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Well, what a summer this has been, with temperatures constantly breaking records. Soon the wind and rain will return, and we’ll be wishing for those long (but maybe not quite so hot) summer days again.

see the Allsorts have found the perfect answer to the hot weather by introducing “The Salty Allsorts” to their range of activities, where members can meet together safely to swim, bodyboard, or simply dip their toes in the water! One of the pleasures of summer can be to receive a wedding invitation, and Sara Garwood shares the joy she finds in being a wedding celebrant. She beautifully tells the story of Annette and Marc, whom she supported from their first meeting a year earlier through to their wedding day last August. This edition of “Les Laurentins” celebrates several achievements by members of the St Lawrence Community which are certainly worthy of mention. The wonderful team of hard-working supporters of St Lawrence Battle of Flowers have been awarded the ‘Grand Prix des Fleurs de Papier’ for their beautiful Mary Poppins-inspired float. We congratulate Mike Haden on being appointed MBE for his dedication and support for the charity “Hands Around the World” over many years. St Lawrence School has been recognised with UNICEF UK’s Gold Rights Respecting School Award and we highlight Kevin Bacon’s remarkable challenge in support of Friends of Jersey Oncology – a cause that will be close to the hearts of many people living in Jersey. Karen Blampied’s art group has been busy once again producing a set of lovely cards depicting Art Deco scenes of familiar locations in St Lawrence. They are now available for sale. Anne Haden has sent news of an exciting and beautiful new find spotted in a meadow somewhere in St Lawrence. Those of you who regret today’s throw-away culture, will be pleased to hear that the Repair Café is returning to the Parish Hall in November. As the name suggests, tea, coffee and cakes will be on offer while you wait for your item to be fixed. I hope you enjoy reading the wide-ranging contents of this issue of Les Laurentins, reflecting the character of our very special parish. As always, I am so grateful for all the ideas and articles you continue to send me so please contact me in the usual way either by ‘phoning the Parish Hall office on 861672 or emailing me at: editorstlawrence@gmail.com.

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Boîte Grillée Ladies Action Group Christmas Fayre Please note that the St Lawrence Ladies Action Group Christmas Fayre will take place on Saturday 21st November at 2pm. Donations of good quality bric-abrac, books, puzzles, toys, clothing, household items, toiletries and festive items would be very welcome. Please drop donations at the Parish Hall or call Ann Pilley on 07797 850510. Suitable raffle prizes would also be greatly appreciated.

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From the

Connétable When I was elected as your Connétable, I knew I was taking on an important responsibility, but I couldn't have imagined quite how rewarding the role would be.

very day brings something different, whether it's meeting parishioners, supporting community events, working with our committees or tackling the many varied issues that arise in parish life. It has been a privilege to get to know so many people and to experience first-hand the wonderful community spirit that makes St Lawrence such a special parish. From the outset, one of my priorities has been to be a visible and approachable Connétable. I believe the Parish Hall should be at the heart of our community, and I want parishioners to feel that they can stop me for a chat, share an idea, raise a concern or simply say ‘hello’. Whether I'm attending local events, out and about in the parish or in the Tina with Val Deverill celebrating her 90th office, I hope you will always feel Birthday comfortable coming to speak to me. Listening to parishioners and understanding what matters to you is one of the most important parts of my role. One of the greatest pleasures has been inheriting such a dedicated and experienced team. From my very first day, I have been made to feel incredibly welcome by everyone at the Parish Hall. Their knowledge, professionalism and willingness to help have been invaluable as I have found my feet in this new role.

Tina with Brian and Veronica Raffray on Brian’s 90th Birthday

Tina with her primary school teacher, Barbara Baggs (100) a regular at the Community Market

Our Parish Secretary, Leasa Nozedar, together with Emma Woodward, Lucie Oakes, Charlotte Noel, Ivor Ferri and Rui Camacho, work tirelessly behind the scenes to keep the Parish running smoothly. Their commitment to serving parishioners, often without recognition, is something I have come to admire greatly. I have also been fortunate to receive tremendous support from our Procureurs du Bien Public, the Honorary Police, Roads Committee, Roads Inspectors, Rates Assessors and the many volunteers who generously give their time for the benefit of our community. Whilst there is always plenty to do, I genuinely look forward to coming to work each day. It is a role that challenges me, inspires me and reminds me just how fortunate we are to live in such a caring and vibrant parish. I would like to thank everyone for the warm welcome and encouragement I have received over these past months. It is an honour to serve as your Connétable, and I look forward to working with you all as we continue to build an even stronger future for St Lawrence together. My door is always open, and I hope to meet many more of you in the months and years ahead.

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The New Militia Hall and Cottages The new Militia Hall is named in recognition of the former militia shed that once stood on this site. The new hall was built to provide an additional meeting room together with modern, fully accessible offices for the Honorary Police. It reflects the Parish's commitment to preserving its heritage while providing facilities that meet today's needs.

longside the Militia Hall, two new cottages were built to complement Clos du Sommier, bringing the Parish's housing provision to a total of 14 homes. These homes are reserved for people with strong connections to St Lawrence who wish to remain in the Parish in later life, enabling them to continue enjoying the friendship, familiarity and sense of community that make St Lawrence such a special place to live. The new parish offices and accommodation are linked by a delightful, landscaped courtyard, created thanks to the generosity of a benefactor who wished their gift to be spent for the benefit of the residents and visitors alike. We hope you agree that these are great new additions to the Parish. If you would like to look around the buildings and gardens, we would be delighted to welcome you. Please contact the Parish Hall and we will be happy to arrange a convenient time for your visit.

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Orchid Appears

It's shoebox in St Lawrence time again! by Anne Haden

One of the Marsh Orchids, the Common Spotted-orchid Dactylorhiza fuchsii, recently appeared in a meadow managed by the National Trust for Jersey. This was a nice surprise, because it had not been seen in this area before. The seed of orchids is very fine, almost like dust, and can be blown in the wind for great distances, so this is probably how the Orchid appeared in the meadow.

by Tina Palmer

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

ow with good management of the meadow, the hope is that the Orchid will spread and form a colony of Orchids. Day-time flying moths are attracted to the Common Spotted-orchid. The Spotted feature in the name of the Orchid is because this plant has spotted leaves. All Orchids are protected in Jersey under the Jersey Wildlife Law.

am the Rotary de la Manche shoebox coordinator for St Lawrence, having been an organiser of the Rotary Shoebox Appeal for 25 years. If you would like to take part, I will provide you with an empty Rotary shoebox (£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, 8-11, 12-15. Once your shoebox is filled, simply leave it at the Parish Hall and I will take it to the main collection point. The deadline for delivery of boxes to the Parish Hall is Friday 16th October. To request a shoebox or find out more, please get in touch. Together, we can make a real difference to a child's Christmas. Email: tinapalmerjersey@gmail.com

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Happily, the very hot weather this summer has not deterred people from coming to the market and enjoying our delicious scallop lunches. We’ve had a good variety of stallholders too, although one or two regular faces have been missing recently for various reasons.

n the months running up to Christmas, tables are reserved very early on and so the hall is now fully booked. However, I do hold a waiting list as things can change unexpectedly, so please contact me if you would like a place and I will get back to you as soon as I know of any vacancies. The charge is only £6 for one table and £10 for two and we very much welcome new faces. The market is held on the first Friday of the month in the Parish Hall, although it takes a break in January. My contact details are as follows:

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What an incredible day it was for St Lawrence Battle of Flowers to take away the award of Grand Prix des Fleurs de Papier!

espite the intense heat, our wonderful team brought our Mary Poppins-inspired float to life in spectacular fashion, delivering a fantastic show and performance for the public and judges. The energy, enthusiasm, passion and smiles were there for everyone to see, along with that unmistakable Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious spirit! A huge amount of time, creativity, love and hard work has gone into this year’s entry, and seeing it finally make its way along the Avenue made every minute worthwhile. As Emerson said in his chairperson’s speech on the eve of Battle, a massive thank you to every single person who played their part in making this year’s float possible. Whether you built something, painted, folded flowers, made endless cups of tea and coffee, danced, drove, wired, sewed, fed us, organised, encouraged, stayed late, arrived early or

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simply turned up when another pair of hands was needed – this was a true team effort. From our youngest participants to our oldest, from those who have been involved from the very beginning, to those who joined us along the way or for the first time this year, every single person made a difference. We also want to thank everyone who supported us behind the scenes. So much work happens away from the public eye, and we are incredibly grateful to everyone who gave their time, skills, patience and support throughout the build and preparations.

A special thank you to: • Jersey Royal, as our sponsor of this year’s float • Tina Palmer, for her encouragement and support personally and on behalf of the parish

• The Allsorts, for flower making and organising our monthly bingo nights

• Riffraff Studio, for bringing our Mary Poppins to life • Island Fire Extinguishers Co. Ltd, for donating the hire fee for the fire extinguishers

• St John’s Honorary Police for escorting our float safely to and from the parade

And then there was the crowd… WOW! To everyone who cheered, clapped, waved and shouted their support along the Avenue THANK YOU! Your encouragement and enthusiasm carried us through the heat and made all those long hours, countless flowers and late nights completely worthwhile.

award of GRAND PRIX DES FLEURS DE PAPIER was a true reflection of everyone’s hard work and effort!

It was a truly special day for St Lawrence, a celebration of creativity, community and an incredible team coming together.

We could not be prouder of everyone involved.

One incredible team. Two unforgettable performances to accompany one very special float and coming away with the

For anyone looking to get involved with next year’s battle please email us for details: Stlawrencebof@gmail.com

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A Day in the Life of a Wedding Celebrant by Sara Garwood

The First Enquiry On Sunday 24th August 2025, I had the privilege of doing what I love most: changing someone’s life. Not with magic, but with words, promises, and the most meaningful “I do.” I am a legally qualified wedding celebrant, and my role is to stand beside couples at one of the most significant moments of their lives. But actually, it’s so much more than that… For Annette and Marc, this particular Saturday marked their wedding day, a day of love, joy, and new beginnings. But my work with them began almost a year earlier, when I first received their enquiry. From that moment, I became their guide, offering support and reassurance as we shaped a ceremony that would be personal, authentic, and unforgettable.

Meeting the Couple We first met on a sunny July afternoon at the Radisson Hotel. Their excitement was unmistakable; two people glowing with anticipation as their wedding began to feel real. Over coffee, I walked them through the options available. They wanted something simple and heartfelt, and I reassured them that a ceremony doesn’t need embellishment to be extraordinary; it simply needs to reflect the couple at its heart. In the months that followed, we refined the details together. Sometimes this meant confirming what was possible - yes, an additional reading could be included - and sometimes gently explaining what wasn’t, such as the law preventing champagne from being served in the ceremony room beforehand. These conversations may seem small, but they are part of the craft of creating a ceremony that is both legally precise and emotionally powerful.

Preparing for the Big Day Summer is my busiest season, and precision is everything. A celebrant must be organised, calm, and flexible, ready to adapt to changing circumstances at a moment’s notice. It is demanding work, but also deeply rewarding; there is nothing quite like watching two people begin their married life surrounded by love and support.

The Wedding Morning When Annette and Marc’s wedding day finally arrived, the setting could not have been more beautiful: St Brelade’s Bay Hotel, with the ceremony set for 1 p.m. I arrived an hour early, as I always do, to put up the official notice of marriage and to coordinate with the event manager and photographer. By aligning every detail, we ensured the ceremony would flow seamlessly, and every important moment could be captured. I then found Marc at the bar, nerves written across his face. Calming those nerves is part of my role. A few quiet words

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reminding him of the love that awaited him at the end of the aisle transformed his anxiety into eager anticipation.

The Ceremony Guests soon filled the room; the air charged with anticipation. Annette appeared at the top of the stairs, radiant in her gown. Before she began her walk down the aisle I offered her gentle encouragement, “head up, shoulders back, oh and dad, you need to guide her slowly”. A discreet nudge to Marc reminded him not to forget the most important detail: telling his bride how beautiful she looked! The ceremony itself lasted just over half an hour, including the signing of the marriage certificates. It was simple, heartfelt, and filled with joy. When I finally pronounced Annette and Marc as husband and wife the room erupted into applause and cheers. Confetti flew into the air (not in their faces please!) as they walked hand in hand down the aisle, their faces lit with happiness and some relief! Gosh I love a wedding!

A Privileged Role My role ended with the presentation of their certificates to the best man for safe keeping and a final embrace with the newlyweds. And then, as always, I moved on to prepare for the next ceremony, the next love story, the next unforgettable moment. I often say that I have the best job in the world and it really is true. It can be demanding as well as emotionally exhausting and each ceremony presents its own challenges. However, to be entrusted with guiding couples through such a profound and intimate moment is not just my profession, but my privilege. Did I mention just how much I love my job?

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St Lawrence Ladies

Action Group by Liz Pallot

St Lawrence Ladies Action Group continues to go from strength to strength as we welcome some new members to our group. It is wonderful to see our group growing as it does such good work throughout the year raising money for our Parish and local charities. Thanks to one of our members’ suggestions, we have established a WhatsApp group (we are becoming modern!!) to keep everyone up to date with news, events and reminders.

e recently enjoyed a delightful summer social afternoon tea at the Hotel Cristina, which was very well attended by our members. It was a particular pleasure to welcome our newly elected Constable, Tina Palmer and her mother, who joined us for the afternoon. With good food, great company and plenty of conversation, it was a lovely social occasion enjoyed by all. As a group, we wanted to show our appreciation to our retiring Parish Constable, Deidre, who has given eighteen years of dedicated service to the Parish of St Lawrence. During her time as Constable, Deidre has done so much more than fulfil her official duties. She has also been a wonderful, enthusiastic and supportive member of the St Lawrence Ladies Action Group, always willing to help at our events. To mark her retirement, it was decided to hold a special afternoon tea at the end of July, (yet another one!) at the Parish Hall for all members. It was a lovely occasion with plenty of time to chat, laugh and share memories. Pimms, sandwiches and delicious homemade cakes were enjoyed by everyone, before we rounded off the afternoon

Val Deverill’s 90th Birthday celebration

Afternoon Tea at Hotel Cristina

with a presentation from our Chairperson. Deidre was presented with a DFDS voucher and flowers as a small token of our thanks. Deidre, we wish you all the very best in your retirement. As we look ahead, we are always very grateful for donations. We are looking for good quality bric-a-brac, books, puzzles, toys, clothing, household items, toiletries and festive items for our Christmas fayre. We also hold a raffle at the Christmas Fayre and always on the lookout for new items, bottles, boxed toiletries, vouchers and anything suitable as a prize. Any items can be dropped off at the Parish Hall or please call Ann Pilley on 07797 850510. Thank you in advance for your continued support. We finish this article on a very special note. We were delighted to celebrate a long–standing member’s 90th birthday. After our July meeting, we enjoyed a slice of birthday cake together and presented Val with a small gift as a token of our appreciation. Here’s to many more happy years with you, Val

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Honorary Police Could you be part of something special? St Lawrence Honorary Police are looking for new members! It's a role that's about far more than policing. You'll meet The Honorary Police are a unique new people, learn new skills, support your neighbours, and important part of Jersey life, with get involved in Parish life and become part of a friendly team. a proud history of serving our local communities. We’re looking for friendly, What we can offer: reliable and community-minded people • Full training provided • Ongoing support from experienced members who would like to get involved and • A flexible varied and interesting role • The chance to make a real difference make a difference in St Lawrence.

nd don't worry if you've never done anything like this before, full training and support will be provided! How much time do you need to give? As much or as little as you are able; these roles are very flexible.

There are several different roles within the Honorary Police:

Centeniers – senior members of the Honorary Police who have important policing responsibilities and help lead the team. Vingteniers – work within their local vingtaines, helping with community matters, neighbourhood policing, patrols and other Parish duties. Constable’s Officers – support the team through patrols, traffic duties, Parish events and a variety of community activities.

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• New skills, experiences and friendships • The opportunity to be part of one of Jersey's unique traditions

Most importantly, we're looking for people who care about St Lawrence and want to give something back to their community. Could you be our next Honorary Police member? If you'd like to find out more, get in touch on 861672 or parishhall@stlawrence.je for an informal chat. We'd love to hear from you! The time you give is as little or as much as you wish.

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Household recycling collection 2026 This guide explains how to use the St Lawrence household recycling collection. A collection planner is included so you know when your recycling will be collected. Every home in St Lawrence receives a recycling collection, in addition to the existing rubbish and glass collections.

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“Allsorts”NEWS by the “Allsorts” Mascots

With 2026 flying by, our cheery “Allsorts” group of friends, continue to be out and about in the community helping where we can, whilst having some fun together.

e continue with our workshop once a week and, as well as doing various projects for charity, we have now introduced a board game section for those that are not so 'crafty', so there is something for everyone to enjoy together. As always, we thank Phil Warren and the St Lawrence Church Community, for allowing us to continue to use the St Lawrence Church Café area on a Thursday morning. One of the new projects we are getting involved with this year, is helping to add some stitches to the Jersey Heritage Bayeaux Tapestry two-year Island Project. There are nine panels to complete, and community groups across the Island will each have the opportunity to contribute. It's lovely to be able to get involved with a bit of Island History. Once again some of us assisted the Lions Club with the lap counting for the Jersey Swimarathon, which is a great event and raises lots of money for so many local causes.

This summer we have also branched out with “The Salty Allsorts”, for those of us that want to have some 'salty' fun in the sea, within the safety of a group of friends, either by just dipping, body boarding, rib trips, etc, you name it, we'll try and do it!! Apart from some of our 'Allsorts' continuing to be part of the Jersey Croquet Club, we were introduced to another outside activity by one of our members, Paula, called Mölkky. This tactical Finnish skittle game is one Paula regularly plays in the European Championships. She thought some of us were naturals so, who knows, we may be on our way to Europe with her in the future!! We were also pleased to welcome Tina Palmer to our group this year and congratulate her on her success of becoming our new Constable of St Lawrence. We wish her all the very best in her new role.

A few of us also helped again, with assisting Rotary de la Manche with the Island Walk, by issuing walkers with their walk packs, checking them in at the 'very early, midnight to 3am' walk start and doing the bag transportation from various points of the Island. We feel very proud to be able to help Rotary at this amazing event each year and to be able to support all the walkers taking on this tough challenge, which raises so much money for so many local causes.

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Some other things we have been involved in over the last six months are: taking part in Quiz nights for Parkinson’s Jersey, Jersey Hospice and the Northern Parishes Battle of Flowers, running a Lent Lunch for St Lawrence Church, hosting monthly Bingos for St Lawrence Battle, flower making for St Lawrence Battle and helping Mustard Seed where we can. If anyone is interested in knowing more about our fun group, (which is Island wide, not just for those of us who live in St Lawrence), have a new challenge we can take part in, or a project we can undertake at our workshop, then please contact Sally on 07797 797996 or Marion on 07797 727785. Best Wishes from all the “Allsorts”!!

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Youth Project

by Peta Clayton, Chair of St Lawrence Youth Project Committee

We had a fantastic 50th Celebration Party at our Open Weekend on 6th and 7th June at St Lawrence Community Centre.

e celebrated Coin Varin Youth Club and St Lawrence Youth Club with lots of fun by opening up the Youth Project to the whole community, inviting past members, family and friends as well as anyone in the Island interested in finding out more - about what we have been doing at club, or activities we might be planning for the future, and it was a wonderful experience. Coin Varin had been a very popular youth club, and it drew its membership from the whole Island. Our current St Lawrence Youth Project sessions also draw young people between 9 and 18 years old from every parish, so we were extremely encouraged to see a great response, and over 120 people joined us over the weekend.

The display of old photos, newspaper clippings and posters found in lofts and old childhood bedrooms came together as a significant collection - all up on walls and display boards in the sports hall. Thanks to all those who lent us cherished photographs. As we roamed through the ‘70s and then each year up to 2026 we recalled old but fun memories, saw some faces long forgotten, as well as those well-loved and remembered. All the people involved in the youth club built the club! We saw all the activities planned, the fun experiences jointly undertaken, the educational skills subtly learnt, and the confidence building was clear to see. We were so happy to see past members, helpers and staff pop along to join in with our celebration - too many to mention, but some photos here show the delight when we met and remembered our great fondness for "club" all those years ago! Thanks to past members and staff who happened to be off Island that weekend or who now live far away, who kindly provided their youth club memories and photos for our Memories Wall - some of the comments were very emotional and heart felt. Our retro disco with pop tunes and posters from the past 50 years was lots of fun. We provided free youth club-style food and drink to all attending. We ran some games selected by our young people and the Zorb’s activity with Jamie and Brent was popular as always. Our charity raffle went down so well - thank

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whose enthusiasm and support have meant so much; and, of course, all the young people who have chosen to attend Youth Club at Coin Varin or St Lawrence. Here’s to the next 50 years! you Karina - with amazing support we raised £615 for youth club activities and residential trips for our young people this summer. Thank you to everyone who has supported us over the years and helped make our 50th celebration possible: our staff, volunteers and committee members, who prepared, set up, cooked, ran activities and washed up; the local businesses that generously donated raffle prizes; the Jersey Youth Service, which supports us and helped us unveil our 50th wall plaque; the Parish of St Lawrence, Constables and local politicians,

Our club sessions are back open and running as follows. Young people are very welcome to attend club sessions for their age group and bring their friends along (first St Lawrence club session entry is free):

Monday 7-9pm Wednesday 7-9pm Friday 7-9pm

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Seniors Years 9+ £1 entry Inters Years 7 & 8 £1 entry Juniors Years 5 & 6 £1.50 entry

Visite Royale by Tina Palmer

On Wednesday 19th August, St Lawrence had the great honour of welcoming the Royal Court for our Visite Royale, but what exactly is a Visite Royale?

A years.

Visite Royale is a long-standing Jersey tradition in which the Royal Court leaves the Royal Square and visits one of the Island's Parishes. Each Parish is visited once every six

The Visite began with a formal sitting of the Court at the Parish Hall, where the Parish accounts are considered and the Connétable and other parish officials have the opportunity to report to the Court. The Court then takes to the roads and pathways of the Parish. Along the way, the Jurats consider matters such as the condition of public roads and paths, encroachments, obstructions and

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other issues affecting the public realm. The Court can make rulings where necessary. For residents, this means making sure that hedges and trees are properly trimmed and that nothing is obstructing public roads or footpaths. In St Lawrence, the official notice requires 12 feet of clearance over roads and 8 feet over paths. But the Visite Royale is about more than roads and accounts. It is a wonderful example of Jersey's unique constitutional and cultural heritage and the enduring relationship between the Royal Court and the Parishes. As your new Connétable, just ten weeks in post, I was honoured to be a part of this wonderful tradition. It is a privilege for St Lawrence to take part in this centuries-old tradition, and we were honoured to welcome the Court and have the opportunity to showcase our Parish and our community. A huge thank you to everyone who made it a success. It was wonderful to wear the chain of office that was gifted to the parish by former Connétable Geoffrey Fisher. Bienvenue à St Laurent!

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A Century on the Road Bel Royal Motors has reached 100 years as a family business. Over the century the garage has gone from selling farming equipment to holding agencies for Jowett, Renault, Morris, Fiat, Mazda, Seat and Kia.

hilip Le Marquand bought Perkins’ Forge on Bel Royal Corner in 1926 and established Bel Royal Motor Works as a garage and general engineering workshop. The first vehicles he sold were Standard Twin Tractors imported from America, a walking tractor used on small to medium sized gardens and farms. They were the sought-after vehicle of their day, heralding a new era in farming when Islanders were beginning to use motor powered machinery over horses. The move from tractors to electric vehicles a century later echoes the enormous change over the century to our Island way of life. Over this centenary year, customers have been bringing in wonderful pieces of Bel Royal Motors history found in their homes, including a leaflet from the 1930s for Craven Bee tractors. This was a partnership between Bel Royal and Le Marquand Brothers, run at the time by Philip's cousin Cyril Le Marquand. There's also a delightful 1930s pamphlet for the Standard Twin, complete with a glowing review from Mr P. V. Sarre, who wrote

that the machine had halved his farming worries and, in his words, replaced the horse as being stronger, faster and more efficient. After the war, Islanders' needs further changed and Bel Royal took on the Jowett agency, selling Javelin family cars, Jupiter sportscars and Bradford vans. The Bradford proved hugely popular as a business van and was chosen by the likes of Bel Royal Radio and Le Brun's Bakery. The States of Jersey police force commissioned a fleet of Jowett Javelins as the Island's first ever police cars. When Jowett stopped trading in 1955, Bel Royal reached an agreement with A. F. Gallichan to become their Renault sub-agent. Through the 1950s the garage sold the Renault 4CV, the Dauphine and the Floride Caravelle, the car made famous by Brigitte Bardot. You may have spotted a Standard Twin and a Renault Dauphine in Bel Royal's showroom window displays earlier this year. The Renault agency didn't last. Bel Royal began outselling the main Renault dealer, and the agency passed to British Leyland through the 1960s. During this period Bel Royal sold the Morris Minor, 1100 and Oxford, along with the Morris Mini. British Leyland's stable also included Wolseley, Austin, Riley and MG. By now Philip's children, Noel, Ann and Michael, were working at Bel Royal. It was during this time that Michael restored a red MGA sportscar and later owned a high spec MGB with a factory fitted Laycock overdrive and wire wheels, a car he reluctantly sold to fund his honeymoon.

Bel Royal Motors, 1933.

1962. A white Ford Zephyr pulls up to the pumps in the days before a traffic island was installed across Victoria Avenue to stop westbound motorists from crossing lanes to fill up. In the garage are a Renault Dauphine and a Morris Minor 1000. On the corner is the roundabout where there is now a bus lane.

Bel Royal Motors, 1950s. The cars from left to right are: a Morris Oxford, a Wolseley 14/60, a Jowett Javelin and a Citroen Traction Avant.

Minis on the forecourt, 1960s.

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Early 1980’s Second generation Mazda RX-7 and Mazda 323’s in the showroom.

Inside the showroom at Bel Royal Motors in the old building, early 1970’s.

A row of first generation 1989 Mazda MX-5s all bearing SOLD stickers! In 1989 the new MX-5 would have cost around £15,000. The Mazda RX-7 is priced at £19,763.

Bel Royal Motors new showroom in the 1980s and a Fiat Panda for sale at £2,499. A 1952 Fiat Topolino in our showroom window.

In 1972 Bel Royal became the sole Fiat agent for the Island. By this point our beautiful art deco building desperately needed modernising as the photo of the showroom at the time shows. The garage designed by the pioneering modernist architect Arthur Grayson was demolished, the workshop was moved from Bel Royal to Sandybrook and that allowed for two bigger, brighter showrooms for Fiat. At the time, people thought it was a terrible decision, since cars were usually sold from the kerbside rather than from purpose-built showrooms. It proved a shrewd move however as seventy-two Fiat 127s were sold from the brand new Bel Royal showroom, a UK record for a Fiat agency, which earned the business a trip to New York on Concorde. Fiats sold at Bel Royal through the 1970s and 1980s included the tiny 500, 600 and 125, the 238 van, the Panda and the Uno. Old customers have been sharing memories of their old Fiats on Bel Royal's social media, and many still bring their new Fiats in for servicing today.

1970’s. Customers in the new showrooms looking at a gold Fiat X1/9.

Bel Royal have held the Mazda agency from 1981 to today. During those years Mazda have released classics such as the MX5 and the RX7.

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Across a hundred years, some remarkable cars have passed through Bel Royal's showroom, from Renault Dauphines, MGAs, Minis, Fiat 127s and MX5s. This centenary year, the garage is marking that history by bringing classic cars back into the showroom window, giving Islanders the chance to see the vehicles that shaped the business up close once again. Autumn 2026

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BOOKMARKS A roundup of local publishing

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.

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. 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. 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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A Summer of Achievement

at St Lawrence Primary School

by Amory Charlesworth, Head Teacher

As another busy and successful school year draws to a close, we have been reflecting on what has been an exceptional summer term at St Lawrence Primary School.

ur greatest achievement came at the beginning of July when we were awarded UNICEF UK's Gold Rights Respecting School Award – the highest level of recognition available through the programme. This prestigious award recognises that children's rights are not simply taught as part of the curriculum but are embedded in every aspect of school life. The assessor praised our pupils for being articulate, thoughtful and confident in their understanding of children's rights, while also recognising our inclusive ethos, restorative approach and the many opportunities children have to make a genuine contribution to school life. We are incredibly proud of this achievement, which belongs to our pupils, staff and families alike. Together, we have created a school community where every child is encouraged to feel safe, valued, listened to and inspired to make a positive difference.

Water and beach Safety Assembly

unforgettable visit to Sark, where they even spotted dolphins on the crossing. Year 5 visited Jersey's Synagogue, Year 6 explored Inuit art through clay sculpture and took part in a cooking programme developing valuable life skills, while Year 1 enjoyed outdoor learning inspired by nature, local wildlife and the work of artist Paul Klee.

The summer term has also been packed with memorable learning experiences beyond the classroom. Our Reception, Year 4 and Nursery children enjoyed several visits celebrating Jersey's farming heritage, from meeting newborn lambs and learning about sustainable farming to experiencing life on a working dairy farm. Year 4 also explored the fascinating world of bees, while our youngest children watched caterpillars transform into butterflies before releasing them into our school grounds. Our curriculum has continued to come alive through visits and workshops across the Island. Year 3 travelled to La Hougue Bie to experience life in the Stone Age before later enjoying an

Nursery class farming at the Sheep Shed

Woodwork lessons in Reception

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Year 4 Science at Hamptonne

Managing the heatwave in Nursery

Year 1 Art in the style of Paul Klee

French continues to play an important role in school life, with pupils visiting the Norman French Market, exchanging letters with their pen pals in Barneville-Carteret and even running their own French café. These experiences help our children appreciate Jersey's unique cultural heritage while developing confidence in speaking another language. Sport has also provided plenty of reasons to celebrate. Our pupils won both the annual squash tournament and the Island beach soccer competition, competed brilliantly in the Primary Schools Athletics Championships and enjoyed successful Sports Days filled with determination, teamwork and encouragement. One of the highlights of the term was our Jersey Music Service Summer Concert, held in St Lawrence Parish Church during the warm weather. The church provided a wonderful setting for an afternoon of music, with pupils performing confidently on a wide range of instruments and showcasing the progress they have made throughout the year. We are grateful to everyone who supported such a memorable event.

Nursery visit to a dairy farm

Finally, our Year 6 pupils rounded off their time at St Lawrence with an exciting residential visit to PGL in Devon. From raft building and climbing to problem-solving challenges, the children demonstrated resilience, teamwork and independence throughout the week. It was a fitting celebration of everything they have achieved during their time at the school. As we look ahead to September, I would like to thank our dedicated staff, supportive parents and the wider parish community for everything they do to support our children. We wish all of our families a happy, safe and restful summer and look forward to another exciting year at St Lawrence Primary School. Year 6 art lesson Les Laurentins

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A Wonderful Day at Stuart Court Stuart Court was delighted to host a successful Open Garden in support of the National Garden Scheme. The day was well attended, with visitors enjoying our flourishing gardens, newly opened courtyard and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

he event was hosted by Jersey’s Queen’s Nurses, making it a particularly special occasion. Elaine, our Home Manager, is also a Queen’s Nurse and is currently the only Queen’s Nurse in Jersey working as a care home manager. Our residents were thrilled to welcome visitors and the Queen’s Nurses, proudly sharing their home and gardens while helping to raise money for important charitable causes. Live music in our new patio area added to the relaxed atmosphere, while guests enjoyed homemade cakes, teas and refreshments, including two excellent cakes specially baked by the talented chefs at Maison La Corderie, another MHA home.

Justine le Bon Bell , Ann Morgan and Elspeth Snowie (Family Nursing and Home Care) plus Alison Carnie Queens Nurse from Guernsey

capacity from 28 to 52 rooms, while refurbishing and enhancing the current home to meet the growing demand for residential care in Jersey.

Elaine Jackson and Gail Edwards from Jersey Hospice

The views of Stuart Court’s residents have been an important part of developing the plans. Their feedback has helped shape a vision that retains the familiar qualities and sense of home they value, while building on the welcoming environment already enjoyed by residents.

Funds raised from the Open Garden will support the National Garden Scheme, which raised over £77.8 million last year for nursing and health charities, including Macmillan Ann Morgan Family Nursing and Home Care Cancer Support, Marie Curie, Hospice UK, Parkinson’s UK, Carers Trust and The Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who visited and helped make the day such a success. It was a wonderful opportunity for our residents to share their home with the community while supporting such worthwhile causes. Enhancing Stuart Court for Generations to Come Meanwhile exciting plans are taking shape for the future of Stuart Court, with MHA Jersey seeking to extend the existing building, increasing

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The plans include upgrades to meet new regulatory requirements, alongside improvements to accessibility, safety and the overall environment for residents. They have been carefully designed to complement the existing building while respecting and preserving the charm, character and heritage of this listed property.

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À Bétôt? Coming soon to a Parish Hall near you! 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. 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. 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.”

Kit Ashton and the Badlebeques performing at the Corn Riots

The screenings are free of charge and will take place on the following dates: Tuesday 6th October Thursday 8th October Friday 9th October Tuesday 13th October Thursday 15th October Tuesday 20th October Thursday 22nd October

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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St Lawrence Art Group by Sue Hardy

As part of community activity in the Parish, Karen Blampied had the idea to get people involved to develop their artistic talents and so the St Lawrence Art Group began.

t first, each brought their own ideas and continued with familiar painting methods, meeting in the church or enjoying fine weather ‘en plain air’, visiting Waterworks’ Valley with its meadows and trees, picturing rural views, and featuring Ralph Genée’s vintage cars.

These colourful images of the Parish using acrylic paints have now been made into A5 prints. These twelve scenes of the Parish will be on sale at the Parish markets and at different outlets pictured in the Parish. If the idea of flexing your artistic muscle and enjoying the social contact of the group appeals, why not join in? All are welcome, no experience necessary. We will start our regular meetings again in September on the second and fourth Monday of each month from 2pm - 4pm. If interested contact - karenblampied60@gmail.com

With Karen’s encouragement, the group discovered gesso and egg tempura which Karen uses to create her icons, painting single flowers, with regular sessions developing into informal teaching. A brave venture into Abstract Art using colour and shape rather than the usual pictures was followed by an introduction to Impressionism with a visit to Guernsey to see the exhibition with Renoir’s picture of Moulin Huet Bay. Attempts were made to copy the ‘great masters’! Next on Karen’s list was gouache - an opaque colour. Looking at Marc Chagall’s image ‘I and the Village’ was an exercise for each picking out details from their own past, for a composite of childhood memories, which proved a challenge! One of our members attended a twinning event in February this year and from that grew the idea of having something that the Group could share with the Barneville-Carteret Art scene. This resulted in the group deciding to produce a series of Art Deco posters of scenes in St Lawrence. These were on display on 9th August, the day of the St Lawrence Fête at the Church, and again on 30th August at the Parish Hall when the Twinning group from Barneville-Carteret visited. Packs of twelve £6 or 50p for individual cards. Any resulting profit will be given to the Parish church

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Friendship, Heritage and Twinning

Across the Channel

by Suzie Webb

Next year will give Jersey a very special reason to look again across the water to Normandy. In 2027, Normandy will mark Millennium – 2027, European Year of the Normans, celebrating 1,000 years since the birth of William the Conqueror in Falaise in 1027. The Channel Islands are part of this Europe-wide celebration, recognising not only our shared history, but also the living friendships that still connect our communities today.

recently had the privilege of joining St Lawrence on a visit to their twin town of Barneville-Carteret. We were treated like royalty, and I came home with a much fuller understanding of what twinning can mean. It is not just an official arrangement on paper. It is meals shared, conversations attempted in two languages, laughter over small misunderstandings, and the discovery that people living on opposite sides of the sea often have more in common than they expected.

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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. “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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What sort of Islander are you? Sea swim or spa day? “Definitely sea swim.”

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.”

Our Island Survey Providing a snapshot of the Island and our 12 ancient parishes today. The results so far:

Bacon roll or lobster lunch? “A bacon roll in St Ouen’s Bay.”

• Condition of the roads and protection of the environment the most important parish issues

Sunrise or sunset? “Sunrise. I’m an early starter.”

• 78% of respondents say the parish system is very important or quite important

Crocs or Birkenstocks? “Definitely Birkenstocks.”

• 66% say their parish community is strong or quite strong

20 miles per hour - too fast or too slow? “It depends. You should drive at a speed that is safe for the road. I think we’ve got it about right.” Favourite place to walk the dog? “I'm going to say St Ouen's Bay.”

• 65% say parishes have an important part to play in the Island’s future

But what do you think? We’re asking readers to answer a few questions about Island and parish issues. It’ll take no more than around five minutes.

Favourite beach? St Ouen’s. Sands Slip.” Favourite place for a jog? “Val de la Mare reservoir, two laps. Sometimes, if I'm feeling fit, three, but more often than not, since I've been Chief Minister, just one.” Favourite parish? “Do you know what, I haven't got one. Honestly, I don't have a favourite parish. My favourite parish is Jersey.”

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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.

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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!

A response to

Do You Remember? by Marion Hibbeard

In the Summer edition of Les Laurentins, I included this photograph sent to me by Jane Jaffrelot. It has prompted one parishioner, Adrian Renouf, to send me the following:

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lthough I can't name any of the people in the photograph, I thought that you may be interested in a little bit of trivia - John Jaffrelot and I met for the first time in September 1958 when we both started in the same class at Hautlieu School and were classmates for most of our years there.

The "long pole" John is holding is almost certainly a broom handle which would have formed part of a tea-chest bass which was one of the many homemade "musical" instruments in every skiffle group. The box that John has his foot on, was probably a decorated tea-chest, and a single piece of cord was run between the top of the pole and the tea-chest. The pole was moved to slacken or tighten the string which was plucked to produce a "bass" note of different pitch. Other "instruments" were the washboard, held by the young chap front left of the photo, played by scraping your fingers, which generally had metal thimbles on the end, up and down the corrugations, and a stiff box which was played by tapping the top as a basic drum. The two lads front left of the photo appear to have these instruments.”

Jersey Repair Café

returning to St Lawrence by Jennifer Bridge

Jersey Repair Café is delighted to be coming back to St Lawrence Parish Hall on Saturday, 28th November, and we can't wait to see familiar faces again, along with some new ones.

or anyone who hasn't been before, Jersey Repair Café is a free service where volunteers help fix the things you might otherwise throw away. Toasters, lamps, clothes, bikes, laptops, jewellery, garden tools: if you can carry it or wheel it through the door, bring it along and one of our volunteer fixers will take a look. We have three aims: social, environmental and educational. Social, because repair cafés bring people together over a shared table and a shared problem, and conversations happen that wouldn't happen anywhere else. Environmental, because every item mended is one less thing in the incinerator, and a small step against throwaway habits. Educational, because watching a repair happen, and often having a go yourself, teaches new skills and gives confidence to have a go.

It’s a free service. Bring what needs fixing, have a cup of tea, and see what our volunteers can do. Repairs aren't always possible, but if your item can’t be saved, you can send it to La Collette with a clear conscience. As always, there will be live music, free tea and coffee, and delicious homemade cake, so even if nothing needs mending in your home, do come along and join us between 9.30am and 1 pm. If you have any questions before the day, message us on our Facebook page. We look forward to seeing you at St Lawrence Parish Hall on Saturday, 28th November.

Thank you, Adrian, for your interest in the article.

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23rd Jersey Scout Group (St Lawrence)

What a summer it has been! Although the weather was still cool and damp when we returned after Easter, conditions soon improved and we made the most of every opportunity to get outdoors. From beach adventures and outdoor skills to camps and activities across the Island, it has been a busy and memorable term.

Cubs (ages 8-10½) Our two Cub Packs have been equally busy. Activities included fire-lighting sessions with toasted marshmallows and s'mores, along with a challenging evening of experiments to earn their Scientist Badge. A major focus this term was navigation. The Cubs first learned the basics through fun games such as human battleships before putting their new skills into practice during an orienteering challenge around Les Quennevais using six-figure grid references. They then took part in a hike and litter pick along the length of St Ouen's Bay. The Cubs also enjoyed kayaking, coasteering and a sunset cycling adventure to Corbière.

Scouts (Ages 10½-14) Based at the Island Scout Centre in St Ouen's Bay, our Scouts helped with site maintenance projects while learning practical skills along the way. They also took part in an "Alternative Olympics", featuring unusual events such as Brussels sprout golf, broad bean jumping and vortex throwing.

Beavers (aged 6 to 8) We began with St George's Day, an important occasion in the Scouting calendar, marked by themed activities including cake decorating and a lively Morris challenge. During the term, the Beavers completed their Emergency Aid, Cycling and Air Activities badges, with support from the Jersey Aero Club. They also enjoyed a nature trail at Val de la Mare, den building, fire-lighting sessions, high ropes at Valley Adventure Centre, surfing with Le Port Surf School, and beach activities including scavenger hunts and a sandcastle competition. A highlight of the term was an overnight dragonthemed camp at the Island Scout Centre, packed with adventure and fun.

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The main focus of the term, however, was survival training. In preparation for a Survival Camp, Scouts spent several weeks learning bushcraft skills before putting them to the test during a 24-hour challenge. On arrival at camp, all kit and pockets were checked and any "home comforts" were set aside. The Scouts built improvised shelters, made fires, cooked meals and even crafted their own eating utensils. It was a challenging but rewarding experience and perfectly demonstrated what Scouting is all about: resilience, teamwork, adventure, fun and, of course, Skills for Life.

Group Activities Midway through the summer term we held our Annual General Meeting. The formal business was completed quickly before everyone headed outside to enjoy the wonderful grounds of St George's School. Activities included tomahawk throwing, firelighting, s'mores, beat-the-goalie, tin can alley and a gladiatorstyle inflatable, alongside a barbecue. More than 300 members, families and friends enjoyed a fantastic evening together.

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Come Join the Band! 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.

Final Session As the summer holidays approached we all came together for our final meeting at St Brelade's Bay.

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

The Beavers enjoyed a range of water-based games, the Cubs took part in a spectacular colour run, and the Scouts rounded off the term with beach games and a barbecue in the nearby park.

New Members and Volunteers We are always looking for new adult volunteers to join our Scouting family. Whether you can offer a few hours a month or more regular support, we can find a role to suit your skills and availability. We currently have more than 120 young people involved and welcome new members at the start of each school term. If your child is interested in joining, please use the QR code provided or contact our Group Lead Volunteer, Elisabeth Blampied, at e.blampied@scouts.org.je

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.” 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.” 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). For more information, email mickmarett@gmail.com or call Mick on 07797 724998.

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Kevin Bacon’s Fundraising Challenge The idea began about five years ago, near the end of lockdown, with a simple question: had anyone ever travelled every road in Jersey? From there, the challenge to RUN every road in Jersey began to take shape.

set myself the challenge on New Year’s Day 2026 to complete the challenge by the end of the calendar year, but it was Digimap Jersey’s involvement in early January that gave me the confidence to achieve the challenge. With Digimap onboard and Friends of Jersey Oncology nominated as the chosen charity, I hit the roads on 6th January 2026 for my first run and my first steps to trying to raise £2,500 for FOJO.

Celebrating Connétable

Deidre Mezbourian

by Tina Palmer

On Friday 21st August, we were delighted to hold a Vin d’Honneur to mark the retirement of Connétable Deidre Mezbourian and to celebrate an incredible career of public service.

Vin d’Honneur is a traditional celebratory gathering held to honour someone on a special occasion. It brings people together over refreshments to share memories, express thanks and offer their good wishes — making it a fitting way to recognise Deidre’s retirement and contribution to our community. Deidre leaves an extraordinary legacy. As the longest-serving female Connétable, her years of dedication, commitment and service have made a lasting contribution to parish and public life.

Deidre with Amber and her brother-in-law Terence

Digimap kindly set up an electronic map, showing all the 665km of public road network that I needed to run. Initially the map was a sea of red roads, but these would change colour to green once I’d run them. At the start, it was a daunting sight to see an entire map filled with red roads and the pie-chart showing 0% complete! Since then, I have run over 160 individual routes and am nearing 1,000km in total. I have completed five of the twelve parishes, with just 8% left to go. During a recent ITV interview, I was surprised that my namesake, Hollywood actor Kevin Bacon, gave me his celebrity endorsement!

Deidre with former St Lawrence Deputy Gregory Guida

Deidre with former Connétable of Trinity, Philip Le Sueur

It was a privilege to come together with colleagues, friends and members of the community to celebrate her achievements, reflect on her career and thank her for everything she has given in service to others.

This has been a challenge, but what has kept me going is the knowledge that the money raised is all going towards supporting the amazing volunteers at FOJO and the incredible work that they do. Any support would be much appreciated. My JustGiving page is: www.justgiving. com/page/roadrunner or scan the QR code, and the live link to my map is: https://shorturl.at/9raqN

Deidre with Emma Woodward and Rui and Dulce Camacho

Deidre with Sarah and John Le Fondré

We wish Deidre every happiness for her retirement and the exciting new chapter ahead. Thank you, Deidre, and congratulations!

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THE SCOOP News, insights and seasonal recipes from your local farm shop!

By Kaspar Wimberley

Autumn is the time of abundance and harvest and we love it! It’s a testament to what is possible in Jersey. Last year we had over twelve varieties of local eating apple.

Lacto-fermented foods are those where beneficial bacteria, specifically lactobacilli, transform sugars into lactic acid, which inhibits the growth of harmful bacteria and preserves the food. Yoghurt, kefir and kombucha are fermented using a microbial ecosystem that also includes lactobacilli. Once you have understood the basic principles, lactofermentation is quick, requires little specialist equipment and is relatively easy to get a good result. We hope that our quick guide helps to get you started! Come and talk to us if you have any questions.

Basic Principles Salting

his variety brings pleasure in equal measure and we thank all of the local market gardeners that are working to produce great food in a way that also cares for the environment. This abundance means that Autumn is also the time of preservation, to store this cornucopia for the winter months, so we wanted to share some techniques with you on how to do this.

Chilles prepared for fermentation

There are two main ways of salting vegetables, submerging them in brine (usually 2-3% salinity, or 2% of the combined weight of vegetables and water), or rubbing in salt to draw out the moisture (usually using 2% of the weight in salt). Ferments with less salt will ferment quicker, but the risk of things going wrong is higher. Some lacto-ferments, such as Baechu Kimchi, cover vegetables in salty pastes.

Wherever possible use filtered water to make your brine or dechlorinate the water by leaving the water covered in a tea towel overnight. Chlorine affects fermentation. Use natural noniodised salt.

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You need to make sure that your vegetables are completely submerged under the brine or paste when the fermentation begins, to avoid mould or yeast growth on the surface. Leave an air gap of about 3cm to the top of the jar or container.

In other news we are looking forward to a series of Portuguese Cooking Workshops in collaboration with Project Luso, and the Wholegrain Workshops for people with chronic health conditions, held in collaboration with Circle of Health.

Many people weigh their vegetables down with a glass weight, but you can also use larger vegetables to wedge the contents of your jar in place. Kimchi is made a little differently, by covering the surface in a delicious spicy paste.

A gut feeling!

Storing

A simple guide to lactofermentation

Ferments produce CO2, which needs to be released during the fermentation period. This is called ‘burping’. If you use clip top Kilner jars they self-burp, reducing the risk of any explosive situations, or mould growth following exposure to air. Place the jar in a container to catch any liquid that may bubble out.

At SCOOP we use traditional methods of preservation to support local growers, reduce food waste, extend the harvest season and boost health. One of these methods of preservation is lactofermentation, the process used to make Korean Kimchi, German Sauerkraut and traditional Eastern European dill pickles, all of which you might find on the shelves in our shop.

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If you see a thin white layer forming on the surface of the ferment, it is likely Kahms Yeast and a result of over exposure to air. While Kahms is harmless when digested, it can become a surface on which other moulds grow and it affects the flavour of the ferment (not in a good way).

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Waiting Be patient! How long you wait depends on how you like your ferment. Longer ferments will generally be more acidic and pungent. We ferment for anything between five days for Kimchi to over a year for Garlic Honey and Chilli Sauce! Initial fermentation usually takes place at room temperature. Ferments can be matured at colder temperatures to develop more complex flavours. The time of year will affect the speed of fermentation, with warmer temperatures resulting in faster fermentation.

Enjoying When your ferment is ready keep refrigerated to pause the fermentation process. It should keep a long time in the fridge, as long as it has been properly fermented and is not contaminated with dirty utensils The Sustainable Cooperative (SCOOP) is a community owned organisation committed to creating more sustainable food systems, to protect natural resources and biodiversity, improve public health and build more resilient communities. We see our diets as a tool for positive change. Our farm shop is open from 10am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday.

Seasonal Recipes Lacto-Fermented Chilli Sauce

Sauerkraut METHOD:

METHOD: 1. Fill a clip top jar with halved deseeded locally grown chillies, whole cloves of garlic and carrots. 2. Cover in brine (3% salt brine, or 2% of the total weight of water and chillies) 3. Ferment for four to eight weeks at room temperature and then transfer to the fridge to mature for as long as you want (black label tabasco is left for 10 years!). 4. Blend, bottle and enjoy! Keep refrigerated. Any fiery leftover brine can be used to spice up soups, stews or rice. Be warned, chillies are very active ferments due to their high sugar content, so expect some liquid to bubble out of your container. Variations: Try roasting half of the chillies first or adding ginger and coriander for a Thai style sauce.

Locally grown Sugar Stripe Chillies

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1. Finely shred your cabbage. Sprinkle over some caraway seeds. You can also add grated carrot for a Polish style sauerkraut. 2. Rub in 2% of the weight of the vegetables in salt. Allow to sweat for about 1 hour. 3. Squash the salted cabbage into your jar until the cabbage water brine covers the cabbage. We recommend using square clip top jars. 4. Wedge the cabbage down below the surface of the brine using a glass weight, or carrot sticks and a large leaf of cabbage. 5. Ferment for three to 12 weeks. Variations: Try making a probiotic coleslaw using the same method. Use carrots, celeriac, celery, turnips, kohlrabi, apples, pears and radishes, alongside herbs, chillies, garlic, ginger and fresh turmeric. You can also add other fermented foods, such as miso or chilli sauce. Don’t worry about garlic turning blue or green, it means everything is working well!

Sauerkraut (Photo: Robbie Dark)

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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.

The frontispiece from the first edition of Le Magasin de l'Ile de Jersey, depicting an allegorical image of the spirit of printing presenting the printing press to an allegorical representation of Jersey.

The title page from the Liturgy, the first book to be printed in Jersey, published in 1785.

The title page from the first edition of Le Magasin de l'Ile de Jersey.

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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ST LAWRENCE by Liz Dicker, Secretary

Our new programme began in May with a meeting of two halves. To begin with we welcomed Stuart Nicolle, Senior Archivist at Jersey Archives, as our speaker who gave a very interesting presentation entitled Occupation Treasures, in which we viewed both official documents and more personal items, the combination of which gave a fascinating insight into the period.

or the second half of our meeting, we discussed the two NIFWI Resolutions for this year:

We are always happy to welcome new members, so if you would like to find out more about us, please contact Liz Dicker on 07797 731566 or email us at: stlawrence. wi@gmail.com Our meetings are held on the second Friday of each month in St Lawrence Parish Hall and begin at 7.15pm. Our programme for the next few months is as follows:9th October The Corn Riots – Montfort Tadier 13th November From Ukraine – Lera Evered 10th December Christmas Lunch – Greenhills Country Hotel 8th January The Repair Café – Jennifer Bridge and Mike Panter 12th February Craft Evening – Decorated Easter Eggs – Liz Dicker

Accessible public toilet facilities to promote dignity, health, and social inclusion and Action on women's homelessness with present facilities and future funding here in Jersey in both cases highlighted as being of concern. In June the Therapy Dogs Group was unable to come and so we had an evening finishing off our crystal art coasters and stirring up our little grey cells with some quizzes and puzzles with an animal theme. It was a relaxed and informal evening with lots of chat and catching up in between concentrating on where to put those pesky crystals and trying to remember if the last time we saw a sleeping zebra it was standing up!

Crystal Art By a St Lawrence WI member

Crystals on the table, Crystals on the floor. Not enough in my green tray, I’ll have to get some more.

For our July meeting we enjoyed a presentation on Genealogy by Kathy Gillen, who has turned a hobby into a business, helping people to research all aspects of their family history. She gave us hints and tips for our own genealogical research and encouraged all of us who have family memorabilia of any kind, to preserve it, so that it is not lost to future generations.

Whoops, oh dear, I’ve spilt them, My neighbour’s not too pleased. She doesn’t need that colour, And they’re all stuck to her sleeve. I wonder what that number is, Eleven? Twenty-three? I should have worn my other specs, Perhaps, then, I could see.

We are looking forward to our August Outing of lunch followed by indoor and outdoor games and activities at Maison des Landes, whilst in September we are in for a sweet evening with Evelyn Day, who will be giving us a demonstration of chocolate making.

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I must admit, it looks quite good, Tho’ I say it so myself. I think it will take pride of place Upon my kitchen shelf.

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Journey of Faith As summer gradually gives way to Autumn, our Island begins to change in subtle but beautiful ways. The light softens, the evenings draw in a little earlier, and the colours of the countryside begin to turn. Whether we notice the golden leaves along our lanes, the quieter beaches, or the harvest being gathered, Autumn invites us to slow down and reflect.

he Church also moves into a new season at this time of year. After the holiday months, many of our regular activities begin again. We meet up with friends, welcome new faces, and look ahead to opportunities for worship, learning, and events (please see our website for what is coming up: www.stlwarencechurch.je). Among these is the Alpha course, which offers a warm and relaxed space for anyone who would like to explore the Christian faith and ask questions about life, purpose, and God. What strikes me is how much Autumn resembles the journey of faith. The changes in nature do not happen all at once. Day by day, almost unnoticed, leaves change colour and the landscape is transformed. Faith often grows in the same way. We may hope for dramatic moments, but God frequently works quietly through prayer, conversation, worship, friendship, and the ordinary events of daily life.

Autumn is also a season of harvest. Across Jersey we are reminded that fruit comes after a long period of growth, care, and patience. In our spiritual lives, the fruits of faith—love, peace, joy, kindness, patience, and hope—also take time to develop. Sometimes we do not realise how God has been at work in us until we look back and see how far we have travelled. For some people, this Autumn may be a season of new beginnings. It may be the moment to return to Church after some time away, to join Alpha, to come along to our family service, messy Church, to begin praying again, or simply to take the first step in exploring faith. For others, it may be a quieter season of continuing faithfully in worship, service, and care for those around them. One of the blessings of Parish life is that we do not make this journey alone. In a small Island community, we share joys and sorrows, support one another through difficult times, and celebrate together the signs of God’s goodness. The changing season reminds us that life is always moving forward, and that God remains present through every stage of it. As the evenings become cooler and the colours of Autumn deepen around us, perhaps we can hear in this season a gentle invitation: to pause, to give thanks, and to consider the next step in our own journey with Jesus. The trees may be shedding their leaves, but they are also preparing for the life that will come again in due season. In the same way, God continues to renew, strengthen, and guide us, whatever season of faith we find ourselves in today. Every blessing

Phil Warren Rector

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DUTY CENTENIER 07797 715602

In case of emergency please also call 999 or 112 and ask for the appropriate Emergency Service.

PARISH HALL OFFICE

Executive Officer: Leasa Nozedar Assistant Parish Secretary: Emma Woodward Administration Assistant: Lucie Oakes Telephone: 861672 Email: parishhall@stlawrence.je

www.stlawrence.je

RECTOR ST LAWRENCE AND VICAR ST MATTHEW MILLBROOK

Rev. Phil Warren Tel: 869013 Office Tel: 07829 837997 Office hours: Wed & Thurs 2pm - 4pm Email: stlawrencechurchjersey@gmail.com

NOVEMBER 2026 4th

6.30pm – 8pm

Deputies Drop-In session – Parish Hall

5th

7pm – 10pm

Social Evening

6th

10am – 2pm

Community Market

7th

9am – 12.30pm

Heart Health Roadshow

8th

8pm – 10.30pm

Jersey Ballroom Dancing Association

12th

7pm – 10pm

Social Evening

13th

7.45pm

14th

8pm – 10.30pm

Jersey Ballroom Dancing Association

16th

7.30pm

Battle of Flowers Bingo (doors open 6pm)

17th

8pm – 10pm

Gardening Club

19th

7pm – 10pm

Social Evening

21st

2pm

Ladies Action Group Christmas Fair

26th

7pm – 10pm

Social Evening

28th

9.30am – 1pm

Jersey Repair Café

28th

8pm – 10.30pm

Jersey Ballroom Dancing Association

DEPUTIES

Hilary Jeune Kirsten Morel Phil Romeril

07700 700995 h.jeune@gov.je 07797 753101 k.morel2@gov.je 07700 399344 p.romeril1@gov.je

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DECEMBER 2026 4th

10am – 2pm

Community Market

10th

7pm – 10pm

Social Evening

12th

8pm – 10.30pm

Jersey Ballroom Dancing Association

14th

1pm

Senior Citizens’ Christmas Lunch

17th

7pm – 10pm

Social Evening

24th

8pm – 10.30pm

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28th

8pm – 10.30pm

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31st

8pm – 10.30pm

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