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Guernsey’s Style Magazine | Vol 02 No 5 | June 2012 | the miniature issue

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This month we have a tasty little morsel for you to digest, in stark contrast to our last issue (the brilliant Glutton): Miniature. Yes, while last month was all about unburdened appetites and the very big, this month is about the very little.

So often in life we’re surrounded by the enormous - towering old buildings, huge portions of food in every restaurant, bills that stun the bank account - that we overlook the small. Yet all around us a microscopic world flourishes into life every second.

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Microenvironments thrive as tiny insects go from plant to plant. Inside us, cells go about their business. Somewhere out there some mad scientist replete with a shock of white hair programs nanobots to do, well, anything they like, as far as I can tell.

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And locally we’re surrounded by a tiny world.

Whether you’re snorkelling around the bays looking at the smallest of sea creatures, growing your very own cherry tomatoes, or taking friends from off-island round the Little Chapel, you’ll find something to pique your curiosity here.

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Gallery is published eleven times a year as a fresh yet discerning guide to all that happens on the Island and beyond. With quality and style in mind, our tone is not too superior or too serious, written by the people of Guernsey for people everywhere.

So, inside these pages, you’ll find all manner of rumination on the subject miniature: some funny, some sad, some local, some of worldwide interest.

All that remains is to enjoy.

Until next month, Au revoir.

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HIGHLIGHTS

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Liberation Day

52 Fashion for Miniatures

40 A Travel Sized Life

44 Gallery Miniature Fashion

104 Festival Survival Guide

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contents Edito ............................................................................1 Highlights................................................................2 Contributors ...........................................................4 Misc Page .................................................................5 Everybody Needs Something Mini ..........6 Event Listings ........................................................8 Community.............. ...............................................10 Events... ........................................................ 11 Cancer Research Fund Raiser ......................12 Bon Port Hotel.......................................................13 Quintessential Relocation Consultants 14 Liberation Day 1940s Ball..... .........................15 Cimandis Future Chef Lunch... ...................16

Upfront .....................................................17

Horoscopes .............................................................18 News in Numbers................................................19 Miniature Facts .....................................................20 Word on the Street..............................................21 Mini Me .....................................................................22 Everything is Cute in Miniature ................23 Dancing Review.... ...............................................24 Gallery Twitter ......................................................26

Culture ..................................................... 27

Book Corner............................................................28 Photography Festival ........................................29 Liberation Day Snaps .......................................30 Miniature Houses ...............................................32 Fairy Tale Folklore ..............................................34 Monthly Uploads .................................................35 Me & my Pet............................................................36

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Travel .......................................................37

Donkey Abroad.....................................................38 Around the World in 800 Days ...................40 My Name Is .............................................................42

Fashion.....................................................43

Sport .........................................................87

Shambles Rambles .............................................88 Open Air Boxing..................................................90 Calisthenics ............................................................92 Cage Fighting.... ....................................................94

Miniature Fashion Shoot ............................... 44 Ask the Expert .......................................................51 Fashion for Miniatures .....................................52 Festival Fashion ....................................................54 Style Stalker ............................................................55

Hardware ................................................95

Beauty ...................................................... 57

Guernsey Festival Line Up ............................102 Festival Floor Plan ..............................................104 Festival Survival Guide ....................................105 TnT=Boom.... ...........................................................108 Lib Rock ....................................................................110 Pete Tong Interview...........................................111 Papparrazi: Rock of Ages................................111 Papparrazi: Pete Tong... ....................................114

Beauty News ...........................................................58 Salvation Spa .........................................................59 Tiny Weeny Mini Me ........................................60 Skin Care Trial ......................................................61 On the Shelf ............................................................62

Appetite ................................................... 63 Pairing Wines with Food ................................64 Consulting Chef ...................................................66

New Toy ................................................................... 96 Gallery Gadgets ...................................................98 Phone Home ...........................................................100

Music ........................................................101

Next month ............................................. 115 Boredom................................................................... 116

Home ........................................................ .69

Confessions of a Miniature Nerd ..............70 Design Awards ......................................................74 Les Bourgs Hospice.... .......................................75 Bonsai Showroom... ............................................76 Simple Steps to a Summer Style... .............78

Business ...................................................79

Business News ......................................................80

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Nicole’s passion for writing started at a young age when she wrote plays for her and her sister. Her writing inspiration comes from her Granny who wrote fashion articles and a regular fictional column for a national newspaper. Nicole enjoys a variety of writing styles and hopes to follow in her Granny’s footsteps one day and write her own regular column.

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Martine writes and produces the popular craft blog and podcast, iMake. When she isn’t blogging or podcasting, she can usually be found in her kitchen pretending to be a domestic goddess, or curled up on the sofa with her cats and her latest knitting project.

Darren Cranmer

Darren has been drawing and painting obsessively since early sproghood and his artwork springs from a place where surrealism and reality collide and metamorphose into expressive narratives. Recently graduated from the Arts University College Bournemouth with a degree in Illustration he is now freelancing. Darren HATES Egotists, bird-eating spiders and the over-use of the word ‘like’ when explaining things, but he LOVES Cosmology, MMA, Tool, Jack Bauer’s awesomeness and Mr Chow.

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The page where we share all of the things that we’ve found this month that don’t have a home anywhere else in the magazine

Child’s Own Studio Mini Me Wendy Tsao wanted something for her little boy that would be memorable and that he would treasure forever. Instead of walking to the shop and buying something off the shelf, she found a drawing by her son and brought the character to life.

They’re such wonderful presents for your mini ones, to find out more head to: www.childsown.com

Gordon Ramsay is known for a lot of things. His cooking, his restaurants, his tv shows, or perhaps his temper? Did you know that he had a look-a-like dwarf who was a porn star? Nope? Neither did we.

Did you also know that this doppelgänger was found dead in a badger den half eaten by badgers recently? It wasn’t clear how Percy died, although suicide hasn’t been ruled out. Producer Dexter Yamunkeh said ‘Percy was a little guy with big problems. He was doing well but he was under pressure, 24/7, like everyone in this goddamned business.’ So like many celebrity look-a-likes, Percy’s stardom was short lived, the poor little blighter.

Video Of The Month: Zoe Thomson Most feel pretty chuffed with themselves when they manage to play a scale on a guitar, so when we stumbled upon Zoe who is 8 years old and is bascially a guitar hero we were impressed. Whilst casually playing Stratosphere by Stratovarius she doesn’t even bat an eyelid. You go girl! www.youtube.com/ watch?v=ckJmCKY1SR-EP

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THEO LEWORTHY

Everyone needs something

Miniature words | Theo Leworthy

e live in a world obsessed with the grandiose – big gestures at work, overblown amateur theatrics at home, buildings that claw at the sky like the fingers of some grounded god of tyranny. All too often the sheer SIZE of these things is a poor attempt to compensate for their relative lack of importance (insert any racing car / large house / small weener jokes here… we may as well get it out of the way early given this month’s title). But does it work? Let’s look at the Millennium Dome, which is a classic attempt at making something fairly banal (WOW, we started counting days 2000 years ago!) more important by adding size to it. It was a huge spectacle, a huge building and a huge failure. Bigger is not (necessarily) better.

Go for a walk, pick up a sport, or do something active for half an hour a day. Forget vanity, this is not about looking good. This is something to do to vastly improve the quality of your life. An active lifestyle will keep you a step ahead of the aging process for as long as it can be stepped ahead of, and it’s so easy to implement.

For some of you, it just means swapping the car for a bike or plain old walking. Look, when you hear someone say to your wife “Oh, the poor old guys soiled himself. Look, he’s slipping around on it… wait there, I’ll get him up from his chair and you change him.

Oh god, he’s got it in his last wisps of hair, one of the orderlies is going to have to bath him again… someone get the wheel chair.

By the way, how old is your husband again?” You don’t want her to reply “34.”

Of course, some big things are important. The day of your firstborn child’s birth (the second one – not so much), the donation of a billion pounds to charity, and (at the other end of the moral scale) terrorism and war crimes. But these genuinely important big things can only take place against a backdrop of smaller actions and reactions that occur every day. Muhammad Ali understood this when he said “The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses - behind the lines, in the gym, and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights.” And perhaps even better “It isn’t the mountains ahead to climb that wear you out; it’s the pebble in your shoe.” With that in mind, this article is dedicated to the little things. What follows is a selection of everyday minutia that I think are worth mentioning and doing.

Decide on something you want to become really awesome at then devote at least fifteen minutes a day to it. Whether it’s playing the guitar or the piano, reading philosophy, speaking Italian, practicing Kung Fu, or playing Mass Effect 3, doing something you thoroughly enjoy and watching yourself become good at it is an incredibly fulfilling experience. Sure, you’ll probably never be Jimi or Wolfgang, but you might be the best musician in most of the rooms you’re in one day. And remember: musicians get all the girls. Unless they’re girls themselves. Then they get funny looks and muttered phrases about kitchens. But what better way to shut up ignorant people than riffing out an epic and monstrously loud guitar solo over their nonsense?

Take twenty minutes tomorrow and talk to someone you don’t know, or maybe to the local halfwit. So few of us make time nowadays for one another that the world can often feel like a cold and impersonal place. And you never know the difference you can make. What do you think Hitler would have done if, one chilly Germanic morning long before he came to power, someone sat down, shared a sandwich with him, and asked him genuinely how his day was going? Well, in all honesty, he’d probably still have invaded Poland. Still, that’s no reason not to reach out to your fellow man (or woman).

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It’s the miniature things we do every day, the things that become routine and the people that we take for granted, that really define our lives. They dictate whether we get slightly better or slightly worse daily, and in the long run, who we become. The big things in life, the promotions, the golden wedding anniversaries, the sink or swim decisions, aren’t really big things at all; they’re just the results of all the miniature things we take for granted.

Anyway, if any of you have any questions or criticisms (miniature or otherwise) feel free to let me know about them. You can reach me at battheo@hotmail.com.

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EVENTS JUNE 2012

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GUERNSEY DUB COLLECTIVE JUBILEE SCAVENGER HUNT FROM ALBERT PIER £FREE // 13.30 FOR 14.00 SET OFF TEL: 07781 108842 // WWW.GSYDUB.CO.UK

Guernsey’s new Volkswagen Club Guernsey Dub Collective - are holding a Jubilee Scavenger Hunt on Sunday 3rd June, setting off from Albert Pier around the island ending in a BBQ. With over £100 of prizes to be won, it is worth taking part in this family friendly FREE event. All enthusiasts welcome.

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DIAMOND JUBILEE ROCK TO ROCQUE BIKE RIDE VARIOUS START POINTS TO NORTH BEACH

COBO BALCONY JUBILEE WEEKEND GIGS COBO BAY HOTEL £FREE // 15.00

£FREE TO ENTER – SPONSORSHIP WELCOME TEL: 257102 // WWW.COBOBAYHOTEL.COM You are guaranteed a real carnival // 09.00, 10.00, 11.00

atmosphere at Cobo seafront with the first of a summer of Cobo Bay Hotel Balcony This year’s Jubilee themed Rock to Rocque will take place on June 3rd helping raise money for Les Gigs. On Monday 4th U2 tribute band Us4/ U2 will be supported by Pete Frampton and Bourgs Hospice with riders being asked to wear Friends, with Alvin Stardust performing anything red, white and/or blue. Participants can select one of three official start points - North Beach on Tuesday 5th. Great entertainment for the Bank Holidays, as well as raising much at 9am, Rocquaine at 10am or Grandes Rocques at needed funds for local charities such as the 11am - and will all need to finish at North Beach by Guernsey Cheshire Home.

3pm. Entry forms from Ian Brown’s Cycle Shop.

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06.04.12 – 17.06.12 FORWARDS, BACKWARDS AND FORWARDS AGAIN THE GREENHOUSE

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£6, £3 STUDENT AND OAP // 19.30

ART SUNDAY GUYS AND DOLLS ST PETER PORT SEAFRONT PRINCESS ROYAL CENTRE £FREE // 10.00 – 16.00 FOR PERFORMING ARTS

A Guernsey Arts Commission exhibition at The Greenhouse, curated

by Tim Bowditch and featuring La Vallette Bathing Pools as you’ve never seen them before. The exhibition includes video, photography and kinetic sculpture. Check their website for weekend and Bank Holiday opening times.

Arts Sunday is bringing together Guernsey’s multitude of arts groups to help nurture the idea of communication, cooperation and collaboration and create a real sense of Guernsey’s artistic community. Taking place along St Peter Port’s seafront, Arts Sunday will feature a mix of live music, theatre and dance performances alongside poetry readings and workshops spanning arts disciplines.

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THE CONDOR FERRIES GYWI WALKING SAND ACE BRITISH TREASURE HUNT GRAND ROCQUE CAR PARK CHAMPIONSHIPS £FREE // 19.00 VAZON BAY£FREE // 14.00 WWW.WIGUERNSEY.ORG.GG // PRESIDENT@GYWI.ORG.GG

The GYWI are holding their great annual walking Treasure Hunt which is set to be bigger and better than ever with prizes, a great raffle and food and drink at the end. If you want to join in the fun they are looking for teams consisting of 4 people (men, women, children, dogs – all welcome) to enter. Forms can be downloaded from the website.

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British top riders and sidecar crews will be competing at this championship event held at Vazon Bay on Guernsey’s west coast organised by the Guernsey Motorcycle & Car Club LBG. First race at 2pm. FREE event. There is a Classic Car and Bike Display from 9am.

TEL: 747280 // WWW.GUERNSEYTICKETS.GG

The Centre’s BTEC Student’s present their annual musical - Guys and Dolls - a favourite for musical fans of all ages. This oddball romantic comedy is considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy.

23.06.12 – 24.06.12 GUERNSEY FESTIVAL THE RABBIT WARREN WWW.GUERNSEYFESTIVAL.GG // INFO@GUERNSEYFESTIVAL.GG

The Guernsey Festival is back for 2012 over the weekend 23rd / 24th June and it’s a weekend not to miss! Guaranteed to be bigger than last year with around 80 acts across 5 stages including international headlining acts MAVERICK SABRE, KAISER CHIEFS, MACY GRAY, THE CHARLATANS, UTAH SAINTS and many more overseas and local acts. Grab your tickets now for Guernsey’s biggest summer party.

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GUERNSEY CLASSIC REACH FOR A STAR VEHICLE CLUB SHOW 2012 AUDITIONS SAUMAREZ PARK SPECSAVERS OPTICAL £FREE, £3 CAR PARKING // 11.00 – 17.00 GROUP, LA VILLIAZE TEL: 246777 // WWW.GCVC.ORG.GG

If classic cars get your motor humming, come down and enjoy the sights at the annual Guernsey Classic Vehicle Club Car and Bike Show 2012. From classic cars, vintage cars, sports cars, custom cars, exotic Japanese imports, and motorbikes to military vehicles, VW’s, old cycles and commercial vehicles.

Entry to the show is FREE to the public, however it’s £3.00 per car for parking at ‘Home Farm Field’, proceeds go to local charities and costs for staging the event.

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Have you got star quality? A hidden talent that’s dying to escape? Specsavers are calling all singers, comedians, dancers, magicians or anyone with an act that needs to be seen, to audition for Guernsey’s premier talent competition. Auditions will be held on Wednesday 27th June and Thursday 28th June 2012 from 5pm, culminating in a Grand Final at Beau Sejour on Saturday 15th September.

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OPEN AIR BOXING THE TRACK £25, £35 RINGSIDE // 17.00 ABCBELS@HOTMAIL.COM

An outdoor boxing event being organised jointly by Bels Football Club and Amalgamated Boys Club with Teenage Cancer Trust - Guernsey Appeal and MS Society all benefiting.

Gates open at 5pm with the first bout scheduled for 6pm. Tickets on sale from The Track and DWA Carpet Showroom.

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Luna/Fusion staff seeking charity partnership Luna Bar and Fusion Nightclub staff have launched a mission to find a charity partner for 2012/13 to coincide with Volunteers Week from, 1 to 7 June.

Proprietor Adam Burroughs and his team of 37 have long been considering how they can get more involved with the community and have decided the perfect way is to find a charity that needs their help.

Mr Burroughs said: “Volunteers Week got us thinking about what we could do to help the Guernsey community. I know the decision on which charity to choose is going to be a difficult one but, rather than spread a little across a number of charities, we believe we can add real value to one charity or community cause. Perhaps it will be one of the charities that doesn’t get a lot of help or one that is not in the news all the time.”

The business will work to raise funds as well as donate cash to the chosen charity but they wanted to do more and he would be giving Luna/Fusion staff time off to volunteer for the charity and provide resources that the charity might need.

“I am also aware that many charities are looking to use the business expertise available in Guernsey to learn and improve the way they work. I am personally very keen to get involved at board level for any charity looking for this kind of acumen.”

Any charities interested in this kind of partnership are asked to send a short summary of their charity, their needs and the help they are looking for to Mr Burroughs at Luna/Fusion before 18 June, please send all applications to info@ fusion.gg.

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Lucky Chloe Holt, a year 11 student from Ladies College was the winner of the JT prize draw recently offered at the JT stand during the recent Careers Show, attracting a total of 400 entries. Chloe Holt is the proud winner of an iPad 2 and collected her prize from Paul Taylor, MD of JT. JT chose the Careers Show to launch three Guernsey training programs and Richard Summerfield, JT Group HR Director said the interest generated during the two day event at Beau Sejour was encouraging: “We were delighted with the interest shown by the students visiting our stand at the Careers show in our training programs and these present real opportunities which provide a clear career progression in Guernsey. We are also pleased to play an important role in attracting talent back to the island and there was a huge amount of interest, which reinforces the demand for career opportunities here.”

JT’s training programs are: an apprenticeship scheme, an open university plan to gain further qualifications, and a graduate program for those who are about to complete their degree.

Applicants will be selected through a combined review of academic qualifications, their skills/ aptitude, demonstrating an interest in technology and above all their desire to be part of JT, the CI’s leading telecoms operator. In return they will embark on an in-depth two or three year program, including hands on experience and will, where appropriate, be coached to enable progress into higher levels of the business through a fast track management scheme.

Islanders interested in applying for one of the three schemes should contact Andy Holmes on andy.holmes@jtglobal.com.

More information, including requirements to apply and deadlines can be found online at http://www.jtglobal.com/Jersey/ Footer/Company-Information/Careers/

Summer music series begins at Candie Gardens The summer music series began at Candie Gardens on Sunday 13th May and is set to continue on consecutive Sundays throughout the summer months until the last weekend of September.

The events have been organized by the Town Centre Partnership with the financial backing of De Putron Fund Management.

Tres Amis kicked off the series with later dates seeing a number of overseas acts including the The Chichester University Big Band, Stanley’s Dixie Street Band and The Blue Note Jazz Quartet along with local performers such as John Byrne and Guernsey Concert Brass.

Hayley de Putron, Head of Investor Relations at De Putron Fund Management said: “It is wonderful to be able to showcase so much great talent in such a beautiful setting. We hope the series of shows will meet with similar success to previous years.”

The concerts will take place by the bandstand at Candie Gardens and run from 3 to 4pm. Entrance is free and in the event of bad weather, Guernsey Museums have kindly offered to house Candie Garden Concert performances in the theatre.

Bathing pools to be regularly maintained, thanks to AFM A regular maintenance program at La Vallette Bathing Pools will commence this year, which will help minimise algae and seaweed building up within the pools and surrounding areas, thanks to local company Amalgamated Facilities Management Limited (AFM).

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Marie & Jess from Sail Or Surf invited 60 ladies to attend an Afternoon Tea at the newly refurbished Duke Of Richmond Hotel to raise funds for Cancer Research UK. Beauty Therapists from the OGH Spa came along to pamper everyone with massage treatments and Ben Le Prevost, Master Chocolatier from Mill Street, treated us with his indulgent chocolates. Raffle Prizes were generously donated from local retailers which helped boost the funds raised to ÂŁ1000.

Many thanks to all the ladies who attended, and those who donated prizes, in support of Cancer Research UK. Also, special thanks to the staff at the Duke Of Richmond Hotel who did an amazing job of looking after us and made the afternoon such a success.

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The Bon Port is situated in the midst of Guernsey’s most beautiful coastal scenery, boasting spectacular views over Moulin Huet Bay, Petit Port Bay, the famous Peastacks, Saints Bay and harbour and the island of Jersey. Guests were invited to come and view the showcase of events and wedding services of the newly renovated Bon Port whilst enjoying champagne and canapés

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QUINTESSENTIAL RELOCATION CONSULTANTS

QUINTESSENTIAL RELOCATION CONSULTANTS CELEBRATES ITS 2ND BIRTHDAY AND EXCLUSIVE PARTNERSHIP WITH COUNTY HOMESEARCH OVER 80 guests were invited to join Quintessential Relocation Consultants to celebrate the firm’s second anniversary and the formal launch of its exclusive partnership with The County Homesearch Company.

During an evening reception, which was held at The Venue on Wednesday 23 May, Managing Director Jo Stoddart said that this marked a real milestone in her personal journey and she was also immensely proud to be invited to partner with such a prestigious and long-established home-finding company.

“We are really excited to see what the future holds for us all,” said Jo.

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Islanders enjoyed a 40s themed ball at Beau Sejour to kick-start the Liberation festivities. The evening hangar ball included a full programme of entertainment, featuring wartime band The Syd Lawrence Orchestra, a ceremonial knife dance by the Gurkha soldiers, 40s singers and authentic wartime spivs. More than 800 islanders also attended a tea dance during the day - the majority of guests dressed in themed costume.

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CIMANDIS FUTURE CHEF LUNCH

CIMANDIS FUTURE CHEF LUNCH

Cimandis Hospitality customers enjoyed lunch at The Future Chefs Restaurant, Guernsey College of Further Education, where Cimandis showcased their new butchery range from DB Foods. This was an opportunity for guests to watch a demonstration

by Cimandis’ Butchery Manager, Dave Martin and learn about DB Foods and their commitment to sustainability and welfare of animals. Guests were treated to a 5 course menu showcasing the butchery range which was cooked and served by the students of the College.

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MONTHLY HOROSCOPES

Your Monthly Horoscopes words | Sharon Ward

Capricorn December 22 -January 19

This is a good time to work towards improving diet and fitness levels. Break bad habits between the 11th and 15th. Air your views freely from the 25th and don’t bother being too tactful about it either. You will go a long way just speaking the bare truth.

Aquarius January 20 -February 18

In your search for concrete answers you might be sinking a little into the mud.

Relax, stop struggling, at the bottom of the mud lie the answers you are looking for.

The 19th to the 25th brings new opportunities for love and money so don’t hold back.

Pisces February 19 -March 20

Your home is not just bricks and mortar, but should be a place where you can replenish your energy. Remove any obvious sources of discord gently but firmly and rebuild using better materials. Never give up on loved ones, no matter how tempting that might be!

Aries March 21 -April 19

The emphasis this month is on work, daily routine and health. The more mental energy you invest in positive activities, projects and work tasks, the more you’ll get back in return. Do remember though that patience is a virtue and also that you get what you give..

Taurus

April 20 -May 20 Tackling paperwork will clear both your in-tray and your mind. You’ll need to be clear-headed to be ready for your next challenge. Try a whole new approach in your relationships – you’ll find that thinking outside of the box gives you more space.

Gemini May 21 -June 20

The man who tries to catch two rabbits catches none. Make a list of priorities and tick them off one by one and you’ll make great progress. Your kaleidoscope world may be so exciting that you may be easily distracted, but don’t let others take you away from your path.

Cancer June 21 -July 22

When you’re in a storm, batten down the hatches. Time to close off to negativity - if it makes you smile keep it – if it doesn’t, get rid of it. From the 21st you will be re-energised and able to find your way through the clouds into the sunlight.

Leo July 23 -August 22

Work towards your goals and dreams. Take up social invitations and you’ll find that they help you reach those goals. In personal relationships, don’t play the blame game, accept the part you have to play and all will be well. Don’t forget to love yourself as well though.

Virgo August 23 -September 22

Mental challenges and tasks that require quick thinking are not even slowing you down in your tracks, never mind stopping you. Just remember that others might not be able to keep up with you. Use your creative energy to help others in need and you’ll go far.

Libra September 23 -October 22

Venus is travelling backwards at the moment and you may feel the same! Communicational issues and situations that require careful attention to detail may prove to be a little tricky.

Use your natural tact and charm to help you to bide your time until the 27th.

Sharon Ward is a qualified astrologer and a member of the Association of Professional Astrologers International.

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Scorpio

October 23 -November 21 Even if you aren’t actively trying to unravel the mysteries of your life and the world, you’ll find that your mind takes you down unknown pathways. Don’t fight change, allow your world to be shaken up - when all settles you’ll see clearly that it was for the best.

Sagittarius Nov 22 -December 21

Imagine that life is a mirror, who you really are will be reflected back to you by those you encounter. Also, if you’re open to what others have to say, this will help you solve problems that have been bothering you for a while. Relationships will change beyond recognition later this month.

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years on HMS Affray crew is remembered with a memorial plaque in Alderney

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hour complaints hotline to be setup throughout the airport project

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Chelsea Flower Show gold medals for Guernsey clematis grower Raymond Evison

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million pound upgrade at the harbour

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years at Port Soif kiosk, owner Jan Jeffreys hangs up her pinny

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Chandra Bahadur Dangi A man from Nepal called Chandra was declared the shortest human adult ever documented and verified, measuring a tiny 21.5 in (54.6 cm)

Microphobia

Miniature art

Microphobia is defined as a persistent, irrational fear of small, invisible objects such as germs and/or microbes.

Sometimes referred to as mycrophobia, this word comes from the Greek "micros", meaning germs and "phobos" meaning fear. Apparently, the individual fears that they have been infected by germs and are therefore contagious.

Miniature art is a genre that focuses on art (especially painting, engraving and sculpture) in much smaller than usual sizes. Miniature art has been made for over 1000 years and is prized by collectors.

The U.S. White House, the Smithsonian American Art Museum and museums around the world have collections of miniature art.

Microcebus murinus

Smallest Countries

Smallest Planet

The smallest primate brain is detained by the mouse lemur (Microcebus murinus) of Madagascar weighing 0.004 pounds (2 g), this is also the smallest primate in the world

The world’s independent smallest countries include Vatican City (0.2 square miles, population of 770 people) and Monaco (0.7 square miles, population of 32,000 people).

The smallest planet in the Solar System is Mercury (the biggest planet is Jupiter). For the longest time, the smallest planet was considered to be Pluto, but now Pluto isn’t a planet any more, so we’re back to Mercury.

Miniature

FACTS The Tea Cup Pig

A Teacup Pig, also called a "micro-mini" and the Pennywell Miniature Pig, is a rare, diminutive breed of pig, so-called because it is about the size of a tea cup at birth. A fully grown Teacup pig can weigh as much as 64 lbs and stands between a foot and 16" tall. In recent years the Teacup pig has become a popular pet among celebrities. The average price for a Teacup pig is about $1,000 depending on the breeder.

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WORD ON THE STREET

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words | Nick Mollet

WORD ON THE STREET! Nick Mollet scoured Town to ask islanders what they thought of the Liberation Day entertainment? Does it still mean the same, is it better with no alcohol zones and is it more family orientated?

‘It should be family orientated and if people want to drink they can always go into the pub. That is the fairest way and it makes it more difficult for there to be under-age drinkers and problems.’

[Ady Holley, 40, Insurance Technician] ‘I did not go into town but it’s better for families now.’

[Ellie Torode, 15, Student]

‘My family had a good time. They found town a bit boring but had a good time at the fête at The Last Post.’

[Kaileigh Moorman, 22, Sales Assistant]

‘I went to town in the nighttime and the atmosphere and entertainment was good. I did not really see the alcohol-free zones.’

[Maddie Peatfield, 16, Student]

‘I heard it was a big success despite the weather.

The alcohol-free zone was a good idea and maybe they need to do it in more places.’

[Marc Edwards, 48, Chef]

‘We have two children and it was a brilliant day out. Because there is no alcohol it’s more family orientated.’

[Matt Hutchison, 43, Compliance Consultant]

‘I thought the bands were really good and it was great to see lots of different ages. It was not just rowdy teenagers - it was just a shame about the weather.’

[Matt Robilliard, 20, Shop Assistant] ‘I thought it was absolutely brilliant with the whole family involvement. If people want to go for a drink they go to the pub.’

[Shaun Wyatt-Nicolle, 56, Customer Service Manager] ‘I thought it was lovely and apparently I’m too old to go on a bouncy castle and to get my face painted. But it was a fantastic atmosphere and I liked the parade.’

[Sophia Harrison, 30, Lawyer]

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MINI ME

Words | Elle Robin

It’s a mixed bag being miniature.

How do I know? Well, I am miniature. Not in the sense of Thumbelina or The Borrowers who, in their respective fictional universes, are no bigger than a thimble, but my height and build puts me firmly in the ‘tiny person’ bracket.

At the ripe old age of twenty-something I’m on the shy side of five foot. Throughout my life I’ve been honoured with an eclectic and imaginative array of nicknames and monikers: short stuff, dwarf, squirt, pipsqueak, pocket rocket, half-pint, shrimp, hobbit – and those are just a few of the savoury ones. Whether such names are insults or endearments of course depends on the person dishing them out. Either way, no day is complete without some cheeky acknowledgement that, yes, I am vertically challenged, and no, I cannot reach the top shelves in a supermarket without assistance.

The fun doesn’t stop there. Being small in size means a whole new view on life. If you are genetically sound, once childhood has passed and hormones kick in, stretching bones and flesh in that awkward journey of physical maturity, no longer must you endure seemingly endless views up people’s nostrils. Suddenly you’re at eye-level with most adults, able to hold a conversation without the persistent threat of neck ache. You can sit comfortably in waiting room chairs without your feet dangling above the floor like those of a small child.

You don’t need a foot stool to use your kitchen worktop or a seat cushion to see over the steering wheel. Movies at the cinema don’t automatically feature a prime, three-dimensional view of the back of someone’s head, neck and shoulders.

For every stranger that stares as you all-but scale the cereal display for that last, unnecessarily top-shelved box of Cornflakes, there are five unsuspecting souls who don’t notice you slip to the front of queues and audiences, quite literally under their very nose. You save money on weekends out because ‘half-pints’ don’t need pints to get drunk. If you’re caught without an umbrella in an unexpected downpour, simply sneak behind someone tall and take advantage of theirs (make sure you don’t get too close though, otherwise your chosen brolly holder might get the wrong idea and accuse you of trying to get fresh).

And don’t get me started on the advantages of being underestimated.

Judy Garland, Joan of Arc, Yuri Gagarin, Mother Teresa and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec all made huge impressions on history despite their petite stature. Being miniature does not necessarily mean incompetence or a soft touch demeanour, and this lovely element of surprise can often be a deciding factor when it comes to life’s challenges.

It really is a mix of highs and lows, with plenty of room for nicknames in between, but remember: the bigger they are, the harder they fall.

It is a small world after all.

Clothes are another thing entirely. For me, that already elusive pair of perfect-fit jeans becomes akin to the Holy Grail. Everything is too long, too loose. Some days I find myself furtively buying attire from children’s sections of clothing stores, other days I head out looking like my wish to be ‘Big’ has run its course and left me looking like an eleven year old drowning in a thirty year olds’ business apparel.

Almost everything requires the expense of professional adjustment, lest I look like a tiny scarecrow.

Of course, those are awkward inconveniences that I have grown (ha!) accustomed to - but, while I don’t have a promising future with theme park rides, and there’s every possibility that I’ll be amongst the first to get trampled at Guernsey Live should the Kaiser Chiefs’ long-predicted riot come to fruition, there are benefits!

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EVERYTHING IS CUTER IN MINIATURE

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don’t like to see babies wearing shoes – a shoe is no more than an accessory when worn by infants who are still immobile, they might as well be wearing watches or carrying a credit card. But faced with a display of miniature footwear in a shoe shop, I simply can’t resist picking some up. Tiny little Nikes with a silver trim... Converse ‘crib shoes’ with laces…how impractical yet totally adorable! You can imagine them being made secretly by elves at night, like in The Elves and the Shoemaker. But now I’m wondering about sweatshops, and the tiny hands which might have been employed to stitch those teenyweeny trainers. And I definitely draw the line at ‘Heelarious’ high heels for babies – the joke is lost on me.

Of course, babies themselves are small and cute. In his book ‘Babywatching’, Desmond Morris explains that we are genetically programmed to find the following traits appealing: • A large head in relation to the body • A large, prominent, forehead • Rounded cheeks • Short, heavy limbs with clumsy movements • A general plumpness of the body Probably not a list we’d draw up to describe our ideal man or woman but a scientific explanation for little people getting big people to cater to their every need. Admittedly, some babies are not cute, but fortunately Mother Nature

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hands out the parental equivalent of ‘beer goggles’ to all mums and dads, so they think they are.

Austrian zoologist Dr Konrad Lorenz observed that adults respond warmly to the very young of essentially all mammalian species of animals. This is why we need the campaign ‘A dog is for life, not just for Christmas.’ Kittens and puppies are endearing: put them in a pet shop and you’ll soon have passersby asking, ‘How much is that doggy (or kitty) in the window?’ Unfortunately, this adorable phase lasts about five minutes – in no time you have a fully grown pet which is no longer adorable and, unlike its human counterparts, is showing no inclination towards independence. You’re going to be carrying a pooper-scooper and plastic bag for the rest of Fido’s days, so don’t be taken in by puppy-dog eyes unless you’re sure you’re in it for the long haul.

Technology is shrinking at an alarming rate: any film scenes featuring someone on a mobile phone will quickly look hilarious and dated, like those late 80s/early 90s business hot-shots with gadgets the size of a house brick pressed against their ears. Presumably this trend has a limit, unless we evolve so that the distance between ear and mouth gets shorter. And the problem of losing our phones or MP3 players will get out of hand; a spoof ad showcased the ‘ipod flea’, the size of a tic-tac but accompanied by accessories which included an ‘izoom visual enlargement device’ – otherwise known as a magnifying glass.

Size matters – and if it’s cuteness you’re after, small is all.

Toys have always tapped into our fascination with all things miniature: visitors flock to marvel at Queen Mary’s dolls’ house at Windsor Castle, which has fully plumbed bathrooms and appropriately filled bottles in the wine cellar. As a child I collected ‘whimsies’, tiny ceramic animals which retailed at 50p and can now be found on Ebay for as much as £4.99! Sylvanian Families are perhaps the modern equivalent, but most toys, from Lego to Barbie, come with a host of miniscule accessories which are guaranteed to make your Hoover grind to a halt.

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MY DANCE FLOOR CHALLENGE EXPERIENCE

My Dance Floor Challenge Experience Words | Nicole Bromley Pics | Alan Bull

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he event is always extremely well supported and has become a popular annual fixture in Guernsey. In fact, this year the demand for tickets was so great, that the event was hosted over two nights for the first time, giving twice as many people the opportunity to see it.

On the first night the changing rooms were a flurry of excitement; fake tans had been applied, outfits had arrived and backstage was a mass of nerves, glitter, make up and sparkles. It seemed like forever waiting to be presented to the audience but then the rest of the evening flashed by.

Dance Floor Challenge 2012 took place on Friday 27th & Saturday 28th April at Beau Sejour and raised funds for two local charities, GADA (Guernsey Amateur Dancesport Association) and the Guernsey Bereavement Service.

All the competitors did extremely well with a wonderfully receptive Guernsey audience. Scott Carre (from Oracle Finance) and Celena Tabel were crowned winners that first night, with Dale Crowsley (from Forest Road Garage) and Bonnie Lehr in second place and Laura Clayton (from Island FM) and Jonathan Garritt third.

I was lucky enough to take part this year as one of the 'amateur' dancers, and it was without doubt, one of the best experiences of my life. Not only am I a stone lighter in weight but I have made some great new friends, faced and overcome some personal issues and gained a few new hobbies along the way!

For the Challenge I was paired up with Alex Rowe to learn the Argentine Tango for a group dance and the Ballroom Tango for our couples dance.

I was pretty nervous at our first rehearsal but everyone was so friendly and my dance partner Alex, who had just finished instructing a Zumba class, came over and gave me a big sweaty hug, which definitely broke the ice!

I have never done any ballroom dancing before so was concerned whether I would be able to pick it up and how Alex and I would get on. However, Alex was very patient and after picking up the basic steps reasonably well, he helped me work through those I didn't find so easy. It is quite strange being in close contact with someone you've only just met, but Alex was always encouraging and reassuring which helped me to feel more at ease and relaxed.

On Saturday everyone was a little more relaxed and able to enjoy the evening more. It was a larger audience and we knew this was our last opportunity to perform the dances we had worked so hard to learn.

Everyone pulled out all the stops and overall scored higher than the night before. Alex and I even got three 9's and a 10 for our couple’s dance which made all the work over the past months worthwhile.

The judges' votes were added to the audience votes and Natalie Giles (from Vets4Pets) and Jamie Le Tissier placed first, Scott Carre and Celena Tabel second and Laura Clayton and Jonathan Garritt third.

The overall Sarnia Estates Dance floor Challenge winners were then announced and Alex Ford from Sarnia Estate Agents presented Scott Carre and Celena Tabel with their trophies.

Scott was delighted and overwhelmed with his win; "At the start of the experience I thought I had two left feet so I was beyond pleased that Celena and I won," Scott Carre said. Celena was also delighted to win, having taken part in the Dance floor Challenge for the last six years, and placing second three times.

An extraordinary amount of hard work went into the event - not only from the organizers and those taking part, but also the many individuals who volunteered their services, including Grace and Lisa from Chique Beauty, Hair & Nails who made everyone look fabulous. The whole weekend was a great success enjoyed by everyone who took part and attended, but most importantly raised lots of money for Guernsey charities.

Learning the Argentine Tango was a lot harder and I had real issues with Alex having to take my weight. I had suspected I'd feel this way but was hoping to be proved wrong. To begin with, I struggled to even lean on Alex let alone allow him to pick me up! But after working on some trust exercises and slowly building my confidence over several weeks, Alex's patience helped me overcome these problems.

Personally I have had great fun throughout the whole experience and would like to especially thank Alex for putting up with me and being a patient, supportive dance partner! Plus I have received so much encouragement from family and friends to KEEP DANCING that I have decided to continue to learn ballroom dancing.

To help increase core strength and fitness and lose weight to build confidence, I also attended Pilate’s classes with Juliet Higgs at the Core Wellness Centre and Zumba classes with Let's Dance, both of which I'm looking forward to continuing with.

As the Challenge drew nearer the group all got to know each other better and were incredibly supportive - giving praise to one another or encouragement when needed.

Would I do it all again? Definitely!

Scott Carre & Celena Tabel

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Alex Rowe & Nicole Bromley

Andrew Mauger & Maxine

John Garrit & Laura Clayton

Joe Mauger & Isla Blatchford

Dale Crowsley & Bonnie Lehr

Keiran Wyatt-Nicolle & Chloe Dyke

Jack Honeybill & Stephanie Long

Nicky Le Prevost & Toby Falla

Jamie Le Tissier & Natalie Giles

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Why 140 Characters?

Have you ever wondered why tweets must be a maximum of 140 characters in length? Where did the magic number 140 come from?

Words | Martine Ellis (@iMakeGuernsey)

Twitter was originally designed as an SMS-based micro-blogging platform. A standard text message was 160 characters long, so tweets of 140 characters were well within the limit, allowing for the addition of users’ names. The 140 character limit remains, even though most users tweet from smart phones or computers these days.

This forced brevity is one of Twitter’s unique selling points. But it does mean that writing a well-crafted tweet can sometimes be a challenge.

William Shakespeare (@Wwm_Shakespeare) Brevity is the soul of wit.

Cat Food Breath (@CatFoodBreath) A 17 pound Siamese cat with a sushi habit.

Short and Tweet Tips Here are a few top tips to help you tweet like a pro: • Use abbreviations, for example RT (retweet) and w/ (with).

• Shorten your links; there are numerous link-shortening services such as Tinyurl and Bit.ly.

• KISS: keep it short and sweet; don’t waffle.

Kelly Oxford (@kellyoxford)

Blogger, writer and mother of three, shares her own funny commentary on pop culture as well as her children's.

Tim Siedell (@badbanana)

An advertising creative director, blogger and writer living and tweeting in Nebraska.

• Choose words carefully; don’t say ‘delighted’ when ‘happy’ would suffice (you’ll save yourself 4 characters).

• Minimise your use of adverbs.

• Don’t use #too #many #hashtags, or particularly long hashtags; they can make tweets difficult to understand (or #difficulttounderstand).

• If you are really struggling to keep it short and tweet, check out Tall Tweets, Twitlonger and Twitshort.

These websites will shorten your tweets for you.

Officer Crabtree (@Good_Moaning_) Hilarious parody account of the popular ‘Allo ‘Allo character.

Funny One Liners (@funnyoneliners)

One liners and retweets; the best of the old and the new humor compiled in one place.

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From Friday 1st June to Friday 29th June, you can nominate the individual or team that has provided you with the best customer service on the island.

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BOOK CORNER

Book Corner

in association with The Guernsey Literary Festival Usually, members of the Guernsey Literary Festival committee recommend some of our favourite reads. This month some younger readers have taken over, and they’ve got excellent taste. words | Caroline Mauger

have any friends. He teaches Captain Slaughterboard to be a better person. This is a good pirate story and as I read it the colourful pictures helped me to imagine what was happening on the ship. (Talitha Went, 7½)

The Hunger Games

by Suzanne Collins The Hunger Games trilogy is extremely addictive. Set in a post-apocalyptic future with a government run by

War Horse

by Michael Morpurgo War Horse tells the story of a horse which was sent to France to help British soldiers in the First World War. The horses suffered terribly on the battlefields, like the soldiers. Very few horses made it back to England, for many of them were too injured and sick, or were dead. Joey is a special horse, bought by a poor farming family and trained by the farmer’s son, until sold to an officer for the war in France. War Horse is an amazing story about how some innocent animals can suffer badly from problems caused by us. It shows us that some animals will live through hardship and some aren’t as lucky.

But they will live if they are fortunate enough to be cared for by kind people.

(Sophie Hollis, 10)

Captain Slaughterboard drops Anchor

by Mervyn Peake

Captain Slaughterboard and his crew (well, what’s left of them) sail the seas in search of adventure. He is a selfish, gruff captain who bosses them about. When Charlie Choke shouts that he’s seen a pink island, Captain Slaughterboard gets all excited. Once they arrive on the island the crew find a dreamlike place with unusual creatures. The yellow creature is lonely as he is different and I felt sorry for him that he didn’t

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the Capitol, two young contestants from each district are picked at random to take place in the Hunger Games, where they are forced to fight to the death like gladiators – while the whole nation watches on TV. Katniss Everdeen is an inspirational teenage warrior: cool and feisty, she’s the perfect character for the books; and Peeta Mellark...well, he’s basically the man of my dreams.

It’s exciting and thrilling, and I would recommend it to any age, either gender.

It’s the kind of book you walk around in public with your head stuck in, bashing into walls and lampposts.

(Sophie Duncan, 17)

Blind Eye

by Stuart MacBride

This crime thriller is set in the granite city of Aberdeen and follows Detective Sergeant Logan McRae as he tries to fight crime and hold down his job. You’re immediately plunged into a madman’s world. A madman, in this case, who likes to take out people’s eyes – a gripping start.

This book discusses not only the grim reality of police work but the theme of the ‘Aryan super race’ too. For me, the biggest pull factor is that McRae is far from perfect. People can easily relate to him as a character and empathise with him on more than a few occasions. This is a surprisingly humorous book that, in my opinion, just has to be read.

(Jack Colley, 14)

When you ask children, ‘What did you do at school today?’ you can be lucky to get an answer! This month we’re giving you a sneak preview of what Guernsey students will be doing during our amazing Educational Programme – you’ll wish you were back at school.

Deloitte is kindly sponsoring the following events: Lucinda Dickens Hawskley will talk to students of all ages about her famous greatgreat-grandfather, Charles Dickens, and there will be lots of workshops - Poetry Slam (with the final at St James), interactive storytelling, book making, and creative world building with Jeff Norton, author of MetaWars. They’ll be experts in no time!

Specsavers is sponsoring The Reader Organisation’s Ha’Penny Readings, bringing children together for a literary cabaret of fun, puns and unexpected happenings, and CISX is sponsoring The Write Stuff, a writing competition for students of all ages – 200 words on the prompt of ‘The Picnic’.

We’re really grateful to our kind sponsors, who agree with us that reading and writing are creative, important and, above all, great fun.

Tickets for the Guernsey Literary Festival are now available – just go to www.arts.gg and click on ‘Guernsey Literary Festival’.

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Hopefully you’ve been to some talks, a workshop or two and the main exhibitions by now – but have you missed anything? The third Guernsey Photography Festival is on until 22nd June, so there’s still time to make sure you don’t miss a thing.

Here are some of the places to go to discover some emerging artists and fantastic local photographers exhibiting this year – all of them are free of charge to see:

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Mustafah Abdulaziz – Memory Loss, Malika Gaudin Delrieu – The Waiting Rooms of Europe, Julie David de Lossy – Polygon, David Severn – Thanks Maggie, Stephen Kelly – Qi Lihe and Ahikam Seri – White Nights are also on display at this location.

Jimmy’s Café, St James, College Street, St Peter Port 10am-4pm.

Former Solo Shop, Albany South Esplanade, St Peter Port, 10am-5pm.

Tim Bowditch – Afghanistan Blueys Tim is from Guernsey but lives and works in London; his brother Matt is a bandsman in the Royal Marines. In April 2011 he began a three-month tour of Afghanistan, providing medical support to troops all over Helmand.

These photos are from a part of the war in Afghanistan that we are not used to seeing. There are no moments of obvious distress or danger, but there are plenty of pictures from inside Camp Bastion, documenting the day-to-day life of someone who experienced it firsthand.

Peter Dench – England Uncensored Peter Dench’s photographs explore all corners of England, documenting the ethnic diversity, the love, the food, the clothes, the weather and the many characters he meets along the way. Alcohol inevitably features prominently because, whether you’re living it up at the Henley Royal Regatta or a hen party in Blackpool, the nation’s favourite legal high is never far away.

Katherine Kay-Mouat – Portrait of an Island Growing up on the island of Alderney can be lonely, but it is also a very beautiful place. Using infra-red film, Katherine has produced a personal portrait of an island, intended to honour the memory of those who loved the place, others who were forced to live and work there during the War and her family who lived on the island for many years.

13 Victoria Road, St Peter Port Kristy Carpenter – Since We’ve Spoken, 10am-5pm Kristy’s father died from cancer just before she left for college. While home she witnessed each member of her family dealing with this loss differently, but together.

Kristy came back each break to something new that had been added or changed at home - fresh wallpaper, different furniture, a new car. ‘I want to tell my father what has changed since he left, but also show him what we have kept the same in an attempt to keep parts of him alive,’ says Kristy. ‘I consider the book, its text and images, a conversation between my father and myself.

Tucked inside the pages is a physical letter. It is a letter I have written to my father that can never be sent.’

Vuk Dragojevic – Belgrade House is also on display at 13 Victoria Road.

Visit www.guernseyphotographyfestival.com for details of all events and exhibits.

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words | Jodie Sheppard

o retirement is fast approaching and suddenly you are landed with lots of the time – something that often seemed to elude you in your youth - but what to do with it all, now there are no deadlines or demands, just what can you fill your day with? Bob Brehaut has lived in Guernsey all of his life and took to building miniature models of his favourite buildings and places of historical interest in Guernsey, such as the Martello Towers, the old prison, Vale Castle, Vale Mill, the old Tudor House and Torteval Church.

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The only thing Bob purchases to create these master pieces is sand and cement, everything else is excess off-cuts from home redevelopments or from the recycling yard; he made the Vale Mill using an old pram. Bob’s unique hobby started when he wanted to find an interesting and fulfilling way to spend his retirement and it also served as a great way to educate his children about Guernsey’s interesting history.

“Guernsey has such a fascinating, unique history and it is so sad that it is not taught in schools”, said Bob. Once he learns of traditional Guernsey buildings that are to be renovated or knocked down he will often research them and study them before building a model of them in order to keep them alive.

He uses a scale of 18 to 1 to build his models and keeps this consistent throughout.

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Bob’s best model to date has to be Castle Cornet; he built this 12ft model after some extensive research into what the building would have been like in 1661, unfortunately this is currently being restored due to a mishap with a mischievous puppy!

Bob’s method has developed significantly since he first began creating the models and now he assures me that he can create one in no time and they will last a lifetime, although I am afraid any personal commission requests will be refused… Bob considers this a personal hobby and does not do any commission pieces… sorry guys!

Bob has a great friendly character and personality and his work is truly incredible. If you are ever around La Grande Mare/Vazon area be sure to pop in to have a look at his work.

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words | Kate McManus

f the anticipation surrounding the recent release of Snow White and the Huntsman or the promise of the first part of The Hobbit in December is anything to go by, it looks as though the classic fairytale is seeing a big surge in popular culture. Our fascination with fairies and the otherworldly creatures at the centre of such tales is not, however, anything new. Shakespeare awed his audience with the ethereal of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the Victorians were known for their particular fondness of fays and nobody’s childhood could ever be complete without becoming lost amidst the magic of Disney’s fantasy worlds. For such small creatures, fairies command a significant part of our culture - from bedtime stories to epic Hollywood adventures - and Guernsey’s own heritage is rich with otherworldly folklore.

Tales of fairies have been passed down so habitually through generations of families that myth and superstition have become intimately intertwined with many aspects of Guernsey’s characteristic landscape and culture. The species of fairy thought to be indigenous to our island is known as the pouque – a typically kind (albeit mischievous) being who will often perform favours for the island’s hardworking locals.

These kindly sprites were not, however, the only species thought to dwell amongst us…

Once upon a time, Guernsey is said to have been invaded by natives of Fairyland, lured here by the beauty of the local girls.

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Superstition has it that a certain fay prince had become so enchanted by a mortal girl that he stole her away to the fairy kingdom where she was so adored by all the realm that she was made their Queen. The little prince left behind a magical pink lily to comfort her family – the descendants of which are now the famously beautiful Guernsey Lily.

Enchanted by the beauty of their young Queen, the fairies of Fairyland became determined to find girls of such beauty for their own. So, one mystic dawn upon the Lihou headland, a young cowherd happened upon a flight of oddly Lilliputian men emerging from Le Creux es Faies, which was believed to be the magical entrance to Fairyland. The invading fairies told the cowherd of their desire to possess the mortal girls’ beauty – a wish that was promptly rejected by the island’s men, who armed themselves and prepared to defend their wives and daughters.

wonderfully kind to them and brought the island into prosperity. Yet no fairy can dwell amongst mankind forever, and they eventually had to return across the seas to their own kingdom.

Our fairy visitors did, however, leave a lasting legacy upon the island. Indeed, it is said (perhaps somewhat optimistically) that Guernsey folk’s traditionally shorter stature is due to the lasting strain of fairy blood which runs through their veins; a trinket from a time when fairies and mortals lived in harmony. It is this same otherworldly heritage which is also thought to make Guernsey people so goodmannered and hardworking. Although, with ‘Donkeys’ being the popular nickname due to our renowned grumpiness, you might be forgiven for wondering if there’s not also some relation to one of Snow White’s seven dwarves…

Any hope of victory against their deceptively diminutive foe was, however, sadly in vain: no mortal could ever hope to defeat an adversary armed with such powerful magic. La Rouge Rue in St. Peter Port is thought to be the site of the last battle, its name a tragic homage to all the mortal blood spilled on that fateful day. The little fairies took the mortal women for their wives and a period of peace descended upon the island; the elfin invaders, still enchanted by their wives’ beauty, were

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Clinton&Boo Breed: CLINTON – Human BOO – Fancy mouse

Age: CLINTON – 20 BOO – 9 months

Likes: CLINTON – Root beer, cycling and mice!

BOO – Running loudly on my wheel from 10pm until 6am, and peanuts of course

Hates: CLINTON – Rude customers and Cher Lloyd…

BOO – Definitely cats, and it’s a bit controversial but I don’t like cheese either eugh!

If animal/human what would you be: CLINTON – I would be a cat, sleeping all day. But I wouldn’t try and kill mice, I like them too much BOO – I would like to be a Librarian!

Most like to do or most want: CLINTON – I would most like to make loads of money and be rich forever BOO – To live in a world without inhumane pest control

Interesting facts: CLINTON – I’d like to think I’m cool but I’m really a bit of a geek…

BOO – Contrary to popular belief mice don’t actually like cheese!!

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Jack de la Mare

Striking Gold in the West

words | Viv Pallot | illustration | Darren Cranmer

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ife is generally sunny for the De la Mare family from Guernsey: Jack and his parents, Keith and Rosina. Perhaps it’s because they remain positive and don’t mind working hard for success.

Or perhaps it’s as Rosina notes, “People are always happier when the sun is shining!” Whatever the reason, they are thriving in their adopted homeland of Australia, seizing opportunities and taking full advantage of the fantastic climate that Perth has to offer. And Jack, in particular, is flying high.

He was a lad of eight years old when his parents decided to start a new life in Western Australia. Inspired initially by his parents’ backpacking trip around the country in the early 1980s, subsequent trips had reinforced the family decision to emigrate. Still, Jack would be a new boy in a new school - a daunting prospect for most young children. His qualms were short-lived though, and Jack says unequivocally that “moving to Australia was probably the best thing to have happened to me!” His sociable personality helped him make friends straight away, and he embraced the Aussie sports-orientated lifestyle with gusto. From early on, he developed his love for cricket, both as player and spectator. And as a family, they have never looked back.

A decade later, young Jack is now a second-year BA student at Curtin University in Perth, majoring in photography, illustration and graphic design. His workload, however, is a little heavier than that of a normal university student. Jack reveals that he juggles his university studies with running two separate businesses: Freelance photography and his own online clothing company.

Jack’s passion for photography frequently takes him south. Famous for its wines and for surfing, one of Jack’s favourite spots is Margaret

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River, a beach resort some three hours’ drive down the coast from Perth. “When there’s a swell, I head out at first light with a couple of mates and we’ll shoot photos all day long, depending how the waves are”, he says. The best photos are selected immediately and Jack’s work is currently published in magazines in Australia as well as in Portugal. His website www.jackdelamare.com features some of his pictures.

Meanwhile, his online clothing company, Lucid Youth, is booming.

This is mainly down to Jack’s drive and ambition, coupled with his talent for design. It began with a few t-shirts he’d designed for himself and his mates to wear, but he now plans to diversity into sweatshirts, hats, and even a ladies range.

So, how did Jack get involved in the rag trade? “Finding good clothes in Perth is somewhat challenging”, he says, “The city is isolated geographically from other countries and even from the rest of our own country! Getting quality brands from the US or UK into local shops isn’t easy.”

He discovered the niche market and says there is very little competition in producing the sort of clothing he and his peers like to wear. “I’m having crazy fun doing it”, he adds, “When I pick up a sample from our printers, it’s really cool to see the finished product of something that was just an idea in my head!”

“I often find myself working on an idea through the early hours of the morning until I have it how I want,” he says. He admits it’s sometimes frustrating when he has to design something specific to a given brief at university - when he has “itching ideas” to design something for himself!

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Though their jobs, the De la Mares found their way around the area early on, but the family home is actually one they’d picked out from the Internet while living in Guernsey! After arriving in Perth and viewing numerous houses, they came back to their original choice – a lovely house right by the beach at Ocean Reef, just 25 km north of Perth “The house required some TLC”, admits Rosina, “but over the years we have pretty much transformed it.”

Of course, the main advantage of being self-employed is the freedom to choose when to work. Apart from Keith scheduling time off for fishing trips, there are cricket test matches to be followed, and the whole family are enthusiastic members of the Western Australian Cricket Association.

What do they look forward to in the future? Well, Keith plans on buying a small boat for cray fishing upon retirement in about ten years’ time as well as having more time for his organic vegetable garden, and, of course, there’s always the cricket. Rosina will continue to enjoy their family days at the Races, as well as her social club “The Red Hat Ladies”, and is even considering bowling.

“But first,” says Rosina, “we will pack up and travel around this wonderful country - maybe retracing our steps from 30 years ago!”

“This time”, she adds emphatically, “in a little more comfort!”

And Jack? Well his future looks bright. And very sunny indeed.

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He was a lad of eight years old when his parents decided to start a new life in Western Australia.

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Having set up http://lucidyouth.bigcartel.com as well as a Lucid Youth Facebook page, Jack can potentially retail his range worldwide.

Indeed, it has already taken off back in Guernsey where extended family members assist in meeting the orders that are flooding in.

Jack obviously inherited his parents’ strong work ethic. Like his father, Keith, (who had a wholesale soft drinks/confectionery business in Guernsey) and now owns a busy lawn-mowing enterprise, Jack too is inspired to work for himself after he graduates. His mother, Rosina, worked in the IT industry in Guernsey but changed careers upon moving to Perth, starting off as a mystery shopper in the city, then as a school Bursar. She now has a delightful five-minute walk to work – via a sandy path from the family home at Ocean Reef, where she runs the office at the local sea sports club on the beach.

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A temporary tangle of Russian red tape has led to a minor delay with processing our visas. This has presented us with the (sensible) opportunity to test our new equipment and identify any problems we might encounter. We have been able to take a step back and assess what will essentially be our entire life in ‘Bee Bee’, our 1994 Toyota Hilux Surf. With time to contemplate this shrinking of our everyday existence, we believe the consequences of downsizing your life into a miniature ‘travel version’ of itself are enormous.

The average area of a house in Guernsey is 85m2; we have chosen to challenge this by managing to cram our entire existence into just 5.12m2. Squeezing your life into 13 small black boxes requires ruthless tenacity, but once done the rewards are boundless; it is a simplistic, stress-free, sustainable lifestyle.

In today’s society of high-tech gadgets, a typical kitchen can contain devices from milk-frothing machines to blow-torches for caramelising sugar on top of crème brûlée. Our kitchen is a much simpler affair with the 12v fridge being as advanced as we get (our inner-hippy was out-voted when faced with the prospect of warm beer). The tail gate of the car doubles up as a work surface and if it can’t be cooked in two pans, it’s off the menu.

We have one box each for personal possessions (toiletries, books, photos) and if one of us can’t close the lid on our single-box ‘wardrobe’ it’s considered extravagant in the fashion stakes. Practicality and

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necessity are paramount; careful consideration went into selecting clothes that could be adapted to many climatic conditions.

For our lounge, a 5m2 awning can be unravelled from the side of the vehicle should we wish to contain our living area to shelter from a burning sun or monsoon downpour. Other than this, the sky (starry, blue or cloudy) is our ceiling and the bare ground (grassy meadow, bedrock or white sand) our floor.

Our shower room/toilet/changing room is a great example of a multi-purpose item; erected in seconds, measuring only 1m2 and taking up the same amount of room as a bicycle wheel when packed away, offers us a little privacy if we need it.

Although not a conventional way of living, each morning we have a room with a (different) view. Our bedroom, essentially an enclosed double bed on the roof of our car, can overlook the most beautiful lakes in the world one day and arid deserts the next. When you live in nature your bathroom is always en-suite (nothing beats a ‘poo with a view’!) and who needs an alarm clock when you can be woken gently from a deep sleep by the dawn chorus?

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Opting to choose essential practical “things” over inanimate objects and chintzy tat to fill our four-wheeled home, our way of living offers a beautifully basic way of life. Rarely does Emma have the problem of choosing what outfit to wear and misplacing your keys or sunglasses has become a thing of the past. Everything in our home has a place; occasionally you have to play ‘Car Tetris’ to fit it all in, but everything we own and need is organized in a compact (and occasionally wedged) manner.

At first glance, a pocket-sized existence may seem extreme and untenable, but putting your life under a microscope and minimising your accumulation of possessions is a good exercise in personal decluttering. You start to question how much you actually need, rather than surrounding yourself with superfluous stuff.

In our materialistic world, there is powerful pressure from producers that we consumers need ever-increasing amounts of non-essential items. We are constantly bombarded through the media about things that will make our lives more complete and slowly find ourselves succumbing to a trend of excess. Miniature living (literally travelsize for us) is the way forward as we set off on our global adventure.

If you’d like to examine our ‘around the world in 800 days ’ adventure under the mircoscope you can read our regular updates on our website at www.aroundtheworldin800days.com, like us for status updates on facebook at www.facebook.com/aroundtheworldin800days or follow us on Twitter @mrs800days Alternatively just read our monthly updates here at Gallery.

Andy and Emma.

Main image (left to right): Andy and Emma at Corfe Castle Model Village, Dorset.

Bee Bee the Adventure Mobile in ‘hot weather mode’

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Hair: DONNA, NUMBER 37

Miss Selfridge Petites vest £22.60 - Quilted leather jacket £44 - Black heels £44 - Leopard print top knot £4.50

Photography & styling: DANNY EVANS

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Lilly wears, Joy Black floral dress £39 - Hairband £6 - Miss Selfridge Shoes £46 - Necklace £13.50 - Bangle £9 Ziggy wears, Burtons Grey suit £119 - White shirt £30 - Braces £12 - Bow tie £6 - New Look Shoes £1.999 Megan wears, Miss Selfridge Black dress £20 - Shoes £44 - Joy Red mac £75 - RSunglasses £15

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Joy Letters £9 Megan wears Miss Selfridge Dress £17 - Shoes £44 - Bangle £2 - Necklace £10 - Sunglasses £13 - Top knot £5 - Joy Hat £15 Ziggy wears New Look Jumper £19.99 - Red chinos £17.99 - Black pumps £29.99 - Miss Selfridge Sunglasses £9

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Lilly wears Joy Flowerprint dress £59 - Hat £15 Miss Selfridge Shoes £44 - Bag £16 - Necklace £15 - Bangle £10 - Rings £10 - Sunglasses £10

Frankie wears Joy Corgie jumper £45 - New Look Bangles £1 - Miss Selfridge Headband £6

Lilly wears, Miss Selfridge Sequin dress £59 - Nude heels £44 - bag £15 Frankie wears, Miss Selfridge Petites mac £64.50 - Bag £35 - Joy Glasses £15 Megan wears, Miss Selfridge Shoes £44 - Pearl jewellery £44 - Joy Dress £59 - Joy Bag £29

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Megan wears Miss Selfridge Black Maxi dress £22 - Necklace £15 - Shoes £44 - Joy Hat £15 - New Look Jacket £15 Lilly wears Miss Selfridge Print dress £10 - Shoes £44 - Umbrella £3 - Joy Sunglasses £15

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Ask the Expert words | Analise Trotter

Sail or Surf

Rip Curl Flip Flops £23.90 Made from recycled tail pads what better flip flops to sport on the beach this summer!

Joy Crystal Beige Dress £59 This beautiful dress has a classic cut and intricate detail.

Add some statement jewellery and your favourite heels for the perfect evening outfit

Warehouse

Blue Maxi Dress £25 This bold maxi dress is perfect for festival wear this summer. Add a denim jacket, straw hat and some gladiators and you’re ready to party!

Creaseys

Tommy Hilfiger Tropical T-shirt £27 These T-shirts are a great wardrope staple for the summer and come in a range of different colours.

Miss Selfridge

Nude Wrap Skirt £35 This on trend dip hem skirt is perfect for daytime with some cute gladiator sandals or alternatively grab some killer heels and bold jewellery to transform it for evening.

Crew Clothing Buxton Swimmers £45 Want to stand out on the beach this summer.

Then grab yourself a pair of these bold, stylish swimmers from Crew Clothing.

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FASHION FOR MINIATURES

Fashion for Miniatures! words | Ella Cloud

When the two most important things in the whole wide world for your ‘mini-me’ are to be both clothed and fed, it’s no surprise that online stores and shops alike have a ridiculously huge offering of children’s apparel. The styles, colours, fabrics and fits are endless but you must take on the responsibility of clothing your little one and deciding on their outfit choices (at least until they are old enough to fight back.)

To copy Dad’s look for your dapper little gent, maybe find him some Timberland brown classic boat shoes. Polos are the way forward for a smarter look and are a sharper, more polished version of a t-shirt.

Layer with a check shirt from Boden to look stylish under the sun.

BOYS Eat your Greens!

It’s a rough and tumble world out there and your boys know it.

Clothes are definitely going to be worn to their limits as your little darlings decide to clamber up the nearest tree, plunder through a rock pool or take a few trips over their feet this summer.

With comfort and practicality, our two words of the day, you could look to find some staples to mix and match for your boys. They don’t necessarily need to be ‘little boy blue’ all the time either. The colour palette this summer includes reds and oranges with some greens thrown in. For an easy to remember colour combo, one could also look to our Queen and stay patriotic with red, white and blue. Joules do a range of hardwearing boys’ shorts in cotton with big pockets for rock collections, a break from the standard jean.

These casual shorts could be worn with an orange and white striped t-shirt from Zara or one of J.Crew’s green sweaters. For a sleepover or camping adventure J.Crew also do a quirky glow-inthe-dark print t-shirt, maybe worn with a pair of fun green converse and grey joggers from Next for comfort.

NEXT is also the official clothing supplier to the London 2012 Olympic Games and have produced a range of children’s apparel in navy, red and white. For those patriots among us you can find anything from a Team GB logo navy hoody to Union Jack espadrilles and red flag embroidered shorts.

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As current cartoon prints emblazoned across tops tend to go out of style quickly, cuddle him instead in Next’s bus embroidered outfit or an all-in-one from gray-label.com.

Gray Label’s collection consists of quality basics, contemporary yet timeless clothes made from the softest organic fabrics available. Stick to staples and these can then be passed from brother to brother (condition allowing!)

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Alternatively, Alexandalexa. com have higher-end designer childrenswear, positively perfect for special wedding occasions and party pieces. Antik Batik’s traveller style embellished dress could be worn with ever-so-cute mini fuschia Zara sandals and a sequin scarf.

GIRLS Sugar and Spice and All Things Nice With the number of wonderful garments and brands out there roughly equating to grains of sand on a beach, it won’t be long before we are envious of little girls’ little wardrobes.

Joules also follow the a-line dress style with a cloudy blue party dress and big pink waist ribbon. But don’t always think pink for girls. I spied a pair of orange pumps from J.Crew with little purple sparkling bows, perfect dancing footwear with slim jeans and a quirky geometric print t-shirt.

With leggings and skinny jeans being our grown-up fashion weapons of choice, these trends have trickled into girls’ miniature wardrobes as well. J.Crew do mini versions of their popular women’s toothpick jean in stretchy cotton and candy colours.

If your princess is in need of something precious, notsobig.com have a Midsummer moonlight and fairy inspired pretty shell sea green dress. With mermaid shine metallic stitching and fluttery sleeves, it’s too pretty to ever take off.

They also have mum’s chinos in a shrunken style with an elastic room-to-grow waistbelt. Team with some slub cotton cardigans for a layered look.

Soft, stretchy leggings are the perfect attire for summer shenanigans and Joules have a beautiful buttoned ankle pair in their Official Royal Ballet Collection. These could be worn under a smock style top, like the beautiful blue version

by Hucklebones with a white embroidery detail collar, from notsobig.com.

Children should be children for as long as possible and their clothes should be mix-and-match-able, comfortable and fun to wear. A good philosophy to bear in mind when shopping for your bambino.

Next’s lookbook have brilliant outfit ideas to choose from for all occasions. For family day tripping to the beach or park your little one could opt for a slouchy mid sleeve jumper in yellow with versatile denim cutoffs. Or maybe a pair of not so incy wincy polka dot pedal pushers with a heart logo sweater.

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Festival Fashion words | Analise Trotte

With the Guernsey Festival coming up, Gallery has come up with some festival style ideas to get you through the weekend.

Beauty

This summer is all about the minimalist, natural look; you don’t want to spend hours applying your make-up and missing out on all of the fun! Keep it simple; the best option is to use mineral cosmetics: natural, light and giving your complexion a healthy look. This keeps make-up looking unaffected for hours, no matter how much partying your day consists of!

Hair

Tousled festival-ready waves are the perfect summer hairstyle, to achieve this apply a little sea salt spray into your hair before tonging the ends for a natural appearance. If you want to create a more stylish look why not add a straw hat to complete the look.

Nails No7 Mineral Loose Powder Foundation [£14.50, www.boots.com] Festivals are all about that fun, free spirited atmosphere; so your make-up should reflect this. If you’re looking to add a bit of colour then steer clear of dark colours on your eyes, choose a bright colour palette and get creative.

Lee Stafford Beach Babe Sea Salt Spray [£7.49, www.boots.com] Hawkins collection: Natural straw hat [£15, Joy] For the perfect festival up-do solution, why not opt for a tight fishtail plait over one shoulder, this is not only practical for festivals but is also a spring summer trend for 2012. If you’re feeling a bit more adventurous you could add a headpiece and really get into the festival spirit.

Headpiece: Amelias Wardrobe [www.vogue.co.uk]

Alternatively if you’re really looking for something different then check out violent lips collection, these easy to apply lip transfers are a sure way to stand out from the crowd and come in a range of different designs.

[From £6.38, www.violentlips.com]

For that wow factor why not try out some Nail Rock Nail Wraps, available in a variety of designs there’s bound to be one to suit your style. To apply simple follow the steps below: 1. Push back cuticle.

2. Shape and file the nail edge.

3. Gently remove surface shine using a nail buffer or a smooth nail file.

4. Clean the nail using the nail prep wipe included in your pack 5. Warm the product between their fingers / hands for 1-2 minutes before removing from the backing sheet.

6. Select the Nail Rock wrap nearest to your cuticle size. These can be trimmed to fit if needed.

7. Do not touch the adhesive side of the wrap that will be used on your nail.

8. Place at the cuticle edge and press FIRMLY on to the nail. Work from the cuticle edge applying pressure and smoothing the wrap from the middle to the outside edges of the nail.

9. If you have any creases, lift wrap slightly and stretch back over the nail. Apply pressure and smooth again.

10. Stretch firmly over the free edge of your nail and use your nail or a wooden hoof stick to tuck under the free edge.

11. Taking a smooth nail file, remove excess wrap by running file under the nail [From £6.65 - www.nailrock.com]

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StyleStalker words | Analise Trotter

We’ve sent our Style Stalker onto the street to hunt down Guernsey’s very own fashionistas!

Sam James, 23, Pyrotechnics

Emily Priaulx, 16, Student

Marvin Odillard, 27, Restaurant Manager

I don’t like to plan my outfits. Whatever I see I just put on and go

My style is greatly inspired by the 1940s and 50s look.

The weather is a great excuse to get my aviators out!

Style Stalker: Smart yet casual, on trend with the chinos and we love the hat to top it all off!

Style Stalker: We love the bright summer colours combined with the classic cateye sunglasses.

Style Stalker: Casual daywear made stylish - just add a gilet and some aviators to transform the look.

Liene Rozlapa, 24, Waitress

Alex Jones, 27, Student

It’s a perfect summer outfit with bright colours to reflect my mood today.

I dress effortlessly, just throw together anything i find in my wardrobe

Style Stalker The scarf really completes this outfit; we love the bright, bold pattern!

Style Stalker: The accessories really complete this outfit. Loving the aviators and straw hat - perfect for any upcoming festivals.

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Ciara Fossey, 18, Retail

I take inspiration from my style icon Alexa Chung Style Stalker: We love how Ciara has thrown on some Dr. Martens with a pretty floral dress to create a stylish edge to her outfit.

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Cameo in Celebration Limited edition Cameo in gold and diamonds to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee

1952 – 2012 dates on Jubilee Edition

Two Diamond Celebration Edition

Engraving on Jubilee Edition

Catherine Best are honoured to offer two limited edition cameos celebrating the eternal hope and spirit demonstrated by the Queen during her 60 years serving the British Isles & Commonwealth.

Limited to 250 the cameos are hand finished and the diamonds set in white or yellow gold by our master goldsmiths. You can select from the Celebration edition (two diamonds) or the Jubilee edition (60 diamonds and carving of the Jubilee dates). Both carry the Diamond Jubilee hallmark.

The cameos and others in the collection can be viewed in the Jersey and Guernsey studios.

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The studios are open 9:00am – 5:30pm Monday to Saturday including Bank Holidays and 9:30am – 5:00pm on Sundays.

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Visit Our Studio The Mill Steam Mill Lane St Martin’s Guernsey GY4 6XE

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BEAUTY NEWS

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The Perfect Self-Tan After a dismal May, who knows if summer will ever get started... Gallery predicts that sales of self-tan will soar as we abandon all hopes of the beach and fake-it instead. Make sure your glow is streak-free with our essential guide.

1. Preparation is key; exfoliation is essential for a longer-lasting and even tan - use a non oily scrub such as Clinique’s Sparkle Skin. Pay particular attention around knees, elbows, ankles and dry patches to ensure your skin is nothing less than silky smooth. [£20.00 Creaseys] 2. Choose the right tan for your skin tone. Unless you

have TOWIE aspirations, stick to natural, honeyed tones and be inspired by Giselle rather than Katie Price. The new range from lingerie brand Ultimo boasts seven tanning products ranging from the very dark to those suited to fairer complexions. [From

3. Take care over your application - it’s not a job to be rushed. DO use an

application mitt; DON’T forget to apply a little moisturiser to your hands and feet and NEVER use a body tanner for the face. Build up slowly and remember the tanning mantra: ‘less is more’.

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YSL sell one of their famous Touche Éclat highlighters every 10 seconds and the launch of their new LE TEINT TOUCHE ÉCLAT is sure to become another beauty classic.

This weightless fluid foundation contains no opaque powders and leaves a light-diffusing film on the skin to soften imperfections and leave skin looking radiant. Plus the 22 shades means there is one for every skin tone.

Sounds like our perfect foundation has finally arrived.

Dayna Decker’s new Botanika body treats adds some serious luxury into your summer body routine.

Smooth and hydrate with Essence Buffer with lava crystals to exfoliate skin. Finish with Essence Moisturiser with its antiageing and protective ingredients such as Argan Oil and Vitamin A. Available in four fragrances. Try Mandarin and be transported to sunny climes. [From £33.00. Plaisirs]

Flutter the flag

With the Jubilee celebration and the Olympic Games, all eyes are on London this summer. Flutter the flag with Paperself’s darling false lashes, inspired

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SALVATION SPA

Exclusive to Salvation Spa, RevitaLash is the new must have revolutionary product which gives stunning results!

RevitaLash is now one of the best-selling cosmetic products on the market. It is also the ONLY lash product on the market developed by an eye doctor – Dr Michael Brinkenhoff initially developed the product for his wife who is a 6 x cancer survivor and has been through chemotherapy 8 times.

No matter how brittle, short, fragile, thin, or sparse your eye lashes are, RevitaLash can help achieve long, beautiful, healthy looking eyelashes. Everyone’s eyelashes are different but having trialled this product over the last 3 weeks we have been very pleased with the results and it is a great alternative to conventional products on the market.

What is RevitaLash?

If lashes are in need of a bit of a boost, look no further than the latest evolution in lash-enhancing products. Now for the first time, women can actually enhance their own eyelashes and achieve longer, thicker, fuller and darker looking lashes even without make-up.

What does RevitaLash do?

RevitaLash is a unique eyelash conditioner that will help you achieve the beautiful look of longer, thicker and fuller eyelashes. Like liquid eyeliner, RevitaLash is simply applied once a day before you go to bed. Within three to ten weeks, your own natural eyelashes will look longer, thicker, fuller and BEAUTIFUL!

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Advantages • It’s safe for those who are suffering from glaucoma • It’s safe for those who wear contact lenses • Treatment last 3-5 months • It’s cheaper than false eyelashes and it’s better for your eyelashes • The product contains a derivative of an ingredient commonly found in glaucoma medicine which conditions the area where the lashes come through and stimulates the follicles to promote longer, fuller and thicker lashes • People who have lost lashes and brows due to cancer, thyroid disease or menopause can all benefit from using RevitaLash.

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TINY WEENY MINI ME

Tiny weeny mini me words | Nichole Sweetsur

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he little people in your life have delicate skin and because it’s thinner and more absorbent than adults, baby’s skin does need a little extra TLC. Some ingredients can be very drying for young skin or create a barrier so the skin can’t breathe properly. Avoiding sulphates, petrochemicals and artificial fragrance is a good start and it’s not surprising many mums turn to natural and organic alternatives to safe-guard against skin problems. There are lots of gentle alternatives out there to choose from, so if you want to give your baby’s skin the best start in life, here’s Gallery’s guide to pampering your mini-me.

Green People

A forerunner in the organic skincare movement and still a favourite. Their Organic Babies range offers everything from Soothing Baby Oil to Baby Washes scented with lavender or chamomile. All products are free of olive oil which research shows is damaging to young skin. And when the babes grow up a little, try their Organic Children’s range; the sun creams are non-irritating and quickly absorbed.

Available from Hansa.

Little Me Organics

This oh-so-cute collection is natural and also contains essential oil blends to soothe or uplift your baby’s mood. Who could resist Yippee Playtime Bath Bubbles or Shhh Sleepyhead Body Cream? There is also an Oh So Gentle range which promises to be allergen-free. Available from Boots.

Cowshed Baby Cow Organics

From the famous Cowshed Spa comes something special for your little one.

Promising to be free of parabens, petrochemicals and sulphates, the products contain meadowfoam oil which is a soothing emollient, perfect for baby’s skin.

Try the Baby Cow Buttery Bottom Balm.

From Plaisirs.

Neal’s Yard

This British brand is much-loved by beauty editors for its unparalleled collection of natural and organic bath, skin and wellbeing products. The baby range is organic and offers everything that your eco-baby will need. The Baby Wash is perfect for delicate skins and contains aloe vera, starflower and jojoba oils along with lavender to soothe a fractious baby. From Waitrose.

Burt’s Bees Baby Bee

This cute range makes a lovely baby gift for new mums, or for a little treat try Baby Bee Buttermilk Soap with soothing oats and honey or Nourishing Baby Oil with grapeseed, wheatgerm and sunflower oils.

From Waitrose and Boots.

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SKINCARE ON TRIAL

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Skincare on trial words | Nichole Sweetsur

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hen it comes to skincare, I’m loose and free with my favours. I will start a new cream with every intention of staying faithful but my eye is easily turned by the latest potion. Before the pot is even half empty, there’ll be another ‘must-try’ moisturiser that usurps its place in the bathroom. In short, I am a skincare hussy.

But when you are on the wrong side of 40, just as you finally feel happy and confident with your looks, Mother Nature has the last laugh. The first few wrinkles can be easily ignored, but when skin looks permanently lacklustre and everything is drifting downwards, it’s time to get serious about your skincare regime.

I decide that I want to test a proper skincare system, a regime of products that will tick all the boxes for my skin right now.

Having worked in the beauty industry for 15 years, I know that ‘cosmeceutical’ skincare brands like Jan Marini, SkinCeuticals and Obagi will give me the ingredients that are clinically proven to change skin at a cellular level. I want retinol, vitamin C and AHAs in my skincare because they work.

I’ll add in other anti-ageing ingredients that I know have strong science behind them – growth factors, peptides and of course I want an SPF30 to protect against the burning and ageing rays of the sun.

Over the years, the Jan Marini range has caught my eye and a number of experts I trust speak highly of the brand. So when I heard it would be available at The Bella

Spa, my search for a new skincare regime was over. Because of the active ingredients, the products have to be sold after a proper skincare consultation during which we decide that reducing the appearance of old acne scars and tackling the tell-tale signs of ageing are my priority. I leave with a box emblazoned with the words ‘Skincare Management System’ and, typically, I am full of hope that this will be ‘the one’. But there are five steps to follow and I worry that time (and laziness) will put me off using all of the products, plus my skin can get congested easily and I’m concerned that five products will just be too much.

My first impressions are very positive; the cleanser is creamy but I massage it over my skin and it rinses away, leaving it feeling really, properly clean. The C-ESTA Serum helps to rejuvenate skin, increasing collagen and so making skin firmer, smoother and brighter. You only need a little and the light serum quickly sinks in.

Step-3 is designed to resurface skin: not as scary as it sounds, it contains glycolic, salicylic and azelaic acids to increase cell turnover, boost hydration and improve the texture of skin. Next up, it’s the famous Jan Marini Transformation Face Cream which I had tried before and loved. It’s an anti-ageing moisturiser with growth factors and peptides. I only need a small amount and that’s the night-time routine done.

The next morning I was expecting my face to feel oily but I woke up and my skin looked good, seriously good. I’m impressed.

The daytime routine repeats the cleansing, rejuvenation and hydration steps and you add in the Antioxidant Daily Face Protectant SPF30. Again, I am impressed, my skin doesn’t feel overloaded. I’m starting to think that I may have found my skincare Holy Grail.

Within a week, my skin truly does look better, brighter and I feel like I’ve got my glow back. A month on and the texture has visibly improved. I can’t wait to try the additional products recommended for my skin. I know it’s the Age Intervention Retinol+ that will really tackle the fine lines and old acne scars and I want to start using Dark Circle Eye Defence as well. The in-spa peel treatments will also fast-track my skin to a smoother, pigmentation-free look and are worth the investment.

Are the results good enough to keep my roaming eye away from the next pretty pot of skincare that lands on my desk? Yes, they definitely are. I’m loving the familiar routine and whilst the products are on the ‘serious’ side, they smell divine and feel even better.

It’s official, I’ve found my skincare partner and monogamy isn’t so bad after all!

Jan Marini Skin Management System £259.00 Jan Marini Age Intervention Retinol+: £90.00 Jan Marini Dark Circle Eye Defence: £80.00 http://www.bellalucehotel.com/bella-spa.htm

Also recommended: Obagi Nu Derm There are various systems available to help tackle ageing, acne and rosacea. The products are designed to work together and deliver visible results. www.askinclinic.co.uk SkinCeuticals With products designed to Cleanse, Protect, Correct, Moisturise and Protect, SkinCeuticals also relies on clinically proven ingredients such as vitamin C, retinol and glycolic acid. www.skinceuticals.co.uk

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o you’ve not found the one yet? Don’t panic; the world has moved on since the 1950s and it’s not necessarily the be all and end all to have settled down by the age of 30. These days, who can seriously commit to one exclusive relationship, refuting all prospects of diversity for one special other? I for one haven’t got the attention span; in fact I have one for every occasion. A powerful one to boost my confidence, a sexy one for wild nights out, a laid back one for every day and a more refined one I can happily brandish in front of my parents. I like to dabble, experiment, test-drive. To be honest I quite like the thrill of the search. One day I’m sure I’ll find that ‘keeper’ perfume I can grow old with; until then I’ll keep sniffing around, sampling what’s on offer.

For commitment-phobes, like me, who like to keep their options open, miniature sets are like a breath of fresh (but exquisitely scented) air. They give you the footloose and fancy freedom to trial the fragrance house’s wares without committing to 50mls of incompatibility or worse, boredom. Whether it’s to Bond Street or Harley Street that you flock for reinvention you needn’t re-mortgage your god-son for the hottest new chinos (or chin) when you can spritz yourself afresh. Rather treat yourself to a coffret; the pic-a-mix variety pack of the beauty world and spruce your image daily.

For women I recommend both Thierry Mugler and Calvin Klein.

Mugler’s set costs £33.50 and contains 4 x 5 ml bottles. ‘Angel’ is my current guilty secret and smells delicious over jasmine or coconut body lotion. It is foodie fragrance heaven boasting top notes of strawberry, honey and rose, middle notes of chocolate and caramel and base notes of patchouli and sandalwood. ‘Alien’ is sweet and fizzy with an explosion of jasmine; not for the feint hearted, it is

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ideal for grabbing someone’s attention at a nightclub. ‘Womanity’ is unique; I love the hint of herbal cigarettes and fig roll cookies; ideal for a smouldering affair.

Calvin Klein’s set (£26) consists of a collection of five female classics including the new(ish) and elegant ‘Beauty’; a clean jasmine scent for a lunch date. There’s also the cult status ‘Euphoria’ which is warmer and sexier with its dark fruit and spicier depths and ‘Euphoria Blossom’; its lighter and more sheer counterpart. Completing the set are the bold but feminine ‘Eternity’ and the unisex ‘One’ which is citrusy fresh and perfect for a stroll hand in hand on the beach.

My top pick for men without question would be Dior. For £31.50 you get five scents; all of which exude quality and longevity. Their classic ‘Farenheit’ is firey and masculine and ‘Acqua Farenheit’ which is fresher and more grassy with basil and mint layers best for a picnic with fireworks. ‘Eau Sauvage’ is a longstanding every day favourite of mine (and Claudia Schiffer incidentally) for that just showered feel; like iced Earl Grey with lemon. Their peppery ginger ‘Homme Sport’ is perfect for speed dating whereas ‘Homme Intense’ which, on first smell is a little oppressive, is irresistibly sensual. Those that give it time will fall in love slowly but deeply.

The Armani selection is ideal for summer and features four of their best; ‘White Diamonds’ whose edgy cacao would be great for a beach party, ‘Attitude’ a romance of espresso and limoncello, ‘Acqua di Gio’ best served with lime cocktails and ‘Code’ whose leathery notes bring to mind a romantic sea surf horseback ride.

There’s nothing wrong with being on the shelf; especially if you are a beautiful glass bottle. Everybody loves flirting. I urge you to try this method of courting the fragrance world; with whirlwind dalliances like this neither you nor the perfumes will go off!

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UNCORKED AND UNCOMPLICATED

words | Viv Pallot

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he magazine’s theme for June is Miniature, so what better to feature than the pairing of drinks with the tiny, bite-sized Spanish snacks known as tapas?

across the popular tapas restaurant called “Cava”. It was buzzing with people sharing tapas together and having fun in the process.

With summer on the way, forgo the customary barbecue and throw a tapasstyle party instead. To create an authentic atmosphere, play Spanish guitar music on CD, or stream one of the many Latino radio stations from the Internet. ¡Ay Caramba!

What should you serve with tapas? Well, for optimum pairings stick to SPANISH drinks: sherry, cava, wine and beer - and you can’t go far wrong.

For décor, use a vibrant tablecloth, some jazzy plates, colourful napkins, and plenty of forks. Add candles, or light the fire-pit at night. And remember, the Latinos are great lovers of life itself, so you’re virtually guaranteed to have a good time if you follow this mantra.

So, what exactly are tapas? In the old taverns of Andalucía, a salty lid or “tapa” of chorizo placed on top of the glass between sips would deter fruit flies from the sweet sherry within. Realising the link between salt and thirst, the bartenders began creating different “tapas” to increase their sales of sherry and a new trend in food was born.

Tapas and “pintxos” – the Basque equivalent - bars and restaurants are springing up in the US, Canada, UK and Ireland. In Galway, Ireland, I stumbled

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Alongside traditional and regional variations, tapas are becoming increasingly “gourmet” with innovative flavour combinations limited only by the chef’s imagination. Served hot or cold, they typically include meat, seafood, veg, cheese, nuts, and olives.

Sherry isn’t just your Gran’s favourite aperitif - it happens to go incredibly well with most tapas ranging from salty (almonds, olives, anchovies) to spicy (chorizo, patatas bravas). A pale, dry Fino Sherry or its slightly nut-flavoured and salty sister, Manzanilla, are particularly good matches for tapas and should be served just like a white wine – chilled to perfection and enjoyed fresh. Pale Cream Sherry is also good with nuts and pâtés.

And medium-dry Amontillado goes really well with oily fish, poultry, game and robust cheeses. Sweet Moscatel and Pedro Ximénez (or the cheaper Cream Sherry), are great matches with blue cheeses or desserts.

If Sherry doesn’t float your boat, then try Cava (Spanish white or rosé sparkling wine). It’s good with olives and salty tapas, egg dishes like tortilla, deep fried croquetas (mashed potato and ham croquettes), and most other tapas. Some vintage Cavas are

simply stunning in their own right.

White wine varieties such as Verdejo (the Spanish version of Sauvignon Blanc), Godello (Verdello) and Albariño are divine with seafood tapas but also with patatas bravas (spicy hot potato wedges). There’s also a white Rioja made from the Viura (Macabeo) grapes predominant in Cava, that you could surprise your guests with.

Rosado (rosé wine) is fab with artichoke, sardine, anchovies, Manchego cheese and Membrillo (quince) as well as smoky dishes. Think pink when you’re serving paëlla too.

Red wines such as Tempranillo (the grape used for Rioja) and Garnacha are often served slightly chilled in Spain, which suits the younger reds particularly well. Serve Garnacha with heavier meats like kidneys, lamb, steak, chorizo, etc. and Tempranillo with ham, mushroom, grilled veg, goat cheese, etc. Albondigas (meatballs) are great either with a young or an aged Rioja.

Spanish wines are rated highly worldwide and offer superb value for money. The Tapeña wines from the south of Madrid are cleverly created to accompany tapas and won the Import Wine of the Year award at the Monterey Wine Competition in 2011.

If you prefer Spanish beer to accompany your tapas, then you might consider Estrella Damm Inedit. This slightly cloudy beer was designed specifically to accompany food by a team including sommeliers from elBulli (a Michelin 3-star restaurant on the Costa Brava). It is best served chilled, in white wine glasses filled to half-way. The tasting notes conclude that it has a “pleasant memory” – which is exactly what you’d wish for your guests after your tapas party! ¡Buen Provecho!

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AFTERNOON TEA AT LE GRANDE MARE

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be a perfect setting for birthday lunch, or somewhere nice to treat your mum for a day out.

at La Grande Mare Hotel ...for only £19.00 per person.

“The afternoon tea at La Grande Mare is sensational, the cakes are always freshly made and the scones are so delicious! What could be better than enjoying a glass of bubbly at the same time!”

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njoy a special treat for you and your friends with a glass of champagne and afternoon tea at La Grande Mare for £19pp!

Indulge in a glass of super chilled Grand Marque champagne, a selection of fine finger sandwiches, warm home-baked scones with jams and real Guernsey cream, mini pastries and chocolate éclairs and a vast selection of teas.

A group of friends and I took to La Grande Mare one sunny afternoon, it was the perfect location to sit in the sunshine and stuff ourselves with champagne, scones, pastries and sandwiches and have a good catch up.

The afternoon tea at La Grande Mare offers something a little bit different from the usual and it is nice to catch up with good friends at the beautiful coastal hotel, a pleasing change from the busy town restaurants. We enjoyed a leisurely lunch and felt extremely at ease, I would definitely recommend this to anyone wanting to try something a bit different. It would also

Week Day Dining at La Grande Mare Menu selections include…

Greek or Ceasar Salad Frito Misto (scallops, salmon, king prawn) Aioli and herb mushrooms Tarragon flavored chicken and green pistachio Selection of home made soups

Hoisin marinated fillet of Pollack served on sweet and spicy rice Slow braised lamb shank with celaric and grain mustard mash and red currant jus Pan fried salmon with grilled asparagus Chicken Bhuna curry Monty’s beer battered haddock Coq au Vin

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ead down to La Grande Mare to sample their weekly specials menu, they are fantastic value at only £12.50 or £17.95 per person and a perfect excuse for a mid week treat!

The food is fantastic and excellent value for money and La Grande Mare offers beautiful surroundings and superb service, making this dining experience one to remember. The restaurant is well set out and has enough space to entertain intimate dinners or small to large parties. The décor is such that even if the restaurant is not full there is still a welcoming warm and cosy vibe.

The portions are just right leaving you satisfied after pudding but not too stuffed that you have to undo a button!

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Maple and honey cheese cake Eton Mess Apple and Sultana Crumble Meadow Court farmhouse cheese platter A trio of Le Hechet farm ice creams Ginger and Lime Crème Brulee with citrus extract The above is only indicative of what will be available each week, contact La Grande Mare for menu selections on 01481 253544 or reservations@lagrandemare.com or check La Grande Mare Facebook Page (Please note some menu selections may incur supplements)

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CONSULTING CHEF

Dean Hodkinson

L’Escalier has recently been refurbished, how have your customers reacted to this and has it meant any additions or changes to the menu?

We did a massive change to the business simply because we felt that the high class, high paying customers were getting fewer and fewer and it couldn’t sustain what we were doing so we decided to go for a more gourmet steak house, still doing all the foundations of what we were doing at L’Escalier but offering more of a simple menu -but always with that L’Escalier twist.

Since the refurbishment people are still coming in and enjoying fine food and brilliant wines, but it is just a more laid back vibe.

From what we know of you as a chef Dean, we know that you’re continually experimenting with dishes and techniques. Are there any chefs or countries that you take your inspiration from?

Definitely Thomas Keller, I also take a lot of inspiration from Spanish and French cuisine.

Consulting Chef

Date of Birth: 31/05/74 When I was younger I thought I’d grow up to be: A Stuntman Inspiration to become a chef: It was the only thing I was good at I don’t eat: generally What would you have for your last supper: A pint of mojito Sweet or Savoury: Savoury Meat or Fish: Surf and Turf

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We are very blessed in Guernsey to have so much readily available, locally grown produce, how important is it for you to incorporate these ingredients into your dishes and are there any trusty local ingredients that you couldn’t live without?

Obviously I couldn’t live without the seafood it is always fantastic in Guernsey, other ingredients can be very seasonal such as the vegetables and potatoes, so this can mix things up a bit.

What I’m currently experimenting with is my Pâtés, I’m really into them at the moment and they seem to be coming on in leaps and bounds. We offer 3-5 different Pâtés on the menu, all made differently and everything home made. Each time you make a batch of Pâté it’s very interesting because it’s such a basic recipe that can change so much and really go either way; it can be too dry or if you haven’t soaked the liver long enough in milk it can be slightly soapy flavoured. These Pâtés are also available to purchase from the Fresh Friday Market, in the Market Square.

What would be your all time favourite dish on your own menu and why?

I can’t really answer that because I’m never happy with anything!

My biggest problem in life is I create something and I roll with it for a couple of weeks and then I’m fed up with it and I start changing it again, I’m never content with something.

However, I guess that means that our customers can always expect a new experience when they come back to L’Escalier.

Can you give us a top chef secret to help us bring some every indulgence into a normal everyday dish?

It would have to be how to make the best mash, using every day basic potatoes. The trick is to never boil your water and heavily season the water almost to the point of sea water and just simmer the potatoes very slowly. After this drain your potatoes, put them back in the pan on the heat and the potatoes will begin to break up.

Put in half a packet of Guernsey butter in then put half a packet of Guernsey butter in and whisk into a sundae; you will have the best tasting mash potato!

When you’re not slaving away in the kitchen what do you like to do on your days off?

I like to go sailing but most of the days are devoted to my daughter, I love doing activities with her such as camping in Sark, day trips to herm, mucking around in Sausmarez Park.

What are your future plans for L’Escalier?

We decided to sell the café and focus on L’Escalier, Armel and I are both really happy to be back at l’Escalier. We are currently in negotiations at the moment to create a new concept downstairs in L’Escalier never seen before in Guernsey – its top secret at the moment so you will have to watch this space!

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A taste of the sea

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CONFESSIONS OF A MINIATURE NERD...

Confessions of a miniature nerd...

I wouldn’t be completely fair on myself if I suggested that it’s actually taken me until my early thirties to own up to being a fully-fledged miniatures nerd. If it ever comes up in passing, I’ll happily admit to it. That said it’s not something I’ve ever shouted from the rooftops: oddly, it’s probably the only proper hobby I’ve ever had.

My mum remembers the time, at about 15 years old, when I went upstairs to ‘play with my soldiers’ (no innuendo intended, I assure you) and came back down twenty minutes later, forlorn, having realised that I had finally out-grown my little companions of so many happy (if warlike) years.

For the benefit of you cool kids who don’t know what a ‘miniature’ is, it can be almost anything from real life converted

into something tiny enough to play with.

In even more simple terms (and here’s the part that’s a bit nerdy) ‘miniatures’ are mostly tiny little historic military figures or sometimes fantastical or mythological creatures. The fantasy branch of miniatures is known as Warhammer, you’ve probably seen shops called The Games Workshop which specialise in these. These shops seem to be on the periphery of most town centres nowadays; often alongside the adult bookshops.

The miniature figures themselves require ‘worlds’ in which to exist, with all the paraphernalia which goes along with that; it’s a time consuming, labour intensive, predominantly male hobby and is not exactly the height of cool.

To be classified truly ‘miniature’, whatever you’re dealing with, (figures or accessories) really has to be a maximum scale of around 1:20 (i.e. 1/20th of its size

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in reality). It must be scaled down in proportion with every detail. Although mass produced, most figures and much of the scenery paraphernalia are left to be painted by the ‘nerd’ (I can’t bring myself to say ‘gamer’, the technical term.

Apparently I’m still slightly scarred after all).

As an indication of scale; an average, old fashioned dolls’ house (scale 1:18), a traditional train set (between 1:45 – 1:76), dinky cars (scale 1:45) or Micro Machines (scale 1:150) all classify in size terms as miniatures, whilst Barbie, Action Man or a teddy are too big.

Admittedly, age fifteen was already far too old in most of my friends’ eyes to be playing with soldiers, I’m glad to say this never really bothered me. My miniature experience was an insular

thing and for some years ran in parallel to an otherwise rather un-nerdy growing up process. I can count on one hand the number of friends who ever really ‘got’ how to play. There were those who tried of course (my sisters against their will, when I required extra hands) and various mates too, but few with success.

Mine was a solitary experience, my narratives working best un-queried and safe firmly within my own head, expressed to the world only via exclamations or war-related sound effects. I remember those days so fondly; it actually gave me a big lump in my throat, when I got the box out of the attic to photograph some of my old figures for this article.

Given that said article is loosely of the architectural persuasion, I suppose I ought to drag it in its logical direction

now. Whether you’ve ever used an architect or been involved in a building project or not, you probably know that, in architecture, the model, the miniature scale model primarily, is fundamental.

Architectural scale models, once built, are often populated with rather serious and business-like miniatures in various attractive poses. Personally, I don’t bother to paint-in their suits and ties and they are lacking swords and guns but they are miniatures, and architects secretly get very excited about them.

The scaled down architectural model is primarily a visualisation tool for the client but it is also another way for the architect to develop their design.

Consider architecture as enormous product design. No other product of any similar complexity would ever be

built without first producing a prototype.

Yet in building design (the most costly mega-product most of us are ever likely to invest in) the end result is often sought un-prototyped, un-seen and un-tested. Of course, in practice, this is not usually a problem; we have endless codes, regulations, years of training (7 minimum! To become a full Chartered Architect) and knowledge to inform the design plus people on-site with experience and knowledge in how to build the end product, but you get the point.

If you’re lucky enough to be one of those actually able to commission a new bespoke building (or part of a building) the options are technically limitless and in many ways your product could be absolutely unique. Full prototyping is normally impossible for obvious reasons

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of size. Miniature (Scale) modelling is thus the perfect solution, a way to see the unseen product in miniature before agreeing the final design.

As far as I can find, the first recorded reference to an architectural model is all the way back in the fifth century BC. Herodotus refers to a model of a temple in Book V of the Terpsichore.

Then throughout the Medieval period but primarily during the Renaissance, architects created mini replicas of classical buildings that they travelled to visit. They’d take these home and show them to their clients as sales pitches but also use them to develop their own designs and then to help calculate likely construction costs and materials. Much as is still done today using 3D computing technologies.

As I’ve explained a key part of any miniatures enthusiast’s or indeed architectural modeller’s repertoire is the canvas, the setting, the context, the world within which the figures are able to come alive.

As a child I had a multitude of ‘worlds’ that I created for my miniature purposes, certain types of miniatures suited certain different scenery. For the Warhammer figures the world was often formed from polystyrene packaging from a new TV or toaster, powdered ‘grass’ was glued in place and ‘walls’ were painted to look like post-apocalyptic bunkers.

My favourite of these worlds, and if I’m honest my favourite of all my miniatures, were the Napoleonics. Tiny military figures from the years of the Napoleonic wars (1803-1815) (scale 1:70 so about 28mm high). My Napoleonic world

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existed within the confines of a wooden border surrounding the rectangular, green, felted surface of a large, cork notice board (around 2 metres x 1.5 metres), requisitioned at some point from a grandparent’s skip... I think.

On this green ‘landscape’ I glued vegetation, painted and carved out rivers and streams, amassed various castles, cottages, bridges and towers (often only roughly to scale). There were woods of apple trees (from train sets), hedgerows, tracks and roads. I sculpted hills when necessary, made of contoured cardboard and covered with green felt or powdered modelling grass. I even dug trenches into the cork and sometimes lined them with the low level ‘gun powder’ found in mini firecrackers (still legal at that time), to explosive effect. Worryingly, I actually used to pour small amounts of

Zippo lighter fluid where ‘required’ to really add authenticity to the Waterloolike battles.

Other than revealing the habits of a juvenile arsonist and perhaps some fairly ‘chilled’ parenting (I come from a big family!), my point is that, in playing these games, I created a microcosmic reality that I could control and test notions out within (at that age mostly fundamental notions of friendship, betrayal, good & bad and obviously military strategy!)

In many ways it’s similar with architectural models. They’re not just useful tools to help a client ‘visualise’ a project, they’re actually invaluable ways to look at a project at a multitude of scales, as a mode of decodification of the world around us in miniature. Crumpled tin foil becomes a shimmering façade,

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whilst lollipop sticks become aged timber cladding.

Seeing that miniature model become reality is something that as an architect I’m lucky to have regularly (thankfully not the case with the Napoleonic battles).

The charm and intrigue which a good miniature model can provide is something that artist Slinkachu has been picking up on for the last few years, in my eyes with great success (go to www.slinkachu.com). You might also be interested in my friends C.A.N and their ‘QR Island’ project (website is being updated but you can see their project at www.dezeen.com/2011/09/18/today-atdezeen-platform-c-a-n).

I suppose architectural models are sort of the ‘cool’ side of the miniature

modelling industry, in essence there’s not a vast difference though. Watch anyone involved in making or using one and that same element of escapism and fantasy will be apparent. It’s not to be shunned and in architecture can be a huge benefit to a really great project.

Done. If anyone needs me I may very well be up in the loft…

When not in the loft Oliver Westgarth is a Chartered Architect at CCD Architects.

Comments to oliver@ccd-architects.com

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The team at CCD possess the creativity and knowledge to develop and realise outstanding domestic and commercial architectural design. The award winning practice is highly experienced in restoration, heritage projects, high quality contemporary houses and interiors.

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LES PREVOSTS FARM – Mr & Mrs N. Gamble Joint Overall Winners, Design Awards 2012 – CCD Architects When we were first asked to look at Les Prevosts Farm for our Clients in summer 2006, the main house was no longer habitable, and the large attached barns were no longer fit for modern farming requirements.

The house was originally built in the 17th Century, and extended in the 19th Century, and contained a number of interesting historic features, such as fireplaces, original floor timbers and a granite tourelle.

Careful conservation and repair works, carried out by H. D. Brehaut & Sons Limited, saved the fireplaces, tourelle and original timberwork. A contemporary, fully glazed link connected previously isolated wings of the house together, and the roofs were thatched,

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as they would have been before the mid-19th Century. New outbuildings were also constructed utilising salvaged materials, which blend perfectly with the rest of the buildings.

Unfortunately, only a few months from completion, the building suffered an arson attack where the thatch was set on fire during the middle of the night, consuming the entire roof. This was a devastating event for all involved, particularly the owners, but thankfully everyone was determined to finish the job and the project re-started. This magnificent example of Guernsey architecture has now been conserved, refurbished and upgraded for modern living.

CCD have been honoured to be involved in a project that has revitalised this important example of Guernsey’s built heritage.

It has been exciting to have the opportunity to carry out careful conservation work blended with new construction to create a wonderful family home.

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The Guernsey Design Awards The Guernsey Design Awards were re launched this year with the support of sponsor Norman Piette, the awards recognise outstanding design in local architecture and have been developed by the Environment Department, The Guernsey Society of Architects and Norman Piette to highlight excellent work in our built environment.

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panel of judges from the fields of architecture, planning and construction narrowed down nearly 50 entries to a shortlist and then the judges selected their overall winner.

The shortlist was very varied, featuring everything from a sports pavilion to farmhouses, modern family homes to the Town church. For the first time a new award was introduced where the public voted for their favourite project, the “People’s Choice Award”.

The judges and the public considered the overall quality of design, use of materials, relationship to setting, sustainability and how well the projects met the needs of the clients.

There was a surprise at the Guernsey Design Awards held at the Princess Royal Centre for Performing Arts on Friday 11th May, when not one but two overall winners were announced. The two residential properties, Etoile du Nord and Les Prevosts Farm were chosen to receive the award jointly after the panel of judges were equally impressed with their designs.

Les Prevosts Farm was originally built in the 17th Century and over time had fallen into a semi-derelict condition. The property was completely repaired and remodelled by Andrew Dyke at CCD Architects, with careful attention given to the original features of the buildings, which the judges appreciated.

Mr Dyke RIBA (Chartered Architect and Managing/Design Director) said, “At CCD we have a particular love of Guernsey's vernacular buildings, and with 30 years of experience we have developed considerable expertise in working with them. However, the challenge is to weave contemporary living and lifestyles into the old buildings, and Les Prevosts is a good example of this. We were therefore very excited and delighted to win the joint overall Design Award for this project. We were also proud that 5 of our schemes in total were originally shortlisted for the Award.

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We are very grateful to the sponsors for reinstating the Guernsey Design Awards after a gap of five years. It gives encouragement to Architects and Designers to carefully consider the quality of their work, and also gives the public, as well as the judges, an opportunity to critically consider buildings which can impact on the wider community of Guernsey.

As winners of the overall Award for the 5th time (as well as receiving numerous commendations) it gives all of the team at CCD tremendous encouragement that we have a well established track record in raising the quality of Guernsey's built environment.”

The Etoile du Nord was remodeled from an existing bungalow on the hillside overlooking Vazon, by architects Jamie Falla and Caroline Shortt at BAS Mooarc Ltd. The judges were particularly impressed by the locally sourced materials used and that the building had been carefully considered to reduce its carbon footprint.

“This is our first design award and we’re really thrilled to have won it for Earlswood Café, especially as it was chosen by the public as their favourite.

We wanted to create a central hub for the garden centre and to utilise the area which at the time was not being used,” said Mr Tyrrell.

Colin Haylock, guest speaker at the event, was impressed with the variety of projects in the short-list.

“As an architect and a planner, I really appreciate attending the re-launch of the Guernsey Design Awards and this year there was a great mix of modern and historical projects. I’m a great fan of how design awards can congratulate but also encourage people to keep creating great design projects,” said Mr Haylock.

Mr Falla said, “I am extraordinary fortunately to have found out what I love and that I can make a living from it. I am extremely proud of what we have achieved as a studio in the island, through good design and collaboration.

Through Design and making BASMOOARC are in an extremely privileged position to have worked alongside some great clients, planners and builders who aspire to raising our expectation of the ordinary and everyday to delight our visual sensations”.

“Etoile du Nord and Les Prevosts Farm represent two outstanding examples of local construction, but it was an exceptionally difficult task choosing between the shortlisted entries as all are a tribute to the quality of the construction industry on the island,” said Mr Fenner.

The Peoples Choice Award For the first time this year the Guernsey public were asked to give their opinion on the short listed designs, Earlswood Café was the clear winner and architects Tyrell Dowinton Associates and contractors J W Rihoy and Son Limited were presented with the People’s Choice Award and People’s Choice Contractor’s Award by guest speaker Colin Haylock, president of the Royal Town Planning Institute.

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Les Bourgs Hospice words | Jodie Sheppard

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ith the recent £1 million lottery being launched in Guernsey, Gallery went up to visit Jo Boyd, Director of Nursing and Mike Tanguy, Friends of Les Bourgs to discuss the recent renovation and continued fundraising efforts. After visiting, I think Les Bourgs is an asset to this Island and is somewhere we can truly be proud of.

“Local businesses and the public have been very generous towards the hospice”, said Jo however she added, “Our main challenge is to remind the public that although the beautiful new building is up, as we are not a States funded charity, we still need lots of volunteers and donations to keep the hospice running”.

Les Bourgs has been designed and built beautifully, with a calming tranquil garden for patients to enjoy and top of the range facilities and washrooms in each room, there is also access for family members at all times so that they can visit whenever they wish. Jo said, “At times of illness, Les Bourgs acts as a lifeline to families and allows them to be families again and not carers. Having rest bite at the day hospice often helps give patients and families a much needed boost”.

The day hospice is open every Thursday and will gradually be increasing to 4 days a week; patients can enjoy the vegetable

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garden on the terrace or even do some light tai chi to relax.

Mike and Jack help with Friends of Les Bourgs who organise various fundraising schemes for Les Bourgs, such as the Million pound lottery, clay pigeon shooting, rocque to rock cycle rides and people are also invited to set up events themselves and contribute to Les Bourgs in any way they can, for more information visit http://www.lesbourgshospice.org.gg The ever popular Million pound lottery has been launched and tickets are available from Natwest bank in the high street 10-2pm, the Friquet plant centre on Saturdays or from the Bridge charity shop.

The donations in terms of funds and time of companies such as CCD architects, Natwest, G4S and the public continues to be even more astounding there is also the recent news that Connie the Cow fundraising initiative has reached over £13,000.

I would personally like to say a huge thank from myself and my family to all staff at Les Bourgs for their treatment of my Grandma Joan, whom they cared for with extreme compassion, love and light heartedness and giving her a birthday to remember.

How you can help?

The Connie the Cow fundraising imitative ends in July so make sure you fill up a carton with all your loose change when you next see one, to follow the success of this visit www.facebook.com/ cashcowconnie To find out how you can volunteer or get involved with Les Bourgs, please email Vanessa, Vanessa@lesbourgs.com. All volunteers welcome, no matter how large or small your contribution may be, Les Bourgs are grateful for any help they can receive. Different areas people can assist in are: driver for the day hospice, reception, ward volunteers, catering, food shopping and also by helping out at the Mont Arrive and Bridge charity shops – either by assisting in the shops or donating unwanted goods.

If people are short of time to spare but would like to help out in some way, you can either donate old stamps, use the Les Bourgs share number when purchasing goods in the Coop or take part in their monthly and annual lotteries.

For corporate clients, there are various sponsorship opportunities available, and you are welcomed to run an event in aid of Les Bourgs, for more information please get in touch with Jo Boyd, Joboyd@lesbourgs.com.

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allery popped in for a sneak preview of the Bonsai Bespoke showroom and although still a work in progress it is evolving nicely. With this month's magazine theme being Miniature, we took a close look at the details of the showroom, which is designed as a celebration of all things custom made, and were amazed by the attention to detail and the quality of the custom made furniture and fitments.

With their own joinery shop at the heart of the operation, Bonsai have taken bespoke design to a new level and can produce beautiful and unusual furniture and cabinetry to order. They have also partnered with two cutting edge European interior design specialists to help them bring together a natural fusion of elements.

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Bonsai use exclusive materials such as eggshell, lacquer and mother of pearl, silverleaf, seashell, coconut and wood finishes, fine iron, stingray and parchment, petrified wood, leather finishes, resin, horn and brass. These exciting materials marry with timber of all kinds and are being worked into furniture, fitments, flooring, lighting and fabrics.

This really is a Channel Islands first. Nowhere else on the islands would you find such exciting materials being worked together and hand built by craftsmen, creating exclusive designs that have the wow factor. It's traditional craftsmanship with modern contemporary design and exciting materials, that really give Bonsai the edge in bespoke creations.

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ith the summer months here it’s time to freshen up your home and bring some of that sunshine (hopefully!) indoors. Lucy Brouard, interiors and soft furnishings specialist, looks at the key trends for summer and how they can be incorporated into the home.

Colour revival

Gone are the days of minimalist white and sparse interiors – colour is everywhere. A key colour trend for this season is ‘brights’ – the brighter the better. The trend can be brought into the home through accent pieces such as accessories (lamps, vases, frames) or pieces of upholstered furniture. In the kitchen, a cheap and fun option is a coloured wax table cloth, bright cutlery, glassware or plates.

For bedrooms, where the bed is the main feature, it is best to add colour here. A bright pink throw, pattered scatter cushions or bright pillow cases. Keep the rest matt and neutral so that the room still feels spacious.

There has also been an abundance of more subtle and sugary pastel shades – ice blue, spearmint green, lemon yellow and bubblegum pink. These were seen all over the spring/summer catwalks especially from Louis Vuitton, Givenchy and Mark Jacobs. Pastels are being used throughout the home, even the kitchen, with dusty pinks and peppermints being used on cabinets and surfaces. Consider a roman blind in a pastel tone with contrast piping. In smaller rooms, a natural pastel pallet works well as it makes the space feel larger. You can also add in a large feature mirror or a unique piece of furniture to keep the space interesting.

Matt greys are also really fashionable at the moment and can add a modern, yet calming, look to any room. Grey needs to be handled with care but can provide a perfect backdrop for modern living. If you like a wooden floor in your living areas dark flooring like walnut goes especially well with grey. For carpeted areas try off-white or pale pink for bedrooms and a geometric pattern for living rooms.

Comfort is key

As a result of the doom and gloom in the financial world we are looking to our homes for sanctuary and comfort. Natural fibres and a mix-mash of textures are key to making this look work. Use cushions filled with duck down in contrasting patterns and fabrics, chunky knit throws, thick curtains and deep-pile rugs. In the bedroom we are seeing Egyptian cotton bedding with upholstered headboards and matching valances in fabrics such as velvet and wool. This all makes a room feel tactile and inviting. In an open plan space, vary your seating options, accessories, and room layout to break up the room to add this essential texture.

Roman blinds are still very popular and are a viable alternative to curtains if they are lined and interlined. Used with curtains, roman blinds add an extra texture to a room. It is best to opt for quality when purchasing a roman blind, pick fabric that is suitable to take the strength of the sun, especially in Guernsey.

Roman blinds need relatively little fabric which makes them ideal for using a fabric you love but couldn’t afford for a pair of curtains.

Romance

Pattern continues to feature in interiors. Erdem showed some beautiful, romantic florals for s/s ’12. Be careful not to make a room feel ‘chintzy’, use, subtle printed florals – think country garden rather than graphic print or mix and match your florals with complimentary stripes. Covering a lampshade in a material or wall paper to match your scheme is a fun way to bring pattern into a room.

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Patterned wallpaper is also coming back – it is no longer about that one statement wall, but a softer more subtle pattern right the way through the room. Many of the new wallpapers have 3D effects and there are some really lovely florals around. Colefax & Fowler do a fantastic range of floral wallpapers. Again this trend is all about nature and texture.

Reuse and revamp

If you are on a budget the best way to bring the key trends into your room is to look at what furniture you have and see if you can reuse or revamp it in some way. Can you reupholster your dining room chairs in bright colours? Have you got an old table that you could update?

Paint the legs and leave the top as natural wood for a classic look.

This makes the space interesting, unique and personal to you.

Quirky upholstery is a great way to revamp old chairs. Find a good quality fabric in a fun pattern and get an upholsterer to cover the item for you. This can be an inexpensive way of using an old piece of furniture to changing the look of a room. You can do this on occasional chairs, dining room chairs or foot stools - just check the furniture is good repair first. If you don’t have the furniture take a trip to Martel Maides auctions for bargain chairs that you can reupholster to your taste.

As you can see there are many options for you to bring summer style into your home without breaking the budget. If you have any further questions Lucy is opening a new studio at The Rocquaine Centre. The workrooms will be open from 28 May and the showroom opens on 21 June. She can be contacted on 01481 266829; lucy@ lucybrouard.com or via her website www.lucybrouard.com GUERNSEY’S STYLE MAGAZINE

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provides an opportunity for the business community to share ideas and opinions to assist the debate on important issues of the day and Carey Olsen is delighted to continue its association with the Guernsey branch of the IOD and this event in particular.”

New Guernsey Finance Chief Executive from July

Nick Ross to moderate 2012 IOD debate

The Board of Guernsey Finance has announced today that Fiona Le Poidevin, the current Deputy Chief Executive, will take over as Chief Executive from Peter Niven with effect from 30 June.

Broadcast journalist Nick Ross will moderate this year’s Guernsey Institute of Directors annual debate which will take place on Thursday 4 October at Beau Sejour. Tickets for the event went on sale on Wednesday 23rd May and sold out within a few days.

Mr Niven has been with Guernsey Finance since 2006 and will continue to act in a part time consultancy role with the company until the end of 2012.

Making the announcement, Jim Gilligan, the Chairman of Guernsey Finance, reflected on Mr Niven’s time as head of the Island’s promotional body for the finance industry.

Panelists will be announced shortly and for the first time the event will have its own Twitter account, @IODGsydebate, which is intended to stimulate discussion over the next few months and during the debate. This year’s theme will be based around the future of Guernsey and its place on the global business stage.

“In the six years that Peter has been at the helm, the work of Guernsey Finance has led the way in the marketing of Guernsey as an international finance centre and has become a role model for other centres to copy. Peter has been successful in assembling a professional team that is well respected by the

As well as being a familiar face and voice of television and radio, including being a presenter of the BBC Crime watch program for 23 years, Nick Ross is highly regarded as a professional conference moderator and has chaired meetings throughout Europe, the United States and South East Asia for national and international companies and organisations, the UK government and European Commission.

Chairman of the IOD’s Guernsey branch Anne Ewing said: “With a new States of Deliberation in place characterised by fresh faces and new ideas there’s already an energetic groundswell of discussion and views about the direction Guernsey should take. We hope that our debate will provide an opportunity for input from the business community in support of those charged with making vital decisions about the island’s future.

“We are very grateful that Carey Olsen continues to be our principal sponsor and this support enables us to engage such a high-caliber moderator who I’m sure will add an impressive dimension to the proceedings.”

John Greenfield, Managing Partner of Carey Olsen, said: “We continue to live in challenging times and our new government will need all the help it can get. This annual sell-out event

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year and look forward to that continuing until the end of this year.”

Guernsey Finance is a joint collaboration between the States of Guernsey (through the Commerce and Employment Department) and the finance industry on the Island, represented by the Guernsey International Business Association (GIBA), with a remit to market the Island as an international finance centre on the world stage. It employs eight staff in Guernsey and has a representative office in Shanghai where there is one member of staff.

RBC Wealth Management Trust business recognized with two awards RBC Wealth Management, part of Royal Bank of Canada has once again been recognised by industry peers for service excellence, winning two awards at the 2012 Citywealth Magic Circle Awards.

RBC Wealth Management’s British Isles Trust and Fiduciary Services business was named Trust Company of the Year, while Alan Binnington, Private Client Director, RBC Wealth Management was named Trustee of the Year. These awards are the latest in a series of industry commendations that RBC Wealth Management’s trust capabilities have received over the past year, including awards from Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners (STEP), Private Client Practitioner and Euromoney 2012.

industry locally and beyond and the success of Guernsey reflects their enormous efforts over that time,” said Mr Gilligan.

Miss Le Poidevin commented: “I am really pleased to have this opportunity so soon into my tenure at Guernsey Finance and I am looking forward to the challenges that this presents, not least in view of the continuing difficult economic conditions within which Guernsey is competing on the world stage. I am extremely grateful to Peter for his encouragement and help over the last

Steve Romeril, Head of Trust, British Isles, commented: “These awards reflect the hard work and commitment of the talented professionals within our business. Many congratulations to all involved and especially to Alan, who has an impressive track record in the industry.”

Comprising over 600 people globally, RBC Wealth Management’s Trust and Fiduciary Services business is a global leader providing trust services to high net worth and ultra high net worth individuals looking to realise the most value in the preservation, distribution and transfer of wealth.

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Collins Stewart backs investment education

C5 Alliance acquires Cronus Channel Island IT consultancy C5 Alliance Ltd. has acquired Jersey based integrated IT solutions company Cronus Ltd. Cronus will remain focused on software products and cloud services, but is now a wholly owned subsidiary of C5. There will be no disruption of service to any Cronus or C5 Alliance clients, all Cronus maintenance contracts will be honoured and will be delivered using the combined skills of both organisations’ staff going forward.

All staff across C5 Alliance and Cronus will remain employed following the acquisition and the two companies will retain separate names and identities. Mark Loane, CEO of C5 Alliance commented that there is a strong crossover in core values between the two local companies.

‘They are both client-focused organisations which we believe will have great synergy.

The acquisition of a company like Cronus, which has a team of high quality developers, will allow us to increase the capacity of the C5 business solutions team and, in turn, our offer to our client base.

‘Cronus’ extensive experience in the development of regulatory and supervision systems for financial services regulatory bodies is a perfect complement for C5’s work on the delivery of e-government solutions,’ said Mr Loane.

Christos Valerkou, founder of Cronus said, ‘At Cronus we have always aimed to put our clients’ needs at the centre of everything we do and C5 has that same unceasing client-focus. We believe that the synergies, experience and qualities of the two companies will complement each other and provide a platform to deliver exciting new products and services to our combined client bases in the Channel Islands.’

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Five students from the Grammar School are undertaking the Certificate for Introduction to Securities and Investments, thanks to sponsorship from Collins Stewart Wealth Management.

After over 30 years with KPMG, chairman and senior partner, Larry Catterson, is to retire from the Channel Island partnership at the end of September.

This will be the first class of students to complete the qualification locally and Collins Stewart hopes there will be continued interest. The course covers financial markets, equities, bonds, derivatives, funds, regulation and investments all of which are important concepts for young people to understand, especially if they intend to work in the extensive local finance industry.

Mr Thompson, who has worked for KPMG in London and Hong Kong before returning to Guernsey in 1994, said the transition period will be smooth and it will be “business as usual” when he takes over the top job.

Completion of the certificate allows students to claim up to 60 UCAS tariff points, equivalent to an A grade AS-level.

It can also be utilised as the first unit towards the Investment Operations Certificate or Investment Administration Qualification which are recognised by employers throughout the sector.

Head of Collins Stewart in Guernsey, Charlie Roger, says it’s important that young people locally have a basic knowledge of financial products.

“We’re proud to be supporting the financial education of sixth formers which will assist them in later life and possibly in their careers too. Whilst we believe that knowing the basics is a necessity, we also hope that some students will discover a new interest and pursue the topics with further study,” he said.

“We have worked hard over the years to provide our clients with a specialised service across audit, tax and advisory services in the Channel Islands and our clients can anticipate no change in the high level of director involvement in their affairs,” Mr Thompson said.

“KPMG’s Channel Island business is locally-owned and, with 20 directors across the islands, our focus on seamless succession planning within the business means our clients can be confident they will always deal with knowledgeable experts who understand their needs.”

Mr Thompson, who held the Institute of Directors Guernsey chairmanship from 2009 to 2011, and Mr Laity, current chairman of the Institute of Directors in Jersey, will have overall responsibility for the strategic direction of the business and implementation of the firm’s business plan.

Mr Laity, who joined KPMG in 1998 and became a partner in 2001, said the current difficult economic conditions meant KPMG was currently responding to different needs from clients.

“Given new business streams to the islands are still depressed we have focused on continuing to help with our clients’ existing structures, dealing with the inevitable regulatory challenges such as FATCA or AIFMD, and ensuring our clients’ businesses are generally fit and ready for the recovery,” he said.

Significant management changes at KPMG There will be a seamless transition in senior management at KPMG in the Channel Islands when managing director, Mark Thompson, takes over as chairman and Jason Laity steps into the managing director role on 1 October 2012.

Mr Laity said KPMG in the Channel Islands would maintain a focus on engagement in finance sector discussions and would remain committed to supporting the community at large.

“We believe it is even more important to maintain our community initiatives in a challenging economic environment and we will continue to invest and engage in both Guernsey and Jersey with a variety of projects,” he said.

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arkets, politics and the economy are 3 quite different and separate things. From time to time, however, the Venn diagram showing the three as circles, overlaps to a greater or lesser extent as more or less pressure is exerted on each by the others.

Housing Association and Bank sign funding agreement

Last year we saw sudden political changes in the social revolutions that swept across North Africa and the Middle East, more recently, the Argentinean president has seen fit to echo the actions of her Venezuelan counterpart by nationalising the oil sector.

Funding of up to £30 million has been secured by the Guernsey Housing Association (GHA) for the fourth phase of its project to provide affordable social housing for the local market. The funds have been earmarked for three schemes, the final stage in the transformation of the Grand Bouet site in St Peter Port with the building of a further 80 properties; together with two Extra Care housing developments in the Vale and St Martin where it is proposed to build 113 apartments and communal facilities.

In fact, politics is increasingly affecting the markets. As investors, we need to know what exposure our portfolios and investments have to a country or area, and what is determining the exposure.

There will always be factors impacting on investments that could not have been predicted but those factors are going to be increasingly from political inputs.

Pictured signing the agreement for the £30 million funding tranche at one of the proposed sites, Maison Maritaine, where 50 new apartments and communal facilities are planned to replace the existing States properties, are Guernsey Housing Association Chief Executive, Steve Williams; Guernsey Housing Association Chairman, Quentin Spicer; RBS International Regional Director Rob Girard and Senior Relationship Director Scott Philpott.

Quentin Spicer said: ‘Securing this Bank finance has meant we can proceed to provide this much needed Extra Care housing for older people in Guernsey who need care and support. Our programme is to start building work this summer with completion in 2014’.

Rob Girard commented: ‘This further facility reaffirms the RBS International commitment to supporting GHA. The RBS International Guernsey Relationship Management team have been involved with the Association from its inception and are delighted to continue the support for this key aspect of the island’s corporate housing strategy. Our provision of shared equity mortgages alongside the support here underlines our engagement and support of the Guernsey community.’

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The events that constitute ‘fat-tails’, i.e. the one in a thousand type events that seem to be happening with greater frequency all the time, will continue to be as a direct consequence of policies and decisions made by those in power.

This means that investment strategies have to be robust enough to withstand the political decisions being made. Two things can help here. Either be extremely aware to political risk globally and understand the relationships that each bring to bear on your investments over a far shorter timeframe- or realise, that in this type of environment, diversification of holdings can really help weather storms and you and your investments can remain politically agnostic and continue to have a long term investment horizon.

Today we are watching events unfold across the Eurozone and how this impacts on markets and the individual. The decisions of central banks and treasuries are affecting how we feel about saving and investing. The low rates available for savers mean that their funds are unlikely to keep pace with inflation and as such are seeing the erosion of the purchasing power of their money. This may push some towards a higher level of risk as they seek a higher yield. This also motivates the investor to think shorter term and thus, miniature ‘bubbles’ form from the increased price volatility. The market is all about human action and whether we feel that we are getting into a deeper crisis or closer to a global recovery.

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Squash:

Stephen Falla words | Shambles Rambles Squash is basically played in a closed court with the main aim to hit the ball against the front wall. If your opponent can’t return it, you get the point, and the same applies if the ball bounces more than once or goes out of bounds. You use a stringed racquet to whack a rubber ball and you normally need 11 points to win a game.

The game has been around in different formats for centuries and according to the web, there are currently over 50,000 courts in the world with England having the largest number.

My recollection of Squash from my time at school was getting into trouble for letting a fire extinguisher off onto the court whilst the Girls House Championships were taking place. That earned me, amongst other punishments, a two-month ban from school sport (which absolutely did the trick as lived for sport and didn’t really want to do anything else).

Now I didn’t really want to do this interview, not because I don’t like Squash, far from it, I think it’s a skillful and challenging game. I just didn’t really fancy running around chasing the ball as Steve stood still hitting me around with a grin on his face.

Trouble is you can’t back down and I have a tactic of my own. I have read on the web that if you “Dominate the T” you will be in the best position on the court thus making your opponent run around. With that researched, my fears were alleviated and I could settle down to what should be an easy victory. Bring it on, first to 11 points.

Well let’s just say after losing by 11-3 I could hardly breath and my pink shirt was maroon with sweat. He even gave me a few tips to help me around the court but to no avail.

The “Dominate the T” theory only works if you can get back into the centre of the court. That was a load of rubbish!

It didn’t really help that I had been at the Beer Festival in Herm on the Friday and to Twickenham to watch the Premiership Rugby Final on the Saturday. That’s my excuse and I am sticking to it, I was tired and fatigued and it played into his hands!

Slightly out of breath (that’s me not him) and over a pint of Carlsberg we chatted things through. Let’s pry into Steve’s deepest thoughts.

What do you call a female Daddy Long Legs?

A Mummy Long Legs How many people thought of the Post-It note before it was invented but just didn’t have anything to jot it down on?

I thought of it but I kept it to myself!

Obviously I am an athlete, which is why I made the game between us look easy. How important is physical fitness in Squash at both recreational and elite level?

Absolutely important, fitness and Squash go hand in hand to the extent that it becomes a lifestyle. The key is to get the right balance between playing the sport, enjoying it and allowing yourself to be the best you can be by being as fit as possible.

If I yelled out three words - Flexibility, Strength & Speed, which is the most important in making an elite Squash player?

There is nothing between them, all three are as important as each other.

If you are playing a lunge shot then you need the flexibility to reach the ball, the speed to get to the ball and the strength to hold your position and recover from the shot.

I’ll tell you what I love doing more than anything: trying to pack myself in a small suitcase. When I do it I can hardly contain myself.

What do you do to relax in between matches?

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I just try not to watch other matches and focus my mind on what I want to do and not what my opponents are doing.

The back of my anorak leaps up and down and people chuck money at me. It’s my livelihood.

Is it possible to make a career from playing Squash?

Yes you can but you need to be in the top 50 in the world. Squash does not excite the TV audience as much as Tennis. If you play and understand the game it makes for much better viewing.

I said to my doctor “With the excitement of playing against Steve I can’t sleep’’ he said ‘”Try lying on the edge of the bed you’ll soon drop off”. Do you get nervous before big events?

With experience less so. There is more tension for me watching my teammates than myself.

Is it easier for a Squash player to take up Tennis or a Tennis player to take up Squash?

It’s much easier for anyone to take up Squash in my opinion. You need a level of ability and skill to keep a Tennis Ball in the court. If you strike a Squash Ball it is more likely to stay in play.

What has been your best memory of your playing career in Squash?

From a Guernsey perspective it must be when I was team captain in the Inter-Insular a few years back. I was playing at Number 2 and Mark Roberts at number 1. It was the last match and we were 2-2 and I was playing against Micky Reidy from Jersey and I won 3-2 to win the trophy.

On par with that would be wearing the black jersey for New Zealand in the World Masters in 2001. I reached the third round losing to the South African number one, Gary Thompson.

My mate Beanie said that a Squash Ball hurts more on the thigh than a Cricket Ball. Can you confirm this without hitting a ball at me?

It hurts more but will do less damage!

Who is the best current Squash player locally and if it’s not you, what stops you beating them?

It has to be Chris Simpson. His ability, speed and level of fitness are way above mine. Comparing you and I and me and him would be a similar comparison! Not sure what he meant there but I let it go!

Who has been the toughest opponent you have played against?

Mark Roberts is arguably one of the most talented players and has always proved to be a tough opponent. I have lost to him in at least four Island finals.

You are the manager of the Guernsey side competing in the Island Games in Bermuda. Exactly what does that entail? Keeping the players out of the pub and tucked up early I would imagine would be one of your duties?

My job is to make them enjoy the event and stay focused and relaxed.

Where is Guernsey Squash in terms of success in the UK and beyond?

Traditionally Guernsey Squash has always been at the highest level with a number of players winning international tournaments. At junior level we have a lots of youngsters currently playing in UK festivals.

We are building on that though through the GSRA Deutsche Bank Guernsey Schools Squash Programme where hundreds of school children are being given the chance to play and take up the game.

A question from Netballer, James Robert, “Due to the confines of the court, have you ever hit anyone with your racquet?”

Only if they get in the way!

And your question for next month’s interviewee, and it’s going to be an athlete.

Not long ago I was watching some athletics at an important meeting and a girl was doing the long jump and she spiked herself and was injured. She was very upset and the doctor suggested that she didn’t continue to take part. Her coach said that she should continue and that she had trained hard for the event. Who makes the decision to continue in that scenario? Is it the coach, doctor or athlete?

I had great fun doing this interview and if your looking for a sport that will get you fitter whilst enjoying yourself then why not try Squash?

Send my old mate Ben Rosec an email at the GSRA, office@ guernseysquash.com or book yourself a court. You might even enjoy it.

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F anyone deserves a knighthood in the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee year for his services to boxing in the community it is Graham Guilbert.

The proud Guernseyman and popular character continues to roll talent off the impressive production line at the Amalgamated Boxing Club in St Martin’s more than three decades since he started coaching.

His passion for the sport is undiminished along with his trademark moustache, which he has had for 44 years and insists he will never shave off. And he has no plans to throw in the towel yet. ‘Will I give up? One day,’ he said.

The sport has been a big help to many in the community. ‘Boxing has helped to keep some youngsters off the streets and gives them something to aim for - it also teaches them to work within a team and to think of others and they learn new skills, discipline and control,’ he said.

‘A lot of hard work and dedication and a will to win is what is needed to be a boxer.’

Guilbert, whose nickname ‘Moo-Cow’ hails from his schooldays, also jokes it is best he stays away from alcohol as one of his many funny anecdotes of his involvement in boxing illustrate.

‘I remember years ago we went to France on a boxing trip and they put on a banquet for us. It was a long, drawn-out affair and the food was slow coming to the table. I kept drinking the wine and more wine and all I ate was the bread. Not being a drinker, when we got back to the hotel I took off my clothes and ran through the reception to my room naked,’ he laughs.

On a more serious note, he has absolutely no idea how many boxers he has trained and continues spending up to 11 hours a week coaching, as well as countless hours on the phone to other English coaches matching up his boxers.

The club’s coach Les Guille took the shy youngster to the club when he was 10 and he boxed only in the Channel Islands - in Guernsey, Jersey and Alderney. As he grew up he boxed at light-heavyweight and was classed as Intra and he claims he lost only eight of his 48 bouts.

When he retired at 30 he wanted to give something back to the Amalgamated Boys Club and Guille asked him to coach.

He completed three courses to become a senior coach and classes coaching with the England team as a great experience.

‘I love the sport of boxing and when I see the young lads that come to the sport, quiet and timid, and the years go by and they gain confidence and improve and progress to become county champions,’ he said.

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Guernsey on the boxing map. Also winning the Coach of the Year twice was a great moment for me.’

Guilbert believes being a boxer helps one understand as a coach what a fighter has to endure both emotionally and physically.

He believes standards of boxing have improved greatly locally, with more coaches who are up-to-date with training and having to take refresher courses every three years.

the building trade to learn blocklaying and plastering. He is married to Kate and has a daughter Kerry and son Martyn and five grandchildren - Emily-Kate, Caitlin, Liam, Grace and Rocco.

‘Experience and enthusiasm are needed and a willingness to listen to boxers as they will tell you things in confidence,’ he stressed.

‘Boxing is a safer sport now than what it was and we are lucky here in Guernsey to have good coaching staff and officials who all contribute to help keep the club going.’

Riding around the island on his Harley Davidson motorbike, he enjoys socialising with his family and friends and spends a lot of time with the family Beagle dog called Dolly as well as travelling.

‘A boxer needs to be dedicated to their training and their diet and fitness is so important - you only get out of boxing what you put into it.’

His nick-name incidentally hails from his school pal Peter Dodd - because when he used to play football he always had a blade of grass in the corner of his mouth.

Guilbert is indebted to the media coverage of boxing and said the boxers feel proud when they see their names and photos in the media.

He classes his top six local boxers of alltime as Paul Gannon (as he was clever), Paul Main (who was very strong and stubborn), Matt Walsh (as a classy junior boxer), Matt Jennings (who could box well and has a knockout punch), talented boxer Tom Duff

Born in Guernsey on 30 March 1948 he lived at the top of Petit Bot with his parents and the sporty youngster attended St Martin’s Junior and Les Beaucamps Secondary schools. After leaving school he worked in greenhouses for six months then joined

‘I don’t know what you have to do to get a knighthood - I just enjoy being a coach,’ he said.

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venue locally. I may be just past my peak but I feel that my fitness is better than ever,’ said Jennings.

grand-daughter Emily Gallienne.

LOCAL favourite Matt Jennings will top the bill and make his long-awaited comeback at the eagerly anticipated Open Boxing Show at the Track on 30th June.

The last time he was lined up to box was for the first Open Show at the Track in June 2010 - but unfortunately he had to pull out due to a fractured ankle. ‘I was gutted to miss out on the biggest night in local boxing, especially as I’d boxed in every open show since my first bout in 2000,’ he said.

Soon after Jennings damaged a nerve on his shoulder during training and was informed it could take 18 months to heal. ‘It has been a tormenting and drawn out injury, but now after two years I am thankful the strength is back to normal.’

He has kept himself fit and become more involved on the coaching side. ‘I am now a qualified A.B.A. coach and enjoy helping out and using my experience to improve our boxers wherever possible,’ he said. Jennings recently completed the London Marathon, in aid of Spinal Research, which kept him active and gave him a great headstart in preparation for the forthcoming show.

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He is now in the Masters division for 34 to 40-year-olds. Matching in the Masters is x very and with it only being Size 390 40 tricky mm - -double page spread. established this season there are only a few boxers around. ‘I’m over the moon to be able to make a comeback at the biggest boxing

‘I look forward to stepping back in the ring with the support of the home crowd behind me and finishing on a high on what promises to be another explosive night.’

The Open Show is a joint effort between the Amalgamated Boys Club and the Belgrave Wanderers Football Club and raises funds for both clubs. It was the brainchild of Graham and Ray Green and involved a lot of meetings between the clubs’ two committees and resulted in more than 1,800 people attending the first outdoor event.

Preparations for the Open Show, which sees Guernsey take on a strong Manchester team and which starts at 6pm, are going well.

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‘We have some new boxers, who are training hard and looking forward to boxing at the Open Show. Everyone involved is hoping that this show will be as great as the last one,’ he said.

‘The boxers are buzzing - they all enjoyed the last show. We can give the public a great night of Bailiwick of Guernsey boxing. We know the Manchester team are going to be strong and we all hope it will be another successful night of boxing,’ he said.

Tickets are available from DWA in St Sampson’s. Ringside tables of 10 are priced at £30 per seat with other tables of 20 costing £25 per seat.

Other boxers on show will include Mason Smale, who has won his first four bouts, Western Counties champion Jack Gilvear, highly-rated Alderney fighter Billy Le Poullain and the popular James Woolnough.

Also on the card are Casey De La Mare, Chris Sumner, Tom Maunder, Rory Quesnel, Bradley Robinson, Daniel Legg, Daniel Kirk, Stuart Hamon, Tom Duff and Callum Pearson.

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CALISTHENICS

calisthenics In the previous few editions of Gallery magazine, I’ve covered and discussed many different subjects such as motivational advice to get you started; personal intentions; specialist subjects, training tips and techniques, and the multiple benefits of keeping your strength and endurance levels high.

by lifting the body up, bending knees and jumping and pressing the body away from a surface such as the earth utilising the strength of the limits. Such actions are being reportedly replaced by gimmicky style classes specifically designed to make you sweat and become lighter – in the wallet department!

I try to bring a variety of material to my writings just as I do my training schedule and in this month’s edition of Gallery, I’d like to discuss the multiple benefits of bodyweight training which is more commonly known as “calisthenics” – basically performing exercises using only your bodyweight and gravity as resistance.

One obvious benefit which will appeal to anyone is the fact that it is free – no monthly gym membership required; no timed boot camp or class commitments to abide by; no splashing out on fancy equipment; just you – fresh air and willpower required. Never has there been a style of strength training more perfectly in harmony with the basic principles of independence and economy, even the most ardent fitness fan couldn’t deny this! Whereas most or almost all other strength training protocols require barbells, dumbbells, cables or machines to provide resistance; calisthenics exercises exploit a free form of resistance as I mentioned before = gravity.

So often these days, people are confused as to what they are actually doing and why and personally, I’d advise people to get back to basics. There are so many “specifically” designed classes available these days ranging from body combat, body blast, body pump, body balance, body express, ‘abs, bums and tums’, boxercise, body tech, body zone, blah, blah, blah – I could name plenty more but I think you get the picture. Get back to basics people if you really want do want to increase your strength. Not only do you require precisely zero equipment but it also develops useful functional athletic abilities. It really is the ultimate when it boils down to functional training. Just by pure nature, the body isn’t designed to push around barbells and dumbbells, not at least before it has the capacity to move “ITSELF” around – your arms require the power to push or pull the body up or away; your legs require the strength to easily manage the weight of the torso throughout athletic movements such as combat or running. Not only can you maximise strength but you can do so, safe in the knowledge that you are protecting your joints, ligaments and tendons. Shifting weights or swinging apparatus around may build you some muscle but realistically is not all that beneficial to your joints which are simply not evolved sufficiently to take hammering of heavy weight training on a regular basis. You will be hard pushed to find someone who hasn’t injured their knees, shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, lower back, neck, spine etc – all very susceptible areas when it comes to weight training or using bodybuilding techniques! This in a nutshell is mostly down to bad form and basic unnatural movement patterns being practiced.

If you read on subjects of “kinesiology” which is the science of movement, you will read that the body has evolved over millions of years to be able to move itself first and foremost and was never designed to lift progressively heavier external loads on a regular basis.

No matter where you find yourself whether it be away on a business trip for a few days or on holiday and find yourself missing your usual “gym” style workout, then perhaps it is time to start to consider bodyweight training. Not only can you perform these style exercises anywhere at any time but true strength lies in the ability to master your own bodyweight. Just look at a gymnast for example, those guys are super strong and they look super strong!

The word “calisthenics” actually derives from ancient Greek meaning “beauty” and “strength” (enough said). It has long been known that the correct practices at bodyweight exercises both perfect the physique and develop great strength. When men and women wished to display their power throughout history, they did so - not by performing kettlebell swings, ab crunches, tricep extensions and the like or by turning up at an abs, bums & tums session –

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Calisthenics movements are way more natural and authentic than weight lifting techniques. Your two main priorities when it comes to any style of training should firstly be your health closely followed by your strength but surprisingly neither of these two traits are the top priority when it comes down to your average trainee.

The amount of males and females that list neither of those two reasons for wanting me to train them is quite surprising or alarming depending on how you look at it. The number one, numero uno reason is “I want to look better” or “I want to look more muscular.”

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Rovers Cricket Club set to host 2012 Inter Insular look good, then they are happy regardless of how they feel strength wise or other.

If that is your aim or goal then, again consider bodyweight training because done correctly and incorporated into your training schedule, it will build muscle onto any type of frame and take the physique to its optimal developments via the shortest route possible and you will become natural, healthy and all in perfect proportion just like the athletics of Greek history who modeled for the great statues of the Greek Gods which even in this day and age are still considered being the archetype of the perfect human body!

I pretty much guarantee you “Hercules” never attended many body pump classes contrary to popular opinion so now that the summer has made an appearance in Guernsey and the excuses list has shortened why not make the most of it by getting out there and adding some quality variety bodyweight exercise to your repertoire. Most of the basics you will probably find you are already doing like basic press ups, pull ups, chin ups, knee raises or squats, but there are literally dozens and dozens more you could be practicing or even just improving on what you already know. For example, a press up can be manipulated many times over to give you a different strength response or muscle stimulus such as simply moving hand positions; moving feet positions; elevating feet on a raised surface/uneven surface, range of motion, tricep press up, chest press up, and so on. There are so many variables all the way through to a one armed press up and this goes for virtually every exercise you probably are already doing when it comes to free body movements.

If you want to learn how to have complete control over your whole body then look towards this style of training and like every other method, it takes practice and patience beginning by mastering what you already know about and learning and researching progressions all the way through to mastering exercises known as “Pistol squats”, “Muscle ups”, “the human flag”, “Levers”, “the Bridge” – just watching these exercise performed, you cannot help but be impressed. Imagine how strong you would feel being able to perform them.

Rovers Cricket Club are all set to host the 2012 inter insular cricket match at their well established grounds at Port Soif. The club has recently updated its grounds with new score boards and signing thanks to sponsors Odey Wealth Management who have also provided a new kit for the Rovers Cricket Team.

Rovers have set their sites high for this year and are hoping to win the league after just losing out in the final last year.

“It was difficult coming so close and not quite making it this year, but the teams have been training really hard and we have high hopes for this season. We are really looking forward to hosting the Inter Insular this year, with the generous help of our sponsors including Odey we have been able to maintain and enhance the grounds that we have, we are proud to boast the best wicket in the island and are looking forward to testing it out at the start of the cricket season”, said Paul Porter Odey Wealth Management’s strong appetite for cricket has led to them becoming sponsors for Rovers Cricket club and most recently they have confirmed that they will be renewing their 3 year sponsorship with the club.

“We continue to be impressed by the level of dedication and commitment given by the club members, who continually strive to improve the cricket facilities and equipment - we are proud to support such an important community club with such a long illustrious history”, said Geoff Marson, the Managing Director of Odey Wealth Management and the manager of the Odey Opportunity Fund.

Odey have been sponsors of Rovers cricket club and the weekend league team, OR’s since 2010 enabling Rovers to invest in new kit, manage the costs of entering both local leagues as well as the CI League regularly competing in Jersey and also most recently to purchase a new score board for the grounds.

Rovers coach Paul Porter said, “We are delighted with the support being provided by our relationship with Odey and are seeking to build on this in the coming years by making further progress at Port Soif and in winning trophies”.

Rovers Cricket Club continues to be the major sponsorship deal for Odey Wealth Management, managers of the Odey Opportunity Fund.

For more information about Rovers contact Paul Porter on 01481 251764, or to find out more about Odey Wealth Management please call Sarah Thomson-Kennedy on 01481 743 606 or email info@odeywealth.com.

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NCREDIBLY PROGRESSIVE, responsive, solid, trustworthy all words that sound like you’re describing a politician, but I’m actually talking about Porsche’s Cayman R.

It’d definitely get my vote when it comes to running things in my district, especially if it meant abolishing speed limits. Fear not, law abiding citizens, that was merely a joke - a car would be incapable of taking on the work of a politician, cars can’t speak. Apart from KITT. I always endeavour to remain as unbiased as possible but being a self-confessed a Porsche-a-holic this isn’t easy for me. To describe me as simply a fan of the marque would be gross understatement, so much so that I was shocked to discover upon driving the Panamera when it was fresh out of the factory and into the showroom that it wasn’t at all the big ugly seafaring cyst that I had imagined it to be, but a fantastically accomplished GT car. Given that the just released new Boxster is based on the Cayman chassis and that the Boxster has always seemed to suffer the unjustified stigma of being more of a ‘hairdresser’s car’ (not my words, I fully appreciate a hairdresser’s craft despite not myself posessing a comb) than its elder sibling the 911 and that a 911 is an incredibly easy performance car to live with day to day, I was incredibly intrigued to find out just where the Cayman R sat between the two.

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Whereas the Cayman’s bigger brother has found itself in an eternal struggle again physics, Cayman’s mid-engined layout serves to improve weight distribution and therefore ensure good handling characteristics. To save weight in this pared down, track focussed version of the Cayman it doesn’t come with a radio or air conditioning as standard but fortunately you can easily add these, quite handy, items as factory options. I’d say that the radio

purposeful too. Subtle stitching at the top of the wheel further reinforces the trackfocussed nature of the Cayman R without making it resemble your average modified Citroen Saxo wannabe rally car. Despite being track focussed, all of the requisite electro-gizmo creature comforts such as electronic wingmirrors are still present, you’ll be pleased to know. I have it on good authority that gently shoehorning a set of golf clubs into the rear behind the engine compartment isn’t beyond the realms of

The absurdly eagle-eyed among you might have noticed that this, ‘R’ version sports a slightly reduced size rear window..

Glass is a heavy commodity, after all. is essential for defeating boredom during long, constant speed motorway journeys and potentially avoiding having to speak to your passenger. God forbid you’d have to do that. The Cayman R is around 55kg lighter than the Cayman S (that’s a small person, then) and the absurdly eagle-eyed among you might have noticed that this, ‘R’ version sports a slightly reduced size rear window.

Glass is a heavy commodity, after all.

Inside the cabin the weight saving continues with the addition of leather and alcantara clad carbon fibre bucket-esque seats that I found provided a sufficient blend of comfort and hold during the test drive and the line of the dashboard stitching that tapers inward past the lap timer (part of the Sport Chrono package) not only serves to make the interior look great but

possibility either, although I’m not a golfer - I’ve only played twice, being wooed by the offer of driving the buggy which ended in disaster the second time. I swore never to play again. The under-bonnet storage area will swallow up a decent sized suitcase with relative ease, too.

The door handles have been replaced with pulls that look like tiny seatbelts for hamsters and provide a further hint of the car’s track-based intentions, although the exposed torx bolt securing the trim surrounding them is probably the one thing that began to really grate on me.

Would a cover have been too much to ask?

Or designing the door card so that the cover popped off thanks to a little leverage from a flat blade screwdriver underneath?

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to detail so I’m surprised this one slipped through the net. C minus, must try harder.

Maybe I’m missing something and there’s a glaringly obvious reason for it. In any case, all is promptly forgotten once your eyes once again pay better attention to the road and your ears tune in to the characteristic sound of that flat six behind your head on light throttle that resembles a shaking tin of sleeping robotic wasps. Put your right foot forward, however, and it soon develops into an angry howl as the revs rise quickly. It’s just spine shiveringly beautiful.

It was a rare treat to drive a new Porsche with a manual gearbox - as fantastic as the PDK system is it’s nice to engage (see what I did there) with the vehicle a little more to focus your driving experience.

With 330 horsepower from its 3.4 litre flat six, the Cayman R produces around 10hp more than a Cayman S which doesn’t sound liek much, but combined with the weight saving tricks they’ve employed it all adds up to a very solid driving experience. It’s just so easy. Almost too easy. You could be forgiven for taking this car for granted in a very short space of time, such is the ease of which you can switch from driving leisurely to spiritiedly. It’s as fantastically well put together and comfortable as you’d expect from a Porsche, but it isn’t until you compare the driving experience with that of a similarly priced, similarly sized and similarly powered competitor that you realise how altogether solid and easy to learn to trust it really is. There’s also that familiar inverse-Tardis thing going on that

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I’ve come to expect too - it feels absolutely tiny to throw around and the traction control system doesn’t interfere so much as to take away any of the driving experience, but just to keep you out of the hedges andf keep your insurance broker sewing together a voodoo doll of you / your bank manager taking those nice flower pots from your garden.

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If a contemporary 911 is easy to drive day to day, the Cayman R would probably be a doddle to drive blindfolded, and in my opinion the twenty to thirty thousand pound price difference between the Cayman R and its bigger brother makes it an incredibly good value buy considering what you’re getting for your pennies.

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Gallery gadgets Don’t stand there - ouch - you’ve just destoyed this month’s gadgets.

Because they’re all very small, geddit? Don’t worry, I’m already wearing my coat.

EVERYBODY NEEDS A NOVELTY USB DRIVE Admit it, they’re as good as a daily essential these days, coming in handy more than you’d expect and in many different forms.

Stand out from the crowd a bit with one of these mass produced gizmos (oxymoronic, I know, but have you seen one of these appearing from people’s pockets lately?).

The Surfdrive comes in sizes from an almost useless 256mb up to a slightly less useless 2gb but be warned - you can’t use with with Windows 98, so if you’ve not bought a new computer in nearly 15 years, well, shame on you, really.

ATARI ARCADE FOR IPAD Step back in time and enjoy all of the Atari classics like Asteroids, Centipede and Missile Command from your iPad, all with an arcadestyle joystick & button combo. 99 games are at your fingertips, so go raid your wardrobe for your favourite Global Hypercolour t-shirt. Now! £39.99 in store at iQ

WD 4TB THUNDERBOLT DRIVE AUTOBOTS, IN A LITERAL SENSE They’re robots, they’re able to manoeuvre themselves automatically, and they’re available as miniature representations of your favourite Transformers Autobots.

Well, Optimus Prime and Bumblebee anyway, due to popular demand no doubt.

Manufactured by Takara Tomy in Japan, no less (where else would you expect to find daft gadgets on such a diminutive scale?), these tiny terrors are charged by their remote control handsets before leaving you two options; set them free on their own in automatic mode or control them yourself.

They’re equipped with sensors in their shoulders and walking comes courtesy of tiny robotic legs - no wheels or tracks here! When they’re using the sensors they can negotiate their way around objects that lie in their path (amusingly, including their compact robotic contemporaries) which could potentially provide hours of entertainment whilst you plot their downfall.

Alternatively, I have seen a video of two people engaged in a game of robotic tabletop football using two of these little fellas and as much as it was a fairly drawn out match (it’s crucial to note that the ball wasn’t spherical, but more of a complex 3D object with an impossible to spell name that looks like a ping-pong ball that’s seen better days. Mathmatical object naming aside, it DID look like good fun.

Tomy ROBO-Q, from 4,800¥ (about £36) only in Japan at current.

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PLUG IN TO REDUCED PARANOIA If you’re concerned that somebody might find that crumpled up receipt for a naff DVD, incredibly unhealthy frozen pizza, 750g bar of Dairy Milk and bottle of cheap Rosé, revealing a potential low point in your life, or alternatively find yourself constantly paranoid that somebody might steal your identity using only your credit card number and a bit of luck guessing your mother’s maiden name, this pocketsized shredder is just for you.

Powered by either USB or 4 AA batteries (ahh, the AA battery - a true gadget staple necessity) it’ll take care of all of your receipts or other sensitive documents, but I’d say that compromising Polaroid photos might prove a challenge.

Thunderbolt makes file transfer ridiculously fast, and this external hard disk works bi-directionally.

It can be set to either provide 4TB of uber fast storage, or function as a 2TB RAID 1, backing up your data on-the-fly. £410 in store at iQ

BOSE SOUNDLINK Pump out up to 8 hours of tunes whenever and wherever you like.

Except maybe not in a library.

Connect any device that uses Bluetooth wirelessly and without needing to be plugged in! £246 in dark brown leather, £215 in dark grey nylon in store at iQ

Handheld USB shredders are less than £10 from popular online retailers.

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PROJECT FROM THE PALM Sure, toting an iPad is both convenient and makes you look fairly cool (along with everybody else within a three mile radius) but if you really want to make an impression at your next presentation, these handheld heroes can project a crisp image of up to 3.8m.

That’s pretty huge, I’m sure you’ll agree. It doesn’t have to be all work and no play though, as I’m sure they’ll be more popularly used for watching videos.

Why not screen your GoPro footage whilst it’s still fresh when you’re away on holiday doing whatever it is you do with a camera on holiday? You can plug the Optimo Pico projectors straight into an iPad or iPhone, laptops, smart phones, mobile gaming devices or even insert your SD memory cards directly into the projector, sit back, and take in the view. They’re battery powered, of course, for maximum portability and around 2 hours of continuous use.

Prices range from £150 to £300, available from retailers online

IS IT A KEY FOB? IS IT A TAMAGOTCHI? NO, IT’S A MOBILE TELEPHONE Say ‘Ni hao’ to the world’s smallest mobile handset: the Xun Chi 138.

It is SO small that there aren’t any number keys - calls are dialled using the stylus stowed on the rear of the device, with numbers being ‘written’ directly onto the screen when dialling, making this the smallest touch screen device in the world too, as far as we’re aware.

Quite why you’d want an almost impossibly small handset is beyond me, having once mistakenly initiated a contract involving a Siemens SL55 (remember those? They were a bit like holding a small stone that slid in half to expose the keys designed for those with miniscule mitts) but they’ve still managed to shoehorn in handwriting recognition in both English AND Chinese as well as a VGA camera, although it does have ‘1.3 Mega Pixls’ [sic] printed onto its rear.

Emblazoned with ‘Lead the fashion’ on the face, you’ll be surprised to hear that they have now been discontinued. Who knows, maybe EVERYONE in China already has one? All 1,338,299,512 of them.

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MINIATURE TOOLBOX Created to take up the least of pocket space whilst providing functional, usable tools for use in your daily life, KaufmannMercantile’s ‘EDC’ keychanin (that’s every day carry) isn’t the kind of EDC collection that will prepare you for the apocalypse but should be more useful in the short term. That is, assuming that my apocalyptic nightmares don’t translate into reality just yet anyway.

No handguns, duck tape, immunisations, microlites or flares here then, and let’s face it those items would take up a fair proportion of the avilable space in the pockets of your favourite jeans, but a selection of tiny tools that could come in handier than you’d think.

The first is a two-inch pry bar that has proven to be so effective that the US military has ordered them to be given to every one of their soldiers as standard issue equipment. There’s also a one-inch waterproof lighter (this isn’t to say it will create a naked flame whilst submerged that is impossible) that’ll stay lit and stand upright on its own, a duo of screwdrivers made of black oxide hardened steel, a set of teeny tweezers and of course a keychain to keep them all together, along with those all-important keys too, of course. www.kaufmann-mercentile.com

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Used by SWAT teams and special forces, you probably can’t go too far wrong with one of these if you’re in the market for a bluetooth headset that’ll be comfortable, effective and take a bit of abuse. Oh, and it’s the world’s smallest one at a mere 33mm by 16mm, weighing in at a featherlight 6 grams.

There’s also a protective case for storage when it isn’t glued to your ear that doubles up as a charger. Outside of charging though, you’ll get 150 hours of standby (over six full days, for those of you who aren’t super quick at working numbers) and 4 hours of talk time, extended to 20 hours talk and 30 days (yes, DAYS) of standby time with the charging case.

Compatible with either ear and with what they call a ‘soft spring’ that will adapt perfectly to the contours of your ear to supreme levels of comfort.

The B3 is the entry level version with a slightly reduced talk and standby time, (6hrs and 170hrs, respectively).

They charging takes place courtesy of a micro USB connection, which allows you to connect directly to your computer for charging too.

Invisio G5, £79.99 / Invisio B3, £49.99

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Samsung claim to have gathered inspiration from nature for their latest, Galaxy S3 handset, saying that ‘it sees, listens, responds, and allows you to share the greatest moments’. So you had better watch your back, Siri.

It’s back to basics for BlackBerry with the Curve 9320. The manufacturers, RIM, have revisited the Curve and in doing so, they’ve delivered a phone with a punch!

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Lightweight and incredibly slim with nicely rounded edges, its large display shows crisp and bright colours without them appearing as saturated as on previous models. On the subject of displays, the shortcut icons at the bottom of the dock have been increased in number from four to five, making it easier to keep all of your favourite things quite literally right at your fingertips.

The most astounding piece of tech wizardry though? It’s called Smart Stay, and it tracks your eyes, dimming the display when you’re not looking at the screen. What will they think of next?

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NOW AVAILABLE FREE AT AIRTEL-VODAFONE, THE HTC ONE V IS FREE ON £20 SMART PLAN INCLUDING 125 MINUTES, 125 TEXTS AND 15GB DATA It’s the other One, innit... While HTC’s One X and One S jockey for position over which has more processing power, the One V is holding back. And quite right too – this phone has a smart sense of self. With a nod to HTC’s design past, a relatively modest 3.7-inch screen and a perfectly functionary single-core 1GHz processor, this phone is looking to capture first-time smartphone buyers, along with anyone looking for a reasonably priced upgrade.

For the money, they’ll get the latest version of Android topped off with a lightly tweaked version of HTC’s Sense 4 skin. So is this the new benchmark for entrylevel smartphones? Can such a weeny processor handle Android 4.0? And what is with its distinct ‘chin’?

Well, the unibody construction has already won industry plaudits and, for some, phones with 4-inch or greater displays are just too much. (Why do you think the iPhone has stuck so resolutely to its 3.5 inches?).

The HTC One V has a highly desirable design and a bright, responsive 16M colour capactitive touchscreen. Its impressive 5MP autofocus camera with single LED flash supports face detection, geotagging and image auto-upload.

So the One V is a compelling proposition for anyone hunting for their first smartphone, or who entered the Android party a bit too early. There will be no software update hassles to hang around for, just Ice Cream Sandwich and a tempting price tag. And a chin.

The Curve 9320, is a great introduction to smartphones for the individual and a cost-effective communications tool for business. It’s powerful yet petite, small enough to carry around in your pocket yet has the power to deliver all the apps you need in today’s multimedia world.

The killer app in this case is the integration of BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) with Facebook and Twitter so you can share your status updates and tweets with all your BBM contacts. The dedicated BBM button on the side of the phone enables you to quickly, easily and securely chat with your friends, family and business partners, all for free of course!

The long-lasting battery gives you 18 days of standby time and seven hours of continuous talk time, so you can chat at your leisure, unconcerned with recharging.

With the 3.2 megapixel photo/video camera, you can take your pics and share them through social media. The screen, although small compared to some smartphones, has fantastic, vivid colour reproduction which is matched

by BlackBerry’s trademark clear, crisp sound quality making calls, video playback and the FM radio a pleasure to use.

The BlackBerry Curve 9320 is on the cusp of release so don’t miss out. Pop into the Sure Store, let us know you’d like one and we’ll give you a call as soon as it’s arrived.

ISLAND HOUSEHOLDS ARE GREATER INTERNET USERS THAN THE UK Tech savvy islanders are downloading more via their home broadband connections than the average UK household, according to communications firm, Sure. This trend is only set to increase in the coming years, confirming the need for unlimited broadband plans as the Internet becomes more of a focus in our lives. A recent report by UK telecoms regulator, Ofcom, found that the average UK household downloads 17 gigabytes (Gb) of data every month. This is in contrast to Sure customers in the Channel Isles and Isle of Man, who are downloading a monthly average of 24Gb in their home - and this continues to rise.

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JT’S MOBILE DATA SPEEDS AMONGST FASTEST IN THE WORLD Thanks to a further £500,000 investment as a part of their ongoing mobile network enhancement programme, JT recently launched and showcased the first ‘4G’ network across the Channel Islands.

JT’s Chief Operations and Technology Officer Dave Newboldcommented “We are committed to delivering the best coverage, highest quality and fastest mobile speeds possible.

Having previously raised the bar with landmark speeds of 3.6Mb, 7.2Mb and then 14.4Mb just last year, this latest enhancement of our network with the 42.2Mb enables us to be able to offer our customers’ world class speeds that will allow them to browse the web, stream content or download a film at the fastest speeds currently available.”

“Launching this network upgrade and fastest ever speed means we’re now currently the only operator with the speed and capacity to be able to support and optimise the benefits and full functionality of devices such as the newly released iPad.” added Mr Newbold.

There are distinct benefits of a 4G network for business users too; being able to access a faster data network enables even more efficient working on the go, more convenient remote office access and even more reliable video conferencing. All this provides much greater freedom for any user on the move and the ability to stay in touch with colleagues wherever you are.

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THE NEW HTC ONE X – USER-FRIENDLY FUN. NOW AVAILABLE FREE AT AIRTEL-VODAFONE ON SELECTED PLANS. Looking for a slick, powerful and user-friendly handset with a large, clear screen that rivals the iPhone 4S? The HTC One X is what you are looking for.

Lovers of HD will appreciate the large 4.7inch screen’s sharpness – it is a 720p HD display packed into a skeleton that is only 8.9mm thick. Impressive. Plus it’s using the Super IPS LCD 2 technology that really brings games and movies to life.

If you fancy yourself as a bit of a photographer, the camera technology on this model is epic. Capture shots instantly and make sure you get the ones you want – this camera can take up to 20 shots in rapid succession. The state-of-the-art F2.0 lens and auto-adjusting flash allows you to snap great photos even in poor lighting condition, and you can even take photos while you’re shooting HD videos. Perfect for action-filled days out.

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An SLR that doesn’t require a degree in photography to operate If you’re looking for excellent picture quality without the complications then the Nikon D3200 could just be the perfect camera for you. It has a 24.2 mega pixel sensor and Nikon’s powerful EXPEED 3 image processing engine, allowing it to offer outstanding photos and full HD D-movies.

If you’re new to Digital SLR photography then let ‘guide mode’ take you through things step by step using sample images and clear instructions. Images and videos can be transferred instantly and wirelessly to your smart devices without the need for cables with the optional WU-1a wireless mobile adapter, enabling you to share your work quickly and easily. Should you wish to display your video and images via HDMI though, there’s a plug on the side to faciliate that too.

The D3200 also features smart, continuous autofocus even when shooting movies to ensure that your scenes are always crisp as well as being able to shoot still images at 4 frames per second to capture fast moving objects with pin-sharp accuracy.

Take advantage of a great range of available Nikkor lenses so that you’ll be ready to capture any occasion.

Nikon D3200 (available in black or red) Camera & 18-55mm lens: £499.99 Body only: £429.99

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The speaker grill, made from 84 individually drilled holes, belts out plenty of noise. The One X is one of HTC’s first devices to bring Beats Audio enhancements across all apps, so the sound is really brilliant.

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Guernsey Festival Line up Guide SATURDAY MAIN STAGE Macy Gray

A gifted songwriter and dazzlingly singular singer, Macy has been overturning fan expectation and industry formula since kicking off her music career with her debut 2000 CD, On How Life Is. That musical calling card spawned the classic single “I Try,” and both the CD and single were massive global hits. Her artistic integrity and innovativeness has won her fans across the world; creating music that leaps genre barriers from experimental soul to alternative rock, from retro-disco to hip-hop.

Maverick Sabre

London born, Irish raised singer songwriter Maverick Sabre has recently been described by Huw Stephens as a male Amy Winehouse and with Music Week declaring him the highlight of SXSW 2010, his gritty yet soulful voice is drawing audiences in and leaving them hooked. As well as writing new material and laying strong foundations for what is sure to be a hugely successful future, Maverick has been featured by BBC TV as part of their series Jail Tales, snapped up a sponsorship deal with Boxfresh as well as performing for the legendary BBC Maida Vale Sessions which resulted in his live performances being broadcast nationwide.

Daniela Brooker

The success of rising pop star Daniela Brooker is one of old fashioned hard work and true talent. Daniela is a versatile and mesmerising artist, drawing influence from a broad range of styles including rock, pop and urban. Her influences include Etta James, Steven Tyler, Gwen Stefani and Christina Aguilera. At 18, Daninela’s confidence and drive have landed her two consecutive tours of the USA, festivals and club events all over the UK, and an army of dedicated fans.

King Charles

King Charles released his first single ‘Bam Bam’ in November 2011, alongside a sold out UK tour and duly shook up the bland outlook for 2012 with his glam folk sound and genuinely eccentric outlook and energy of a true British pop star with the lyrical ingenuity of a classic poet. Now within a few months of his first release he has been nominated for the MTV Brand New for 2012 List, played to a sold out audience at London’s Scala and across the UK, and reignited the musical imagination of many.

Hadouken

Hadouken made a swift return with their brand new single, Mecha Love, released on their own Surface Noise label. Produced by the latest leading lights from the Ram Records stable, fast-rising drum and bass duo Xample And Lomax, Mecha Love is a sleek melodic powerhouse that represents another huge leap forward for Hadouken! as well as a mouth-watering taster for their third album. Following their own sell out headline tour, Hadouken joined forces with drum & bass giants Pendulum, as the main support on their UK arena tour.

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Here’s a glimpse of some of the main act’s to be performing over the course of the festival weekend.

SUNDAY MAIN STAGE Kaiser Chiefs

Primed with three albums recorded in rapid succession during the latter half of the past decade, the Kaiser Chiefs took a calculated gamble and decided to regroup out of the spotlight with a self imposed hiatus. The band have cemented a worldwide reputation as a phenomenal live act accompanying the likes of Green Day, Foo Fighters and U2 on worldwide tours.

The Charlatans

For more than two decades now, The Charlatans have been an inspirational force in British rock, they remain as exciting and relevant now, as when they first broke through to the immortal strains of ‘The Only One I Know’ – if not, more so, as a new generation of young bands and fans today hail them as lifelong heroes.

Utah saints

‘What Can You Do For Me’ was originally recorded in a bedroom in Leeds on a 1mb computer and first released in 1991, and is another example of why those 12 months were a formative year for dance music (Pete Tong started at Radio 1, Ministry of Sound opened its doors, and the Prodigy and Moby had their first big hits). Further remixes come from Drumsound and Bassline Smith, Herve and Felix Leiter and have already appeared across Radio1, Kiss, XFM, Capital and beyond.

Josh Kumra

You may not know the name but your eardrums have probably heard the sound of Josh Kumra. The singer-songwriter from Swindon, co-wrote and featured on the hit ‘Don’t Go’, with Wretch 32 is now forging ahead with his own ambitions in 2012. His affection for music first stemmed from his seventh birthday when his dad bought him a little plastic guitar, sparking a love affair with the instrument. As Josh grew he was influenced by the likes of Jimi Hendrix, the Rolling Stones and the two Bobs (Marley & Dylan) – who were all regular staples on his Dad’s stereo.

Courage have courage

Born and raised on the island of Guernsey, this London based band received national radio and television coverage before even setting foot on stage together thanks to instant support from Kerrang! Radio and BBC Introducing. Early demos subsequently saw them championed as Alex Baker’s “Featured Artist” on Kerrang! Radio in February 2011, providing a platform for them to burst on to the London live circuit.

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Festival FLOOR PLAN Take the chance to memorise the new floor plan for the 2012 Guernsey Festival, we wouldn’t want you to miss out on your favourite acts after a few too many pear ciders!

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Festival SURVIVAL GUIDE First things first, take as little as you can survive with and nothing you’d mind losing! Most of us take more than we need so Gallery have put together this festival survival guide to help you narrow down your selection.

Tickets www.guernseyfestival.gg No matter what you do, remember your tickets!!

Shit Box Pack www.thebrowncorporation.com Lightweight portable and reusable cardboard toilet, the perfect festival toilet! You get a duffle bag to carry it in, a poo box, 10 poo bags and tissues. £1 from the sale of every Poo Box goes to supporting MEAK Shewee www.shewee.com Stand up and take control! Shewee is the award winning portable urinating device for women; it allows women to urinate whilst standing and without removing clothes. It is easy to use, discreet, reusable and lightweight. Uncomfortable squatting, sitting on unhygienic toilets and embarrassing bare bottoms are officially a thing of the past!

Mac in a sac www.macinasac.com Fingers crossed for glorious sunshine but there is always a chance of rain, whilst you may be able to hide in the Dance tent you may want to take a lovely mac in a sac just to be on the safe side!

Hangover recovery kit www.perpetualkid.com/hangover-recovery-kit Get yourself a hangover recovery kit to ensure you are on top form for Sunday, this Hangover Recovery Kit offers maximum relief from last night’s shame-inducing, memory-destroying, and all-around overindulgent behavior. Each tin case includes; Remedy Booklet, 5 Affirmation Cards, 5 Healing Bandages, Liver Charm, Declarative Bracelet, Recover Certificate and soothes regret and restores dignity.

Wet wipes and sanitary gel www.amazon.co.uk/Mr-Men-Messy-Wet-Wipes Let’s face it, drinking and dancing is going to make you smell… at least a little bit!

Try not to worry about it though; everyone is in the same boat and after many a cup of pear cider you probably won’t care too much anyway! Be sure to pack some zesty wipes and sanitising gel to keep those nasty little germs and smells at bay TeePee tent www.teepeetents.org.uk Thinking of camping at the Guernsey Festival? Then camp in style with a tee pee tent, these are sure to make a statement and you’ll definitely be able to spot your tent in a crowd after a couple of drinks at the festival!

Sunscreen, Hat and Sunglasses www.uk.accessorize.com www.boots.com Be safe in the sunshine! You don’t want all that sun and drink to result in you missing out on some of the top class acts that are playing at this years Guernsey’s Festival. Remember to regularly apply sun screen, wear a hat if you can’t get enough shade and stick on some slick ray bans or John Lennon style shades to rock in style!

Drinks Hat www.boysstuff.co.uk Doing more than one thing at once is difficult at the best of times but the last thing you need while watching the World Cup, the Olympic Games or simply just sat chillin is to be juggling beers!

Wellies www.wedgewelly.co.uk These are the sensible fun way to keep your tootsies dry and dust free! One of our favourites is the WedgeWelly, theses boots actually came into being due to Glastonbury Festival – a couple of girls wanted to take a friend for her first festival experience but wearing anything but heels was a no no, so the WedgeWelly was born!

Camera www.pentax.co.uk Don’t forget to take your camera or iPhone to capture all those special moments from the festival, lets be honest you may not remember much of it!

Make Some New Friends! www.succeedsocially.com/sociallife Get stuck into the festival spirit and get to know your fellow festival goers! Making new mates at a festival will introduce you to all sorts of fun, often it’s the people that you bump into and randomly make friends with that can make a festival such a good experience.

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Thee Jenerators Rejeneration

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hen I was informed that we were going to review ‘Rejeneration’ it worried me a little. Going into it having only heard one track beforehand I had no idea what to expect. If anything, as this is the

Their debut ‘Jeneration X’ is one of my favourite albums ever produced by a local band so when Mark and Steve told me that they had reverted back to where they started I awaited my first listen with great anticipation.

Alright’ and ‘Inside Outside’ the album has its ups and downs. On this particular effort ‘Yellow Fruit Pastille’ and ‘Road To Hell’ seem distinctly hard to stomach.

Mark’s very direct style of writing works brilliantly on the most part and defines him as a person, but I fear these tracks are walking a dangerously thin tightrope above, most musicians nightmare; the cliched.

The album opens with ‘Thee Witch’, a thumping 2 minute garage tune that really gets you wanting to jig.

Presumably written about an individual that takes rather badly to criticism and acerbically accuses them of being supernatural, therefore if we were living a few hundred years ago, sentences them to death. Mark’s superb songwriting ability shines through on this short and sweet number and continues to throughout, and not forgetting his cohort Steven Lynch’s songwriting ability with tracks such as ‘Off My Seat’ which provides a slightly more bluesy moments on the album.

Though the infrastructure has stayed the same (Mark Le Gallez, Steven Lynch and Ozzy Austin) when you pick up any of Thee Jenerators’ albums you find yourself in a totally different place.

With 4 albums all recorded at different studios, 4 lineup changes and probably more like 14 different genres performed and recorded, it is quite tough to be a dedicated fan. However ‘Rejeneration’ is a sturdy, groovy and uplifting slap around the face. An exciting 13 track slab of a garage rock album, and worth a good listen. So let’s continue our journey with the many changing faces of Thee Jenerators.

bands 4th album, I have learnt to expect the unexpected and if you have been following them I’m sure you will agree.

The Vox Organ played by Garrick Jones takes a big role in the bands new sound.

Unfortunately it doesn’t seem to succeed as well on the album as in the band’s live performances. Though still sounding good it lacks the intensity it needs to really cut through; you would suspect the mixing is to blame here. The production is otherwise spot on with the band adopting that Low-Fi sound for which they have become known.

Tyler Edmonds, Singer, songwriter and guitarist - Last of the Light Brigade

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As we proceed, the band’s ‘new/old’ direction becomes clear, though for me not as similar to their debut as I had come to assume.

Much like their last two LP’s ‘The Kids Are Not

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Thee Jenerators Rejeneration Available from: iTunes, Amazon, Detour records and locally Musique and Kendals

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hree years on from their last album, Inside Outside, and Thee Jenerators “Rejeneration” is complete as they make the transition from retrogenre jumping five (or six) piece to a garage rock four piece inspired by the likes of The Fuzztones, The 13th Floor Elevators and The Jim Jones Revue.

While the band’s last two albums - the aforementioned Inside, Outside and its predecessor The Kids Are… Not Alright - saw the band take in ska, punk and rockabilly along with the garage rock the band made their name with, Rejeneration really takes off where their debut LP Jenerator X left off deep in the world of the lo-fi.

As soon as you pick up the CD it’s clear we are firmly back in this territory as the front cover features a hand drawn character emerging from the grave grasping a Vox Phantom bass in its skeletal hands and the interior artwork of the band matches this with them looking like they’re playing a club in late 70s New York and a band photo swirling with psychadelia all very reminiscent of The Fuzztones debut Lysergic Emenations.

Album opener Thee Witch backs this aesthetic up with Steven Lynch’s twangtastic guitar quickly joined by the sound of a Vox Continental organ played by Garrick Jones, and Mark Le Gallez’s fuzzed-up bass and shouting vocals alongside Ozzy Austin’s powerhouse drumming complete the sound that marks the record.

The most striking aspect of this sound is the inclusion of the organ which seems to be a through line across most of the record as it sits in a similar place that the newly-added, saxophone did on The Kids Are… Not Alright.

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Having been recorded live in an analogue studio also lends Rejeneration a sense of being something very true to its roots and, while digital may be good for some, here Thee Jenerators prove why they work best live and analogue, both on stage and on record.

That isn’t to say the sax has gone by the wayside, and actually having Garrick playing both instruments has served the band well as it means we get one or the other which has added an extra dynamic to proceedings.

Tom Girard, BBC Introducing Guernsey and Guernsey Arts Commission Music Sub-Committee

Tom’s rating

Rejeneration also seems to mark the completion of a new dynamic for the band in terms of songwriting that had been hinted at on Inside, Outside. Here we are treated to songs written and sung by both Mark Le Gallez and Steven Lynch and, regardless as to the writer, the songs stand side by side and work to the same purpose and direction. On the previous album it was obvious when a song was written by Steve rather than Mark, but here they all gel together demonstrating a band all clearly singing from the same hymn sheet.

With many great songs I find it hard to pick highlights on the record, but I would have to say that it’s the new songs I’ve enjoyed live that I enjoy most on the record - specifically the psychedelic trip of Yellow Fruit Pastille, (the tribute to the 13th Floor Elevators) Roky Erickson Homesick Blues and the comparatively epic Guaranteed High, though much like Jenerator X there really isn’t a duff track on the record. The ferocious Theremin playing on I Hate You So Much is another unexpected treat.

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It was also decided to create more variety by bringing in a much younger band Dealer’s Left – whose members are all still in full-time education.

These talented teens were the first to take to the stage, and a gallant group of guys and gals shuffled forward to twist and shout as the band played a neat mix of rock and pop. Despite the drenching everyone was getting, the sound was superb and vocalist Amy’s voice carried across admirably during their version of Adele’s rather appropriate “Set Fire To The Rain”.

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he watery weather on the evening of Liberation Day did not dampen the spirits of those who attended LibRock on the Albert Pier, which was super successful for the second year running.

The event proved popular to all ages, and a very varied audience gathered under umbrellas to see the four bands perform amidst the mist and rain.

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Last year’s concert was organised by College of FE Students studying in their 2nd year of a BTEC Business and Finance Course.

This year, the mini music fest was brought together by the Liberation Working Group; however the LibRock branding and name - so brilliantly created by the students last year - was maintained with their full permission.

The equipment, stage and production was all in the hands of Kevin Taylor at Centre Stage, who did an amazing job of creating the final product, and Light Media Displays projected the concert onto the large screen above the stage.

LIB ROCK words | Foo Pearson

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This year, all participating bands were local, giving us a shining showcase of Guernsey musical talent. It was decided that Guernsey’s most special day should be just about Guernsey; therefore there was no UK act, unlike the previous year.

Last of the Light Brigade were second on the bill and this was the Indie band’s second appearance at LibRock, following their debut last year. They played a plethora of plucky original numbers, which got the crowd bopping along nicely (till a bass string snapped and they switched to covers). This cool up-andcoming three piece played alongside Paul Weller at Jersey Live last year, and they also supported Ocean Colour Scene in the summer at Guernsey Festival. Their second album is due for release real soon... I like these lads a lot.

Guernsey’s one and only ska band were next to nab the stage. The ever exuberant Sons of the Desert started their stomping set with a well suited and humorous “Who do you think you are kidding Mr Hitler” medley, mixed into “One Step Beyond”, to begin the bouncing. This skilled skanking eight piece have been selling out gigs since they started up the band last year, and it is no wonder why, when watching them at work. Even though the heavens had opened on us, we were obviously oblivious as we were “Walking In The Sunshine” with the band abundantly. Madness. They call it madness...

Headliners The States gave a fun filled and energy packed performance, their repertoire ranging from AC/DC and Guns N’ Roses to Stevie Wonder. I loved their version of “Sweet Child O’ Mine”, and, according to the audience reaction, so did everyone else.

We danced, we sang, we felt LIBERATED, and as the music wound down and the fireworks flared up, the atmosphere was one of united camaraderie.

So massive congrats to all who played a part in making this mini fest a fantastic success! Here’s hoping for more of the same next year. And less rain...

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April 28th, 2012. It was another Saturday night in town and the usual pubs and clubs were busy, but one establishment had a bit more of a buzz that evening than usual. A Superstar DJ was to grace the decks at Fusion. Known to some as the ‘Lord of the Dance’, it was the world renowned DJ Mr. Pete Tong who was to entertain us Guernsey folk this evening.

Baa Black Sheep to his audiences, aside form a funny glance, he explained how he decides what music will feature in his mixes.

‘Being a DJ and mixing compilations, which became popular, turned into being really big business and it was like TV advertising. So it was more about putting your name to something with a bunch of hits on.

For the last 4 or 5 years, compilations don’t sell like they used to, so my mixes have been much more geared towards the ‘sound of the season of Ibiza’. If you listen to the Miami mix that’s exactly what I’m in to, they’re much more truthful.’

Hoping that he might have revealed an off-the-wall musical genre that he slots into his mixes, I instead asked if he had any guilty music pleasures. ‘I used to listen to the Spice Girls, but only when I was trying to sign them’ (Record Producer also appears on his CV.) ‘But, I mean I have a very broad taste in music. I suppose it’s not just dance music I listen to; right now it’s probably Nicki Minaj. For my youngest, I’ve gotta sort a play list for a Rockstar party, she’s 5 years old’ Feeling confident that Nicki Minaj wouldn’t be on the cards for the evening’s performance I wondered what would be in store for the Guernsey crowd. ‘You’ll soon see… You won’t have to wait very much longer but hopefully you’ll go out smiling and singing.’ And that must be his raison d’etre?

‘Yeah, I mean, that’s the game and that’s why I keep doing it. It’s like a puzzle. Every gig you do is a puzzle you gotta solve and work out how to get the best out of it. That, in the essence, is the art of DJing. As much as I’m there to play the music I like, I’m there to entertain the people as well. Once they come to see me, I still feel the old school need for my crowd to be entertained. I try and entertain myself at the same time.’

aving warmed up with tours in Miami and L.A. it was time for Tong to hit St Peter Port. When asked why he had chosen Guernsey his one word answer explained it all ‘Fusion’. We are lucky to have such a club hosting these massive acts and bringing an injection of dance music to our clubbing scene.

We might not all know of Mr. Tong but we’ve probably heard the phrase that has become part of the English language ‘It’s all gone Pete Tong’. But did he mind that the negative connotation meant something had ‘gone all wrong?’

‘I enjoy it. We play with it, we made a movie out of it, what can I say, now I’m using it as a touring name and the night in Ibiza! It started as a joke in the beginning of the House days. A fanzine was trying to wind me up and it kinda spun out of control. It’s a very unique thing… a happy accident.’

This summer Tong is hosting club nights in Pacha, Ibiza which are aptly named ‘All Gone Pete Tong’. When I mentioned he was so famous he could probably get away with playing Baa

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It was either thirst or nerves making him knock back some Red Bull so it seemed appropriate to ask him one last question, the secret to his career longevity (25 years and counting) ‘Pace yourself’ And perhaps Red Bull?

‘Not really, I don’t even like Red Bull. To be in this business and to be in this situation for so long, you just can’t go too crazy.

You look around and there are a lot of temptations. A lot of everything! Everything is laid out for you. I’ve seen people fall by the wayside, I’ve seen people get into trouble, get up, get down.

But it’s not surprising given what we do. But I count myself lucky to do what I do and I wanna do it for a bit longer.’

With a dance floor packed and a DJ stage rammed, there were more illuminated phones pointing towards this Master DJ than there were faces, transmitting images of this pop star into the ethers.

He might not become Fusion’s Resident DJ anytime soon but hopefully our crowd enjoyed the pleasure of having the ‘Lord of the Dance’ play in one of our very own clubs.

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words | Mark Guillou

Rock of Ages” Big Stage Big Sound Big Lights !

Over the past three and a half years, “Rock of Ages” has strived to provide a place for Guernsey bands to showcase themselves on a large stage. The idea is to let lesser known /new/young bands to play alongside more established acts so that they too could raise their own profiles.

Organiser Mark Guillou has been sponsoring the events, originally helped by Paul Taylor and throughout the 16 events they are now ably assisted by a large number of young “Crew” who now look after the Sound, Lighting and Door The original idea for the shows came from events at the now defunct L’Ancresse Lodge.

Finding the right venue had always been a Challenge Mark said “We did a few at the Performing Arts Centre, but it was a bit too big for our needs and possibly a bit too nice as well, and as a lot of the bands audience and Crew are under 18 venues are hard to find” “For the last 2 years Rock of Ages has made its home in the large function room at the Carlton Plaza. but i am always on the lookout for suitable venues to do both over and under 18 shows.”

The next Rock of Ages Show will be Chaos Sunday (July 15th) when Rock of Ages commandeer the Greenman Stage for the Sunday of this years’ “Chaos 8” Event

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Pete Tong Fusion

Crowds gathered at Fusion to watch one of the worlds best known international DJ’s; Pete Tongs take to the decks as part of his “All Gone Pete Tong” UK Tour.

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‘I’M NOT GOING IT’S NOT ME AT ALL.’

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WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING

FORWARD TO MOST ABOUT THE GUERNSEY FESTIVAL

‘KING CHARLES - IT SHOULD BE GOOD AS LONG AS THE WEATHER IS GOOD.’

‘KAISER CHIEFS BECAUSE IT’S THE BIGGEST NAME GUERNSEY HAS HAD OVER HERE.’

Becki Dawson, 20, finance worker

Josh Owen, 22, lifeguard

‘’IT PUTS GUERNSEY ON THE MAP AND BRINGS PEOPLE TO THE ISLAND WE NEED EVERYTHING WE CAN GET AND THE MORE THE BETTER.’

IS ‘TO SEE MACY GRAY - SHE COOL AND OLD SKOOL.’ THE PERFECT WOMAN Liam Sharpe, 23, shop assistant

‘MACY GRAY BECAUSE I DID NOT KNOW SHE WAS SINGING ANYMORE.’

Richard Lawson, 45, banker

Lizzy Goldney, 24, housekeeper

‘UTAH SAINTS - THEY ARE OLD SKOOL AND I GREW UP ON THEM AND I’M A SAINTS PLAYER.’ Ryan Tippett, 33, day carer support worker

‘KAISER CHIEFS BECAUSE THEY ARE AWESOME.’

‘KAISER CHIEFS LEGO, OR SOME- THEY ARE A THING ENT BAND.’ DEC CONSTRUCTIVE

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