Longueville Manor Magazine 2016

INTERVIEW With Malcolm and Patricia Lewis

THROUGH BEAUTY, FIND WELLBEING With health and beauty expert Annee de Mamiel

HEAD CHEF ANDREW BAIRD Enjoying the fruits of his labours

Welcome to the latest edition of the Longueville Manor magazine.

Some of the following articles highlight the ambitious programme of redevelopment and improvements that continue from one year to the next. We are delighted to announce the recent launch of our second treatment room in The Cottage Garden. This not only helps us to keep up with an ever growing demand for spa treatments but it coincides with the introduction of our exceptional new treatment – the de Mamiel Rhythm of Nature Holistic Facial.

As always, we continue to apply the magic touch to our programme of internal refurbishment and in parallel we have maintained a passionate focus on our gardens. Most recently, in an endeavour to lessen the impact of the motor car, we have created a new arrival experience by relocating the driveway and creating a parking area that necessitated the planting of around 200 shrubs and trees.

These projects and more are featured in the various articles throughout this magazine and we hope very much that you will enjoy them.

Best Wishes,

Malcolm and Patricia Lewis

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Discreetly selling Jersey’s most exclusive homes

The unequalled service that we provide has been developed over 50 years, to offer potential island residents, access to a substantial portfolio of Jersey’s most exclusive homes, many of which, through genuinely for sale, are not offered on the open market. These properties usually range in price from circa £2.5m to some £25m.

Jersey is an independent low tax jurisdiction, with a stable political base and ranks among the world’s most respected finance centres. In synopsis, approved high value residents pay income tax at a rate of 20% on the first £625,000 of annual income and thereafter, on the balance of world income, a rate of 1% generally applies. There are no Jersey death duties.

Understanding the importance of established trusting relationships with both vendors and purchasers, we offer a fully professional and where necessary, very discreet service, whilst providing our customers with the islands widest choice of prestige homes.

The Island offers a safe and secure lifestyle, with a very low crime rate and provides a wonderful family environment.

Jersey’s countryside is very attractive and the lovely coastline offers a range of safe sandy beaches.

We always seek to ensure that we connect the appropriate purchaser with the right property and go to the greatest lengths to ensure that listed buyers do not miss out on the homes most suited to their requirements.

Excellent schools a first class health service are provided and food gourmets are more than adequately catered for by a host of excellent restaurants.

Easy commuting to London and to numerous regional airports.

- AN ENVIABLE AND SELECT LIFESTYLE -

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Offering a wide range of the island’s most private residences Priced from £2m to £20m+

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This magnificent mansion type residence ranks among the finest private homes in the Channel Islands. The property provides some 17,000 sq.ft. of elegantly proportioned accommodation and the residence stands surrounded by circa 11 acres of gardens and grounds with a long private carriage drive approach. The property enjoys both country and sea views.

Constructed to the highest standard in the early 1990`s, the property is presented to the most meticulous of standards throughout.

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PATRICIA AND MALCOLM LEWIS

THE RISE OF

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SOMMELIER’

Longueville Manor owners are mindful of a guest’s wellbeing.

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ENJOYING THE

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Head chef Andrew Baird creates a range of healthy snacks and treats which not only look and taste good, but do so without using sugar, dairy or cereal grains, such as wheat (which makes them gluten-free).

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IT’S NOT ABOUT

26 THE TAX

Jersey is a place where you can easily combine family life and business.

THROUGH BEAUTY, FIND WELLBEING Wellbeing expert Annee de Mamiel speaks about what inspired her to develop her own range of natural, healing skincare products.

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Jersey’s premier independent contemporary gallery.

With Pedro Bento, Managing Director.

TRAVEL TO JERSEY A thriving hotbed of unexpected cultural and physical contrasts.

CCA GALLERIES

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What exactly is a family office?

THE LOVING CHAIR

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A wonderland of treasures.

WEALTH - LET’S GET PERSONAL Stephen Rafferty, Head of Private Clients at Investec Private Banking Jersey

PLANNING THE

31 SALE OF YOUR BUSINESS

Getting to grips with what may lie in store could help you get a better deal.

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KEEPING IT IN THE

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DESIGN AT ITS BEST Catherine Best Jewellers.

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45 JEWELLERS The finer things in life.

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Malcolm and Patricia are seeing the impact of the health and fitness boom the UK has experienced in recent years being reflected across the hospitality industry, with greater emphasis now being placed on wellness - the state of being healthy in body and mind.

Traditionally, luxury hotels have sought to offer a haven of comfort, rest and relaxation, where guests can unwind while enjoying some of the finer things in life, but more and more consideration is now given to how all aspects of the hotel experience can contribute to a feeling of wellbeing. This includes reviewing everything from décor and lighting to the food and drink choices available to guests.

However, as with most things, it’s also a question of balance.

Being mindful of a guest’s wellbeing is an increasingly important part of a hotel’s responsibility say Malcolm and Patricia Lewis

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“We want guests to enjoy good food and wine, and to take advantage of the facilities we offer to help them relax and unwind, but we also want to encourage them to look after themselves and to take the opportunity to recharge both mind and body” said Malcolm.

“The pressures of work and a busy life can be relentless, especially for successful people and when some of our guests walk through the front door, you can almost see the stress enveloping them. Part of our job is to help cast it off and to provide the type of environment that is conducive to their overall health” he added.

And, as with all leading hotels, much thought goes in to how they can meet a guest’s needs and alleviate any possible worries. A particular focus has been on

welcoming families to the hotel and, as the parents of two school-age children, Malcolm and Patricia are well aware of the difficulties of holidaying with kids.

“We do our best to ensure guests feel wanted and welcomed whatever their age,” said Patricia, “and by making the hotel as child friendly as possible, it allows parents to relax and enjoy their family holiday.”

‘Little Needs’ service for parents with babies and very young children, which allows guests to pre-order all the items required to look after their little ones.

Guests just download the Little Needs questionnaire from the website, fill it out and email it back to the hotel and all the essentials such as baby food, nappies, wipes, changing mats and bottle warmers, as well as all other daily requirements, are in the room for arrival.

This includes welcome plates specifically for children and other initiatives, such as a dedicated kids play area, children’s menus, early suppers, a DVD library, baby listening devices and a babysitting service. There are also organised activities, such as nature trails, swimming, kid’s croquet, treasure hunts and cookery classes.

In recent years, the interiors of luxury hotels have become increasingly stylish and fashionable, giving free rein to the creativity and imagination of the owners and/or their designers, but this has also brought its own challenges, especially for the more traditional country house hotels.

In addition, they also offer a unique

“The past decade has been quite

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extraordinary in terms of hotel fashion and design,” said Malcolm. “We’ve seen a change from very modernist and ‘on trend’ to a more relaxed style of shabby chic and so we’ve had to steer a very fine middle line to stay relevant without losing touch with who we are, which is comfortable yet homely” he added.

“It’s about giving a nod to what’s current without being too out there,” explained Patricia. “We’ve gone for colours that we think are relaxing in order to try and create a more informal atmosphere, but ultimately it comes down to our own personal taste, and so it’s whether - when thinking about the environment we’re trying to create – we’d like to stay there.”

Another challenge facing hoteliers is keeping pace with the demands of modern technology and, for Longueville Manor, this means providing good Wi-Fi and as large a bandwidth as possible, something that will hopefully be boosted when they eventually connect with the ‘Gigabit Jersey’ superfast broadband network gradually being rolled out across the island.

In the meantime, they’re replacing existing equipment with smart TVs and have ensured all rooms are tech-ready, but have taken care not to go overboard - as some hotels have done. “Sometimes you can have too much technology,” said Malcolm, “and we don’t want to get to the point where guests can’t work out how to get into their room or even how to turn the lights on and off.”

herbs and spices grown in the Manor’s kitchen garden, the team at Longueville Manor have created an exciting and refreshing range of non-alcoholic drinks, to accompany the array of coffees, teas and herbal infusions that are also available.

has the best possible experience. We’re committed to constantly reviewing and improving what we do and we feel we have a responsibility not only to make sure our guests have a great time, but that they leave feeling refreshed and invigorated.”

Much work has also been undertaken in the kitchen with the aim of reducing or removing the amount of processed sugar used, to create a selection of healthy options and tasty treats. Key to this is the honey produced by the Manor’s 24 hives which, in addition to the hotel’s New Leaf programme and other sustainable initiatives, is one of the ways they’re trying to help save the planet.

“Just as importantly, all the things we’re doing to focus on health and wellbeing, are things we’re passionate about ourselves.”

Travel to Jersey The island, while small in size (nine miles by five miles), is a thriving hotbed of unexpected cultural and physical contrasts.

As Malcom explains: “Everyone who visits Longueville Manor is treated as a VIP, and we strive to ensure every guest

Other recent initiatives have included the introduction of a new wellness centre and treatment rooms, including a minigym, which allow residents and guests to stay in shape or enjoy a massage or facial treatment, while during the summer months the swimming pool and terrace remain the perfect place to relax and unwind. And for 2016, they’re introducing yoga classes, delivered either on an individual basis in guest’s rooms or, weather permitting, as a group session in the gardens.

Regular guests will also notice changes to the menus to reflect a desire by Malcolm, Patricia and their team to offer a range of healthy food and drink options, without compromising on quality or taste.

Taking inspiration from the bounty of

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Beautiful beaches The beauty of Jersey’s beaches is hard to match, and is being noticed!

The expansive St Brelade’s Bay recently voted #3 Travellers’ Choice by TripAdvisor.

With 27 beaches to choose from, you are also spoiled for choice. Head for the north and east coast for rock pools teeming with marine life, or south and west for glorious golden sands, washed by the tides each day.

Chosen by TripAdvisor in its 2015 Travellers’ Choice Awards, as the ‘Best Island in the British Isles’, the island is a mix of British reserve and French savoirfaire. This delightful island boasts buzzy, cosmopolitan harbours and timeless hidden valleys, continental flair and scenes that are reassuringly familiar.

Its diverse attractions and natural beauty make it an ideal destination for short breaks, romantic weekends, active experiences, foodie getaways and family summer holidays.

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Eat like a local

Island drinks

Jersey’s foodie reputation is burgeoning and is celebrated at various times of the year through festivals, walking tours and other events. With its perfect storm of rich soil, fertile farmlands, gentle climate and A-grade seawaters, superfresh sea and farm food is plentiful.

Jersey is particularly proud of its ‘Big Four’ - lobster, oysters, Jersey Royal potatoes and dairy produce from its famous Jersey cow. Many producers belong to an association called Genuine Jersey and use its logo, which is a guarantee of local provenance, and promises a true taste of the island.

Beer has been brewed in Jersey for centuries but the first commercial brewery opened in Ann Street in St Helier in 1871. The Liberation Group was born out of Ann Street Brewery and its award-winning beers remain a quintessential part of island life.

As you would expect on an island, where a love for food runs deep, the eating out scene is also spectacular. Much of the food on the menu has been caught, grown or reared in and around Jersey.

From surfer-casual cantinas to Michelin star restaurants, and everything in between - visitors will find a variety of culinary experiences, all using the very best of local produce from land and sea.

Before beer, there was cider. The first recorded evidence of cider production in Jersey dates from the 15th century and by the 17th century (and for a period after) it was the island’s ‘national crop’.

Local cider maker Richard Matlock, learned the art of cider making in Normandy, where he also found a very neglected and ancient cider press in need of complete restoration. The press was brought over to Jersey and eventually ensconced in an old pigsty in the west of the Island… and La Robeline Cider Company - a familiar sight at markets, fairs and fêtes - was born.

Another cider producer is La Mare Wine Estate. The estate, as its name also gives away, has nine acres of vineyards producing 20,000 bottles of wine a year.

Jersey enjoys a mild climate so is very suitable for making wine, especially sparkling wines.

History and culture Jersey is studded with places to visit ranging from haunting prehistoric tombs to gripping reminders of World War Two. In between, there are medieval castles, museums and manor houses.

You can re-live the WW2 Occupation at the unmissable War Tunnels experience.

The family will also love exploring exciting Mont Orgueil Castle and singing along to sea shanties at the Maritime Museum.

Action packed Jersey The island’s geography is ideal for enjoying scenic cycle rides, long walks and a range of active pursuits with a 45-mile network of country lanes known as ‘Green Lanes’ - with priority given to walkers, cyclists and horse riders. Adrenaline based activities – many making the most of Jersey’s island status - are not in short supply.

From abseiling and rock climbing, to blokarting and surfing, there are a

range of daring activities to suit the more adventurous among us. Jersey also offers more serene alternatives; beach yoga, sailing jaunts and peaceful paddle boarding escapes.

Kids stuff It’s not difficult to keep the kids entertained in Jersey. Apart from all those beaches, sandcastles, rock pools and ice cream opportunities, the island has a suitcase full of tricks and treats up its sleeve.

Durrell, Jersey’s most famous attraction, is dedicated to conserving endangered species worldwide. See how they go about things at Durrell’s beautiful 32-acre grounds, home to over 1,400 mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians, including gorillas, orangutans and manic meerkats.

you can go from your desk to the beach in no time.

If you wish to bring your car to the island, fast ferry services leave from the south coast of England. Sail from Poole or Portsmouth with Condor Ferries and you can be in Jersey in less than four hours. You can choose to travel by fast car-carrying catamaran or the more leisurely, but comprehensively equipped, conventional car ferry.

For further information on Jersey, activities and special offers, or to download a brochure, please visit www.jersey.com or call 01534 859 000.

How to get there?

One of the best things about holidaying in Jersey is how easy it is to access. Fly to Jersey from numerous UK airports in around an hour, with British Airways, EasyJet, Flybe and Blue Islands, and

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Through beauty, find wellbeing Longueville Manor has become the first spa in the world to offer the de Mamiel Rhythm of Nature Holistic Facial, an exclusive treatment created by renowned acupuncturist, aromatherapist and wellbeing expert Annee de Mamiel. She spoke to Guy Le Maistre about what inspired her to develop her own range of natural, healing skincare products, and how we can best manage our own health and wellbeing.

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Growing up on a farm in the wilds of New South Wales “miles from anywhere”, Annee de Mamiel has always had an affinity with nature, and it is her ongoing quest to explore, understand and harvest the wonders of the natural world that have helped make her name.

Over the last few years, she has successfully developed a range of award-winning skincare products and treatments noted for their natural, healing and organic properties and influenced by the Chinese medicinal principle that life is entwined in a series of seasons and cycles.

Her approach combines elements of traditional medicine with holistic therapies, and is informed by her study of anatomy, acupuncture, physiology and aromatherapy, underpinned by years of experimenting with, and developing, her own aromatic remedies.

Having graduated from Sydney University, where she studied anatomy and physiology - one of the biophysical foundations of human movement and health education - she initially took a job in finance, as a futures trader, in an environment notorious for its work hard, play even harder culture. But after three years – and following the sudden deaths of both her boss and a close friend - she decided to return to her studies.

However, in July 1998, her plans were put on hold when she was diagnosed with cancer. Wanting something to look forward to through the months of chemotherapy, she signed up to compete in the 2000/2001 BT Global Challenge, a 10-month round-the-world yacht race. And so in September 2000, with the cancer in remission, she set sail with her crewmates. Unfortunately, the cancer returned and she was forced to disembark in Argentina, missing the leg from Buenos Aires to New Zealand, but was soon back on board and, having enjoyed the excitement of a stopover in Sydney, she sailed on with her team to Cape Town.

By this time her condition had worsened and, following further checks, doctors told her she had only six months to live.

Nevertheless, she determined to finish the race – which she did so – before being admitted to a clinic in Mexico for life-saving care. And it was during her treatment here that she first discovered the healing and beneficial effects of acupuncture and aromatherapy as an aid to recovery.

Keen to know more, Annee began to explore other alternative remedies and, following her recovery, enrolled at the London College of Traditional Acupuncture to study traditional Chinese medicine, during which time she completed an internship at the

Hangzhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China By now she was already researching and preparing her own remedies, and her experience in China, where she saw for herself the positive changes and improvements brought about by the application and use of traditional methods, further informed her knowledge and understanding.

“I’m a great researcher, I always need to find out why or how things work, and naturally when you start researching one area it always leads you down a different path to something else. Eventually the different nuggets of information come together to create a spark of an idea that you can then explore further,” said Annee.

Having now completed her second degree, she returned to London to set up as a practitioner in acupuncture, specialising in facial techniques.

All the while, she was still exploring and developing her own brand of natural remedies - which she handed out to her

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patients to help with their recovery - as well as continuing with her studies, this time in the field of aromatherapy.

So, in 2013, encouraged by the feedback she received from grateful clients, Annee decided to set up a website to market her products. And within a few weeks, Net-a-Porter, tipped off by one of its own journalists, had been in touch requesting to trial the different treatments for themselves.

by hand and, for example, we source four different types of lavender, each according to its different properties.

One might be used for pain relief, while another is effective in helping treat inflammation,” she explained. “Having the right ingredients, and knowing how to mix and blend them effectively, is key, and so we’re very particular and precise about the materials we source – it’s beyond organic.”

“In a couple of months we were being featured on their website,” said Annee, and the buzz has grown from there.

Similar levels of care are taken in the settling, blending and bottling of the essential oils – a multi-stage process that can take several months – all of which is personally overseen by Annee.

However, while Anne wrestles with the problem of how to increase production without compromising on quality control, the brand, and her reputation, continue to grow. For example, the altitude oil she developed to help counter the effects of jet lag resulting from regular cross-Atlantic business trips is now offered to guests arriving at Richard Branson’s exclusive Necker Island resort to help aid their recovery after a long journey.

The de Mamiel range is now stocked by exclusive stores such as Fortnum & Mason and Liberty but, mainly as a consequence of the passion and attention to detail that Annee invests in the production and bottling of her products, the different facial oils and skincare treatments are only made in very small batches and so demand far outstrips supply.

“It’s not a very commercial operation, pretty much everything is still done

In the meantime, she is also working with firms in the City of London to help their employees deal with stress – 20 per cent of her clients are “super-senior execs and CEOs” – by teaching them the importance of taking the time to stop and pause for breath, and maintaining some sort of balance in their busy and high-pressured lives.

The de Mamiel Rhythm of Nature Holistic Facial is a spa treatment created by Annee de Mamiel which is designed to heal, balance and renew the skin and rejuvenate the mind and body.

“Even, at first, if it’s about teaching them small steps to achieve that balance.”

And while she remains an advocate of a healthy lifestyle, she is keen to stress that rest and recuperation is equally as important and that we need to take time to enjoy what makes us happy.

“It’s about being mindful and enjoying life’s small pleasures whether that is a cup of coffee, a glass of wine or the company of a good friend. You need a little bit of everything for a healthy and happy life and sometimes that means just being kind to yourself.”

Annee believes that seasonal shifts affect the skin’s wellbeing and has developed a range of hand-blended facial oils to address the ebb and flow of this natural cycle and its physical and emotional impact on our health and happiness.

Packed with therapeutic, fragrant essences and the purest organic ingredients, these different blends are designed to work in alignment with the rhythms of nature, nourishing the skin and achieving balance and harmony with each passing season.

The Spring Facial Oil is a cleansing and energising oil aimed at detoxifying and releasing the winter congestion, soothing and softening the skin, replacing lost moisture and encouraging new skin growth. This will plump up the skin, improving its colour, texture

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and appearance and revealing a clear, refreshed and invigorated complexion.

In summer, when you’re in “full bloom”, the focus is on bringing optimum levels of moisture to the skin – helping protect it from over exposure to the sun or the sensitivities brought on by the season.

As well as its anti-inflammatory and regenerating properties, the blended oils help boost your complexion, and nourish the skin ahead of the cooling months of autumn.

Autumn’s drier air can strip skin of its natural moisture, and so it needs extra support and protection while sandalwood and patchouli are used to revive and rejuvenate. And with the advent of winter, you need to feed, nourish and cosset your skin. We all feel the sluggish effects of the cold, dark and wet climate and, in addition

to replenishing and renewing body and spirit, de Mamiel’s Winter Facial Oil helps to combat dehydration, minimise redness, enhance your circulation, and boost your skin’s vitality - restoring radiance to your complexion, banishing the winter blues, and adding to your overall sense of wellbeing.

Facial and body acupressure are also key to the de Mamiel Rhythm of Nature Holistic Facial, enabling the therapist to realign different areas of the body and promote healthy circulation, and The Cottage Garden at Longueville Manor is the first spa worldwide whose therapists are trained in the art of offering a de Mamiel facial treatment.

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Enjoying the fruits of his labours Head chef Andrew Baird is always ready to extol the virtues of Jersey’s fresh local produce and abundant seafood and is rightly proud of the role Longueville Manor has played in supporting local farmers and fishermen.

Freshly-caught fish and seasonal fruit and vegetables feature heavily on his menus, and the relationships he’s built up over the last 25 years with a host of different growers and suppliers ensure he always has access to the best quality produce that’s available.

Yet much of it comes directly from the hotel’s own kitchen garden which has also been used to trial varieties not previously grown commercially in Jersey. It’s this access to some of the more specialised herbs and produce which has encouraged him to experiment with everything from jams, jellies and chutneys to fruit cordials, teas and infusions.

His latest challenge has been to create a range of healthy snacks and treats which not only look and taste good, but do so without using sugar, dairy or cereal grains, such as wheat (which makes them gluten-free).

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His biggest success to date – the result of many late nights researching and testing a host of ingredients, tastes and textures – is his Millionaire’s shortbread biscuit, made up of over 20 different products, all of which have to be carefully weighed out and blended.

“You have to strip out all the harmful ingredients, like sugar, then rebuild it using much healthier options. It takes a lot of trial and error, and once you’ve mastered the taste you’ve also got to think about making it look good.”

He’s also applied this approach to some of the cakes, puddings and jellies the kitchen produces and had been delighted with the response to date: “not only are they actively nourishing you, everyone’s agreed they taste great.”

One source of the natural sweeteners that Andrew utilises in his wholesome fare is the honey harvested from the beehives kept at the top of the valley, at the far end of the Manor’s grounds.

“We use it in every possible way so, for example, if it’s a honeycomb, we can either serve it at breakfast or with one of the lamb dishes we prepare, but it also goes well with goat’s cheese. And as a replacement for fine sugar, it makes excellent biscuits, cakes and desserts and can be blended with coconut oil to produce a more subtle sweetness. The only problem is that we don’t produce enough of it.”

The bees are also effective in pollinating the fruits and flowers in the kitchen garden which Andrew harvests to use in his natural cordials - a refreshing and healthy alternative to other nonalcoholic drink options.

Around 80 per cent of the fresh produce used in the kitchen comes from the garden at Longueville Manor and, as well as the herbs, salad leaves and

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well as with colleagues and members of the public interested in the business of growing, preparing or cooking food.

“We’re quite unique in our approach, in that we bake our own bread, smoke our own fish and make our own ice cream, and because of that there are always people interested in what we do” he said.

So intense is the competition for skilled young chefs that kitchen staff at Longueville Manor get approaches from all over the world and yet it is the hands-on experience they get as part

micro greens needed during the summer months, it allows Andrew to experiment with other types of vegetable.

For example, one currently under consideration is the calçot, a Spanish winter vegetable which he believes will grow well in Jersey’s micro-climate.

And when he’s not experimenting, he is still looking to further his knowledge and understanding by reading old cookbooks or visiting local markets and produce fairs.

However, while Andrew is keen to explore the limitless taste combinations at his disposal, he’s wary about

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introducing too many new ideas on to the menu: “I don’t want to scare the customers off” he says.

That’s why he is such a great believer in education, improving knowledge not only of different ingredients but also of the benefits of healthy eating. Moreover, as the father of two energetic young boys, he actively supports the excellent work being done in the island’s schools.

“It’s about encouraging them to experiment with new tastes and flavours, and not to be scared to try something different, so we take in things like star fruit, papayas and pink grapefruit. And

of his team that he believes helps keep them in Jersey.

“The chefs we attract and retain are those who want to know everything from the bottom up so, as well as learning how to make puff pastry, cure smoked salmon or clean a cuttlefish, they also want to know where we keep our bees or where we get our oysters from. And because we do so much ourselves, we can teach and show them all that and it provides them with a great education.”

It’s also the quality and range of different produce that’s available in

Jersey and his own fascination with the plentiful waters that surround us, that has kept Andrew in his adopted island for the last quarter of a century.

“We’re very fortunate in Jersey to have a wealth of riches at our disposal and it’s important that we treasure that and respect what nature has provided. Knowledge isn’t just about creating great dishes, it’s about knowing where your food comes from, and understanding the impact the environment and other factors has on your food source.”

because they’re in their peer groups, they seem to be more willing to try these unfamiliar fruits than they would do in other circumstances.”

His personal view is that our food education begins in the womb and that our tastes, and likes and dislikes, can be influenced by what we’re exposed to at this very early stage. “My eldest son loves fish, especially oily fish, and lots of fresh vegetables, which is what his Mum ate when she was pregnant.”

Perhaps unusually, Andrew is always willing to share his thoughts, knowledge and experiences with fellow chefs, as

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The Rise of the ‘Social Sommelier’

By Laura Syvret Wining and dining is a core part of island life, so are we all clandestine wine experts? Pedro Bento, Managing Director of Longueville Manor, talks about the rise of the ‘social sommelier’ and the future of wining and dining.

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Wine tasting events are now prevalent and it’s likely that you’ll know your Sancerre from your Pouilly-Fumé.

There are numerous collectors amongst us who nurture wine and understand their qualities but does that make us a connoisseur? Pedro Bento personally oversees the wine list at Longueville Manor and over the years he has produced a collection of almost 400 bins. Having spent time working on vineyards, producing wine and lecturing on the subject, there is little that he doesn’t know about wine.

Pedro describes wine as a ‘live substance; having a beginning, middle and a peak.’ He explains that it can be daunting to people to tap into a treasured bottle that’s been sitting in the home cellar for a few years but that it’s important to dust off those bottles and open at the peak time to appreciate wine for its true value… its taste.

pay attention to these variables and how they affect the whole wine experience.

Longueville Manor’s 60-page wine list certainly accommodates to all tastes, but they also offer diners the option of a wine flight. Pedro mentions that ‘eating before hand will alter the flavours of the wine.’ Food and wine pairings are about the marriage of flavours and creating a quality dining experience. This is also enhanced by the availability of half bottles and wines by the glass. ‘Diners were once limited to Black Tower or Piesporter wine’, explains Pedro. ‘But more restaurants are expanding this offering and, at Longueville Manor, you can now find ten or more different wines by the glass. People like to experience wine flights and experience different wines with different meals’.

The variety of wine now available at supermarkets means that our personal collections are now more diverse than ever. Pedro says: ‘back when Les Riches was the place to buy wine you would have been mainly restricted to wine from France. In recent years, wine exporting has grown significantly and now you can walk into Waitrose and explore wine regions from Australia, France, Chili, New Zealand, almost anywhere. Each region provides different qualities and you can certainly taste the difference.’

Serving wine by the glass is also becoming popular for those who are trying to moderate their alcohol consumption. In fact, more people are leading an alcohol-free lifestyle. But what does this mean for the dining experience? Many people who want to avoid alcohol are often limited when it comes to beverage options and the choice between water and fizzy drinks doesn’t exactly reflect the rich dining experience that we all hope to achieve.

Does this mean the modern sommelier has to expand their expertise beyond wine and become an all-round beverage connoisseur?

It’s no secret that Pedro is partial to French Bordeaux, but he appreciates the subjectivity of wine: ‘French Bordeaux suits my taste, but your tongue is so complex that everyone has a unique experience when they drink wine.’ Our brains can all recognise the same five tastes; bitter, sweet, salty, sour and savoury, but with almost 10,000 taste buds in our mouth, each individual experiences different levels of taste.

Pedro says: ‘unfortunately many people will be presented with a wine list or nothing. But at Longueville Manor we have the luxury of a garden and we are able to use our freshly grown produce to create homemade natural cordials and non-alcoholic beverages for our guests.

This means that we can also control the sugar levels and use natural sweetness in berries or plants to create a healthy and luxury non-alcoholic option.’

In recent years, a growing number of studies have shown that taste can be influenced by a host of factors, including smell, temperature, the environment, personal memory associations, even sound and colour. One study found that forty-eight percent of participants thought soda in a blue glass was more thirst quenching than in other colours, likely because they associated blue with cold. We may not yet be drinking out of blue wine glasses but it is becoming increasingly important for sommeliers to

Wine experts are comfortable picking out the ripe red berry flavours and tannic structure in a Cabernet Sauvignon, which tend to go well with rich dishes and red meat. Perhaps a similar approach can be applied to non-alcoholic beverages too. Pedro suggests: ‘the analysis of flavours doesn’t have to be limited to wine. If you want something that resembles a Cabernet Sauvignon, you could use berries from the garden which will hold a similar tangy sweetness, put these in a

blender with some lime or lemon juice to resemble the acidity you get in wine, and you have created the ideal non-alcoholic beverage to go with your meal.’

Another developing trend is the increased interest in organic wines.

Today’s wine consumer isn’t just becoming conscientious about the flavours of wine but also the processes behind them. Organic grape vines are free from chemical fertilisers, weedicides and pesticides that can enter the vine’s sap and the grape pulp. Not only this but organic wine contains reduced levels of sulphur dioxide; a common preservative in wine and the main culprit for those shocking hangovers.

Bearing this in mind, alongside the health benefits for the consumer and the environment, it’s no wonder the focus on organic wine is flourishing.

Pedro comments: ‘as people become more health conscious, drinking wine is becoming less about quantity and more about quality. It’s nice to see that more people are enjoying a small glass of good wine rather than an entire bottle of wine of lesser quality’.

‘drinking wine is becoming less about quantity and more about quality. It’s nice to see that more people are enjoying a small glass of good wine’ Whether alcoholic or not, we are becoming more conscientious about the dining experience and tuning in to our refined pallets. It’s no longer just about white or red wine but where it came from, the processes behind the wine and how it compliments our dining experience. Whether this makes us budding social sommeliers or just wine snobs, there’s no doubt we have growing expectations when we visit restaurants and subsequently the professional sommelier is having to adapt the way in which they offer wine. We’re on the way to mastering wine flights and food pairings. Perhaps the future will see restaurants that consider all sensory experiences, complete with coloured glasses and customised music for each course to provide the ultimate bespoke dining experience.

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It’s not about the tax There are a number of places where you can pay little or no tax, so why move to Jersey? The answer is simple - lifestyle.

The key to a successful relocation is research and a healthy dose of scepticism. What will it feel like living here throughout the year and how soon will these people feel like good friends and neighbours?

With low crime levels, excellent schools, fabulous restaurants, great leisure facilities, open spaces, clean air and fantastic beaches, Jersey has long been a favourite amongst those looking for a UK orientated culture.

It is a place where you can easily combine a balance of both family life and business. The Island gives the family space and opportunity to grow safely. The time saved commuting can be better spent with the family.

the tax implications of any move is important but lifestyle factors should be given at least equal weight. It is important to consider tax in the home jurisdiction, particularly any issues arising on leaving.

With all these positive aspects, why is the Island not bursting at the seams?

Jersey has housing laws that govern and restrict who can purchase or rent property. However, there is a special scheme for incoming high net worth individuals, known as the high value residency regime. With the right advice, preparing the application is no more difficult than opening a bank account.

For those wishing to take the plunge and leave the UK, navigating the tax implications of leaving can be intimidating. The UK tax residency rules can appear daunting but with a little forethought they are easily navigable. Leave that challenge to us. The statutory residence test was introduced in April 2013 and now gives individuals more certainty in this area.

The test also makes it easier for nonresidents to plan how long they can

A less taxing move

spend in the UK without becoming UK tax resident.

For individuals the general rate of income tax in Jersey is 20%. However, individuals that have been granted high value residency enjoy beneficial tax rates as follows: • The first £625k of income is taxable at 20% and the balance at 1% • Jersey source property income is taxed at the rate of 20% To obtain high value residency the authorities require an annual income tax contribution of £125,000. There are no capital, gift, wealth or inheritance taxes in Jersey.

As with any move between jurisdictions, it is very important that local tax advice is sought to ensure that all opportunities are maximised. PwC can assist with this and the entire Jersey application process.

Talk to us about your plans today Garry Bell, Tax director +44 1534 838361 garry.bell@je.pwc.com

Rebecca Turnbull, Tax manager +44 1534 838345 rebecca.turnbull@je.pwc.com

For more details on how to move to Jersey, and for further guidance in relation to the UK statutory residence test, do not hesitate to get in touch.

With its reputation as the sunniest place in the British Isles, its long sandy beaches, great surfing, sailing, stunning scenery and north coast walks, it offers a sophisticated business environment with all the benefits of island life. The range of shops is also good but with both London and Paris easily reachable by air, the choice available locally tends not to be an issue.

With great business and travel links, superb internet connectivity and infrastructure, a thriving financial sector and its close proximity to the UK and Europe, as well as the ease of employing or importing key staff, the Island is an excellent base for international business.

There are no capital, gift, wealth or inheritance taxes in Jersey. Considering

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Moving can be a taxing experience but we can help ease the process. By using our relationships, being responsive to clients’ and governments’ requirements, and presenting a clear picture of our clients’ circumstances, we help people, their families and their business make a seamless move to Jersey.

Garry Bell Tax Director

Rebecca Turnbull Tax Manager ©2016 PricewaterhouseCoopers CI LLP. All rights reserved. “PricewaterhouseCoopers” and “PwC” refer to the Channel Island firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers CI LLP, which is a member firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited, each member firm of which is a separate legal entity. PricewaterhouseCoopers CI LLP, a limited liability partnership registered in England with registered number OC309347, provides assurance, advisory and tax services. The registered office is 1 Embankment Place, London WC2N 6RH and its principal place of business is 37 Esplanade, St Helier, Jersey JE1 4XA.

Once you understand that every private client stands out from the crowd, the decisions about how to provide a truly tailored service become more discernible.

For us the path to successful client relationships starts with our team.

Our people in Jersey and Guernsey are recruited based on attitude and their core interpersonal skills; we then equip them with the tools they need to provide unprecedented levels of service. They are given the expertise, knowledge and opportunity to behave in an entirely entrepreneurial manner to ensure that each individual client is highly valued and receives an exceptional banking experience.

Attention to detail and a focus on delivering high levels of client service are paramount because we believe that just as every client is distinct, so should the service they receive be acutely personal.

WEALTH

let’s get personal

By Stephen Rafferty Head of Private Clients at Investec Private Banking Jersey

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Wealth is personal. It is as unique to every individual as DNA. Whether you inherited it or accumulated it, how you want to protect it and enjoy it is entirely a matter of your own personal choice, as is who you decide to bank with.

Recognising that our clients are forming more and more complex requirements, it is important for us to acknowledge and appreciate that no one client is the same, which is why at Investec Private Banking we specialise in thinking in ways less ordinary to find the right solutions for your personal banking needs.

professional, timely and value added manner. We will therefore only introduce services or products when we, in consultation, believe it to be appropriate and in the context of the prevailing market conditions, and the client’s lifestyle at that time.

We are able to offer an executive suite of accounts designed specifically for Channel Islands residents, including our executive mortgage offering, which is not constrained by traditional lending methodology or criteria. We will always look at the client’s overall wealth, and the affordability of the project, rather than relying on straightforward multipliers or other formulae, demonstrating our appetite to deliver bespoke lending solutions in the local market.

And of course wealth isn’t just about the numbers: it is also a state of being.

Our teams recognise that our clients

are more than data on a spreadsheet and are always looking for opportunities to get to know them better, to build relationships, and to share out of the ordinary experiences. Everything we do has the ultimate aim of adding value to the relationship we build with our clients.

The Private Client team at Investec Private Banking offers its services to professionals and high net worth individuals, who are residents in Jersey or Guernsey, who earn either £100,000 and/or have a net asset value of £1m.

The minimum opening balance is £100,000 per party to the account.

If you would like to know more about our out of the ordinary banking services, please call Stephen Rafferty on 01534 512 658 or David Cardwell on 01534 512 663 or email: stephen.rafferty@investec-ci.com or david.cardwell@investec-ci.com.

Our intention is to become the principal provider of banking services to our clients and their first point of contact for all financial matters. That is why our people will spend many hours getting to know our clients and their specific needs, and how they like to engage with their bankers, to develop long-term and sustainable relationships.

Our size is an advantage over more conventional banks, enabling us to be flexible and offer products and services to suit our clients’ individual requirements, and to build a relationship in which we provide services tailored to our clients’ banking needs at every stage of their life cycle.

As a firm, the aspiration of giving all our clients an exceptional experience is at the heart of everything that we do. Our purpose is to add value; this encompasses anything from general servicing to providing flexibility and energy with entrepreneurial flair. We have a flat structure and we encourage all staff members to challenge the norm so that we may continually enhance this experience.

With this mindset, our clients are not sold a brochure; they are sold a relationship with our offering tailored to their needs. We must understand them to ensure that we deliver in a

Investec Bank (Channel Islands) Limited is part of Investec Private Banking and a wholly owned subsidiary of Investec Bank plc.

This document is distributed by Investec Bank (Channel Islands) Limited which is licensed in Guernsey by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission under the Banking Supervision (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law,1994 and the Protection of Investors (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 1987 to carry on banking and investment business. Registered Address: Glategny Court, Glategny Esplanade, St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 1WR. Registered Number: 5845. The Jersey Branch of Investec Bank (Channel Islands) Limited is regulated by the Jersey Financial Services Commission to carry on deposit taking business under the Banking Business (Jersey) Law 1991, as amended. The Jersey Branch registered address is One The Esplanade, St Helier, Jersey, JE2 3QA.

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Luxury at its best Truly exquisite Pearshaped Diamond rings.

Designed and made in our workshop.

Planning the sale of your business: it’s never too early.

The journey to a business exit is full of unexpected surprises getting to grips with what may lie in store could help you get a better deal.

If there is one truism about selling a business it is that is never too early to start planning. That is the overriding message we get when we speak to our clients who have sold their businesses, and the main piece of advice entrepreneurs gave when we spoke to them for our research report into the exit process: “The Long Goodbye”.

Achieving a successful business sale is one of the defining challenges for an entrepreneur. While some businesses are lucky enough to be approached with an unsolicited offer which they can’t turn down, for most a successful exit grows from many months - if not years - of careful preparation.

The main challenge in preparing for the sale of a business is understanding that regardless of how successful your business is, it may not be attractive to buyers. The dominance of an owner-manager, the lack of a strong management team and an over-reliance on a small pool of customers or one or two big clients are all show-stoppers for buyers which require time and planning to address.

Tel. +44 (0) 1534 736182 sales@aurumjewellers.co.uk

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Then there is the detail which lies under the surface. Customer contracts need to be place, you must be free of onerous commitments and ventures which may be a turn-off to your buyer and of

course, you need to be able to show you have a strong pipeline of new business and a sales machine that will win more.

Deal-time is not the time to address these issues which can reduce the value of your business or halt a sale completely.

Another area for owner-managers to consider is their knowledge of the deal process. Our research found that while many are clear on their ultimate goal of selling up, few have any detailed idea of how long the process will take, which exit option is best for their business and what that will entail. In fact, one of the most common experiences for entrepreneurs is to find themselves locked into a business they want to sell for far longer than they expected because they have underestimated what it will take to sell up.

As many entrepreneurs are only likely to go through a business exit once in their career, this situation is understandable.

However, if the focus is to get the best value from a successful sale then starting conversations with advisers and those who have sold up before is a critical part of the sale process and one to start early. When it comes to doing a deal, you will end up putting a huge amount of trust in your advisers and need to feel confident you are getting the right advice so the sooner you establish these relationships the better.

The last area to focus on is to gain a realistic understanding of how a deal will be structured and the amount of money you are likely to walk away with at the end of it. Getting to grips with this is vital so that you can understand the kind of lifestyle choices you can afford after selling up – it is here that advice from a wealth manager can help you make realistic plans for the postsale period.

For many business owners the business exit is the moment when they can reflect on years of hard work and the success they have achieved – it is one of the key moments in a personal and business journey. The process leading up to that moment will be complex and daunting but there is no doubt that sound planning not only reduces risk but can enhance the value of the sale.

The Coutts report “The Long Goodbye” looks in detail at how to plan your business sale. For a copy of the report or for more information about becoming a Coutts client in the Channel Islands, please contact Ronan Walsh on +44 (0)1534 282076 or ronan.walsh@coutts.com.

The Royal Bank of Scotland International Limited trades in Jersey as Coutts & Co Channel Islands and as Coutts.

The Royal Bank of Scotland International Limited. Registered Office: P.O. Box 64, Royal Bank House, 71 Bath Street, St. Helier, Jersey JE4 8PJ. Business address: 23-25 Broad Street, St. Helier, Jersey JE4 8ND. Regulated by the Jersey Financial Services Commission.

Calls may be recorded. Internet e-mails are not necessarily secure as information might be intercepted, lost or destroyed. Please do not e-mail any account or other confidential information.

Our services are not offered to any person in any jurisdiction where their advertisement, offer or sale is restricted or prohibited by law or regulation or where we are not appropriately licensed.

Photo: Ronan Walsh, Chartered FCS Director, Relationship Management

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The Royal Bank of Scotland International Limited trades in Jersey as Coutts & Co Channel Islands and as Coutts.

The Royal Bank of Scotland International Limited. Registered Office: P.O. Box 64, Royal Bank House, 71 Bath Street, St. Helier, Jersey JE4 8PJ. Business address: 23-25 Broad Street, St. Helier, Jersey JE4 8ND. Regulated by the Jersey Financial Services Commission.

Design at its ‘Best’ Dedicated to her art for over 22 years, Catherine Best fuses tradition with contemporary design in her desirable jewellery collections, which are inspired by home and family heritage.

The beauty of the Channel Islands can be seen in Catherine’s pieces, the colours of the sea, the bays, landscape and of course the Mills. The use of unusual gemstones has acquired Catherine a reputation for the unique.

Visitors can expect to get a warm Jersey welcome to the showroom, where they can try the jewellery and be advised by the friendly team - perhaps find that souvenir gift for friends and family at home.

Collections are limited edition, ranging in price to suit all.

Bespoke and personal The Manufacturing Workshop at the Windmill is where Catherine Best’s designs are realised. The workshop has three benches where the delicate art of goldsmithing can be viewed. Jewellery is made daily using traditional methods and employing up-to-date machinery and tools.

Jewellers can advise you about, your own jewellery, ideas, gemstones, jewellery design and the manufacturing processes involved. There are many services the Jewellers can carry out during your visit to Jersey.

From grain to precious stones Home to Catherine Best Jewellers, St Peter’s Windmill is the southernmost with sails in the British Isles. This beautiful historic, c1837 landmark is built from Jersey granite. The weigh bridge where grain used to be delivered for milling survived and is a handy site for buses to stop at Catherine Best.

The WINDMILL INN - tea rooms - delicatessen - wine bar serves breakfast, afternoon teas, lunches and dinners made using local Jersey produce. The Wine bar offers specialities such as cheese and wine sharing platters and charcuterie put together by Manager and published sommelier George Catterall.

George and his wife Julie have been in hospitality for 25 years and look forward to welcoming you to this unique Jersey hostelry... Open 7 days a week from 8.00am ‘til late.

Cradle of love - emerged from the desire to keep loved ones close.

The pendant comes with a single diamond; gemstones can be added to slide freely inside the crescent to represent family members or personal stories of love.

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Puffin collection – was created to highlight the plight of this gorgeous native bird which is disappearing from our shores.

Eyris pearl collection - Koru is a limited edition pendant of 75, priced at £1118 including GST. Catherine has close family connections in the Maori culture, Koru means new life, growth and rebirth, sentiments reflected in the spiral design.

How to find us: Catherine Best at St. Peters Windmill, The Windmill, Les Chenolles, St. Peter, Jersey, JE3 7DW T: 01534 485777 E: jersey@catherinebest.com GPS code: GPS: Latitude: 49.233769 / Longitude: -2.187532

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Lucy Farley, ‘To The Lighthouse, Ile de Re’ (2013)

limited edition original prints. Making original prints is a great way for artists to make their work more affordable and accessible to a greater number of collectors.

Printmaking also enables artists to achieve effects that they cannot achieve with any other medium; allowing them to experiment with processes and techniques that can push the boundaries of their work.

The definition of an original print is that it is always an original piece of work, never a reproduction. The artist is involved at every stage of the printing process, much of which is done by hand. All of our publications are made at Worton Hall Studios; the west London fine art complex that houses renowned printmakers Coriander Studio, The Curwen Studio and Huguenot Editions.

We believe in making contemporary British art accessible to the wider island community; through exhibitions, artist events and discussions, the CCA Artbus (a double decker mobile gallery), our online presence, and by offering internships and competition opportunities to Jersey art students.

We look forward to welcoming you to our gallery.

All images courtesy of CCA Galleries International, copyright the artist.

CCA GALLERIES INTERNATIONAL JERSEY’S PREMIER INDEPENDENT CONTEMPORARY GALLERY CCA Galleries International is the home of modern and contemporary art in Jersey. We showcase the best in British art including paintings, limited edition prints and sculpture. We have a diverse year-round exhibition schedule spanning artists of international renown as well as emerging artists. We are proud to be at the centre of Jersey’s artistic and cultural life and seek every opportunity to explore its unique and beautiful environs by showing local artists on a regular basis.

group of new works and garnering national and international press attention, as well as being the subject of BBC programme What Do Artists Do All Day last year. The late John Hoyland’s stunning abstract paintings were the inaugural exhibition at Damien Hirst’s Newport Gallery in London.

Meanwhile Nic Fiddian-Green’s 30ft sculpture Horse at Water takes pride of place at Marble Arch, and Bruce McLean has an upcoming show at the Tate in 2016.

Among the artists that we exhibit are Damien Hirst, Sir Peter Blake, Bruce McLean, John Piper, Nic Fiddian-Green and John Hoyland. Despite being in his eighties, Blake- most well known for his ‘Sgt Pepper’ album cover for The Beatles- has had a very busy few years, including a solo show at London’s Waddington Custot Galleries, Portraits and People, featuring a significant

CCA Galleries International is housed in a historic listed building. The interior has been transformed from a traditional law office into a stunning exhibition space spanning four floors. The space also offers a very special experience for those hosting corporate, charitable and private events.

We are best known as a publisher of limited edition original prints.

Nic Fiddian-Green, ‘Horse at Water’ (2015)

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 or call us on +44 (0)1534 739 900 Follow us on Twitter @CCAIntl Or visit us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ccagalleriesinternational

We are best known as a publisher of Bruce McLean, ‘San Carigol 35’, (2014)

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In addition to investment management, the family office will also, typically, provide personal services to the family, such as managing household staff and making travel arrangements.

There are also multi-family offices which offer similar services but for a number of wealthy families at any one time. These services are provided by financial organisations and can be a much cheaper option than setting up on your own family office, depending upon the required size of the operation.

To set up a single family office is a complex task. It involves the recruitment of your own staff and the operational risk for the office is borne entirely by you. The benefit of this option is that you have full control over the family office and it will, therefore, provide exactly those services which cover your family’s needs. The downside is the cost. Single family offices are in most cases established by families with an overall wealth of at least $200m, or who have wealth which is very complex, for example several operating businesses owned by the family.

Typically, the key staff within a single family office will be a tax lawyer, investment manager/specialist and an excellent PA.

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It is widely thought that the concept of a family office dates back to the late 19th century, with the Rockefellers being the pioneers. Popularity then really started to grow in the 1980s and since 2005 there seems to have been an explosion in the number of firms within the finance industry offering ‘family office’ services to keep pace with the significant increase in the number of substantially wealthy families around the world.

So what exactly is a family office?

While there are several descriptions, a traditional single family office is simply an entity that supports the financial management, organisation and maintenance needs of a given family and acts as its chief adviser and coordinator.

The assets are the family’s own wealth, often generated over many generations.

The purpose of the family office is to effectively transfer this established wealth across existing and future generations.

By using a multi-family office service via an organisation, such as Equiom, you have access to a much wider range of specialist staff who, in turn, can access their own professional intermediary relationships to help facilitate any and all requests from the family. There is still the benefit of having a trusted adviser as your single point of contact, who will coordinate and report on your worldwide financial affairs. This saves you having to deal with various professional advisers and allows you to concentrate on enjoying your wealth.

A good multi-family office can support the family with all its wealth planning needs. It will have gained wide experience in dealing with other wealthy families, so it is unlikely to see any unique situations or requests.

Wealth and asset protection, as well as

succession planning, are two key areas for Equiom clients seeking family office services. Ensuring that family members remain connected and helping to guide and coach younger family members are also key roles for a family office.

The classic ‘clogs to clogs’ in three generations scenario shows that wealth management and preservation is crucial to maintain multi-generational family wealth. There is often a lack of strategy within a family or, perhaps more importantly, a lack of communication between family members. An experienced family office should be able to build long-term relationships with all family members involved and educate the younger generation.

the US, but in recent years London has gained in popularity. The decision to establish a single family office is usually only taken once in a lifetime, but with multi-family office providers, families can move in or out as generational needs demand. However, selecting the most appropriate provider to suits your family’s precise requirements, is a vitally important decision.

A family office may also focus on the more practical needs of a family, such as supporting it with the operational management of yachts and aircraft, providing secretarial and concierge services, and offering real estate management. These ‘lifestyle’ management services offer convenience and time-savings to the family and are extremely popular.

Historically, single family offices have been centred around Switzerland and

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Global expertise, WORLD-CLASS SERVICE,

AN ICON JUST GOT LARGER

LOCAL PRESENCE

MARK VAUTIER HEAD OF PRIVATE CLIENTS, ROSSBOROUGH he high net worth insurance market fulfils the needs of wealthy families and individuals by providing a range of products where the breadth of cover, features, benefits and overall service provides global solutions for clients who spend much of their time travelling for business and pleasure.

The policies are written on a much wider, more flexible basis rather than adopting a one-size-fits-all approach. A single, flexible portfolio can be arranged that covers everything from cars and boats to the family home, wine cellar, second home and global travel.

However there is often a trade off between receiving adequate cover for assets in multiple jurisdictions and being provided with the personal service that comes with using a local insurance broker.

In 2013, Arthur J. Gallagher, one of the world’s largest insurance broking firms, acquired Rossborough’s former parent company. As one of the Channel Islands’ longest established brokers and as part of a global firm, Rossborough can offer

unparalleled expertise and stability for its clients. Local knowledge and expertise provides a personal, tailored service but the global distribution network provided by Arthur J. Gallagher ensures access to specialist insurance teams around the world.

Good service is at the heart of everything Rossborough does. When it comes to making a claim, high net worth insurers excel, as their approach is more understanding, faster and a lot more flexible than standard insurers.

Rossborough Private Clients has access to highly respected market leaders in this field.

Every client is individual – Every claim is unique One client thought a diamond from their ring had been lost within their home and once the insurer understood the sentimental value attached to the piece, the claims team brought in a specialist company to undertake a forensic search of the property in an effort to retrieve the precious stone. Unfortunately, the search proved unsuccessful, which led to the team sourcing a

replacement as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Due to the prized possession increasing in value over the last few years, finding a replacement stone within the agreed value proved complicated and the client was facing a potential underinsurance issue. However, thanks to the great relationships the claims team had built with its suppliers over the years, they were able to agree with one of their preferred jewellers that they would source and replace the stone at the original agreed value.

The replacement diamond was sourced from the United States and the jewellers arranged for it be flown from America to Ireland and set into the ring on a Saturday morning, all in time to be presented to the client along with a complimentary bottle of champagne at her birthday party that evening.

If you would like to find out more about specialist Private Client insurance, please contact Mark Vautier, Head of Private Clients at Rossborough on +44 (0) 1534 500614 or email mvautier@rossboroughgroup.co.uk

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Stott & Willgrass 6 York Street, St.Helier, Jersey JE2 3RQ, Channel Islands Tel: 01534 735 950 Fax: 01534 735 950

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The Loving Chair Company’s Home & Lifestyle Store 75 Bath Street St Helier JE2 4SU Tel: +44 (0) 1534 867067

www.thelovingchaircompany.com

For that unique shopping experience it has to be Brummells ERMENEGILD O ZEGNA PO LO RALPH LAUREN CRO CKETT & JO NES O LIVER SWEENEY JACO B CO HEN CANALI ETO N TO D S

Time to disappear into a wonderland of treasures… step into the Loving Chair Company’s new treat-filled boutique at 75 Bath Street, St Helier.

If you’re an original - why shouldn’t the things you have around you be the same? Surround yourselves with things you fall in love with and become an artist of your space with bespoke furniture, soft furnishings and home accessories that let your imagination run free.

At the heart of the Loving Chair Company lies a family of audacious artists and courageous creators who together design fabrics and produce bespoke pieces of furniture, soft furnishings and home accessories that add beautiful and stylish works of art to your life. Each one of a kind piece of furniture has its own story, all designed and built by skilled craftsmen and women to add unique personality to your home. Unique fabrics created with in-house designs that bring individual character to every piece.

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The new store is also home to a curated collection of all the Loving Chair Company’s favourite things, from designer lighting to quirky gifts and exquisite accessories, all exclusively available in the Channel Islands. Their recipe for a more beautiful life? ‘Love colour, live creatively, learn craft and laugh contagiously. Add beauty and grace to your home and live with the things you love around you.’

A family of creators who started out creating furniture in their workshop barn, The Loving Chair Company has spread its wings into a diverse design force with an online store and now their own boutique at 75 Bath Street, St Helier. Their story begins with grandma Celeste who started working as a milliner at the age of 13; and has now been in the industry for over five decades. She is at the heart of TLC, bringing their ideas and collections to life with her master sewing skills and incredible eye for detail. Mum Alex grew up in this creative environment and was soon immersed in the family business,

regularly helping out with a needle and thread from a young age. Alex is the innovator, kicking off the handcraft revolution and changing the world, one chair at a time. Daughter Brontey has been developing her artistic talent for fabric and textile design for many years and is the creative genius behind the TLC fabric collections. A passionate artist and creator, she sparks a wealth of new and exciting ideas for the team to develop together.

The Loving Chair Company team work as a creative melting pot to achieve original pieces of furniture and soft furnishings all of the highest quality, with individual design and a unique twist. Beautiful things for you to find a home for. See them all at their brand new Home & Lifestyle Store, now open at 75 Bath Street, St Helier.

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And with service as exceptional as their jewellery and watches, Hettich offers a luxury shopping experience in the centre of St Helier, all with low tax prices as standard. Hettich has a commitment to always offering VAT-free prices - making it one of the few places in the UK where you can purchase a brand new watch from leading watch houses like Patek Philippe, Rolex or Breitling or designer jewellery at sterling VAT-free prices.

Discover the latest arrivals from the top watchmaking houses, or take the opportunity to invest in a beautiful diamond or gemstone, or even a superbly crafted accessory, at Hettich you’ll find a select choice of fine jewellery, timepieces and luxury accessories to suit any occasion. And all in beautiful surroundings at Hettich’s King Street boutique, at the heart of the island since 1900 and still owned and run by the same family. It’s a business that prides itself on their relationships with their customers, from an exceptional welcome to outstanding follow-up care. With expertise in diamond buying and watch care, as well as an in-house watchmaker for repairs and servicing, and a selection of pre-owned watches and jewellery, Hettich is your jeweller of choice in the Channel Islands.

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When viewing the Rolls-Royce Dawn in side profile, one’s eye is instantly drawn to the elegant profile of the car. The soft top shape is completely harmonious and homogenous without the ugly concave areas or sharp struts seen in other manufacturers’ soft tops. In addition, new 21” polished and 21’’ and 20” painted wheels ensure Dawn remains a perfectly executed, contemporary expression of Rolls-Royce luxury.

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Rolls-Royce Dawn “Our new Rolls-Royce Dawn promises a striking, seductive encounter like no other Rolls-Royce to date, and begins a new age of open-top, superluxury motoring. Dawn is a beautiful new motor car that offers the most uncompromised open-top motoring experience in the world. It will be the most social of super-luxury drophead motor cars for those who wish to bathe in the sunlight of the world’s most exclusive social hotspots. Quite simply, it is the sexiest Rolls-Royce ever built.”

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It offers a new level of effortlessness and a relaxed sensory experience with an underlying exhilaration and dynamism.

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The new Rolls-Royce Dawn greets the observer with a striking yet elegant exterior design with classic Rolls-Royce appearance and presence. It is the most vibrant Rolls-Royce yet with charming and alluring qualities that bring a new level of finesse, sophistication and refinement in a drophead coupé – a serene yet exhilarating sense of uncompromised freedom.

to comfort and space. This new RollsRoyce embodies dynamic and social qualities that will attract a broader, younger and more socially-aware audience around the world.

Exterior design Like an athlete, Rolls-Royce Dawn appears poised, taught and ready to go. The latent acceleration and tension in the surfaces are increased through completely new panels which evince curvature that creates a tighter surface and a more powerful silhouette which hints at what lies beneath.

Dawn’s powerful and striking front end gives it a sensuous yet edgy, almost masculine look whilst the bold sweeping shoulder line becomes more sensuous as it flows over the swell of the rear wheels, accommodating a wider track.

A tapered ‘wake channel’ on the bonnet, emanating from the Spirit of Ecstasy’s wings, evokes the sight of a jet’s vapour trail, hinting at the car’s dynamism.

With its high shoulder line, massive C-pillar and horizontally narrow side window aperture, when viewed from side-on and roof up, the car looks akin to a low-slung ‘hot rod’.

Roof down, the sexiness of the RollsRoyce Dawn is even more apparent.

From the side the steep rake of the windscreen, the swage line that flows over the rear haunches plus the high beltline that rises along the profile give the impression of effortless swiftness.

The very same rising beltline wraps around the rear passenger cabin akin to the collar of a jacket pulled up to protect the neck.

The deck itself is an amazing work of modern craftsmanship. The wood on the deck, chosen by the customer to suit their individual taste, flows down the ‘Waterfall’ between the rear seats, and around the cabin clothing the interior door panels and enticing the owner to enter Dawn.

Interior design The Rolls-Royce Dawn offers four very individual, cosseting seats. The vehicle is a full four seater and so there is no compromise in comfort wherever you sit.

The seats have been designed to help emphasise the energetic, yet elegant intent and sense of purpose of the car, complemented by an intersecting full length centre console. The upper seat back houses the seat belt harness, which together with the pillarless bodywork enhances and emphasises the slingshot of wood or leather with no breaks in the flow-lines. The wood on the surfaces of the trays are also book-matched down the centre console in a chevron pattern pointing forward providing an accelerated feel.

Engineering & Technology Without question, the engineering highlight of the new Rolls-Royce Dawn is the new roof. To be a true RollsRoyce, Dawn had to deliver the hushed driving experience associated with all Rolls-Royces. At the same time the only choice for a Rolls-Royce was a fabric roof for reasons of aesthetics, romance and brand appropriateness. There is nothing more romantic than driving a convertible in the rain at night and hearing the drops pattering on the roof.

Whether the roof is open or closed, Bespoke Audio ensures perfect acoustic balance and performance. Audio engineers were consulted throughout the design process of the car on the effect proposed changes may have had on the performance of the audio system – a practice unparalleled in the automotive world.

The beating heart and soul of any Rolls-Royce motor car is the beloved twin-turbo 6.6-litre V12 powertrain.

With a power output of 563bhp or

420kW @ 5,250rpm and a torque rating of 780Nm or 575 lb ft @ 1,500rpm, Dawn’s driving experience is exceptional.

Dawn maintains Rolls-Royce’s typical steering characteristics providing superb driver feedback thereby ensuring that the car is effortless but precise to drive, while also providing a great sense of safety, even at higher speeds, no matter if the top is up or down.

The result is that the new Dawn is Rolls-Royce’s most powerful full fourseat drophead motor car to date, and thanks to its advanced engineering is lighter and more fuel efficient than the majority of compromised 2+2 convertibles in the market.

In common with the entire Rolls-Royce family of fine motor cars, the new Dawn is at the very vanguard of automotive design and technology. Dawn presents drivers with a suite of discreet technologies that ensure their leisure time in the car is a super-luxurious effortless experience.

The instrument dials have also undergone subtle enhancements with individually applied polished metal chaplets around the dials evoking the precision design of hand-made, luxury wrist watches, whilst the matt chrome centres ‘float’ in the middle of each instrument. In addition, a new clock design featuring the new motor car’s name has been introduced.

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Durrell welcomes the first Andean bear cub birth in 22 years

By Jenna Hunt, Mammal Keeper The Andean bears at Durrell Wildlife Park are valuable contributors to a breeding programme. They could contribute to safeguarding the species from extinction, should the worst happen in the wild.

In the two years that Quechua and Bahia have been resident at Durrell, they have become firm favourites with the keepers and visitors. Quechua is known for his boisterous ways and Bahia for her more docile nature.

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Keepers noticed Bahia putting on weight, which was a good sign, but how do you actually tell if a bear is pregnant? As there are no simple methods, staff had to think of a non-invasive and safe way to check for pregnancy. Ultrasound was one solution, but sedation can be risky. You can’t just ask a bear to lie back whilst the ultrasound is performed… or can you?

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Training animals for specific behaviours to enable better management is routine at Durrell. In the past, our bears have been trained for keepers to hand inject them with medication so why not an ultrasound? With a simple plan and a lot of grapes, keepers were able to train Bahia to present her belly and allow the vets to perform this procedure. Not only is this invaluable for keeper staff, but it also provides reproductive information about a species of which little is known.

During a weekly ultrasound, vets clearly recognised a heartbeat, spine and distinct movement!

typical animal fashion, Bahia gave birth to one cub just out of sight of the infra-red cameras that were set up inside the den.

Sadly this first cub did not survive, but keepers were overjoyed when they saw Bahia moving a cub into the den the next morning. It was squirming, squeaking and very much alive!

Bahia’s behaviour started to change.

She was becoming very cranky with Quechua so they were separated and she was given access to the cubbing den. Her appetite decreased, and she spent considerable time building a nest in the den using shredded paper, straw and vegetation she dragged in from outside.

One morning, keepers noticed Bahia was more restless than usual. By 4pm it was clear that something was happening. In

The infrared cameras inside the den have enabled staff to keep an eye on mother and cub and to track their progress. It also provides a unique view of what actually happens inside a den – something that is rarely seen. Durrell shared highlights of these touching moments between mother and cub on their Facebook page, www.facebook. com/durrellwildlife. It involved lots of cuddles and naps! The den was made

Bahia has proven herself a fantastic mother caring for the cub tirelessly, and barely leaving the den at all. The cub itself is thriving, growing rapidly and making its presence felt with some loud calls!

possible by the generous sponsorship of ABN AMRO Bank, Jersey.

In spring 2015, the cub was starting to climb and play inside the den. It was also spending quite a lot of time play wrestling with mum Bahia! We expect to see the cub out and about for the summer, providing mum is not too overprotective.

The cub should start climbing around July, when it’s six months old. Andean bear cubs are well known for being quite daring and climbing as high as they can!

Make sure to drop by Durrell Wildlife Park, for a chance to see our little Andean bear cub growing up. Please visit www.durrell.org/visit for more information.

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Hydropool are the World leader and pioneer in the manufacturing, design and engineering of SwimSpas and Swim Flow Technology. Hydropool SwimSpas not only provide the ultimate swimming experience, they are also ideal for Aquatic Fitness, Therapeutic Hydrotherapy and the overall family fun experience of a swimming pool.

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