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St Helier’s Parks and Gardens department, aided by our Community inBloom group, have followed up their success at RHS Chelsea withwins at home and abroad – ‘Best Parish’ in the competition organisedby the Tourism Department, and a Gold medal at RHS Tatton Park,with ‘Best in Show’ in the National Flower Bed competition.

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Welcome tothe Town CrierWelcome to the August edition of theTown Crier. Parishioners are likely to beunited in the wish for some sunshine thismonth to enable locals and visitors alike toenjoy their weekends and summerholidays in Jersey. St Helier's contribution to the Island's festivalprogramme continues with the PortugueseFood Festival which has been organised by asub-committee of the St Helier - Funchaltwinning committee for the first time. There isalso the welcome return of the Airtel-VodafoneSeaside Festival at Havre des Pas on Sunday5th August, thanks to the hard work of theorganiser, Mario Pirozzolo. There is also anunusual event happening on and aroundParade Gardens on Sunday 19th August whenthe Lions Club is running a 'Pedal Car GrandPrix', sponsored by ABN-AMRO PrivateBanking, and featuring local personalitiesincluding Derek Warwick.

Of course, the biggest and best festival isthe Battle of Flowers which will transformVictoria Avenue on Thursday 9th and Friday10th August. This will be the first Battle for theLieutenant Governor, Sir John McColl, and LadyMcColl, and we are confident that Battle willlive up to its reputation for them and thethousands of other spectators. Months ofplanning and preparation by the St Helier floatdesigners and builders will culminate in aParish float that they hope will prove asimpressive as it has been for the last two yearssince the Parish's welcome return to thecarnival. Other August highlights include thesummer concert of the Band of the Island ofJersey in Howard Davis Park on the evening ofMonday 6th August, three performances by avisiting brass band, ‘The Wingates ConcertBand’, on 24th, 25th and 26th August, and theInternational Bowling Club week at the JerseyBowling Club on Westmount which begins onSunday 12th July. The sporting themecontinues in the Jersey Criterium Town CycleRace on Sunday 26th August, in which theParish is entering a team to include theConstable, and the Jersey Triathlon on Sunday2nd September.

All in all, a lot is going on in St Helier in themonth of August, and the Town Crier expressesthe thanks of the many parishioners, businessowners and visitors to the Parish staff andvolunteers who ensure that this array of eventspasses off successfully.

To contact the editorial team, please call811821 or email [email protected]

Westmount Day Nursery: Nine primary and junior schools took part increating display boards with the theme of the Diamond Jubilee celebrationlast month. Measuring 8’ by 4’, these are now on display on the hoarding atthe Robin Hood junction.Residents and staff from Maison de Ville attended the Parish’s annual RatesAssembly on Wednesday 11th July to support the Parish Care Strategy(P.3/2012). This proposal to convert Maison de Ville Residential Home intocare homes and a children’s nursery and develop St Ewolds ResidentialHome to provide 40 extra beds and 23 care homes was extremely wellreceived with only one voteagainst the project.

Head of Home, JulesBroad, said that she wasdelighted with the outcomeof the Parish Assemblywhich ended an unsettlingperiod of uncertainty forher residents and staff.

News around our residentialhomes and nurseries

Last month's visit of his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales and the Duchessof Cornwall was focussed on our St Helier as their Royal Highnesses visitedthe Royal Square, the Central Market, 16 New Street and the Town Church.After visiting Grainville School the royal party arrived in the Parish in HillStreet where they were welcomed by the Constable of St Helier.

'Your Royal Highnesses, as the Parish of St Helierwelcomed the Prince of Wales in April 1646 and gave himrefuge in Elizabeth Castle, and again, as King Charles II, inSeptember 1649, on behalf of the people of this Parish Iwelcome you to St Helier in this year of Her Majesty theQueen's Diamond Jubilee.'

As well as unveiling a new pavement sculpture in the RoyalSquare, the visitors viewed the painting of the Thames Diamondjubilee pageant by parishioner Emily Allchurch inside the StatesBuilding. The visit also included the RJA&HS showground at Trinitywhere all of the parishes had created displays of parochial life. St Helier's exhibit was entitled St Helier's Three Twins, and theDuchess of Cornwall met representatives of each of the Parish'stwinning committees: Geraint Jennings and Annabelle Bishop (thejumelage); Angela Francey and Pamela Gabb (the partnerschaft);Debbie de Sousa and Joe Veloso (the geminação).

Royal Visit retrospective Right: Westmount Day Nursery children creating their display board

Below: Mr Crowcroft follows the tradition of welcomingroyal visitors into the Parish (Tony Moore)

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Above: Duchess of Cornwallmeeting Geraint Jennings andAnnabelle Bishop of the jumelagecommittee at the RJA&HS


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ParishmattersA round-up of the latest news and events from theTown Hall, Parish departments and our associated clubsand organisations.

Annual Rates Assembly - On 11th July 2012 the annualRates Assembly was held at the Town Hall. The meeting saw theBoard of Directors, Procureurs du Bien Public and Connétablepresent the Audited Accounts for the last financial year ended30th April 2012. The Accounts show a surplus for the year of£129,193 increasing the General Reserves to £779,480.

Also presented were the Estimates for the coming year to 30thApril 2013, which were approved without amendment. The ParishRate was frozen for the third successive year at 1.10p, due tosound financial control over expenditure and an increase inParish Quarters of 11/2% from new developments in St Helier.

However, the increase in the Island Wide Rate (set by theStates at a cost of living increase) has resulted in the combinedrates for Domestic (homeowner) ratepayers increasing by 1.1%and for Non-Domestic (business) ratepayers increasing by 1.8%.

Procureur Clive Barton updated the Assembly on progresstowards GAAP accounting. Previously Parish Accounts wereprepared on a cash basis to produce an accurate cashrequirement for the Parish Rate. The GAAP accounts producedfor this Assembly are a good step forward, as they not onlyproduce a similar cash requirement for the Parish Rate, they alsoproperly reflect the full Asset value of Parish Property, Plant andVehicles, increasing the Net Asset Value in the accounts from£9million to £47million.

The Audited Accounts and Estimates, plus summary GAAPAccounts, are available from the Town Hall reception. Allenquiries or comments should be directed to the Finance Director,Andy Pemberton, who is keen to receive feedback fromParishioners, particularly on the proposed GAAP Accounts.

English Schools Athletics Event - The St Helier YouthCommittee supported this event, enabling four parishioners toattend and participate in last month’s competition.

Long serviceawards – TheConstable madepresentations tomembers of staffat the Parish at anawards ceremonylast month. 19members of staffwere recognisedfor havingcompleted 20years of service,making a total of507 years’ service,in departments ranging across the various municipal services,administration and care services provided by the Parish, while twomembers of the team received awards for 40 years' continuousservice - Tony Andrews, Director of Parks, Roads and T&E Servicesand Peter Goguelin from the Parks Team. Speaking at theceremony, which was also attended by Procureur du Bien PublicClive Barton and Deputies Bryan and Hilton, the Constable saidthat the Parish deserved its reputation as a good employer, andwas an organisation for which staff loyalty was shown in the largenumber of staff who were clearly fulfilled in their careers with theParish. Course tutor, Tom Evans, was present to give awards to theeight apprentices who have taken part in the horticulture courserun by the Parish in conjunction with the Economic DevelopmentDepartment.

Also at the awards ceremony held on 19th July, sevenCustomer Services employees who have qualified in deafawareness, with the aim of making communication with Town Hallstaff easier for those with any level of hearing impairment, hadtheir certificates presented to them. This has resulted in the TownHall being awarded a new kitemark that will enable Jersey’s deafand hard of hearing community to better access their services.The kitemark, called the ‘Standard for Good Customer Services todDeaf, Deafblind and Hard of Hearing People’, was developedafter dDeaf people reported the difficulties they encounter everyday when trying to communicate with and access businesses andservices, whether at work, home or when participating in Islandlife. The training was generously supported by the Jersey dDeaf

Society. (‘dDeaf’ is not a typo! Little ‘d’represents people with all levels ofdeafness, while the big ‘D’ representspeople who consider themselves partof a different linguistic culture.)

Below: Students taking part in the English Schools Athletics Event


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St Helier in BloomSt Helier in Bloom is a year round environmental improvement campaign,organised by the St Helier Community in Bloom Group. This group of enthusiasticvolunteers support the Parish by instigating and encouraging communityinitiatives.Meets on the last Thursday each month at 6pm at the Town Hall. ContactTony Andrews on 811700 or email [email protected].

St Helier’s Honorary PoliceThe Honorary Police form an integral part of the Parish of St Helier. They workclosely with the States Police and Parishioners, and provide a service that isunique to the British Isles.For further information please visit our website:www.sthelier.je/honorarypolice. Alternatively, contact Simon Crowcroft on811821 or email [email protected]

St Helier – Avranches JumelageDedicated to facilitating and encouraging the development of relationshipsbetween the Parish and France through a twinning association with the Frenchtown of Avranches.Contact Annabelle Bishop on 07797 762008 or [email protected].

St Helier – Bad Wurzach PartnerschaftA chance meeting on Liberation Day in 2002 led to the twinning of St Helier with

Parish in Bloom - Judging took place on 10th July and theParish received a gold award in the Best Parish Hall category,together with Best Parish for the parish entries, which puts usforward to the national finals in 2013. The Parish also received thediscretionary judges’ award for the show's display teams for thepromotion of jersey through high profile floral displays.

On 30th July St Helier was judged for the best large towncategory of the Britain in Bloom awards, with results to bereleased during September.

St Mark’s Church community allotments - Theallotments were officially opened on Sunday 1st July by theConstable, providing garden-less town dwellers with somewhere togrow their own vegetables. Anyone interested in the possibility oftaking on one of these allotments should contact the churchadministrator, Ian MacFeeters, on 720595 or [email protected].

Senior citizens’outings - Once againthis year the Parish of StHelier has arranged twocoach outings for seniorcitizens of the Parishinvolving a round-the-island tour followed by acream tea at St Peter’sGarden Centre. The first ofthe tours took place in thedriving rain and thesecond in much brighterweather, and more than100 parishioners tookadvantage of these events.The Constable attendedboth events to welcomeeveryone and to enjoy ascone and a cup of tea.

Bottom left: TonyAndrews and PeterGoguelin, recipients of 40years’ services awards

Left: Parish staff withtheir 20 years’ serviceawards

Below: Parish staff whocompeted deaf awarenesstraining: L to R, KevinMcCarthy, Edith Le Cornu,Helena da Silva, AngelaGoguelin, MarkDowinton, Carla Gouveiaand Sian McEllin

Above: The vicar of St Mark's Church, MartynShea, helps the Dean of Jersey plant a tree tomark the opening of the allotments


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The First Tower Community Association Youthproject, known as ‘The Hang Out’, opened inAutumn 2005. Donations were received from avariety of charitable organisations, including theSt Helier Youth Committee, and supported thenecessary alterations to the building prior tooccupation, provision of equipment and youthworker salaries for the first two years.The Hang Out is open three nights per week andprovides a supportive and informal setting for youngpeople aged from 11 to 18 years. Until recently mostactivities were conducted in the one main club room, butpressure on space was such that it lead to the ProjectLeader giving up her office to create a separate spacefor music.

The main committee representative, Deputy JackieHilton, determinedly pursued a request to StatesProperty Holdings for two further rooms to be madeavailable to the project and, once acquired, funding wassought to support the overall refurbishment thenrequired. Lloyds TSB provided some funding, a furtherapplication was made to the St Helier Youth Committeeand Constable Crowcroft kindly proposed the use of St

Above: Making good use of “The Hang Out”

Helier maintenance staff to project manage the refurbishment and helpreduce costs where possible.

On 1st October 2011 the Grand Re-Opening was held of a high classcommunity facility which the young people are delighted with and which hasresulted in a membership of 70 plus.

This youth club has made a huge difference to the First Tower area, withthe young people keen to contribute help and assistance with future running requirements where they can.

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It was a sorry-looking Royal visitor who finally cameashore in Saint Helier on 20th September 1817. HRHPrince William, Duke of Gloucester, nephew and son-in-law of George III, had landed at low tide and was obliged- there being then no harbour quayside - to scramble onall fours over seaweed-covered rocks in order to reach thebeach where Jersey's officials were sensibly waiting toreceive him. The state of his uniform was less than regalby the time he reached the welcoming party.

Saint Helier has provided a port in a storm to more than oneRoyal visitor over the centuries, and not all have arrived in alltheir pomp and circumstance. In around 1030, Duke Robert I ofNormandy and his relative, Edward the Confessor, were forced totake refuge in Jersey after encountering a storm in the Channel.Whether they stayed in Saint Helier is unknown, but we canreasonably assume that this was the first recorded visit of one ofour Dukes and a future King of England.

We are sure that the Parish Church of Saint Helier is firstmentioned in a charter of William II of Normandy (the Conqueror)dating before 1066. It was under Henry II that the town of SaintHelier developed - a charter of the king mentions the Town Mills in1154. King John visited Jersey in 1213, and Henry III in 1230. TheAbbey of Saint Helier was granted market rights, and a "forumregis" (King's market place) was in existence by 1299. The Abbeygave way to a new fortress to guard the approaches to the Town.Sir Walter Raleigh, Governor of Jersey, decided to name the newcastle in honour of the Queen: Elizabeth Castle.

Another Royal visitor who came in less than ideal circumstanceswas Charles, Prince of Wales, son of Charles I. The Prince arrivedwith about 300 followers arrived in Jersey on 17th April 1646. ThePrince lodged at Elizabeth Castle, with some of his most importantcourtiers lodging in the Town. The Prince attended the ParishChurch of Saint Helier. On 25th June the Prince left for France. InFebruary 1649 the news arrived in Jersey of the King's execution.

The accession of Charles II was proclaimed in the market placeof Saint Helier (now the Royal Square) on 17th February. As thehistorian Balleine puts it, "the reign of Charles II began in Jersey in1649 and not in 1660". Jersey was now the only one of hisdominions that was a safe refuge for the new King and he arrivedwith his court, and his brother the future James II, on 17thSeptember, and once more lodged at Elizabeth Castle, hisentourage filling not only the Castle but every available room inTown. Saint Helier remained the seat of the monarch in exile until13th February 1650 when Charles left for Breda.

The need for harbour improvements in Saint Helier laterbrought forth a donation from King George II and the States ofJersey marked their gratitude with the erection in 1751 of a statuein the market place (which became known as a result as the RoyalSquare). An Order-in-Council of 1750 described the Town of SaintHelier as "the Capital of His Majesty's Island of Jersey" - but thefirst state visit by a reigning monarch was Queen Victoria's arrivalin September 1846. Although she spent only three hours ashore,she at least had satisfactory harbour facilities - the newly-completed pier she landed on was christened the Victoria Pier.

Imagine if she had been forced to endure the same sort ofindignities her uncle, the Duke of Gloucester, had been forced toendure in 1817!

Saint Helier: Capital of HisMajesty’s Islandof Jersey

A king in exile:Charles II paintedby Philippe deChampaigne,c1653

Below: The Bailiff hasmade many visit tothe Town Hall (photocourtesy of the JEP)

Bailiff’sKnighthood The Town Crierteam offers itswarmcongratulations tothe Bailiff ofJersey on hisknighthood. SirMichael and LadyBirt support alarge number ofParish events,including therecent DiamondJubilee tea party.The Bailiff's nameon the board inthe States Buildingwas updatedrecently with theold French prefix,Messire.


The air punch of Bradley Wigginsas he crossed the finishing line towin the Tour de Franc said it all.Cycling is on a high as far asBritain is concerned, with Wiggin’sawesome victory this year buildingon recent hauls of Olympic cyclinggold. So it’s a great time for theTown Criterium to once againreturn to the streets of St Helier. The Jersey Evening Post TownCriterium - Powered by Rubis, has beena fixture in the St Helier events’ calendar since 2009. Itsrange of cycling races, from ultra-competitive to familyfriendly, have proved extremely popular with both serious andfun riders alike, while the atmosphere created as thecompetitors race through town had drawn the crowds eachyear. Organisers are hoping that this year’s Criterium, whichtakes place on Sunday 26th August, will prove the best yet. The event continues to gain recognition outside of Jersey.

A strong overseas line-up is expected once again this year,including the mega-force Node4Giordana Ladies Pro Team,among whom is the current World Junior Champion, LucyGarner. Competing against them will be the newly-formed butexperienced Cordiva-Allpress team, as well as the Team Scott-Contessa, well known for their aggressive riding style. Themen's elite teams will once again see a strong line-up,including Felt Racing, which has the UK's number two rankedelite rider, Justin Hoy, in its ranks. Closer to home, Guernsey will again be represented by a

solid line up, spearheaded by former National Hill ClimbChampion Ann Bowditch. With professional France-based

James McLaughlin also rumoured to be putting inan appearance, the Sarnians should put on a goodshow. Jersey too, has an understandably strongcontingent, among them Richard Tanguy, GregMansell and the super-experienced veteran ChristianSpence. Local elite ladies include Caesarean's KimAshton and Sue Townsend from Velo Sport Jersey,who between them have both Island Games Goldand Silver medals.

The Town Criterium was established in 2009 inorder to raise the sport’s profile and establish astrong grass-roots program for the future. So it’sgreat to see the creation of the Moore sponsoredJersey Cycling Youth Academy that has flourished

with more youngsters joining up all the time. The academy regularlytakes teams of youths to the UK to compete on the road, circuit and inthe Velodromes, with notable success. Launched at the 2010 Tour deBretagne, it has already produced four schoolboy national champions.Now with more than 100 members, the academy has experiencedmeteoric success and is helping cycling to flourish in Jersey, a situationmirroring what is happening across the world. Commenting on the forthcoming event, Vice-President of Velo Sport

Jersey and Criterium Organiser Tony Moffa said ‘Cycling is boomingand we’re seeing ever increasing numbers of people not only taking upthe sport but also racing. It’s an achievable and reachable goal to enterthe sport of cycling and enjoy the merits and fitness benefits of racingat any age. Our goal is simply to use the Criterium to boost the sportand put it in the public limelight, which helps encourage more kids ontobikes and that surely has to be a good thing for the Island’s healthgoals.’ For further information on the

Town Criterium, visit www.jerseytowncrit.com. To get a flavour of the event view the video at www.vsj.je/towncriterium.

Criteriumreturning to the streets of St Helier

Images: Some of thescenes from lastyear’s Criterium

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

Wednesday 1st August 5.30pmSt Helier – Bad Wurzach Partnerschaft meetingTown HallContact Clive Armstrong on 854152 or [email protected] or Angela Francey on 483675 or [email protected]

Sunday 5th August 11am to 8pmAirtel-Vodafone Jersey Seaside FestivalHavre des PasContact Mario Pirozzolo on 280159 or [email protected]

Monday 6th August 7.30pmBand of the Island of Jersey Concert and ‘Beating the Retreat’Howard Davis ParkContact Nick Manning on 07797 711925

Tuesday 7th August 7pmPublic meeting on the proposed relocation of the States of JerseyPolice Headquarters to Green Street Car ParkAssembly Room, Town HallAll welcome.

Wednesday 8th August 6.30pmSt Helier – Avranches Jumelage Committee meetingTown HallContact Annabelle Bishop on 07797 762008 or [email protected]

Thursday 9th August 12noon to 5pmBattle of Flowers Grand Day ParadeVictoria AvenueContact the Battle of Flowers Association on 730178 or email [email protected]

Friday 10th August 10am to 2pmSt Helier Community Market and Coffee MorningAssembly Room, Town HallContact Jane Skelhorn on 811823 or [email protected]

Friday 10th August 9pm – 10.45pmBattle of Flowers Moonlight ParadeContact the Battle of Flowers Association on 730178 or email [email protected]

Monday 13th to Saturday 18th August From 10amJersey Bowling Club’s Centenary International Bowls WeekPairs and SinglesAll welcomeContact Jean Lowery, President, on 629425 or [email protected]

Tuesday 14th August 7pmMemorial Mass, Victoria Crescent TragedySt Thomas’ ChurchContact Magda Chmielewska on 07700 811719 [email protected]

Saturday 18th August 10amJersey Heritage’s What’s Your Street’s Story : SpringfieldJersey Archive : All welcomeFor more information please contact Jersey Heritage on 633300 or visitwww.jerseyheritage.org.

Sunday 19th August 12noon to 8pmRock in the ParkHoward Davis ParkFree of charge. For more information telephone Frank O’Neil on 723709.

Sunday 19th August 2.30pmLions Club Jersey Pedal Car Grand PrixVarious streets surrounding the Don Monument in the Royal ParadeFor more information please contact Peter Tabb on 726704 or [email protected]

Thursday 23rd to Monday 27th August 12noon to 10pmAirtel-Vodafone Portuguese Food FestivalLes Jardins de la MerContact Daren O’Toole on 07829 804544 or email [email protected]

Friday 24th and Saturday 25th August 7.30pmWingates Concert BandTown HallTo obtain tickets (priced at £10 each), pop into Customer Services at the Town Hall

Sunday 26th August 11am to 6.30pmRubis Jersey Town Criterium Cycle RaceVarious streets around St Helier, starting off at the Cenotaph Square at 11amContact Tony Moffa on 07797 732223 or email [email protected]

Sunday 26th August 2-4pmWingates Concert BandPeople’s ParkFree concert. To obtain tickets (priced at £10 each), pop into Customer Services at the Town Hall

Monday 27th August 6.30pmFriends of the Millennium Town Park meetingTown HallContact Bernie Manning on 07700 356438 or email [email protected]

Wednesday 29th August 7.30pmParish AssemblyTown HallDetails to be published five days in advance at www.sthelier.je. Contact MartinRoberts on 811824 or [email protected].

Friday 31st AugustDeadline for giving your views on The Reform of the Electoral CommissionWrite to: Electoral Commission, Morier House, St Helier, JE1 1DD, email [email protected] orvisit www.electoralcommission.je.

Sunday 2nd September 7.30amJersey TriathlonDetails still to be confirmed. Contact [email protected] or visitwww.jerseytriclub.com.

Wednesday 5th September 9.30amRoads Committee (Part A open to the public)Town HallDetails to be published at www.sthelier.je. Contact John Stievenard on 811845 oremail [email protected].

Wednesday 5th SeptemberVisite du BranchageDetails on Parish website, www.sthelier.je, or from the Town Hall

Wednesday 5th SeptemberSchools return for the Autumn Term

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

Saturday 8th September 10amService at the Town ChurchBishop of Winchester visiting to celebrate restorationsContact the Town Church on 736734 or visit www.townchurch.org.je

Wednesday 12th September 5.30pmSt Helier – Bad Wurzach Partnerschaft meetingTown HallContact Clive Armstrong on 854152 or email [email protected] orAngela Francey on 483675 or [email protected]

Thursday 13th September 12noon to 5pmInternational Air DisplaySt Aubin’s Bay

Friday 14th SeptemberSt Helier Community Market and Coffee MorningAssembly Room, Town HallContact Jane Skelhorn on 811823 or [email protected]


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Thanks to an initiative by Rev.Billy Slatter, each of the Island's12 parishes was given a miniOlympic torch following thearrival of the Olympic torch atthe Weighbridge on Sunday 15thAugust. Junior Miss St Helier,Jessica Figueira, carried the Parishtorch from the Town Church to StThomas' Church, although therunners arrived just too late tocarry the torch up the aisle at thestart of the weekly Mass inPortuguese, and it was then offto the Millennium Town Park. Therunners did a race around thenew Park, Junior Miss St Helierbeing among the fastest runners, while Deputy Richard Rondelspent the time collecting litter. Next the torch was taken to two ofthe Parish's residential homes, St Helier House, where Battle ofFlowers stalwart, Gordon de la Perelle, enjoyed fanning the flame,and then up Trinity Hill to St Ewolds. At both homes the runners were treated to refreshments and sandwiches.Finally the torch was run back through St Helier to arrive at the Town Church in time for evensong.

Above: The Olympic Torchteam at the Town Park

Left: Torch bearer Gordon dela Perelle at St Ewolds

St Helier Olympic torch gets the run around

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One of Jersey’s oldest companies, Le Masurier, has publishedexciting proposals for new homes, shops and restaurants inthe north of St Helier. Here the Town Crier finds out more...

Earlier this month Le Masurier presented their proposals for‘Parkside Village’ within the north of town. The companypropose to invest over £50million into the area, which is inmuch need of regeneration.

The draft development brief for Le Masuriers Bath Streetsite, published online by the Department of the Environment, isnow open to public consultation before the submission of aplanning application. Le Masurier is keen to hear feedback fromthe community on their intentions for the site, which is whollyowned by the company and bordered by Bath Street and Rue deFunchal.

The Company’s aspiration for Parkside Village is to offer anew residential and retail village which will provide affordablehomes, the most sustainable form of residential development onthe Island and a new pedestrianised street connecting the TownPark to the Library and markets beyond.

Managing Director of Le Masurier, Brian McCarthy, said: “Thenorth of town is desperate for regeneration and I am pleasedthat Le Masurier are able to offer this investment at no cost tothe tax payer. In consultation with the Environment Minister andhis Department, we have agreed a development brief and weare now keen to hear feedback on ourproposals before we moveforward to making a formalplanningapplication.”

Time for Change

Main: A current viewof the siteBelow: Artist’simpression of thesame location afterthe development

The new proposals will offer opportunities to all existing retailersas well as attract new small businesses to the area. The aim is tosupport a community environment that complements the Town Park,linking the north of town with the central and fish markets, thelibrary, the arts centre, town churches and the Freedom Centre.Plans include a new urban green lane lined with restaurants andshops offering a safe pedestrian and cycle route into and out of thecentre of town.

Deputy Duhamel said that the development of the area wasan opportunity to provide:• High quality residential accommodation• Affordable housing• Improved traffic calming measures• Secure cycle and pedestrian links between the Town

centre and the Town Park.Deputy Duhamel added: “Improving this area will be of huge

benefit to the community and to the environment and agreeing adevelopment brief moves us closer to that goal.”Last year Le Masurier were granted detailed planning consent tobuild J1, a £150 million regeneration of commercial buildingsbetween Broad Street and Commercial Street in St Helier. With J1 tothe south of St Helier and Parkside Village to the north, thecompany hope to be a catalyst for the rebalancing of town. BrianMcCarthy explains: “These two projects cover over 3.6 acres ofcentral St Helier and amount to £200m of private investment in ourIsland. In this desperate economic climate, I would hope that goingforward we will see a succinct planning determination process sothat we can really push forward with delivering regeneration and

investment in Jersey.”The consultation and draft planning brief for Parkside

Village is available at www.gov.je/consult


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TownmattersBy Town Centre ManagerRichard MackenzieI am delighted that we havethree new traders in Town. Firstly the openingof Coco Rico in Broad Street sees the returnto St Helier of the stunning French cuisine forwhich the restaurant is so well known. I canalso confirm that the macaroons are back. InBurrard Street we have a fantastic new R&LMusic shop which not also sells a greatnostalgic range of music but also musicplayers that take me back to my teenageyears. Lastly, in Colomberie, More 4 You hasopened and is a convenience store that sellswe all need.


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Your one stop summer style shop!St Helier is home to several retail outlets that sell clothingfor men, women and children all under one roof. These “onestop shops” make it easy for you to grab this season’shottest trends for the whole family, in a flash. Why notmake the most of your lunch hour and head to some oftown’s best One Stop Shops for your summer fashion fix?One of this season’s biggest trends is trousers in sorbet shadessuch as lemon, lilac, sugary pink and mint green. Originally seenon the catwalks of Mulberry and Marc Jacobs, this trend is set tocarry on right through to autumn. Chinos are the trendiesttrouser to wear at the moment and can be worn by men, womenand children. Unsurprisingly this trend has hit the high street in abig way and you can find designer lookalikes in St Helier for afraction of the cost.

‘We sell coloured skinny jeans and chinos in all ourdepartments,’ explains Andreia Dos Santos, Assistant StoreManager of Next. ‘They’re easy to wear and they’re a really easyway to update your wardrobe.’ Coloured chinos in Next’s women’sdepartment start from £20 so this is a trend that is not onlyeasy to wear but also easy on the purse strings. ‘And they looklovely on kids too,’ adds Andreia. ‘We sell mini versions in thechildren’s department and they’ve been really popular, especiallywith the girls.’

Another St Helier ‘one stop shop’is Jacks. Technically two shops -one on Halkett Street and the otheron Beresford Street - they’re only astone’s throw from each other youcan literally jump from one to theother in seconds. Selling clothes formen, women and children, Jacks ishome to a wide range of differentbrands including Joules, Seasalt &White Stuff providing variety andsomething different.

‘The nautical look is very popular right now and our Crew,Seasalt and Joules collections fit this trend perfectly,’ explainsParis Maddocks, Store Manager. ‘This is a look that works well forthe whole family and people of all ages because it’s classic andtimeless. Also a lot of people can get away with the seaside look

in Jersey because we’re a small island. It fitswell here and looks stylish but relaxed. We havesome fantastic Breton striped tops in the menand women’s department and some lovely navyand white striped shorts in the children’ssection as well as seaside inspired swimwear.’

Prints inspired by the 1950s are another bigtrend this season. Originally seen on the catwalks of Prada andBurberry, retro prints can be found on skirts and shirts all overthe high street. ‘The brands we stock such as White Stuff,Jackpot and Seasalt all design and print their own fabrics sothey’ve had some really lovely unique prints,’ explains Paris. ‘And

bird prints have been everywhere too. Our White Stuffcollection includes a blouse and a skirt with a parrot printand they’ve sold really well.’

‘We’ve had women’s blouses with birds on and 50sinspired printed shirts in the menswear too,’ adds Andreia.The easiest way to wear this trend is by teaming your boldprint with something plain. Women should match a 50sstyle skirt in a fabulous print with a plain blouse or top, andmen should opt for a bold shirt worn with neutral chinos orjeans.

‘Everyone loves bright colours and prints in the summerdon’t they?’ adds Andreia. ‘There’s something about a bitof sunshine and a tan that makes us all feel a little bolderwith the colours and prints we wear in the summer, sonow’s the time to try something new.’

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Above: Paris from Jacks with the popular bird print skirtLeft: The nautical trend in Menswear from JacksLeft below: Andreia from Next with the kids pastelchinos and tops


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Portuguese FoodFestival puts teentalent top of the bill It's nearly time to head down to the Waterfront for this year’sAirtel-Vodafone Portuguese Food Festival. The fun takes placeover the August Bank Holiday weekend (Thursday 23rdto Monday 27th August) and organisers are delightedto release further details about the five day line-up.

Thanks to the new location at Les Jardins de la Mer,twice as many food stalls will be offering favouritedishes from Madeira and Portugal this year. But eventco-organiser Debbie de Sousa says the emphasisisn't only on the food.

Debbie said: 'With help from the Parish of StHelier and other members of our new organisingcommittee, we’ve got a jam-packed programmeorganised with plenty of music and family entertainment. Thisyear we're bringing home-grown talent to the stage because it’soften said that the wonderful bands from Jersey’s Portuguesecommunity don’t get enough opportunity to put themselves inthe spotlight. Well, we’ve teamed up with local venues and youthgroups to set that straight and we'll be giving the stage over tosome really inspiring acts,' she said.

Entertainment will come from established bands Run ForCover, Rock-A-Bye and Synergy. There will also be space on thebill for a Madeira folklore group, a karaoke cup contest, songsfrom the ever-popular Tony Jardim and sets from UK youthbands who are performing as part of the Tour School exchangeprogramme with young groups from Jersey.

The BBC Introducing series will add a further dimension to thefestival, and there has even been interest from the producers of afortnightly Portuguese TV programme to come and cover theexcitement.

Airtel-Vodafone vice-president Ian Campbell said: 'We aredelighted to be adding our support to a festival that celebratesone of Jersey's largest and most vibrant communities. It's clearfrom our involvement that the festival's ethos is to give

On 22nd June 2012 Deputy KevinLewis attended a short service atMount Bingham to unveil amemorial bench for the JerseyEvacuees Association. The benchlooks out over the Albert Pier, whichwill bring back many memories forall of the Evacuees.

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something backto the community. In this respectAirtel-Vodafone’s global reach makes us the perfect partner,and we'll be using our industry relationships to bring somegreat offers to festival-goers.'

The free festival opens on Thursday 23rd August at6.00pm. It then runs daily between 12 noon and 11pm (10pmon Sunday) until the evening of the Bank Holiday Monday,when it closes with a bang – fireworks will be lit at 10.30pm.

Further details will be released through the media and theParish website www.sthelier.je.

The sub-committee of the Parish's Funchal TwinningCommittee has been meeting weekly for nine months puttingtogether a new-look festival which will have the usual mix ofcookery and culture, with a particular focus on creating anambitious programme of musical entertainment. TheFestival's main sponsor is Airtel-Vodafone. Deputy RichardRondel, a member of the Sub-Committee, said: 'We are alldelighted and excited with the range of events planned forthis year's Festival. I think it will be the best ever.'

Above: Enjoyinglast year’s eventLeft: Festivalorganisingcommittee


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Rouge Bouillon School(last article from Jordi this month as he’s moving up to Haute Vallée) As we reach the end of the school year, we have a bonanza ofevents and stories to tell you about. Read on to find out more!

Our term’s learning theme of ‘Country, Culture and Competition’culminated in three major community events. Our school set ourvery own World Records on Wednesday 11th July including carryingbeans on the end of noses, nearly a thousand space hopperbounces and an attempt at the custard pie throwing record. OnFriday 13th July we held an International Festival at school whichincluded foods, songs and dance from a whole host of countries wehave been learning about. Our final event was our whole school‘Olympic Themed’ Sports Day at Springfield Stadium with eventsincluding the ‘Olive Branch Egg and Spoon’ and ‘Mount OlympusDrag and Carry’.

With the end of the school year we say goodbye to our Year 6pupils. For them this can be an exciting but sad time. Over the lastfew weeks they have been very busy including their surfing trip toLittle Joe’s in St Ouen, the Year 6 Olympics with other schoolsplaying sports like squash and badminton, and transition days totheir secondary schools which made students more confident aboutmoving on.

Leavers Assembly on the penultimate day is always an emotionalone for pupils, teachers and parents alike and it was a tough next(and last) day. We wished all the Year 6’s a great future and asuccessful and happy time at their secondary schools.

d’Auvergne Primary SchoolSponsorship of bicycle racks for local schoolMoore Stephens Jersey has supported d’Auvergne Primary Schoolin the provision of bicycle racks for their pupils.Chris Lakeman, Head Teacher at d’Auvergne Primary School,commented: “We are trying to encourage families to leave their carsat home and would like children to walk, cycle or scoot to schoolwhenever possible. This is partly to ease the congestion of trafficparticularly at the end of the day, partly to improve theenvironment generally and partly to encourage children to live ahealthy life style.

This year we delivered cycling proficiency to all children in Years5 and 6. We did this duringcurriculum time in a PElesson to ensure themaximum number of

StHelierSchools children participated; weekend or holiday courses are great butwe have no guarantee that children will attend. All of thechildren were successful in gaining a certificate and aretherefore now able to cycle on the local roads with parents’permission.

Without bike racks we could not have completed the projectas there would be nowhere for the children to leave their bikes.”

Haute Vallée SchoolOn 27th June Haute Vallée said goodbye to its Year 11 students,following the end of their GCSE exams. Head Teacher Mrs CarylLewis was delighted to celebrate many awards for academic,school and community achievements, and the Constable of StHelier presented a trophy on behalf of the Parish aimed atimproving the study of English.The trophy for the Best Improverin English was awarded to TanyaMartins. Mr Crowcroft told thestudents that it was importantthat everyone continued toimprove their use of the EnglishLanguage throughout their livesand not stop when they leaveeducation. Other notable awardsincluded the FurtherAchievement Award which waspresented to Daniel Aires, whoreceived a trophy and a grant toenable him to follow his dreamto be a restauranteur in the Southof France. The Woodsford MathsAward went to Thomas Bowers, theJohn Twinam Award for English went to Suzie de Freitas and thetwo Science Awards were given to Erika Varela and RobynNerac.

Haute Vallée/Mont à l’Abbé Sensory Garden A successful bid of £4,500 has been received from the WaitroseCommunity Investment Committee (WCIC) for a sensory gardenproject at Haute Vallée School. The facility will be for use bystudents of both Haute Vallée and Mont à l’Abbé Schools as partof their integrated education, and the money will ensure thatthe project can incorporate walkways suitable for wheelchair

Below: Left to right: Paul Le Claire (former St Helier Deputy),Representative of Co-Sponsor (Le Masurier) and Cassie Horton(Moore Stephens Jersey)

Tanya Martins with hertrophy for Best Improverin English


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access, raised beds, planting to evoke the senses, a waterfeature and wind chimes. Through Waitrose’s BusinessPartner Volunteering Scheme, they will be able to be a part ofthe project to help clear the area in preparation for the works.

The twinning between Haute Vallée SchoolJersey, and Collège Notre Dame de la Providence inAvranches, Normandy, is going from strength to strength. Theyear 7s who were the new cohort to be involved with theAvranches twinning project have spent the year sendingletters, cards and leaflets about their school to new pen palsin France. On 21st to 24th June they had the opportunity tomeet their pen friends for the first time when Haute Valléetook a group on the annual trip to Avranches. This year 20students from Y7 and Y8 spent three nights and two very busydays in France, which meant that some students who had takenpart last year were able to return.

The trip unfortunately started with a very rough seacrossing from Jersey to Granville, but most of us had recoveredby the time we got to our accommodation for the first twonights at the Lycée Notre Dame de la Providence which is veryconvenient for getting around the centre of Avranches.

We spent Friday 22 June at our twin school ‘Collège NotreDame de la Providence’, where students attended variouslessons and spent time getting to know their pen friends. As2012 is the 30th anniversary of the twinning between St Helierand Avranches, and five years since the schools have beentwinned, the Mayor of Avranches, André Bazin, and MichelLebrun welcomed us with a reception at the town hall. Journalists from three French newspapers also attended theoccasion and published a photo and article in each of theirpapers.

Later we enjoyed lunch in the school canteen and in theafternoon our students completed a quiz around the town withtheir pen pals. In the evening we did some shopping in the towncentre and had a meal in a restaurant in the main square.

Fortunately we were able to see some of the annual concertfor Collège Notre Dame de la Providence which was held in the‘Salle Polyvalente’. On the way back to the Lycée we walkedthrough the Jardin des Plantes while the sun set and admiredthe view over Mont St Michel which was a lovely end to the day.On Saturday we visited Mont St Michel in the morning. We thenexplored the town of Granville in the afternoon and hadanother opportunity for some shopping. We were lucky that itwas also market day. In the evening we enjoyed a meal at acrêperie and then stayed the night in the CRNG youth hostel in

Granville, before enduring another rough ferry crossing back toJersey on the Sunday morning.

Following our extremely successful visit, the reciprocal visittook place on 3 July and a group of sixièmes and cinquièmes(Y7 and Y8) from Avranches came to visit us at Haute Vallée.When the group arrived we welcomed them with a reception inthe school canteen and Constable Simon Crowcroft and HeadTeacher, Mrs Caryl Lewis, attended and presented two plaqueswhich had been handmade by the Design and Technologydepartment at Haute Vallée. The plaques were presented toMadame Valerie Van Dessel, an English teacher from CollègeNotre Dame de la Providence, and were made to commemoratethe 30th anniversary of the twinning between St Helier andAvranches and to formally acknowledge the twinning of the twoschools after five years. The plaques will be put on display inthe reception areas of both schools. Whilst at Haute Vallée, thegroup tried their hands at Science, Music, Geography and PE,went on a tour of the school and spent some more time withtheir pen friends.

Both visits were a great success; the students from the twoschools seemed to integrate and communicate with each otherextremely well and have made some new friendships. Indeedthe behaviour and enthusiasm shown by all of the students wasexcellent. We will hopefully continue to develop the project nextyear. On behalf of both Haute Vallée and Collège Notre Damede la Providence, I would like to thank the St Helier JumelageCommittee for their continued funding and support. It is verymuch appreciated by all involved and allows students to be partof this valuable experience.

Helen Poingdestre MFL teacher, Haute Vallée School

Below: Work starts on the Haute Vallée / Mont à l’Abbé sensory garden

Above: Haute Vallée pupils, pen pals, teachers and the Mayor on the visitto St Helier’s twin town of Avranches


in St HelierPeter Winn is a Helier Morris Man. He has been dancingwith the Helier Morris team for 37 years. Peter and theHelier Morris team regularly perform in the Royal Squareduring the summer months. ‘We are street entertainers, and there is nothing quite like awarm summer’s evening in St Helier, performing to a goodcrowd of onlookers in the precinct. We leap a little higher andclash our sticks more forcibly, and the crowd can see that weput a lot of energy into entertaining them,’ says Peter.

Surprisingly there are few problems performing in the busystreets of St Helier. ‘Our main concern is to make sure westation ourselves in such a position so that life can go on asnormal around us. Of course we get the odd drunk who thinkshe can join in, but soon realises that it is a lot more demandingthan first thought and soon leaves, weaving his way to safety!’

Morris is indeed far more complex than meets the eye. Thefact that it looks relatively easy is testament to how well theMorris Men dance. You have to be very fit and have greatstamina to keep up. The dances the Helier Morris performoriginate from the Cotswold Villages and are strictly performedin the style that the original village teams would have donehundreds of years ago. ‘Morris is a living tradition and somevariations creep in,’ explains Peter. ‘But all teams try to keep tothe directions written down in the 1900s.’

In fact the Helier Morris, who also perform another type ofMorris dance called ‘Border Morris’ which involves wearing ablack strip, blackened faces and wearing tatty coats with stripsof cloth, were accepted into the Morris Ring in 1990. The MorrisRing guides the standards of the dance and only accepts Morristeams who have demonstrated an acceptable standard ofdancing, not just in the UK but in other parts of the world too.‘Very few people realise that there are thriving Morris teams inAustralia, Canada, Holland, Hong Kong and South Africa too’adds Peter.

The origins of Morris go back centuries with the first recordsof Morris dancers in the 15th century. But Peter explains Morrismost likely originated even earlier than that from paganfestivals. ‘Young men from the village would dance for the

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Nowadays, Peter believes it takes a different type ofcharacter to be a Morris Man. ‘It has to be said that being aMorris Man requires a sense of humour! There are not manywho would strap bells on their legs and dance in public placeswaving handkerchiefs!’ Although the Helier Morris Men arealways well received by adults and children, Peter admitsteenagers find them a little odd, ‘even my own daughterdisowned me for a while!’ he laughs.

After 36 years of performing all over the Island, the HelierMorris Men remain a consistent and joyful site in St Helier forall to enjoy. ‘People are always interested to see this strangedance performed solely by men,’ adds Peter. ‘Hopefully Morriswill be popular in Jersey for many years to come. So if youhappen to catch us dancing in town, give usa wave. We’re a veryfriendlybunch!’

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This year's Fête de St Hélier, the week of special events in town centred on St Helier Day, 16th July, contained the best ofthe previous year's activities with a number of firsts. St Helier Day itself got off to an early start with a DUKW journeyfrom West Park slipway across to Elizabeth Castle for around 20 people keen to pay tribute to Jersey's patron saint. Rev.David Grantham, Vicar of All Saints Church in the Parade, conducted an open air communion service on the grassy knollbelow the Hermitage rock. In spite of the wind and the threat of rain the participants found it extremely worthwhile.

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Next the start of St Helier Day was marked with the firing ofa cannon by the Constable, closely supervised by Nigel Blake,who serves on the Parish'sRoads Committee as well asbeing a member of the 1781Jersey Militia. Muskets werefired to complete the event, andthe St Helier flag raised fromthe Castle flagpole.

Thanks to the ongoing effortsof the Liberation Group todevise new flavours of real ale,there is now a St Helerius beer,available from the Forum Bar inGrenville Street. The new ale was launched on St Helier Dayby the Constable and local historian, Geraint Jennings, whosebook, 'The Monk who wanted to be alone', is being offered forsale in the Forum Pub to customers who want to know moreabout the man who gave his name to our Parish. A furthercommunion service was conducted by the Dean of Jersey atlunchtime and the special day was rounded off by the St

A successful Fête de St Hélier

Helier Morris Men who performed in King Street.Other Fête de St Hélier events included a new petanque competition

organised by Tony Allchurch. This was the POSHPetanquers’ first challenge in a major competition and itwas great to see them play on every terrain, with fiveteams representing the Parish. 35 people turned out forthe final match of the day, which proved to be a thrillingencounter between PC PES, from Division 1 of theCondor Lunchtime League, and our own Hermits team.PC PES won the title with a last throw that snatchedvictory away from The Hermits and the match ended 13points to 11. The Hermits were runners-up and the othersemi-finalists were The Saints (another POSH team) andLes Marins.

A trio of Jèrriais teachers (Tony Scott Warren, Colin Ireson andGeraint Jennings) performed the ancient art of bachin ringing in theprecinct. More details on this can be found on page 23.The festival concluded as it began at Elizabeth Castle's Hermitagerock, with the traditional pilgrimage. Given the bad weather that hasdogged so many events this year a marquee was organised for thecider and cake offered to pilgrims at the end of the walk and service.

Above: Things wouldn’t be complete without Morris Men performingBelow: Hardy pilgrims pay tribute to St Helier Main: Miss St Helier, Jessica Figueira, Miss St Helier, Carla Gouveia, andMr St Helier, Alex Bolton at Hermitage Rock


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The parks and gardens team continue to promote St Helier andJersey with their planting displays, last month seeing off competitionfrom cities like Birmingham and Manchester to win 'Best in Show' atRHS Tatton Park - our team having to overcome the challenges oftransporting our home-grown plants to the North of England, whilethe nine other local authorities could just pop along the motorwayfor more flowers if needed.

Many Parish groups, clubs and volunteers were involved in lastmonth's Royal Visit, the Olympic torch and the subsequent journey ofthe Parish torch around our residential homes, and in the week ofevents centred around St Helier Day - the Fête de St Hélier. Therewas a great sense of everyone getting involved in the wide variety ofactivities, taking pride in our Parish, and committing time, money,ideas and energy to the community. This was nowhere betterdemonstrated than in the immediate aftermath of the fire that broke

out at the gasometer in Tunnel Street, when dozens ofstaff and volunteers came to the Town Hall to help thosewho were unable to return home that evening. TheHonorary Police, supported by colleagues from otherParishes, put in countless hours maintaining the safetycordon, and offers of help came in from around theIsland. I am very grateful to everyone who helped outthat evening, in particular, as well as to the countlesscontributions made during the month toour rich community life in St Helier.

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The tendency some people have to knock our Parish alwayssurprises me. Comments about the decline of our town centreare so wide of the mark sometimes that I think the critics mustbe talking about a different place altogether! However, themajority of parishioners I talk to, and visitors too, are impressedwith what St Helier has to offer as a place in which to live, workand play. Civic pride, in particular, is flourishing in the Parish, asis our community spirit. The evidence of this is plentiful, withnotable successes being achieved by the staff and volunteerswho work so hard to maintain and improve Parish life.

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Duthant la s'maine d'la Fête dé Saint Hélyi, nou fîtbraithe les peîles dans la Rue d'Driéthe. Assa, mêmesi ch'tait l'mais d'Juilet, i' n'y'a pon d'ma à les faithebraithe en autchun temps. Dé vrai, ch'est eune viellecouôteunme qué nou soulait pratitchi en Jèrri à laSaint Jean à seule fîn d'cachi les mauvais esprits.Mais tchi braithie quand les bachîns sonnaient susles pavés d'la Ville! Ch'est pouor dé seux qu'i'n'restéthont d'aut' dé mauvais esprits dans toute laPâraisse auprès chenna.

Mais tch'est qu'est chutte couôteunme? Ch'esten tchi nou fait tressonner un ros sus l'bord d'unbachîn atout des mains mouoillis et v'là tchic'menche à sonner ou à braithe. Ch'estd'l'harmonnique du vaîssé – nou dithait qu'ch'esteune manniéthe dé didgéridou Jèrriais. Nou vait leslouêmes dé son dans l'ieau tch'est dans l'bachîn –ou danse sus la sonn'nie. Et ainchîn y'a d'tchi ouï etd'vaie étout.

La couôteunme fut gardée en Jèrrirédguliéthement jusqu'à la Preunmié DgèrreMondiale, mais i' vaut ravigotter la tradition carch'est dé tchi d'ichîn. Comme lé poète Jean Dorey(né en 1831 à La Ville ès Nouaux, Saint Hélyi) écrivit:

“Sonnons, sonnons la peîle et les bachîns,Car jé sommes dans not' île auve nos anmîns.”

Bachîn ringingDuring La Fête de Saint Hélier bachîns were rung inKing Street. Well, even though it was the month ofJuly, there's no harm in bachîn ringing at any timeof year. Actually, it's an old custom that used to becarried out in Jersey at Midsummer to chase awayevil spirits. But what a racket when the bachînswere ringing away on the paving of the precinct!The Parish must be completely clear of evil spiritsafter all that.

But what about this custom? What you do is this:with wet hands make a reed vibrate against the rimof a bachîn so it starts to ring or bellow. It's to dowith the harmonic of the container – you might callit a Jersey version of a didgeridoo. The soundwaves can be seen in the water in the bottom of thebachîn – the ringing makes the water dance. And so it's both something for the ear and the eye.

The custom was kept up regularly in Jersey up tilthe First World War, but it's a tradition worthreviving as it's one of our own. As the Saint Helierpoet Jean Dorey (born 1831 at La Ville ès Nouaux)wrote:

“Let's ring the bachîns large and small,For we're in our island with our friends.”

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Musical Director Andy Berryman has been preparing the Band’s programmefor the tour, which will embrace three concerts. The visit to Jersey is thehighlight of the banding year and the opportunity is being taken to premierresident composer Lucy Pankhurst’s new piece titled ‘Mr Sonneman’sUnusual Solution’, commissioned by the Band’s concert secretary TonySmith. Mr Berry, from the ‘Houghton Weavers’ and a Wingates BandTrustee, is making the trip to Jersey just to provide the audience with abackground to this new composition.

The Wingates Band has received generous support for its Jersey Tourfrom both Jersey Tourism and the Provincial/Walsh Trust for Bolton. Inaddition, the Parish of St Helier and the Jersey Premier Brass Band havegiven assistance.

There will be two concerts performed here at the Town Hall on Friday24th August and Saturday 25th August, both commencing at 7.30pm withrefreshments served. Tickets are available from the Town Hall, priced at£10.00 each. An additional concert will be performed in People’s Park onSunday, August 26 from 2-4pm. For further information contact CustomerServices at the Town Hall on 811811.

With 2013 being the 140th anniversary of championship sectionWingates Band, preparations have been underway for a while tocelebrate this milestone in the Band’s history, with the Band visitingJersey for the first time this month.

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Below: Windgates Band will be visiting Jersey for the first time in August

The ancient artof bachin ringingin the precinct


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Al fresco eatingin St HelierAlthough you wouldn’t think it by the weather we had earlierin the year, summer is upon us! And what better way to enjoythe sunshine than a spot of al fresco dining? Not the posh‘tablecloth and cutlery’ type, but rather the best spots in townto relax and eat outdoors for free. Grab a sarnie and let’s go!Liberation SquareThis symbolic spot is a wonderful place to eat your lunch. Alwaysbustling with tourists milling about and locals dashing to andfrom the new Liberty Wharf shopping centre, this is the perfectspot to “people watch”. With lots of benches and seating, an ice-cream van on site selling delicious Jersey Ice Cream and watersurrounding the stunningLiberation statue, you caneven paddle your toes if theweather really heats up.Whether you’re waiting for abus (quite likely withLiberation bus station nextdoor) or just whiling awayyour lunch hour, LiberationSquare is a lovely spot. The Royal SquareAlthough there are a couple oflovely pubs and a café in theRoyal Square it’s also the perfect spot for eating a packed lunch.Although the locals prefer to sit on the States of Jersey steps(the granite is nice and cool on a hot summer day!) there are alsolots of benches dotted aroundthe square, some under shadeand some in the sunshine. Ifyou don’t mind the pigeons(or the mess they make) thenthis could be the perfect spotfor you. Justremember…don’t feed thebirds!Town ChurchyardTruly a little ‘hidden gem’favourite with St Helier locals,

the Town Churchyard is a lovely peaceful spot to relax and enjoy abite to eat. The church itself is a beautiful historic building andsurrounded by lovely inviting green lawns which are great to sitor lounge on when the sun shines. There are also some benchestoo if grass isn’t your thing (or you’re wearing white trousers!).

The Harbour Just a hop and a skip from theLiberation square is the harbour.Cross the traffic at the lights, turnyour back on St Helier and enjoy thebeautiful peaceful sight of the boatsbobbing in the harbour in front ofyou. If you don’t want to walk as faras the Elizabeth Marina just stop atthe New North Quay (opposite theWeighbridge). There are benches allaround the quay and once you’veturned your back on the traffic you’ll

be surprised just how peaceful and pretty it is. West’s CentreIf you fancy a challenge why not enjoy a game of chess at West’s

Centre? As well as the beautiful bronze sculptures ofJersey cows, there are benches under shade and in thesunshine, making it the perfect spot to stop enjoy asarnie on the go. During the summer months there is agiant chess game that is free to use, and very oftenthere’s a vintage children’s carousel. This is a great spotfor families with young children.

Season’scoming

Top: Liberation Square comes complete with ice-cream van

Above: The Royal Square is a favoured location for al fresco diners…and pigeons – beware!

Left: West’s Centre complete with bronze cows make a great outdoordining location


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

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

Queens RoadRouge Bouillon (Police Station toFirst Stop Café)

Clarke AvenueElizabeth PlaceGloster Terrace Hillcrest AvenueJardin des Carreaux

RecyclingUpdateYour handy aide - memoire to cut out and keepMONDAY – COLLECTION DAYS - AUGUST 13 & 27 - SEPT 10 & 24 – OCT 8 & 22

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

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

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

Bellozanne AvenueBellozanne RoadClos du BasCroydon TerraceDunedin FarmHautbois Gardens

WEDNESDAY – COLLECTION DAYS - AUGUST 1, 15 & 29 - SEPT 12 & 26 - OCT 10 & 24

Clubley EstateEllora EstateNew St John’s Road

Old St John’s RoadOcean ApartmentsWestmount Court

Westmount EstateWestmount Road

AbbotsmountAbbotsmount Court Clos de Vaze

TUESDAY – YOUR COLLECTION DAYS ARE –AUGUST 14 & 28 - SEPT 11 & 25 – OCT 9 & 23

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

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

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

MONDAY – COLLECTION DAYS – AUGUST 6 & 20 - SEPT 3 & 17 – OCT 1, 15 & 29

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

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

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

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

TUESDAY – COLLECTION DAYS – AUGUST 7 & 21 - SEPT 4 & 18 – OCT 2, 16 & 30

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

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

Manor Park RoadMillais ParkMont MillaisNomond AvenuePalm Grove

Abbey CloseAdelina WoodClaremont RoadClarence RoadCollege HillCollege LaneFairfield AvenueFountain Lane

WEDNESDAY – COLLECTION DAYS – AUGUST 8 & 22 - SEPT 5 & 19 – OCT 3, 17 & 31

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

FRIDAY – YOURCOLLECTION DAYS ARE –AUGUST 10 & 24 - SEPT 7 & 21 – OCT 5 & 19

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

THURSDAY – YOURCOLLECTION DAYS ARE –AUGUST 2, 16 & 30 - SEPT13 & 27 – OCT 11 & 25

Bellozanne ValleyHansford LaneHillgrove EstateLa Clos de laBlinerieLa Rue Cyril MaugerLa Rue de TrachyLa Ruelle VaucluseLa Ville au RoiLandscape GroveLe Clos St AndréLe Douet de St Croix

FRIDAY – YOUR COLLECTIONDAYS ARE - AUGUST 3, 17 & 31 -SEPT 14 & 28 – OCT 12 & 26

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

THURSDAY – COLLECTIONDAYS ARE - AUGUST 9 & 23 -SEPT 6 & 20 – OCT 4 & 18

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Les Champs ParkEstateMillbrook CloseMillbrook LaneOld Mont CochonOld St Andrew’sRoadPied du CotilRoute es NouauxSt Andrew’s Road


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ParishnoticeboardHave you something to share with fellow Parishioners?Is there an event or activity coming up that you want to tell St Helier about? Let us know atthe Town Crier and we can include on the monthly Parish Notice Board. Email short newsitems and associated photos to [email protected] or call Annie Le Noury on 811821.

French Lane Market – thiscontinues to take place everySaturday, from 10am to 4pm. Formore information please contactBernie Manning on 07700 356438.

La Pouquelaye WI – The grouprecently enjoyed a walk and talkaround the Gorey Village area, withhistorical information being suppliedby Rosie Boleat. The fishermen’scottages built for the oyster industrywere viewed, together with thehouse where George Eliot stayed,and then the lovely food at the Bass and Lobster was sampled.

A Week of International Bowls at Jersey Bowling Club - As themain highlight of the Jersey Bowling Club’s 100th year celebrations,a week of superb international bowls will be played at Westmount,the Channel Islands’ oldest bowling club, from Sunday 12th August.For full details, please visit our website www.sthelier.je or contactthe Bowling Club’s President, Jean Lowery, on 629425 [email protected].

Marc’s Fun Walk – A sponsored charity walk willtake place on Sunday 19th August from 12.30-4.30pm in memory of Marc Nieuwburg (1987-2006). Proceeds to Teenage Cancer Trust andCLIC Sargent. There’s a choice of two walks: 1)Corbiere, railway walk and on to Gorey (15 miles)or 2) Town to Gorey (8 miles). For moreinformation, please email Willy Nieuwburg [email protected].

The Channel Islands Great War Study Group is researching theChannel Islands’ participation in the Great War, which includes thosewho fought and died (Jersey and Guernsey’s Roll of Honour), as wellas those who fought and came back (Jersey and Guernsey’s Roll ofService). In addition, they would like to hear from Channel Islanderswho had relatives that worked with the Red Cross, in civilianmunitions factories, the Salvation Army or within a VAD (VoluntaryAid Detachment) etc. Please contact Daniel Benest on 630117 or07797 750947 or email [email protected] or you can visitthe Group’s website at www.greatwarci.net.

Cards for Good Causes – has operated a successful CharityChristmas Card shop in St Helier since 2001. This year, however, theyare without a site to sell their cards from. Romerils has been verygenerous and supportive over the last three years in providing aspace for the group but this year they are not able to accommodatethem due to building works. Similarly the renovations at the TownChurch mean that the group is unable to return there. If anyone in StHelier can assist with some space could you please contact JudithO’Sullivan on 01243 779584 or email [email protected] group also needs volunteers to help sell the cards and amanager to help oversee the shop, which usually opens mid-October.

St Helier Primary School Picture Competition – As part of theFête de St Hélier, primary schools were invited to take part in apicture competition. The response was wonderful, with over 200budding artists taking part. The winners and runners-up attended aspecial presentation evening at the Town Hall on 13th August andour congratulations go to Aaron-Lee Pereira (Janvrin), SudeepaTissera (Janvrin), Joe Bougeard (First Tower), Patryk Ostrowski(Rouge Bouillon), Mathilda Mahrer (Helvetia) and Saskia Martins(First Tower).

Macmillan Cancer Support (Jersey) – Jersey’s Greatest CoffeeMorning Help raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support by holding acoffee morning anytime, anywhere during their awareness weekfrom Monday 24th to Friday 28th September 2012. For moreinformation contact Trish Broughton on 07797 735330 or [email protected].



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Rainbows, Brownies & Girl GuidesAll Saints Church Hall, The ParadeThursday and Friday eveningsContact: Daphne on 871199Little Monkeys Gymnastics, Fort RegentMonday to Friday 9.30am to 12.15pm with MumsChildren must be walking; suitable for 1-3½ yearsWednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays From 3.30pm onwardsChildren from 3-6 yearsSaturdays 9-10amChildren aged 5-6 years

Regent Gymnastics Club, Fort RegentVisit: http://www.regentgymnastics.co.uk/page_1267903869504.htmlRoyal British Legion, 2-4 Great Union StreetTuesday to Friday from 12pm and Saturday & Sunday from 11am.

Sun BowlsStarts mid-April, Opening times: 10.00am, 2.00pm and 6.00pm, leagues on Mondayand Tuesday evenings and Thursday mornings. Contact Terry Bell on 734721.First Tower Billiards & Snooker ClubOpen weekdays from 7pm to 11pm and Sundays from 1pm to 6pm. [email protected].

Jersey Scrabble ClubEvery Tuesday evening at 7pm. Contact Anne on 730409 or [email protected] Mark’s SparksThursdays during term-time from 10am to 11.30am at St Mark’s Church. ContactJeremy Taylor on 720595.

Jersey Hi-Fi Music ClubSecond and fourth Thursdays from September to May at the Jersey Arts Centre at7.30pm. Contact Sinead Reed on 722612 or [email protected].

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

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 [email protected].

Clubs & groups newsWomen’s InstituteThere are four meetings in St Helier as follows:St Helier Sirens WI: 1st Thursday of each month at the Old Magistrate’s Court at theTown Hall. Contact Sue Bone on 636977 or 07797 831473 or [email protected] Pouquelaye WI: 2nd Wednesday of each month at the La Pouquelaye CommunityCentre (the old La Pouquelaye School). Contact Sheila Laugeard on 734600 / 07797775483 or Gill James on 722467.West Park WI: 1st Tuesday of each month at 2.30pmat the meeting room at the KingGeorge V Homes on La Grande Route de St Aubin. Contact Sheila Sykes on 491856.First Tower & Millbrook WI: 2nd Wednesday of each month at the St Andrew’s ChurchHall at 7.30pm. Contact Joan Cadoret on 735534.

Mobile LibraryGeorge V Cottage Homes – Mondays, 9.30-9.45amClos du Paradis – Wednesdays, 11.30am-12pmB&Q, Queen’s Road – Wednesdays, 12.05-1pm

Beavers, Cubs and Scouts14th Jersey (St Helier) Scout Group Salvation Army Hall, Minden PlaceBeavers and Cubs: Monday eveningsScouts: Wednesday eveningsContact Jean-Paul Lecrivain (Group Scout Leader) on 07797 836295 or email: [email protected] enquiries: Mary Roberts, Island Secretary, on 486935 or email:[email protected]

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FrenchconnectionAurélie Leroy, manager of St Helier based Maison DeNormandie, keeps us up to date with events anddevelopments happening just over the Channel in France.

La Foire de Lessay et bien plus encore!Le 7, 8 et 9 septembre, la Foire de Lessay réjouiraune fois de plus les visiteurs jersiais avec ses 1500stands. Cet évènement très populaire à Jerseyaccueille chaque année 400 000 visiteurs dans lagrande lande de la petite ville de Lessay dans laManche. Les stands sont en général du matériel pourle jardin, des voitures, machines agricoles et bien surles fameuses grillades traditionnelles et les multiplesoptions pour se restaurer sur place. Le mieux est deréserver au plus vite avec Manche Iles Express car lesplaces sont déjà presque épuisées.

Si vous vous rendez à la Foire de Lessay, pourquoine pas passer à la Foire Internationale de Caen qui apour thème cette année « les mystères du Pacifique ».Cette foire regroupe des stands de spécialités dumonde entier. C’est une bonne occasion d’y aller enfamille ou entre amis et de négocier des bons prix surle vin également!

Dernier élément mais non le moindre, il est bon desavoir que presque tous les musées en France serontgratuits le 15 et 16 septembre à l’occasion desjournées du patrimoine. La culture sera accessible àtous.

La Foire de Lessay and so much more!On 7th, 8th and 9th of September, la Foire de Lessay will onceagain please every Jersey visitor with its 1500 stalls. This extremelypopular event welcomes every year 400,000 visitors in the bigmoorland of the little town of Lessay. Stalls will include gardentools, cars, agricultural materials and of course food with thetraditional barbecues and huge grills! Best to book it now withManche Iles Express as it is already almost fully booked.

If you are going to the Foire de Lessay this year, you can also tryto pop to Caen for the annual International Foire de Caen which isconcentrating this year on the theme of “mysteries of the Pacific”.This foire consists in having stalls of specialties from all over theworld. It is a very good friend/family event where you couldnegotiate good wine bargains as well!

Last but not least, it is good to know that on 15th and 16thSeptember, most of the museums in France will be free for theoccasion of the National Heritage Days! Culture will therefore beopen to all.If you would like to receive Maison de Normandie’s monthly newsletterabout events and festivals in Normandy, please send us an [email protected] or become a friend on Facebook:‘MNMJersey’. If you would like to receive Maison de Normandie’s monthlynewsletter about events and festivals in Normandy, please send us an [email protected] or become a friend on Facebook: ‘MNMJersey’.


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PARISH NOTICES

GENERAL

Parish AssemblyAn Assembly of the Principals and Electors of the Parish of St Helier will be heldat the Town Hall on Wednesday 29th August 2012 at 7.00pm to consider

Parish business.

Please note the earlier start time.

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

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

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Visite du Branchage 2012

In accordance with the requirements of theLoi (1914) sur la Voirie, as amended, the

second Visite du Branchage of the year willtake place in St Helier on Wednesday 5th

September.The Loi requires occupiers of land bordering on

the public roads of the Parish to trim hedges andbranches and to cut all overhanging trees so asto give a clearance of 12 feet over main roads

and by-roads and of 8 feet over footpaths and toremove any other encroachments on the public

highway.

A fine may be levied for each infraction.The attention of occupiers of land is drawn to the

need to ensure that all cuttings and trimmingsare removed from the roads and footpaths after

the branchage is completed.

Avranches andWestmount Day

Nurseries Avranches and Westmount Day Nurseries havevacancies for children in their pre-school year

from September 2012. If your child is four yearsold between 1st September 2012 and 31st

August 2013, he/she will be entitled to 20 freehours, 38 weeks per year, term time only.

For further information please contact Val Payneon 811719 or email [email protected].

Public Meeting on the ProposedRelocation of the States of Jersey

Police Headquarters to Green StreetCar Park

A public meeting will be held in the Assembly Room, TownHall, at 7pm on Tuesday 7th August 2012, to discuss the

proposals to build a new police station adjacent to theGreen Street Cemetery and Route du Fort roundabout.

All welcome.

The Reform of the States AssemblyThe States of Jersey have established an Electoral Commission to makerecommendations on the future composition of the States Assembly. TheCommission is keen to hear your views before developing its proposals.

Deadline is 31st August 2012.

Write to: Electoral Commission, Morier House, St Helier, JE1 1DD, email [email protected] or visit www.electoralcommission.je

GENERAL

Roads Committee MeetingA meeting of the St Helier Roads Committee will take

place on Wednesday 5th September at 9.30am at theTown Hall.

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

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

or the Parish Website at www.sthelier.je.

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La Vingtaine de la Ville de

St HélierAn Assembly of La Communauté de

la Vingtaine de la Ville de St Hélier willbe held in the 1st Floor Committee

Room, Town Hall, St Helier onTuesday 7th August 2012 at 1pmto consider the following business:

1. To elect a Procureur to fill the vancancy left by the late Keith Terence Shaw;

2. To approve the Minutes of the Assembly held on 19th April 2011;

3. Matters arising from the Minutes of the previous meeting;

4. To receive and adopt the Procureurs’ Accounts;

5. Tor receive and adopt the Procureurs’ Report;

6. Any other business.M J LE BOUTILLIER

ProcureurNOTE: Persons entitled to attend and vote at thismeeting are proprietors (or company mandataires)

of property situate in the Vingtaine de la Ville,Canton de Haut and Canton de Bas, in the Parish

of St Helier.


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