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Welcome from the editor Gosh, what a lot has been happening in Trinity recently. In one week alone we had a visit from Royalty, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, Open Farm Sunday at Peacock Farm, the first of the farmers markets at Le Tâcheron Farm and the Trinity School fete.

he Tattler team try to cover as many events as they can but if you would like to try your hand at writing about one you have particularly enjoyed then please, feel free! We are one team member down as Julia has had to step away but Fred and Diane have written splendid articles for this edition. I am grateful to everyone who contributes whether it is a full blown Spend, Spend, Spend! article or sending in photos or to the many clubs and associations who write regularly. I would also like to say a huge thank you to Debbie and Karen at the parish hall whose input is always much appreciated and to Collette for her photos. After the long, hot summer we have all enjoyed (and moaned about in equal measure), the weather has hopefully cooled down a bit by the time you receive this issue. The lack of rain meant that a lot of the fields and banks looked more like Wild West scenery than our lovely green parish but most plants (and weeds) are very resilient and will bounce back over the next few months. Have a super autumn,

Josie P.s. Please do get in touch and let us know if you particularly enjoyed an article in this edition or if there is a subject you would like us to cover in a future one: trinitytattler@ gmail.com. Also do remember that copies of this and past issues can be viewed online on the parish website.

What’s Inside... The Gardeners’ Friend 16 of Bechet 20 Birdmen ès Cats Role of an Adjoint 29

32 Philip le Sueur A Royal Visit 37 no More’ 49 ‘Silent Garden Philip’s Liberation Speech 56

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From our Connétable I do hope you had a lovely Summer. Lots seems to have happened since the elections.

he Parish Office has temporarily relocated to 24, Maisons Cabot, but with Parish Hall enquiries continuing at the Parish Hall on Wednesday evenings. The extension work is due to take approximately 20 weeks, and we will certainly let you know when we are able to move back. We have had two Branchage inspections, the Annual Rates Assembly, and held a Vin d’ Honneur for my wonderful predecessor, Connétable Philp Le Sueur, who served the Parish so well for 12 years in that role, but also in various honorary positions before that. On behalf of the Municipality, thank you, Philip, your lovely wife, Angela, and your family, for all you have done for the Parish. Other events during the Summer have included the successful Trinity School Fête, held on the Glebe field; the visit of Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, to Trinity Manor Farm, one of Jersey’s most prestigious and beautiful farms, where she witnessed the great support that Pam and Paul Bell are giving to the Jersey cow and our dairy industry; the Durrell Dash to raise money for the Zoo; our Northern Parish floats for the Battle of Flowers; Farmers’ Markets held at Le Tâcheron which have proved hugely popular; and the 3 in 1 Club who have had enjoyable meetings, and in August were all treated to delicious icecreams in Gorey. Meanwhile, we spent some time getting the Rectory ready for our new Rector, Chris Bishop, who arrived with his wife, Joy,

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and their 4 children at the end of August. We wish Chris and his family every happiness in their new home in Trinity, and send every good wish for Chris’ Ministry on the Island, which started on September 13th. A big ‘thank you’ to everyone who voted for me and to those who have helped me settle into my new role. We are so fortunate to have such amazing Staff in the Office and others who maintain the Parish properties, gardens and land. Our Honorary Police are second to none; and for everyone who volunteers in so many different ways in the Parish, from our marvelous Procureurs du Bien Public, to our Community Support Team, Roads Committee and Inspectors, Trinity Tattler editor, Rates Assessors, and anyone I haven’t mentioned, thank you for all your help and support. The Parish simply could not manage without you! Please do not hesitate to get in touch.

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From Deputy Hilary Jeune

Back in the Assembly and getting straight to work Thank you.

hat's really where I want to start. To everyone in Trinity, St John and St Lawrence who came out to vote in such big numbers, and to everyone who supported my campaign - thank you. Being re-elected as your Deputy is something I don't take for granted, and I'm looking forward to continuing to represent all three parishes over the coming term. For anyone who's new to the area or just catching up: alongside being your Deputy, I've taken on two further roles since the election. I'm continuing as Chair of the Environment, Housing and Infrastructure Scrutiny Panel, which holds Ministers to account on planning, housing, environment and infrastructure policy - a role that sits closely alongside issues I know matter to people across our parishes, from water contamination, supporting agriculture and biodiversity to housing supply. I also am the Vice-President of Scrutiny, which oversees how all Scrutiny Panels and the Public Accounts Committee operate and I am a member of the Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel, which scrutinises the Chief Minister's Department, including finance, HR and public sector governance.

PARISH SURGERIES I'll be holding regular drop-in surgeries across the constituency so you can raise anything on your mind, no appointment needed. Please do come along to whichever is easiest for you since I represent all three parishes together, you're welcome at

any of them regardless of where you live. Please check out the dates in the magazine but also online statesassembly.je/whatson. However, I am also happy to arrange a meeting outside those times if it’s easier for you.

WHAT I WANT TO PUSH FORWARD My manifesto was built around three pillars: a resilient economy, a sustainable Jersey, and a fairer Jersey. In practice, that spans a lot of ground - from responsible public finances and Island Plan delivery, to housing supply and the Residential Tenancy Law, protecting our coastline and biodiversity, sustainable healthcare funding, and stronger support for carers, young people and families. The government is still finalising its Common Strategic Priorities and its first budget, so a lot of the detail on what gets funded and prioritised is yet to land. Once it does, my focus will be on making sure the issues I stood on - including water and soil quality accountability, housing affordability, and real investment in prevention and early intervention - are properly reflected, and on holding Ministers to delivering them, not just announcing them. You can reach me at h.jeune@gov.je or come along to a surgery.

Deputy Hilary Jeune St John, St Lawrence and Trinity Hilary with the other candidates for Deputy 6

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Holy Trinity Church

From Helen Hamilton, Lay Reader

This edition is an opportunity to introduce our new Rector Father Chris Bishop. By now, he, his wife Joy and their four children are happily ensconced in the Rectory. We extend a huge welcome from the whole Parish. (See his letter of introduction to the right).

Tractor ride in a previous year The Revd Father Chris Bishop – Incoming Rector of Trinity

Becoming Part of the Trinity Family Dear Parishioners, It is with deep happiness and anticipation that we introduce ourselves as we prepare to make Trinity our home from September. During our brief visit to the Island, we were struck

Rev. Martin Dryden

ur Harvest Festival is on September 27th at 10:30 am. All ages, particularly children, are welcome to attend to give thanks to God for our many blessings and for the magnificent produce grown here in Jersey. Harvest gifts brought by the children along with fresh produce will be distributed to The Shelter Trust. The fun ramps up after church with tractor rides on the glebe field. These are strictly reserved for the young and those who are old enough to know better... but simply can't resist! Remembrance Sunday will be on 8 November with the Service starting at The Lychgate at 10.45am. At 6pm there will be a service entitled ‘Fallen Leaves’ for anyone who wishes to remember a lost loved one. Names can be sent or emailed to the Rectory. Let me take this opportunity to send a huge thank you to Rev’d Martin Dryden, our wonderfully caring ‘ministre desservant’ who has looked after us in what could have been a difficult hiatus; Martin has presided and preached with aplomb, humour and warmth. We hope that he and Sue will visit us again in the future.

again and again by the warmth of welcome, the kindness offered so freely, and the strong sense of community that makes Trinity such a remarkable parish. It felt as though the parish opened its arms to us, and we are profoundly grateful. We fell in love instantly with Trinity. Its beauty & character, its cherished customs and above all its people. Our children (Jude 2, Talitha 4, Lazarus 9, and Theo 10) were radiant with excitement: racing across the beach, body boarding in the sea, and already imagining the adventures that await them! Their joy reminded us that this move is not only a new ministry, but a new beginning for our whole family. As a family, we are happiest when life is full of laughter, people, prayer & parties! We love being outdoors, hosting BBQs, gathering friends around a table, and enjoying the kind of easy hospitality where children run freely and grown ups linger over a good glass of wine or a G&T! We already sense that Trinity is the kind of parish where community life thrives in exactly these ways, and we cannot wait to join in. As your new Rector I long to offer Trinity my very best: a ministry rooted in prayer, compassion, joy, and a deep respect for the traditions that shape this parish. Joy and I believe in renewal that grows from what is already treasured, communities flourishing, faith deepening, and hope awakening. We look forward to settling in, serving alongside you, and helping Trinity shine ever more brightly.

With warmest greetings,

Chris & Joy The Revd & Mrs Bishop

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Whilst the graduation ceremony for the toddlers leaving our Pickles community is tinged with sadness, it is the culmination of many special memories and milestones. Gemma, one of our mums whose third son graduated this year, reflects on what being part of the Pickles community has meant to her. How long has your family been a part of Pickles, and what first brought you there? I first started bringing my now 13 year old to Pickles when he was about 18 months old. I’d been diagnosed with lymphoma when he was 6 months old and through my treatment I really wasn’t well enough to get out to groups etc with him. So once my treatment had finished and I was recovering from its effects, I was really keen to get out and feel like a ‘normal mum’. Pickles really allowed me to feel like that and I made some great friends.

Looking back, what are some of your happiest memories? With all of my boys I’ve loved the Christmas celebrations we have at Pickles - it’s always made so special for the children with Father Christmas arriving and songs in the church. Also a great moment for me was telling everyone there that I was actually expecting our third son who was a total surprise! Gemma and her three boys

Celebrating Mother's Day

In what ways has being part of Pickles impacted you as a parent? I feel it sounds dramatic saying it’s been such a major factor in my wellbeing as a mum, but it really has! With my youngest (who has just graduated from Pickles) I really enjoyed getting out regularly on a Friday and seeing everyone when he was mere weeks old. He probably didn’t get too much out of the group when he was so young, but I certainly did! Having friendly faces to chat to, discussing parenting concerns and to be given a hot coffee to drink whilst someone held the baby really meant so much to me! I have loved being a stay at home mum, but it can be quite isolating - so the connection at Pickles has been so valuable to me.

How do you think it has helped your children in their early years? Developing those early friendships and playing alongside other children their age has been so important, especially for my youngest as he has not attended nursery - it has helped him with learning to share and also to have empathy for others.

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Is there a particular moment or achievement at Pickles that you’ll always remember? I really enjoyed helping out on a Christmas craft session last year for some of the mums. It took some planning and preparation - but it was a wonderful time for us to unwind and craft alongside each other, this time with no little people to worry about! I really enjoyed giving a bit back to the community that has been such a big part of my mum life.

How are you feeling about moving on? I don’t feel I can move on from Pickles! It’s been a part of my life for so long now, I love the people there and the community that has been built - they won’t be getting rid of me as I intend to pop in and help!

What advice would you give to new families who will be joining Pickles this September? Enjoy every moment, the years with my boys at Pickles will always be some of my fondest memories - the kindness that has been shown to me from others at Pickles throughout various stages of our lives has been so wonderful and really is a true community that we all need when raising children. What do you think makes Pickles such a special place for children and families? The people. The leader, Amy, is one of a kind and makes sure each child (and parent/ carer) feels listened to and cared for. Also all of the wonderful ladies who give their time so generously to help in the kitchen, providing the legendary snack along with a chat every week. It’s a happy, kind, welcoming and supportive place. Everyone there truly cares about all of the families.

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There were two amazing floats from the Northern at this year's Battle of Flowers with the Battleof Flowers Parishes Association junior Lilo and Stitch themed entry securing three of the main awards - the junior Prix d'Honneur, the junior parish award and the award for the best junior illuminated float in the evening parade. NORTHERN PARISHES

here was fantastic support from juniors from all three parishes with around 40 asking to be involved. They designed their own float, harestailed Stitch, tropical fishes, a turtle and other features, made paper flowers and produced some very impressive flowering. The awards were well earned justification for all their hard work. The senior entry, designed by Charlotte Buxton, took us to the roaring 20's era with a lively party atmosphere and a sense of opulence and elegance with detail including a large 2D panel on the back and floral arrangements. Although it did not win a major award, it was certainly a crowd pleaser. Battle was back on the avenue this year enabling large as well as small floats to take part. It was again a free event and although some tweaks will be needed next year, it was a great success, watched by several thousand people. The run-up to Battle also had pauses for supporters take a break from work in the shed with the traditional tour of other floats on vintage lorries and a barbecue. The long list of volunteers who need thanking for helping this year includes the construction team headed by Darren Dupre, June Armstrong and Becky Morris who looked after costume requirements, Ricky Leith, Billy Mesny and James Golding who were our drivers and guider for the senior float, the many parishioners and supporters who answered our call to help with harestailing and flowering and Trinity's honorary police who escorted the floats to and from the parade.

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A Jersey Royal Visit To Jersey’s farming community, the very mention of a “Jersey Royal” conjures up a potato, while a “Duchess” may set the taste buds tingling at the thought of biting into a crisp summer apple. This time, however, we are referring to neither: we are talking about the Duchess of Edinburgh’s visit.

n 23 June, Trinity Manor Farm was delighted and honoured to welcome the Duchess for a tour of the farm and a spot of lunch. It was a beautiful, hot summer’s day, and the four-legged ladies were on excellent form.

The Duchess of Edinburgh serves as the Honorary President of LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming). It is lovely to have a Royal who not only supports but promotes sustainable agriculture and farming education. Year 10 Trident Student - Zara Hughes (Beaulieu School) – photographer: Robbie Dark

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The Duchess of Edinburgh on her farm tour -photographer: Robbie Dark

Jersey’s farmers are concerned not only about the future of farming but also about leaving a legacy that future generations can enjoy and benefit from. Caring for the environment is a primary concern, and the farming community focuses on management practices that protect and enhance both the farm environment and the wider landscape. We would all agree that Jersey is a beautiful island, and we must each play our part in keeping it that way. Trinity Manor Farm is also proud to participate in the Trident programme, welcoming Year 10 students for two weeks of work experience.

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with their friends from St. Martins Sir David Attenborough was 100 years old in May 2026. Trinity School’s ‘Comms Action Group’ have been learning about Sir David’s work and achievements as he turned one hundred.

activities. The trips out were also lots of fun. It is hoped that this might be an annual event, perhaps with a different topic each year.

nspired by him and his amazing films, the children created drawings of their favourite animals and thought of questions which they would like to ask him if they had the opportunity. They created a lovely animal collage to celebrate him and his work. Teachers from Trinity and St. Martins schools worked together to plan visits, speakers and activities for the children to learn about ECO topics and what they can do to help care for our environment. In May, Years 2, 3 and 5 travelled to St. Martin’s School to join their friends there, whilst years 1, 4 and 6 remained at Trinity School and their St. Martin’s friends came to visit them. The children really enjoyed mixing up and learning with each other and completing the more practical

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Each year group had a different theme: Year 1 learnt about Jersey wildlife and how important it is to look after the animals and the plants. They made wormeries and bug hotels and took these home to encourage wildlife into their gardens. Year 2 focused on waste and recycling. To start the day, they had a talk from Natasha Lee, the States of Jersey Climate Change Education and Solid Waste Officer. They made compost from recycled materials, created a Reduce, Reuse, Recycle collage and had a t-shirt swap with the children from St. Martins. They also worked in mixed teams to build a junk model marble run.

Trinity PTA UPDATE I am writing this at the end of a very busy summer term!

n 27th June we hosted our annual PTA Summer Fete, but unlike previous years where the fete has been held on school grounds, this year it took place at the area around the parish hall and on the adjacent glebe field - meaning our event could be bigger than ever before!

Year 3 learnt about food farmed in Jersey. They were challenged to create meals, breakfast, lunch and dinner using only foods grown or reared in our island. Pancakes were a favourite made from local eggs, Jersey flour, milk and local fruit or honey. They learnt that local produce uses less fuel and so is better for the environment. It also helps local people to earn money and keeps our money in Jersey. They enjoyed a trip to Trinity Manor Farm and dairy where they fed the cows and learnt how they are looked after to produce the best quality milk. Year 4 focused on the ocean - very important as we live on an island! With their St. Martin’s friend’s, they went on a beach clean at Havre des Pas. The good news was there wasn’t an awful lot of litter to pick up, so they enjoyed some time looking for interesting shells. They also had an informative talk about the environment and used ROV equipment to look under the water in the sea pools to see the different plants and creatures. They learnt how important is to the local environment to keep our beaches and island clean so that litter does not end up in the sea. A message from Year 4 - “Stop dumping rubbish on our island, the litter that is dropped can make its way down drains and this ends up in the sea. Look out for the little blue fish painted on our roads and pavements, even by our school. These are a reminder to us all that the water that runs through our drains will head to the sea.“ Year 5’s topic was saving water. They looked at lots of uses of water and how to reduce waste. Jersey Water talked to the children about bacteria in water and how they take this out to make the water safe to drink. They then did a practical activity with boxes, creating channels for water to flow through, without losing any! They also went to Jersey Zoo and enjoyed a lesson about animals that live in wet environments, lakes and rivers and how we have a responsibility to ensure their homes are kept clean too. Year 6 learnt about saving energy and sustainable power. They used recycled materials to make windmills that created power to carry small objects. The children shared their learning with other classes and their families to spread the ECO message.

It was a significant undertaking - operating an event of this scale for the first time and we are so grateful for the support received both from the Parish team and businesses who came on board to assist us. We had bouncy castles, Zorbs and archery, soft play, Honorary police vans (and their sirens) and lots of activity stalls such as Splat the Rat, Hook a Duck, Wang a Welly and many more. There was also a lovely range of refreshments available Jersey ice cream, Candyfloss, Chipstix, Slush Puppies, Iced coffee, cakes and drinks! The sun came out and everyone had a great time. There are too many people to thank individually in this article for helping to make this event such a success, but we have shared a thank you poster on our Facebook page - 'Friends of Trinity School – PTA'. Please do follow us for all our PTA news and updates. The event raised an amazing £3,424 and these funds will be used to enhance resources and help support Trinity School in creating a vibrant learning environment for the children. As this school year comes to a close, I would like to thank the PTA committee for their support and dedication in helping to make all our events happen and to our school community for supporting them. We look forward to planning more events for the Autumn term.

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Why is the Gardeners’ Friend Important in Trinity? European hedgehogs were introduced to Jersey in the 1800s and the gardeners’ friend relies on Trinity’s banques, gardens and farmland for food and shelter.

hey are a legally protected species under the Wildlife (Jersey) Law as hedgehogs are known to be a vital natural garden pest controller as their insectivore diet consists of beetles, earwigs, slugs, snails, earthworms, caterpillars, aphids, etc. They are voracious eaters and can consume over 100 invertebrates a night. As well as being good ecological indicators of our vegetation’s health, they help aerate soil and disperse seeds while foraging. You may hear them huffing and puffing if they come into your garden. It is believed that hedgehogs can travel 1 to 2 miles per night helping conservation – a long way for those little legs. You may be able to tell that you have had a visitor overnight by the droppings, as hedgehog poo glistens with indigestible bug parts. Naturally solitary, hedgehogs only come together to mate, though a few may be attracted to a plentiful food source, in which case you will have seen a prickle! The breeding season is May to the end of October - falling within our 2 branchage periods. The female will look after her hoglets for up to six weeks, before they venture out on their own; a litter being between 3 to 7 hoglets. Hedgehogs reach sexual maturity at around 12 months old and on average live for 2 to 3 years but have been known to live for 7 years. So, they do not have many years to procreate. Female hedgehogs can have 1,

maybe 2 litters each year in Jersey due to the milder climate. However, the late litter hoglets are more vulnerable to the winter weather as they have not put on enough weight to survive. Sadly, being nervous mammals, a mother hedgehog will abandon her litter if disturbed. In colder climates, hedgehogs spend much of their life asleep, hibernating through the winter months in a nest made from fallen leaves and other vegetation. In Jersey, because we have milder winter weather, many hedgehogs stay active or only curl up briefly during colder spells, say 5 degrees. Therefore, we need to feed Jersey hedgehogs all year round. Cat biscuits (NOT mealworms, peanuts or sunflower seeds which can lead to brittle bones) and a shallow bowl of water (NOT milk as they are lactose intolerant) will help them tremendously. Place the cat biscuits under a box with a 5"/13cm hole in one side, so the food will not attract birds. The dry summer which we have just had, makes it difficult to dig for beetles, grubs, etc. If you see a hedgehog which you think is too small to survive the rest of the winter (i.e. less than 450 gms), pick it up with gloves and weigh it on your kitchen scales (using an old icecream container as a scale pan). Keep it warm with food and water in a deep box with some ripped up newspaper or a towel and telephone Jersey Hedgehog Preservation Society on 734340 who will come and collect it from you. Also, if you see a large hedgehog lying about in daylight, it may be in trouble and need help. Some injuries are not obvious and if hedgehogs are hurt, their wounds can quickly become infected. So far in 2026, there have been at least 6 hedgehogs found either injured or underweight in Trinity. Unfortunately 2 of

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Pesticides have been manufactured to help improve productivity in agriculture, but by us killing insects, we are reducing the hedgehog’s food source. If hedgehogs are short of food and need to resort to scavenging, they will eat insects feeding off carrion, thereby ingesting the poison which has been put down to kill rats. Another hazard to hedgehogs and all wildlife is vehicles. Roads pose a substantial threat to them - Trinity Main Road being the worst hotspot for hedgehog deaths in Jersey. A hedgehog’s eyesight is not good, so we need to look out for them, particularly when driving at night. Do you have a pond or swimming pool? They are lethal for hedgehogs as they cannot get out if they fall in. A simple ramp will help them – especially a mother returning to her hoglets after searching for water and food.

them were so badly injured by hedge cutting equipment, they had to be put down immediately. Of the 4 which survived after surgery and nourishment – 3 are still in care at Jersey Hedgehog Preservation Society and 1 has been released back to near where it was found – La Verte Rue.

If you live in rural Trinity, have you thought about creating a safe place for hedgehogs in your garden? Compost heaps, overgrown areas or log piles, could naturally aid them without any work needed from you. Or leave a wild corner, like you do for bees and butterflies, so that the hedgehogs have access to more insects. If your garden is fenced in, could you consider making a hedgehog highway by cutting a 5" by 5" hole in the base of a couple of your fence panels?

Sadly, the numbers of our friendly spiky creatures are in serious decline, even though we do not have their natural predators of foxes and badgers living on Jersey. Hedgehogs have been moved from “Least concern” to “Near threatened” on the IUCN Red List, meaning that they were considered widespread but are now becoming endangered. We have a strange desire to tidy up banques and gardens excessively, exacerbating the decline in Jersey’s hedgehog population. Although we all need to comply with our Branchage Laws, please only trim the sides and keep the vegetation to a minimum height of 10cms (4 inches), after checking for any animals nesting. By doing so, hopefully the number of fatally injured hedgehogs from strimmers/cutters, etc. will be reduced. CHECK BEFORE YOU CHOP!

Fruit growers, please ensure that there is a space between the ground and the base of your netting, so that hedgehogs can pass safely under. As a gardener, why not use nature’s natural slug predator – hedgehogs – instead of slug pellets which are poisonous to hedgehogs. These cute nocturnal mammals tend to keep a low profile and detecting their presence can be tricky, but it is rewarding to know that they have chosen your area for a nocturnal meander.

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The Birdmen of Bechet ès Cats Should you happen to be walking along the north coast path one day with a mild northerly wind blowing into your face, you may well be startled by an unexpected object defying the laws of gravity flying above you. Is it a plane, is it a bird….no, it’s one of the intrepid paragliding pilots who has just taken off above you — you might immediately think, on a wing and a prayer.

ou wouldn’t be entirely wrong. Paragliding pilots refer to their glider as a wing, whilst you would reasonably expect some of them, particularly the less experienced, might also offer a prayer before taking off.

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Dan Wickham, who has been flying for 18 years and has the distinction of paragliding from the top of Mont Blanc at dawn, tells me that far from it being a sport for adrenaline junkies, what appeals is the overwhelming sense of peacefulness once airborne — to be enjoyed as long as the wind holds. Akin to diving, one immediately enters a different world with all its wonders, gliding around observing what birds are doing and trying to emulate them. It seems birds, particularly gulls, take a mutual interest in their unusual aerial companions by checking them out, whilst a kestrel has buddied up with Dan on the north coast, clearly enjoying the company. Asked whether he felt vulnerable once aloft, Dan explains that pilots are trained and licensed, and newcomers are supported and coached by members of the local club, some

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20 strong. The sport requires awareness of the direction, strength, position and changing conditions of the wind. He describes it as 3D chess, but he always feels safe, confident in the equipment, which includes a reserve parachute - although he is not aware of one ever being used in Jersey. Though Dan does say that perhaps all club members have at some time had to suffer the indignity of landing in a gorse bush. There are two sites in Trinity approved by Air Traffic Control, Bechet ès Cats and Jardin d’Olivet. Both offer unique attractions and/or challenges. Jardin d’Olivet has an easier launch spot but perhaps is a little intimidating as it’s a long way down from the point of no return and the beach at Bouley Bay is not in view. Any fears that that there would be nowhere to land, in case of an unintended foreshortened flight, is displaced Dan says reassuringly... ”as Bouley Bay just opens up in front of you as soon as you leave the ground, and you realise that the beach is in easy reach, with the bonus of being able to have a cuppa at Mad Mary’s to fortify you for the long walk back to the car should you be unable to fly back to the top. The normal plan, however, is to go up and stay up and Jardin d’Olivet rarely disappoints. When the wind is right you can easily climb to the site limit of 600 feet. From there you have spectacular views right across the Island and it’s time to think about what to do with all this height. This could be a simple swoop back down to launch height and fly up again, or to go and do a bit of sightseeing. Most days we do a bit of both.” Launching at Bechet ès Cats, from next to the footpath east of the carpark, has a narrower window of opportunity in terms of wind direction, but a greater area for travel as the permitted area extends from Giffard’s Bay to Sorel Point. Dan explains.. .’’Leaving the safety blanket of the area you have taken off from takes a bit of courage, but this is where the challenge and fun of paragliding really begins. Crossing the main part of Bonne Nuit Bay where there is no lift you will be descending until you connect with the updrafts on the other side of the bay. Having the confidence to know you will come back up, comes partly through experience and partly by watching the

numerous gulls that will be taking advantage of the same ridge lift you are working. Paragliders love gulls, they are the masters of gliding and only expend energy on flapping if they really have to.” Dan points out that paragliding is the cheapest and easiest form of air sport - hang gliding uses a fixed wing attached to an A frame. Once having Bird’s eye view of Ronez Quarry gained a licence to fly from the British Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association, which involves passing a two week training course in the UK, equipping oneself with your own paragliding kit is relatively simple. Basically, a wing and harness, a parachute and a helmet, and also an airbag if you want to be assured of a soft landing. Pilots also take two way radios with them in order to keep in touch with each other, and log their flights. Environmentally friendly, once kitted up and packed into a portable rucksack, which can just fit into an overhead aircraft locker, the sport can be enjoyed worldwide. In the UK and elsewhere, competition and cross country flying are available, whereas paragliding in Jersey is confined for obvious reasons to the coast. There are eight permitted local locations and a height ceiling to be observed -below the height of Fremont Tower on the north coast. Jersey’s coastline offers endless variation and flying conditions, and looking down on Mont Orgueil Castle or using the up draught along the seawall at La Pulente must be particularly thrilling, but, I understand, only enjoyed by one of our parishioners at present. My thanks to Daniel Wickham and other members of the local paragliding club for the information and photographs.

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Twinning Association For 2026, it was the turn of our friends from AgonCoutainville to visit Jersey. The party of 13 arrived bright and early on Manche-Iles Express from Granville on the morning of the last Friday in May.

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e collected them from the Harbour and headed out West for a welcome breakfast at Maison des Landes Hotel. The manager Steve and his team looked after us very well and we had a delicious breakfast in the newly revamped hotel which is bright and spacious. Following a free morning, we all gathered at Jersey Dairy in the early afternoon. The visit was much anticipated by both visitors and locals alike, as few Trinity folk had ever visited the modern dairy building. The CEO Eamon gave us all a fascinating talk about dairy farming in Jersey, how the milk is processed, not just for liquid milk but for other products such as cream, butter, ice cream and also long-life milk which is exported to countries as far away as South Korea. The Jersey Dairy story is truly phenomenal and the Jersey cow along with its produce is a great ambassador for the Island. Friday was rounded off with a fun fish and chip supper at the Trinity Arms. On Saturday morning we ventured into town for a tour of the Royal Court and the States Chamber, kindly given by Clive Jones and also the Greffier of the States, Lisa Hart. Again, we all learnt a great deal about Jersey and its history in that iconic building in the Royal Square. As we were gathering outside after the visit, who should we meet popping into work? None other than the Bailiff himself! Our Norman guests were delighted when he stopped to say hello and pose for some selfies! The tour continued with Geoff Reakes who recounted some very interesting Jersey history in both the Royal Square and the environs of the Town Church. Following a relaxing afternoon, the whole party gathered for a dinner at the Royal Jersey Golf Club where we chatted and dined. The official speeches were made by John Howell, President of the Trinity Twinning Association and his counterpart from AgonCoutainville.

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Celebrating the win in the Petanque competition

Presentation of the 2025 group photo to John Howell

Sunday saw the annual pétanque competition – Trinity v AgonCoutainville. Following a win on home turf in Normandy the previous year, the visitors were hoping to retain the trophy, but Trinity Captain Alan Dunford had mustered an excellent team for a home win and the trophy is staying this side of the Bay of Granville this time around! It was a fun weekend full of good humour and cementing friendships. If you would like to join the Twinning Association, don’t worry about whether you speak French - just come along and make some new friends and have some fun.

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

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

water supply and whether there was a pond or stream nearby. They also noted anyone with first-aid knowledge or other skills that could be helpful in the event of an attack. Air-raid shelters were built all over the island. The States dug zigzag trenches in many parks, in the grounds of municipal buildings and at many of the schools. They were usually lined with timber, with wooden duckboards on the floor and long benches for islanders to sit on during a raid. Others were built into the basements of buildings, including in many private houses, or were constructed of brick or concrete in gardens.

The British government greatly feared the threat of poison gas attacks during air raids. They issued gas masks for every man, woman and child, including special versions for babies, and in Jersey, demonstrations and fittings were held at locations such as Grouville School and the St John’s Ambulance Hall to ensure the gas masks were used correctly. After war was declared in September 1939, islanders were urged to carry them at all times. Other precautions were taken against the threat of air raids by the States of Jersey. Tens of thousands of sandbags were ordered, and decontamination and first-aid posts were established in various locations. Blackout orders were issued and every window and door in the island had to be covered with a heavy curtain or shutter so that no light would show through. ARP wardens had to make a list of every household in their area, the number of people in each home, whether it had a telephone, how they accessed their

Air-raid sirens were placed at the Fort Regent Signal Station, the Jersey Electricity Company at Mont a l'Abbé, the grounds of the mental hospital in Grouville, next to St Peter's Parish Church and by the cemetery in Sion. Twenty-five-foot metal towers were erected to hold the three sirens outside of town. The sirens were powered by electricity, and by varying the power, the siren emitted a rising and falling signal to warn the public of incoming aircraft. The ‘allclear’ signal was a single continuous note. In the case of a poison gas attack, ARP wardens carried ‘gas rattles’, a hand-operated device that produced a loud clacking sound to alert people to immediately put on their gas masks (many of these were repurposed by football supporters after the war). They also carried hand bells to ring the ‘all-clear’ signal. The German air raid on Jersey in June 1940 used conventional bombs, and there were no other major air raids during the occupation, although there were at least fourteen small raids or occasions when bombs were dropped on the island. A terrible accident occurred in the cold winter of December 1944 that resulted in the closure of many air-raid shelters on the island. A nine-year-old boy entered a shelter to look for firewood and tragically died when he removed a wooden support, causing the structure to collapse. As the threat of air raids had passed, it was decided that many shelters would be removed.

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The Role of an Adjoint (French for Deputy)

In preparation for the Elections held on Sunday 7th June 2026, the parish office asked for volunteers to assist at the polling station on Election Day and at the count.

training session was held a few days before where each ‘adjoint’ attending was given a manual explaining the election process and Trinity’s allocated Jurat, Jane Ronge, the Autorisé, answered any queries raised assisted by Debbie, our Parish Secretary. Working in pairs, all volunteers had been allocated a task for the two-hour session they had put themselves forward for and these tasks were detailed in the manual and talked through during the session.

Jurat with one of the voting boxes

After the election station closed, the Adjoints became the Counters and begun a new job. Twenty-five election papers were batched together, and one Counter then called out the votes on each ballot paper and the other recorded it on a tally sheet. These tasks were then swapped so that the votes were doubled checked for each batch. The columns of each tally sheet were then added up and cross checked and once the Counters were satisfied the batch was correctly recorded the batch was bundled with the tally sheet and handed to the officers assigned to collate the tally sheets. Again, working in pairs these officers checked the tally sheets added up to 25 and recorded the number of votes on the master tally sheet. These were then double checked.

Straightening the papers

One of the most important jobs was being on catering duty, ensuring all the helpers were kept hydrated with teas and coffees and sustained with biscuits, croissants and sandwiches. The Meet and Greet adjoints were stationed at the entrance greeting voters with a friendly smile and giving directions to the main desk.

After a long day and and well into the night, Trinity was the first parish to declare the results at 10.48 p.m. and the rest as they say ‘is history’. Talking of which, for the first time in Jersey history, election day was held on a Sunday. Another first for this election was that the register was confidential and could not be seen by the voters. Due to efficiency of all involved, everything ran smoothly and clearly exhausted the Autorisé, parish staff and a few remaining adjoints left the building at 2.30 a.m.!

The adjoints on the main desk were responsible for the electoral register and the ballot books. Their role was quite onerous as they had to check each voter’s photographic identification, locate the name in the register, check the address, write the electoral number on each of the three ballot papers, cross the name off in the register and mark that they had been given the ballot papers. Two more adjoints guarded the ballot boxes, ensuring that each voter placed the correct ballot papers in the correct boxes. They did a great job as not one paper was incorrectly placed.

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JERSEY ZOO Red pandas Esha and Suzi arrive at Jersey Zoo

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Jersey Zoo has welcomed some more new residents to its grounds; two red pandas! Fiveyear old red panda Esha has joined the zoo from Peak Wildlife Park and later four-year-old Suzi from Fota Zoo in Cork joined her.

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ed pandas are found in the bamboo forests in the eastern Himalayas. Whilst they share their name with giant pandas, they are not closely related. The name panda is thought to come from a Nepali word ‘ponya’ which means ‘bamboo eater’, something red pandas spend much of their day doing. They even have an extra thumb on each front paw which helps them grip the bamboo whilst they eat it. Spending most of their lives high up in the trees, their big bushy tail helps them balance as they climb from branch to branch.

Sadly, red pandas are now listed as Endangered and are legally protected in Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar and Nepal. They face threats in the wild such as habitat loss, human interference and poaching.

ustomers can purchase a range of products created from plastic waste that would otherwise have ended up in landfill or as litter. The project provides valuable work and training opportunities for Islanders who Harvey with some of the chocolate tubs and have a disability or long-term DVD covers that are going to have a new life health condition. The team has already saved more than 7,000 DVD cases and 1,600 plastic chocolate tubs from the waste stream. Acorn Training & Development Co-ordinator, Martin Jeanne has been instrumental in getting the project off the Val and Acorn Training & Development Coordinator, Louise Hotton. It’s clear that ground. ‘In 2024 we started those pots and trinket dishes were made working with Acacia Ltd on a from Quality Street tubs! Future-Fit model to see where we could be more sustainable,’ he said. ‘We identified the need to reuse more plastics, repurposing it into a new form, which has a use and can be sold, to generate further income. ‘Thanks to grant funding from Butterfield Charitable Trust, and support from the Lions Swimarathon and the TMF Island Walk, we have invested in several new moulds.’ The Coop has supported the initiative by providing collection points for used tubs at its Grand Marché stores in St Helier and St Peter. The Coop Community Fund has also played a key role in the project's development, funding a 3D printer and filament maker to help transform recycled plastic into new products.

Our new red pandas represent one of the many incredible species found in the forests of the Himalayas. Hundreds of miles away, in the grasslands of Assam, Durrell has spent decades helping save one of the world's rarest mammals, the pygmy hog. Together, these species remind us that protecting India's wildlife means protecting many different habitats, from mountain forests to tropical grasslands. Visitors hoping to spot Esha and Suzi, can find them next to the zoo’s silvery marmosets, although they may need to look up to spot them climbing in the trees! 30

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Acorn is also able to recycle certain polypropylene plastics, including 1-litre Jersey Dairy yoghurt pots. These items can be dropped off at Acorn at the donations building. Acorn believes the project has significant potential for expansion, including acrylics and even old fishing gear. Schools, businesses and community groups interested in supporting the project, seeing it in action, or organising a collection can contact fundraising@jet.co.je.

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Three Terms A Connétable

Philip Le Sueur Having served three terms as Connétable of Trinity, Philip Le Sueur retired from office on 12th June when Andy Howell was formally sworn in and took up the reins. It goes without saying that she has some big shoes to fill (in more than ways than one!)

hilip’s 12 years as Connétable certainly presented some challenges including notably negotiating Covid, land acquisitions and building projects – where his significant skills no doubt saved the parish much time and expenditure. Having initially been part of their ranks, he worked proactively with the team of honorary police and parochial officers maintaining and promoting harmony within the parish and keeping the community spirit alive and well. Respected and liked by so many parishioners, he will be remembered as a hardworking, effective and efficient Connétable. There are so many aspects to the role of Connétable that one wonders when he had time to sleep. Managing the parish and, with the Procureurs, its finances, attending thousands of meetings, making countless decisions (some not always popular) - the list is endless. Then there are all the parish and island events to attend such as Liberation Day, Battle of Flowers and Remembrance Services to name but a few.

Some major achievements during Philip’s tenure included the completion of the first-time buyers’ homes at Le Grand Clos, the community Pétanque terrain and the renovation of Trinity Youth Centre. None of these projects would have been so successful if Philip had not dedicated so much time and energy into pushing them through. The improvement to access of the parish hall office is one such example, taking literally 32

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years to come to eventual fruition later this year. As with any building project there is also the impact on the infrastructure i.e. road safety measures, pathways and pavements which need considering and implementing. The States sittings and various committees have not even been mentioned and Philip must have worried on many occasions over the years that there were not enough hours in the day. Of course, the unfailing support from Philip’s wife, Angela and his family has no doubt carried him through all of this and it is hoped they are now relaxing, enjoying their time together and getting on with life as they used to know it. Thank you, Philip, for everything you have done for Trinity and Jersey as a whole.

A JOB WELL DONE!! Personally speaking, Philip could not of been more supportive whilst I have been editor of the TT. He has given me so much help and encouragement over the years and I suspect he has been just the same with so many people of the parish in all sorts of roles - Thank you so much Philip, Josie

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Petanque In Jersey we regard petanque as a friendly game, but recently in France it was reported that an elderly player allegedly killed his opponent by hitting him in the face with a boule.

Presentation to Philip

he victim suffered cardiac arrest and died at the scene. On another occasion a player was jailed for four years after stabbing his opponent three times after an argument during the game. The victim survived. Luckily it is much more civilised here - before and after games we shake hands or give our opponents a peck on the cheek, we have friends in every parish team and we often hear discussions between players in Jersey French.

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At the time of writing this article at the end of July we were well into a very warm and dry summer so the use of the indoor bowling facilities, on the first floor of Trinity Youth Centre, was understandably much reduced. The committee therefore focused on planning for the future. We also followed the exploits of our fellow committee member, Fiona Archibald, who represented the island as a member of the women’s pairs at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

ompetitions began again in the second week of August with the “Summer League”, playing for the Phil Smith Trophy and by the time this edition of the Tattler is published the final positions of the teams of three will have been decided.

To thank Philip Le Sueur, our recently retired Constable, for all his support to the petanque club, members made a collection, and presented him with a voucher. He has supported us ever since Trinity was the only parish that was not part of the inter parish petanque league. Back then a parish team did occasionally play as part of the Twinning Association with France and when a new team was formed on a temporary home terrain at Le Grand Clos in 2016, Philip persuaded Lawrence de Gruchy to try and form a more permanent team promising, if established, he would do what he could to find them a suitable home. When the trustees of Roy Overland Charitable Trust visited the Constable to see if there were any projects that could benefit from any funding, they agreed they would fund the development of a new terrain which the parish could be proud of and which should also be open to all the parish community not just the parish petanque team. Supporting the match.

On 24th April 2019, the Constable fulfilled his brief, when the Bailiff Sir William Bailhache formally opened the new building. We have a lot to thank Philip for.

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Once September comes around, use of the bowling area will increase and friendly matches will begin. Preparations will also begin for the club’s popular annual coffee morning, scheduled for Saturday, October 17th in Trinity Parish Hall. This is a great opportunity to meet members and find out more about playing indoor bowls so do come along if you are interested. The club is always keen to welcome new players. If you have never played before, members of the club are happy to show you the ropes. No special clothing is required although in order to protect the mat we ask all players to wear flat shoes. We have a selection of bowls available if required. There is also lift access if stairs are a problem. For more information please contact the Chairman, Alan Otterwell on 07797 766969 or the Secretary, Norman Cabot on 07797 748133.

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Trinity Welcomes Royalty On 23rd June 2026 various places in Trinity were honoured by a visit from Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh. HRH, Sophie is Honorary President of LEAF (Linking Environment and Farming), a UK based charity that promotes sustainable agricultural and integrated farm management.

irst, she visited Trinity Manor Farm to see their herd of Jersey cows and meet members of the dairy industry. All dairy farms in Jersey are members of LEAF along with Jersey Dairy, which is the only dairy in the world to hold the certification. She heard about Trinity Manor Farm’s sustainability efforts and how it grows its own feed and bedding and was specially introduced to a five-day old calf named Louise. Then she went on to visit the Jersey Royal Company at Peacock Farm to see first-hand the process our humble ‘royal’ goes through to get to the table. Peacock Farm is also a member of LEAF and actively promotes Jersey’s agricultural heritage and sustainable farming practices. HRH, Sophie took the opportunity to talk to staff and students there who all said how easy she was to talk to and how genuine and relaxed she was. From Peacock Farm she visited St. Martin’s School and helped pupils to harvest potatoes before going on to St. Catherine’s where she boarded a RIB and was taken to the Écréhous. This was the first time a member of the royal family had been to the reef and one of the people she met there was Trinity parishioner, Nicky Robinson who is fortunate to own a hut at the Écréhous. Residents were advised of the Royal Visit a few days beforehand, but were asked to be discreet so that the trip could be kept low key. As a result, HRH was able to enjoy a very relaxed visit, taking the time to chat individually to the dozen or so residents in attendance, who were very appreciative of her time - and charm! She also unveiled a plaque to commemorate the occasion. Nicky says ‘It was a great honour to be present for the first Royal Visit to the Écréhous and wonderful to see the Royal

Standard flying over the reef. A great image of British sovereignty and a moment in history. More importantly, HRH appeared to thoroughly enjoy the visit, and was fascinated by the huts that she visited (including mine!). As she was leaving, HRH stressed several times to the residents how very lucky we all are - with which sentiment we heartily agree. Even considering her worldwide travels, it is unlikely that HRH will ever have been anywhere like the Écréhous. As well as meeting the human natives, HRH also saw dolphins on the way out to the reef, a tern colony with small chicks whilst there, and a hauledout seal just as she was leaving, so had a full experience of the wildlife!’ The RIB returned to Rozel Bay where there were several residents either taking a dip or on the pier ready to meet her. HRH, Sophie took the opportunity to have a chat with several of them, including Anne Pryke who said how lovely she was. The Duchess spent the day meeting local farmers, environmentalists and children. She also learned about Jersey’s commitment to sustainable food production and stewardship of our natural environment and what better place to do this than in Trinity and the Écréhous! AUTUMN 2026

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

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

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

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panel assessing the current parish system chaired by nowSenator Helen Miles published its findings. While the parishes remained vital to the health and identity of the Island, it found, they needed some modernisation. It also concluded, among other things and in some quarters, that their relationship with central government relied too heavily on informal goodwill rather than formalised frameworks, there needed to be greater transparency and more consistency in matters such as the issuing of firearms licences. The new president of the Constables Committee and father of the parish in St John, Andy Jehan, is a reformer who wants to see the review panel's recommendations adopted. He has warned that a failure to act will render parishes irrelevant, precipitating an existential crisis. and St Paul’s, jogger, pier jumper and a proud father and grandfather. All these touch points with people of very different experiences of Jersey, he says, help him better understand the community he leads. “I'm also a big supporter of the parish system,” he adds. But just what those ancient institutions should look like, how they fit into a 21st century island, is currently an issue of intense debate. Shortly before the election, a review

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What sort of Islander are you? Sea swim or spa day? “Definitely sea swim.” Bacon roll or lobster lunch? “A bacon roll in St Ouen’s Bay.” Sunrise or sunset? “Sunrise. I’m an early starter.” Crocs or Birkenstocks? “Definitely Birkenstocks.” 20 miles per hour - too fast or too slow? “It depends. You should drive at a speed that is safe for the road. I think we’ve got it about right.” Favourite place to walk the dog? “I'm going to say St Ouen's Bay.” Favourite beach? St Ouen’s. Sands Slip.” Favourite place for a jog? “Val de la Mare reservoir, two laps. Sometimes, if I'm feeling fit, three, but more often than not, since I've been Chief Minister, just one.” Favourite parish? “Do you know what, I haven't got one. Honestly, I don't have a favourite parish. My favourite parish is Jersey.”

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

Our Island Survey Providing a snapshot of the Island and our 12 ancient parishes today. The results so far: • Condition of the roads and protection of the environment the most important parish issues • 78% of respondents say the parish system is very important or quite important • 66% say their parish community is strong or quite strong • 65% say parishes have an important part to play in the Island’s future

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

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HONORARY POLICE We have been kept busy with a number of different incidents – not all crime related but it’s true to say – you just never know what might be coming next!

ll of our officers sign up for a three year term when they join us and all have the common desire to serve our Parish and give something good back to our community. Many of us wouldn’t even cross paths in our daily lives, coming from all walks of life, yet we look out for each other, build friendships and bonds despite this. We fully acknowledge that each of our officers have different commitments in their personal lives but we are grateful to each and every officer for their time and commitment given to us, be it once every five weeks on their duty week, or every time a call goes out. Constables Officers Amanda Ingram and Andy Mohinta have recently been sworn in for another three year term each and fellow colleague Charlie Mullins has been sworn in for a new three year term having been promoted to Vingtenier. Thanks to all three of you for making the decision to stay – we must be doing something right! We do have several vacancies – so if you would like to find out more about how you could serve our Parish and join us,

don’t hesitate to get in touch. We are happy to answer any questions whilst you decide whether or not this could be for you. Email: honpol@police.parishoftrinity.je

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NEWS During one of our meetings the topic of W.I. Resolutions was discussed and we decided to support “Accessible Public Toilet Facilities to promote Dignity, Health and Social Inclusion”. This followed with guest speaker Marie Vibert, who is Customer Experience Manager at the Jersey Tax Office. She gave Trinity members an informative talk on “Understanding Tax Essentials.”

ith props of coloured liquids and cakes she explained how tax is worked out and when payments are due with the deadlines and the default system. Topics such as “Fines for Late Payments” and “Why are Pensions Taxed” were covered, together with action taken when cash is not declared and the independent new tax system. She certainly made what could have been a boring subject, a very interesting one and was inundated with questions after her talk. At another meeting guest speaker Yulia Makeyeva, a Russian artist who has lived in Jersey for almost nine years, told us about a project she is undertaking on the History of Knitting, for the Jersey Museum. She Marie Vibert with Daphne Romeril and Sarah Journeaux has studied every aspect on the subject from hand knitting of hats in the thirteenth century to fishermen’s sweaters, including the unique to Jersey ‘St.Ouen’s Grey Belly’. In those days when a woman or child who was seen without a stocking to knit in their hand, they were stigmatised with idleness. In the sixteenth century Jersey spinning yarn was of the finest quality and the most expensive of all. One member, Sheila, recalled how her Gran had knitted her first swimming costume which didn’t hold its shape and we could imagine what it looked like when she emerged from the sea! Trinity W.I. welcome new members to attend our meetings at Trinity Parish Hall on the first Tuesday afternoon of the month. Members can additionally enjoy monthly lunches, Archive collection breakfasts, weekly walks and can also join in with W.I. Federation events if they wish, giving members the chance to make new friends and learn new skills.

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We were extremely saddened to learn of the death of a much loved and long standing member of our club, Irene Ahier.

n the Committee from the formation of the Club, Irene played a key part for many years before ‘retiring’ to become a member instead. She was always keen to join in with any of the activities and just a few weeks before her death, despite being 94yrs was one of our most active participants in our Laugh, Move & Groove Sessions. Our condolences to her family mourning her loss - please take some comfort in knowing what an incredible lady and friend to so many that she was. Our trip in June to Hamptonne was a huge success with many of our members not having been there for 'decades'. The free cider samples received mixed reviews!

The last few months has been as busy as ever for our young people. Some of the highlights were: • St Catherines Woods trip – Members got to immerse themselves in nature by completing quizzes and taking part in scavenger hunts and dam building competitions.

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PC Jo Carter our Trinity Community Officer came to talk to us in July - as chatty as ever she was able to impart very useful information along with some anecdotes of her career to date.

• Water fights – As the hot weather continued to rise, we kept ourselves cool with some good old fashioned water fights. • Residential at Crabbé – Young people enjoyed activities like high ropes, archery, den building and much more! • 8 of our young people took part in a cultural exchange with a group from Gibraltar Youth Service • 3 of our young people have just undertaken a Level 1 award in Youth work

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With rising costs, we feared we may have to cancel our Mystery tour and ice-cream trip in August, however we received a most unexpected gift from Basil of Germbusters who very generously funded the trip and saved the day - we cannot thank him enough. In October we will be welcoming Anna Bradstock with some wonderful insights into the Chelsea Flower Show amongst other gardening titbits. The plan for November is ‘to be confirmed’ but in December we will have our ever popular annual Christmas lunch – so some lovely things to look forward to. 42

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Over the summer months we will be running activities for our young people as well as renewing our mural through arts sessions during August. From 7th September the Youth Club will be back up and running for 3 nights a week catering for all age groups and new members are always welcome. Tuesdays Thursdays Fridays

7 - 9pm 6:30 - 8:30pm 7 - 9pm

Seniors – Year 9+ Juniors – Years 5&6 Inters – Years 7&8

Any questions or if you would like to get involved through a volunteering capacity, please contact Jamie Gray: Email – jamiegray@jys.je Mobile – 07797753274

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Way to Shop There can’t be many people who haven’t seen that Le Tâcheron Farm have been holding Farmers Markets every other Saturday during the summer.

Jersey Young Farmers Club 80th Anniversary Reunion

Over 300 Islanders attended the 80th anniversary reunion of the Jersey Young Farmers’ Club held at the Royal Jersey showground in July.

he club was formed in 1846, and although currently dormant, past members and friends wanted to mark its anniversary. It proved a wonderful night for everyone with a dinner, live music, a DJ and dancing and the opportunity to catch up with friends not seen in years. The guest of honour was the Bailiff, Robert MacRae who was met by the current club president, Winston Le Brun; Jersey Farmers Union president, Dougie Richardson and a representative from the most recent JYFC committee, Philip Le Maistre junior.

udging by how popular they have proved, there also can’t be many people who haven’t gone along to see what was on offer.

From fresh fruit and vegetables, to locally caught seafood, cut flowers, free range eggs, honey and jams to fresh bread, there was something for everyone. Along with the vast array of local produce for sale, live entertainment and food being cooked and served, all helped in giving a lovely ambience to each event. There were tables and chairs set out in the courtyard so that people could eat what they had bought or just sit and chat and enjoy the atmosphere. The Farmers Markets were an initiative by Genuine Jersey and Le Tâcheron Farm was the perfect venue to hold them. Stallholders were rightly proud of their products and were happy to explain the provenance of their wares to anyone who was interested. Queues formed at practically every stall and some producers sold out of what they were selling very quickly. One such stallholder, baker Lucie actually bakes her breads and pastries in her purpose-built kitchen on the premises. She focuses on traditional French bakery products using authentic recipes and only local ingredients, including wheat harvested and milled on the premises.

There was a welcome to the event from organisers, Jane Rueb and Louise Agnes, a response by the Bailiff and an account of the history of the club from Mr Le Brun who went on to say grace before the meal, which was largely produced by local suppliers. An afternoon tea is also planned to mark the anniversary, to be held at Trinity Parish Hall on 31 October. Please email JYFC80@hotmail.com if you are interested in attending.

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Leaving a gift in your will to FNHC is a lasting way to support future generations of islanders. Your gift could help fund specialist nursing roles, child accident prevention programmes, respite for children with life-limiting conditions, essential equipment and the development of new services For more information: Website: www.fnhc.org.je to meet emerging community needs. Jersey Charities Commission Registration Number 345

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Trees of Tomorrow by John Michel

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

n August we entered drought conditions for the second time this year, so the increasing importance of planting and protecting trees suited to future conditions is clear.

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

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

Mature Ginkgo (photo credit Quynhha - Pixabay)

at lower water potential through developing stronger leaf tissue and changing cell composition through osmosis. This can vary greatly by species. Therefore, the burning question is: which trees are suited to our warmer future and which will fade away? Some of our most familiar trees are well equipped to survive, including cherry plum, black pine, Himalayan cedar and various oaks including holm (evergreen), cork and turkey. Of our most common trees, oak (like ash) is better suited to drier summers than beech with its shallow roots. Fruit tree aficionados, meanwhile, could consider the likes of almond, olive and plum. Perhaps top of the pile is ginkgo. This resilient species excels at dealing with drought and is adept at absorbing pollution, making it an ideal urban tree for the 21st century. Conversely, many of our best-known trees are going to struggle, including most alders, birches and magnolias. This is why it’s important to think long-term when talking about our ‘natives’. Many are unlikely to survive and, while that’s a shame, it means they’ll thrive at higher latitudes while we introduce better species to futureproof our canopy cover.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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A Helping Hand

Did you know that Trinity has its very own Community support team run entirely by volunteers? We are always available to help our parishioners when they need it. We mostly help with lifts to hospital appointments, collecting prescriptions and shopping. We have a team of friendly, helpful volunteers who are all part of our TCST WhatsApp group. When one of our Trinity residents calls for assistance, we post it on the group and anyone who is available will offer to do the task. One of our Trinity residents, Barbara, said, “The support team are so helpful, they have enabled me to attend hospital appointments which, because I am now unable to drive, are hard to get to. The volunteers are really friendly and never make me feel as if I am inconveniencing them”. Another Trinn’tais, Chris says “It’s so lovely to hear a local, friendly, familiar voice on the end of the phone offering to find transport for what might be a tricky and anxious hospital appointment. You also get to meet different Trinity residents.” The TCST team welcome new volunteers. It doesn’t matter if you only have time to help with one task every few months, every little helps and is greatly appreciated by our residents. By calling 07797 741285 you will speak to either Margaret, Jane, Mary or Sue who are our phone holders and take it in turns to run the team and process requests.

DiaryDates Constituency Drop-In Dates Trinity Parish Hall, Deputies Morel & Romeril Thursday 8th October 6.30pm - 8pm

St. Lawrence Parish Hall, Deputies Jeune & Morel Wednesday 4th November 6.30pm – 8pm

Trinity Parish Hall, Deputies Jeune & Romeril Thursday 17th December, 6.30pm – 8pm

6th Jersey Scout Group All of our meetings are held on Wednesdays at Trinity Youth Centre & St Mary's Youth and Community Centre:

Squirrels (St Mary & Trinity) Beaver Colony Cub Pack Scout Troop

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Note: Squirrels meet at Trinity Youth Centre and include young people from both St Mary’s and Trinity. If you would like to find out more, please contact Evelyn Martin-Foley Group Lead Volunteer email: e.martin-foley@ scouts.org.je

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‘Silent No More’ Garden If you walk through the iron gate of the cemetery on the south side of Trinity Church, down the path and through an arch in the hedge, you will come to a lovely peaceful open area where amongst others, the headstones of Kate Tettmar and Emily Plane, her granddaughter, are situated. These two ladies both sadly died of ovarian cancer, aged 91 and 28 respectively, within 18 months of each other.

uring Emily’s illness she became involved with the Lady Garden Foundation, a leading national gynaecological cancer charity in the UK, campaigning for greater awareness of the symptoms of the five gynaecological cancers - ovarian, cervical, vulval, womb and vaginal. During a visit to the Chelsea Garden Show, Emily suggested a garden be created to alert people to the symptoms of ovarian cancer and after her death this suggestion became a reality.

Emily & Kate’s gravestones

The garden was awarded a gold medal at this year’s show and Penny Plane, Emily’s mother & Kate’s daughter, resolved to find a suitable place in Jersey for the garden to be transplanted. As one location was not feasible, five different locations around the island were chosen. Reverend Geoff Houghton suggested a tree could be planted in Trinity Church Cemetery alongside the headstones of Emily and Kate. Now in situ, the tree, an Autumn Olive, looks simply stunning in its tranquil surroundings. The four other locations of the award-winning garden are Jersey Hospice Care, Gigoulande Mill, Catherine Best and Le Tâcheron Farm. Penny is very grateful to Andrew le Maistre Landscapes for helping to make this project possible by transporting and planting most of the plants and trees free of charge. Later in the year, Penny is hoping to organise a sponsored walk between all five locations, in aid of the Lady Garden Foundation which will be a fitting tribute to such a worthwhile charity.

Emily & Kate at her 90th birthday celebration

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À Bétôt? Coming soon to a Parish Hall near you! Following the recent success of the première of À Bétôt? (Goodbye?) – a documentary about the Jèrriais language – the film will now be screened at parish halls across Jersey during the autumn. Co-directed by local filmmakers Annigna and Tom Kennedy of Little River Pictures and produced by Ben Spink of L’Office du Jèrriais, the film received a standing ovation and the Audience Award at a sold-out Jersey Arts Centre as part of the 13th Parish Film Festival earlier this year. Ben said, “We could not have hoped for a better première. The purpose of making this film was for as many local people as possible to see it, and hopefully be inspired by it, so selling out the Arts Centre and receiving the award was a dream come true. We are very excited to take the film on tour now and show it to many more Islanders.”

Kit Ashton and the Badlebeques performing at the Corn Riots

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

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

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

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

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

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

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This Girl Can by Samantha de Gruchy

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

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

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Liberation Day Speech

By Philip le Sueur

This year, our now retired Connétable, Philip le Sueur addressed the people of Jersey at Liberation Square. For those that didn’t hear it on the day or for those that would like to read it, Philip’s speech is printed below. “Mr Bailiff, Your Excellency, Chief Minister, Honoured Guests, ladies and gentlemen. I am honoured on this our national day marking the 81st anniversary of our Liberation to have been asked to address the States Assembly. As with many islanders, I have a personal story so please bear with me for a few minutes while I recount that story. My parents, aunts and uncles were all here throughout those dark days and I remember only too well when my father and his uncle, Leslie Sinel, were together, as conversation would inevitably return to the occupation years. I still have vivid memories of often seeing them in tears while they recalled the events during those difficult times. Leslie Sinel worked at the Jersey Evening Post, throughout the Occupation. At great personal risk he maintained a complete record of events, during those 5 years. His book ‘The German Occupation of Jersey’ was first published in 1946 and is a detailed diary of the Occupation in our Island’s history between June 1940 and May 1945. Notes were often written under the eyes of the Germans in the offices of the Jersey Evening Post and the manuscript was kept under the mattress of my cousin John’s pram. My father, Philip Leslie Le Sueur, was 14 at the start of the occupation. He lived in Clairvale Road with his recently widowed mother (his father having died of TB prior to the Occupation) along with his two younger sisters Dorothy and Norma. Dad had just left school and started work as an apprentice baker, but the lack of flour during the Occupation very quickly put an end to that career. He then secured employment at Beghin’s shoe shop. He often told the tale of when, following their repair, he returned a German officer’s boots to Victoria College. When he put his hand out for payment, all he received was a kick up the backside. My mother, Dorothy Joan Queree, was 11 when on the evening of June 28, 1940, she was on the beach at First Tower with her cousin Reg. German planes swept across the island, dropping bombs at La Rocque and at the town harbour. Ten people were killed and many others injured. My mother and her cousin ran up the beach and took shelter under the sea wall.

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During the Occupation, my mother lived with my grandfather, Clifford Bond Queree, who was by then a widower, in Belmont Road. My grandfather’s story is a reminder of the terrible impact that conflict had on the lives of ordinary people. He was arrested in 1943 for receiving bread alleged to have been stolen from the Germans. Despite his protests of innocence, a Military Court sentenced him to 2 years imprisonment, and he was deported to France in July 1943. My Grandfather was moved at least four times before eventually ending up incarcerated, along with several other Channel Islanders, in Naumburg Prison in Eastern Germany. It was a dreadful place where malnutrition was rife and inmates had no access to any medical treatment. Despite these terrible conditions, my grandfather survived until the prison was liberated by American troops on 13th of April 1945. Sadly, he was by then so gravely ill, suffering from severe pneumonia and serious anaemia and he died less than two weeks later. He is buried in a war cemetery in Berlin. Clifford Bond Queree is one of the names inscribed on the plinth at the Lighthouse Memorial on the New North Quay, together with the names of 20 other Jersey men and women who were deported and died in Nazi prisons and Concentration camps. Wreaths are laid at the Lighthouse Memorial on 27 January each year to mark Holocaust Memorial Day. By the end of 1944, Islanders were in a desperate state with medical supplies and foodstuffs urgently needed. Today we can only imagine the relief that must have been felt when, following weeks of anxious waiting, on 30th of December 1944, the International Red Cross ship, Vega, entered St Helier harbour. The ship’s cargo of Red Cross parcels contained desperately needed food and medical supplies for starving islanders. Had it not been for this humanitarian aid, many, including my own parents, may not have survived to see the end of the occupation and subsequent generations would have not existed. The Channel Islands are the only part of the British Isles to have received humanitarian aid during the Second World War. That experience has left a lasting mark on our collective memory. It reminds us not only of our vulnerability,

Philip’s mother and grandfather, Dorothy & Clifford

but of the power of compassion, solidarity and international cooperation. Today, through the work of the Jersey Overseas Aid Commission, Jersey seeks to honour and repay that debt. It stands with communities facing conflict, hunger and hardship, and by offering support that is principled and well governed. In the years following the end of the occupation, our island community has become more inclusive and more adaptable to social change. This change has been driven by social reform within education, healthcare and the provision of social services. During this process of change we have welcomed different communities from Europe and beyond, making our society today more culturally diverse and inclusive. Although Jersey remains a relatively affluent island, we should not forget that there are still some within our community who survive on the margins. When we leave here today to continue our celebrations marking 81 years of peace and freedom in our Island, I ask that you spare a thought for those across the world who still live under occupation or amid conflict - not as a distant concern, but as a shared human experience that we as Islanders know only too well. On behalf of the States Assembly, may I wish you all a very happy and peaceful Liberation Day.”

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Jersey Family History Society

Come Join the Band!

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

he Channel Islands Family History Society is now known as the Jersey Family History Society. Since its formation in October 1978, members have created copies of registers, 19th century Census records and much, much more! This extensive collection is open to public access at Jersey Archive.

The Jersey Scout Band is a marching youth band that performs at many public events across the Island throughout the year.

e are always looking for new members aged eight and above. You do not need to be a Scout or have any musical experience, as tuition is provided by our instructors. Instruments available include drums, cymbals, bell lyres and trumpets. Uniforms, instruments and lessons are all provided for a small subscription each term.

A new website enables members to access an enormous quantity of information on-line, with links to many other useful websites including Jersey Archives: www.jerseyfamilyhistory.org You will be surprised at just how much there is at your fingertips! The band regularly travels off-Island and hopes to attend the Guernsey Battle of Flowers in 2027. In previous years we have performed in Guernsey, on numerous occasions in France, twice at Disneyland Paris and once at Windsor Castle. Our band is all about teamwork and friendship. Here is what some of our members say: Arlo (8): “I really like it because I get to be part of a group and get better at playing the drums. I am really looking forward to my first real march.” Monthly meetings are usually held at The Members Room at the Société Jersiaise, 7 Pier Road in St Helier, with talks held on the last Monday evening each month from October to June, and other venues chosen in July and September, often outdoors, enabling the discovery of various aspects of local interest. Descendants of Jersey families world-wide are able to join our indoor meetings using ‘Zoom’. Membership enables you to explore the website more deeply and to enjoy a reduced subscription for access to details from Jersey Archives. Quarterly Journals are published - the large volume of articles and other information can also be accessed on-line. Why not join this friendly local society? Help is offered to open a door to the past, to solve those mysteries, and put leaves on your family tree! Come to one of our meetings and find out more. 60

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Ocean (11): “We meet new people and play our instruments loudly.” Grace (13): “I got to learn a new instrument that you don’t normally get to learn.” Blake (11): “There is nothing I don’t like about being in the band.” Hope (14): “I love the camaraderie. It is good to perform in public and show off our skills.” Andrew, Lead Drummer: “Being part of a team is great. Many people use the skills they learn with the band on their CV for their first job.” We practise on Thursday evenings during term time from 6.30pm to 8.30 pm at the Kenneth Faucon Memorial Hall, Rue des Prés, St Saviour (opposite Waitrose). For more information, email mickmarett@gmail.com or call Mick on 07797 724998.

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Black Dog Noir

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Inspired by the legend of the black dog of Bouley Bay, Ballet D’Jèrri recently performed a dance choreographed by Jeroen Verbruggen at the Jersey Opera House. Here is an extract of a poem printed in the programme for the performance: ‘The islanders, familiar with his face, his glowing eyes. They recognise the sound of his paws hitting the granite before a storm.

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They know how to walk beside him, even dance with him. They know to retreat in time before the lightning strikes.’ If you would like to know more about the work of Ballet D’Jerri visit their website www.ballet.je

Mobility scooters, wheelchairs, rollators and more, available for hire from Sand Street Car Park. FREE Parking at Sand Street included! office@shopmobility.org.je

T: 739672 www.shopmobility.org.je “Delivery available for rentals longer than 24 hours.”

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