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Summer Edition 2026

Welcome to the Summer issue of the

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Since the last edition, works on the Parish’s first Neighbourhood Improvement Area scheme have finished on Poonah and Pomona Road, two refurbished muzzle-loader canons have found a new home at La Collette Gardens, a new Residents’ Parking Zone has been created on Old Trinity Hill, and works are nearing completion at Allix Shipyard to bring the space back to the community.

In Town, phase 1 of the Broad Street public realm improvements is complete, the Parish has taken ownership of Charles Park, offering another outdoor public event space for community use, and the Town Takeover gets ready to bring the spirit of Battle back into the Town Centre, following on from the success of last year’s shopfront trail.

Following on from a busy start to event season, which saw new additions to some of St Helier’s biggest events as well as a new music festival, the Parish gets ready for the Fete de St Helier and Havre des Pas Seaside Festival. There is a lot to look forward to, so make sure you check out the what’s on pages!

you beat the queues and know how to pay, and check out our guide on how to safely complete your branchage.

We’ve also got updates from Grow, news from Normandie, updates from the St Helier Community Policing team and Honorary Police and check in with young people in St Helier.

Ahead of the 2026 Parish Rates Assembly, we’ve included all the information you need to make sure

We hope you enjoy all that and more in the latest edition of the Town Crier.

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Meet Maggie Moisan Liberation Overview Town Centre Update If I Were Constable Distant Thunder Honorary Police

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What’s been happening in the Parish?

A round-up of the latest news and events from around the Parish Town Walks Join the St Helier Town Walks, led by the Jersey Tourist Guides Association, starting at the Town Hall every Tuesday at 10.30 am and lasting 2 hours, ending back at the Town Hall. Each week, the walk is led by a different Tourist Guide and is about a different topic. To book, please search ‘St Helier Walks’ on Eventbrite. Spaces may be available on the day, but booking is advised.

Tuesday 18 August Shops and trades of a bygone era Melanie Cavey Tuesday 25 August A crown peculiar?

Jane Reed Tuesday 1 September Favourite stories about St Helier Julia Therezien Tuesday 8 September St Helier Edwardian waterfront Remi Couriard Tuesday 15 September The people behind some St Helier plaques Melanie Cavey Tuesday 22 September Literary St Helier Tom Bunting

Tuesday 30 June What do country folk do when they come to Town?

Jon Osmont Tuesday 7 July Look up, Look down Julia Therezien Tuesday 14 July St Helier, the headless monk Tom Bunting Tuesday 21 July St Helier Geo Walk Jean Treleven Tuesday 28 July Wartime St Helier – Monumental Ian Ronayne

Municipal appointments On 27th February, Carlos Carneiro was appointed as a Constable’s Officer for his first term, and Vingteniers Ben Wheaton (who first joined the force in 2008 and is the current President of the Honorary Police Association) and Merces Pereira (who joined in 2011) were sworn in for new terms.

On 13th March, James Corbett was sworn in for his first term as Procureur du Bien Public, having served previously on the Accounts Committee. Centenier Danny Scaife was re-elected, and Johannah Hartigan was sworn in as a Centenier, having been part of the Honorary Police force in St Helier since 2012 (with a break between 2019 and 2024).

On 1st May, Cristina Nistor was sworn in for her third term as a Constable’s Officer.

Tuesday 29 September St Helier’s hidden gems Tracy Jehan

St Ewolds residents have been laughing, moving, and grooving St Helier Pilgrimage Residents have been enjoying Laugh, Move, and Groove sessions provided

by Jackie and Lesley, where residents are encouraged to laugh, move around, and have a wonderful time once a month. Residents also hosted a surprise afternoon tea for the birthday of St Ewold minibus driver Alan Le Blond, who enables residents to get out and about on the island and for whom they are very grateful.

Tuesday 4 August Art on the East Side of St Helier Tracy Jehan Tuesday 11 August St Helier’s maritime connections Nicky Mansell

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The St Helier pilgrimage takes place on Sunday 19th July. Walkers are invited to meet at the Town Church at 2:30pm to depart for Elizabeth Castle. A service and wreath laying to remember the life of Saint Helier will then take place at the Castle before heading back to the Town Church for refreshments.

If you are unable to walk and would like a space on the ferry to and from the castle, please get in touch at posh.events@ sthelier.je before Monday 13th July.

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What’s been happening in the Parish? Continued.....

Forgotten Army The Forgotten Army service, remembering soldiers from Jersey who fought in Burma in World War II, takes place on Sunday 13th September at Lower Mount Bingham from 12 noon. There will be a lunch hosted at the Hotel Ambassador afterwards. If you would like to attend the lunch, please contact Jean McLaughlin on 01534 721171.

Tea Dances The Parish of St Helier Tea Dances continue throughout the summer months, providing a fantastic opportunity for dancers of all abilities to enjoy an afternoon of social dancing, music and light refreshments. The dances take place on the last Wednesday of every month from 2:30pm to 4:30pm in the Assembly Room, Town Hall. Free tickets can be collected from Customer Services or online from Eventbrite.

benefit and enhance the lives of St Helier parishioners.

This year, five grants of up to £5,000 were awarded, which were agreed by Parishioners at the Parish Rates Assembly.

24 applications were received for this year’s grant, with Rouge Bouillon School, Caring Cooks, Brighter Futures, Grow and Beresford Street Kitchen successfully securing funding. The allocation of the grants was determined by the Constable of St Helier and the Procureurs du Bien Public based on where they believed the money would be best utilised for the benefit of St Helier parishioners. You can read more by heading to sthelier.je/news.

St Helier Battle of Flowers – volunteers wanted The St Helier Battle of Flowers committee has been busy preparing for this year’s event. As always, the team would love to welcome any new volunteers who fancy getting involved. Sessions are held at the Parish of St Helier Municipal Services Depot, La Grande Route de St Jean, on Thursdays between 6pm and 8pm and on Sundays from 2pm to 4pm and are open to all. For more information, please get in touch with Jane Skelhorn at keith-jane@ hotmail.com.

Annual charitable grants awarded Each year, the Parish of St Helier provides several charitable grants to charities, schools, community groups or organisations situated in the Parish that can demonstrate that the grant will

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Jersey Repair Café The St Helier team will be running their next Repair Cafe at Janvrin School on Saturday 27th June from 9.30am to 1pm.

A FREE community event where you can bring your broken household items to repair (eg, clothing and fabrics, bikes and e-bikes, toys and tech, computers and gadgets, ornaments and electrical appliances, virtually anything you might have at home!). Learn about repairing your items FREE in a friendly café environment with free teas, coffees and cake. For more information, visit www.repaircafe.org.je.

Join the Jersey Scout Band The Jersey Scout Band is a marching youth band seen at many public engagements on the island throughout the year. The band also does off-island trips and is hoping to attend the Guernsey Battle of Flowers in 2027, having previously played in Guernsey, France, Windsor Castle and Disneyland Paris.

The band are looking for young people to join from the age of 8 years upwards. No previous musical knowledge is needed, and you don’t need to be a member of the Scouts to join. The instruments on offer are drums, cymbals, bell lyras and trumpets. Uniforms, tuition and instruments are provided for a small subscription per term.

Town Crier Practice takes place on Thursday evenings during term time from 6.30pm to 8:30pm at the Kenneth Faucon Memorial Hall, Rue des Pres, St. Saviour (opposite Waitrose). If you have an interested young person who would like to try us out, please either email us at mickmarett@ gmail.com or call Mick on 07797724998.

Catholic Women’s League CIO News The Catholic Women’s League started their 2026 fundraising with an Easter Hamper Raffle, proving to be very popular.

The group plans to purchase Book Tokens to donate to “Every Child Our Future”, which they will distribute, so that the children can purchase books of their own.

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Jersey Cares, to speak about her new role, and at Christmas, 120 Angels were donated with a Christmas message from the CWL to go in the shoe boxes they sent out.

They look forward to continuing their programme of Fundraising and social activities, and there will be two opportunities to join gatherings in England where they meet up with members of other Sections.

The CWL continue to seek new members; all enquiries welcome. Please contact Pat Guegan on 07797724054 or by email at gueganfamily@gmail.com.

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The charity supports school children with their reading skills by sending volunteers into Primary Schools and holding outof-school sessions at the Town Library.

A home-made cake sale was also held recently to raise much-needed funds.

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Branchage: Are you ready?

Are you ready for the 2026 What are the requirements?

Branchage visits? Understand what You must cut the overhanging branches growing from your property if it is alongside a public road to ensure that there is a the branchage is, whether it affects height of 12 feet free beneath the branches over the entire width of the road, and a height of 8 feet free over the footpaths. You you, and how to undertake the must also remove the branches that have been cut off, as well branchage in the safest way for local as brambles, weeds and all other obstructions and deleterious matter that encroach on the public road or footpath. wildlife.

What are the dates of this year’s visits?

What is Branchage?

‘Branchage’ is a French word meaning ‘branch’. The Branchage is an important custom, which keeps our roads and lanes clear of vegetation to ensure that there is enough room for vehicles and pedestrians to pass safely. There are two Branchage visits per year, during which Parish officials tour their parishes to ensure compliance with the Law (Loi (1914) sur La Voirie).

The 2026 Visite du Branchage will take place on Friday 10th July, followed by the Visite du Branchage et Chemin on Friday 18th September.

What happens if I don’t meet the requirements?

If you fail to comply, you will be liable to a fine of up to £100 for each infringement. If the branchage has not been completed, you will be required to undertake the work and, if it is not carried out, the Parish may arrange for the work to be done and charge you the cost of that work, and you may be liable for further fines.

How can I undertake the branchage safely for wildlife?

See our dos and don’ts for best branchage practice to help protect habitats and wildlife. If you would like more information and guidance, you can get in touch with the National Trust for Jersey on 01534 483193 or the Natural Environment Team at Growth, Housing and Environment on 01534 441600. Asian Hornet sightings should be reported to 01534 441633.

Hedges and banques were originally planted for practical agricultural purposes, and although they are extremely beneficial to nature, with countless plants and animals now relying on them, they are as much the creations of man as our granite walls. They provide windbreak for crops, provide shelter and shade for wildlife, help to reduce runoff and soil erosion while alleviating water pollution and form a natural boundary or barrier for both livestock and people. As fantastic as the roadside banques and hedges are, without management, they would soon become overgrown and obstruct access along roads and reduce visibility for drivers, which is why the tradition of the ‘branchage’ was established.

Does it apply to me?

If you own (including co-ownership associations and companies for share transfer properties) or occupy a house, land or other property alongside a public road (including main roads, by-roads, and footpaths), you have a duty to cut the branchage so that it does not impede those using the roads and footpaths.

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Meet Maggie Moisan, the 90-year-old St Ewolds resident, with a lot of stories to tell!

I spent an hour in Maggie’s room, listening to her infectious laugh and enjoying her stories of life, family and her joy at being part of the St Ewolds community.

Maggie has been at St Ewolds for one year and 3 months, adding that she loves it. “I’m here to be looked after, and they do a very good job of it”, she says, showing me her schedule full of outings and different activities to get involved with.

Maggie was born in Jersey on a farm in St Mary, the youngest of 8 children. She described how her mum had brought her into the world on her own, during a tomato season in July. Two or three days later, her mother was back working the fields, at 44 years old.

She talked differently about her father, explaining that men were different in those days; they were the boss, or thought they were.

She added that he only wanted sons, but that her mother only produced one.

She recalled, at 16, being sent away to Scotland by her father to join her sister Lily to tend to a herd of Jersey cows for a Countess who only wanted to employ local people. She described having to leave a job she loved, working at a local store with people her own age, adding that she’d never cried so much. Maggie didn’t stay for long, although the people were lovely and the cattle were beautiful, she was very homesick and suffered whitlow in her fingers due to the work.

As a child, Maggie didn’t have toys; instead describing the animals on the farm, notably a goose, a goat, a cat and a dog, whom she described as going everywhere with her. She told stories of wandering down to the local shop with a goose under her arm or her goat on a rope.

children, now aged 70, 66 and 63, and her seven grandchildren, showing me photos she proudly displays on her windowsill. Mac died on their 63rd wedding anniversary.

She described the struggles of being sight-impaired during wartime, with the Second World War starting when she was 5, explaining that no one understood sight impairment in those days and that spectacles were only worn by the rich. She described her cat as being dark ginger when sat on her lap, but looking like a big ball as he moved away and described how the berries from the trees looked different in her hand when she would play in the fields.

Whilst working voluntarily at the Maritime Museum and sharing stories of the Occupation in her best Jersey accent, Maggie was encouraged to write down her stories, which she decided to do for her children, compiling her stories, initially in pen, to write Changes: The Life and Times of Maggie Moisan.

Maggie expressed that she has done so much in her life for which she is glad, describing these experiences as making her who she is today. She described living in a totally different world from the one we live in today, adding that she’s had a very good life with no regrets, but often finds this new world hard sometimes. She jokingly added that swearing secretly in Jerriais often helps!

Maggie talked lovingly about her husband, Mac, whom she first met when he was milking a cow, describing them both as country people. They got engaged, got married and found a house.

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Grow Jersey: Summer growing for the food banks

Summer at Grow is shaping up to be a season of abundance, teamwork and community spirit, with some exciting developments already underway in the field.

A key focus for Grow this year is squash, which will be our main crop grown for the food banks in 2026. Squash stores well, is versatile, and provides nutritious meals for families throughout the year. We are planting five different varieties, helping to maximise yields and resilience across the season. By the time this article is published, planting will already be complete, thanks to our volunteers and team.

After the winter storms, we are pleased to share that our replacement polytunnel has arrived on the island and will be built shortly. This will once again give us a vital all-weather space for growing, workshops, schools and community groups. We could not have met this incredible milestone but for the generosity of our community, who stepped in immediately to help. In the meantime, a temporary yurt has been put up so that our school sessions and community activities can continue uninterrupted while we prepare for the polytunnel build. It is also the precursor to having our own Yurt, funded by Howard Davis Farm Trust, which will be ready by the end of summer.

However, planting is only the beginning. Squash needs consistent care — especially water — to thrive. We’re therefore inviting islanders to get involved with our Watering Wednesday sessions, running every Wednesday evening from 5.30pm to 7pm throughout the summer. It’s a relaxed, sociable session where people can drop in, lend a hand, and help ensure this important crop reaches its full potential.

We are delighted to report that the Parish of St Helier has kindly awarded Grow a grant of £5,000, specifically to create a new pedestrian footpath with fencing, gates and signage. This will move the pedestrian path away from the main body of the cemetery.

No experience is needed — just a willingness to help and enjoy some time outdoors. Every watering can makes a difference, and every person who comes along plays a part in supporting local families through the food bank. As always, we end the session with a cuppa together.

The busiest time of the year is upon us, and with an 11-vergee field, we are never short of things to do. We are short on people to help, though! If you are interested in joining us, please get in touch with Sheena at sheena.brockie@gmail.com. The team are friendly and welcoming – so if you have an hour to spare, no long-term commitment required, come and see us. We are also looking for help with social media, Co Sec and fundraising, too, if you have skills in this area.

This summer, Grow is about showing up for each other — growing food, building resilience, and strengthening community roots, one squash at a time.

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If you're travelling to Normandy over the coming months, here are a few events not to be missed:

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Normandie Impressionniste: exhibitions and events on the theme of the “garden”, paying tribute to Claude Monet, will celebrate the Impressionist movement across Normandy until 27 September.

Anaïs Niobey, at St Helier based Maison de Normandie, keeps us up to date with events just over the Channel or coming to Jersey directly from France.

Les Estivales de Cabourg: every Tuesday and Friday evening in July and August, take part in themed races and entertainment organised at Cabourg Racecourse (Calvados).

Music festivals: Beauregard from 1 to 5 July in HérouvilleSaint-Clair (Calvados), Les Grandes Marées from 18 to 26 July in Jullouville (Manche), Art Sonic on 24 and 25 July in Briouze (Orne), and Les Traversées Tatihou from 12 to 16 August in Tatihou and Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue (Manche).

Si vous vous rendez en Normandie ces prochains mois, voici quelques évènements à ne pas manquer :

Cinema: the Deauville American Film Festival from 4 to 13 September in Deauville (Calvados), and OffCourts, the short film festival, from 5 to 11 September in Trouville-sur-Mer (Calvados).

Normandie Impressionniste: expositions et évènements sur le thème du « jardin » en hommage à Claude Monet, célébreront le mouvement impressionniste jusqu’au 27 septembre à travers la Normandie

In Jersey, the Norman Market will return to the Royal Square from 8 to 12 July.

Les Estivales de Cabourg: tous les mardis et vendredis soir de juillet et août, prenez part aux courses thématiques et aux animations organisées à l’hippodrome de Cabourg.

We are also looking for sponsors, patrons and artisans for our Medieval Festival, which will take place in St Helier in summer 2027 as part of the French Festival and the Millennium, European Year of the Normans.

Please get in touch if you would like to get involved or find out more.

Festivals de musique: Beauregard du 1er au 5 juillet à Hérouville-Saint-Clair (Calvados), Les Grandes Marées du 18 au 26 juillet à Jullouville (Manche), Art Sonic les 24 et 25 juillet à Briouze (Orne), Les Traversées Tatihou du 12 au 16 août à Tatihou et Saint-Vaast-laHougue (Manche).

If you’d like more ideas for events in Normandy, sign up to our monthly Newsletter in English on www.maisondenormandie.com, or feel free to pop in and see us in our office.

Cinéma: Festival du Cinéma Américain du 4 au 13 septembre à Deauville (Calvados) et Off-Courts, festival du court-métrage du 5 au 11 septembre à Trouville-sur-Mer (Calvados).

Maison de la Normandie et de la Manche’s team is here to support you with all your Normandy-related projects.

À Jersey, le Marché Normand reviendra sur le Royal Square du 8 au 12 juillet.

A bientôt!

Nous sommes également à la recherche de sponsors, mécènes et artisans pour notre Fête Médiévale qui se déroulera sur St Helier à l’été 2027 dans le cadre du French Festival et du Millenium, Année Européenne des Normands. Contactez-nous si vous souhaitez vous investir ou en savoir plus !

Pour plus d’idées d’évènements en Normandie, inscrivezvous à notre Newsletter mensuelle en anglais sur www. maisondenormandie.com ou n’hésitez pas à venir nous rencontrer dans nos bureaux.

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Liberation Overview The 81st anniversary of Liberation Day was marked in St Helier with the annual Liberation Day Breakfast and Afternoon Tea. The Liberation Day Breakfast was open to all Islanders who were in Jersey during the Occupation, serving overseas, internees, evacuees and their families. Guests enjoyed a buffet breakfast, kindly supplied by Waitrose and cooked by the fantastic Parish Social Committee and Waitrose volunteers, before heading off to the main service in Liberation Square.

After the celebrations in Liberation Square, including the Service of Thanksgiving and the motorcade, the Parish hosted an Afternoon Tea for parishioners. Guests enjoyed sandwiches, scones provided by Vienna Bakery with jam and black butter provided by La Mare, and a selection of cakes provided by the COOP. A raffle was held, raising £340 for Dementia Jersey with gifts kindly donated from local businesses.

We would like to thank everyone who supported the Parish’s celebrations by making donations or volunteering. Your support is vital in being able to provide these important events every year.

Festivities continued at the Weighbridge over the weekend, as the annual celebrations were extended for an extra day with Liberation falling on a Saturday.

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Town Centre UPDATE Events in St Helier It’s been a busy start to the summer season in St Helier as May saw a variety of events take place across the Parish, including the Jersey Hospitality Association Delicious Jersey Food Festival, the Barclays Jersey Boat Show, Gandey’s Circus, Lib in the Square, Jersey’s first International Blues Festival and of course, the annual Liberation Day celebrations.

Jersey’s events continue to grow and evolve, bringing even more vibrancy into St Helier. This year’s Liberation celebrations offered entertainment at the Weighbridge for an extended two days, Lib in the Square featured an all-new Lib Live evening, the Jersey International Blues Festival brought acclaimed international artists to perform in the Royal Square, and the Jersey International Motoring Festival kicked off with a new launch parade through the Town Centre.

Events are a crucial part of a vibrant and healthy Town Centre, making St Helier the place to be, supporting a sense of community, boosting footfall and spending in Town, and supporting local talent.

Looking ahead, we are excited to bring the Town Takeover back to St Helier, in partnership with the Government of Jersey and the Battle of Flowers. The scheme provides businesses with funding to transform their shopfronts into Battle of Flowers-inspired installations. Last year, retailers reported increased footfall, conversions and social engagement during the trail. This year’s trail starts on Monday, 13th July and finishes on Sunday, 13th September, and there will be an opportunity to get involved and vote for your favourite display.

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To keep up to date with everything happening in St Helier, head to www.sthelier.je/whats-on/.

Charles Park The Parish is delighted to have taken ownership of Charles Park from Andium Homes, as agreed by the Parish Roads Committee in 2024. This provides another outside public event space that offers opportunities to bring our community together and increase vibrancy in St Helier. It is hoped that the space will be utilised for public performances and other events in the near future.

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transformation is designed to create a more welcoming, peoplefocused town centre. By giving more space to pedestrians, greenery, and local activity, the project aims to support a healthier, more vibrant, and inclusive place for residents and visitors alike.

At the heart of the design is Broad Street’s historic connection to the sea. Once located along the original sea wall, this part of town has a rich maritime past. Subtle design details throughout the street reflect this story, drawing inspiration from the movement of water — from flowing streams to the natural rhythm of the tides. These influences can be seen in the paving, seating, and planting.

New green features have also been introduced, including bespoke planters and seating around existing trees. These additions not only enhance the look and feel of the street but also help trees thrive by improving access to water and air, while creating more inviting spaces for people to sit, relax, and gather.

Overall, the improved public space encourages people to spend more time in the area, helping to strengthen community life and support local businesses.

Work will continue with the next phase of the project, extending improvements further along Broad Street to connect King Street and Charing Cross, building on the same design vision.

St Helier in Bloom Following on from the Parish’s success in the RHS Britain in Bloom competition in 2024, where the Parish took home a Gold Award as well as winning the Coastal Category, the Parish is hopeful for further success with this year’s entry.

Public Realm progress The Government of Jersey has been progressing with public realm improvements, with the recent completion of New Street and New Cut, making the area a real focal point of the high street. Businesses on New Street have been able to make the most of the reduction in traffic flow by creating new alfresco areas or extending their existing offering.

National judges will be taken on a tour of the Parish to showcase areas of horticultural excellence, environmental considerations and community engagement, including the Town Centre, Grow fields, Surville Cemetery and the Municipal Services Depot.

Broad Street Phase 1 has now been completed and reopened, offering a refreshed public space for everyone to enjoy. The

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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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Inna becomes first female St Helier Constable Inna Gardiner has become the first woman to be elected Constable of St Helier since the parish was created in the late tenth century.

There will be four other 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 Philip Le Sueur in Trinity opened the door to Andy Howell’ election.

She replaces the retiring Simon Crowcroft.

Ms Gardiner ran for Constable after serving as a Deputy in St Helier No 3 and 4 between 2019 and 2022. For the past four years, she has been a Deputy in the St Helier North district, which was created after parish electoral boundaries were redrawn for the 2022 election.

In her manifesto, Ms Gardiner said that she would work to deliver safer, cleaner and better managed streets, a stronger community and a thriving town centre full of opportunities.

The St Helier Constable election was one of six contested across the 12 parishes. There were five candidates, more than in any other parish. There are now four female Constables.

She wants to improve parish decision making through a town council, provide practical support for those struggling with the cost of living, protect and expand green spaces and support local businesses.

The new Constable topped the poll with 2,740 votes, ahead of Reform’s Rob Ward (1,960), David Warr (1,153), Mark Chevalier (781) and Alvin Aaron (75).

St Helier was formalized as a civic and administrative entity towards the end of the tenth century.

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If I were Constable…

As we welcome a new Constable of St Helier, we asked our St Helier Ambassadors what they would change about St Helier if they were given an unlimited budget.

Senior St Helier Ambassador, Jack Lewis Rondel, said: If I had infinite money to improve St Helier, I’d focus on changes that would make everyday life better for everyone living, working, studying, and visiting town.

1. Affordable housing for local people One of the biggest challenges in St Helier is the high cost of renting and buying property, especially for young people and families. With unlimited funding, I would build modern, energy-efficient housing that is genuinely affordable, not luxury apartments. This would help keep local people on the island and reduce overcrowding.

2. A cleaner, greener, more walkable Town Centre St Helier could be transformed into a much greener and more welcoming place. I would invest in more trees and public gardens, cleaner streets and better lighting, wider pavements and safer pedestrian areas, and improved cycling routes. A more walkable town would feel safer, healthier, and more enjoyable for everyone.

3. Better transport and less traffic Traffic congestion is a major issue in St Helier. With unlimited money, I would redesign transport to reduce car dependency by creating more reliable public transport with frequent services, modern bus stops with real-time updates, better links to parishes outside town, and introducing Park-and-Ride options. This would reduce pollution and make commuting quicker and easier.

Overall, I would make St Helier a town where people can actually afford to live, enjoy spending time outdoors, and travel around easily without constant traffic problems.

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Senior St Helier Ambassador, Scarlett Camacho, said: St Helier is already an important part of Jersey, but a few things could make it an even better place to live and visit.

One change I would make is improving the nightlife. At the moment, there aren’t many different options, and it can feel a bit repetitive. Adding more things to do at night, such as live music, late-night cafés, and more variety of venues, would give people more choice and make the town feel livelier and more enjoyable for everyone. Although we currently have clubs and pubs, the current interest is decreasing, especially within the younger generation, which is what I would mainly like to change.

The second thing I would change is having more events throughout the whole year, not just during the busy tourist season. Events like markets, festivals, and performances would give people more reasons to go into town, even in the quieter months. This would help the town feel more active all year round and bring the community together more often.

The third thing I would change would be to support more local shops and artists. Local businesses make the town feel unique and interesting. Helping local shops and artists with things like affordable spaces or more promotion would strengthen the local economy and keep St Helier’s identity strong.

Overall, these changes would make St Helier a more fun, lively, and interesting place for both locals and visitors.

Junior St Helier Ambassador, Manita Jones, said: If I had infinite money to change St Helier for the better, I would start by creating a free, indoor-outdoor hangout spot for young people. It would improve young people’s mental health by encouraging them to get out of the house and be able to meet friends face-to-face, instead of online. We in Jersey are really lucky to have the Jersey Youth Service creating the new North of Town Youth Centre, which has everything young people need.

I would also invest in making more affordable housing available for local people. A lot of young adults feel like they’ll never be able to live independently in Jersey because prices are so high, so creating more reasonably priced homes would make the future feel a lot less stressful and uncertain.

I would also improve public spaces by adding more green areas, sports facilities, and places to relax around town.

Having safe, welcoming spaces where people can exercise, spend time outdoors, or just take a break would make St Helier feel more positive and community-focused for everyone.

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Are you rates ready?

With the Rates Assembly taking place on Wednesday, 15th July, get prepared and choose how you pay.

The Rates demands will be sent out at the end of July/ beginning of August, following the Rates Assembly, which will be held on Wednesday, 15th July. Demands will be sent by post or digitally to those registered for Rates Online.

Please be aware that chasers for rates demands are only sent digitally to those registered for Rates Online.

Rates online Paying your rates has never been easier with the Rates Online system. Simply scan the QR code on your rates letter and enter your unique code to access the system.

Fill out your contact details and ensure the box at the bottom of the form is unclicked to allow your rates to be managed online, and all future rates correspondence will be sent to your email address.

What can I do if I can’t afford my rates?

If there is an issue with paying your rates, please get in touch as soon as possible by calling 01534 811823 or by email at townhall@sthelier.je.

We’re here to help Please get in touch if you need assistance; our friendly team is here to help. Pop into the Town Hall, call us on 01534 811811 or email at townhall@sthelier.je.

GO GREEN. GO DIGITAL. RATES ONLINE.

Never miss a bill again - registering for rates online also means you will be sent electronic reminders if your bill is outstanding, which are not sent by post, helping you to avoid incurring late fees.

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Please pop in to see our friendly Customer Service Team in the Town Hall, who will be happy to walk you through the process.

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Other ways to pay You can pay by cash, cheque, credit or debit card by popping into the Town Hall. Regrettably, Amex cards are not accepted.

Payment by credit or debit card can also be accepted over the phone. Please call 01534 811811. Please make cheques payable to ‘Parish of St Helier’.

S TE P TWO : E nt er y our u ni q ue c ode w hi ch w i ll b e d ispl a y ed on y ou r r at es l ett er nea r your Q R cod e, eit h er a b ove or b el ow i t .

S TE P TH R E E: E nt er y ou r em a il a dd r ess i nto t h e cont a ct d et a i ls f or m w hi ch w i ll be di sp la y ed onc e y ou h ave com pl et ed s t ep tw o.

If you would like to set up a direct debit, please get in touch with Customer Service on 01534 811811 or email townhall@sthelier. je. Please note that under the provisions of the Rates (Jersey) Law 2005, if you have an existing direct debit agreement with the parish, you will still be issued with a rates bill).

S TE P F O U R: E n su re t he box a t t h e bot t om o f t h e f or m is u n c l i c k e d t o a ll ow y our r at e s to b e m a na ged onl in e,

NEED HELP? Contact us at townhall@sthelier.je or call 01534 811811

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Infrastructure UPDATE There’s been lots of progress on the roads recently, with resurfacing works and the installation of two new pedestrian crossings on Saville Street and phase one of resurfacing works on Aquila Road.

Old Trinity Hill Residents’ Parking Zone Following a Roads Committee decision on 12 March 2025, a new Residents’ Parking Zone has been created on Old Trinity Hill. The scheme saw the introduction of 9 full-time RPZ spaces, 2 visitor spaces (reverting to RPZ after 10 pm) and the retention of 4 existing short stay paid spaces. A reminder to all motorists to check the new parking restrictions when parking in the area.

Other improvements to the area have included overgrown planting being removed, the restoration of the memorial benches, and repairing the ground lighting to once again illuminate the ship beautifully.

The space will be left untouched for the summer so that everyone can enjoy a clean, safe and vibrant park, with phase two beginning after the summer season, when the focus will turn to restoring the park’s unique features, including the mosaic, anchor, and storm gates.

Poonah & Pomona Neighbourhood Improvement Area

Restoration of canons

Works are complete on the Parish’s first Neighbourhood Improvement Area. Following the successful completion of works on Pomona Road in mid-2025, works began on phase 2 of the NIA on Poonah Road in September 2025. Improvements included increased pedestrian space, traffic-calming measures, high-quality granite paving, a new lighting scheme with heritage-style lighting columns and lanterns, decorative planting, and litter bins.

In the early 1900s, the Parish of St Helier was presented with five guns from the British military authorities. The two Rifled Muzzleloaders 64pdr (29.03 kilo) were placed in front of the Town Arsenal in Nelson Street and then the Parade, before being taken to storage at La Saline Quarry, St John.

The first NIA established a palette of materials and design approaches which are intended to be applied throughout the other NIAs to create consistent character and quality. Consultation was undertaken in February and March with residents of Clearview Street to develop the next scheme.

The two 64pdr Rifle Muzzleloaders are both dated 1869 but are from different manufacturers, one is from Royal Gun Factory R.G.F no 273 and the second by Sir William Armstong & Co no 142, and both would have been used for coastal defence. If put in a defensive position, either cannon would have been placed on a traversing mount.

Allix Shipyard The Parish took ownership of Allix Shipyard on 26 January, with the priority of urgent repairs before bringing back the charm and character that make the space so special. After beginning initial safety works, a decision was made to fully resurface the park. Unfortunately, due to delivery issues, the new surface was delayed, creating a knock-on effect with the installation of the new anti-skid surface.

The canons were obtained by the Parish of St Helier to undergo a full restoration in early 2026 before being returned to La Collette Gardens.

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Almorah Cemetery in the frame Historian Ian Ronayne explores the early history of one of St Helier’s grandest old burial grounds, set high on a hill above the town - Almorah Cemetery.

THE welcome peace that followed the Napoleonic Wars brought a period of population growth to Jersey with St Helier absorbing many of the new residents.

As well as places to live and work, the expanding number of residents required somewhere to rest their mortal remains when the time came.

Yet Green Street Cemetery, opened in the 1820s to relieve pressure on the Town Church’s constrained churchyard, was itself becoming overcrowded by the middle of the century.

A new burial ground was needed.

While the Parish set about addressing the problem with a new cemetery at Mont à l’Abbé, private enterprise also saw an opportunity to enter the market.

of one Thomas Messervy. No fewer than six ministers — four Methodists and two independents — attended the service, held before a considerable crowd.

Cemetery layout and design The new cemetery’s layout reflected the diversity of its patrons.

The north-west quadrant was set aside for Catholic burials, Methodists were allotted the south-east, and non-conformist burials filled the north-east part.

The remaining south-west section was open to others — principally ‘strangers’, or people that have no family connection to the Island or the parish. This part of the cemetery contains a notable number of military graves, recalling a period when Jersey was home to a substantial British Army garrison.

Paths laid out in the ‘English style’ bisected the cemetery and in 1858 two splendid lodge buildings were erected to stand guard over the entrance. That same year saw a small, ornate chapel built to occupy pride of place in the centre.

At that time, the cemetery was called St Helier’s General Cemetery. Quite how it acquired its name ‘Almorah’ is unclear, though it evidently relates to the nearby Almorah Terrace.

Almorah Cemetery opened in 1854 — when it was called St Helier’s General Cemetery — the ornate chapel at is centre was built four years later

A new cemetery for all Two local gentlemen, Messrs Joshua Le Bailley and Elias Neel, purchased a plot of land above St Helier in the early 1850s. It was, according to a contemporary letter writer, a ‘beautiful spot’, situated high on a hill overlooking the town.

They had acquired the land for a specific purpose. It would become a cemetery, owned and operated by a newly formed company and intended to last in perpetuity. Crucially, it would welcome the remains of all — not only those with a particular parish connection or religious persuasion.

The terrace itself was named after an Indian hill station in the Himalayan foothills, with which its Jersey builder had a connection.

The earliest newspaper report mentioning the name ‘Almorah Cemetery’ appears to be from 1868, though the name may have been in use earlier.

A quiet community to visit Almorah Cemetery remained in private hands until 1921, when it was taken over by the Parish of St Helier.

No longer commonly used for burials, it stands open and mostly overlooked

by Islanders. Much of its former grandeur remains, though gradually fading or crumbling away.

Respectfully walking around its many graves is a moving and fascinating experience — a quiet community of the dead, set high on a hill above St Helier.

In common with much of Britain, Jersey was home to an expanding range of Christian denominations.

Alongside Methodists and Roman Catholics were groups often described collectively as ‘dissenters’ or ‘non conformists’. These included Presbyterians, Congregationalists, Baptists and Quakers.

The owners of the new burial ground welcomed all comers, along with their varied funerary ceremonies and the dissenting ministers who conducted them.

Much of its former grandeur remains — respectfully walking around its many graves is a moving and fascinating experience

The first burial there underlined this inclusive approach. It took place on 16 March 1854 and involved the moving interment of an infant child, son

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Parish Recycling Calendar 2026 La Hougue Avenue La Pouquelaye (top) Landfield Drive Le Breton Lane Manor Park Avenue Manor Park Road Marett Court Market Street Millais Park Mont Pinel Mulcaster Street Nomond Avenue Orchard Mews Palm Grove Phillips Street Pleasant Street Rue des Arbres Rue des Mielles Sand Street St James Place Weighbridge (Place, from Ordnance Yard)

THURSDAY Ann Street Bath Street Belmont Gardens Belmont Place Belmont Road Boulevard Avenue Brooklyn Street Charles Street David Place Don Street Farley’s Lane Mont Cochon Museum Street Pomme d’Or Farm Seafield Avenue

Simon Place St Aubin’s Road (Paris Lane to Seafield Avenue) St Mark’s Road Stopford Road Tower Gardens Tyneville Lane Union Street Victoria Avenue (all) Victoria Street

THURSDAY Cannon Street Church Street Clare Street Commercial Buildings Commercial Street Conway Street Devonshire Place Dummy Lane Elizabeth Lane Esplanade Fern Valley Francis Street (Social Security) Hastings Lane Hastings Road La Collette La Route de la Libération Le Mont Cantel Le Quai aux Marchand Le Clos de Balmain Lemprière Street Liberation Square Manor Court Midvale Close New St James Street Queen’s Lane Roseville Street (all) Roussel Mews

Roussel Street Savile Street Seaton Place St Clement’s Road (La Route du Fort to Colomberie) The Parade Upper Clarendon Road Undercliffe Road Upper Midvale Road Victoria Crescent West Park Avenue Windsor Road

FRIDAY Aquila Road Bellozanne Valley Clos St André Devonshire Lane Doue de St Croix Garden Lane Gloucester Street Great Union Road (to Devonshire Place) Great Union Street Hansford Lane Hilgrove Estate Hue Street James Street Journeaux Street La Rue Cyril Mauger La Ruelle Vaucluse La Villa au Roi Landscape Grove Le Clos St André Le Douet de St Croix Les Champs Park Estate Millbrook Close Millbrook Lane Old Mont Cochon Old St Andrew’s Road

Pied du Côtil Pomona Road Poonah Lane Poonah Road Route es Nouaux Rue de Trachy St Andrew’s Road St James Street (Rue Funchal)

FRIDAY Almorah Crescent Apts Beaulieu Park Clarendon Road Clos du Parcq Clos de Paradis La Clos de Debenaire La Grande Pouclée La Pouquelaye (bottom) La Rue des Chênes Lower King’s Cliff Palmyra Lane Palmyra Road Pen Y Craig Avenue Peter Street Pomona Lane Queen’s Avenue Raleigh Avenue Raleigh Lane Richmond Road St Saviour’s Road Upper King’s Cliff Woodville Apartments Woodville Avenue Wellington Road (RHS up to La Rue des Chênes)

Parish Recycling Calendar Your recycling is collected on the same day of the week as your refuse collection, but on a fortnightly basis.

To find out your collection day and rotation group, please refer to the reverse of this feature.

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Your recycling is collected on the same day of the week as your refuse collection, but on a fortnightly basis. To find out your collection day and rotation group, please find your street name below

NEED HELP?

Please get in touch on 01534 811705 or at municipalservices@sthelier.je.

MONDAY Albert Street Anley Street Avenue et Dolmen Brighton Lane Brighton Road Cheapside Clairvale Cut Clairvale Road Clarke Avenue Clearview Street Columbus Street Dorset Lane Dorset Street Gloucester Terrace Great Union Road (from Poonah Road) Hilary Street Hilcrest Avenue Hilgrove Street Jardin des Carreaux Kensington Place Kensington Street La Grande Route de Mont à l’Abbé La Manoir de Mont à l’Abbé La Pepiniere La Retraite La Rue des Canons La Rue des Maupertuis Le Vert Chemin Le Hurel Le Moulin Close Lewis Street Mont à l’Abbé Farm Peirson Place Pimley Close Queen’s Road Rouge Bouillon (Old Police Station to 1st Stop Café) Rue de l’Êst Rue Fliquet Ruette Pinel Vine Street

MONDAY Avenue du Petit Mont Balmoral Drive Beechfield Lane Clos des Pas Dongola Road Drury Lane Grands Vaux Green Street Greenwood Terrace Grenville Street Havre des Pas (all) Hill Street

La Chasse La Route du Port Eliz.

Les Ruisseaux Library Place Mont Neron Mount Bingham Nicole Close Oaktree Gardens Oaklands Lane Pier Road Regent Road Rope Walk Ruette des Parcqs South Hill Stafford Gardens Stafford Lane Sutton Court Trinity Hill (top of Old Trinity Hill to Beechfield Lane) Trinity Road/Trinity Gdns Vale Court Valley Road Whitley Close Wilkes Gardens Willow Grove

TUESDAY Abbotsmount Abbotsmount Court Apsley Road Byron Lane Byron Road Chevalier Road Clubley Estate Common Lane L’Avenue et Dolmen du Pre des Lumières Elizabeth Place Ellora Estate Janvrin Road La Colomberie Le Clos Vaze Le Grand Clos Le Geyt Street Newgate Street New St John’s Road Old St John’s Road Oxford Road Parade Road Patriotic Place Patriotic Street Peirson Road Robin Place Springfield Lane Springfield Road St Mark’s Lane Tunnel Street Westmount Court Westmount Estate

Westmount Road St John’s Road

TUESDAY Cleveland Avenue Cleveland Road Croydon Lane/Road Croydon Terrace d’Auvergne Lane La Frédée Lane La Route des Petits Camps La Route du Petit Clos La Route du Fort Le Quai d’Auvergne Marett Road Mon Sejour (all) Nelson Avenue Old Trinity Hill (Le Vier Mont) Payn Street Peel Terrace Rodney Avenue Rue des Côtils Seale Street Springbank Avenue Rue de la Hauteur Runnymede Court St Clement’s Road (La Route du Fort to Havre des Pas) Town Mills Estate Trinity Hill (Old Trinity Hill to Vallée des Vaux) Vallée des Vaux Wharf Street

WEDNESDAY Abbey Close Ann Place Bellozanne Avenue Bellozanne Road Bond Street Broad Street Burrard Street Cattle Street Charing Cross Clos du Bas Craig Street Duhamel Place Duhamel Street Dumaresq Street Dunedin Farm Gas Place Grosvenor Street Grove Street Halkett Place Halkett Street

Hautbois Gardens Hillside Court Hope Street Ingouville Lane Ingouville Place King Street La Côtil de Haute Clair La Motte Street La Petite Rue du Val Plaisant Mont Pelle Mashobra Park Midvale Road Minden Place Minden Street Nelson Street New Street (to Burrard St) Ocean Apartments Old Don Road Old Street Osbourne Court Pitt Street Providence Street Queen’s Street Richelieu Park Royal Crescent Rue de Podêtre St Anne’s Farm St Anne’s Terrace St Aubin’s Road (town to Paris La. inc Tyneville La.) St Helier Court Tower Road Val Plaisant Vauxhall Street Waterloo Street Wesley Street Westhill Winchester Street York Street

WEDNESDAY Adelina Wood Beresford Street Caledonia Place Castle Street Chapel Lane Claremont Road Clarence Road College Hill College Lane Don Road Fairfield Avenue Fountain Lane Greenacres Estate Highview Lane La Clos du Briard La Grande Route de St Jean (to Greenacres)

St Helier

Household recycling collection 2026 This guide explains which materials are collected by the household recycling service, and what happens to it from there.

Every home in St Helier receives a recycling collection, in addition to the existing refuse collection. Information on collections can be found by contacting the Parish Municipal Services Team or via the Parish website, sthelier.je.

All the collected items are taken to Abbey Waste where they are separated into the different material types before being shipped to the UK for processing.

Paper and cardboard are sent to processing mills in the UK. Here they will be used to make paper products and packaging material.

Around 80% of paper and cardboard that’s produced in the UK is created using recycled content.

Plastic bottles are sent to a UK recycling plant where they are cut into small pieces and melted down to create recycled plastic.

Plastic bottles are made of either Type 1 (PET) or Type 2 (HDPE) plastic and will be used to make new plastic packing and bottles.

Household metal packaging such as food and drink cans are sent to a recycler where they are separated into aluminium and steel.

Metal is a great material that can be recycled again and again without losing its quality. It also takes a lot less energy to make new metal from recycled material than it does from raw materials.

The Parish recycling bags are made from recycled material and are also recyclable. We can only recycle the bags if they are clean so please make sure the items you recycle are clean and empty.

For more information, visit sthelier.je/recycling For collection enquiries, contact Municipal Services.

Tel (01534) 811708 Email Municipalservices@sthelier.je

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MAGAZINES CZASOPISMA REVISTAS

PLASTIC BOTTLES BUTELKI PLASTIKOWE GARRAFAS DE PLASTICO

FOOD CANS PUSZKI LATAS

YES PLEASE : Blue Recycling Bag

CARDBOARD KARTON CARTÃO/PAPEL

DRINK CANS PUSZKI ALUMINIOWE LATAS DE ALUMINIO

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Newspapers and magazines

Milk and juice cartons

Cardboard packaging and brown paper

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Catalogues and phone directories Paper and envelopes Wrapping paper (not shiny or metallic) Greeting cards YES PLEASE : Clear Recycling Bag Plastic bottles (all shapes and sizes) Food and drink cans Metal lids (from bottles and jars) Aerosol cans (empty only) Clean foil and foil trays

Metals Plastics Clothes / Textiles Glass Plastic pots, tubs and trays Plastic bags Plastic bottle pumps Full/half full aerosol cans Crisp packets and food wrappers

Please rinse and dry, cans, tins, bottles and trays

More information is available at sthelier.je/recycling

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Distant Thunder: The Westmount landslip disaster A quiet corner of St Helier was once the scene of a shocking incident that shattered a family and claimed the lives of three children. Historian Ian Ronayne reveals the story of an event more than 140 years ago that moved many Islanders to tears.

One of those in the area when the incident occurred later recalled hearing a noise resembling the sound of ‘distant thunder’ as the landslip descended.

Rushing to the source of the disturbance, the gentleman concerned was confronted with a bewildering scene as he reached the foot of Westmount. Tons of rock had crashed down from the face of Nicklin’s Quarries to engulf one of the four humble little cottages situated below.

Westmount Apartments today fill the quarry in which the disaster occurred

Missed earlier warnings Westmount — or Gallows Hill as it had been called for generations before the landslip — had been the scene of quarrying for decades.

The need for stone to help build a rapidly expanding town and harbour transformed the promontory. The green slopes upon which Major Francis Peirson had assembled his troops for the 1781 Battle of Jersey had long since disappeared, quarried away by an industrious workforce to create a landscape of exposed rock faces and towering overhangs.

Beyond the northern corner of the then newly created People’s Park stood the largest quarry workings of them all. Known locally as ‘Nicklin’s Quarries’, the recently constructed blocks of Westmount Apartments fill the site today. In years leading up to the 1886 disaster, it had provided immense quantities of stone and was worked to a depth considerably below the road level.

A landscape transformed by industry - an image of Nicklin’s Quarries at the foot of Westmount around the time of the landslip disaster

It was the home of Mr Robert Baker, a single father, who lived there with his two daughters and three young sons. The family were all in bed when the incident began shortly after ten o’clock on the evening of 28 December 1886 — just four days after celebrating Christmas.

The fallen rock – later estimated to weigh hundreds of tons — had engulfed the rear of the cottage, crushing its back wall and bringing down the roof and internal floors. Could anyone have survived such a dreadful calamity?

As frantic rescue efforts began, some of those involved may have also been muttering to themselves: this was a disaster that everyone knew was just waiting to happen.

The result was a high, precipitous rock face that towered menacingly over a row of four small cottages. These had been constructed in the quarry for use by its workers but rented out after the workings closed a few years earlier.

It was a situation that had led to some fearing a disaster was inevitable.

There had certainly been earlier warnings. A landslip occurred four years earlier, in July 1882. On that occasion, tons of rock and stone had crashed down but fortunately missed the dwellings below.

In the days leading up to the 1886 landslip, a large crack had been noticed in the stone overhanging the cottages. One witness later recalled hearing the sound of small stones trickling down the quarry face — indicating movement in the rock face above.

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Nevertheless, Mr Baker, who was a local postman, and his children had gone to bed on the evening of 28 December 1886 obviously not expecting the disaster that was to follow.

Rescue and recovery A lack of light hampered the efforts of the earliest rescuers to arrive at the crushed cottage, which was the southernmost of the four. Matters improved when some tar barrels arrived and were set alight to illuminate the scene.

Cries of distress led to the discovery of Mr Baker, who was alive but trapped by fallen debris. With considerable effort, the rescuers managed to extract him. Mercifully, his two daughters — Ada and Gertrude — were likewise recovered after suffering only light bruising.

Fading badge of the Prince Consort Juvenile Templar Lodge on the grave – recalling the young victims were part of the Victorian temperance movement

Sadly, their three brothers were not so fortunate.

Although Francis Baker (15), Robert Baker (13) and Allen Baker (12) were sleeping in the same room as their father, the landslip’s full weight had crashed down on their beds. It had crushed them beyond any hope of survival under tons of debris. It took hours of unceasing labour to reach and recover the body of Francis, and a further 30 minutes to find Robert. The third and youngest Baker boy was not reached until 10 o’clock on the following morning.

Was anyone to blame?

An inquest into the deaths of the three children opened on the following day at the nearby General Hospital where their bodies now lay — 29 December 1886.

As well as listening to the witnesses, the jury travelled the short distance to Westmount and viewed the scene of the disaster for themselves. Despite the landslide, the rock face above the row of cottages still appeared menacingly unstable — a further fall was likely, they concluded.

However, they decided there was no one to blame on this occasion. After a short deliberation, the jury returned its verdict: accidental death.

Islanders moved to tears With any question of culpability summarily dispensed, that left the matter of a funeral and commemoration.

Summoned witnesses recounted the terrible events of a day earlier: the landslide, the scene of devastation, the rescue and recovery of victims. The assembled jury heard about the threat of a potential landslide raised in the days preceding the disaster — one witness told them he had earlier warned the cottage occupants that they were in danger.

The disaster and loss of such young lives had moved many Islanders. All three boys were pupils of the National School, which had its classrooms in Don Street, and it was from there that their funeral began on 1 January 1887.

The three small coffins were gently placed in two horse-drawn hearses, Robert and Allen together in the first and Francis, the eldest, alone in the second. Each bore handsome floral tributes from the school authorities. At three o’clock the funeral cortege departed for a service at the Town Church.

Architect Francis Le Sueur, who had taken part in the rescue efforts, offered an opinion that the properties were known to be in a dangerous location. He also considered that the likelihood of landslides in the area was high.

Mr Baker appeared and confirmed the three deceased were his sons, but that he remembered little of the incident — only coming round to hear his daughters’ screaming.

The inquest also heard that several rescuers had taken great personal risk trying to save the Baker family. Among those singled out was Police Constable Manoury who reportedly risked his own life during the desperate rescue efforts. The constable was later honoured and rewarded for his endeavours.

Members of the Prince Consort Juvenile Templar Lodge led the procession. This was the junior division of a wider temperance movement that sought to train children in abstinence through moral discipline. There was a strong reaction in Victorian society against the social effects of alcohol, and many reformers believed that the crusade against drinking should begin with the young.

Thousands lined the route and many shopkeepers closed their establishments in respect. After a moving service, the cortege departed for Almorah Cemetery where an open grave awaited in the north-east section.

The assembled crowd of 3,000 adults and children — many in tears — listened as the Reverend Richard Bellis gave a moving oration. ‘Let us hope the day is distant,’ he loudly proclaimed, ‘ere such another terrible calamity will again occur to throw such a gloom over our community…’

May the sound of distant thunder never threaten St Helier children in their beds again.

The grave of Francis, Robert and Allen Baker in Almorah Cemetery today – over 3,000 Islanders attended their funeral (centre, tallest stone)

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Silver Lining for Reform with Six Seats in St Helier Mézec and Ward Defeated Reform Jersey once again polled strongly in the St Helier Deputy elections, winning a clean sweep in St Helier Central and two out of three seats in St Helier South.

The results put a silver lining on an otherwise disappointing night for the party, whose heartland has always been in town. Party leader Sam Mézec lost his seat, finishing tenth in the Senatorial vote in which nine seats were up for grabs, while Rob Ward failed in his bid to become parish Constable.

Despite losing his seat, Mr Mézec topped the Senatorial poll in St Helier with 3,137 votes, around 300 ahead of second-placed Ian Gorst.

Their one candidate in St Helier North, Kevin O’Connell, failed to win a seat, losing to Max Andrews, first-time States Member Victoria Li and Gerald Voisin, who returns to the Assembly after serving as a Deputy between 1999 and 2005. Mr Voisin topped the poll (1,572 votes), with Mr Andrews in second (1,223) and Ms Li in third (1,058). The other unsuccessful candidates were Steven Ahier, who lost his seat, and Ian Barnes.

In St Helier Central, Reform took all four seats. Carina Alves, an assistant chief minister in the outgoing government, comfortably topped the poll with 1,106 votes. Lyndsay Feltham, the outgoing Social Security Minister, received 982, ahead of Catherine Curtis (850) and Lee Capenter (833).

In St Helier South, first-time candidate Samantha Gleave topped the poll with 953 votes. She was elected alongside Reform candidates Tom Coles and Beatriz Porée, who received 791 and 733 votes respectively.

Reform Jersey now have just one Member outside St Helier – Montfort Tadier in St Brelade. They have seven Deputies, three fewer than after the 2022 elections.

Our Island survey – addressing the big questions What’s your vision for Jersey, and can politicians deliver it? What’s important? Which aspects of our unique institutions and culture should we hold onto? How important is the parish system? Are you optimistic about the future? Are you happy?

You can use the QR code to access the survey.

The code will also be published on LinkedIn and Facebook on the Our Island Jersey pages. Please follow us and share the link so that we can reach as many people as possible.

We’re asking readers to answer a few questions to provide a snapshot of Jersey today. It’ll take no more than around five minutes.

Thank you and we look forward to sharing the results with you in future editions.

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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.

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.

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.

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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DIARY DATES from July to September 10 July

VISITE DU BRANCHAGE

9am

The Parish of St Helier Roads Committee’s first branchage visit.

15 July

LA RONDE CONCERT BAND OF JERSEY: SUMMER CONCERT

7:30pm I Howard Davis Park A free summer concert.

18 & 19 July

FETE DE ST HELIER

11am to 9pm I Parade Gardens St Helier’s biggest street party returns with live music, funfair rides, stalls, food and drink.

19 July

ST HELIER PILGRIMAGE 2:30pm I Town Church

Meet at the Town Church and join the historic pilgrimage to Elizabeth Castle to celebrate the life of Saint Helier.

24 July to 16 August BATTLE OF FLOWERS FUNFAIR

Various I People’s Park The annual funfair returns to People’s Park for a summer of family fun, thrills and more!

25 & 26 July

HAVRE DES PAS SEASIDE FESTIVAL

Various I Havre des Pas Jersey’s biggest beach festival is back, bringing you a whole weekend of family fun on the beach. Tickets are £3 per day or £5 for a weekend pass, available at the doors. Children under 10 go free.

29 July

PARISH OF ST HELIER TEA DANCE

2:30pm I Assembly Room, Town Hall

Get your dancing shoes on and glide across the Assembly Room floor. Free tickets available from the Town Hall or Eventbrite.

14 August

BATTLE OF FLOWERS DAY PARADE

3pm I Victoria Avenue Join all the fun of the parade for free as it returns to Victoria Avenue.

15 August

26 August

PARISH OF ST HELIER TEA DANCE

2:30pm I Assembly Room, Town Hall

Get your dancing shoes on and glide across the Assembly Room floor. Free tickets available from the Town Hall or Eventbrite.

27 & 31 August

PORTUGUESE FOOD FESTIVAL

Various I People’s Park Discover authentic Portuguese and Madeiran cuisine, music and entertainment.

9 September

LA RONDE CONCERT BAND: BATTLE OF BRITAIN MEMORIAL CONCERT

7pm I Howard Davis Park Free concert.

10 September

BATTLE OF FLOWERS NIGHT PARADE

JERSEY INTERNATIONAL AIR DISPLAY

Join all the fun of the parade for free as it returns to Victoria Avenue.

Look to the skies for Jersey’s incredible airshow.

8:45pm I Victoria Avenue

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13 September

FORGOTTEN ARMY COMMEMORATIONS

12pm I Mount Bingham A service to remember islanders who served in Burma during WWII.

18 September

VISITE DU BRANCHAGE 9:30am

The Parish of St Helier Roads Committee’s second branchage visit.

Summer Edition 2026

19 & 20 September CORN RIOTS FESTIVAL Royal Square

Join us in the Royal Square for a free celebration of everything Jersey!

30 September

PARISH OF ST HELIER TEA DANCE

2:30pm I Assembly Room, Town Hall

Get your dancing shoes on and glide across the Assembly Room floor. Free tickets from the Town Hall or Eventbrite.

PARISH MEETINGS HAVRE DES PAS 9 July 6pm IMPROVEMENT GROUP

Lido, Jersey

posh.events@sthelier.je

PARISH RATES ASSEMBLY

15 July

7pm

Town Hall

Alison.roberts@sthelier.je 811880

ROADS COMMITTEE

22 July

9.30am

Town Hall

Alison.roberts@sthelier.je 811880

PARISH ASSEMBLY

29 July

7pm

Town Hall

Alison.roberts@sthelier.je 811880

ROADS COMMITTEE

12 August

9.30am

Lido, Jersey

Alison.roberts@sthelier.je 811880

HAVRE DES PAS IMPROVEMENT GROUP PARISH ASSEMBLY

13 August

6pm

Lido, Jersey

posh.events@sthelier.je

26 August

7pm

Town Hall

Alison.roberts@sthelier.je 811880

HAVRE DES PAS IMPROVEMENT GROUP ROADS COMMITTEE

10 September 6pm

Lido, Jersey

posh.events@sthelier.je

16 September 9.30am

Town Hall

PARISH ASSEMBLY

Alison.roberts@sthelier.je 811880

30 September 7pm

Town Hall

Alison.roberts@sthelier.je 811880

Looking for more information on events happening in St Helier?

Head to sthelier.je/whats-on-in-st-helier or scan the QR code.

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Community Policing UPDATE As we move into the summer months, our Police Community Safety Team will be out and about working closely with residents, businesses and visitors to help keep our parish safe, welcoming and enjoyable for everyone.

The longer days and warmer weather bring more people into the town centre, parks and shared spaces. While this is something to welcome, it also means our policing approach adapts to meet seasonal challenges.

Summer Policing Priorities Throughout June to September, our team will be focusing on a visible and proactive police presence. You can expect to see officers carrying out regular foot patrols across the parish, particularly in those areas that traditionally become busier over the summer months.

Our priorities during this period include: • High-visibility patrols in key locations and hotspot areas • Early intervention to prevent issues from escalating • Engaging with residents and young people to build positive relationships • Supporting local businesses and tackling shop-related crime • Addressing anti-social behaviour swiftly and proportionately

Patrolling Hotspot Areas Using local information and community feedback, we identify areas that may be more vulnerable to issues such as anti-social behaviour, public disorder or theft. These hotspot areas will receive targeted patrols when our local knowledge tells us we need to be there most.

Our aim is not just enforcement, but reassurance — making sure people feel safe using public spaces, and that minor issues are dealt with before becoming bigger problems.

Historically, some of these hotspot areas have included Havre des Pas, La Fregate, Parade Gardens and Millennium Park, to name a few.

Supporting Local Shops and Businesses

regularly to provide reassurance, crime prevention advice and a familiar point of contact.

We continue to work closely with shop owners and staff to: • Deter theft and anti-social behaviour • Encourage timely reporting of incidents • Offer advice on security and prevention • Build strong working relationships If you run or work in a local business and would like to speak to an officer, please don’t hesitate to approach us while we are on patrol or enquire about our Town Team meeting for business owners.

Tackling Anti-Social Behaviour Anti-social behaviour can have a real impact on people’s quality of life. Our approach is always proportionate and focused on prevention, but we will take action where necessary.

This includes: • Engaging with individuals to resolve issues early • Working with partner agencies to support young people • Using enforcement powers when behaviour persists • Listening to residents’ concerns and acting on them Community information plays a key role, and we encourage residents to report issues so we can respond effectively. You are our eyes and ears, and what you know really counts!

Community Events and Engagement Summer also brings a range of community events, and our officers will be supporting and attending many of these where possible. These events are a great opportunity to say hello, ask questions and get to know your local policing team.

These include the Jersey Triathlon, Fete de St Helier, Havre des Pas Seaside Festival and Battle of Flowers, to name a few.

Working Together Keeping our community safe is something we all play a part in. Small actions — such as reporting concerns, looking out for neighbours and working together — make a real difference.

If you see us out on patrol, please feel free to stop and have a chat. We’re always happy to listen, answer questions and hear your views.

If you would like to report an issue, you can get in touch at StHelier@jersey.police.je or on 01534 612612.

Local businesses are a vital part of our community, particularly during the busy summer period. Officers will be visiting shops

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Honorary Police What’s involved?

There have long been myths surrounding the Honorary Police, particularly regarding their training. Historically, it has been assumed that Honorary Police officers receive little or no training; this is not the case.

The Honorary Police hold policing powers such as the power of arrest, the power to detain individuals, and the power of search and therefore require training in these areas and many more.

Upon being elected, officers will commence initial induction training, followed by the required training program.

In St Helier, an initial training program is provided – including activities such as shadowing Parish Hall Enquiries, learning the processes of a Parish Hall Enquiry and what is required to be completed by Officers.

Our States of Jersey Police colleagues provide our formal training, a 30-hour Foundation Course including topics such as the Powers of Arrest, Powers of Search, Jurisdiction, Confiscation of Alcohol, Policing of Roads, Beaches and Parks, Motoring Offences and RTCs. The Foundation Course is completed over 4 weeks (either 2 evenings per week or 4 consecutive Saturdays).

This training is followed by a statement writing course where officers learn about what needs to be included in a statement for evidence of an offence, together with how to structure a statement.

Constable’s Officer, Thomas Nerac, breaks down the extensive training that Honorary officers undertake.

There is further recommended and optional training, including Data Protection, discrimination, DVS training, SL700 (speed detection training) and drug awareness training – these courses equate to a further 10-15 hours of training.

Officer safety is vital for the role, with the Officer Safety Training providing officers with the knowledge and communication skills to defuse situations and, when required, learn how to detain an individual and restrain the person safely. This training is provided in a controlled environment to aid learning.

All our training is provided by qualified trainers and assists officers in completing their role within the Honorary Police.

Further training modules are also available to be undertaken.

If first aid is not provided via a secondary option (such as the workplace), then officers will be required to undertake first aid training.

Sound interesting? The Honorary Police are always looking for more volunteers to assist their Parish and the Island.

Further courses to be attended are: radio training (to learn effective communication on the radio with officers), safeguarding training (children and adults), and driver assessments (to be able to drive Parish police vehicles). This equates to 57 hours of training that must be undertaken.

If you’re interested in joining the Honorary Police, please visit www.yourparishneedsyou.je for further information.

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What Was but What If… PART 4

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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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What have young people been up to in St Helier?

A day of badges and bright ideas at Parade Gardens for the Girl Guides Laughter and learning filled the air on the 17th of February as 58 local Girlguiding members gathered for a spectacular badgeearning marathon. The event brought together Rainbows, Brownies, and Guides from across the island, each group diving into the revamped Girlguiding interest badges with enthusiasm.

Events like these are just a glimpse into the world of Girlguiding, where girls find a safe space to be themselves and try new things. Whether your child wants to explore the outdoors, dive into DIY, or master the digital world, there is a place for them here. The Guides are also always looking for adult volunteers to help inspire the next generation. By joining Girlguiding, it’s more than an after-school club—it’s fun and friendship for girls and adults alike.

Busy Bees and Kind Hearts The Rainbows, the youngest members, became tiny environmentalists as they earned their Bee Rescuer Badge. They learned how to spot a tired bee and even practiced making "sugar water" stations to help their fuzzy friends get back on their wings.

Meanwhile, the Brownies took their Kindness Badge to the next level by giving back to the community. They spent time with members of the St Helier in Bloom team, getting their hands dirty to plant a vibrant wild garden in Parade Park. This revitalised floral space will serve as a legacy of their hard work and a haven for local wildlife all summer long.

Cracking the Code Not to be outdone, the Guides put their problem-solving skills to the test. They successfully tackled the Code-Breaker Badge, mastering encryption techniques and logic puzzles that would make a secret agent proud.

The day was a brilliant reminder of what Girlguiding is all about: building confidence, helping others, and—most importantly— having a blast earning new badges.

Register online at www.girlguiding.org.uk

Westmount’s littlest explorers The children at Westmount Day Nursery have been enjoying the mild weather and exploring their local environment, going for walks in the woods and the park. This supports their physical development, climbing trees, balancing on logs and jumping through the leaves. They looked for insects and bugs in the leaves and collected the leaves as well as sticks to bring back to the nursery to use in their open-ended play.

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Haute Vallee School celebrates David Attenborough’s 100th Birthday Haute Vallee School celebrated Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday with a range of fantastic activities across the school.

The day began with a whole-school assembly celebrating the life and work of this incredible naturalist. Throughout the day, each subject area delivered a starter activity inspired by David Attenborough and his impact on our understanding of the natural world. Year 8 students were lucky enough to attend a special assembly on climate change led by Natasha Lee, Eco Coordinator for Education. In the afternoon, Year 7 enjoyed an engaging online session delivered by Picture News Live. To mark the occasion, Blue Planet was shown on screens around the school, and students took part in a lunchtime book swap.

For Years 5 and 6, sessions run at First Tower Youth Club from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Each week, there’s a new theme to focus on, with crafts and baking always involved.

It’s been great to see so many young people getting involved, and there are even more activities to get stuck into in the coming summer months, with residential weekends and club trips out.

For information on how to get involved, please get in touch with simonjones@jys.je.

First Tower Youth Project First Tower Youth Project welcomed Molly and her team from Vote.je to raise awareness of the election in June, giving young people aged 16+ the opportunity to ask questions and

A real highlight of the day was the creation of new pollinator patches around the school, made possible by the generous support of B&Q. They kindly donated a trolley full of plants and an apple tree to commemorate the occasion. Students from Years 7 and 10 worked brilliantly together on the planting and did an excellent job.

Thank you to everyone involved in making the day so special!

La Pouquelaye Youth Project It’s been a busy and exciting term for young people involved with La Pouquelaye Youth Project, with a great mix of cooking, sports and activities on offer.

On Monday evenings, the Year 9+ group have been getting stuck into cooking sessions at Haute Vallée School from 6pm to 8pm. They’ve been planning and making a wide range of tasty, sweet and savoury dishes, building their skills and confidence along the way.

Year 7 and 8s have been enjoying the free sports sessions at Haute Vallée Sports Hall from 3pm to 4:15pm, with lots of outdoor sessions. With summer coming up, they’re looking forward to trying out some new seasonal sports to keep things fresh and fun.

understand the voting process.

Girls in the Year 8s group had a Girlie Sleepover at the youth club in June, which included pizza making and discussions around healthy relationships.

May saw the group enjoy two residentials with more summer activities on the way!

For more information on how to get involved, please get in touch with billmoore@jys.je

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Discover the cost of switching using our online tool at switchon.je.

Using an air source heat pump you could save up to 50%** on your heating bills compared to an oil boiler.

Contact us today for a free, personalised estimate on 01534 505600.

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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.

For more information visit

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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.

Along 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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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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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).

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.

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.

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)

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 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.

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

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

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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.

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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

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

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,

15:45 - 16:30 Maufant

WEDNESDAY 09:30 - 11:00 Langtry Gardens 11:15 - 12:45 St Martin's Village Green

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.

14:30 - 15:30 Le Rocquier School

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Information & Contacts PARISH SECRETARY Alison Roberts / 811880 / alison.roberts@sthelier.je

TOWN HALL

PO Box 50, St Helier, Jersey JE4 8PA 811811 / townhall@sthelier

CUSTOMER SERVICES 811811 / customerservices3@sthelier.je

Open: 08:45 to 16:45pm Monday to Friday

HEAD OF INFRASTRUCTURE Silvio Alves / 811849 / silvio.alves@sthelier.je

www.sthelier.je

TOWN CENTRE MANAGER Connor Burgher / 811823 / connor.burgher@sthelier.je

ELECTED OFFICIALS

COMMUNITY SUPPORT TEAM (Parish Wardens) 811866 / communitysupport@sthelier.je

CONNÉTABLE Inna Gardiner

DUTY CENTENIER / 07797 722227 ST EWOLD’S RESIDENTIAL HOME 285855 / stewoldsenquiries@sthelier.je

PROCUREURS DU BIEN PUBLIC Peter Pearce / 639533 / peter.pearce@sthelier.je James Corbett / james.corbett@sthelier.je

WESTMOUNT DAY NURSERY Manager: Michelle Kiberd 811718 / michelle.kiberd@sthelier.je

DEPUTIES St Helier Central Carina Alves Lee Carpenter Catherine Curtis Lyndsay Feltham

Parish Notices

St Helier North Max Andrews Victoria Li Gerald Voisin

Parish Assemblies The next Parish Assemblies will be held on Wednesday, 29 July, 26 August, and 30 September at 7pm in the Town Hall.

The meeting paperwork will be available from the Town Hall and sthelier.je no fewer than five days before.

St Helier South Tom Coles Samantha Gleave Beatriz Porée

The annual Parish Rates Assembly will take place on Wednesday 15th July, to determine the Parish Rate for the year ahead.

ROADS COMMITTEE Bernie Manning / 07700 356438 / bernie.manning@sthelier.je Kevin Proctor / kevin.proctor@sthelier.je Mario Pirozzolo / mario.pirozzolo@sthelier.je The Very Reverend Mike Keirle / 720001 / mike.keirle@sthelier.je Heather-Anne Hubbell / 07797 918114 / heather.anne.hubbell@sthelier.je Jason Lagadu / 07797 777999 / jason.lagadu@sthelier.je

Roads Committee Meetings The next Roads Committee meetings will take place on Wednesday, 22 July, 12 August, and 16 September at 9:30am in the Town Hall. Members of the public are invited to attend part ‘A’ of the agenda. The meeting paperwork will be available from the Town Hall and sthelier.je no fewer than five days before.

PARISH OPERATIONS

Havre des Pas Improvement Group Meetings

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER James Donald / 811829 / james.donald@sthelier.je

The next Havre des Pas Improvement Group meetings will take place on Thursday, 9 July, 13 August, and 10 September at 6pm at the Lido. To join the mailing list to receive meeting agendas and minutes, please email posh.events@sthelier.je.

FINANCE DIRECTOR Andrew Boustouler / 811813 / andrew.boustouler@sthelier.je

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