Grouville
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Gazette
An independent glimpse of life in our parish
Summer 2014
Volume 12 Issue 2
Printed on paper from sustainable resources.
Looking Forward to a Summer of Fun
and Adventure
Old Pulteney reaching for the Golden Gate bridge in San Francisco with a Grouville crew member
Once again we are in the summer of a green and
pleasant Parish. The lanes are eye-high in plants, a
branchage is around the corner and people are having
fun, none more so than Sharon Eddie who, as you can
see in the photo above, is enjoying the challenge of
sailing in the 11th stage Clipper Round the World yacht
race, from San Francisco to London via Panama, Jamaica,
New York and Londonderry. How about that for an
adventure in high summer? You can read more about her
preparations for the race on page 12.
We focus on the countryside in this issue with an article
about our hedgerows on page 3, how the Jersey Royal
is grown in an article written by the Connétable on the
centre pages and, yet again, the intrepid and ever
resourceful Geoff Walker has found treasure, as you will
see on page 18, where he is joined by Alison Le Blancq,
who has given up her culinary secrets in a recipe for
mayonnaise – to go with the potatoes and other fresh
food produced in this lovely Parish.
Later in the summer we will start the commemoration of
the centenary of the start of World War 1, on 4th August
1914. Donna Le Marrec from Tourism tells us about the
island commemoration on 4th August 2014 and Yve
Bullen reminds us of those in the Parish who fell in that
war and whose names are on the various memorials, in
particular at La Rocque and at Haut de la Garenne. Later
in the summer is the Country Fayre at Les Prés Manor on
6th September (a date for our diary!) described on page
27.
This promises to be a great summer. We have cycle
racing in the second week in June, fayres to visit, food to
eat and places to go, all described in this issue. Enjoy!
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A More Sylvan Grouville – Jersey
Trees for Life’s Vision for the Parish
by Michel Morel
Jersey Trees for Life (JTFL)
is the only local environmental charity exclusively
concerned about Jersey’s
trees. Recently the charity’s
focus has shifted towards
native tree planting, made
necessary by the devastating effects of Dutch elm disease, which hit the Island in
the 1980s, resulting in the
loss of many tens of thousands of trees and the
destruction of miles of traditional Jersey hedgerows.
In 2008 the charity started
Hedge planting above Queen’s Valley
the
Jersey
Hedgerow
ting for groups and corporate bodies who wish to give
Campaign, working in partnership between willing landsomething back to the environment.
owners and tenants; with the JTFL preparing, planting
and maintaining young hedgerows in suitable areas for
If you would like to help or get involved, please look at
three years at the end of which the hedgerow should be
our website: www.jerseytreesforlife.org. We also have a
robust enough to survive on its own.
Facebook page, so feel free to ‘like’ Jersey Trees for Life!
To manage the planting and other necessary woodland
work, the charity has an arboriculturalist, Conrad Evans
and a small team. The charity also has an Education
Officer, Michel Morel, whose role is to run sessions in
schools or woodlands, highlighting to local youngsters
the importance of native trees.
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Grouville is important as it is home to several ‘flagship’
mammals. So far, as part of its Hedgerow Campaign, the
charity has planted a new hedgerow and filled in existing
sparse hedgerow with 2,014 whips (183 trees and 1,813
hedging plants). All plant species selected are planned
to help increase biodiversity, including common oak,
sweet chestnut, wild cherry, beech, hawthorn, blackthorn
and also benefit local wildlife. Once completed this will
give an extra 3 miles of hedgerows for Grouville.
Gorey Village – Grouville – Jersey
Tel: 840 400
In addition to hedgerow planting, JTFL has several other
major projects. In 2012 it took over the management of
the ‘Forgotten Forest’, an arboretum at Val de la Mare in
St Ouen, in desperate need of attention. Much has
already been done to restore this unique wooded area,
originally planted in the 1980s, including the provision of
discreet interpretation boards. It is, without doubt, the
most interesting collection of trees in the Channel
Islands. A community woodland in St Helier and a nationally registered collection of alder trees in St Brelade also
require time and attention. This is in addition to all the
normal requests for support and advice, so Conrad and
his team certainly have their hands full!
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Nicola and her team look forward
to welcoming you to
The Pembroke
Serving a fantastic breakfast menu to suit all including traditional Scottish & English
breakfast (Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 9.30am - 11.30am).
Enjoy the exciting summer menu created by our Head Chef Craig Whitmore
featuring sharing plates, fresh local seafood, traditional classics and daily changing specials.
There is also a full takeaway menu available. Alternatively just pop in and enjoy a drink
in our enclosed garden complete with children’s play area.
Enjoy something from our fantastic range of lagers or real ales to a glass of perfectly chilled
Rose or a jug of ice cold Pimms... there will certainly be something to whet your taste buds !
We also show all major sporting events in full HD on our plasma screens.
Tel 855756 to make your reservation.
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‘Great idea, turning the old harbour into an Olympic-sized swimming pool . . .
pity about the boats though eh!’
12th Grouville Brownies
News
by Brown Owl – Michele Peace
Congratulations to the unit on receiving the Trefoil Guild
Trophy for their beautiful needlework at the Eisteddfod.
(see picture)
Zebra has been busy rehearsing for the production of
‘Annie’ this month, wishing her good luck and lots of fun
with the shows.
Grouville Brownies entry for
Eistedfodd Arts and Crafts Section
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Grouville and Le
Rocquier Pupils
Team up for the
Cycle Challenge
Over 34 years at L’Etacq
S u m m e r Fay r e
by Stewart Elston
From the BBQ
Poisson du jour, Moules Pecheur, Local Scallops,
Local Half & Whole Lobster, King Prawns, Seafood
Kebabs, (all with Homemade Garlic Butter, or Garlic
Mayonnaise, Salad, Lemon Wedge & French Bread)
As the ten Le Rocquier pupils continue their training and
fund-raising for the Bedell Stroke Association Cycle
Challenge in September, in recent weeks they have been
helped by pupils from Grouville Primary School.
First, the Le Rocquier students addressed an assembly
at the primary school, explaining all about the 330-mile
challenge from Paris to Jersey. Then, after a successful
dress down day, in March the Grouville pupils came up
with the idea of a cake sale with pupils and families baking lots of goodies to sell. The result was a further £421
raised towards the daunting £21,000 needing to be
raised by the team entrants. The cake sale money took
the total to £5,500, with 3 months still to go.
When the time comes, all the community will be able to
track the progress of the participants on a website link,
as they travel across France towards Jersey. To follow the
fundraising progress, or to make a donation online
please go to: http://www.lerocquier.com
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Sardines, White Bait, Battered Cod, Fish Cakes
Coquilles St Jacques, Soups & Sauces,
Free-Range Chicken & Duck Eggs, Game in season
and lots more
Grouville pupils hand over their fundraising monies
to grateful Le Rocquier cycle team members
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“Do you know what these are used for?”
The boy replied: “Not exactly, but they aren’t for me.
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50 Years of Grouville
Battle of Flowers;
the Final Stages
Grouville Battle of
Flowers Fifty Years
Ago by Patricia Guegan
by Mark Labey (Chairman)
In January 1964 a meeting was called to propose that the
Parish of Grouville should enter a float in the Jersey
Battle of Flowers. Alan Le Maistre (former Constable and
late father of the present Constable) was elected Chairman
with Dennis Poignand as Treasurer. The other committee
members were: M Le Fevre, Mrs E Le Maistre, Miss P
Bannier (now Guegan), Mr R Labey, Mrs R Labey, Mr C E
Vince, Mr W Falle, Mr L Labey, Mrs S R Le Brun, Mr P
Hutchings and Mrs H Le Gresley.
Nick Parlett’s design ‘Fab at 50’ is taking shape nicely in
the Parish Depot on Rue du Grouville, where Phil Myers
and the team have been working away every Thursday
evening between 7 and 9 p.m. The Juniors are building
their float at the same venue and can always do with
extra hands, so if anyone would like to help, we would be
very happy to see you.
Shona Livingston, our excellent event coordinator, organised the Miss Junior Grouville competition judged by
Miss Grouville, Katie Labey. Mya Gell, aged 9, was the
successful entrant and the Gell family, who have been
great supporters over many years, were thrilled.
The 1964 float with Pat, centre right, sitting at ease!
Grouville Architect, Eric Baker, designed the first float
‘From the East’, which cost £432 16s 11d compared to
£23,346.00 in 2013. It had a base of wood and chicken
wire; sticking the flowers came later. The chassis was an
old tractor extended on two girders and was built by
Grouville Garages especially for the event. The driver lay
on his back and drove ‘blind’, relying on instructions
from a walker on the outside. Len Labey and ‘Big’ John
Matthews were the drivers.
Parishioners and friends sowed, planted, weeded and
picked the flowers. Flowering did not start until the afternoon of the day before Battle, as the blooms would have
withered and died. Subsequent floats had magnificent
set pieces made out of hares tails and statice – as they
still are today. However, then we picked all the hares tails
on the sand dunes in Jersey and Carteret and dyed them.
I was reminiscing recently with some of the old team and
we recalled how much we enjoyed it all. There was a very
relaxed atmosphere, which brought the whole Parish
together. We were often up all night completing the float,
took part in the Battle of Flowers itself, or were spectators
on the parish lorry! Then it was on with the glad rags and
we danced the night away at the Floral Ball held at West
Park Pavilion!
We are extremely proud that the Parish has entered a
float continuously for the past 50 years and we wish the
2014 team every success this year, both for the Battle of
Flowers and the Moonlight Parade. We will be cheering
you on in your golden year with as much pride and
enthusiasm as we did all those years ago, even if we are
not all as sprightly as we were then!
Proud parents Kevin and Michelle Gell with their
daughter, Mya and her sisters, Caitlin and Alyssa.
This year is a very special celebration and we hope you
will come and support us, especially in the run up to the
Battle itself. In particular, we would love to see you at the
unpacking of our Chrysanthemums, which begins at 5.30
p.m. on Thursday 7th and Friday 8th August.
The Hog Roast is on Saturday 9th August at Les Près
Manor, from 6 p.m. onwards, where our costumes will
also be displayed and our thanks go to Mandy Thomson
and her team for making them. Please contact Shona on
07797 716846 or e-mail: [email protected] for
more details about the Hog Roast.
From Sunday, 10th August onwards, we need an army of
flower pickers, graders and dobbers, so please come
along to the Parish Depot and help, from 9 a.m. each
day.
Finally, please would anyone who was involved in 1964
on our first float ‘From the East’ give me a call on 854760.
I hope it will be worth your while!
‘Happy 50th Birthday, Grouville Battle of Flowers!’
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Family
Pages
Fauvic Swim; Helping
with Dementia
by Heather Uwins
At Christmas we visited our daughter in Queensland.
Whilst in Brisbane I visited the University of Queensland
to see an Australian Government sponsored research
programme, using specialist exercise techniques for
those suffering from dementia. From personal experience
I know the difficulties experienced by loved ones caring
for a family member with this cruel disease. Any activity
that integrates both carer and patient is really worthwhile
and I was able to see how they were encouraged to take
part in memory stimulation and physical exercise.
The aim of the programme is to improve quality of life,
which brings a positive influence on sleep, appetite and
balance. Pain and depression are also reduced as endorphins
are released which helps to increase happiness.
Watch this space! I hope to bring it to Fauvic Swim.
Duck Pond News
by Belinda Calvani
Summer just brings out the best in young children, as I
hope these two photos show!
I just can’t wait to get there!
Swimming to keep fit is for all ages
We need you!
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It is just wonderful dressing up and having fun!
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Historic Philadelphia
by Barbara Le Brun
When we visit our son in Pennsylvania, we sometimes
drive into Philadelphia, 28 miles from the historic Valley
Forge area, where he lives.
Philadelphia is an historic city, founded by William Penn
in 1662 as the capital of the State of Pennsylvania. It is a
large, modern city, known for its culture and arts and
famous for its Liberty Bell, which is displayed in a glass
case in the Liberty Bell Center. It was ordered for the
State House and called the ‘Liberty Bell’ to proclaim the
liberty and freedom given to the people by William
Penn.
Philadelphia was the capital of Pennsylvania during the
War of Independence and the Declaration of Independence was signed in the city by the Founding Fathers in
1776. We have seen a re-enactment of the signing of the
Declaration of Independence performed in period dress
and have visited the museums and Art Gallery in the
city.
If you are planning a visit to the east coast of the USA,
Philadelphia is well worth a visit, particularly in the summer and autumn when the weather is at its best. You can
combine it with a visit to Washington and Chesapeake
Bay, or with a visit to New Jersey, or both – the choice is
yours!
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The Liberty Bell
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Parish Personality Portrait No. 27
Tracey Laurent – Caretaker Extraordinaire and Grouville’s ‘Mrs Mop’
by Al Thomas
There can’t be too many ladies of the
parish who can drive a heavy goods
vehicle but Tracey Laurent, our parish
hall caretaker, is certainly one of them.
Tracey has been the caretaker for the
past three years and absolutely loves
it. Never happier than when wielding
her vacuum cleaner around the
Parish Hall carpets and generally
taking care of what is the central
hub of our saintly Parish.
Born and bred in Jersey, married
to Steve and with three grown
up children, Colin, Emma and
Terry, Tracey is also a young
granny to Emma’s boy
Henry. She does, however,
have to travel over to
Guernsey, of all places,
to see Henry, as Emma
has swapped Islands...
whoops!
Tracey spent many tough
but enjoyable years in
Jersey’s TA Squadron and
it was during this time that
she gained her HGV licence.
Along with six other local girls
she took her heavy goods test
in Germany during a T.A. field
trip. As well as learning to march,
shoot, use a bayonet, she experienced
the unpleasant effects of wearing a gas
mask in a room full of tear gas. She did,
however, become a qualified Driver/Chef
after putting in some serious kitchen hours
at Aldershot Catering College and was also
promoted to lance corporal, gaining her
stripe while helping to build a Bailey bridge on
yet another field trip. Being an army chef in a
field kitchen has its advantages and its disadvantages. A definite minus is having to get
up at four in the morning to start preparing food for a bunch of starving squaddies. The big plus for Tracey was that
she was always warm and never hungry.
with Steve, enjoys being able to relax on a travelling
holiday with trips to America, the Canadian Rockies,
Malta, Turkey, Dubrovnik and a particular favourite,
Glacier Bay in Alaska.
Her TA days behind her, Tracey is now a member of the
slightly less active but equally interesting Grouville
WI (but don’t mention the jam word! As far as Tracey is
concerned, that’s just a myth.) and she also likes to help
out with Grouville’s popular Friendship Club.
The next big one will be a family holiday in Orlando
where no doubt six-year-old Henry and very likely Granny
Tracey will experience and enjoy the delights of
Disneyland...
Her HG driving qualifications have come in handy and
not just for the Territorial Army; for a while she was the
Co-op’s only lady lorry driver.
You’re never too old for Mickey and Minnie; as a lifelong
fan I speak with some experience.
Never shy of hard work and keeping busy, Tracey, along
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Sharon Eddie, Crew member on
board ‘Old Pulteney’ in the Clipper
Round the World Yacht Race
writes...
I am writing this article from the comfort of my Grouville
home sitting amongst a pile of sailing gear and dry bags,
but, by the time you read this I will be on the high seas,
racing a 70 foot yacht somewhere between San Francisco
and Jamaica.
Some of you may have seen the JEP article with a photograph of myself in Clipper sailing gear with some of my
lovely pupils from Mont a L’Abbe school, one of whom is
Harvey Bertram, also from Grouville, who by some amazing coincidence is on holiday in San Francisco when my
race starts. Harvey is a very chatty and enthusiastic
young man, so I do hope that he will have a tale to tell
and maybe some photographs for his school mates,
because communication between the boat and Jersey,
except via the clipper website, is very limited.
So, back to the packing of sailing gear; which is a challenge in itself. Each crew member has a strict allowance
of 20 kilo’s which, when you consider that wet weather
‘foulies’, waterproof sleeping bag and sailing boots weigh
more than 12 kilos means I have to be very disciplined.
The first leg of my race will be mostly warm. In fact we will
probably fry on deck because there is no shelter from the
sun or wind. Down below will be like an oven with a great
deal of condensation. In contrast the second leg, which
sees us crossing the Atlantic from New York to Derry, then
around Scotland to Holland and finally finishing in London.
It will be quite chilly at times, especially when there is a
lot of water over the deck on night watch. So considering all
of this I will need to use my 20-kilo allowance carefully.
One thing I will not need to pack is a four-month supply
of toiletries. Showering is not an option; there is no mirror
on board and virtually no privacy. We ‘hot bunk’ and have
only a small cubbyhole for personal belongings. The
heads (the sea toilet) has the luxury of a zipped curtain
for modesty, but it is not a place one would want to linger
for longer than necessary, especially when the boat is
heeling at 30 degrees or more, which is very common.
So you can appreciate my dilemma because I need to
take base layers, umpteen pairs of sailing gloves, hats,
sunglasses, head torches for sail changes in the dark
and the odd luxury item such as carpet layer’s knee
pads, a hot water bottle, ‘Russ’ the school mascot, and
sudocrem (don’t ask about that one) and of course some
shore clothes.
You may well ask why I want to give up my cosy home
comforts and the best job in the world, for more than a
term, to do this. I daresay when I am climbing out of my
sleeping bag into my wet clothes at 3 a.m. (assuming I
had bothered to take them off) after only three hours
sleep, I may be asking myself the same question. The
answer is that I was struck by something said by Sir
Sharon happily sailing along in the race south from
San Francisco
Robin Knox Johnson (the first person to sail around the
world single handed in 1969): “in twenty years time it
won’t be the things you have done that you will regret; it
will be the things you haven’t done”, I interpret this as
meaning that life is short, so we must make the most of
every opportunity.
Half way through my first weeks of training in a Force
8-10 storm and freezing cold weather in the English
Channel nearly eighteen months ago, I really thought it
was beyond my ability but, with the intensive training the
crew receive, daily sessions in the gym and a fair amount
of ‘mind over matter’ (which I hope I can sustain) I am
feeling more optimistic and, to be honest, if I had known
for certain from the outset that I could do it, I probably
wouldn’t have applied. After all, life isn’t meant to be easy
and if we never risk failure we do not learn.
I am fund raising for two charities dear to my heart; the
Jersey RNLI and Spirit of Variety, so any donations will be
very welcome. If you would like to find out more about
the race visit www.clipperroundtheworld.com
Wish me luck!
Old Pulteney under sail at the start of the race from
San Francisco
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Welcome to
the World of
Politics
may it remain so. If you wish to join the Keppel Tower
interest group, please let me know.
From now until 14th August please come and join in the
work and fun to be had at the Parish Shed in building the
Parish float for Grouville’s 50th entry in the Battle of
Flowers. Our talented designer and local artist is featured
on page 22 of this issue.
My States work has involved a very busy Spring negotiating and securing support for our fishing fleet, which suffered unprecedented financial losses this winter in both
days at sea and lost gear, after two and a half months of
storms and damage. I have also been working with the
dairy farmers to set up a programme for cattle health
testing to ensure Jersey complies with new EU legislation, which will enable them to diversify their cattle and
milk exports. Over the past year Jersey Dairy has been
very successful in securing export markets for our milk
and ice cream in China and Spain, which is very positive
and encouraging for the future of our dairy farmers.
by Deputy Carolyn Labey
There are a lot of positive things going on in Grouville at
the moment, one of which is the Community Support
Group I established earlier this year. Now that all the formalities of police checks and identity cards have been
completed plus a working structure developed that conforms to good practice, we have a team of 15 highly
motivated volunteers, ready, willing and able to support
you in the Community. Please spread the word and if
you, your friend, or neighbour requires any assistance
and help with form filling, shopping, picking up prescriptions, the odd lift, or a bit of company, please get in contact through the Parish Hall on 852225, who will refer
your call to a member of the group. Please use this service to make your life easier!
In April I was in Cherbourg to sign an agreement on behalf
of Jersey to share knowledge and information with the
French and the other Channel Islands on renewable energy.
As every Order Paper for the States Assembly is full to
bursting and requires 3 to 4 day sittings from now until
mid September, I shall cover some of the issues debated
in future issues. If, however, you wish to discuss any of
the propositions or Parish issues, please do not hesitate
to phone me on 852488 or e-mail me at: [email protected]
Hopefully, by the time you read this – under the
Constable’s proposition – the States will have instructed
the Education Department to provide more on-site parking for the school. This will help alleviate the traffic dangers and difficulties endured by parents and children at
the end of the school day, by the cenotaph and in the
lanes around the school.
In the meantime, have a wonderful summer.
Rosedale
Stores
Many businesses in and around Gorey Village contacted
me in March and April when Rue à Don was closed for
essential road repairs and maintenance, albeit leaving us
able to enjoy the nice new road surface and cycling
facilities to Gorey Village. I appreciate the extent of the
losses suffered by businesses during this time. Therefore,
please support our village shops, restaurants and businesses and make every effort to use our fantastic village
facilities. Let’s treat ourselves to some fish and chips one
night; savour the beautiful fresh fruit, veg and bread; visit
our local butcher; buy presents from the jewellery shop
and, on a sunny day, eat a crab sandwich from Rhona’s,
to try to help them make up for trade they lost in the
spring.
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don’t forget our passport photo service
available at £4-00 per set of four.
Why go to town!
The Constable and I are keen to see some first time
buyer schemes in the Parish to help our young families
establish themselves. Obviously the sites have got to be
appropriate and well thought out. I would also like to see
existing approvals give a percentage of their build to help
towards fulfilling this need.
Groceries, Fair Trade Products, a variety of
cheeses and cold meats from our
delicatessen, Wines and Spirits and so
much more.
I have been working with residents and organisations like
‘Save our Shoreline’, within the planning process, to try
to keep appropriate whatever is eventually approved on
the Keppel Tower site at Le Hurel; in particular that it does
not resemble a ‘Costa del Chips’ vernacular. We are very
fortunate to have a beautifully quaint and unassuming
piece of shoreline from La Rocque to Gorey and long
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One For the Guys
These days it’s not unusual for men to have an interest in
fashion. As a personal stylist, my male client base has
been steadily increasing – a sure sign that it’s not just
women that want to look good.
More and more men want to look slimmer, younger, fitter
and sharper, not only in their working life, but also in their
social lives. Whether it’s a desire to get ahead in their
careers, wanting to get back into the dating game, or to
simply look good and feel great; you men are paying
more attention to what you wear and how you look! So
with that in mind, I’ve decided to devote this season’s
column to you.
If you read on, not only will you discover what this season’s key pieces are but you’ll also find some hints and
tips on grooming and looking after and storing your
clothes so they last you for years to come.
Leather items
= Shoes should be stored using shoetrees. This helps
to avoid getting creases across the shoe. Insert the
shoetrees while the shoe is still warm to keep the shape.
= Leather needs to be fed so your shoes will benefit
from being polished regularly.
Jackets/coats
= Hang your jackets on a wide hanger to help maintain
the shoulder shape.
= Shoulder covers should always be used, to protect
your jackets from dust and dirt.
= Use cotton breathable suit bags to store your suits, as
plastic suit bags will make the fabric sweat.
Trousers
= Trousers should be hung by a clip hanger, from the
hem, as the weight of the waistband will pull out any
creases, saving you time when it comes to ironing.
= Try to avoid using a trouser press as they often
strip fabrics of their natural finish making them
appear shiny.
Shirts
= Never hang shirts on a wire hanger as this can
damage the fabric.
= After washing, dry the shirt on a hanger; this will
make ironing much easier.
= Fasten the top button when hanging the shirt; this
will maintain the shape of the collar.
General maintenance
= Use a moth repellent to prevent moths damaging
your favourite clothes.
= After wearing a garment, leave to hang outside
the wardrobe overnight for airing.
= Too much dry cleaning can strip fabric of its natural finish. Sometimes all a suit needs is to hang
outside for a day to freshen it up.
= Always store ties on a tie rack.
= Belts can be stored on a hanger designed for belts, or
rolled in a drawer, making sure they are rolled from
the tip to buckle and with the outside showing.
Credits for images:
1. Floral shirt from Burton.
2. Leather monk shoes from
Topman.
3. Two tone brogues from
Clarks.
4. Slim
leg
Chinos
from
Topman.
5. Striped shirt from Topman.
by Niki Whittle
6. Chambray shirt from Roulette
clothing.
7. Espadrilles from Next.
8. Pink shirt from Next.
9. Jacket from Austen Reed.
10. Tailored shorts from Austen
Reed.
Personal Grooming
Personal grooming is the ‘icing on the cake’ and will
complete your image. No matter how well-dressed you
are, the overall impression you give will be completely
changed by poor personal grooming:
= Clean hands and nails.
= Neat and tidy eyebrows.
= Well-ironed shirts and t-shirts.
= Avoid overpowering aftershaves as they can be off
putting.
= Clean and polished shoes.
= Shaving not only removes facial hair but also exfoliates the surface of the skin.
= Facial hair must be well maintained.
Summer trends
This season, the classic pieces have been updated and
modernised. Introduce a few of these key pieces into
your wardrobe and you’ll be looking sharp and polished
with very little effort – brilliant!
Maintenance and storage tips:
It’s no good investing your hard-earned cash in key
wardrobe items if you’re not going to invest time in maintaining them. Men’s fashion trends don’t change dramatically each season so if you’re careful and take the
time to look after and store your clothes, they’ll last for
years to come. Follow my guidelines below and you’ll not
only save money by buying fewer clothes, but you’ll also
look smart and polished with very little effort!
I’m aware that all this might seem too much like hard
work, but believe me; if you invest the time in this now,
you will save time (and money) in the future: go on, give
it a go!
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The King of Potatoes
by Connétable John Le Maistre
The Jersey Royal started in the
early 1880s when Hugh De la Haye
saw a large potato with fifteen eyes
(from where the shoots sprout) in a
shop and bought it. He cut it into
fifteen pieces and planted them.
When he harvested the crop the
potatoes were oddly shaped but
very flavoursome – and so the
Jersey Royal potato was born. But
how are they grown?
The first thing to understand is that
the Jersey Royal is a premium
crop, with its own appellation that
only allows this particular potato to
be called a Jersey Royal if it is
Harvesting the earliest outdoor potatoes from the cotils in front of
grown in Jersey. It is also a ‘presMont Orgueil.
ager’ crop and very important to
weather determines how early the crop is and there is
the UK supermarkets as it ‘tells’ people that spring has
always a risk that a late frost will set the crop back.
arrived when they see it in the shops.
Planting is much earlier now than in the 1970’s due to
milder winters and the use of plastic, which not only
gives some frost protection, but also warms the soil.
Plastic also acts as a soil conditioner, which is very
important on heavier soils that are pre-dominant in
Grouville.
It is important that the Jersey crop arrives as early as
possible before the markets in the UK, where most of the
crop is exported, become flooded with UK potatoes once
June arrives. The main season for the export crop is
April, May and sometimes June if it is a late season but
A selective herbicide is used to stop the weeds without
affecting the growth of the potato crop. These herbicides
have become more sophisticated over the years and
their use is carefully controlled. Only products that
degrade over the life of the crop can be used so that
there is no long-term effect on soil fertility.
Depending on soil temperature, the potato plant appears
after about three weeks,. The difficult decision is when to
remove the plastic; good growing conditions are needed
at the time of removal, as the crop will be tender and
growing quickly, getting tenderer by the day.
As the foliage thickens under the plastic there is the everincreasing risk of developing potato blight, a disease that
completely decimates the crop if not treated. Once the
plastic is removed the crop is sprayed with a protective
fungicide to stop the development of blight. This process
is carefully managed as blight only develops under certain conditions, so temperature and humidity are taken
into account and spraying only takes place when necessary. All being well the crop will be ready for harvest in
about twelve weeks.
See potatoes being stood. Note the discarded
‘eyes’.
actually royals can be grown throughout most of the
spring and summer meaning that fresh outdoor grown
jersey royals can be available from early April until the
end of October. The season can be extended further by
growing royals in poly tunnels, which can mean producing royals at any time. For most people, the best time to
eat royals is on a nice spring day when the thoughts of
the gloomy winter are behind us and we are beginning to
enjoy the promise of the summer to come.
The crop is traditionally harvested with an unset skin that
can rub off in the hand. The taste can vary from year to
year, from week to week and from field to field, but there
is nothing quite like the taste of Jersey new potatoes
boiled with some fresh mint and served with a dollop of
Jersey butter melting over them. A meal in its self!
For the farmer that is not the end of the story. About 20%
of the crop is kept back as seed for the following year. It
is allowed to mature fully until the tubers are quite large
Planting starts as early as December, on a very small
scale, but starts in earnest from the New Year onwards,
building to a climax, weather permitting, in February. The
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The planting is underway. See how the ‘eyes
are placed facing upwards before being covered with soil.
and they have set their skins. Desiccants are used to kill
off the foliage, which is why we sometimes see crops
suddenly turning brown.
It is important that the seed crop is fully mature before
harvesting, as it is then less susceptible to disease and
damage. It takes sixteen weeks or so to grow and as time
is not so critical it is usually planted last.
In a typical year the seed crop is harvested in June and
July and stored loose in traditional potato boxes on pallets in large sheds where they are monitored for disease
and kept well ventilated until mid-October when they
begin to shoot once again. This is ‘standing’ time when
the first shoots are rubbed off by hand to encourage
multiple shooting. At the same time, the potatoes are
‘stood’, shoots up, so that when planting time comes
around they can be placed by hand in the rows with their
shoots facing upwards to start the whole process all over
again.
It is an expensive crop to grow, as every part of the process requires people, because at each stage in its development the potato is handled directly, but it is worth it in
the end, simply because of the taste. Enjoy!
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A Little ‘Roman Man’
by Geoff Walker
I found this object on the beach – in the
Royal Bay of Grouville – on the 18th
January 2014, washed up from the
southeast headland during the winter
storms. If I had found it a few days later,
I might have thought it had been washed
out from the coast, as there was slight
coastal erosion with later storms.
gation to care for the poor, but
declined abruptly in the early 4th century after the Emperor Constantine adopted Christianity. Some think Grouville is derived
from “Grosville” but, if so, where are the
remains of the “big villa”? In 2010, work
at Grouville Church unearthed some
Roman building material. Since Jersey
was part of the Roman Empire for more
than 450 years (50 BC – 410 AD), there
must remain a lot more to discover.
The figurine is small, only 6
centimetres/2.5 inches, as you can see
from its position against a standard tumbler glass. It may originally have been
part of a piece that incorporated a bull. I
cleaned off a conglomeration of pebbles
and dirt around it but stopped cleaning
when I could see the significance of the
object so not to cause any damage to
it.
Perhaps a Roman soldier surveying the
Jersey southeast headland got caught
by the incoming tide in the gullies and
had to scramble back, losing the object
The tiny Roman piece found in the process? The headland would
have been a more substantial promonby Geoff, seen against a
I think it is a figurine of the Roman god
tory 1,800 years ago, but still with tidal
tumbler glass
Mithras and, if so, would date to the 2nd
flows and plenty of cracks and crevices
or 3rd century A.D. and the Occupation
in the rocks. I am not aware of any
– that is the Roman Occupation – of Jersey.Thankfully, it
Roman shipwreck in Jersey coastal waters that it might
seems that the metal is resistant to seawater corrosion. It
have come from.
has the distinctive Phrygian cap of Mithras and wears a
It just goes to show that, with an inquisitive eye, you can
sling bag or pouch, which was the identifying initiation
find all sorts of relics from Jersey’s past. But please get
symbol of a Roman soldier. At La Hougue Bie, archaeoloin touch with Olga Finch ([email protected])
gist Robert Waterhouse confirmed the identification was
at Jersey Heritage when you do find something, as these
“theoretically correct.” relics can be very precious.
Mithraism appealed to the Roman elite and soldiers in
particular. It offered salvation without the Christian obli-
Photograph by Lauren Riou
Recipe: Mayonnaise
by Alison Le Blancq
sugar in the liquidiser and blend well. Strain the vinegar,
add to mixture and blend again.
With the liquidiser on high, very slowly pour the oil into
the mixture until it starts to thicken. Stop the machine
slowly (please be careful as the mixture may ‘bloop’ - I
have a mayonnaise stain on my kitchen ceiling!), stir
well, scraping the sides of the liquidiser, then repeat adding oil then mixing, until the oil does not mix in but stays
on top of the mayonnaise, which should now be of a
thick consistency. The size and freshness of the eggs will
determine how much oil the mixture will take and therefore the amount of mayonnaise. Re-season to taste with
salt and black pepper, adding a little more sugar if too
acidic.
The mayonnaise will keep for several weeks in the fridge.
It is especially good with shellfish, salads, and to make
‘Marie-rose’ dressing.
If you would like any further help or tips, please call or
e-mail: Allison Le Blancq on 855752 or e-mail at: [email protected]
Ingredients
2 large, fresh Jersey eggs
4 dsp. (10 ml.) white wine vinegar
1-4 tsp. Dijon mustard (to taste)
1 clove garlic (optional)
1-2 tsp. caster sugar
Pinch of salt and black pepper, to taste
½ – 1 litres sunflower oil
Method
It sounds complicated, but it isn’t – once you have mastered this mayonnaise, you will not want shop-bought
any more! It is important that all the ingredients are cool
– (in the summer I even chill the liquidiser in the fridge).
Put the vinegar, mustard (to taste) and crushed garlic (if
using) into a small bowl, stir well and leave for at least ½
hour.
Put the eggs, salt, freshly ground black pepper and
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RANSOMS
TEAROOMS
SAMPLE
Have you discovered Ransoms Tearooms
new Summer menu?
From breakfasts, (healthy style to the full monty)
to grazing platters, to hot sandwiches and great
tasting filled jackets. From baguettes and wraps
to mouth-watering crab and lobster salads.
There’s burgers too, all served with fries and
coleslaw. We haven’t forgotten the children
with our ever popular under 12’s menu. To
finish, our sensational selection of desserts and
pastries are home-made on the premises from
natural ingredients and contain no preservatives.
Sunday is a day for relaxing so let Ransoms allow you
to do just that! There’s a different Sunday lunch
menu each week with multiple choices for starters
and mains. You can choose two courses for £14.95 or
three courses for £16.95
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to our cashier to receive 10% off your bill on a Monday, Tuesday or
Wednesday during May and June 2014
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Getting to know you:
Grange Interiors
by Anita Boyce
it a bathroom blind or an entire home interior design
scheme. They are particularly pleased with the response
to their wonderful Grange Interiors website, which you
might like to visit at: http://grangeinteriors.com
Pippa Renouf and Ann Layzell set up Grange Interiors
and their studio at Hougue Bie in 2007 aiming to create
splendid interior design schemes, specialising in interiors
for Jersey houses; creating homes their clients love, be
Ann Layzell and Pippa Renouf
Fabriah Hair & Beauty @ The Radisson
Intimate and luxurious, the Fabriah Beauty Rooms offer a
brand new Hair & Beauty salon experience in the prestigious
Radisson Blu. Unwind and relax in the secluded Fabriah Beauty
Rooms, boasting sweeping views across St Aubin’s Bay. We
pride ourselves on making every visit a rejuvenating experience and one that leaves you revitalised, invigorated and most
importantly looking and feeling great.
For a limited time we are offering a voucher for our Grouville Gazette readers of £5.00 off any
Hair or Beauty treatment over £30.00. (not to be used in conjunction with any other offer)
Our friendly team believe in providing all treatments to a high standard and we pride ourselves
in creating an idyllic beauty experience.
We look forward to seeing you soon.
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Nick Parlett – Artist
Grouville has many artists and, in an occasional series,
Nick Parlett tells us about himself and his work:
“From an early age I was fortunate to have been encouraged to appreciate the landscape and natural world and
to feel its benefit on the body and spirit. It was not until
leaving school however, through long hot summers and
stormy winters in our diverse countryside and spectacular inter-tidal zones that the desire to document observations and experiences began to take form.
I was now compelled to witness the natural world through
pencil and paint. So a lifetime’s apprenticeship commenced, gleaning what I could from contact with artists
at life classes and local art groups. With much experimenting and often frustration, faithful support from family
and friends and wonderfully loyal clients, some semblance of direction and vision emerged. Experimenting
with new ideas and subject matter still continues, but I
can never escape the influence of the natural world and
it still remains at the centre of my work.
Nick Parlett
Current projects include
work on another exhibition
for later in the year, a
design commission for
The Jersey Pottery, a
sculpture in Gorey to commemorate the oyster fishing industry and designing the float for Grouville
who this year will celebrate
50 consecutive years of
entering an exhibit in The
Battle of Flowers. More
examples of my work can
be found at:
www.facebook.com/
nickparlettartist
Though largely self-taught, those artists that I’ve studied,
admired and whose influence I acknowledge, are those
whose handling of paint and observations of nature are
similar to my own. They include Raymond Harris-Ching,
Robert Bateman and Michael Warren to name but a few.
Letter to the Editor. ..
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Helping keep people living independently
in their own homes
Do you live in Grouville?
Do you have difficulties with:
Mobility?
Getting your shopping?
Attending Appointments?
Loneliness/Bereavement?
Changed family circumstances?
Filling out forms?
The Grouville Community Support Team is a group
of volunteers who may be able to help anyone in the
Parish who is experiencing these sorts of difficulties.
If you would like some help, please call the Parish
Hall on 852225.
Yours faithfully,
Pat Bougeard
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World War 1
Commemorative
Event – Monday 4th August 2014
by Donna Le Marrec
On 4th August 1914, following the German failure to withdraw from neutral Belgium, Britain joined in a war that
was to last over four years, range over the entire globe
and cost over 750,000 British citizens’ lives.
Jersey then had a resident population of just over 50,000
and about a fifth of them served the British or French war
effort, which left few islanders untouched by the tragedy
of war. While the story of the Great War is a story of millions, it is also the story of individuals.
The Island is marking the centenary of the outbreak of
the Great War with a special Island commemorative ceremony in St Helier’s Royal Square on the evening of
Monday 4th August 2014, attended by His Excellency the
Lieutenant-Governor and the Bailiff. Members of the public are most welcome and provision will be made for suitable access. Those Islanders who served in the ‘war to
end all wars’ will be honoured during a poignant remembrance service featuring evocative poetry, readings,
brass bands and choral music.
The Bailiff, Sir Michael Birt, would like to invite groups of
approximately 25 representatives from each of the
Island’s 12 parishes to join a unique parade that will form
part of the ceremony. Participants will form a procession,
carrying candles or lanterns to represent those fallen,
together with the parish standards.
Parishioners wishing to participate in the parade should
ideally have a family connection to a veteran of the Great
War and should contact the Parish Hall to register their
interest. There is no age limit, so adults and older children can get involved. The evening will start at approximately 7.45 p.m. until 11 p.m. and there will be other
community activity in the lead-up to the event. For more
information, please contact Donna Le Marrec on 448832.
For more information about the UK national centenary
commemorations visit www.1914.org
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Unravelling our History –
The La Rocque Methodist
World War 1 Memorial Plaque
by Yve Bullen
When the Methodist Chapel closed in August last year I
remembered that there was a memorial plaque there,
which showed those from La Rocque who fell in World
War 1 and, happily, those who came back. I then decided
to see if their families are still in the Parish. It is work in
progress, but, as we are commemorating the centenary
of the start of World War 1 this August, I thought others
might like to join in this quest to unravel a small part of
our Parish history. The names listed on the La Rocque
plaque are:
Bdr. C.J. Mallet, Pte. A. Le Routetel, Pte. S. Le Clercq,
Pte. W.J. Gottrell, Pte. J. Marcheron, Cpl. T. Touzel.
Of those who died, I think that Frederick Guillard was the
unluckiest. He joined the Navy and served throughout
the war as a Joiner 4th Class, when on 4th February 1919
he was killed when HMS Penarth, the minesweeper he
was serving on, struck a mine off the Yorkshire coast.
Frederick was only 20 when he died. The son of Mr F.J
Guillard, of Anchor Lodge, St Clement, he is remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial.
Those who died: Pte. l. W. Bertram, C.P.O. F. Guillard,
L.Cpl. P.L. Marie, Pte. E. B. Bertram, Pte. F. J. Hamon,
Pte. S. J. le Rougetel, Pte. A. J. Gallichan, Pte. S. Touzel
It’s always surprising just how many men died after the
War had officially ended, claiming lives months and even
years after the Armistice. If you have relations among the
above names, please get in touch. We hope to install the
plaque in St Peter La Rocque Chapel as a permanent
memory of those who fought and fell in World War 1 in
time for the centenary of the start of the war on 4th
August 1914.
Those who returned: Pte. W.J. Bertram, Pte. F Gallichan,
Dvr. S.J. Gottrell, Sgt. A.J. Marett, Pte. E.T. Bertram, Pte.
W.J. Gallichan, Dvr. Stan J. Gottrell, Sgt. A Marett, A.B.
P.C. Bourgoise, Pte. W. Gaudin, Pte. T.J. Hamon, Pte.
C.E. Le Rougetal, Pte. P.J. Le Clercq, Pte. C.W. Gilbert,
Do you need someone
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If you have a problem that has been troubling
you for some time, something that hangs over
you like a huge weight, but which is too great
to share with family or friends,
talking to someone in a non-judgemental,
confidential space may help.
People seek counselling for many reasons:
H Anxiety or depression H Panic attacks
H Feeling out of control H Bullying
H Life changes H Bereavement or loss
H Low self-esteem or feelings of failure
H Support for a child or young person
Carole Colledge
MBACP,ADV.DIP.COUNS.,CERT.ED
CASTLE QUAY MEDICAL CENTRE
(The Waterfront)
To book an appointment
Tel: 833833
The World War 1 memorial at Haut de la Garenne
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Cambrette Care
SPORT & RECREATION
and Nursing Services
Grouville FC
Keep enjoying life
in your own home
by Richard Noel, Chairman of Grouville FC
Another season ends; a season full of the usual highs
and lows of sport. Fortunately, Grouville FC has had a
memorable and successful season; trophies and leagues
won, players winning caps for Jersey in Muratti Finals for
Ladies and Juniors. I make no excuses for taking another opportunity to mention Grouville lifting the 2013 Trinity
Shield Trophy (the Shield will be on display at the Parish
Hall throughout the summer).
None of the club’s achievements would be possible
without the dedication and hard work of the clubs backroom team of managers, coaches, committee members,
ground staff, administrators and our kit man. Hundreds
of hours are given freely to provide the best possible
opportunities and facilities for our players to enjoy their
sport.
One special member of our team is Mr Bob Richardson
who was recently awarded the Colin Welsh Memorial
Trophy for 2013’s ‘Unsung Hero’ in local sport. Bob
joined Grouville as a player and was a fine goalkeeper.
He then tried his hand as team manager before becoming club secretary, a role he held for 33 years. Bob has
also been club barman, groundsman, painter and decorator, plumber, electrician and is still our kit man.
Nominating Bob for this prestigious award gave us the
opportunity to let Bob know just how proud the Grouville
Football Club is of what Bob has done for us over the
years.
Please call us to discuss your care needs, or if
you have questions regarding the Long Term
Care Scheme. We can arrange a free informal
meeting at a time that suits you, either in our
office, or the comfort of your own home.
Beth Gicquel RN
E [email protected]
T 633083 F 633193
or pop into our centrally
located offices:
1st Floor, 17 Queen Street
St Helier
Bob Richardson, who routinely achieves the
‘impossible’ for our Club
REGISTERED AND INSPECTED
BY PUBLIC HEALTH
The summer does not mean rest time for the club. There
are clubhouse improvements, pitch re-seeding and planning for the 2014-15 season to be done; lots to do; lots
more to achieve.
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the 201314 season and I very much look forward to the season
ahead.
Registered homecare.
Your way.
SUPPORTS THE LONG
TERM CARE SCHEME
FULLY
INSURED
T 633083
www.cambrette.com
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Churches
Gavin at Gouray
by Gavin Ashenden, Vicar of Gouray Church
I have loved this last year. I was surprised to find that
Gouray held so many potential friendships and I have
been delighted and deeply touched.
Getting a new vicar is a bit like going on a blind date – for
both the community and the Vicar. The metaphor of the
family is often used for the Church and I have relished the
sense that this diverse but vibrant Church is a group of
friends that feels like family, willing to come together on the
trail of a loving God without too much fuss. It has been a
delight that we can bring together a love of the Bible, a taste
for the sacraments and a hunger for the Holy Spirit.
It has been very encouraging that, over the year, people
have nervously peeked around the corner of the door to
see if what we do is ‘for them’. Many have stayed. I hope
that the way we worship, pray, search and discover will
help the Church continue to grow in depth, as well as
people. Thank you for the welcome and all the generosity of spirit that has made my first year so memorable.
Compiled by
Bruce Willing
Grouville Church Country
Fayre by Caroline and Chris Osgood
Free Entry and Parking!
The annual Church Fayre is on Saturday 6th September
in the picturesque setting of Les Prés Manor, by kind permission of the Le Maistre family. It will be opened by Miss
Grouville, Katie Labey, at 11 a.m. and closes at 5 p.m.
Access to the manor will be signed and you can get there
on the 1 and 1a bus routes, or come by car, as parking is free.
We promise all the fun of the Fair for children and adults
alike, with the traditional favourites such as swing boats,
bumpy tractor rides and carousel alongside a bungee
run and bouncy castle. There will also be face painting,
children’s games, farmyard animal corner, mini labyrinth,
cabbage loaf baking, cider pressing, bottle stall, book
and toy tent and anything else we can think of between
now and then!
A programme of musical entertainment will run throughout the day, catering for all tastes with many local craft
stalls displaying their wares, as well as jewellery and
produce stalls and, of course, the Grand Raffle with its
many prizes.
There will also be the now famous Tea Tent with its
scrumptious selection of cakes and sandwiches together
with the very reasonably priced BBQ serving bacon rolls,
burgers and pork sausage dogs and, naturally, the ice
cream van. You won’t go thirsty, as the Les Prés Team
will be providing their home made cider alongside traditional ales and wines.
This is the major annual Church Fundraiser, so please
bring yourselves and as many friends as you can muster
to make it a great success. Our Rector has already put in
a request for sunny weather!
Put this date in you diary and if you have any enquiries
please phone Chris and Caroline Osgood on 852850
Gavin, happy in his work!
We will enable you to
reclaim, revitalise and
maintain your space...
and peace of mind.
= organising & de-cluttering
= down-sizing
= home staging
= interior design
Contact us to find out more:
 07797 750647
 [email protected]
 www.spaceagain.co.uk
All the fun of the fayre –
cider pressing at Les Prés Manor
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Parish Hall
News
on beaches, parks and all public
areas, as this is an increasing
problem in the Parish. Dog owners
are reminded that they are obliged
by Law to obtain an annual dog
Licence for every dog aged over
six months old, which is renewable
in January of every subsequent
year from the Parish Hall. Failure
to obtain a Licence can result in
you either paying double, or being
summonsed and fined in the
Magistrates Court.
from Rebecca Maindonald
Branchage
The dates for the 2014 Branchages are
Friday 11th July and Friday 5th September.
Land owners and occupiers are reminded
that hedges, branches and overhanging
trees should be trimmed back to give a clearance of 12
feet over main roads and by-roads, and a clearance of 8
feet over footpaths. All trimmings must be removed from
the roads and footpaths.
Livestock on the Loose
We invite owners of cows, sheep, chickens, horses and
any other livestock that are likely to go walk-about to
contact the Parish Hall to register the details of where the
animals are being kept and who can be contacted in
case of an emergency. This scheme has been very successful and we are trying to keep our list up to date. If
you have not registered, or if you have changed your
details, please contact the Parish Hall. It only takes a
couple of minutes and could save time and animal hardship in the event of an emergency.
Electoral Forms
Have you received your 2014 electoral registration form?
The General Election is on 15th October 2014, so registering to vote is more important than ever. Please contact
the Parish Hall on 852225 if you have not received an
Electoral Form.
Payment of Rates
Your annual Rates Bill will be sent out during the next few
weeks. These bills are payable on demand. If they are
not paid within a three-month period, a 10% surcharge
will automatically be added to the bill.
Parish Flag Bearer
We are looking for someone to carry the Parish ceremonial flag at several Island wide events a year, including
the opening of the Poppy Appeal, Commonwealth Day
and Liberation Day. If you are interested in volunteering,
please contact Grouville Parish Hall on 852225.
Dogs
The Connétable reminds all dog owners of their responsibilities and requests that they pick up their dogs’ mess
REGULAR WHAT’S ON
Lawrence de Gruchy Ltd
Mothers & Toddlers Tues. 9.30 a.m. – 11.30 a.m.
Katie Davie-Williams
07797 711330
Complete Automatic Irrigation Systems
Specifically Designed for your Garden
and installed by our Experts.
Portbail Association A.E. Viney
855330
Bridge Club Jean Carse
Wed. 2.00 p.m. – 5.00 p.m.
852031
Parish in Bloom John Lamy
854033
W.I.
Mrs Eileen Surcouf
Sue Proper
Second Tuesday of each month; 7.45p.m.
853363
853345
Senior Citizens
Nelley Le Bredonchel
Last Friday in every month
854065
Mobile Library
Battle of Flowers
Mark Labey
Tuesday
Gorey Common Car Park 11.15 – 12.15
Grouville Parish Hall 12.20 – 1.00
Wednesday
Gorey Common car park 11.15am – 12.00
Grouville Parish Hall 12.05 – 12.45
Holme Grown car park 1.30pm – 2.30pm
Drip Tubes for Hanging Baskets
Trickle Hose for Shrubs and Borders
Sprinklers for Lawns
No Garden Too Big
or too Small
854760
Grouville Football Club
Richard Noel
853400
Girl Guides
Ruth Huish
Thursday 7.15-9.00pm School
736766
07797 742027
Brownies
Michele
Monday 5.00-5.00pm School
854598
07797 785253
also Water Storage Tanks from 300 to 3,000 gallons
Call for Free Advice
46 Don Street St Helier
Tel 872002
La Rocque Boatowners
Raife Robson
07797 722986
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The Connétable
THE PARISH ADMINISTRATION
by John Le Maistre
Thank goodness the major resurfacing and traffic calming work on La Rue a Don is nearly finished, with the
latter due to be completed on 7th July. It was and is very
frustrating for everyone, particularly the businesses in
and around the Village hit by the lack of passing trade.
Unfortunately, the work was essential and I hope that by
now trade is returning to normal.
The Festival of Cycling will cause further disruption in
and around the Parish on Friday 13th and Sunday 15th
June. I believe it will be a successful event, one for everyone to enjoy and should bring extra activity and customers to the village. Despite the inconvenience from
time to time, these events should be allowed as not only
do they give a lot of enjoyment to many, but they also
help promote the island. This is a professional event with
national T.V. coverage. With the spectacular Mont Orgueil
castle and the village area on view what better backdrop
could there be!
As many Parishioners know, the Minquiers reef is part of
Grouville and, by kind permission of the Lieutenant
Governor, the Parish is allowed the use of the Impôts hut.
Earlier this year I was approached by two young fishermen who asked if they could use it as an overnight refuge, as they wanted to go out on a tide one day, fish,
then stay in the hut overnight and fish again the following
day before returning with their catch. I was delighted to
give permission, as I think it only right that fishermen are
once again using these huts. The reef is less accessible
than Les Ecrehous (which belong to St Martin) and is
much quieter. If any other Parishioners would like to
make use of our hut, please contact me at the Parish Hall.
With summer here it is easy to forget how wet January
and February were this year. We are lucky that flooding
on the scale seen in the South of England could not happen here - or could it? The photo taken near Les Prés
Manor shows the water level just about to cover the road.
Fortunately this did not happen, as
three years ago, the Tenants cleaned
the main brook that flows through
Grouville Marsh and, despite this
being controversial at the time, it was
the right thing to do. If the main
drainage channel, which takes all of
the water that overflows from Queens
Valley and its small tributaries, is not
cleaned from time to time the whole
area could flood.
This year will see the commemoration of the outbreak of the First World
War. If you are related to anyone who
lost their lives in that war please get
in touch as the organisers of an
event taking place on August 4th (the
centenary of the outbreak of war) are
looking for volunteers to take part.
I hope that by the time this issue is
published my proposition to improve
parking at Grouville School will have
been accepted. We always knew that
The water very
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Chef de Police
Centenier C.P.C. Dix
Centeniers
C.P.C. Dix
N.J. Andrews
A.E. Viney
P.A. Robinson
Rector
Rev. M. Lange-Smith853073
Procureur
W.P. Labey
B. Rebours
Vingteniers
P. Abrantes
Duty number:
B. Godfray
07797 722156
P. Martins
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Duty number:
07797 710321
855182
854688
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Parish Secretary R. Maindonald
(Designate)
852225
Parish Hall
Tel: 852225 Fax: 855991
email: [email protected]
website: www.parish.gov.je
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday
8.30am–4.00pm
losing even a small amount of play area would be unacceptable to Education Sport and Culture so, as a Parish,
we needed to support more land being acquired to
replace it. Hopefully, this will mean that not only will we
improve safety for our children, but we will also have
much improved playing fields. I am really excited by this
prospect, as these additional facilities will make Grouville
School, one of the best in the Island, even better.
nearly got across the road on Cache des Pres
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During the summer,
afternoon teas can
be enjoyed in our
beautiful gardens
of Gorey Village, Les Ho
Hoûmets Care Home
has been established and operated by the
Amy family for over 30 years.
At Les Hoûmets Care Home, we understand
the benefits of staying active. We offer a full
range of leisure pursuits throughout the year
including singing, keep fit, arts & crafts and,
in the summer months, we regularly organise
outdoor activities and visits around the Island.
A true ‘home from home’, our residents are
encouraged to invite friends and family to
visit at a time that is convenient for them.
Meal times are flexible and, during the
T:
summer, afternoon teas can be enjoyed in
our beautiful gardens.
Les Hoûmets Care Home offers all levels of
residential personal care, from entry level to
high dependency support. Our experienced,
fully qualified and friendly staff provide 24 hour
care. Owned and operated by the Amy family,
we are unique in that the directors live on-site.
Call Monica Meredith, our friendly Home
Manager, on 855656 to arrange a visit.
855656 | W: leshoumets.com | E: [email protected]
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The Moorings Hotel
Summer is here and the Terrace and bistro are open, enjoy the warmth on the decking whilst savouring great food and wine.
Please find some sample dishes taken from the bistro menu to whet your appetite...
Chicken fajitas with tossed salad, salsa, sour cream and sweet potato fries
Whole rack of BBQ sticky ribs served with salad and chips
Chicken, tiger prawns or vegetables cooked in balti or korma sauce served with rice and naan
Panko crumb coated squid and prawns with tossed salad, Asian dipping sauce and Jersey Royals
Panfried local scallops with tossed salad, cherry tomatoes, mixed seeds, croutons and pesto
Due to popular demand we shall also continue our set lunch menu in the restaurant from Monday to Saturday
two courses £12.75 and three courses £15.00
Sample Menu
Our homemade vegetarian soup of the day
Oak smoked Scottish salmon served with capers and shallots
Pork and apricot terrine with green tomato chutney
Classic prawn cocktail
Caramelised onion and goats cheese tart with pear and walnut salad

Grilled fillet of bream with sauteed summer vegetables and white wine sauce
Wok fried tiger prawns with vegetables and noodles with chilli and garlic
Crispy confit of duck with thyme jus and puy lentils
Classic Ceasar salad with chargrilled chicken
Chargrilled sirloin steak with prawns in garlic butter (supplement £10.00)

Brown sugar meringue with whipped cream and berry compote
Chocolate and cherry torte with chocolate ice cream
Strawberries and cream
Vanilla crème brulee
Selection of British and continental cheeses
Reservations are essential, please telephone: 853633