L' Amarrage / Autumn 2026 / Issue 66 by MediaMasters

L’Amarrage St

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Autumn 2026

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From the

Connétable Well, what can I say, except that we have enjoyed a truly exceptional summer! The weather has certainly been on our side, with long periods of sunshine encouraging everyone to make the most of our beautiful Parish and Island.

One of the highlights of the summer was undoubtedly the St Clement Battle of Flowers float. The standard of creativity, craftsmanship and dedication shown by everyone involved was truly exceptional. Events such as these showcase the tremendous community spirit that exists within our Parish and demonstrate what can be achieved when people come together with a shared goal.

t has been wonderful to see our beaches bustling with families, friends and visitors enjoying everything that St Clement has to offer. There is no doubt that a spell of good weather lifts people’s spirits, and it has been lovely to see so many smiling faces out and about. While many residents have been taking the opportunity to enjoy a well-earned holiday, life at the Parish Hall has remained as busy as ever. One of the services that has seen a significant increase in demand has been the issuing of International Driving Permits, with many of you preparing for trips abroad. It is always pleasing to play a small part in helping Parishioners get ready for their travels and adventures.

I would like to extend a sincere thank you to everyone who contributed to the float’s success. The countless hours spent planning, designing, building and decorating do not go unnoticed and are very much appreciated. A particularly special thank you must go to Graham, whose hard work and commitment in organising the project were instrumental in producing such an outstanding result. The float was a credit to the Parish, and everyone involved should be immensely proud of their achievement.

Behind the scenes, much of our focus has been on planning for the future. As we move into a new financial year, a great deal of work has gone into preparing the parish accounts and budgets for the year ahead. This is one of the most important responsibilities we undertake, ensuring that we continue to deliver high-quality services while managing parish finances responsibly and efficiently.

Our Honorary Police have also had another busy period. As always, they continue to provide invaluable support at numerous Parish and community events, helping to ensure that these occasions run safely and smoothly. Alongside these duties, they have continued their regular work throughout the Parish, including traffic monitoring and speed checks, in response to concerns raised by residents. Their dedication, professionalism, and willingness to volunteer their time for the benefit of the community deserve our sincere thanks and appreciation.

We recently held our Annual Accounts Meeting and Parish Assembly. These meetings are an important part of Parish life, giving Parishioners the opportunity to review our financial position, discuss future priorities, and ultimately agree the parish rate that will determine the rates bills for the coming year. I would like to thank everyone who takes the time to participate in these meetings and contribute to the democratic process that helps shape our community.

As we begin to look ahead to autumn, I would like to thank all Parishioners for their continued support, cooperation and involvement in Parish life. St Clement remains a wonderful place to live because of the people who make up our community. I hope you have all been able to enjoy this remarkable summer, and I look forward to seeing many of you at the various Parish events and activities planned in the months ahead.

I am also delighted to report that we have recently agreed plans to plant more trees throughout the Parish. Trees not only enhance the appearance of our surroundings but also provide important environmental benefits for future generations. Residents will soon notice new planting at Millard’s Corner and in the Marks & Spencer Garden undertaken by Jersey Trees for Life, which has been decided independently from our Parish in Bloom team following a generous donation from the estate of a Parishioner. Several other locations are currently being considered by the Parish who will work with input from Jersey Trees for Life, St Clement Goes Green Committee and Parish in Bloom. We are committed to making St Clement an even greener and more attractive place to live, and I look forward to seeing these projects develop over the coming months.

Until next time, enjoy the remainder of the warm weather and take care.

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Alan Le Breton Award In memory of Alan Le Breton, who sadly passed away last year, a new Jersey Eisteddfod trophy has been created called The Alan Le Breton Trophy for Excellence.

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This is to recognise many years of dedication to the Jersey Eisteddfod and was awarded for the first time this year to Judith Bennett on 15th July.

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14 Deputies 18 Parish in Bloom 20 Youth Project 30 Battle of Flowers 32 Art En Plein Air 46 Church News 51 Trees for Life

Plus: Community Events / Reflections / Activities / Church News

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Parish Office NEWS

Election Day in St Clement

Election Day at St Clement Parish Hall was a great success, with a steady but busy flow of Parishioners attending throughout the day to cast their votes.

e were delighted to see such a positive turnout, demonstrating the importance our community places on having its voice heard and participating in the democratic process. Every vote matters, and it was encouraging to see so many residents taking the time to have their say. This election saw the introduction of the new Automatic Voter Registration (AVR) Electoral system. As with any new process, there were a few minor issues during the day, but these were quickly identified and resolved by the Adjoints and Parish staff, ensuring that voting continued with minimal disruption. We have learnt a great deal from using the new system and have identified a few improvements that will help ensure future elections run even more smoothly and efficiently. A special thank you to our wonderful Autorisé, Kim Averty, whose dedication, professionalism and hard work contributed greatly to the smooth running of the day. The day was made possible thanks to the hard work and dedication of the Electoral Administrator Bev Corley, Election staff Kim Beaumont, Claire Pulley, Kat Waight, Carla Domingos and Juliette Jackson, volunteers and the Honorary Police, who all worked together to ensure the polling station was welcoming, efficient and accessible for everyone. We would like to congratulate the successful candidates and extend a warm welcome back to Connétable Marcus Troy, Deputy Alex Curtis, Deputy Karen Wilson, and Deputy Barbara Ward, who were all re-elected to represent the Parish. We wish them every success as they continue their work on behalf of the residents of St Clement. We would also like to thank every candidate who stood for election and, most importantly, every Parishioner who took the time to vote. Your participation helps shape the future of our Parish and strengthens our local democracy. We hope you enjoy the accompanying photographs, which capture some of the activity and community spirit from throughout the day including our unforgettable equestrian visitor! Thank you to everyone who contributed to making Election Day another successful occasion for St Clement.

Re-election of Deputies Alex Curtis and Karen Wilson, Connétable Marcus Troy and Deputy Barbara Ward

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Community Support Team NEWS

Summer BBQ It was an outstanding afternoon for the annual barbecue for St Clement Parishioners on 16th July. The threat of thundery showers meant that the event had to be moved inside, but this did not dampen the spirits of those who attended, and indeed the helpers. The atmosphere was relaxed, friendly and inviting as they worked their way through tasty sausages, chicken and burgers, followed by delicious strawberries and cream.

superb raffle, efficiently run by Cynthia Hamon and Cynthia Davidson, which included the prize of an afternoon tea for two was well received. We had a short parade of Parishioners wearing decorated hats to fit in with the summertime theme. All those present voted for the best hat and our winner was Janet Butel. Terry Arthur entertained the group with his popular songs, even changing some of the lyrics to incorporate the Community Support Team. The chefs were kept in line by Collette Willmett, and there was much laughter and banter during the cooking. Thanks to our Community Support Team, our chefs, our waiting volunteers, our raffle ladies, Terry for the music and all the Parish staff for the success of the afternoon. A super afternoon for all those involved.

DIARY DATES Thursday 17th September Thursday 1st October Thursday 15th October Thursday 19th November Thursday 17th December

Coffee morning Afternoon tea and bingo Coffee morning Coffee morning Christmas Coffee morning

Charity raffles will be held at some of the coffee mornings. If you would like to help in the Parish and have time to drive some of our Parishioners to hospital appointments, help them with shopping, help with monthly coffee mornings or other events, please contact Bernadette Cooper by email at Bernadette.Cooper@stclement.je or by phone on 07797 736316.

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À Bétôt? Coming soon to a Parish Hall near you! Kit Ashton and the Badlebeques performing at the Corn Riots

Following the recent success of the première of À Bétôt? (Goodbye?) – a documentary about the Jèrriais language – the film will now be screened at parish halls across Jersey during the autumn.

The screenings are free of charge and will take place on the following dates:

Co-directed by local filmmakers Annigna and Tom Kennedy of Little River Pictures and produced by Ben Spink of L’Office du Jèrriais, the film received a standing ovation and the Audience Award at a sold-out Jersey Arts Centre as part of the 13th Parish Film Festival earlier this year.

Tuesday 6th October Thursday 8th October Friday 9th October Tuesday 13th October Thursday 15th October Tuesday 20th October Thursday 22nd October

Ben said, “We could not have hoped for a better première. The purpose of making this film was for as many local people as possible to see it, and hopefully be inspired by it, so selling out the Arts Centre and receiving the award was a dream come true. We are very excited to take the film on tour now and show it to many more Islanders.”

St Ouen’s Parish Hall Grouville Parish Hall St Mary’s Parish Hall St Brelade’s Parish Hall St Martin’s Public Hall St Clement’s Parish Hall St Saviour’s Parish Hall

All screenings will start at 6pm and the film is 1 hour 40 minutes.

À bétôt! See you soon! For further information, please contact L’Office du Jèrriais at info@jerriais.org.je.

Jèrriais native speaker, the late Mr Don Dolbel, features in the film

‘À Bétôt?’ is a film about the people who spoke and still speak Jèrriais, our ancient Norman language. Passed down through the generations, it carries the Island’s history, culture and identity, yet in recent years it has come perilously close to being lost. At the same time, a growing movement is working to revitalise the language - driven by people who care passionately about the importance of Jèrriais as a vital part of Jersey’s heritage, its future and its inclusive identity. Ultimately, this film is a call to action. A rallying cry to a new generation of enthusiasts, learners, and speakers to take up the challenge and ensure this precious language can thrive once again. The co-directors and producer will be in attendance for a Q&A session after each screening. The film is dual language in Jèrriais and English, and there are English subtitles for those who don’t understand Jèrriais (yet).

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Notice Board Rates Demands

Farewell & Thank You to Vingtenier Mark Watkins

You should have received your Rates Demand. Please remember that you have three months to make payment before a surcharge is added on 19th November. If you are experiencing financial difficulties or are worried about paying your rates, please do not hesitate to contact the Parish Office. We are here to help and can discuss options such as a suitable payment plan.

We would like to say a very fond farewell to one of our highly valued and experienced Honorary Police Officers, Vingtenier Mark Watkins. Mark has given many years of dedicated service to the Parish and our community, and we would like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation for everything he has contributed during his time with the Honorary Police. Thank you, Mark, for your commitment and service to St Clement. We wish Mark every success and happiness in his future endeavours.

Dog Fouling – Please Pick Up! Dog fouling continues to be an Island-wide problem, but together we can help keep St Clement clean and pleasant for everyone. Please always carry bags, pick up after your dog and dispose of the waste in a bin. Thank you to all our responsible dog owners who already do this.

Parish Goes Green An initiative aimed at making St Clement greener has been made possible due to a generous donation to Trees for Life from the estate of a Parishioner. The bequest specified that it was for the planting of additional trees and is separate to our Parish in Bloom team. While both share the positive aim of supporting our environment and increasing tree planting, they are two separate schemes. We are delighted to see so much enthusiasm for making St Clement greener and thank everyone who is supporting these environmental projects.

Battle of Flowers A huge congratulations to everyone involved with St Clement’s Battle of Flowers! The Parish has enjoyed another fantastic year, and we now have a wonderful haul of silverware to celebrate all the hard work, creativity and dedication. Creating these spectacular entries takes a great deal of time, effort and funding. If you would like to support our Battle of Flowers team to continue representing St Clement so brilliantly, additional funding and donations would be very gratefully received. Well done Team St Clement!

Refuse Bins – Items That Must Not Be Disposed of in General Waste

Please Do Not Feed the Gulls

Please can you ensure that only appropriate general household waste is placed in your refuse bins.

We kindly remind everyone not to feed the gulls. Feeding gulls can cause several problems, including encouraging them to congregate in residential areas, increasing noise and mess, and making them more likely to become a nuisance. There are also legal restrictions relating to feeding wildlife in certain circumstances, so please help us by not deliberately feeding the gulls and by disposing of food waste responsibly. Thank you for helping to keep our Parish clean and safe.

The following items must not be placed in general refuse bins: • Batteries, including lithium batteries • Electrical items or equipment • Paint, oils, chemicals or other liquids • Gas bottles/canisters • Fluorescent tubes or light bulbs • Large or bulky items • Building or DIY waste, including rubble, plasterboard and timber • Hot ashes or anything that may still be burning • Sharp or hazardous items • Any item that requires specialist disposal or recycling

Parish Hall Works We are pleased to report that work to the Parish Hall roof and central heating system is complete. Our programme of improvements will continue, with work on the internal decoration of the Parish Hall beginning shortly. We appreciate your patience while these improvements are being carried out and look forward to seeing the Parish Hall refreshed.

Thank you for your cooperation.

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Clos Mourant

Jersey Evacuees Association

Community Hub

by Jane de la Haye

The Clos Mourant Community Hub was set up in partnership with the Parish and Andium during 2024/25 and has gone from strength to strength.

The Jersey Evacuees Association wreath laying ceremony has been held on the Albert Pier for the past 20 years, organised by Jean McLaughlin and her committee.

t is held on the Sunday closest to 26th June, which was the date of the first boat returning with Islanders who were evacuated at the start of the Occupation.

The service was supported by La Ronde Concert Band of Jersey, with recordings of Dame Vera Lynn singing “We’ll meet again”, and “Beautiful Jersey” sung by Sadie Le SueurRennard.

here is a small committee led by Chairperson Karen Quinn, who lives in Clos Mourant, with the support from the Connétable, Parish staff and the St Clement Deputies. This is the Community Hub’s first report and will be a regular in L’Amarrage to keep readers informed. Since January 2026, there have been regular activities, which we hope will continue to grow, and new ideas from Parishioners are welcomed. Over the past year, activities at the Hub have included:

The guest speaker Ian Ronayne spoke of the difficult decision Islanders had to make whether to stay or go, leaving other family members, homes, friends and pets. Some frowned upon those who decided to evacuate, but Ian named several Islanders who lost their lives whilst serving their country.

• Easter egg hunt for children • Dementia Jersey on Thursdays at 1.30pm-3.30pm and Fridays at 9.30am-12.30pm • Games activities on Tuesdays at 10am-2pm • Arts & Crafts activity on Tuesdays at 2pm-5pm • Nature Base events organised by Andium on an ad hoc basis • Monthly Tabletop Sale – next sale on Sunday 13th September • Bingo Night on the 3rd Friday of the month from 6pm – next session on 18th September • Children’s parties can be held at a room hire of £25 – please organise via the Parish Hall. • Children’s outdoor events during the summer holidays

Wreaths were laid by the Lieutenant Governor His Excellency Sir Jerry Kyd, the Bailiff Robert MacRae, Senator Farnham, Constable Gardiner, the Royal British Legion, Red Cross, Evacuees Association and the Salvation Army.

Dates for the diary

• Halloween Party on 31st October • Christmas Party (date to be confirmed)

For the first time, all 12 Parish Standards were proudly carried by parish representatives and lowered for the two minutes silence.

Contact details

• For room bookings, parties or special events, please contact the Parish Hall on 854724. • For general enquiries, please contact Karen Quinn on 07797 738188.

There was also a display of model boats in front of the three plaques commemorating the return of the evacuees. Jersey Heritage also arranged for flags to be flown from Fort Regent which spelled out ‘Welcome home’.

The Community Hub Committee needs support, including a Treasurer, so if you are interested in joining this small team, please get in touch with Karen on 07797 738188.

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Honorary Police Working together to tackle anti-social behaviour

If there is an immediate threat to life, a crime in progress or an emergency, always contact the emergency services on 999 without delay.

Barking dogs

Anti-social behaviour can have a significant impact on the quality of life within our community. Whether it’s excessive noise, late-night parties or other disturbances, we all have a role to play in helping keep our Parish a safe and pleasant place to live.

Persistent barking dogs are investigated by the Environment Department, which is responsible for dealing with statutory noise nuisance. Keeping a record of when the barking occurs, together with the duration and frequency of the disturbance, will assist officers with any investigation.

Loud parties and noise disturbance

Contact 01534 445808 (Monday to Friday 9am-4.30pm) or by email to environmentalhealth@gov.je.

If you are experiencing excessive noise from loud parties, music or similar disturbances, your first point of contact should be the States of Jersey Police (SOJP) on 01534 612612, especially if late at night.

How you can help • Report concerns to the appropriate authority as soon as possible • Encourage affected neighbours to make their own reports where appropriate • Keep a record of dates, times and the nature of repeated incidents • Contact the Duty Centenier on 01534 786680 for advice or assistance where appropriate. • Call the emergency services immediately if there is an immediate danger to life or a crime is in progress.

It is important to note that action is generally only taken where there are two or more independent complaints regarding the same incident. If you are affected by persistent noise, please encourage any neighbours who are also disturbed to report the matter independently. The Honorary Police are also available to assist with community concerns. However, please remember that Honorary Police Officers are volunteers who give up their own time to serve the Parish while also balancing family commitments and full-time employment. Your patience and understanding are greatly appreciated.

By reporting issues through the correct channels and working together as a community, we can help ensure our Parish remains a safe, respectful and enjoyable place for everyone.

The Duty Centenier can be contacted on 01534 786680 for advice or assistance where appropriate. Please be aware that it may not always be possible for the Centenier to get a team to respond within a reasonable time and will recommend that you contact SOJP in these circumstances.

Thank you for supporting your Parish and the dedicated volunteers and Officers who help keep our community safe.

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A word from your Deputies Deputy Karen Wilson

autumn, and I will continue to press for improvements and report back to interested Parishioners. I have also raised concerns about traffic calming on Green Road and pedestrian accessibility between Kingsley Avenue and the Ambassadeur Hotel, particularly for people using wheelchairs, prams or buses. These are complex issues because of our parish geography, traffic flows and environmental constraints, but that should not prevent us looking for practical improvements.

By the time you read this, summer will be drawing to a close. After some wonderful sunshine, many of us will hopefully be feeling refreshed and energised. It has also been encouraging to see so many visitors choosing Jersey for their holidays this year. This is an important boost to our economy and connectivity, and a credit to Ports of Jersey and Visit Jersey for helping create the conditions for a successful visitor season.

Sadly, there have been several road incidents in St Clement this summer. Road safety is a shared responsibility, requiring motorists, cyclists and pedestrians to take care and follow the rules. I will continue working with the Roads Committee, Honorary Police, States Police and Government to identify measures that can make our roads safer. I have also been looking into ophthalmology waiting times. Health and Care Jersey currently states that the waiting time is 33 weeks. If you have waited longer than this, I would be interested to hear from you, as I want to establish whether individual cases indicate a wider problem.

Concerns have also been raised about the new wellbeing business on Rue de Hocq and its impact on the surrounding community. I have already contacted officers in the Planning Department and plan to meet the owners to better understand the issues and hopefully help achieve a positive outcome for everyone.

he election in June already seems a long time ago, but I want to express my sincere thanks to the people of St Clement for re-electing me as one of your Deputies. I am delighted to be working again with Constable Marcus Troy and Deputies Alex Curtis and Barbara Ward. Together, we will do our very best to represent the interests of our parish.

Another priority this autumn will be addressing Parishioners’ concerns with Andium Homes. A number of Parishioners have contacted me describing the difficulties they are experiencing in having their concerns addressed by the housing provider. Damp, fire safety, security, anti-social behaviour and disability access are among the issues raised with me. These concerns need to be listened to and addressed promptly. The community development work at Le Squez has demonstrated that constructive engagement with Andium can achieve positive results, and I hope we can build on this.

One of my first priorities has been road safety. Following concerns raised by Parishioners, I met with officers from the Infrastructure Department and visited the main road crossing near the Co-op beyond Pontac, where elderly and disabled residents can find crossing particularly difficult. Traffic studies will take place this

This summer also reminded me of the importance of having a life beyond politics. I enjoyed a short holiday in the Norwegian Fjords with my 90-year-old mum and partner, but returned to news that a younger member of my family was seriously ill. Watching them face a life-threatening illness and work so hard towards recovery has been both humbling and inspiring. It has reminded me how vulnerable we all are and how important family, friendship, community and good public services become when circumstances change. I am enormously grateful to the Parishioners who sent messages of support and offered prayers during what remains a worrying time for our family. Your kindness has meant a great deal.

Deputy Wilson meeting with Officers from the Infrastructure Department on 7th July to discuss Road Safety issues

As autumn approaches, it is also a good time to think about our own wellbeing. Shorter days can leave some people feeling isolated or

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lacking energy. Re-establishing routines around sleep, food and exercise, getting outdoors where possible, staying connected and, for those who may not get enough sunlight, considering vitamin D supplementation can all help us stay well. Looking after ourselves also means looking out for neighbours, friends and family who may be more vulnerable or isolated.

Above all, I will remain accessible and connected to you as Parishioners. Thank you again for placing your trust in me. There is much still to do, and I look forward to doing it with you and serving you over the next four years.

In the new Assembly, I will serve as President of the Scrutiny Liaison Committee, Chair of the Public Accounts Committee, and as a member of the Privileges and Procedures Committee. I will continue to focus on public accountability, financial scrutiny and ensuring public money is used wisely, transparently and effectively.

Karen

Deputy Alex Curtis

Lastly, I would like to ask Parishioners to contact with me where I can help. This can be on both individual matters or where you have a view on things happening in the Government or Assembly (or that’s not happening but should be)!

It’s been a little under two months since the 2026 Election and our swearing in, and I would like to extend my thanks and appreciation to the whole Parish for supporting and placing your trust in me to represent St Clement for another four years.

Your Parish Deputies and Connétable hold monthly meetings at the Parish Hall on Thursdays, and I would genuinely welcome and invite all those interested to attend and provide feedback on how we can make these meetings valuable to you.

uring the first month of this term, the new Assembly elected its Chief Minister and Ministers, as well as Panel and Committee Chairs and members. I have been elected as the Chair of the Planning Committee - an area I will spend a lot of time on, and I also joined the Environment Housing and Infrastructure (EHI) Scrutiny Panel.

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Best wishes, k.wilson2@gov.je

Hoping you’ve all had a great summer and look forward to speaking with many of you over the next four years. All the best,

Alex

As many of you will know, I hold a deep interest in Planning - and believe that fair application of the law and policies are essential for trust in the planning system. My focus will be on making sure that the Committee (which determines the larger or more contentious applications) makes decisions on sound principles and evidence, and provides more input on policy to the new Minister for Planning and Regulation - our own Parishioner Senator Mark Boleat, who will set the policies in this area. I expect the next four years will see changes to our main planning document, the Island Plan, and I will be working to ensure this Assembly recognises the importance of a robust planning system that puts long term planning, sustainability and our island’s identity above short term wins. Having re-joined the EHI Scrutiny Panel, I will be looking at the portfolios of the Ministers for Housing, Environment, Planning and Regulation, and Infrastructure. Given the breadth of work here, there will be plenty to engage with the Government on. As I stated during the election, I will be working in the Assembly to advocate for an efficient and effective public sector that utilises digital to deliver our services well whilst managing our expenditure. There is a mild sense that the new Government and Assembly will be more ‘pro-business’ and ‘deregulation’. There are several opportunities we have in this regard, but we must be clear about what this means and what impact changes will have.

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Deputy Barbara Ward

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May I first start by thanking Parishioners who voted for me in the recent elections. I am absolutely delighted to remain part of the St Clement team and be your parish representative, not just on local matters but island-wide issues that can affect us all.

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will maintain my commitment to put the Parishioners of St Clement first and try my best to act on your behalf.

At present, the States Assembly is on a summer break with no States sittings until 8th September. This doesn’t mean we are on holiday and doing nothing, as issues arise all the time, which I have been working on and assisting Parishioners with their queries. I continue to attend coffee mornings, Parish assemblies and special Parish events.

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I am involved with St Clement’s Battle of Flowers and continue my involvement with the Clos Mourant Community Hub, which goes from strength to strength, working with my fellow Deputies, the Parish team and our Connétable.

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Le Hocq Common is perhaps best known Celebrating the for its historic tower and open coastal setting. Yet look closely at the ground and Wildflowers of another story emerges. Its wildflowers Le Hocq Common and grasses have adapted to salt spray, by Alli Singleton

strong winds, thin soils and regular disturbance, creating a distinctive coastal plant community.

he Common is an important part of the identity and heritage of St Clement. It provides an open setting for Le Hocq Tower, one of Jersey’s most recognisable coastal landmarks. Built as part of the island’s late-eighteenth-century coastal defences, the Grade 1 listed tower stands above the Common and shoreline, linking the natural landscape with Jersey’s military and maritime history. Beneath Le Hocq Tower, recorded coastal plants include rock samphire, sea beet, buck’s-horn plantain, field bindweed and several couch grasses. The area also supports less common plants, including curved hard-grass and knotted hedge-parsley. The Common’s coastal flora also includes some of Jersey’s characteristic shoreline flowers, such as rock sea-lavender, sea heath and thrift. These hardy plants are specially adapted to exposed coastal conditions. Their presence adds colour to the landscape and demonstrates how plants can thrive where wind, salt and poor soils make life difficult.

Common Mallow

Some of our most familiar wildflowers are also those most casually dismissed as “weeds”. Dandelions, daisies, buttercups, clover, plantains, thistles and docks are often treated as unwanted plants. Yet “weed” is not a botanical category; it is usually a judgement applied to a plant growing somewhere people do not want it. Seen differently, these plants are valuable members of the countryside. Dandelions provide an early source of food for insects, clovers supply nectar and pollen, while daisies, buttercups and thistles add colour and support a variety of insects. Less showy plants such as plantains and docks also contribute to grassland diversity. The importance of Le Hocq’s natural environment has received wider recognition. In 2025, St Clement Parish in Bloom was awarded Gold in the RHS Britain in Bloom competition, with the judges’ visit including Le Hocq Common. The judges assessed the parish’s horticultural, environmental and community work, recognising the value of combining attractive public spaces with environmental stewardship.

Rock Sea-lavender and Rock Samphire

Perhaps the greatest pleasure of Le Hocq Common is discovering how much life exists. What may be dismissed as a scruffy weed can form an important part of the coastal ecosystem. Their value is not determined by whether they are fashionable garden plants, but by the role they play in sustaining wildlife. Le Hocq Common is therefore much more than an open patch of grass beside the sea. With its wildflowers, wildlife, community significance and the unmistakable presence of Le Hocq Tower, it brings together Jersey’s natural and cultural heritage in one remarkable place. From delicate thrift and sea-lavender to familiar dandelions and daisies, the area demonstrates that beauty and biodiversity can flourish side by side. If you have found this article interesting and would like to learn more, please contact Alli Singleton at allisingleton66@gmail.com.

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Le Squez Youth Project by Matthew Daly

Le Squez Youth Project are having yet another jam-packed year so far. Lots of new young people attending our Youth Club, where they are making new friends and engaging in lots of fun activities including sports, cooking, baking, arts and crafts, Awareness Days and outdoor trips.

ne of the big highlights has been our Merton Aquadome fun night in June, which we ran in partnership with a few other Youth Projects. It was brilliant to see so many young people swimming, staying active, showing their confidence taking on the Flo Rider Surf Simulator and simply having a great time.

Through the Easter and the summer holidays, we’ve teamed up with our young people to plan an exciting programme of activities they can enjoy over the break. Highlights include aerial trekking, a trip to the beach, a skate session at the skate park in St Brelade, a trip to the Gaming Hub, bowling at Tamba Bowl, games of splat master, a movie night and a Jump Jersey adventure - and that’s just to name a few! Everyone has had a really fun time and made lots of memories. At the start of the new year, Le Squez Youth Club have also welcomed our new Senior Youth Worker, Ciaran Doherty. Ciaran is the lead youth worker running the project and we wish him all the best in his new role.

Our Youth Worker Matt Daly has been working on exploring community projects, fundraisers and social impact projects with young people from different age groups. The young people are involved in all the planning, budgeting, advertising and delivery of the fundraisers and have chosen their own local charities for which they intend to raise money. Last year, Le Squez Youth Club and Samarès School had been working closely with CYPES to renovate our outdoor area. Following consultations with young people and the wider community, phase one of the project has been completed, with the new fencing and open space to create a larger play area. The ground has been levelled, gates added, and the steps from the sports hall have

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been upgraded to an accessible ramp. This newly improved space will be used by the school and the youth project and it's open to the wider community too. Already we’ve seen a fantastic increase in use, with groups of young people and families enjoying football and basketball, drawing pictures on the floor with eco-friendly chalk and respecting the area. There's still more to come, so keep an eye out and we will update you when the playground and other plans begin. Our youth club sessions are always popular and we are currently looking for volunteers to support the running of sessions. Having volunteers support our sessions means that we can run different activities and it is a great way to get experience working with young people and supporting the community. If you would be interested in finding out more about these opportunities, please email ciarandoherty@jys.je or matthewdaly@jys.je.

This Girl Can by Samantha de Gruchy

Women’s and girls’ rugby is one of the fastest growing sports in recent years. With 2.7 million players globally, women and girls now make up 25% of the rugby playing population. Many put this down to the hugely successful Women’s World Cup held in England in 2025, which England won. And Jersey is no different - 20 years ago a group of young women said, “We want to play rugby” and, since their first training session 20 years ago this November, they have! The Jersey Women’s and Girls’ game has gone from strength to strength. Those original women are still part of the rugby family as coaches and managers, while new talent is part of the ever-growing Women’s team at Jersey Rugby Club who play in a UK league, Jersey Touch Rugby who competed at the European cup this summer, the newly formed walking rugby team and, most importantly, the Jersey Girls Rugby Squad who are part of the Minis and Juniors section.

We’ve got second generation players, university representatives, county players and an England U20 player, as well as those who just want to have fun, run about, find their inner strength, build their skills and make life-long friends. It’s these skills and friendships that keep girls getting up on rainy Sunday mornings to come to training and travel to play rugby. Now is the perfect time to give rugby a go, if it’s been an age since you threw a rugby ball around, or if you’ve never touched a rugby ball in your life, it doesn’t matter! If you are in school Years 7-13, we’d love to see you at our Girls Rugby Open Day on Sunday 11th October 2026 at 10.30am at St Peter’s Rugby Club or head to www.jerseyrfc.rfu.club, make an enquiry and they’ll point you in the right direction.

photos: PoppWphotography

It’s not just players, the club has women as coaches, trainers, physios, committee members and volunteers - if you want to make a difference and join a community, the rugby family is a tough one to beat. We hope to see you there!

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PATHWAYS

Alongside the fun, we explore topics that really matter to young people: values, coping with school life, handling worries, building resilience, speaking confidently in front of others and having the courage to step outside their comfort zones.

Encourage, Equip & Empower One of the greatest privileges is watching children who once by Liz Lambotte

lacked confidence suddenly realise what they are capable of. Young people who once preferred to stay in the background begin standing in front of others, teaching a game, explaining a craft or sharing something they are passionate about. Seeing that confidence grow is truly inspiring.

Would you like your child or young person to become more independent? Perhaps you’d love them to take on more responsibility for getting themselves up in the morning, making their own school lunch, looking after their belongings or becoming more confident in making decisions.

t Pathways, we believe these life skills begin at an early age. Our aim is to encourage, equip and empower children and young people to become confident, capable and compassionate leaders. Responsibility is not about getting everything right the first time. It’s about learning to make decisions, accepting the consequences of those decisions and recognising that mistakes are valuable opportunities to learn and grow. Rather than blaming others, we encourage young people to ask, “What can I learn from this?” That simple change in mindset builds resilience, confidence and character.

As they move into secondary school, they are given greater opportunities to develop their leadership skills through our Holiday Clubs. They choose the film focus for the week, decide on the crafts and activities, learn how to make them, and prepare to lead the sessions. Throughout the week, communication, teamwork and creativity replace mobile phones and technology as friendships are strengthened through real conversations and shared experiences. They become outstanding role models, inspiring younger children to dream of becoming young leaders themselves one day. We are incredibly grateful to work from several schools across the island, giving as many children and young people as possible the opportunity to discover the greatness that already exists within them.

Our leadership programme is designed for children in Years 5, 6 & 7 and provides a fun, supportive environment where they develop practical leadership skills. Through exciting games, challenges and discussions, they begin building a “toolbox” of skills that will prepare them to become young leaders at our Holiday Clubs.

Our term-time, weekly sessions are open to everyone. You do not need to attend the school where the session is held.

Weekly Pathways Sessions Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri

St Luke’s School Mont Nicolle School La Moye School La Moye School Samarès School

Year 5 and above 6.30pm – 8.30pm Year 5, 6 & 7 6.30pm – 8.30pm Year 8 & 9 7.00pm – 9.00pm Year 10+ 7.00pm – 9.00pm Year 5, 6 & 7 6.30pm – 8.30pm

If you’re looking for somewhere your child can grow in confidence, develop leadership skills, make lasting friendships and discover their potential, we’d love to welcome you. For more information, please find us on Facebook at Pathways, visit our website at

www.pathwaysjersey.co.uk

or get in touch at hello@pathwaysjersey.co.uk or text 07797 780155.

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The Lighthouse Beach Café It’s hard to believe that it’s 11 years since Thanya and I made the decision to buy the concession for The Lighthouse Beach Café at La Mare Slip and in those years, we have transformed what was then just a patch of tarmac into a popular and well loved food outlet for so many customers who have also become our friends, from St Clement and indeed all over the island.

he decision was brought on by my impending retirement from my career as a Funeral Director and my love of the beach, La Mare was our family place when the kids were young and my vision of spending my retirement years sitting in a deck-chair, reading a book and snoozing, whilst listening to the gentle ring of the till in the background became irresistible when the opportunity arose to acquire the concession.

How wrong was I! That vision has yet to materialise, but we love every minute, (well nearly), and it has been a huge learning curve and Life-style change which is all consuming, (no pun intended). What we believe makes us different is our unpretentious, welcoming atmosphere, diners are invited to sit at rustic picnic tables directly on the slipway or beach, soaking in the panoramic sea views, gentle coastal breezes, with the old school background music playing whilst being served by our team of young students who join us every summer when the schools break up. The Lighthouse really has become a regular meeting place for many St Clement parishioners, whether they are dog walkers, young families or some of the elderly residents, they know that they are all welcome, ’cause for us, Life’s really a Beach!’

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Twinning

brave and shopping at the hypermarket. In the afternoon, the opportunity also arose to meet with the new twinning team at the Mairie, especially those responsible for education links and young people. With this new team, we hope to develop our twinning activities further over the next few years.

Update by Bernadette Cooper

Le Carnaval de Cancale Over the weekend of 23rd-24th May, seventeen intrepid travellers from St Clement went on an adventure to Cancale for the Carnival which takes place every two years. The theme this year was ‘Entre Terre et Mer’ (Between Land and Sea).

ome travelled to Cancale on the Friday, whilst others went on the Saturday and managed to arrive mid-afternoon following delays due to fog and technical issues. For many, it was their first experience of ‘Le Carnaval’ and the weather was extremely hot, but this did not affect their enthusiasm. The welcome at the Brit Hotel in Cancale was, as always, very warm and inviting and Madame Boursin and her team were very pleased to see us. Most of the group visited the large, busy market in Dol de Bretagne on Saturday morning. The remaining activities on Saturday involved leisurely drives along the beautiful coastline, sea swims for the

Taxis arrived to collect us all at 7pm to take us to ‘Le Querrien’ for dinner. It was the first time the group was together as a whole and a pleasant evening was had by all. Sunday morning soon arrived and, following a hearty continental breakfast, it was all systems go, getting ready for the day ahead. By 11am, we were all dressed up, the ladies as Jersey maids and the men as traditional fishermen. Following a group photograph at the hotel, we made our way to the starting point of the Carnival at the Stade. The next hour was a busy one, decorating the car with fishing nets, buoys, oars, lobster pots and a lobster (caught earlier)! On the car bonnet, we had a flag ‘En avant, Saint Clement’. We were sandwiched between two larger floats, one of which focused on entertaining the crowds. The procession through the streets of Cancale was very slow, especially in the sweltering hot weather, but our little group persevered and enjoyed talking to, meeting and waving at the spectators as well as throwing confetti. We eventually got to the port at La Houle and exhausted, made our way back to the hotel to freshen up before returning to the port for the repas soir, consisting of apéritif, paella, chocolate tart and coffee. We were also delighted to meet Cancale’s new Maire, Marcel Le Moal, who came to talk specifically to our group. We had survived the excitement of the Carnival and a very full weekend, flying not only the St Clement flag, but also the Jersey flag. En avant, Saint Clement

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Bastille Day Celebrations Around 100 Parishioners joined the St Clement Twinning Committee for a lively celebration of Bastille Day on the evening of Tuesday 14th July.

The evening culminated with a chant of Allez les bleus, followed by a strong performance of La Marseillaise, the French national anthem, effectively led by two French nationals who live in our Parish. Unfortunately, this did not help the final score in France’s semi-final World Cup match which took place that evening!

he weather was perfect and enabled Parishioners to mingle in the meadow adjoining the Parish Hall for aperitifs, namely Kir Breton, made up of French cider mixed with cassis (blackberry liqueur). Efforts to wear red, white and blue were very impressive and many berets were on show. Everyone enjoyed the opportunity to meet new friends and link up with old friends, all to the lovely French-themed music provided by accordionist Ross Mantle.

This event, which has proved to be very popular since its inauguration last year, was organised by the amazing Twinning team in St Clement. St Clement is twinned with Cancale in Brittany and this was another opportunity to demonstrate our solidarity and friendship with our French friends living so close to us across the sea. It was also an opportunity to sample a little French history, culture and tradition. Many Jersey families have their roots in French ancestry, mainly in Brittany or Normandy.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Look out for details on the Twinning notice board at the Parish Hall, on the Parish website, and Facebook

Following aperitifs, everyone entered the hall which was colourfully decorated in red, white and blue with French flags very much in evidence.

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FEST NOZ - Breton Summer Party at 7pm at the Parish Hall

All enjoyed the food - French bread with platters of charcuterie and French cheeses, accompanied by wine. This was followed by apple pie and fruit cocktail desserts. Terry Arthur serenaded the group with easy listening numbers, including La Vie en Rose.

This is a Breton summer evening party and, as the only parish twinned with a Breton town, we thought it might be a fun thing to do. It involves food and drink and Breton dancing which we hope to practise over the summer. This will be a ticketed event for adults and children, and we welcome our friends from the other parishes.

After dinner, it was time for communal action: singing with a few rounds of Frère Jacques and Sur le Pont D’Avignon. Our adult French learners from the past couple of years assembled to sing an uplifting rendition of Alouette, a fond memory from their lessons.

Wednesday 14 July 2027 Fete de La Bastille

Next year, the Bastille Day Celebration will take place on Wednesday 14th July at 5pm-8pm for St Clement Parishioners at the Parish Hall. We will have aperitifs, platters of cold meat and cheeses with French bread, desserts, drinks and entertainment. This will be a ticketed event so look out for details and ensure that you get your tickets to avoid disappointment. This was a very successful event again this year. Please do contact us if you want to know more about the St Clement Twinning activities. Bernadette Cooper / bernadette.Cooper@stclement.je / 07797 736316

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water supply and whether there was a pond or stream nearby. They also noted anyone with first-aid knowledge or other skills that could be helpful in the event of an attack.

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Air-raid shelters were built all over the island. The States dug zigzag trenches in many parks, in the grounds of municipal buildings and at many of the schools. They were usually lined with timber, with wooden duckboards on the floor and long benches for islanders to sit on during a raid. Others were built into the basements of buildings, including in many private houses, or were constructed of brick or concrete in gardens.

A new book by local author Sarah Grigson takes a fresh look at the occupation through 100 objects left behind. Some objects are rare and historically significant, others are humble, even mundane, but each carries a story. Here we look at one of the objects: a gas mask.

Air-raid sirens were placed at the Fort Regent Signal Station, the Jersey Electricity Company at Mont a l'Abbé, the grounds of the mental hospital in Grouville, next to St Peter's Parish Church and by the cemetery in Sion. Twenty-five-foot metal towers were erected to hold the three sirens outside of town. The sirens were powered by electricity, and by varying the power, the siren emitted a rising and falling signal to warn the public of incoming aircraft. The ‘allclear’ signal was a single continuous note.

The British government greatly feared the threat of poison gas attacks during air raids. They issued gas masks for every man, woman and child, including special versions for babies, and in Jersey, demonstrations and fittings were held at locations such as Grouville School and the St John’s Ambulance Hall to ensure the gas masks were used correctly. After war was declared in September 1939, islanders were urged to carry them at all times.

In the case of a poison gas attack, ARP wardens carried ‘gas rattles’, a hand-operated device that produced a loud clacking sound to alert people to immediately put on their gas masks (many of these were repurposed by football supporters after the war). They also carried hand bells to ring the ‘all-clear’ signal. The German air raid on Jersey in June 1940 used conventional bombs, and there were no other major air raids during the occupation, although there were at least fourteen small raids or occasions when bombs were dropped on the island.

Other precautions were taken against the threat of air raids by the States of Jersey. Tens of thousands of sandbags were ordered, and decontamination and first-aid posts were established in various locations. Blackout orders were issued and every window and door in the island had to be covered with a heavy curtain or shutter so that no light would show through.

A terrible accident occurred in the cold winter of December 1944 that resulted in the closure of many air-raid shelters on the island. A nine-year-old boy entered a shelter to look for firewood and tragically died when he removed a wooden support, causing the structure to collapse. As the threat of air raids had passed, it was decided that many shelters would be removed.

ARP wardens had to make a list of every household in their area, the number of people in each home, whether it had a telephone, how they accessed their

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Battle of

Fl wers REPORT What an amazing year it has been for the St Clement Battle of Flowers team.

nyone who has ever been involved with Battle will know how much work goes into getting a float onto the Avenue. What everyone sees on the day is the finished float, the costumes and all the smiling faces – but behind that are months of hard work, late nights, fundraising, building, sticking, flowering and probably quite a lot of tea, coffee and laughter along the way! This year, St Clement’s senior float “Carnaval” was bright, colourful and full of life, and the team did a fantastic job of bringing that real carnival atmosphere to the parade.

And then came the results! St Clement came home with an incredible collection of trophies: • Prix d’Excellence • Senior Parish Award – Floral Class • Best Design • Best Set Piece • Best Costume and Best Carnival Atmosphere

This year was also extra special with Battle returning to Victoria Avenue. Seeing the crowds lining the route again and hearing everyone cheering really reminded us of what a fantastic Jersey tradition Battle of Flowers is. Well done to our junior entry, “A Whole New World”, which came home with the following trophies: • Junior Prix d'Honneur de Papier • Junior Parish Award • Junior Costumes Award • Junior Best Set Piece Award (paper)

But Battle really isn’t just about winning trophies. It’s about people coming together and giving up their time to do something for their Parish. So many hours go into creating the float, often by a relatively small group of people who just keep turning up and getting on with it.

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A big thank you also to our Junior Miss St Clement Mia who played Princess Jasmine on our junior float and had an incredible experience. It’s lovely to see the younger generation getting involved because they are the future of Battle and hopefully will keep this wonderful tradition going for many years to come. A massive thank you to everyone involved - those who designed and built the floats, the flowerers, costume makers, dancers, drivers, fundraisers and all the volunteers and helpers. Whether you were there for months or simply turned up when an extra pair of hands was needed, you all played your part. Thank you as well to everyone who supported the team, attended fundraising events, made donations, or stood on the Avenue and cheered St Clement on. We are incredibly proud of what the team achieved this year and the amount of silverware now sitting in St Clement is certainly something to celebrate! Of course, it all starts again before we know it. Putting on a Battle float isn’t cheap, so fundraising and support from the community are really important if we want to keep St Clement out there representing our Parish. For now, though, well done to everyone involved in St Clement Battle of Flowers 2026. You did the Parish proud and what a fantastic result! If you would like to get involved or support St Clement’s Battle of Flowers, please contact Graham Gibson (Chairperson) on 07827 274236 or email grahamgibs@aol.com.

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En Plein Air by Robert Allen

I am an artist and teacher. I’ve lived in Jersey for most of my life and in St Clement for the past 12 years.

he landscape around the island, and especially St Clement, has been my studio for over 10 years and is where every one of my artworks begins. I have been drawn to the coastline of the island for my artistic process due to its natural transformative beauty but also for personal memories and experiences that are intertwined with Jersey’s coastline. The locations I paint around the island have both nostalgic and complex significance for me.

Robert Allen

Living on an island, I am drawn to the space and changeable nature of the sea. The tidal range of Jersey has often been a focus for my work where the push and pull of the water can be a place of danger but also of potential. I make my artwork blur midway between the figurative and the abstract in order to depict the sensation of the place where I have lived for most of my life. I have exhibited my artwork at Le Hocq Tower for around 8 years, opening the tower two or three times a year. I hope you will pop in next time it is open. Description by Tom Wood, Judge of the 2025 Fox Competition, of Dwellers on a Taut Line:

Robert Allen, Le Hocq Three Sisters. Acrylic on canvas (painted en plein air at Le Hocq)

“I love a painting that sets me a problem, especially when it's an intriguing pictorial puzzle. This painting tempts you with meaning while simultaneously enjoying the visceral pleasure of pushing paint around. Paint itself is a wonderful medium for suggesting what might be, how even life might resolve itself neatly or not. A painting has a beginning and an end, and rarely does the beginning determine the end. For me, this is a perfect end; enough intrigue to suggest further engagement and varied interpretation. The dense, rich colour and bravado brushwork make it very much a 'painter's painting’.”

Working en plein air means that geological or meteorological experiences in the landscape are depicted and detailed in my work. It is a physical process where walking and observing the landscape is recorded through line and colour. My work is concerned with the identity of a place and how the structure of a landscape with all its fissures, strata and textures connect with the viewer. I focus on how a coastline has been shaped in small ways by people and in huge elemental ways by flux and change over millennia. In my work, I celebrate the beauty of the land, coastline and sea as a division and as a connector. My intention is for the work to become a physical experience; sensory fragments that can then be connected to others and built on with the next observed detail, texture or colour from the landscape. Not rational descriptions, but an elemental feeling of a place.

If you would like to contact Robert, discuss commissions or see more of Robert’s work, please get in touch at: robertallenartist@gmail.com / Instagram - @robertallenartist

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Rotary Shoebox Appeal 2026

Eastern Record Fair The inaugural Eastern Record Fair will be held at St Clement Parish Hall on Sunday 22nd November from 10am. There will be a dozen or more stalls selling new and pre-owned vinyl records, CD's and other music related paraphernalia.

It's shoebox time again! Every year, generous islanders help bring a little joy to children in need in Eastern Europe through the Rotary de la Manche Shoebox Appeal. St Clement has always been wonderfully supportive of this magnificent cause, and we're hoping to make this year's collection our best yet.

'mon down and have a dig through our crates, there will be thousands of fabulous voluptuous vinyl records to sift through, the smell of the 60's & 70's alone will be worth the trip!

Organised by White Label Records and BacklineJsy this will be the fruition of a seeding idea that's been growing for a few years now. It's completely free entry, and open to all vinyl enthusiasts as well as anyone interested in music generally, just come along and have a walk down your musical memory lane! There's plenty of parking at Le Hocq.

ulie Gowers is the Rotary de la Manche shoebox coordinator for St Clement. If you would like to take part, Julie will provide you with an empty Rotary shoebox (at a cost of £2 each) along with simple instructions on how to fill it. You can choose whether your box is for a boy or a girl, and select an age group: baby, 4-7 year old, 8-11 year old, or 12-15 year old.

There will also be a chance to bring the kids along to meet Charlie and his team from the Red House Yamaha Music School. Learn about the courses available and maybe have a go on the many instruments on display. Some of the teachers will put on live performances throughout the day. Paul from Island Music will also be at the Parish Hall with an array of musical instruments on display and a chance to see their latest range of Fred Perry and Amplified clothing ranges. Find us on Facebook at Eastern Record Fair.

Once your shoebox is filled, simply leave it at the Parish Hall and we will collect it and take it to the main collection point. The last day for your boxes to be dropped off at the Parish Hall is Friday 16th October. Together, we can make a real difference to a child's Christmas. To request a shoebox or find out more, please get in touch with Julie at 07591 124785 or julieagowers2@icloud.com.

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I‘m excited for our glamorous Sequins & Sparkles event to gear us up for party season. There’ll be a DJ, fizz, nibbles, and of course sparkly outfits!

Sewing - especially embroidery and repurposing old clothes and linens.

What I enjoy most about working at the East shop: Every day is different! You never know what stock is coming in and what amazing things we’ll come across. We really do have a lot of fun too.

My most memorable donation(s) so far: It’s got to be a special edition double album by The Jam (my fave band!) and a Liberty advent calendar 150 years edition - empty unfortunately. I also once had a great guy who rode to the shop on his electric bike and then decided to donate it - that sold very quickly!

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Women’s Health, Community and Connection in St Clement

A few months ago, I moved to St Clement, and every morning I'm greeted by the calming view of La Grève d'Azette. Sea, sand, and the familiar sight of dog walkers making the most of the beach have become part of my daily routine. It's a view that reminds me to pause, breathe and reflect something I've come to value enormously during the past decade of working in women's health and wellbeing. As women, our health needs change as we move through life, yet many of us are taught to quietly “get on with it”. Menopause, changing energy levels, joint pain, sleep disruption and anxiety are often treated as things to endure rather than address. For older women in particular, these challenges can be compounded by isolation, especially once work, parenting or caring roles fall away. Through my work, and through conversations with women locally, I hear the same themes repeatedly: “I don’t feel like myself anymore,” “I don’t want a gym,” “I’d like to move more, but I don’t know where I belong.” These are not niche concerns; they are shared experiences. That is why women’s health must be about more than exercise. It is about connection, confidence, safety and community. Movement plays a vital role, but so does being seen, welcomed and understood. Earlier this year, I opened Eve Studios, a women-only wellbeing hub created to support women at every life stage, including those over 65. Eve is not about keeping up or pushing through. It is about moving in ways that feel supportive, social and sustainable. Classes such as Latina Vitality, Pilates and Seated Yoga are fully inclusive and designed to meet women where they are. Seated Yoga, for example, supports balance, mobility and relaxation without requiring you to get up and down from the floor. Latina Vitality brings music, rhythm and joy into movement, while Pilates helps maintain strength and posture as we age. There is no expectation to have done these classes before - curiosity is enough. Just as importantly, Eve provides a space to come together. Women are increasingly forming friendships, meeting for coffee after sessions and rebuilding a sense of community that can be lost over time. This social connection is as vital to health as any physical benefit. Living in St Clement has reminded me how powerful local community can be. Women’s health does not need to be complicated or intimidating - it starts with feeling welcome and supported. My hope is that, together, we can continue to create spaces where women feel less isolated, more connected and confident to prioritise their wellbeing at every age. More information about Eve Studios is available on our website eve.je or you can reach us at 07797 799513 or email hello@eve.je.

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On Familiar Turf Chief Minister Lyndon Farnham says meeting Islanders is what makes his job amazing. He chats to Andy Sibcy about community, parishes and pier jumping.

n his election manifesto, Chief Minister Lyndon Farnham highlighted the importance of supporting Islanders at every stage of their lives to build a strong and balanced community. He wasn’t the only candidate to put community at the heart of his pitch in June. Whatever the political hue, enabling the young, families and older Islanders to live happy, healthy and fulfilling lives must be government’s greatest goal. But even if that was a given, it doesn’t necessarily follow that the sum of those parts would be a connected community. Sewing the strands together requires something else. Senator Farnham suggests that much of it happens organically, through the interwoven networks of sport, family, volunteering, charities, community groups and other

organisations that bring people together and are so strong in Jersey, the things that hyperlocal parish magazines showcase and celebrate. Community is also fostered, he adds, by a very special and distinct set of Jersey institutions – the 12 parishes. Whether around the Council of Ministers table or out and about across the Island, the Chief Minister’s political success is founded, at least in part, on his energy for engaging with people with different backgrounds and perspectives to find common ground. It’s the same energy which builds community, a valuing of the many different contributions people make. It couldn’t really be any other way. There’s no insulating Westminster bubble or long train ride back to your constituency. As soon as you walk out of the States building, you’re in the thick of it – accessible to the people you represent who won’t wait until the next election to hold you accountable. “In my role as a States Member and Chief Minister, I am always surrounded by people, working with people, socialising with people. I meet hundreds of people every month and that's what makes my job so exciting and different,” he says. “Whether I’m walking the dog in the morning or attending meetings, I am constantly in contact with Jersey’s diverse community.” Currently chair of Age Concern Jersey, he is a long-time champion of the Battle of Flowers (a former chairman and president of the BoF Association), a sports fan who has competed as a triathlete and played football for St Helier

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panel assessing the current parish system chaired by nowSenator Helen Miles published its findings. While the parishes remained vital to the health and identity of the Island, it found, they needed some modernisation. It also concluded, among other things and in some quarters, that their relationship with central government relied too heavily on informal goodwill rather than formalised frameworks, there needed to be greater transparency and more consistency in matters such as the issuing of firearms licences. The new president of the Constables Committee and father of the parish in St John, Andy Jehan, is a reformer who wants to see the review panel's recommendations adopted. He has warned that a failure to act will render parishes irrelevant, precipitating an existential crisis. and St Paul’s, jogger, pier jumper and a proud father and grandfather. All these touch points with people of very different experiences of Jersey, he says, help him better understand the community he leads.

Senator Farnham is a little less stark in his assessment, but broadly echoes the same sentiments. “I think the parish system works pretty well,” he says. “When I gave evidence to the panel, my view was that it might need a bit of fine tuning, but we don't want to change it too much. I think it’s a case of sensible evolution rather than wholesale change. We don't want to change the character of our unique parish system. We can allow it to evolve, keeping our values, in a way that the parishes themselves support.”

“I'm also a big supporter of the parish system,” he adds. But just what those ancient institutions should look like, how they fit into a 21st century island, is currently an issue of intense debate. Shortly before the election, a review

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Parish Photo Gallery Thank you to everyone who sent in a photo!

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e were delighted to receive more stunning images of our Parish. We hope you enjoy them. We didn’t have much space available for the Photo Gallery in this edition, so we are sorry if we weren’t able to feature your photo this time. We will try to include some more in the Winter 2026 edition. Louise Banks

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Mathieu Alexandre and the Arrival of Print in Jersey The introduction of printing to Jersey in 1784 was one of the most significant cultural developments in the Island’s history.

t the centre of this story stands Mathieu Alexandre, whose brief but influential career as a printer produced Jersey’s first magazine, first newspaper, and first locally printed book, while also drawing him into one of the Island’s earliest controversies over press freedoms. Born in 1754 at Les Ormes, St Brelade, Alexandre lived during a period when the rapidly increasing volume of printed material was transforming political and cultural life throughout Europe and beyond. Newspapers, pamphlets, and journals became the principal means through which ideas of the Enlightenment circulated and shaped public opinion. While printing presses had proliferated across Britain, Jersey remained dependent on word of mouth for the dissemination of news and political information. Alexandre’s decision to establish a local press coincided with a turbulent period in Island politics. The long-running struggle between the supporters of Lieutenant-Bailiff Charles Lemprière and the reforming party led by Jean Dumaresq had created deep divisions. By the early 1780s, the reformist party, known as the Magots, recognised that a printing press could provide a powerful means of influencing opinion beyond the States Chamber. Backed financially by leading Magots, Alexandre travelled to England to learn the printing trade before returning to Jersey with a press and type. In October 1784 he produced Le Magasin de

The frontispiece of King David playing the harp from the Book of Psalms, which was printed in Jersey in 1786.

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l’Île de Jersey, the Island’s first monthly magazine. Its frontispiece, designed by Jersey-born artist Philippe Jean, presented printing as an instrument of enlightenment and progress. Its contents, however, were unapologetically partisan, disseminating Magot political ideas. The publication’s downfall came in 1785 when Alexandre printed a satirical allegory describing the corruption of rulers of the fictional island of “Yeseri”. The piece was a thinly disguised attack on prominent Jersey figures whose identities were immediately recognisable. Criminal libel proceedings followed, initiated by Thomas Pipon and William Charles Lemprière. The legal battle dragged on for years, raising important questions about the limits of political criticism and MOBILE LIBRARY the role of juries in libel cases. Despite these difficulties, Alexandre’s press remained active. In 1785 he printed a French-language liturgy for use in the Anglican Church, the first book published in Jersey. This was followed a year later by a book of Psalms, which included the first music to be printed in the Island. Also in 1786, he launched the Gazette de l’Île de Jersey, generally regarded as Jersey’s first newspaper, which became an influential voice in local politics. It provided the reform movement with a platform to shape public debate. Alexandre’s direct involvement in printing appears to have ended by 1788. Thereafter he devoted himself to public duties and the management of a substantial family inheritance until his death in 1808. His significance, however, far exceeded the brevity of his printing career. Alexandre fundamentally altered the Jersey’s political and cultural landscape, laying the foundations for a publishing tradition that continues to this day.

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CHURCH NEWS by Revd James Porter

Finally, as we write this article at the end of July, some youth from the church have joined with over 90 young people from across the Island, at a festival called New Day in the UK, as they gather with around 7,000 teenagers from all over the UK, to grow in faith, worship God and have loads of fun! We hope they return with their own Good News stories to share of the positive difference Jesus makes to life.

As a Church, Jesus calls us to share ‘Good News’, and so we’d love to share some Good News stories with our local community from our church life…

e are excited to have begun a partnership with the charity Baby Basics who support families across Jersey who are facing financial hardship as they welcome a new baby. Through a new hub on our St Nicholas site, we aim to support this vital work which benefits families in our own St Clement community and hope to develop opportunities to support parents in those early years of a child’s growth and development.

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We have loved welcoming children and their families from both St Clement & Samarès Primary Schools for our Summer Fridays in the churchyard meadow, where many have come to enjoy the space after school, with ice creams and games. It has been a great opportunity to connect with families in our local community and bless them as they go into the weekend.

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We have had the privilege of welcoming all the Year 8 and 9 students from Le Rocquier School to the church over the last few weeks of term, and for them to experience the rich history of a worshipping community that has been a presence in the Parish for nearly a thousand years, and as we seek to be a transforming presence in our Parish today.

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Catholic Community NEWS

St Clement Pétanque

Parish Picnic

by Mike Robinson

St Clement pétanque team are having a good season (so far)!

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e are halfway through the pétanque season and, at the time of writing, our team are sitting on top of the Inter-Parish League - but only a couple of points ahead of champions St Brelade who just beat us to the league title last year. There is a long way to go but, if we continue our good form, it could lead to a very exciting finale to the season. Our last game will be away to St Brelade. Their terrain at Elephant Park is notoriously tricky and gives them a distinct home advantage.

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We were blessed with fine weather for our second Catholic Parish Mass and Picnic in the Park.

he location was a marquee holding 300 people in the beautiful grounds of Coronation Park at Millbrook.

The Parish Picnic is an opportunity for the various parts of the Parish to come together for Mass in a relaxed and informal setting, followed by a shared meal with friends and family, some musical entertainment and traditional children’s games, such as sack races.

We also play in the Parish Cup competitions but unfortunately we were recently knocked out of the cup by St Mary, despite playing on our home terrain. It was an extremely close match with each team winning three of the six games played, so the number of points scored in the games were counted and St Mary beat us by two points.

The diversity in our Parish was evident in the delicious food spread out on the various tables around the marquee including Portuguese, Polish, Indian, Filipino and African. Three groups provided the entertainment after lunch: the Lewis Brothers sang together for the first time for many years, the Filipino choir gave a polished performance reflecting their regular practices, and our African choir made their first public appearance.

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Many thanks to those who made this event possible – to Parks and Gardens for use of the park, to the donor who covered the cost of the marquee, to Besco Laundry for the table cloths, to Marta for the table decorations, to Sarah for the quiz, to the Knights of St Columba for the cost of printing Save the Date leaflets, and the Parish Council for organising.

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Church Closures Parishioners recently attended the last Mass held at St Patrick’s Church.

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ollowing consultation with the Catholic Parish in Jersey and the Diocese of Portsmouth, it was decided that St Patrick’s Church and the Church of St Mary and St Peter would close. Lack of priests and the high cost of maintaining 7 Churches in the Island were the reasons given for the decisions.

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The Polish Priest will relocate from the Presbytery at St Mary and St Peter to the Presbytery at the Church of Our Lady and the Martyrs of Japan at St Martin, as will the Sunday Morning Polish Mass.

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Jersey Family Come Join the Band! History Society The Jersey Scout Band is a marching youth band that performs at many public events across the Island throughout the year.

e are always looking for new members aged eight and above. You do not need to be a Scout or have any musical experience, as tuition is provided by our instructors.

Most Jersey families can usually name their grandparents but their knowledge often stops right there!

Instruments available include drums, cymbals, bell lyres and trumpets. Uniforms, instruments and lessons are all provided for a small subscription each term.

he Channel Islands Family History Society is now known as the Jersey Family History Society. Since its formation in October 1978, members have created copies of registers, 19th century Census records and much, much more! This extensive collection is open to public access at Jersey Archive. A new website enables members to access an enormous quantity of information on-line, with links to many other useful websites including Jersey Archives:

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You will be surprised at just how much there is at your fingertips! The band regularly travels off-Island and hopes to attend the Guernsey Battle of Flowers in 2027. In previous years we have performed in Guernsey, on numerous occasions in France, twice at Disneyland Paris and once at Windsor Castle. Our band is all about teamwork and friendship. Here is what some of our members say: Arlo (8): “I really like it because I get to be part of a group and get better at playing the drums. I am really looking forward to my first real march.” Ocean (11): “We meet new people and play our instruments loudly.”

Monthly meetings are usually held at The Members Room at the Société Jersiaise, 7 Pier Road in St Helier, with talks held on the last Monday evening each month from October to June, and other venues chosen in July and September, often outdoors, enabling the discovery of various aspects of local interest. Descendants of Jersey families world-wide are able to join our indoor meetings using ‘Zoom’.

Grace (13): “I got to learn a new instrument that you don’t normally get to learn.” Blake (11): “There is nothing I don’t like about being in the band.” Hope (14): “I love the camaraderie. It is good to perform in public and show off our skills.” Andrew, Lead Drummer: “Being part of a team is great. Many people use the skills they learn with the band on their CV for their first job.”

Membership enables you to explore the website more deeply and to enjoy a reduced subscription for access to details from Jersey Archives. Quarterly Journals are published - the large volume of articles and other information can also be accessed on-line.

We practise on Thursday evenings during term time from 6.30pm to 8.30 pm at the Kenneth Faucon Memorial Hall, Rue des Prés, St Saviour (opposite Waitrose).

Why not join this friendly local society? Help is offered to open a door to the past, to solve those mysteries, and put leaves on your family tree! Come to one of our meetings and find out more.

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Trees of Tomorrow by John Michel

Planting the right trees in the right places is crucial for our future. Once again, we’ve experienced a scorching hot, dry spring-summer and our trees have suffered.

n August we entered drought conditions for the second time this year, so the increasing importance of planting and protecting trees suited to future conditions is clear. Dealing with drought is a massive challenge, even if certain species can survive in some of the planet’s harshest conditions – we’ve all seen photos of a lone specimen in a desert or on a windswept mountainside. To select the right trees, we Ginkgo at Adelina Woods in St Helier need to understand their origins and how they survive, while considering location. Trees adopt one of two strategies to deal with drought: avoidance or tolerance. The former often involves maximising access to water which means having an extended root system that allows for storage when groundwater has dried up. The other avoidance strategy is to be economical with water use. This can manifest itself in various ways, the simplest being to reduce new growth or to shed leaves (abscission). Alternatively, some species will close their leaf stomata to stop photosynthesis while others grow a layer of hair or wax to prevent overheating and Ginkgo at Adelina Woods in St Helier reduce transpiration. Very clever.

Mature Ginkgo (photo credit Quynhha - Pixabay)

lower water potential through developing stronger leaf tissue and changing cell composition through osmosis. This can vary greatly by species. Therefore, the burning question is: which trees are suited to our warmer future and which will fade away? Some of our most familiar trees are well equipped to survive, including cherry plum, black pine, Himalayan cedar and various oaks including holm (evergreen), cork and turkey. Of our most common trees, oak (like ash) is better suited to drier summers than beech with its shallow roots. Fruit tree aficionados, meanwhile, could consider the likes of almond, olive and plum.

Drought tolerance, a plan B for some species, is about cell structure and water pressure, the latter a function of available or ‘potential’ water. Leaves are rigid because of water pressure within cells, with fully hydrated leaves said to be at ‘full turgor’ (turgor is measurable). Tolerant species have evolved to survive at

Perhaps top of the pile is ginkgo. This resilient species excels at dealing with drought and is adept at absorbing pollution, making it an ideal urban tree for the 21st century. Conversely, many of our best-known trees are going to struggle, including most alders, birches and magnolias. This is why it’s important to think long-term when talking about our ‘natives’. Many are unlikely to survive and, while that’s a shame, it means they’ll thrive at higher latitudes while we introduce better species to futureproof our canopy cover.

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On a blisteringly hot day in June, HRH the Duchess of Edinburgh visited EYECAN to mark the 140th anniversary of the Jersey Blind Society and to unveil a plaque commemorating the occasion.

Rush and cane chair repairers in 1947. Fred Garde (suited gentleman) supervised the workshop in Ann Street established by the Blind Society after WW2.

t was a treat for staff and clients to welcome the Royal visitor, and to have the opportunity to explain support offered and received. Sophie particularly enjoyed speaking to the clients. Young children warmed to her keen interest in their activities, while older clients displayed their artwork and chatted happily about their lives.

asks them to view. The Duchess also learnt how to use a long cane, navigating a corridor whilst wearing sight loss simulation spectacles. A snapshot exhibition illustrating the long history of the Jersey Blind Society was on display for the Duchess, but a more comprehensive exhibition, Seeing Change: EYECAN at 140. Honouring our past, Shaping our future, was staged at Jersey Museum during August. This featured artifacts, artworks and fascinating stories gleaned from contemporary records. Visitors to the exhibition learned about the “extravaganzas” at which “capitol songs were well rendered” which helped to swell the Charity’s coffers during the Victorian era. They also discovered that children with sight loss were taught skills at specialist schools in the UK to fit them for the limited employment options then available. Particularly interesting was the story of Fred Garde, who, having excelled at such a school, became the Blind Society’s only paid employee, serving the Charity from 1909-1949. Fred read and taught braille and the repair of cane chairs. He also supported the welfare needs of members.

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Sophie also met and encouraged clients who’ve advocated for positive changes for themselves and others. Eleanor, a young woman who, as a child, had cut the ribbon to launch the rebranded charity, discussed the accessibility adaptions she’d recommended to Highlands College, and Linda explained that she sits on the Accessibility Panel for Jersey Heritage. Sophie was pleased that people with lived experience are consulted in this way and expressed that adaptions for people with sight loss support many other individuals, including the elderly. Staff were also keenly listened to, with Sophie trialling Rayban Meta AI glasses which audio describe whatever the wearer

Jim L’Amy, former Jersey Blind Society Welfare Officer, wears the British Empire Medal awarded in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list, 1982. His wife, Vera, holds the accompanying letter from Her Majesty.

From small beginnings and through challenging times, the Blind Society has persevered and expanded. The Charity now boasts a dedicated base in St Martin and a skilled staff team. Happily, conditions have improved since the Society was founded, with technology and changing attitudes supporting independence and inclusion. The Charity’s rebrand to EYECAN in 2015 says it all - islanders with sight loss can work, create, advocate, enjoy life and flourish. Photo courtesy of Robbie Dark

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Regular Events Community Support Drop-in Coffee mornings

Third Thursday each month. 10am to 11.30pm at the Parish Hall on 854724. Parish Market

Third Saturday of the month. 9.30am to 12.30pm Parish Hall. Stalls, produce and crafts. Details from Parish Hall or Anna Staveley, Anna.staveley@icloud.com St Clement WI

Second Monday each month, 2:30pm. Parish Hall. Mary Marshall 857616 Greve d'Azette WI

First Monday each month. 2.30pm at the Parish Hall. Sue Manning 888542 Le Hocq WI

2nd Tuesday each month. 8pm at the Parish Hall. Andy Albert 525552 or Jenny Totty 723397.

Connétable Marcus Troy T: 07797 710 111 Procureurs du Bien Public Garry Beardshall, Tessa Daniel Deputies Alex Curtis T: 07797 932 214 Barbara Ward T: 07797 761 560 Karen Wilson T: 07429 380 693 Centeniers Chef de Police Rector

marcus.troy@stclement.je a.curtis@gov.je b.ward@gov.je k.wilson2@gov.je

Phil Heard, Lisa Irvine, Tia Kirton-Read & Tony Maindonald Phil Heard Reverend James Porter T: 851992

Parish Secretary Beverley Corley Assistant Parish Secretary Kim Beaumont Admin Assistants Claire Pulley, Carla Domingos, Katrina Waight, Juliette Jackson Foreman Jason Sims Asst. Foreman Brock Thompson Sexton Michael Le Jehan Community Support Liaison Officers: Kim Beaumont CST@stclement.je Chair: Bernadette Cooper CST@stclement.je Social Committee Chair: Sandra Mathew sandrajmathew@hotmail.com Twinning Committee Chair: Bernadette Cooper bernadettecooper62@gmail.com Refuse Collection Contractor: Graham Pallot T: 07797 748 286

Parish Hall Opening Hours Monday to Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm

T: 854724 parishhall@stclement.je

Jersey Sugar Art

Every 4th Tuesday 7.15pm-10pm at the Parish Hall. Tracey 07797 782385 or Mavis 732038 or Deirdre 07797 721650

IN CASE OF POLICING EMERGENCY

St Clement Bridge Club

Every Friday evening Parish Hall. Prompt start, 6.45pm. Suitable for advanced beginners and upwards. David Delauney on 720638. Pain Support

Seated exercise sessions Tuesdays 10am, Parish Hall. PSJersey15@gmail.com or 07797 952165. www.painsupportjersey.com

please contact the Duty Centenier on 786680

Church Contacts St Clément Parish Church www.stclementschurch.org.je Reverend James Porter St Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church www.catholicchurch.org.je Canon Dominic Golding

Slimming Together

Meet at Good Companions Club on Monday evening at 6.30pm.and Tuesdays at 6pm. Joanne Reid Rodrigues 856490, joanne@slimmingtogether.com.

Samarès Methodist Centre www.samares.ci-methodist.org.uk Angela Noel 851571

Good Companions Club

The deadline for the next edition is Friday 9th October. All contributions are greatly appreciated.

Cash prize bingo the last Friday of every month, open to the public, starts at 7 pm (doors open for food & drinks at 5.30pm). Call 871451 Over 55’s Gentle Exercise Class

9.30am -10.30am Mondays. Good Companions Club. Helena Parris 07797 742531

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Weight Watchers

Mondays 5pm at the Parish Hall. Sharon (O’Brien) 07797 848955. Catholic Women’s’ League Jersey (East)

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Petanque Group

MediaMasters - serving the community for over 15 years. Norcott Road, St Saviour Tel: 866956 www.mediamasters.je

First Monday of the month. 7pm St Thomas Small Hall. Pat Guegan 07797 724054, gueganfamily@gmail.com or Facebook cwljerseyeast The group meets at the terrain opposite the Parish Hall every Thursday at 10 am. New and seasoned players welcome. (Please park in the Public Car park alongside the Parish Hall) Mike Robinson, crusoes@outlook.com or 07797 722426.

Editorial Susan Parker E: susiep99@hotmail.com Advertising Martyn Farley T: 07797 743191 E: martyn@farley.je Accounts Helen Le Marquand E: helenlm@mediamasters.je

St Clement Battle of Flowers

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