L' Amarrage / Summer 2026 / Issue 65

L’Amarrage St

Clement

Edition 65

Parish

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Summer 2026

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Connétable By the time this edition is circulated, the Election will have taken place, and the States will be re-formed. I would however, like to take this opportunity to remind everyone just how much work goes on behind the scenes by our wonderful Parish Team in preparation for Election Day.

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volunteers have a 35 foot float which is being partly built in the Parish Hall, The Glen, and Meadowbank.

All on schedule, CARNIVAL is the theme and the float will be accompanied by a well-rehearsed group of dancers from the Jersey School of Dance. Thank you to all concerned.

hat many Parishioners may not realise is that, during the process of incorporating Government data into the Electoral Roll system, a significant number of voter records were affected. As a result, Parish Halls across the island have spent a great deal of time in recent weeks helping to resolve discrepancies.

With this, and the general organisation of the election, we owe our staff, and particularly Bev, our Secretary, and Kim, our No 2, a huge vote of thanks (pardon the pun) for all the extra work they have put in to rectify the situation.

Next is the Samares Manor Summer Fete, another annual event to put in your diary, thanks to our Seigneur and family and Carol Kemp.

This should be another good day out for all the family.

In the end, democracy has been maintained and voters have their preferred States Members.

Now what are we doing for our Parishioners in the future?

Thanks to all who organised adjudicated, policed, put themselves forward, and voted.

On a lighter note, I recently accompanied the Twinning Committee led by Bernadette and visited our twins in Cancale at the end of May to participate in the Cancale Festival. I met the new Maire of Cancale, who has very firm views on the DFDS désastre as he put it, and is not happy with the current fishing arrangements. We hope his angst will not dampen his enthusiasm for a better relationship between us in the future. A full report on the fantastically wellorganised Twinning activities is in this edition. Merci Bernadette.

• We will be continuing our campaign and starting fund raising for a children’s playground.

• We will be selling the vacant school and looking for ways to enrich our community facilities with the proceeds.

• We will look again at kerb side recycling, safer routes to school and cycling routes.

• Strengthening our ties with Andium and the Community Hub.

In other news, Bernadette has now taken the helm as Chair of our Community Service Team (CST) after a meeting recently whereby a new Committee has been formed to spread the workload after Julie Martin’s departure. Bernadette takes over from Lesley who has done a great job keeping things on the right track after Julie’s departure, and we thank her most sincerely for her hard work during four years in charge. In fact, Lesley is on the new committee. Thank you Lesley.

• Building on the recent start of Pathways East, our newest activity club for young people • Promoting wellness for the elderly, and exercise and life skills for the young, and financial support for those struggling.

• We will support all our clubs and charities including football, netball and pétanque.

Now, speaking of Twinning and CST. Two dates to look forward to: on Tuesday 14th July, our Twinning association have organised a Bastille Day evening event with food, drinks, singing and dancing in the Main Hall. This will undoubtedly become an annual event. Also, our CST volunteers are having their annual BBQ on Thursday 16th July behind the Parish Hall, weather permitting.

A big list for a small parish. Luckily, we have a big heart!

PROUD TO BE YOUR CONSTABLE

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More to look forward to is of course the Battle of Flowers on 14th and 15th August. This year, Graham and Jean and their army of

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Young Journalists Award

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In recognition of the outstanding journalistic career of Alan Le Breton, who sadly passed away last year and who was the driving force of L’Amarrage from its very beginning, we have launched a St Clement Young Journalists Award.

Calling all budding young writers, artists and photographers in the Parish.

If you are 18 years or under and live in St Clement, we would love to hear from you! Please submit a poem, short story, news item, drawing or photograph and you could win a £75 Waterstones gift card!

Your submission must be about life in the St Clement community and absolutely no AI contributions are allowed! We want authentic and original ideas and content only, please.

Please send your entries to the publisher of this magazine at martyn@farley.je, including your name and age, by Friday 14th August.

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Parish Office NEWS A Tribute to a True Parish Character

Edgar Wallis, Former Centenier It is with great respect and fondness that we remember Edgar.

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dgar was a very special member of our municipality and someone who will be remembered fondly by so many of us in the Parish.

He was a character in more ways than one, full of personality and always ready to share a story and always with a smile; he was someone who could bring laughter to the room by just being in it. Edgar had a big heart and genuinely cared about people, always willing to help others and support the community that he loved.

Edgar begun his service as a Constable’s Officer in June 2006 and quickly moved through the ranks, becoming a Vingtenier in October 2006 before being sworn in as Centenier in 2008. He remained a proud and dedicated Centenier until his retirement in September 2024. Although he did not leave us, he then became the Honorary Police Community Events Organiser.

Whilst Edgar was kind and approachable, he also knew when to be serious. He took his role and responsibilities very seriously and was highly respected. He was a wonderful Centenier who served the community with pride and dedication for many years.

Edgar’s funeral took place on 12th May, and he would no doubt have been beaming with pride to see the incredible turnout from family, friends, Parishioners and colleagues.

It was especially touching to see so many former and current colleagues from other parishes, alongside officers from the States of Jersey Police, coming together to pay their respects and honour his years of dedicated service.

Above all, Edgar will be fondly remembered as a genuine, caring and much-loved character of Parish life.

He leaves behind many happy memories, and he will be greatly missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Our thoughts remain with his family and friends at this difficult time.

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Community Support Team NEWS A few changes have been made to ensure the valued ongoing involvement of our fantastic team of volunteers who serve our Parish by driving Parishioners to appointments, welcoming them at monthly coffee mornings, helping with shopping, packing and delivering parcels through the Grace Trust, and many other activities.

CTS Committee Team 2026

A committee has been elected by the volunteers to represent the Community Support Team and facilitate the smooth running of everything that takes place during the year. We are very grateful to the Parish Office for helping with the administration and organising lifts for the volunteers.

New ideas, comments and suggestions are always welcome.

Annual coach trip and lunch On 23rd April, a group of Parishioners and volunteers braved the windy weather and ventured out west by coach to enjoy a meal at the George de Carteret. After a delicious lunch, the coach tour continued with a stop at Le Braye for Jersey Royals before the remainder of the trip and the journey back to St Clement. Our thanks to all those involved in the organisation of this activity.

DIARY DATES Thursday 16th July Thursday 20th August Thursday 17th September Thursday 1st October Thursday 15th October Thursday 19th November Thursday 17th December

Summer BBQ Coffee morning Coffee morning Afternoon tea and bingo Coffee morning Coffee morning Christmas Coffee morning

Charity raffles will be held at some of the coffee mornings.

Please get in touch if you have any suggestions for the new committee. You can reach us by email to Bernadette.Cooper@ stclement.je or by phone on 07797 736316.

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St Clement goes for

“No change”

St Clement voted for continuity with all seats won by sitting States Members.

his seat. Despite topping the poll is his party’s St Helier heartland, he finished tenth with 9,374 votes. Former Education Minister Rob Ward failed in his bid to become St Helier Constable, while Raluca Kovacs lost her Deputy seat in St Saviour.

lex Curtis topped the poll with 1,384 votes, ahead of Barbara Ward (1,208) and Karen Wilson (1,205).

Former Deputy Lindsay Ash (1,091), Joanne Vandermerwe-Mahon (837), Noah Jarvis (Reform – 528) and Mick Robbins (Reform – 527) all failed to win one of the three seats available.

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Four of the nine Senatorial seats went to women, including first-time States Member Serena Kersten Guthrie, former captain of the England netball team, who finished fifth.

Sitting Constable Marcus Troy was returned unopposed, with 2,078 votes. A total of 490 parishioners opted for “None of the Candidates”.

There will be one other newcomer on the Senatorial benches. Mark Boleat, founder of think tank Policy Centre Jersey and a former senior figure in the City of London, came eighth, winning a seat on his second attempt.

Alan Maclean, a former Senator and minister in the governments of Terry Le Sueur and Ian Gorst, makes a return to the Assembly.

The remaining Senatorial seats went to sitting Members Ian Gorst, Lyndon Farnham, Elaine Millar, Tom Binet and Ms Le Hegarat, all of whom held ministerial positions in the outgoing government.

The Best of the Rest Meanwhile, Helen Miles topped the Senatorial poll with 15,859 votes. She has been a leading backbencher for the past four years, chairing the Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel and spearheading a review of the relationship between central government and the parishes. It is her second term as an Assembly Member, having been elected a Deputy in St Brelade in 2022.

There will be five new faces among the Constables. Steve Pallett makes a return after unseating Mike Jackson in St Brelade, Tina Palmer beat John Le Fondré in St Lawrence and David Curtis ousted Kevin Lewis in St Saviour. The retirement of Simon Crowcroft in St Helier and Philip Le Sueur in Trinity opened the door to Inna Gardiner and Andy Howell respectively.

It was a disastrous night for Reform Jersey, whose longstanding leader, Sam Mézec, lost

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If you missed the opportunity to meet the new Rector at Rectory for Coffee, there is another opportunity on Thursday 2nd July at 10am-11.30am

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Our award-winning team, need your help at either Parish Hall or Meadowbank shed in St Lawrence.

Committee and Inspectors all Parish tour on 9th July, so please be ready.

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Volunteers always needed.

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TWINNING 14th JULY

RESPONSIBILITIES OF LANDOWNERS AND FARMERS

Bastille Day Celebrations Food and Fun with Music Parish Hall. Vive La France!

Tickets from Parish Hall.

Landowners and farmers are reminded of their responsibility to help mitigate flooding risks by ensuring that all private ditches and watercourses are properly maintained.

Regular inspection, clearance, and maintenance of ditches, drains, and watercourses are essential to ensure the free flow of water and to help prevent flooding within the community.

SUMMER SAFETY Summer is here FINALLY Time to be safety conscious, Take care with dogs and children in cars.

Please give air circulation.

Swimming and all water sports please go in pairs at least, and let people know where you are going.

Your cooperation in keeping these areas clear and well maintained is greatly appreciated.

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St Clement

Parish in Bloom

by Alli Singleton

Being awarded a gold medal at the Britain in Bloom 2025 awards was an incredible achievement for our Parish in Bloom team, being the highest accolade the RHS has ever awarded to St Clement.

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any hours are spent preparing the team entry, with every detail of parish life observed and recorded in a portfolio for the RHS Judges to review.

We are always looking for new subject matter to share and celebrate with the Judging team. One of our most unusual themes was a short talk about the “forgotten pollinators” of the natural world, particularly those we have discovered in St Clement.

Over the last few years, we have been surveying moths regularly at Samarès Manor and in my small wildlife garden near to the Parish Church. The surveys are primarily conducted by attracting moths to artificial light sources during the night. This allows us to count, identify and document species before releasing them.

This process is essential for monitoring biodiversity, ecological health and population changes in the area.

The Burnished Brass has unusual tufts and metallic colouring

Much like birds, moths migrate north to avoid extreme weather conditions and to find good food sources, so that they may successfully reproduce. It is at this time we have been excited to discover new or rare species of moth arriving in the Island.

With St Clement being so close to the French coast, we record a higher percentage of rarities than any other parish. This can also be said for a variety of other species of insects.

The Garden Tiger belongs to the same family as the Jersey Tiger Moth

I am pleased to report that the RHS, through their Wild About Gardens campaign, are promoting moth-friendly gardens by encouraging the planting of night scented flowers and caterpillar food plants. Key strategies include a “nighttime nectar selection” with pale, scented flowers. These could be Honeysuckle, Tobacco Plant, Night Scented Stock and Jasmine.

The delicate Jasmine moth

Other ways to help all wildlife in our gardens and outside environment are: • Leave leaves with holes: accept caterpillars eating plant leaves as a sign of success!

• Reduce outdoor lighting at night: bright lights distract moths from feeding and cause distress and confusion to birds flying at night.

• Avoid herbicides/ pesticides: all chemicals will cause harm to our wildlife both on land and at sea. Try using natural products like peppermint oil or citronella to discourage unwanted wildlife.

Brimstone Moth

If you have found this article interesting and would like to learn more about our night-flying insects, please contact Alli Singleton at alllisingleton66@gmail.com.

The Buff-tip - an amazing example of camouflage!

The Elephant Hawk Moth moth - who said moths are dull and grey!

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Samarès School

By Courtney Stafford, Year 4 teacher

In the Spring Term, both Year 4 classes at Samarès School were lucky enough to take part in the Jersey Music Service’s ‘Access to Music’ Projects.

What was a typical session with Jersey Music Service like?

At the start of each lesson, Mr Gray would tune all our violins. Next, we would name the parts of the violin (like the f-hole, the body, the chin rest, the strings and the scroll) and then would practise our songs. We always had to make sure we were holding it correctly.

Over the 10 weeks, we learned 4 new songs. In one of them, we got to improvise and add our own tunes which was fun.

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ver a 10-week period, children were taught how to play the violin by specialist teachers in 45-minute sessions once a week. Most of the children had never played a violin before but, by the end of the experience, were able to put on a concert to their families and children at school. This was such a brilliant opportunity for everyone involved and the children have shared some of their thoughts on the experience below.

Personal highlights Was there a moment when you felt really proud of yourself?

Questions answered by Tobias Puttick-Barrett, Noah Aubert, Fraser Johnson, Melissa Goncalves, Evie Raynor, Fergus Scott and Jaxon Bouhaire.

It always felt cool to learn a new song and at the end of the 10 weeks, we put on a performance to lots of our parents and the whole of Year 3. After this, we felt proud and relieved.

Getting started What did you think when you first heard you’d be learning the violin?

We felt excited and happy because it was something new to learn. Some of us felt bit nervous too because we didn’t know what to expect and hadn’t played a violin before.

Had you ever played an instrument before?

Some of us already had music lessons like ukelele and cello, but some of us had never played an instrument before.

Group experience What was it like learning together as a class?

It was noisy! But it was nice to all learn the same thing at the same time.

Impact and reflection What would you say to another class thinking about doing this?

It is a really fun experience and cool to be able to learn a new instrument at school. Although it is hard to play at first, it became easier the more we practised. We would recommend other schools to do this, and Mr Gray was a really good teacher!

The 10-week journey What was the most challenging part of learning the violin?

At the start it was quite hard to even hold the violin and bow correctly! It was also quite challenging to remember the names of each note and use our fingers on the strings.

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St Clement’s School Year 6 Production Just before the Easter holidays, Year 6 performed ‘Peter Pan’ for the school community. After spending the term auditioning and rehearsing songs, dances and spoken lines, this was a wonderful achievement which the children thoroughly enjoyed.

Their confidence grew significantly, alongside their oracy skills and a strong sense of collaboration – one of our school’s core values.

Some of the children said: ‘I would say that was one of the best experiences of my life!’

Sophia ‘The scariest part for me was doing my solos, but I was really proud of myself for doing it. I’m happy, I tried my best and enjoyed myself.’

Amy ‘After the performances to the school and parents, I felt proud. I felt proud because we managed to achieve something really amazing.’

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Signing Choir On Friday 1st May, a group of 32 children from St Clement’s Primary School were delighted to participate in a Choral Showcase, a non-competitive event organised by the Eisteddfod Committee. The special event, given the title ‘Sing Out’ took place at the newly refurbished Opera House which welcomed 18 different schools to its stage over the course of two days.

St Clement’s performance took both the audience and the adjudicator by surprise since the choir not only sang but also signed simultaneously in British Sign Language. Their performance was captivating and the guest adjudicator had only positive comments for the children, many of whom were as young as 7 years old and were performing on such a grand stage for the very first time. For many in the audience, this was also their first experience of seeing a performance in British Sign Language and they did not hold back in showing their appreciation both during and after the performance.

St Clement’s Signing Choir are looking forward to performing on Jersey Children’s Day, a free and fun event to be held at Howard Davis Park on Sunday 12th July. We hope to see you there!

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Pathways

by Liz Lambotte

Enjoying Outside Play Pathways East is enjoying the long daylight evenings and making the most of the sunshine by getting the children and young leaders outside.

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t is so lovely to see them playing together and making full use of the fantastic outdoor equipment at Samarès School. There are organised games, like Diamond Cricket, where everyone gets a turn and learns to play as part of a team, alongside plenty of opportunities for free play where children can use their imagination or simply relax and “hang out” on the bars.

They also have the opportunity to walk across to the beach, where they can build sandcastles, learn how to skim the water once they’ve found the perfect flat pebbles, practise somersaults and cartwheels, or simply enjoy being by the sea and listening to the waves.

No matter what age we are, it is so important to just ‘BE’ rather than constantly doing.

Children’s play has changed drastically over recent years, partly due to the increased use of technology. However, at Pathways we actively encourage children and young people to step outside, explore and create their own games. Outdoor play is crucial for children’s development, offering essential physical, mental and social benefits that indoor environments cannot always replicate.

Being outside helps children build strength, coordination and confidence. It supports their mental wellbeing by reducing stress and improving mood, while also giving them space to socialise, cooperate and develop friendships in a natural way. Outdoor environments inspire creativity – whether it’s inventing a new game, building something together or simply enjoying the freedom to move and explore.

Importantly, it also provides a healthy balance by reducing screen time and encouraging a more active lifestyle.

At Pathways East, we believe that some of the best learning happens through play, especially outdoors. Whether it’s through structured activities or unstructured free time, every moment spent outside is an opportunity for children to grow, connect, and most importantly, have fun.

If you have a child in Year 5, 6 or 7, then bring them along to our sessions at Samarès School on Friday evenings from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.

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by Paul Silcock

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Le Squez Youth Project

by Ciaran Doherty

about their move to secondary school. The new school year will also come with some youth club night changes for our groups. We will communicate with the groups and publish our new opening schedules ahead of this, including inviting the current school Year 4 students to a taster session.

Spring in full swing Following a busy start to the year, spring was in full swing. Young people had created plans for their weekly youth club sessions with lots of exciting activities and interesting topics requested. Our sessions were busy with large numbers of young people and lots on offer. Key highlights for our young people included letting off steam in the Body Zorbs, cooking up a storm in the kitchen and getting stuck into slime making. We also enjoyed trips to Jump Jersey and Valley Adventure as well as an art and baking session as part of our Easter Programme.

We need you!

Our project runs with a mixed team including a qualified Senior and Assistant Youth Worker, part time paid Sessional Youth Workers and Volunteers. All of our team receive training and supervision to support them in their work with our young people. With a recent increase in young people attending our sessions we need more support from volunteers both in our sessions and to join our committee. If you think you might be able to help us, please get in touch and we can talk you through the application process and support available to you. Please email ciarandoherty@jsy.je or matthewdaly@jsy.je to get involved or find out more.

Cooking, cooking and more cooking…

We had an explosion of interest and participation in our cooking curriculum which led to us offering multiple opportunities in each session for groups to come and cook. Some nights having up to eighteen young people getting the opportunity to learn new skills and recipes in our kitchen.

These sessions offered young people improved confidence and skills development through preparing and weighing different ingredients, adapting recipes and budgeting.

Exploring interesting topics Our groups were offered engaging sessions to discuss and learn about different topics affecting young people and our wider communities. Key topics included healthy relationships, banter vs bullying, and inclusion.

Our work around disability awareness was very well received with young people getting to experience some time in a wheelchair to reflect on the challenges that those with disabilities may face daily. The participants completed an audit of our facilities thinking about what improvements could be made to reduce barriers for those with disabilities to access our services.

Warming up for summer With the weather improving, we have been enjoying going outside during our sessions to have fun and connect with nature. This has inspired us to start planning an action-packed summer offer based on all the ideas from our young people. We will see the return of some of our most popular activities as well as some new and exciting trips for people to try out. More information can be found by contacting us directly.

Transitions As the school year is coming to an end, we will start to prepare our young people for transitions ready for September. As part of this, we have been working with our Year 6 students in youth club and in school to answer burning questions and to challenge myths

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Twinning

Update

by Bernadette Cooper

La Fête ‘Le Saint Valentin’ On 14th February, we held our first ever St Valentine party at the Parish Hall to celebrate Le Saint Valentin.

Preparations for this event included a morning session for committee members to cut out about 400 hearts to be used for decorating the parish hall.

Bingo and Quiz nights Our fundraising efforts have continued during these winter months with another good bingo evening with many winners and a fantastic raffle put together by our enterprising raffle queen Collette Willmett. We also held a quiz evening where our quizmaster Matt challenged those grey cells and presented us with flags to identify and an assortment of dingbats as well as six rounds of challenging questions.

The scores were very close and the quiz ended in a tie break. One final question led to the ‘Desperados’ team winning the quiz. Delicious cakes and a superb raffle with vouchers as well as an array of prizes added to the atmosphere of the evening which was enjoyed by all.

The committee presented Matt with a voucher in appreciation of his help with the quiz evenings over the past few years.

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he evening began with food, either Beef Bourguignon or Chicken Chasseur. Towards the end of the meal, we were honoured to listen to the dulcet tones of Terry Arthur who sang a range of romantic and easy listening numbers, encouraging everyone to dance, including line dancing at one stage.

During the evening, tasks were also set at the various tables. Groups were asked to pair up well known lovers, partners and recognised pairs from films, the media and history. Lyndie’s team won the matching pairs quiz and Gail’s team won the total number of words derived from ‘Le Saint Valentin’.

The raffle, once again organised by Collette, was a great success and boosted by some incredible prizes including a dance voucher from Simply Ballroom, a voucher from Le Hocq Inn and a lunch voucher from the Runneymede Hotel. Thank you to all the generous donors of raffle prizes.

A good evening was had by all and thanks must go to every member of our wonderful Twinning Committee for their sustained efforts and enthusiastic response to the ideas for fundraising and socials in which they find themselves involved. Thanks too, to all those who supported the event. As the French would say ´Amis pour toujours.’

French lessons This year’s course of free French lessons for adults in our parish is progressing well and our students have been busy practising their French, buying food, ordering meals, describing their homes and explaining their interests. The use of directions and, very importantly numbers, have also featured in our lessons. It is good to see them working so well together and making excellent progress along the way.

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Easter Scavenger Hunt winners Bertie and family

Cancale Carnival Preparation Once again, a group of us will be flying the flag for Jersey and more importantly St Clement in Cancale in May as we prepare for the Carnival on 24th May. This is a procession through the streets of Cancale to the port and this year, with the theme of Land and Sea, our men in the group will be Jersey fishermen and the ladies Jersey maids. One of our enterprising committee members, Lyndie Walker, has organised sewing sessions with the help of Astra Denton to make Jersey bonnets (not the easiest of activities) However, the ladies have persevered and we have Jersey bonnets! Look out for the photos and account of the carnival weekend in the next edition.

Cancale Poster Competition winners Emily and Liam

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

TUESDAY 14 JULY

Bastille Day Celebration: ´Fête de La Bastille´ Our next function will be the Bastille Day Celebration on Tuesday 14th July from 5 - 8pm at the Parish Hall for parishioners of St Clement. 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 and avoid disappointment. This was a very successful event last year.

New leaders in Cancale

SATURDAY 19 SEPTEMBER

Following the recent elections in Cancale, the town has a new Maire, Marcel Le Moal, as Pierre Yves Mahieu couldn’t be re-elected, having completed the legal maximum time in office of 18 years.

We look forward to meeting up with the new team while we are in Cancale, which also includes Mme Annick Gicquel who takes responsibility for twinning activities.

FEST NOZ - Breton Summer Party at 7pm at the Parish Hall 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. Again, this will be a ticketed event for adults and children, and we welcome our friends from the other parishes.

Easter Activities This year, the Twinning Committee organised a couple of walking scavenger hunts in the parish over the Easter holiday break as an activity for families in the parish. Those who took part did very well and we hope, enjoyed the activity. We would love to have some feedback and welcome ideas that would help to get parishioners of all ages involved.

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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It’s free. Bring your own chairs, relax and settle down for the day and night parades!* After a year away, we are delighted to return to Victoria Avenue place where we feel the Battle of Flowers truly belongs.

Following the tremendous success of the scaled down parade through Town in 2025, and after listening carefully to public feedback, we have made a number of important changes for this year’s event — not least the decision to keep both the Day and Night Parades completely free.

By returning the event to Victoria Avenue and extending the arena from Rue de Galet to Lower Park, we can safely and comfortably accommodate even larger crowds, while also providing float builders with the space needed to create the large-scale, imaginative exhibits for which the Battle of Flowers is renowned.

The Day Parade will travel from west to east, while the Night Parade will travel in the opposite direction, from east to west.

The events will be single-pass parades along the southern carriageway of Victoria Avenue.

Day Parade Fri 14th Aug Arena opens at 13:00, with pre-parade entertainment, food and drink available on the laybys between Lower Park and Rue de Galet.

Parade starts at 15:00, single pass from Rue de Galet to Lower Park, where floats will park up for viewing.

Arena closes at 18:00

Moonlight Parade Sat 15th Aug Arena opens at 18:30, again with pre-parade entertainment, food and drink.

At sunset (approx. 21:20), the parade starts from Lower Park, all floats illuminated, and travels to Rue de Galet.

This will be followed by a finale shortly after 22:00 – details yet to be confirmed.

Arena closes at 23:00.

This format offers spectators a fantastic opportunity to enjoy an immersive Battle of Flowers experience along the entire route, from Lower Park to Rue de Galet.

Visitors are encouraged to bring their own chairs and settle in along either side of the parade route to enjoy the 29 spectacular floats, marching bands, and entertainers up close with pre-parade performances and live music all completely free of charge along with a wide range of food and drink outlets.

The Night Parade, taking place the following evening, will feature all floats fully illuminated, accompanied once again by bands and entertainers, this time travelling westward from the Lower Park.

Beginning at 8:45pm, spectators can look forward to a spectacular display of lights and entertainment, culminating in a breathtaking finale, details to be confirmed.

A message from the Battle Organisers We are committed to making the Battle of Flowers a free community event from now on and to make sure it is accessible to all.

We are very grateful for the grant funding we have already received.

However, trying to find the final £40,000 in the current financial climate has proven more than a little challenging, so in order to be able to put on the show that Islanders have come to expect, we are asking for your support.

Please help us out, anything you can give will be gratefully received – thank you.

*Subject to the Bailiff’s Permission

If you want to keep Battle free, please donate what you can at www.battle.je/fundraising

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Fl wers REPORT St Clement Battle of Flowers Association are working hard to help make this parade better than ever!

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ollowing the success of the free town centre parades last year, both the daytime and moonlight parades will be free to watch along Victoria Avenue.

UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE PARISH HALL

Building on our long, successful history, St Clement aim to pull out all the stops and produce another spectacular entry. The theme is ‘Carnaval’ – a Brazilian-inspired entry which hopes to bring the colour, noise and spectacle of Rio to Jersey.

Sunday 5th July at 1.30pm

Work is well under way at Battle Headquarters in Meadow Bank where the chassis is based, The Glen farm shed and at the Parish Hall where there are regular Monday evening meets. We are always looking to expand our team and welcome anyone who wishes to come along and get involved. No experience is required and there is no expectation of the amount of time volunteers give.

Everything helps!

Monday 13th July

Miss St Clement and Junior Miss St Clement Competition and Afternoon Tea.

Float Preparations - Come and join us!

To keep up to date, find us on Facebook at St Clement Battle of Flowers Association.

In addition to our senior fully floral exhibit, we will be entering a paper flower junior float entitled ‘A Whole New World’. Volunteers are busy folding and pulling paper flowers and there are still plenty to make. This is a great way for families to get involved.

Alongside the work on the exhibits, the team has a full calendar of fundraising and social events planned for the coming months. We will also be holding the Miss St Clement and Junior Miss St Clement competition and afternoon tea on Sunday 5th July. Entry forms with terms and conditions will be available from the Parish Hall from the beginning of June, and we hope to receive lots of support. This is a wonderful opportunity for our younger Parishioners to get involved in Battle and a range of Parish events.

If you can help by giving some of your time or a financial donation to help us achieve our goals, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Graham Gibson (Chairperson) on 07827 274236 or email grahamgibs@aol.com.

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Repair Café

by Jennifer Bridge

Ava McCoy is still at primary school and has been volunteering for three years - first helping her nana, Linda Guillemot, at the refreshment table by taking cake, tea and coffee orders. Now that Ava is a bit older, she is enjoying helping her nana at the welcome desk. Earlier this year, Ava was recognised for her volunteering in an assembly at her school. Her teacher said, “Volunteering is a brilliant way to develop confidence, independence and important life skills, and I'm so pleased that she is embracing this opportunity.”

Ava’s nana, Linda, explained that she loves to see knowledge being passed onto the younger generation, and the ambience of the Repair Café is indeed lovely to experience.

Celebrating Jersey Repair Café’s youngest volunteers

At Jersey Repair Café, the motto is simple: “If you can wheel it or carry it, you can bring it.”

Over the years, a multitude of much-loved items have come through the doors for repair, including electrical, leather, wooden, ceramic, fabric and mechanical items.

The café has three aims: environmental, social and educational.

There is a great atmosphere at the Repair Café with live music, freshly baked cake, tea and coffee, and best of all, it is a free service. There is a serious environmental aim - to keep items in use as long as possible.

In this article, we would like to celebrate our youngest volunteers and thank them for their efforts.

Ava taking cake, tea and coffee orders at the refreshment table

Thomas shaking hands with a satisfied customer

Oliver Bisson got involved because his dad is one of the regular musicians who entertain at the Repair Café. Oliver enjoyed the challenge of taking ten drink orders, and commented, “Somehow, we managed to get every order correct and in good time! It feels like a good challenge and a fun time. It’s nice to get out the house on a Saturday morning.”

Keegan Carcel is volunteering as part of his Duke of Edinburgh Award. He sits next to his Dad, Claude, and they work on electrical items together. He describes becoming more confident, more thoughtful about what he throws away, and more willing to talk to strangers. “It’s a great way to give back to the community,” Keegan says. “You will learn a lot from other repairers as well as share your own knowledge. I think it’s something more young people should get involved in.”

Ava helping her nana, Linda Guillemot, at the welcome desk

Thomas had already been doing electronics repairs at home when he volunteered with his mum, Louise, who can be found in the fabric repair section. He recently successfully completed his portable appliance testing certification, courtesy of 4Group, which sponsored four places for Repair Café volunteers on their training course.

Describing his successful repair of a much-loved child’s toy, Thomas said, “It was a truly heartwarming moment”. He also paid tribute to all the other volunteers and encouraged more young people to get involved, “There are many experienced repairers willing to share their wisdom.”

The Repair Café team thank our young volunteers for their commitment, and we all look forward to giving you a warm welcome at the next Repair Café.

For more information, please see our Facebook group Jersey Repair Café or visit Thomas concentrating on an electrical repair

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Weekly Beach Clean for Duke of Edinburgh Volunteering Eva Le Roux has been taking part in a weekly beach clean in St Clement as part of the volunteering section of her Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award.

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va has been giving up her time each week to help care for the local coastline by collecting litter and doing her part to keep the parish environment clean and tidy. It has been a really positive experience, allowing her to contribute to the community while also helping to protect local wildlife and preserve the natural beauty of our beaches.

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The Duke of Edinburgh Award encourages young people to develop new skills, support their community and challenge themselves, and this beach clean has been a very worthwhile way for Eva to do exactly that. She has enjoyed being able to make a practical difference in the parish and hopes that her efforts will also encourage others to take pride in keeping our local environment clean.

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Education by Stimulation On a glorious springtime Saturday, the Jersey Trees for Life team – including a bumble bee, a ladybird, an owl and a squirrel – was in St Saviour’s Woodland for the first of its two annual children’s events, April Adventure.

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long with its autumnal equivalent, this event has proved extremely popular in recent years as parents seek ways to encourage their youngsters to engage directly with nature – something that’s become imperative in an age of technological oversaturation and a rapidly warming planet.

If nature engagement was the aim, it was certainly fulfilled.

Around 140 children attended the two 90-minute sessions, each offering a host of nature-themed activities including sapling repotting, coaster art, a tree quiz and the obligatory scavenger hunt, complete with sweet incentives. All for a fiver too.

It was wonderful to see families playing together in the woodland. It was also safe to conclude that dads enjoy building dens as much as their kids do.

Although sometimes overlooked in the maelstrom of activity, education is a core part of the charity’s raison d’être. As today’s children will supersede us, it’s vital to ensure they’re engaged with nature, understanding the symbiotic relationship we share and its fundamental importance to our existence.

Jersey Trees for Life thanks everyone who contributed to the event’s success, from those who bought tickets to all the volunteers that made it happen.

Thanks also go to the Parish of St Saviour for providing facilities and Honorary Police. These events really are a fantastic way to bring community together.

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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. There will be another opportunity to submit your photos in August for the Autumn 2026 edition.

Dougie Marsh

Mary Horton

Louise Banks

Martin Williams

Paul Doublet

Mal White

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Louisa Newman

Lesley Aubert

John Lord

Barbara Short

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CHURCH NEWS

by Revd James Porter

As we all enter a new summer season here in St Clement, the Church is also entering a new season in its life. After the Revd David Shaw’s retirement last year, and our arrival in January, we are working to ensure that St Clement Church has an outward focus as we serve our local community.

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t was so encouraging to welcome over 250 children and their families to our first ‘Easter Trail’ on the Saturday afternoon over Easter weekend. With families enjoying exploring our beautiful grounds, various activities in the church building to explore the theme of Easter, a Lego version of the Easter Story to watch, and refreshments to enjoy, it was a delight to serve our community in this way. Many families commented to us that they didn't know what a great space we have, so please do come and make use of this space over the summer months - it’s everyone’s to enjoy!

The church building itself is now open every day, so if you need to some space to take some time out, pause, reflect or pray, then please come and make use of our building.

We are currently running a Bible Course on a Tuesday evening to understand better God’s plans and purposes for our world. In fact, Bible sales and numbers of people of all ages reading the Bible are at a record high at the moment. We have placed free Bibles at the back of church for anyone to take and read at home. Why not take one, and enjoy reading it over the summer?

St Clement’s Church

St Clement church is a Christian community, serving our local parish of St Clement, seeking the flourishing and blessing of the whole community.

We are just beginning to explain who we are as a church and exploring ways to serve our community, and we would love you to join us on the journey.

Wishing you a wonderful summer!

We have 2 worship centres: the Parish Church of St Clement & St Nicholas Church at Greve d’Azette

James (Rector) and Katie Porter

We gather on a Sunday at the following times: 9am @ St Nicholas (BCP communion service) & 10.30am @ the Parish Church (Communion service 1st & 3rd Sundays Morning Worship on the 2nd Sunday ‘Family’ service on 4th Sunday) We are exploring ways to serve our community throughout the week… … why not join us on the journey?...

Contact:- stclementjersey@outlook.com

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Catholic St Clement Pétanque Women’s League

by Mike Robinson

In recent years, the game of pétanque has become increasingly popular in Jersey. The game originated in France and involves throwing metal boules towards a small wooden target ball called a cochonnet.

by Pat Guegan

The Catholic Women’s League started our 2026 fundraising with an Easter Hamper Raffle, which was very popular again this year.

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he game can be played on any fine gravelled surface or terrain. Several publicly available terrains are situated around the Island.

There are currently four pétanque clubs - Jersey Pétanque Club, Liberation Pétanque Club, Carrefour Pétanque Club and St Mary Pétanque Club. Further information about the game and the clubs can be found at www.petanque.je.

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e plan to purchase book tokens to donate to Every Child Our Future (ECOF) which they will distribute so that the children can choose books of their own to purchase. The charity supports children to develop their reading skills by sending volunteers into primary schools. They also hold out-of-school sessions at the Town Library.

Preparing for a 'roll-up' session at the St Clement terrain

In addition to the clubs, each Parish has a team that plays in the annual Inter-Parish League and cup knock-out competitions. St Clement had a good season last year, finishing second in the league and winning the Plate in the one-day cup competition. We are hoping to build on last year's success but have had a mixed start to the 2026 season. We lost our first two matches against St Clement team at Le Hocq tower St Mary and St Lawrence, but then drew against St Saviour and beat St John, St Helier and St Martin. However, it is a long season as we have to play each Parish home and away – so hopefully plenty of time to have another good year.

A homemade Cake Sale was also held recently to raise much needed funds.

We are looking forward to welcoming Susie Richardson, CEO of Jersey Cares to speak to us about her new role. At Christmas, 120 angels were made and donated with a Christmas message from the CWL to go in the shoe boxes they sent out.

At our recent AGM, a new Chairperson and Treasurer were elected and our Secretary was re-elected.

We continue to support the Anglican and Methodist Churches with hosting the Lenten Lunches in St Martin. Our share of the fundraising this year is being donated to Friends of the Holy Land.

We look forward to continuing our programme of fundraising and social activities, and there will be two opportunities to join gatherings in England where we can meet up with members of other Sections.

Home matches are played on our terrain across the road from the Parish Hall. It is a lovely setting when the sun is shining but can be quite tricky when it's windy and raining! The Parish team have an informal get together at 10am every Tuesday and Thursday. All are welcome to come and join us, whether or not you have played before. It is a fun and sociable way to enjoy this little corner of 'God's own Parish'.

We continue to seek new members, all enquiries welcome. Please contact Pat Guegan on 07797 724054 or by email at gueganfamily@gmail.com.

For further information, please contact Mike Robinson at crusoes@outlook.com or 07797 722426.

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is Now Open!

The newly refreshed M&S St Clement Foodhall has officially reopened for business - and it’s more than just a store, it’s a shopping experience. Step inside to discover bright, modern interiors, spacious aisles, and a welcoming atmosphere that makes even a quick visit feel special.

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helves are stocked with all your M&S favourites, from crisp fruit and vegetables to responsibly sourced meat and fish. You’ll also find convenient midweek meal solutions and plenty of tempting treats for those well-earned indulgences. Be sure to visit the in-store bakery, where the comforting aroma of freshly baked bread and pastries fills the air.

The reopening celebrations were full of joy, featuring a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday 31st, goodie bags for visitors, a visit from friends at Samares School, and a special appearance by the much-loved Percy Pig. Whether you’re popping in for a quick top-up or tackling your weekly shop, the refreshed Foodhall makes shopping simpler, more enjoyable, and truly irresistible. The M&S St Clement team are so happy to be back and can’t wait to welcome you—drop in today and see what’s new for yourself!

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What Was but What If… PART 4

Compiled by Peter Tabb

Extracted from

the words “…and our dear Channel Islands are also to be freed today.” This last was greeted with cheers and applause in the Royal Square since Bailiff Alexander Coutanche, tipped off about Churchill’s broadcast had arranged for loudspeakers to be set up around the square.

At the fringe of the cheering crowd stood several German soldiers, ignoring what, in any other circumstance, would have been a crowd that needed dispersing.

We Shall Eat Grass A compendium of myths, mysteries and minutiae of the only German Occupation of British Soil.

We all know that in fact it was almost two more days before the German forces formally surrendered but what if…

On Monday 7 May, prime minister Winston Churchill announced on the BBC radio the unconditional surrender of all German forces and ended his announcement with

When the Royal Navy destroyers HMS Bulldog and Beagle arrived off Guernsey at 14.00 hrs (Double British Summer Time) on 8 May with a party under the joint command of Rear-Admiral G.C. Stuart DSO DSC and Brigadier A.E. Snow OBE and expecting an unconditional German surrender, Kapitänleutnant Armin Zimmermann, representing the Channel Islands commander-in-chief Vizeadmiral zur See Friedrich Hüffmeier (conveyed to the rendezvous by a battered and rusting minesweeper and who gave the Nazi salute when boarding Bulldog), advised that he was empowered only to discuss terms for an armistice that would commence at 00.01 hrs the following day, not sign any unconditional surrender. What’s more, the proximity of the two British warships was a ‘provocative act’ and they would be fired upon if they did not go away.

At 16.45 precisely, a 12 inch shell screamed over Bulldog and splashed into the sea 50 yards ahead of the destroyer.

Thirty seconds later a similar eruption took place 50 yards astern.

Zimmerman was detained for an hour while Admiral Stuart and Brigadier Snow contacted GOC Southern Command in Plymouth for instructions and after Zimmerman had disembarked, Bulldog’s captain, a grizzled commander who’d spent much of the war escorting trans-Atlantic convoys, exclaimed, ‘To hell with that. These beggars have surrendered…’ and with both the Admiral and Brigadier compliant, ordered his vessel and Beagle to heave to.

‘Guns!’ The Gunnery Officer was fastening his helmet.

‘Prepare to open fire…’ He leaned over the speaking tube to the wheelhouse below. “Ring Full ahead and start zigzagging. Flags, call Beagle and tell him to hop it…”

‘The mad beggars!’ the captain shouted. ‘Sound “Action Stations”. His First Lieutenant pressed the large red button, commenting drily, ‘They’re bracketing us…’ as similar eruptions took place ahead and astern of Beagle. ‘They’s got a four gun 12-inch battery inland and they’re radar guided…’ He recalled the notes he had browsed before sailing. The notes gave precise details of the ordinance in place on both islands compiled by RAF reconnaissance and that the Mirus 12-inch battery was manned by officers and men of the Kriegsmarine. ‘Any single shot can sink us…”

“Fire on what, sir?’ The First Lieutenant questioned. ‘The battery is inland. We have no idea where it is nor even what’s actually facing us on the coast since these are all protected by bunkers…” He pointed to the coast where bunkers and towers were evident. He didn’t add quite what the effect of their 4.7-inch guns would be and in the coastal area there would be civilians. Wryly he thought of Nelson’s instruction that ships should never take on land-based batteries.

“Belay that order,” the captain snapped. As ever his First Lieutenant, a “Wavy Navy” officer who had been a lawyer before the war, was right. What the hell could they fire upon?

Bulldog surged ahead, heading out to sea with Beagle in her wake as eruptions occurred just where they had been hove to just moments before.

HMS Beagle British Destroyer

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Douvres lighthouse had stood until being destroyed by the Germans in 1944.

‘What do we do now, sir?’ the Gunnery Officer asked.

‘We stand down, that’s what and await instructions.’

They had remained hove to for almost half an hour when a Telegraphist appeared with a message from the GOC Southern Command advising that the new German Führer, Grossadmiral-zur-See Karl Doenitz had given the order to all the German forces to surrender and they were all complying, including the CinC of the German forces in the Channel Islands.

The Captain rang down to the wheelhouse. ‘Set a course to take us back to Guernsey.’ He turned to the officers on the bridge. ‘I’d like to see the madman who opened fire on us and sank Beagle brought aboard in bloody chains…’

Once again the foregoing is a work of fiction although Bulldog and Beagle did retire out of range when so suggested by Kapitänleutnant Zimmerman. It did not happen but could it have done.

Adm Huffmeier being escorted from his Guernsey headquarters to HMS Faulkener

‘Their guns have a range of more than 20 miles…” the First Lieutenant commented to the Gunnery Officer who was literally twitching his thumbs..

‘Good God…’ ‘Let’s hope so. We might be meeting Him soon…”

Another 12-inch shell exploded in the destroyer’s wake, shaking the entire vessel. Bulldog leaned into a sharp turn as the slim vessel zigzagged. Beagle was heading away from her consort, also zigzagging wildly, opening the gap between them. Suddenly Beagle’s bridge structure dissolved in a fiery blast, so violent that it rolled the ship onto her beam ends.

‘Good God, Beagle’s bought it!’ as another 12-inch shell landed on the stricken destroyer literally blowing the vessel apart. For a moment or two the bow and stern remained above the surface before sinking in a welter of smoke, oil fuel and loose deck fittings.

Despite the risk, the captain ordered Bulldog to circle the widening circle of fuel and wreckage. ‘She’s gone with everyone in her…” the Gunnery Officer muttered as Bulldog heeled into a tight turn. ‘Keep an eye out for survivors,’ the captain barked into the Tannoy. “And let’s hope those beggars don’t go for the double!’

But there were no survivors. Beagle, Bulldog’s sister B-Class destroyer and regular companion on convoys, had been destroyed by a single very accurate salvo.

‘Resume zigzagging. Let’s get out of here. Those beggars will pay for this.”

“We Shall Eat Grass”

Bulldog headed out to sea eventually heaving to near the western end of the Minquiers reef where the Roches-

will be published later this year.

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Jersey Farmers Markets at Le Tacheron Farm, Trinity

Something Jersey’s been missing is here and it’s worth the trip to Trinity.

Jersey Farmers Markets runs every other Saturday at Le Tacheron Farm from 10am to 2pm through to the end of September, with the next market on Saturday, 11 July.

Browse fresh fruit and vegetables, locally caught seafood, cut flowers, honey, free-range eggs, meat, pastries, and freshly baked bread. Stay for the coffee and hot food made by a different chef from whatever’s seasonal and available on the day. There’s live music, farm animals to meet, loads of parking and no particular reason to rush home. Children will love it too. The farm’s rare breed animals, from pygmy goats and baby lambs to donkeys and working horses, have a way of stopping people in their tracks.

rotating cast of bakers, farmers, fishers, butchers and artisan producers sets up every other Saturday, alongside the Huddle Van, a mobile education hub hosting talks and workshops on food, health and growing. “We want to inspire and encourage others to see themselves as an important part of agriculture and this community,” says Charles Le Maistre. That spirit of open invitation is exactly what this market is built on.

The setting is no coincidence. Le Tacheron, whose name means ‘team’ in Jèrriais, is one of Jersey’s most distinctive working farms. Growing a range of cereals including spelt, barley, rye, and oats, milling its own flour on site, and baking its own bread, it’s a place that takes field-to-fork seriously. Around it, a

Behind the market is a simple principle: local producers deserve a direct route to their community, where they keep their profits and build their businesses with genuine support behind them.

This is about making Jersey’s incredible producers more visible, and rebuilding food resilience on the island in a way that lasts beyond a single season.

Those living in St Martin’s, Maufant, or Victoria Village are encouraged to walk or cycle. As a thank you, anyone arriving on foot or by bike will receive a free Jersey Wonder.

The event is proudly sponsored by Butterfield.

Follow @jerseyfarmersmarkets on Facebook and Instagram for more details.

Every other Saturday 10:00am–2:00pm Free entry & on-site parking Jersey Farmers Markets, Le Tacheron Farm, Rue de Dielament, Trinity JE3 5HX. What3words: baggage.factories.pecans. Bus routes: Route 3, 21, 23 and 33.

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The work of the Jersey Care Commission is expanding. Chief Inspector Becky Sherrington answers key questions about what these changes mean for Islanders

EXPANSION OF REGULATED CARE SERVICES IN JERSEY What is changing in the regulation of care services in Jersey, and what does this expansion mean?

Following changes to the Regulation of Care (Jersey) Law 2014, our remit has expanded to include the regulation of hospital services, ambulance services and Government-provided mental health services. Certain laser clinics will also be inspected under the updated Law. This means these services will be subject to independent regulation against a Single Assessment Framework, a set of clearly defined standards that outline how care services should be provided. The changes reflect a commitment to ensuring Islander’s receive health and social care services that are safe, effective, caring, responsive and well led.

Becky Sherrington Jersey Care Commission Chief Inspector

Who carries out inspections? Will specialist expertise be used?

What’s the purpose of independent regulation, and how does it help improve care?

Inspections are carried out by our experienced team of Regulation Officers, who have a wide range of professional experience from across health and social care, including frontline care, clinical, leadership and management roles. To inspect the hospital, ambulance and mental health services, specialist knowledge will also be required, so inspections will also be supported by external senior clinical advisers and subject matter experts, including specialists from other regulators such as the Care Quality Commission (CQC), professional bodies including the Royal College of Psychiatrists and other relevant organisations.

Independent regulation helps provide Islanders with assurance about the quality, safety and effectiveness of health and social care services, while supporting continual improvement in care quality. We help achieve this by setting clear, evidence-based standards and assessing services fairly, proportionately and transparently through inspections and ongoing oversight.

What services are included in the expanded regulation, and what is not?

The expanded Regulation of Care (Jersey) Law 2014 includes the independent regulation of hospital services, ambulance services, Government provided mental health services and certain laser clinics.

What happens during an inspection?

During an inspection, a range of evidence is gathered from different sources. The voice of service users and their families or carers is an important part of how we continually improve services, alongside the views of staff, leaders, on-site observations and the review of records and systems.

Ambulance services provided by charitable organisations, including St John Ambulance Jersey and Normandy Rescue, also fall within the updated Law. Private mental health services are not included. Decisions about which services are regulated are made through the legislative process and voted on by the States Assembly. The Commission’s role is to apply the Law as enacted.

At the end of the inspection, initial feedback is shared with service leaders before an inspection report is produced setting out findings, including both good practice and areas for improvement. All inspection reports are published on the Jersey Care Commission website.

What happens next, and when will inspections begin?

Following the amendments to the Regulation of Care (Jersey) Law in November 2025, the Law was enacted on 6 April 2026. Newly regulated services now have until 6 October 2026 to register with us.

What happens after an inspection?

After each inspection, we publish an inspection report on our website. We don’t use ratings or judgement scores. Instead, reports provide clear, evidence-based findings that support transparency, accountability and continual improvement. The reports identify what is going well and areas of good practice as well as areas for improvement. Reports clearly set out, if required, the actions needed and timescales for improvement, with progress monitored through ongoing oversight.

We’re preparing to carry out our first onsite inspection with a blend of local and external inspectors in 2027.

How will hospital services be inspected?

Hospital services won’t be inspected all at once. Because of the size and complexity of the hospital, inspections will be introduced in a phased, proportionate way, focusing on defined service areas or “blocks” over time, including medicine, surgery, outpatients, women and children’s services and mental health.

This approach will also help protect patient safety and minimise disruption to patients, staff and day-to-day clinical activity.

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BOOKMARKS

NEW

A roundup of local publishing

A History of Shooting in Jersey Price £10 / By David Dorgan

NEW The Jersey Norman

This is the story of the sport of shooting in Jersey.

Story 1,000 Years

Jersey’s shooting origins began with the need to defend the island and the creation of the Jersey Militia in 1337. The Militia were involved from bows to rifle shooting.

Price £9.95 / By Jean Treleven and Geraint Jennings When the Normandy Region made the decision to celebrate 1,000 years of Norman heritage for the Millennium of the birth of William the Conqueror, Jersey just had to be involved as our loyalty to the Dukes of Normandy stretched from 933 to 1259, continued with the Kings of England and elements of that strong Norman heritage have continued to the present day.

The book begins with the Militia Years from 1337 to 1860. In 1861 and civilian shooting begins. The ranges are covered, together with over ninty names of shooting clubs and associations. The Occupation stopped shooting in 1940.

The next section is devoted to clubs from all areas of shooting from 1945 up to 2026 covering their history, locations and ranges.

A new publication; The Jersey Norman Story 1,000 years/ L’Histouaithe Nouormande dé Jèrri 1,000 ans by local historian Jean Treleven and Geraint Jennings gives the background to our Norman links along with evidence of Norman heritage that is retained in the island today.

Jersey-made guns and gun makers together with some recent gun retailers and an outline of the Firearms Laws from 1879 to the present showing the low nunber of crimes and offences committed, together with some of the strictest firearms regulations anywhere in the world. The Island’s unique Captain Bryan 1877 honorary sytem of licensing when compared with the UK, is almost world beating in its effectiveness.

It is bilingual, in both Jèrriais and English, a testament to the strong link with Jersey’s Norman past represented by the Island’s Norman language.

It gives students and others the opportunity to discover some of the rich heritage contained within that language as well as discover the Norman story.

There is a listing of Jersey Government Gold and Silver Medal winners from 1863 to1913 with placing names.

Available from:

Available from:

• The Maison de la Normandie et de la Manche • The Société Jersiaise bookshop • The Museum Bookshop • The Harbour Gallery.

• Amazon.co.uk, £10.00 ISBN 9781036960834 • The Société Jersiaise • The book shop in the Central Market

SOON Rînmes Rêjouis COMING

The book launch event will take place as part of the Jersey Festival of Words.

Date: Sunday 20th September Time: 10am-12pm Where: Jersey Zoo Age: Suitable for 0-6 year olds

Price £9.99 / By Robyn Conway

This Autumn, we are excited to be publishing a brand new Jèrriais children’s nursery rhyme book entitled Rînmes Rêjouis.

Please join members of the Jèrriais Teaching Service for themed art and craft activities, facepainting and group singing of nursery rhymes in English and Jèrriais. These activities are free of charge, but normal Zoo admission fees apply. A free copy of the book will be gifted to every family attending.

Following the success of the Jèrriais translations of Lé Gruffalo, D’vinnâle dé Marmoûset (Monkey Puzzle), La Maîson Crêpie et Squouîzie (A Squash and a Squeeze) and La Carpéleuse Hardi Affanmée (The Very Hungry Caterpillar), this beautifully illustrated original book is designed to encourage parents and carers to explore Jersey’s native language with younger children.

If you would like to pre-order a copy of the book for £9.99, please contact Robyn Conway at r.conway@jeron.je.

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L’Office du Jèrriais is working hard around the Island to revitalise our native language. Learner numbers of all ages are increasing, and there is a quiet realisation that Jèrriais is something which makes our Island truly distinctive.

L’Assembliée d’Jèrriais (Jèrriais Assembly) celebrates its 75th anniversary this year, having been formed in 1951 to hold meetings and publish items in our native language. The group began with 27 people and membership grew over the years to almost five hundred. Around 40 people still attend regularly, and new members who are learners or supporters of Jèrriais are very welcome.

A young boy takes time to chat with the girls during a break in filming.

Photo credit: Jersey Evening Post

J’avions des discours, et pis des r’citâtions, d’la chant’tie, des pièches dé thiâtre et des concèrts dans des Salles Pârouaîssiales alentou d’ L’Île. J’avions du monde comme Amelia Perchard, Eileen Lé Sueux, Alice Bliampid, Gordon Lé Breton, Ben Amy, Emma Syvret et un tas d’autres et j’m’en rappelle d’un dgialogue entre Ken Vibert et Margaret dé Gruchy. Et pis, i’ y avait étout Lé Sèrvice Annuel au mais d’Avri à difféthentes Églyises et bein seux, Lé Sèrvice des Cantiques dé Noué, tchi continnue touos l’s ans.

Eune année dans les mille neuf chent nénante (1990s), j’tais lé Prédicateu à la p’tite Églyise dé St. George pouor lé Sèrvice Annuel et j’ai aîdgi étout deux’-trais fais au Sèrvice dé Noué. Mais, quand j’tions à travailli sus la fèrme, ‘Douard et mé, j’soulions chanter ensembl’ye, pûtôt « Ma Normandie » ès concèrts et pis, quand ‘Douard s’en fut en Angliétèrre, j’chantis « Ma Normandie » auve Ben Amy. Et, i’y’ avait des grandes occâsions comme la bordée qué l’ Sieur Èrthu dé La Mathe, donnit un discours à la Salle Publique dé St. Martîn entouor san travas comme Ambassadeur pouor la Grande Brétangne! La Salle ‘tait plieine et ch’tait souvent la même chose ès rêunions auve des foules dé monde, qué ch’sait chent ou chent chînquante pèrsonnes et pus.

While there were still farmers who knew how to plough with a number of horses (La Grand’ Tchethue), L’Assembliée d’Jèrriais decided to film the operation for posterity. The filming took place in early May 1968.

Eileen Le Sueur is pictured in the centre, and Jean Le Maiste MBE is the young man in the bowler hat. Photo credit: Jersey Evening Post

L’Assembliée d’Jèrriais held their Dîner Annuel (annual lunch) at the Ambassador Hotel in April with around 50 people enjoying a delicious meal and sharing memories of life in Jersey. A warm welcome was extended to a small delegation from l’Assemblliae d’Dgèrnésy (Guernsey Assembly) and it was lovely to hear the native language of our sister island being spoken.

Reflecting on 75 years of L’Assembliée d’Jèrriais, François Le Maistre, who has been involved since the beginning as a child, said in his toast: “Ch’est un privilège et un honneu d’être ichîn auve vous aniet quand nou s’en va célébrer lé septante-chînquième annivèrsaithe dépis qué L’Assembliée fut fondée en 1951.

J’tais p’tchiot quand la preunmié rêunion s’fit au mais d’Novembre, et les p’tchiots né fûtent pon învités à chutte rêunion. Mais à la deuxième rêunion au mais d’Janvyi 1952, mes deux fréthes, ‘Douard et Jean, et mé, j’tions là et à toutes les rêunions pouor bein d’s années auprès. Nou sortait d’ La Fèrme à Portînfé à sept heuthes vîngt pouor être en bouôn temps pouor la rêunion à huit heuthes dans La Salle d’Agritchultuthe en Ville.

Even the photographer took his role seriously by dressing for the part.

Photo credit: Jersey Evening Post

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We had speeches, and then recitations, singing, drama performances and concerts in parish halls around the island. We had people like Amelia Perchard, Eileen Le Sueur, Alice Blampied, Gordon Le Breton, Ben Amy, Emma Syvret and so many others, and I remember a dialogue between Ken Vibert and Margaret de Gruchy. There was also the Annual Service in April at different churches, and of course, the Christmas Carol Service, which continues every year.

One year in the 1990s, I lead the Annual Service at little St George’s Church, and I helped a few times at the Christmas Service as well.

When ’Douard and I were working on the farm, we used to sing together at the concerts, usually ‘My Normandy’, and then, when ’Douard moved to England, I sang ‘My Normandy’ with Ben Amy. There were other great occasions like the event when Sir Arthur de la Mare gave a speech at St Martin’s Public Hall about his work as British Ambassador. The hall was full and this was often the case at the meetings with so many people, 100 or 150, or even more. But this was in the 1950s and 60s when there were thousands upon thousands of Jersey people who spoke our native language every day. And there was more interest in Jèrriais in those days.

Members of L’Assembliée d’Jèrriais in 1955

Mais, dans les chînquantes et souaîxantes, j’avions des milles et des milles Jèrriais tchi pâlaient lus Langue Native touos les jours.

Et, i’ y’ avait bein pus d’ întéthêt dans l’Jèrriais dans chu temps-là.

Mais, i’ n’ faut pon pèrdre lé couothage, pa’ce qué nouos Maîtres et Maitrêsses du Jèrriais sont à faithe du raide bouôn travas auve des milles jannes gens touos l’s ans. I’ faut les féliciter et Colin (Ireson) étout, pa’ce qué i’ tait iun des preunmièrs à ensîngni lé Jèrriais.”

We mustn’t forget the courage of our Jèrriais teachers who are doing very good work with thousands of young people every year.

We mush congratulate them, and Colin (Ireson) too, because he was one of the first to teach Jèrriais.”

“It is a privilege and an honour to be here with you today to celebrate the 75th anniversary since the Assembly was founded in 1951.

L’Assembliée d’Jèrriais are looking forward to the following events, and warmly invite you to join them for:

I was a child when the first meeting took place in November, and children were not invited to this meeting. But, at the second meeting in January 1952, my two brothers, Douard and Jean, and I were there, and at all the meetings for many years that followed.

We left the farm at Portinfer at 7.20pm to be on time for the 8pm meeting at the Agricultural Hall in town.

• Lunch at Maison des Landes in St Ouen on Saturday 11th July at 12.30pm • Rêunion Annuel (Annual General Meeting) on Saturday 19th September at 2.30pm at St Martin’s Public Hall If you would like to come along to either of the above events, please contact Ann Marett at maretts@gmail.com or 862447.

You can hear and speak Jèrriais every weekday, so please join native speakers and learners on: MONDAYS Santander Work Café, St Helier 1.00 - 1.50pm TUESDAYS The Adelphi Pub, St Helier 5.30 - 6.30pm WEDNESDAYS The Village Café, St Martin 10.30 - 11.30am THURSDAYS Jersey Museum, St Helier 10.30 - 11.30am FRIDAYS Jersey Pearl, St Ouen 10.30 - 11.30am

À la préchaine! (Until next time) For further information about Jèrriais, please contact L’Office du Jèrriais at info@jerriais.org.je.

François Le Maistre at the recent Dîner Annuelle

Current members and supporters of L’Assembliée d’Jèrriais enjoying the recent Dîner Annuelle

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A QUIET INVASION!

(And it’s not just from Asian Hornets) We are under attack! Not from our neighbours, but from a quieter, more insidious invasive threat: non native plants, animals, and even pathogens such as viruses and fungi.

These invasions often go unnoticed at first, yet their effects can be far reaching—damaging our environment, disrupting our economy, and even affecting public health and our society.

When a non native species spreads and causes harm, it is classified as an invasive non native species (INNS).

Asian Hornet (photo: Alastair Christie)

Each of the species were assessed based on factors such as its potential rate of spread, ecological and economic impact, and the pathways by which it might be introduced. For high risk species, the next step was to determine whether management is feasible and where it is, strategies are developed, ranging from eradication to long term control, often in partnership with relevant stakeholders.

For species not yet present, there are contingency plans focus on prevention, early detection, monitoring, and rapid response.

Sour fig (photo: Alastair Christie)

The pathways by which these species arrive are varied, but human activity is a key factor. Through global trade and travel, we have become highly effective at moving organisms around the world. Sometimes introductions are deliberate, such as ornamental plants or exotic pets. More often, however, they are accidental, with species hitchhiking as stowaways on freight, as a contaminant on imported goods or even escaping from captivity.

In Jersey, responsibility for protecting the island from INNS lies with the Biosecurity Team within Natural Environment, often working closely with other departments, including Regulation, the States Vets, and Customs and Excise, as well as with landowners, volunteer groups, the public, and neighbouring jurisdictions. This work is ongoing, dynamic, and collaborative, focused on identifying threats and managing those that pose the greatest risks—both now and in the future.

The public plays a vital role in this effort. You can help by responsibly managing non native plants and animals, such as disposing of garden waste correctly or ensuring unwanted pets are not released into the wild. Staying alert and reporting suspicious sightings is equally important. If you notice a species of concern, you can contact the Biosecurity Team at invasives@ gov.je providing a photograph and location details.

Some examples of INNS that are under active management in Jersey are the Asian or yellow legged hornet (Vespa velutina), Japanese knotweed (Reynoutria japonica), purple dew plant (Disphyma crassifolium), sour fig (Carpobrotus edulis), and the pine processionary moth (Thaumetopoea pityocampa). Others, not yet established but considered likely threats, include the coypu (Myocastor coypus), the Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus), and the rose ringed parakeet (Psittacula krameri), amongst many others.

By working together, Jersey can reduce the risks posed by invasive non native species and help protect the island’s unique natural environment.

With so many species that could pose a threat there has been a structured process of risk assessment. This began with compiling lists of INNS already present and those likely to arrive in the future. Given the similarities between the islands’ environments and shared risks, collaboration with colleagues in the Bailiwick of Guernsey has been both practical and valuable, contributing to the concept of a “Biosecure Bailiwick.”

Ring-necked Parakeet (photo: Carole Devillers)

By Alastair Christie BSc (Senior Scientific Officer – Invasive Species, Asian Hornet & Japanese Knotweed Coordinator)

Asian Tiger mosquito (photo: Alastair Christie)

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Madeleines originate from the Lorraine region of France. They are small butter cakes, similar to sponge cakes, light and airy in texture, and known for their beautiful shell shape and signature hump.

If you’re heading to France this summer, here are some useful phrases to help you navigate French markets and shops.

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madeleine pan is helpful to create the perfect shape, but if you don’t have a fancy tin, here is a simple hack using paper cupcake cases.

• Ready in 1 hour 30 minutes • Preparation time 15 minutes • Makes approximately 20

• Resting time 30-60 minutes • Cooking time 15 minutes

Ingredients • 100g butter • 100g sifted all-purpose/plain flour • 100g caster sugar • 2 large eggs

• juice of 1 lemon • 1tsp vanilla essence • 1tsp baking powder • icing sugar (for dusting)

Greetings Bonjour Hello (morning/day) Bonsoir Good evening S'il vous plait Please Merci Thank you Excusez-moi Excuse me

Method • Melt the butter • Put the eggs and sugar into a large bowl and use an electric whisk to mix for five minutes until it resembles silky ribbons • Fold in flour, lemon juice, vanilla and baking powder • Then fold in the melted butter • Put the bowl in the fridge for 30-60 minutes so the mixture thickens up • Pre-heat your oven to 180C/gas mark 4/ 350F • Turn cupcake cases inside and out and pinch them so they resemble little boats. Put 1 heaped teaspoon of mixture into each one • Place them on a baking tray, placing the cases closely together so they do not spread out • Oven bake for 15 minutes or until golden • Once cooked, remove the cases, dust with icing sugar. They are best eaten on the same day.

Asking the shop assistant C’est combien?

How much is it?

C'est en solde?

Is this on sale?

Où sont les cabines d'essayage?

Where are the dressing rooms?

Avez-vous une autre taille / couleur? Do you have another size / colour?

Supermarket un chariot a shopping trolley un panier basket le ticket de caisse receipt un sac plastique plastic bag les fruits et legumes fruits and vegetables

Paying Je voudrais payer…

I would like to pay... ...par carte (de crédit) ...by (credit) card ...en espèces ...in cash C'est tout, merci.

That's all, thank you.

Au revoir Goodbye

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Read to the Beat with Jersey Library’s Summer Reading Challenge This summer, Jersey Library is inviting children across the Island to take part in the Summer Reading Challenge, with this year’s lively theme Read to the Beat.

Children under four are encouraged to join the mini challenge, sharing stories with others and getting stickers and a certificate upon completion.

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he Summer Reading Challenge is a free, annual initiative that runs throughout the school holidays, encouraging primary school children to enjoy reading for pleasure over the break.

The 2026 theme celebrates the connection between stories, music and rhythm, adding a fun, creative twist to the challenge.

During the holidays, Jersey Library will host activities and events linked to the challenge, including best-selling author Gareth P Jones, Martyn Cast from Jenca Music School, Jo Logue from Jo’s Painted Pebbles and other craft activities.

Children can sign up from Saturday 27th June at Jersey Library, Communicare Library or on the Mobile Library. Every kind of reading counts especially those inspired by music, sound and performance, including picture books, audiobooks, ebooks, graphic novels and music scores. Incentives are given along the way including a swim pass from Aquasplash and on completion of the 6th book, children are presented with a medal and a certificate.

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TIMETABLE MONDAY 10:00 - 10:30 St Ouen's Parish Hall 10:45 - 11:15 Greve de Lecq 11:30 - 12:15 St John’s Parish Hall

TUESDAY 09:30 - 11:00 Holme Grown 11:15 - 12:45 Gorey Common Carpark 14:45 - 15:30 Jersey Zoo

The Summer Reading Challenge not only supports literacy but also promotes wellbeing, confidence and creativity. However your child enjoys reading – quietly or with plenty of rhythm – this summer is the perfect time to Read to the Beat.

John Ogilby's Aesop's Fables: An exhibition at Jersey Library Step into the world of Aesop’s Fables as they were imagined in the seventeenth century.

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eaturing illustrations from books in Jersey Library’s special collections, the exhibition reveals how these familiar animal tales were used to explore moral and social questions during a time of political uncertainty and change.

Although Aesop’s Fables originated in Ancient Greece, their ongoing appeal for writers and artists lies in their adaptability. By using animals to reflect human behaviour,

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the stories address timeless themes such as power, ambition, deception and wisdom. In seventeenth century England, this indirect approach to storytelling made the fable a particularly powerful art form.

At a time when speaking openly about politics and those in power could be risky, animals could safely act out moral dilemmas, allowing readers to interpret the message for themselves.

The exhibition also explores how illustrations shaped the interpretation of these stories.

Full-page illustrations set the fables in detailed landscapes, reflecting a new fascination with the natural world. Far from being merely decorative, these illustrations were intended to help guide readers' make the right moral choices.

The exhibition is on display in the Jersey Library Second Floor Gallery until the end of September.

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L’Amarrage Summer 2026

Parish Administration

Clubs & Societies To avoid any disappointment or error, with the possibility of late changes and distribution delays, please check with the contacts listed below or the St Clement Parish Website for details.

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Regular Events Community Support Drop-in Coffee mornings

Third Thursday each month. 10am to 12.30pm at the Parish Hall.

The Community Support Team on 854724.

Parish Market

Third Saturday of the month. 9.30am to 1.30pm 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 Caldwell Hall. Andy Albert 525552 or Jenny Totty 723397.

Connétable Marcus Troy T: 07797 710 111 Procureurs du Bien Public Sandra Mathew, 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

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

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

T: 854724 parishhall@stclement.je

Every 4th Tuesday 7.30 - 10pm Parish Hall. Tracey 07797 782385 or Margaret 07797 784699 or Mavis 732038

IN CASE OF POLICING EMERGENCY please contact the Duty Centenier on 786680

St Clement Bridge Club

Pain Support

a.curtis@gov.je b.ward@gov.je k.wilson2@gov.je

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 Chair: Bernadette Cooper Liaison Officers: Kim Beaumont Social Committee Chair: Sandra Mathew sandra.mathew@stclement.je Twinning Committee Chair: Bernadette Cooper bernadettecooper62@gmail.com Refuse Collection Contractor: Graham Pallot T: 07797 748 286

Jersey Sugar Art

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

marcus.troy@stclement.je

Church Contacts

Seated exercise sessions Tuesdays 10am, Parish Hall.

PSJersey15@gmail.com or 07797 952165. www.painsupportjersey.com

St Clément Parish Church www.stclementschurch.org.je Reverend James Porter

Slimming Together

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

Good Companions Club

The deadline for the next edition is Friday 14th August.

All contributions are greatly appreciated.

St Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church www.catholicchurch.org.je Canon Dominic Golding

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

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

L’Amarrage

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

Mondays 5.30pm at St Patricks Church Hall. Sharon (O’Brien) 07797 848955.

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Catholic Women’s’ League Jersey (East)

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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 Petanque Group

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

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.

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St Clement Battle of Flowers

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