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TheSt Helier

Millennium Town Park © Danrok

St Helier Care Homes • Who was Howard Davis? • From a small acorn

Don’t let life pass you by • Community in Bloom • Bowled over at Westmount

Historic St Helier: O for a muse of fire • Recycling updates

At last the winter’s storms are behind us and we canstart to enjoy the parks and gardens of the Parish, ourprivate gardens if we have one, or balcony orallotment. The April Town Crier’s gardening issueincludes an update on the Parish’s allotments and theactivities of our Community in Bloom Group. Our teamof Parish gardeners will be working flat out to ensurethat the floral displays are ready to add colour andattractiveness to the shopping precincts, and they willalso be welcoming a group of gardeners from the city ofRennes in Brittany who will be visiting St Helier thismonth after staff from the St Helier Parks and GardensDepartment’s fact-finding trip last year. This month’sedition is the 50th issue since the Town Crier changedfrom being an occasional newsletter photocopied in theTown Hall to a professionally produced monthlymagazine whose printing (now by a local company,Mailmate) and distribution (now by Jersey Post) isentirely funded through advertising.

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News from the Parish homes and nurseries

Parish matters

Community in Bloom

Don’t let life pass you by

The French Connection

Bowled over at Westmount

Constable’s comment

From a small acorn

Town matters

St Helier schools

Recycling updates

Care Homes in the Parish

Parish notice board

Historic St Helier

Jèrriais by Geraint Jennings

A step into the future

Who was Howard Davis?

Dates for your diary

The St Helier Gazette

This month’s cover photocaptures the iconic watercurtain in the MillenniumTown Park.

Welcometo the Aprileditionof The

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NEWS FROM THE

Parish homesand nurseries

AVRANCHES DAY NURSERYChildren from the Forget Me Not and Sunflower rooms atAvranches Day Nursery enjoyed their Forest School outing tothe woods recently, where they listened to the Gruffalo storyand then went on a treasure hunt to track down all the animalsin the book.

NEW MR, MISS AND JUNIORMISS ST HELIER ANNOUNCED!

Saturday 8th March saw the Parish's new Mr, Miss andJunior Miss St Helier crowned at an event held at theTown Hall.

The competition was judged by Mrs Jane Skelhorn, the TownHall's Events Manager; Steve Webb, Manager of the Mayfair Hotel;Carla Gouveia (ex-Miss St Helier 2012); Deputy Richard Rondeland Mrs Debbie Maindonald, and there was stiff competition.

The Mr St Helier crown was won by Michael Franca, Miss St Helierwas won by Anya Skinner and our new Junior Miss for 2014was won by Samantha Sekirsky.

The Parish wishes its new ambassadors all the best for the yearahead, and thanks go to last year's Miss St Helier, Kelly Ahearn,Jr Miss St Helier, Kelly Pontes, and Mr St Helier, ConradDuckworth for all their help and assistance over the last year.Thanks also to the organisers of the evening, without whom itwould not be possible to host this event.

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

Left to right, Mr St Helier, Michael Franca, Junior Miss,Samantha Sekirsky, and Miss St Helier, Anya Skinner

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TheParish tree team

has had a very busywinter period dealing with the

trees damaged due to last month’shigh winds. The photo shows

Richard Allo (who was out workingwith Paul Mauger, Charlie Prouten

and Kevin Roberts) removing adamaged limb on an evergreen

oak that was hanging overthe public walk at

La Collette.

WEDNESDAY 5TH MARCHsaw two new deputies being voted in forSt Helier in by-elections

In St Helier No 2district Sam Mézectopped the poll with277 votes, beating theother three candidatesas follows:

• Ian Philpott – 99 votes

• Bernard Manning – 87 votes

• Paul Huelin – 65 votes

St Helier's othersuccessful candidatewas Nick Le Cornu,who won theby-election in No 1district with a total of248 votes against thefollowing opposition:

• Gordon Forrest – 201 votes

• Paul Le Claire – 178 votes

• Roy Travert – 70 votes

• Maureen Morgan – 51 votes

The Parish extends its thanks to all staffand municipality volunteers who helpedout at the by-election.

FormbyThursday 15 May 2pm + 8pm

‘Formby’ follows George Formby’s rise from awkward stable boy to one ofBritain’s biggest stars. In a unique one-man performance Ewan Wardropplays the role of Formby, as well as all the key characters involved in thisfascinating slice of his life.

‘Formby’ is a funny, touching and thoughtful look at the life of an essentiallyordinary man with an extraordinary talent. This sensational productionfeatures many of Formby’s classic hits brilliantly recreated by Wardropon the Ukulele, including: Blackpool Rock, Leaning on a Lamp-post,When I'm Cleaning Windows, TT Races, and many more.

Tickets: £15 (£9 students) Members: £12.75 (£7.65 students)

Box Office: 700444 www.artscentre.je

COMMUNITY IN BLOOM

2014marks the centenary of the outbreak of theFirst World War. Many individuals and

organisations are keen to commemorate this event in someway, and one of the most powerful symbols of that conflict is,of course, the poppy. An annual species of disturbed ground,the poppy thrived in the trenches, bomb craters and tanktracks of war-torn Europe, springing up from buried seed.These days, fields of poppies are a rare spectacle, thanks toimproved agricultural seed cleaning and herbicide use.

The Parish, supported by the Bloom Group, has identified a siteto develop a field of poppies and an interpretation of a WW1trench to commemorate the events of 1914. The States of JerseyDevelopment Company administer the site and have given kindpermission. Local companies are showing support for thisproject, as well as valuable advice and guidance being providedby Howard Baker and Geomarine amongst other authorities.The project will give the opportunity for schools to visit thesite, as well as creating a poppy field in the heart of St Helier asa mark of remembrance. We will be planting a ‘Monet mix’ –colourful, easy to grow and great for pollinating insects, whichthrives on most soils and, sown at the end of March, will be inflower by June.

Parish matters continuedfrom page 5

A proposal for planting berries, together with herbs and salads,is currently being worked on for the flower beds outside theTown Church. It’s hoped that as per last year parishioners willhelp themselves when passing through and reap the benefits offresh produce.

A date has now been fixed for the judging of the Parish inBloom categories, which will take place on Friday 4th July,whilst the schools competition has a new theme for this year’sSt Helier Green Fingers Competition, which is to build afreestanding scarecrow with a specified percentage of plantedmaterial. The scarecrows will then be collected and placed onpublic display throughout St Helier Week. Schools will becontacted directly to help organise this event.

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We have a wonderful club house, with all mod cons,including kitchen and bar facilities. During the 102 yearswe have been at Westmount we have been proud tonurture many of Jersey’s international bowlers. We arerecuiting new members all the time, all ages are welcome.

If you would like to try your hand, we will be holdingan open day on Easter Monday, all day from 10.30am.Otherwise you can arrange a time to suit. Tel: 07797 776790and speak to President Jean Lowery.

Check out our website: www.bowlsjersey.org.je/contacts/jerseybowlingclub.

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Westmount St Helier

Our season commences from mid Aprileach year, and finishes late September.

We have a super six rink grass green,with views over St Helier, and a largesunny decked area to while away thesunny days and evenings.

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ST HELIER – FUNCHAL TWINNING GROUP weredelighted to hand over £500 to St Thomas' Church and £500 toCLIC Sargent last month, being surplus funds available from theTwinning Committee.

DRESS DOWN DAYSDuring 2013 Parish staff raised thesum of £855.01 from their Fridaydress down days, which was givento the Donna Annand MelanomaCharity.

Parish matterscontinued from page 6

ALLOTMENTS

The allotment site alongside SurvilleCemetery has now been operational

for nine months and has seen theallotmenteers growing not onlyvegetables but fruit, herbs and flowers.The site has been well run with a veryactive committee, who liaise closelywith the Parish over any issues or siteimprovements. The site is unique as nosheds have been erected mainly due tothe group wanting to maximise thegrowing area available; tool boxes havebeen the preferred choice.

Suggestions for the coming season are toembark on a wild life study on the site toinclude bird and butterflies and anyother visitors, furry or feathered. A newsite situated off Rue de la Hautier willbecome available this Spring, and wecurrently have a waiting list of

approximately 60 interested parties.This site is perhaps more favourablefor residents living in close proximityas it may not meet the travel or parkingrequirements of those living somedistance away due to the no parkingavailability on site or on neighbouringprivate roads. The field has now beenrotovated, ploughed and scarified, andmarking out will take place shortly.

The Parish of St Helier is still activelylooking for additional sites to helpsatisfy the requirements of parishionerswho wish to grow their own crops.Talking with allotment holders is veryrewarding – they all have a genuinereason for growing and are reaping thebenefits of being outdoors andundertaking exercise at their own pace.The community spirit that has grownwith the social side of things is certainlya wonderful bonus.

The St Helier Parks Department hasbeen invited once again to enter inthis year’s Tatton Park Flower Show,which is open to the public betweenWednesday 23rd and Sunday 27thJuly, and the theme for this year’sdisplay will be celebrating the 350thanniversary of the creation of NewJersey, originally established in 1664.

A group of gardeners from Rennes isvisiting St Helier for a few days in earlyApril, the purpose of the visit being toexchange ideas and continue to buildthe relationship with our Parks teamwho will be showing them around theglasshouse growing unit and several ofSt Helier’s parks and gardens.

Centeniers Peter Webber and Christopher Buckley sworn in on14th March 2014

New Roads Inspector Martyn Gallery

For more information about any of the aboveperformances, please call Jersey Arts Centre’sBox Office on: 700444, or go online at:www.artscentre.je

There’s a little bit of everything going on at Jersey ArtsCentre this month!

Staffer will be shown in the Berni Gallery from Monday 7 April,presenting the work of one of Jersey’s first photojournalists,Percival Robert Dunham. Before becoming a Gunner of theRoyal Garrison Artillery in World War I, Dunham was a ‘staffer’at the Jersey Morning News from 1912 to 1914. Including manyimages that have not been seen for a century, this exhibitionmarks the 100th anniversary of World War I by presenting a view,through the lens of one of Jersey’s undiscovered photographers:a man whose life would be forever changed by war.

On Thursday 10 April it’s time for another Amici Artiumconcert, and this one sees the Vienna Piano Trio playing aselection of Mozart and Schubert. Comprising a violin, a celloand a piano, the Trio has performed in the world’s mostprestigious concert halls, and was Wigmore Hall’s ensemble inresidence in 2011. Relax, enjoy and watch some true world-classmusicians at Jersey Arts Centre!

Finally, for those budding artists amongst you, why not tryout Jersey artist Edward Blampied’s course for those wantingto learn more about drawing cartoons and caricatures? InEddie’s Art Circus you’ll explore a variety of styles, learn tipsand techniques and bring your cartoon characters to life.Beginning on Wednesday 30 April and running for six weeks,this is a course suitable for beginners and those with a littlemore experience. Get drawing!

Taking time for myself comes morenaturally to me now, but I used to be abit of a workaholic. I was a chroniclist-maker. In fact, I was an obsessive“completer” always having to ticksomething off the list. While I confesssome of that remains, I now recognizethe value as well as the need to refreshmyself with meditation or long walks.Learning to take time out for ourselves isa hard lesson for many people to master,and some never do. We often give time toothers yet feel guilty if we take time forourselves. Our culture prizes action andmany people feel it’s somehow wrong tospend time daydreaming or doingnothing much. Many define successmerely by the acquisition of materialthings – money, career advancement, andsuchlike. And of course growth in thisarea is one aspect of success, but if it’s allwe have, life can feel like a never endingcycle of chasing the next prize, all workand little or no satisfaction. We humansare funny – we spend so much of ouryouth, our energy and health in thepursuit of making money and then wespend most of our money trying to restoreour health, our energy, and youth!

When we scatter our energies and try to fittoo much in, we typically never give thefullness of our attention to anything.When we live too much in the mind,stressing over this or that, we miss a greatdeal – many folks take a run along thebeach without being aware of theirsurroundings. They’re there in body butseldom are they there in mind. The mindis always racing, busy finding solutions toproblems. We live in automatic pilotwithout paying attention to our greaterneeds. We learn how to feed ourselvesphysically, but it’s a rarer individual whomakes it a practice to feed his or herselfcreatively, emotionally, and spiritually.Some people believe retirement will bethe time to relax, play, and be happy. Forthem, happiness is always somewhere out

there in the future, something they’ll enjoy“one day.” Here’s the secret: The futurewill never be better until now is better!Happiness isn’t the goal, it’s the way.

Taking time to rest and play revives ourcreative force. When we’re refreshed,our productivity increases and we findourselves working smarter instead ofjust harder. It’s important to break therhythm of life every now and then;taking a little holiday can be a wiseinvestment. All great entrepreneurs willtell you of the importance of taking timeout for creative thinking. It doesn’t meanthey sit in a chair and wait for a flash ofgenius. They might play golf or go for aswim or have a massage. It’s often whenwe’re busy doing nothing that we get ourinspiration. Fresh ideas come easilywhen we’re relaxed and fully present inthe moment. When we’re connected tothe senses, life has more feeling, morejoy, and more significance. We feel morealive and in this positive emotional state,life opens up even more. Success doesinclude doing well in the material world,but even more, it means freedom fromchronic stress, fear, and anger – successis knowing your worth and your value;it is being at peace and loving life. So,treat yourself to a little downtime –you’re worth it!

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Don’t let lifepass you by!Spring is here and the summer’s just around

the corner. Such a lovely thought! Living onthis beautiful island with beaches to rival

the world’s best, we’ve got everything we need forhealthful living right on our doorsteps. For acity born girl, I’m a nature lover at heart. Powerwalking along a beach or around one of the manynature trails here on Jersey is something I alwaysmake time for. The exercise is good for my body and mind, yet it’s the benefit to mysoul that pulls me to walk or just sit in places of natural beauty.

Phil Cunningham and Aly BainA Channel IslandsMusic Council TourWednesday 9 April 8pm

Exhibition: StafferMonday 7 April – Saturday 3 May

Vienna Piano TrioAmici ArtiumThursday 10 April 8pm

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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’.

MÉMOIRE, PAIX ET LIBERTÉCette année, nous commémorerons le 70ème anniversaire du Débarquementet de la Bataille de Normandie. Les cérémonies se tiendront à partir du 6 juin enNormandie et chaque ville fêtera sa Libération tout au long de l’été. Cette année, lescommémorations auront pour thème la Mémoire impliquant également la nouvellegénération. La cérémonie officielle aura bien sur lieu le 6 juin à Ouistreham etSword Beach. Le Président Francois Hollande sera accompagné du Président desEtats Unis d’Amérique Barack Obama et de sa Majesté la Reine d’Angleterre etrendront hommage aux morts et aux Vétérans qui ont débarqué il y a 70 ans dansdes conditions météos exécrables pour libérer la Normandie, la France et l’Europede l’Occupation Nazie. La Normandie et la France seront à jamais reconnaissantsaux Alliés et je profite de cet article pour rendre hommage à nos chers VétéransJersiais qui ont débarqué en Normandie le 6 juin 1944 et ont risqué leur propre viepour nous libérer.

REMEMBRANCE, PEACE AND FREEDOMThis year is the 70th Anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy. Normandywill celebrate remembrance ceremonies from 6th June and each town will celebratetheir own liberation throughout the summer. This year’s commemoration will beunder the sign of remembrance involving the young generation. The officialceremony will of course take place on 6th June and the venue chosen for it will be

Ouistreham and SwordBeach. The Presidentof France, FrancoisHollande, will be joinedby the President ofthe United States ofAmerica, Barack Obama,as well as Her Majestythe Queen of England,to pay tribute to fallensoldiers as well asNormandy Veterans wholanded 70 years ago inatrocious weather toliberate Normandy,France and Europe fromthe Nazis’ Occupation.Normandy and Francewill eternally be gratefulto our Allies, and let meend this article bypaying a special tributeto our dear JerseyNormandy Veterans wholanded in Normandy on6th June 1944 and riskedtheir own lives toliberate us.

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When you think of bowls you might have a preconceivedidea that it is the sole preserve of male senior citizensdressed in crisp whites as immaculately clean and

pressed as the green is flat. Well you would be wrong! AlthoughJersey Bowling Club is the oldest club in the Channel Islands,and celebrated its centenary in 2012, the sport attracts playersof all ages and all walks of life.

Club president, Jean Lowery, is keen to dispel the age myth.“Our youngest player is twelve years old and the oldest isninety two,” she says. “Bowls isn’t the fuddy duddy sport thatsome people perceive it to be. It’s a very friendly, open sportwhere men and women can compete on equal terms. We enjoycompetitive matches within the club, against clubs here onJersey, on Guernsey and the other Channel islands and muchfurther afield. In fact three of our members – my son John,Jamie MacDonald and Katie Nixon are representing Jersey inthe Commonwealth Games in Glasgow this summer.“

Jean continues, “Jersey Bowling Club is a great success story onthe island with a long history of competitive success. We haveplayed bowls all over the world and several members have wonmajor honours.

The first thing people notice at an outdoor bowling club is thegreen or, to be specific, the state of the green. Jersey Bowling

Club is very fortunate in that two active members, Cyril Renoufand John Cabot, maintain and look after the green keeping it inimmaculate condition throughout the playing season. Add tothat the intoxicating sea views its position above People’s Parkin St Helier offers, and it is easy to see why the club attractsmany visitors to the island during the summer months.

Jersey Bowling Club is always looking to attract new membersand has a Free For All day on Easter Monday, 21st April. It issure to prove a popular event and it is hoped that many familiesand individuals will come along to see for themselves howmuch fun bowls can be. There will be members on hand inbright club shirts to demonstrate the sport and visitors will beencouraged to try for themselves.

With a thriving social scene and a club house the envy of manyother organisations on Jersey it might just be the sport for you.

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With the bulk of new homes to meet the needsof the Island's population being earmarkedfor our Parish, which makes sense in terms

of environmental sustainability as well as ensuring thatSt Helier continues to be a vibrant place in which to live, it's concerning to hear that some major residential buildingsare being proposed with insufficient parking. It is suggestedby some that people living in town do not require acar, therefore fewer parking spaces are required for thenumber of habitable units being built.

I have been pressing for several years for the number of carparking spaces in major developments to be increased.Specifically, I have insisted that the Summerland/PoliceStation and the Gasworks sites re-development plansinclude lots of shopper/leisure/visitor parking as well assufficient space for the residents. My fundamental belief isthat town dwellers may not choose to use their vehicles forcommuting or school runs, and well done to them for that,but they do have a right to car ownership; this may be for the

pursuit of theirleisure activitiessuch as boatingor fishing, forexcursions to ourunspoilt coastlineand countryside(unspoilt preciselybecause people likethem are willing to put upwith certain disbenefits involvedin town living); or they may simply enjoy car ownership perse, maintaining a classic vehicle, for example, or a couple ofvintage motorcycles. Extra parking for visitors is also neededso that they can receive car-borne visitors to their homes.The St Helier Roads Committee, as well as our ten ParishDeputies, endorse these views, and amendments weresuccessfully put to both the 2010 Sustainable TransportPolicy and the 2011 Island Plan to ensure that St Helier'sparking needs are not forgotten.

Constable Simon Crowcroft

Constable’s comment

Kevin Harris is the managingdirector of Acorn Advisory, whichis part of the Acorn Finance and

Mortgages Group of companies. Acornhas facilities available for homeimprovements, car or boat purchase,consolidation loans, business loans andfor a variety of other reasons. Unlike mostfinance houses, which are subsidiaries ofbanks, Acorn is owned wholly by localDirectors. Thirty years experience infinance, both in Jersey and the mainland,has given Kevin a breadth of knowledgeon all money matters. We put him on thespot and asked a series of questionsabout Acorn and finance in general.

How would you describe Acornand the services you offer?

K.H. We tailor our facilities to meetindividual needs. Whether it’s a holiday,house deposit, boat, car, office re-vampor simply a need to pay lower monthlyrepayments, we make sure our customersget the deal that’s right for them.

As one of the only independentlenders in Jersey, Acorn is free to makeits own lending decisions and gives thebest advice to suit the needs of localbusinesses and individuals alike.

What is your most popularproduct?

K.H. Very simply, money is our soleproduct and it’s all about the differentways we can deliver this commodity tobusinesses and clients. Currently themost popular facility we are asked for isa consolidation loan. This enables theborrower to wrap up existing debt intoone affordable – and often cheaper –manageable monthly payment. This loancan be repaid in one year or up to atotal of 10 years, depending on theaffordability and amount borrowed.

The Credit Crunch saw turbulenttimes in the banking and financeindustry generally. How did AcornFinance weather the storm and what isthe current state of the lending market?

K.H. In 2008 the Jersey economy, whichhad generally been cushioned from otherrecessions around the world, mostdefinitely had to endure challengingtimes. Borrowing from the big five banksbecame difficult as lending policieschanged and job losses on the island roseto an all time record high. Inevitably thishad an impact on Acorn with some clientslosing the ability to keep up theirrepayments causing them to fall into arrears.

An additional challenge was that, as amortgage introducer, we struggled to findbanks and building societies willing tolend for property purchases as theypreviously had. However, being a localbusiness, without some of the constraintsof a large organisation, we were still ableto offer all of our other credit facilitiesand support the local community in the

usual Acorn way, which includedworking with clients who were strugglingwith their monthly commitments

We also launched a private lendingproduct that has proved very successfulduring these troubled times. This joins aprivate lender together with a potentialborrower giving the lender a better returnon their money whilst assisting theborrower with a loan that perhaps the bankswould no longer have an appetite for.

How are you and other financecompanies on Jersey regulated?

K.H. As a business purely lending money,there is no formal regulation except arequirement to register with the JerseyFinancial Services Commission (JFSC).Acorn Mortgages are fully regulated byJFSC for the conduct of investmentbusiness and this enables us to provideindependent financial advice.

How many staff work at AcornFinance and what qualifications andexperience do you have?

K.H. We currently have twelve staff andour financial advisors are fully qualifiedto Credit Framework level 4 orequivalent. In addition, all our advisershold further mortgage advice relatedqualifications (Certificate in MortgageAdvice and Practice (CeMAP) and/orAdvanced CeMAP).

As far as experience goes, myself andmy fellow directors, Andrew Schaffer andRichard Harrop have over 75 yearsexperience in the finance sector

What sort of checks do you carryout before you agree a loan?

K.H. Along with the mandatory preventionand detection of Money Laundering andFinancing of Terrorism checks we need tomake by law, we will carry out a creditbureau search, local judgement search andreview bank statements. From this we cancomplete an income and expenditureanalysis to confirm affordability.

It is common these days for pre-programmed computers to make decisions.At Acorn we prefer the ‘old fashioned’method. Using the wealth of experience atour disposal, we can make an informeddecision with the information supplied byour customers, and the results of our ownsearches.

What happens if, despite bestintentions, a customer or business fallsinto arrears with their repayments?

K.H. Generally speaking we come acrosstwo types of customers who fall behindwith payments – “can’t pay” and “won’tpay”. With the first type we can workthrough with the customer to come to asuitably amicable arrangement providingwe can verify the circumstances that arecausing the issue, for example, loss ofincome through illness or redundancy. Ifthe customer falls under the second type,and does not have a valid reason to pay, wehave to take the necessary action to protectourselves under terms of the agreement.Fortunately, this is not a regular occurrence.

What changes, if any, would youlike to see in your industry?

K.H. A hidden cost of borrowing are earlysettlement penalties. These can varydramatically between lenders and areused to enhance the true cost of the loan.I would like to see a standard penaltycalculation used across the whole industry.

Borrowing and lending is as oldas time. How do you see the next five orten years in the finance industry onJersey? Are there any innovative newproducts on the horizon?

K.H. People and businesses will alwayswant to borrow so they can manage theirmonthly cash flows, etc but I don’t foreseeany significant changes except intechnology. We have already seen a largeincrease in internet applications andexpect this method of applying for financeto increase as our daily lives get busier.

Lastly, as the Managing Directorof Acorn Advisory, what is the mostcommon question you are asked?

K.H. I get many questions regarding ratesand why do some lenders quote a flat rateand not an APR. My advice would be tocompare the monthly payments to findthe best deal. That being said, the questionfrom our staff asking if they can have adress down day on Friday is by far themost common – and I normally say yes!!

AcornsFROM SMALL

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Shopping in St Helier can be an interesting and excitingexperience which encourages people into town and offersan attractive alternative to shopping online. The Parish is

supporting various trader groups in areas in town where thereis a real desire to create interest and a reason for visiting theseparticular groups of shops, and all traders involved areembracing the chance to promote their district. So far thesegroups have been formed for Charing Cross, Colomberie,

Conway Street, Don Street, Market Street, New Streetand West’s Centre.

Local traders are the backbone of suchgroups and provide the uniquenessand variety that only sole traderscan provide. For example, Ellis inColomberie has celebrated its 21stanniversary and the owner, EllisCullen, now has her childrentrading in town in separate shops.

West’s Centre was one of the firsttrader groups to be formed andtheir activities show what a groupof local businesses can do. As wellas working on promoting streetentertainment, such as chess, intheir precinct, they have pressedfor the re-letting of shops which

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

Town mattersbecome vacant, so much so that therewill soon be no vacant shops in West’s Centre. This month theyare planning to hold a West’s Centre Easter Fête which willinclude an Easter grotto, the chance for children to have theirphoto taken with the Easter Bunny, face painting and EasterBonnet-making stalls (sponsored by Hawksford), an Easter EggScavenger Hunt and musical entertainment. The fête will raisefunds for the Jersey Children’s Charity which supports theSpecial Care Baby Unit, the Robin Ward at the Jersey GeneralHospital, and provides assistance to families of children whomust travel to the UK for their treatment.

The West’s Centre Traders Association is comprised of localbusinesses: Atlantique Seafood Bar, Drivers, Sweet Nelly’s,Mark Howe Flowers & Co, Murphy’s Menswear andMyPad.je. The Traders Association will be hosting eventsthroughout the year to build a sense of community in West’sCentre and encourage more people to visit this special part oftown. Follow West’s Centre on Facebook to find out more aboutthe program of events and take advantage of special offers fromthe merchants: www.facebook.com/WestsCentreJersey.

To find out more about the other trader groups, or to forma new one, please contact me on telephone 07797 824843or email richard.mackenzie@posh.gov.je.

Richard MacKenzie, Town Centre Manager

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Depot Workshops Manager Piers Tharme(right) with the Parish’s French recyclingpartner, Didier Monier

D’AUVERGNE SCHOOL RAISESFUNDS FOR HELP A JERSEY CHILDThe School recently held a movie night that was the idea of twopupils who organised the ticket sales, popcorn, supervision,advertising and everything else. The evening was a sell-out and agreat success, raising £125 for the charity. Thanks to Lucy Lutkin-Clarke and Sonja Kutvolgyi for their super organisation of theevening.

St Helier schools

Help a Jersey Child Chairman, Robin Romboll,receiving the cheque from Lucy and Sonja

Recycling updates

The annual visit of our recyclingpartner, Didier Monier, took placeon Thursday 6th March to discuss

the Parish’s progress in recycling thecommodities collected from the colouredbag recycling scheme.

Mr Monier was delighted with the Parish’sdecision to purchase a multi-functionalbaler which is capable of baling heavycardboard, light card/paper mix, paper,hard plastics and plastic film. The tonnagewas highly appropriate to provide compactbales of the required weight and size foreach material type, thus allowing the Parishto maximise the load on the trailers foronward transmission to France.

Discussion took place regarding the qualitystandard required for each commodity typeto ensure Mr Monier could attract the bestpossible prices for the Parish and, although

the quality of heavy (brown) cardboard andthe two metal types is good, there iscurrently no viable market for low valueplastics such as yoghurt cartons, margarinetubs and plastic food trays, and we willshortly be sending out a reminder to allhouseholds participating in the colouredbag recycling scheme explaining whichitems we can collect.

Once the new baler is in situ we will be ableto produce our own bales of mixed card andpaper, and Mr Monier will approachCellulose de la Loire to set up a contract totake these bales from July this year. We willalso be exploring opportunities to extractgood quality “white” paper from the mixedstream as this attracts a higher price.

With regard to other recyclable commodities,it’s not currently financially viable to pursuethe collection of textiles. Tetra Pac issubsidised and therefore there’s not a viableoption for collection in Jersey and, althoughMr Monnier does have the capability toprocess waste electrical and electronicequipment, there’s a cost to this process.

Whilst with us, Mr Monier providedan update as to where our bales ofcommodities go to be recycled andwhat end products are produced:

• Heavy brown cardboard goes direct toALLARD Emballages, which producesrecyclable packaging solutions;

• Paper/light card mix will go to Cellulosede la Loire, which produces egg cartons;

• Metals are sent to FMGC Souslan, to beused for counterweights for vehicles suchas tractors, cranes and forklifts;

• Aluminium is sent to Spain to be melteddown into aluminium ingots which are inturn sold on to become other aluminiumproducts;

• Plastics are currently sent to China to beused for a variety of plastic products. It ishoped that with the change in regulationwhich allows a percentage of recycledplastic in food containers a Europeanmarket will eventually emerge.

We look forward to the increase inproduction of recyclable items and theParish will be running an awarenesscampaign to encourage more parishionersto participate in the kerb side recyclingscheme. If you have not already joined thescheme and would like to participateplease contact:municipalservices@posh.gov.jeor contact the Depot on 811708.

We are living longer. That is a fact!Given good health and good luckwe can now expect to live some

years past the three score years and ten asdeclared in Psalm 90:10. A recent Age UKdocument states that there are over 10million people in the UK aged over 65 andit is predicted that this number will increaseby 50% in the next 20 years.

This is in stark contrast to the middle of lastcentury when, in 1948, figures showed that40% of people died before reaching pensionage. By 1996 this figure had dropped to just7%. This huge difference is largely attributedto three factors – medical advances resultingin improved care and recovery from illness,improved nutrition and improved healthgenerally.

In last month’s Town Crier we highlighted thetwo Parish-run day care nurseries at WestmountRoad and Balmoral Drive and the wonderfulwork the staff at both nurseries do in lookingafter the babies and young children in theircare.

The Parish of St Helier also has a seriouscommitment to provide residential care tosenior citizens from both within and outsidethe Parish boundaries. It is fitting, therefore,that, on the same sites as the nurseries, arelocated two residential care homes, St HelierHouse at Westmount Road and St Ewold’s atBalmoral Drive.

The importance of providing residential careis highlighted in the States of Jersey Health

Profile published in August 2013. It showsthat, in 2010, ‘…the average life expectancyof a newborn in Jersey in 2010 was 81.5 years,79.3 for men and 83.6 for women.’ It furtherstates that, ‘…At birth women are expected tolive 4 years longer than men. At 65 this gap issimilar with women aged 65 expected toreach 85 or 86 while men the same age wouldbe expected to live to 82 or 83.’

These statistics highlight the continuing andincreasing need for dedicated, professionally-run residential care homes where compassionand sensitivity to a resident’s needs duringthe difficult transition from their own hometo residential care is paramount for theirimmediate and future well being.

This has added relevance on Jersey whereclose relatives to residents are themselvessometimes not resident on the Island. In theseinstances the Parish as well as Social Servicescan offer assistance with moving into carewhere it is required.

Both St Helier House and St Ewold’s are runby the Parish on a commercial yet not for profitbasis. As with all care homes on the Islandregular inspections are carried out by theStates Public Health Department, a procedurewelcomed and endorsed by the Parish.

“the day I stop listeningto the residents is theday I leave the caringprofession.”

Future PlansThe Parish’s third residentialhome, Maison de Ville,closed in December 2013,as it no longer met regulatoryrequirements and hadbecome a financial burdento ratepayers. The Parishundertook an extensiveconsultation exercise on itsCare Strategy, whichincluded Parish meetingsand a Parish Assembly and,as a result, the decision wastaken to close Maison deVille and redevelop the siteto provide care apartmentswhich will allow elderlyparishioners to liveindependently whilereceiving essential support.The site will also include anew children’s day nursery.Plans for the newdevelopment are to bebrought to the ParishAssembly on Wednesday30th April at 7pm.

Care Homes IN THE PARISH BYCLIFF GOLDING

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Residents of St Ewold’s, left to right: Mary Stone, Ken Brown (101) and Audrey Nicolle

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The combined total number of residents ofboth homes is one hundred and twenty-two.This number of residents requires onehundred members of staff performing avariety of roles. Kitchen staff, domesticstaff, carers and managers all work togetherin a team environment to provide the verybest of care for their residents.

Julie Garrod is the Homes Coordinator forthe Parish. She, the Home Managers and allstaff at the Homes are acutely aware thatmoving into residential care can be a verydifficult decision for individuals andfamilies to make. “It can be a very stressfultime,” says Julie. “This is especially so if adecision has been made for an individual asa result of an infirmity or incapacity. We arevery keen that residents settle in as quicklyas possible. We want them to see ourHomes as their new home where they canenjoy their retirement years.”

Each Home has a comprehensive socialactivities programme both inside andoutside the home environment whichensures that residents are kept both activeand entertained. Activities are tailored togroups or individuals to meet their needsand the Parish promotes strong links withother community-based organisations.

ST HELIER HOUSESt Helier House was opened by QueenElizabeth, the Queen Mother, on 11th May1963. Jacqui Jolley has been the HomeManager there for 10 years. An experiencedmental health nurse, Jacqui has fifty-sixresidents under her care with a team ofdedicated care professionals to help her. Itis multi-faceted and sometimes challengingwork although many who work in carehomes will tell you it is more of a vocationthan a job.

Ask Jacqui what makes her day and shewill simply say: “Knowing that our staffhave provided the very best level of care forevery resident in the Home on a daily basis

Combined turnover:£4.5million

Cost per residentper week: £653–£882

Two homes: St Ewold’sand St Helier House

Number of residents: 122

Number of staff: 100

Head of St Helier House, Jacqui Jolley

is what makes my day satisfying. Of coursethe day-to-day tasks that keep the wheels ofa home of this size moving still need to betaken care of but, essentially, my job isabout people. We need to anticipate theneeds of our residents and provide apackage of care that not only meets thoseneeds but exceeds their expectations.”

Jacqui believes strongly that anyorganization is measured by the quality ofits service and its staff. “I am very proud ofmy staff,” she says, “and I know that eachmember of my team, from the kitchen staffand domestics to carers and senior carers,are all working towards the same goal.”

ST EWOLD’SSt Ewold’s, which replaced Gardner Housein Clarence Road, was opened by HRHThe Duchess of Kent on 31st October 1994.Ann McLean has been the Home Manger atSt Ewold’s for seven years and is a registeredgeneral nurse.

“I can’t believe that St Ewold’s will becelebrating its 20th birthday this year,” shesays. “With sixty-six residents, includingtwo centenarians, accommodated overthree floors, its newer construction boastswider corridors and larger en-suite roomsand can therefore look after residents withmore demanding physical needs as well asnursing care.”

Running such a large home you’d be forgivenfor thinking that Ann’s role is purelyadministrative. However, she makes a pointof calling into every resident on a regularbasis. “As much as you’d like to thinkyou’ve always got your finger on the pulse ofa large home like this, there is nothing likeone-to-one contact with the resident. Thisdirect contact with residents lets me knowwhat we are doing right and highlights areaswe need to address. Quite simply the day Istop listening to the residents is the day Ileave the caring profession.”

Ann measures the success of her role asseeing residents settle into the St Ewold’s

community relieved from the burdens ofeveryday life and enjoying a happy andcontent retirement.

Ann and Jacqui both understand implicitlythat moving into care is a life changingevent and a challenging and difficultdecision to make. However, it can enhancethe quality of life for many people whilstremoving the everyday pressures andresponsibilities they might find challengingin their own homes in their later years.

Funding is an issue which can often,understandably, cause concern for bothresidents and their families. Howeverfunding is not a barrier to moving into care.The new long-term care scheme that startson 1 July 2014 will cover people receivingcare in a care home or high-level care intheir own home. People already receivingsuch care will be transferred to the newscheme. If you or a relative would like toknow more, please go to the websitewww.gov.je/longtermcare or e-mail anyquestions to long-termcare@gov.je or ringthe long-term care team on 447547.

It is clear that the Parish of St Helier takesvery seriously its commitment to provide carefor both the very young and for those of senioryears. You, and your relatives, can rest assuredthat, if residential care is something you needto consider, you will receive the very bestof care at St Helier House or St Ewold’s.

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Have you something to share with fellow parishioners? Is there an event oractivity coming up that you want to tell St Helier about? Let us know at the

Town Crier and we can include on the monthly Parish Notice Board.

Parish notice board

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 11am to1pm. A great family event with crafts forthe children, a fun talk, puppets andmagic tricks and all kinds of fun,followed by lunch together.

3. Old Fashioned Easter Party onSaturday 12th April, fun and games forthe whole family. Contact Rev David formore information.

4. Palm Sunday Service for the wholefamily on Sunday 13th April, with Dollythe real live Donkey leading everyonearound the Park during the service.Children to arrive at 9.15amif they wish to dress up in costume.

5. Good Friday, 18th April, FamilyService at 11am. Come and explore theEaster garden in our lively craft-basedand interactive Easter Service. Togetheryou’ll build the garden and the tomb.Friendly and open service for all.

6. All Saints Church is open every dayfrom 10am to 12 noon for private prayer,a cup of coffee with the team or justspace to sit and think;

ALL SAINTS CHURCH EVENTSContact Rev. David for moreinformation on 768323

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;

Please note that the above groups runduring term time only, but a holiday clubis running during the Easter holidays on23rd, 24th and 25th April from 9.30amto 1pm.

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

4. Messy Church: family time with fun,food and worship, Thursday 17th Aprilfrom 3.30-5.30pm;

5. The Paradise Community Café atSt Helier Methodist Church (a donation-run community café open to paying andnon-paying customers) is open on aTuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from10am to 2.30pm. All welcome to comealong for a hot meal and some company.For further information, contact LouiseHicklin on 877517.

ST HELIER METHODISTCENTRE Halkett PlaceContact Sarah Keenan-Foxon 877517

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 each month,and at 6.30pm on the third Sunday of themonth;

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

5. Good Friday: 18th April, 10.30amworship at the cross;

6. Easter Sunday celebrations: 20thApril at 9.30am, 11.15am and 6.30pm;

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

8. The Parenting Teenagers Course:Wednesdays from 30th April to 4th June,6.45pm to 8.30pm at St Paul’s Centre.

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

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1. Family Service: On the first Sunday ofevery month (6th April) at 10am withDuncan and Woolie (puppets), great musicand something for all the family, finishingwith teas/coffees and juices for the kids;

2. St Mark’s Sparks: Thursday 3rd and10th April (not open during schoolholidays) from 10am to 11.30am, withsinging, crafts, games and stories for thechildren, tea and biscuits for the carers;

3. Wellcome Café Lunch: Wednesday9th April at 12.30pm. Come along andsavour some tasty cooking and enjoy somefriendly chat. Preceded by HolyCommunion at 11.30am for those who wishto attend;

4. Craft Fayre: Saturday 12th April,10am to 4pm at Church House;

5 Holy Communion service:Sunday 13th April at 10am;

6. Messy Church: On the second Sundayof the month (13th April) at D’AuvergneSchool at 3.30pm at La Pouquelaye withgames, stories, crafts, sports and all sorts offun, finishing off with a cooked tea;

7. Easter Day Family Communionservice: Sunday 20th April at 10am;

8. Holy Communion service: Sunday27th April at 10am;

9. Youth Group: a new youth group wherefamilies are welcome too. Table tennis,great games, good videos, great music and arelaxed place to explore the Good News.Every third Sunday (20th April) from4.30–6.30pm in the King’s Well at the backof St Mark’s Church.

ST MARK’S CHURCH EVENTScontact Alison Potts for moreinformation on 720595

1. Toddlers’ Service and fun: everyThursday during term time from2–3.30pm. Come and join us for a shortservice in church with songs and a story,followed by play in the hall. All welcome;

2. Messy Church: on the first Sunday ofevery month at 11.30am. Fun for all thefamily, with crafts, puppets, songs andrefreshments. All welcome.

3. Maundy Thursday; 17th April at6.30pm: Agape Meal (please call 734582or email to book)

4. Good Friday; 18th April at 12 noon,Procession with the cross around thedistrict;

5. Good Friday; Frugal lunch at 1pm(please call 734582 or email to book);

6. Good Friday; Devotions at 2pm; and

7. Easter Sunday; 20th April, Joint serviceat 10.30am.

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

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Historic St HelierO FOR A MUSE OF FIRE BY GERAINT JENNINGS

Jersey's first purpose-built theatre,the Theatre Royal, was opened inRegent Road on 4th August 1802.

It did not however enjoy a particularlylong run as a venue for professionaltheatre – although it has left a legacy inRegent Road's other name: La Ruette dela Comédie.

By the 1820s a dwindling band ofactors from England were coming overfor an annual season, and amateurperformances were put on by membersof the military garrison. But the theatrefailed to establish itself as a goingconcern. All was not lost howeverfor the small number of theatricalenthusiasts in Jersey, a speculativeventure built, at a cost of £5,000, abrand new theatre, also called theTheatre Royal, in the centre of the RoyalCrescent. The new enterprise opened ina blaze of publicity on 5th May 1828.La Gazette de Jersey noted that amongthe much-admired scenery anddecorations was a backdrop depicting apanoramic view of the entrance to SaintHelier harbour and the whole bay asseen from the heights of Fort Regent.The opening bill consisted of PhilipMassinger's classic "A New Way to PayOld Debts" and James Kenney's morerecent "Love, Law and Physic".

Mr Harvey, the impresario, addressed aspecially composed poem from the stageat curtain-up on opening night, tolaunch the new theatre:

Like those great nations, fam'd in days of yore,Who dwelt on Tiber's banks, and Helle's shore,We own'd and felt the Drama's mighty pow'r, To soothe the feeling in their darkest hour. Long have we mourn'd that in thisfavor'd land,Richly endow'd by Nature's bounteous hand,Her follower Art, as yet, had raised no domeWorthy to be the Drama's sacred home;We hailed her nymphs,descending from the skies,And bade this Temple to their worship rise.The work is done – it now with you remains To crown those labours –to reward those pains (...)

The Isle of Caesar, bright as purest gem,That lends its ray to Britain's diadem;

With shores of hoary granite,scathed and bare,A scene presents as beauteous Tempé, fair.O favored Spot! long may thy patriot's prayer,Ascend to Heaven and find its answer there:Long may thy sons be famed for arts and arms,Thy daughters decked with virtue,as with charms.I go – yet one word more – oh, who can tell,The fears, the hopes, with whichour bosoms swell.Be lenient Judges, generous, not severe,Bid hope be ours, and we will banish fear;Our humble efforts in the Drama's causeShall aim alone to merit your applause.

Unfortunately for the theatre's backers,the audience's generosity did not live upto the expressed hopes. The spark ofdrama failed to ignite sufficient interestamong the public. It was reported in1834 that the theatre had never turneda profit, and in 1861 a newspaper couldconfidently cite "a full house at thetheatre" as something that was neverseen in Jersey.

At around 3 o'clock in the morning onFriday 31st July 1863, people passingthe Royal Crescent noticed large cloudsof smoke issuing from the theatre andraised the alarm. Jurat Nicolle wasamong those first on the scene and setoff in his carriage to Fort Regent tosummon the garrison. Troops of the61st Regiment and of the Royal Artilleryraced to the scene with firefightingequipment and were directed byColonel De Rinzy, the Deputy LieutenantGovernor. Also present during operationswere the Connétable of Saint Helier,John Gibaut, and P.-J. Simon, one of theco-owners of the burning theatre. It wasimmediately obvious that the buildingwas past saving and all efforts weretargeted on preventing the spreading firefrom destroying the adjacent properties.Although the roofs of the neighbouringhouses caught fire, a steady stream ofwater pumped by the soldiers broughtthe blaze under control by 6 o'clock inthe morning.

Little remained standing of the TheatreRoyal but smouldering ruins. Thebuilding had been insured with theSun Fire Office for a total of only £1,000.It took two years for another theatre toopen for business in Saint Helier.

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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, withchoir, either Eucharist or Morning Prayer;

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

5. Each Tuesday at 1pm: Communionin the St Helier Chapel;

6. April 13th, Palm Sunday: Processionwith palm crosses at the 9.30am service;

7. April 14th, 15th and 16th: HolyWeek reflection at 6.30pm;

8. Wednesday 16th April:‘A Celebration of Organ Music’ takesplace at the Town Church at 8pm withguest organists David Warwick andChristopher Sparkhal.

9. Maundy Thursday 17th April:Eucharist followed by stripping of thealtar at 7.30pm;

10. Good Friday 18th April: FamilyService at 10am. Church open forreflection, incorporating times of ledworship 12 noon to 3pm;

11. Easter Day 20th April: EarlyEucharist at 8am. Contemporary EasterDay service at 9.30am. Traditional EasterDay service at 11am. Easter Praise at 6pm.

Town Church Choristers: Any child ofseven years upwards can apply to jointhe Town Church Choristers. Rehearsalstake place on Saturdays from 9–10.30am,and details can be obtained by emailingdirectorofmusic@townchurch.org.je ortelephoning 601973.

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

ONLY SIXTEEN WEEKS IN WHICHTO GET YOUR JERSEY HOSPICEMILLION POUND LOTTERY TICKET!Tickets for Jersey Hospice Care’s 2014Million Pound Lottery go on sale afterthe Easter weekend, on 22nd April, withthe draw being on 8th August at theGrand Hotel. You therefore have sixteenweeks to snap up the 6,000 availabletickets, and can buy your ticket fromNatWest Bath Street Branch in town.

THE JERSEY BOWLING CLUB isoffering FREE bowling sessions all dayfrom 10am on Easter Monday 21st April.Come and try the game of lawn bowls atthe Jersey Bowling Club, WestmountHill. All ages welcome. If you have anyquestions, please contact Jean on 07797776790. See you there!

THE SIXTH LIBERATIONINTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVALstarts on Wednesday 7th May, with morethan 20 stars featuring at this year’s eventwhich has been extended to five days dueto demand, the theme for which is aflavour of Russia as the event reflects onthe slave workers brought to the Islandduring the Occupation. The line-up ofmusicians includes Boris Brovtsyn, aRussian violin super star, the multipleaward-winning clarinettist MichaelCollins, the finest viola player in the UKPhilip Dukes and the hottest property inJazz, Gwilym Simcock. They will bejoined by Jersey artists and will beperforming at both formal and al frescoevents at venues around the Island. Forinformation on the event’s fullprogramme, and to purchase tickets,please contact the Jersey Opera House on511115 or visit www.liberationjersey.com.

THE BAND OF THE ISLAND OFJERSEY perform their first concert ofthe year on Monday 28th April at7.30pm at the Town Hall, a concert withmusic for all ages and a specialperformance by the Band of the Island ofJersey’s Drum Corp. Free entrance andrefreshments, with a retiring collection.

JERSEY CODERS, A NEW AFTER-SCHOOL CLUB FOR TEENAGERS,HAS BEEN LAUNCHED thanks tosponsorship from JT, and is the onlyclub addressing the complete lack ofcomputer coding initiatives forteenagers in Jersey. There is a waitinglist for new members, and to get onthis list or to obtain furtherinformation, please telephone GwynGarfield-Bennett on 715411 or 07797715560 or email gwyn@directinput.je.

BRITISH RED CROSS LIBERATION BALL This is taking place on Saturday10th May in the Celestial Hall at the Royal Yacht Hotel, 7pm to 1am. Tickets cost£65 per person, and for more information please contact Bev Dallas-Chapman on639895 or 07797 935244.

MURDER MUCK AND MAYHEMAn easy walk every Tuesday eveningfrom 1st April until the end ofSeptember, leaving the Royal Squareat 7.30pm. A light-hearted look at thehistory of Jersey, with a chance to visita few out of the way places and hearabout strange events, customs andcharacters that have made Jersey thatspecial place it is today. No need tobook, just turn up and pay on thenight. For further information,call Tom on 482822 or emailtom.bunting@localdial.com.

SMOOTH MOVES DANCE SCHOOLDiet and Fitness: A fun way to exercise and lose weight:

Mondays at the Glass Church, Millbrook, 10am to 10.15Mondays at the Glass Church, Millbrook, 6.45pm to 7.15pmTuesdays at Church House, St Helier, 5.30pm to 6pm Thursdays at the Glass Church, Millbrook, 11.30am to 12 noon

Registration and weigh in takes place at the times specified, followed by a talk anda 45 minute dance fitness class.

Gold Option: Weigh in, talk and dance fitness class : £9 weekly or £32 for 4 weeks(limited to 25 people per class)

Silver Option: Weigh in and talk only : £6 weekly or £20 for 4 weeks

For more information email: come2dance@hotmail.com or telephone 07797 758902.

Airtel-Vodafone’s CEOIan Campbell looks atthe mobile technology

that could soon be seen inSt Helier.

Having just returned from theworld’s biggest mobile phoneconference, I think I can predicthow they will be used byIslanders in the next few years.

Imagine if, as you walk downKing Street, your phone tells youthat the store you are passing isoffering you a deal, simplybecause you are there. When youbuy the goods, you’ll pay usingyour mobile, and, as you strolltowards the far end of QueenStreet, while you’re talking to

your friends on yourmobile, asmalldevicearoundyour wristsends datato yourphone tellingyou how faryou have

walked, how long it took, andmany calories you have burned.

In recent years mobile phoneshave transformed the way that welive our lives, and the nextgeneration will continue thetrend. An extraordinary array oftechnology was unveiled at theMobile World Congress inBarcelona last month, and I waslucky enough to be there.

If there was one good generaltrend to be seen, it was that thelatest phones are waterproof.Since 60% of all the phonesreturned to Airtel-Vodafone inthe Channel Islands have waterdamage, that is a positive thing.

Another emerging trend is linkedto health and fitness. Wearablesare devices which are worn onthe wrist and used to measure arange of things (they’re not calledsmart watches because not all ofthem have screens).

I tested one out at the MobileWorld Congress, so I know that Itook 8,363 steps in one day, atotal of 6.39km. The small orange

wrist band weighed no more thana box of matches and linked tomy smartphone, giving meinformation about my exercise,sleep and general health.

All the wearables have a healthand fitness element, but some arefitted with ‘lifestyle’ tracking,measuring all sorts of things andmeaning that the amount ofinformation captured by yourphone could be enormous.

What it will do with it remains tobe seen, but we are going to bestocking them in our store soon.Over the next year we’ll start tosee how they fit into lives ofIslanders, and the services thatreally capture people’simagination.

With more than 100,000 visitors,and enormous halls filled withexhibitors, the congress was filledwith the most technologicallyadvanced products. Some willnever be seen in Jersey, but a fewwill appear relatively soon andwill quietly become integratedinto our lives, making things thatlittle bit easier, and making yourmobile phone that little bit moreindispensable.

A step into the future

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ST HELIER’S BLOOM GROUP is looking for residents totake part in a new ‘Adopt Your Street’ initiative. Do you havetime to plant up flower tubs, look after hanging baskets or takecare of window boxes in your street?

Perhaps you have an interest in the well-being of the wildlife inyour neighbourhood or maybe your concern lies in theprevention of littering in your area. Could you get together withone or two neighbours to help make your street more interestingand attractive? If so, bring us your ideas … we’ll be happy toliaise with you and give you some support.

If you’d like to get involved please contact Tony Andrews on811708 or email anthony.andrews@posh.gov.je.

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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 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 orhelenasp@jerseymail.co.uk.La Pouquelaye WI: 2nd Wednesday of each month at the La PouquelayeCommunity Centre (the old La Pouquelaye School). Contact Gill James on722467 or gilljames527@gmail.com.West Park WI: 1st Tuesday of each month at 2.15pm at the meeting room,George V Cottage Homes, St Aubins Road. Contact Pam Kelly on 726694.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, 9.20–9.45amB&Q, Queen’s Road – Tuesdays, 9.50–10.30am.

Beavers, Cubs and Scouts14th Jersey (St Helier) Scout GroupSalvation Army Hall, Minden PlaceBeavers and Cubs: Monday evenings Scouts: Wednesday eveningsContact Mary Roberts, Island Secretary, on 486935 or email:jersey.scouts@jerseymail.co.uk.

Rainbows, Brownies & Girl GuidesAll Saints Church Hall group, The ParadeThursday and Friday evenings. Contact: Daphne on 871199.La Pouquelaye group, La Pouquelaye Community Centre: Tuesday evening. Contact Tina de la Cour on 07797 761746 or 877559South Rainbow group, d’Auvergne School: Saturday morning.Contact: Jean on 509003/07797 7190035th St Mark’s Brownies group, All Saints Church HallWednesday evening. Contact Vee on 789571 or 07797 7955875th St Mark’s Guides group, La Pouquelaye Community CentreMonday evening. Contact Pat on 481418First Tower group, First Tower School: Monday evening.Contact Jayne on 723621

Little Monkeys Gymnastics, Fort RegentVarious classes to suit children from 1 to 6 yearsPhone or text Mel on 07797 731101 or emaillittlemonkeys2009@gmail.com.

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

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 and6.00pm, leagues on Monday and Tuesday evenings and Thursdaymornings. Contact Terry Bell on 734721.

First Tower Billiards & Snooker Club: Open weekdays from 7pm to11pm and Sundays from 1pm to 6pm. Email firsttowersnookerclub@gmail.com.

Jersey Scrabble Club: Every Tuesday evening at 7pm. Contact Anneon 730409 or 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 SarahMatlock 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 membersare welcomed. Please contact Jean Lowery on 07797 776790.

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

Jersey Association of Retired Persons: A friendly club for the over50’s. Contact Mrs Annette Elliott on 742402.

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Age Concern Jersey: Home cooked lunches every week day at 12noon (excluding bank holidays), 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 onMonday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 9.30am to 12 noon, withfree tuition given to new members. For more information contact HaroldNoel on 617926.

Good Companions Club: Hosting various events for the Island’s over50s, and based at Le Marais, St Clement, more information on The GoodCompanions Club can be obtained by contacting Manager Angela Falla atgcclub@hotmail.co.uk.

Jersey Alzheimer’s Association, Seale Street: The officeand drop-in centre are open from 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.

Jersey Coders (computer coding club for teenagers): Meetsweekly on a Wednesday at JT premises in St Helier. For further informationplease contact Gwyn Garfield-Bennett on 715411 or 07797 715560 oremail gwyn@directinput.je.

JèrriaisBY GERAINT JENNINGS

LA REMPLIÉTHIE ET LA VIÈGU'THIEJ'ai d'tchi à vos raconter: j'en sis tout remplyi. Assa, nou ditqu'tant pus un bathi est viède, tant pus i' fait d'brit, maisj'dai vos dithe qu'la Ville est remplyie d'bouonnes choses.Y'a des restaurants où'est qu'nou peut tréjous aver euneemplieûthe, et des cabathets et d's aubèrges où'est qu'noupeut viédgi un vèrre (sans tréjous s'i' vos pliaît s'emplyicoumme un quétot). Au marchi et ès boutiques, nou peutemplyi ses pouques en viédgant sa bourse. Y'en a tchidithent qu'i' y'a tout pliein à faithe duthant la s'maine auveles clobes dé niet, les pièches dé thiâtre et les concèrts et lesséthées. Mais y'en a d'aut's tchi dithent qu'la Ville est vièdeDînmanche, et même les églyises et chapelles né sont d'aut'remplyies coumme au temps pâssé. Ch'est-i' qu'l'ouvrithiedes boutiques Dînmanche rempliétha les vièrs pidsd'cauche? Ou ch'est-i' qué chenna s'en va raîque viédgi lesboutiques ès aut's jours et r'viédgi les bancs d'églyise? Tchiqui s'en va en gângni? Lé templ'ye d'amain ou l'cheintch'empl'ye san dêm'nîn?

FILLING AND EMPTYINGI've got something to tell you: I'm full to bursting. Well,it's said that an empty vessel makes most noise, but I haveto say to you that town's full of good things. There arerestaurants where you can always have a good fill, and barsand pubs where you can empty a glass (but please take carenot to get as drunk as a pig). At the market and in the shops,you can fill your bags while emptying your purse. There arethose who say that there's loads to do during the week withnightclubs, theatre plays and concerts and entertainments.But others say that town is empty on Sundays, and even thechurches and chapels are no longer as full as they weretime past. Will opening shops on Sundays fill up people'ssavings again? Or will that only empty the shops on otherdays and empty further the church pews? Who'll get mostout of it? The local church or the person filling theirbusiness?

The Jersey Evacuees Association are hoping to publish a secondbook featuring Evacuees telling their stories and experiences onbeing evacuated from Jersey during the Second World War. Ifyou have a story you’d like told, please contact Tony Lagadu on873318 or Jean McLaughlin on 721171.

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

MARC’S WALK The fourth annualwalk in memory of Marc Nieuwburgwho died of cancer in 2006, this walkhas so far raised £64,000 for thefollowing charities: Teenage CancerTrust (Jersey), CLIC Sargent (Jersey),Mont à l'Abbé School and thechildren's ward at thehospital/Antoine Trust. The routechanges each year, with last year'sbeing the best so far!

There is a choice of three starts: 14 miles: starting at Val dela Mare's top car park (opposite The Maize); 10 miles:starting at Jersey Pearl; and 7 miles: starting at Corbiere.

Of course the colour to wear is ORANGE and mad hats aremost welcome. Everyone can walk, even if it's only a smallpart, and well-behaved dogs and other pets are welcomed.Registration is from 1st April please, with fees being the sameas last year: £12 per adult, £6 per child under 16 (2 x adultsand 2 x children = £30, 1 x adult and 3 x children = £28).

Any questions please email otom@newtelsurf.com ortelephone 07797 773765.

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Howard Davis?Mention Howard Davis to any

Jersey resident and they wouldlikely think of Howard Davis

Park, Howard Hall, which is part ofVictoria College or Howard Davis Farm.Those with very long memories mightalso tell you about the Howard D whichwas the first motorized lifeboat on Jersey.

Ask them who Howard Davis was,however, and there might be a bit of headscratching. Tell them it is thoughtunlikely that Howard Davis ever visitedJersey and their confusion would becomplete. In that case, they would ask,why is he commemorated on Jersey?

Howard Leopold Davis was the son ofThomas Benjamin (TB) Frederick Daviswho was born in Harve des pas on 25thApril 1867. Thomas’ parents were notwealthy and his formal education haltedat fifteen when he went to sea as a ship’sboy. He was a successful mariner and,although he never captained a ship, hegained his Masters ticket when he wastwenty-five.

Moving to South Africa in 1899 provedfortuitous for TB Davies and it is

where he made his fortune inthe stevedore industry. He

also became known forhis off shore racingpursuits. Sailing hisbeloved Westward heoften competed against

King George V who called him ‘The onlysailor in the fleet’. When the King diedDavis stopped racing.

He married Minnie Goddard (née Bagge)in 1892 and they had five childrenGlenham, Howard, Marguerite, Minnieand Douglas. Douglas was their thirdchild and died in infancy in 1900.

It was personal tragedy that turnedTB Davies from a multi millionairebusinessman into an extraordinaryphilanthropist. In 1914 his second son,Howard was on a voyage from SouthAfrica to Europe. Docking at Glasgow,Howard met up with some old schoolfriends and in a burst of jingoistic pridemarched to the nearest recruiting officeand enlisted as a private soldier in theHighland Light Infantry. After training hewas sent to France and on 1st July 1916,the first day of The Battle of the Somme,16199 Private Howard Leopold Davisreceived wounds that led to his death afew weeks later. He is buried in France atEtaples Cemetery, south of Boulogne.

Consumed with grief TB Davis turned tophilanthropy. Since leaving for SouthAfrica he had always maintainedstrong links with Jersey and as well asmemorials to his son, gave many gifts tothe island up until his death in 1942.

In 1927 Davis bought a property calledParkfield near Trinity Church andbequeathed it to the States of Jersey.Officially named after his son Glenham,it became popularly associated withHoward in the early 1930s and wasgenerally referred to as the Howard DavisFarm. Its purpose was to promote thestudy and science of agriculture for

WITH AN EXHIBITION ON T. B. DAVISOPENING AT THE MARITIME MUSEUMCLIFF GOLDING ASKS: WHO WAS...

T. B. Davis as painted by Jessie Hilson

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young people in Jersey. It is now thehome of the Jersey AgriculturalDepartment headquarters and the JerseyMilk Marketing Board.

In 1934 Davis commissioned a paintingof King George V to be presented toVictoria College. On completion Davisdiscovered that there was nowhere in thecollege hall to hang it. He decided,therefore, to fund the building of asecond hall. Matching the gothic style ofthe other college buildings, and usinggranite quarried from Ouaisné, HowardHall, which is now known as theHoward Davis Theatre, was erected in1934 and officially opened in 1935 byThe Prince of Wales.

When you enter Howard Davis Parkthrough its magnificent gates, a statue ofKing George V stands proud before you.The statue was commissioned by Davisand, in searching for a suitable site, hedecided to purchase Plaisance whichwas the home of Jersey born barrister andpolitician, Sir Bertram Falle. It is poignantthat, as a child, Davis had lived oppositePlaisance and was a parishioner ofSt Luke’s Church.

On acquiring the estate Davis set aboutturning it into a memorial park inhonour of his son. He demolished themansion but kept the billiard room,which is now called the Howard DavisMemorial Hall and houses Howard’smedals and family photos.

The park receives thousands of visitorsevery year and among the many eventsthat take place in the summer is theannual Big Gig In The Park attractinginternational performers from all overthe world.

Within the park grounds there is also aCommonwealth War cemetery, which isthe only one in the world permitted tohave wooden crosses instead of whiteheadstones.

TB Davis’ love for sailing and Jersey nodoubt contributed to his decision to buya lifeboat for the island. In August 1936,at a cost of £3,623, Davis purchased thefirst motorized lifeboat to be stationed atSt Helier. The Howard D saw servicethroughout the occupation during theSecond World War and wasn’t replaceduntil 1948. During its service in Jerseythe Howard D was launched seventytimes and saved sixty-six lives. Afterleaving the RNLI the boat was used as afishing boat in England before beingreturned to Jersey around 2000 whereshe was carefully restored by volunteersat the Maritime Museum. A service andblessing was held in St Helier Harbour in2005. It was a proud moment for Jerseywhen the Howard D was selected for theQueen’s Jubilee Pageant on 3rd June 2012.The boat is now moored at St HelierMarina.

From 2nd April until 25th Novemberyou can see a fascinating exhibitiondedicated to Thomas BenjaminFrederick Davis at the MaritimeMuseum. Entitled ‘The Only Sailor inthe Fleet’ it provides a unique insightinto the life and times of the Davisfamily. Doug Ford, of Jersey Heritage,has also written a book of the samename, which is due to be publishedlater this year.

Above: T. B. Davis at the wheelof Westward at Cowes in 1932

Centre: Howard Davis Memorial Hall

Below: Spring in Howard Davis Park

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They say it is a small world butentering a hotel in Siem Reapin northern Cambodia and

bumping straight into the formerTreasury Minister Terry Le Sueur andhis dear wife Angela in the hotel lobbyonly tends to support the theory thatJersey folk get everywhere! We hadarrived in the ‘land of water’ one ofthe poorest countries in Asia wherethe poverty line is US$32 a monthand a hotel worker earns US$80 plustourist tips. It might be extremely poorbut the people make this country andwhen engaging with them it is difficultnot to be touched by their personalcommitment, sincerity and politeness.

Cambodia is now playing economiccatch up with Thailand and Vietnambut make no mistake, this country hassuffered badly – the unspeakablegenocide of the late 1970s affected theentire nation. If you have the stomach forit the killing fields are on the outskirts ofthe city – but be warned, this is part ofthe country’s history that is not for thefaint hearted.

The capital Phnom Penh still has aFrench colonial feel about it. The RoyalPalace and the National Museum inparticular are well worth a visit.

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Eating out can be an adventure in itself:one evening in the capital I was relievedthat the deep fried tarantula had sold outand I decided to pass on the red ant salad.

We travelled north to Siem Reap toprimarily visit Angkor Wat and several ofthe other impressive temples in theimmediate area. It was certainly anexperience taking a tuk tuk in the pitchdark at 5am and being driven along themain road along with several thousandJapanese and Korean tourists to await thefamous sunrise over the temple. As thesun rose we decided to avoid the crowdsand went to explore Cambodia’s mostfamous temple. It is a truly magnificentcreation and so are the proliferation oftemple sites outside of the main city.Before departing we decided to get offthe tourist route and visit the fishingvillage of Kampong Khleang on theeastern edge of Tonlé Sap, the vastfreshwater lake which is at the heart ofthis country. The population of thevillage is the same as St Helier and thehouses are built on high stilts as the lake

floods during the rainy season and thepopulation have to adapt their way of lifeto accommodate the dramatic change.

Our last stop was the beautiful islandof Koh Rong Saleom. This was analmost Robinson Crusoe experience:a Cambodian paradise destination thatwill soon fall to commercialism. Aftersix days on the island it was time to takethe ferry back to the mainland and athree hour taxi ride to Phnom Penhinternational airport. I had never beforeovertaken three oil tankers driving threeabreast in the same direction down asingle lane main road. I know I havenever been so relieved than when thedriver completed the manoeuvre safelyand we carried on to our finaldestination knowing that we hadinvoluntary entered the Guinness bookof records for overtaking.

Above left: Koh Rong SaleomAbove right: children resting at Angkor WatLeft: A floating school on Tonlé SapBelow: A temple complex at Angkor Wat

Photography by Lucy Faudemer

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

St Helier in BloomThe Community in Bloom Group encourages community planting andenvironmental initiatives, with artistic flourishes.Contact Tony Andrews on 811700www.facebook.com/Poshbloomgroup

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

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TUESDAY 1ST APRIL 6.30pmSt Helier – Avranches Jumelage Committee meetingVenue: Town HallContact: Annabelle Bishop on 07797 762008

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WEDNESDAY 2ND APRIL 7.45pmJoint concert: La Ronde Concert Band & Jersey Premier BrassFree entrance, with a retiring collectionInterval with refreshments

THURSDAY 3RD APRIL 8pmThe Harmony Men in ConcertVenue: Town Hall£5 minimum donation on the night. Refreshments and raffle

TUESDAY 8TH APRIL 7.30pmHonorary Police meetingVenue: Nelson StreetContact: Kevin Molloy on 811890 or

kevin.molloy@posh.gov.je

WEDNESDAY 9TH APRIL 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

WEDNESDAY 9TH APRIL 7pmBattle of Flowers Association EGMto elect Vice Chair, Treasurer and SecretaryVenue: Town Hall

THURSDAY 10TH TO SATURDAY 12TH APRILVisit of gardeners from Rennes in Brittany to meet Parish ofSt Helier Parks Department and Community in Bloom Group

SATURDAY 12TH APRIL 8pmJersey Symphony Orchestra Spring ConcertVenue: Fort RegentContact: the Fort Regent Box Office Team on 449800

MONDAY 14TH TO MONDAY 28TH APRILSchool Easter Holidays

WEDNESDAY 16TH APRIL 6.15pmSt Helier – Bad Wurzach Partnerschaft meetingVenue: Town HallContact: Clive Armstrong on 854152

or c.armstrong@jerseymail.co.uk

THURSDAY 24TH APRIL 6pmCommunity in Bloom meetingVenue: Town HallContact: Tony Andrews on 811700

or anthony.andrews@posh.gov.je

THURSDAY 24TH APRIL 6pmHavre des Pas Improvement Group meetingVenue: Ommaroo HotelContact: Annie Le Noury on 811821

or annie.lenoury@posh.gov.je

SUNDAY 27TH APRILBad Wurzach 69th Liberation Day of Former InterneesService at 2.30pm, followed by afternoon teaVenue: Garden of Remembrance, Jersey War TunnelsContact: Clive Armstrong on 854152

or c.armstrong@jerseymail.co.uk

Dates Diary

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MONDAY 28TH APRIL 7.30pmBand of the Island of Jersey concertVenue: Town HallFree entrance, with a retiring collection

WEDNESDAY 30TH APRIL 5.30pmSt Helier – Funchal Geminação Committee meetingVenue: Town HallContact: Isilda de Freitas on 07829 839005

or isildadefreitas@hotmail.com

WEDNESDAY 30TH APRIL 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

THURSDAY 1ST MAY 7.30pmFriends of the Millennium Town ParkVenue: Post HornContact: Bernie Manning on 07700 356438

or bernie.manning@hotmail.co.uk

FRIDAY 2ND TO MONDAY 5TH MAY 10am to 5pm dailyJersey Boat ShowVenue: St Helier MarinaContact: the Jersey Boat Show on 447745

or email jerseyboatshow@gov.je

MONDAY 5TH MAY

Early May Bank Holiday

TUESDAY 6TH MAY 6.30pmSt Helier – Avranches Jumelage Committee meetingVenue: Town HallContact: Annabelle Bishop on 07797 762008

or annabelle.bishop@googlemail.com

WEDNESDAY 7TH TO SUNDAY 11TH MAYLiberation International Music FestivalTickets for all events can be purchased fromthe Jersey Opera House by telephoning 511115 or via the website, www.jerseyoperahouse.co.uk

THURSDAY 9TH MAY

Liberation Day

THURSDAY 9TH MAY 3pm to 5pmLiberation Day Afternoon TeaVenue: Town HallContact: Jane Skelhorn on 811823

or jane.skelhorn@posh.gov.je

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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 MBE 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.jeDeputy Nick Le CornuTel: 07797 740886 Email: nick.lecornu@jerseymail.co.uk

No 2 DistrictDeputy Rod Bryans Tel: 737236 Email: r.bryans@gov.jeDeputy Geoff SouthernTel: 728231 Email: g.southern@gov.jeDeputy Sam MézecTel: 07797 811130 Email: s.mezec@gov.je

No 3 DistrictDeputy Jackie HiltonTel: 731690 Email: j.hilton@gov.jeDeputy Mike HigginsTel: 873956 Email: mr.higgins@gov.je

PROCUREURS AND PARISHMANAGEMENT BOARD

ST HELIER DEPUTIES

Deputy Andrew Green

Tel: 483356 Email: a.green@gov.je

Deputy Richard Rondel

Tel: 07797 711537 Email: richard.rondel@gov.je

Customer Services Manager: Daryn Cleworth

Tel: 811870 Email: daryn.cleworth@posh.gov.je

Constable’s PA: Annie Le Noury

Tel: 811821 Email: annie.lenoury@posh.gov.je

Community Support Helpline: Tel: 811866

RPZ Helpline Tel: 811811 Email: rpz@posh.gov.je

Parish Depot: Tel: 811708

Duty Centenier: Tel: 07797 722227

Registrar: Tel: 811088

Electoral Officer: Daryn Cleworth

Tel: 811870 Email: daryn.cleworth@posh.gov.je

Avranches & Westmount Nurseries: Val Payne

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

St Helier House: Jacqueline Jolley

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

St Ewolds: Ann Mclean

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

Nigel Blake

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

Geraint Jennings

Tel: 280778 Email: geraint@newtelsurf.com

The Very Rev. Bob Key

Tel: 720001 Email: robert_f_key@yahoo.com

Bob Le Brocq

Tel: 743606 Email: rlebrocq@jerseymail.co.uk

Peter Wade

Tel: 875663 Email: bema9@hotmail.com

John Wilding

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

ST HELIER ROADS COMMITTEE

PARISH NURSERIES & HOMES

OTHER PARISH CONTACTS

The St Helier

Parish Notices

An Assembly of the Principals and Electorsof the Parish of St Helier will be held at theTown Hall on Wednesday 30th April at 7pm

to consider Parish business.

A meeting of the St Helier Roads Committeewill take place on Wednesday 9th April 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

Friday 9th May 2014

Enjoy a delicious cream tea and sing-along withTerry Arthur at the Town Hall from 3pm to 5pm.

Tickets available from the Town Hallreception area.

For further details please contactJane Skelhorn on 811823.

LIBERATION DAYCREAM TEA

@sthelierjsy

Interact with your Parish, see the latest news and events and DO IT ONLINE at

www.sthelier.jeThe Parish website is an important wayof keeping parishioners informed andupdated. It doesn’t stand alone – weuse adverts, circulars, press releasesand of course this Town Crier to try

and reach everyone. But the websitehelps those of us who want to interactwith organisations online and at a timethat suits us. Why not take a look atwhat www.sthelier.je can offer you?

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