A BUZZING BUSINESS For chef and kitchen gardener
‘SCENT’SATIONAL NEW PARTNERSHIP At Longueville Manor
LONGUEVILLE AND GRAVETYE An enduring Relais et Châteaux friendship
Welcome to the latest edition of the Longueville Manor magazine. At Longueville we believe that good health should not be a luxury. We incorporate an ethos of sustainability and wellbeing into all our practices and we are proud to be at the forefront of this movement in Jersey. In this issue, you will be able to read about our 24 hives of wonderful bees. The far end of the Manor’s grounds provide a haven for these busy bees and they produce the most wonderful honey for guests to enjoy at breakfast time. Sustainability and provenance are paramount to us and this philosophy is echoed by our Executive Head Chef Andrew Baird. This year he is working with our gardeners to expand the breadth of fresh produce from our Victorian Kitchen Garden. The seasonal produce selection inspires his menus and he aspires to curate as much as possible from the Manor grounds to reduce food miles. We are looking forward to welcoming Head Chef of Gravetye Manor, George Blogg, to join Andrew in the kitchen for a special showcase at the beginning of next year. Our relationship with the beautiful Elizabethan country house hotel goes back over 40 years and has only been reinforced in recent years through the friendship of Andrew and George. We are proud to introduce a signature massage collection to our boutique spa The Cottage Garden. The special treatments use unique and natural oils custom-made by local cosmetic brand Manomara. We are delighted to be working with artisan producer Anna Messervy-Evans to embody the nature and purity of Longueville Manor in these holistic treatments. We have been personally involved in another round of bedroom refurbishment, and great progress is being made on our new state-of-the-art wine cellar. We look forward to sharing further news on this in our next edition. Best Wishes,
Malcolm and Patricia Lewis
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`ONE OF JERSEY`S OUTSTANDING PERIOD HOMES` A secondary driveway serves the property from the Western side and adjacent to this drive stands an original granite coach house together with sizeable staff lodge/guest cottage. The manor house has in very recent years been totally and sympathetically restored and improved to now provide a most distinctive and superb family home offering a range of beautifully presented, manageable and elegantly proportioned accommodation. Lovely
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Longueville Manor is proud to be a family-run, independent hotel.
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Malcolm and Patricia have teamed up with local cosmetic manufacturer Anna MesservyEvans to blend and bottle the beautiful aromas in the air around the Manor.
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Jersey’s premier independent contemporary gallery.
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An immersive experiential art installation in collaboration with design creators and culinary innovators, Bompas & Parr.
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Beautiful beaches, quaint seaside towns, castles, lighthouses and lashings of fudge, Jersey is a little gem.
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There is no such thing as a routine day in my life as an antiques dealer.
To The Manor Born – An Enduring Relais & Châteaux Friendship
CHEF AND KITCHEN GARDENER The Manor is one of very few in the prestigious Relais & Châteaux group to keep its own bees and harvest honey.
A DAY IN THE LIFE
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Exceeding Expectations
Longueville Manor tells the story of one family with a far from simple mission: to create the stuff that dreams are made of. The Lewis family took over the Manor in a state of disrepair in 1949. Four generations have had a hand in its revival and husband and wife team Malcolm and Patricia are now at the helm. It’s Jersey’s only AA Five Red Star hotel as well as the sole member of the Relais & Châteaux collection. Last
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year, a great accolade was bestowed on the Manor when it won the CATEY for ‘Hotel of the Year – Independent’. The CATEY awards are considered the Oscars of the hospitality world. Malcolm says: “it was a privilege to be awarded the CATEY. I consider it the highest accolade of my career. Much of the judging is based on feedback from our customers and completely independent judging and so it means a great deal to us.” The awards recognise the amazing work that goes into maintaining and running Longueville Manor. Patricia and Malcolm have an ethos that puts the customer at the centre of everything they do. “We are completely focused on exceeding our guest’s expectations,” says Patricia. “Everything we carefully select for our rooms and everything we do is guided by what we would expect
of a hotel if we were staying there. We listen to our customers, we always strive to achieve more and we really care about what we do.” Longueville Manor is proud to be a family-run, independent hotel. It is often cited among the top hotels across Britain and this is no mean feat. “Our independence is quite a rare thing and that’s something that we cherish,” says Malcolm. “We are always trying to retain it because it is so precious. It means we can be masters of our own destiny and we don’t have to follow trends or have the limitations of a chain. We’re at the top end of this luxury market so it makes it even more special.” The team continue to invest in the product, services, packages and experiences for guests. The last two years have seen the refurbishment of
the Cottage Suite (perfect for family groups), an additional treatment room for the spa, new parking provision and extensive landscaping. As we speak today Malcolm and Patricia are busy renovating one of the Manor’s 30 bedrooms. They have a hand in every room design, ensuring each room is bespoke and furnishings are handpicked by them. “Malcolm really is a perfectionist so he is driven by that and even if he does get perfection, he still wants to achieve more!” explains Patricia. “It means he’s got a great eye for detail and nothing gets missed. The pictures are never wonky, because he hangs them all himself, every single one in the hotel!” “Yes that is an accolade, a claim to fame” laughs Malcolm. “We have chosen every single piece of furniture, every piece of linen and every painting together for over 20 years,”
he reminisces with Patricia. ‘We aim to achieve understated perfection for our guests and we hope that’s apparent even down to the smallest details such as lavender sleep sprays on guest’s pillows at night, the warm welcome at every guest arrival, and remembering every special occasion a customer is celebrating.”
came over to Jersey for one day in 1948, found this tumbled down old manor house and never looked back.”
The popularity of the Manor amongst locals is testament to continued hard work and a desire to innovate whilst remaining dedicated to the highest levels of customer service.
Over the years the Manor has been lovingly restored and renovated by generations of the Lewis family with Malcolm’s parents taking over in 1964. “They decided to keep it small and beautiful rather than turn it into something big and cumbersome,” explains Malcolm. “It was absolutely the right way to go and allows us to this day to emulate a special home from home environment.”
“What gets us up in the morning is that we’ve got this amazing legacy that is probably even more precious than we now realise,” says Malcolm. “My grandparents started the business. They weren’t trained hoteliers; they were publicans who had a little dream to have a guest house somewhere. My grandfather got on his motorbike and
The Manor has a rich heritage that is based on family values and delivers service and product excellence. Malcolm says, “we’ve got an amazing relationship with Longueville built through hard work and great care – it’s like a marriage and we love it! Even Monty, the dog, is part of the DNA of the place!” The most important aspect to the owners is that every guest feels welcome and cared for. Patricia explains: “I’d like to think we have created an ambience that is comfortable and relaxing - a home from home where you can kick off your shoes and curl up on the sofa.” Malcolm concludes: “once you come through the archway you enter a magical world - that’s the message we get from our guests. We immerse them in this cocoon and it’s all about eating well and sleeping well. We are a leisure hotel where you come to stay and to switch off, to re-charge the batteries and to just chill. It’s about recharging the soul as much as the mind and that really is very special.”
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A buzzing business for chef and kitchen gardener Sustainability and provenance are paramount at Longueville and executive head chef Andrew Baird is not scared of donning a white suit to check up on the creators of his golden breakfast treat. The Manor is one of very few in the prestigious Relais & Châteaux group to keep its own bees and harvest honey. The far end of the Manor’s grounds provides a haven for the bees and Andrew is hoping that the 24 hives will be even more active this year.
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“More buzz means more honey,” says Andrew enthusiastically. “Not only for breakfast but also for our honey-based desserts like panna cotta, honey parfait, petit four and even nougat.” Andrew, who has been at Longueville for more than 25 years, is a hands-on chef and he’s always inventing new dishes for the Manor’s menus. He’s also passionate about teaching his team about food origin and sustainable practices. They are fortunate that they don’t have to go far to find it, as the Manor boasts a beautiful walled Victorian Kitchen Garden. “Any chef can get a packet of herbs out of a kitchen cupboard but here our chefs can really see them grow,” explains Andrew. “For example my team can spot when chervil isn’t very good or the flavour isn’t really there and that’s the kind of knowledge and attention to detail that makes Longueville stand apart.”
Owner Malcolm Lewis takes great pride in the team and he’s also been able to maintain the family business ethos. His son David is in charge of the Victorian Kitchen Garden and works closely with Andrew to ensure an abundance of ingredients come fresh from the Manor’s grounds.
David is passionate about his role and dedicated to the delicacies that he grows to the delight of the Manor’s guests. He is often called upon to give tours of the Kitchen Garden for foodie visitors, families and visiting clubs and societies. He is constantly expanding the produce selection to meet the requirements of an innovative kitchen.
“I am keen to try some of the more exotic things,” says David. “Last year I tried my hand at Oca and I am hoping to cultivate more again this year.” The South-American tuber, native to Bolivia and Peru, is nutritious, high in vitamins, minerals, and protein and is a versatile vegetable for the kitchen as it can be boiled, roasted, baked or even served raw. “They are a bit smaller than a Jersey Royal,” adds David. “They look a lot like a Jerusalem artichoke but they are sweeter and really good. Keep an eye on the menu!” David’s guava berries have proved a hit with Longueville’s discerning pastry chef and so too have his blackcurrants, gooseberries, rhubarb, cooking plums and damsons. Diners can enjoy all of these handpicked fruits whilst dining at the Manor.
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As we speak, David is waiting for the spring greens to come up and is also cultivating some Agreti - a verdant Italian plant that is known as “land seaweed” in Japan and is similar to samphire but tastes like spinach. “It’s wonderful at this time of year as there is so much coming into harvest,” explains David. “I’ve been growing a lot of watercress in trays as a micro-green and that has worked really well with some of Andrew’s beef dishes, especially his beef with wild mushrooms and morels.” The kitchen is busy serving up 60 lunches and 70 dinners every day of the week. Although the Victorian Kitchen Garden provides a lot of the ingredients, it can’t supply them all, so Andrew is keen to support other local growers and help sustain their businesses too. “We encouraged a local supplier to grow asparagus for us on a bigger scale and he has become so successful. He now supplies the local Co-op, so it’s a win, win situation as Islanders benefit too.” With produce from field to fork within hours it’s easy to see why the dining scene is thriving at Longueville. The clientele is a mix of locals, business clients and visitors with one common denominator: a passion for fresh, beautiful food that has locality and provenance at its heart.
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RELAIS & CHÂTEAUX AND BOMPAS & PARR PRESENT
The Joy of Bees
Relais & Châteaux launched The Joy of Bees in London, an immersive experiential art installation in collaboration with design creators and culinary innovators, Bompas & Parr. Situated in the heart of Soho at 19 Greek Street, The Joy of Bees presented a fused honey tasting and art installation, centred around some of the rarest nectars in the world. The exhibition celebrated Relais & Châteaux’s commitment to bees and sustainability - an increasing number of member hotels keep bees and produce their own honey – allowing guests to wind through four floors of the townhouse-turned gallery space and discover more about this magical ingredient.
The experience gave guests the opportunity to celebrate the humble honey bee and ultimately savour eight of rarest honeys produced in limited quantities from hotels in Europe, North America, Australasia and Asia. Guests enjoyed honey-based cocktails, a fragrant indoor garden adorned with bee-friendly botanicals and a honeycombed haven where they tasted honey under the guidance of honey sommeliers Dale Gibson and Sarah Lewis from Bermondsey Street Bees. Around them, a curated collection of honey - and bee-related artwork from an international collective of artists including Tomáš Libertiny (Slovakia/ Netherlands), Ren Ri at Pearl Lam Galleries (China), and Marlène Huissoud (France/UK). Though each piece of artwork had its own story, the three came together at The Joy of Bees to tell a larger narrative about apiary-related art and sustainability.
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‘Scent’sational new partnership at Longueville Manomara, which means ‘handmade by the sea’, was developed by Jersey resident Anna MesservyEvans. Anna has a passion to harness something from nature and make products that are exquisite. All of her ethical skincare is luxuriously scented with aromatic plant extracts and are hand made by the sea in Jersey, Channel Islands. A chance meeting between Anna and Longueville Manor owners Malcolm and Patricia Lewis has led to a budding new relationship. They have worked closely over the past year to blend and bottle two custom-made oils that embody the essence and purity of the Longueville Manor grounds.
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Anna has a strong focus on ingredients, making sure that all her products are natural, ethical, healthy and highly effective. She has carefully created two oils that are designed to ‘RELAX’ or ‘UPLIFT’. Not only that, but each oil has been created using botanical extracts inspired by the flora and fauna that grows at Longueville Manor. “There is a real synergy between my natural process and Longueville Manor’s focus on sustainability. We are all about what’s good…what you put in your body and what you put on your body. With such an abundance of ingredients we just wanted to gather up all the gorgeousness in the garden and bottle it up for everyone to enjoy. “ The ‘RELAX’ oil is described as a ‘Lavender Omega Blend’. The botanicals in this oil include lavender, rose flower, chamomile and clary sage. Lavender oil is renowned for its healing properties, while rose flower oil contains a complex array of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that have excellent emollient properties for moisturising dry skin. Chamomile provides calming properties, whilst clary sage is also helpful for stress, hormone balance and soothing skin.
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The ‘UPLIFT’ oil is described as a ‘Rosemary Booster Blend’. Rosemary is known for its ability to boost memory and improve mood. The oil also includes eucalyptus and coriander to stimulate and refresh. Owners Malcolm and Patricia Lewis have been highly involved in the production of these new Manomara products. “From the moment we met Anna, to the blending of the oils to the branding, we have been there for every stage” explains Malcolm. He is extremely passionate about the luxury and authentic offering at Longueville Manor and is proud that this extends into every area of the business. “At Longueville Manor we have always been passionate about using local and natural ingredients. Manomara has enabled us to extend this ethos into the Cottage Garden spa, creating oils that use the flora and fauna found right on our doorstep. Of the eight aromatics that are used for the two oils, seven of them you will find growing in the Longueville Manor grounds. We might even have a go at growing the eighth ingredient which is bergamot. This is a small green citrus fruit that is used in the UPLIFT oil.” The Cottage Garden spa team have also worked with the oils to develop a Signature Massage Collection. Each treatment begins with a relaxing foot soak and a body brush to prepare the skin for an indulgent body and scalp massage. Spa Manager Lana Sheppard, explains: “If you soak the feet then it allows the whole body to relax. It’s a small detail but something that really sets the treatment off to a good start. We’ll then use a body brush to exfoliate and just prepare the skin and so that it can fully absorb the potential of the oils.” Then it’s time for the full body massage including back, neck, shoulders, scalp, face, hands, feet, arms, legs…there won’t be a single part of you that hasn’t received the lovely touch of the therapist. The relaxing lavender treatment involves a gentle and calming massage designed to work away the stresses and strains of daily life. The uplifting rosemary treatment involves a rhythmical massage, using deep tissue
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techniques to provide an uplifting and stimulating experience. Both the ‘RELAX and ‘UPLIFT’ oils have also been bottled so that visitors can take home a little Longueville Manor indulgence, blended and bottled right here in Jersey.
In line with Longueville Manors focus on sustainability project and Manomara’s ethical ethos, the oils are free from petroleum synthetics and parabens, free from excess packaging and free from cruelty, either to animals or humans. And watch this space as we are likely to see more home-grown goodness emerging from this budding partnership.
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Longueville & Gravetye To The Manor Born – An Enduring Relais & Châteaux Friendship
Longueville Manor has been part of the prestigious Relais & Châteaux group since 1972, selected as ‘one of the world’s outstanding properties with a truly unique character’.
Few hotels in the UK in the seventies were part of this exclusive association and today there are still strict admission standards. As well as having luxurious facilities, members must have special features setting them apart from chain hotels. It is also essential that the hotels offer exquisite fine dining. Members are all evaluated by the French group’s traditional “five C” motto: “caractere” (character), “courtoisie” (refined hospitality), “calme” (tranquility), “charme” (charm) and cuisine.
Elizabethan country house hotel Gravetye Manor in West Sussex became a member of Relais & Châteaux shortly after Longueville Manor in 1976. The original owners of Gravetye Manor, Sue Herbert and her late husband Peter, worked closely in the seventies with Longueville Manor’s Neal Lewis to grow the UK membership. Current Longueville Manor owner Malcolm Lewis explains: “in those days, it was the start of the whole concept of
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the British Country House Hotel. My mother and father, Barbara and Neal, and Sue and Peter at Gravetye Manor, were leading lights of this new wave of hospitality, bringing the ‘five star’ out of the city, and inspiring others to follow suit.” Sue adds: “Peter was very independent and used to ‘paddling in his own canoe!’ However, he quickly realised the benefits of the liaison with a group of likeminded owners all bent on perfection, with which to discuss mutual problems and aims”. At the time the aim was to keep the UK group synonymous with quality and luxury, an exclusive association of small top class hotels. Photo taken at the 1984 London R&C congress. Malcolm's father Neal was the chairman of the UK delegation at the time and Peter Herbert was assigned to organising the congress. From left to right: Peter Herbert, Liz Olivereau (wife of the President at the time, Jo Olivereau), Sue Herbert, Barbara Lewis and Neal Lewis.
“Top marks in the Guides was essential and anonymous visits by all the members were made to hopeful applicants. The resultant reports were discussed in depth by the whole membership at the annual UK meeting and at least 90% approval was required before an applicant was accepted,” says Sue. It was very difficult in the seventies and eighties for hotels to find well trained restaurant staff in the UK because it was often considered a ‘menial’ job, but not for those with the Relais connection. “There was always a good supply of professionally trained young people from all departments eager to travel within Relais and learn English. We provided lessons and it was part of their contract that they attend those lessons. Exchanges between countries in both directions were encouraged” says Sue. Gravetye has since changed hands but that quality stamp above the door, a sign that is recognised worldwide, is just as important to the Manor’s Managing Director Andrew Thomason today. “Likeminded hotels gain their strength from togetherness,” explains Andrew. “I am always being asked by my guests where I like to stay, what better than to recommend a property that has the same values and style as your own, such as Longueville Manor!” He also values their retained independence within the Group. “Being independent gives you individuality and freedom. In a world where everything
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seems to be owned by someone else, to enter a hotel that is privately owned exudes the personal touch you will not get from a group led establishment. We can create a wonderful, intimate experience, more like coming into someone’s private country estate than a hotel,” explains Andrew. The growth of the UK membership coincided with the beginning of the culinary revolution in the mid seventies and today the friendship between the two Manors is kept up through their chefs. Longueville’s Executive Head Chef Andrew Baird and Gravetye’s Head Chef, George Blogg, meet regularly at Relais & Châteaux events. Last year the two cooked at the association’s headquarters in London as well as at Gravetye Manor to promote their kitchen garden ethos and to celebrate Gravetye being part of Relais & Châteaux for 40 years. “It is important for us as a group of chefs that we meet and get to know one another because our collective experience is huge. For each of us to draw on that knowledge base is an enormous asset and we focus our attention as a group towards finding solutions to challenges that we all face,” explains George. “We also promote Relais & Châteaux on site through our own staff and guests as a standard of reassurance that we care about the people who work for us, the people who supply us, the environmental impact that we have and the sustainability / welfare of the produce that we use.” Gravetye will be welcoming Longueville’s Andrew Baird as Guest Chef in November and early next year George will be visiting Longueville as Guest Chef in return. “It is always a joy to visit other properties within the group; each of them having their own individual identity and charm,” says George. “Longueville Manor is a very special hotel run by a truly talented team, so I am extremely excited about visiting it once more, and this time to cook! As well as being a fantastic chef, Andrew is also a great friend, and it will be a joy to collaborate with him to give the guests a standout meal that really showcases the best of both our styles of food.”
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Jersey’s natural beauty and myriad attractions for every type of visitor make it an ideal destination for short breaks, romantic weekends, active experiences, foodie getaways and family fun. Beautiful beaches, quaint seaside towns, castles, lighthouses and lashings of fudge, Jersey is a little gem. Located 100 miles south of mainland Britain, Jersey is the most southerly of the British Isles. In fact, it’s actually closer to France, resulting in a unique blend of British and Continental influences. Despite its compact size of only nine miles by five miles, Jersey is a thriving hotbed of unexpected cultural and physical contrasts. Boasting beautiful beaches, unspoiled countryside and an eclectic mix of attractions and events, this combination of tranquillity and entertainment is sure to appeal to every type of traveller.
Jersey’s offering is second to none, the island is very much a year round destination, with its beauty resplendent throughout the winter months. A great place to visit for a family holiday or a short break, with plenty of activities to keep everyone busy. Some of the things to enjoy include: • Get up close with gorillas at Jersey Zoo • Blow away the cobwebs with blokarting on the huge expanse of St Ouens Bay • Take a walk on the ‘wild’ side and smell out the stink horns with an expert on Fungi Foray • Paddle your own canoe into the North coast caves • Taste the different seaweeds on the Sea bed walk • Pedal round the scenic “Green lanes” to find the hidden Jersey • Explore the island’s diverse range of religious buildings • Cross the causeway to the hidden gem of St Aubin’s Fort • Make the most of the events and festivals that keep the island bustling year round
A Gourmand’s Paradise Fresh and local are the two words at the heart of Jersey’s food scene and with three Michelin Star restaurants it is a must visit for Gourmet travellers. Given its size, Jersey’s food offering packs a serious punch with plenty to offer from sea and land. You’ve probably heard of the famous Jersey Royals, harvested in early April, but there’s plenty more to be discovered and enjoyed. Jersey cows are the source of some of the finest dairy products in the world, and of course fine quality beef. One of the island’s finest delights is its seafood offering, from the ormer – a Jersey delicacy – to the world class oysters. Also on the menu are Jersey Jewel tomatoes, Jersey black butter and of course a wealth of great seafood, all of which are celebrated throughout the seasons in Jersey with foodie festivals, walking tours and other events. To sample the produce in action, Jersey has a plethora of fantastic award winning eateries catering for all tastes and palates. Delightful pubs and cafes are also found hiding around every
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corner and patrons are constantly rewarded with excellent food at reasonable prices. If you’re a real foodie, you can indulge in a gastronomic tasting tour at the island’s top three restaurants with the Luxury Jersey Michelin Star Experience.
Spend the day at the beach. Jersey is full of glorious beaches, St Brelade’s Bay is the perfect spot to relax and catch some rays. This beautiful sheltered bay has calm waters and an extensive stretch of pristine sand. Stroll along the promenade with an ice cream, build sand castles, go for a refreshing dip or relax with a good book. There are plenty of cafes and restaurants lining the promenade and some great walks around the bay too.
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For an adventure Plemont Bay has a waterfall, caves and rock pools to explore, along with crystal clear waters to swim in. Check the tides before you go though as the beach disappears at high water. For a little more action head to St Ouen’s for a surf or paddle boarding lesson. This five-mile stretch of beach is backed by windswept sand dunes and has plenty of Atlantic swell. There are surf schools at the beach offering lessons and equipment hire. For a seaside snack visit The Hungry Man, a quirky food kiosk on the harbour at Rozel. Crab sandwiches, bacon butties, hot chocolate, and scones are just some of the treats being served up, making it the perfect end to a lovely day at the seaside. Discover Jersey War Tunnels, a must visit on holiday in Jersey, the tunnels run for over 1km under the island and were built using slave labour during World War II when Jersey became occupied by German forces. Explore the tunnels and learn about their history from nearly five years of German occupation to Liberation Day in 1945.
St Helier is the capital of Jersey and has a huge variety of activities to entertain the whole family. Elizabeth Castle was constructed in the late 1500s this magnificent fortification sits on a rocky outcrop in St Aubin’s Bay. Accessible on foot at low tide or by the amphibious castle ferries, which can operate throughout the day at low and high tide. Built to protect Jersey and St Helier harbour the castle has an exciting history. While at the castle watch the Mid-day Parade and cannon firing, climb the battlements for incredible views, discover bunkers and take a look at the various interesting exhibitions detailing the history of the castle. Back on dry land, hire a bike and cycle along the three-mile stretch of seafront promenade to the lovely fishing village of St Aubin. Stop for a well deserved break at one of the many kiosks and cafes along the way, I recommend an ice cream made with Jersey milk, delicious! If you fancy something a little less taxing then catch Le Petit Train from Liberation Square in the town centre. There are three different trains,
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Terence, Lillie, and Major Pierson. A commentary of all things Jersey can be heard on the journey to St Aubin. Don’t forget your camera on a visit to the lighthouse at La Corbière, the dramatic coastline is picture perfect and has some great spots to watch the sunset. An important part of Jersey’s maritime history, the light can be seen on a clear day from 18 miles out at sea and has saved many a vessel from the rocks along the coast. Check the tide times, as the lighthouse is only accessible at low tide. Book onto a tour and climb the staircase to the lantern room. For something a bit different take a trip to the La Mare vineyards. Although this is predominantly one for the adults, there are also activities for children such as a play area and the opportunity to meet the estate’s miniature ponies Bubbles and Fizz. Join a guided tour of the winery and sample Jersey wines. Explore the orchards, vineyards, visit the chocolate factory and purchase some tasty souvenirs as a memory of your time on Jersey. For more information on this wonderful island visit: www.jersey.com Longueville Manor
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Longueville Voted “Hotel of the Year” at the Jersey Style Awards The inaugural Jersey Style Awards took place in June, attracting the glitterati of Jersey and a high-profile list of international honourees. The Jersey Style Awards celebrated the Island’s wealth of culinary, art, retail, leisure, style and heritage organisations. Eleven accolades were awarded to Jersey businesses at the red-carpet event at the Royal Jersey Showground, with Longueville Manor being chosen as Hotel of the Year. The Awards, which were in association with Swiss jeweller and watchmaker
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Chopard, were judged by an array of independent, international judges combined with a public vote. Malcolm Lewis, Owner, Longueville Manor, said: “We were thrilled to be recognised at the inaugural awards. Our category acknowledges excellence across all sectors of hotel management and so we are very proud to win in a competitive field. The judges really concentrated on brilliance in customer service and that is something we always strive to achieve across all elements of the business, from the restaurant through to our reception and welcome.” Longueville Manor was heralded for its style, attention to detail and customer service. The 30-bedroom Manor was competing against other five star hotels in the Island, many much larger in size,
but Longueville stood out to judges and local voters alike. Malcolm said: “Being an independent hotel means we can run the Manor in our own way with a personal touch and with great pride and passion. We genuinely care about our guests and we hope that shows in everything we do. We are very grateful to the judges for seeing what a special place Longueville Manor really is.” The Jersey event attracted 250 glamourous attendees including a string of celebrity guests. The highlight of the evening was an impromptu performance by Dame Shirley Bassey who was in attendance to be inducted into the ‘Style Hall of Fame’. She sang a verse from ‘Diamonds Are Forever’ and received a standing ovation. A surprise performance also came from
multi award winning singer/songwriter Professor Green. Designer Julien Macdonald OBE received ‘Designer of the Year’, ‘Beachwear Designer of the Year’ went to Melissa Odabash and supermodel Jacey Elthalion claimed ‘Style Icon’. Local property tycoon Sir David Kirch, who has given away £100m to charity, was honoured as ‘Philanthropist of the Year’. Among the local winners were Jersey Zoo, which picked up Visitor Attraction of the Year, Elizabeth Howell Lifestyle Boutique for Independent Retailer of the Year, Ormer for Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year and Longueville Manor’s photographer Matt Porteous as Tastemaker of the Year. The winners were chosen for bringing character, passion and individuality to Jersey. Deputy Murray Norton, Assistant Minister, Government of Jersey said; “This event has been an incredible platform to showcase the best of what Jersey has to offer on a cultural, artistic and stylish level. We are so honoured to have such esteemed guests on our shores and I think the winners showcase that Jersey can indeed punch above its weight globally in delivering first class cuisine, visitor and cultural attractions and luxury adventure.”
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ULTRA LIGHT AND SUPER FAST Fittipaldi EF7 Vision Gran Turismo by Pininfarina set for Geneva Motor Show debut Piercing the boundaries between professional racing and gentlemen drivers with a forgiving but tenacious, ultra-light track car, with features that create new heights in driver elation. That was the mission behind the vision of Emerson Fittipaldi of the Fittipaldi EF7 Vision Gran Turismo by Pininfarina - to be unveiled at the
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Geneva Motor Show – which brings with it the pedigree of a racing legend and two of the world’s elite auto houses. “We have to deeply review the achievements and history of both auto houses”, said Emerson Fittipaldi., “and the cars Pininfarina and HWA AG have built for over 100 years combined are the best in the world - the quality of their workmanship is on an extraordinarily high level. This fusion is unique, probably the first time, and it’s a great privilege to concentrate their collective talents into one new brand, the EF7 Vision Gran Turismo by Pininfarina.”
“Working with Emerson to create the EF7 has been a deep experience. Our common passion for cars and the mutual respect produced a perfect chemistry fueled by enthusiasm. The result is an exciting car that embodies Pininfarina’s DNA in terms of style and innovation, Emerson’s long-lasting experience and HWA’s engineering skills. Our collective team was able to turn a dream into a driving machine,” says Pininfarina Chairman Paolo Pininfarina. As for what Emerson calls the EF7 VGT’s “heartbeat”, he enlisted storied motor-racing powerhouse, HWA AG in Germany, who have built
high performance racing cars for over 50 years and consistently won championships, including the elite Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM). “The realization of the dream of a multiple Formula 1 World Champion in building a supercar is an exciting new challenge for us. As a development partner, we achieved together with Emerson Fittipaldi and the renowned Italian automobile designer, Pininfarina a vehicle, that combines racing technology and breathtaking design with drivability and the highest safety requirements,” said Hans Werner Aufrecht, Founder and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of HWA AG Fittipaldi and Polyphony Digital have teamed up to ensure supercar and video game enthusiasts worldwide can push the limits with a virtual version of the EF7 Vision Gran Turismo in the Gran Turismo racing series. Further, Gran Turismo and the FIA, the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile, have created the FIA-certified Gran Turismo Championships, a new platform for motorsports. Fittipaldi said: “eSports is a sure future, and partnering with the Gran Turismo team to replicate the feeling of driving the EF7 Vision Grand Turismo was eye opening.” “Emerson Fittipaldi's vision, Pininfarina's design aesthetic and HWA's engineering capability, the Fittipaldi EF7 Vision Gran Turismo by Pininfarina boasts a collective of some of automotive’s best partners and is a project we’re honored to be a part of,” said Kazunori Yamauchi, creator of Gran Turismo. EF7 Vision Gran Turismo will be on the tracks soon, and in the hands of only a selected few.
approach, which can also be operated by non-professional drivers. Still, the EF7 incorporates all the experience from multi title-winning racecar developers HWA who signify the German engineering of this car. All this is enveloped by a bodywork of timeless elegance designed by Pininfarina. Multi title-winning racecar champion Emerson Fittipaldi not only gives his name to the project but also ensures the drivability and handling of the car. Safety is a prerequisite for customers to fully enjoy this race car experience. Therefore the EF7 even exceeds the FIA safety standards. The main safety features include the carbon monocoque with tailor made racing seats and integrated roll structure as well as state of the art, race grade crash elements in the front, the rear and the sides of the car. The interior is also designed by Pininfarina to combine the desired racecar impression, accompanied by the elegance Pininfarina is famous for. It offers two seats with six point racing harnesses. The seats are not adjustable in order to ensure the optimal positioning of the driver by individually fitted seat pads, but the steering column and the pedal box can be adjusted. The racing steering wheel with shift paddles has a quick release coupling to enable entering and exiting of the car. The EF7 is equipped with an easy to read racing display unit ensuring that all relevant information is always easily accessible for the driver. Instead of an interior rearview mirror, the EF7 uses a rearview camera with a corresponding display. Polycarbonate windows help to reduce the weight.
The racing chassis features double wishbones, adjustable anti-roll bars, race brakes and race suspension. Together with the adjustable traction control and ABS these measures make sure that the car can be handled by both professional and non-professional drivers. Specifically designed rims emphasize the exclusivity of the car. The carbon bodywork includes aerodynamic features such as diffusers and an integrated adjustable rear wing as part of the overall Pininfarina design to guarantee full scale racing fun on the track.
About Fittipaldi Motors Fittipaldi Motors LLC is an Ultra-light Supercar manufacturer. The company is focused on creating and engineering Supercars utilizing advanced lightweight technologies, racing technologies, efficient powertrain structures, enhanced safety, autonomous vehicle intelligence, and most important owner satisfaction. Formula 1 Champion Emerson Fittipaldi envisioned Fittipaldi Motors and is the company’s Chairman and CEO.
About Emerson Fittipaldi A global racing legend, born of a racing family, Brazilian Emerson Fittipaldi is a two-time F1 champion (1972 – Lotus and; 1974 – McLaren) and winner of 14 Grand Prix and two Indy 500s. Following a dramatic accident in 1996, and the extraordinary courage to return to competitive racing, Emerson – a father of seven (inspiring the number 7 in the name of the car) - was inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 2001.
“This Dream Team, has created a Masterpiece; a work of Art,” said Fittipaldi. “Those who now own an EF7 Vision Gran Turismo by Pininfarina are part of history - they own an individual masterpiece, designed by true legends of the auto world.”
Vehicle description The FITTIPALDI EF7 VISION GRAN TURISMO BY PININFARINA is an exclusive track car aimed at drivers without the need for a racing team in the background. It is designed as a racecar with an easy to use
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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF
Stephen Cohu, Antiques Dealer There is no such thing as a routine day in my life as an antiques dealer. Since 1993 when I left my career as a Chartered Accountant there have rarely been many days that have followed a regular or dare I say normal pattern. On a weekday during school time the alarm goes off, I get up, shower, breakfast then get the children to school just a short walk away. By then it is around 8.45am and that is where any kind of daily routine ends, except when I pick them up again at 3pm. I look in my diary, usually consisting of scraps of paper with details of house visits that need doing, clearances that need looking at, collections that need picking up! Fortunately my only and absolutely invaluable employee Sarah has introduced a calls book system where these scraps of paper are taped into what could be loosely called a diary so we don’t miss anything. The shop is closed on a Monday and a Tuesday to give us time to do calls and clearances but these are also done on other days of the week before opening at ten or when the shop closes at five. We always endeavour to be open from Wednesday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm but sometimes there is so much to do we have to put the “Sorry, closed” sign up for an hour as the amount of work to do can be overwhelming. Planning a day of house calls either for valuation for probate or where items are offered for sale is very difficult because until you get to a property we have no idea how long it will take. When we do
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a home visit we are very thorough and often identify for people things of value that they have overlooked or may even have earmarked for the dump. There is nothing worse than arriving at a property and finding a skip outside where they have “helpfully” started clearing before getting the contents checked. Sometimes it will take just a few minutes to go around a large house, sometimes hours to look at a small bungalow. Last year, to the delight of the owners, we found in a house an exceptional Oriental item that was subsequently sold for just shy of a million pounds! The owner had no idea of its value and needless to say they were rather pleased. My business should be called “webuyabsolutelyeverything.com”, from fine antique furniture to contemporary art, jewellery, silver, bric-a-brac, even cars and car number plates! Anything we don’t keep for the shop or warehouse is processed for charity except a very few items which as a last resort are dumped. Lunch is a moveable feast, maybe a sandwich and a banana sometime
between midday and five or six pm. Even when we are in the shop, there is no routine as people come and go all day, either bringing in items for sale or needing assistance in the shop. All our finest items are displayed in our St Lawrence showrooms but we also have a 7000 square foot storage warehouse where we can show you almost anything you might think you didn’t need! The day rarely ends at five as there will always be more house visits to do or deliveries of larger items we have sold during the day. Usually by 8 or 9pm things are starting to wind down then it is home for supper then maybe valuations to type or articles to write! We never know what the new day will bring, every day is different which is exactly the way we like it!
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A large selection of decorative garden furnishings now on display at The Hidden Garden Company, St Lawrence
DEALERS IN FINE ANTIQUES, WORKS OF ART, JEWELLERY AND OBJECTS We are the Channel Islands’ leading purchaser of antiques, jewellery and effects. We also offer full or part property clearances and have recently taken on the lease of a new 7000 square foot warehouse. These, together with our extensive experience and knowledge enable us to offer the most comprehensive service in the Islands, whether buying or selling.
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CCA Galleries International: at the heart of Jersey’s cultural life by Gallery Director, Sasha Gibb Located in the centre of St. Helier, CCA Galleries International exhibits and sells art work by leading international and local artists. The gallery interior has been transformed from a traditional law office into an exhibition space spanning four floors and showcasing the best of contemporary art including paintings, limited edition prints and sculpture. We host a programme of temporary exhibitions throughout the year. Distinguished artists and printmakers including Sir Peter Blake, Sir Terry Frost, John Piper, Damien Hirst, Barbara Rae CBE RA and Bruce
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McLean hang alongside work by new talent such as Dan Baldwin and Lucy Farley. We take pride in being part of Jersey’s thriving artistic and cultural community and are committed to showcasing work by local painters, sculptors, designers and printmakers on a regular basis. We also offer a bespoke art loan scheme, gift vouchers, art consultancy and advice on collecting, hanging and framing contemporary art. This year, with the sponsorship and support of TEAM Asset Management, we are delighted to launch our first ever Summer Exhibition. Although the selection panel has not yet been announced, we can confirm that International artists will be working alongside the Jersey team to curate an exhibition of work by leading and emerging Jersey artists. There is also a student section for years 11, 12 and 13 that is sponsored by JEDFAS.
As well as inviting leading artists to the island for art events and to give talks, CCA Galleries International hosts school visits and offers student internships. All the original limited edition prints that we publish are made at Worton Hall Studios in London, which shares common ownership with CCA Galleries International and incorporates Coriander Studio, The Curwen Studio and Huguenot Editions. It is a unique fine art complex (the building was originally part of Isleworth Film Studios) housing silkscreen, digital, lithographic, lenticular and etching print facilities as well as artist studios. One of the many pleasures of original prints is in enabling handmade work, made from scratch by extremely accomplished artists, to be accessible to a wider public. Worton Hall Studios is unusual as it offers expertise in all print forms under one roof.
We are open Monday to Friday (10am to 5pm) and by appointment. www.ccagalleriesinternational.com e: enquiries@ccagalleriesinternational.com t: +44 (0)1534 739 900 All images courtesy of CCA Galleries International, copyright the artist.
Exhibition Schedule 2017 Mark Guest ‘Made in Stone’ 25 May – 23 June (sculpture in limestone, marble and granite) Caroline Hall 23 June – 13 July (paintings and photography) CCAI Summer Exhibition 30 June – 28 July (mixed show) Archisle Exhibition 8 – 25 September (International photographers in residence Jonny Briggs and Tanja Deman) Lucy Farley, CCAI Autumn Exhibition 29 September – 19 October (silkscreen, etchings, lithography) An Indian Summer 6 Oct 17.00 -19.30 (JEDFAS talk with Rosemary Crill, further details on jedfas.org) Graham Banister, Anna Gillespie & Helen Nue ‘The Four Seasons’ 27 October – 17 November (exhibition of Trees with talks, workshops, film and piano concert) Guy Yanai, CCAI Christmas Show 24 November – Christmas
CCA Galleries International Royal Court Chambers, 10 Hill Street, St Helier, Jersey JE2 4UA For more information about CCA Galleries International please visit www.ccagalleriesinternational.com e: enquiries@ccagalleriesinternational.com t: +44 (0)1534 739 900 Follow us on Twitter @CCAIntl Or visit us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ccagalleriesinternational
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R E S T O RING THE RED -BI L LE D C HOU GH TO J ER S EY In 1910 the red-billed chough was deemed locally extinct. Elizabeth Corry, Chough re-introduction field manager and Senior Bird Keeper at Jersey Zoo, tells us about her work to restore these beautiful black birds to the coasts of Jersey. TELL US HOW THE BREEDING PR OGRAMME STAR TED? In 2010 Paradise Park in Cornwall loaned Jersey Zoo two breeding pairs of choughs to begin a breeding programme with the intention of releasing chicks on the island. A release aviary was built on the north coast in 2012 and the trial release of seven choughs began in 2013.
HOW DO YOU MONITOR THE BIRDS ONCE THEY ARE RELEASED? All the birds are fitted with tailmounted radio transmitters to track their movements for up to six months post-release. Daily tracking lets us monitor dispersal patterns and habitat use to inform future management plans. It also serves as a useful tool at the start of a release if an individual gets lost and needs help returning to the flock We monitor general health by observing behaviour, getting the birds to feed off weighing scales to record body weight, and sometimes collecting faecal samples to screen for parasites.
WHAT PR OGRESS HAS BEEN MADE TO DATE?
WHAT IS THE BEST PAR T OF YOUR JOB?
We have successfully increased the Jersey chough population from zero to thirty-five birds. This includes five wild-hatched chicks thanks to six of the choughs in the wild pairing up and nesting within their first year of release.
Ultimately the goal of any captive breeding programme is to see a species return to its former glory in the wild. Watching the choughs, some of which you have hand-reared, fly free once again in Jersey is the mostrewarding part of my job.
WHAT INSPIRES YOU TO KEEP GOING? Hearing the positive comments from islanders and tourists when they see the choughs playing in the wind is very motivational. For some it has completely changed the way they view birds.
WHEN WILL YOU CONSIDER YOUR WORK WITH CHOUGHS IN JERSEY TO BE COMPLETE? We will consider the reintroduction to be successful when the chough population in Jersey is self-sustaining. We are already well on the way to achieving this with birds breeding for themselves in the wild. We need to ensure the habitat is restored sufficiently so we can reduce the need for supplemental provisions.
ARE THERE ANY OTHER SPECIES THAT HAVE BECOME LOCALLY EXTINCT THAT YOU THINK WOULD WORK WELL AS A RE-INTR ODUCTION? Yellowhammers and Turtle doves amongst others. Jersey has lost several species in recent years and many more are in decline.
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As the Channel Islands most established supplier of fuels and heating solutions, with over 60 years of experience and history under our name, we understand the importance of delivering excellent service and products, and supporting the community we serve. In 2017 we will continue to support a wide range of events and organisations to help them achieve their goals, from major sponsorships to enabling customers to donate their RUBiS points to charity, for example Jersey Cheshire Home who have just been added as a charity partner.
We have agreed a new sponsorship deal with the Jersey International Motoring Festival, securing the future of this iconic event for another three years. JIMF is a must-attend event on the Jersey motorsport calendar, not just for local enthusiasts but for devotees
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from further afield including England, Guernsey and France. The weekend features an exciting blend of action, displays and tours and continues to draw annually over 10,000 fans of all ages, and helping to boost event-led tourism. In Guernsey we are continuing our support for the Guernsey Motor Festival with the Soapbox Challenge, a unique and fun event for people of all ages to try their engineering and racing skills over a testing street circuit in the heart of St Peter Port. RUBiS is also committed to helping the environment that makes these islands such an incredibly special place to live. In particular, for the third year, we are partnering with Jersey Trees for Life and Guernsey Trees for Life, whose work is of incredible importance. Our precious landscape needs all the protection it can get and these charities are unique in the work they undertake to preserve, protect and plant our countryside. In 2017 we will once again be supporting the charities’ ‘Trees We Love’ photographic competition, which helps to raise awareness of their critical work maintaining and planting hedgerows and trees across the Islands. Islanders in Jersey and Guernsey are asked to photograph the trees that mean the most to them or have inspired them throughout the year and submit them to an expert panel. The winners in each Island are selected and their work features in the popular RUBiS calendar, which is sent to over 30,000 homes and businesses. Previous entries have been absolutely stunning and are a reminder of the beautiful natural environment that surrounds us all, for example the wonderful woodland that stretches behind Longueville Manor.
and hospitality industries to perform efficiently and with confidence. We are proud to work with hotel groups, growers and finance houses that rely on an efficient, well-structured and resourceful supplier. Modern farming, for instance, needs a guaranteed supply of fuel to keep machinery running for long hours over sustained periods in order to get the valuable crop to market on time. We work hand in glove with growers to make sure they never run out of fuel at critical moments. In the hospitality industry we are helping Jersey’s accommodation sector to deliver a quality product and service to guests, constantly seeking new efficiencies and cost savings so that it remains competitive in the global marketplace. Innovation, efficiency and reliability have been core to the success of our business for over 60 years but it is our customer service that sets us apart. Customers and community come first for us and we will continue to listen, to pioneer and to deliver a first class service with the latest products to meet the needs of Channel Islanders for many years to come.
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Taking care of your future: Powers of Attorney At some point in our lives, we will probably all need assistance with our financial affairs, whether it is paying our bills or managing our finances more generally. Whilst you have mental capacity (the ability to make your own decisions and choices) a Power of Attorney can be given to a trusted person (either a family member, a friend or a lawyer) to carry out certain tasks on your behalf. A Power of Attorney is an authorisation to represent another person. It is important to note however that the loss of your mental capacity automatically revokes a Power of Attorney. This is different to the position in England where you can grant a Lasting Power of Attorney (“LPA”) which means that the attorney can continue to act even after you have lost your capacity and can no longer make decisions or give instructions. In addition, under the UK system, LPA’s can be set up to deal with your legal, financial or health affairs. LPA’s can therefore be set up before a person loses capacity to either take effect immediately or in the event that a person should lose capacity. The Capacity and Self Determination (Jersey) Law 2016 is anticipated to come into force in April 2018. This law will bring many welcome changes and will create a scheme of legal principles and safeguards relating to decisions made by and on behalf of persons who lack capacity to make
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decisions themselves. The law is aimed at empowering people to make their own decisions and to encourage them to consider and plan ahead for a time when they are no longer able to do so. The law will enable anyone over the age of 18 years and with mental capacity to put in place two types of LPA; one to deal with health and welfare matters and another for property and financial matters. A health and welfare LPA would typically cover decisions relating to, for example, medical treatment, accepting or refusing types of health care or life sustaining treatment and whether the donor (the person giving the LPA) continues to live at home or moves into residential care. A property and financial LPA would be used to make decisions such as paying the donor’s bills, collecting and dealing with the donor’s benefits or selling the donor’s property. The attorney must always make all decisions in the best interests of the donor and must obey strictly any restrictions specified in the LPA. This is a very significant change for Jersey. Certainly at Viberts there is already a list of clients that are waiting for the law to change in order that they can effect LPA’s and formally put in place their wishes for the future. LPA’s will reform the way that you can currently plan for your future and will allow you to appoint someone you trust to effectively step into your shoes.
Important tips to think about when the law changes: • Give careful consideration as to who you will appoint as your attorney • Who would you trust to make decisions for you, is that person reliable and do they have the knowledge and skills to carry out the role? • You can choose more than one attorney if you wish • Many people choose a relative or a close friend, but you can also ask a professional such as a lawyer or an accountant
What to do when the new law comes in Once the new law is in force I would encourage anyone thinking about their will or their future to consider whether they would like to put in place a LPA. If you lose mental capacity, it will be too late to do anything about it. If you become unable to make decisions yourself, no one will have the power to act on your behalf and appointing a delegate will be the only available option. If you would like to know more please contact me on 632263 or by emailing zoe.blomfield@viberts.com
Advocate Zoe Blomfield Personal Law Partner, Viberts
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