rd August 6.30pm 

Avranches Twinning Committee Meeting 


Contact Annabelle Bishop on 07797 762008 or 


Saturday 6th August 10am to 10pm 

Jersey Fish Festival 

Victoria Pier 

For more information, contact Don Thompson on 07797 711759 or 

donthompson630@hotmail.com 

Sunday 7th August 11am to 8pm 

Jersey Seaside Festival 

Havre des Pas 

For more information, contact Mario Pirizzollo on 280159 or 

empire@localdial.com 

Friday 19th to Sunday 21st August 10am 

Polish Festival 

See www.sthelier.je for full programme 

Saturday 20th August 

St Helier Honorary Police car boot sale 

Nelson Street car park (behind the Odeon) 

11am to 3pm 

For more information, contact Vingtenier Mitch Couriard on 07797 

730544 or mitch.couriard@posh.gov.je 

Wednesday 31st August 7.30pm 

Parish Assembly 


Details to be published five days in advance at www.sthelier.je. Contact 

Martin Roberts on 811824 or martin.roberts@posh.gov.je 

Monday 1st August – Sunday 14th August inclusive, from 

2pm daily, People’s Park 

Battle of Flowers Funfair 

For more information, contact Jersey Tourism on 448877 or email 

info@jersey.com 

Thursday 11th August, 12pm to 5pm, Victoria Avenue 

Battle of Flowers Grand Day Parade 

For more information, please contact the Battle of Flowers Association 

on 730178. 

Friday 12th August, 9pm to 10.45pm, Victoria Avenue 

Battle of Flowers Moonlight Parade 

For more information, please contact the Battle of Flowers Association 

on 730178 or email jsybof@gmail.com . 

Thursday 25th August – Monday 29th August Nightly from 6pm 

Portuguese Food Festival 2011 

People’s Park 

Featuring favourites from Madeira and mainland Portugal, music and 

entertainment, plus an Open Air Roman Catholic Mass on Sunday 28th 

August at 11am 

For more information, please contact Martyn Farley on 07797 74319 

Wednesday 31st August 6.30pm 

Bad Wurzach Partnerschaft Meeting 


Contact Simon Crowcroft on 811821 or s.crowcroft@posh.gov.je 

See the Parish website at www.sthelier.je for further details 

Monday 5th September 12 noon 

Deadline for registration on Electoral Roll 

Tuesday 6th September 7.30pm 

Senatorial Nomination Meeting 


Wednesday 7th September 6.30pm 

Avranches Twinning Committee meeting 


For more information, contact Annabelle Bishop on 07797 762008 or 


Wednesday 7th September 9.30am 

Roads Committee (Part A open to the public) 


Details to be published at www.sthelier.je. Contact John Stievenard on 

811845 or email john.stievenard@posh.gov.je 

Wednesday 7th September 7.30pm 

St Helier Connétable & Deputies Nomination Meeting 


For information about standing in the election for Connétable of St 

Helier or for Parish Deputy, please visit 

http://www.sthelier.je/electoraloffice/electiondownloads/ or contact 

Helier’s electoral officer, Daryn Cleworth, on 811833 

daryn.cleworth@posh.gov.je 

Saturday 10th September 11am 

Visite du Branchage et des Chemins 

Specialised in Chicken 

Piri-Piri Chicken • Real Chicken Burgers 

Southern fried Chicken and more 

also available 

Fish & Chips • Burgers • Hot Dogs and 

from the Grill • Ribs • BBQ Sardines 

• real American Burgers 

Seats up to 60 People, Birthday Parties, 

Children’s Parties available upon request 

Order by phone, and Credit/ Debit card Service 

24 Beresford Street St Helier Tel 729788. 

Open till 2.30am at weekends 

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In the latest 

of our series, local 

author and historian 

Geraint Jennings 

looks at the 

Vingtaine de 

la Ville 

When 

unravelling 

a story, one of the 

useful maxims to follow is "Follow 

the money" - of course, sometimes 

"Cherchez la femme" leads to 

interesting results, but in considering 

the history of the Vingtaine de la 

Ville it is definitely the money that 

talks. 

La Vingtaine de la Ville is one of the 

six vingtaines in the Parish, and is 

itself divided into two cantons: the 

Canton de Bas de la Vingtaine de la 

Ville and the 

Canton de Haut de 

la Vingtaine de la 

Ville. The Canton 

de Bas is the 

western part, 

roughly between 

Gloucester Street 

and Conway 

Street, while the 

Canton de Haut 

covers the part from 

Conway Street eastwards 

through Le Havre des Pas as far as 

the boundary with Saint Saviour at Le 

Dicq. Apart from where it sprawls up 

the hill to meet Saint Saviour, the 

northern boundary of the Vingtaine 

generally follows the course of the old 

stream Le Faux Bié, which was 

culverted to form Tunnel Street and is 

now lost beneath Minden Place, 

Burrard Street and under a tangle of 

development from New Street to 

Gloucester Street. 

Jersey Road & 

Driveway Repairs 

For all tarmac needs, from Pot 

holes to complete driveways. 

•Supply and lay kerbs and garden edgings 

•Supply and lay slabs, bricks and paving stones 

•Supply and lay cobbles 

•Decking 

•Property and garden maintenance undertaken 

Jersey Road & Driveway Repairs Limited 

2, Brock Villas 

La Route de Saint-Aubin, St. Helier, 

Jersey JE2 3LN 

01534 733 130 

But for practical purposes, most 

residents encounter La Vingtaine de 

la Ville at elections: the vingtaine 

constitutes District No. 1 for the 

election of 

Deputies. Visitors 

are most likely to 

come across the 

name of the 

vingtaine on the 

heritage plaques 

dotted around to 

commemorate 

historic events and 

personalities. The 

funds that 

maintain these 

plaques are the 

vestige of a 

moving force in 

the administration 

and development 

of the Parish. 

Following the 

money, we need to 

look back to the 

Middle Ages with the 

beginning of the 

process of transferring 

control and ownership 

of Le Mont de la Ville 

from the Seigneur to 

the Vingtaine de la 

Ville. This process was 

finally completed 

legally in the 1680s, 

leaving the vingtaine 

in possession of what 

was to turn out to be a 

very valuable, and 

strategic, asset. 

At the end of the 

C18th, with 

the Battle of 

Jersey still 

fresh in the 

mind and 

the French 

Revolutionary 

Wars raging, 

the British 

Government looked to 

strengthen the Island's 

defences. Part of the common land on 

the top of Le Mont de la Ville, which 

was used by Town residents for 

grazing their cattle, had been laid out 

as a parade ground in 1785. The 

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levelling of the ground necessary for 

this work had uncovered a 

spectacular dolmen - which was 

nicknamed "Little Master 

Stonehenge". At a loss as to what to 

do with the megalithic stones that 

were impeding the parade ground, 

the Vingtaine de la Ville 

subsequently presented the dolmen 

to the Governor, Marshal Conway. 

The Marshal shipped the historic 

monument off to his 

country seat in 

England, where it 

remains to this day as 

part of a landscaping 

scheme in the best 

Romantic taste - so 

although we have 

already seen where 

the vingtaine's 

boundaries lie, it could 

be argued that some 

of its territory 

stretches as far as 

Henley-on-Thames! 

The British 

Government decided 

to fortify the whole 

hilltop and opened 

negotiations for the 

purchase of Le 

Mont de la Ville 

in 1800. The hill 

was 

compulsorily 

purchased in 

1804 after a 

legal valuation, 

and the vingtaine 

received what was 

then the princely sum 

of £19,323 and 7 shillings. 

In the next article we'll see what the 

vingtaine did with the money. 

Above: Some of the heritage plaques 

dotted around that commemorate 

historic events and personalities. 

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Townmatters 

Town Centre Manager Richard Mackenzie 

brings us up to date with monthly events and 

activities around the streets of St Helier. 

Working in retail for a long period of time has got 

my internal calendar advanced by six months. It was 

therefore natural to have a meeting concerning 

Christmas lights last week and this week I have been agreeing the 

Christmas opening hours. So in several months’ time, when you exclaim 

in horror at your first sight of Christmas cards on sale in a local shop, 

remember some of us are forced to discuss Christmas in a serious 

manner before we have even had our summer holidays! 

The summer has 

been the usual 

topsy turvy affair 

of the last few 

years, with a 

stunning spring 

and grey July and, 

for the third year 

running, the 

major event of 

Little Oaks Highlands provides 

childcare for children aged 

The Nursery is incorporated under the 

Laws of Jersey entitled "Lois (1862) 

sur les teneures en fideicommis et 

l'incorporation d'associations.” 

the Fête de St Hélier 

being cancelled and the 

Pilgrimage surviving - 

despite 30mph winds 

and sporadic rain. 

Despite this, the footfall 

figures for the town have 

increased, but this does 

not mean that this has been converted into sales as the weather has not 

encouraged anybody to rush out and enhance their summer wardrobe. 

August sees the first and postponed St Helier Polish Festival taking 

place on the Weighbridge; this will highlight the best of Polish food and 

cuisine. This will be followed in September by an exciting food fair 

carried out around the market in aid of the NSPCC. The plan is to have 

stalls all around the market in the street and also to have a selection of 

animals on display at the back of the fish mark et. 

Lastly we have several new retailers opening in town. There is Reefeet in 

Halkett Street who will give you a chance to have your feet cared for by 

their fish. Chicken Joes has opened in Beresford Street to offer food on 

the go and also eat in. The Salon in Colomberie has moved several 

shops down to stunning new premises and Jersey Goldsmiths have 

moved into the Mappin and Webb site, which is one of the finest 

buildings in King and Queen Street - just look up and admire the 

building’s details. 

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6 weeks to 4 years. 

Due to expansion we have a limited number of 

places available in our baby room. Our baby 

room loves babies from 6 weeks to 1 year. 

Opening hours: 7.45am-5.15pm term time only. 

Full and part time places available. 

Our aim is to ensure that all babies and children have access 

to a wide range of play experiences. Nursery sessions are carefully 

planned to ensure that each baby and child is treated as an individual, 

with age and stage appropriate activities and opportunities. 

To discuss how we can assist with your babies individual needs 

please contact: Emma Smith Nursery Manager on 01534 733263 or 

via email: littleoaksnursery@jerseymail.co.uk

Your Parish in pictures 

We have really been 

enjoying receiving your 

pictures of St Helier. 

Featured on this page 

are some of the latest 

to arrive, together with 

some information about 

the photographers. 

Please keep sending 

your pictures in. No 

rules on what is right or 

wrong - they can be of 

the town or countryside, 

show events, special 

occasions, super views, 

etc. All that we ask is 

that they feature St 

Helier in some way, are 

original photographs 

and that you are happy 

for their publication 

without charge. Credit 

will of course be given. 

To submit photos, 

email in jpeg format to 

towncrier@posh.gov.je, 

together with any 

caption and your 

name. 

Below: Beryl Plascot 

kindly sent in this 

striking photo of a 

rainbow across Mount 

Bingham in evening 

reflected sun. f 

Above: Regular contributor Gavin Le Brun sent us some more great 

pics, including this unusual shot of Elizabeth Castle access walk-way 

Battle of Flowers progress 

The theme for this year's Parish entry into the Battle of Flowers is 

the historical link between Jersey and New Jersey. The design by 

Angela Crowcroft has been worked on by the Battle of Flowers 

team working in the not-ideal conditions of a polytunnel at the 

Municipal Services Depot. Hopefully by next year the Parish's new 

recycling shed will be sufficiently advanced for the Battle team to 

get their shed back. The float under construction will be entirely 

dressed in paper flowers which will avoid the scenes from last year 

which included flower picking in a field in St Lawrence in the 

middle of the night, using car headlights! The team has had a lot 

of help as last year in the creation of paper flowers, with 

volunteers in the Parish homes and schools taking part. 

The State of New Jersey takes its name from the gift of land made 

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by Charles II to reward the hospitality of Islanders, and in 

particular, the Bailiff, Sir George Carteret, during the English 

Civil War. The young Prince twice took refuge on the Island, 

and the first Governor of New Jersey, who is said to have 

arrived carrying a hoe over his shoulder to signal his 

peaceful intentions to the inhabitants was a member of the 

Carteret family. Amongst the many historical features on the 

St Helier float is a Jersey cow, based on the gift of 'Precious 

Galinthia' made by the Island of Jersey in 1964 to celebrate 

the centenary of New Jersey. 

The team would welcome more members: to find out more 

please contact the Chair, Deputy Debbie de Sousa, by 

telephoning 632817 or emailing d.desousa@gov.je. f

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First Aid in Jersey Schools 

St John Ambulance were very pleased to announce 

recently that a local secondary school, Grainville, were 

crowned ‘National Schools’ First Aid Champions 2011’! 

The team of four pupils demonstrated their First Aid skills 

and knowledge in the staged scenarios held at the 

National History Museum, London. Over 250 schools had 

initially entered this competition, culminating with nine 

Regional teams, representing the entire UK, competing for 

the coveted title. 

The school is one of 36 of the 42 schools in Jersey 

currently participating in the St John Ambulance Young 

First Aider scheme. 

Through very generous sponsorship, each school receives 

free training equipment, including a Young First Aider 

teachers pack, comprising of bandages, fake wounds and 

manikins. In recent years, St John in Jersey have also been 

pleased to be able to nominate four local young people 

for the Young First Aider of the Year Award, because of the 

way that they were able to use their skills in real life to 

deal with real incidents, in a calm and competent way, 

and are pleased that each have received Certificates of 

Recognition from St John Ambulance National 

Headquarters, for their efforts. 

First aid is a very real way for young people to contribute 

to their community and it helps to build their confidence 

and self esteem. The students love to learn first aid as it is 

a skill that will stay with them for life and could help them 

to save a life. 

AT LAST now you can buy Helium 

Cylinders to use at home, mix and match 

your favourite balloons for flexibility and 

fun party decorating. Safe and easy to 

use, can be recycled. 

Community school 

First Tower School recently ended another busy and vibrant term of learning in 

the heart of the St Helier community. It was time of mixed emotions, as they 

said goodbye to the departing Year 6 students who are leaving to move on to 

secondary school. They didn’t leave without saying goodbye however, with a 

special leaver’s presentation and an Oscars and Variety show. 

One thing the School went out of its way to recognise was the contribution made by 

parents and friends. The School’s Homelink team have worked hard to run events for the 

children, including fundraising activities and sessions. Events, such as the Christmas 

Fayre, sales, hot dog and pasta days and school discos really enrich the experiences for 

our children and thanks go to all those who have been involved. Friends and families 

have also supported the many other activities taking place, such as helping with 

reading, various school trips and other special sessions f or our children. 

Thanks to all, best wishes for the new term...and have a great summer holiday! 

Get Ready, Get Registered! 

St Helier parishioners are being reminded to register 

to vote in the 2011 elections. On Wednesday, 19th October 2011 you will 

be able to vote for Senators, Deputies and Constables on the same day. 

This is a first for Jersey, so you should get on the electoral register NOW to 

ensure that you can use your vote in October. 

Voter registration forms have been sent out in the post and ar e also available to 

download from the Parish website, www.sthelier.je, as well as the brand new 

election website, www.vote.je. If you are 16 or over and have lived in Jersey for 

more than two years, or for six months plus a period that totals fiv e years, you are 

eligible to vote and should return your completed registration form to the Town 

Hall by noon on 5th September 2011. If you’re not on by that date then you won’t 

be able to vote. 

Remember, you don’t have to be Jersey-born to vote!! 

To check that you’re registered contact the St Helier Electoral Officer, Daryn 

Cleworth, on 811833, or by email at daryn.cleworth@posh.gov.je, to find out. 

Alternatively, go to The Do It Online section of our website, www.sthelier.je, and 

complete the online request form and a member of staff will get back to y ou 

straight away. 

The closing date for voter registration is noon on 5th September 2011. 

You Parish Needs You!! 

Get involved on Election Day and help out during the polls or the c ount. We would 

love to hear from parishioners who are interested in helping out on polling day. If 

you would like to be involved in this historic occasion, either during the poll or the 

count then contact the Electoral Officer, Daryn Cleworth, at the Town Hall on 

811833 or by email at daryn.cleworth@posh.gov.je. 

Please note that if you have aligned yourself with any candidate by signing a nomination 

form or are planning on signing a nomination form, or hav e agreed to support a 

candidate on Election Day, then you are not permitted to assist. 

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The changing face of St Helier 

A personal view from 

the Connétable 

The recently approved new Island Plan is the 

blueprint for Jersey's development for the next 

decade. Its main pillars include the concentration of 

new development, especially the provision of some 

4,000 new units of accommodation, in St Helier. 

This Parish is also going to be the focus of new 

commercial development. The St Helier Roads 

Committee helped me devise more than 20 

amendments to the Island Plan, all of which were 

accepted or adopted during the States' debate, and 

which chiefly sought to achieve better provision of 

open space and parking, and better walking, cycling 

and bus routes. 

Of particular importance was the inclusion in the 

Plan of my proposal in principle for a new Country 

Park to the north of the Parish. However, while I 

have always welcomed proposals to provide high 

quality homes in our Parish, and believe that people 

are the lifeblood of any town, I remain concerned 

that all this new development is not taking 

sufficient account of the quality of life issues 

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Key to Town Developments 

1. Castle Quay, Waterfront 

2. Zephyrus, Rue de L’Etau, Waterfront 

3. 14 – 16 Weighbridge (currently 

Southampton Hotel) 

4. 5 – 6 Esplanade 

5. 8 – 9 Esplanade and 10 – 12 

Commercial Street 

6. 27 Esplanade and Tower Carpets, 

Rue des Mielles 

7. Former Swansons site, 36-37 Esplanade 

8. Lord Coutanche House, 66 – 68 Esplanade 

9. Hotel Revere and Stafford Hotel, 

14 – 28 Kensington Place 

10. Westmount Quarry, Westmount Road 

11. Ann Street Brewery, Ann Street 

12. Wesley Chapel, Wesley Street 

13. Templar House, St James House and 

Queen’s House, Don Road 

14. 26 – 30 La Colomberie – 

corner Grenville Street/La Colomberie 

15. 9 La Motte Street and 35 – 37 

Hilgrove Street 

16. Victoria Club, Beresford Street 

17. 12 – 18 Hilgrove Street and 8 – 

12 Halkett Street 

18. J1 Broad Street: 19 – 29 Commercial Street 

and 31 – 41 Broad Street

During the recent Architecture Week I was talking to a local St Helier-based architect who 

agreed with me that the States' decision to build a new financial district on the Esplanade 

car park needed to be reviewed in the light of St Helier's pressing need for open space. As 

I said in my comment in the July 'Town Crier', the Millennium Town Park should be seen as 

the first of several new parks in the 21st century. Looking at the proposed plan for the 

Waterfront I was struck by the fact that footprint of the Esplanade Quarter, as the 

Masterplan is now called, would make an excellent Central Park for St Helier. 

It is also, of course, in its current form, an extremely valuable car park, and I believe that 

whatever it eventually becomes, at least the current level of parking provided on the site 

should be maintained. It has been pointed out to me that the Parish coffers would be 

significantly swelled by the rates payable on the many offices and apartments planned for 

the car park, but money isn't everything - the St Helier parishioners of the future are 

going to need more recreation space than is currently available. It is also clear from, for 

example, the new proposal for a major office building between Broad Street and 

Commercial Street, that space for modern offices to serve the financial services industry 

can be found in other parts of our town. 

Town developments detail 

J1 Broad Street: 19 – 29 Commercial Street and 31 – 41 Broad Street 

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Construct eight-storey building comprising retail units and offices with basement 

parking – pedestrian corridor linking Commercial Street and Broad Street. 

26 – 30 La Colomberie – corner Grenville Street/La Colomberie 

Six-storey building, basement parking, ground floor retail, 12 apartments and four 

dwellings. 

14 – 16 Weighbridge (currently Southampton Hotel) 

Construct new building, ground floor restaurant and five storeys of offices. 

Victoria Club, Beresford Street 

Total refurbishment and change of use from private members club to restaurant. 

9 La Motte Street and 35 – 37 Hilgrove Street 

Demolish building and construct 43 apartments with basement parking. 

5 – 6 Esplanade 

Demolish building and construct five-storey office building with car parking. 

27 Esplanade and Tower Carpets, Rue des Mielles 

Part demolition (retention of historic façade on Esplanade) and construction of 

new eight-storey office building including basement car parking. 

Ann Street Brewery, Ann Street 

Demolition and construction of 19 apartments with car parking. 

Lord Coutanche House, 66 – 68 Esplanade 

Demolish buildings and construct eight-storey office building with ground floor 

car parking. 

12 – 18 Hilgrove Street and 8 – 12 Halkett Street 

Demolition and construction of three-storey retail unit. 

Templar House, St James House and Queen’s House, Don Road 

Demolition and construction of 68 apartments with ground floor car parking. 

8 – 9 Esplanade and 10 – 12 C ommercial Street 

Demolition and construction of five-storey office building with basement parking. 

Hotel Revere and Stafford Hotel, 14 – 28 Kensington Place 

Demolition and construction of 130 flats with car parking. 

Wesley Chapel, Wesley Street 

Refurbish chapel to create 62 apartments with basement car parking spaces. 

Castle Quay, Waterfront 

Three new blocks of apartments to provide 280 apartments with car parking. 

Westmount Quarry, Westmount Road 

Development of 160 units of accommodation with car parking. 

Former Swansons site, 36-37 Esplanade 

Development of seven-storey office building with basement car parking. 

Zephyrus, Rue de L’Etau, Waterfront 

Development of 59 residential apartments with basement car parking 

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Fitnessfix 

Step 3: 

To getting your 

ideal body 

By Nikki Zachariou 

OK! Let’s recap 

You have your goal, a clear understanding of 

how achieving it will affect your life and how 

that will make you feel. Keep your notes 

from Step 1 with you all the time and refer 

to it should you ever have a little wobble on 

your mission! 

You have your check list for all that you need to get your ideal body. If followed, it 

will work! Fact: exercise has to be fun and vigorous. You need to take part in it for at 

least 30 minutes five times a week, or for two and a half hours over two or three 

occasions. Fact: you will, without a doubt need to combine this with a delicious 

healthy eating plan. 

Step 3 - Take Action! 

1. Google and Facebook search fitness classes. There is an abundance 

of fitness providers in St Helier. 

2. Search the Yellow Pages and enquire at gyms, boot camps, sports 

clubs or with private personal trainers, dance classes, etc... 

3. Book yourself on taster sessions, whether it’s aerobics, dance classes, 

boxing, swimming or spinning. 

4. Don't give up until you find something you enjoy and then refer to 

your checklist to make sure you are going to get results! 

5. Try and find a fitness package that offers not only the exercise but 

the nutrition advice as well - it will be a winner! 

6. Do all this sooner rather than later. The longer you leave it the less 

likely you are to ever do it! Do your research and make bookings to 

try sessions today, tomorrow and the day after. 

7. Don't book too far in advance, ride on the wave of excitement and 

book something to go to in the nex t few days. Refer to your answers 

from Step 1! That will get your juices flowing! 

So what are you waiting for? Go! Go! Go! 

I wish you all the best of luck! The most impor tant thing for me is you 

get the body of your dreams so you look and feel fabulous! 

Here is to your new body 

(and therefore new wardrobe!) 

Nikki Zachariou is a qualified Fitness and Dance Instructor. To receive 

more FREE health and fitness tips please sign up to her FREE newsletter at 

www.uberedgedance.com 

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Fashion 

fix 

In the latest part of our feature 

series, the fashion team at de 

Gruchy look ahead to the 

autumn and the trends to wear 

at the days start to close in but 

the nights come into their own... 

Don’t you just love it when the 

new season’s fashions appear in 

store windows? Summer sale 

stock disappears and the fashion 

floors are alive again with new 

styles in rich, autumnal colours - 

helping us to come to terms with 

the end of high-summer and 

start to look forward to ‘fall’. 

Autumn 2011 is more exciting 

than ever, with the faux fur gilet 

making a big appearance, and 

animal print adding an easy 

touch of glamour to most outfits, 

though be careful to use these 

accessories sparingly. Stunning 

knitwear pieces are wardrobe 

staples that will prove irresistible, 

with the added bonus that 

they’re comfortable too! 

The skirt is the key item to look 

out for when stocking your new season wardrobe. A 

40’s revival means this year’s leaning towards midilength 

skirts is still very much in evidence, a flattering 

length that is demure and classic. After the popularity 

This month’s Style Solutions Q&A – 

how to look festival cool on a budgett 

Q. I am hoping to have a late summer break to soak 

up the last of the sun before I’m ready to move into 

autumn. I’m very fair skinned though, any 

suggestions for effective, sensitive sun protection? 

A. Take a look at Clarins new range - featuring very 

high protection products for sun sensitive skin, that 

also protect against sun ageing. They offer UVB/UVA 

50+ in Milk-Lotion Spray and Sun Wrinkle Control 

Cream for the face. Enjoy those last few rays! 

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Hazy Autumn Days 

this summer of the shortest of shorts, it’s liberating to slip into the new length 

hemline that covers the knee and sits mid-calf. 

The pencil skirt also proves to be a multi-tasking “must have”. 

Wear yours with a feminine blouse in the softest silk, and 

finish with a cropped jacket that skims the waist or a fur 

shrug with gloves and a narrow belt. If you’re taller, this 

look works with most shoe heights, but if you need an 

extra few inches, check out the fabulous high-heeled 

court shoes around that make this look super elegant. 

Other skirt styles that will abound also dressed-down 

tailored skirts that can be worn with chunky knits, and 

ballet-style skirts in soft tulle fabrics that are either loose 

fitting or pleated. 

If you’re looking to update your prints, you’ll find that floral 

prints are replaced with larger, abstract versions. Layering 

continues to be important and the old faithful, the polo 

neck, re-emerges as another wardrobe essential - ideal 

underneath a flowing top. Masai are the experts in 

layering and their lifestyle brand, stocked at de Gruchy, 

is better than ever this season. 

‘But what about trousers’, I 

hear you ask? Don’t 

worry they are still very 

much in evidence with 

two main shapes, either 

very slim or very wide, both 

promoting a long, lean silhouette. Sharp 

tailoring is borrowed from the boys but worn 

with plunging silk shirts and heels to add 

glamour. Top it all off with a sumptuous faux fur 

gilet or a leather flying jacket. 

Military inspired jackets and coats with 

epaulettes and shiny buttons are still around, 

and we’re assured that capes are here to stay. The 

choice of chunky cable knits is bigger and better 

than ever. Fair Isle patterned knits are stylish and come 

in fantastic colour combinations to lift the spirits as the 

temperature drops. 

If all this is too much effort, then don’t despair, there’s also 

an easy autumn uniform option that was evident on all 

the catwalks - the tunic and trouser combo. Simply 

match jersey pieces for daywear, and slinky silks 

in the evening. 

As for Autumn’s colour palette, there’s a lot 

of black and grey around as always. 

There are some colour splashes to be 

found though, as seen with Weber, who 

team black with pale blonde. Oui create interest with different fabric textures, 

incorporating sparkle and beaded trims. Hauber incorporate grey and camel, and 

their later collection lifts a base of black with bright red accents. Finally, Jewel colours 

are emerging, so don’t be afraid to introduce deep amethyst, ruby and sapphire to your wardrobe to create 

real wow factor. 

With autumn accessories, the choice is yours! Ladylike pearls, chokers for day or night, oversized earrings 

are all ‘in’, but think big! Gloves, belts, and knee high boots are essential. With bags, it’s not what you carry, 

it’s the way that you carry it – whatever type of bag you have it must be hugged close to your body. f

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June2011 Town Crier

A fairer deal 

for St Helier 

The news that I am once again trying to persuade 

the States to pay rates on their buildings has met 

with a mixed reception. Some people think that it is 

simply trying to move money around, a paper 

exercise that is not worthwhile, but most people 

have been struck as I was by the plain fact that when 

Lime Grove House by the Route du Fort roundabout 

becomes the new police HQ the Parish will lose 

thousands of pounds a year in rates. 

We need to recall that the Working Group set up to 

investigate the matter by the present Chief Minister 

when he was Treasury & Resources Minister concluded 

that there were several good reasons why the States 

should pay rates, including the unfairness of depriving 

certain parishes - especially St Helier, St Saviour and St 

Peter - of rates income while still expecting these 

parishes to provide services to the States buildings 

within them. The Working Group also recommended that 

the States should pay rates in the interests of fairness (a 

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private school pays rates but a States' 

school does not), to encourage the States 

to make better use of its extensive 

property portfolio, and to offset the costs 

that the urban parishes, particularly St 

Helier, have to meet in order to provide 

public amenities such as parks, open 

spaces and toilets. This month the quality 

of the parks and gardens in our Parish has been recognised by 

two separate awards, but we shouldn't lose sight of the fact 

that our wonderful floral displays are paid for by St Helier 

ratepayers, whereas parks like Howard Davis Park, Coronation 

Park and the gardens at Gorey are paid for out of general 

taxation. 

The Working Groups also recommended that the money 

required for the States to pay rates should come from 

efficiency savings and better use of the States' property 

portfolio, rather than simply being passed onto the taxpayer. 

If, ultimately, taxes do have to go up as a result of the States 

agreeing to my proposition, it's important to remember that 

taxes are based on a person or a business’ ability to pay 

whereas rates bills are not. 

So it seems to me that the reasons for the States paying rates 

are compelling, but whether the States agrees with me on this 

remains to be seen! 

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Pour on a little cold water 

In Jersey we are lucky to have a fantastic health 

spa right on our doorstep. The sea is possibly 

one of our best health and leisure resources and 

is completely free. In St Helier the Havre des Pas 

pool allows people to have a dip even at low 

tide. Sea swimming isn’t just a great aerobic 

exercise that builds strength in your arms, chest 

and back; the key point is the temperature – it’s 

a bit chilly! And research has shown that being immersed regularly 

in cold water has a surprising number of benefits f or your health. 

Some people charge fearlessly into the water, others prefer to 

walk in more cautiously, gasping as every wave creeps a little 

higher. Either way, that initial shock of cold sets off a barrage of 

messages from nerve sensors in your skin up to the brain. The 

body responds by diverting blood away from the surface and 

towards the internal organs to conserve heat. This means the 

blood vessels have to contract or relax, which acts as exercise for 

the walls of your arteries. This may be why test subjects who 

took regular cold baths developed lower blood pressure. They 

also had lower cholesterol levels and decreased blood viscosity, 

suggesting less chance of blood clots. 

Regular swimming in cold water seems to toughen the immune 

system. Studies in Germany found that people who swim all y ear 

round have higher levels of white blood cells and catch fewer 

colds. The stimulation of cold temperatures stirs up the release of 

hormones, and function in the thyroid, kidneys and pancreas are 

improved. It even raises the levels of testosterone and oestrogen. 

Ice baths are commonly used in elite sports. When I was working 

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A taste of 

Southern Italy 

is coming to 

Le Lievres 

Following Le Lievres 

Tastes of the World' 

monthly in-store 

experiences the next 

delectable demonstration 

will be on Saturday 6th 

August (10am to 4pm) by 

Trizia Clarke who will be 

inspiring us with some 

Southern Italian home 

cooking. To complement 

Trizia's dishes A C Gallie 

wines will also be in-store 

for you to sample a small 

taster of their Italian 

wine, discount vouchers 

will be available for 

purchases from their 

store. 

It’s Simple - You pay what you think your meal is worth! For a limited period only 

Reflecting the latest trend in the European restaurant business we think that the idea of leaving customers decide 

how much the meal is worth is great. It is a way of putting you, diners, in charge so that you can pay according to 

your perception of the food quality and the ser vice you receive. 

We think that Jersey is the perfect place to introduce this idea as we believe that people here are honest and 

appreciate great food and service. 

When preparing our meals we aim to source ingredients from local producers and suppliers whenever possible, 

including Jersey Royals delivered fresh from Rondel’s Farm Shop. 

Available Monday - Saturday Lunch 12-2pm Dinner 6-9.30pm 

Offer Excludes beverages Daily Specials available 

To view other menus please visit: 

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as an osteopath for a rugby club in Yorkshire, I made the 

players jump in a cold bath after a match. The theory goes that 

as the blood vessels constrict, waste products (like lactic acid) 

are flushed out of the muscles, so there is less swelling and 

muscle soreness the next day. Personally, I think the research is 

inconclusive on this point, but I certainly enjoyed watching the 

players’ faces as I emptied another bag of ic e over them. 

Swimming itself is a great exercise, and one I often recommend 

to people for a variety of problems including hip and back 

pain. For a primate that evolved from tree-swinging apes, the 

average office-worker doesn’t raise his or her arms very often, 

and so the muscles underneath the shoulder (i.e. in the armpit) 

don’t get used or stretched sufficiently. In my line of work I tend 

to place my fingers into armpits quite regularly and the few 

that actually feel well-toned and health tend to belong to 

regular swimmers. 

A word of caution: do not suddenly take up sea swimming if 

you have a serious heart condition. Also, people with knee or 

neck problems should be careful with breast stroke. If you have 

any worries it is best to talk to a suitably qu alified professional 

before taking up any new activity, and you can see an 

osteopath if you have any muscular or joint problems. 

Above all else, swimming in the sea is fun! Ther e’s something 

quite ludicrous about walking voluntarily into the cold water. 

But at the same time it is liber ating to be stripped of your 

normal insulation from the world. And as the initial shock 

gives way to euphoria you find yourself floating around, 

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Born and raised in the UK 

to a large Italian family, 

Trizia’s love of food and 

cooking started early. 

Trizia moved to Jersey in 

her 20s, she now runs a 

small cooking school from 

her home and also offers 

some classes through 

Highlands College. Trizia’s 

classes are aimed at small 

groups with the emphasis 

on fun, hands-on, informal cooking, and cover everything from 

making fresh pasta to dinner party menus. Trizia’s recipes focus on 

home cooked food from the Campania region. 

Campania is the birthplace of pasta, pizza and buffalo mozzarella 

and its rich volcanic soil helps to grow some of Italy’s best fruit 

and vegetables such as tomatoes, basil, garlic and peppers which 

form the simple but delicious basis for many of the dishes for 

which the region is famous. 

We hope you will come along to Le Lievres to watch Trizia 

demonstrate a range of her recipes using fresh local ingredients, 

these will include fresh pasta with a delicious Jersey butter and 

herb sauce, a quick and easy roast pepper dish and a fiery 

sausage traybake. You will also be able to sample these dishes hot 

from the in-store kitchen, and if you fancy having a go yourself 

equipment can be purchased in-store, just ask a member of Le 

Lievres knowledgeable and friendly staff who are always happy to 

help you. 

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Come along to Le Lievres cookshop for their next 

delectable demonstration from top Italian cook, 

Trizia Clarke, who will be inspiring us with her 

Southern Italian home cooking. 

A taste of Cheese 

L’ Abbaye de Timadeuc has the unique distinction of being 

the only cheese from Brittany. Produced by Cistercian- 

Trappist monks since 1841, it is a direct descendant to the 

Port du Salut. Its paste is delicately salty, soft, with a 

delicious tender taste. The cheese belongs to the family of 

pressed, not cooked with a washed rind. It matures slowly 

over two to three weeks and the rind turns an 

orange/yellowish colour. L’Abbaye de Timadeuc is classed 

as Artisanal which means it has been made b y hand, a 

good Muscadet Sur Lie is the wine selec tion to 

complement this cheese and may be a few white gapes 

and some sunshine 

Roy Bester Fromage Pour Vous 

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L’ Abbaye de Timadeuc cheese 

In Store Store 

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Demonst Demonstration 

Saturday 6 th August, 10am – 4pm 

To complement Trizia’s delicious recipes, AC Gallie Wines will 

be offering tasters of their Italian wine from 11am – 3pm with 

discount vouchers available for purchases from their store. 

Le Lievres stock the largest range of cookware on the 

island, including pizza stones, fresh pasta machines and 

everything else you’ll need to recreate Trizia’s recipes. 

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Not moving? improving 

Many homeowners have taken the opportunity in recent years to carry out 

major and minor improvements to their properties, preferring to increase the 

value of their existing homes rather than entering into the volatile property 

market. In 2011 it looks like the trend will continue. 

Home refurbishment is also an opportunity to upgrade appliances, materials 

and fittings to the latest environmentally friendly and cost effective 

innovations and models. Each month, long-established St Helier company, 

Romerils, will be offering advice and ideas on how best to improve a home 

and increase the value of properties. 

Add warmth to your 

home with a real fire 

There's nothing 

like a real fire to 

add a warming 

welcome to your 

home. From the 

simplest hole-inthe-wall 

fire to 

one with an 

ornate and 

grandiose 

surround, the 

options are many 

but the benefits 

similar. Styles can 

vary from 

traditional fires to 

ultracontemporary 

fuel 

burners, so you 

should be careful 

to choose the one 

that compliments 

the look of your home as well as 

ensuring its suitability. 

A point to make clear from the start: 

while enthusiastic DIYers can tackle 

most home development tasks, 

installing fires is a job for professionals - 

not just because of the safety 

implications with fire, ventilation and 

carbon dangers, but because of bylaws 

and planning issues. Still, this shouldn’t 

stop anyone planning and directing 

the work. 

A starting point for choosing the new 

fire is often a visit to one or more local 

suppliers to get an idea of what’s 

available and at what price. Suppliers 

such as Romerils will also visit your 

home to advise on which models 

would be best and most practical 

under Jersey building regulations. This 

can be followed up with a full 

installation service. 

Now, the middle of summer may seem 

an odd time to be reading an advice 

column on fireplaces and stoves. Every 

year without fail, however, interest in a 

new fire only comes about as the 

temperatures start to fall in September 

and thoughts turn to creating a warm 

comfortable lounge. Yet by then, it is 

often too late to complete installation 

by Christmas, when most new buyers 

want their new fire up and running. This 

isn’t necessarily because installation 

fitters are busy, but due to high national 

demand on products exceeding 

manufacturer’s production lines. So 

forward planning is key here. 

When it comes to installation, always 

chose reliable and qualified tradesmen, 

and don’t be afraid to ask to see 

references. It may be that 

your chimney will need some 

attention too, or even a flue 

lining installed or replaced. 

So make sure you have 

someone capable of doing 

the work efficiently, cleanly, 

and, very importantly, safely. 

As an alternative to buying a 

new fireplace, some people 

want to restore their existing 

fireplace or stove to its 

former glory. In this case, 

suppliers such as Romerils 

offer full maintenance and 

repair services as well as a 

range of accessories to 

enhance what you have. 

Finally, when considering 

options on the type of 

fireplace or stove, you should 

also consider the type of fuel 

it burns, and whether your primary 

requirement is heat or aesthetic 

appearance. With so many different 

types of solid fuel available, it’s really 

important to consider the one most 

suitable for maximising your fire’s 

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In the second article of our series, 

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Advocates considers whether 

marriages celebrated abroad are 

recognised by the Jersey authorities. 

Recognition of the marriage is obviously a matter of fundamental 

importance for the status of the parties and their children. In our 

example of the Portuguese nationals married in Portugal, they 

need to know whether they are married in accordance with the 

local Jersey law, whether their children are legitimate in the eyes of 

local law and, should the relationship break down, whether divorce 

is available to them in Jersey. 

They also need to know if, and to what extent, they will inherit from each other. 

The general policy in Jersey (as in many other jurisdictions) is to try to recognise 

foreign marriages (and divorces) wherever possible. This policy may go to the extent of 

recognising marriages celebrated abroad which would not be valid if they occurred in 

Jersey. A marriage will be recognised if it was formally valid and the parties had 

capacity to marry. 

Formal validity relates to the way in which the marriage is established. This issue is 

generally determined by the law of the country in which the marriage takes place (in 

our example, the law of Portugal). That means that, if the local law of Portugal requires 

a particular type of ceremony which would not be required in Jersey then unless that 

ceremony has been performed in accordance with Portuguese law, the marriage will 

not be recognised here, even if it was perfectly correct under the formalities of Jersey 

law. If there is a dispute as to formal validity, legal advice in the place of celebration is 

required. 

Capacity relates to the legal ability of one person to marry another. For example, close 

relatives do not have the capacity to marry each other under the law of Jersey. The 

rule in Jersey law is that capacity to marry is governed by the law of the place where 

the parties were domiciled before the marriage. 

In our example, this would also be the law of Portugal although that law itself would 

use the concept of nationality, not domicile, to determine the issue. The result would 

in this case be the same, as the parties were both Portuguese nationals and (the 

complexity of the concept of domicile is probably beyond the scope of this article) 

domiciled there at the time of the marriage. 

What is the meaning of all this for our hypothetical couple? The answer is that, 

provided that they were validly married in accordance with the law of the place where 

they got married and had capacity to marry according to the personal law, the 

marriage will be recognised as valid and given its full effect in Jersey. 

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Parishnoticeboard 

Have you something to share with fellow Parishioners? Is there an event or activity 

coming up that you want to tell St Helier about? Let us know at the Town Crier and 

we can include on the monthly Parish Notice Board. Email short news items and 

associated photos to towncrier@posh.gov.je or call Annie Le Noury on 811821. 

When next in the market, stop off and try the 

food at Pure Charity Coffee Shop – 80% of their 

net profits are donated to Hospice Care and 20% 

to CLIC Sargent. There’s bound to be something 

on the menu you’ll like! 

Looking for something to do with the kids 

this summer? Community & School Sports 

Department, in association with State Street, are 

offering a wide range of sporting activities. 

Telephone Paul Brannan on 449790 or David 

Kennedy on 449787. 

Liberty Wharf hosted a unique fashion show and home extravaganza in July when in-house 

outlets Eclectic and Exquisite showcased their ranges at a jointly organised event. Members of 

the public were treated to chocolate and drinks supplied by Hotel Chocolat, and received a 

discount card entitling them to a 20% price reduction in both stores. 

Sponsored Charity Walk – A sponsored charity walk will be taking place on Wednesday 13th 

August in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust. The walk will leave St Catherine’s at 7.30am and will 

cover 20 miles. For more information, please contact Willy Nieuwburg by email: 

willy@newtelsurf.com. 

The NSPCC recently launched a designated Helpline text number for people in the Channel 

Islands to report child abuse. Anyone sending a text to the NSPCC Helpline on 07786 200001 

will receive an immediate response confirming that their message has been received. 

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TheFrenchconnection: 

Aurélie Leroy, manager of St Helier based 

Maison De Normandie, keeps us up to 

date with events and developments 

happening just over the Channel in France. 

Le petit 

bijou 

Tatihou! 

Du 27 au 31 

aout, l’ile de 

Tatihou accueille 

un des festivals 

les plus appréciés 

de Normandie 

«Les Traversées 

de Tatihou». Il n’y 

à que dans la 

Manche que cela 

existe! Il y à dixsept 

ans, le 

conseil général de 

la Manche pariait sur ce festival de musique dans ce lieu 

pittoresque rythmé aux sons des marées. Tatihou est une 

petite ile située à l’est du Cotentin, juste en face de 

l’adorable village de St Vaast La Hougue. Les tours Vauban 

situées sur l’ile sont classées au patrimoine mondial de 

l’Unesco. Si vous souhaitez participer à ce festival, vous 

devrez vous aventurer à marée basse vers l’ile et marcher à 

travers les parcs à huitres, ce qui fait toute l’originalité de 

cet évènement manchois. Le département est très fier de 

ce festival, qui attire chaque année plusieurs milliers de 

Please call our 

friendly sales team 

Tel: 888975 

Electric reclining chairs and sofas to match 

Single or double beds 

Pocket sprung or memory foam mattresses 

Massage options

visiteurs, qui viennent écouter les 

musiques folkloriques venues de 

France, d’Irlande, de Finlande, 

Espagne, Portugal ou même 

d’Islande! C’est original et c’est proche 

de Jersey alors venez vivre une 

expérience inoubliable. N’oubliez pas son nom: Tatihou! 

Jewels of the island of Tatihou! 

From 27th to 31st August each year, the island of 

Tatihou welcomes one of the most appreciated local 

festivals in Normandy - “les traversées de Tatihou” or, in 

English, ‘the crossings of Tatihou’. You can only live this 

experience in La Manche! Thirteen years ago, the General 

council of La Manche bet on this picturesque music 

festival followed by the tempo of tides! Tatihou is a small 

island based at the east of the Cotentin peninsula facing 

the charming little village of St Vaast La Hougue. The 

towers of Vauban situated on this little rock are listed 

under the world patrimony of Unesco. If you want to 

attend the festival’s concerts you will have to walk across 

in low tide towards the island going through local oyster 

beds, which make the uniqueness of this event. The 

county is very proud of this local festival, which 

welcomes thousands of visitors every year, who are there 

to listen to traditional folk music from France, Ireland, 

Finland, Spain, Portugal and even Iceland! It is different, 

it is so close, come and live an unforgettable experience. 

Don’t forget the name: Tatihou! 

If you would like to receive Maison de Normandie’s monthly 

newsletter about events and festivals in Normandy, please 

send us an email info@maisondenormandie.com or 

become a friend on Facebook: ‘MNMJersey’. 

Grow 

Angela Parr-Burman of the St Helier 

Community in Bloom Group serves up 

another round of seasonal tips and advice 

for St Helier’s green-fingered. 

After all your hard work this season, 

use August to relax and enjoy your 

garden no matter how small. 

All your flowers should be blossoming 

now. Extend the growing season by 

removing dead heads and leaves and 

keep feeding every week or so. Pick 

sweet peas every other day to 

encourage more flowers and, if you pick 

roses, place the bottom 1cm in hot water for 30 

seconds before placing in a vase of water. This 

prevents the heads from drooping. 

It’s not too late to plant summer bulbs such as ixias, Sparaxis 

or dahlias. These will bloom in October before the weather 

gets colder. 

Keep an eye on tomatoes and potatoes for blight. This star ts with 

brown patches on stems and spreads until the plant is killed. Remove 

tomato fruits and keep in a cool dry place but burn or throw out the 

remainder of the plant. Affected potato plants can be cut down to 

ground level, stems disposed of as with tomatoes and the tubers 

should keep for a couple of weeks in the ground. 

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Parish clubs andgroups 

This section of the Crier is devoted to the many voluntary 

clubs and groups run throughout St Helier. If you would like 

to promote your organisation or a planned special event, or 

just to include contact details, please telephone 811821 or 

email towncrier@posh.gov.je. 

Clubs & groups news 

Womens Institute There are four meetings in St Helier as follows: 

St Helier Sirens WI: 1st Thursday of each month at the Old Magistrate’s 

Court at the Town Hall. Contact Sue Bone on 636977 or 07797 831473 

or email liberty@localdial.com. 

Please note that there are no meetings in August, so 

the next meeting will be on 1st S eptember. 

La Pouquelaye WI: 2nd Wednesday of each month at the La 

Pouquelaye Community Centre (the old La Pouquelaye School). Contact 

Sheila Laugeard on 734600 / 07797 775483 or Gill James on 722467. 

West Park WI: 1st Tuesday of each month at the meeting room at the 

King George V Homes on La Grande Route de St Aubin. Contact Sheila 

Sykes on 491856. 

First Tower & Millbrook WI: 2nd Wednesday of each month at the St 

Andrew’s Church Hall at 7.30pm. Contact Joan Cadoret on 735534. 

Mobile Library 

George V Cottage Homes – Mondays, 9.30-9.45am 

Clos du Paradis – Wednesdays, 11.30am-12pm 

B&Q, Queen’s Road – Wednesdays, 12.05-1pm 

Beavers, Cubs and Scouts 

14th Jersey (St Helier) Scout Group 

Salvation Army Hall, Minden Place 

Beavers and Cubs: Monday evenings 

Scouts: Wednesday evenings Contact Jean-Paul Lecrivain (Group 

Scout Leader) on 07797 836295 or email: gsl14thjsy@ymail.com 

Additional enquiries: Mary Roberts, Island Secretary, on 486935 or 

email: jersey.scouts@jerseymail.co.uk 

Rainbows, Brownies & Girl Guides 

All Saints Church Hall, The Parade, Thursday and Friday evenings 

Contact: Daphne on 871199 

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Little Monkeys Gymnastics, Fort Regent 

Little Monkeys offers classes based upon creative and physical gymnastics 

exercise and movement for boys and girls aged 12 months to 6 years 

Monday to Friday 9.30am to 12.15pm with Mums Children must be 

walking; suitable for 1-3 ½ years 

Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays From 3.30pm onwards Children from 

3-6 years 

Saturdays 9-10am Children aged 5-6 years 

Regent Gymnastics Club, Fort Regent 

Regent Gymnastics Club caters for both recreational and competitive 

gymnastics for children from the age of 5 to 6 years. For full timetable, 

please visit: www.regentgymnastics.co.uk/page_1267903869504 

Royal British Legion, 2-4 Great Union Street 

Open Tuesday to Friday from 12pm and Saturday & Sunday from 11am. 

Always a warm welcome, old and new members please call in for a chat 

and a drink (cheaper than the pub!). 

Sun Bowls 

The season starts mid-April, with opening times being 10.00am, 2.00pm 

and 6.00pm. There are leagues played on Monday and Tuesday evenings 

and Thursday mornings. On Sundays club competitions take place. There 

is one senior and three club coaches, all E.B.C.S. qualified, who can teach 

you all aspects of the game. So why not just drop in, young or old, and try 

the game. Bring your family or come on your own - all you require is a pair 

of trainers or flat sole shoes. For more information, please contact Terry 

Bell on 734721. 

St Helier RFC 

St Helier RFC rugby team is still looking for any adult males interested in 

playing rugby, all levels of experience from novice to veteran welcome. 

Please email sthelier.rugby@gmail.com for more information. 

First Tower Billiards & Snooker Club 

The Club is open weekdays from 7pm to 11pm. There is a comfortable 

lounge area to relax in with TV, dart board and drinks area. Feel free to 

pop in and check out our facilities. We are opposite First Tower multistorey 

car park. Ages 14 and upwards welcome to play on the tables. Cues 

and chalk can be provided. For more information, please email 

firsttowersnookerclub@gmail.com. 

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Keep picking and growing more lettuce, radishes and spring 

onions. Stump rooted carrots can be grown in pots, as can 

beetroot and turnips, but pick at golf ball size. 

August is a brilliant time for growing pak choi, Chinese cabbage and 

Florence Fennel. If you can get Japanese onion sets, plant now to 

overwinter and pick in the spring. 

Start thinking about what grew well this 

year and what you would like to grow 

next year. It’s a good idea to rotate 

crops by growing different 

things in succession to prevent 

depleting nutrients in the soil. 

A good plan is to grow 

peas/beans followed by 

cabbages/lettuces finishing 

with root crops. If you just grow 

flowers, add goodness to the soil 

by fertilising with pelleted chicken 

manure or your own compost. 

Rescue any overwatered houseplants by carefully 

removing them from the pot and wrapping in newspaper for a couple of 

days. Then repot with fresh compost and don’t water for a week. 

Raspberries and blackcurrants should be cut down to 15cms of 

ground level as fruit will grow on next year’s wood. There is no reason 

why these cannot be grown in deep pots. For something different, try 

a fig tree. These love their roots to be restricted and in a good summer 

will produce edible fruits. 

Good growing! 

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Mindful of the role and importance of the 

Island’s own linguistic inheritance, each 

edition of the Town Crier will contain a 

regular column in Jèrriais by St Helier’s own 

Maître-Pêtre des Pages Jèrriaises and 

member of the Roads Committee, Geraint Jennings. 

Août, lou coumme un cliou? 

compiuteurs, et i' sembliéthait qu'nou 

tchultive pus à co des hauts bâtisses 

Mouôn Doue, tout r'est sens d'ssus en Ville au run d'l'avoût ès clios. Et 

d'ssous au mais d'Août! Nou n'peut auprès la tchête des banques et la 

rein organnîser car tout l'monde est crise êcononmique lé tou du monde, 

hors l'Île en vacanches ou bein nou- y'en a tchi d'mandent si les bantchièrs 

s'atchil'ye des vîsiteurs. Autrément, sont acouo les grands cârr'-ous-qué- 

nou-s'est bein embarrâssé auve tout j'pâsse ou raîque des vouaiyous 

l'travas pouor la Batâle dé Flieurs ou tch'avraûnîtent lé systeme 

pouor gângni des sou dans les 

bantchaithe. 

boutiques, les conmèrces, les hôtels En pâlant d'vouaiyous, nou n'peut 

et touos les dêm'nîns tch'en profitent dgéthe înmaginner qu'au temps 

à l'entou d'l'arrivée des touristes. pâssé la Batâle dé Flieurs 'tait eune 

Véthe, où'est qué j's'sêmes tréjous véthitabl'ye batâle. Nou-s'égdachait 

sans chutte gângn'gnie d'sou? Souos les chars et nou s'entré-jouôtait des 

l'fou, ouôth'-en-châle! 

pouongnies d'flieurs. Tchi ouappes et 

Août, ch'tait l'avoût, et au temps oualipes! Mais si tout chenna est 

pâssé les gens d'Jèrri vivaient s'lon la oublié au jour d'aniet, achteu qu'la 

touônnée rhythmique des saîsons, Batâle est eune bastaude des pus 

dans la pêque, l'agritchultuthe ou paisibl'yes, nou-s'a acouo du fanne en 

l'tourisme, et les marchièrs et l's aut's griyant les chars, en cliutant les 

conmèrces auve ieux. Achteu nou touffets d'flieurs et il est d'mêtchi 

joue atout l'marchi finnancyi et ses d'èrmèrcier touos l's ouvrièrs tch'y 

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every home and 

business in St Helier 

receives its copy of the 

Town Crier. If you live 

in St Helier, or operate 

a business there, and 

are not receiving your 

monthly copy, let us 

know and we will 

arrange for its 

delivery. Send your 

name and address to 

towncrier@posh.gov.je 

, or call 811821. 

Website 

News 

The Parish website is an 

important way of keeping 

Parishioners informed and 

updated. It doesn’t stand 

alone – we use adverts, 

circulars, press releases 

and of course this Town 

Crier to try and reach 

everyone. But the website 

helps those of us who 

want to interact with 

organisations online and 

at a time that suits us. 

Why not take a look at 

what www.sthelier.je can 

offer you? 

Contact 

The Town Crier 

Published by the Parish of St Helier 

In association with MediaMasters 

PO Box 133, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands. 

JE4 9QX Tel: (01534) 866956 

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Other - Martyn Farley Tel: (01534) 866956 

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Disclaimer: Whilst the Parish of St Helier and 

contributors to The Town Crier have provided 

the information contained in it in good faith, 

they accept no responsibility, financial or 

otherwise, for any action taken by any other 

party as a result of the information provided. 

Independent and appropriate advice should 

always be sought on such matters. The views 

expressed written in this magazine are those 

of the authors and do not necessarily 

represent the views of the Parish of St Helier or 

MediaMasters. The Parish of St Helier and 

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errors or omissions that may occur. 

donnent eune oûtchie. 

Mais i' n'y'a pon d'fête sans lend'main, 

et y'a eune batâle êlectorale en 

v'nant. Au run d'flieurs, ché s'sa des 

vouaix à tchilyi et d's ardguments à 

s'entré-jouôter. Les candidats s'sont 

en avoût, mais tchi qui s'vèrra oûtre? 

Ou vot'tez, bouonnes gens! 

August, just bust? 

(Août is pronounced “oo”: see how 

many words with an “oo” sound in 

you can spot in this month's Jèrriais 

article!) In August, everything's topsyturvy 

once more. You can't get 

anything organised because 

everyone's either out of the Island on 

holiday or receiving visitors. 

Otherwise, people are really busy with 

all the work for the Battle of Flowers 

or earning money in the shops, 

businesses, hotels and all the trades 

that profit around the arrival of 

tourists. And where would we be 

without these earnings? Up the spout, 

without a doubt! 

August was the harvest month, and 

time past Jersey people lived 

according to the rhythm of the 

seasons, in fishing, agriculture or 

tourism, and the markets and other 

businesses with them. Now it's 

playing with the financial market 

and computers, and, apparently, 

growing tall buildings in Town 

rather than growing crops in fields. 

And after the banking crash and the 

economic crisis round the world, 

some people ask if bankers are still 

grandees or simply hooligans who 

ruined the banking system. 

Speaking of hooligans, one can 

scarcely believe that time past the 

Battle of Flowers was a real battle. 

The floats were torn apart and 

handfuls of flowers were chucked 

back and forth. What a punch-up! 

But if all that's been forgotten 

nowadays, with the Battle being 

among the most peaceable of fights, 

there's still fun to be had building 

the floats, sticking clumps of flowers 

on, and all those workers who lend a 

hand should be thanked. 

But it's not all beer and sk ittles, and 

there's an electoral battle coming 

up. Instead of flowers, votes will be 

picked and arguments chucked back 

and forth. The candidates will be out 

harvesting, but who'll be in line for 

promotion? You'll decide. 

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Connétable: Simon Crowcroft 

Tel: 811821 Fax: 619146 

Email: constable@posh.gov.je 

Town Hall - PO Box 50, St Helier 

Jersey, JE4 8PA 

August 2011 

PARISH NOTICES 

Parish Assembly 

Roads Committee Meeting 

An Assembly of the Principals and Electors of the Parish of St Helier 

will be held at the Town Hall on Wednesday 31st August 2011 at 

7.30pm to consider Parish business. 

The agenda will be published no less than five days before the 

meeting and will be available from the Town Hall or the Parish Website 

at www.sthelier.je. 

Parishioners are asked to arrive in good time to check their 

entitlement to vote, i.e. electors of the Parish, ratepayers and 

nominated mandataires. 

A S Crowcroft 

Connétable 


SITUATIONS VACANT 

Jèrriais for beginners 

Lé Jèrriais pouor les C’menchants 

With Jèrriais on bins and banknotes, in street names and on stamps, and in the media, what better time to 

pick up a few phrases at relaxed and fun lunchtime sessions at the Town Hall? A chance to learn another 

new language is on offer here at the Town Hall – a ten week course is starting on Thursday 15th September 

at 1-1.50pm. Cost is £3 per lesson (payable in advance) or free to members of the Municipality. Contact the 

Town Hall on 811811 for more information. 

Town Hall Opening Hours 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday 

Parish Meetings Notices of Parish meeting are published on our 

website, www.sthelier.je, in the Town Crier and the Jersey Evening Post 

Procureurs & Parish Management Board 

Other Parish Contacts 

Procureur du Bien Public, Clive Barton 

RPZ Helpline Tel: 811847 

Tel: 880088 Email: clive.barton@moorestephens-jersey.com Email: rpz@posh.gov.je 

Procureur du Bien Public, Patrick Freeley Customer Services Manager: Angela Goguelin 

Tel: 724398 Email: patrickfreeley@talk21.com 

Tel: 811870 Email: a.goguelin@posh.gov.je 

Director, Finance: Andrew Pemberton 

Tel: 811829 Email: andrew.pemberton@posh.gov.je 

Director, Parks, Gardens & Open Spaces: 

Anthony Andrews 

Tel: 811700 Email: anthony.andrews@posh.gov.je 

Director, Human Resources: Martin Roberts 

Tel: 811824 Email: martin.roberts@posh.gov.je 

Community Support Helpline: Tel: 811866 

Parish Depot: Tel: 811708 

Centenier’s Nightline: Tel: 875706 

Duty Centenier: Tel: 07797 748540 

Registrar: Tel: 811088 

St Helier Roads Committee 

Director, Municipal Services: Debra D'Orleans 

Tel: 811703 Email: debra.dorleans@posh.gov.je 

Assistant Director, Technical & Environment Services 

John Stievenard 

Tel: 811845 Email: john.stievenard@posh.gov.je 

Simon Crowcroft 

Tel: 811821 Email: constable@posh.gov.je 

Nigel Blake 

Tel: 875339 Email: g.n.blake@jerseymail.co.uk 

Geraint Jennings 

Parish Nurseries & Homes 

Avranches & Westmount Nurseries: Val Payne 

Tel: 811718 Email: val.payne@posh.gov.je 

St Helier House: Jaqueline Jolley 

Tel: 811715 Email: jacqueline.jolley@posh.gov.je 

St Ewolds: Ann Mclean 

Tel: 811716 Email: ann.mclean@posh.gov.je 

Maison de Ville: Jules Broad 

Tel: 878308 Email: jules.broad@posh.gov.je 

Tel: 280778Email: geraint@newtelsurf.com 

The Very Rev. Bob Key 

Tel: 720001Email: robert_f_key@yahoo.com 

Iain MacFirbhisigh 

Tel: 725963 Email: blessings41@gmail.com 

Peter Pearce 

Tel: 722536 Email: peter@pearcejewellers.co.uk 

John Wilding 

Tel: 872920 Email: johnwilding@jerseymail.co.uk 

A meeting of the St Helier Roads Committee will take place on 

Wednesday 7th September at 9.30am at the Town Hall. 

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

The full agenda will be published no less than five days before the 

meeting and will be available from the Town Hall or the Parish 

Website at www.sthelier.je. 

A S Crowcroft 

Connétable 


TOWN HALL AND PARISH OF ST HELIER CONTACTS 

St Helier Deputies 

No 1 District 

Deputy Judy Martin Tel: 780641 

Email: j.martin3@gov.je 

Deputy Paul Le Claire Tel: 632856 

Email: p.leclaire@gov.je 

Deputy Trevor Pitman Tel: 863436 

Email: t.pitman@gov.je 

No 2 District 

Deputy Shona Pitman Tel: 630714 

Email: s.pitman@gov.je 

Deputy Geoff Southern Tel: 728231 

Email: g.southern@gov.je 

Deputy Debbie de Sousa Tel: 632817 

Email: d.desousa@gov.je 

No 3 District 

Deputy Ben Fox Tel: 873625 

Email: b.fox@gov.je 

Deputy Jackie Hilton Tel: 731690 

Email: j.hilton@gov.je 

Deputy Mike Higgins Tel: 873956 

Email: michael.higgins@jerseymail.co.uk 

Deputy Andrew Green Tel: 483356 

Email: a.green@gov.je 

GENERAL 

Visite du 

Branchage 

et des 

Chemins 

In accordance with the 

requirements of the Loi 

(1914) sur la Voirie, as 

amended, the Visite du 

Branchage will take place 

in St Helier on 

Wednesday 10th 

September. 

The Loi requires occupiers 

of land bordering on the 

public roads of the Parish 

to trim hedges and 

branches and to cut all 

overhanging trees so as to 

give a clearance of 12 feet 

over main roads and byroads 

and of 8 feet over 

footpaths and to remove 

any other encroachments 

on the public highway. 

A fine may be levied for 

each infraction. 

The attention of occupiers 

of land is drawn to the 

need to ensure that all 

cuttings and trimmings are 

removed from the roads 

and footpaths after the 

branchage is completed.

Town Crier August 2011 - Parish of St. Helier

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