Members are notified that the 133rd
Annual General Meeting of
Jersey Blind Society
Will be held at Westlea
Rue du Huquet,St Martin, JE3 6HU
on Wednesday 6th November 2019
commencing at 3pm
Peter Mourant, Secretary 15th October 2019
Jersey Blind Society Trading As EYECAN.
Note: Copies of the accounts may be
obtained from Jane Vincent at Westlea,
St Martin, JE3 6HU.
Tel 864689 or by email jane@eyecan.je
A new Island-wide campaign aimed at increasing awareness and understanding of hate crime has been launched by the States of Jersey Police (SoJP).
The campaign has been developed in conjunction with community groups and features Jersey victims and community leaders talking about their experiences of hate crime in the Island, and how either they, or the victims they represent, have been impacted.
Hate crime can be defined as acts of violence and hostility directed at a group or individual because of who they are, or who someone thinks they are, based on their race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation or transgender identity.
The true extent of hate crime in Jersey is not fully understood because it is believed to be significantly under-reported. SoJP are seeking to reassure the public that they take hate crime very seriously and are encouraging people to come forward and report.
Incidents can have a significant impact on the victim and their community group, including anxiety, depression and fear to leave the house.
SoJP currently use a range of existing laws to prosecute perpetrators of hate crime. The intention is for this to be greatly enhanced with specific legislation being put out for public consultation later this year.
SoJP have also developed a hate crime policy, which places an increased emphasis on all crimes reported, ensuring that dedicated supervisory oversight is immediately provided and that prosecution of any hate crime is fast-tracked.
Acting Inspector Manny De Freitas from States of Jersey Police, commented: “In launching this campaign, we want to encourage victims in Jersey to come forward to report incidents of hate crime. Only by reporting it, and perpetrators being brought to justice, can we stop it from occurring.”
Chairman of the Community Advisory Group, Jim Hopley, added: “The occurrence of hate crime in all its manifestations, including via social media, is something we should be aware of. When suffered or witnessed we can, and should, do something about it in the certain knowledge that wherever possible action will be taken to stamp this insidious crime out.
“This campaign, fully supported by the Community Advisory Group, invites us all to recognise hate crime and to play our part working in partnership with the Police to stand against it.”
The term ‘hate crime’ can be used to describe a range of criminal behaviour where the perpetrator is motivated by hostility or demonstrates hostility towards the victim’s disability, race, religion, sexual orientation or transgender identity.
These aspects of a person’s identity are known as ‘protected characteristics’. A hate crime can include verbal abuse, intimidation, threats, harassment, assault and bullying, as well as damage to property. The perpetrator can also be a friend, carer or acquaintance who exploits their relationship with the victim for financial gain or some other criminal purpose.
Report hate crimes here: https://jersey.police.uk/be-safe/hate-crime/hate-crime-reporting/
Our Autumn Quiz, being held this Friday night is now sold out.
Thank you to everyone who has entered a team in to the event – it is set to be a great night.
Jersey campaigners promote National Eye Health Week
Eye specialists in Jersey are urging islanders to take extra care with their nutrition to preserve their sight. It follows the case of a British teenager who lost his sight after years of eating processed, fatty foods like chips and crisps. READ MORE: https://www.itv.com/news/channel/2019-09-25/jersey-campaigners-promote-eye-health-week/
Posted by Sophie Dulson ITV on Thursday, 26 September 2019
Our thanks go to Sophie Dulson and cameraman Greg, from ITV Channel Islands, for creating this brilliant piece that captured our message perfectly.
Kit Chamier, registered nutritionist, has produced some recipes for your eyes as part of Eye Health Week (http://www.eyecan.je/eye-health-week/)
Ingredients
2 tbsp Soy Sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp rice wine
Chili flakes
1 garlic clove
2 tsp grated ginger
2 salmon fillets
1 tbsp sesame seeds
1 tsp honey
250g broccoli
2 Large handfuls of fresh spinach
Method
1. Pre-heat the oven to 200C/180C fan and line a baking tray with grease proof paper
2. Mix together all ingredients to make a dressing, setting aside the salmon, broccoli and spinach.
3.. Measure out half of the dressingand marinade the Salmon for 15 minutes. (the other half will be used for the vegetables)
4. Meanwhile wash and cut the broccoli
5. Place the marinated salmon in the middle of the baking tray drizzling any left over marinade from the bowl on top of the salmon and cook in oven for 10-12 minutes
6. Boil the broccoli for 6-8 minutes throwing in the spinach for the last minute so that it just wilts
7. Drain the vegetables and serve up, drizzling the other half of the dressing
8. Please the cooked salmon fillet next the vegetables and sprinkle any extra chilli/ sesame seeds on top.
Ingredients
3 eggs
1 Large Tomato
1 Large handful of fresh spinach
Method
1. Heat 1 tsp butter in a large non stick frying pan and fry the tomatoes as slices until browned
2. Whilst the tomatoes cook beat the eggs with 1 tbsp water adding a pinch of salt and plenty of cracked black pepper.
3. Transfer the tomatoes over to the serving plate and set aside for later, wilt the spinach in the residual heat of the pan whilst you continue your recipe
4. In another non-stick pan, heat a tsp butter on a medium heat and pour the egg mixture in, stirring continuously.
5. Serve the eggs, with the tomatoes and spinach on the side. Add toast for something a bit more substantial
Ingredients
25g Porridge oats
150g 0% plain yogurt
85g Raspberries
85g Blueberries
Small handful of flaked almonds
Method
1. Pour 200ml water into a non stick pan and stir in the oats, cooking on a low heat until bubbling and thick.
2. Once in the serving bowl swirl in the yogurt gently and sprinkle over the blueberries, raspberries and almond flakes
Since the start of the bowls season, EYECAN have been the chosen charity for St Brelade Bowls Club.
With events running throughout the year to benefit the Charity, as well as a charity bowls match with DennySide Bowls Association the Club donated £1,059.92 from their own events.
EYECAN are extremely grateful for all of the support that we are given and are truly thankful to St Brelade’s Bowls Club for their generosity and for supporting us throughout the year.
EYECAN’s Scott Douglas receiving the donation from Freda Videgrain, President of St Brelades Bowls Club.
A very big thank you to The Dennyside Bowls Association who yesterday, 18th September 2019, raised £1,600 for EYECAN whilst competing against St Brelades Bowls Club.
The Dennyside Bowling Association for men’s outdoor bowls was founded in 1936 by Leonard Denny of the Cambridge Park Bowling Club and a prominent member of Middlesex Bowling Association. Although many things have changed since the early days the general aims remain the same. The main objective being to help bowling clubs raise monies for local charities and worthy causes. The hosting clubs that invite us for a match nominate their chosen charity where we know the money will be well spent.
EYECAN is extremely thankful for all donations and the huge generosity of The Dennyside Bowls Association.
We are recruiting volunteers to help at our busy centre. If you are interested in one of the roles detailed below please contact us via email info@eyecan.je or by calling 864689 and speaking to Kirsty or Jane.
More information about volunteering at EYECAN can be found here.
We need a person who can help us occasionally with the putting up and the taking down of our advertising banners (a few times a year). We also need a little help with our recycling and also some ad hoc handy jobs.
On Wednesdays some of our sight impaired members come to our centre to do arts and crafts and gardening Our numbers are growing and we need extra help to support our art specialist in helping our members.
The role is to serve tea, coffee & lunch and assist with the bingo, raffle and any activities.
The role is to collect and return sight impaired clients who attend our Social Club lunches at Westlea Centre, St Martin.
| Organisation | Activity | Time(s) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| EYECAN | Interactive display and sight loss awareness materials | Library opening hours | Jersey Library "The Lounge" |
| Jersey Adult Mental Health Service alongside Jersey Recovery College | Art and poster exhibition | 11am to 2.30pm | Ex Beghin's store, King Street, St Helier |
| Jersey Library | Reading Well collections on supporting themes: Body Language, Empowerment, Resilience and Acceptance | Library opening hours | Jersey Library |
| Youthful Minds | Information board on body image | Brook office opening hours | Brook office, 7 Nelson Street, St Helier |
| Date | Activity | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 13 May 2019 | Mindful Mondays: Focus on body image | 9am to 1.30pm | Coffee bar / chapel, Communicare Centre, St Brelade |
| Monday 13 May 2019 | Craft and Cake: Paper Flower Making | 12pm to 2pm | Room 1, Jersey Library, St Helier |
| Monday 13 May 2019 | Jersey Recovery College: Lunchtime Lecture Contact: Siobhan Poingdestre to reserve a place | 12.10pm to 12.50pm | Room 2, Jersey Library, St Helier |
| Monday 13 May 2019 | Dr Miguel Garcia Lunchtime Lecture | 1.10pm to 1.50pm | Room 2, Jersey Library, St Helier |
| Monday 13 May 2019 | Jersey Sport: Pilates | 2.30pm to 3.30pm | Millennium Park, St Helier |
| Monday 13 May 2019 | Concordia Choir | 6.30pm to 7.30pm | Ground floor, Jersey Library, St Helier |
| Tuesday 14 May 2019 | Jersey Sport: Body Fit | 9.30am to 10.30am | Communicare Centre, St Brelade |
| Tuesday 14 May 2019 | LINC: Help 4 Healthcare Open for anyone working in healthcare Book to reserve a place (Ticketed event) | 11am to 2pm | LINC Offices, 24 Beresford Street, St Helier |
| Tuesday 14 May 2019 | Jersey Sport: Introduction to Ballroom | 4.30pm to 5.30pm | All Saints Church, St Helier |
| Tuesday 14 May 2019 | LINC: Curry and Chat Book to reserve a place (Ticketed event) | 7pm | Trinity Parish Hall, Trinity |
| Wednesday 15 May 2019 | Jersey Recovery College: Drop in stand | 8.30am to 4pm | Jersey Central Market, St Helier |
| Wednesday 15 May 2019 | Jersey Sport: Nordic Walking | 10am to 11am | Waterfront Car Park (green area behind The Bar) |
| Wednesday 15 May 2019 | Your Library: Closer to Home | 10am to 12pm | Communicare Centre, St Brelade |
| Wednesday 15 May 2019 | LINC: Community Group | 11.30am to 2pm | Trinity Parish Hall, Trinity |
| Wednesday 15 May 2019 | My Voice: Lunchtime Lecture | 12.10pm to 12.50pm | Room 1, Jersey Library, St Helier |
| Wednesday 15 May 2019 | Craft and Cake: Beading | 2.30pm to 4.30pm | Room 1, Jersey Library, St Helier |
| Thursday 16 May 2019 | Pain Clinic: Open Session | 10.30am to 12pm | Pain Clinic, Overdale, St Helier |
| Thursday 16 May 2019 | Just Sing: Recital of songs and music reflecting Mental Health Awareness Week | 11.30am to 12.30pm | Beresford Street Kitchen, St Helier |
| Thursday 16 May 2019 | Youthful Minds: Mental Health Awareness and Tackling Stigma | 12.10 to 1.30pm | Room 2, Jersey Library, St Helier |
| Thursday 16 May 2019 | LINC: Help 4 Healthcare Open for anyone working in healthcare Book to reserve a place (Ticketed event) | 12.30pm to 1.30pm | LINC Offices, 24 Beresford Street, St Helier |
| Thursday 16 May 2019 | Jersey Sport: Dance Fit | 1pm to 2pm | All Saints Church, St Helier |
| Thursday 16 May 2019 | St John’s Ambulance: Carers Support Group Lunchtime Lecture | 1.1.0pm to 1.50pm | Jersey Library, St Helier |
| Thursday 16 May 2019 | Barclays: Accessibility Awareness Book to reserve a place (Ticketed event) | 6pm to 8pm | Eagle Lab, First floor, Jersey Library, St Helier |
| Thursday 16 May 2019 | Brook Jersey: Information and Advice for Young People | 6.30pm to 8.30pm | St Brelade Project Youth, St Brelade |
| Thursday 16 May 2019 | Mindful Hatha Yoga Taster with Sara Hevingham Ticketed event | 6.30pm to 8pm | Children's Library, Jersey Library, St Helier |
| Friday 17 May 2019 | Jersey Sport: Park Work Out | 10am to 11am | People's Park, St Helier |
| Friday 17 May 2019 | Wild Shinrin-Yoku Walk with Amanda Bond Book to reserve your place (Ticketed event) | 10am to 1pm | Toad Sculpture, Waterworks Valley |
| Friday 17 May 2019 | Craft and Cake: Card Making | 10am to 12pm | Room 1, Jersey Library, St Helier |
| Saturday 18 May 2019 | Wellbeing Workshop: Dealing Effectively with Overwhelm and Stress | 10am to 12pm | Room 1, Jersey Library, St Helier |
Do you want to be part of the dynamic EYECAN team who work for the benefit of sight impaired Islanders?
The role is to work as part of a small kitchen team who produce nutritious meals for our sight impaired members who attend our Day Centres and will involve washing all items used to prepare food and serve lunches. Maintaining the highest levels of cleanliness, hygiene and safety within the work area.
The ideal candidate should have:
Competitive salary package offered
www.eyecan.je/candidate-policy
Please send CV and covering letter to Jane Vincent Operations Director, EYECAN, Rue Du Huquet, St Martin, JE3 6HU or jane@eyecan.je
Closing date 23 April 2019
