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Summer 2020 St Saviour Parish Magazine p3

From the Editor

At Last!!!After considerable delay, due to circumstances beyond our control, La Cloche is finally printed, published and delivered to our Parishioners. We should be reporting on the Liberation 75 celebrations, and it is certainly a big disappointment to many people that those celebrations had to be cancelled and transferred to May 2021 instead. But we have enjoyed beautiful sunny weather in the Spring months this year, after the extreme deluge of the Autumn and Winter months.

Although we have a large collection of copy material for a special Liberation 75 publication, we are only publishing certain pieces in this edition of La Cloche, with the remainder to be published in a later edition.

We have managed to put together quite an interesting collection of articles for your enjoyment, particularly since we thought that this edition would be shorter than usual. I hope you will enjoy reading it and find the articles interesting and useful.

There is a brief history about Oaklands Manor when the residents celebrated the 25th Anniversary of the development of Manor as apartments. Beautiful landscaped gardens for the residents to enjoy, with the original folly built by Lady Brooke, still in place.

Colin Ireson has written an interesting and intriguing article about the Parish Community Support Group. There was a ‘call to arms’ seeking volunteers to support and help those individual persons and families in need. Not just with shopping, but also with medical prescriptions, and advice in general where and how to get other community services. Often just a chat over the phone is needed. Without our volunteers, vital communications would not be possible.

Bob Olliver has written an article about the St Saviour’s Twinning Association and the fact that St Saviour has been twinned with Villedieu les Poeles for 35 years! The second part of Hamish Marett-Crosby’s very informative article about Villedieu les Poeles, its history of lace, bell foundry and copper manufacture and industry, is reproduced inside.

Our photographer, Steve Wyatt, has also been busy and the cover picture is his creation.Anyone who is keen to write or take photographs of Parish events, can certainly do so, and send in their contributions to the Parish office, or direct to me by email at [email protected]. If you know of any event that should be covered and promoted in La Cloche, please let me know.

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FROM THE CONNÉTABLEFrom your Parish representatives

Well, the last time I wrote for the Christmas magazine I said; “the next six months are going to be fabulous so watch this space!”. In February I went to the Falklands for a week with the Connétable of St. Martin and Lisa from the States Greffe. That was a fantastic trip. What a wonderful place - a lot of you will have seen the photos. We were then looking forward to the wedding of my youngest grandson at the Parish Church followed by the reception in a Marquee on the family farm. A garden party at Buckingham Palace and trips to Villedieu - it was going to be a fabulous six months. But like everyone else I didn’t plan for the virus. So other than the trip to the Falklands nothing else happened.

Since March our lives have been so different. The Parish Hall has remained open although the front door has been shut. The staff have all been fantastic. Like the staff at the depot they didn’t miss a day’s work - well that’s not strictly true, one of the guys from the depot and his wife went to visit family in Venezuela for three weeks and ended up staying for three months! With the help of Senator Ian Gorst and our London office we got them home, but it was a journey I would not wish on my worst enemy. Still they got home safely.

I needed volunteers to help with Parishioners and what a great group turned up to help. Shona took charge for me and she has been a star. Along with her husband Tim and a large number of volunteers they made sure help was given to anyone who needed it and they came up trumps every time. They are still continuing to help.

Liberation day was cancelled, but I had a call from a lovely lady called Soraya who said that she and her husband would like to make afternoon tea for the Parishioners who live in our bungalows.

So, I met them early afternoon and we visited with cream teas. This was such a lovely thing to do.

Sadly, I lost family and friends like so many others and was unable to say goodbye. I had family in hospital and couldn’t visit or stay with them to give support. The last few months have been so hard for everyone. I called Government House one day spoke to Justin, who passed me on to Sir Stephen who laughed when I said I was calling to make sure he was still above ground and his family were ok. I and the staff called a lot of parishioners just so they knew we were thinking of them.

Steven, our sexton at the churchyard, has retired after 20 years of service to the Parish and we all wish him well.

We seem to be coming out of this, but please, I need you to still take care. We are not out of the woods completely.

Love

Sadie & Jackson xx

Soraya and Martyn Maguire and Dianne Phillips who helped with afternoon teas

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Dear Friends

I hope this finds you well and okay. Like a lot of us I have been thinking about the last time I caught up with folk. When I wrote to you last, it was via the December edition looking forward to 2020 and especially the 75th Anniversary of Liberation Day. Doesn’t that feel like a lifetime ago now? So much has happened in that time while some things remained. Once again in the face of adversity the spirt that I believe is firmly in our island DNA came to the frontlines in more ways than one. I am sure, like my family, you joined neighbours across the parish on a Thursday evening at 8pm to clap for all the essential workers on the island. It was a simple gesture which went a very long way to keeping us connected and together, seeing those nearby while knowing that while apart we were as one in our resolve.

And in this spirt of gratitude, I want to use this moment to give a HUGE shout out of appreciation to the wonderful efforts of our parish volunteers. This tireless group showing the very best of St Saviour came together to ensure those on their own needing a lifeline or again the simple gesture of checking in on them or doing their shopping was amazing.

They were not alone of course, our parish hall staff supported by our dedicated honorary police ensured that despite the challenges many faced, their parish was there for them.

While I write this, we approach the summer sparkle that only this gem of the sea can offer. This summer will be one of relief but cautious optimism as we still have a lot of work ahead of us all. As ever the world seems like it has had a jolt and the reverbs of this uncertainty still reverberate underneath our feet. Much has been said that we have been given a chance to reassess and look again at the challenges we all face. This is an imperfective world

and there is always room for improvement but look at where we live and how lucky we are to live not just in our parish but this island of ours. We must use this with spirit and Jersey DNA on our way.

So, to you and your family and to all those who live and work in St Saviour, especially our schools who have been working hard these past few months and now with some children going back to school, thank you. Keep looking out for each other and we will meet again.

Yours,

Kevin

By kindness and comforting

Being constant and caring:

Consideration for the weak

Being charitable, unsparing.

By keeping ourselves Happy,

Checking how friends are faring;

Keeping faithful in your belief

Carrying on when times are scaring.

By being non critical

Keeping happy by singing

Then checking up on your neighbours

To see how they are coping.

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Parish News

Re-opening of the Parish hallOpening Statement The Parish hall has re-opened from 22 June 2020 to resume near normal administrative services offered at HQ offices at the Parish hall In St Saviour. Core operating hours may vary as follows and services may be withdrawn if there is risk of a possible outbreak:Opening hours are from Monday to Friday 8.45 - 3.45pm.

Please note that from time to time the opening hours may be reviewed in order to ensure that the parish continues to comply with Government health guidelines. We value the health and safety of our staff and visitors allowing to build confidence amongst all visitor groups.

The Parish of St Saviour have been proactive in ensuring that we Prevent, Protect and Promote (PPP) staff and Parishioners against the spread of (Covid-19) Coronavirus.

Due to recent announcement and advice from the Government, we are taking essential measures to ensure safety by mitigating any risk for our colleagues in the office, Honorary/ Essential support groups, and most importantly our Parishioners when visiting the Parish Hall, we are strictly adhering to the COVID-19 Safe Exit Framework: Level 2 Policy recently announced by Government guidelines.

The Parish of St Saviour is regimentally committed to following the recent Government of Jersey COVID-19 guidelines by promoting, educating and advising all personnel and various visitor groups by rigorously enforcing the necessary measures allowing to effectively control the risk of a COVID-19 outbreak. Our Risk framework is based on the best medical advice on offer and will comply by:

• Maintaining a 1m physical distance between each other (all visitor groups)

• Adhering to stricter hygiene levels especially in communal areas such as toilets, reception areas, canteens or kitchen areas.

• Effective management of public and private meetings, interviews by promoting video conferencing where permitted

• Promoting of readily available online services

Theses 4 principles are key to enable us to promote a safe working place for our colleagues and a clean and safe environment that all visitors can feel comfortable in. We believe that by communicating effectively, providing support and health & safety enforcement we can achieve realistic targets to ensure the safety of all visiting the Parish Hall.

For more information on level 2 of the Safe Exit Strategy Framework please visit the Government of Jersey Website.

Although we have all the necessary precautions in place, to avoid longer waiting times, we ask that Parishioners utilise our online services and only visit the Parish hall where absolutely necessary.

Parish AssemblyAN ASSEMBLY of the Principals and Electors of the Parish of St. Saviour will be held at the Parish Hall on Wednesday 22 July 2020 at 6:30 pm for the following business:

1 Approve the minutes of the previous Parish Assembly held on Monday 8 June 2020;

2 To receive and, if approved, adopt the Connétable's Accounts for the financial year ended 30th April 2020;

3 To approve the Estimates for the financial year ending 30th April 2021;

4 To approve a Rate in conformity with Article 21 of the Rates (Jersey) Law, 2005;

5 To elect a Committee to examine the Connétable’s Accounts for the financial year ending 30th April 2021;

6 To appoint a firm of accountants to audit the Connétable’s Accounts for the financial year ending 30 April 2021.

Sadie Le Sueur RennardConnétable

Parish RatesThis year’s Parish Rates demands are due to be sent out at the end of July, payment will be required within the following 3 months – the deadline being towards the end of October.

There are currently no plans to defer rates for this coming year of 2020, however, if your income or business has changed and you are concerned about your ability to pay your rates, please contact the Parish Hall on 735864.


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The St Saviours Branchage Party return from a socially distanced Branchage inspection. From left to right – Roads committee Members:Peter Blampied and Geoffrey Morris, Chef de Police Steven Laffoley-Edwards, Constable of St Saviour Sadie Le Sueur-Rennard, Vingtenier Almerindo Goncalves and Centenier John Richards.”

Safer Routesto SchoolsThe Parish of St Saviour have been working with the Government of Jersey to improve safety for pedestrians using Bagatelle Lane under the Safer Routes to Schools Initiative.

This involves the creation of a ‘Virtual Footpath’ on the west side of the road (with built up pavements in some locations), changing the road to one way for vehicular traffic (to be Northbound only), and a reduction in the speed limit from 30mph to 20mph.

The original timetable was to undertake this work during the 2020 school summer holidays to avoid the peak school drop off/pick up periods. At this time, whilst we are still in lockdown and as the roads remain comparatively quiet, the opportunity has arisen to bring

this work forward. Hence the work will now commence on or soon after Monday 8th June 2020. It is anticipated that the work will take approximately five weeks to complete. As part of the temporary traffic management, Growth Housing and Environment plan to implement the one-way system relatively soon once the works have begun.

Should you wish to discuss this work and what is proposed please contact the project engineer on [email protected]

To discuss access and servicing during the works please contact Dave O’Brien who will be managing the work on site D.O’[email protected]

Dog MessThe Parish have received some complaints lately about dog mess and the non-picking up of it, we would like to remind everyone that

it is your duty to clean up after your dog, this applies to all beaches and

parks and to all public areas including roads and pavements. We also ask that where possible dogs do not do

their business on others private driveways/garden areas.

On the 29th May we wished a Happy retirement to our Sexton Steve Nerac after 20 years of working for the Parish.

If you ever visited the Churchyard, Steve was one of the gentlemen who kept it looking so beautiful.

We hope you enjoy your retirement Steve, you will be missed!

Happy Retirement Steve!

Green WasteDue to the situation surrounding COVID-19, the Parish implemented a temporary green waste collection service to help our Parishioners during lock-down until the green waste centre at La Collette re-opened.

During these collections which ran between 27th April and 29th May, we collected and delivered 34.5 ton to Jersey Hemp for use at the farm after being turned into compost and 6.84 ton to GHE Green Waste site at La Collette.

Following on from this largely successful service, the Constable will be looking into the feasibility of reinstating a collection on a permanent basis.

We would like to thank all our Parishioners for your feedback and taking part in the scheme.

Branchage Party Returns

May 9th the Dayof our Liberation

My family have always celebrated May 9th. Even when we weren’t in the island we would always make a special day of it. That was down to my Mum really. To her it was the day she was never going to forget. The day we were all finally freed from German rule.

It must be difficult for today’s generation to understand how the captive adults would have felt that day in 1945 but it must have been exhilarating. I was three months away from my fifth birthday yet I could not have missed the excitement in everyone’s voices, the smiles of happiness on their faces.

My older sisters and brothers would have talked about going down the Albert Pier and, not wanting to be left out, I probably sulked at being told I was too young. I would not have done so for long however for I would have soon been assured that my Mum, seven year old sister Daryl and baby Angela were all staying home too. We would have waved them off at the garden gate before Daryl and I ran through the house and out into the orchard to see if Louie the gardener was free to play. We were in the house later that afternoon though. I remember that Daryl and I were playing ‘hide and seek’ underneath the kitchen table when Mummy answered a

knock at the front door.

Did we peek out with curiosity when she gasped and laughed at the visitor? I can’t remember but I do recall the dusty black boots he wore and the brown trousers – oh and his lovely smiling face when he bent to say hello after Mum had said who we were. It was many years later that I thought to ask who he was and was told that he was not only Daddy’s cousin from England but was more importantly a member of the Liberation force who landed that day. There are photos within the family collections of that day and his visit but sadly I cannot locate them at this time. Nevertheless it added to the importance of May 9th 1945 for us as a family and why each anniversary is celebrated to this day.

Liberation

What word normally follows “liberation”? Usually we would say “from” and that makes good sense. Liberation in 1945 meant liberation from oppression, restrictions, hunger, fear. And we all need liberating from such things now – as many people in the world can sadly confirm from their own experiences.

But there is also a less common, but equally important, little word that can follow “liberation” – it is the word “for”. We are given a freedom to do something with our liberty. We can be freed for making money, having a good time, going travelling, relaxing – literally having free time. And there is nothing wrong with any of that.

But should there, could there, be more?

As we look back on this 75th anniversary of Liberation perhaps as individuals and a community we should ask ourselves the question what have we been freed for? What is the role for working together, building up the community, helping others less fortunate than ourselves; sharing of what we have; caring for the environment?

It is often said that during the Second World War there was a feeling of being in it together: strong community leading to support of one another.

What, in 2020, might each of us be freed for? And as we come out of lock down – the opposite of freedom by definition – how will each of us answer that question?

Liberation thoughts

Freedom, to me, means being empowered to make choices for my own life and for the good of my family and community, on an equal basis with other citizens.

I think the gift of freedom comes with a responsibility to make choices that will benefit not just ourselves but also the people around us. Freedom is a fundamental requirement for human happiness and I feel very lucky that we have it in Jersey. Celebrating Liberation Day is really important to me. As a Humanist I believe that this is the one and only life we have - this makes me feel deep gratitude for those who lost their lives so that we could have freedom. I think whatever our background or beliefs, whatever school we went to or sexuality we identify with, islanders of all colours and ages share a passion for this place we call home. That passion unites us.

On Liberation Day I celebrated this unique little island that punches way above its weight in many arenas. Jersey has so much staggering natural beauty and an innovative, generous population.

Having the freedom to serve this island and its people is something that I will never take for granted.

by Peter Dyson, Rector

by Daff Noel

by Dep Louise Doublet



It was in 2018 that the mortal remains of Frank René Le Villio were returned to Jersey. Only in his mid-teens he was deported for “serious military larceny” – the crime being stealing a military motorbike to go for a ride. He spent time in several concentration camps, including Belsen. His health broke down completely and after being transferred in 1945 to hospital in Nottingham, he died shortly after the end of the war – and was buried in Nottingham. He was a St Saviour’s boy, and his remains were brought back to St Saviour, when a moving memorial service was held and he could be properly remembered. He was laid to rest in his homeland and at Surville cemetery, where his parents lie buried.His death a lifetime away – but the past became the present for those few hours.

There are no less than 14 civilians who died as a direct result of the Occupation buried or remembered on gravestones in St Saviour’s churchyard. As we give thanks for Liberation this 75th anniversary year, it is right to remember them.

Leonce L’Hermitte Ogier is known to us as one of the Jersey 21 whose names are engraved on the Lighthouse Memorial in St Helier, Jersey, and who did not return from Nazi prisons and concentration camps.

Ogier was born on 15 June 1881 and studied at Victoria College in Jersey from 1896 to 1900, where he was the cricket captain and a

keen rugby player. He then went to Jesus College, Oxford, to read Law and then was called to Bar at Lincoln’s Inn before returning to Jersey to practice as an Advocate. During WWI he was the Recruiting Officer for Jersey and was later awarded an OBE.

On 12 February 1943, the Ogier’s home was searched by German police, during which they found a map belonging to Richard marked with military fortifications, and a small camera belonging to Kenneth. Leonce and Richard were arrested, interrogated, and placed in Jersey jail.

The two men were taken to Paris for interrogation at Gestapo HQ Richard did not stand trial because of illness. Leonce Ogier stood trial alone and was given a six-month sentence in May 1943. However, the entire charge was so suspect that Ogier was immediately pardoned by the military commander of Paris and, quite extraordinarily, sent back to Jersey.

On his return to Jersey on 24 May 1943, Leonce Ogier was treated by the Island as a hero, which irritated the Germans to the extent that they deported him again on 13 July 1943. Unbeknown to all, Ogier was at this time suffering from terminal intestinal cancer.

Ogier was transferred to Biberach civilian internment camp arriving on 16 July 1943 as recorded in the camp register (prisoner number 16506). The physical and psychological shock of his second deportation, not to mention all that had happened over the last few months, was such that his health deteriorated quickly.

Leonce L’Hermitte Ogier died on 1 August 1943; two relatives who were interned in the nearby civilian internment camp at Wurzach were allowed to be with him when he died. He was cremated in order that his remains be transportable back to Jersey at the end of the war and was eventually laid to rest in St Saviour’s cemetery.

William Howard Marsh of Langley Park, St Saviour was born on 28 November 1920 in St Helier. A motor mechanic by trade, he worked for the Germans during the Occupation - including Organisation Todt. Rebellious by nature, in February 1944 he was reported for misconduct and put on trial. He was sentenced to 15 months for ‘insulting the German

OCCUPATIONb u r i a l s

75 years seems a long time ago, yet the reverberations are still with us to-day. Only recently has the human cost of the Occupation and the desperate desire for Liberation, been once again a reality in our Parish.


forces, disturbing the working peace and disseminating anti-German informations’. He died in Germany on 9 March 1945. At that time he was part of a slave worker detachment building a fuel plant in Zeitz.

Clarence and Peter Painter lived in New Zealand Avenue. Clarence Painter was born in Berkshire in 1893 and fought in the First World War. He married Dorothy Smith, the daughter of a Jersey ice cream and mineral water manufacturer. He worked in the family business and their eldest son, Peter, was born in 1924. Peter was a pupil at Victoria College and like many youngsters he took part in acts of defiance such as taking photographs of German aircraft at the Airport, when photography was banned. He was reported to the Germans who searched the family home. They found a First World War German pistol, brought home as a souvenir by Peter’s uncle. Guns had to be handed in when the Island was occupied. Father and son were arrested and sent to a prison in France just before Christmas. The following August, after spells in two other camps, they were transferred to Gross-Rosen concentration camp. Peter died from pneumonia, in his father’s arms, on 27 November 1944. Clarence died on 16 February 1945 in a train wagon while being transferred between camps.

James Edward Houillebecq of Patier Lane St Saviour was born into a St Saviour family on 24 February 1927. He had just left De La Salle College in May 1944 when a German search party discovered gun parts and ammunition hidden at the family home. Together with friends, he had stolen a German gun and concealed it without the knowledge of the family. They were all arrested and interrogated but only James remained in prison. He was deported in July 1944 and died in Neuengamme concentration camp on 20 January 1945, a month short of his 19th birthday.

Marcel Fortuné Rossi of Maufant St Saviour was born in Lincolnshire in 1921. The family moved to Jersey. In February 1943, as part of deportations of UK-born British passport holders and their dependents, to internment camps, Marcel and his father, Jean-Marie, were sent to Kreuzberg camp in Silesia. At one point they were held in the Auschwitz camp complex. Marcel is believed to have died in April 1945. Jean-Marie survived and died in 1967.

At least nine people drowned trying to escape the occupation – and three of these are buried in St Saviour. They are all tragically young. The first was Denis Audrain, aged 16. He died trying to row to England – such was his desire for liberation. At Green Island there is the following memorial:

Here On 3rd May 1942PETER HASSALL, DENIS AUDRAIN& MAURICE GOULD, aged 15, 16 & 17Attempted To Escape The Occupation CarryingPlans Of Island Fortifications To Aid The AlliesThe Boat Was Swamped, Denis Drowned And Is BuriedIn St Saviours CemeteryMaurice and Peter Were Captured And DeportedTo SS Camps In GermanyMaurice Died In 1943 And His Remains Were Re-interredIn The Howard Davis Park In 1997Peter Died In 1998. His Ashes Are Scattered Nearby, United Again

Another tragedy saw four young people perish, two being a young married couple Ronald and Madeleine Bisson being aged 19 and 21 respectively.

A third was Andre Gorval, who was helped by Eileen Le Sueur, (mother of our Connetable Sadie), to get fuel, wrote to her thanked her for the great risk she took in helping the escape plot. She received a letter written by André the following morning, thanking her for her generosity and promising that his spirit would not be broken if the escape failed and he ended up in a German prison instead.


But the actual outcome of the escape bid was more tragic - Eileen heard rumours that screams for help had been heard from the coast; and later that week, a telephone call confirmed Eileen’s worst fears. The escape had failed and he together with the three others died, six months before the Channel Islands were liberated.

The letter is not only very moving but gets to the heart of such desire for liberation, that many risked death or imprisonment by the German authorities.

As a nephew wrote later: “Ronnie was desperate to escape and to join the fight in Europe. Sadly, as we know he never made it.” The grave contains other family members, but it has more recently

been renovated, so that this young couple who tried together to escape, are properly commemorated.

The most high-profile Occupation story in St Saviour was known as the “St Saviour’s wireless case”. In 1942 it had been declared illegal to own a radio, (as they were used to listen to the BBC). 15 people were arrested, but the four principals were John Nicolle, Joseph Tierney, Arthur Dimery and Canon Clifford Cohu, minister of St Saviour at the time. The network was discovered with each member having a different role.

The St Saviour's wireless case was the perfect opportunity to stage a show-trial that could act as a deterrent and persuade the rest of the population to refrain from illegal action.

The trial took place, barely one month after the arrests, on April 9, 1943, behind closed doors in the Lower Committee Room of the States Building.

Unlike other trials, the case enjoyed a great deal of public exposure - something the Germans surely could have avoided had they aimed for more secrecy. One of the defendants recounts that on leaving the States Building after the trial, large crowds had gathered in the Royal Square, eagerly awaiting the result.

A determination to rid the Island of Cohu's presence forever

accounts for the disproportionately harsh sentence he received, in striking contrast to the sentences given to other defendants for very much the same offence. Cohu was sentenced to 18 months imprisonment for

Dear Mr and Mrs le Sueur,

Just a line, before I try and get away, to thank

you for all the good you have done for me and my

family. I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart.

I wish you luck in the future and hope everything

will turn out alright for you. I am sorry in a way to

leave but we are all fed up with the life we have to

put up with. If we are lucky enough to get across I

shall be more than delighted. If not we shall land in

*Gloucester Street Mansion but our spirit will not be

broken, but I pray and with God’s blessing I hope we

shall be alright.

So I will end my short letter and say not goodbye but

Au Revior.

From one of your devoted friends

AndreThank you once again

P.S. Give my love to Guy.


'failing to surrender leaflets and [...] disseminating anti- German news', whereas usually sentences for convictions of this category ranged between a mere one to two months. Equally, Tierney's two-year sentence 'for manufacturing and distributing leaflets' because he was perceived as a troublemaker

All four were sentenced to imprisonment. Arthur Dimery left Jersey for an unknown destination together with John Nicolle, on May 5, 1943. After completing his term, he probably found himself in the hands of the Gestapo and was sent to Neuengamme concentration camp, outside Hamburg.

How Dimery came to be admitted to Laufen, one of the internment camps for Channel Islanders, remains a mystery. He died there on April 4, 1944 and lies buried at Salzach Municipal Cemetery.

Joseph Tierney, who had been allowed to attend the christening ceremony of his new-born daughter, followed Clifford Cohu to Dijon on September 18, 1943. He served his full sentence but was then not released despite having dysentery and dropsy. It is thought he ended up in Flossenburg camp in April 1945 – i.e. just before the war ended. Then the prisoners were evacuated from the camp in mid-April 1945 and sent on a death march into the Sudetenland. This death march was a mixture of rail transport and walking on foot. 822 prisoners set out but hundreds died and were buried in mass graves – only 28 were still alive by the end of the war one month later. Joseph Tierney’s body was exhumed in the summer of 1945 but then disappeared. After the war his family naturally tried to find his resting place but did not succeed. It was only in 2016 that his body was located, and his family were

able to visit and lay flowers at the memorial which marked the communal grave where he and his friends were buried.

John Nicolle ended up at a notorious prison at Dortmund where he arrived on April 21

1944. This prison was particularly vile as is recounted by one survivor, according to whom Bochum, (the camp where he and Nicolle had been previously), was 'bad, but it was a palace compared to Dortmund'. John Nicolle perished there from starvation and overwork.

More is known of the details of Canon Cohu and is an appropriate story to recount at the end of this section, as it is a stark reminder of what Jersey and the Channel Islands were Liberated from in May 1945.

Clifford John Cohu was born in Guernsey in 1883. He was ordained as a priest in 1908 and moved to India in 1912 to serve as a minister in several communities, including as Canon of Allahabad, until 1935. He retired to Jersey in 1937 and was nominated as acting rector of St Saviour in 1940. He was an eccentric but popular man. His particular act of defiance was to have spread the BBC

news, both in the General Hospital in St Helier, where he was chaplain, and (on at

least one occasion) whilst riding down the Parade in St Helier.

Cohu’s source of news was Joseph Tierney, who was the parish cemetery worker. He wrote

out the news he received every morning from

John Nicolle and his father, who retained a radio set. On the basis of this information, news-sheets were produced by Tierney and other, which were then taken to Cohu. Cohu’s non-conformism made him unpopular with the Germans.

Cohu was arrested on 12 March 1943 by the German Secret Police; others in his network had been arrested during the fortnight before. He was taken to the GFP HQ at Silvertide, Havre de Pas. In total, 18 people in the network were tried and even more were interrogated. The trial took place on 9 April 1943 and large crowds gathered outside, in Royal Square, eagerly awaiting the result. Cohu was sentenced to 18 months imprisonment for ‘failing to surrender leaflets and […] disseminating anti-German news.’ (German) side of Jersey prison to the civilian side, where life was a little easier. He was deported on 13 July 1943.

Cohu was imprisoned in several camps and put in solitary confinement at Frankfurt, spending ten and a half hours a day inserting hooks into cardboard frames. Cohu’s wife sent him food parcels but these were confiscated on arrival. Cohu’s weight dropped from 10 stone 3 lb when he left the island to 7 stone by May 1944.

Cohu’s two most heartfelt, but unsatisfied, wishes were to be reunited with his wife and to be allowed to bury the islanders who died in prison.

Cohu’s sentence officially ended on 24 September 1944, but on 30 August 1944 he was released into the hands of the Gestapo and taken to Zoshen forced labour camp, which was run by the SS. He arrived there after several days on a prisoner transport on 13 September 1944, at a time when the camp was first opening and was severely overcrowded with more than 500 prisoners. Cohu attracted attention when in the camp for being the only British prisoner and for being a priest. He was too weak and thin to lift a shovel and was given continual beatings and screams of abuse from the guards.

On 20 September 1944, Clifford Cohu died from the brutal treatment he received. When undressing his body on the order of the guards, a Czech survivor, found a small bible tightly pressed against his breast. Somehow this had survived body searches and the treatment he had received. Cohu’s remains were cremated and it is not known where they were scattered. He has a fitting memorial inside St Saviour’s church and his name is remembered in the Chapel of martys in Canterbury cathedral, on each anniversary of his death.

And finally, on a grave is written simply: “Lilian Amy Harris nee Du Feu died in an internment camp in Germany 5th January 1945”. Little is known about her: she was born in Trinity on 20.09.1901, and her husband Rodney Knowlton Harris, born 25.11.1902 in Brighton. Endorsed on Rodney’s card is their son Mark Knowlton Harris, born 06.04.1936. On 29.09.1942 the three of them were deported, ending up in Bad Wurzach Camp. The reason for their deportation would have been the fact that Rodney was UK born. At the date of their deportation they were living at 5 St Luke’s Villas, Beach Road, St Saviour. Lilian died in the camp on 05.01.1945 of meningitis. In June 1945, Rodney was living in Brighton and requested that his wife’s body be exhumed from Bad Wurzach and returned to, presumably, Jersey. But the whereabouts of her grave is currently unknown.

She stands for those countless number of people who lived through the Occupation, some of whom never saw the light of Liberation.

May they all rest in peace

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Continuing his two-part series on the living museum that is Villedieu-les-Poêles, Hamish Marett-Crosby describes two of the town’s historic industries: bells and lace The modern car with its climate conditioners, entertainment centres, GPS and all other mod cons (a package now a sine qua non for the modern driver) has an effect reaching far beyond the windscreen. A bubble now engulfs the occupants who, sacrificing all to the gods of average speed, fail to notice, let alone appreciate, the world passing by.

Thus, it is that Villedieu-les-Poêles is victim to a motorway by-pass. It is a living, working, and still (just) flourishing, museum to generations of skill and workmanship in so many ways. So be brave: take the slow road and explore outside that driving cocoon.

The town’s main fame comes from its production of copper and, by the 19th Century the copper pan-making industry employed 700 families in the town. Today its reputation rests also on a new (to Villedieu) technology which came to town in 1865.

The setting may be 19th Century but the technology dates from the dawn of Mediterranean civilisation and the sound of a bell ringing is as old as the technology of metal working. Universally understood to mark various emotions, not least joy and celebration as well as danger, or a calling to worship; and to many, the tolling bell marks a rite of passage.

The history of bell making is ancient and the basic technology hasn’t actually changed that much. It all starts with the three basic materials for mixing the mould in which the bell will be made, clay, horse dung and goat hair.

But the most important part of the process is the furnace; previously bells were cast and fired at their destination in a bell pit. However, the railways provided transportation of the finished bells from a well-run factory and a stable production meant an increase in consistent quality; foundries were established and prospered. Villedieu is one of three in France; there are two in England.

The bell is hoisted out of the pit, and as the final coating of earth and clay is chipped away, this archetypal instrument emerges; it is like an act of creation and the result is made visible for the first time.

So, the foundry owners, the Bergamo family, act as a sort of guardian for a complete industrial history of one process which makes a visit to this town fascinating. There are regular tours most days and these can be checked out at http://cornille-havard.com

Before the foundry arrived, the men in the town worked the copper and the women found their own work in lacemaking, so bringing more wealth to the town. It is said that there were once two noises which distinguished Villedieu, the sound of the hammers beating out the copper, and the click-clack of the bobbins of the lace-makers. These ladies used to gather and, while working on auto pilot, would enjoy a good gossip (un caquet). There was, I am assured, a Place de Caquet in Villedieu; it might in English be translated as ‘gossip-shop square’.

The last professional lace maker in Villedieu died in 1952, but a group of ladies meet regularly to keep the traditions alive and make souvenirs for the tourists such as bookmarks or small napkins. Some

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The St Saviour’s Twinning Association held its AGM on Saturday, February 22nd. Vicky Trehorel gave the Secretary’s Report for the last year. Bob Olliver gave the Treasurer’s Report showing that the Association accounts were in good order. The Committee was elected for the coming year. Unfortunately, John Hidrio, who had been a great supporter and been on the Committee since the Association had started, was unable to stand again because of his health. Yvette Parry was elected as a new Committee member and Lynette Robbé was welcomed back.

It was planned to have a day trip to Cancale in June, but unfortunately this has had to be cancelled because of the Coronavirus. We have also had to abandon plans for our lunches this year. However, we have booked our Christmas Lunch at St Brelade’s Bay on the 5th December. We have to hope that we will be clear of the virus by then.

This year is the 35th Anniversary of the twinning with Villedieu-les-Pôeles. Any celebrations that would have been planned have been abandoned. The planned Inter Jumelages games to be held at St Hilaire du Harcouet has had to be postponed.

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are sold at the museum of lace, just off the main street, but its continued production is a labour of love to preserve the local heritage.

There will never again be a mass market for handmade lace, I was told, as the process is too expensive and time consuming, other than for the top fashion houses whose customers don’t mind spending a fortune on lace.

A community of any age will (should) always care for its traditions as, I am sure, understanding yesterday will help explain who we are today. Of course, museums have their place in this process, but how much more pleasing is it to have preserved the past as a vital present, away from a somewhat sterile display case, no matter how well designed the exhibit happens to be.

But maybe that’s wishful thinking. Villedieu has a patrimony set in stone, housing an extraordinary history of local production. The stone may last, but economic sustainability is much more fragile.

by Bob Oliver, Treasurer


Friday morning, 20th March, a 9.30am meeting at the Parish Hall with Madame lé Connétabl’ye in the chair – actually, she didn’t sit much! She was very concerned that, in the event that Jersey should suffer the same fate as England was discussing, with what we now know as the Corona Virus or Covid-19 crisis, there could be Parishioners who would struggle in some way. There were about 15 of us there, we had answered a call for volunteers within the Parish - you could almost have called it an enquiry - to see who might be able to help. At that stage, Parish Hall staff could offer support, and Mandy, our brilliant caretaker, was prepared to help as and when, but more could be needed.There were plenty of questions, naturally. What problems could arise? Exactly what would be needed? What safety mechanisms would be in place to protect both Parishioners and volunteers whilst providing a confidential service? What hoops would we need to jump through before we could help our “friends” in the Parish? Sadie freely admitted she had few answers, this was new territory to everyone, but the Parish would do whatever was needed. The Parish didn’t have a community support group, unlike several others, established for some years. We would have a lot to learn - and quickly - if ours was to take off!

Parishioners, rest assured, we’ve (almost) cracked it! Shona and husband Tim Ringsdore bravely and jointly volunteered to take on the huge and daunting task of the co-ordinating role, Paula Jespersen (Sadie’s also brilliant Personal Assistant)

would liaise with us and Parish Hall staff. Having started helping with shopping, I then had to step back for my own safety, so took on a mid-week telephone role, a courtesy call as I term it, to keep in touch with our “Friends” and update Shona or the Parish as and when needed – Shona’s phone was already busy with new requests!

We were 13 weeks “old” by the end of June! We started off with five volunteers right at the beginning, then our group numbers rose dramatically, ending up with 35! All of us needed to be “security checked”, some already were, as teachers for example; it’s a UK-wide mechanism referred to as DBS, which Marco and Paula quickly sorted out for us, so Parishioners can rest assured they are in safe hands. As I write (mid-June), 14 of us are now back at work but they still want to remain on our list, so that if we need them, they will do their best to help after work – truly amazing!

Our youngest volunteer is 17, then we go right up to some in their early 70’s. They are from all walks of life - students, teachers, school secretaries, education support staff, IT, carpenters, retired nursing staff, finance, a private housekeeper, retired people from all types of work – such a cross-section! To their credit, not only volunteering, but they have turned their hands to mask making, shopping, baking cakes, general support, gardening, fixing a sink coming off a wall(!), dog walking, buying a bottle or two of wine for a 'friend's' 90th birthday as he didn't want his carer to think badly of him(!), the list could go on!

We started off with four parishioners - we call you all 'Friends' now - who needed assistance, numbers have peaked at 42. Whilst nearly all are now regular shopping, they have included prescription collections,

a couple of one-off shopping trips, or just because they needed someone to talk to. Even “just” the shopping is a voice on the phone for the list, then a personal delivery at the door (safe distanced of course) and a chance for a face-to-face chat! A good number of our Friends have expressed concern at shopping themselves again – that’s not a problem, we’re here for you. Lovely friendships have developed, even if only over the phone, people’s backgrounds are emerging, and we find we have interesting characters in our Parish! We are now back down to 12 Friends still needing shopping but that is dropping too as we speak. We are keeping them all on our Friends List, as they all know that if they needed anything further or just to have a quick chat, they can call us - we'll be here for them as long as we can. Our Friends (you all know who you are now!) are aged between mid-40s to mid-90s and most have underlying health conditions, but a lot of them have no family here in Jersey, their own friends may well be their own age so unable to help.

What about the future? There is much talk of a second, autumn “spike” of infections, when we will undoubtedly be needed again, but, with huge thanks to everyone involved but especially our volunteer “shoppers”, without whom this would not be possible, we have been able to set the foundations for what we hope will be a great community support service. It just might bring the Parish together more. If restrictions allow, we may be able to provide a wider voluntary service, perhaps transport to appointments, meetings, supporting other agencies, who knows? If you think you might need help, give us a call on 07797 737480 and talk to Shona, or speak to the Parish Hall.

Stay safe, stay well, stay happy everyone!

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by Colin Ireson


An enjoyable event was held on February 27th 2020, when 28 residents gathered together to celebrate 25 years since the completion of Oaklands Manor.

Guests listened intently as Clifford Laisney, (one of the original residents) gave a brief outline of the development. Originally owned by the late J.A.Perree Esq, Oaklands was one of the leading cattle farms on the island.

It still retains several features including the complete Apple Crushers, the original fireplace, and the Gazebo which remains an interesting feature of the garden.

Antler Developments acquired the property in 1993 from the then owner, Lady Kathleen Brooke. Much enjoyment and interest are appreciated from the extensive gardens covering some seven vergees which include two tulip trees, some of the largest beech trees on the island, lawns, shrubs, not forgetting the entertaining wildlife.

Reminiscences including photographic memories, stories and a formal toast brought an unforgetful evening to a happy close.

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Mont de la Rosière, Victoria Village 1995 to 2020By Clifford Laisney Photos by Geoff Michel


Well - in the circumstances at the time of writing this report, due to the crisis of the Coronavirus, the contents will commence with the good news first.St Saviour B Team was winner of 3rd Division, Jersey Netball Winter (Saltgate) League 2019/2020 the last match 10th March 2020, excelled all their achievements, not only winners of the 3rd Division but maintained the record of being unbeaten throughout the eighteen matches. Nine players constituted the quad and played every match with enthusiasm putting into practice the training which had taken place during the summer months. The squad displayed respect to the opposition and the game which helped to maintain this record. Must add, it is a number of years since a St Saviour team has achieved winning a division of the Winter League.

St Saviour C Team had some challenging matches in the third Division of the Winter League, although, players giving their best narrowly missed a win. However, St Saviour gained points, either coming within five goals of opponent’s score or resulting in 50% of the final score. Having three teams, the Club had two teams in the third Division. This will now be interesting for next season, 2020/202 with the A and B in second division because of the Team gaining promotion.

St Saviour A, 2nd Division, played every match exceptionally well, the five-month summer training ‘paid off’ here again the team consisted of nine players so able to use substitutes if required. The top half of this Division involved strong matches with experienced players together with youth players but this also worked well for the team being forced to change their game and giving St Saviour a different aspect of the match, which is good experience to take on board. The A team finished sixth position in the division so a satisfactory result. St Saviour A team also won the Lloyds Trophy Tournament which is played annually; teams eligible are bottom half and 2nd and the 3rd Division Winter League.

Not so good news - the pandemic of Covid-19 which resulted restrictions being enforced by the Government - on 16th March all Jersey Sport stopped together with the lockdown etc. However, in consequence, the B Team was not able to fulfil Annual fixtures – Champions v The Rest and Uptons Tournament, an annual event with Guernsey top of Divisions, alternating the home venue so this season would have taken place in Guernsey but both cancelled for 2019/2020 Season.

The Jersey Netball Association Awards’ Dinner, planned for the Hotel L’Horizon, 16th May 2020 was postponed for 2020.

The Club’s training is in abeyance because of Covid-19 and will start when Government restrictions are lifted and safe to group socialise. The Club would like to take on new players interested in playing league netball and please contact Sheila Price.

Sheila Price, President – April 2020Email: [email protected]. Mob: 07797 858610, Landline: 01534 768215

Back row: Sheila Price (Coach), Sonia Ferri, Kudzai Muchekeza, Hannah Hegarty (Captain), Lily Whitchurch, Tina DuckworthFront Row: Elsje Swanepoel, Tiffany Shales, Michelle Smith. Players in the Squad all season but not able to play the last match (in UK) Ruth LeGresley and Susanne Wareing.

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LATEST NEWSThe AGM of the Jersey Netball Association zoom meeting was held on Thursday, 25th June.

Instead of waiting any longer for a possible Annual Dinner date due to the virus, the agenda included announcements and presentation of the Awards for the 2019/2020 Season.

St Saviour B were awarded the Daphne Le Saux Best Defence Trophy as well as being crowned Champions of Division 3 (see above).

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Government is advising Islanders not to touch or approach the caterpillars of the Oak Processionary Moth (OPM) because they can be dangerous to the health of you and your pets.

The caterpillars collectively build a silken nest in oak trees, covered in their toxic hairs, and they shed hairs into the tree they are feeding in, making the entire area hazardous. The hairs can be blown by the wind and they accumulate in the caterpillars’ nests, which can fall to the ground. They stick to trunks, branches, grass and clothing as well as tree surgeons’, forestry and ground-care workers’ equipment, such as ropes.If any person or animal comes into contact with the hairs, it can cause:

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As summer is upon us, that most unwelcome of invaders, the Asian hornet will step up its activities, and Islanders are being encouraged to keep their eyes open and report any suspected sightings.

Asian hornets arrived in Jersey in 2016, they have a voracious appetite for insects and honeybees. The impact on our native pollinators and diverse Jersey ecology is significant. Although at the end of June, the number of emerging queens and nests is down on last year it is thought that, following the late discovery of nests last year, the number of hornets could rise in 2020.

Jersey’s Asian hornet Coordinator, Alastair Christie, said: “Over the last few years, Islanders have been responsible for the majority of reports and have been be our most valuable asset when it comes to controlling this invasive insect. Our main message remains the same: don’t ignore it, report it!

“By the end of June, the nests are usually round, creamy in colour and sized between a tennis ball and grapefruit. You will often find them in sheds, garages, car-ports and barns but they will also be built in trees, bramble thickets, buildings and low down in hedges.”

At this time of year, the public are being urged to keep an eye out for both nests and insects. The hornets are distinctive, generally dark in colour with one yellow band across their backside, a brighter yellow thin belt at their waist and yellow tips on their legs. They are larger than wasps or honeybees.

Asian hornets can build their nests within populated areas. If disturbed, they have been known to be defensive. It is recommended that Islanders look out for any unusual insect activity while outdoors enjoying the garden, especially as branchage approaches.

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Jersey Scout Band meets on a Thursday evening at the Kenneth Faucon Memorial Hall, Rue des Prés, from 6.30pm - 8.30pm. No musical knowledge is required and we provide teaching, instruments & uniform free of charge. Please call Mick Marett on 874708 or email [email protected], [email protected]

St Saviour’s Bowls Club (next to cricket pavilion at Grainville Sports Centre) offer an opportunity to play this very social game on a daily basis at all standards during the summer months. Please contact club training coach Paul du Feu on 732441 or 07797 733304.

St Saviour’s Battle of Flowers Association sells books at Le Quesne’s Nurseries for only £1 each. Please contact Email: [email protected] or contact Sharon Ellis on 07797 827579 if you can help in any way.

Coffee Mornings are held every Thursday at the Open Door, in the hall of Georgetown Chapel between 10 am and noon. A warm welcome is extended to all. Proceeds go to local charities.

The Wednesday Group at Georgetown is looking to welcome new female members. If you are looking for a fortnightly programme covering a variety of interests why not give either Joyce Noël on 878067 or Cathy Turver on 851606 a call.

Georgetown Girls’ Brigade meets at Georgetown Methodist Church Hall every Tuesday evening. Explorers (age 5–7 years) 6–7.00pm, Junior Section (8–11 years), Company Section (11 &12 years +) 7.00–8.10pm. Contact Beverley on 731002 for more details.

Grainville Tennis Club (below cricket pitch & Grainville School) offers a comprehensive range of tennis activities for all age groups throughout the week and at weekends. The club has a junior coaching programme, after school & holiday clubs and mini tennis. The school sponsor is Heritage Oil PLC and the adult league is sponsored by Carey Olsen. For more information, contact head coach Rychlund Aldridge, [email protected] or come along any Sunday morning from 10.30 am. www.grainvilletennisclub.com

Grands Vaux Youth Centre opens every evening from Monday to Friday and Saturday afternoon offering a broad range of activities. If you have youngsters who are looking for new interests why not ring Tino on 722935 and ask about events for their age group?

Maufant Youth Project Monday evenings Year 7-9, 7:30-10:00pm intermediates, Tuesday Year 5/6, 6:30-8:30pm juniors, Wednesday Year 9+, 7:00-9:30pm seniors, Friday Year 8+ 7:30-10:00pm intermediates. £1.00 entrance per session - first time is free. Contact Jackie Almeida Tel 280532 / 07797 783338 or email [email protected]

2nd Jersey (Grève d’Azette) Scout Group meet at Kenneth Faucon Memorial Hall, Rue des Prés (opposite Waitrose). Beavers (6–8 yrs), Friday 5.45–6.45pm; Cubs (8–11yrs), Monday 6.30-8.00pm; Scouts (11–14yrs), Friday, 7.15–9.15pm. More information, contact Mick Marett on 874708 or email [email protected], [email protected] are always on the lookout for adults who wish to help with a fun-packed programme.

3rd Jersey (St Saviour) Scout Group Scouting welcomes male and female members. Meetings are held on Monday evenings in term time at St Saviour’s Parish Hall, Berni Community Centre, St Martin’s and St Martin’s Methodist Hall. Beavers, 6–8 years 5.45–6.45pm; Cubs, 8–10½ years 7–8.30pm; Scouts, 10½–14 years 7–8.30pm; Young Leaders, 14–18 years to work in any section. We are also looking for adult support, 18+ years old – no experience needed! Boys and girls, males and females welcome. Please contact Hayley Dewar, Group Scout Leader on 07797 739294 or [email protected], [email protected] ; website www.scouts.org.je

17th St Saviour’s Guides meet at St. Saviour’s School on Monday evenings from 7–8.30pm for girls aged between 10 and 14 years for cookouts, camping, badge work and lots more. Please contact Jackie Fromage on 865310.

St Paul’s Football Club has progressed into one of the most respected clubs in the Islands, offering football to both junior and senior players at their headquarters in Clos des Pauvres, Rue du Château Clairval. Contact Charlie Brown on 725825, website www.stpaulsfc.com

St Saviour’s Social Club meet every Wednesday at 7.30pm at the Parish Hall for a whist drive. Entry fee is £1 and there is a raffle. All enquiries to Mrs Picot on 878004.

T.O.P. (Triumph Over Phobia) offer structured self-help for people with phobias and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Thursday evenings from 7.00-8.30pm at the Headway Centre, Springfield Road. New members welcome. For more information please contact Mark Harris, [email protected] or telephone 608008 or [email protected] or visit www.topjersey.org

St Saviour’s Twinning Association promotes educational, social and cultural exchanges with our twin town of Villedieu-les-Poêles in Normandy. For more information please contact the Parish Hall.

The Golden Age Club meet every second Thursday of the month at 2pm in the Parish Hall for a social gathering that includes a talk, afternoon tea, bingo and a raffle. Parishioners over the age of 60 are most welcome.

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Jersey Indoor Bowling Association offers coaching and has sessions at Grainville starting at 9.30am. They offer ‘Try 3 times for Free’ to encourage anyone aged 5 - 95 to have a go. This is an all-ability sport. Contact Helen Bowyer on 768772 or email: [email protected]

7th Jersey (St Luke’s) Brownies (7-10 years) meet at St Luke’s Church Hall, La Route du Fort, Tuesday 6.30pm - 8pm. Contact Francesca Watson on 07797 843801.

Jersken Little Angels’ Home opens its charity warehouse on Sundays from 9.00am to 3.30pm at 87 St. Clements Road, St. Saviour. Assistance with sorting would be welcome during the week. Contact Peter Falle on 07797850568 [email protected] www.jersken.org

Scottish Country Dancing for beginners takes place at First Tower School every Thursday from 7:30pm to 8:45pm. Contact Joy on 862205 [email protected] or Alan 484375 [email protected], http://scottishcountrydancingchannelislands.blogspot.com

3rd East Rainbows for girls aged 5 – 7 meet at Maufant Youth Club on Thursdays from 4.30pm to 5.30pm. Contact Helen Barette: [email protected] or www.girlguidingjersey.org.je

17th St. Saviour Brownies for girls aged 7 – 10 meet at Maufant Youth Club on Thursdays from 5.30pm to 7.00pm. Contact Cathy Bithell [email protected] or www.girlguidingjersey.org.je

St. Saviour Pétanque Group meets at Grainville, near the indoor bowling club, on Thursdays at 9.50am for 10am start and roll up on Saturdays am and/or pm depending on the weather. Just come along or contact Peter or Gill Blampied on 626166 or mobile numbers 07797 720018 (Peter) or 07797 712505 (Gill) or email [email protected]

Jersey Stammering Support Group meets every month at St Columba’s Church in Midvale Road. Visit their Facebook page or contact [email protected] for more details.

Jersey Sea and Marine Cadets meet at TS Jersey, Fort Regent. on Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings, ages from 10 to 18 can join, Please call 01534 878252 or email [email protected]

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La Clioche Cratchi

by Colin Ireson

Bouônour bonnes gens, Tchi drôles temps!Ch’est l’êté, à bein près, et lé sole lit – et lé vent souffl’ye – et j’sis dans mes courtes braies quâsiment tout lé temps! Bein seux, i’ y a des fais quand i’ nos faut des longues braies, mais pouor dé mé, ch’est officiel, ch’est lé mais d’juîn – les courtes braies!

J’sommes dans des drôles temps: pon d’s avions, pon d’batchieux, pon un trop d’boutiques ouvèrtes, pon d’restaurants ni d’s aubèrges – tchi, ma modgie d’cidre pon pèrmint?! M’luque! Mais, tout d’mème, nou peut chèrfouilli pouor des opportunités et j’peux vos dithe qué j’avons trouvé ou înventé un nouvieau mot pouor ches temps-chîn: nou-s-est “embarré”, don ch’est “l’embârr’rie”! Ch’est cèrtainement difféthent qué duthant l’Otchupàtion – mé, jé n’pétilyais même dans l’yi d’ma méthe! Mais, heutheuesement, l’s Êtats d’Jèrri ont décidés qué ch’est l’temps pouor l’ver les restrictions, j’sommes sus la Traîsième Nivé, p’t’êt’ prêt à bouogi jusqu’au Deuxième Nivé lé 12 d’juîn. Quand La Cloche est distribué, lé mitan du mais d’Juilet, j’espéthe qu’y etha des bouonnes nouvelles pouor touos d’nous.

Pouor mé, j’aime hardi les mais du R’nouvé, quand tout est prêt à flieuthi dans lé gardîn et sus les fôssés d’vant lé preunmyi branchage– les p’tites bouonnefemmes, les tulipes, les bliuets / bliuettes ou clioches dé Carème ou bêcuqes dé corbîns (s’lon vot’ chouaix!) et pis les gzettes ou pipots d’avri. J’avons des bouons et întérêssants noms pouor les flieurs tchultivées étout, par exampl’ye lé myi d’Jacob, l’s ièrs d’la Vièrge, les pentes-ouothelles, lé dgiabl’ye en brousse ou la barbe d’la reine, l’s ièrs dé boeu, tout à v’nîn bétôt comme j’êcris. Et les flieurs sauvages, lus noms sont mangnifique – les vièrs garçons ou rouoge coucou, et les vieil’yes fil’yes ou blianc coucou, et ch’tannée j’avons un tas d’jaune coucou dans les clios et sus les fôssés, et lés pîssenliet partout, Et pis j’avons les însectes – les freunmions, les moûques à myi, les bourdons (y a lé Clos de la Bourdonn’rie à La Rcoque), les papillons et lus bouonnefemmes les papillotes, à la fîn d’l’êté les moûques à longs pids, les pèrches-ouothelles sont dêjà dans not’ gardîn et j’ai trouvé deux hannetons ch’t’année. Et lé-v’là, eune courte liste rein qu’ pouor l’Èrnouvé et l’Êté! La Natuthe est si încriyablye, est-che pon!

A bétôt!

What strange times!It’s summer, nearly, and the sun shines - and the wind blows – and I am in my shorts most of the time. For sure, there are times when I need long trousers, but for me, it’s official, it’s the month of June – shorts! We’re in strange times: no planes, no boats, not a lot of shops open, no restaurants nor pubs – what, my mug of cider’s not allowed?! Bother! But, all the same, we can look for opportunities and I can tell you that we have found or invented a new word for these times: we are “locked in” so it’s “lockdown”! It’s certainly different from during the Occupation – as for me, I wasn’t even a little twinkle in my mother’s eye! Happily, the States of Jersey have decided it’s time to lift the restrictions a little; we are on Level Three, perhaps ready to move to Level Two on 12th June. When La Cloche is distributed, in the middle of July, I hope there will be some good news for all of us!

For me, I really love the Spring, when all is ready to come into flower in the garden and on the banks and hedges before the first branchage – the snowdrops, the tulips, the bluebells / bells of Lent or crow’s beaks (as you choose!) and then the daffodils. We have some lovely and interesting names for cultivated flowers as well, for example Jacob’s honey (buddleia), the eyes of the Virgin (forget-me-not), the earrings (fuchsia), devil in the drizzle or queen’s beard (love-in-the-mist), bull’s eyes (ox-eye daisies), all to come soon as I write. And the wild flowers, their names are wonderful – the old boys or red cuckoo (red campion) and the old girls or white cuckoo (white campion), and this year we have a lot of cowslip in the fields and on the banks, the piddle-in-the-bed (dandelion) is everywhere And then we have the insects: the ants, the honey bees, there is a Close at La Rocque named after them, the (male) butterflies and their ladies, at the end of summer we’ll have the cranefly (daddy longlegs), the earwigs are in our garden already and I have found two maybugs this year. And that’s only a short list for Spring and Summer! Nature is so incredible, isn’t it!

Bye for now!

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C E N T R E YOUTHYOUTHSummer 2020 St Saviour Parish Magazine p34

These are strange times, with the project closed for the foreseeable future and youth work moving to online delivery, they are also exciting times!

So, while our face-to-face work has been suspended, we are moving to social media platforms, such as Zoom, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter

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Please follow our Facebook page or visit the YES Project page @ www.yes.je which also has loads of helpful links to other agencies and support. At either site you’ll find a weekly list of activities, for all the youth projects, on the island. This means that you can take part in activities, challengers, quizzes, link to UK youth services, and so much more.

Each project is still supporting and in contact with young people who attend their project. If you’re struggling, please contact me, Ted, on 07797 7787 60 or get in touch with the YES project, at the site above or via email: [email protected], phone: 280530 or text to: 07797 778424. The YES project has temporally extended its working times to 12 noon to 8pm, Monday to Sunday and have lowered the age range to any young person. I hope this helps?

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Thank you to everyone who has attended and support the club over 2019 and so far this year, we miss you. Please take part in our online work.

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The RamblingRectorby Rev Peter Dyson Parish Church News

I am writing this in late June, looking back on Liberation 75, which would have been a great Island wide and Parish Celebration – and yet because of the virus we were not able to do that.The Parish church is at last open again! It was closed for three months which I completely agreed with, at least for Sunday worship, in order to protect both the vulnerable and the health service. But it did make me both sad and frustrated: many groups, prior to lock down, have been using the church and taking part in Sunday worship and I suspect never in all its long history, (there has been Christian worship on this site for well over 1000 years!) have the doors been closed for so long a period. But we are now open again, both for Sunday worship and week-day private prayer and reflection, of course, and rightly, with many innovations for the protection and safety of all in these complex times.

As we remember that generation who lived through the Occupation, leading to Liberation, they have much to teach us. Their stoicism and courage in the face of huge restrictions and continuing adversity, (and remember they had no idea when it was going to end – only history looking back tells us that) – is extraordinary. It should also help us to put our present restrictions and worries in perspective.

I also think that period should help us reflect on how we react at the moment. The history of 1940 – 1944 shows us that Occupation could bring out the worst in people, (anonymous letters about neighbours because of jealous, resentment or whatever), but also the best – (harbouring the vulnerable, listening to the radio and in little ways standing up for right).

Our situation gives us choices as well: we can stash months of food away, leaving insufficient for others, we can be thoughtless and put others at risk by ignoring the rules – or we can share and support one another, especially those on their own or elderly. And it is heartening to see so much of the latter.

The bible talks a lot about physical liberation, (the people in slavery finding liberty in the promised land); but it also talks about spiritual liberty – the need with God’s help to be freed from selfishness, envy and to be freed for showing God’s love, kindness and compassion.

During the lock down there were no services in church – but it is only the building that is closed, not us as Christians and each of us in our own faith journeys can be the church showing God’s love for all in our everyday lives.

On the evening before lock down, when I went to close the church, 16 candles were alight in the area set aside for private prayer. Last Friday evening, as I closed the church, there were again several alight. Please come and use your parish church – and remember God can light our way and each of us, whatever our faith or faith journey, can be a light of that love for others.

PeterThe Rector

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