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"Cow Sculpture Unveiled"
in celebration of
"2001 The Year of the Jersey"
Sculptor: John McKenna
On Saturday 29th September 2001, the Bailiff of Jersey Sir Philip Bailhache unveiled the sculpture in West's Centre, St. Helier, Jersey. The sculpture is a tribute to the men and women who for generations have developed "La Vaque dé Jèrri" as the supreme dairy cow. The Year of the Jersey Association, under the Presidency of Anne Perchard MBE, has spent two years planning and organising the funding for this project, and their considerable efforts have culminated in a piece of art that will grace St. Helier for many generations to come
Sir Philip and Anne Perchard MBE admire the new "herd" in the middle of town
Sir Philip unveils the leading cow ........ and R.J.A. & H.S. Junior Section members do the rest
The commemorative stone
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The Bronze Herd
Sir Philip giving his speech.......and then he meets the bull
The Dean of Jersey, The Very Reverend John Seaford offers a Prayer of Thanksgiving
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Association Secretary, Aidan Smith OBE (grey suit) introduces John McKenna, the sculptor
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Sadie Rennard sings ...........
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........... "Beautiful Jersey"
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Head of the leading cow
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Second cow ...... plus new-found friend
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Anne Perchard MBE explains the finer points of the calf to Sir Philip
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Don't try this at home!!......making friends with the bull
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The flowergirls were four Junior Section members of the R.J.A. & H.S.
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After the unveiling, the public and the dignitaries mingled to admire this beautiful work of art
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Suzanne, Vicki and Steve (Le Feuvre) with the leading cow.
Jo was not able to be at the unveiling as she is at university in the U.K.
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