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Valentine’s Day • Turn back the clock to a new you

Mr St Helier looks back over 2013 • What's on in St Helier in 2014

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This month the lamp posts in central and eastern partsof the Parish will be festooned with election posters ascanvassing gets underway for the By Election in No.1and No. 2 Districts. It is likely to be a chilly month forcandidates wearing out their shoe leather but hopefullythey will get a warm reception on the doorsteps; electorsare also encouraged to take the time to vote onWednesday 5th March. Depending on the outcome of thenomination meeting on 12th February, there may also beelections for the positions of Centenier and Procureurdu Bien Public next month. This month's magazine has aValentine's Day theme, with our cover photographshowing Eleonora and John Jeune, residents of St Ewold’sResidential Home, who have been married for four years.

Friday 14th February is also the deadline for entries inthe Jersey Eisteddfod Literary Competition which isopen to all age groups – details on the Parish website.

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Parish matters

St Helier schools

A new venture for Pearce Jewellers

Mr St Helier looks back over 2013

The French Connection

Turn back the clock to a new you

View on St Helier

Constable’s comment

Battle of Jersey commemoration

Jèrriais by Geraint Jennings

Valentine’s Day

New at the Town Church

Town matters

What's on in St Helier in 2014

It’s time to make your Will

Parish notice board

Dates for your diary

Parish recycling schedule

Welcome tothe Februaryeditionof TheTown Crier

Contents

To book tickets for any upcomingperformances and courses, pleasecall the Box Office on 700444 or bookonline at www.artscentre.je

The beginning of February sees the first classical Amici Artiumconcert of 2014 come to Jersey Arts Centre. On Tuesday11 February, one of Britain’s foremost pianists, StevenOsborne, will be playing a selection of Ravel andRachmaninov on Jersey Arts Centre’s beautifully restoredModel D Steinway. This is a perfect chance to see a world-renowned classical pianist in an intimate setting right here inJersey. On Wednesday 12 February, a rare opportunitypresents itself in the form of a free lunchtime recital byclarinettist Jean Johnson, accompanied by Steven Osborne.Starting at 1.05pm, the concert will finish with a retiringcollection.

For aspiring actors, there is the perfect chance to brush up onimprovisation techniques and get in touch with their inneridiot in Frank Wurzinger’s upcoming Weekend ClowningWorkshop from 15 – 16 February at the Old Magistrate’sCourt. After visiting twice with shows The Confetti Makerand Goodbye, Frank Wurzinger will be passing on hisclowning skills to the thespians of Jersey. The workshop isideal for those looking to improve their confidence, or forthose looking to learn from a true master!

Finally, an exciting piece of theatre graces the Arts Centrestage in the form of Wot? No Fish!! on Tuesday 18 February.Performed solo by Danny Braverman, the Edinburgh FestivalFringe hit centres around the funny and moving story ofBraverman’s Great-Uncle Ab. In 1926, shoemaker Ab drew adoodle very week on the wage-packet he gave to his wifeCelie. This continued throughout their marriage, right upuntil 1982. Don’t miss this extraordinary story of love, art,history and catering!

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

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A round-up of the latest news and events from theTown Hall, Parish departments and our associatedclubs and organisations.Parish matters

In the January issue of the Town Crierwe mentioned Brianne Rita da Silva

Barry who arrived safely on 11thNovember, daughter of Helena (you willall know Helena’s face from the CustomerServices area here at the Town Hall) andAndy Barry, weighing in at 6lb 9½ oz.However, we omitted to include a photoof this gorgeous little girl so areincluding another mention of her here.Congratulations Helena and Andy!

NEW ARRIVAL

Brianne Rita da Silva Barry

THE CONSTABLE OF ST HELIER wasinvited to meet the newly-elected Mayorof Funchal, Dr Paulo Cafôfo, last month.During his visit the Constable visited thetwo main secondary schools in St Helier'stwin town, both of which are keen todevelop links with Jersey schools. Thesemay include exchange visits for 16 and17 year olds, and online contact betweenyounger students. The Mayor of Funchalis keen to continue to pursue initiativesof mutual benefit culturally to the twintowns, including visits for musicians,artists and those with an interest in theenvironment, while an increase invisitors to each island will clearly haveeconomic benefits. Dr Cafôfo hopes to

visit St Helier later this year. Anyoneinterested in taking part in activities tosupport the twinning with Funchal isinvited to join the committee (detailson page 25).

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Parish matterscontinued from page 5

HAVRE DES PASIMPROVEMENTS

An improvement group for the Havredes Pas area has been reconstituted

by the Parish, consisting of residents,traders and people interested in thefuture of this part of St Helier. The grouphas now met on four occasions and ispursuing various environmentalimprovements for the area, as well asconsidering how arrangements for traffic,parking and lighting can be enhanced.Any residents and traders in Havre desPas who would like to be involved areasked to contact Annie Le Noury on811821 or annie.lenoury@posh.gov.je.Please see the diary section for date ofthe next meeting.

Haute Vallée students were off tosee the wizard in their schoolproduction of “The Wizard of

Oz” last year. The play, which startedon Monday 21st October with amatinée performance to Haute Vallée’sprimary feeder schools, played to sellout audiences over its four day run.

Dan Mortimer, Haute Vallée’s Head ofDrama and co-director of theproduction, said, “Haute Valléeproductions keep going from strengthto strength; we never cease to beamazed by our talentedstudents. Strong casts, dynamic sets,beautiful costumes and innovativelighting design, combined withexcellent in-house orchestras led bythe Head of Music, Charlotte Cooper,provide for entertaining productionswith a professional feel. We are

extremely proud of what the studentshave achieved last year.”

All students involved in theproduction, whether on stage orhelping out backstage under thedirection of Tori Trebilcock, dramateacher and backstage manager, wereamazing ambassadors for the School.

Comments from members of theaudience included:

“Great all round entertainment.Would not believe this was a schoolproduction”.

“Amazing talent! So professional!Well done to everyone!”

If you missed this fantastic event, wehope we will see you in our nextschool production in the AutumnTerm 2014.

St Helier schools

"We’re off to see the Wizard!”

ONCE AGAIN THE SEARCH IS ON for the St Helier Battle of FlowersAssociation to find three new faces to represent the Parish in the forms of Mr,Miss and Junior Miss St Helier. This year the heats for Junior Miss are takingplace on 15th February, with the main Competition being held on Saturday 8thMarch at 7.30pm at the Town Hall. Entry forms are available from the Town Hallor via www.facebook.com/MrMissStHelierCompetition.

Entrants for the senior competition should be 18 or over on 1st August 2014,while the Junior Miss needs to be aged between 10 and 16 by the same date.Applications must be received by 5pm on 1st March 2014. The winning girls willreceive £200 and a beautiful tiara kindly donated by Pearce Jewellers, thewinning man will receive £200 and a gift courtesy of Pearce Jewellers, and allother entrants will receive gifts.

For further information please contact Bruno Sousa on 07797 833146 orbrunosousa583@hotmail.co.uk.

GET FIT FORMACMILLAN JERSEY

If you would like to get fit and raisesome money for Macmillan Jersey, then

sign-up for their indoor Rowathon takingplace on Saturday 17th May at Les Ormes.The challenge is for your team of six torow the equivalent distance of Sark toJersey (30,000m) as quickly as you can.Macmillan Jersey’s Rowathon is a popularannual challenge for the charity, raising£20,000 in 2013. It is always a lot of funand helps Macmillan Jersey continue tosupport those affected by cancer on theIsland. For more information seewww.macmillanjersey.com/events or call498188 and ask to speak to a member ofthe fundraising team.

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Pearce Jewellers King Street are very excited to be a part ofboutiquejersey.com.

Their little shop is so full to the brim with fascinating productsthey sometimes find it hard to show everything to its bestadvantage. Here at last is a small window into their emporiumof delights to give you the chance to at least see some of theirmost popular and some of the more unusual items that they sell.They are often heard to say ‘if we haven’t got it we’ll get it foryou’ which is probably how they have accumulated such aninteresting diversity of products.

They are still a very traditional jewellers shop, providing all theservices and products you would expect but sadly appear tohave become so hard to find elsewhere. Their customersregularly say, ‘I couldn’t find this anywhere else, but I knewyou’d have it’

They are always there with advice and enjoy the challenges thatare presented to them when someone needs a special item madeto order in a short time. Commission work provides them withopportunities to be creative and think differently: making cleverdesign ideas come to life in unique pieces.

They are rumoured to have the largest selection of charms ingold and silver in the British Isles, so it is wonderful that theynow have a way of showing at least some of them to inspiretheir customers. Naturally if you can’t see what you’re lookingfor online do contact them as there’s every chance it’s in the

Pearce Jewellers Ltd are delighted to beone of the first small independent retailersto be involved with boutiquejersey.com.

Silver diamond setheart shaped locket

£37.50

This month we are offering free engraving* worth up to £15with every purchase of our Silver diamond heart locket.

*Engraving offer only valid with Silver diamond heart locket when purchased on boutiquejersey.com.

Shop local 'click and collect' to buy on-linethen collect in-store or, if you prefer, have itdelivered by post – you choose

Look out for special offersin our boutique which willbe updated regularly

collection, and of course, if they haven’t got it they will get itfor you.

ONLINE SHOPPING: boutiquejersey’s aim is to creategreater awareness of goods and services available locally,allowing the Jersey public to browse and purchase a selection ofitems and services online, whilst also encouraging them to visitretailers to explore the full range.

In this way boutiquejersey will create a valuable samplingexperience, helping prospective customers to explore what ison offer and broaden their shopping horizons.

It is so exciting for Pearce Jewellers to have the opportunity toreach those Islanders who don’t have time to come to town orjust don’t feel like wandering around trying to find the right gift.

A new venture forPearce Jewellers

My mum put me in for the competition and I went because my brother, JonathanDuckworth, said he enjoyed his time as Mr St Helier a few years ago. Myfamily were proud that I entered and my friends thought it was a different

thing to do and I was the subject of many jokes but I didn’t mind. The competitionevening itself started with a good meal with my family and then the interview withthe judges took place with all the questions they had to put to me which was a lotof fun. When I heard I’d won I was very happy as it’s always nice to winsomething and I was really looking forward to helping and supporting theParish, and I hope that over the past year I’ve managed to achieve this.

One of my most memorable experiences has of course been the Battle of Flowersas it’s one of the biggest events of the year. It’s been a new experience for me but Ireally enjoyed it nonetheless. I’ve enjoyed attending various events and meetingpeople but the twinning games were also really good fun, meeting the Frenchvisitors and also other people from Jersey that I didn’t know.

A lasting benefit of taking on the role of Mr St Helier is that I continue to seepeople that I’ve met on the street and always say hello to them – as everyoneknows it’s not what you know over here in Jersey, but who you know.

To anyone thinking of entering this year’s competition, just make sure you’re upto attending all of the events, stay smiling and enjoy yourself as there’s no point

doing it if you’re not having fun.

Mr St Helier,Conrad Duckworth,

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Aurélie Leroy, manager of St Helier based Maisonde Normandie, keeps us up to date with eventsand developments just over the Channel in France.

If you would like to receive Maison de Normandie’s monthly newsletter about events andfestivals in Normandy, please send us an email info@maisondenormandie.com or become afriend on Facebook: ‘MNMJersey’.

MARDI GRAS ET SES CARNAVALSEn Normandie et en France en général, le mois de février est synonymed’amusement, de déguisement, de crêpes et c’est aussi Mardi Gras bien sur! LeCarnaval de Granville fêtera cette année ses 140 ans et peut se vanter d’être un descarnavals les plus populaires du grand Ouest de la France. Cette année, la fête sedéroulera du 28 février au 4 mars. La ville entière sera officiellement fermée par leMaire qui récupèrera les clefs de la ville après la fête. Les locaux et visiteurspourront donc en profiter pour s’amuser et danser dans les rues temporairementpiétonnes de la ville. A seulement une heure de Jersey, vous pourrez vous divertirautour de 4 jours d’une fête qui attire environ 120 000 visiteurs par an.Exceptionnellement cette année, nous pourrons nous rendre à Granvilledirectement de Jersey pour se joindre aux festivités grâce à un bateau organisé parManche Iles Express pour un weekend inoubliable. Beaucoup d’activités serontorganisées allant des défilés aux concerts de rue, concours de costumes, feud’artifice, bals populaires etc. Amusez vous bien !

MARDI GRAS AND ITS CARNIVALSIn Normandy and in France in general, the month of February is the synonym offun, fancy dress, crêpes and Mardi Gras (Shrove Tuesday)! The Granville Carnivalis celebrating its 140th anniversary this year and enjoys the reputation of being oneof the biggest of the West of France. This huge event will take place from 28thFebruary until 4th March. The whole town of Granville will be officially“kidnapped” by the Master of the Carnival and “closed” to traffic by the Mayor in

order to allow locals andvisitors to enjoy dancingand partying intemporary pedestrianstreets. Just one houracross the Channel, youcan enjoy the four daycarnival atmosphereevent which attractsevery year over 120,000locals and visitors.Exceptionally this year,you will be able to jointhe fun from Jerseythanks to a ferry withManche Iles Expresswhich will take youdirectly to Granville for afun guaranteed weekend.Many entertainments willbe organized betweenparades, street artconcerts, a fancy dresscompetition, fireworks, abonfire, dancing balls etc.Join the fun!

The FrenchConnection

Hailing from Australia, Beth establishedher clinic in Jersey last year. She is apassionate advocate of non-invasiveprocedures and her growing client list istestament to the success of that ethos.“Most of us have something that wewould like to improve about our face orbody,” she says. “But people are oftenapprehensive about invasive cosmeticsurgery and, as a result, they areincreasingly turning to non-invasive waysto tighten the skin on their face and neckto negate the effects of ageing, or lose thatlast couple of inches so they can fit into afavourite pair of jeans.”

Lipolysis is the process whereby fat storedin cells is broken down. Offering naturallyalternative, non-surgical facelift and Lipobody treatments, with a medical grade

Ladies of a certain age are sometimes coy about revealing exactlyhow old they are. Beth Warren, owner of The Jersey Laser LipoClinic in Seale Street, St Helier, is an exception. “I am 60,” she

says. “I have been a beauty therapist for forty-three years and, as aconsequence, I have an in depth understanding of the age relatedissues we have with our skin. This gives me a credibility and rapportwith clients across a broad age range which has resulted in lots ofvery happy customers and word of mouth referrals to their friendsand family members.”

PureGenesis laser unique to Jersey, Beth isable to produce some remarkable results.The procedures are painless and clientsare able to walk out of the clinic andreturn to work or home.

Beth undertook training in London touse the PureGenesis laser and is fullyauthorized, certified and insured to useLaser Lipo and aesthetic devices. Bethmaintains a high level of professionalismwhilst creating a friendly environmentwhere each client is treated as anindividual and not a commodity.

People are often confused about themerits of the plethora of treatmentspromoted in the industry. Coupled withan inhibition in talking about their ownbody issues they are often reluctant totake the first step. During the initial, free,consultation Beth puts her clients at easewhilst establishing their needs. A bespokecourse of treatment is then suggestedcomplemented by Beth’s own range ofnatural skin care products. Advocatingan holistic approach to overall wellbeing,Beth will also include advice onnutrition, exercise and lifestyle.

Typically a treatment will last for an hour.However, Beth allows for flexibility andwill extend the allotted time if necessary.New for this year are a series of minitreatments called Lunchtime Lifts witheach treatment taking about 30 minutes.The clinic is also open on Saturdays,which has proved very popular for thosewho find it difficult to commit toweekday appointments.

Beth’s treatments aren’t exclusive towomen. Men are also conscious of theirspare tyres and signs of ageing on theirskin and are also seeing the benefits ofLipolysis.

So, it may be that you want to lose thoseinches that you have been unable to shiftat the gym, lose post-baby weight, fit intothat dream dress or pair of skinny jeans,look a million dollars for your nextholiday, or just get back that healthy,youthful appearance of days gone by. Witha solution that is effective, confidenceboosting, natural, painless and affordable,why not give Beth Warren a call?

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Amici Artium presents StevenOsborne (piano): 11 February 8pm

Jersey Arts Centre youtheatrepresents Antigone: 6 – 8 February 8pm

Luke Wright: Essex Lion13 February 8pm

St. Valentine's Day:Moulin Rouge: 14 February 8pm

bread & circuses presentsWot? No Fish!!: 18 February 8pm

The promenade at Havre des Pasis one of those bits of seafrontwe rather take for granted. It

isn't one of those classic, Englishseaside bits of promenade. Instead, itis a rather narrow walkway frontingwhat was once a row of hotels. Thatadjoining architecture is mostly of thepost-war-tourism-boom variety: i.e.familiar rather than attractive. Thepromenade itself is rather utilitarian.The surface is concrete. The lighting isunattractive. But there is seating torelax in the sun and enjoy the seaviews, and the oasis of the AllixShipyard gardens is a bonus. Thebustle of tourists thronging thiswalkway is now, alas, a memory. Butthere are still some hotels in the area,and it remains a pleasant place to sitand stroll on a sunny day.

The promenade is rather a Cinderellaof public spaces. It isn't muchcelebrated, and it surely could beupgraded a bit. The paving could bebetter. Evergreen bushes in plantersmight be nice; perhaps a line offlagpoles, fluttering national flags likethey have at continental resorts? Thereare possibilities.

How sad then that it is all so let downby the ground floor of the former Hotelde la Plage. The dining rooms and barsof this hotel once had large, plate glasswindows fronting onto the promenade.In winter months these would beprotected from the inevitable high tidesby heavy duty roller shutters. But eversince the establishment was convertedto accommodation, the ground floorwindows have been shuttered on apermanent basis. Presumably thefunction rooms behind are no longerused, but nothing screams "down at heelseaside resort" louder than this long,shabby line of boarded up windows.They really give the place a run-downfeel. The Planning Departmentobviously overlooked this when theypassed the plans for the conversion.Surely it would be better if the windowswere blocked up properly? Plainrendered walls would be preferable.And they could even be brightened upwith murals or artwork. But with theshabby shutters established as apermanent feature for so long now, howcan we ever hope for a better solution?

SCORE OUT OF 10: 0 (because theshutters imply a total lack of effort)

HAVRE DES PASPROMENADEby André Ferrari

André Ferrari is a heritagecampaigner and author ofbooks on Jersey’s lostarchitecture.

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Switching takes minutes and you can keep your number!

Everyone needs a good night's sleep, and Islanders shouldbe able to expect this wherever they live in Jersey. Justbecause we live in St Helier we should not have to put

up with the disturbance caused by people who have had toomuch to drink shouting at the top of their voices as they maketheir way home from the night clubs between 2 and 3 o'clock inthe morning. Yet this is becoming very much the norm in someparts of the Parish, especially at the weekends. Recently therewas a brawl in my street which went on for ten minutes or soat which point I telephoned the police. I was told that theincident desk had only received one other complaint, whichsurprised me as the noise must have disturbed hundreds of

residents. The'evening economy'is important toJersey, and town'snightlife avaluable part ofthe tourism 'offer',but it is unacceptablefor residents – andoff-putting for ourvisitors – if the anti-socialbehaviour of a minority goes unchecked. That's why it'simportant that we do telephone the police (612612) when weare disturbed in the early hours, as if more calls of this sort arereceived and logged the issue will receive greater priority andmore people will be charged for being drunk and disorderly.Parishioners who are concerned about this issue may also wishto comment on the Alcohol and Licensing Strategy(www.gov.je/consult) as one of the proposals is to extendlicensing hours. Does this mean we can look forward to beingwoken up between 3 and 4am instead?

Constable Simon Crowcroft

Constable’s comment

The invasion of Jersey by Frenchsoldiers led by Baron de Rullecourt233 years ago was celebrated at

the beginning of January by a walk infollowing the route taken by theSt Lawrence regiment of the JerseyMilitia and a re-enactment in the RoyalSquare, which was also attended by theLieutenant Governor, Sir John McColl.On arrival in St Helier the walkers, ledby local historian Frank Falle, werejoined by pipers of the Jersey Pipe Band,the 1781 Jersey Militia and the Jersey ArmyCadet Force, processing through the townto the Royal Square which was the siteof the Battle of Jersey. The creation of atableau representing 'The Death of MajorPeirson', the famous painting of the battle

by John Singleton Copley, has become anenjoyable part of the event each year,and this year the tableau was organisedby St Helier Roads Committee memberGeraint Jennings. The Vicar of the TownChurch read the following prayer:

Almighty God,

We thank you that through many dangersand difficulties you have sustained thisIsland and her people.

Through the courage and conviction ofnumerous faithful people, you haveprotected us in times of conflict, invasionand warfare.

Today our battles may not be fought withmusket and cannon, but still we contend

with difficulties of various kinds, andagain Heavenly Father, we look to youand to those of a good heart to preserveall that is honourable, true and pleasingin Jersey.

We thank you for all that is past and wewill trust you for all that's to come.

And now, may the resilience of the brave,the integrity of the good and the peace ofthe contented be our experience. And theblessing of God Almighty: the Father, theSon and the Holy Spirit be upon you whoare gathered here, upon those whom youlove and care for and upon this Islandnow, throughout this unfolding year andalways.

Amen.

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Battle of Jerseycommemoration

JèrriaisBy Geraint Jennings

THE BLOOD OF THE EARTH

Rain in February is the blood of the earth, according toone of our old ditons, and after the downpours andfloods we've had this winter it wouldn't be surprising ifwe weren't keen on a thorough soaking this month.

You can, as it happens, have too much of a good thing.When it doesn't rain and the reservoirs are dry, peoplecomplain. And when you can't poke your nose outsidewithout getting doused, people naturally moan. When it'sboiling hot, it's a refreshing shower of rain you'd like; butwhen it's tipping down, you'd really rather like to see thesun come out again.

But what sort of weather is most loved? Fine sunnyweather that makes tourists and children happy? Orlovely rain that waters the fields and cheers up farmers?Well, everything depends on the season and what you'dlike to do. People don't want to go shopping in town in wetweather, and, for the economy, money should circulatelike the blood in a body.

What pumps the blood around is the heart. We see a loadof blood-red hearts around and about in February in therun-up to Valentine's Day. It's the hope in the hearts ofevery shopkeeper and business in Town that customerswill "squeeze the blood out of their purses" this year andthat that'll mark a step forward for an improvingeconomy. Goodness me, it's about time! So buy somethingfor your Valentine - money is round so it rolls around.

Neither the rain nor the sun is my Valentine. My heartbelongs to Saint Helier in all weathers!

LÉ SANG D'LA TÈRRE

La plyie d'Févri est l'sang d'la tèrre, s'lon iun d'nos vièrs

ditons, et auprès les dêtchèrques et înnondâtions

qu'j'avons ieu ch't Hivé ché n's'sait pon ravissant si jé

n'têmes pon hétchis d'eune grande sangnie chu mais-

chîn.

Ch'est en tchi l'trop niet. Quand i' n'tchait pon d'la plyie

et qu'les rêsèrveurs sont à sé, ch'est d's'y pliaindre. Et

quand nou n'peut pon paûtchi l'nez d'houors sans êt'

saûssé, nou gronne coumme dé raison. Quand i' fait eune

arsion, nou voudrait eune achie rafraîchissante; mais

quand il en dêtchèrque, nou s'sait heutheux d'èrvaie

l'malzard.

Mais tchi temps qu'ch'est tch'est l'pus près du tchoeu? Lé

bieau solé tchi fait rêjoui les touristes et les mousses? Ou

la bouonne plyie tch'arrouôse les clios et fait l'bonheu ès

fèrmièrs? Assa tout dépend d'la saîson et d'chein qu'nou

veurt faithe. Lé monde né veulent pon boutitchi en Ville

par un temps mouoilli, et pouor l'êcononmie les sou tchi

cirtchulent sont coumme lé sang dans l'corps.

Chein tchi pompe lé sang, ch'est l'tchoeu. J'viyons un

mouoché d'tchoeurs rouoges coumme du sang par les

c'mîns au mais d'Févri quand j'nos appréchons d'la Saint

Valentîn. Ch'est l'espé dans les tchoeurs dé touos les

boutitchièrs et conmèrces en Ville qu'i' y'étha eune forte

sangnie à la bourse ès pratiques ch't' année et qué chenna

s'en va mèrtchi eune avanche dans l'amendement

d'l'êcononmie. Bouôn sang, il en est l'temps! Acatez don

dé tchi pouor vot' valentîn ou vot' valentinne - les sou

sont ronds pouor rouôler.

Ch'n'est pon la plyie tch'est ma valentinne, ni l'solé man

valentîn nitout. Saint Hélyi est l'pus près d'man tchoeu

souos touos les temps!

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Valentine’s Day

Several theories and legends abound as to the origin ofValentine’s Day and, indeed, it seems there might have beenthree saints called Valentine, all of whom were martyred.But romantic consensus seems to support the story of aChristian saint and priest called Valentinus who lived inthe third century AD. Roman Emperor, Claudius II, bannedhis soldiers from marrying, believing it made them weakand less efficient if they worried what effect their dyingwould have on their families. Valentinus, aghast at thisunjust edict, conducted marriages secretly until he wascaught and imprisoned under a sentence of death.

Legend continues that, whilst in prison, the blind daughterof his jailer, Asterius, was brought to Valentinus and, withthe power of his faith and sainthood, he restored her sight.Whether Valentinus and the girl were just friends orbecame lovers has occupied the minds of scholars throughthe centuries. But what is agreed by many, and whatperpetuates the legend, is that Valentinus was a braveromantic. It is thought that on the eve of his execution hepenned a letter to the jailor’s daughter with the salutation‘from your Valentine’, a phrase that adorns most of theheart strewn cards we receive or send today.

In the UK Valentine’s Day started to be celebrated properlyin the 17th century and, by the 1800s, notes wereexchanged between friends and lovers. By the beginning ofthe 20th century, with improved methods of printing, cardsbegan to replace letters and now Valentine’s Day is firmlyentrenched as a day of romance and love.

So, with February 14th fast approaching, are you ready?Have you bought that perfect gift for your perfect partner ordo you shun the notion that love should only be declaredonce a year? Whatever your thoughts, what fun it is towatch us grown men panic as we hope the garage on theway home has some flowers left – and chocolates to give a

double result - and that the depth of our unbridled lovecame across in the hastily written card we left on thepillow that morning. Contrast this with the women whoplan perfectly and thoughtfully for the day whilst sighing,knowingly, at our imperfections. And what of the singleton?Do they smile, mischievously, when more than one cardarrives on the mat? Or do they look forlornly as thepostman disappears down the garden path havingdelivered nothing but bills? How about in the work place?Will the mailman bring a card from you-know-who inaccounts first thing or do they have to hope for luck on thesecond run?

Valentine’s Day, a day when love is declared or reaffirmed,a day when gifts abound and cards rain through theletterbox, a day the UK’s heartbeat can be measured inlove. For you men will it be the same old, same old –chocolates, flowers, romantic meal, or none of the above?What about you ladies? Will you buy chocolates, thatromantic meal or aftershave for your dream man?

A 2012 survey commissioned by the Travelodge Hotelgroup showed that they were the top three gifts that menand women in the UK bought each other on Valentine’sDay. It also showed that men would spend £611 million andwomen £269 million confirming overwhelmingly that menare by far the more guilt ridden, I mean, ahem, romantic ofthe two sexes.

Whatever your inclination this Valentine’s Day, spare athought for Valentinus who died around 270 A.D. unawarethat his sacrifice would be recognised each year and thatwe would plunder the wares of florists, chocolatiers and àla carte menus the world over in displays of love andromantic nuance for that special person.

Now, I must get to that garage!

BY CLIFF GOLDING

February 14th is Valentine’s Day, or Saint Valentine’s Day to give its full title. It’s the annual, officiallove fest when declarations of love are scattered in hope from Cupid’s bow or bespoke endearmentsare sent to our one and only. But who was Saint Valentine and why do we celebrate him every year?What inspires us to choose this day above all others to reveal our romantic inner selves?

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In the month that we celebrate St Valentine’s Day, whatcould be more fitting than to introduce you to John andEleonora Jeune.

Our Octogenarian newlyweds living at St Ewold’s ResidentialHome in St Helier were delighted to be asked to appear on ourfront cover this month. John, a Jerseyman, and Eleonora, who

was born in Linz in Austria, met on Christmas Day 1992. Johnhad been a widower for four years and was spendingChristmas Day with his mother Jessie at St Helier House andEleonora, who had been widowed for two years, had beeninvited by the Home for lunch rather than spend the day alone.There was an instant spark – Eleonora says, ‘I rememberthinking how smart he was’, and John, it seems, was equallyimpressed.

Eleonora invited John to spend Boxing Day with her, by AprilJohn had moved into Eleonora’s cosy flat and by August theywere engaged. They were soon inseparable and the yearspassed quickly. They both enjoyed walking, an occasionalflutter on the horses and watching football. Growing older theystruggled in different ways health-wise but it was soon afterJohn’s stroke, which Eleonora nursed him through, that theydecided that they would be more comfortable in care.

Deciding that this was a new chapter in their lives they finallydecided to ‘tie the knot’ and so, on 28th July 2009, the day beforethey moved into care, they were married in a quiet ceremony atSt Thomas’s Church. Despite both being in wheelchairs Eleonoraand John couldn’t look any happier in the wedding photographproudly displayed in their lounge at St Ewold’s.

John and Eleonora continue to enjoy life to the full both in andoutside of St Ewold’s. Asking John to describe Eleonora inthree words he answers ‘Very, very nice’, and asking Eleonorathe same question she can’t contain herself. ‘John is a quietman. He has good manners, he is romantic at heart and alwaysgreets me with a kiss. We look after each other’ she says...’ andSt Ewold’s looks after us both.’

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After the complete restoration of the Town Church andthat of its great pipe organ, now banners and mediapublicity have heralded a new pattern of Sunday

services at St Helier Parish Church.

Following a survey and congregational discussion in theAutumn, it was decided to commit ourselves to a six monthexperimental period in which Sunday mornings in particularwould take on a new structure. The principal change is that, inplace of the main 10am service, two new services wouldemerge, each with a very distinct ‘flavour’: one at 9.30am andthe next at 11am. Now Sunday mornings look like this:

8.00am A Book of Common Prayer, said Holy Communionservice. This is unchanged from the former pattern.

9.30am A ‘contemporary’ style service in which no use ismade of books or service sheets. No clerical robesare worn. All words and details are PowerPointed.There is a Sunday school and, if you arrive in goodtime, coffee and doughnuts are provided. Thisservice is fun, upbeat and accessible to all. There is athought-provoking and engaging sermon and furtherrefreshments after the service.

11.00am This service is ‘traditional’ in style, following eithera Common Worship or a Book of Common Prayeroutline. The clergy are robed and the service is ablyled by the choir and choristers. Early arrivals willoverlap with the first congregation and enjoyrefreshments together. This is usually a service ofHoly Communion with the same readings andsermon as that from the earlier service. This is bestdescribed as dignified and familiar.

Finally, the day rounds off with our ‘Sundays @ Six’ servicein which there is a clear emphasis on strong preach / teaching.All the services are well-publicised on the quarterly servicecard available from the Church.

The Vicar, Chris Jervis, said, “This new pattern is designedto make church accessible to so many more people. Everyoneshould be able to find a service style which suits theirpreferences. I can guarantee that you’ll find a warm welcomewhichever service you turn up to. If you have not been for awhile then ‘give it a go’”.

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Town Centre Manager RichardMacKenzie brings us up to datewith monthly events and activitiesaround the streets of St Helier

This time of year is both reflective and anticipatory.Christmas has now gone and with it weather that notonly drove people away from the Town Centre but

literally blew them away. The last week of the Christmasshopping season is the most important week of the year formany retailers, and the weather gods were not kind to us.

However the good news is that we are still having new shopsopening in town and it is great to see that the empty shop at theend of Beresford Street in Halkett Place has now opened and isoccupied by Seedee Jons, a local retailer with a great lookingshop. Other shops are investing in new shop fits, and there areenquiries from businesses asking about available spaces intown.

Town mattersWork is now being carried out to see what can be done toencourage people into town not just to shop but to enjoy anevent that is taking place there. Last year’s street party was anoutstanding example of this, and as well as repeating it this yearthere are plans to hold a weekly market in Broad Street onSundays during the summer.

If you have any ideas that you feel would enhance the town bycreating an exciting and interesting event please contact me.

Richard MacKenzie, Town Centre Manager

Tel: 07797 824843Email: richard.mackenzie@posh.gov.je

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WEDNESDAY 19TH MARCHEisteddfod Spring Festival Prizegiving

FRIDAY 2ND TO MONDAY 5TH MAYJersey Boat Show : 10am to 5pm daily

FRIDAY 9TH MAYLiberation Day. Afternoon Tea at the Town Hall

SATURDAY 10TH – SATURDAY 17TH MAYSpring Walking Week

FRIDAY 23RD – MONDAY 26TH MAYJersey Food Festival

SATURDAY 17TH MAYSt Helier Avranches Twinning Committee Concertat the Town Hall

SUNDAY 25TH MAYTown Criterium Cycle Race

SUNDAY 1ST JUNERace for Life

TUESDAY 3RD TO SUNDAY 8TH JUNEFestival of Motoring

FRIDAY 6TH JUNED-Day Ceremony

TUESDAY 10TH JUNEPortugal Day, Dia de Camões

FRIDAY 13TH JUNEPearl Izumi Tour Series Finale

SATURDAY 14TH AND SUNDAY 15TH JUNELa Fête Nouormand

SATURDAY 14TH AND SUNDAY 15TH JUNEJersey Festival of Cycling

WEDNESDAY 18TH JUNEAppel du dix huit juin

SUNDAY 22ND JUNEJersey Evacuees’ Memorial Service

WEDNESDAY 25TH JUNEVisite du Branchage

SATURDAY 28TH JUNE74th Anniversary of the Bombing of St Helier Harbour

SUNDAY 29TH JUNETriathlon

MONDAY 30TH JUNEArmed Forces Day

TUESDAY 1ST JULYMadeira Day

MONDAY 14TH JULYBastille Day

MONDAY 14TH TO SUNDAY 20TH JULYFête de St Hélier (including annual pilgrimageto Elizabeth Castle on Sunday 13th July)

WEDNESDAY 16TH JULYSt Helier Day

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What's on in St Helier in 2014

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WEDNESDAY 16TH JULYRates Assembly, Town Hall

SATURDAY 19TH JULYMunicipal Dinner

SATURDAY 19TH AND SUNDAY 20TH JULYSt Helier Street Party

SATURDAY 19TH AND SUNDAY 20TH JULYBig Gig in the Park

MONDAY 27TH JULYMinden Day

SUNDAY 10TH AUGUSTSeaside Festival, Havre des Pas

MONDAY 11TH AUGUSTBand of the Island of Jersey Town March

THURSDAY 14TH AUGUSTBattle of Flowers Grand Day Parade: www.battleofflowers.com

FRIDAY 15TH AUGUSTBattle of Flowers Moonlight Parade: www.battleofflowers.com

FRIDAY 22ND TO TUESDAY 26TH AUGUSTPortuguese Food Festival

SATURDAY 30TH AND SUNDAY 31ST AUGUSTJersey Live

THURSDAY 11TH SEPTEMBERInternational Air Displaywww.jerseyairdisplay.org.uk

SATURDAY 13TH – SATURDAY 20TH SEPTEMBERAutumn Walking Week – www.jersey.com/walking

FRIDAY 19TH SEPTEMBERVisite du Branchage et Chemins

SATURDAY 20TH SEPTEMBERDragon Boat Festival

WEDNESDAY 1ST OCTOBER – SUNDAY 9TH NOVEMBER

Tennerfest: www.tennerfest.com

SUNDAY 5TH OCTOBERMarathon

THURSDAY 9TH TO SATURDAY 11TH OCTOBERRally

WEDNESDAY 15TH OCTOBERConstables’, Senators’ and Deputies’ Elections

SUNDAY 26TH OCTOBEROpening of the Field of Remembrance

SUNDAY 9TH NOVEMBERRemembrance Day

SUNDAY 30TH NOVEMBERFirst Senior Citizens’ Christmas Lunch

SUNDAY 4TH TO SUNDAY 7TH DECEMBERLa Fête dé Noué: www.jersey.com/christmas

SUNDAYS 7TH AND 14TH DECEMBERSecond and Third Senior Citizens’ Christmas Lunches

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If you don�t have a Will:• Your estate could be distributed in a way that doesn’t reflect your wishes

• Your wishes about who would look after your children if you died may not be known

We don’t like to talk about death – but it is important to put things in place in order that our intentions are known and followed once we are gone.

Give us a call to ask any questions you have about making your Will. We will provide an initial fixed fee quote for preparing your Will so you know what the cost will be.

There are no hidden charges and we will guide you through the process, in a simple and stress-free way.

Call Stephen or Janina on 823823.www.cranelaw.je

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When it comes to making a Will, most of us put itoff. We know it’s important, but let’s be honest,it’s one of those things that slips to the bottomof the priority pile.

So, we thought it was worth taking five minutes to askthe people in the know, the lawyers themselves, aboutthis sensitive and important subject. We put the questionswe all have, but avoid asking, to Advocate Stephen Craneand English Solicitor Janina Porter from the law firmCrane SJ Advocate.

We all know death is a certainty, but it’s notsomething we like to talk about! Do you think that’s whypeople put off making a Will?

Answer: Some people are uncomfortable thinking about thesubject but in my experience, as soon as we start theprocess, this passes. The thought of talking about your Willis a lot worse than the reality.

What exactly is a Will?

Answer: A Will states clearly who you want to administeryour estate and what you would like to happen to itfollowing your death. Having a Will provides certainty foryour family at a difficult time and can reduce the risk of adispute arising between surviving relatives.

When is the right time to make a Will?

Answer: Now is the time if you own property, or arerecently married, divorced or if you have children.

OK, so why is it important to have one?

Answer: So you can appoint an Executor, who is the personwho carries out the administration of your Will after yourdeath. A Will also sets out who inherits your estate and inwhat proportions, and if you have children, to specify whoyou want as their Guardian. You can also provide for along-term partner, friend or charity, who will otherwisenot inherit anything and confirm your funeral wishes.

We all know lawyers’ bills can be steep. Does themeter start running from the second we call you?

Answer: No. As soon as we know your instructions, weprovide you with a fixed fee quote so you know from thestart what the cost will be. There are no hidden charges.

Why should people consider instructing your firmCrane SJ Advocate?

Answer: Both Janina and I have considerable experiencedrafting Wills. We’re approachable and can guide youthrough the process in a simple and stress-free way.

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Have you something to share withfellow parishioners? Is there an

event or activity coming up that youwant to tell St Helier about? Let us knowat the Town Crier and we can include onthe monthly Parish Notice Board.

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1. 8am – A said BCP service of HolyCommunion;

2. 9.30am – A contemporary service ofworship, teaching and fellowship;

3. 11am – A traditional service, with choir,either Eucharist or Morning Prayer;

4. 6pm on Sundays – A variety of stylesof service, with preaching and teaching;

5. Each Tuesday at 1pm Communion inthe St Helier Chapel;

6. Saturday 8th February from 10am to4pm: Craft Fair in Church House, with avariety of stalls, refreshments and araffle. Entrance free;

7. Saturday 8th February at 8pm: Concertin the Town Church by vocal groupPolyphony.

TOWN CHURCHcontact the Town Church on 736734or visit www.townchurch.org.je

1. All Age Worship Service on the firstSunday of each month at 10am.

2. Messy Church takes place on the firstSaturday of each month from 10.15amto 12 noon. A great family event withcrafts for the children, a fun talk,puppets and magic tricks and all kindsof fun, followed by lunch together.

3. All Saints Church is open every dayfrom 10am to 12 noon for privateprayer, a cup of coffee with the teamor just space to sit and think;

ALL SAINTS CHURCH EVENTSContact Rev. David for moreinformation on 768323

1. Toddlers’ Service and fun – everyThursday during term time from 2-3.30pm. Come and join us for a shortservice in church with songs and astory, followed by play in the hall. Allwelcome; and;

2. Messy Church – on the first Sunday ofevery month at 11.30am. Fun for allthe family, with crafts, puppets, songsand refreshments. All welcome.

ST ANDREW’S CHURCH For more information on activitiesplease visit www.standrewschurch.org.je,telephone 734582 or emailadmin@standrewschurch.org.je

1. Little Rascals (up to school age)every Tuesday, 10am–12 noon

2. Lunchtime Rascals (up to school age)every Wednesday, 12.30–3.30pm

3. Baby Rascals (up to 12 months)every Monday, 2.30–4pm

(For more details regarding the Rascalsgroups, please contact Sally Vasselin on613925)

4. Messy Church, family time with fun,food and worship, Thursday 20thFebruary from 3.30-5.30pm

5. The Paradise Community Caféat St Helier Methodist Church(a donation-run community café opento paying and non-paying customers)is open on a Tuesday, Wednesday andThursday from 10am to 2.30pm. Allwelcome to come along for a hot mealand some company. For furtherinformation, contact Louise Hicklinon 877517;

ST HELIER METHODISTCENTRE Halkett PlaceContact Sarah Keenan-Foxon 877517

LittleOaks N urser y WEDNESDAY 5TH FEBRUARY 5.30pm

St Helier – Funchal Geminação Committee meetingVenue: Town HallContact: Isilda de Freitas on 07829 839005

or isildadefreitas@hotmail.com

THURSDAY 6TH TO SATURDAY 8TH FEBRUARYCAMRA 7th Winter Beer FestivalVenue: Parade Gardens. Official opening 6pm

on Thursday 6th FebruaryVisit www.camrajersey.org.je for more information

WEDNESDAY 12TH FEBRUARY 9.30amRoads Committee (Part A open to the public)Venue: Town HallDetails to be published five days in advance at www.sthelier.je. Contact: John Stievenard on 811845

or john.stievenard@posh.gov.je

SATURDAY 15TH FEBRUARY 12 noonJunior Miss St Helier CompetitionVenue: Town HallContact: Bruno Sousa on 07797 833146

or brunosousa583@hotmail.co.uk

THURSDAY 20TH FEBRUARY 6pmHavre des Pas Improvement Group meetingVenue: The Pier, Havre des Pas Bathing PoolContact: Annie Le Noury on 811821

or annie.lenoury@posh.gov.je

WEDNESDAY 29TH FEBRUARY 7pmParish AssemblyVenue: Town HallDetails to be published five days in advance at www.sthelier.je.Contact: Martin Roberts on 811824

or martin.roberts@posh.gov.je

FRIDAY 7TH MARCH 7pmMont à l’Abbé Group meetingVenue: Westhill Hotel – All welcomeContact: Deputy Jackie Hilton on 07797 713293

MONDAY 24TH FEBRUARY 7.30pmFriends of the Millennium Town Park meetingVenue: Town HallContact: Bernie Manning on 07700 356438

or bernie.manning@hotmail.co.uk

MONDAY 24TH TO FRIDAY 28TH FEBRUARY Half Term

SATURDAY 8TH MARCH 7.30pmMr and Miss St Helier CompetitionVenue: Town HallContact: Bruno Sousa on 07797 833146

or brunosousa583@hotmail.co.uk

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JERSEY WAR TUNNELS TO MARK70 YEARS OF LIBERATION. In 2015Jersey will celebrate the 70th anniversary ofLiberation, and Jersey War Tunnels will bemarking this historic date with an Island-wide film competition, awarding animpressive £5,000 to the Islander who canproduce the best video depicting any aspectof the Jersey Occupation. The competitionis open from 6th November 2013 to1st November 2014; the winner will bedecided at a live final at Jersey War Tunnelsand then their piece will be displayed in aTunnel exhibition to be viewed by tens ofthousands of visitors throughout 2015.Entrants are being asked to submit a film ofno longer than ten minutes that is fitting fora celebration of 70 years of Liberation. Thecompetition is open to anyone and anygroup and there is no age limit. For moreinformation, and an entry form, please visitwww.facebook.com/jerseywartunnels.

SOCIAL ACTIVITY FOR THEELDERLY. A new social event has beenset up by Contact the Elderly for thoseaged 75+ to attend an afternoon tea oncea month on a Sunday. A driver willcollect you from your home at 2.30pm,you’ll be taken to a host’s home for theafternoon and returned home at 5.30pm.There’s no charge as the organisation isrun on charitable donations and grants.It’s an opportunity for small groups ofpeople to meet each month and formnew friendships. The hosts and driverswill all be police-checked and will be ofdiffering ages, and the idea is for thegroup to meet at a different house eachmonth. If you would like to participateplease telephone Contact the Elderly onFreephone 0800 716543.

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Email short news items and associated photos to towncrier@posh.gov.je or call Annie Le Noury on 811821.

THE JERSEY EVACUEES ASSOCIATION presented a second cheque to theSalvation Army in the sum of £1,000, representing proceeds of the sale of their revisededition book, ‘Jersey Evacuees Remember’, on Sunday 15th December. Presentation tookplace at the Salvation Army’s Christmas Carol Service.

1. Family Service – On the first Sundayof every month (2nd February) at 10amwith Duncan and Woolie (puppets),great music and something for all thefamily, finishing with teas/coffees andjuices for the kids;

2. St Mark’s Sparks – Thursday 6th,13th, and 20th February from 10am to11.30am, with singing, crafts. games andstories for the children, tea and biscuitsfor the carers;

3. Wellcome Café Lunch – Wednesday12th February at 12.30pm. Come alongand savour some tasty cooking andenjoy some friendly chat. Preceded byHoly Communion at 11.30am for thosewho wish to attend;

4. Messy Church – On the second Sundayof the month (8th February) at D’AuvergneSchool at La Pouquelaye with games,stories, crafts, sports and all sorts of fun,finishing off with a cooked tea;

5. Youth Group – a new youth groupwhere families are welcome too. Tabletennis, great games, good videos, greatmusic and a relaxed place to explorethe Good News. Every third Sunday(19th February) from 4.30–6.30pm inthe King’s Well at the back of St Mark’sChurch.

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

1. Friday Feast – informal family worshipfollowed by supper on the first and thirdFriday of each month (term time only) at5.45pm at St Paul’s Centre;

2. Tiny Tots Toddler Group – for babiesand pre-schoolers, at 10am every Fridayduring term time;

3. Holy Communion – at 9.30am and11.15am on the first Sunday of eachmonth, and at 6.30pm on the thirdSunday of the month;

4. Wednesday Special – afternoon tea anda guest speakers for the over-50s on thesecond Wednesday of each month;

5. Worship for All Ages – takes placeat 9.30am on the third Sunday of eachmonth;

6. Wednesday Worship – for the over-50sat 2.30pm on the fourth Wednesday ofeach month; and

7. Alpha Course – this takes place onTuesdays until 8th April, from7.30-9.30pm at St Paul’s Centre.

ST PAUL’S CHURCHcontact the Church Officeon 887887 for more informationor visit www.stpaulsjersey.org

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ONCE AGAIN A BIG THANK YOU TO SIR DAVID KIRCH, who verygenerously donated vouchers for the over-70s, in the sum of £110 this year in honour ofhis knighthood, which were distributed by Parish volunteers and members of themunicipality. The Town Crier joins with the hundreds of parishioners in thankingSir David for his generosity.

THE JERSEY BOWLING CLUBAT WESTMOUNT are recruiting newbowling members for the forthcomingseason, all ages welcome. Anyoneinterested please contact Jean Loweryon 07797 776790.

BEGINNERS’ BALLROOM AND LATIN DANCE CLASSES are starting onWednesday 5th February at 8.10pm at Church House (near the Town Church). Cost is £7per lesson, paid monthly in advance. To register please email come2dance@hotmail.com.

YOU’RE INVITED TO THE FORMAL OPENING OF THE JERSEY CENTREFOR SEPARATED FAMILIES. This takes place on Thursday 27th Februaryfrom 10am to 5pm at The Royal Yacht at the Weighbridge. There will be variousguest speakers and workshops, and the cost for this special event, which includeslunch and refreshments, is just £75. If interested in securing a place please contactDenise Carroll via email: info@jerseyseparatedfamilies.org.je.

THE SATURDAY FRENCH LANESTREET MARKET AND THESUNDAY KING STREET MARKETwill be starting up again on the weekend ofSaturday 8th and Sunday 9th March.Anyone interested please telephone BernieManning on 07700 356438 or emailbernie.manning@hotmail.co.uk.

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

St Helier in BloomThe Community in Bloom Group encourages community planting andenvironmental initiatives, with artistic flourishes.Contact Tony Andrews on 811700or email anthony.andrews@posh.gov.je

St Helier’s Honorary PoliceThe Honorary Police are an integral part of the Parish, working closelywith the States Police to provide a service unique in the British Isles. Contact the Honorary Police Co-ordinator on 811890or email kevin.molloy@posh.gov.je

St Helier – Avranches JumelageThe Jumelage Committee facilitates school group exchanges, andcultural and sporting links with Avranches in Normandy.Contact Annabelle Bishop on 07797 762008or email annabelle.bishop@googlemail.com

St Helier – Bad Wurzach PartnerschaftSt Helier twinned with Bad Wurzach, where many Islanders wereinterned during the Second World War, in 2002. The PartnerschaftCommittee promotes cultural links between the two towns.Contact Clive Armstrong on 854152or email c.armstrong@jerseymail.co.uk.www.sthelierbadwurzachpartnerschaft.com

St Helier – Funchal GeminaçãoThe Committee supports activities celebrating the Portuguese language,music, food and national days, following the twinning with Funchal in 2012.Contact Simon Crowcroft on 811821 or email constable@posh.gov.jeFacebook page: Comité de Geminição St Helier-Funchal

St Helier Polish SocietyA new group to promote Polish culture locally.Contact Magda Chmielewska on 07700 811719or magda.chmielewska@hotmail.co.uk

St Helier – Youth CommitteeThe St Helier Youth Committee gives financial support to youthprojects throughout the Parish. It is also responsible for allocatinggrants to groups and individuals who live in the Parish.Application forms available from our website: www.sthelier.jeContact Sarah Richardson on 07797 732901or email sarah2r@hotmail.com

St Helier – Battle of Flowers AssociationThe St Helier Battle of Flowers Association is a welcoming group keento create a community atmosphere. All Islanders are welcome to join in.Contact Bruno Sousa on 07797 833146or email brunosousa583@hotmail.co.uk

St Helier Pétanque GroupThe ‘POSH Pétanquers’ meet on Fridays at 2pm in the MillenniumTown Park. Newcomers are welcome and coaching is provided. Contact Tony Allchurch on 767593or email tonyallchurch@jerseymail.co.uk

St Helier Community Services TeamWhen the administration of welfare was moved to Income Support theParish retained some of its staff skilled in supporting the community,assisted by volunteers. New members are always welcome. Contact Julie Garrod on 811856 or email julie.garrod@posh.gov.je

St Helier Social CommitteeThe Parish’s Social Committee makes possible activities like the LiberationCream Tea and the Christmas Lunches. New members welcome. Contact Jane Skelhorn on 811823or email jane.skelhorn@posh.gov.je

Parish organisationsand associations

Glanville is a small and homelyresidential Home which has beenproviding care for the ladies ofJersey since 1860, and it is stillrun as a charitable organisation.

Our friendly and qualified staffprovide short stay and respitecare for any period, as well asongoing permanent care.

Within our elegant period buildingour residents enjoy all the modernfacilities that would be expected.

Glanville is surrounded bybeautiful gardens and sitting

areas, as well as having adelightful conservatory and twolovely lounges.

All our meals are home cooked,often using produce direct fromour own vegetable garden.

The Home is located convenientlyin town, for ease of visiting.

ST. MARK’S ROAD

GlanvilleHome

To arrange a visit, or forfurther information contact

Head of Home:

Andrea HughesTelephone 733528

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This section of the Crier is devoted to the many voluntary clubs and groups run throughoutSt Helier. If you would like to promote your organisation or a planned special event, or justto include contact details, please telephone 811821 or email towncrier@posh.gov.je.

Women’s Institute: There are four meetings in St Helier as follows:St Helier Sirens WI: 1st Thursday of each month at Church House (opposite Chambers) at 8pm.Contact Helen Asplet on 483000 or helenasp@jerseymail.co.uk.La Pouquelaye WI: 2nd Wednesday of each month at the La Pouquelaye Community Centre (theold La Pouquelaye School). Contact Gill James on 722467 or gilljames527@gmail.com.West Park WI: 1st Tuesday of each month at 2.15pm at the meeting room, George V CottageHomes, St Aubins Road. Contact Pam Kelly on 726694.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 LibraryGeorge V Cottage Homes – Mondays, 9.20–9.45amB&Q, Queen’s Road – Tuesdays, 9.50–10.30am.

Beavers, Cubs and Scouts: 14th Jersey (St Helier) Scout GroupSalvation Army Hall, Minden PlaceBeavers and Cubs: Monday evenings Scouts: Wednesday eveningsContact Jean-Paul Lecrivain (Group Scout Leader) on 07797 836295 or email: gsl14thjsy@gmail.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.

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

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

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

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

First Tower Billiards & Snooker Club: Open weekdays from 7pm to 11pm and Sundaysfrom 1pm to 6pm. Email firsttowersnookerclub@gmail.com.

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

St Mark’s Sparks: Thursdays during term-time from 10am to 11.30amat St Mark’s Church. Contact Ian MacFeeters on 720595.

The Caesarea Quilters: Third Monday of every month. Contact Sarah Matlock on 487883.

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

Jersey Bowls Club, Westmount: Prospective new bowling members are welcomed.Please contact Jean Lowery on 07797 776790.

TOP (Triumph Over Phobia): Offers structured self-help for people with ObsessiveCompulsive Disorder and phobias. Thursday evenings, from 7–8.30pm at the Headway Centre.Contact Celia on 0800 735 0608 or topjerseyci@gmail.com.

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

Age Concern Jersey: Home cooked lunches every week day at 12 noon (excluding bankholidays), and bingo every Wednesday at 1.30pm. Computer courses for every level on Mondays,Thursdays and Fridays. Telephone 758922 or Freephone 0800 7350345. Frozen meal delivery –please contact Chris on 870354.

Regent Bowls Club, Fort Regent: Indoor bowling takes place on Monday, Wednesday andFriday mornings from 9.30am to 12 noon, with free tuition given to new members. For moreinformation contact Harold Noel on 617926.

Good Companions Club: Hosting various events for the Island’s over 50s, and based atLe Marais, St Clement, more information on The Good Companions Club can be obtained bycontacting Manager Angela Falla at gcclub@hotmail.co.uk.

Jersey Alzheimer’s Association, Seale Street: The office and drop-in centre are openfrom 10am to 1pm Monday to Thursday. Call in for information and advice, telephone 723519or email jerseyalzheimers@hotmail.com. Website address: www.jerseyalzheimers.com.Helpline: 443075.

Parish clubs and groups

What’s your Story? This was aprogramme that the JerseyArchive first installed in 2008.

Having secured sponsorship from locallaw firm Appleby the Archive was ableto open on numerous Saturday morningsand hold a series of talks with localthemes. It was the first year the familyhistory of local celebrities such asGraeme Le Saux and Peter Mac werestudied. The second year the programmeevolved to look at particular subjects andrecords held by the Jersey Archive, suchas Crime, Punishment and Religion.What’s your Street’s Story? This wasoriginally tried in 2010 and struck achord with the public, which sawaudience numbers grow year on year.

What’syourStory?

From Stuart NicolleSenior Archivist

The Archive staff have delved intoareas all over the Island, includingareas in St Helier such as the

Esplanade, Rouge Bouillon, Bath Streetand Pier Road. Many interesting storieshave been uncovered including the shadypast of Pier Road. The mural half way upthe Road hints at Pier Road’s pastreputation as a red light district, butArchive staff were unsure what they weregoing to find when first exploring theParish of St Helier and Court Records.

It is striking whilst looking at the recordsof the St Helier Parish Assembly theamount of pubs that can be found inPier Road. In 1841 there were eightestablishments that were recommendedfor a licence to sell alcohol. With justover 40 numbered buildings in the wholeof Pier Road this is a significant number.

The named individuals from 1841include:

• Daniel Cotes of the White Hart pub– 5 Pier Road.

• Jeanne Tirel – the Lord Nelson pub

• Anne Pinel, widow Le Feuvre, whoran a shop that sold alcohol.

• Nicolas Jean Le Vesconte, who alsoran a shop that sold alcohol from5, Pier Road, the same venue asDaniel Cotes.

• Francis Ford – Royal Hotel.

• John Dyer – the Devonshire andDorset Inn.

• Elizabeth Bellman, wife of Matthewswho ran the Commercial Inn

• Anne Le Gallais who ran a shop inthe road.

• John Kimber – 22 Pier Road, alsoapplied for a licence but was turneddown for unspecified reasons.

There are a couple of intriguing entriesin the later licence recommendations inSt Helier. In 1848 it is recorded that theestablishment of Mrs Coates, wife ofRaney, in Pier Road, was turned downfor a licence.

The following year’s recommendationssee another entry relating to Mrs Coates.It records that on the proposition ofMr Josue Brayn, the Assembly refused theapplication for a licence by Mrs Coatesbecause she had “une maison dereglie.”So 5, Pier Road was being used as abrothel at this time.

Mrs Coates’ was not the only establishmentin Pier Road that ran into trouble. In 1848Edmund Scott was granted a licence forhis venue, the Rose of Old England, inPier Road. This was renewed in 1849 butby the following year Scott had fallen foulof the local constabulary.

He can be found in trouble in the RoyalCourt in November 1850. Some soldiers

were absent without permission fromthe Garrison. A sergeant from the26th Regiment was sent out with somesoldiers to round them up. When theygot to the Rose of Old England theyfound one of their missing soldiers.When the Sergeant tried to see if therewere any other absentees to be foundScott forcibly stopped the search andgrossly insulted them.

The Adjutant of the 26th Regimentinformed the Constable at the same timethat two other soldiers of the Garrisonhad recently been absent withoutpermission. They had been found inScott’s pub with prostitutes.

The licensing assembly for the followingyear records the failure of Scott’s licencerenewal attempt. At the Assembly theHonorary Police made it known that theywanted Scott’s application rejected. Itwas recorded that a large number of“filles publique”, or prostitutes, gatheredin Scott’s public house in Pier Road andcrowded in the doorway causing anuisance for the area. Susan Pitcher, wifeof Scott, attempted to apply for a licencethe following year but was again turneddown.

Scott kept getting in trouble with the lawand in 1853 was eventually sent toSouthampton and ordered not to return.So Pier Road’s reputation as a red lightdistrict was justified.

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2014 recycling weeks

Recycling Update

The pilot kerbside glasscollection scheme, which iskindly sponsored by Moore

Stephens, has been expanded toinclude St Andrew’s Road, Cliff Courtand Clos St André.

Each household that has registered tojoin the monthly collection scheme hasbeen provided with a blue plastic boxfor the storage of glass, and this box isthen placed outside the property nextto the refuse bin on the designatedcollection day. The first collection forthis area took place on Monday 20thJanuary.

If you live in the following areas andwish to register for the scheme pleasecontact Stephanie Parrott on 811708 oremail glass@posh.gov.je.

KERBSIDE GLASSCOLLECTION TRIALFOR RESIDENTIALPROPERTIES

The coloured bag recycling schemeis available across the Parish forresidential premises, and we’repleased to say that during 2013 wesent 431,800kg of waste to Francefor recycling. To date the total ofrecyclables diverted from incineration

stands at 1,161,417kg. This isequivalent to 165 loads of arefuse truck.

For details of your recyclingcollection day please visit our website:www.sthelier.je.

CALLING ALLST HELIER WRITERS

For the second year running theConstable of St Helier is chairing the

literature section of the Jersey Eisteddfodand he has expanded this to include aChristopher Lakeman Memorial Trophy.There are eight categories in thecompetition, including opportunities foryoung writers to shine, as well as opencategories for adults in verse, prose anddrama. This year’s judge is Robin Whicker,a former English teacher living inAlderney. The deadline for entries isFriday 14th February.

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• La Close Vaze, La Grand Clos

• New St John’s Road,Old St John’s Road

• La Pouquelaye area fromLower Kings Cliff to Highview Lane

• St Andrew’s Road, Cliff Court,Clos St André

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St Mark’s LaneApsley RoadChevalier RoadCommon Lane

Avenue et DolmenGas PlaceRobin LaneTunnel Street

Craig StreetDuhamel PlaceGrove StreetHalkett PlaceJames StreetVal Plaisant (top)St Helier Court

La Clos du BriardLe HurelManor Park AvenueManor Park RoadMillais Park

Whitley CloseWillow GroveSutton Court Wilkes Gdns

Trinity Road / Trinity GardensTrinity Hill (top of Old Trinity Hillto Beechfield Lane)Vale MewsVale CourtValley Road

Clarke AvenueElizabeth PlaceGloster Terrace Hillcrest Avenue

Jardin des CarreauxLa Grande Route de Mont à l’AbbéLa RetraiteLa Ruelle de Rauvet

La Rue des CanonsLa Rue des MaupertuisLa Ruette PinelLa Vert Chemin

Mont à l’Abbé FarmPimley CloseQueen’s RoadRouge Bouillon (PoliceStation to First Stop Café)

Avenue de Petit MontBalmoral DriveBeechfield LaneCherry Orchard CourtClos des PasDongola Road

Drury LaneGreen StreetGreenwood TerraceHavre des Pas (betweenSouth Hill and Havre desPas Gardens)

Le Moulin CloseLe Mount NeronLes Grand VauxLes RuisseauxMount BinghamNicole Close

Oak Tree GardensOaklands LaneStafford GardensStafford LaneSouth Hill (Avenue du PetitMont to Mount Bingham)

AbbotsmountAbbotsmount Court Le Clos VazeLe Grand ClosClubley Estate

New St John’s RoadEllora EstateOld St John’s RoadOcean ApartmentsWestmount Court

Westmount EstateWestmount RoadSpringfield RoadJanvrin Road

Cleveland AvenueCleveland RoadCroydon LaneCroydon RoadHavre des Pas (between Havre desPas Gardens and St Clement’s Rd)

La Clos de Mon SejourLa Frédée LaneLa Rue de Petit CampsLa Rue de la HauteurLa Rue Petit ClosLa Route du Fort

Marett CourtNelson AvenueMont Millais (bottom)Orchid CourtPeel CourtRodney Avenue

Roseville Street (La Routedu Fort to Havre des Pas)Rue des CôtilsRue de Mon SejourSpringbank AvenueRunnymede Court

Bellozanne AvenueBellozanne RoadClos du BasCroydon TerraceDunedin FarmHautbois GardensHillside Court

Doue de St CroixLa Côtil de Haute ClairLa Mont PelleMashobra ParkOrchard MewsOsbourne CourtPomme D’Or Farm

Richelieu ParkRue des PodetreSt Anne’s FarmSt Anne’s TerraceSt Aubin’s Road (Town toParis Lane inc Tyneville Lane)Westhill

Tower RoadMidvale RoadNew Street (to Burrard Street)Winchester StreetVauxhall StreetNelson StreetDuhamel Street

Abbey CloseAdelina WoodClaremont RoadClarence RoadCollege Hill

College LaneFairfield AvenueFountain LaneHighview LaneGreenacres Estate

Grosvenor StreetLa Grande Route de St Jean (up to Greenacres)La Hougue AvenueLa Manoir de Mont à l’Abbé

La PepiniereLa Pouquelaye (top)La Rue des ArbresLandfield DriveLa Breton Lane

Springfield LaneOxford RoadByron RoadByron Lane

Boulevard AvenueMont CochonParis LaneRomeril Close

Seafield AvenueSt Aubin’s Road (Paris Laneto Seafield Avenue)Tower Gardens

Victoria Avenue (all)David PlaceSt Mark’s RoadVictoria Street

Stopford RoadBelmont RoadSimon PlaceMuseum Street

Chapel LaneCleveland RoadHastings LaneHastings Road

Roseville Street (La Routedu Fort to Colomberie)St James PlaceRouge Bouillon(both sides – all)

Upper Clarendon RoadClarendon ApartmentsUpper Midvale RoadMidvale Close

Victoria CrescentWest Park AvenueElizabeth LaneParade Road

Bellozanne ValleyHansford LaneHillgrove EstateLa Clos de la BlinerieLa Rue Cyril MaugerLa Rue de Trachy

La Ruelle VaucluseLa Ville au RoiLandscape GroveLe Clos St AndréLe Douet de St CroixLes Champs Park Estate

Millbrook CloseMillbrook LaneOld Mont CochonOld St Andrew’s RoadPied du CôtilRoute es Nouaux

St Andrew’s RoadPomona RoadPoonah RoadPomona LaneAquila RoadAquila Lane

Almorah Crescent ApartmentsClarendon RoadClos du ParcqLa Grande Pouclée

La Pouquelaye (bottom)La Clos de DebenaireLe Clos de ParadisLower Kings Cliff

Palmyra LanePalmyra RoadPen Y Craig AvenueQueen’s Avenue

Raleigh AvenueRaleigh LaneRichmond RoadUpper Kings Cliff

MONDAY – YOUR COLLECTION DAYS ARE: JAN 6 and 20; FEB 3 and 17; MAR 3, 17 and 31; APR 14 and 28

TUESDAY – YOUR COLLECTION DAYS ARE: JAN 14 and 28; FEB 11 and 25; MAR 11 and 25; APR 1,15 and 29

WEDNESDAY – YOUR COLLECTION DAYS ARE: JAN 15 and 29; FEB 12 and 26; MAR 12 and 26; APR 9 and 23

Journeaux StreetGreat Union Road(Devonshire Place)Windsor RoadGarden RoadDevonshire Lane

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FRIDAY – YOUR COLLECTION DAYS ARE: JAN 3, 17 and 31; FEB 14 and 28; MAR 14 and 28; APR 11 and 25

FRIDAY – YOUR COLLECTION DAYS ARE: JAN 10 and 24; FEB 7 and 21; MAR 7 and 21; APR 4 and 18

Great Union Rd(from Poonah Road)Dorset StreetAlbert StreetColumbus Street

Saville StreetClare StreetCannon StreetLemprière StreetDevonshire Place

The ParadeRoussel StreetDummy LaneLe Clos de BalmainRoussel Mews

Queen’s LaneUndercliffe RoadManor CourtLa Pouquelaye (bottom)Le Mont Cantel

Providence StreetBelmont GardensBelmont PlaceAnn Place

Ann StreetBrooklyn StreetDon Street

Brighton RoadClearview StreetClairvale RoadVal Plaisant (bottom)

MONDAY – YOUR COLLECTION DAYS ARE: JAN 13 and 27; FEB 10 and 24; MAR 10 and 24; APR 7 and 21

Mont Millais (top)Mont PinelNomond AvenuePalm Grove

WEDNESDAY – YOUR COLLECTION DAYS ARE: JAN 8 and 22; FEB 5 and 19; MAR 5 and 19; APR 2, 16 and 30

THURSDAY – YOUR COLLECTION DAYS ARE: JAN 2, 16 and 30; FEB 13 and 27; MAR 13 and 27; APR 10 and 24

THURSDAY – YOUR COLLECTION DAYS ARE: JAN 9 and 23; FEB 6 and 20; MAR 6 and 20; APR 3 and 17

St Clement’s RoadTown Mills EstateTrinity Hill (Old Trinity Hillto Vallée des Vaux)Vallée des Vaux

TUESDAY – YOUR COLLECTION DAYS ARE: JAN 7 and 21; FEB 11 and 25; MAR 11 and 25; APR 1, 15 and 29

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CONTACTSConnétable: Simon Crowcroft

Tel: 811821 Fax: 619146Email: constable@posh.gov.je

Town Hall: PO Box 50, St Helier, Jersey, JE4 8PATown Hall Opening Hours:9am to 5pm Monday to Friday

Parish Meetings: Notices of Parish meeting arepublished on our website: www.sthelier.je, in TheSt Helier Town Crier and the Jersey Evening Post.

Procureurs du Bien Public: Clive Barton and Peter Pearce Tel: (CB) 880088Email: clive.barton@moorestephens-jersey.com andTel: (PP) 639533 Email: pearcejewellersltd@gmail.com

Director, Finance: Andrew PembertonTel: 811829 Email: andrew.pemberton@posh.gov.je

Director, Parks, Gardens & Open SpacesAnthony Andrews Tel: 811700Email: anthony.andrews@posh.gov.je

Director, Human Resources: Martin RobertsTel: 811824 Email: martin.roberts@posh.gov.je

Director, Municipal Services: Debra D'OrleansTel: 811703 Email: debra.dorleans@posh.gov.je

Director, Technical & Environment Services:John Stievenard Tel: 811845Email: john.stievenard@posh.gov.je

No 1 DistrictDeputy James BakerTel: 07797 713141 Email: j.baker@gov.jeDeputy Judy MartinTel: 780641 Email: ju.martin@gov.je

No 2 DistrictDeputy Rod Bryans: Tel: 737236 Email: r.bryans@gov.jeDeputy Geoff SouthernTel: 728231 Email: g.southern@gov.je

No 3 DistrictDeputy Jackie HiltonTel: 731690 Email: j.hilton@gov.je

PROCUREURS AND PARISHMANAGEMENT BOARD

ST HELIER DEPUTIES

Deputy Mike HigginsTel: 873956 Email: mr.higgins@gov.je Deputy Andrew GreenTel: 483356 Email: a.green@gov.jeDeputy Richard RondelTel: 07797 711537 Email: richard.rondel@gov.je

Customer Services Manager: Daryn CleworthTel: 811870 Email: daryn.cleworth@posh.gov.je

Constable’s PA: Annie Le NouryTel: 811821 Email: annie.lenoury@posh.gov.je

Community Support Helpline: Tel: 811866

RPZ Helpline Tel: 811847 Email: rpz@posh.gov.je

Parish Depot: Tel: 811708

Centenier’s Nightline: Tel: 875706

Duty Centenier: Tel: 07797 748540

Registrar: Tel: 811088

Electoral Officer: Daryn CleworthTel: 811870 Email: daryn.cleworth@posh.gov.je

Avranches & Westmount Nurseries: Val PayneTel: 811718 Email: val.payne@posh.gov.je

St Helier House: Jacqueline JolleyTel: 811715 Email: jacqueline.jolley@posh.gov.je

St Ewolds: Ann McleanTel: 811716 Email: ann.mclean@posh.gov.je

Nigel BlakeTel: 875339 Email: g.n.blake@jerseymail.co.uk

Geraint JenningsTel: 280778 Email: geraint@newtelsurf.com

The Very Rev. Bob KeyTel: 720001 Email: robert_f_key@yahoo.com

Bob Le BrocqTel: 743606 Email: rlebrocq@jerseymail.co.uk

Peter WadeTel: 875663 Email: bema9@hotmail.com

John WildingTel: 872920 Email: johnwilding@jerseymail.co.uk

ST HELIER ROADS COMMITTEE

PARISH NURSERIES & HOMES

OTHER PARISH CONTACTS

The St Helier

GAZETTEParish Notices

An Assembly of the Principals and Electorsof the Parish of St Helier will be held at theTown Hall on Wednesday 26th February at

7pm to consider Parish business.

A meeting of the St Helier Roads Committeewill take place on Wednesday 12th February

at 9.30am at the Town Hall.Members of the public are invited to attend

part ‘A’ of the agenda.

Agenda for the above meetings will bepublished no fewer than five days in advanceand will be available from the Town Hall or

the Parish website, www.sthelier.je.

A.S. Crowcroft Connétable

PARISH ASSEMBLY &ROADS COMMITTEE

MEETINGS

Syllabuses for the Deutsche Bank Festival ofCreative Arts, the Spring Festival of the JerseyEisteddfod, are available at the usual outlets ormay be downloaded from the website:www.jerseyeisteddfod.org.je.

Literary: final entry date is Friday 14th February2014. Entries to be sent via email toannie.lenoury@posh.gov.je (see notes in syllabus)

Entries for the following Sections will beaccepted at the Town Hall on Friday 14thFebruary at the following times:

Needlework and Textile Art: UpstairsCommittee Room, 10am – 12.30pm and 2pm– 4.30pm. Entries only. Work need not behanded in at this time.

Schools Handwriting: Downstairs CommitteeRoom, 3.30pm – 6.30pm. Work to be handedin with entries.

Photography: Downstairs Committee Room –7.30pm. Photographs to be handed in with entries.

Adult and Youth Art & Craft: Postal entries toMrs Judy Gardener, Granite Springs, BeauportEstate, La Route de Genets, St Brelade, JE3 8DG.

Please note that this year the HandwritingSection is offering the following classes:

• Primary School Group Entries• Secondary School Group Entries• Junior (Primary Age) Individual Class• Senior (Secondary Age) Individual Class• Adult (Over 18 years) Individual Class

General Notices

The Parish has car parking spaces in thefollowing locations which are let on amonthly basis. The car parks have a securebarrier system and the spaces can be used24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Byron Road – monthly charge £119.69Lemprière Street – monthly charge £136.78

If you would like your name added to ourwaiting list or require any further informationplease contact the Town Hall on 811811,e-mail townhall@posh.gov.je.

CAR PARKINGSPACES FOR LET The St Helier Battle of Flowers Association, in

conjunction with Pearce Jewellers, is once againlooking for the next faces of the Parish in theform of Mr, Miss and Junior Miss St Helier. Theheats for Junior Miss take place on 15thFebruary, with the main Competition being heldon Saturday 8th March at 7.30pm at the TownHall.

Entry forms are available from the Town Hall or:www.facebook.com/MrMissStHelierCompetition

For further information please contactBruno Sousa on 07797 833146 orbrunosousa583@hotmail.co.uk

MR, MISS AND JUNIORMISS ST HELIER

COMPETITION 2014

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Gaudin & coEstate Agents & Property Managers

Residential & CommercialSales, Lettings & Management

6 Waterloo Street JE2 4WTTel: 730341 www.gaudin.je

Ground Floor Apartment REF: 12127ST SAVIOUR• Fully fitted bright kitchen• Spacious lounge• Plenty of storage space• Ideal investment• Walking distance to the beach• Outskirts of town

2 1ASKING PRICE £225,000

Hidden Gem REF: 12137ST LAWRENCE• Ground floor• Modern kitchen• Quiet location• Walking distance from Bel Royal beach• On main bus route• Allocated parking

1 1ASKING PRICE £245,000

First Time Buyers REF: 11786ST HELIER• Purpose built• Walk-in condition• Oak flooring• Close to car parks• Short walk to town• Ideal investment

2 2ASKING PRICE £249,000

Immaculate Apartment REF: 12039ST HELIER• Fully fitted master bedroom• Balcony• Generous sized lounge• Lift access• Central location• Allocated parking

2 1ASKING PRICE £260,000

Duplex Apartment REF: 11876ST HELIER• Large sun deck• 3 double bedrooms• Close to parks and beach• Plenty of storage space• Close to town and amenities• Ideal investment opportunity

3 2ASKING PRICE £335,000

Sought After Property REF: 10119ST PETER• Stunning views• Large lounge/diner with balcony• Separate kitchen• Internal storeroom• Communal gardens• Allocated parking

2 1ASKING PRICE £345,000

Newly Refurbished REF: 11102ST HELIER• Modern fitted kitchen• Spacious living accomodation• Separate dining room• Large lounge/diner• Short walk from town• Private paved patio

3 2ASKING PRICE £375,000

Lovely Family Home REF: 12158ST SAVIOUR• Walk-in condition• Kitchen with breakfast bar• Good sized lounge/diner• Well maintained gardens• Conservatory• Walking distance from local amenities

3 1ASKING PRICE £439,000

We have movedAs our team at Gaudin & Co

continues to grow, we have nowrelocated to a fabulous new office.

You can now find us at:Unity Chambers28 Halkett Street

St Helier, Jersey JE2 4WJ

www.gaudin.je

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