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While the first strands of autumn may be in the air this month, theshades of summer have not yet left St Helier as we discover in afeature exploring one of the Parish’s hidden gems. The gloriousFern Valley may be close to town but a million miles from urban living and just waiting to be explored.

Exploration of a different sort can lead to unexpected treasures among thehighways and byways of town as well. In this month’s Capital, we invite you tovisit some of St Helier’s magnificent works of public sculpture.Often overlooked as we hurry to and fro, a pause to admire what’sfreely on show wouldn’t go amiss.

If wooded valleys and fine sculpture are not for you, what elsecan we offer this month? The answer is plenty. From Branchage tobeauty, finance to fine living,competitions toclubbing – thereshould be somethingin this Septemberedition for all of StHelier’s residents.

It’s a Capital lifeafter all.

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Parish matters - ConnétableThe Parish of St Lawrence • Issue 43 • Spring2014

Welcome to the firstedition of LesLaurentins in 2014Municipality newsA Parish Assembly was held on 16 Decemberat which the following parishioners wereelected to serve three year terms within theMunicipality:Roads Committee: Brian Raffray, John Emmanuel and Eton (Winston) Le Brun Roads Inspectors: Maureen Le Brun, Jenny Cartwright,Sally-Anne Stein, Monica Ison, Gerald (Bunny)Le Brun, David Renault, Derrick Frigot, IanJayes, Ian Le Brun, Steven Carter, Mark Bingleand Rodney Pallot. Thanks for their service goto retiring Roads Inspectors Roy Le Sueur andNeil Mourant.Vingtenier for the Vingtaine de CoinTourgis Sud: Raymond (Noel) Le Fondré Officier du Connétable for the VingtaineCoin Tourgis Nord: Helen Cartier Knox Officier du Connétable for the VingtaineCoin Hatain: Amie Judge Rates Assessors: Martin Sabey and Michael OrpinAt an Electoral Assembly on the same

evening, Bruce Harrison was re-elected asProcureur du Bien Public.

Congratulations to all of these officers,particularly those who have served anumber of terms. By offering themselves forpublic service, they are preserving thetraditions that make our Jersey way of lifeunique.

Visite Royale, August 2014One of those unique traditions is the VisiteRoyale, held in each Parish every six years.The members of the Royal Court attendupon the Parish at which time they examinethe accounts of the Connétable to ensurethat they are properly kept and to satisfythemselves that the financial affairs of theParish are in order. As part of the Visite Royale, the Visite des

Chemins is undertaken, at which time ‘theCourt has jurisdiction to make any orderdesigned to ensure the rights of the publiclawfully to use the public roads andpathways of the Island without obstruction,hinderance or inconvenience.’ St Lawrencewill host the Visite Royale in August and theCourt will be asked to consider any‘transgressions and encroachments’. Encroachment upon a road may be from

on high, in which case the offendingtree/branch will be measured to ensure thatthe requisite clearance is present (twelveimperial feet clear above a road and eightimperial feet clear above a pavement). Anencroachment may also be on to the roadfrom adjacent land and the proper positionmust then be established by measuring thewidth of the road. Those measurements are

made by the Court appointed arpenteur beforethe Court reaches its decision.The Roads Committee would welcome any

suggestions you may have of ‘transgressionsand encroachments’ within the Parish; pleasesend details to the Parish hall by 31 March.

Village Improvement Plan, LaGrande Route de St LaurentI know that many of us are concerned at theincreasing volume and speed of traffic passingthrough our ‘historic village centre’ near StLawrence Church, School, Arsenal and ParishHall. Residents in the area, as well as patrons ofthe Saint Laurent Public House and StLawrence Stores, have asked forimprovements, as have parents who drive theirchildren to school rather than allowing them towalk on roads without pavements.The Transport and Technical Services

Department have responsibility for the mainroad and, having approached them with yourconcerns, they are keen to work with theParish to consider improvements. I will beworking with Deputies John Le Fondré andEddie Noel to deliver the changes identifiedfollowing a process of consultation withParishioners; when the time comes, I hope youwill all take the opportunity to express yourviews.

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In this issueP4 From the ConnétableP7 Steve Luce: Scrutiny - having a good look at important matters

P8 Parish News: from the ConnétableP15 Club News: Burlesque at the WI

P33 Sports News: cricketing success in MalaysiaP36 Farming News: purple sprouting broccoli - one of your five-a-day

P41 School News: meet Mr GP46 Church News: St Martin’s Methodist Church - busy days but a lot of fun

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IN THIS ISSUEp.3 Les Nouvelles: the latest news p.12 From the Parish officialsp.17 Les Associations: Battle of Flowers update

p.18 Les Jeunes: Youth Clubp.20 Les Jeunes: St George’s School in France

p.32 La Foi: Church news and pilgrimage report

p.34 Le Calendrier: dates for your diary

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welcome contentsA change inthe airAutumn is undoubtedly a time of change. Notjust in the season, as we would expect, but thisyear in who sits in the States Chamber andruns our Island. Yes folks, it’s election timeagain – and our chance to cast a vote inJersey’s first ‘general election’. Will you haveyour say? In this edition of Capital we spotlightOctober’s important elections and how thepeople of St Helier can play their part in localdemocracy.

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4 Lights, camera, actionBranchage Festival set to roll

14 Pedestal peopleOn the trail of public sculpture in town

17 Looking good, feeling goodEnjoying the beauty treatment

24 Arts aliveWhat’s on at leading St Helier venue

25 Mind the penniesPersonal finance advice from the experts

30 What’s on when?Your monthly Capital diary

29 Talking pictures What’s hot and upcoming on the silver screen

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The first Branchage Festival took place in 2008when organisers erected the ‘Spiegeltent’ atthe Weighbridge as the focal point for anumber of film screenings, parties, livesoundtracks and performances that took placeacross the Island. In the following years,Branchage gained a reputation, both in Jerseyand abroad, for its savvy programme ofexciting performances in innovative locations.

Organisers are hoping that this year’sfestival, which takes place between 24 and 28September, will live up to expectations. Inprospect is a packed and varied programmefeaturing a wide range of events and activities. Among them are films and musical performances, poetry and literaturereadings, walk and talks, and events for children.

The venues are scattered throughout the Island, including Lucas Brothers’Farm, St Brelade’s Parish Hall, the Frances Le Sueur Centre and theWatersplash. St Helier is understandably also well represented, with eventstaking place at the Opera House, Cineworld, CGA Galleries and the JerseyMuseum. For more information on events and locations visit

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After a gap of twoyears, the BranchageFestival hits the Islandonce again thisSeptember, with severalof its events scheduledto take place in St Helier.

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The 2014 Standard CharteredJersey Marathon, which startsand finishes in St Helier, takesplace on Sunday 5 October.

St Helier set to host JerseyMarathon

The organisation responsible forprovided social housing in St Helier ismoving to a new town centre location.

Andium Homes recently took over responsibilities for theIsland’s social housing needs from the former HousingDepartment. The new organisation, which is wholly Statesowned but overseen by an independent board, is movingfrom Jubilee Wharf to new premises at 33-35 Don Streetin the new year.

In making the move, Andium hopes to provide a betterservice for customers from what is a more centrallocation. There is also nearby disabled parking, wheelchairfriendly access, a larger reception area and privatemeeting rooms available. For more information call 500700 or email

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The Ports of Jersey, which is responsiblefor the Island’s harbours and airport, hasannounced a six-month programme ofimprovements for St Helier’s Albert Pier.

Albert Piermakeover planned

Once the hub of nautical comings and goings in the Island, the AlbertPier has fallen on hard times in recent years. With the removal of car andmost passenger traffic to Elizabeth Harbour, facilities and buildings onthe pier have gradually deteriorated, despite the fact that thousands ofvisitors still use it to arrive in and depart from Jersey.

While the planned works will not address the present Albert Pierterminal, they will tackle some of the pressing issues in need ofattention. These include removing the old roll-on/roll-off ramp once usedto load cars, improving the visitor/waiting pontoons alongside the pierand installing a new pedestrian bridge to access to the marinapontoons.

There is also an intention to improve facilities for the RNLI, which hasits offices on the pier, and those for commercial operators using thearea.

Following a States tender process, local contractor Geomarine hasbeen appointed to undertake the works programme, which is due tostart on 22 September this year. The £3m project is expected to becompleted by the end of April 2015.

In recent years, the marathon has become oneof Jersey’s most popular sporting events. Lastyear’s event attracted over 2,500 entrants,many of whom come from overseas speciallyto take part.

As with previous years, the race is dividedinto three categories. There is the Marathon, which takes competitorson a 26-mile run throughout the Island. For those looking for a sharedchallenge, there is the Relay Race in which teams of five runners

compete on the full marathon coursewith sections varying from 4.8 to11kms. Finally, there is the 3K FunRun, which takes place through thestreets of St Helier and is open toanyone over the age of nine.

The event starts and finishes atthe Weighbridge, with large crowdsexpected to cheer the runners on.

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Autumn arts in St HelierSeptember heralds a brand new autumn season atJersey Arts Centre, which means there's so manyexciting performances, courses and workshops andexhibitions coming up between now and December!

Be transported back to the 16th century with Le Tresor D'Orpheé when theyperform at Jersey Arts Centre on Thursday 25 September at 8.00pm. Thequintet, comprising Robin Troman, Thierry Meunier, Emily Audouin, AndréeMitermite and Jean-Marie Poirier, specialise in music from the Renaissanceand the Baroque eras (1450 - 1750). With a set list including John Playford'scountry dances, Carolan's Welcome Home by Turlough O'Carolan and sometraditional Irish songs, this night of classical Celtic music is one not to bemissed!

Fancy spending a week learning a new language? Jersey Arts Centre'sseason of Speak-in-a-Week language courses is back, and, starting fromMonday 13 October, you could learn the basics of Japanese, French, Spanishand many other languages in just five sessions! Each week-long course runsfrom 1.10 to 1.50pm (perfect if you're at a loose end in your lunch hour) andcosts only £26. You will learn words and phrases to help you whilst you're onyour holidays, including shopping, travel and eating out.

If you're more artistically minded, then it's that time of year again: Foxtime! The annual art exhibition that celebrates the talents of ChannelIslanders is back, and this year will be judged by celebrated English artistLiam Spencer, who will be exhibiting his own work in the Berni Gallery from

Above: Le Tresor D'Orpheé will transport you back to the 16th century

Right: Learninglanguages ina lunchtime

Monday 15 September. The exhibition dates are Tuesday 30 September -Saturday 18 October with a preview on 30 September at 5.30pm. Theexhibition will feature artists from all over the Channel Islands whosework has been shortlisted by this year's judge. Don't miss this chance tosee the wealth of local artistic talent on offer!u

Countdown to the 2014 Paperclix Jersey Rally has begun. OnFriday 10 & Saturday 11 October more than 50 cars will raceagainst the clock through the Island’s roads and lanes. Theprinciple is simple – the fastest driver and navigator teamwins.

Last year, first place went to Jersey duo Stevie Leonard andSion Humphreys. It was a great achievement for the local pairwho were up against some top UK teams. Overseas driverstraditionally enjoy the challenging Jersey course, with itstwisting narrow lanes, tight turns and tricky road conditions.Experience and more powerful cars usually lend them the edge

The Island’s premier motor sportsevent is all set to go in October.

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In selected previousyears, the rally hasincluded St Helier withinone of its stages, racingalong the Avenue in front of large crowds. This year’s course does not bring the cars soclose, however, with racing mainly taking place in the north, west and centre of theIsland.

In the lead up to the event, organisers have been busily visiting over a thousandhomes passed by the rally to explain plans and reassure anyone with concerns. Furtherinformation can be found at www.jerseyrally.com.



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Think St Helier – think town. Town meansbuildings, roads, cars, people, noise andso much more. And yet, there arepockets of this most urban of parishesthat remain surprisingly green and quiet.Capital wandered off the beaten track andinto the wilds of St Helier to explore ahidden gem that offers calm to even themost hectic of town lifestyles.

Pause for a moment. Only sounds of nature fill the air. Windrustled treetops, water tinkling down streams, calling birdsand humming insects. Fern Valley is one of Jersey’s richestoases. Most remarkably, it lies within the boundaries of StHelier and is found only a short distance from town.

Strictly speaking, Fern Valley is just an upper extensionof the more familiar Bellozanne Valley, thedepressing location of dumps, sewerageand scrapyards. But shielded by a screenof trees and with its own access roadin and out, Fern Valley couldn’t be agreater contrast to its unfortunatelower reaches. Here nature andcountryside dominate, and in thelate summer fill the valley to thebrim.

To reach Fern Valley by car, it isnecessary to dive up Mont Cochonbefore plunging down the worryingnarrow and winding one-way greenlane into and out of thedepths. On foot – andfoot is the best way toenjoy the valley – it ispossible to walk downfrom roads behind the Union Inn, which could bethe place for a well-earned drink or meal on theway back home again.

While there may be options to reach Fern Valley,there is only one when it comes to exploring itsheart. Lying behind the picturesque pond associatedwith a small pumping station is a woodland andmeadow filled stretch of valley owned by theNational Trust of Jersey. A path leading away fromthe pumping station pond takes walkers on ameandering nature expedition.

The circular route hugs the valley floor, climbshillsides and crosses streams. At times, walkers arecocooned under a dense green canopy, at others

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strolling throughfern-covered côtils to enjoyvistas over the woods below.Paths are clear and visible whilesteps and railings help whentackling steeper inclines. Sturdywooden bridges and walkways spanstreams and marshy areas. At onelocation, there is a magnificent viewingplatform complete with seating area.

Understandably, the valley is a haven forwildlife. Look out for birds, includingkestrels, buzzards and barn owls, and insectssuch as the spectacular Jersey Tiger Moth. Smallmammals are also present, especially the abundantand charming red squirrel. Fortunately, judging by the

lack of dog dirt found blighting many Jersey beautyspots, it appears that domestic animals either seldomvisit or do so in the care of responsible owners.

The valley’s fauna lives amongthe rich canvas of flora. As theclose of year beckons, thisincludes a heavy crop ofblackberries, which may beanother good reason for a visit.Just imagine it – a lovely stroll, aglimpse of wildlife and a bag ofjuicy fruit to take home. A visit tothe wild side of St Helier shouldbe on everyone’s to do list. u

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The time is fast approachingwhen Islanders have achance to decide who will berunning Jersey for the nextfour years. Election Day ison Wednesday 15 Octoberand for the first occasion inour history the seats of allsitting Deputies, Constablesand Senators are up forgrabs at the same time.Election Day will be ageneral election and one inwhich Islanders are beingurged to take part.

In the past, elections for the three categories ofStates Member took place at different times andresulted in varying lengths of service. The originalidea behind this system was to ensure stabilityand continuity in our government. But it was anapproach widely condemned by many people asbeing archaic, confusing and prone tomanipulation by candidates. The new systemmeans that every States Member will be electedon the same day – 15 October - and serve for afour year term, regardless of whether they are aDeputy, Constable or Senator.

Islanders can also cast their votes in areferendum on whether Constables shouldremain as States Members as an automatic right.

To take part in ElectionDay, St Helier residentsneed to follow a few simplesteps:Register to voteIf you haven’t done so already, you must registerto vote. If you will be 16 or over by 15 Octoberthis year and have lived in Jersey for more thantwo years, or been living in the Island for sixmonths plus a further period that totals fiveyears, then you can register to vote. The deadlineto do so is noon on 8 October 2014. Visit yourparish hall or www.vote.je and download aregistration form. Find out about thecandidatesThe vote.je website is the essential guide tovoting in Jersey and contains everything you needto know about registering to vote and voting inthe October 2014 elections. Visit vote.je to findout about the candidates who plan to stand forelection in your parish or district.

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This sight and sound of not one, but two LancasterBombers in the skies above St Helier thrilledspectators at the recent Air Display. They are thelast flying examples of thousands built during WW2and sent forth to do battle in the skies overEurope. The Lancaster,according to the manwho led RAF BomberCommand during thewar, was thedifference betweenvictory and defeat.Capital set out tofind out more about thislegendary aircraft.


‘I would say this to those who placed that shining sword in ourhands,’ commented Air Chief Marshal Sir Arthur ‘Bomber’ Harris,‘without your genius and efforts we could not have prevailed, for Ibelieve that the Lancaster was the greatest single factor in winningthe war.’

It’s a bold claim open to challenge by those who can point to otherimportant weapons of the Second World War. What cannot be denied,however, is the place in history earned by the Avro Lancaster. Morethan 7,000 were built between 1942 and 1945, with nearly half lostin action. They dropped over 600,000 tons of bombs, including thefamous ‘bouncing bombs’ that destroyed the Ruhr dams in 1943.Lancasters also sunk the German battleship Tirpitz in 1944 anddropped vital food supplies for the people of Holland in 1945.

Yet it all began so much less auspiciously for this most famousBritish bomber.

At the start of the Second World War, Britain’s Bomber Commandwas far from ready for the task allotted them. This was to carry thewar to Germany in the form of day and night attacks on militarytargets and installations. The Wellingtons, Whitleys and Hampdensequipping RAF heavy bomber squadrons may have been capableaircraft, but they lacked the necessary range and carrying capacity. Inthe absence of ‘precision bombing’, which was in its infancy at thetime, ‘area bombing’ required a large commitment of aircraft andbombs to destroy a target. By the end of 1941, it was obvious thatnew and heavier aircraft were needed if Britain was going to hit backat an enemy that controlled most of continental Europe by then.

The prospects for finding such an aircraft were not hopeful. A newheavy bomber, the twin-engine Avro Manchester, had proved to beunderpowered and unreliable when it came into service in late 1940. Yet rather than start again, its designer, Roy Chadwick, began workingon an improved design, equipped with four, more reliable, Rolls RoyceMerlin engines. The prototype first flew on 9 January 1941 and provedto be a great improvement on its predecessor. Impressed, the RAFordered the Lancaster into service, with the first operational squadronready early in 1942.

Able to fly further and with a heavier payload than its contemporaries, theLancaster quickly proved a great success. It developed a reputation as beingable to take considerable punishment from enemy fire but still be able to makeit back home. Very importantly, the aircraft proved to be extremely adaptable.During the war, a procession of modifications and upgrades improved itsperformance and capabilities and the range of tasks the Lancaster couldundertake. Among the most famous was the ‘Dam Busters’ raid, which tookplace in May 1943.

Lancasters remained in service with the RAF after the Second World War, andcontinued to serve in other air forces around the world. But their days asfrontline aircraft were numbered, as new improved models came intooperation, including jet-powered bombers. By the late 1950s, the majority ofLancasters had been scrapped while most of those that remained wereexposed to the elements outside airfields on ‘gate guardian’ duty.

Public nostalgia for this ‘shining sword’ served to encourage restoration andcommemoration however. The best known flying example has been operated bythe Battle of Britain Memorial Flight since 1973 and is a regular visitor toJersey. In 1988, she was joined in the skies by another Lancaster, this oneowned by the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum. This year, as Jersey haswitnessed, both shining swords have been flying in Europe.

Above: The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight hasflown its Lancaster since 1973Below: The unsuccessful Avro Manchester fromwhich the Lancaster developed

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Great WarA newly published book has revealed the previouslyforgotten history of Jersey in the First World War.

While the Island’s occupationin the Second World War hasbeen the subject ofnumerous books andarticles, the history of Jerseyin WW1 has largely escapednotice until very recently.That is set to change withthe publication of a newbook written by local

writer and historian Ian Ronayne to mark the100th anniversary of the start of the First World War.

Jersey’s Great War, which was commissioned by Jersey Heritage, tellsthe story of the Island and Islanders between 1914 and 1918. Its focusis on events that took place in Jersey and the experiences of soldierswho left to serve in the armed forces of Britain and France. Among the

subjects covered are the Jersey Militia and its role in guarding the Island, theGerman prisoner of war camp built in St Ouen’s Bay and the development ofopportunities for Jersey women as men left to serve at the front.

Speaking about the book, Mr Ronayne said, ‘I was surprised to discoverseveral years ago that Jersey had largely forgotten its First World War history.While we rightly remembered those who gave their lives between 1914 and1918, their stories, and the stories of those who lived through this terribleconflict, were lost. My first book, ‘Ours: The Jersey Pals in the First World War’covered the story of a group of Islanders who left to serve in the British Army.I am very grateful to Jersey Heritage for giving me the opportunity to nowalso tell the story of those who remained behind.’

Alongside the book publication, Jersey Heritage also opened a newexhibition at the Museum called ‘Voices of the Great War’ and launched aweekly blog focused on events in Jersey as they unfolded 100 years ago. Theblog can be found at www.jerseyheritage.org/ww1-blog.

Art student winsinternshipA St Helier-based art gallery hasannounced the winner of a competitionfor local students to win an internshipprogramme.

Earlier this year, CCA Galleries International launched aninternship program for local students that would give the winneran opportunity to work along arts industry professionals. Entrantshad to produce work associated with the theme of ‘layers’.

The competition drew applications from over 30 Year 13 artstudents from throughout the Island and who produced work in avariety of mediums including drawing, painting, textiles, sculptureand photography.

The winner, who was chosen by a panel of judges, was HautlieuSchool student Kimberley Brockbank. Kimberly now has theopportunity to work with and alongside the UK's foremostprint-makers and publishers at CCA Galleries UK and CorianderStudio, London.

Speaking about the competition, Head of Art and Design atHautlieu School, Jacque Rutter said, ‘This is such an incredibleopportunity and we are so grateful to CCA for supporting thestudents’ work. It has given them a sense of direction andsomething really positive to work towards. We look forward togetting involved again next year!’

The Layers Exhibition runs from Thursday 21 until Saturday 30August 2014 at CCA Galleries, 10 Hill Street.

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It’s easy to take public sculpturesfor granted – most seem to havebeen there forever. Or just to missthem completely as we make ourway through town from one place toanother. This is shame, because StHelier boasts a magnificentcollection of statues, sculptures andworks of public art. There are somany in fact that it is hard to walkmore than a few hundred stepswithout coming across somethingplaced to lift town from dull andmundane to rich and exotic.

Sculpture 5: Jubilee NeedleLocation: Albert PierRichard Perry was the sculptor of this striking work nearthe base of the Albert Pier. Commissioned by the JerseyPublic Sculpture Trust to mark the Queen’s Golden Jubileein 2004, it is 15 metres high with textures inspired by thechanging shades of sea and sky.

Sculpture 6: Jersey GirlLocation: Outside Jersey TourismOne of St Helier’s most recent public sculptures ‘hangsaround’ outside some of the parish’s most modernbuildings. Created by acclaimed Irish sculptor RowanGillespie, it was commissioned as part of the nearbyLiberty Wharf development.

Sculpture 7: Liberation StatueLocation: Liberation SquareThe bronze ‘Monument to Freedom’ thatstands as the centrepiece of Liberation Squarewas commissioned to mark the 50thanniversary of the Liberation. Its sculptor isPhilip Jackson, who is also responsible forSwimmer II at Les Jardins de la Mer.

Sculpture 8: George IILocation: Royal SquareThe oldest public sculpture on our trail wascreated by John Cheere in 1751. Made fromgilded lead, it depicts George II as a Romanemperor who stands loftily above the square.

Sculpture 9: Les JongleursLocation: Junction of Queen

Street and Snow Hill

Made from polished concrete anddepicting a group of musicians, thisstatue was donated by the Jersey PublicSculpture Trust in 1996. The sculptor isCarole Vincent.

Sculpture 10: La Vaque dé JèrriLocation: Wests CentreThis sculpture depicting a group of theworld-famous Jersey cows is popular withphoto-takers who like to sit youngsterson the broad backs of the animals.Created by John McKenna in bronze andunveiled in 2001, it has a remarkableattention to detail. Look out for the smallJersey ‘crapaud’ or toad when visiting.

To help St Helier residents appreciate what stands in theirmidst, Capital put together this guide to ten of town’sfinest public sculptures. And yet there are so many more toenjoy. Take a look next time you are out and about.

Sculpture 1: The Don MonumentLocation: Parade GardensThis unmissable and monumental bronze work was createdby the famous French sculpture Pierre Robinet tocommemorate General Sir George Don who was Jersey’slieutenant governor from 1806 to 1814 – the height of theNapoleonic Wars. The sculpture, which attracted controversyat the time, was unveiled in 1885.

Sculpture 2: The FishLocation: Gloucester StreetCreated by sculptor Chris Knight in 2009, this work ofpublic art located opposite the Opera House is oftenoverlooked by passers-by. It is such a shame because TheFish is a sculpture that needs a little time to enjoy.

Sculpture 3: Swimmer IILocation: Les Jardins de la MerSculptor Philip Jackson created this bronze work of art asthe centrepiece of land reclaimed from the sea in the1980s. Surrounded by fountains and a maze, it is a focalpoint for young families when the sun shines.

Sculpture 4: Freedom TreeLocation: Waterfront

(outside Radisson Hotel)Another bronze sculpture, this time by Richard Perry, whichwas unveiled by the Queen in 2005 to mark the 60thanniversary of the Liberation. Look for the poem written inJèrriais around its base.


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Capital heard on the grapevine about some new treatments beingoffered by St Helier based store De Gruchy. Always keen tosupport new initiatives, we sent Sarah Jones to find out more.

My assignment this month, should I choose to accept it of course, was to test out the new range of Clarinsfacial treatments at De Gruchy Hair and Beauty Rooms, King Street. After reading up on the Tri Active facialtreatment, which took Clarins five years to develop, I was excited to see what the treatment involved.

Located on the second floor, De Gruchy’s hair and treatment rooms boast a light and modern interior and Iespecially liked the (literal) inscription on the staircase wall telling me this was ‘the way to a more beautifulyou’, or me in this case I suppose.

I was greeted immediately by the salon manager, Melissa, who welcomed me warmly to the salonand explained to me a little more of what this exciting new treatment entailed. Morethan just a facial treatment, I’m told it is a top to toe indulgence, including a hand andarm exfoliation and massage, plus a heavenly foot massage. The facial itself is a blend ofvery specialised massage techniques each one designed to reduce puffiness and darkcircles around the eyes and lift the facial contours.

My beautician is Marika, and I can tell from the outset that she knows her stuff. Shestarts by asking about my current (admittedly lax) beauty regime and then advises mehow, with a few little tweaks, it can be improved (toner and serum are my new bestfriends).

To begin the treatment Marika carried out a quick yet thorough skin analysis todetermine which of the six Tri Active treatments was suitable for me. At 24, I wouldhave been surprised if it had been the Youth Activator or Lifting Line Smootherthat was recommended, and I wasn’t wrong (breathes a sigh of relief). Wedecided to go for the Radiance Reviver, aimed at restoring health andradiance to the skin using a cocktail of anti-oxidants and super revitalisingplant extracts. All six of these new treatments are seven times moreconcentrated than any other facial and all use plant extracts to achievetheir results. Whatever your skin type, there is a Clarins facial for you.

After determining the appropriate treatment, Marika beganpreparing my skin for the radiance mask to follow. This preparationincluded a combination of cleansing, double exfoliation and adetoxifying lymphatic drainage massage. She then focused on helpingmy skin absorb the active ingredients in the supplements by using acombination of deep circulation and absorption boosting massage. Athoroughly relaxing and soothing experience,not to mention the calming background music,I could easily have drifted off (if I hadn’t beenon the clock of course).

Skin thoroughly prepped and shoulders andarms relaxed from the deep massage, theradiance mask was applied. A thick, gorgeoussmelling cream, the radiance mask dries on theface in around ten minutes, during which time Ireceived a foot massage. Once dried, the maskis peeled off in one piece and my face is leftfeeling clear, fresh and tingly in the best possible way. To end the treatment theresults are reinforced with a further skin supplement and day cream. An hourand twenty minutes after arriving, my skin felt more radiant, fresh and healthythan it had in a long time and I felt supremely relaxed, indulged and pampered.Before leaving, the lovely Marika presented me with a face and body skin careplanner, detailing from her skin analysis exactly which products would besuitable for my skin type and how best to use them.

I didn’t really know what to expect when I arrived for this treatment, but Ican honestly say it is as special and impressive as I was told it would be, madeeven better by the wonderful, professional and expertly trained staff at DeGruchy Hair and Beauty Rooms.

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Inspirational homes on showlifestyle

Stepping across the front door into your home, do you get awarm feeling of satisfaction from your surroundings? Or is it awave of despondent gloom filling the senses? Décor, furnishingand fittings can make or break a house. If yours is firmly in thebroken category, or just in need of a little TLC, then the eventplanned by a St Helier based retailer may be worth a visit.

Romerils are holding their fourth annualInspirational Home Show on Friday 19 andSaturday 20 September. The event takes placeat the company’s Dumaresq Street showrooms.It will be an ideal opportunity for anyonethinking ‘grand designs’ for their home to getideas and tips from the experts.

The company, which is one of St Helier’slongest established businesses, has outletstoday at La Collette and Dumaresq Street. Whilethe former deals mainly with trade sales, thelatter has been developed in recent years toshowcase the best in home interiors.

Among its many showrooms are bathroomsand bedrooms, kitchens, curtains and blinds,electrical appliances, flooring, fireplaces andhome decoration. Recent additions are anoutdoor living and spa centre, featuring thelatest in garden furniture, heaters and children’splay equipment, and a new door centre up onthe first floor.

During September’s two-day show, visitorswill have the chance to see and hear about thelatest innovations and trends in all these areas.There will experts on hand to offer advice andguidance as well as live demonstrations of theproducts available.

As well as the serious matter of homedesign, there are plenty of fun elements

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The proposals, which also include two commercial units, would see a numberof existing buildings demolished. These include Brooklyn Flats, BrooklynMews and Brooklyn Cottages and the existing Lotus House Chineserestaurant. The development includes 113 parking spaces.

The site’s owners, Continental Developments, are working with localcompany Waddington Architects. Their intention is to create the first 'compactgarden suburb' in the Island, which will include green walls and roofs,rooftop allotments, charging points for electric vehicles and a'woodland-inspired' play area.

A developer has submitted initial plans to build79 new homes on the outskirts of town.

Employees decided to join the fundraising craze in order to raisemoney for the Motor Neurone Disease Association. Recentlyappointed managing director of State Street in Jersey, MichaelNewton, led the local office in the drenching along with othersenior managers taking the challenge.

State Street made an initial $100,000 donation to the globalALS challenge and will also directly match all donations submittedby employees.

Up to 80 employees at St Helier bankState Street Jersey recently took partin the ‘Ice Bucket Challenge’ outsidetheir Green Street office.

State Street Jerseytackles the ‘icebucket’ challenge

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Grand Jersey, or simply ‘the Grand’ as many of us know it, may have undergone manychanges in recent years, but one thing at least has remained the same. For 32years, Head Concierge Hugo De Castro has been the welcoming guests to this mostdistinguished St Helier hotel. Capital recently persuaded him to take a little time outof a busy schedule to give us his views on the role, the hotel and future of Jersey’stourism industry.

‘The key to providing a greatconcierge service is verysimple,’ explains Hugo with athoughtful smile, ‘you justhave to remember the three‘A’s - Attitude, Approach andAppearance. Get these thingsright and you will go a longway in this role.’

Clearly, Hugo has beengetting his three ‘A’s right forlonger than he sometimescares to remember. For 32years, his passionate andcharismatic attitude, attentiveand patient approach andsmart, purposeful appearancehas been making animpression on hotel guests. For many of them, a visit to Jersey justwouldn’t be the same without Hugo. Like the Grand itself, he has becomesomething of an institution.

It was not meant to be that way when young Hugo arrived in theIsland from his native Madeira in 1975. A short stay with relatives wasplanned, but like so many other visitors, the charms of Jersey turned hishead and there was no going back. A first job in the Savoy Hotel wasfollowed by an offer of work at the Grand. And there he has remainedever since.

‘Of course there have been opportunities over the years to workelsewhere,’ Hugo reveals, ‘but in the end I couldn’t bring myself to leave.This hotel is very special. It’s been here for more than one hundred yearsand I am sure that it will still be open one hundred years from now. Certainly, there has been change over time and that will continue. In thelast few years alone, we have added a spa, conference centre, cinemaand Michelin Star restaurant. But at its heart and soul, the hotel remainsthe same. The same building and the same passion for excellent customerservice.

Yet if the Grand has remained consistent over the years, what about thetourism industry it relies upon for much of its business. How has thatchanged? Given his long service, Hugo can understandably offer an expertview.

‘I see there has been a call for Jersey to ‘fall in love’ with tourism oncemore,’ he responds to the question, ‘and that’s exactly right. When I started,tourism was on a pedestal – the Island treated is visitors as importantguests. Now in the prime summer months we have road works, scaffoldingand building sites. They used to wait until October to start any work in theold days,’ Hugo says sadly, ‘because it used to be important to show off theIsland at its best during the season. Today, no one seems to care.’

Of course there is no going back to the ‘old days’, Hugo admits, thingshave changed so much since the heyday of tourism. And yet there is nosense of doom and gloom in his outlook for the future.

‘You know, challenges are an important part of work and life, and wehave to meet and overcome them. In my job, it’s what happens every dayand why I enjoy it so much. It’s true that Jersey has lost many of the venuesthat made it such a special place to visit, but there is still so much to offer.What I want to see happen now is a new focus on getting that offer rightand on getting the message out there. After all, Jersey wouldn’t be Jerseywithout visitors, would it?

‘Some of them come for a few weeks, some – like me - end up staying forthe rest of their life!’

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ArtsWhat’s coming up at the Arts CentreJersey Arts Centre is delighted to welcome back French theatrecompany Art'Comedia to the Island for the third time, onSaturday 27 September. Showing themselves in a different lightto their previous visits, Art'Comedia members Véronique Martinezand Bertrand Larmet will present an evening of French and Englishlove songs from the world of musical theatre. Make sure not tomiss this enchanting evening of well-known and new songs.

With the Fox Open Art Competition returning to the Channel Islandsthis autumn, Jersey Arts Centre is proud to host an exhibition of worksin the Berni Gallery by this year's judge, Liam Spencer from Monday 15September. Known for his work that focuses on Greater Manchester and NorthWest England, such as Crown Chippy, Rawtenstall (2003) and SalfordPanorama (2000), Liam Spencer studied Fine Art at ManchesterPolytechnic, graduating in 1996. He is particularly attracted to modernurban landscapes and is renowned for transforming everyday scenesinto beautiful portraits of light, colour and movement. After the previewof Spencer's work on Monday 15 September, he will lead an illustratedtalk of his work. The talk begins at 6.30pm and will cost £2 (£1 forstudents).

Fancy spending a Wednesday night making a beautiful piece ofjewellery? On Wednesday 15 October from 6.30pm to 8.30pm, join TinaEllis-Brecknall at Jersey Arts Centre for an evening of creative fun. Youwill learn how to make a bespoke piece of jewellery for yourself or togive as a gift. This Jewellery Making Workshop promises to be a fun andrelaxing evening, and, who knows, you may discover a new talent!

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By Jeff Williams, Executive Director, Branch & Premium Banking at NatWest Jersey

Unfortunately, money doesn’t grow on trees, but itdoes appear as if by magic from the enchanted hole inthe wall…or so a child might think as they watch theirparent withdraw money from a cash machine.

Children learn quickly by imitation, detecting patterns in theirexperiences, which help construct their view of the world. Just as weensure that children are equipped with the vital life skills they need tojourney through adolescence to adulthood, making sure to emphasiseour ‘pleases’ and ‘thank yous’ to help formulate good behaviour, whydon’t we encourage a little financial know-how too?

Talk of stocks, shares, bonds and interest all might seem far beyondthe grasp of a child but even a two-year-old can be taught how tosave! Research shows that children develop financial and economicunderstanding through personal economic experiences, which meansthat even the simple act of placing notes and coins into a piggybankhelps them to learn the differences between the denominations, whilstalso familiarising them with the concept of saving.

A little later on, parents can support children’s financial learning byencouraging them to pursue a savings goal – a new toy, for example.This way, they will be able to physically see the accumulation of theirsavings efforts, in turn learning the virtues of delayed gratification andgiving them a tangible sense of ‘future’ – the time by which they willbe able to enjoy the benefits of their saving. Once the basics aregrasped, an account can be set up with as little as just £1. With anaccount in place, the foundation is laid for a future of sensiblespending.

Having bestowed in their children a solid ‘spend some, save some’attitude, parents can take comfort that the money they have put asidecan make a difference later in life. Saving £1 a day from the age of 13will leave a 30-year-old with more than £6,000 of savings, withouttaking into account any interest earned, whilst even £5 each monthuntil the age of 18 may well be enough to fund driving lessons or thefirst deposit on a rented home. Recognising the importance of helpingchildren learn the value of money and how to manage and save theircash, NatWest have introduced the First Saver account to encouragechildren to save in a fun way.

The First Saver sees theintroduction of ‘Pigby &Friends’ a set of cartoon pigsoffering savings tips and tricksto young savers. These tips arefurther instilled within thecomplimentary Pigby Fair appand Pigbybank.

Whilst it’s never too early to form these habits, it’s never too late either. It’seasy for young people to fall into the trap of believing that there is no rush tomanage their money with words like ‘mortgage’ and ‘pension’ seeming tobelong to a far-off era. It’s important to remember, though, that the longerthese things are left, the more difficult they will become.

NatWest acknowledges this and plays its part in Island schools by providinga free interactive financial education programme MoneySense which providesstudents with the skills to manage their money and to be prepared forindependent living. Research has shown that those taking part in at least twoMoneySense lessons have displayed more positive attitudes and behaviourstowards money.

Establishing good financial habits at an early age will help prepare them forlater years and hopefully avoid some of the debt issues and financial mistakesmade by previous generations.

Whilst it’s never too early to form these habits, it’snever too late either. It’s easy for young people tofall into the trap of believing that there is no rushto manage their money with words like ‘mortgage’and ‘pension’ seeming to belong to a far-off era.

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what a summer season it has been so far. We have had artists likeJaguar Skills, Ben Pearce, Jeremy Healy, Matrix and Future Bound,Prok and Fitch and also many fantastic events thrown by localartists over here - it truly has been a fantastic summer of fun inJersey!

Next edition I will be writing up a Jersey Live lookback specialwith updates and pictures!

If you re into 70s funk and soul, get yourself to the Mayfair Hotelfor ‘Find the Funk’. For £10, you can enjoy three funk DJs playing allthe hits from 8.00pm-12.30pm, and all the proceeds go toMacmillan Cancer Support. Tickets are available from White LabelRecords or call Rex on 07797 721911.

So, coming up at the end of September at Rojo, I will besharing the decks with the mighty Pete Gooding for an all-dayspecial event. The legendary Cafe Mambo is coming to Jersey for asummer closing party, starting on the terrace then heading downinto the club.

Get yourselves down there on Saturday 27 September for a dayof quality house music for only £8! I can't wait for this one, it'sgoing to be awesome!

Don't forget, throughout the weekend, in Tanguys you will alwayscatch the best local DJs on rotation, and over in Rojo you will findPaul Piggott most Fridays playing soul and funk in the cocktail bar,Tony Safe in the main club playing funky house, and over theweekend, different local DJs playing top quality house!

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Something for the old skoolers, on Sunday 26 October, there is aNorthern Soul all-dayer at the Omaroo Hotel from 1.00pm -8.00pm, and what's best, it's free entry and free parking! Therewill be five DJs, bar food is available, and a dance floor ready foryou to throw some moves.

October is going to be an awesome month for me as I get toannounce some great news, and I am heading back to ADEin Amsterdam to catch up with the best DJs, producersand label owners in the industry, and I can't wait to seewho I get to meet this year. Let’s Have It!

See you on the dance floor! DJ Hannah JacquesDJ Hannah Jacques @djhannahjacquesfacebook.com/djhannahjacquessoundcloud.com/djhannahjacques

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NT Live: A Streetcar Named Desire Gillian Anderson (X-Files), Ben Foster(Lone Survivor) and Vanessa Kirby (BBCs GreatExpectations) star in this four-hour National Theatre live screening.

Thursday 18th September Madama Butterfly: On SydneyHarbour This is a 3D recording of the Royal Opera House’s 2011 production at CoventGarden featuring Liping Zhang, James Valenti, Anthony Michaels-Mooreand Helen Schneiderman. It runs just over two hours.

Tuesday 23 September Mariinsky On Screen - LaBayadereLa Bayadere, first premiered in 1877, combines the exoticsetting of 19th century India with the stunning virtuosity of Russianballet technique. It features the much celebrated scene 'Kingdomof the Shades'. This production, which runs two and a halfhours, was filmed live at the annual Stars of the WhiteNights Festival in St Petersburg. It’s billed as anunmissable cinema event for ballet fans.

Sunday 21 SeptemberSalome & WildeSalome: Live Q&A with Al Pacino These special screenings of AlPacino's films based on Oscar Wilde'smost controversial play is followed bya live satellite Q&A in what is afour-hour event.


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entertainment Sunday 28th September Billy Elliot: The Musical Live - Special Performance The blockbuster musical with music by Elton John is live from the WestEnd for the very first time. The miners' strike of 1984/85 is making life toughin England's northern pit villages. But, eleven-year-old Billy Elliot secretlydiscovers a passion for ballet and unites his entire community. Aninstant hit in the West End, it won four Olivier awards in 2006 and wenton to become a Broadway smash, with ten Tony awards under its belt.

Wednesday 1 October Steven Fry Live - More Fool Me The actor, comedian and raconteur launches his new volume of memoirs with a one-man comic show. ‘National Treasure’ Fry published the first volume of hisautobiography back in 1997. It covered the first 20 years of his life and won a hugereadership. Thirteen years came the 'The Fry Chronicles', which took the story up tohis 30th birthday. It became a best-seller and there is much anticipation for Fry'supcoming third volume, 'More Fool Me'. This 90-minute event is live from the RoyalFestival Hall as part of the Southbank Centre's London Literature Festival.

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8.00am14 CI Bodybuilding 2014, Opera House, 1.00pm15 Helier Morris Men, Howard Davis Park, 8.00pm16 NT Live: A Streetcar Named Desire (Live Screening), Opera House, 7.00pm17 Jaleo Flamenco, Opera House, 8.00pm18 Madama Butterfly on Sydney Harbour (Screening), Opera House, 8.00pm20 Condor Ferries Dragon Boat Festival, St Helier Harbour, 10.00am20 Sand Racing, St Ouen’s Bay, 10.15am20 Toploader, Opera House, 8.00pm22 Helier Morris Men, Howard Davis Park, 8.00pm23 Alina Ibragimova + Cédric Tiberghien, Arts Centre, 8.00pm24-28 Branchage Film Festival, various locations, visit www.branchagefestival.com

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1 Stephen Fry: More Fool Me (Live Screening), Opera House, 7.00pm3 Albert Lee: Frettening Behaviour On The Road, Opera House, 8.00pm4 Classics by Candlelight, Opera House, 8.00pm5 Standard Chartered Jersey Marathon, Weighbridge Place, 9.00am7 Alain Meunier + Anne Le Bozec, Arts Centre, 8.00pm10-11 2014 Jersey Paperclix Rally, various locations,

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