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St Helier's new recycling shed is taking shape at the municipal servicesdepot at Mont à l'Abbé. Approved by the Parish Assembly this summer, theshed will allow the Parish's fortnightly kerbside recycling service to beexpanded to include all households and businesses, with a significantincrease in the amount of recyclables being shipped to our recycling partnerin Brittany. The project is being carried out by A.C. Mauger and is providingemployment for 20 local construction workers andthe same number of local sub-contractors. It is dueto be finished by May next year.

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The many schools in the Parish that takepart in the Jersey Eisteddfod's AutumnFestival will be practising theirperformances in advance of the threeweeks of competition that get underwayin the Jersey Opera House on Wednesday7th November, while the modernlanguage competitions will be taking placein the Town Hall. The schools will also bebusy with Christmas plays and concerts,

Welcome to the November edition of the Town Crier. As the schools go back after half term the Red CrossPoppy Appeal moves into top gear, with the Island's act of remembrance of past and present sacrifices bymembers of the armed forces culminating in the service at the Cenotaph on Sunday 11th November. The Rollof Honour, an initiative of the Town Centre Manager, will be back in De Gruchy’s shop window in the precinctfrom 5th November, and the Chelsea Pensioners will be welcomed back to town.

Like the Battle of Flowers, the Jersey Eisteddfod is part of what makes Jersey special, and over more than acentury it has had an invaluable role in enriching the lives of Islanders by helping to develop their artisticside. The autumn festival is the ideal opportunity for young musicians to get used to performing in public,and for older - and in some cases, lapsed - performers to dust off their musical instrument, or try their handat doing some acting or reciting a modern language.

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and with so much going on for familieswith children it's just as well there areplenty of opportunities for sorting outpresents during late-night shopping, withthe beginning of the Fête dé Noué and theswitching on of the Christmas Lights onThursday 29th November at 6pm by MissSt Helier.This month sees a return of a Polish

column being penned by local teacher,

Vlada Mayo, so the Town Crier now offersmonthly articles for parishioners eager todevelop their language skills in Jèrriais,French and Polish. A regular contributorof a column in Portuguese is needed,however!To contact the editorial team,

please call 811821 or [email protected].

In the current economic climate the Jersey Eisteddfod isparticularly indebted to its sponsors, Deutsche Bank and theJersey Arts Trust, for their continued support of the festival. Atthe same time it was reported at this year's Annual GeneralMeeting that the Eisteddfod's reserves are being depleted eachyear, so any fund raising initiatives that performers, teachers orparents can put into action between now and next year's SpringFestival would be most welcome. After all, if a particularperformance went well, wouldn't it be a good idea to repeat it,together with some friends' efforts, at a fundraiser in yourChurch or School Hall! Please contact the Administrator (tel:854529, email: [email protected]), if youwould like to get involved in fundraising activities, thus helping toensure that our Eisteddfod has a financially sustainable future.

The 88th Jersey Eisteddfod gets underway onWednesday 7th November at the Opera House with themusic classes, including school choirs andinstrumentalists, with a Gala Evening on Saturday 17th.The dance section starts on Monday 19th with a galanight on Saturday 24th, while the Speech and Dramasection occupies the final week, from Monday 26thNovember to the Gala Night on Saturday1st December.There are also classes in modern languages and Jèrriais.Tickets for most of the sessions cost just £2 available atthe door, although for the three Galas it’s advisable tobook in advance.

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Staff changes in the Town Hall John Stievenard has joined the ManagementBoard of the Parish of St Helier as Director ofTechnical & Environmental Services. This posthas been vacant since the retirement of theformer Director of T&E, Peter Noble. John joined the Parish Town SurveyorsDepartment in 1979 after working for six yearsin a local architectural practice. In 1996 he wasappointed to the position of Assistant TownSurveyor and following a departmental namechange to Technical & Environmental Services(to reflect the changing responsibilities of theParish’s technical operations) he becameDeputy Controller, T & E Services. He hasbeen responsible for a wide range of technicalservices including the acquisition andmaintenance and of land and property, roadimprovement contracts and, latterly, thedelivery of urban renewal and public realmschemes. He is also responsible for thesmooth running of the St Helier RoadsCommittee which meets in public each month.

Silvio Alves has moved up to the position ofManager of T&E following John Stievenard’spromotion. He trained as an engineeringtechnician with a leading local ConsultingEngineers practice and joined the Parish inNovember 1999 as a Technical SupportOfficer. He has been involved in theconstruction industry for 23 years and beenresponsible for a number of unusual projectswith the Parish such as refurbishment of theTown Church, Channel Islands first registeredpublic “Changing Places” facility – registered bythe “Changing Places Consortium”,refurbishment of Fisherman’s Cottage and the

Parish RecyclingFacility andWorkshops. Heis associatemember of anumber ofconstructionand design-relatedprofessionalbodies and iscurrentlyworking

A round-up of the latest news andevents from the Town Hall, Parishdepartments and our associated clubsand organisations.

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towards chartered membership of the Instituteof Architectural Technologists.

Charity abseil down Cyril le MarquandHouseOn Sunday 14th October two members ofstaff from the Town Hall, Carol Robinson(Accounts Department) and Daryn Cleworth(Electoral Officer), together with Carol’shusband John and stepsons Chris and Tom,took part in the abseil down Cyril LeMarquand House in aid of The Royal BritishLegion 2012 Poppy Appeal. They both madeit safely back down to terra firma, and raised£434 for the charity between them.

Wedding bellsMarie Wilson, a Nursery Officer at WestmountDay Nursery, tied the knot on Saturday 22ndSeptember with new husband Simon. TheParish wishes them every happiness.

Twinning newsLast month was extremely busy for the Parish’sthree twinning committees. The St HelierAvranches Jumelage continued itscelebrations of its 30th anniversary with apétanque competition heldin Avranches, followed afortnight later by attending“La Nuit des Jumelages”, atraditional “bal dansant”held every two years towhich Avranches’ othertwin towns – Korbach(Germany) and Crediton(UK) – are also invited.The St Helier delegationwas also taken around the

recently completed “Scriptorial” which houses thefamous illuminated manuscripts from Mont StMichel, while a Jersey oak tree was presented tothe town for planting in “Le Jardin des Plantes”.Members of the St Helier – Bad

Wurzach Partnerschaft organised a visit to ourGerman twin town to mark the 70th anniversaryof the internment of over 650 British-born Jerseypeople during the Occupation, and the tenthanniversary of the twinning. The Bailiff, Sir MichaelBirt and his wife, Joan, along with Chief Minister,Ian Gorst, accompanied the group. Deputy RodBryans represented the Parish and took someexcellent photographs which can be viewedonline: www.parishpics.blogspot.com. DeputyBryans said: ‘St Helier’s twinning with BadWurzach was a simple act of reconciliation thathas had a profound effect on both towns. Anyonethat now finds themselves in the town will beroyally treated.’

The St Helier-Bad Wurzach Committee invitesformer internees and their families to attend aService of Remembrance at the Howard DavisPark Memorial on Sunday 11th November 2012at 3pm. Afternoon tea will follow at theOmmaroo Hotel at around 4pm. Please callAngela Francey on 483675 if you wish to attend

the tea.On Sunday 18th

November, from 2.30-4.30pm, the Committeeare once again organisingan afternoon of music,reminiscing and slides forall former internees andtheir families and exchangestudents. This is being heldat the Town Hall and allare most welcome.

Last but not least, the St Helier-FunchalGeminação organised an evening of fado at theTown Hall last month, while it is evaluating thelessons learned from the running of the successfulPortuguese Food Festival at the end of thesummer in order to produce an even better eventnext year.Far left: John StievenardLeft: Electoral Officer, Daryn Cleworth, and CarolRobinson from the Parish Finance Department,prepared for abseilingAbove: Carol half way down Cyril le Marquand House

Below: Marie Wilsonof Westmount DayNursery, and SimonBelow left: Silvio AlvesRight: Poshpétanquers in actionin the Avranchesbouledrome

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Parish organisations,committeesandassociationsThe Parish supports a number of closely affiliatedorganisations and associations. For anyoneinterested in becoming involved in these groups,contact details are shown below.

St Helier in BloomSt Helier in Bloom is a year round environmental improvementcampaign, organised by the St Helier Community in Bloom Group.This group of enthusiastic volunteers support the Parish by instigatingand encouraging community initiatives.Meets on the last Thursday each month at 6pm at the TownHall. Contact Tony Andrews on 811700 or [email protected].

St Helier’s Honorary PoliceThe Honorary Police form an integral part of the Parish of St Helier.They work closely with the States Police and parishioners, andprovide a service that is unique to the British Isles.Contact the Honorary Police Co-ordinator on 811890 oremail [email protected].

St Helier – Avranches JumelageDedicated to facilitating and encouraging the development ofrelationships between the Parish and France through a twinningassociation with the French town of Avranches.Contact Annabelle Bishop on 07797 762008 or [email protected].

St Helier – Bad Wurzach PartnerschaftA chance meeting on Liberation Day in 2002 led to the twinning of StHelier with Bad Wurzach, where many Islanders were internedduring the Second World War. Since that time, the PartnerschaftCommittee has developed cultural links between the two throughvisits and exchanges of information.Contact Clive Armstrong on 854152 or [email protected] or Angela Francey on 483675or [email protected] or visit the website: sthelierbadwurzachpartnerschaft.com.

St Helier – Funchal GeminaçãoThe Committee’s rôle is to develop relationships between the Parishand the capital of Madeira, Funchal, through activities celebrating thePortuguese language, music and national days.Contact Simon Crowcroft on 811821 or [email protected].

St Helier – Youth CommitteeThe St Helier Youth Committee works closely with the Youth Serviceto give help and financial support to various youth projectsthroughout the Parish. It is also responsible for allocating grants togroups and individuals who live in the Parish.Application forms available from our website: www.sthelier.jeContact Sarah Richardson on 07797 732901 or [email protected].

St Helier – Battle of Flowers AssociationThe St Helier Battle of Flowers Association was relaunched in 2010by Debbie de Sousa and last year took four prizes with its NewJersey themed float. It is a welcoming group of people keen to createa community atmosphere. All Islanders are welcome to join in.Contact Debbie de Sousa on 07700 325387 [email protected].

St Helier Pétanque ClubCoached by parishioner Tony Allchurch, the newly-formed club hasalready played matches with teams from our twin town, Avranches,and the parishes of St Clement and St Martin. The club is planning topractise and play regularly on the new terrain in the Millennium TownPark as well as at the Weighbridge. Contact Tony Allchurch on 767593 or [email protected].

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She has illustrated several books and received prizesand awards for her work in Jersey, Great Britain andFrance. She is the author of the best-seller Jersey,Portrait of an Island, while her previous publiccommissions include a Jubilee portrait of HerMajesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2010 JerseyHeritage Portrait, Les Procureurs du Bien Public forthe Parish of St Helier, pieces for the MillenniumTown Park and an exhibition for the 50thanniversary of My Family and Other Animals byGerald Durrell. Anna is currently working on a largescale commission for the National Trust for Jersey.

The exhibition, “New work on Paper” can beviewed at the Jersey Museum Link Gallery.

Open from Saturday 10th to Monday 26th November 2012 every day from 10am to 4pm.

St Helier parishioner, Anna Le Moine Gray, isshowing some of her latest work at the JerseyMuseum’s Link Gallery this month. Anna hasbeen painting in Jersey for the last 25 years.

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Lillie Langtry is set to make a welcome return to St Saviour at the talented hands of internationally-acclaimed sculptor, James Butler MBE, � , WA, FRBS. She will be located at Langtry Gardens, a new development of 2 and 3 bedroom traditional-style co� ages.

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LANGTRY GARDENSLillie Langtry is set to grace the development, speci� cally designed for home-owners seeking to downsize and Sadie Rennard, the Parish Connétable, thinks it is absolutely fantastic for the whole community.

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Lillie Langtry is set to make a welcome return to St Saviour at the talented hands of internationally-acclaimed sculptor, James Butler MBE, � , WA, FRBS. She will be located at Langtry Gardens, a new development of 2 and 3 bedroom traditional-style co� ages.

Depicted at the height of her beauty, Butler has created a life-sized model of ‘� e Jersey Lily’ as a � � ing tribute to the woman who, despite leading a cosmopolitan and exciting life in Europe and America, le� instructions for her � nal resting place to be in the church of her childhood, St Saviour.

LANGTRY GARDENSLillie Langtry is set to grace the development, speci� cally designed for home-owners seeking to downsize and Sadie Rennard, the Parish Connétable, thinks it is absolutely fantastic for the whole community.

“I am so delighted”, Sadie enthused, “as this means people who have been brought up here in St Saviour and want a smaller home but don’t want to have to move away, can actually stay in the parish.

“Langtry Gardens is blessed with a choice of accommodation that can be adapted to suit speci� c needs and lifestyles and I really think that everything has been done that could be to cater for them.

“For example some homes have a huge master bedroom and bathroom that completely takes up

the whole of the � rst � oor as well as a wet room downstairs with a downstairs bedroom. It’s all the li� le details.”

Sadie was also delighted with the name connection with Lillie Langtry.

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� e sculpture will be a prominent feature leading from Langtry Gardens to a prestigious community centre which is an integral part of the design by award winning architect, Professor Robert Adams.

With his design Adams has created a visually-appealing collection of traditional-style co� ages arranged around a central landscaped courtyard to the front, but with private gardens to the rear. Striking cream render is topped with deep red, clay tiled roofs to create lovely street scenes and a relaxing, peaceful environment.

Once inside, the focus is on good-sized rooms designed to be used and enjoyed. Some also feature beautiful garden rooms, ensuring the outside can be enjoyed from within all year round.

Sadie is particularly pleased with the design elements .

“Everything that has been included has a genuine purpose”, she explained, “and won’t go to waste.

“We’re so pleased that Dandara have created this development because they always enhance whatever they do. For example, we were so pleased with the sculptor they have used, you just know it’s going to be superb.”

ABOUT THE SCULPTOR - JAMES BUTLERBorn in London in 1931, James Butler studied at Maidstone School of Art, St Martin’s School of Art in London and the Royal College of Art.

James was � rst elected a member of the royal Academy of Arts in 1964 and is a member of the royal West of England Academy (R.W.A), Fellow of the Royal Society of British Sculptors (F.R.B.S.) and a Member of the Society of Portrait Sculptors.

He became a full-time sculptor in 1972 a� er undertaking an extraordinarily successful commission to create a 12 foot portrait statue of President Jomo Kenya� a.

Some of his major works can be seen in London. � ese included the Fleet Air Arm Memorial (Daedalus), Victoria Embankment Gardens and Field Marshal Earl Alexander of Tunis - Wellington Barracks, Birdcage Walk.

LILLIE LANGTRYLillie Langtry (née Emillie Charlo� e Le Breton) was born on 13th October 1853. Her father was the Dean at St Saviour.

In 1874 Emillie married Irish landowner Edward Langtry and became an actress a few years later.

Lillie Langtry was a society beauty who became a mistress to the Prince of Wales. According to her biography, other lovers were Robert Peel and George Baird. Her friends included Oscar Wilde and American artist James McNeill Whistler.

On August 13, 1888, Lillie was travelling with New York City millionaire Frederic Gebhard when there was a train accident. Fourteen of their seventeen racehorses were killed. One of the surviving horses was named St Saviour.

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Not only is the plaque little-remarked, it seems that the tragic eventsof 1918 have left little trace in our idea of our own history. Therewere over 300 deaths from influenza in Jersey in the space of sixweeks. For comparison, during those weeks the Armistice brought anend to the fighting of the First World War, and Jersey's roll of war deadwas at that time understood to total862.In looking at Jersey newspapers

from November 1918, it is strikinghow little attention was paid to theend of the Great War. One reason isthat the newspapers themselves hadbeen dramatically affected by theepidemic. Les Chroniques de Jerseyexplained the situation on 23rdOctober: they had only three staffleft to print the newspaper - the restof the staff, from the editor, the greatJèrriais poet EJ Luce, down to theapprentice, a lad named Du Feu, hadbeen laid low, often along with theirentire families. In a postscript thepaper added that both the 37-year-old EJ Luce and young Du Feu haddied. Reporting was very difficult inthe crisis - even as world eventsmoved towards the longed-forpeace.Another reason for the low-key

reaction to the Armistice was that on23rd October, in reaction to theoutbreak of influenza, the Bailiff andSanitary Committee had prohibitedall lectures, entertainments, concerts,etc. and ordered the closure of all theatres, public halls and places ofentertainment. They also called on the public not to call or attend anymeetings or gatherings. So public celebrations of the end of the wardid not take place as one might imagine, and in the circumstances ofsuch a large part of the population struck down with illness or grief, itis hardly surprising.This was a flu pandemic which spread rapidly across the globe in

1918; perhaps troop movements and civilian displacement aided therapid transmission. The disease killed more people overall (perhapsbetween 3 percent and 6 percent of the world's population) thanwere killed in the Great War. It was particularly fatal to young adults,with most fatalities caused by pneumonia, as a secondary infection, orby violent haemorrhages. By 20th November the crisis had passed its peak: recorded cases in

St Helier and in the east of the Island had dropped, although the west

One of the often-overlooked historic features of our Town Hall is the plaque on the front ofthe dais in the Assembly Room: "This Panel Commemorates the Devoted Services Renderedby John Edwin Pinel, Constable of St. Helier, to the Island of Jersey during the great epidemicof October and November 1918.”

Pinel and the pandemic

of the Island was still in the grip of the epidemic. Thoughts turned inthe newspapers to gratitude to those who had achieved peace andthose who had shown determination in the face of the epidemic. JohnEdwin Pinel, Connétable of St Helier, was praised for having taken theinitiative in organising a response to the emergency. He had

requisitioned supplies, orderedfood and medicine, formed anursing corps, equipped transportfor patients and organised anetwork of distribution oftreatment and nursing visits. Hepersonally oversaw the carrying-out of the dead, even going so farfor one of his age as to lend hisown hands to help in theencoffinment. The Town Hall hadbeen turned into a round-the-clock emergency centre.

The Connétable held a dinnerat the Halkett Hotel on 20thNovember to thank those whohad offered their nursing servicesduring the emergency. Mrs Pinelpresented nurses each with a goldbracelet with an inscription: "ForServices Rendered. Jersey, Oct.-Nov., 1918". I wonder whetherany of these bracelets are still heldas family heirlooms byParishioners today?

On 28th November a meetingwas held at the Town Hall todecide on the recommendationsof a committee formed to

commemorate the Connétable's actions during the emergency. Theproposal of a plaque was approved and it was further decided topresent an address on parchment to Mr Pinel and a present to MrsPinel. A public subscription was launched to raise the necessary funds.Next time you're in the Assembly Room, why not have another

look at the plaque and take a moment to recall the victims of Jersey'sforgotten tragedy of 1918?

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� e sculpture will be a prominent feature leading from Langtry Gardens to a prestigious community centre which is an integral part of the design by award winning architect, Professor Robert Adams.

With his design Adams has created a visually-appealing collection of traditional-style co� ages arranged around a central landscaped courtyard to the front, but with private gardens to the rear. Striking cream render is topped with deep red, clay tiled roofs to create lovely street scenes and a relaxing, peaceful environment.

Once inside, the focus is on good-sized rooms designed to be used and enjoyed. Some also feature beautiful garden rooms, ensuring the outside can be enjoyed from within all year round.

Sadie is particularly pleased with the design elements .

“Everything that has been included has a genuine purpose”, she explained, “and won’t go to waste.

“We’re so pleased that Dandara have created this development because they always enhance whatever they do. For example, we were so pleased with the sculptor they have used, you just know it’s going to be superb.”

ABOUT THE SCULPTOR - JAMES BUTLERBorn in London in 1931, James Butler studied at Maidstone School of Art, St Martin’s School of Art in London and the Royal College of Art.

James was � rst elected a member of the royal Academy of Arts in 1964 and is a member of the royal West of England Academy (R.W.A), Fellow of the Royal Society of British Sculptors (F.R.B.S.) and a Member of the Society of Portrait Sculptors.

He became a full-time sculptor in 1972 a� er undertaking an extraordinarily successful commission to create a 12 foot portrait statue of President Jomo Kenya� a.

Some of his major works can be seen in London. � ese included the Fleet Air Arm Memorial (Daedalus), Victoria Embankment Gardens and Field Marshal Earl Alexander of Tunis - Wellington Barracks, Birdcage Walk.

LILLIE LANGTRYLillie Langtry (née Emillie Charlo� e Le Breton) was born on 13th October 1853. Her father was the Dean at St Saviour.

In 1874 Emillie married Irish landowner Edward Langtry and became an actress a few years later.

Lillie Langtry was a society beauty who became a mistress to the Prince of Wales. According to her biography, other lovers were Robert Peel and George Baird. Her friends included Oscar Wilde and American artist James McNeill Whistler.

On August 13, 1888, Lillie was travelling with New York City millionaire Frederic Gebhard when there was a train accident. Fourteen of their seventeen racehorses were killed. One of the surviving horses was named St Saviour.

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Sunday 4th November 10amDay in the Life of All Saints, Special ServiceAll Saints ChurchContact All Saints Church on 07797 963418

Wednesday 7th to Saturday 17th November From 9amEisteddfod – MusicJersey Opera HouseFor more information, please visit www.jerseyeisteddfod.org.je

Wednesday 7th November 6.30pmSt Helier – Avranches Jumelage Committee meetingTown HallContact Annabelle Bishop on 07797 762008 [email protected]

Wednesday 7th November 7pmElectoral Commission Interim Report, Public MeetingTown Hall

Friday 9th November 10am – 2pmSt Helier Community Market and Coffee MorningTown HallContact Jane Skelhorn on 811823 or [email protected]

Saturday 10th November 12noonLaunch of local artist Anna Le Moine Gray’s art exhibitionJersey Museum

Saturday 10th November 6pmFestival of Remembrance and PraiseTown ChurchContact the Town Church on 736734 or visit www.townchurch.org.je

Saturday 10th November 2pm – 4.30pmEisteddfod – PolishTown HallFor more information, please visit www.jerseyeisteddfod.org.je

Sunday 11th November 11amRemembrance Sunday ServiceCenotaphRefreshments afterwards at the Town HallContact Jane Skelhorn on 811823 or [email protected]

Sunday 11th November 3pmBad Wurzach Service of RemembranceHavre des Pas MemorialContact Angela Francey on 483675 or [email protected]

Wednesday 14th November 9.30amRoads Committee (Part A open to the public)Town HallDetails to be published at www.sthelier.je. Contact John Stievenard on811845 or [email protected]

Wednesday 14th November 1.30pmUnveiling of refurbished monument to Sarah BelzoniOld Mont à l’Abbé Cemetery

Wednesday 14th November 5.30pmSt Helier – Funchal Geminação SGM, followed by AGMTown HallContact Simon Crowcroft on 811821 or [email protected]

November - DecemberWednesday 14th November 6.30pmSt Helier – Bad Wurzach Partnerschaft meetingTown HallContact Clive Armstrong on 854152 or [email protected] orAngela Francey on 483675 or [email protected]

Saturday 17th November 10am - 12noonEisteddfod – PortugueseTown HallFor more information, please visit www.jerseyeisteddfod.org.je

Sunday 18th November 2.30pmBad Wurzach Internees’ Get-TogetherTown HallContact Angela Francey on 483675 or [email protected]

Wednesday 21st November 5.30pmSt Helier – Funchal Geminação Committee meetingTown HallContact Simon Crowcroft on 811821 or [email protected]

Wednesday 21st November 7pmParish AssemblyTown HallDetails to be published five days in advance at www.sthelier.je. ContactMartin Roberts on 811824 or [email protected]

Saturday 24th November 7pmEisteddfod : Dance GalaJersey Opera HouseFor more information, please visit www.jerseyeisteddfod.org.je

Sunday 25th November 2pmJersey Hospice Christmas Fun AfternoonTown HallTickets cost £10 and can be obtained from the Hospice Shop on UnionStreet (780769). They include afternoon tea, games, quizzes etc.

Monday 26th November 7.30pmFriends of the Millennium Town Park meetingOld Magistrate’s Court, Seale StreetContact Bernie Manning on 07700 356438 [email protected]

Thursday 29th November 6pmCommunity in Bloom meetingTown HallContact Steph Parrott on 811708 or [email protected]

Thursday 29th November 6pmSwitching on of town Christmas lights by Miss St HelierJunction of New Street and King Street

Saturday 1st December 7pmEisteddfod: English Speech and Drama GalaJersey Opera HouseFor more information, please visit www.jerseyeisteddfod.org.je

Saturday 1st December at 7.30pm and Sunday 2nd December 6pmThe People’s Choir Christmas ConcertsTown ChurchContact the Town Church on 736734 or visit www.townchurch.org.je

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The town centre has come under scrutiny lately with the publicationof the town centre Health Check and the presentation of the resultsby Martin Blackwell, the Chief Executive of the Association of TownCentre Management. St Helier came out of the review as being a goodand effective town, apart from the difficulty of parking, and as a resultof the Health Check it was decided to form a Town Team. This willconsist of all areas of town participants from town residents to shopkeepers and Parish and States departments who affect the wellbeing oftown. The team is producing a vision for town so all actions will reflectthe objectives of the vision. We look forward to publicising the visionin the coming edition of the Town Crier and look forward to receivingyour comments.The health of the town centre is reflected by the amount of empty

shops that exist in the town. We currently have 4 percent emptyshops, which is a third of the UK figure. There are also at least nineshops due to open before Christmas. However, we are looking atways of utilising the existing shops by encouraging “Pop Up” shops andanimating the existing shops with a new range of pictures that illustratewhat St Helier was like in the days of cars in King Street and whenWests Cinema was thriving in Bath Street. There are also plans forpublic displays of poems by local writers.The Town Centre Partnership is busy planning for Christmas and

the trading hours have been established and shown below. There arealso plans for a new light switch in the precinct at the junction of NewStreet on Thursday 29th November at 6pm and the shops have someexciting ideas to support this. We will also be holding the ChristmasWindow Competition throughout the month of December inassociation with Claire Boscq-Scott of ‘4 Star Services’, which will giveeverybody a chance to vote for their favourite window.It is great to see that in a time of financial hardship everyone in St

Helier is doing their best to maintain the town as a thriving and vibrant centre.

Town Centre Manager RichardMackenzie brings us up to date withmonthly events and activities aroundthe streets of St Helier.

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Sunday 2nd December 12.30pmSenior Citizens’ Christmas lunchAdmission by ticket only. Application forms are available from the TownHall Reception Desk. Numbers are limited so please apply early to avoiddisappointment.

Monday 3rd December 6pmJersey Evacuees : Presentation of cheque to British Red CrossAssembly Room

Wednesday 5th December 6.30pmSt Helier – Avranches Jumelage Committee meetingTown HallContact Annabelle Bishop on 07797 762008 [email protected]

Friday 6th December 6.30pmJèrriais Carol SingingKing Street

Friday 7th December to Sunday 6th January 2013Ice SkatingVisit www.iceskatejersey.co.ukfor more information, including opentimes and prices.

Saturday 8th December 6.30pmJèrriais Carol ServiceSt Andrew’s Church, First TowerAll welcome

Sunday 9th December 12.30pmSenior Citizens’ Christmas lunchAdmission by ticket only. Application forms are available from the TownHall Reception Desk. Numbers are limited so please apply early to avoiddisappointment.

Sunday 16th December 12.30pmSenior Citizens’ Christmas lunchAdmission by ticket only. Application forms are available from the TownHall Reception Desk. Numbers are limited so please apply early to avoiddisappointment.

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On Friday 9th November, members of the Jersey EvacueesAssociation will travel to Weymouth for the unveiling of a plaquemarking the arrival of the Jersey Evacuees in June 1940. Accordingto Association chairman, Jean McLaughlin, the recognition of theimportance of the site of the disembarkation of the evacuees islong overdue. ‘I am very excited about the trip,’ said Jean. ‘TheMayor of Weymouth will be in attendance as well as formerLieutenant Governor General Andrew Ridgway and Mrs ValerieRidgway, who were present for the launch of the Association inJersey.’ The Constable of St Helier, Simon Crowcroft, will also bepresent for the unveiling of the plaque.

Jersey Evacuees to unveilmemorial tablet in Weymouth

Left: Theplaque will beunveiled atWeymouthHarbour, thelanding placefor many ofthe Evacueesin June 1940


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From a start of ten electric and six manualvehicles the Scheme has expanded to over100 electric and 60 manual chairs, as well astri- and quad-walkers, toilet seats on wheels,an electric bath seat, Zimmer frames and sothe list continues.A modest hire charge is made and for

users of the Scheme free parking is available inthe Sand Street car park*. The income is lessthan the cost of running the Scheme eventhough there is a total wages bill well underthe average salary for one person. Most of thestaff are volunteers and all the money takenand raised goes back to ensure the future ofthe Scheme. For a service that effectivelyoperates six days a week, and the seventh ifrequired, one paid person shows how muchwork is done by volunteers. Shopmobility alsoreceives charitable grants and donations,including from the Parish of St Helier, forwhich the operators of the Scheme are mostgrateful.

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The Chairman has been a trustee of theNational Federation of Shopmobility for thepast two years and is now the nationalchairman. Through the NFSUK it was learntthat the scooters used at the Olympics wereto be made available at very good prices. Wepurchased 16 to take people up to 21 stonesand four up to 32 stones. In addition weacquired 10 new wheelchairs to supplementour current fleet which is sometimes underpressure. We have disposed of a number ofthe older machines.At the request of the Occupational

Therapy Department of the States HealthService we are implementing a scheme in theNew Year to provide scooters to disabledpeople recommended by OT who, throughlimited means, cannot afford to purchase ascooter. During the remainder of this year upto four people will be offered scooters at £35per calendar month, which cost coversinsurance, servicing, batteries and

maintenance. The scooters will remain theproperty of Shopmobility.Shopmobility is proud to be able to help in

the region of 600 Islanders a year and agreater number of tourists. It is also good tobe in the centre of the Town and to be able tooffer parking which is so necessary to theScheme’s users.Edward Trevor, MBE FRICS, Shopmobility,Sand Street, St Helier, JE2 3QFTel 739672, Mob 07797 736797 or 07700736797. www.shopmobility.org.je

*(When the trial starts at the Sand Street carpark on vehicle number recognition, regularusers will have their registration number notifiedto TTS and this will ensure that the “overstaying”will not be charged. For casual users it has beenarranged that Shopmobility will advise TTS on adaily basis of its users.)

Below: National Chairman of Shopmobility, Edward Trevor

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A small but very busy charity, particularly in the summer, is Shopmobility, St Helier, which was foundedseven years ago to supply scooters and wheelchairs to assist disabled people to go shopping. Very soonit became apparent that as well as disabled Islanders there was a considerable number of visitors whorequired similar equipment delivered to hotels and homes.


Details of next year’s Community inBloom Awards will be announced in thespring. In the meantime, the Group isalways looking for more members. StHelier Community in Bloom Groupmeets at the Town Hall at 6pm on the lastThursday of each month. For moreinformation, please contact Steph Parrotton 811708 or email:[email protected].

The full list of results is as follows:St Helier Garden CompetitionCategory Winners 2012St Helier Green Fingers Schools Award Sponsored by Pearce JewellersHelvetia House School GoldJanvrin School GoldWestmount School SilverMont à l'Abbé School SilverFirst Tower School SilverAvranches Day Nursery Silver

St Helier Best Front Garden Sponsored by The Liberation GroupWinner: 2 Belvedere Terrace2nd 10A Sligo Lane3rd Le Grenier, 28 DevonshirePlaceHighly Commended:19 St Mary’s Court Roussel Street

St Helier Best Residential BalconySponsored by McDonaldsWinner: Flat 3, Le Verger 2nd Flat 2, Le Verger3rd 30 Bingham Court

St Helier Best Residential AreaSponsored by States of JerseyHousing DepartmentWinner: Le Verger Flats – Parade Road2nd George V Cottage Homes3rd Jane Sandeman Court Highly Commended:Les Vanniers – Tyneville Lane

Top right down: The amazing gardens at Queen’s Road Court, tended byGraham Bouchard

Jersey Post staff collect their special award for ‘QueueGardens’

Tony Andrews, Director of Parks, Gardens and Open Spaces,was Master of CeremoniesPupils from Helvetia House awaiting the results

Graham Bouchard, winner of the judges’ special award,with Miss St Helier


This year has produced a crop of awards for the municipal services staff of the Parish, with “Best Parish” in the RHS Britain inBloom awards, as well as wins at RHS Chelsea and RHS Tatton Flower Shows, but the Parish’s group of volunteerscommitted to promoting the greening, cleanliness and floral excellence in and around St Helier also run their owncompetition to recognise children’s nurseries, schools, hotels, pubs, businesses, as well as private householders, who putsuch a lot of effort into making their environment special. Miss St Helier was invited to give out the prizes at a receptionheld last month in the Town Hall, alongside the sponsors whose generosity makes the awards evening possible.

St Helier’s Community in Bloom Groupstages awards evening

St Helier Best Hotel and Guest HouseSponsored by Nat West BankWinner: Westhill Hotel2nd Surrey Lodge3rd Runnymede Court HotelHighly Commended:Alhambra Hotel

St Helier Best TavernSponsored by the Parish of St HelierWinner: The Post Horn2nd Joint Blue Note3rd Cock & BottleHighly Commended: Bacchus Wine Bar

St Helier Best Al Fresco AreaSponsored by Jersey PotteriesWinner: Sailors Rest Café2nd Merchant House Brasserie Museum3rd Mimosa Harbour Wall RestHighly CommendedCertificates Royal Yacht and Radisson Blu

St Helier Best BankSponsored by DandaraWinner: NatWest, Library Place2nd Barclays, Library Place3rd Royal Bank Scotland, Broad Street

Judges Special Award14 Clarendon Road, Basement Flat - for special environmental garden award (Jersey Pottery plate)Jersey Post Staff, Callers Office (QueueGardens), 2012 – for outstandingimprovements (Plaque from Pearce Jewellers)G McVeigh - Personal Achievement award(Framed Certificate and B&Q Gift Voucher)Queens Road Court - Graham Bouchardfor Horticultural excellence (Silver Salver)

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The French trip, by Max PatsitThe French trip was a very enjoyable learning trip. When we got back wehad improved our time skills, our team skills and many other important lifeskills that we couldn’t learn at school. Chateau De Terte was a brilliant hosteland the accommodation block was a lovely place to stay. The PGL staff werekind and funny and we enjoyed their company very much.We went to the American war cemetery and the D-day museum. This madeus feel quite sad about the soldiers who had lost their lives and we treatedthe matter with great respect. It was also helpful for our learning aboutWorld War Two.We also went to Fougères Castle. It was very enjoyable and we got to see

all the worn down rooms and other exiting exhibitions and displays. Also wewent to the hypermarket a few times both for personal gain and for a foodpreparation challenge. All our money was well spent (a lot of gifts forparents!).In a word our French trip was fun and educational.

Haute Vallée set to produce panto for all the familyOver the past few years Haute Vallée School has gained a well-deservedreputation for staging high quality theatrical productions in the Vallée Theatre.Following last year’s hugely successful production of Oliver, Haute ValléeSchool is excited to announce that this year’s production of Jack and theBeanstalk will be performed in the Vallée Theatre from Monday 19th toThursday 22nd November at 7pm.Students from Years 7 to 11, undertheir directors, Dan Mortimer,Charlotte Cooper, David Young andVictoria Trebilcock, are alreadyrehearsing hard. This year’sproduction promises to be a musicalpantomime for all the family! Asalways, members of staff are heavilyinvolved with set construction, setpainting, costume making and will alsoform part of the live band. Thepantomime contains traditionalpantomime jokes and includes songsand music from a variety of genres,including pop and rock songs whichhave been featured in the hugelypopular TV show, ‘Glee’.The show will preview to primary

feeder schools for a matinéeperformance on Monday 19thNovember, before opening to thepublic the same evening at 7pm. Thefinal performance will be on Thursday22nd November and performancesare expected to finish at

St Helier schools

approximately 9pm. Tickets, priced at £7 for adults and £5 forstudents/senior citizens, will be available from Monday 22ndOctober; ticket order forms can be found on the schoolwebsite, www.hautevallee.sch.je. Alternatively, they can becollected from the school reception, telephone 736524. Bookearly to avoid disappointment!Haute Vallée School is also producing another television

commercial in association with Channel Television and theParish of St Helier’s Youth Committee. Although the Island-widecompetition ceased several years ago, the Parish has continuedto give financial support to the school in order that each year anew class can work in a collaborative and competitive way toproduce a television commercial. The 2012 commercial willhave a cycle safety/ responsible cycling theme, and the studentswill also gain valuable points towards their coursework.The exercise starts with presentations from Channel TV on

9th November through to “Dragons Den Presentation Day”,which will be held at the school on 7th December at 10am. Thewinning commercial will be developed by the students withprofessional help, and all of the students will be invited to theTown Hall to see the final product at a reception before the endof term.

Di Hooper, Headteacher of First Tower School, writes: ‘Our Year 6visited France during September as part of a cross-curricularlearning programme, including history, geography, French, outdooreducation, PSHE etc. The Year 6 have written an article for the Crier.’

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Of course I was delighted and jumpedat the chance. I had a meeting withStore Manager John Marquis to iron outthe details and came up with aprogramme for the girls, who would besplit into four groups and instructed bythe store manager and staff tocomplete each of four tasks; packing asmall suitcase for a weekend,laundering and ironing a t-shirt,choosing healthy options for theirschool lunch box and, with the help ofJersey Post, addressing an envelopeincluding the postcode. The Brownies all had great fun,

received a goodie bag from Jersey Postand learnt a lot of practical skills. LaurynPawsey aged seven said, ‘My envelopewas already there when I came homefrom school the next day’. When Iasked Amy Good, aged seven, what shehad enjoyed the most, she said, ‘Theironing, it was so much fun!’ and all theBrownies agreed, each insisting ondoing “just one more”, so there aresome very lucky mums now who have aBrownie to help with the ironing basketat home! And there will be no moreproblems with choosing healthy optionsfor school lunch boxes or packing a bagfor a last minute sleepover, which thegirls now feel quite confident to do forthemselves at home. WELL DONEBROWNIES.The evening concluded with a cake

sale in aid of Durrell, De Gruchy’s 2012charity of choice, with the girls sellingthe cakes to parents and staff whojoined us in De Gruchy’s Upstairs Café,raising a total of £60.50. Finally JohnMarquis presented each girl with theirBrownie Skills Badge and a lovely teddybear with the compliments of the store.We finished with a super group photoand a big THANK YOU to themanagers and staff.

Right: NatashaRawley Ironingher T-shirt

Above : 14th First Tower Brownies, Leaders andJersey Commissioner Sonia Machon, de GruchyManagers and Staff

Right: de-Gruchy Store Manager, JohnMarquis, presenting Libby Smith aged 8 with ateddy bear

R ight: Amy Good, Natasha Rawley and OliviaBimson, learning to pack a healthy lunch box withhelp from de Gruchy staff

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By Jayne Hutchings, 14th First Tower Brownies Leader

St Helier’s Community in 14th First Tower Browniestake Brownie Skills Badge at De Gruchy’s

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Zamieszkaniew obcym kraju w wielonarodowym środowisku jestprzywilejem, niekończącą się przygodą i zawsze wyzwaniem. Nie tylkocodzienne życie wygląda inaczej, ale wraz ze zmianą kraju musimynauczyć się innych zwyczajów i obowiązków. Jednym z nich jestobowiązek szkolny naszego dziecka. Pierwszy miesiąc szkolny mamy jużza sobą, ale jest to wciąż dobry moment, aby przypomnieć wszystkimrodzicom o zasadach uczęszczania dzieci do szkoły.

Obowiązek szkolny w UK i na Jersey w odróżnieniu od Polski zaczynasię od 5-go roku życia, kiedy dzieci idą do klasy zerowej (Reception)szkoły podstawowej. Jest to równoznaczne z 1-szą klasą szkołypodstawowej w Polsce, bowiem od tej klasy zaczyna się obowiązkowyprogram nauczania i trwa do klasy szóstej (Year 6), kiedy dzieci osiągająwiek 11-stu lat.

Często przez różnice kulturowo-obyczajowe rodzicom się wydaję, żejeżeli dziecko opuści parę lub czasem paręnaście tygodni w klasieReception nic się nie stanie. Niestety dla dziecka jest to utratamożliwości ciągłego nauczania i czasem konieczność ponownegoprzejścia przez trudy aklimatyzacji w nowym środowisku klasy szkolnej.Czasem to oznacza nawet pozostanie na uboczu i bardzo trudny dladziecka kolejny proces asymilacji z klasą. Kochani rodzice, pamiętajcie o tym jak podejmujecie decyzję owcześniejszych wyjazdach urlopowych podczas trwania rokuszkolnego. Wybierając pomiędzy wygodą a dobrem dziecka niezapomnijcie, że czas aklimatyzacji do nowego środowiska u dzieckatrwa nawet do czterech lat i pierwszy rok jest dla niego rokiemnajtrudniejszym i najważniejszym w dalszym procesie zarówno rozwojuosobowości jak i przyswajania wiedzy oraz umiejętności życia w grupierówieśników. Zrozumienie i jasne określenie priorytetów, co jestnajważniejsze dla waszego dziecka, zaowocuje o wiele szybszymuczeniem się nowego języka oraz adaptacją do rodowiska i do szkoły wszczególności. Dzieci czasem nie potrafią wyrazić tego, co czują, ale teżgłęboko przeżywają każdą zmianę, pomóżmy im przejść przez te trudyprzystosowania się do nowych warunków, dokonując mądrychwyborów, które będą ich w tym wspierać.

Również nie zapominajcie o czytaniu dzieciom i mówieniu do nichpo Polsku. Badania w społeczeństwach wielojęzycznych niezbiciewykazują, że dzieci z dobrze rozwiniętym językiem ojczystym o wieleszybciej i pełniej przyswajają język obcy. Rozmawiajcie z waszymidziećmi i czytajcie im jak najwięcej, będzie to dla nich najlepszewsparcie, jakie możecie im dać na ich nowej drodze bycia uczniem!

Living in a foreign country and being part of an internationalsociety is a privilege, never-ending adventure and always achallenge. Not only everyday life is different but changing thecountry we have to learn about new customs and obligations. Oneof them is compulsory education for our children. The first schoolmonth has already gone but it is still a good moment to remind allparents about the principles of school attendance.

In spite of Poland, compulsory education in the UK starts from theage of 5 years old when children attend Reception form in a Primary

This month the Town Crier is pleased to see the return of a column inPolish, both for the enjoyment of the 3,000 or so readers whose firstlanguage is Polish, as well as for those for whom learning Polish isnecessary for reasons of work, family life or just as a hobby.

Language learning tipsPolish

School. It is comparable to 1st form in Poland, when school beginswith a mandatory curriculum and finishes in Year 6 form whenchildren are 11 years old.

Very often happens that in order to cultural and customdifferences parents think that absence from school of a few days oreven a few weeks would not make any difference and nothing wouldhappen. Unfortunately for the child it means loss of continuity in alearning process and sometimes a need of resettling in a new schoolcommunity. It could even mean falling behind in studies and a verydifficult reunion with classmates.

Dear Parents, making a decision about early holidays during theschool term and choosing between the comfort and welfare of achild do not forget that acclimatization into the new environment forthe child lasts up to four years long and the first year is both themost difficult and important in developing further educational,interpersonal and group integration skills.Comprehension and clear definition of priorities, what is the mostimportant for your child will result with a quicker languageacquisition and better assimilation to the school in particular. Children sometimes cannot express their feelings but they deeplyexperience every change in their life. Let’s help them to go throughthese hardships making wise choices which will support them.

It is crucially important not to forget about reading and speakingin Polish to your child. Researches in multilingual societiesconclusively show that children with a strongly developed mothertongue sooner and more complex way acquire a foreign language.Speak and read to your children as much as possible, this will be thebest support on their new path of being a pupil.

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That’s why one of the objectives of the newlyformed ‘Town Team’ is to keep the subject ofparking at the top of the agenda. Transport &Technical Services Department, whichcontrols the multi storey car parks as well asAnn Court and the Esplanade car parks, areconducting useful trials designed to improvethe availability of parking for shoppers. Personally I would like to see the

incentivised parking at Pier Road Car Parkextended throughout the week to encouragemore people to use this car park which ismostly unoccupied. Why not allow people topark there for free after 2pm on week days aswell as on Saturdays? We need to make town more accessible by

other modes of transport as well: bicycle and

At a recent Parish Assembly, St Helier electors and ratepayers gave enthusiastic support to three restaurant applications due to open in the Parish, whichwill between them create more than 150 jobs. It's extremely encouraging to see such confidence in the hospitality sector, not least because theenjoyment of a meal out is something you can't do on the internet. Nor can people enjoy the vibrant public realm of St Helier that both States andParish continue to invest in, against a background of our fine built heritage and public art, unless they come into town in person.

Coming to town

motorcycle use are on the increase, and moremotorcycle parking, in particular, needs to befound. Bus trips to and from St Helier arelikely to be improved next year, too, and itwas good to hear the proposals for the newbus operator at the Town Hall last monthwhen CTP answered questions from thepublic about the new service. More busshelters, ‘smart ticketing’, a hopper bus, andlonger hours of operation for the bus stationare all on the agenda, as well as morecomfortable buses and new routes. Speakingat the bus meeting, Deputy Richard Rondelsaid that he ‘couldn’t wait till January’, and Ishare his enthusiasm.

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La Grande Route deMont-à-l’AbbéLa RetraiteLa Ruelle de RauvertLa Rue des Canons

La Rue des MaupertuisLa Ruette PinelLa Vert Chemin Mont-à-l’Abbé FarmPimley Close

Queens RoadRouge Bouillon (Police Station toFirst Stop Café)

Clarke AvenueElizabeth PlaceGloster Terrace Hillcrest AvenueJardin des Carreaux

RecyclingUpdateYour handy aide - memoire to cut out and keepMONDAY – COLLECTION DAYS - NOV 5 & 19 – DEC 3,17 & 31 – JAN 2013 – 14 & 28

Hillside CourtDoue de St CroixLa Cotil de Haute ClairLa Mont PelleMashobra ParkOrchard Mews

Osbourne CourtPomme D’Or FarmRichelieu ParkRue des PodetreSt Anne’s FarmSt Anne’s Terrace

St Aubin’s Road (Townto Paris Lane incTyneville Lane)Tower Road

Bellozanne AvenueBellozanne RoadClos du BasCroydon TerraceDunedin FarmHautbois Gardens

WEDNESDAY – COLLECTION DAYS ARE - NOV 7 & 21 – DEC 5 & 19– JAN 2013 – 2, 16 & 30

Clubley EstateEllora EstateNew St John’s Road

Old St John’s RoadOcean ApartmentsWestmount Court

Westmount EstateWestmount Road

AbbotsmountAbbotsmount Court Clos de Vaze

TUESDAY – YOUR COLLECTION DAYS ARE –NOV 6 & 20 – DEC 4 & 18 – JAN 2013 – 8 & 22

Le Moulin CloseLe Mount NeronLes Grand VauxLes RuisseauxMount BinghamNicole CloseOak Tree GardensOaklands LaneStafford GardensStafford LaneSouth Hill (Avenue du PetitMont to Mount Bingham)

Trinity Road/Trinity GardensTrinity Hill (top of Old Trinity Hill toBeechfield Lane)Vale MewsVale CourtValley RoadWhitley CloseWillow GroveWilkes Gardens

Avenue de Petit MontBalmoral DriveBeechfield LaneCherry Orchard CourtClos des PasDongola RoadDrury LaneGreen StreetGreenwood TerraceHavre des Pas(between South Hill and Havredes Pas Gardens)

MONDAY – COLLECTION DAYS – NOV 12 & 26 – DEC 10 & 24 – JAN 2013 – 7 & 21

La Clos de Mon SejourLa Fredée LaneLa Rue de Petit CampsLa Rue de la HauteurLa Rue Petit ClosLa Route du FortMarett CourtMont Millais

Nelson AvenueOrchard CourtPeel CourtRodney AvenueRoseville Street (La Route du Fort toHavre des Pas)Rue des Cotils

Rue de Mon SejourSpringbank AvenueRunnymede CourtSt Clements RoadTown Mills EstateTrinity Hill (Old TrinityHill to Vallée desVaux)Vallée des Vaux

Cleveland AvenueCleveland RoadCroydon LaneCroydon RoadHavre des Pas (between Havre desPas Gardens and StClements Road

TUESDAY – COLLECTION DAYS – NOV 12 & 26 – DEC 10 & 24 – JAN 2013 – 7 & 21

Highview LaneGreenacres EstateGrosvenor StreetLa Grande Route de StJohn (up to Greenacres)La Hougue AvenueLa Manoir de Mont-à-l’Abbé

La PepiniereLa Pouquelaye (topLa Rue des ArbresLandfield DriveLa Breton LaneLa Clos du BriardLe HurelManor Park Avenue

Manor Park RoadMillais ParkMont MillaisNomond AvenuePalm Grove

Abbey CloseAdelina WoodClaremont RoadClarence RoadCollege HillCollege LaneFairfield AvenueFountain Lane

WEDNESDAY – COLLECTION DAYS – NOV 14 & 28 – DEC 12 & 26 – JAN 2013 – 9 & 23

Almorah Crescent AptsClarendon RoadClos du ParcqLa Grande PoucléeLa Pouquelaye (bottom)La Clos de DebenaireLe Clos de ParadisLower Kings CliffPalmyra LanePalmyra RoadPen Y Craig AvenueQueens AvenueRayleigh AvenueRayleigh LaneRichmond RoadUpper Kings Cliff

FRIDAY – COLLECTIONDAYS ARE – NOV 2, 16& 30 – DEC 14 & 28 –JAN 2013 – 11 & 25

Boulevard AvenueMont CochonParis LaneRomeril CloseSeafield AvenueSt Aubin’s Road (ParisLane to Seafield Avenue)Tower Gardens

THURSDAY – YOURCOLLECTION DAYS –NOV 8 & 22 – DEC 6 & 20– JAN 2013 – 3, 17 & 31

Bellozanne ValleyHansford LaneHillgrove EstateLa Clos de laBlinerieLa Rue CyrilMaugerLa Rue de TrachyLa Ruelle VaucluseLa Ville au RoiLandscape GroveLe Clos St André

FRIDAY – YOUR COLLECTIONDAYS ARE - NOV 9 & 23 – DEC 7& 21 – JAN 2013 – 4 & 18

Chapel LaneCleveland RoadHastings LaneHastings RoadRoseville Street(La Route du Fort to Colomberie)Le Mont CantelMidvale CloseRouge Bouillon(both sides – roundabout to Robin Hood)St James PlaceUpper Clarendon RoadUpper Midvale RoadVictoria Crescent

THURSDAY – YOUR COLLECTIONDAYS ARE - NOV 1, 15 & 29 – DEC13 & 27 – JAN 2013 – 10 & 24

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Mais viyant qu'la technologie avanche et qu'nou peut achteu chârer deslectuthes vidgies dans des difféthents pays, y'a tréjous des pôssibilités.Nou n'propose pon eune grande unnivèrsité, mais pus à co, j'înmaginne,dé tchi coumme iun d'ches collèges ès arts libéthaux qu'il' ont enAméthique, ou eune pétite unnivèrsité bein spécialîsée.

Mais ché s'sait d'tchi riditchule d'aver eune Unnivèrsité d'Jèrri sansaver un dêpartément d'Êtudes Jèrriaises où'est qu'nou pouôrrait êtudierla tchultuthe, l'histouaithe, la géographie et l'êconomie d'Jèrri et coummedé raîson la langue et la littéthatuthe Jèrriaises.

Assa, j'pouôrrais bein înmaginner, par exempl'ye, eune examinnâtionsus Wace...

Tchestchion: "Tout tchait..." Distchutez auve des réféthences autravas d'Messire Isaac Newton.

Mais ch'n'est pon à des cliochièrs rêveurs qu'les cheins tchi proposenteune unnivèrsité sont à rêver. Nan, ché s'sait des remparts rêveurs, carnou trouv'thait du run pouor eune unnivèrsité au Fort Régent où'estqu'les êtudgiants êtudgiêthaient. L's êtudes et les sports y prendraientpliaiche - coumme les Romains soulaient dithe en Latîn: mens sana incorpore sano - un esprit sain dans un corps sain. Et v'là tchi n'est ponînsensé.

À quand don eune êtchipe dé Jèrri dans la Calenge ès Unnivèrsités? Àc'menchi pouor dgix!

N'y'a rein d'nouvé souos l'touônnement du solé et l'idéed'graie eune unnivèrsité en Jèrri a 'té d'èrtou acouo eune faisà ches drein. Si ch'est eune unnivèrsité en Jèrri pouor gângnides sou en attriotchant d's êtudgiants profitabl'yes ou sich'est eune Unnivèrsité d'Jèrri - eune unnivèrsité pouor Jèrriet les gens d'Jèrri - ou bein eune unnivèrsité tchi f'thait d'unepièrre deux cos (ofûche eune tchestchion pouor l'Professeudé Géologie?), ch'est en tchi nou-s'a dêrenglyi tout l'toud'l'ardgument avaû l's années.

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JérriaisAuthor: Geraint Jennings

Dreaming spiresThere's nothing new under the sun and the idea of setting up auniversity in Jersey has been back again recently. Whether it's auniversity in Jersey to make money by attracting profitablestudents or whether it's a University of Jersey - a university forJersey and Jersey people - or else a university that would kill twobirds with one stone (perhaps a question for the Professor ofGeology?), it's a something that people have been going on andon about for years.

But seeing how technology advances and now video lectures can be shared indifferent countries, there are always possibilities. It's not a big university that'sproposed, but rather, I imagine, something like one of those liberal arts collegesthey have in America, or a very small and specialised university.

But it would be ridiculous to have a University of Jersey without having adepartment of Jersey Studies where one could study the culture, history,geography and economy of Jersey and of course Jèrriais language and literature.Well, I could imagine, for example, a Wace exam...

Question: "Everything falls...." Discuss with reference to the work of SirIsaac Newton.

But it's not of dreaming spires that those proposing a university aredreaming. No, they would be dreaming ramparts, because room would be foundfor a university at Fort Regent where the students would study. Study and sportwould take place there - as the Romans used to say in Latin: mens sana incorpore sano - a healthy mind in a healthy body. And there's nothing crazyabout that.

So when might we have a Jersey team on University Challenge? Your starter for ten!

Community Savings is a charity thatprovides budgeting advice and accountfacilities and, in certain circumstances,emergency funding to clients who are inneed of such help. With Christmas aroundthe corner the Charity’s advisers are ready tohelp if you call in to their Seale Street officebehind the Town Hall. All their services arefree.

Watch out too for details of an Open Daywhich will be advertised shortly.Opening Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday 9.30 -12.30.Telephone: 737555Website: www.communitysavings.org.je

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R ight: The Constable of St Helier welcomes BrianCurtis, MBE, Chairman of the Community SavingsBank to its new premises at the Town Hall in 2008

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Operation Hamper for Age Concern Jersey - Due to theoverwhelming success of last year’s Operation Hamper for Age ConcernJersey, Sandpiper CI have decided to launch the appeal again this year.Operation Hamper is an appeal whereby tins of soup, packets of biscuitsetc can be donated into collection bins located Island-wide, which will thenbe placed into hampers for eventual delivery to Jersey’s elderly. TheAppeal will be launched on Monday 29th October 2012, and Kim Noble,Operations Coordinator, is looking for individuals who may wish to beinvolved and assist in delivery of the hampers. For more information, orif you feel you may be able to help, please email Kim [email protected].

Cards for Good Causes, the multi-charity Christmas Card shop(formerly located at Romerils, Dumaresq Street), will be operating fromthe Main Post Office, Broad Street, from Saturday 20th October toSaturday 15th December, from 10am to 4.30pm daily on week days andfrom 10am to 1pm on Saturdays. The group aims to return at least 75p inevery pound raised directly to the thirty-plus charities represented, so ifyou haven’t bought your Christmas cards yet why not pop down and havea look at the selection available. For further information, please contactJill Bartholomew on 07797 774360 [email protected].

Day in the Life of All Saints – All Saints Church are holding aspecial service on Sunday 4th November at 10am to celebrate the Saints inour own community. Colin Taylor, manager of Sanctuary House, will beattending to talk about his work with vulnerable men in our Island.Collection will go towards the work of Sanctuary House. Special craftactivities will be available for the children and all are welcome. For moredetails, please contact All Saints Church on 07797 963418.

St Mark’s Church eventsWelcome Café Lunch: Come along and savour some tasty cooking andenjoy some friendly chat at St Mark’s Church on Wednesday 14thNovember at 12.30pm.

King’s Café: Fun for all the family on Sunday 25th November at3.30pm at D’Auvergne School, including big screen Wii, puppets, crafts,hair and nails, sports and cracking bible stories. Contact Ian MacFeeterson 720595 for more information.

Christmas Shopping Bazaar evening – Beaulieu ConventSchool are holding a Christmas Shopping Bazaar Evening on Thursday 15thNovember from 6pm-8.30pm. There will be an exciting array of Christmasgoods, including toiletries, scarves, jewellery, shabby chic items, handmadecushions, liberty rock bags, purses and make-up bags, handmade doorplaques, Katie’s Shed crafts, Phoenix cards, jams, chutneys, Christmasbakes and lots more. There will also be refreshments, mulled wine andmince pies, so make sure you make a note in the diary!

Have you something to share with fellow parishioners? Is there an event or activitycoming up that you want to tell St Helier about? Let us know at the Town Crier andwe can include on the monthly Parish Notice Board. Email short news items andassociated photos to [email protected] or call Annie Le Noury on 811821.

Getting busy for Christmas

Shopmobility Shopping Evening This year the evening will be on Thursday, 6th December from 5pm to9pm and most of the stores are open and will welcome disabled people.Shopmobility will make available wheelchairs and powered scooters forthose who need them for no hire charge and will be open until after theshops close. Please let me know if you would wish to have a Youth Groupmake contact with you to introduce your residents before the ShoppingEvening.

The Jersey Cheshire Home are holding a Winter Fair onSaturday 17th November from 11am to 3pm at the Jersey CheshireHome/Rope Walk. This will include Doolan’s Deli, Jersey Cheshire Homeproduce, bric-a-brac, bottle tombola, cupcakes, books, jewellery, Avon andlots more. Light lunches and refreshments will be available.

Association of Jersey Charities, Charity ChristmasFair : Saturday 24th November from 10.00 am to 3.30 pm in theAssembly Room at the Town Hall. Santa will be visiting from 12noon to2pm. For further details telephone 840138 or [email protected].

Electoral Commission to hold public meeting at theTown HallParishioners are being invited to attend a public meeting at the Town Hallat 7pm on Wednesday 7th November 2012 to discuss the draftrecommendations of the States of Jersey Electoral Commission. Furtherinformation about the work of the Commission is available on its website: www.electoralcommission.je.

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Women’s InstituteThere are four meetings in St Helier as follows:St Helier Sirens WI: 1st Thursday of each month at the Old Magistrate’sCourt at the Town Hall. Contact Sue Bone on 636977 or 07797831473 or email [email protected] Pouquelaye WI: 2nd Wednesday of each month at the LaPouquelaye Community Centre (the old La Pouquelaye School). ContactSheila Laugeard on 734600 / 07797 775483 or Gill James on 722467.West Park WI: 1st Tuesday of each month at 2.30pmat the meetingroom 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 theSt Andrew’s Church Hall at 7.30pm. Contact Joan Cadoret on 735534.Mobile LibraryGeorge V Cottage Homes – Mondays, 9.30-9.45amClos du Paradis – Wednesdays, 11.30am-12pmB&Q, Queen’s Road – Wednesdays, 12.05-1pmBeavers, Cubs and Scouts14th Jersey (St Helier) Scout GroupSalvation Army Hall, Minden PlaceBeavers and Cubs: Monday eveningsScouts: Wednesday eveningsContact Jean-Paul Lecrivain (Group Scout Leader) on 07797 836295 oremail: [email protected] enquiries: Mary Roberts, Island Secretary, on 486935 oremail: [email protected], Brownies & Girl GuidesAll Saints Church Hall, The ParadeThursday and Friday eveningsContact: Daphne on 871199Little Monkeys Gymnastics, Fort RegentMonday to Friday 9.30am to 12.15pm with MumsChildren must be walking; suitable for 1-3½ yearsWednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays From 3.30pm onwardsChildren from 3-6 yearsSaturdays 9-10amChildren aged 5-6 yearsRegent Gymnastics Club, Fort RegentVisit: www.regentgymnastics.co.uk/page_1267903869504.Royal British Legion, 2-4 Great Union StreetTuesday to Friday from 12pm and Saturday & Sunday from 11am.

This section of the Crier is devoted to the many voluntary clubs andgroups run throughout St Helier. If you would like to promote yourorganisation or a planned special event, or just to include contactdetails, please telephone 811821or email [email protected].

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Sun BowlsStarts mid-April, Opening times: 10.00am, 2.00pm and 6.00pm, leagueson Monday 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.Email [email protected] Scrabble ClubEvery Tuesday evening at 7pm. Contact Anne on 730409 or [email protected] Mark’s SparksThursdays during term-time from 10am to 11.30am at St Mark’s Church.Contact Jeremy Taylor on 720595.Jersey Hi-Fi Music ClubSecond and fourth Thursdays from September to May at the Jersey ArtsCentre at 7.30pm. Contact Sinead Reed on 722612 [email protected] Caesarea QuiltersThird Monday of every month. Contact Sue Bone on 636977.



Swimming has long been a popular sporting and leisure pursuit in Jersey. But as an activity, it can also haveexcellent health benefits, regardless of factors such as age, and regardless of whether you can actually swim ornot. Heather Uwins, who runs a local swimming company, explains more.

La Normandie est particulièrement fière de sonpatrimoine maritime. Entourée de plus de 600kilomètres de côtes, la région est presque unepéninsule riche de traditions culinaires.

Alors, quand on décide d’associer notre camembert oula fameuse andouille avec des fruits de mer, cettesurprenante association fait trembler nos papillesgustatives ! En effet, lors du dernier festival des fruitsde mer à Granville le mois dernier, j’ai eu l’occasion dedécouvrir un bulot accompagné de sauce camembert,un réel bonheur. Je n’ai donc pas résisté à l’envie departager cela avec mes lecteurs et de vous donnerd’autres rendez-vous de ce type afin d’offrir lapossibilité aux jersiais de se rendre en Normandie etessayer des recettes différentes. Les prochains festivalsauront lieu à Port en Bessin le 10 et 11 novembre pourle « Goût du large », à Cherbourg du 16 au 18novembre avec la « Fête des produits de la mer » et la« Fête de la coquille Saint Jacques » à Grandcamp-Maisy le 1er et 2 décembre. Ces évènementspermettent aux visiteurs de découvrir de nouvellesassociations gustatives et bien sur de les adapter auxdélicieux produits de la mer de Jersey. Quand lecamembert rime avec bulot, c’est tout simplementexquis…

Aurélie Leroy, manager of St Helier basedMaison De Normandie, keeps us up to datewith events and developments happeningjust over the Channel in France.

A “Mer” pleasure!Normandy is particularly proud about its maritime heritage. With over 600kilometers of sea coasts, the region is almost surrounded by sea.

So when we try to mix our traditional camembert or our famous “andouille” with ourfruits de mer, this surprising combination make your taste buds go mad! Indeed at thevery successful seafood festival in Granville last month, I discovered ‘whelks in acamembert sauce’ which made me melt. I could not help but share this with myreaders and promote other seafood and shellfish festivals in Normandy, giving Jerseylocals the opportunity to go over and taste new recipes. Next festivals will be the“Goût du Large” in Port en Bessin (10th-11th November), “Fête des Produits de laMer” in Cherbourg (16th-18th November) and “Fête de la Coquille Saint Jacques” inGrandcamp-Maisy near Bayeux (1st-2nd December). Those events allow visitors to trydifferent food combinations that can be naturally adapted here with Jersey exquisiteshellfish. When camembert rhymes with whelks it is simply delicious...

If you would like to receive Maison de Normandie’s monthly newsletter aboutevents and festivals in Normandy, please send us an [email protected] or become a friend on Facebook: ‘MNMJersey’.If you would like to receive Maison de Normandie’s monthly newsletter aboutevents and festivals in Normandy, please send us an [email protected] or become a friend on Facebook:‘MNMJersey’

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Come on in, the water’s lovely

Swimming is a healthy activity that can continue for a lifetime. Although it’s easy tofind excuses not to go to the pool, anyone who makes the effort soon feels thebenefits once they are in the water. Swimming (or learning to swim) is a full bodyexercise that uses practically all of the muscles through the various strokes. So it’sgreat for helping to develop general strength, cardiovascular fitness and endurance. As well as helping improve general fitness, there are psychological benefits that

come with regular swimming. The water, particularly if at the right temperature,helps you relax in body and mind. A session in the water can set you up for a busyday or leave you refreshed and alert at the end of one. There are also benefits forpeople recovering from injuries or who suffer from conditions such as arthritis. And it’s never too late to learn to swim. With the right level of support and

encouragement, most people are able to overcome their nervousness, regardlessof age. So what are you waiting for – come on in, the water’s lovely. For more details on the wellbeing benefits of swimming, or information on thecurrent programme of lessons, contact Heather Uwins on 852678.


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PARISH NOTICESRoads Committee Meeting

A meeting of the St Helier Roads Committee will take place onWednesday 14th November at 9.30am at the Town Hall.

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

The full agenda will be published no less than five days beforethe meeting and will be available from the Town Hall or the

Parish Website at www.sthelier.jeA S CrowcroftConnétableTown Hall


GENERAL

Parish AssemblyAn Assembly of the Principals and Electors of the Parish of St Helier will beheld at the Town Hall on Wednesday 21st November 2012 at 7.00pm

to consider Parish business.Please note the date and start time.

The agenda will be published no less than five days before the meeting andwill be available from the Town Hall or the Parish Website at www.sthelier.je.

Parishioners are asked to arrange in good time to check their entitlement tovote, i.e. electors of the Parish, ratepayers and nominated mandataires.

A S CrowcroftConnétableTown Hall

Will the owner, or anyone knowing who the owner is, of theland presently forming a lane joining Upper Clarendon Roadand La Pouquelaye and identified by hatched lines on theplan below please make urgent contact with JohnStievenard, Director of Technical & Environmental Services atthe Town Hallby 9November2012 as it isthe intention ofthe Parish toacquire thisland bycompulsorypurchase inorder toconstruct a byroad.

A S CrowcroftConnétablede St Helier

Past and present members of the Municipality,Parishioners and all Congregations are invited

to attend at the Cenotaph on Sunday 11thNovember 2012 for the Annual Service of

Remembrance at 11am. Followed byrefreshments at the Town Hall.The Very Rev. R. Key RecteurA.S. Crowcroft Connétable

The Constable of St Helier and the Parish's Social Committee are pleased toinvite Senior Citizens of the Parish to attend a Christmas Party on

Sunday 2nd December, Sunday 9th December or Sunday 16thDecember 2012.

The lunches will be held in the Assembly Room at the Town Hall at 12:30 p.m. for 1.00 p.m.

If you would like to attend, please collect an application form from the ReceptionDesk at the Town Hall.

Numbers are limited so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Remembrance SundayService of Remembrance

Dates for Christmas Refuse and Recycling collections

SENIOR CITIZENS’ CHRISTMAS LUNCHES, 2012

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The Town Crier is published by the Parish of St Helier Inassociation with MediaMastersPO Box 133, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands JE4 9QXTel: (01534) 866956 E-mail: [email protected] Parish of St Helier Annie Le Noury [email protected] Tel: (01534) 811821Other Martyn Farley [email protected] Tel: (01534) 866956Advertising George Farley [email protected] Tel: (01534) 866956

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