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s anyone else enjoying the slow pace of the summer? I love how the leisurely rhythm of summertime descends over our island; the traffic chills out because the schools are closed, holidaymakers take over the high street, forcing us to amble along with them, and emails get lost in cyberspace as we take it in shifts to squeeze in a week or two of annual leave. One almost feels like they are on holiday right here at home. Our contributors have certainly been picking up on the island’s relaxed vibes and so we hope you will enjoy Nichole Sweetsur’s blissed-out Beauty Buzz recommendations and a round up of our most tranquil yoga experts on our beauty pages as well as some tips from interior designer Michele Hilton on how to keep the kids cool with a back-toschool bedroom makeover in Art + Design. Then what better way to pick up the pace later on in the month with the International Food Festival in town? With events popping up literally on every corner it is set to be a tasty September and our Appetite section is bursting at the seams with some of the highlights on offer. We have a round up of scrummy local produce, a preview of the Guernsey Gold dinner and tasting notes from our top local sommeliers on their favorite wines - with two free tickets up for grabs to the Make your Case wine-tasting event on 25th September! Make mine a Guernsey Mojito, this is going to be a month to remember! Claud @Claudarelli
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Editor’s Note....................................................... 9 Contributors ..................................................... 12 Behind the Scenes ........................................ 14 The News Upfront ........................................ 15 Events Listings ............................................... 16 Life’s a Beach (guide) ................................. 18 My Island ........................................................... 20 Food Festival ................................................... 22 The Weather Fox .......................................... 24 Georgie’s Pic of the Month ................... 26 Community ...................................................... 30 SOCIAL CIRCLES ......................35 Louise Lawton Private Viewing ......... 36 The Potting Shed Summer BBQ ....... 38 STYLE ......................................... 39 Shoot: Slow Fruit ..........................................40 Jorja’s Wardrobe........................................... 48 BEAUTY&WELLBEING ............ 51 Press the Pause Button ................................. 52 Join the Union: 4 kinds of yoga ................ 54 Mind, Body, Health, Self ............................... 56 APPETITE.....................................57 Golden Moments for Food Festival . 58 Tasting Notes ................................................. 60 Let the Evening be Gin ............................ 62
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Hello Smoothie.......................... 64
ART & DESIGN .......................... 65 The Storytellers............................................... 66 Island Channel .............................................. 68 Second Shoot .................................................. 70 Back to School Rooms .............................. 72
PAPARAZZI............................... 122 Boardom ............................................................126 The Gallery property supplement | September 2015
The lights have it.
Read our columnist Michelle Hilton’s take on how best to illuminate your home.
Guernsey’s brightest property section BUSINESS ................................. 103 Q&A: Kay Parnwell ................................... 104 Movers and Shakers ................................. 106 Business News ............................................. 108 TRAVEL ....................................... 111 Beach to Jungle.............................................112 SPORT.......................................... 115 Anyone for a Swimrun............................. 116 HARDWARE .............................. 119 Slow Down ...................................................... 120 Phone Home...................................................129 Gadgets............................................................. 130 NIGHTLIFE ................................ 122 Review:Blakalaska ...................................... 122 Licence2Dance ............................................. 123
GSY ........................................ 75 Thinking outside the box ............. 76 Living Room ......................................... 80 Interior Trends..................................... 82 Vision ........................................................ 84 Carre Properties..................................88 Home style lighting ........................ 90 Cranfords ................................................. 92 Shields ...................................................... 94 Fine & Country.................................... 96 Sarnia Estates .......................................98 Martel Maides ................................... 100
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#42 CONTRIBUTORS Get to know some of our existing contributors a little better...
CAROLINE MAUGER
ETIENNE LAINE
WRITER AND PROOF READER EXTRAORDINAIRE
ROVING PHOTOGRAPHER
WHAT IS YOUR SIGNATURE DANCE MOVE? I’m a Zumba fanatic so it would definitely involve some hip wiggling. IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE THING ABOUT GUERNSEY WHAT WOULD IT BE? I’d like it to be cheaper to get away for a break! Absence makes the heart grow fonder and looking at Guernsey from above as the plane comes in to land always reminds me how lucky I am to live here. WHERE CAN WE USUALLY FIND YOU ON A SATURDAY NIGHT? More often than not, on the sofa watching a film and drinking wine with Warren, my husband. IF YOU COULD GET AWAY WITH ONE CRIME WHAT WOULD IT BE? You’re asking someone who worries about accidentally missing something with the self-scanner in Waitrose.. but I’d defraud a seriously rich company (like Amazon - they wouldn’t really notice, would they?) and go on lots of amazing holidays. To assuage my guilt, I’d also give some to good causes.
WHAT IS YOUR SIGNATURE DANCE MOVE? The occasional nod, preferably within the vicinity of the bar. IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE THING ABOUT GUERNSEY WHAT WOULD IT BE? I would introduce a tax on Lycra so that MAMILs (middle aged men in lycra) would annoy me a little less when driving. WHERE CAN WE USUALLY FIND YOU ON A SATURDAY NIGHT? Here, there and everywhere but not working if I can help it. IF YOU COULD GET AWAY WITH ONE CRIME WHAT WOULD IT BE? A bank job would be glamorous, but my girlfriend told me there is good money in budgie smuggling. www.etiennelaine.com
TOM GIRARD
is presenter and producer of BBC Introducing in Guernsey and writes regularly about the local music scene. As well as music he has a passion for films, books and pro-wrestling and can generally be found wherever there’s a loud guitar playing rock ‘n’ roll.
CHEYENNE WYLIE
is a Guernsey girl with a passion for fashion, styling and photography - anything media related! She works in marketing at Specsavers on a graduate scheme, loves music, socialising and partying. She’s also worked on a few shoots with Gallery before, assisting styling our fashion shoot and also recently on the new Visit Guernsey campaign. Her outgoing nature makes her the perfect Gallery Events Reporter. Get in touch if you’d like to see your event on the pages of Gallery.
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For the ‘slow’ edition we decided to create a laid-back Sunday morning countryside vibe, and whilst the shoot day was a little overcast it was a tropical paradise compared to the monsoon we had to shoot in last month.
Kate and Joni from Free Love Boutique kindly supplied some great clothing and we were delighted to be given the run of the stunning and immaculate grounds of the Meller family farm nestled in the picturesque Fauxquets Valley, which produces the delicious Rocquette cider. With the generous use of a 4wd golf cart and trailed by the family dogs, we had a brilliant time exploring the extensive grounds and never-ending orchards finding some stunning areas to shoot in. Modelling for us this month was the beautiful Lucie Fox-Pegg, estate agent, accomplished horse rider and owner of one of Guernsey’s finest manes of hair. I’ve worked with Lucie before so knew there would be a lot of laughs on the shoot. Shanine Levrier created some flawless natural makeup looks in keeping with the theme and was also completely taken with Lucie’s amazing hair, creating a beautiful, slightly wild look.
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Words SIMON BOUCHER-HARRIS Photographer
Sometimes photoshoots take a strange turn, and no matter how much you plan the old adage of ‘expect the unexpected’ is very much the case. After a great first set up I had planned the next shot to have Lucie perched gracefully on top of one of the old cider barrels… what
With the generous use of a 4wd golf cart and trailed by the family dogs, we had a brilliant time exploring the extensive grounds and never-ending orchards finding some stunning areas to shoot in. we hadn’t quite planned for was the lid of the barrel being rotten, which resulted in poor Lucie disappearing backside first into a barrel full of very cold and very smelly water! After retrieving our poor soaking beauty, it took about 30 minutes for us to be able to stop laughing enough to start shooting again and although she found it as funny as the rest of us I think Lucie will think very carefully before agreeing to model again! Not all Champagne, glamour and perfect sunsets unfortunately, but we had a great (and very memorable) time, and we hope you like the shoot this month.
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Gallery News Highlights
TOP OF OUR NEWSFEED… Make mine a double It was single, then double and now apparently it could go either way. No we’re not talking about Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin, it’s the St Peter Port seafront traffic crisis that’s got us chomping at the bit. Throw in a roundabout that no one knows how to use and you’ve got complete and utter chaos. Good job as you’re sitting in traffic that the view is pretty. F1 Circuit hits Guernsey Richard Goddard’s wedding last month attracted a plethora of Formula One stars to our island, including Jenson Button and David Coulthard. We heard they partied in the upstairs cocktail bar of Red Grill House with a few lucky locals who managed to sneak in and had a night to remember. There was also the ‘best firework display Guernsey has ever seen’ over Castle Cornet – the Bonfire Night challenge has been set!
Date change for Smart Car Lottery We have decided to extend the date of the draw for our Smart Car Lottery so that we can raise as much money as possible for charity. The date is now due to be this October, but keep your eyes on our Facebook page for details; www.facebook.com/ gallerymagazineguernsey
INHOUSE Our lovely contributors are not only handy at typing up content or creating a magnificent photoshoot, they are also top Tweeters! @renegadephotog Follow our fashion photographer Simon Boucher-Harris as he globe trots around the world, shooting in glamorous locations. You’ll also get updates on Sparta his naughty Husky dog and top photography tips live from our fashion shoot.
@soldstory This local recently launched online art community, brainchild of Simon Torode, is promising Gallery readers 100 ‘Enhanced’ annual packages worth £7,500 to help the Guernsey arts community promote their work. Get involved!
@etiennelaine Our in-house photographer Etienne has captured most of Guernsey for the pages of Gallery at some point, so check out his back catalogue and you may even find one of yourself!
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TWOC the hell? Local man Duncan Staples mocked thieves for stealing his father’s 1990s BMW in an online Facebook post which not only went viral but was also picked up by the Daily Mail. He posted the hilarious online rant asking ‘Have you no shame?’ and ridiculed thieves for stealing a car with the keys left inside and covered in bird faeces then crashing and abandoning it 300m down the road. Only in Guernsey.
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Val Des Terres// 9am
Crown Pier// £free
THE HILL CLIMB
CHILDREN’S FOOD FESTIVAL
Bring your earplugs and scream for speed.
Food bravery activities, competitions, games and tastings all aimed at challenging the way children think about food. Plus La Frog, facepainting and badge making. Fun!
5.09.15
80S INVASION
Castle Cornet// £15// 6.30 – 10.30pm// fade2grey.org Bring back that perm! For one night only Fade2Grey will be taking centre stage with DJ Carl Ward. Don’t miss it.
8 – 13.09.15
13.09.15
GSPCA SEAFRONT SUNDAY
St Peter Port Harbour// 10am–4pm// £free Support one of the island’s best loved charities and get some puppy love along the way.
HERM REAL ALE AND CIDER FESTIVAL
16 - 20.09.15
Taste over 60 real ales, ciders and Champagnes and if you’re still standing there will be dancing and live music too.
Islandwide// prices vary// guernseyliteraryfestival.com
The Mermaid// Call to book 01481 750050// herm.com
10.09.15
GUERNSEY AIR DISPLAY
St Peter Port Centre// from 11am// £free// guernseyairdisplay.com
Prepare to be wowed as the Battle of Britain is re-enacted in the skies of Guernsey. Full lineup on their website.
GUERNSEY LITERARY FESTIVAL
27.09.15
CANACCORD TRI-ULTIMATE Islandwide// tri-ultimate.gg
Raise some serious funds for local charity Hope for a Child by running or supporting this extreme 32.6 mile event consisting of a Pembroke Bay swim, west coast cycle and run along northern coastal paths. Serious stuff.
In its fourth year and attracting big name literary stars, check out their website for all of the details, including events in conjunction with the food festival. Books and food… what a combo.
19.09.15
HEALTHSPAN NIGHT RIDE
Starts Vazon// 5.30pm// £10
A unique sporting event with five separate routes raising money for the Cardiac Action Group and the Guernsey branch of the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Wear your brightest colours!
19 – 20.09.15
BIG GUERNSEY MARKET
27.09.15
TASTE GUERNSEY SEAFRONT SUNDAY St Peter Port harbour// 10am – 4pm// £free The last of the summer Seafront Sundays wraps up what is sure to be a diet-inducing week of delicious local food from the International Food Festival. Sponsored by Cimandis.
Crown Pier// £free
12.09.15
PROMS ON THE PIER
Albert Pier// 5 – 9pm// £free
An outdoor broadcast of the Last Night of the Proms direct from the Royal Albert Hall followed by a firework display from Castle Cornet and entertainment from local bands. Get there early for a good spot!
The opportunity to taste and purchase an abundance of lush local produce with masterclasses in Champagne, English sparkling wine, cocktail making and cheese and beer matching.
29.09.15
NT ENCORE – LONDON ROAD Princess Royal Centre for Performing Arts// 7pm// £15 - £17.
The National Theatre’s sell-out film adaptation of London Road comes to Guernsey documenting the events that shook Suffolk in 2006 when the bodies of five women were discovered in Ipswich.
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ELSEWHERE SEPT 12, 2015
INTERNATIONAL ACCORDION FESTIVAL
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, USA Clearly known to be everyone’s most favoured instrument out there, the accordion is getting ready for even more appreciation in this festival taking place this September. Join in the fun whilst listening to diverse music styles whilst outdoors and surrounded by many others dancing along and generally having a great time. INTERNATIONALACCORDIONFESTIVAL.ORG
05 & 06.09.15
JERSEY LIVE FESTIVAL
ROYAL JERSEY SHOWGROUND // 11AM-11PM
Attracting people not only locally but nationwide, the festival is best known for its atmosphere, activities, but most of all its line-up. Taking to the main stage this year will be the likes of Rudimental, The Vaccines, Clean Bandit, George Ezra, Circa Waves, Years and Years and many more, all ready to entertain the massive crowds that flock the field over the weekend for what is surely the Channel Islands’ biggest live music event. Tickets are available from Eventbrite.
12 & 13.09.15
SPICE ARTS AND MUSIC FESTIVAL £FREE // 10AM ONWARDS
This free community event has been created by the Spice Arts and Music Festival, who are a non-profit organisation, to allow everyone to come together and appreciate the works of a variety of local artists, small businesses and producers. It will feature sculptors, live art and entertainment from local musicians, plus authentic Genuine Jersey produce, so don’t miss out on this lovely, local weekend.
30.09 - 04.10.15
JERSEY FESTIVAL OF WORDS VARIOUS LOCATIONS
A new way to celebrate our love of the written and spoken word, Jersey’s first Festival of Words aims to promote literature throughout the community, with a range of bestselling writers, such as Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy, children’s writer Holly Smale, Simon Barnes and Will Smith. A wide range of readings and presentations, as well as workshops and events for children will be available over the five days, so grab your tickets and don’t miss out. www.jerseyfestivalofwords.org
SEPT 18 - 27, 2015
ROCK IN RIO
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL The first Rock in Rio back in 1985 attracted nearly 1.4 million people, so no wonder 20 years later it’s still attracting a huge number of music lovers. From the very start the event has been headlined by some of the biggest names in music, such as Queen, AC/DC and Guns N’ Roses all the way through to the later dates with acts such as Beyonce, David Guetta, Taylor Swift and many more. And if that weren’t enough for you, the event created the project For a Better World in order to motivate people to seek for improvements in life through everyday changes - good music and a good cause! ROCKINRIO.COM/RIO
SEPT 18 - OCT 31, 2015
2015 RUGBY WORLD CUP
VARIOUS LOCATIONS, ENGLAND This event is pretty self-explanatory - over a month of watching different sportsmen from all over the world go head to head (literally, in some cases) against each other in many different matches, all with the same goal of winning in mind. With 20 different nations all competing against each other, and the fact that it’s the World Cup of something, if you’re a huge sports fan this is something you don’t want to miss out on. RUGBYWORLDCUP.COM
SEPT 19 - 20, 2015
MEATOPIA
TOBACCO DOCK. LONDON, ENGLAND Meatopia is a call to arms for all you judicious lovers of meat, a clarion toot to the perfectionists amongst you who demand the best in taste and provenance. So, pick up your forks, sharpen your knives and ask not what you can do for Meatopia but what Meatopia can do for you. This event looks to provide the best excuse to book a weekend in London during September, other than the World Cup! MEATOPIA.CO.UK
SEPT 24 - 27, 2015
26.09.15
DODOLINGS – TAMARIN MONKEYS
DURRELL WILDLIFE PARK // 10.30AM-12.30PM // £7
3-6 year olds and their parents can come along to the Education Centre to learn about animals living at Durrell Wildlife Park. Each session is jam-packed with different activities from arts and crafts, games and stories to making food parcels for the animals and touching all sorts of creepy crawlies! You can also visit the animals and ask questions of their expert animal staff.
GALWAY INTERNATIONAL OYSTER AND SEAFOOD FESTIVAL
SPANISH ARCH, GALWAY Ever been interested in attending the oldest oyster festival in the world (which also happens to be the most internationally recognised Irish festival after St. Patrick’s Day)? Then look no further than the west coast city of Galway, whose oyster festival is deemed to be one of Europe’s longest-running food extravaganzas and features in a huge amount of media worldwide. If your idea of a good time is slurping back a massive amount of seafood with more than 22,000 other visitors, then this festival is for you. GALWAYOYSTERFEST.COM
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LIFE’S A BEACH (GUIDE) Words Adam Bayfield, Tony Curr & Gordon MacRae Photography Etienne Laine
LE JAONNET { Swimsuit optional }
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f stripping off is your thing then you won’t mind the treacherous scramble down from the cliffs above to Guernsey’s only nudist beach, but that is not all that Le Jaonnet has going for it… Optimum Tide Mid, going down Best Feature One of the island’s best beaches meets one of the island’s best tearooms. Worst Feature The beach is also about as inaccessible as they come.
With its sheer cliffs, turquoise waters and sun-baked sand, Le Jaonnet would make a suitable location for any budding British filmmaker wanting to make an (extremely) lowbudget remake of Danny Boyle’s The Beach. From an aesthetic point of view it’s hard to argue with, though perhaps from an accessibility point of view the arguments come a little more easily. From Icart Point it’s a 15-minute walk west along the undulating and sometimes challenging cliff path. Some 200 steps are needed to descend the cliff to the bay itself, by which time you’d be forgiven for being out of breath. But that’s not the end of the fun – the gap between the rock face and the sand can only be bridged via a ladder (which luckily is sturdier than it looks). After a journey down that would leave Frodo and Sam feeling ashamed of themselves, you might expect to have the beach more or less to yourself. But any illusion that your experience is private is likely to be shattered by the sight of other people’s privates – this is Guernsey’s one and only nudist beach. In actual fact La Bette, just around the corner from here, is supposed to be the nudist beach, but since getting there requires either a lengthy swim or a treacherous cliff path scramble (the authorities thought a nudist beach was a great idea as long as it was impossible to get to) people tend to give up and just strip off at Le Jaonnet instead. If nudism is your bag, then this is obviously the place to be. If not, and you’re not desperately keen for either yourself or your kids to share the sand with (at most) two or three birthday-suited people, then you could be forgiven for opting to give it a miss. But if none of it bothers you then you should make the effort to get to Le Jaonnet, because the beach itself is unforgettably lovely, ideal for rock jumping, swimming and basking like a seal on a flat rock in the sun. The hike back up is made much more bearable by the prospect of ice cream and homemade cakes at the superb Icart Tea Gardens. Stay a while and chat with the charmingly eccentric proprietor, who will doubtless regale you with amusing and apparently inexhaustible anecdotes of, depending on his mood, his childhood in Guernsey, his unfathomable inventions or his previous career as a member of the British Airways Kung Fu Squad (!). And that alone makes a trip to Le Jaonnet worthwhile.
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motorbikes. Proud of his local heritage, the 49 year old loves his island home.
He is a director of Sarnia Hotels and a pioneer of local food as part of the Taste Guernsey initiative. Outside of work he is devoted to his family and friends, and
‘Sadly my brother Ian passed away far too early. I also have two older sisters, Janette and Yvonne, who still keep their little brother in check.’
Calum’s father Kenneth came from a long line of Sarnians and spent much of his career with British Airways. His Glaswegian mother Phylis moved to the island in 1962 where she met Kenneth two years later. Calum grew up in the Rue des Gron in St Martin’s and says his childhood was very family orientated with lots of time spent on the beach at Moulin Huet and Saints Bay. He is the youngest of four siblings.
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The family kept a little boat at the fishing harbour at Saints and spent many happy days pottering around the coastline fishing. He schooled at Notre Dame followed by St Josephs and admits to having been a wild card when he was young. ‘I had no interest in school and left to get a job at the tender age of 14.’ He was taken on as an apprentice chef at Moores by Pierre Bonenfant. Once qualified he worked in kitchens all around the island. Aged 18 Calum opted for a change of scene in joining the military. ‘Guernsey is a fantastic place to live, but I truly feel that everyone needs to leave at some point to really appreciate it.’ He spent a few years with the 29 Commando Gunners in the Royal Artillery and travelled the world, serving in the Middle East, Central America and the Far East among many far-flung destinations. ‘I experienced some amazing things but also had some fairly hairy moments as well. You have to take the good and the bad out of things you see.’ Calum left the army in 1992 and returned to the hospitality industry in Guernsey, initially working as a chef in the Havelet Court Hotel. ‘Cooking is like riding a bike. New techniques and styles comes and go but fundamentally it’s the same.’ He and wife Emma then spent a number of years working for Bucktrouts as relief pub management cover. ‘We moved around a lot, doing stints at the Dorset Arms and the Kosy Korner among others. It was a great learning curve as you saw how different landlords run properties in different ways and you could take the best bits and leave the bad bits.’ On Christmas Eve 1995 Calum was paid an unexpected visit in the Kosy Korner by Sarnia Hotels founder Andre Sendlhofer, asking him to return to work for him. ‘I couldn’t see myself standing behind the bar in my 50s and 60s as there’s more to hospitality than that. So his proposition came just at the right time. He spent one year back at Moores before the group acquired the Roquettes, which Calum says has been his baby ever since. Calum and Emma have two children, Ben, 23, and Charlotte, 14. ‘Emma has been an amazing support to me over the years. It’s not an easy industry as you are working long and odd hours, but it is all about getting the balance right.’
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Calum hard at work on the Cimandis pro stage at Taste Guernsey’s Seafront Sunday.
How do you like to spend your days off? Because I spend so much time at work, days off are all about family, friends and motorbikes. So long as a day off features these three I’m happy, no matter where I am. What is the best thing about working in hospitality? It’s the diversity of the job, both in your working day and the variety of great people you work with. What are the Guernsey hospitality industry’s best assets? It’s all about the people, whether that be the business owners and managers or the people on the ground. If you have passionate people that’s what makes an industry. What is your favourite dish to cook and why? Among my friends and family I am known as the BBQ king. It’s my forte and I try all sort of different things – some work well and some don’t. I just love the social element of BBQs – they are really interactive and can effortlessly bring generations and groups of friends together. You can all just get stuck in. What is your favourite dish to eat? I just love food in general and will give anything a go once. What is your favourite part of the island and why? The whole coastline. If I were to single out one part it would be Grandes Rocques. Where is your local?
weekend when I’m out on the motorbike. But believe it or not I’m not much of a pub person, perhaps because I associate it with work too much. Where do you like to eat out? I love the Grandes Rocques kiosk for crab sandwiches and I love Le Nautique for a slap-up meal and equally I love everything in between. We are so lucky over here with the quality and variety of dining experiences available. Do you have a pet? Yes, a Cavapoo (King Charles Cavalier and Poodle cross) named Harley. What quote that sums you up? Former US Secretary of State, General Colin Powell, once said: ‘A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work.’ That really resonates with me. What does Guernsey’s future look like? Without going into too much detail it looks pretty scary to me. We need to wake up a bit to the outside world. Which charity do you support? Help for Heroes is very close to my heart. There are also so many wonderful local charities that all need our support. What song would the soundtrack to the story of your life? Always look on the bright side of life. Calum is a proud supporter of the Love Food Hate Waste campaign, to find out more visit lovefoodhatewaste.com.
I don’t really have one as I like different places for different occasions. You’ll often find me in the Oak Bar through work, so I regularly catch up with friends in there. Out and about I like the Trafalgar and also frequently go to the Imperial at the
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If you were to ask someone in the United States what they know about our island, the chances are they’d say it was famous for its Potato Peel Pie (thank you, Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows). People in the UK or Europe would likely mention our renowned dairy products - Guernsey milk with its legendary yellowness and the unique herds of cows who provide it. We can’t comment on how tasty the aforementioned Potato Peel Pie is (or isn’t), but when it comes to local produce, we’re becoming rather spoilt for choice around here. A visit to any supermarket or the St Martin’s Farmers’ Market will show you that Guernsey producers have a great deal to offer to visitors and locals alike, and the list of products is getting longer each year.
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EAT LOCAL WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR GUERNSEY DAIRY
The Guernsey Cow, aka the Golden Guernsey, works jolly hard for us, producing milk, cheese, cream and scrumptious ice-cream, when she’s not busy posing for publicity shots. Together with her 1499 colleagues (at any given time), she produces 8 million litres of lusciously golden milk per annum! Her milk is high in beta-carotene and Omega 3 and 6 and, thanks to a ban on the import of foreign cattle, remains distinctive and unctuously rich.
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Peter and Mandy Girard live in St Peter’s and keep their herd of rare breed Guernsey Golden Goats there too. It’s their hobby and they love it, selling their milk and cheese to fund their passion. They enjoy it so much that they’ve even been known to sell their kids (*groan*). They don’t sell off-island, so you will just have to pop by to sample their range which includes the interestingly-named Chilli Billi (complete with a kick). You might even be lucky enough to bottle-feed one of their newbies.
TORTEVAL CHEESE
Hot on the heels (sorry) of the Girards’ golden goats is Fenella Maddison’s award-winning cheese, handmade in Torteval. Fort Grey is a soft blue cheese and Hanois is a little bit like a Brie. Fenella sells her delicious cheeses at the Farmers’ Market, the Town Market and via delicatessens and local stores on the island. Her cheese factory is in her converted garage.
PORKY’S
Jason Hamon is well known locally as the affable butcher at Forest Stores. He wears another hat whilst tending for his 160 (or so) free-range, rare-breed pigs that are dotting the landscape from Cobo to Torteval. Together with Matthew Bateman he produces Porky’s products and provides anything in the pig department you could possibly wish for - be it half an animal or a humble (but oh-so-delicious) sausage roll, with everything in between. Naturally the whole range is available at Forest Stores, with some products also appearing at the Farmers’ Market.
MEADOW COURT FARM MEATS AND CHEESE
The Watts family has been farming at Meadow Court Farm since the ‘70s and they produce beef as well as milk and cheeses. All of their beef is born and reared on their farm and cattle eat only homegrown grass and grain. We can be reassured that they are also subject to the highest welfare standards.
FRESH GUERNSEY HERBS
With over 20 acres of glasshouses and 20 years in the business, Fresh Guernsey Herbs is family run. Siegi and his team produce a huge range of herbs, salads and herb mixes and even the most pretty edible flowers - perfect for Mary Berry aficionados! The company miminises its
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impact on the environment, choosing biological methods and steam instead of chemicals. Herbs are handled just once and handpicked and packed straight away, making them the freshest in the business.
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WHITE ROCK BREWERY
Spotting a gap in the Bailiwick market where craft beer ought to be, Ross, Jack and Matthew founded White Rock as a microbrewery just two years ago. New kids on the block, they are really enthusiastic about producing cask-conditioned ales along traditional lines, but with unconventional twists in taste and flavour including hints of ginger, coffee and honey. They use local ingredients wherever they can and are passionate about the science behind brewing. Wonkey Donkey is crying out to be tried!
If you want to enjoy some delectably baked hot cross buns from Senner’s Bakery in St Martin’s, then you had better start queuing now. In the meantime, their Guernsey Gâche, speciality breads and doughnuts are pretty hot too. If you can’t make it to their diminutive premises on Les Camps, you’ll find their baked goods in food stores and sandwich outlets across the island.
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CASTEL FARM EGGS
Steve and Emma’s lovely eggs are on the shelves just 48 hours after being laid. Their free-range eggs have been available since 2010 and enjoy the best of both worlds; their barn eggs are from happy chickens that, interestingly, have exactly the same ‘henhouse’ conditions as ‘free-range’ birds in the UK, apart from the eight hours’ outside time. We don’t know why Guernsey yolks are so yellow, but we like to think it’s down to our balmy climate...
BEN LE PREVOST CHOCOLATES
Award-winning chocolate alchemist, Ben, has some stylish premises at the bottom of Mill Street, from where he creates some truly original flavours, which he is constantly reimagining. Take honey-roasted parsnip and raspberry and stinging nettle for example - surely firsts in the chocolate world? He uses local ingredients wherever possible including milk, cream and freshly picked herbs. Ben’s creations can also be enjoyed at some of the best hotels and restaurants on the island.
REBECCA’S CHOCOLATES
Based at Oatlands Village, Rebecca’s chocolates and fudge are hand-made and delicious. They specialise in eminently giftable personalised chocolate lollies too and their children’s chocolate-making workshop parties are very popular indeed.
FARMHOUSE ICE CREAM
The Ogier family runs their successful icecream making business at their Le Hechet Dairy Farm in Castel. Julian is the dairy farmer and his wife Katherine and her sister run the ice-cream ‘arm’ (paddle??). They have an enormous range of flavours including more unusual ones such as Amaretto with macaroons, liquorice and tayberry ripple, along with all the usual suspects. A huge range can be found at Forest Stores and their mobile van can be found at all the local summer shows and events, with queues that speak for themselves. They have also been known to make the biggest meringues in history with the leftover egg-whites.
Since 1998, the Meller family has been producing a range of ciders from organicallygrown apples in Les Fauxquets valley. Each autumn they hold an annual apple swap where local apple lovers can bring their own apples to supplement the Rocquette harvest. As well as their standard product lines, the company produces special limited-edition still cider boxes, including the ‘Bec du Nez’, created to quench the thirst of Salk Folk Festival goers, and ‘Porky’s’ - which marries perfectly with Jason’s organic pork (see above).
HAUT MAISON LIQUEURS
Raspberries, damsons, loganberries and blackcurrants form the backbone of a range of artisan products including gin, vodka and liqueurs. Everything is grown and produced at Stephen and Katherine Paine’s home and its 11 acres of fields and orchards. They are also sulphite- and preservative-free. The pair likes to keep things very local, using local artist Caroline Cummins for their branding and coffee for their espresso vodka from Bean 14.
CUP AND SAUCER TEAS
Owner Franny’s quirky tea blends are inspired by life in Guernsey and her current range consists of Fort Grey Blend, Superfudge Green Tea and Maglorious Mint and Seaweed Tea. Everything is packed locally and products can be found in delicatessens, gift shops and health food stores across the island.
BEAN 14 COFFEE
Joyful Cliff Path, Double D’Or, Espresso No. 1 - there’s a delightfully named blend for everyone, roasted locally by Chris Bader and available as beans or ground coffee. Started as a hobby a good few years ago, coffee roasting became a passion for Chris and, since 2006, has been a thriving business as Bean 14. Chris has even started growing beans here, which he hopes will one day provide Guernsey coffee. Wholesomely packaged in brown paper incorporating a stamped logo, Chris’s coffee stands out from the more homogenous supermarket versions and the taste is to die for (or to wake up for at least). You will also spot his coffee in cafés and restaurants under the La Coupaïe brand.
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THE INTOXICATING SWEETNESS OF AN OVER-RIPE SEPTEMBER Words: The Guernsey Weather Fox
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t is with a sense of giddy excitement that many of us step into September. Whilst children are nervous about new teachers who might be as trollish as Roald Dahl’s ‘Miss Trunchbull’, some business owners are praying that the tourist trade was good enough to pay for a winter getaway.
Whilst other students are dreaming up excuses for why they haven’t done their coursework, some mums and dads are relishing the idea that their houses are only going to get fully trashed at the weekends, rather than every day. For me, a self-employed surfer of over 20 years’ experience, the butterflies in my tummy are all in a flutter over the possibility that the first solid swells of autumn will coincide with the peak of the SST graph (sea surface temperature). Such a joyous combination that happens frequently enough for September to be the favourite month of most Northern Hemisphere surfers. Of course it’s equally joyous for virtually every other type of beachuser to arrive at renowned beauty spots in smouldering sunshine to find that they are the only soul in sight. It’s enough to make you cartwheel naked across the sand, blurting out all the swear words that you bottled up on the morning school run. Oh yes! What’s more, the temperature could be in the mid twenties, as hot as any July day, but you’re eyes aren’t streaming from all the randy flowers, and the UV index is rarely higher than 5, so you can ease right back on the suncream. So let’s have a look at the likelihood of September 2015 delivering the goods. Of course I am writing this article hopelessly far in advance compared to my daily forecasts (August 10 to be precise), so the chances are much higher that I’ve got it completely wrong. If that’s the case then feel free to have a good laugh, but by all means try and do a better job yourself. Hmmm, well there is nothing to suggest that a heatwave is the most likely scenario, but the probability that the British Isles will have a drier than average month is about double that
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Who wouldn’t like to get one of Herm’s gorgeous beaches almost entirely to themselves on one of the warmest days of the year? Image: Nikki Quevatre
of a wetter than average month. The reason for this is to do with the unusually cold sea temperatures in the North Atlantic (a huge area to the south of Greenland). Fortunately our immediate sea temperatures have been far more comfortable this summer; 17-18C through August (which is within a degree of average), so it hasn’t been unpleasant at all for swimming in. However, there are large oceanic patches between the UK and Newfoundland that are anomalously cool by 2-3C. This has generally encouraged high atmospheric pressure to develop over the mid Atlantic through August. The clockwise airflow around such a region of high pressure tends to steer most wet and windy depressions towards the far north of the UK.
Long hot days often round off with a build up of high altocumulus cloud. The UV index is low, so you can strut around in swimwear without constantly topping up suncream, right up until the evening thunder starts rumbling. Image Paul Mariess. GUERNSEY’S STYLE MAGAZINE
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Those awesome big tides kick off around the time of the Harvest Moon, and continue for the next four or five days. The Harvest moon is the full moon that is closest to the Autumnal Equinox. This is also when the moon is closest to the earth. It rises in the east just before the sun sets in the west, setting up an awesome symmetrical sceptical. Image Paul Mariess.
Not as cold as it might look; September is the month when aspects of winter slam right into summer warmth. Image Paul Mariess.
Meanwhile, southern regions (including our Bailiwick) tend to receive finer weather, albeit carried by relatively cool breezes from the west or the north. The various forecasting institutions, such as the UK Met Office, who have computer models capable of a reasonable stab at such long range prediction, seem to expect this weather pattern to continue through the first week of September. After that, there are suggestions that the high pressure centre will shift to the east of the UK. That is certainly a situation that is worth crossing your fingers for, because that would give us a warmer continental influence, as winds would tend to come from the eastern half of the compass. Such a situation would be lovely for west-coasters, who would find that their waves are more shapely and their sand is more sheltered in the lea of the sea-walls.
However, it was a bit of a shock when the sun had already set at 7pm. That heavy hint of winter stood in the corner of the room like an elephant, but after a full day’s surfing it was very easy for this ostrich to stick his head in the sand and simply go to sleep. Here’s hoping for another dreamy transition into autumn.
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Guernsey thunderstorms tend to be secondhand continental rejects. Although there can be some beauties, their surface heat source is usually massively reduced as they migrate over the Channel.. Whilst most of the month would be dry, I wouldn’t rule out the odd thundery downpour. In fact the likelihood of those would be increased. However, by nature, thunderstorms are more isolated and localised than the broad drizzly weather fronts that assault us from the west, so it’s not unusual to stay dry whilst the thunderstorms simply flash away in the visible distance. Who remembers that allnight natural rave that occurred last September 19/20? Wow! If ever there was a night to stay awake, occasionally poking a fire and gazing for hours at nature’s beauty, then that was it. For me, the most memorable of all my amazing Septembers has to be 2011. I was living in North Devon at the time, and the southeasterly wind had a longer land-track so it was a few degrees warmer than Guernsey, but Guernsey did tremendously too. On every day from September 27 (right up until October 2 in fact) the temperature rose above 22C. Through 2015, those two little ducks have guarded the boundary between countless average days and less than a handful of hotties. The hottest September day back in 2011 was actually the 30th; 26C was officially recorded at Roquaine. Sark actually recorded 26.8C the following day, which was October! The most amazing thing was that the hazy sunshine barely warranted any suncream.
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MISC Slowest Marathon Shizo Kanakuri, an Olympic marathon runner from Japan holds the record for the slowest marathon time ever. In 1912 when he started this race, it carried on for more than a number of days however - 54 years, 8 months, 6 days, 8 hours, 32 minutes and 20.3 seconds to be exact. The story is that during the race he felt a little parched, so stopped at house where they gave him orange juice to quench his thirst, he then stayed for a few hours longer than he’d hoped. So instead of returning to the race he hopped on a boat
back to Japan after feeling embarrassed to return to the race following his extended break. He remained a missing person until located by a journalist in However, years later in 1967 he was invited back to Sweden to finish his race. Here’s some more maths: as the marathon was 40.2km (around 24.9 miles) and he “ran” for 479,350 hours, his average speed would be approximately 0.00005 mph - which, quite obviously, is way slower than a sloth. (But, although Kanakuri and his time are more well known than the actual marathon winner, it was sadly counted as unofficial.)
Slowest Car
Created by Peel Engineering Company in the sixties, this tiny, three-wheeled automobile is only 56 inches long, making it only just possible for one person to fit inside (barely, though). Due to its incredibly small size and weight (130 lbs - more likely to be lighter than the actual driver), the maximum speed it can reach is 10 mph.
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Many people, including you, know how frustrating it can be to be stuck behind an extremely slow driver, but if you want to be the actual slowest driver in the world, then you know what car to look out for.
Pisan zapra (Malay) the time needed to eat a banana teosammul (Estonian) the speed of a snail Pic: Shizo Kanakuri finally crossing the line.
WORDS OF WISDOM FROM GALLERY’S ANONYMOUS CORPORATE KINGPIN:
‘I hate Russian dolls, they’re so full of themselves.’
Do You Remember Dial Up? Not many of us really know what slow internet is, as gone are the days of the painful and noisy cable fueled dial up - yet these days if something doesn’t load within two seconds, we kick off and start flipping tables. Well consider yourselves lucky you don’t live in Libya, as it’s the country with the slowest internet, and for those parts of Libya that are lucky enough to have internet connection at all, 52% of their connections are running at under 256 kbps. For those of you who don’t know how slow that is, well you’ll have to take our word for it, it’s slow, basically it’s about a fifth of what we deem to be slow here. On average, the slowest speed for a reasonable connection when viewing websites, watching the occasional video clip and sending and receiving e-mails is 1500 kbps. After researching Libya’s connection in comparison to our everyday use of the internet, I’m feeling thankful for my supposedly slow internet at home.
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“Slow and steady wins the race.”
Slowest Animals Tortoises are widely known as being one of the world’s slowest animals, but when put into perspective, how slow are they really? Well, the average speed of a tortoise is two miles per hour, and so in turn that means it would take them approximately five hours to walk one mile. Furthermore, (with the Earth’s circumference around the equator being 24,902 miles,) it would take your average tortoise about 14 years, two months, one week, six days, three hours, 31 minutes and 33.24 seconds to walk around it once. That’s a little slow if you ask me. More or less the world’s slowest animal is the sloth, with it’s average speed being 0.15mph - on average they only walk 41 yards per day, which is less than half the length of a football field. Jo Salter with Air Cadet Tom Clarke, 13.
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A SENSE OF COMMUNITY NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN FOR THE 2015 AWARDS
SPORTS COMMISSION NEEDS YOUR HELP! Nominations for sports volunteers now open! Bedell Volunteers Week celebrates the hard work and commitment of the many sports volunteers on the island. During the week of 12-19 October, the Guernsey Sports Commission will highlight the many hardworking and dedicated volunteers through media features, culminating with the Volunteer Recognition Evening on Monday 19 October where awards will be presented. They need your help to nominate candidates for two awards. You may know somebody within your club, or friends, colleagues or family members who d a significant role in sport.
The Community Awards celebrate the local charities, organisations, groups, individuals and businesses which work tirelessly to raise money and embark on community projects for the benefit of others, across the Bailiwick and beyond. The Community Awards are taking place at St James on Wednesday 4 November at 4.30pm - details on how to attend will be released in due course. Nominations will be judged by the Community Awards judging panel which is chaired by Andrew Ozanne. He is joined on the panel this year by Fionnuala Carvill, Charlie Cox and Richard Le Tocq.
YOUNG VOLUNTEER (21YRS & UNDER) Please nominate any young volunteers who play or have played an important part in sport.
THERE ARE SEVEN CATEGORIES UP FOR GRABS... CHARITY OF THE YEAR sponsored by State Street Global Services Awarded to the charity that the j udges believe has consistently delivered outstanding service to its beneficiaries; promoted and raised its cause; been clear in its goals and strategy and demonstrated excellence all round. YOUTH AWARD sponsored by Guernsey Electricity Awarded to a young person who encapsulates commitment, contribution and giving, either to or for the community, individuals, family or other. A young unsung hero. Through caring, by volunteering, by achieving, in showing spirit or heroic deed, perhaps above and beyond expectation and in ways that would not normally attract the limelight. NB: a young person for the purposes of this award will be 11-25. OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT sponsored by KPMG Channel Islands Limited: Awarded to a person who has demonstrated innovation, teamwork, passion and integrity throughout their involvement, and who has produced an identifiably profound effect on a charity or voluntary organisation through their work and/or leadership. FUNDRAISING TEAM OF THE YEAR sponsored by Cazenove Capital Management - Wealth Management from Schroders Awarded to a locally-based fundraising team on the basis of its innovation and results that achieve or exceed the aims of a campaign, or campaigns during the last 12 months. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) sponsored by RBC Wealth Management: The CSR award recognises the active involvement of a commercial company and its team directly with charitable, voluntary or community projects in its locality, or through its partnership with a local charitable, voluntary or community organisation that has had a quantifiably positive effect on the local community over the last year/s. OVERSEAS AWARD sponsored by Specsavers The Overseas Award is for a local charity or initiative whose work benefits areas outside the Bailiwick of Guernsey.
Nomination forms and full criteria are available to download NOW from the Community Awards website. Nomination forms can also be requested by email or post by contacting sadie@ foundation.gg or calling Sadie on 748056. Sadie is also available to offer support to anyone requiring help with the nomination process. The closing date for nominations is Friday 11th September.
The deadline for nominations is Wednesday 30 September. To nominate someone please download a booking form from www.guernseysports.com or email info@ guernseysports.com with details on the nominee, why you are nominating them, contact details for yourself and the nominee and ideally a photo too.
CRICKETERS SWAPPING THE FIELD FOR THE ALPS Three of Guernsey’s top cricketers are set to climb Mont Blanc in the first of a series of fundraising challenges being undertaken by the island side. Captain Jamie Nussbaumer and team mates Tim Ravenscroft and David Hooper will spend six days next month climbing Grand Paradiso, which stands at 4,061m, before heading to the 4,807m high peak of Mont Blanc, which is the highest mountain in Western Europe. The challenge is the first in a series of annual events that the island team will take on to raise money for three beneficiaries. Half of the money raised will go to the GCB Players Development Programme Fund, which provides financial support to young cricketers, with the remainder being split equally between Male Uprising Guernsey and Only Fools and Donkeys.
ORGANISING COMMITTEE OF THE YEAR sponsored by RG Falla Awarded to the organisers of an annual event or one-off project which has been particularly successful in engaging with the local community and whose participants have demonstrated great teamwork.
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EPIC48 RECEIVES A GENEROUS PLEDGE FROM CHARITABLE TRUST The St Katharine’s Trust has agreed to donate up to £10,000 for the EPIC48 challenge this September. The Trust will match donations up to this maximum amount received during the event. The money donated by the Trust will go to This Is EPIC, one of the beneficiary charities. This donation-matching initiative will give the EPIC48 team a boost towards their fundraising target of £100,000 for charities This Is EPIC, The HUB, Dreams Come True and the NSPCC. Warren Mauger and Philip Smith - who are running on treadmills for 48 hours alongside three UK athletes - have also launched a
corporate team challenge which will raise significant funds. ‘People in Guernsey are loyal to local charities. Knowing the St Katharine’s Trust are supporting one of the Guernsey beneficiary charities, it may motivate our supporters to donate a little more to these four incredible causes,’ said Mr Mauger. EPIC48 will be taking place for 48 hours from 12 noon on Friday 4 September in Market Square. Five runners will individually be trying to break numerous world and British records up to and including running continuously for 48 hours on a treadmill. To support them, go to www.epicchallenges.gg.
Men’s Island Games Team - from left: Bobby Eggo, Daniel Blondel, Steve Mahy and Andy Eggo.
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team and for their sponsorship of the smart golf kits the team wore during their time in Jersey.
The Guernsey Golf team brought back a haul of medals from the Natwest Island Games earlier this summer with Bobby Eggo winning the bronze medal in the men’s individual golf event and the men’s golf team winning a silver medal in the team event. Aimee Ponte won gold in the ladies’ individual competition and the ladies’ team won bronze medals in the team event.
‘We achieved much success in Jersey, all the players gave their best in the Games. On behalf of the Guernsey Golf Union and the Guernsey Island Games 2015 Golf Teams I would like to express our gratitude to the Qube Group for their sponsorship of the Island Games golf kits.’
Petri Lagerstrom, President, Guernsey Golf Union, was keen to express his thanks to the Qube Group for their continued support of the
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Quinten Hubbard, Managing Director of the Qube Group, said, ‘The Qube Group congratulate the team on a successful Island Games. Supporting our local community through sports and charity work is always at the top of our agenda and will continue to be so as our business grows.’
SKIPTON ART FESTIVAL HAILED AS A SUCCESS The inaugural Skipton Art Festival has been hailed a success after Guernsey came alive for the celebration of art, which saw the public and artists immerse themselves in the event. Nearly 800 people visited the Festival HQ itself with over 100 artists taking part at more than 20 venues across the island. It is the first time that an art event on this scale has been held in Guernsey and it was organised by passionate volunteers of the Guernsey Arts Network. Skipton Art Festival Director, Emma Griffin, said: ‘We are so pleased with the response, both from local artists and the public. It’s great to see the art scene thriving in Guernsey. For me, it has always been about bringing the local artists together. Many new connections have been made while artists kindly volunteered at the HQ venue alongside other artists they previously had not met.’ Along with various exhibitions at the Festival HQ in Royal Terrace, the Gatehouse Gallery, Sarnia Arts & Crafts Summer Show and various Open Studios, there were also talks, walks and a series of workshops which were over-subscribed. Frances Lemmon, artist and organiser of the workshop programme, said: ‘We had 100 people on the adult and children workshops alone and had to turn more away. One aspect of the workshop programme involved showing children around the main exhibition area and explaining how each artist approached the same theme in a different way by using colour and technique. This surely is the finest legacy of this first festival; by introducing creative and diverse thinking at a young age, these children are going to grow up confident about taking creative risks in the future, as important in business as anywhere.’
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This month sees the launch of the Guernsey International Food Festival – putting the island firmly on the world map as a place of culinary excellence, with an abundance of fresh produce and talented chefs. Taste Guernsey sponsors and headline sponsor of the 10-day festival of food, ABN AMRO, is investing more than money in the event; Gallery spoke to passionate foodie and accomplished cook, Managing Director Graham Thoume. For most of us, hosting a barbecue involves buying in some burgers, sausages and rolls and making sure that the beers are cold. But for ABN AMRO Managing Director Graham Thoume and Co-director Andy Graham, it’s meticulously planned weeks before, with days of chopping, marinating, making sauces and cooking. Most of this activity goes on in Graham’s greenhouse, which would be more appropriately described as his ‘outdoor kitchen’. It has to be seen to be fully appreciated but to give you an idea of the scale of the operation, aside from having a collection of knives, peelers, pots and pans to make any professional chef envious, there is a spit capable of roasting a full-sized pig. And in pride of place is the biggest paella pan you have ever seen. ‘The bottom line is I love food and everything to do with it. My weakness is that I can’t stop buying or craving cooking kit – it drives my wife, Karen, mad! So as my collection of equipment outgrew the kitchen I had to move it outside. The spit has had plenty of use, especially at the bank’s annual barbecue, where Andy and I do a hog roast amongst other dishes. The paella pan always comes out at Seafront Sunday, where Andy and I cook together,’ said Graham. ‘Seafood paella and Jambalaya are always popular. At this year’s staff barbecue we cooked a huge lobster linguine in it, which had 150 lobsters in and took two days to prepare. It went down really well, along with dozens of burgers and sausages, antipasti and some fabulous tiramisu courtesy of Andy’s wife, Laura.’ Karen was the one who got him into cooking in the first place. When they met she was the cook in the relationship and got him interested. ‘Karen’s grandmother lived in India for many
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years and she made a mean crab curry, so that’s when my love of Indian cuisine started. It was also probably responsible for my preference of shellfish being hot rather than cold. When we go to France I drive the chefs there mad, asking for my fruits de mer to be cooked in the oven with butter. I just think it tastes so much better.’ Throughout the summer Graham and his staff serve up food at Seafront Sunday, raising money for charity. This year the bank’s chosen beneficiary is Bowel Cancer Guernsey, whose aim is to encourage healthy eating and exercise. ‘Making Bowel Cancer Guernsey our charitable partner was an easy choice for us, as we’ve had members of our staff directly affected by this illness. We’re strong believers in using fresh ingredients to help maintain a healthy lifestyle,’ said Graham. Another charity benefitting from the
The bank is also sponsoring the International Chef Exchange, which will feature Bas Oonk of Restaurant Basaal – one of the eateries that make up the renowned Avenue Culinaire in The Hague. He will team up with last year’s Channel Islands Chef of the Year Simon McKenzie to
The pair cooked seafood paella for starters, followed by a hog roast with roast potatoes and vegetables then dessert. Staff from ABN AMRO and the Hockey Club helped serve the food and washed up after the guests left to watch the game. After the match, around 80 players and ground staff then enjoyed roast pork rolls cooked and served by the team. management team’s culinary expertise is the domestic violence charity, Safer. In May, Graham, Andy and other staff members prepared a fundraising lunch for 80 guests attending the Insurance Corporation Muratti Vase final at Footes Lane. Andy is a former island coach and manager and still maintains close links with the club. The pair cooked seafood paella for starters, followed by a hog roast with roast potatoes and vegetables then dessert. Staff from ABN AMRO and the Hockey Club helped serve the food and washed up after the guests left to watch the game. After the match, around 80 players and ground staff then enjoyed roast pork rolls cooked and served by the team. All of the guests were asked to make a donation to Safer and the Guernsey Football Association and Muratti sponsors, Insurance Corporation of the Channel Islands, also added to the money collected to raise £1,255 in total. In September, Graham and Andy will take to the stage at the International Food Festival in the live cookery show where they will be cooking with a tandoor – part of Graham’s impressive collection of kit. They will also take part in a beach barbecue cook-off.
cook a one-off meal for local dignitaries and guests of the bank at The Venue, Fermain. In August Simon hosted a Guernsey produce supper at Bas’s restaurant in The Hague, which was a resounding success. ABN AMRO is active in the community with a number of high profile sponsorships in the areas of food and sport as well as strong links with children’s charities. This summer the bank again brought smiles to the faces of a number of children from Chernobyl, organising a kayak trip and farewell beach barbeque. Staff gave up their Saturday to be at the beach early to set everything up ready for the children and their host families; in the afternoon they helped to organise games and serve food and drink. The Bank is also in its third year of sponsoring the Guernsey Golf School, providing children with branded sportswear, trophies and prizes. It has helped strengthen the link between club golf and island golf at junior level by its sponsorship of the Guernsey Golf Development Squad initiative. Phil Sykes, one of the school’s directors and PGA golf professional, said that junior golf had flourished since the launch of the development squad in 2013. ‘The more we can expose our talented young players to differing events, cultures and competition then the more they will have the core skills to fulfil their potential going forward and truly realise the amazing potential of the island’s junior golfers. The support of ABN AMRO has helped enormously in enabling us to reach our goal and we extend our continued thanks to them for such amazing support behind the scenes.’ Graham added, ‘We are delighted to be able to support the Guernsey Golf Development Squad for a third year. The progress that has been made by these young sportsmen and women is fantastic and they are a credit to the island.’
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ccording to the Charity Retail Association there are 10,500 charity shops across the UK raising more than £290m. for charitable organisations. Guernsey has its fair share, with most found on the Bridge and in Town. But now there is a new one in St Martin’s as Les Bourgs Hospice has opened a much larger shop in the former St Martin’s Garden and Pet Centre. Each year, Les Bourgs Hospice needs to raise £1.25m. to cover the cost of providing care to Bailiwick residents with life-limiting illnesses. It receives no funding from the States of Guernsey and so relies on the generosity of companies and islanders and also organises various fundraising initiatives as well as running two charity shops. ‘We simply couldn’t provide the care that we do without the revenue generated through the shops. Each year they contribute more than a third of the money needed which is all thanks to the hard work and dedication of the staff and volunteers and the generosity of islanders who donate unwanted clothing, toys, books and bric-abrac,’ said Hospice Director Jo Boyd.
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For a number of years, the charity has been searching for a new home as its main shop in Mont Arrive was no longer fit for purpose with multiple rooms, virtually no storage and parking for only a handful of cars. ‘Our new home more than meets our needs and we are thrilled with the reaction of the customers who have visited in the first few weeks. There is plenty of space so that we can display items properly and store more goods and we have plenty of parking which was essential,’ said Vanessa Kenny, Retail Manager for Les Bourgs Hospice. ‘I’m hopeful that having a more convenient location will mean more customers, which ultimately means we can raise more money.’ The building has been transformed thanks to the generosity of local businesses, tradespeople, staff, volunteers and friends of the charity.
‘It’s been simply amazing how generous people have been. There are too many people to mention individually but all have given up their time for free or donated the things we needed. As a charity, we are always very mindful of costs but once again the community has rallied round and provided us with the support and help we have needed,’ said Mrs Kenny. ‘We couldn’t have done it without their help or the continued and tireless enthusiasm of our team of staff and volunteers who have worked so hard to get the new shop ready while at the same time ensuring the Mont Arrive and Bridge stores remain open. We also want to thank our new landlord for their support.’ For the next few weeks, children’s clothes and toys will remain at the Bridge while work is undertaken on a new dedicated children’s area at the St Martin’s store, which is due to be completed by the end of October. The new shop will open from 9am – 4.30pm from Tuesday to Saturday and donated goods can also be dropped off between those hours. The charity is also looking for volunteers to work in the new shop and anyone interested can contact Vanessa Kenny on 230085 or email lesbourgsshop@gmail.com.
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The great, the good and the glamorous of Guernsey were treated to a preview of Louise Lawton’s prints, many of which are new and none of which have been exhibited before. Louise has never shown her internationally acclaimed monochrome work in Guernsey and there was a real buzz amongst the crowd in Hojo. She has also turned her observant style to Guernsey for the first time and has captured scenes from St Peter Port, Vazon, Moulin Huet, the Guet and Market Square.
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The London, New York and Guernsey scenes naturally stole the show, but the crowd also enjoyed Prosecco and a mellow acoustic set from Jacques Evans. Ainsbury Martini, Planter’s Punch and Mojitos were also mixed to order thanks to the drinks maestros from Aperitif.
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Guests chatted about Louise’s unique style, she works from hundreds of photographs to produce original artwork. There are still a few of Louise’s memorable cityscapes, which capture the detail of London and New York, available to buy (although only a few) and the new Guernsey scenes are
limited to 500 prints. Nick Bachmann explained his wife’s unique technique which starts with an application of gesso over board. Once the surface is ultra smooth Louise starts her precise work with charcoal. A piece like Tower 42, which shows a stretch of London from an aerial perspective, will take around five months for Louise to complete. Nadia Newton, Simon Torode from Soldstory, Richard Hardie of Livingroom, Michelle Hilton of Michelle Hilton Design, Julian Winser, Gen Langford, Martine Batiste from Josef and Daniella and Kevin Gilligan were all keen to catch up with their long-time friend to view her latest work.
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On a fabulous sunny August evening the Potting Shed held a hog roast barbeque at Port Soif Kiosk.
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Guests were treated to a fun-packed evening with yummy food served by James Ferguson from Cooked. (hog supplied by Forest Stores).Cold beer served from iced buckets and giant Jenga and frisbees were a must.
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‘Oh dear! Oh dear! I shall be too late!’ said the White Rabbit in Alice In Wonderland. If ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ your life is all rush and no pause that might sound too familiar. Time to slow the tempo of life, stop for a while…and breathe.
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Like the White Rabbit, many of us feel like we’re always late, always a little behind and ultimately always a little rushed. The result is too little time for ‘me’ because that’s seen as self-indulgent, even a little selfish. Scented bath oils or soothing candles are labelled as ‘pampering’, sending out the message that relaxation is a treat, not the daily health essential that it really is. In fact there are many beauty rituals that are beneficial for mind and body. Essential oils, for example, a proper skincare regime, the power of touch, the warmth of a bath, they all can be something to savour, without hurrying, to leave a sense of inner calm and peace.
Light up Local brand Fleurs Naturals make ecofriendly, clean-burning candles right here in Guernsey. Each one contains four essential oils blended for a therapeutic effect by co-founder Grace Taylor who is a clinical aromatherapist. She says: ‘I love using pure, unadulterated essential oils. We are able to combine the benefits of the oils with beautiful, clean-burning high quality candles that you can trust.’ Claire Singer, the other half of the Fleur Naturals duo, is a yoga teacher and her focus on the breath is evident in how the candles are made. ‘As a yoga teacher I use a lot of candles, the breath is the foundation of a yoga practice and it is very important to me that the candles I burn do not have a negative impact on the body; our candles only enhance the air you breathe. Aromatherapy can have physical, mental and spiritual benefits on the mind and body and the therapeutic benefits of essential oils can be used to enhance a yoga practice.’ Gallery loves: the Meditate candle, which with sweet orange, patchouli and frankincense is both grounding and uplifting. Burn this during yoga or meditation to complement and enhance your practice. Or to help induce a very restful night, their Sleep blend contains valerian, lavender and frankincense. From £25.00. fleursnaturals.com.
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Skincare aficionados will be aware of the multi-step routines that Korean women embrace. Double or triple cleansing, a myriad of serums and essences and one or more moisturisers plus sun protection make up a twice-daily routine that slows skincare right down. The dedication that Korean women apply to their skin puts most of us to shame and it may seem extreme, not to mention expensive, but devotees claim its effect on skin is transforming and also helps them to feel positive about themselves. One blogger, Jude Choe, claims her complex routine has helped her fight depression, simply through the act of paying attention to herself. Clearly most women have more time in the evenings, so try slowing things right down and take a little more time in the bathroom. A typical Korean routine will start by removing eye and facial makeup, followed by one or two skin cleansers – an oil and then a foaming wash. The next stage is to exfoliate with an AHA or BHA lotion before restoring the pH of the skin with a toner. Then it’s time to treat skin concerns and this might mean applying three or four essences or serums to address pigmentation, lines, open pores, blemishes or dark circles. Fermentation is the buzz word in Korean beauty right now, itself a slow process. Korean brand Su:M37° ferments ingredients for 365 days which develops the natural sugars and acids. The brand motto ‘the slower we make it, the quicker your skin will respond’ sums up the Korean approach to skincare. Don’t forget your eye creams and special serums too! The routine is completed with moisturising with one or two creams and of course in the daytime, sun protection. Ok, so this lengthy process isn’t for everyone but there are so many targeted serums, essences, toners and lotions available at every price point that it’s easy to slip a few extra stages into your routine. Slowing down your skincare and making it into a daily ritual will give you a sense of caring for yourself that is only for the good, plus your skin will thank you for it in the morning and in the long run. GUERNSEY’S STYLE MAGAZINE
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‘I am sure there are things that can’t be cured by a good bath but I can’t think of one,’ wrote Sylvia Plath. I am inclined to agree with Sylvia, especially with a generous glug of Aromatherapy Associates De Stress Mind Bath & Shower Oil. If you need a little help to slow down and switch off the wild camomile, petitgrain and frankincense essential oils will help you to clear your mind. Add one capful to a full bath or apply to the body before showering. £40.00. Plaisirs. Bathing beauties should remember that if you want a tension-relieving soak, the bath water should be between 39°C and 42°C as this heat will improve circulation and help open pores and release toxins. Throw in a handful of Dr Salts Dead Sea Salts to ease muscles and aid sleep. £6.99. Waitrose. Don’t think ‘luxury’, make relaxing a priority with Organic Pharmacy’s Cleopatra’s Milk Bath. With milk, rose petals and essential oils of rose, jasmine and ylang ylang this rich milk bath will gently exfoliate the skin, leaving it soft and supple. Add two scoops to running water and I promise you’ll pause long enough to enjoy a leisurely soak. Plaisirs. £39.95. Once you’ve managed to leave your soothing tub, take your time to smooth on This Works Deep Sleep Body Therapy. Infused with a soporific blend of lavender, vetivert and camomile it will soothe the skin and calm the mind. The spray-on lotion isn’t greasy but it will help to send you off sleep. Plaisirs. £20.00.
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JOIN THE UNION Words Nichole Sweetsur
Yoga means ‘to join’ physical, mental and spiritual practice in one discipline. It may have been around for centuries but the union of breath, body and mind is very relevant to modern living. I’ve practised yoga on and off for around 15 years. I’ve tried several different forms and the conclusion I’ve come to is that life is simply better with yoga. The sense of calm achievement, the physical wellness and mental clarity that come from a class cannot be replicated by any other activity that I’ve tried. The other thing I have learnt is that there is no such thing as a typical yogi. Those who practise come in all shapes and sizes. There should be no judgment in a yoga class, there are always ways to adapt a pose according to ability and each time you practise a different challenge arises. Namaste!
Nicky Jenkins, Restorative yoga Nicky Jenkins is the co-author of Anatomy of Yoga for Posture and Health and has been teaching yoga for over 14 years. She has continued her studies and training with teachers around the world and teaches yoga therapy, restorative and Hatha yoga and yoga for teens in Guernsey.
Katie Brock, Hatha yoga Like many people, Katie turned to yoga to reduce the stress of her career and help a long-term back injury. She made the decision to commit to her practice and quit her job before heading to study in an ashram in southern India. She is a qualified yoga and prenatal yoga teacher and holds a diploma in Ayurvedic yoga massage.
What are the origins of Hatha yoga? The origins of Hatha are a mixture of various traditions. The exact dates of its origin are unknown but earliest Hatha yoga textual references date back to 1100 AD and some of the techniques are at least a thousand years older. Contrary to popular belief, Hatha yoga stresses the importance of meditation (samadhi), which is combined with postures (asana), breathing techniques and energy locks (pranayama and mudra).
Describe a typical Hatha yoga routine Hatha is a general category that includes different yoga styles and is known as
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yoga for the physical body. My personal style of teaching includes working through a selection of asana (postures), whilst synchronising the breath (pranayama), finishing with a guided savasana (relaxation).
What can people expect of the class? Expect to develop more strength, flexibility and balance. You will also create the time and space to breathe, relax and rejuvenate, cultivating a calm and steady mind both on and off the mat.
Why would you encourage people to take up yoga? In our generation it seems impossible for us to just stop and listen to ourselves. Modern day stress and the need for some form of technology-based escapism is constant, so we rarely have the opportunity to just be present. Yoga allows us to slow down enough to practise awareness and acceptance whilst creating the space to heal and breathe. Yoga really is for everyone and the benefits are endless! 07781 412 065 | yogaelementsgg.com
What are the benefits of this kind of practice? Restorative yoga provides an excellent opportunity to disconnect from the frenetic activity of daily life and let your speedometer return to 0 mph. The slower pace and deep breathing that you get in a restorative yoga class triggers the parasympathetic nervous system from the very first pose. This activation helps to mitigate the effects of the fight-orflight stress response that can be damaging to your physiology and wellbeing. Restorative yoga has been shown to be of benefit to those experiencing insomnia, high blood pressure, anxiety, chronic fatigue and stress-related illness but health problems aside, anyone will benefit from this kind of class.
How is restorative different to other yoga practices? Restorative yoga is a slower practice that cultivates space for a deeper experience of yoga poses and the breath.In class we use various props to allow people to stay in poses for a long time, without any discomfort, stress, strain, injury risk or pain. The practice helps to balance a fast lifestyle and has an enormous capacity to heal physical and mental symptoms that are stress related.
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Is it necessary to have a basic yoga knowledge? Everyone can do restorative yoga, including older people and those with injuries or illnesses, as long as the practice is adapted and adjusted to individual needs and limits. No previous knowledge of yoga is required and it is an excellent class for first-timers. 07781 130128 | mindfulguernsey.com
Alice Marshall, SUP yoga Alice has been practising and teaching yoga for over a decade. Her yoga journey began in the Sivananda ashram in the Bahamas and she has travelled extensively worldwide, studying under some of the great masters in India, Bali, the Bahamas, India and recently in Thailand. She has nearly 1,000 hours’ training and certificates in Hatha, Vinyasa Flow and pregnancy yoga amongst others. Angele Plimley, Gita yoga Angele was invited to a Gita retreat in Bali in March 2006 and within a few hours she felt that she had ‘come home’ and soon signed up to intense teacher training in Melbourne. Angela graduated in September 2007 and began teaching straight away.
How is Gita yoga different to other practices? Gita yoga uses the classical yoga postures (asanas) to target the endocrine (hormone-producing) glands. As those glands programme every aspect of our being, it is vital that their hormonal messages are balanced. Gita yoga is neither passive nor super active. You will find familiar postures, along with an exploration of their purpose in targeting various areas of the body. It helps you to understand your body and take charge of your health.
Is it just beneficial for women? With the increasing levels of synthetic hormones in our environment, it is difficult for the body, be it male or female, to maintain hormonal balance without some help. Gita yoga is beneficial for all bodies, all ages and all levels of fitness and flexibility.
What other benefits does the practice offer? You will feel the benefits of stretching and moving, without stressing the body. The class is balanced and harmonious and includes pranayama (breathing) and relaxation. You will leave feeling wholly relaxed and uplifted. Gita yoga expands the world’s understanding of yoga and brings yoga to the everyday.
What should beginners expect? Gita yoga is very nurturing, it is very much a process. You don’t have to be flexible to start, you will gradually improve your flexibility as you attend classes and practise. There are posture variations suitable for all ages and levels of fitness and flexibility. 07781 126773 | angele.plimley@cwgsy.net
What is SUP yoga? SUP yoga is yoga practised on a stand up paddleboard (SUP). The board is your mat, and the ocean becomes your practice space. We paddle out and clip the boards to retaining buoys and then calmly work through a series of poses and play with our balance. Yoga is a process of listening, growing and embracing the essence of your spirit and SUP yoga really epitomises that approach.
How did this practice come about? Stand up paddling has recently been reinvigorated as a sport, with Hawaii being the origin of this development. Very quickly it became apparent that the boards were very adaptable and yoga and fitness coaches have embraced this flexibility to bring a whole new experience to participants. The sport of paddle boarding and its variations is becoming more and more popular in Guernsey and we are fortunate in having a beautiful coastline on our doorstep.
Do you need to have great balance to take part in a class? No, but you do have to be able to relax and flow with the water underneath. Concentration is key, but you do tend to get carried away with the calming sounds of the water, the energy created by the experience and just the sheer beauty of our island, with its ever-changing perspectives of coastline. Some people do fall into the water but you’ll feel refreshed and hop back on the board!
What should people wear and bring to a class? It depends totally on the person; some people like to wear wetsuits, which we can provide, or bathers whilst other people just wear normal yoga clothes. Bring a towel and something to change into afterwards. 07781 113698 | aliceyoga.com
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Mind, Body, Health, Self Words : Nichole Sweetsur
Healthy body, healthy mind is the message for older people as new research shows that mature adults can improve their brain function by becoming more physically fit. The research, conducted by the University of Kansas Medical Center, indicates that you need to increase your level of fitness, not just exercise, to see the benefits. Trial participants, who were aged 65 and over, were placed in four groups - a control group that did not have monitored exercise, a group who moderately exercised for the recommended amount of 150 minutes per week, another exercised for 75 minutes per week, and a third group exercised for 225 minutes per week. Everyone exercising saw some improvement in brain function but those who exercised the most increased their attention levels and improved their ability to focus. Jeffrey Burns M.D, Professor of Neurology and Codirector of the Kansas University Alzheimer’s Disease Center, says: ‘Basically, the more exercise you did, the more benefit to the brain you saw. Any aerobic exercise was good, and more is better.’ The over 60s in Guernsey could take advantage of Beau Sejour’s membership concessions and special fitness classes. From £45 per month.
Anyone looking to improve his or her posture, balance and strength or rehabilitate an injury should try a ‘mindful movement’ approach like Qigong. The traditional Chinese energy practice aligns physical movements with a focused intention and the breath. As well as its physical benefits, the mind-body connection created during the practice will calm the energy of the body, mind and heart so will also help those who suffer from anxiety and stress. With regular practice Qigong improves the health of the internal landscape of the body benefitting joints, internal organs, bone strength, breathing capacity and the nervous system. The body remains supple and Qigong is a good complement to yoga or martial arts, or to counterbalance other forms of exercise. It’s also accessible to those who are less able to do rigorous exercise and is of great value to teenagers because it develops focus and physical confidence. Mindful Guernsey offers a weekly Qigong class which is suitable for all ages of beginners and those who are more familiar with the practice. www.mindfulguernsey.com
M B H S A new strain of the seaweed ‘dulse’ has got nutritionists buzzing, not because of its superfood status, but because it tastes like bacon. It may look like red lettuce but when it’s fried the developers claim it tastes like the nation’s favourite breakfast staple.
September signals the new season for fashion and makeup and one easy way to get a whole new look is to pick up one of the stunning palettes available on-counter now. Earthy tones and chocolate browns are the colours to turn to this autumn.
Nutrition-wise, dulse is high in protein, so is a good addition to vegetarian diets, plus it’s mineral-rich, contains omega-3 and 6 and antioxidants. Dulse’s superfood status isn’t new, but this latest strain, developed by Oregon State University researchers, is both fast growing and super tasty. With a bacon-like taste, the seaweed would make a delicious and nutritious addition to sandwiches and salads.
The new Clarins Limited Edition Pretty Day 5-Colour Eyeshadow Palette includes five wearable eyeshadows in both matte and shimmering finishes. The palette contains beige, soft pink, pale grey-brown, dark brown and darker grey-brown and could become your go-to work makeup for the season. Creaseys. £33.00.
Other superfoods that are hitting the health headlines are bone broth, coconut flour which is high in protein and has a low glycemic index and purslane, a lemon-flavoured leaf that contains plant-based omega-3 and vitamin C.
Chanel always sets the standard for limited edition collections and this season’s palettes wont disappoint. Entrelacs has five shades, all reminiscent of the autumn forest canopy. With different textures, you can create intense or luminous looks and the golden and velvet beige, bronze and deep brown shades are all very wearable. Feel Unique. £46.00. Dior’s fall Cosmopolite collection 5 Couleurs eyeshadow palette in Exuberante offers a base shade of delicate peachpink with two earthy shadows and a contrasting denim blue to line and define the eye. A creamy pearlescent gold in the centre makes a glamorous highlighter for under the brow or even blending at the top of your cheekbones. Creaseys. £42.00.
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GOLDEN MOMENTS FOR GUERNSEY FOOD FESTIVAL
Lovers of fine dining will be in for a treat if they book a place at an exclusive Guernsey-themed tasting menu event at the OGH on Saturday 19 September. Words | Tom Bradshaw
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s part of this year’s first Guernsey International Food Festival, the fivestar hotel is staging its Gold Dinner to showcase the very best of our local produce and to introduce the restaurant’s new Executive Head Chef, Simon McKenzie.
Simon’s style is all about taking traditional dishes and food combinations and making them the best they can be. His fivecourse tasting menu has been put together in collaboration with Ridgeview Estate Vinery, with every course matched with an ideal wine. With this being his first event at the hotel he said it was all about making his mark and showing the best that Guernsey has to offer. >>
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SATURDAY, 19TH SEPTEMBER 2015 IN THE REGENCY ROOM 7PM FOR 7.30PM FIVE-COURSE MENU INCLUDING WINES £65 PER PERSON
>> ‘Before the food arrives I expect most diners will be engrossed in conversation, but when the first dish lands on their place setting I want it to silence them and then for the attention to be on the food all night. ‘That’s where presentation comes into it, but many chefs focus on that too much to the detriment of the flavours. For me presentation is the last thing I think about. I can make anything look good, but it is far more important to consider the flavour, temperature and texture.’
semi-final of the national competition where it scored the highest points on the day. Next comes the main course, which is loin of lamb served with boulangère potatoes and a Guernsey goats’ cheese, pea, tomato and basil salad. ‘Lamb is one of my favourite meats and one that I feel works well in a tasting menu. I create a layer of lamb running through the potato which is cooked in chicken stock. It is very rich and works wonderfully with red wine.’
He combines ham hock with a potato terrine to create a satisfying texture and then fries the skin of the meat to emulate crackling. This is topped off with a rich pickle. He said the starting point for this menu was thinking about what he could highlight from Guernsey produce. Seasonality was also considered. What is refreshing about the menu is that it is all written in plain English. The first course for the evening is blackened Guernsey mackerel served with pickled onions, carrots and horseradish. Next up is a ham hock dish which Simon said was inspired by a picnic. ‘Boiled ham and piccalilli is a picnic staple but how do you make that more interesting?’ He combines ham hock with a potato terrine to create a satisfying texture and then fries the skin of the meat to emulate crackling. This is topped off with a rich pickle. ‘This is nothing new. It is just taking something that people have eaten for centuries, but it will never have tasted as good as this.’ Then it’s back to seafood with what has become Simon’s signature dish. Listed as roast Sark sea bass with crab, cauliflower and yuzu, it is the dish that won him the Channel Islands Chef of the Year competition in 2014 and took him to the
To top the meal off is a dessert featuring strawberries, white chocolate, shortbread and crème fraîche. The concept behind this is a quintessential British afternoon tea with a twist - strawberries and shortbread, all cut through with the acidity of crème fraîche sorbet and little surprise bursts of lemon to freshen everything up. Simon began his career as a commis chef in London in the early 90s at the age of 17. He spent nine years working for some of the biggest names in the industry such as Gordon Ramsay and Marco Pierre White, before fleeing the capital to work in a number of prestiguous country house hotels around England. In 2010 he moved to Scotland to take up the position of Head Chef at the Relais & Châteaux Isle of Eriska Hotel. Three years later he arrived in Guernsey to open La Reunion and last month took up his new position at the OGH where he leads a team of 12 chefs. We think you’ll agree that our delicious Guernsey produce is in safe hands with Simon and that he is more than qualified to go for gold with his Guernsey-inspired menu.
A five-course menu showcasing the best of Guernsey produce matched with internationally renowned award-winning sparkling wines from the Ridgeview Wine Estate in Sussex presented by Mardi Roberts. Blackened Guernsey mackerel pickled onions, carrot and horseradish Ridgeview Fitzrovia Rosé 2011 * Ham hock and potato terrine piccalilli flavours, pork ‘scratchings’ Ridgeview Cavendish 2013 * Roast Sark sea bass crab, cauliflower and yuzu Ridgeview Blanc de Blancs 2011 * Loin of Guernsey lamb boulangère potatoes, goats’ cheese, pea, tomato and basil salad Ridgeview Blanc de Noirs 2010 * Local strawberries shortbread, white chocolate, lemon and crème fraîche Ridgeview Rosé de Noirs 2010
The Guernsey Gold Dinner, 19th September, is supported by Ridgeview Wine Estate, Cimandis and Bucktrouts; tickets are available for purchase from the OGH priced at £65. Please call 01481 724921. MATTERS BECAUSE QUALITY
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TWO TICKETS TO MAKE YOUR CASE UP FOR GRABS
MAKE YOUR CASE Words Tom Bradshaw
As part of the International Food Festival some of our top local sommeliers will be making their case in a three-minute presentation of their favourite wines. The only catch is that that they can’t mention the grape variety, country of origin or price… trickier for some more than others. The wines will be tasted blind and voted for by the audience, with two tickets up for grabs exclusively to Gallery readers! There will also be sharing platters of food to accompany the wine choices and a case of each wine will be auctioned off for charity. We judge how good a wine is by how long it would last once opened in the Gallery office; here some of the sommeliers taking part whet our appetite for the main event by sharing some suggestions that would last mere minutes…
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DAVID LEGOUPIL at OGH
MEEGHAN MURDOCH at Randalls
DOMAINE OTT – CLOS MIREILLE 2014
STAFFELTER HOF 862 RIESLING
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The choice of this rosé was a very simple decision going back to the beginning of my career in the hospitality industry. I was fortunate enough to meet members of the Ott family in the late 80s when I was working in a Relais & Château property in Normandy. At that time Domaine Ott’s wines were a must at the best tables and, as I recall, we had all their wines on our list, including a fantastic Bandol. I was fascinated by the history of this ‘domaine’ and their story showed me that if you fall there is always a way to get back on your feet. In 1896, after spending time in a number of vineyards in France, Marcel Ott fell in love with the Mediterranean area of the country and its vineyards. This area was his inspiration and where his story started! At the end of the 19th century, the philloxera aphid destroyed all the vines in France. Undeterred, Marcel decided to replant his entire vineyard with a topquality grape and this decision has meant that today, they have some of the best wines in the South of France. Situated by the sea at Londe, near Brégançon battery, ‘Clos Mireille’ is a small vineyard with a production of 47 hectares on a property of 170 hectares. The 2014 vintage is a pale saffron in colour with wild strawberry and citrus notes on the palate and light notes of cardamom. This wine is perfect to share with friends while relaxing on a sunny terrace but is also a great accompaniment to a very good dinner! It pairs well with grilled asparagus or a Guernsey crab salad and grilled or roasted rack of lamb would be a perfect match as well. Join us in The Olive Grove, The Crown Club terrace or The Brasserie and enjoy this amazing rosé.
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It was around February of 2011 during yet another sleepless night in London, that I was scrolling through Twitter (as I often found myself doing at 3am). There I saw a tweet from Generation Riesling, an open-minded and constantly growing group of young wine makers in affiliation with the Wines of Germany, who were asking for people from various countries involved in the wine trade to visit German wineries, to meet young, passionate wine makers and then transmit their adventures through various forms of social media. Originally my trip to the Mosel was to be for two weeks and even after working 12 hours a day, six days a week in the vineyards and winery I decided to continue my adventures in the Mosel for another six months. Staffelter Hof is not just a business selling wine but a living organism, a place where people live and love what they do, care about their land and environment and work with nature to produce something that they are proud of and want to share with others. The 862 Riesling is a compilation of grapes from the old vines of Staffeler Hof’s various sites. This delicate, ever so slightly off dry white has beautiful flavours of honeysuckle and Pink Lady apples, the uplifting acidity and perfect balance makes it a perfect food wine. While living in the Mosel we drank Riesling with everything but if I were to select a recipe that would be perfect I’d choose scallops with ginger & lemongrass. It’s vailable at randallswineonline.com. Follow Meeghan on Twitter @winesargasu for wine tips and more.
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RICARDO FREITAS at Bella Luce Hotel CHOOSES
BELLA LUCE BOTANICAL GIN
Our favourite bottle this summer has to be our very own in-house distilled botanical gin for its incredible clean, fresh, citrus flavour and the unique ingredients that we use in making it. The journey of this particular gin starts on the cliffs of Guernsey where we forage for an ingredient that was prized all the way back in the Victorian era as a great delicacy. Rock samphire is an edible plant cherished by chefs and foodies alike for its peppery taste and succulent texture. In Guernsey it grows in abundance, out of our famous granite, just above the high water mark. The harvesting of rock samphire was even mentioned by Shakespeare in King Lear and also by Robert Turner in 1664, and it has 30 times the vitamin C content of oranges, so is a worthy candidate for a very special gin! Rock samphire has an oily citrus quality with a complex minerality that blends incredibly well with juniper and coriander seeds which we also use to flavour the gin during distillation. It’s handcrafted right here at the Bella Luce with love and care poured into each and every bottle. Our bartenders are big fans because they can use it to create really exceptional cocktails and a gin and tonic like no other. Personally I like to enjoy it just with ice, perfect for a hot summer’s day in the Bella garden. During our Prohibition Dinner for the Guernsey Food Festival we will be pairing a Samphire Martini with fresh local seafood from the raw bar. Do come and join us to sample this unique botanical gin. The Prohibition Dinner will be held on 26th September, Chef & Restaurateur Jean-Christophe Novelli will be joining the Bella Luce’s own head chef Sebastian Orzechowski in creating a four-course tasting menu of dishes expertly paired with gin and vermouth from Guernsey and UKbased distilleries, call 01481 238764 to book.
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SIMON DE LA RUE at La Maison de Champagne CHOOSES
MILLESIME CHARLES GARDET
Memories of Champagne for most people can often be quite ‘fuzzy’ (and hopefully fizzy too), but for me the memory of skiing in 2012 drew me to this bottle. For those of you who have been lucky enough to dive into the mountains, with its prestige and impressive peaks the restort of Chamonix is a sight for sore eyes to any keen skier. The pinnacle of this resort is the Aiguille du Midi that stands at an impressive 3842m. From this point you can rope up and climb down the arête onto the main glacier for a decent attack on the ‘Vallée Blanche’ route. Having made it through the other side of such a wonder of mountains deserves a bit of a celebration and so this was where I met this rather savvy Charles Gardet. The house was founded in the late 19th century by Charles Gardet and continued by his son well into the 20th century. The house is now run by the Prieux family, who have generations of experience but also bring modernity and tradition into harmony with one another. The Charles Gardet is composed of 70% Chardonnay from the Grand and Premier Cru Côte des Blancs and 30% Pinot Noir from the Premier Cru vineyards of Montagne de Reims. Having had the 2004 slightly earlier the difference of the extra few years is apparent. Malolactic fermentation is not completed on this wine, keeping the proteins more stable, allowing this vintage wine to be kept longer. This may be tricky for some of you as the nose starts with lively citrus notes, orange and lemon zest with spiced vanilla and floral notes on the palate. Whilst making a beautiful accompaniment to lobster tails, it’s well worth giving this bottle the freedom of being a sole aperitif to truly experience the taste of this beautiful Champagne. Let the experts help you discover your new favourite Champagne with a tasting evening at La Maison de Champagne, visit champagne.gg for more information.
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LET THE EVENING BE GIN Words: Tom Bradshaw
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nce scorned by William Hogarth as the scourge of 18th century London society, the dramatic rise in popularity of gin in recent years has been unprecedented.
From its shady origins the juniper-based spirit advanced to become the drink of royalty and the elite for much of the 19th and 20th centuries. And nowadays the quintessentially British tipple is consumed by anyone and everyone at all manner of occasions. One lifelong connoisseur has capitalised on the surge in interest with a unique tasting experience. What Old Government House food and beverage manager David Legoupil doesn’t know about gin isn’t worth knowing. And now he is sharing his passion with patrons in the intimate surrounds of the hotel’s Crown Club. Having launched a few months ago, the great value for money experience is proving very popular. At any one time the bar stocks 19 different gins, which have been carefully selected by David from artisan distilleries around the world. Alongside well-known brands are some very rare and exclusive specialities. Priced from £21 per person, David’s bespoke tasting experiences let customers sample three contrasting gins under his team’s tutorage. With generous measures, the sessions work perfectly with two or more people as there is plenty to share around. For a couple of gin lovers it presents an ideal date, with the opportunity to each indulge in six varieties. The price also includes a delicious curry, with the choice
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of either Durban lamb or vegetable bunny chow served in a homemade brioche with a tomato and onion sambal on the side. David said, ‘When you are having this much gin it is good to have something to soak it up, and the flavours in the curry are the perfect complement to gin.’ All of this within the luxurious surroundings of Guernsey’s only five-star hotel represents exceptional value.
‘Bombay Sapphire used to be the definitive gin, but now there is so much variety it is wonderful.’ My wife Hayley and I have never been huge gin drinkers, so when the opportunity came to have an exclusive tasting session with David we were both intrigued to see if we could be won over. What followed was a very enjoyable evening with a charismatic and entertaining host, leaving us with a newfound appreciation for the drink. David has always enjoyed drinking gin but recalls in his youth there was far less choice: ‘Bombay Sapphire used to be the definitive gin, but now there is so much variety it is wonderful.’ All gin starts off as a neutral grain 100% spirit which is re-distilled with botanicals with a predominant juniper flavour. Different distillers use a variety of combinations of botanicals to create their flavours. In the last decade or so enthusiasm for interesting gins has exploded, and with it, so has the number of small distillers. David selected six such artisan producers from around the world for us and served them in a way he felt best enhanced their
individual qualities. In each case, just a splash of Mediterranean tonic was added at first, so the gin was not too diluted for us to fully appreciate our initial tastes. First up was Portobello Road, a 42% London gin made from nine different herbs. Before pouring David rubbed grapefruit around the glass. Second we tried the Scottish Caorunn gin, which uses five Celtic botanicals. David topped this 41.8% spirit off with a slice of apple. Accepting the offer of something stronger we progressed onto Fifty Pounds. The 43% speciality product of a small London distillery was served with a slice of lime. Then came 209 San Francisco, from the Californian city of the same name. David complemented this citrusy 46% gin with some fresh coriander. Getting a taste for the heavier stuff we progressed onto Monkey 47, a German gin which uses 47 different botanicals in the distilling process and tops out at 47%. In David’s mind this was best appreciated with a touch of rosemary. Finally he hit us with Old Raj, a 55% whopper from Scotland. He told us how this dry gin is made from a classic set of botanicals, but what really sets it apart is its slightly golden tint, which is a result of the post-distillation addition of saffron. With lots of gin to get through we remained at the bar for an hour or so while David entertained us with tales from his globetrotting career. An excellent evening. To book your gin tasting experience call The OGH on 01481 724921
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From cocktails to Cognacs, The Crown Club is a comfortable and tasteful establishment in which to gather with friends and colleagues. Intimately grand and traditionally stylish, it is fast becoming a local institution. A hot-spot for discerning clientele who seek a place to unwind, entertain, conduct business and relax . A welcoming environment without over-the-top stuffiness and unnecessary formality. BECAUSE QUALITY MATTERS
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SIMON SAYS... ‘HELLO SMOOTHIE!’ You may not be a smooth operator in the kitchen, but arm yourself with a blender plus our smoothie guide and even the most inexperienced cook can create some delicious, and most importantly nutritious, concoctions. Or just head on down to Simon Says and let us do the hard work for you, blenders are a b*tch to clean anyway.
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ilm-making is an art form, in the right hands at least. Spike Productions’ Warren Mauger and freelance associate James Harrison explain how to get the most out of this powerful and emotive medium.
Warren Mauger didn’t get into film-making because he enjoyed being behind a camera, but because he loves the art of storytelling. For five years he worked as a television journalist, preceded by a year or so in radio. ‘Storytelling is the bedrock of what we do; if we can’t get across a clear message then we’re wasting the opportunity and power that film has,’ he says.
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Just as taking a selfie on your smartphone doesn’t make you a photographer, owning a video camera doesn’t necessarily mean that you can make effective films. ‘It’s the most powerful medium when used properly but I see lots of people who have the tools but don’t know how to use them and do the art form a disservice. Produced badly, a commercial or corporate film can be far more destructive than positive,’ explains Warren. ‘Film connects in a way that no other medium can because it uses more of our senses. There are many layers to take into consideration when you produce. The shots are the obvious elements but there are also sound effects, music, light, colour grading, narrative, graphics, presenters and
voiceover artists to think about. Yet many people still think a two-minute video will take two minutes to produce because you just point the camera, press record and hey presto, all the work is done for you.’ As Spike know, to produce well is a team effort and requires collaboration at different stages, with the utilisation of very different skills. If you’ve ever cringed at the sound of your voice when it’s recorded or frozen when a camcorder has been pointed at you, you’ll understand that we’re not all naturals in front of the camera. That’s where a professional can make all the difference: ‘There are a lot of soft skills required in order to get the best out of your subjects whether they are acting, presenting or just answering questions,’ says Warren.
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For me, less is more when using different filming techniques. Slowsliding camera movements in different directions, slow motion and shallow depth of field (where the foreground of the shot is in focus and the background blurry, or vice versa) used sparingly can really lift a film.
So you think your business might benefit from a film? The first step is to consider what reaction you are seeking from your audience. As Warren will ask, ‘Are we aiming to make them laugh, cry, or run out the door to buy something? When we know what we want to achieve it helps to focus the creative and storytelling elements.’ James Harrison adds, ‘I always try to visualise the final film before shooting begins, so I can then break it down into individual shots I need, which will then work together to make up a narrative sequence. This pre-planned type of approach isn’t always possible in a more documentary-type environment, where you sometimes just have to run with what’s happening, but I still have certain shots I’d like to get that will help to tell the story, whilst keeping the final film firmly in mind.’ It also pays to listen to advice regarding the actual content of the message you are trying to put across, in other words, your script. As Warren has found, ‘One of the key mistakes people make is trying to say too much, taking a wordy document and trying to cram it into a film. It’s worth bearing in mind that the audience will rarely remember the words that were spoken but instead come away with a feeling. This could be an emotion such as happiness or, in a business sense, an impression of whether you knew what you were talking about or came across as trustworthy.’
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When it comes to tricks and techniques to bring your film to life, the experts will have lots of ideas. James elaborates: ‘I try to approach each filming situation with a style which I feel is right for both the subject and the viewer of the final film. For me, less is more when using different filming techniques. Slow-sliding camera movements in different directions, slow motion and shallow depth of field (where the foreground of the shot is in focus and the background blurry, or vice versa) used sparingly can really lift a film. Even a combination of these techniques can be very effective at times. However, these techniques can lose their impact if they’re used too much. Pull focus (changing the focal point in the image during a shot) is often overused, but can be a great narrative tool when used occasionally. ‘I always ask myself why I am using a particular technique and what it’s doing for the film. Slow motion, for example, can have a powerful impact if used at the right time with the right shot. You have the time to really absorb the image, almost like you can with a photograph, but with the added benefit of subtle movement to bring it to life.’ With all these elements to take into account, it’s clear that there’s a lot more to creating a stylish and successful film than locating the record button. To get an idea of what Spike Productions can do, take a look at their showreel at spikeproductions.co.uk.
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TEN HOT TICKETS
Gallery recommends some hot tickets – but if you want to get your hands on them, you’d better be quick!
Anthony McGowan: Mad Bad and Dangerous to Know? Wild and dirty humour, with some valuable insight thrown in.
The Phone Call: Director Mat Kirkby
LITFEST PICKS Words Caroline Mauger
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his year’s Guernsey Literary Festival has attracted a host of wellknown novelists, poets, writers of non-fiction and musicians. As ever, the organisers have planned an eclectic mix of events, and that includes some wonderfully thoughtprovoking exhibitions.
The 2015 LitFest features The Art of the Graphic Novel: Adapted & Inspired, ingeniously curated by Mikal Dyas, and an exhibition of Poems on the Move, the 33 winning entries of Guernsey’s International Poetry Competition. Oliver Westgarth and Jamie Gallienne of CCD Chartered Architects & Designers have created an exhibition space in the Royal Court, inspired by the poetry of Candy Neubert and the paintings of Frances Lemmon. Entitled Channel: Poetry & Painting in Conversation, it showcases Guernsey’s creativity, referencing the sea. THE CONCEPT Oliver Westgarth, Director of CCD, was approached by Livia Bluecher of the LitFest committee to bring the artists’ work to life, having been impressed by Fabulous Houses, an exhibition at the Royal Court which Oliver designed, curated and built four years ago. Jamie Gallienne, who is a Part 1 Architectural Assistant, helped build and curate an exhibition for the Guernsey Arts Commission recently, so was well qualified to work with Oliver. ‘The challenge was to curate and create a reusable, affordable kit that would be assembled to show Candy and Frances’ work in the best light,’ explains Oliver. ‘The
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Royal Court is a bright, busy space but we needed a more intimate place for the viewer to focus on the poems and art – it’s an immersive experience. Given that the title of Candy’s latest collection is Channel, we ended up making the exhibition space a channel in its own right.’ The six paintings and 10 poems are displayed on solid boards that begin at waist height. Above is a translucent top that creates a sort of life-sized light box, whilst impossible looking cantilevered wings are a design feature that add interest to the structure and provide a larger space at the channel’s centre. What Oliver and Jamie have designed is a fantastic exhibition space that is as fascinating as the poetry and artwork themselves! ABOUT THE ARTISTS Renowned painter Frances Lemmon’s recent oil, pastel and acrylic paintings are based on her experiences of living and working as an artist in the Guernsey landscape. They are bold, colourful and give a contemporary interpretation of 19th-century Guernsey folkloric stories and sayings. Guernsey-born poet Candy Neubert is an award-winning poet, novelist and Senior Reader for the Bridport Prize. Her poetry collections Island and Channel were largely inspired by her place of birth. The exhibition will be open for the duration of the Guernsey Literary Festival. During this time Candy will be happy to answer questions between 11am and 2pm. The free show is open at the Grand Hall, Royal Court, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, Saturday and Sunday, 11am-2pm.
Screening of Oscar-winning short film The Phone Call, followed by a discussion with director/co-writer Mat Kirkby.
Oggy Boytchev: Simpson and I
Oggy has worked with the BBC’s John Simpson in some of the most dangerous places on earth.
Will Smith: Mainlander, sponsored by Bedell Cristin Stand-up comedian and satirical writer of The Thick of It and VEEP who has set his debut novel, Mainlander, in Jersey.
Jussi Adler-Olsen: Department Q
Love Scandi crime fiction? Then you must go to Jussi’s talk!
The Literary Cabaret
A fantastic evening compered by young musical theatre singer Hyoie O’Grady.
Zia Chaudhry: Just Your Average Muslim
Zia tells us with great humour what it’s like to be a Muslim in Britain today. Music Night at the Fermain Tavern This year’s acts are Neil Innes, Ushti Baba and our very own Buffalo Huddleston.
Storytelling with Pictures: A Graphic Novel Masterclass, sponsored by Specsavers Love drawing? Join comic and graphic novel writer David Hine and cartoonist Mark Stafford for a workshop on how to write and draw from a script.
Tea in Wonderland: an event for all the family, sponsored by Odey Wealth
Step into Wonderland and enjoy an afternoon of interactive entertainment with Alice and an array of quirky characters.
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BACK TO SCHOOL: INTERIOR STYLING FOR TEENS IN THREE EASY STEPS
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t’s likely you’ve been away with the family on holiday to relax, taken in some rays and enjoy some well-deserved rest and relaxation before a busy September brimming with new academic and sporting challenges. Restyling a teen’s bedroom or playroom can be a very simple yet rewarding addition to the house, without spending a fortune or requiring redecorating works. If you focus on the ‘soft layers’, these soft furnishings can easily be phased in and out of the room as the family’s personality evolves. START WITH THE FLOOR: Today, rugs are available in a superb range of textures, weaves and remarkable prints that emulate landscapes, animal skins and even surfboards. Considering the rug as ‘artwork’ is a great way to add a focal point to the room, in addition of course to comfort underfoot. Which of us hasn’t tiptoed on an über-cushy carpet for some sneaky indulgence?
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CREATE A NOOK: Whether in the bedroom or in a playroom, pouffes, ottomans and daybeds are all versatile seating elements that lend themselves perfectly to reading, playing an instrument or lounging. Because they are generally low, these cushy additions can easily be tucked in a corner, under the eaves or moved around to accommodate one or several friends. A well-planned seating nook can instantly maximise the function, comfort and aesthetic appeal of a room.
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DRESS THE BED: Tackling the ‘top of bed’ is the easiest way to add colour and style without making a significant investment. Start by choosing a style direction and theme for the cushions and bedcover, whether florals and delicate linens for the romantic, figurative and iconic prints for the punk rocker, or metallics and plush velvets for the creative spirit. Restyling a bedroom or playroom during the ‘back to school’ season not only creates a sense of order and place for study, play or relaxation – it can represent rewards for motivation in advance of academic effort! Sign up to events@michelehilton.com for updates on upcoming styling events and private shopping evenings. To see exciting and exclusive home furnishings first-hand, please visit us at 19 Mansell Street, St Peter Port, Monday - Friday 10am-5pm, or call (01481) 726700.
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EXHIBITION BY LUCY FARLEY CCA Galleries International is delighted to introduce a painting and print show entitled ‘Borrowed Time’ by painter and printmaker Lucy Farley. The exhibition, which is sponsored by Rathbone Investment Management International, officially opens on Friday 25th September 2015 and runs until Saturday 24th October 2015. This exhibition brings together artwork inspired by Lucy’s time spent in France, Denmark, the Caribbean, Spain and London since 2006.Lucy maps her journey from the roots of pure observation, drawing land and seascapes which form the basis of all her finished paintings and prints, even the psychologically charged abstract works. Since her birth in 1982, Lucy has lived and worked in London. She studied at Central St. Martins, graduating in 2005, and has an MA in printmaking from the Royal College of Art (2009), followed by a two-year Fellowship at the Royal Academy. Exhibitions in London have included the ‘Originals’ Printmaking show at the Mall Galleries in London, as well as each year at the Royal Academy’s Summer Show. Lucy’s work has consistently remained rooted in the observation and documentation of her immediate landscape and a need to project 'particular emotional states' upon her surroundings - depicting through the use of specific imagery both organic and man-made elements in nature. In her own words; “Painting, drawing and printmaking are all part of my practice. I am interested in depicting places that I have a personal connection with or a history that inspires me. My work aims to build up a record of time, spirit of place and changing feelings which occur through travel, my existence in the city and a connection with nature and the landscape. The fragments of memory, past sensations and experiences, that are associated with a particular urban or natural landscape, form the basis of my work. The landscape in a way acts as a 'stage set' in which my own cast of characters are built up to project a personal ongoing narrative, which aims to question, describe and unravel certain aspects of the human condition, which I am dealing with at a given time.” On the sponsorship, Vaughan Rimeur, Director at Rathbones, comments: “Rathbones has a proud history of supporting the arts and we are absolutely delighted to assist CCA Galleries International in continuing to bring new and interesting artists to the island. We are excited to sponsor this latest exhibition which showcases Lucy Farley’s stunning contemporary work.”
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First impressions are not only important in property. What about when you meet someone for the first time? How many times have you heard women say about men, it’s all about the shoes - after all you never get a second chance to make a first impression, especially when market competition is strong. Livingroom is very careful about first impressions. It’s often hard with people’s homes as you don’t want to offend and often we can be found on the take-on of a property moving items from room to room, putting down the loo seats, making the beds and cleaning the surfaces of the kitchen. Why? Because we care about what we do. We are all different, we celebrate diversity –
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that’s what makes the world go round - and our job is incredibly varied but we all have the same goal: to achieve a sale or lease of a property to the best effect for our clients. I used to work for Phil Spencer from Location, Location, Location and the great new show Secret Agent, helping those who are struggling to sell their homes. Livingroom does exactly the same thing. We are regularly invited to local homes that are already on the market – the owners tell us they are struggling to sell and we can see why. Scruffy gardens overrun with weeds, cluttered rooms, closed curtains, poor photos - the list goes on and, remarkably, their agent hasn’t said anything. Livingroom will always offer frank and
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knowledgeable advice. We will always tell you what needs doing to present your property to the market to attract buyers and ultimately achieve the best price. Some may say it does not matter if a property needs work but this couldn’t be further from the truth. There is nothing wrong with a good clean; a home should be made presentable no matter the condition and this is the best place to start. Reduce the anxieties and worries of the incoming buyer, with less work to take on they will be more inclined to consider the property. Let them see the property, they are not there to see your junk so store it away. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to create a good first impression but it does take a good, honest agent who has the client’s best interests at heart. GUERNSEY’S STYLE MAGAZINE
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After a turbulent few years in the property market, a great deal of thought has been given on how Guernsey’s property market can be improved for the future. One obvious factor for me is the lack of a Deposit Guarantee Scheme from the States of Guernsey. Such a scheme for first-time buyers would be beneficial on many levels. The stamp duty alone would be beneficial as far as income to the States is concerned for one. It would also allow the market to stabilise, which would then speak for itself with regard to property, but would also give
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opportunities to first-time buyers trying to get onto the property ladder. With the Banking sector chopping and changing their mortgage criteria (which seems to be on a regular basis) first-time buyers would have further support from the government should they be let down by previously explored avenues.
for such endeavours, which in most cases restrict the possibility of home eco setups being implemented. Guernsey cannot afford to overlook the inevitable future energy issues and how general living could, and eventually will, change.
I feel another important factor is the potential for more eco homes; properties that can utilise the natural elements such as wind and solar power. It seems to be difficult to get suitable planning permission
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THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX DLM are not your average architects, so they are the perfect fit for those who want more than just an average home. Photography Simon Boucher-Harris | Words Caroline Mauger
A redesign that offers more than double the useable floor area and exploits some excellent coastal views.
If you want to get a sense of what DLM Chartered Architects are about, you should take a look at the meeting table in their office. ‘It’s a slice of a tree that had to be felled on a site because it was diseased,’ explains Director David De La Mare. ‘The legs slide off so it can be recycled as something else in the future.’ He says that designing furniture is a hobby, but if you’ve seen Rosso restaurant’s unique bar you’ll know this is a modest claim. Built completely from reclaimed waste wood, the materials would have cost thousands of pounds had they been bought new. ‘From city master-planning to making furniture and designing buildings, it’s all essentially architecture, just on different scales. You design with the materials around you in mind, keeping the cost down, making it more interesting and connecting to its origins.’
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David has worked on a range of impressive projects in London, Europe and Australia, from multimillion-pound commercial buildings to the Stormen Concert Hall and Library, a £60 million build that won the Norwegian State Architecture Prize. With such experience comes a wealth of knowledge: ‘There are a lot of efficiencies in the way commercial architecture works that translate really well to smaller projects in terms of organisation and management; they’re all elements that can be applied further down the line to save time and money,’ he says. Australian architecture puts an inspiring emphasis on sustainability: ‘If you can’t prove that a building can perform in a way that’s going to improve the environment then it’s not even considered for planning. That’s something that we really focus on during the design process, but it should be something that everyone’s thinking about, because otherwise we’re putting up buildings that aren’t any better than the ones we’re taking down.’ GUERNSEY’S STYLE MAGAZINE
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Residential architecture has a particular appeal for David, which is why he came back to Guernsey and established DLM. ‘I wanted to have a more direct connection with clients; you see much more emotion, happiness and appreciation from someone’s personal project, their home. Although admiration of your work from your peers is encouraging, there’s nothing better than receiving praise from your clients.’ Not all architectural practices are created equal and engaging a chartered architect gives you the peace of mind that your project is in the hands of someone who has reached the highest level of their profession. Three years after forming DLM, David and his assistant Tom Gaudion are being joined by Technical Director Grant Steer, who has more than 15 years’ experience on the island and is widely respected within the industry. What really shines through with DLM is a positive attitude and a confidence that, no matter how challenging a site may be, a good solution can be found. As David explains: ‘Through a collaborative process we use considered and high quality architecture to unlock the potential of a site. What are sometimes perceived as restrictions are actually more like guidelines and therefore we can often find a way around them; it may just take a bit more thinking outside the box, but that’s our job and that’s why we enjoy coming to work every day.’ The draft Island Plan has had an impact on particular sites but David is unfazed by the challenge this represents. ‘The new policies will just require a slightly different approach. The actual architectural side of things shouldn’t really change because a project should still be designed in a way to suit the site and the client.’ If you are trying to do something special with a project, then the planning process may become more complex, but DLM believe that communication is key and that the Environment Department is proactive in working with architects to find solutions.
Existing chalet bungalow was no longer fit for purpose.
Mon Plaisir is a project that has recently received approval, but getting to this point was not plain sailing. The site is within the urban settlement area but overlapped by an area of landscape value, generally precluding any potential to develop. DLM had to consider not only the visual form of the new dwelling but the orientation and how it would avoid the trees and root protection areas. They demonstrated that no harm would be caused and, moreover, that the project would complement and enhance the site as an important landscape area. As the beautifully detailed drawings show, Mon Plaisir is destined to be a stunning and original home. From actually building The Coach House on Queen’s Road at the age of 22, David and his practice have come a long way. With each successful planning application comes the creation of a new precedent that increases the likelihood of a speedier solution in the future. ‘I understand the stress and frustration that delays put on people who just want to move on with their lives, and it’s important to keep an open communication with them. Our ethos has always been delivering what we’ve promised – working to a fixed fee and a fixed deadline and doing that to the best of our ability. Design should challenge convention, balance technology with
tradition and inspire those who experience it. We want to exceed our clients’ expectations.’ dlm.gg
TOP TIP FROM DLM: ‘The market isn’t great at the moment, so instead of selling up why not go back to the drawing board and design a house that suits your exact needs? You can realise the full financial potential of your home by creating a more attractive property that you may decide to remain living in, or a unique property that will sell quicker in a slower market.’ To find out more about DLM Architects visit dlm.gg or call David on 01481 701070 to schedule your free consultation.
Detailed planning drawings demonstrate how a proposed build sits within the sensitive landscape.
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LA BRELOQUE TRP 139 £525,000 VALE
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This charming cottage is situated in the parish of Vale and close to various amenities including The Bridge and L’Ancresse Common. In excellent order throughout, the accommodation comprises an entrance hallway, sitting room, with working fireplace, a modern bathroom suite with separate WC and a spacious kitchen/dining room with double doors leading out into a pretty enclosed garden. The first floor has two double bedrooms and a box room/study. To the front of the property is a formal lawned garden and side driveway with parking for three cars and access to the garage/utility. A desirable home which warrants early viewing.
AVALUN TRP 148 £525,000 CASTEL
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Avalun is a two/three bedroom bungalow situated in a quiet rural lane in the parish of Castel. The property is located within a short drive of the West coast beaches. Offered to the market for the first time in over 40 years, the property comprises a hall, sitting room, two bedrooms, dining room/bedroom three (currently used as a study and dining room), shower room, separate WC, kitchen/breakfast room and a conservatory. Externally the property offers a pretty South/West facing enclosed garden laid to lawn with a patio area and parking is provided for two cars along with a single garage.
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LES JARDINS TRP 329 £945,000 TORTEVAL
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This charming Guernsey farmhouse is located in a small lane in the rural parish of Torteval just a short walk from the South coast cliffs. This period property dates back to the 1890’s and, although having been tastefully modernised throughout, it still retains much of its original character. The accommodation is immaculately presented and the current owners have cleverly created a superb layout which suits modern family living. The accommodation comprises an entrance hall, kitchen opening to dining room, utility, cloakroom, conservatory, study and sitting room with open fire and feature furze oven. The bedroom accommodation occupies the first floor and there are three double bedrooms (one en-suite) and a generous single bedroom along with a family bathroom. Externally, the property has ample parking to the front, a swimming pool and terrace to the side and a beautifully manicured private rear garden. A brilliant property which is truly worthy of further inspection.
BURGHFIELD HOUSE TRP 472 £1,695,000 CASTEL
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A simply stunning 4,243sq ft family home offering uncompromising family space, renovated and extended throughout with great flair and attention to detail. Conveniently situated, Burghfield House is within close proximity to the Grammar School and also equidistant from the shopping facilities of St. Peter Port and West coast beaches. The notably spacious and light ground floor accommodation comprises hall, truly impressive kitchen/dining/family room measuring 30’6x26’11 with bi-folding doors to the garden, utility, snug, sitting room, cloaks and shower room. The first floor landing opens to four bedrooms (one of which is en-suite) together with a family bathroom. The second floor boasts a decadent master bedroom suite with dressing room and luxurious en-suite. Externally, the West facing garden enjoys end of day sun with granite laid terracing, lawns, detached garaging and a brick paved carriage drive to the front offering extensive parking.
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s the summer draws to a close it’s natural to focus more on home comforts and with the new season come new interior trends to excite and inspire. Katie Le Tissier, Bonsai’s interior designer, knows just which trends are taking centre stage this season and with new pieces to tempt you, Bonsai’s Home showroom is a one-stop shop for furniture, home accessories, lighting, wallpapers, rugs and more. ‘As the temperatures drop we tend to retreat indoors and it’s a good time to update a room or pick up an accent piece that will instantly inject more style into your home,’ says Katie. With their finger firmly on the pulse of interior trends, Bonsai has done all the hard work and presents a collection that that is current, high quality and exclusive. ‘Within the showroom we have different zones so it’s easy to navigate your way through what’s hot for the home this autumn. ‘We’re focused on several key trends this season - rich, jewel-like colours, mixing up textures, the new spin on industrial style and the latest way of fusing vintage looks and modern furniture.’
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FUSION STYLE ‘Mixing your styles is what makes a home feel homely,’ states Katie, who recommends using a favourite piece of furniture as a starting point to mix up modern, classic, old and new pieces. ‘Have fun, allow yourself to be a little eccentric – it’s a very British quality and fusing styles is what makes a room your own. ‘We have some quirky and interesting pieces like the vintage letter lights from our Sensu range. I would marry this with something more modern like a sleek Quodes cabinet by Nendo or a centrepiece armchair, for example.’ Mixing feminine colours with modern pieces works well in the bedroom. Take the ‘Eos’ feather light by Danish brand Vita, solid wooden furniture by Sensu and a modern bed like the Diamond by Novaluna which has a distinctive hand-crafted diamond pattern headboard. ‘Good quality pieces always go together,’ advises Katie, who is on hand to give customers advice or offer a complete interior design service.
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IT’S A GEM ‘Jewel tones like cobalt blue, amethyst or golden topaz are an opulent and bold addition to the living or bedroom,’ advises Katie. ‘We’ve used a vibrant teal colour on one wall in the showroom, for example, and Earthborn Paints have lovely rich colours that will transform a room.’ Cushions, throws or a rug are easy ways to bring in strong colours, especially if you are feeling a little timid. ‘We love the deep blue, aubergine and purple colours that British textile experts Tolly McRea use – perfect for cosying up this autumn.’ Lampe Gras, a French lighting brand exclusive to Bonsai, have interchangeable lamp shades in blues and deep reds that are on trend but with such a classic design they will never go out of style.
ETHNIC INDUSTRIAL Marry industrial design with softer ethnic pieces to create a style that is very modern but comfortable. The Sensu range, which is exclusive to Bonsai, allows you to create bespoke pieces, mixing up stunning woods with chrome or steel legs to create an industrial vibe. ‘Ethnic-inspired fabrics or accessories like the organic shaped wooden bowls from Haiti will soften furniture which has a more engineered style or you can mix the two looks in one piece. Our aviator chair which is made from both distressed leather and sheet metal is a perfect example of this,’ says Katie. You don’t have to go all the way with this trend. Dip your toe in with low-key industrial details like the bolts in the Stammtisch table from Quodes. The pale wood and laser-cut sheet steel elements are the perfect fusion between industrial elements and natural materials. BECAUSE QUALITY MATTERS
TRY NEW TEXTURES ‘Mixing up fabric finishes and different materials is very “now” and adds a lot of visual interest to a room.’ Katie explains that it’s good to mix natural textures and materials like wool or leather with manmade concrete or steel. ‘It’s not just about how you mix fabric textures and don’t be limited to the floor or soft furnishings. Some of the wallpapers we have by cool Dutch brand NLXL will really bring a new dimension to a room and if after a few seasons you want to change it’s easy to update.’
Another favourite Bonsai brand is Sits who manufacture the kind of bespoke sofas that make staying in on Saturday night worthwhile. ‘They have some fabulous herringbone fabrics that are very current and look great with velvet or silk cushions like the ones by V_Lab which come in jewel-like cobalt and purple - you can tap into two trends at once. ‘In the showroom we have mixed marble, luxurious leather and alpaca throws from Haiti and even a range of lights made from cardboard by Graypants - experimenting with texture is fun and easy.’
‘Whatever trends take your fancy, make them your own,’ advises Katie. ‘Take a theme and adapt it to your personal taste and remember, great quality, clever design and first-class workmanship never go out of style and that’s at the heart of the Bonsai philosophy.’
The new Bonsai Home showroom can be found at Bonsai House, Southside, St Sampson’s, Guernsey, GY2 4QH Want to talk about interior trends or Bonsai’s interior design service? Email Katie@bonsaigroup.gg
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‘HIGH STYLE’ LIGHTING Words: Michele Hilton
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f you’ve ever heard the phrase, ‘it’s all about the lighting’, it’s very true… Lighting makes a visual statement that transcends languages and borders. The choice of decorative light fixtures requires a sensitive approach, balancing aesthetics and requirements, to achieve an alluring atmosphere. From an interior designer’s perspective, a lighting plan considers multiple factors such as natural light, the function of each room, architectural features, colour balance and reflection, high-technology control systems and efficient bulbs that offer light at the right level. All this is best achieved in collaboration with the client, architect and lighting specialist…
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Lighting is generally ‘layered’ within an interior in three categories:
AMBIENT LIGHTING the main ‘performance’ lighting component of a room, needed for basic circulation. T A S K L I G H T I N G meets the visibility needs of specific tasks that take place in the kitchen, bathroom, work stations, vanity areas and the like.
ACCENT LIGHTING lighting for emphasis, rather than for pure function Whilst ‘ambient’ and ‘task’ lighting layers are designated to perform a specific function, these tend to be ‘design neutral’ and are integrated at the property’s construction stages. The ‘accent lighting’ layer allows for more creative licence in the selection of iconic and colourful fixtures such as chandeliers, pendants, decorative wall sconces and portable lighting.
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The reception area of a property presents the ideal opportunity to make first impressions and to create a sense of welcome. If the ceiling height allows, consider a bespoke chandelier that blurs the lines between art and light. Suspended over a decorative table or illuminating the base of a stairway, if you can reflect the light with a stunning mirror this will maximise the effect.
Indirect or recessed lighting should be dimmable in dining areas. Given the dining table is the focal point of the room, spotlights or chandeliers are often centered over the table. For added ambience in a formal dining room, consider wall sconces that cast a warm glow on skin tones. If most of your dining and entertaining take place in the kitchen, for a more unique spin, splurge on a chandelier that will make everyday meals a more luxurious experience.
READING For the study, allow a nice corner for reading. Table lamps are usually set in pairs on side tables and come in a stunning array of materials and finishes. Be sure the lampshades clear eye level. For increased function, ensure these lamps are on dimmers or a three-way switch that controls intensity for use at different times.
L I V I N G A living room or lounge should offer multiple functions: relaxing, reading or socialising. If ceilings allow, a super-stylish chandelier can add glamour. Consider juxtaposing a modern fixture in a room with classical architectural detailing, or a traditional light within a contemporary context.
DRESSING While the bedroom is designated as an area for rest and relaxation, lighting is often overlooked as it pertains to grooming or dressing areas. A vanity should ideally be positioned near a window to receive some natural light, and feature a small table lamp. For a more opulent approach, if the property has a walk-in closet, create a cascade of light as a unique divider between the storage and vanity areas.
F I N D I N G T H E R I G H T STY L E FO R YO U While at a minimum, lighting should deliver ‘performance’ and efficiency within a property and presents the perfect opportunity to translate your personal style, today there is a staggering selection of beautiful fixtures on the market. At the same time, sourcing the right lighting can be rather overwhelming… If you’re ready to take the leap, why not consult with your designer, architect or lighting specialist to help shed some light on the matter? BECAUSE QUALITY MATTERS
Michele Hilton Design is a boutique residential and commercial interior design company offering imagination and professionalism to heighten the experience of home, work, or leisure. Contact us for a complimentary consultation or visit our new showroom at 19 Mansell Street, St Peter Port. Tel (01481) 726 700 or email: info@michelehilton.com
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LR2334
St Peter Port
TRP 97
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St Peter Port
£199,000 TRP 126
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Castel
LR2419
St Sampson
£349,000 TRP119
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£360,000 Castel
LR2434
St Peter Port
£325,000 TRP 72
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£385,000 TRP 124
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TRP 111
£445,000
LR2426
£450,000 Vale
TRP 157
LR2424
£420,000
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£310,000
LR2415
£445,000
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£449,950
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£449,000
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£469,000 St Sampsons
LR2441
£575,000 £540,000
LR2431
£648,000
LR2275
TRP 162
Vale
TRP 193
£760,000
LR2437
£785,000 TRP 153
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cranfords.co.uk
£569,000
£245,000
£269,000
£279,000
£285,000
ST PETER PORT
ST PETER PORT
ST PETER PORT
CASTEL
Lounge/diner, kitchen, one bedroom and a shower room. Large communal garden
Open plan lounge/kitchen/diner, one bedroom and a shower room. Large private garden.
Top floor apartment. Open plan lounge/ kitchen/diner, two bedrooms and a bathroom. Tiered garden with decked area and sea views.
Open plan lounge/kitchen/diner, two double bedrooms and a bathroom. Courtyard garden .One parking space.
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SOLE AGENT
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NEW INSTRUCTION
NEW INSTRUCTION
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£365,000
£385,000
£399,000
£399,000
ST PETER PORT
ST PETER PORT
CASTEL
ST SAMPSON
Lounge, kitchen/diner, two double bedrooms, bathroom and WC. Garden. Good on street parking nearby.
Two double bedrooms, lounge, kitchen/ diner, bathroom, garden and parking for 2/3 cars
Lounge/diner, kitchen, conservatory, three bedrooms, bathroom and a WC. Garden, patio and parking for four cars.
Lounge, dining room, kitchen, two double bedrooms, bathroom, large garden and parking.
£425,000
£425,000
£485,000
£499,980
ST PETER PORT
VALE
ST PETER PORT
VALE
Ultra modern top floor apartment. Open plan lounge/kitchen/diner, two bedrooms, two bathrooms and garage
Lounge/diner, kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom. Garden (with garden room) and parking.
Lounge, kitchen/diner, dining room (bedroom 5), conservatory, four bedrooms, and two bathrooms. Twin garage, parking and garden
Kitchen, lounge/diner, five bedrooms, dressing room, three bathrooms and a WC. Garage, parking and a garden.
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£510,000
£495,000
£515,000
£515,000
ST MARTIN
VALE
VALE
ST SAMPSON
Lounge, kitchen/diner, three bedrooms and a bathroom. Parking and garden.
Lounge/diner, kitchen/diner, three bedrooms, bathroom and a WC. Garden and parking for numerous cars.
Lounge, kitchen/diner, dining room (bedroom 5), four bedrooms, bathroom and a WC. Garage, parking and garden.
Bungalow, kitchen/breakfast room, dining room, lounge, 3 bedrooms and a bathroom. Garden and parking for a number of cars.
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£525,000
£548,000
£585,000
£590,000
ST PETER PORT
ST PETER PORT
ST SAMPSON
ST MARTIN
Lounge/diner, kitchen/diner, utility room, three bedrooms, bathroom and WC. Parking and a good sized rear garden.
Four double bedrooms, lounge/diner, kitchen, utility room, two bathrooms, WC, garage, garden. Parking for two cars.
Lounge/diner, kitchen/diner, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, WC, attic room & utility. Large garden, garage & numerous parking spaces.
Three bedroom detached house in a private lane in St Martins. Three bedrooms. Two reception rooms. Shower, bathroom. Garage and workshop.
NEW PRICE
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NEW INSTRUCTION
£615,000
£745,000
£795,000
£1,195,000
ST SAMPSON
ST PETER PORT
ST PETER PORT
ST MARTIN
Kitchen/diner, lounge, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, utility, WC, garage/ workshop with attic room. Parking and gardens.
Kitchen/breakfast room, lounge/diner, dining room, five bedrooms and two bathrooms. Large garden and parking
House and wing. Main house: Four bedrooms, lounge/diner, kitchen/diner, living room, study, bathroom, utility, WC. Wing: Single bedroom, kitchen, lounge and shower room. Gardens, garage and parking.
Kitchen/breakfast room, living room, dining room, sun room, 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, utility room and a WC. Large garden, garage and parking.
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£2,250,000
Cobo Bay, Castel
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Fairwinds This delightful three bedroom, semidetached bungalow is situated on a small clos in the north of the island.
Providing ample living space, the internal accommodation comprises of a lounge, kitchen, conservatory, three bedrooms and a family bathroom.
This family home is ideal for those looking to live in a peaceful area with the benefit of L’Islet Village shopping amenities and north coast beaches close by.
Externally, the property has ample parking and a low maintenance paved garden - which provides the perfect setting for entertaining friends and family in the summer months.
TRP 125 // Ref: LM1439
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£224,995
St Peter Port
SOLE AGENT
£235,000 From £269,000
sarniaestateagents.com St Peter Port
SOLE AGENT
£265,000
St Peter Port
JOINT AGENT
From £295,000
St Peter Port
JOINT AGENT
This spacious, ground floor flat is conveniently
Third ”8, Roselle floor Place” flat in the is aCharroterie beautifully presented Mills complex
This third floor 2 bed apartment is situated in
Brand new one and two bedroom apartments
located within strolling distance to Beau Sejour
Kitchen, 1 bed apartment lounge/diner, conveniently 2 bedrooms located & bathroom close to
the well established Charroterie Mills complex.
Majority enjoy stunning seafront views
Leisure Centre and within walking distance to
Enjoys the town ancentre. allocated In true underground move in condition car spacethis
Benefiting from one allocated underground
Each fitted with the latest in modern designs
the Town centre.
£60.00 pcmwould apartment management/service suit first time buyers. charge
parking and the use of communal gardens.
Ideal for first time buyers or investors alike.
TRP 61 // Ref: LM667
£325,000
St Peter Port
SOLE AGENT
TRP 34 86 // Ref: LM1346
£345,000
St Peter Port
JOINT AGENT
TRP 86 // Ref: LM819
£370,000
St Sampson
TRP 0 // Ref: LM1423
£435,000
St Peter Port
SOLE AGENT
“Apartment 3” is a large two bedroom duplex
“La Ricou” is a well presented two/three bed
“Holly Cottage” is a lovely two bedroom house
apartment which is situated close by to the Old
property within walking distance to the town
which is situated on a popular residential clos
in a convenient location and offers modern
Quarter, and only a short walk away from St
centre & local amenities. Externally, there is a
and minutes away from Guernsey’s west coast
and spacious living accommodation over two
Peter Port’s town centre and seafront marina.
gravelled garden & an allocated parking space.
beaches. Conservatory, Garden and Garage.
floors. Ample Parking and Garden.
TRP 100 // Ref: LM1435
£535,000
St Peter Port
JOINT AGENT
TRP 89 // Ref: LM1340
£595,000
Vale
“Apartment 2, Upper Hillbrow” is situated
TRP 101 // Ref: LM1274
£599,000
St Martins
TRP 135 // Ref: LM1369
£695,000
St Martins
JOINT AGENT
“4, The Hermitage” is a three bedroom family
“The Roost” is a brand new contemporary
“Notre Reve” is a lovely four bedroom detached
“Woodlea” is a well presented detached family
home which is conveniently situated close by
development which comprises of 12, three and
bungalow which is located in the enviable parish
home offering fantastic reception space.
to amenities such as Waitrose, Kings Club and
four bedroom homes, which are situated a
of St Martin’s with coastal cliff walks on your
The property benfits from a south facing garden
local educational facilities. Garden and Parking
stone’s throw away from the local amenities.
doorstep. Parking, Garage and Garden.
and ample parking to front and side.
TRP 176 // Ref: LM1241
£720 pcm
St Peter Port
FOR RENT
TRP 206 // Ref: LM1411
£850 pcm
St Peter Port
FOR RENT
TRP 219 // Ref: LM1301
£1,300 pcm
Castel
FOR RENT
TRP 246 // Ref: LM1077
£2,200 pcm
St Peter Port
FOR RENT
‘Unit 1, 34 Pedvin Street’ is a newly
This top floor apartment located in the heart
“La Linea” is a one bedroom terrace house
Well presented, 4 bed townhouse situated
refurbished ground floor studio apartment
of St Peter Port provides stunning views over
located close by to Guernsey’s west coast
within walking distance to the local amenities.
situated in the heart of St Peter Port’s.
town. Refurbished only 3 years ago. Furnished.
beaches and local shopping amenities.
Patio & 2 garaged parking spaces. No smokers.
.Available immediately. No smokers or pets.
Available now. No smokers, children or pets.
Available now. No smokers, children or pets.
Pets and sharers at landlord’s discretion.
TRP 53 // Ref: LR382
TRP 53 // Ref: LR363
TRP 61 // Ref: LR381
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TRP 256 // Ref: LR357
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TRP 139
2 Roselle Place
TRP 88
St Peter Port
Immaculate One Bedroom Maisonette Panoramic Sea Views Modern & Spacious Secure Parking Space
£282,000
1 Sardrette Court
TRP 118
St Peter Port Nampara
£309,000 TRP 103
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Stunning 2 Bedroom Property Great Town Location Reverse Plan Accommodation Sea Views, Rented Parking
St Peter Port 4 Oakwell Place
TRP 130
Spacious 2nd Floor Apartment Excellent Reception Space Stylishly Presented Throughout Allocated Parking Space
St Sampson
£439,000
Vale Tea Tree Cottage
TRP 127
Vermonte
Traditional 2 Bedroom Cottage Lovely Rural Location Enclosed Garden & Parking Beautiful Presentation Throughout
£469,000 TRP 256
TRP 121
Luxury 2 Bedroom Town House Very Spacious, Stylish Interior Recently Renovated Throughout Enclosed West Facing Garden
£365,000
St Peter Port Romford
TRP 114
Charming Two Bedroom Property Light And Airy Accommodation Very Large Rear Garden Parking For Two Vehicles
St Peter Port
£395,000
1 Grande Rue Court
TRP 133
Superb 2 Bed Home At Bordeaux High Specification Throughout Large Sunroom & Private Patio Shared Field, 2 Parking Spaces
£429,000
Vale Mamlouk
TRP 145
SOLE AGENT
3 Bedroom Semi-Det House Walking Distance To Bridge Parking For 2, Rear Garden Brand New In 2011
Villa Di Gonte
SOLE AGENT
3 Bed House In Off-Road Position South Facing Enclosed Garden 22ft Lounge/Diner, Separate Kitchen Parking For 2 Cars, Scope For More
£420,000
TRP 74
SOLE AGENT
SOLE AGENT
Charming 3 Bedroom Town House Spacious Accomm, Set Over 3 Floors Lovely Enclosed West Facing Garden Plenty Of On-Street Parking Nearby
2 Old College Court
St Saviour
£498,000
La Jument
TRP 418
Vale
£459,000
The Clucking Bell
TRP 120
SOLE AGENT
3 Bed Semi-Detached Home Double Garage + Multiple Parking Scope To Extend Accommodation Small Clos, Quiet Location
Beautiful Detached Cottage Full of Charm And Character 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Sunny, Enclosed Rear Garden
£499,000
St Sampson No.4 The Strand
TRP 210
St Sampson
£535,000
Rosewood
TRP 497
SOLE AGENT
Attractive Home in Sought After Parish Beautifully Finished and Presented Light and Spacious Accommodation Enclosed and Lawned Rear Garden
St Martin
£749,000
Immaculate 5 Bed Detached Home Large Plot, Beautiful Gardens Very Convenient Location Outbuildings, Ample Parking
St Sampson
£825,000
Substantial 3 Bedroom Town House Very Sought After Location Sea Views Over Havelet Bay Large Terrace & Parking Space
St Peter Port
Detached Iconic Townhouse Includes 6 Beds, 6 Baths Garaging & Parking Stunning Gardens
£825,000
St Peter Port
£1.495m
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KAY PARNWELL ‘Make People your Business’
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aving worked in the banking industry for the last 38 years, Kay Parnwell, Head of Private Clients at Investec Private Banking, looks back at how the banking world has changed, the qualities needed to be successful and the future for Investec.
How did you get involved in banking? I left the Grammar School for Girls after taking A-levels and had no idea which direction to take. My father, a bank manager with Barclays, suggested that I joined whilst I decided what I wanted to do. When I joined in 1976, it was the beginning of the growth of the finance industry, so there were a lot of opportunities to be had. However in those days, employers were firm believers in people getting to know the business from the bottom up, so my first tasks were doing things like making tea, sending out statements and learning how the business ran. The turning point for me was when I worked as a cashier which I really enjoyed as it allowed me to build up a great rapport with clients and my career progressed from there. I have undertaken a variety of roles but always with an emphasis on working with private clients.
What qualities do you pride yourself on? It has to be integrity, enthusiasm and flexibility combined with a sense of humour which I think is essential. You can only be yourself; obviously you have to behave within certain parameters but you need to find your own style, which is something you learn with experience. Clients know if you are being insincere so you have to be authentic. Honesty is also key because it’s no good saying you can do something when you can’t. This was what attracted to me to Investec. It’s a business that prides itself on being honest, trustworthy, client-centric and responsive.
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We treat each client individually – no two clients have the same requirements – and where possible tailor our products to suit them. I love the fact we handle everything in-house – there’s no voicemessaging service or call centre, so clients will always get through to someone they know and are welcome to pop into our office for a coffee and chat. It’s all about developing long-term relationships.
What’s your role at Investec?
I’ve been at Investec for three years now. I enjoyed my time at Barclays but I knew that this role was too good to miss as it provided me with the opportunity and freedom to help shape and grow a business, which is everyone’s dream. It was invigorating to start with a blank piece of paper and to think about what type of private clients we wanted to attract, what our criteria was and what segments we wanted to deal with. We decided to concentrate on the Channel Islands (specifically Guernsey), UK residents, non domiciles and group referrals. Our business has grown tremendously and, as a result of our success in the Guernsey market, we are launching our private client offering in Jersey and are currently recruiting staff. I’m constantly encouraging my team to look at how we can attract new clients and deepen our relationship with our existing clients. There is a perception that you have to earn a very high salary to bank with us, but that’s not correct. We welcome new clients who have a minimum income of £100,000 a year and/or net assets of £1million.
How do you cope with the adverse public opinion towards bankers in recent years?
It’s completely understandable that people are angry and disillusioned about what has happened in the banking industry in recent years. I feel
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annoyed and frustrated that a minority of individuals have tarnished the reputation of bankers. I know that the majority of staff working in banks endeavour to work in the best interests of their clients, are hardworking and certainly don’t earn the kind of salaries that are banded about in the media. The thing to remember when you hear adverse public opinion is not to take it personally and to continue to act in a professional way which hopefully over time will help to restore confidence in our industry.
What makes Investec ‘out of the ordinary’?
We see ourselves as our clients’ main relationship banker. We provide a range of services including accounts in up to 14 different currencies, foreign exchange, lending and wealth management. Most banks provide some or all of these services but we pride ourselves on not what we do but how we do it. I go into meetings with a new client with no preconceived ideas as my aim is to get to know and understand them, establish what their financial plans are and then come up with appropriate solutions. Investec is listening and responding to the market and its clients’ needs. An example of this was establishing our Executive Mortgage Scheme which is designed for Channel Island clients wanting to buy local properties for their own residence or buy to let. We also understand that clients want to speak directly to someone who knows them which is why we don’t have a call centre or voicemails. No one sits in an office and clients are always impressed when they see that all services are carried out in-house.
It’s completely understandable that people are angry and disillusioned about what has happened in the banking industry in recent years. I feel annoyed and frustrated that a minority of individuals have tarnished the reputation of bankers. I know that the majority of staff working in banks endeavour to work in the best interests of their clients, are hardworking and certainly don’t earn the kind of salaries that are banded about in the media.
We are also able to make decisions locally and respond quickly to changing markets. So if we feel that a product or offering is missing, we can respond and put something appropriate in place. When I joined Investec, clients could only have an online view of their account but they can now make both sterling and international payments online. Soon we’ll be launching our debit card and mobile app, which will be welcomed by many of our private clients, particularly those who are on the move.
How do you relax and get the work/life balance?
I have a policy of not taking work home with me as I like to separate work from home. I prefer to stay on at the office and finish whatever I’m working on. People who know me would confirm that I love socialising and I don’t think there’s anywhere better to socialise than Guernsey. I also like to be outside so enjoy walking on the cliffs or L’Ancresse Common, which I find very therapeutic especially if I want to think something through.
What advice would you give to someone interested in coming into banking?
What’s great about banking is the choice – there are so many different and interesting jobs within one industry. You can also join the profession direct from school or university. The finance industry encourages you to take exams and then supports you to progress your career if this is something you want to do. For someone like myself who loves looking after clients and working with people it’s an ideal job that I’d recommend to anyone. BECAUSE DO BUSINESS QUALITY IN STYLE MATTERS
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‘NARROWING THE CULTURAL DIVIDE’
Words : Jay Aylmer
We are all aware of the cultural divides that occur when doing business and certainly when providing a service. There are clearly cultural differences between doing work in Guernsey and in Jersey, let alone when you start going further afield to mainland Europe, the Middle East or the Asian markets. One is not necessarily better than the other, they are simply different. A cultural understanding and appreciation of a country is of course essential… and I’m not going to get on a soapbox about the rights and wrongs of global cultures, as this is not the time or the place. For me, it’s about getting to the right level of understanding that can enhance your service offering, but also allows you to learn a thing or two which is a ‘enlightening’ exercise. We at The Potting Shed, have been working with a Saudi client for over a year now, putting together strategy, brand and product development within the technology space. It relates to the Holy Pilgrimage of Haji for those of you not familiar with it, it’s the mandatory pilgrimage (one of the five pillars of Islam) that each Muslim has to make at least once in their lifetime and occurs once a year based on the Islamic calendar. When doing our research, we knew that we had to honour all the cultural and religious elements of the faith and the pilgrimage. We were well aware of the misunderstandings that might occur between a more western approach to marketing and design and this highly sacred event. What I didn’t realise is that, through doing hours and hours of research on the subject, you start to see some incredible situations and scenarios that happen on a regular basis within the Haji and the Islamic faith in general. I was truly bowled over by the incredible feat of logistical brilliance. This is about the magnitude in which the Saudis and the Ministry of Haji manage the sheer numbers of people over what is a five-day pilgrimage. The best possible example I can give - and this is an absolutely colossal lesson in communication and managing a situation - is on the first day of Haji. After their morning prayer, the pilgrim walks 7 km to the valley of Mina where they spend the day and night offering prayer. OK, so what’s so colossal about that?… well, think about the fact that 3,000,000 Muslims are all doing this at the same time. So 3,000,000 pilgrims walk into Mina, to one of the 100,000 tents spread across 20 km2. They get in, pray day and night and then all leave to go to Mount Arafat. With 3,000,000 pilgrims speaking over 148 languages, the Ministry’s incredible ability to communicate is off the charts. In fact, on a scale of 1 to 10 of events, communication and logistics, this is well and truly an 11. So anyway, the point of this article is simple - understanding other people’s businesses, sectors, cultures, religions and so on is important, but it also opens your eyes to some incredible experiences and occurrences. That’s why for me, the research and discovery phase is one of the most exciting parts of the design and marketing profession.
Jay Aylmer
A creative thinker and designer. Jay and his team have worked and developed some of the most effective and memorable brands and marketing campaigns in the local and international marketplace jay@thepottingsheddesign.com
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With studios in both Guernsey and Jersey, The Potting Shed Design & Advertising is a multi-discipline agency founded in 2007 on two basic principles: ‘Find a Better Way’ & ‘Find a More Beautiful Way’. They work on a variety of clients from global brands to small boutique companies across the UK, the Middle East and Asia.
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Grant gets Technical at DLM Architects Three New Partners for Carey Olsen
Guernsey-based Advocates Elaine Gray, Natasha Kapp and Tony Lane have been promoted to partners at offshore law firm Carey Olsen, bringing the firm’s total partner number to 45 across the British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Guernsey and Jersey. Elaine Gray joined the firm’s litigation and dispute resolution practice as counsel in 2012. She advises local and international clients on commercial litigation, employment and intellectual property matters and is recognised as a leading voice in employment, IP and complex trust disputes. Natasha Kapp joined the fiduciary practice as a senior associate in 2009. She deals with all aspects of fiduciary law and regulation as well as contentious and non-contentious trusts issues and non-contentious insurance matters. Tony Lane joined the corporate team in Guernsey as a senior associate in 2008. He advises on a wide range of corporate matters with particular expertise in mergers and acquisitions. Tony also advises on the establishment, regulation and operation of investment funds. Guernsey managing partner, John Greenfield, said: “Elaine, Natasha and Tony have contributed a great deal to their respective practice areas both within Carey Olsen and within their fields of law. Their appointment as partners is positive news for the firm and for our clients.”
Simon Wilkes, speaking on the new hires.
New Faces at Collas Crill
Collas Crill continues to grow its Corporate & Commercial practice with three new appointments. The Guernsey office welcomes Tristan Ozanne, who joins the Guernsey firm as a Senior Associate, Simon Hegg, Associate, and Shruta Nayak who joins the Jersey office as an Associate. Collas Crill Group Partner and Head of Corporate & Commercial, Paul Wilkes, said: ‘Our practice is consistently recognised by clients for its commercial approach and for the strength of our people. The recent hires across our Guernsey, Jersey and Cayman offices position us perfectly to accommodate the increasing number of instructions we are receiving, and the new markets we are exploring, without compromising the high standard of service and proactive approach that Collas Crill is known for.’
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Grant Steer has joined as the Technical Director of DLM Architects. Grant joins DLM Architects from a local chartered practice and brings with him a wealth of experience in both the residential and commercial sectors. Having worked in the industry both locally and in the UK, Grant has acquired an excellent knowledge base in a wide range of construction methods and techniques. This is further enhanced by his desire to keep up to date in emerging building technologies, materials and legislations through regular research and development opportunities. Grant said, ‘I am delighted to be appointed Technical Director at DLM Architects; the quality of design produced by the practice is truly inspiring. The team’s passion to push architectural boundaries creates exciting technical challenges and will afford me the opportunity to produce more creative detailing and enhance the practice’s technical productivity.’ DLM Architects is a RIBA Chartered Architecture Practice built on a framework of architecture, product design and construction, working collaboratively with a network of skilled consultants to meet the specific needs of each project. It strives to develop high quality, progressive architecture that embraces heritage and challenges convention, ensuring no detail is overlooked between paper and production. Managing Director David De La Mare said, ‘Grant will be a valuable asset to the company, his technical knowledge and experience will ensure our work maintains the highest level of detail and quality. His appointment will allow us to manage our increasing workload and continue to offer our clients the peace of mind that their project will be delivered seamlessly from concept to completion.’ GUERNSEY’S STYLE MAGAZINE GUERNSEY’S STYLE MAGAZINE
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Risk Management at Ravenscroft CCA Galleries International Arrives in Guernsey
Local art collector, wine connoisseur and writer David Pipon is to represent CCA Galleries International, Jersey, bringing exhibitions by leading modern and contemporary artists to Guernsey. CCA Galleries International in collaboration with David will be organising exclusive exhibitions in Guernsey, including artist talks, private views and charity events. Art lovers may make an appointment with David to view works at his Guernsey gallery space or make the trip to the gallery in St Helier. CCA Galleries International will be working with the Guernsey Arts Commission to promote accessibility to art and culture in the community, including work with local schools, as well as offering a corporate service to companies in Guernsey. David will be hosting an Open House Art Exhibition from 6th to 9th October, 11am until 8pm. To RSVP, please email david.pipon@ccagalleriesinternational.com or call (01481) 254630.
ABN AMRO grows HR and compliance teams
ABN AMRO has made changes to its HR and compliance teams to provide support to its growing client relationship team. Iain Lowe has been promoted to HR Manager and is joined by Assistant Manager Lucy Yeates with Helen Allen being appointed as Assistant Manager in compliance. ‘Ensuring we have excellent support teams is as important to our business as having well regarded client-facing teams as we simply couldn’t deliver the service we do without them. Iain, Lucy and Helen all have a wealth of experience and will ensure that as company we continue to be successful,’ said ABN AMRO Managing Director Graham Thoume.
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Ravenscroft has appointed a Senior Compliance Officer with extensive experience of the local industry. In his new role, Lee Hammond will work with management and staff to identify and manage day-to-day regulatory risk. Mr Hammond’’s appointment will allow Sandra Lawrence, Group Head of Compliance, to focus her attention on dealing with highlevel holistic group compliance matters. ‘Ravenscroft has an excellent reputation and a strong management team in place. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a proactive and positive company that continuously adapts to the ever-changing environment,’ said Mr Hammond, a 39-yearold father of one.
New Chairman for Guernsey Electricity
Ian Hardman has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Guernsey Electricity board of directors. Mr Hardman has been a non-executive director of Guernsey Electricity since 2011 and has a background in banking in Guernsey and Alderney. He is an associate of the Chartered Institute of Bankers and Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administrators. Alan Bates, Guernsey Electricity Chief Executive said, ‘Ian’s appointment to Chairman will provide great continuity for the board, as well as enabling him to bring his knowledge and experience both as a member of the Guernsey Electricity Board and from his previous roles, to bear even further as we look to the future and our plans for significant capital investment projects.’
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Outlook positive for FinTech Hackathon More than 50 individuals from 20 local businesses in the local professional services and technology sectors attended the recent launch of Guernsey’s first ever ‘FinTech Hackathon’, co-organised by Startup Guernsey and the Digital Greenhouse.
Taking place on 9-11 October the event is sponsored by KPMG with prizes sponsored by C5 Alliance. The 48-hour challenge will see individuals and teams from the island’s business and technology communities collaborate to create technological solutions for Guernsey’s financial services sector. Prizes for the most creative and innovative of those solutions include access to professional services, mentorship and skills that will help take the winning ideas to
the next level. Jennifer Strachan, CEO of Startup Guernsey, said the event is about inspiring participation in the burgeoning area of FinTech. ‘Hackathons are all about stimulating collaboration, sometimes between unlikely bedfellows, to inspire new ideas that are of benefit to a wider cause or community.’ ‘Guernsey has immeasurable potential to excel in the FinTech space, primarily because of its track record in traditional financial services. By pairing some of our best and brightest in that industry with the island’s promising digital talent we hope to begin to tap into this.’ ‘Startup Guernsey is committed to supporting and inspiring local entrepreneurship and seeing our island diversify its offering. This is one platform of many to sustain this goal and we hope it kick-starts many interesting projects that continue long after the event itself.’
Election is defining moment of the decade The impact of the UK general election will define the economic climate for the next decade, according to an investment expert speaking at a Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management seminar in Guernsey. Simon Brazier, Fund Manager at Investec Asset Management, named the election as the defining moment of the decade and predicts that it will have a greater lasting impact on financial markets than the EU referendum and Greek debt crisis.
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Mr Brazier said the majority Conservative win has contributed to a more supportive economy for UK businesses and believes that had Labour won many companies would have relocated. ‘This election was clearly a very important event for investors. The certainty of a majority government has proved positive for financial markets and has created a more supportive environment for business growth. Simply, the Conservative Government is very pro-business.’
Saffery Champness awarded platinum employer accreditation
Saffery Champness in Guernsey has had its ACCA Approved Employer status successfully renewed and upgraded from silver to platinum.
The ACCA Approved Employer programme recognises high standards in three key areas: Trainee Development, Practising Development and Professional Development for employers’ ACCA members and trainees. The platinum status provides formal recognition that Saffery Champness is committed to providing learning and development opportunities for its staff and ensures that the firm’s training and development meets a global, best practice benchmark. Saffery Champness recently hired experienced human resources practitioner Viv Roussel as its Learning and Development Manager, in line with the firm’s business objective to maximise employees’ knowledge, skills and positive attitude. Ms Roussel said: ‘To be awarded platinum employer status by ACCA, a global professional body which awards internationally respected accountancy qualifications, is a wonderful endorsement of Saffery Champness’ commitment to improving, empowering and developing its people.’
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Carey Olsen advises on historic Market Tech deal
ESMA advice positive on Guernsey AIFMD passport extension
Carey Olsen has acted for Market Tech Holdings Limited on a £200m placing on the London Stock Exchange’s AIM Market in a move that is designed to facilitate a step up to the LSE’s main market this year.
A recommendation by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) to grant Guernsey a ‘third country’ passport under the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) has been welcomed by the island’s funds sector.
In announcing its findings from the ‘Call for Evidence – AIFMD passport and third country AIFMs’ consultation, ESMA confirmed that Guernsey had demonstrated the ability to satisfy the criteria required under AIFMD. Of the six jurisdictions assessed, ESMA concluded that ‘no obstacles exist to the extension of the passport to Guernsey and Jersey, while Switzerland will remove any remaining obstacles with the enactment of pending legislation. No definitive view has been reached on Hong Kong, Singapore and the USA due to concerns related to competition, regulatory issues and a lack of sufficient evidence to properly assess the relevant criteria.’
Market Tech Holdings owns various markets in Camden, London and the company has acquired other substantial sites across Camden with a view to bringing them together under the iconic Camden Market brand. The Group’s main planned development will cover about 14 acres of land and includes commercial, retail, leisure and residential space along with a new primary school. The Group hosts a dedicated e-commerce site for the hundreds of stall holders who operate in the markets. Carey Olsen’s team comprised Partner Ben Morgan and Senior Associates Tony Lane and Annette Alexander. The team advised on the offshore aspects of the transaction while assisting Market Tech’s onshore counsel, DLA Piper UK LLP. Advocate Lane said: ‘This transaction represents another example of Guernsey’s established position as a jurisdiction of choice for trading companies looking to access capital and liquidity through a listing on the LSE.’
Share and Share Alike The Potting Shed Design & Advertising have recently expanded with the growth of their management structure and ownership, diversification of their service offerings and continued growth of their Guernsey and Jersey offices. Along with the traditional skill-sets of brand management, graphic design, advertising, marketing and strategy, they have recently expanded out with the growth of their Digital Department, TV Department, Animation & Audio Production and Online Marketing. Due to the diversification of their service offering and client base - with new clients in the Middle East and Asia along with their Channel Island and UK client-base,
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The Potting Shed have promoted Ed Prow and Tom Langford to Joint Managing Directors (with Tom running the Guernsey office and Ed the Jersey office), with Jay Aylmer moving up to the Chief Executive Officer role to oversee all activity across the group and Al Mitchell expanding out to Group Creative Director. Tom and Ed have also both increased their share-holding in the company, showing their commitment to the new roles and growth of The Potting Shed. Jay Aylmer, Chief Executive of The Potting Shed, said ‘As the demand increased for more challenging and broader services for our clients, we adapted the business by smashing past the boundaries of conventional design and advertising to
offer the Channel Islands broader services such as animation, audio design and digital integration. ‘As a result, we felt the time was right to bring a new structure to the company’s ownership to feed the growth. I am absolutely delighted that Ed and Tom have accepted the challenge to work as Joint Managing Directors, as well as Al expanding his role to Group Creative Director overseeing the group’s creative well-being and standards.’ David Stearn, Non-Executive Director of The Potting Shed, adds: ‘It is a truly exciting time for the team and the growth seems to be a very consistent and exciting characteristic at The Shed.’ GUERNSEY’S STYLE MAGAZINE GUERNSEY’S STYLE MAGAZINE
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Beach to Jungle Words & Photography : Sarah Froome
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Mentawai islands
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on a very local ‘ferry’ complete with goats and chickens, I finally found myself on the Mentawai islands, a place not many venture, or in fact have ever heard of. I had read about the tribe online and after speaking to a few locals on the mainland of Sumatra, managed to track down someone who was willing to act as my guide. His English was staggered but his resolve pleasant and patient, the perfect link to this amazing tribe. Winding through the jungle, I followed my guide lead for nearly an hour before we arrived at a clearing, mud squelching beneath our feet. Pigs, chickens, dogs and cats roamed around freely beneath the stilts of the ‘Uma’ that was to be my home for the next week. I was welcomed in with enthusiastic handshakes and toothless grins, the smell of tobacco clung to the air, challenged by the stench of the pigs slopping around below. The tribesmen sat around chatting casually and smoking, as the kids entertained themselves in the river below, racing each other down the streams whilst brandishing machetes. A formidable tribe to meet at first introduction, with
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bodies covered in tattoos and teeth sharpened, but first impressions could not be more wrong. The tattoos in fact represent an identity and reflection of the people’s relationship to nature which I began to understand fully during my stay. Day-to-day life was simple in the jungle, the mornings began slow and easy. I was awoken by the crow of the many cockerels and the shuffling of puppies’ paws by my head. One morning the Shaman of the tribe took me into the jungle to collect ingredients to make a poison which he used to lace arrows for hunting. The house is adorned with the skulls of animals they have hunted including monkeys, the hunting of which is now forbidden by the government. The afternoons brought an onslaught of rain. For hours the jungle was drenched and the rumble of thunder crackling over the sound of the torrential rain on the vast expanse of vegetation was deafening. After a few hours, the rain would subside and steam would rise off the ground, making for a humid afternoon ahead. The most daunting experience had to be one of the simplest, using the toilet and showers. Neither existed in the jungle, instead the river provided everything I supposedly needed, apart from privacy. I was stared down by pigs several times whilst hiding in the bushes and came dangerously close to being bowled over
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One afternoon the grandmother of the tribe took me fishing. It certainly wasn’t what I expected. A hike through the jungle to find a banana tree began the afternoon. I watched as ‘Mama’ chopped down a large leaf and let it crash down on top of the boys playing with an ants’ nest nearby. This was for me to wear as a skirt to distract the fish and trick them into thinking I was a tree rather than a predator.
by a wild boar on at least one occasion. I quickly learned to go before nightfall as that was another adventure altogether. Snakes, scorpions and spiders were rife in the jungle and I didn’t fancy meeting one of them in the middle of the night! One afternoon the grandmother of the tribe took me fishing. It certainly wasn’t what I expected. A hike through the jungle to find a banana tree began the afternoon. I watched as ‘Mama’ chopped down a large leaf and let it crash down on top of the boys playing with an ants’ nest nearby. This was for me to wear as a skirt to distract the fish and trick them into thinking I was a tree rather than a predator. Into the river I went, with nets in hand and eager intentions. It’s lucky I wasn’t feeding the tribe as I soon discovered fishing certainly wasn’t my forte. Fish darted everywhere as I
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clumsily tried to catch them in my net while Mama laughed heartily in the background, waist-deep in the river with her hand clutching a large shrimp she’d caught from under the bank. Before leaving, the grubs I’d collected on a hike with the Shaman were presented to me on a leaf and with eager smiles I was encouraged to try. They are a delicacy amongst this tribe and they offered them as a sign of gratitude. One was enough, these huge grubs oozed like pus even after being cooked and chewing was not pleasant. My hosts were delighted I’d tried one, however, and with a pat on my back I left the jungle with my life intact and the most wonderful stories to tell. Although difficult at time it really was the most unbelievable experience, and one I will certainly never forget.
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t’s just a hobby,’ Terry Gardiner, Director of Martel Maides, and Iain Lowe from ABN AMRO tell me, discussing the Swiss Engadin Swimrun race they became the first Guernseymen to complete earlier this year.
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The concept of a ‘swimrun’ is simple – swim and run. The race course is harsh and will test even the fittest athlete but the compromise is a lush landscape with the Alps providing a stunning backdrop. The terrain ranges from snowy mountain-tops and green forests to emerald-green lakes and steep mountain trails with flowers, cows and picturesque Alpine villages. Devised by a group of drunken Swedish friends, there are a few complexities added to the simple concept of a swimrun which make Engadin such a unique event. Firstly, competitors run in wetsuits and swim in trainers as they constantly transition between water and land. Secondly, it is strictly a pairs event, which unfortunately doesn’t mean splitting the distance in two,
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but rather that you must remain within 10 metres of each other during the swims and within 100 metres during the running sections. It is a good job, then, that despite being very different, Terry and Iain get on amazingly well. Terry tells me, ‘Of course it’s important to know how to keep each other going during the race, you both need to slow down if one of you is tired.’ ‘Obviously it is a little more difficult to communicate during the swim,’ Iain explains, ‘but we breathe towards each other,’ which seems quite sweet until he adds... ‘to check your partner’s still there.’ The race tested many months of training and early morning starts at the Havelet bathing pools with runs out to Portelet and back on the cliffs, dipping into Fermain, Moulin Huet and Petit Bot on the way out, and back. The Guernsey cliffs proved invaluable training as several of the run legs during Engadin involved steep, 350-metre climbs up the otherwise beautiful slopes of the Alps, reducing the pace to a fast hike.
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The original swimrun race, ÖTILLÖ is held in the Stockholm archipelago, and is considered one of the toughest one-day races in the world with up to 40 miles of trails and six miles in the water with a total of 52 transitions between the two
The months of training paid off and the pair reached the finish line in eight hours and 59 minutes. Engadin Swimrun is a sturdy qualifier to the World Championship of Swimrun, ÖTILLÖ, which the pair will be completing in October. The original swimrun race, ÖTILLÖ is held in the Stockholm archipelago, and is considered one of the toughest one-day races in the world with up to 40 miles of trails and six miles in the water with a total of 52 transitions between the two. They will be lining up against another 119 pairs who have had to fight hard to even get a place, either through qualifying events, on merit, through the ‘lottery’, as a sponsor or a race director’s choice. Terry and Iain’s extensive and impressive history in endurance events, both on foot and in the water, have gained the Guernsey pair entry to the event on merit alone. BECAUSE QUALITY MATTERS
Common sense would suggest that their success so far is thanks to Terry’s meticulous training schedules, which he plans and sends over to Iain. Then again, during our chat Iain confesses to never opening them. It must be the good banter that enhances their winning formula then, as Iain also admits to texting Terry to tell him he’s just got back from a big run when he’s actually sitting on the sofa eating chocolate biscuits. Terry and Iain thoroughly recommend the race to any of those Gallery readers who are tempted. ‘The backdrop for this painful and gruelling challenge could not be more spectacular and the scenery, to a certain extent, carries you through the race’.
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e lead increasingly busy lives; juggling family, work and friends can take up most of our time, we’re slaves to social media and the latest blockbuster TV series, not to mention all the other distractions vying for our attention.
All of this means that we end up with very little time for ourselves, a few moments where we can get away from everything and relax. I think we are all aware of the need to slow down a little and unplug or switch off. My days are increasingly busy and, like most of us, I was struggling to make time for myself. Until somewhat surprisingly, especially to me, I took over doing the laundry in our house. One particular part of the laundry process was a revelation: hanging out the washing on the rotary line in the garden. I normally do it at about 7am when the island is still relatively quiet; the birds are singing, there aren’t many cars on the roads and the screams of my children hitting each other with heavy toys is muffled somewhat as we haven’t dared open any of the downstairs windows yet. I take my time, slowly pegging the washing on the line. I pick through the contents of the basket and work out what to hang where. I have a pattern I like to follow and I do my best to stick to it. I concentrate solely on the task at hand, and I can feel myself relaxing, both physically and mentally. Usually I find it very hard to switch off, my mind is constantly racing, bouncing from one thought to the next, but for some reason, hanging out the washing seems to calm it right down and lets it focus on one thing only. I take a mug of tea out with me, and occasionally I’ll stop to have a slurp and look at the trees and sky, but then it’s back to the washing. When I’ve finished I survey my handiwork before slowly walking back inside, whereupon my meditative state is shattered almost immediately by the demands of three small kids who can’t find Spiderman/blanky/pants or any number of other things. Obviously there are only a few months a year when I can regularly hang the washing outside, so come the winter, I’m not sure what I’ll do. Hanging the washing on a clothes horse isn’t the same, and the tumble dryer just makes a racket. I need to find some other task which allows me the same level of relaxation indoors. Sadly, drinking a bottle of Rioja, although extremely enjoyable, doesn’t have the quite the same meditative effect. More of a sedative effect, which at 7am isn’t really the best.
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Does 4G use more data? Technically no, but data is consumed a lot quicker on 4G depending on what you are doing online. For example, downloads, uploads and streaming use more data than social media browsing. Turning off things like push notifications and automatic updates can avoid high amounts of data usage. Speed tests are heavy on data usage and the faster the speed, the more data will be used. With 4G, your experience will be quicker so you will do more in less time, but that does mean that you could be consuming more data than you would have done on the older 3G networks.
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In the over-stimulated digital age in which we live, taking time out from your jam-packed schedule is becoming increasingly difficult. The benefits of meditation are proven, and it is perhaps ironic that the device which is responsible for our internet addiction, the smartphone, can also help you to relax and unwind with the right guided meditation apps. Here we look at three of the best.
Headspace (iOS, Android) bills itself as
‘your very own personal trainer, here to help you train your mind.’ The app will teach you the basics of mindfulness and meditation in just 10 of your precious minutes every day. This part is free, but if you decide to take up a Headspace subscription you will also get a progress page to track your stats, a buddy system designed to help you and your friends motivate each other, reminders to help you to keep on track, and a large selection of guided meditations on a range of topics such as stress relief and mental health. The app is also compatible with the Apple Watch.
The award-winning Bhuddify (iOS, Android) aims to increase your wellbeing by teaching meditation on the go. It offers over 80 guided meditations for 15 possible scenarios from your day, including travelling, feeling stressed and going to sleep. The beautifully designed app also stores stats and presents graphs so that you can track your usage, and a solo meditation timer is included as well. All of this is available for the one-off price of £3.99, no in-app purchases necessary.
Sattva (iOS, Android) is one of the most
comprehensive and advanced meditation apps available. It provides a growing list of guided meditations and includes a heart rate monitor, mood tracker, meditation timer and an ‘insights engine’ to demonstrate how meditation is improving your wellbeing. It also gamifies the experience by offering up challenges and trophies to motivate you and keep you on track. It has its own community of like-minded individuals and will work on the Apple Watch as well. As our lives get ever busier, it’s becoming increasingly important for us to try and take time out to relax and switch off. It doesn’t have to be for long, nor cost a fortune, but the benefits could be immeasurable, not only for you but for those around you too.
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Power in Your Pocket Excellent value and superb power can be difficult to find in a smartphone but if they’re the qualities you’re after, then you’ll find both embodied within Microsoft’s Nokia Lumia 635. Driven by the easy-to-use Windows Phone 8.1, the Lumia 635 is both a powerful workplace tool and a multimedia hub that keeps you close to your family and friends. At work, you’ll find you have a new personal assistant in the shape of Cortana who will make sure you are never late for an appointment or forget anyone’s birthday. As you use the phone, she will learn more about your specific interests, giving you the information you need to stay on top of the job and live your life to the full. As Cortana assists you, so Microsoft Office will make sure you have the tools you need to do the job and are able to keep everything together by constantly synching all of your devices with OneDrive. Every file is just a click away. Packing a 5Mp camera and a 4.5” screen, the Lumia 635 takes quality photos and videos that you’ll want to share with friends. As for the value? It’s incredible to know that you can get all of this from just £35 per month at the Sure Store.
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HTC One M9 The HTC One M9 is a beautiful, stylish Android handset worthy of being in the lineup for 2015. This is HTC’s premium handset with the same luxurious design as its predecessor whilst also including some notable improvements. The most noteworthy improvements are the state-of-the-art processor and the upgraded camera.
HTC has kept all the popular, luxurious design bits of the M8 backed up by some nifty and important improvements to make the M9 firmly position itself as a frontrunner in 2015’s battle of the smartphones. Price for handset only £492 Price on Pay Monthly contract with Airtel-Vodafone, from £26.90
It has an all-metal body and a 5-inch display with full HD resolution - similar to the M8 but the edges are now angular and there are some great new colour variations which I always fancy. Images are crisp and photos bright and vibrant. HTC has used audio specialist Dolby to help them provide better sound in their BoomSound speakers so as you can imagine, the musician in me can’t get enough of this. A great feature is that the M9 accepts SD cards up to 128GB in size supporting expandable storage unlike any other. For the technical bits I’m advised by the experts at Airtel-Vodafone that the M9 has the latest Android 5.0 Lollipop software worthy of its premium status. With a superfast Qualcomm 64-bit, octa-core processor, the Snapdragon 810 plus 3GB of RAM gives this handset some status in the power department. The M9 camera sits at a whopping 20MP with updated software so that you can now shoot in RAW format and delivers extra-sharp resolution. For my beloved selfies - the wider angle of view allows you to fit more in.
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Music Review: BLAKALASKA – Machine Words and Photography Tom Girard
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fter several years gaining a healthy reputation on Guernsey’s live circuit, electro-dance-rock five piece BLAKALASKA released their debut EP, Machine, at a special Vale Earth Fair Fundraiser back in July.
The sound emanating from the speakers on this record (available as a digital download or a limited edition CD from the band) is custom built for cavernous dark spaces with lasers strafing over a sweaty audience, while listening to it through headphones delivered at once an oppressive and hugely expressive experience. The EP kicks off with title track Machine which sounds like a floor-filling monster merging the sounds that have clearly influenced the band and can get bodies moving and heads banging in equal measure. It acts as a prime example of what gained the band the closing slot at the Vale Earth Fair a couple of years ago (under their previous Bright_Lights moniker), but with extra added clarity. In the live environment the balance between Ollie McVey’s leading synth charge and Oliver Farrimond’s
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counterpointing high-gain guitar slashes can be hard to discern, even with the best sound engineers, but here the different instruments are crystal clear, adding a new level to the songs that can get lost on stage. Second track Some Kind of Crime brings an atmospheric edge to proceedings as layers of bass rumble away under brittle high frequencies in a song that feels like it’s fallen from some near future sci-fi dystopian nightmare, while still having a living beating heart beneath the tech. This heart, as well as being evident in the performance, particularly from vocalist Lee Rosette and drummer Barney Bean, comes through strongest in the lyrics that, now I can hear them more clearly, bring big emotions to the BLAKALASKA mix. These words, taken as a whole, deliver a surprisingly inspirational, positive message
of personal empowerment, once they coalesce from what sound like some fairly dark and bitter inspirations. The EP is rounded off by Take Me, one of the band’s biggest numbers when they play live that they first released, in demo form, some time ago. Again being slightly slower and more atmospheric than the opener, it continues to develop the dynamics both within the band and in their sound which gives a great balance that should go down just as well with a dance crowd as a mosh pit while also being highly listenable just through a home stereo or iPod. BLAKALASKA have been at the pinnacle of Guernsey’s live electronic-based music scene for some time and on the strength of the Machine EP they are heading in the right direction to stand alongside Mura Masa and W.
The EP kicks off with title track Machine which sounds like a floor-filling monster merging the sounds that have clearly influenced the band and can get bodies moving and heads banging in equal measure.
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hateau De Son is Guernsey’s homegrown electronic music festival that took place at the Vale Castle earlier this summer. Organised primarily by Mat Greening with the help of a willing team, the level of local talent clearly exceeded expectations. Holding events such as Chateau De Son truly helps you understand the passion for music in a sometimes limiting island.
Mat Greening started organising events like Chateau De Son in 2008 and has since then run at least one every year. Last year he hosted five events: LibFest, Chateau De Son, Raise the Roof, Trick or Treat and NYE. He is driven by the success of these events, the positive comments and support from members of the public. He said, ‘Quite simply we do it because we absolutely love doing it. The feedback we receive from each event is always fantastic; it’s all worth it on the night when you get to see that everyone is having a great time. We had a brilliant turnout for the last event [Chateau De Son], even with the few showers in the late afternoon the crowd embraced the rain and danced right through it. That’s a memory I’ll never forget!’ The line-up included well-known local artists such as Tom Shearer, Tric and Andy Boscher, Jaco & Jimbo Jones, Mat Greening, Turner, Pressure and many more. Starting from midday, Chateau De Son provided a great opportunity for local musicians to promote their talent; sets for each artist lasted approximately one hour with a constant stream of music from 12am – 12pm. The event mainly specialised in Dance music but also mixed things up
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by showcasing a live acoustic performance from the likes of Jacques Evans, who provided a great set including songs from his own album which will be coming out in late August. As well as showcasing Guernsey’s local talent, it also gave local businesses the chance to get involved with many sponsoring the event. The ATAN Thai food stall served up authentic dishes whilst Joni Lockwood and Sophie Bougourd provided some glamour for the occasion with face painting and festival hair feathers. The event kicked off with Willers playing at 12 noon, and not even the rain stopped those who arrived early from making the most of the day. By the afternoon the atmosphere was fully charged as the event got into full swing, the vibe was electric as the crowd enjoyed the talents of our island’s top young DJs. As night fell Turner ramped it up another level by playing a variety of deep house and a selection of classics remixed with a modern twist. This was followed by Mat Greening and Sam Harris who played together, a collaborative effort soon to also be realised in their latest track – look out for it online. Rounding the evening off Jarrod G and B Long brought the night to a close with some Drum and Bass, leaving the crowd wanting more, a good sign of a successful event.
Elevate your Expectations The second event from local music event company Elevate was held at Vistas Beach Café last month against the stunning backdrop of Vazon Bay. Partygoers enjoyed BBQ food and drink whilst basking in the sunshine and dancing to the laid back beats of local DJs Andy Boscher, Tom Shearer, Kieran Higgs and Tric. The creator of Elevate, Tristram Davidson AKA ‘Tric’, has spent time on the House/ Techno music circuit both in Ibiza and the UK, and now wants to bring an element of that back to a local crowd. ‘At the moment nothing like this exists in Guernsey, so I wanted to create an event that delivered something new’, said Tric. His concept is to create events that showcase exceptional dance music, deliver something memorable to the audience and build a scene of like-minded individuals who enjoy dancing, socialising and (most importantly) having fun. ‘Your full support at future events will always be gratefully appreciated, after all it’s those who attend that make it all worthwhile!’ said Tric. WEB: www.elevatemanagement.net MIXES: https://soundcloud.com/elevatemusique
Tom Shearer and Tric recorded their entire set, which can be found at: goo.gl/nuSKwN
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