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In this first issue of 2017 we talk in-depth with Laura Mowat, our cover model this month. If you’ve eaten at Tanroagan, The Boatyard or Swiss House you’ll have noticed Laura. With a smile on her face and a can-do attitude she tells us all about her harrowing couple of years on pages 10-11. We continue with girls that can with a list of the most influential women of the last century written by a new writer Andrew Low. See which ones you agree with on pages 14-15.

As we enter February the world around us goes Valentines crazy. We’re normally all over this, with themes for our first issue of the year historically centering on all thing romance. Sure it’s great for lovers but it leaves others seeing red. If you’re not in a relationship and have decided not to get a Tinder match for the 14th, we check out some great dinning destinations around the world to go and eat. Turn to page 36 for a foreign feast . If you fancy sticking to a dinner for one, take us along, we’ll be your date.

Hopefully you’ll enjoy the varied approaches to our theme in this issue. As Annie Lennox said way back when, behind every great man, there has to be a great woman. I think most of them are running things really.

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She would be the first to admit that when she first thought she’d found a pea size lump in her breast in October 2014 it was probably nothing to worry about.

It was small and she couldn’t always feel it. So wasn’t until the following January that she finally went to her GP and, true to form, even when she was referred for a mammogram she didn’t tell anyone about her concerns to save unnecessarily worrying them.

“It wasn’t until I went back for the results in March that I was told I had breast cancer,” says Laura. “I sat in my car afterwards feeling slightly shocked and tearful wondering how to break this to my Mum who’d been through it all with my Dad who lost his fight with cancer a few years ago and I decided then and there to be the strong one and that this was the kick up the bum I needed to get fit and healthy!”

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If you’ve ever eaten at Tanroagan, the Boatyard or the Swiss House – her familyrun restaurants - you’ll have noticed Laura.

She’s the one with the flamboyant hair, the glamorous make-up – and the big smile.

“I dreaded the thought of having chemo and losing my hair but then I discovered a company called ‘Wig Glamour’ on eBay and found a way of embracing it in a fun way” she continues. That attitude also dictated how she approached telling everyone. Her hair became the talking point for customers and enabled Laura to speak openly about her cancer and to listen to other people’s experiences and advice.

The restaurants provide health insurance for their management and after Laura’s father passed away her mother made sure she and her brother were added to it. “Nobles hospital diagnosed my cancer but after duplicate tests and seeing two different doctors they still did not tell me if I could be cured or not,” she says. “I was also told it would be weeks or months before having further tests, scans and seeing a visiting consultant so it was at this point my Mum and I decided we needed to act fast and find help elsewhere.” And Laura will be eternally grateful to a customer who recommended consultant Justin Stebbing at The Harley Street Clinic to her. “I feel like the luckiest person in the world for having health insurance and being able to use private health care” she says. “I was able to fly to London, have a consultation, have multiple scans, tests and an operation and start chemo within four days. I owe them my life.”

Words by: Suzy Holland Photos: Shan Fisher - www.shansphoto.com Styling: Laura Mowat

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“The chemo made me really sick, so I would book a hotel room nearby and ride it out until the morning. I would fly over in advance and make full use of the opportunity to go shopping, eat in fantastic restaurants, go to the theatre, meet friends and make the most of having a couple of days off work before going for treatment knowing that for the next two weeks I would be poorly.”

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Laura has blogged her whole journey on Facebook using only positivity, wit and humour, along with graphic, honest photos detailing every stage of treatment allowing friends and family to be with her every step of the way, and she says that the love, support and encouragement from everyone was overwhelming. Since her diagnosis Laura has learnt a lot about the importance of a health and overall wellbeing and is making constant changes to her lifestyle, by eating more healthily, exercising and practicing mindfulness. And there is good news: “I’ve just completed my two years of treatment and have been given the allclear, and after a couple of reconstruction operations later this year it will just be regular check-ups.”

Laura was surprisingly shy, and worried, about having her photograph taken for Gallery, and being the cover girl for ‘This Girl Can’. “I am very self-conscious and don’t like how I appear in photos,” she says, “but if one woman looks at me and doesn’t delay going to the doctor with an ‘insignificant’ lump, then it’s worth it.”

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ith work from leading contemporary artists, including Turner Prize winner Mark Wallinger, the latest exhibition at the Sayle Gallery, ‘Turning Point’, is one which illustrates what many think should be its raison d’etre: bringing the best of contemporary art to the Island to excite, intrigue, encourage and spark the imaginations of artists and art lovers.

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Shona Illingworth Time Present

Curator of ‘Turning Point’, and Programme Manager for Art, Design & Media at the University College Isle of Man, Helen Fox believes that this exhibition is relevant not only to her students but also to the Island’s growing community of practicing artists.

Sandle RA, says he hopes that ‘Turning Point’ will be the catalyst for other equally challenging exhibitions in the future. “‘Turning Point’ is a very important exhibition,” says Professor Sandle, “and is the sort that the Island has been starved of for far too long.”

Keith McIntyre is Head of Art at the University of Northumbria, and has been heavily influenced by the Manx landscape including his 2016 exhibition of drawings of the Moylley yn Burroo (Drinking Dragon) and a film made then which will be shown during this exhibition. For ‘Turning Point’ he has devised a collaborative piece featuring the Tower of Refuge, which he sees as not only an iconic building in itself, but also an enduring symbol fixed in the mind of anyone who approaches, or leaves, the Island by sea.

Manxman Kevin Atherton is exhibiting

“Part of my job is to open my students’ minds, not only to the influences of the past, but also the imaginations and processes of current artists,” says Helen.

“Seeing and interacting with leading artists’ work is so important and ‘Turning Point’ will give them this opportunity.”

But the exhibition isn’t just for art students.

‘Turning Point’ is an unrivalled opportunity to see the work of five contemporary artists with international reputations: Keith McIntyre, Kevin Atherton, Mark Wallinger, Susan Collins and Shona Illingworth.

Patron of the Sayle Gallery, Michael

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Make sure you have those difficult intergenerational conversations WORDS Rebecca Evans

y eldest daughter recently caught me off guard with a tricky question. It wasn’t about sex, relationships or her future career, but about money. Or to be more precise, my money and how much of it I had.

Like all young people approaching university, her question was probably inspired mainly by her concern that I will be able to help support her financially during her degree. But I suspect it was also driven by curiosity. I pondered how best to answer her.

If I answered it outright, how would it affect her? Would she be more or less motivated to work hard at university?

Would she be more or less careful about her spending? How would it affect her relationship with me? Would she tell her friends, inevitably ensuring that their parents knew my financial position? Would those parents be pleased, envious or sorry for me? Why should I care?

I could, of course, have chosen not to answer her. But I asked myself whether this might become a cause of tension, distrust or contention between us. It might make it easier — or harder — to involve her in my finances when she is older. Is my financial position any of my daughter’s business anyway?

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‘Log’, his 1981 ‘performative drawing bookwork’ a twelve volume sculpture/ book which is a literal illustration of the significance of the voyage between Douglas and Liverpool, and a new piece for ‘Turning Point’, ‘Log II’ – an animated video projection of the individual drawings of ‘Log’ which acts as an archive, but is also a performance in itself.

“I left the Island in 1969,” says Kevin, “and like generations of Manx people before and after me I have remained ‘across’ both as a geographical location and physiological condition ever since. ‘Log’ and ‘Log II’ reflect the life I’ve lived since then.”

Mark Wallinger’s ‘Construction Site’ is a mesmerising 2012 video work showing a team of scaffolders erecting and then dismantling a structure on a beach, rising until the top level is aligned with the horizon. The significance of showing this

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We all know one of those girls. Maybe she’s a colleague, your sister, or that girl you occasionally see in Costa. They’re the girls who always seem to have it TOGETHER. Consistently airbrush perfect, stylish, capable, prepared for anything. They’re the living embodiment of every carefully filtered Instagram story you’ve ever seen.

They run the world.

I am the opposite of her. Chaotic, unkempt, often inappropriate, the last time I was on time was in 2004. At 33, I’m still waiting to feel like a Grown Up. Thankfully, wine-fuelled honesty from friends assures me that I’m not alone in this persistent inability to manage adult life.

So when asked to write a gadgets feature for this particular issue, I got to thinking that surely in this age of technology, there are products that can help in the pursuit of running our individual worlds - or at least seeming like we do. Turns out I was right...

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If I had to name one woman that will be running the world in 2017, it would be Alexa. Launched in the UK in September 2016, chances are you already know someone who has handed over the running of their home and life to this small cylindrical device.

Like Siri’s cooler big Sister, the Amazon Echo (or Alexa, to her friends) is set to revolutionise the way we organise our lives.

For the uninitiated, the Echo is a totally hands free, voice controlled gadget that is ready to become your new personal assistant. From the basic features we’ve already become accustomed to on our smartphones; setting an alarm, checking the weather or finding the nearest coffee shop, the Echo seamlessly connects to apps such as Spotify allowing you to voice control your music, can manage your shopping list (and in some cases order it for you) and in conjunction with smart technology in your home can even control your heating, lighting and household appliances. And all without having to lift a finger.

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There can barely be a pub, restaurant or shop in the Isle of Man that I haven’t left an umbrella in at some stage. Cheap ones, expensive ones, handbag sized, golfing size, It makes no difference; as soon as the rain stops falling I promptly leave it wherever I happen to be at the time. If I had a dollar for every one I’d lost, then I’d spend them on a Davek Alert.

Hands up if you’ve ever selected a restaurant or pub table based purely on its proximity to a plug socket? If you struggle to find anything in your bag under the jumble of charger cables? If you can feel your heart rate rising as your battery percentage drops? Yep, me too.

There’s no denying that smartphones have changed our lives, but they’re not without downsides, and the ever dwindling battery life is probably the most annoying.

Worry no longer, the boys & girls at the Powerhouse have the answer.

The Rockbox Power Bank 6000 is a handbag sized, pastel coloured, stylish solution to all your energy woes.

Rechargeable between uses this smart little box holds enough power for 2 full phone charges, or can give a decent boost to your tablet, camera or iPod. Best of all for those in a rush, the 2.4A port swells device power twice as fast as any other charger - from zero to hero in half the time.

The Rockbox Power Bank is available from the Powerhouse for £22.99

With homing capabilities, solidly made steel and aluminium super-strong frame, 190 thread count microfibre canopy and an unconditional lifetime guarantee, this really is the only umbrella you’ll ever need.

Available from www.davekny.com in the US at $125.

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So whether you want to catch up with the local news whilst brushing your teeth, switch on the kettle before the ad-break starts, find the perfect playlist to match your mood, or simply remind yourself of the first rule of fight club (she does know the answer, I’ve checked), the Amazon Echo has got your back.

The Amazon Echo Dot starts from £41.66 (ex VAT) from www.amazon.co.uk

Please forgive me for a wild card here; this item is unfortunately not currently available this side of the Atlantic, but it’s about the most perfect-for-me gadget I’ve ever seen, so I couldn’t bear not to include it.

If that wasn’t clever enough, the proximity sensor will let you know exactly when your case is about to appear on the baggage carousel, allowing you to sit back and avoid the unseemly tussle of people all trying to be closest to the belt. All that AND a super stylish and easy to manoeuvre design? It’s an open and shut case.

Raden Suitcases are available from Selfridges www.selfridges.com and start at £250 for carry-on size.

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Constantly in development the Echo is always learning, and is even smart enough to adapt to your own personal preferences. 7 inbuilt microphones make for faultless voice recognition even over background noise.

The Davek Alert Umbrella

Such a simple idea, I don’t know why it’s taken so long. The Davek Alert umbrella, created via a Kickstarter campaign in 2016, connects to its own accompanying app, and promptly sends an alert should your phone and your umbrella exceed a distance of 30 feet apart, allowing you to retrace your steps and retrieve your brolly before it’s gone forever. Ta-Da! No more turning up to meetings looking like a drowned rat.

Whilst those girls are sweeping gracefully through the airport, I am more often found red-faced and sweaty, on the floor of the departures hall.

Suitcase open, I try frantically to shuffle my belongings into a combination that avoids the dreaded excess baggage charges.

Thank goodness then, for the marvellous Raden suitcase.

Not only feather-light and steel-strong, Raden cases have clever inbuilt technology. Most excitingly for an over-packer like me, these cases are capable of weighing their own contents, communicating both the weight and percentage of your luggage allowance to the handy accompanying app. I know what you’re thinking that’s great if your phone is charged. Well this suitcase also happens to have 2 USB ports, and is capable of harbouring enough juice for 4 full phone charges.

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seminal work in an art gallery, from where the low horizon and glimpses of activity in Douglas Bay is itself a moving artwork, cannot be underestimated.

Susan Collins is currently Professor at the Slade School of Fine Art. ‘Turning Point’ will include an archive recording from her 2016 installation for the Royal Albert Memorial Museum (Exeter) ‘Whatever the Weather’ which recorded the seasons, weather and tides of the north and south coast of Devon for twelve months, then streaming images to the gallery to be reconstructed in real time.

Shona Illingworth’s recent acclaimed sound and vision piece ‘Lesions in the Landscape’ reflects on the peculiarities of island life, and has many parallels with the way that our fascination with our own Island landscape is often to the exclusion of any others. ‘Time Present’ is Shona’s contribution to ‘Turning Point’ and explores the dynamic role memory plays in enabling us to move through time and space, and the impact of individual and cultural amnesia. With her own work developing from painting to a fusion of film and science, Shona believes that a diversity of artists and art practices is vital and when she was interviewed by Nicola Homer for Studio International 2015, Shona had this message for young would-be artists: “You don’t have to be isolated in what you imagine the art world to be, and you don’t have to conform.”

With ‘Turning Point’ the Sayle Gallery is showing contemporary art which doesn’t always conform, but pushes boundaries, invites discussion and opens minds. It’s an exhibition not to be missed.

‘Turning Point’ is at the Sayle Gallery, Douglas from 25th February 2017 – 26th March 2017

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Kevin Atherton film installation Log II

Words: Suzy Holland Images: Kevin Atherton, Susan Collins, Shona Illingworth (credit: The Welcome Trust & Welcome Collection), Keith McIntyre, Mark Wallinger (credit: Hauser & Wirth)

Woman are constantly told that if they discover a lump it needs to get be checked immediately, but why you should do this isn’t highlighted. Laura’s experience shows that even once you put yourself in the system - along with thousands of others you will have to wait for appointments, to have tests, to see the doctors, to get your results, to have the scans, to have your treatment, and as Laura says, “You don’t have time to wait, cancer doesn’t wait, it spreads! The longer you put off getting checked the more advanced the illness becomes, the more medication you will need, the more invasive the operations, the bigger the fight with less chance you have of beating it.”

Once Laura heard the words “you can be cured” from her consultant, the weight

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of the world lifted off her shoulders and she describes tackling the two years of treatment as an adventure. It started with eight cycles of chemo to shrink the lump, followed by Herceptin injections every three weeks all of which involved flying over to London. And after finding out she carried the BRCA2 gene (made ‘famous’ by Angelina Jolie) Laura decided that a double mastectomy and the removal of her ovaries was the right action to take.

aura Mowat says she was born with a smile on her face and a can-do attitude, and it is this which has certainly helped her through what for anyone would have been a harrowing couple of years.

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THE REST UPFRONT Edito..............................................................................................................5 What’s on....................................................................................................7 News in Numbers....................................................................................16 This Girl Certainly Can.........................................................................10 Me & My Pet.............................................................................................12 Failure is a Feminist Issue....................................................................14 These Girls Can.......................................................................................16 Manx Wildlife Trust.................................................................................18 GIVE...........................................................................................................20 MISC...........................................................................................................22

EVENTS Triskelion Polo Club Annual Awards Ball.....................................24 Siobhan Wicklow & Stephen Cowan's Wedding Day..............26

CULTURE Culture Vulture........................................................................................28 Culture News..........................................................................................29 Exciting New Art Exhibition..............................................................30 Upload ......................................................................................................32

TRAVEL A Foreign Feast......................................................................................36

AGENDA Business News.......................................................................................40 Movers & Shakers..................................................................................42

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Talking To Your Children About Money..........................................46 Talking Business.......................................................................................50 Ellis Brown Architects Event..............................................................52 Zedra Event...............................................................................................54 Thermal Imaging For Camera Phones............................................56 Internet of Things....................................................................................58

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APPETITE Porridge.......................................................................................................74 Food Pairings ..........................................................................................76 I Set Fire To Lorraine ............................................................................78 Argentina Women In Wine.................................................................80

FASHION & BEAUTY Fashion Flash............................................................................................82 Beauty Bulletin.........................................................................................84

HARDWEAR Motoring News........................................................................................86 Gadgets......................................................................................................88 Phone Home............................................................................................90

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VALHALLA – LIFE AND DEATH IN VIKING BRITAIN.

//HOUSE OF MANANNAN, PEEL// The Vikings had strong beliefs in life after death and how their dead were commemorated and celebrated. Discover the evidence in this latest collaboration with York Archaeological Trust and explore the mythological Viking worlds of the afterlife. www.manxnationalheritage.im

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SOPHIA MORRISON: THE FIRST CURATOR

//MANX MUSEUM, DOUGLAS// Sophia Morrison is probably most wellknown now for her storybook ‘Manx Fairy Tales’, but she did much more than collect Manx fairy stories.

Learn about her varied life and work from promotion of Manx language and culture to her involvement in Manx politics and publishing – Sophia Morrison was a person who made things happen. www.manxnationalheritage.im

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FOLKLORE MEETS THE VIKINGS TRAIL

//MANX MUSEUM & HOUSE OF MANANNAN// During half term week join our trails at the Manx Museum and House of Manannan to discover the fascinating worlds of folklore and Norse mythology. Find out what strange and mysterious creatures inhabit Manx folk and fairy tales and learn more about legendary Vikings. £1 per trail plus standard admission at the House of Manannan (Manx Museum entry free). www.manxnationalheritage.im

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STARGAZING EVENING: IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF KING ORRY

//YN THIE THOOIT,THE LHEN// An evening stargazing with Howard Parkin of Astromanx in the surroundings of our beautiful thatched cottage and nearby beach at The Lhen, where in Manx folklore, is the place where the legendary King Orry first landed on the Isle of Man. Friends of MNH will serve complimentary hot chocolate from the cottage.

Tickets £10 from the Manx Museum Gallery Shop. Members receive 10% off. Places limited. www.manxnationalheritage.im

NEW YORK RESTAURANT WEEK NEW YORK, NEW YORK UNTIL 10 FEBRUARY 2017

NYC Restaurant Week (which runs for more than a week) is a promotional event not dissimilar to our Tennerfest, where more than 380 restaurants offer three-course pre-fixed dining deals for both lunch ($29) and dinner ($42). Every summer and winter, NYC Restaurant Week returns with dining deals at restaurants all across New York.

From trendy newcomers to top-notch hotel restaurants to some of the city’s best fine-dining restaurants, the threeweek event draws bargain-hunting New York diners to try out and revisit old favorites serving cheap eats.

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SKY LANTERN FESTIVAL

PINGXI, TAIWAN – REPUBLIC OF CHINA10 FEBRUARY 2017

The Big Beat team with Andy Frankland-Davies Photo Mike Wade

ILLIAM DHONE – PATRIOT OR TRAITOR

//GAIETY THEATRE, DOUGLAS// An exciting and imaginative production of an historical drama exploring the life and times of Illiam Dhone, one of the Island’s most controversial characters. This production from TNT tries to show Illiam ‘warts and all’ without demolishing his reputation. www.villagaiety.com

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BIG BEAT FOR CRAIG’S HEARTSTRONG FOUNDATION

//PROMENADE SUITE, VILLA MARINA, DOUGLAS// The Big Beat is a marathon drumming event, with a team of six drummers playing in unison for over 50 hours to raise funds for Craig’s Heartstrong Foundation.

After their successful drumming for Hospice in 2015, drummers, Andy James, Steve Leach, Noah Egelnick, Jonny Peacock, Ben O’Hare and Martin Rigby return with themed playlists, guest drummers, DJs on Saturday night and the Big Beat raffle on Sunday afternoon.

Everyone is welcome to go along and support the drummers, buy some special merchandise and, for a donation, take part themselves. . www.justgiving.com/ thebigbeatIOM | www.facebook.com/ TheBigBeatIOM | www.facebook.com/ groups/craigsheartstrongfoundation/

According to the elders of Pingxi, the Sky Lantern Festival originated in the Xing Dynasty, more than two thousand years ago. At that time, bands of outlaws frequently raided the lowland villages, forcing residents to seek refuge in the mountains. Village watchmen used “fire balloons” as signals to inform the residents that their houses were safe once again and when those hiding in the hills saw the celestial flares, they knew it was time to go home. Today these lanterns have two main purposes.

One: they display scribbled messages of the hopes and dreams of the purchaser who then release them into the night sky by the power of fire; and Two: they represent the end of the Chinese New Year period and their release symbolizes the shedding of outdated ways and embracing the future.

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RIO CARNIVAL

RIO DE JANEIRO – BRAZIL 24 – 28 FEBRUARY 2017

The Carnival in Rio de Janeiro is a festival held before Lent every year and considered the biggest carnival in the world with two million people per day on the streets. The typical Rio carnival parade is filled with revelers, floats, and adornments from numerous samba schools which are located in Rio. Dressed in beautiful costumes these amazing dancers parade through the Sambadrome; social balls & parties are held at Copacabana Palace. And the streets come alive with the mini festivals instigated by locals where formality and structure are left far behind as music and dancing become the order of the day.

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in NUMBERS NEWS In case you’ve forgotten,Valentine’s Day is a Tuesday, on the 14th this year.

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ISLEXPO, a unique conference launched in 2016 to support innovation and entrepreneurialism on the Isle of Man, will be returning on Wednesday the 24th and Thursday 25th May 2017. The free two-day event will take place at the Villa Marina and will be closed by a Gala Dinner.

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spent by little-known charity Noble’s Hospital League of Friends in the last ten years making stays in hospital more bearable. In the last two years, it’s supplied TV sets for every bed.

increase in price for adults to visit House of Manannan to £10 but no change in price of Season Pass to all MNH sites, which remains £20.

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Over £4,000 raised for Hospice by recycling Christmas trees this year – twice as much as in 2015. www.hospice.org.im for more fundraising ideas.

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The penalty for non-attendance of children at school could be set to double to £100.

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The Department of Infrastructure is preparing to dredge Peel marina during spring 2017 to prevent a build-up of silt forcing the closure of a number of vessel berths. The intention is to remove up to 7,000 tonnes of material by using an excavator mounted on a barge.

to enter Parish Walk if you sign up before the end of March. www.parishwalk.com.

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BOOK YOUR NEXT BIG ADVENTURE WITH THE ISLE OF MAN STEAM PACKET COMPANY NOW AND YOU CAN TAKE ADVANTAGE OF MORE THAN 900,000 OFFER SEATS AVAILABLE DURING 2017.

Ben-my-Chree, the sixth vessel in the Steam Packet Company’s history to carry that iconic name meaning “Girl of My Heart”, operates year-round and her sister-ship Manannan returns to service on 31st of March, resuming daily sailings to the heart of Liverpool.

You can begin to enjoy your getaway as soon as you step on board, take a seat and relax.

Ben-my-Chree, just like her sister-ship Manannan, has a wide range of comfortable seating in her choice of lounges, plus you can get up and stretch your legs on a visit to Coast-to-Coast café for a quick snack or filling meal. Visit the Ocean Avenue shop for magazines, newspapers, toys and gifts and you can also find some great offers on famous-name perfumes and cosmetics.

If you would prefer additional privacy, she also has four-berth en-suite cabins with complimentary tea and coffee-making facilities and a TV to keep you entertained during the sailing. Take advantage of the opportunity to get your head down for a couple of hours so you arrive completely refreshed and raring to go.

As well as the choice of comfortable seating, shop, café and bar that Manannan offers to make your crossing as comfortable and enjoyable as possible, she also has two cinema lounges so you can enjoy a family-friendly film as you sail.

For additional convenience and comfort both vessels have reserved seating in the Niarbyl Lounge, or you could enjoy extra luxury as you begin your break in the Premium Lounge, with table service, complimentary non-alcoholic drinks and more.

Of course, one of the great benefits of going by ferry is that there are no luggage fees, so you can pack as much as you need as well as bring back as much shopping as you can carry!

Plus, being able to take your car gives you extra freedom to explore as far afield as you want, and take all the essentials like camping gear, bicycles and all the kids’ favourite toys!

If you’re looking for family fun, take advantage of the Kids Go Free offer this summer – up to three children can travel for free when you book a mid-week sailing for a car and two adults - or choose the 5-day short break option, with prices starting from just £69 each way for a car and two people, for that perfect romantic getaway or relaxing break for two.

So, whether it’s shopping in Manchester, cycling in the Yorkshire Dales or catching a show in Liverpool with the girls, there’s plenty of exciting holidays just waiting for you. Book your journey on one of the Steam Packet Company’s ‘girls’ today at www.steam-packet.com.

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of the world lifted off her shoulders and she describes tackling the two years of treatment as an adventure. It started with eight cycles of chemo to shrink the lump, followed by Herceptin injections every three weeks all of which involved flying over to London. And after finding out she carried the BRCA2 gene (made ‘famous’ by Angelina Jolie) Laura decided that a double mastectomy and the removal of her ovaries was the right action to take.

aura Mowat says she was born with a smile on her face and a can-do attitude, and it is this which has certainly helped her through what for anyone would have been a harrowing couple of years.

She would be the first to admit that when she first thought she’d found a pea size lump in her breast in October 2014 it was probably nothing to worry about.

It was small and she couldn’t always feel it. So wasn’t until the following January that she finally went to her GP and, true to form, even when she was referred for a mammogram she didn’t tell anyone about her concerns to save unnecessarily worrying them.

“It wasn’t until I went back for the results in March that I was told I had breast cancer,” says Laura. “I sat in my car afterwards feeling slightly shocked and tearful wondering how to break this to my Mum who’d been through it all with my Dad who lost his fight with cancer a few years ago and I decided then and there to be the strong one and that this was the kick up the bum I needed to get fit and healthy!”

If you’ve ever eaten at Tanroagan, the Boatyard or the Swiss House – her familyrun restaurants - you’ll have noticed Laura.

She’s the one with the flamboyant hair, the glamorous make-up – and the big smile.

“I dreaded the thought of having chemo and losing my hair but then I discovered a company called ‘Wig Glamour’ on eBay and found a way of embracing it in a fun way” she continues. That attitude also dictated how she approached telling everyone. Her hair became the talking point for customers and enabled Laura to speak openly about her cancer and to listen to other people’s experiences and advice.

The restaurants provide health insurance for their management and after Laura’s father passed away her mother made sure she and her brother were added to it. “Nobles hospital diagnosed my cancer but after duplicate tests and seeing two different doctors they still did not tell me if I could be cured or not,” she says. “I was also told it would be weeks or months before having further tests, scans and seeing a visiting consultant so it was at this point my Mum and I decided we needed to act fast and find help elsewhere.” And Laura will be eternally grateful to a customer who recommended consultant Justin Stebbing at The Harley Street Clinic to her. “I feel like the luckiest person in the world for having health insurance and being able to use private health care” she says. “I was able to fly to London, have a consultation, have multiple scans, tests and an operation and start chemo within four days. I owe them my life.”

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conscious and don’t like how I appear in photos, but if one woman looks at me and doesn’t delay going to the doctor with an ‘insignificant’ lump, then it’s worth it

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“The chemo made me really sick, so I would book a hotel room nearby and ride it out until the morning. I would fly over in advance and make full use of the opportunity to go shopping, eat in fantastic restaurants, go to the theatre, meet friends and make the most of having a couple of days off work before going for treatment knowing that for the next two weeks I would be poorly.”

Laura has blogged her whole journey on Facebook using only positivity, wit and humour, along with graphic, honest photos detailing every stage of treatment allowing friends and family to be with her every step of the way, and she says that the love, support and encouragement from everyone was overwhelming. Since her diagnosis Laura has learnt a lot about the importance of a health and overall wellbeing and is making constant changes to her lifestyle, by eating more healthily, exercising and practicing mindfulness. And there is good news: “I’ve just completed my two years of treatment and have been given the allclear, and after a couple of reconstruction operations later this year it will just be regular check-ups.”

Laura was surprisingly shy, and worried, about having her photograph taken for Gallery, and being the cover girl for ‘This Girl Can’. “I am very self-conscious and don’t like how I appear in photos,” she says, “but if one woman looks at me and doesn’t delay going to the doctor with an ‘insignificant’ lump, then it’s worth it.”

Woman are constantly told that if they discover a lump it needs to get be checked immediately, but why you should do this isn’t highlighted. Laura’s experience shows that even once you put yourself in the system - along with thousands of others you will have to wait for appointments, to have tests, to see the doctors, to get your results, to have the scans, to have your treatment, and as Laura says, “You don’t have time to wait, cancer doesn’t wait, it spreads! The longer you put off getting checked the more advanced the illness becomes, the more medication you will need, the more invasive the operations, the bigger the fight with less chance you have of beating it.”

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ME & MY PET

HUMAN QUESTIONS Joanne Lowe Why did you choose a cat as a pet? Because I love them

Do you have any more pets?

No

Where do you live on the Island?

Glen Park, Douglas

Would you have any more pets?

Yes, I would love to have a dog

Dislikes? Housework

Where are you originally from?

Born on the Island

If animal what would you be?

A Leopard

What do you do for a living?

Administrator at MUA

The best and worst thing about having a pet is..? Coming home to a warm and loving welcome. Cleaning up puke!

Breed? Female Age? 42 Likes? Walking, boxing, music, cooking and gardening

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Obi Obi is a four year old Springer Spaniel who exemplifies his breed type in so many ways – he is friendly and affectionate, and constantly wags his tail when he’s with people, but he does not like being left alone. His new owners will need to continue with his training, and focus on separation anxiety issues. They will also need to be active and outdoorsy, because Obi will benefit from at least one vigorous walk or run every day. He will have to be the only dog in a household, but he is good with most other animals. The kennels team will provide Obi’s new owners with lots of support to ensure that they do everything necessary, both pre and post adoption, to ensure that Obi settles into his new environment and makes the most wonderful addition to his new family.

PET QUESTIONS Sheldon and Malcolm Breed? Manx and Bengal Age? Nine and ten years Likes? Sheldon loves to play with any kind of toy, especially the laser pens.

Malcolm loves to play with teaspoons!

Dislikes? Sheldon does not like big birds. Mally hates other cats or dogs!

If human what would you be? A rock star!

Why do you love your human? She looks after us both very well and we get a lot of love, treats and toys If you had one wish what would you wish for? To be young again!

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Aniseed Aniseed is a Flemish Giant, one of the oldest and largest breeds of rabbit in existence. Experts believe that this giant breed descended from breeds such as the Stone Rabbit and the European Patagonian, both now extinct, that were raised for fur and meat purposes. Aniseed is one year old and now fully grown, and her previous owner did not anticipate having a pet that requires so much space and so brought her to the ManxSPCA for rehoming. She is intelligent and very affectionate with people, but she can be selective over the other rabbits she likes. Ideally rabbits should be rehomed in pairs and so Aniseed’s new owner will be given lots of help with bonding with an existing or additional rabbit.

ManxSPCA • Ard Jerkyll, East Foxdale • Tel: 851672

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llen Johnson Sirleaf is the first African female Head of State and was once described as ‘Africa’s Iron Lady’. She epitomizes the spirit of the pioneering individuals that I have picked as my list of the most influential women of the last century although ironically she doesn’t make my final top 10 – they are in no particular order, see which ones you agree with...

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he mother of the modern-day civil rights movement’, Rosa became famous when she refused to give up her seat in the coloured section of a bus to a white passenger despite being ordered to do so by the driver. This brave act of defiance led to the start of the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a movement that launched Martin Luther King to fame and is still one of the largest actions against racial segregation to this day.

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“If your dreams don’t scare you they are not big enough”.

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he Lady with the Lamp’ is credited with being a founder of modern nursing. She came to prominence in the Crimean War where many injured soldiers were dying unnecessarily from malnutrition and infections due to unsanitary conditions in field hospitals.

Florence recognised the importance of proper food and disinfection and led a drive to improve conditions thus saving countless lives. She continued to work for better care and hospital conditions for the military and civilians after the war.

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brilliant scientist, Marie Curie became the first woman to win the Nobel prize (for Physics in 1903) and the first person to win in two separate categories when she won again in 1911 for Chemistry. Perhaps her most famous innovation was her work to develop x-ray machines, still of course used today. Sadly, her work eventually killed her when she died of radiation poisoning in 1934 but she had already ensured her place as undoubtedly one of the greatest women in history.

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he first woman pilot to fly solo across the Atlantic in 1932. Sadly, she disappeared only five years later while attempting to fly solo around the world – a truly brave, pioneering spirit!

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ime magazine once called Eleanor Roosevelt “the most popular living American.” One of the most active and longest-serving First Ladies in US history, Roosevelt tirelessly promoted women’s rights, rights for minorities, child welfare and housing reform. Perhaps her crowning achievement was when as Chair of the UN Commission on Human Rights she played a leading role in the drafting and adoption of Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948.

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he Burmese dissident who was imprisoned in her home for fifteen years for daring to speak out against the repressive regime of military dictator U Ne Win. It didn’t stop her from campaigning and she gained global fame for her cause from behind closed doors. The Nobel Prize winner was finally released in 2010 and went on to be elected to government within the new state of Myanmar in 2015 in the country’s first openly contested election.

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he first female Prime Minister of the UK, Margaret Thatcher (the original ‘Iron Lady’) has become a divisive figure in British politics but she was undoubtedly a determined and inspirational leader with a gift for politics. She was returned to power on three successive occasions which made her the longest serving PM in the 20th Century and she became a Global Leader with influence far beyond the UK shores.

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ounder of the suffragette movement in the early 20th century, Emmeline fought tirelessly for women’s rights throughout her life. She was imprisoned several times and was even force-fed while on numerous hunger strikes. Her efforts finally led to equal voting rights for women in UK elections which were granted in 1928, the year of her death.

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lare Hollingworth was a rookie reporter for The Daily Telegraph when she broke the news in 1939 that World War Two had begun. She was on the GermanPolish border and saw hundreds of tanks amassed awaiting the initial attack. Her report was front page on the day the world woke up to the news of the invasion and it is said to be probably the greatest scoop of modern times. She went on to become one of the great war correspondents and remained prominent in a world very much dominated by men before she died at 105 years old early this year.

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rguably one of the greatest writers of the 20th century, male or female and most of her fame was generated by one phenomenal book – ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’. Published in 1960 this tale of racial tensions in the deep south was an immediate hit and won her the Pulitzer prize in 1961 before becoming a classic of American Literature. Though Lee had only published this single book at the time, in 2007 she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom for her contribution to literature.

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The Island’s leading telecommunications provider, Manx Telecom, has become the latest local business to place investing in Manx wildlife high on its list of priorities.

MANX TELECOM JOINS MANX WILDLIFE TRUST’S CORPORATE MEMBER SCHEME AS GOLD INVESTOR IN WILDLIFE

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anx Telecom is passionate about supporting the community through charitable initiatives and sponsorship of local projects. One such initiative is their “It’s Our Community” scheme which helps organisations and individuals who have innovative ideas to improve the local community. In 2014 this scheme enabled Manx Wildlife Trust (MWT) to purchase replacement equipment, including nets and containers, which are used for education events throughout the year such as pond dipping, bug hunts, bird and lizard watches and rock pooling sessions. This year Manx Telecom have also supported MWT’s roadshows with a donation from this scheme that will go towards the purchase of portable display panels. The roadshow will focus on the Save our Seals and Seas project which is part of The Living Seas Programme.

Speaking of their support for MWT, Marg McGee, Marketing Executive for Manx Telecom commented, “We’re very proud to become a Gold Investor in Wildlife and to play a part in supporting the excellent work of the Manx Wildlife Trust. This is a perfect example of how Manx Telecom works to support community groups, not just by providing financial help such as grants from our It’s Our Community scheme, but also by endorsing initiatives like the Gold Investor In Wildlife scheme. We hope that this encourages other major businesses to support this scheme, and in turn help to raise awareness of the Manx Wildlife Trust and its work in the local community.”

Tim Graham, CEO of MWT added, “It’s fantastic to welcome Manx Telecom as an Investor in Wildlife, as two passionate Manx organisations it will be great to see how our relationship will develop. MT’s culture is so engaging and innovative. I am really excited about working with them to further enhance the important conservation work we carry out for the benefit of our Island’s wildlife.”

Confirmation of MT’s support is a wonderful conclusion to Claire Veale’s first year with MWT. Claire, who is the Membership Officer for MWT, is celebrating a year with the charity this February and has worked on developing member relations and, more recently, corporate member relations.

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left to right - Marg McGee, Marketing Executive for MT, Tim Graham, CEO for MWT, Claire Veale, Membership Officer for MWT

She went on to add “We are delighted to have Manx Telecom on board, as a large, first rate business on the Isle of Man they are clearly passionate about our natural environment and will only strengthen our reputation as the leading nature conservation charity on the Island.”

left to right – Gary Lamb, CEO for MT, Tim Graham, CEO for MWT, Dawn Dickens, Biodiversity Education Officer for MWT, Michael Jordan, Print Sales Manager at Mannin Group.

Manx Wildlife Trust is the leading nature conservation charity on the Isle of Man and whilst it is a fully independent, Manx charity it also benefits from its partnership with 46 other Wildlife Trusts throughout the British Isles.

One of MWT’s main aims is to acquire and manage nature reserves and safe sites for wildlife, conserving some of the best habitats and species on the Island. To this effect, MWT is currently actively managing 24 local reserves encompassing almost 300 acres of land. MWT is also committed to providing environmental education and awareness throughout the local community.

of Manx wildlife and are incredibly important to us. There are many ways for local businesses to get involved with MWT,” explained Claire. “We have a three-tiered membership scheme ranging from our popular bronze rate to our highest level of gold, each with benefits for the corporate members which we hope reflect the level of investment they are making.

We also welcome sponsorship from businesses for projects such as Ramsey Forest Project, Eco-Active Trail and Save our Seals and Seas in which we hope to embark on an Island wide seal survey to better understand these important marine mammals. Whatever level of investment you are able to commit I would urge you to please contact us and we can further discuss the best option for your business”

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ONE OF THE MANY NAUSEATING THINGS ABOUT OUR POST-TRUTH EXISTENCE IS MOTIVATIONAL QUOTES. OBVIOUSLY THEY’RE NOWHERE NEAR THE MOST NAUSEATING BUT I WANT TO START WITH THEM, BECAUSE THEY’RE SYMPTOMATIC OF OUR SOCIETY’S APPROACH TO WELLBEING, WHICH QUIETLY ERASES ANY SUGGESTION THAT AN UNJUST WORLD ORDER IS HOLDING YOU BACK AND INSTEAD BERATES YOU FOR NOT ‘BELIEVING IN YOURSELF’. NEATLY ELIDING WITH THE THATCHERITE PRINCIPLE THAT THERE’S “NO SUCH THING AS SOCIETY”, MOTIVATIONAL QUOTES REINFORCE THE IDEA THAT LIVING A DIGNIFIED LIFE IS AN INDIVIDUAL EFFORT, NOT A COLLECTIVE RIGHT. PLUS THEY’RE BASIC. “Lean in” feminism, as espoused most famously by Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg, serves a similar purpose to a motivational quote, in that it's meaningful to a certain sector of women (namely white, middle class, and otherwise privileged) but ignores or harms others. Take this bit for example: “Being confident and believing in your own self-worth is necessary to achieving your potential.”

Well obviously those things are helpful, but it’s still rather difficult for many women to have self-belief in a world which hates them and bizarrely pretends that mental or physical illness, social class, racism, xenophobia, ableism, homophobia and transphobia aren’t a big deal.

Currently women can be ‘empowered’ to have ‘success’, but only in limited ways: be attractive but not too attractive if you want to be taken seriously; have children but make sure you ‘lose that baby weight’ straight away; don’t look old but also don’t look like you’ve put much effort into not looking old; be smart but not intimidating; be hot but also capable in your career… the list goes on and on.

It’s no wonder women clasp on to whatever victories that happen to come their way, even if they come from a broader corporate schema that ultimately undervalues them.

Now don’t get me wrong, I love celebrating women’s success - I sometimes call people just to fan girl about Beyonce and/or the Bronte sisters. It’s also clear though that the playing field is far from equal, not only between men and women, but between different types of women too. It’s very naive to espouse an apolitical feminism, to talk about a vague ‘sisterhood’, when 52% of white women in the US voted for Trump, throwing black and brown women right under the proverbial bus. It needs repeating 23548908 times that not every choice a woman makes is a feminist one.

“Now don’t get me wrong, I love celebrating women’s success - I sometimes call people just to fan girl about Beyonce and/or the Bronte sisters. It’s also clear though that the playing field is far from equal, not only between men and women, but between different types of women too.”

A progressive form of feminism can never be focussed on getting more women in the boardrooms though - as Laurie Penny says: “the problem is that there are altogether too many boardrooms, and none of them are on fire.” That doesn’t mean to say that I don’t want women to be paid well for their work, or that they shouldn’t have ambitions in the workplace. We just need to recognise that not all women are going to excel at work, and this has no bearing on their abilities or inherent worth as a human being. Not all women get to live their dreams or fulfil their potential because of things that we could change, but choose not to.

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Stanford sociologist Carolin Dweck conducted a study on women’s approach to failure, which showed that when things go wrong in women’s work or relationships, they’re more likely to think it’s because there’s something innately wrong with them rather than with external, changeable factors such as lack of time or lack of support from others. So not only do our social and political systems disadvantage women, they conveniently make them feel that that it’s their fault! It’s as genius as it is terrible.

In this fraught political and economic climate, I want to celebrate the women who are stuck in unglamorous or precarious jobs they hate, with no prospects for promotion. I want to celebrate the women who can’t work, for whatever reason. I want to celebrate women on benefits. I want to celebrate fat women. I want to celebrate depressed women. I want to celebrate nervous women.

Failing to succeed by the standards of today's society is a radical act in itself but this is just the start, a call to arms if you like - because currently so many women are made to feel like failures, when they’re the ones who have been failed.

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NO MOUNTAIN TOO HIGH FOR SURE CUSTOMER One intrepid islander was connected in one of the world’s most remote spots thanks to local telecoms company Sure.

Donna Boyle climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in October for the Isle of Man Children’s Centre and used her Sure mobile phone to stay in touch with family and friends in the island during the challenge.

Donna was a part of a group climbing the mountain when the weather conditions were the worst in over four years. Despite the bad weather, Donna frequently had signal on her Sure mobile; this meant that she could keep her loved ones’ minds at ease during the climb, especially her (now)

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fiancé, Pete Alton.

Donna and Pete have known each other for more than 20 years and, as Pete competes in the Sure Sidecar races in the TT, Donna is usually the one put on edge. However, Donna’s trek up Kilimanjaro put things into perspective for Pete, he said: “Up until Donna decided to climb Kilimanjaro, I had no idea how it felt for someone to lose touch with their partner and not know what was happening.

“Thanks to Sure, I didn’t have to worry as she was able to call or text me during the climb. Her trip away really helped me realise how much I love her and need her – that’s why I proposed as soon as she was back and thankfully she said yes!”

Donna said: “On summit night the weather was horrendous but we pulled together as a team and that morale and good spirit meant that we all reached the top which was a huge achievement.

“I texted Pete, my parents and my boys from the summit of Kilimanjaro and they all received the message when it was sent from the top of the tallest freestanding mountain in the world.”

Sarah Jarvis, Sure PR and Marketing Manager, said: “At Sure, we like to move mountains for our customers and we were pleased that Donna’s Sure phone worked so well for her. Congratulations to Donna for completing such a huge challenge for a fantastic local charity. We’re pleased to make a donation to the Isle of Man Children’s Centre in recognition of Donna’s achievement.”

“We wish the happy couple all the best for the future.”

PEOPLE on the Isle of Man are being urged to pull together to beat cancer by taking part in The Great Row - a unique fundraising rowing challenge for Cancer Research UK.

The chosen distance should be covered on an indoor rowing machine and completed during ‘Challenge Week’, a week before The Boat Races take place on Sunday 2nd April.

In partnership with the renowned Oxford & Cambridge Boat Races, now known as The Cancer Research UK Boat Races, the charity is urging people in the North West and the Isle of Man to take on the indoor rowing challenge to raise money to help beat cancer sooner.

‘The Great Row’ is supported by Olympic rowing champion Helen Glover. To download a training plan and fundraising pack, visit: Cancerresearchuk.org/ TheGreatRow and to join the conversation, follow #PullTogether on Twitter.

Would-be rowers can go solo or complete the challenge as part of a team, there are different challenge levels to choose from - anything from 2,000 metres up to a full marathon.

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BACCHANALIANS HOCKEY CLUB ACHIEVE THEIR TARGET OF SUPPORT FOR THE LOCAL CHILDREN’S HOSPICE

Bacchanalians Hockey club were recently delighted to present £3,000 to the Rebecca House staff.

The club, who are raising awareness of the charity, recently arranged for the Rebecca House logo to be embroidered on all club members playing shirts, whilst organising and completing fundraising events such as sky dives, charity auctions, and social events at their Cronkbourne clubhouse.

The partnership has already seen a very successful start to the year for the Tromode side, with their mixed “A” team achieving a treble in the outdoor league and cup, as

THE BIG BEAT PARTNERS WITH POKERSTAR’S HELPING HANDS PROGRAMME The Big Beat, a marathon drumming event returns to the Villa Marina Promenade Suite on 24th February 2017 and will see the team of 6 drummers, Andy James, Steve Leach, Noah Egelnick, Jonny Peacock, Ben O’Hare and Martin Rigby, play along to music, in unison, for over 50 hours. There will also be themed playlists throughout the weekend, guest DJs appearing on the Saturday night and the Big Beat raffle on the Sunday afternoon.

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Commenting on the partnership, Martin Rigby from The Big Beat said: “With only a few short weeks now till the next Big Beat we cannot thank the PokerStars enough for supporting us through their charity programme – Helping Hands.

From our first contact with Sue and the team it was clear we held a shared passion for helping our local community. The Helping Hands support allows us to remain completely focused on fundraising for Craig’s Heartstrong Foundation which does such great work on the Island in raising awareness of heart issues, providing free heart checks and installing portable defibrillators around the Island. “This voluntary work costs huge amounts of money and we couldn’t be happier to help raise as much as we can for the team at Craig’s Heartstrong Foundation.”

well as the indoor competition.

The club would like to thank key sponsor Ramsey Crookall, and associative sponsors Cains, Canada Life and Manx Business Solutions for all their support, allowing the club to concentrate on charity fundraising.

Presenting a cheque of £3,000 and a framed replica shirt to Rebecca House were club members Jamie Brown, Emma Leeming, Dave Whiting and Abbey Magee.

Representing Hospice (which includes Rebecca House) were Chief Executive Anne Mills, nurse Lauren Harrison holding Abaigh Sutton, aged 3, along with community fundraiser Steven Downward.

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Just random things to amuse you.

Run (like the wind)!

When it comes to the international measure of being fast, the 100 metre dash is the benchmark. If you're quickest at that you're quickest at anything. Well, in the field of athletics, anyway, I'm not sure how Felix Baumgartner would feel about a sweeping statement as wide as that. In at number three in the list of quickest ladies is Jamaican Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce (who also holds an unofficial for most unnecessarily hyphenated name of any competing athlete) with a personal best of 10.70 seconds. Almost unnoticeably quicker though is American athlete Carmelita Jeter with a time of 10.64 seconds set during the London Olympics, but some say there's a woman who's quicker still. The woman in question is none other than Florence Griffith-Joyner (pictured left), proving the rarely considered fact that having a double-barrelled name makes you better at athletics, clocking a sprint time of 10.49 seconds in the 1988 Olympics in Korea.

Some dispute her record due to possible favourable wind conditions or performance enhancing drug use but I reckon it might've had something to do with her hat...

World's richest woman

With an estimated fortune of $36.7billion, Christy Walton is said to be the richest woman on earth, as well as the 6th richest person in the United States and 8th richest person in the world. Not a bad haul for saying 'I do' to John T. Walton, son of Sam Walton, founder of Walmart - the world's largest company by revenue. To her credit though, she's also ranked as the highest female philanthropist (I think thatrefers to gross funds donated rather than any of her pastimes) and gave approximately $3.5billion to charitable causes between 2002 and 2006 alone, mostly to museums and zoos. And by that, of course, I don't mean that she's addicted to visiting Sea World.

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Exactly the kind of attitude that gets you to the top of the bill headlining Glastonbury, which she did in 2011.

Glastonbury 2011 whilst headlining the Other Stage as Beyoncé ran things on the Pyramid Stage behind him.

"I don’t like to gamble, but if there’s one thing I’m willing to bet on, it’s myself."

"I wanna play so loud that Beyoncé can feel it in her f***ing bones."

Forbes' list of the world's top ten most powerful women (in 2016): Angela Merkel, Chancellor of Germany Hillary Clinton, Presidential candidate of the United States Janet Yellen, Chair, Federal Reserve of the United States Melinda Gates, Co-founder, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Mary Barra, CEO of General Motors

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TRISKELION POLO CLUB ANNUAL AWARDS BALL

Location: The Claremont Hotel

Triskelion Polo Club hosted their second annual awards ball on the 7th January.

The event was held at The Claremont Hotel who are one of the clubs corporate sponsors. General Manager Frazer Houston commented “The Claremont are extremely professional to work with and have a brilliant team. The evening was a great success with over 80 people in attendance.

I would like to thank all of our sponsors, members, and supporters” Triskelion Club Coach and Professional player Cameron Houston said “It was great to be able to get everyone together and recognise their achievements over the last year. I am very proud of the way our guys are coming on. We have some really talented people taking up the sport!”

Triskelion Polo Club started with nine ponies and a handful of people coming for lessons, just over two years later there is now over thirty polo ponies on the island with twenty five being kept at the club.

Last winter the club ran a novice league to introduce clients to playing competitively which had six teams. This winter the Novice league boasts eight teams including two corporate teams Duncan Lawrie Private Banking and Deloitte. The club has also introduced “The Super League”, with 6 teams of more experienced players. In

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2016 the club hosted teams from England to compete in the “Bobby Saddlers Saddle Tournament”, bringing 20 horses, eight players and a large contingent of supporters across the Irish seas for the tournament. Triskelion has made two separate trips to play in tournaments in the UK the first was at Rugby Polo Club for the Midlands polo Festival and the second was at Cheshire Polo Club.

For anyone wanting to get involved in the sport contact the club either through the Triskelion Polo Club Facebook page or polo@triskelionpolo.club no previous riding experience is required, as the club has a very experienced team and great horses to learn on.

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THE WEDDING OF SIOBHAN WICKLOW AND STEPHEN COWAN AT ST MARY CHURCH DOUGLAS ON THE 23RD JULY 2016

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Reception: The Sefton Hotel Photos: Shan Fisher www.Shansphoto.com

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CULTURE VULTURE What’s on Now – end of 2017 ART WORKSHOPS // ISLE GALLERY, ST JOHNS// ArtReach at the Isle Gallery has released dates of their popular courses for 2017 including beginners classes in acrylics, watercolours and oil painting, ceramics, printing and much much more. There are separate workshops for teenagers and children, including over half-term. The classes are supported by the Isle of Man Arts Council and sponsored by Old Mutual International.

Full details, costs and booking forms can be found on the website. www.theislegallery.com

now – 04.02.2017 TIME – Open Art Exhibition //HODGSON LOOM GALLERY, LAXEY// This is your last chance to see entries in the Hodgson Loom Gallery’s annual open art competition. Entries cover all mediums and make a fascinating exhibition of work from established artists and others, including students and children. www.facebook/hodgsonloomgallery

now – 19.02.2017 FOUR YEARS ON and LAND & SEA //SAYLE GALLERY, DOUGLAS//

The Sayle Gallery will be opening two exhibitions in January, which showcase the work of eight female artists who are currently working on the Isle of Man. Curated by the Sayle Gallery in collaboration with University College Isle of Man, ‘Four Years On’ will be staged in the larger gallery and will feature the work of Helen Tate, Kirsti Penzes, Rosie Wood, Ruth Gale, Sharon Beedell and Margaret Buchanan.

These women first came together as a group four years ago when they were studying for an HND in fine art, and last year three graduated in 2016 with degrees in Fine Art. The last four years have changed them all and this exhibition shows how their work has developed.

In the smaller gallery, Laura Espinosa and Ruth Blindell will be exhibiting new work which captrues the power of the Manx coastline and the beauty of the scenery – Land and Sea. www.sayle.gallery | www.facebook. com/saylegallery

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FEBRUARY 04.02.17 – early March EASCAPES AND LANDSCAPES //THE ISLE GALLERY, TYNWALD MILLS//

recorded their own songs, or had them recorded by others, and have also co-written songs in Nashville. If you’re a songwriter, or want to be one, then this is your opportunity to learn from the experts – and there may be one-to-one sessions available too.

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More details about the events, buy tickets (£10) and get involved, and for more information about each of the artists, go to www.jonnopromotions.com/events/ songwriters-circle/

A group show with exhibitors including some of the Isle Gallery’s favourite artists, showing new work drawing inspiration from our surroundings.

08.02 & 22.02.2017 FILMS IN PEEL //CENTENARY CENTRE, PEEL//

There are two showings of popular recent films in the west of the Island – on 8 February the rom-com Me Without You and later in the month, on 22 February, Whiplash the astonishing story of drumming prodigy (Miles Teller) at a cut-throat music conservatory where his dreams of greatness are mentored by an instructor who will stop at nothing to realize a student’s potential. www.facebook.com/filmsinpeel/

11.02.2017 INTRODUCTION TO SILK PAINTING: MANX FOLKLORE //MANX MUSEUM, DOUGLAS//

Master the basics of silk painting with Jean Buck from the Isle of Man Silk Painters Guild and learn about the beauty of Manx Folklore illustration to design your very own piece to take home.

Tickets £25 available from the Manx Museum Shop, e-mail: heritageshop@mnh.gov.im or call 01624 648033. www.manxnationalheritage.im

11.02.2017 NORTHERN IRISH SINGERSONGWRITERS’ CIRCLE //CENTENARY CENTRE, PEEL//

Supported by CityWing and in association with Arts Council - Isle of Man.

18.02.2016 A CENTURY OF SONG //VILLA MARINA, DOUGLAS//

A memorable evening of entertainment in aid of the Mayoress’s Charity Appeal, featuring music, song and dance from each of the decades over the last 120 years.

Starring the very best of local musicians, singers and artists from theatre and dance, compered by Gary Chatel and Jo Pack.

Tickets £19, suitable for all the family.

Tickets from www.villagaiety.com,the Welcome Centre or the box office on 01624 694500.

21.02.2017 DRAW FOLKS, FAIRIES & THEMSELVES //MANX MUSEUM, DOUGLAS// Half term workshops. Create characters from Manx fairy tales and folklore stories in this illustration workshop with Manx artist Juan Moore.

Suitable for 8-16 years.

Tickets £10 from Manx Museum Gallery Shop or call on 648033. www.manxnationalheritage.im

Award-winning Northern Irish singersongwriters, Stephen Macartney, Peter McVeigh, Warren Attwell and Katie Richardson are making their Manx debut appearances. From Belfast Nashville Songwriters’ Festival via The Bluebird Cafe (as featured in “Nashville”) to Peel Centenary Centre – this is a gig not to miss.

23.02.2017 DRAW VICTORIOUS VIKINGS IN VALHALLA //HOUSE OF MANANNAN, PEEL//

But that’s not all. During the day there is an opportunity for Island-based songwriters or budding songwriters to hear these 4 award winning singer songwriters visiting from Northern Ireland talk about songwriting.

They’ve all been published and have either

Suitable for ages 8-16 years.

Create legendary Vikings in this illustration workshop with Manx artist Juan Moore.

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A 1930’s view of The Palace, Douglas

THE MICHAEL PLAYERS RBV 2017

Over 60 years of community cultural contribution recognised by this year’s Manannan’s Choice of the Year award.

This year’s Reih Bleeaney Vanannan – Manannan’s Choice of the Year – award from Culture Vannin recognises over 60 years of community cultural contribution through the work of The Michael Players in presenting, preserving and promoting Manx dialect theatre.

If you haven’t been lucky enough to see The Michael Players themselves perform at different venues across the Island, you may have enjoyed the comedy of The Deemsters at young farmers or community

gatherings, or indeed the dialect poetry of T E Brown, Cushag or Kathleen Faragher, which, when recited well, share the warmth, comedy and sense of identity and place contained within Manx dialect writing. The plays of Cushag, Christopher Shimmin, Mona Douglas, Kathleen Faragher and many more make up a unique tradition which could easily have been lost if it had not been for successive generations of enthusiasts with a strong sense of community and a desire to share and celebrate Manx culture.

The award was made at the Manks Concert held at the Centenary Centre in Peel, organised by the Mannin branches of the Celtic Congress and Celtic League together with Mec Vannin on Saturday 14 January, with members of the Michael Players past and present in attendance.

To find out more about the work of Culture Vannin, and to see the Michael Players in action performing ‘The Dumb Cake’ in 2014, see www.culturevannin.im

them Ramsey Town Commissioner Bill Hankin and Ramsey Town Library’s Heather Ruffino, the show’s director.

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The cast also includes a host of younger performing talent, a number of whom under the direction of Ramsey-based dance teacher Paul Bradford.

Evening performances of Peter Pan will be on Friday February 3, Saturday February 4, Friday February 10 and Saturday February 11. Matinée performances are Saturday February 4 and Saturday February 11, 2017.

Tickets, available from Ramsey Town Library or by calling 437904, are priced £7.50 for adults; senior citizens, children under 12, disabled plus carer and large groups, £6 each.

GO WEST! ISLE OF ARCHITECTURE ANNOUNCES SPRING PROGRAMME OF EVENTS Peel is the place to be for poetry, music and the first of a season of architecturerelated talks from the Isle of Architecture.

On 15 February, QEII’s Year 9 students will be entertained and educated by a performance of poems including some inspired by the Island’s archaeological sites, and a presentation about the history of the venue - the House of Manannan.

An Isle of Architecture ‘gig in a special space’ will take place on Saturday 18 February, when choir Caajyn Cooidjagh will perform at the Western Swimming Baths in Peel, taking advantage of the very special acoustics of the building.

On 2 March, author and academic Dr Kathryn Ferry will present a talk entitled ‘Architecture-on-Sea; the buildings that made the Seaside’. Her specialism is the history, culture and buildings of the British seaside, and in her talk will discuss the trends that defined the Victorian and interwar eras setting examples from the Isle of Man – including Cunningham’s Holiday Camp - in the wider context of resorts competing with each other around the British coast. This event will take place at the Centenary Centre in Peel.

These are just the first of a very exciting range of events to be held by Isle of Architecture around the Island this year: for full details, more information about future events, and details of how to book tickets, go to www.facebook.com/ isleofarchitecture and follow the events links.

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EXCITING NEW CONTEMPORARY ART EXHIBITION MARKS A ‘TURNING POINT’ FOR THE SAYLE GALLERY

Kevin Atherton film installation Log II

Words: Suzy Holland Images: Kevin Atherton, Susan Collins, Shona Illingworth (credit: The Welcome Trust & Welcome Collection), Keith McIntyre, Mark Wallinger (credit: Hauser & Wirth)

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ith work from leading contemporary artists, including Turner Prize winner Mark Wallinger, the latest exhibition at the Sayle Gallery, ‘Turning Point’, is one which illustrates what many think should be its raison d’etre: bringing the best of contemporary art to the Island to excite, intrigue, encourage and spark the imaginations of artists and art lovers.

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Curator of ‘Turning Point’, and Programme Manager for Art, Design & Media at the University College Isle of Man, Helen Fox believes that this exhibition is relevant not only to her students but also to the Island’s growing community of practicing artists.

“Part of my job is to open my students’ minds, not only to the influences of the past, but also the imaginations and processes of current artists,” says Helen.

“Seeing and interacting with leading artists’ work is so important and ‘Turning Point’ will give them this opportunity.”

But the exhibition isn’t just for art students.

‘Turning Point’ is an unrivalled opportunity to see the work of five contemporary artists with international reputations: Keith McIntyre, Kevin Atherton, Mark Wallinger, Susan Collins and Shona Illingworth.

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Sandle RA, says he hopes that ‘Turning Point’ will be the catalyst for other equally challenging exhibitions in the future. “‘Turning Point’ is a very important exhibition,” says Professor Sandle, “and is the sort that the Island has been starved of for far too long.”

Keith McIntyre is Head of Art at the University of Northumbria, and has been heavily influenced by the Manx landscape including his 2016 exhibition of drawings of the Moylley yn Burroo (Drinking Dragon) and a film made then which will be shown during this exhibition. For ‘Turning Point’ he has devised a collaborative piece featuring the Tower of Refuge, which he sees as not only an iconic building in itself, but also an enduring symbol fixed in the mind of anyone who approaches, or leaves, the Island by sea.

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‘Log’, his 1981 ‘performative drawing bookwork’ a twelve volume sculpture/ book which is a literal illustration of the significance of the voyage between Douglas and Liverpool, and a new piece for ‘Turning Point’, ‘Log II’ – an animated video projection of the individual drawings of ‘Log’ which acts as an archive, but is also a performance in itself.

“I left the Island in 1969,” says Kevin, “and like generations of Manx people before and after me I have remained ‘across’ both as a geographical location and physiological condition ever since. ‘Log’ and ‘Log II’ reflect the life I’ve lived since then.”

Mark Wallinger’s ‘Construction Site’ is a mesmerising 2012 video work showing a team of scaffolders erecting and then dismantling a structure on a beach, rising until the top level is aligned with the horizon. The significance of showing this

seminal work in an art gallery, from where the low horizon and glimpses of activity in Douglas Bay is itself a moving artwork, cannot be underestimated.

Susan Collins is currently Professor at the Slade School of Fine Art. ‘Turning Point’ will include an archive recording from her 2016 installation for the Royal Albert Memorial Museum (Exeter) ‘Whatever the Weather’ which recorded the seasons, weather and tides of the north and south coast of Devon for twelve months, then streaming images to the gallery to be reconstructed in real time.

Shona Illingworth’s recent acclaimed sound and vision piece ‘Lesions in the Landscape’ reflects on the peculiarities of island life, and has many parallels with the way that our fascination with our own Island landscape is often to the exclusion of any others. ‘Time Present’ is Shona’s contribution to ‘Turning Point’ and explores the dynamic role memory plays in enabling us to move through time and space, and the impact of individual and cultural amnesia. With her own work developing from painting to a fusion of film and science, Shona believes that a diversity of artists and art practices is vital and when she was interviewed by Nicola Homer for Studio International 2015, Shona had this message for young would-be artists: “You don’t have to be isolated in what you imagine the art world to be, and you don’t have to conform.”

With ‘Turning Point’ the Sayle Gallery is showing contemporary art which doesn’t always conform, but pushes boundaries, invites discussion and opens minds. It’s an exhibition not to be missed.

‘Turning Point’ is at the Sayle Gallery, Douglas from 25th February 2017 – 26th March 2017.

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This month we’ve chosen some of our favourite dining destinations around the world. These foodie capitals will offer you a tantalising travel experience and include some of our top tips for places to visit and things to try whilst you’re there. We’d happily pack it all in and jump a plane to any of them with only a moment’s notice.

Get there: Flight time is around 14 hours, direct to Buenos Aires and then you can get a further 1hr 55 minute internal flight on to Mendoza. You can fly with any number of airlines and prices vary according to the time of year you travel. October - April is considered the best time of the year to be there.

Stay: The Park Hyatt Mendoza Hotel, Casino & Spa with its beautifully restored 19th-century Spanish colonial façade, is a prestigious five-star hotel in a great location. mendoza.park.hyatt.com

Mendoza, Argentina Most commonly known to be the home of a gutsy Malbec and some of the best steak in the world South America is a very special place and Mendoza is no exception. The bustling city is surrounded by some the best wineries in the world and home to a great many excellent restaurants too. Once you’ve spent the day exploring the local wineries by foot, bicycle or horseback head back to the bustling city of wide, leafy avenues, atmospheric plazas and cosmopolitan cafes, where you can while away a few hours people watching . Once

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you’re whiled away a good few hours head over to Azafran (www.azafranresto.com), one of Mendoza’s most popular restaurants for local produce. It’s been around four years since we were there last but it still ranks highly on the must visit restaurants in the city. The region isn’t only known for its Malbec though, try the light, crisp and fruity Torrentes or the Bonarda too. They’re also well known for their olive oil production too, this really is a foodies paradise.

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San Sebastián, Spain

San Sebastián, known as Donastia by its local Basque residents, is well established as the foodie capital of Europe. Boasting more Michelin stars per square metre than almost anywhere else in the world (beaten only by Kyoto in Japan), San Sebastian is an absolute paradise for food lovers. At the top end of the spectrum there’s Mugaritz (www.mugaritz.com)– currently at number seven on the list of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants and known for its highly experimental molecular gastronomy. Because of their sheer number, it’s usually possible to reserve a table any number of Michelin-starred

establishments. However it isn’t just about the top end of the scale for those wanting a more casual (and cheaper!) dining experience, look no further than one of the city’s many charming pintxos bars. The Basque country’s answer to tapas, pintxos specialties local to San Sebastian include slow-cooked veal cheeks, pimientos di padron (fried long green peppers) and bacalao (salt cod). One of our favourites were the two bite Kobe beef burgers from A Fuego Negro (www.afuegonegro. com). Each bar has its own specialty, so be sure to check what the locals are eating and then join them!

Get there: A number of airlines fly to San Sebastian from the main UK airports.

Stay: The Astoria 7 (www.astoria7hotel.com) is a funky modern, movie-themed hotel with parking facilities. It’s a 13-minute walk to San Sebastián Cathedral right in the heart of the city and only a 1.3 km from the surfing beach of La Concha

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Whilst Japan is the undisputed Michelin capital of the world, with more stars than any other country, it’s not just about sushi. From tonkatsu pork cutlets and unagi eek to okonomiyaki pancakes and all things tofu, Tokyo is home to a vast array of restaurants specialising in Japanese food. Head to Narisawa (www. narisawa-yoshihiro.com), the eighth best restaurant in the world, for the very best of Japanese food from producers visited personally by the head chef. Don’t be afraid to head to the bright and buzzing metropolis to try the street food too. Head for freshly cooked yakitori skewers and rub shoulders with the locals for a real taste of Tokyo. Taking a trip on the Bullet train, then don’t worry you’re not going to be facing a world of hideous prepackaged tasteless food, instead pick up a freshly made Bento box for your journey. In fact every 7/11 or convenience store you venture into will have shelves full of freshly made delights ready to tempt you. All in all, the sensory explosion you’ll encounter in this incredible city is a nirvana for foodies.

Get there: FLight time to Tokyo is 11hrs 45 and again a variety of carriers offer flights. We found a flight with BA from Heathrow for £679 leaving on 7 February.

Stay: Luxury hotel Aman Tokyo nods to the traditional in its decor – the lobby, designed by Kerry Hill, mirrors the layout of a traditional home, complete with meditation garden. www.aman.com/resorts/ aman-tokyo

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New York, New York Yup, we’ve heard it all before but this city really is good enough to have been named twice. Every street corner you turn around there is another culinary delight to tempt you and most of those streets feel familiar too, thanks to their regular appearance in most things we watch on the big and small screens. New York is home to the third best restaurant in the world, Eleven Madison (www.elevenmadisonpark.com) where they’re offering creative fine dining in a beautiful setting. Or why not head to the Red Cat in Chelsea (www.theredcat.com), this fantastic neighbourhood restaurant is always buzzing and full of happy diners, it’s a must add to your list. Or there’s Blue Smoke (www.bluesmoke.com) where you can dive into BBQ food to die for and cocktails so punchy that if you have more than three you’ll definitely know about it in the morning. The options in NYC are almost endless, you could easily spend the whole of your trip doing nothing other than eating or drinking. Speaking of drinking be sure to head over to the Dead Rabbit (www.deadrabbitnyc.com) it’s been voted the world’s best bar for the last two years so has to be worth a visit. Just one more, go and find a Dough Doughnuts shop (www. doughdoughnuts.com) we promise you won’t be disappointed.

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Get there: Flight time is just under 7 hours. British Airways operate several flights daily to JFK or Newark a 3 night city break starts from £459pp.

Stay: The Roger, 31 Madison Ave. This super stylish four star hotel is well located with almost everywhere you’ll want to see within easy walking distance. Get thee to the Lobby from 5pm to 6pm on weekdays to drink your fill of free glasses of wine; the Roger’s top-drawer take on happy hour. www.therogernewyork.com

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Left to right: Gillian Walker, Amy Dawson, Karen Hanly, Peter Halpin, Paula Williams, Ann-Marie Clucas, Aimie Coole and Emilie Mellor

Warehouse Fitness Wins National Award

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arehouse Fitness Ladies Only Gymnasium – Douglas was nominated and shortlisted by the judges from the National Fitness Awards in the category of ‘Best Ladies Only Gym’ held on 2nd December.

Five fitness instructors from the Island together with the owners Karen Hanly & Peter Halpin and gym manager Gillian

Grant Thornton issues advice on changes to International Financial Reporting Standards

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rant Thornton has issued a new report outlining the latest changes to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and how to understand them.

Navigating the changes to IFRS, a 50-page briefing document compiled by Grant Thornton International’s IFRS Team, is intended to assist chief financial officers (CFOs) understand recent developments that will affect companies’ future financial reporting and examines new Standards and Interpretations that have been issued and amendments made to existing ones.

The December 2016 bulletin focuses on changes to IFRS published between 1st December 2015 and 30th November 2016, covering financial year ends from 31st March 2016 to 31st March 2017. The new edition in particular covers the new leasing Standard IFRS 16 for the first time. to obtain a free copy, contact Grant Thornton.

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nternational life assurance provider RL360° has launched its first product in Malaysia.

Quantum Malaysia is a Malaysia specific version of RL360°’s flagship regular premium savings product.

The launch of Quantum Malaysia comes after RL360° opened a new branch office in Kuala Lumpur at the end of last year, following the granting of a license by the Labuan Financial Services Authority.

James Savastano, Regional Sales Manager, Malaysia, said: “Quantum Malaysia is a quality product which can help high net worth investors save for the future, whether for retirement, their children’s education or whatever their savings goals may be. It’s simple, affordable, accessible, and allows for investment in a high quantity of quality funds from world-leading managers.”

Advisers with queries about Quantum Malaysia can call the Kuala Lumpur office on +603 2167 8900 or email Malaysia@ rl360.com

Walker attended the ceremony at the Athena, Leicester. A glittering night ensued hosted by Ricky Hatton and Katie BulmerCooke. Even though Warehouse fitness were pipped to the post for first place they are still uplifted and grateful for the nomination this year. Karen commented: ‘We have big plans to be back in 2017 as the winner’.

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SLEXPO, a unique conference launched in 2016 to support innovation and entrepreneurialism on the Isle of Man, will be returning on Wednesday the 24th and Thursday 25th May 2017. The free two-day event will take place at the Villa Marina and will be closed by a Gala Dinner.

Building on the success of the last event, ISLEXPO 2017 will be evolving from 2016 with a stronger focus on accelerating business growth on the Isle of Man. The slightly extended conference format will feature inspirational speakers, lively panels and an increased number of workshops for growing businesses as well as more interactive delegate content.

Hosted by the Department of Economic Development, ISLEXPO 2017 will be coordinated by local events and marketing consultants Revel. For sponsor information please visit www.islexpo.com. Full registration for the conference will open in February.

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eading offshore law firm Appleby has announced it will sponsor the Director of the Year Awards again.

The awards, which were established last year and are organised by the Institute of Directors (IoD), were developed to highlight outstanding corporate leadership and draw attention to the contribution of significant figures who promote society and economic prosperity in the Isle of Man. Appleby, which employs more than 70 people in the Island including lawyers and other professional specialists, sponsored the inaugural awards.

Nominations are open to IoD members and non-members from the public, private and third sectors and the results will be announced at an awards ceremony taking place at The Sefton Hotel, Douglas, on 19 May. The award winner will be eligible to enter the National IoD Awards against competition from around the British Isles.

Faye Moffett, Managing Partner at Appleby’s Isle of Man office, said: “Local business leaders make important contributions to Manx society every day and these awards are an important way of recognising their hard work and dedication.

“We are delighted to sponsor the awards again and continue our excellent relationship with the IoD. We believe it is crucial to celebrate, support and nurture talent in the Island business community.”

IoD Isle of Man Chairman Clive Parrish added: “It is great to see these awards going into their second year, once again highlighting the immense expertise and dedication of local directors. We’re delighted to again be working with Appleby and would like to thank the firm for its ongoing support.”

Left to right, Young Director Kate Hegarty, IoD Chairman Clive Parrish, International Director Jennifer Houghton and SME Director Phil Taylor.

Nomination forms are available from Claire Veale at the IoD, please contact admin@iod.im.

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The value of investments and the income from them can fall as well as rise and you may not get back the original amount invested. Exchange rate changes may affect the value of investments. Nedbank Private Wealth is a registered trade name of Nedbank Private Wealth Limited. The parent of Nedbank Private Wealth Limited is Nedbank Group Limited, which is incorporated in South Africa and is regulated by the South African Reserve Bank. The ultimate parent of Nedbank Private Wealth Limited is Old Mutual plc, which is incorporated in England and Wales. The latest audited report and accounts, and details of the credit rating are available at www.nedbankprivatewealth.com. Nedbank Private Wealth Limited is licensed by the Isle of Man Financial Services Authority and is a participant in the Isle of Man Depositors’ Compensation Scheme as set out in the Compensation of Depositors Regulations 2010. For full details, please see www.iomfsa.im. Registered office: St Mary’s Court 20 Hill Street Douglas Isle of Man. The Jersey branch is regulated by the Jersey Financial Services Commission and is a participant in the Jersey Banking Depositor Compensation Scheme. See www.gov.je/dcs for full details of the Scheme and banking groups covered. The London branch is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Registration No: 313189. Your eligible deposits with Nedbank Private Wealth Limited, London branch, are protected up to a total of £75,000 by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, the UK’s deposit guarantee scheme. Any deposits you hold above the £75,000 limit are unlikely to be covered. Please ask for further information or visit www.fscs.org.uk. The UAE representative office in Dubai is licensed by the Central Bank of UAE. Licence No: 13/191/2013. Representation in South Africa is through Nedbank Limited. Registered in South Africa with Registration No 1951/000009/06, an authorised financial services and registered credit provider (NCRCP16).

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Brendan Dolan to become new sales director for Old Mutual International

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rendan Dolan is to become the new sales director for Old Mutual International, part of Old Mutual Wealth, subject to the appropriate regulatory approvals. Brendan has been with the company for over 25 years, the last 10 years have been spent in Dubai, heading up the Middle East and Africa region.

Brendan has over 33 years’ experience in Financial Services, and has developed considerable knowledge of the international industry during this period. He has a deep understanding of distribution channels, including traditional IFA channels, as well as Bancassurance and Private Banking channels. He has strong technical, operational and sales knowledge, combined with an excellent market

insight and a proven ability to develop and grow a business.

Peter Kenny, managing director, Old Mutual International commented: “This is a natural progression for Brendan, and is recognition of the significant contribution Brendan has made in growing the Old Mutual International business and in developing and leading his team locally in the Middle East.

Brendan Dolan commented: I am thrilled to be given the opportunity to lead the international distribution team.

Old Mutual International has a great pool of talent and we are well-respected within the industry for the unrivalled support and technical expertise we provide.”

MM&C invests in marketing expertise

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M&C Account Executive, Rebecca Sayle, has been promoted to Account Manager after recently achieving a prestigious marketing qualification.

Rebecca, who joined MM&C in 2014, has been awarded a Level 6 Diploma in Professional Marketing from the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) which involved completing three modules: Strategic Marketing, Mastering Metrics, and Digital Strategy.

Rebecca commented: “Successfully completing the Diploma, I’ve established the knowledge, skills and understanding to be able to perform at a management level in delivering significant advantages in the highly competitive world of marketing.

During the course I’ve learnt to evaluate the effectiveness of online and offline marketing activity and to apply this to decision making, strategic planning to create a competitive advantage for clients, and to measure and interpret marketing data. These skills will be a great asset in my new role as Account Manager.”

Craig Wolstencroft, MM&C Managing Director and founder, said: “Being awarded a Level 6 Diploma is a fantastic achievement, and the knowledge and skills Rebecca has gained will ultimately be of great benefit to our clients.” www.mmc.co.im

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Creechurch Capital hires investment head in focus on talent and service in 2017

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iscretionary fund manager Creechurch Capital has appointed Paul Warburton as its Head of Investments.

Paul brings a wealth of experience from his previous role as Wealth Manager for Coutts where he provided investment advice to a portfolio of wealthy private clients whilst also working closely with their professional advisers. Paul is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment.

Paul was born in the North West of England and for the last 19 years has lived

on the Isle of Man. His wife is from a Manx family and his two daughters have both been raised and educated on the Island.

Mary Brady, COO of Creechurch Capital commented: “It’s no secret that we’ve been growing, and alongside this our headcount has been increasing too. We are thrilled that we have been able to expand whilst maintaining the existing high calibre within the team. Paul’s appointment is another example of our commitment to hire the industry’s best talent alongside developing our current team through training and

exams, highlighted with the recent promotion of Miles Ashworth to Senior Portfolio Manager.”

Mario Ricciardi, who was appointed Managing Director of Creechurch Capital in 2016 said: “The pace of regulatory, technological and political change has never been faster and for clients this can be overwhelming. With investment in our processes, our culture and our people, we’re perfectly placed to help our clients thrive in a changing world.

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ndrew brings a wealth of knowledge and experience and he will be focused on the end-to-end delivery of high quality technology solutions to MTG clients throughout the Isle of Man, Channel Islands, UK and Europe.

Andrew joins ServiceTech (a Group company) with a strong managed service

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Business growth at Sure leads to new service manager role

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ure has appointed a new service manager to help build stronger relationships with its corporate customers.

Kelly McKeating joins the local telecoms company with more than 20 years’ experience in the banking sector, where he has worked in customer-facing roles for a variety of national and international firms.

The position of service manager is newly-created and Mr McKeating will

have responsibility for managing Sure’s relationships with its ever-growing complement of corporate clients.

Mr McKeating, who has lived in the island since 2001, will be responsible for the post-sales needs of Sure’s corporate clients as well as meeting regularly with clients to perform in-depth service reviews.

Paul Marriott, head of enterprise sales at Sure Isle of Man, said: “We’re pleased to welcome Kelly to the team.

“The enterprise offering at Sure has gone from strength-to-strength in the past few years and Kelly’s role at the company will help us to enhance our relationships on the island and further afield.

“Kelly’s extensive relationship management experience will enable us to deliver a comprehensive service to our range of enterprise clients and makes him a valuable addition to the business in the Isle of Man.” Mr McKeating said: “This role at Sure combines my professional relationship management skills with my love of technology and I’m excited to join a growing team.”

Jacqui Owens Joins Cains Expanding Litigation Department

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acqui joins Cains from the litigation department of Simcocks Advocates, where she handled high value commercial disputes and assisted the corporate department with insurance issues.

Her CV underlines the fact that many of her cases have involved complex financial transactions and business structures. She has acted for international clients based in the UK and overseas in high value multi-jurisdictional disputes, court proceedings and arbitrations.

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City law firms allowed me to gain extensive insurance and reinsurance market experience, including managing inspections, coverage and agency related disputes,” said Jacqui, who has been featured in the prestigious Legal 500 for her insurance knowledge.

Born and brought up in the Isle of Man, Jacqui attended Buchan School prior to going to Sheffield University to study law, graduating with an LL.B Hons degree/. She then went on to Guildford Law College and was admitted to the Manx Bar in 2011.

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Creechurch Capital bolsters investment team with senior promotion

Miles Ashworth & Paul Warburton

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iscretionary fund manager Creechurch Capital has promoted Miles Ashworth to the role of Senior Portfolio Manager.

Miles joined Creechurch Capital as Portfolio Manager in 2012 and is a Chartered Member of CISI and an Affiliate Member of CFA. Chief Operating Officer at Creechurch Capital, Mary Brady, commented on the company’s latest promotion: “Miles joined the team over four years ago and has developed alongside the company growth.

As we look towards future chapters, Miles has firmly placed himself as an integral member of the senior team.”

Mario Ricciardi, Managing Director at Creechurch Capital said: “As the business continues to grow, it is crucial that we not only attract the Island’s top talent but also ensure we nurture and retain our existing talent. Providing the team with ongoing training and support will not just support them but also the business as we position the Island as a global centre of excellence.”

In his new role Miles will take on the management of portfolios with a focus on private clients and play an integral part within the Investment Strategy Group.

Commenting on his promotion, Miles said: “I’m thrilled to be taking this next step in my career with the company who have supported my journey thus far, whilst I continue to work toward my full CFA Charter.”

Sebastien Jeanneau appointed Head of Operations at Annexio

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nnexio, the lottery betting services company, has announced the promotion of Sebastien Jeanneau to Head of Operations, along with a number of other appointments to the business.

Formerly Head of IT, Sebastien joined Annexio in 2013 bringing a wealth of experience in change management, business intelligence and service delivery from previous roles in the financial services industry.

Born and raised in the south of France, Sebastien moved to the Isle of Man in 2002. He lives in Douglas with his wife and son and in his spare time coaches the Douglas Rugby Club 2nd and under-12 teams.

Elsewhere at Annexio, Hazel Boswell has been appointed Head of Member Support and Tom Craze has been recruited as Player Experience Manager.

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Appointment of HM Attorney General

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ong-serving Manx advocate John Quinn has been appointed as the new Attorney General in the Isle of Man. Mr Quinn has been appointed by Her Majesty The Queen and will act as legal adviser to the Lieutenant Governor, Council of Ministers, Government Departments and Statutory Boards.

The Attorney General is required to offer guidance on matters of law and issues relating to the Isle of Man’s domestic and external interests. He is also responsible for representing the Crown in the prosecution of offences and for the drafting of Government legislation.

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Make sure you have those difficult intergenerational conversations Words : Jason Butler (FT)

y eldest daughter recently caught me off guard with a tricky question. It wasn’t about sex, relationships or her future career, but about money. Or to be more precise, my money and how much of it I had.

Like all young people approaching university, her question was probably inspired mainly by her concern that I will be able to help support her financially during her degree. But I suspect it was also driven by curiosity. I pondered how best to answer her.

If I answered it outright, how would it affect her? Would she be more or less motivated to work hard at university?

Would she be more or less careful about her spending? How would it affect her relationship with me? Would she tell her friends, inevitably ensuring that their parents knew my financial position? Would those parents be pleased, envious or sorry for me? Why should I care?

I could, of course, have chosen not to answer her. But I asked myself whether this might become a cause of tension, distrust or contention between us. It might make it easier — or harder — to involve her in my finances when she is older. Is my financial position any of my daughter’s business anyway?

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Many people find it hard to talk about money. This is understandable, because we relate to money on an emotional, not rational, level. Because our money thoughts and feelings are influenced by our emotions, this can lead us to procrastinate or make poor decisions. For some people, money defines their feelings of self-worth, social status and sense of achievement.

Others see money as a force for good, while others see it as a necessary evil. Money can be a source of pleasure or pain.

Depending on your level of wealth, discussing your financial situation with your teenage or young adult children can be fraught with difficulties. Most people want their children to be motivated to make their own way in the world and not to think they can sit back and rely on a future inheritance. Resentment can sometimes be caused when children see their parents spending their wealth on exotic holidays, expensive cars or other luxuries.

The next 30 years will see the largest ever transfer of wealth take place, with recent estimates suggesting that at least $16tn of global wealth will pass to the next generation. The majority of which will be transferred over the next 10-30 years.

About $830bn of that wealth transfer will occur in the UK. The question is, will the next generation be prepared for it?

A key beneficiary of the wealth tsunami in the UK is likely to be the state. The Office for Budget Responsibility forecasts that receipts from inheritance tax in the UK will continue to rise, with nearly £21bn expected to be paid by estates between 2017-2021. The extent to which families can reduce their potential inheritance tax depends, to a large extent, on their personal values, priorities and ability to plan their finances on a family-wide basis.

Another key consideration is life expectancy. With rising life expectancy, many of us can expect to live into our 90s. This means that wealth transfer upon death is increasingly happening when the beneficiaries are in their 50s or 60s, unless wealth transfers have been made during lifetime. Most people are naturally unwilling to give away substantial amounts of their wealth in their lifetime, if they think they might need it to fund their own lifestyle needs.

Generation X — those born between the mid-1960s to the mid-1970s — can also find it difficult to discuss money with their parents. The baby-boomer generation

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grew up after the second world war when rationing was still in place and most people had relatively modest living standards. Many people born before the war grew up during the depression of the 1930s, when times really were tough and waste was frowned upon. In both cases, people in their 60s, 70s and 80s have a very different view of money from their adult children and grandchildren.

One financial adviser firm I know runs regular wealth workshops for adult children of their clients, where they explain basic financial planning concepts and give a generic overview of the type of planning done by their parents and grandparents. This helps create awareness and understanding about family wealth without going into specifics, while also building a relationship between the advice firm and the younger generation, before any transfer of wealth arises.

Another way of developing a dialogue about family finances is to have regular structured family financial planning meetings. Many good financial advice firms are happy to provide this service either as part of their core planning service or for a modest additional fee. These meetings are an ideal forum to discuss things like the appointment and role of trustees, guardians, executors and attorneys.

At the very least it is a good idea to create a “What to do if we die or get seriously ill” document which summarises who the next generation should contact about various financial issues. Together with a statement setting out what assets you own, this should help your adult children or grandchildren make sense of your financial world, even if you haven’t discussed things beforehand.

Back to my daughter and her question about my net worth. I answered: “We have enough money to have a nice lifestyle; for me to choose what type of work I want to do; for us to fund your education and help you buy a house or start a business; for us to support various charities; and for your mother and I not to be a burden on you when we are old.”

My daughter replied: “I get it, Dad. What you are saying is you’ve opened the door for me but it’s up to me to walk through it, right?” I smiled to myself — that’s the answer I’d expect from someone studying the classics.

She continued: “But one day I do want to know what you’re worth.”

One day she will. I’m just not sure if that will be while I’m alive or when I’m dead!

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TALKING BUSINESS: Which factors should influence an eGaming company’s centre of operations? eGaming is an established global industry and small offshore jurisdictions have developed a niche as attractive destinations for operators.

Many offer competitive corporate tax rates and others provide excellent connectivity combined with data protection legislation that makes them ideal for data-hosting.

Reputable eGaming operators want to give their customers the best possible experience and that means running services through robust and resilient networks with world-class connectivity; something the Isle of Man benefits from.

From a regulatory perspective, having a respected regulatory regime in both the eGaming and financial services arenas – such as those in the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands - is very important. The islands’ similarities mean that a firm operating in the Isle of Man will not encounter any regulatory surprises should it choose to also operate from Guernsey or Jersey.

Risk management is a big factor for eGaming companies. Often a multijurisdictional approach is required as firms may not wish to limit themselves by locating all their operations in one place.

By choosing the optimal location mix for corporate offices, servers and duty and regulation specific to their business, operators can leverage a unique blend of specific advantages.

These include geographical diversity, financial stability, high-quality regulation, distributed data centre solutions and experienced staff.

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Developments in the world of eGaming show no sign of slowing down with new products and new regulation still coming thick and fast.

Our contributors this month look at why it’s so important to keep up to date with industry events, how player protection and corporate social responsibility have moved higher up the agenda plus the benefits of a multijurisdictional approach to operations.

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n Pierre Le Marre is the Data Centre Account Director at Sure n Chris Shimmin, KPMG, Senior Manager, Audit n Sebastien Jeanneau, Head of Operations at Annexio

network (Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey) may be unique for the seamless combination of three jurisdictions into one, high-functioning network.

Sure’s multi-jurisdiction network enables eGaming companies to benefit from the islands’ independent legal, regulatory and taxation environments, as well as their technical expertise, which will be significant factors for eGaming companies when choosing where to base themselves.

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How is KPMG in the Isle of Man helping contribute to social responsibility?

There has been an increased focus on social responsibility in eGaming over recent years and it is now a key topic at most events and conferences. Despite research suggesting that problem gambling is no more prevalent now than it was 10-15 years ago, player protection has become a much higher priority for both Boards and regulators.

At present self-exclusion is only available to gamblers in the UK at an individual operator level. If a problem gambler were to relapse, then there are a number of alternative operators they could turn to.

In response, the industry in the UK has come together through the Remote Gambling Association to set up a National Online Self-Exclusion Scheme (NOSES).

This will provide the ability to self-exclude from all British remote-licensed gambling operators via a single interface. KPMG was pleased to be appointed to advise and support this scheme to implementation.

NOSES has been split into four phases.

Phase one relates to a high level scoping and business case, phase two covers detailed design and vendor selection, phase three is for the design and pilot, and phase four will refine and rollout.

Micky Swindale, a local KPMG Director, has led phase one of NOSES which is now successfully completed following engagement across the industry. Phase two of NOSES commenced in November 2016 and is currently due to complete in quarter one 2017.

NOSES is expected to complete by the end of 2017, bringing the UK up to speed with the likes of Denmark, Spain and France which already offer national self-exclusion.

Why is it important to attend ICE each year?

For businesses like Annexio that exist in the dynamic fast-paced environment of eGaming and online lotteries, events such as the ICE Totally Gaming exhibition taking place in early February are a crucial opportunity to take stock of developments and assess where the market is heading.

Attended by major operators, regulators and associated businesses from all over the world, ICE offers a three-day immersion into the eGaming future. With so many stakeholders in one place, it has become a hotspot for new product launches and a great place for picking up on new trends.

Aside from the obvious networking opportunities and the chance to pinpoint potential future business partners, the convergence of so many people from the eGaming industry gives a chance for hot

topics to be debated.

The ICE organisers run a series of seminars which cover subjects as diverse as blockchain, eSports, individual country briefings and authenticity in leadership in eGaming.

This year the ICE conference has been replaced by ICE Vox which runs in parallel with the exhibition and offers learning and educational networking sessions with some of the pre-eminent names in the industry.

2017 is a key year in the growth strategy for Annexio and ICE is a fantastic shop window onto other operators and businesses in the lottery services and wider eGaming sector. Equally it is an opportunity for us to sing the praises of the Isle of Man as an enabling eGaming jurisdiction and to share ambitions for a positive and successful future.

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ELLIS BROWN ARCHITECTS CELEBRATE 40 YEARS IN BUSINESS

2016 saw the 40th year of Ellis Brown, a name that has been synonymous with the recent architectural history on the Island.

Founders Mr Geoff Ellis and Mr Ian Brown have sadly passed, but the legacy of the company they formed, nurtured and grew to the Islands largest and most well-known Architects practice, lives on. At its peak Ellis Brown employed 22 staff, in their offices at the Rechabite Hall in Douglas. In 2003 Charlie Park and Gordon Wilkinson took over the reins from Messrs Ellis and Brown and in the most recent transition the company moved to the seaward facing offices at Strathallan Crescent.

It is from there the practice lives on and the current owners of the company Mark Pearce and Peter Tyreman felt it an excellent time to mark the company turning 40! A fitting celebration took place in Bar George in December, with visual displays serving as a reminder of the company’s achievements and showcasing that the company has had somewhat of a resurgence in its’ presence both on and off the Island.

Many past, present and future clients joined the celebrations’ as well as associated consultants and staff to mark what is an enviable achievement.

Here’s to the next 40 years!

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ZEDRA CELEBRATES ITS EXPANSION ON THE ISLE OF MAN WITH MOVE TO LARGER PREMISES

More than 150 guests came together on Thursday December 1, to celebrate the official launch of ZEDRA on the Isle of Man and the move to its new location in St George’s Court, Douglas. The move provides the next step in ZEDRA’s journey which began when it was launched a year ago.

The Island chief minister, The Hon. Howard Quayle as well as other ministers and senior government department officials and figures from the island’s business and professional communities enjoyed a night of networking and entertainment.

Managing director Alan Patrick said, ‘The move is a natural progression

for ZEDRA’s commitment to position itself as a major player in the trust, corporate and fund service industry.’

ZEDRA also formed a partnership with the Isle of Man Post Office and London based agency Glazier Design to create a unique ZEDRA stamp and post mark for the invitation which was then distributed by the Post Office to all ZEDRA’s invited guests.

Niels Nielsen, ZEDRA CEO, who co-hosted the cocktail event with Alan Patrick said, “It is an exciting time for ZEDRA, Isle of Man. The enthusiasm was self evident last night from all those who kindly attended. It makes me feel very proud.”

Andrew Wilson, ZEDRA Associate Director for Marine & Aviation with ZEDRA’s Wendy Barker

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Wendy Barker & Steve Fuller of Zedra with Sian Pinheiro-Torres of LSL

Alan Patrick, Managing Director, ZEDRA, Isle of Man with Howard Mutti-Mewse, ZEDRA Group Marketing & Communications Manager, Geneva

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Location: St George’s Court, Douglas

Niels Nielsen, ZEDRA CEO with Maxine Cannon General Manager IOM Post Office, the Hon. Howard Quayle MHK, Chief Minister of the Isle of Man, Alan Patrick, Managing Director, ZEDRA, Isle of Man, Julie Edge MHK, Chair of the IOM Post Office, Lisa Duckworth, Commercial & Operations Director IOM Post Office

ZEDRA stamp, produced exclusively by the Isle of Man post office for ZEDRA Alan Patrick, Managing Director, ZEDRA, Isle of Man with the Hon. Alfred Cannan MHK, Minister for the Treasury of the Isle of Man

Josh Brockbank, Leona McGovern, Ellen Robinson, Caroline Smith, Lisa Collister, Lee Kewley, Rachel Corlett, Alex Cain of Zedra Isle of Man

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Alan Patrick, Managing Director, ZEDRA, Isle of Man with the Hon. Laurence Skelly MHK Minister for Economic Development of the Isle of Man

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he 1987 science fiction film Predator spooked contemporary cinemagoers by providing the alien antagonist with thermal vision that gave it a critical advantage when hunting humans in the central American jungle.

Thermal imaging, which uses sensors to detect infrared light to produce images on a screen, has been in service since the early part of last century. It was initially deployed on ships to detect icebergs, and was later adapted for use by armed forces and rescue services.

But it has taken a long time for the technology to creep into consumer devices. Hunters can now stalk deer with a monocular device, such as the Scout TK, which uses thermal-imaging sensors. These reveal the location of an animal in the pitch black, effectively giving it as much chance of survival as the Predator’s victims.

Flir, the company that makes the Scout TK, believes that thermal imaging has a shot at becoming mainstream after smartphones featuring its lenses and sensors hit the market.

It is the first attempt by Flir, pronounced “fleer”, which takes its name from the acronym for “forward looking infrared”, to enter the consumer market. The company hopes the CAT phone will be the first of many to use its sensors as it pushes further into a segment where its traditional rivals, including Raytheon and BAE Systems, do not operate.

The CAT S60 handset (which costs about £500), developed by British company Bullitt Group, the first dedicated thermalimaging phone to hit the market, has found an unexpected audience. The ability of the technology to monitor temperature has attracted do-it-yourself enthusiasts, who use it to look for drafts, leaking radiators and damp spots just by pointing the lens at the walls.

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Thermal imaging on track to be next big thing for camera phones Applications range from protecting wildlife to home improvements to create thermal images to post on social networking sites. Some people, according to Flir, have used it to check whether the sushi they are about to buy is warm and thus should be avoided. Others have taken it into bakeries to find the freshest bread, still hot from the oven.

The chunky CAT S60 is a niche device but Flir is banking on the “superpower” element of the thermal-imaging technology to catch on. It cites the experience of GPS, once a technology used just for navigation but now a vital ingredient of any smartphone to deliver location-based services, as a precedent.

Oregon-based Flir, a business valued at $4.8bn, is an unlikely consumer brand. It started life in 1978 as an infrared-imaging supplier for airborne applications. In 1998 it acquired Agema, a Swedish rival that invented the first commercial infrared scanner designed to inspect power lines in the 1950s. That camera was so big that it needed to be mounted on the back of a truck. The more recent development of the Lepton imager, a thermal imaging camera which is the size of a coin, has opened the door for the technology to be used in consumer devices.

“Some people, according to Flir, have used the technology to check whether the sushi they are about to buy is warm and thus be avoided”

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Internet of things: snitchin’ in the kitchen Once data-enriched devices are standard in the home, it may only be a matter of time before they turn detective Words: Robert Shrimsley (FT)

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hen one of the nation’s top police officers tells you that fridges, washing machines and other “smart” devices could one day keep you out of jail, it has to change your approach to household purchases.

According to the head of Scotland Yard’s digital forensics unit, fridges of the not-toodistant future could provide the alibi you need to prove your innocence.

If the device records all its usage, if you can talk to it via phone and if, like some already on sale, it has a live-action camera to show you its contents, then it is easy to see how it could provide clues to detectives. (The camera is a worry to me. I can see the value of being able to check your fridge while at the supermarket but the way the web is going, it won’t be long before they turn this into a TV show.

After Gogglebox, here’s Icebox — a racially diverse group commenting on events in people’s cold storage: “Oh look, he’s gone for the Benecol”.)

And let’s not forget digital assistants such as Alexa, which can record all your interactions. Pretty soon it will be possible to map most of your household movements. We’ve all heard of the eye in the sky; now we must get used to the snitch in the kitchen.

Personally, I’m not sure I would like what it says about me if the only alibi I can muster is a fridge. If your innocence is

going to be established by a WiFi-enabled device, you would prefer it to be the dashboard camera on your Ferrari. Still, if your fridge can get you off the hook, that’s not to be sneezed at. This does mean you may wish to invest in a higher quality of fridge, however. Cheap chillers are all very well but you need a unit that won’t crack in the witness box. And the system is bound to be open to abuse. For the right price, the chances are you will be able to find a dishwasher prepared to say it was with you at the time the crime was committed.

It must cut both ways, however. While your white goods could prove your innocence, they could also prove your guilt.

You would be pretty miffed to plan what you thought was the perfect murder and then find you had been grassed up by your toaster.

But this is only the start. Once these data-enriched devices, complete with cameras, are standard in the home, it may only be a matter of time before they turn detective themselves. This could be good for us honest citizens — but I do worry about its impact on the crime-fiction genre.

Inspector Icebox may be dead cool at his job (see what I did there?) but it won’t make for gripping television. For a start, all fictional detectives need a powerful backstory, and rejection by a washerdryer when he was younger may lack an emotional punch.

Such series could also be low on action. An immobile cop would certainly need assistants such as a driverless car and some drones, but at least these smart devices could easily go undercover, hiding among the white goods in a suspect’s kitchen. Perhaps he could be called in to work on cold cases (see, I did it again).

Obviously, like all detectives, he will need a dimmer, northern sidekick — unless he is a northerner, in which case he will be looking for a smarter southern aide. The fridge would need a bit of style, perhaps a fedora or a love of jazz — nothing that should frustrate a talented writer. Actually, the jazz-loving, smart-fridge detective — I may be on to something here.

There is a serious point here for those of us not planning to require an alibi from our white goods. The scale of data-collection possibilities among connected devices is now immense, and most of it for minuscule labour-saving benefits. There are ever fewer areas of our lives that are immune from monitoring by one business or another and, once they can, the information gleaned can be transformed into “data insights”, which turn you into a product to be marketed between firms or even demanded by agents of the state.

Remember that quaint old phrase “in the privacy of your own home”. I wonder how often we will be using it in 20 years’ time.

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Palm Winds, Ramsey £995,000 – No onward change – Part Exchange considered

NO 4 PALM WINDS IS AN EXCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT OF 5 LUXURY PROPERTIES SITUATED ON A HEADLAND OVERLOOKING RAMSEY BAY.

THE PROPERTIES HAVE BEEN DESIGNED TO TAKE FULL BENEFIT OF THEIR STUNNING LOCATION WITH LARGE EXPANSES OF PICTURE GLAZING OVER LOOKING GARDEN, COUNTRYSIDE AND COASTAL VIEWS BEYOND. The Property is a Contemporary design which makes full use of modern construction techniques to provide an unrivalled living environment. The use of highly insulated construction results in the property having a low environmental impact.

The location has a rural feel but is close to all the amenities in Ramsey.

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES: • Large Entrance Hall, Study, Cloakroom.

• Lounge/Dining Room with Two Sets of Sliding Doors Leading to Patio and Rear Garden.

• Spacious Kitchen/Family Room again with Sliding Doors Leading to Rear, and Utility Room.

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• Master Suite with Dressing Room, Second and Third Bedroom with En-suite and Dressing Room, One Further Double Bedroom and Family Bathroom.

• Gated Entrance with Driveway for Several Vehicles leading to Double Garage.

• Gas Fired Central Heating. With Under Floor Heating Downstairs.

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1ST FLOOR: APPROXIMATELY 1817 SQ.FT.

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13 Briarville Gardens Ramsey

£389,000 Modern detached house offering deceptively spacious family accommodation. The property is situated in a quite cul-de-sac location and has been strategically designed providing extensive open plan accommodation to the ground floor with three further reception rooms.

To the first floor there are four double bedrooms one of which is complemented by an en-suite and there is a large family

bathroom.The master bedroom enjoys distant sea views and from the rear of the property there are lovely woodland and hill views.

The rear garden is laid to lawn with a paved patio enjoying a high degree of privacy. At the front of the property there is a lawned garden and block paved driveway adjacent to the integral garage.

Key Features n Modern detached family house offering spacious and extended accommodation n Distant sea views and woodland / hill views n Quiet cul-de-sac location n Quality fixtures and fittings n Stunning dining kitchen with bi-folding doors bringing the outside in

n Utility room and ground floor cloakroom (WC) n 3 Reception rooms n 4 Double bedrooms (1 luxury en-suite) n Family bathroom n Private lawned rear garden with and block paved driveway to the front adjacent to the integral garage

39 Knock Rushen, Castletown

£375,000

Modern mid-terrace 3 bedroom town house offering deceptively spacious family accommodation all of which is superbly appointed with high quality fixtures/fittings throughout. The property is located in a sought after location with great walks, beaches, schools and historic centre of Castletown on your doorstep. There is a good sized lawned rear garden along with an integral garage and adjacent parking space.

Key Features n Modern mid-terrace town house n Deceptively spacious accommodation n Sought after location with great walks, beaches, schools and historic centre of Castletown on your doorstep n 2 Reception rooms n Modern dining kitchen n Utility room and ground floor cloakroom n 3 Double bedrooms n Luxury family bathroom and en-suite with under-floor heating n Good sized lawned rear garden n Integral garage with adjacent parking space

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11 Westhill Village Jurby Road Ramsey

£875,000

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Floor Area: Approximately 4174 SQ.FT.

A superior, individually designed, beautifully presented bungalow with accommodation of approximately 4,000 SQ.FT. Set in a private development with gated entrance, wooded parkland and Lake.

The accommodation Comprising:

n Reception Hall that extends to 64ft at its full length, Lounge, Sitting Room, Formal Dining Room. n Family Dining Kitchen, Study/Bedroom 5, Utility Room, 2 Cloakrooms. n 4 Double Bedrooms, 3 of which are EnSuite and Family bathroom. n Integral Double Garage, Rear Entrance Lobby with access to the Garage and Garden. n Oil Fired Central Heating, uPVC Double Glazed and Megaflo pressuried hot Water System.

n Large Gardens and Driveway with parking for several cars.

24 Knock Rushen Castletown

£649,950

The accommodation Comprising:

A magnificent property situated within a prestigious residential development in Castletown. Presented to the highest standards throughout.

n Fabulous Open Plan Modern Kitchen/ Dining Room with Instant Boiling Water Tap, Induction Range Master Cooker Unit, Master Fridge/Freezer with Ice/Water Range and Separate Utility Room. n 2 Generous Reception Rooms and Study. n Downstairs WC. n Large Master Bedroom With Dressing Room & En-suite with Under Floor Heating. n Guest Bedroom with En suite and Under Floor Heating.

n 3 Further Double Bedrooms. n Stunning Family Bathroom with Under Floor Heating. n Built in Storage Ledges in All Showers. n Triple Insulation. n Dimmers on All Lights. n All Rooms Networked for Computers, Telecommunications and Audio Visual. n Fully Floored Loft Area. n Off Road Parking for 4 Vehicles.

Floor Area: over 3 floors: Approximately 2305 SQ.FT. View the 1st and 2nd floor 3D layout on the website.

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The Rowan, Ballakilley, Port Erin This superb four bedroom detached dormer bungalow with integral garage is situated in the award-winning Ballakilley development in Port Erin.

The ground floor features a spacious living room, with glazed double doors opening to the open-plan dining/ kitchen with separate utility room. There is also a WC and bedroom with an en-suite shower room.

Upstairs, the master bedroom has a walk-in dressing room and en-suite. There is a further double bedroom with fitted wardrobes, a single bedroom and a family bathroom.

£414,950 KEY FEATURES • Stunning kitchen by top German manufacturer with a full range of high quality, integrated appliances • Luxurious fully tiled bathrooms and en suites • Fitted wardrobes and floor coverings • Energy efficient central heating and hot water systems and high quality double glazing • 10 year NHBC warranty

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Ballacottier, Brookfield Avenue Ramsey

£375,000 Part Exchange Considered A well presented detached property that has been extended to provide family accommodation.

The accommodation comprises: n Large Lounge with wood burning stove n Large Kitchen/Diner which provides a fabulous family space n Family Room, Utility Room and Family Bathroom n Master Bedroom with Dressing Room and En-

Ground Floor: Approximately 1440 SQ.FT.

Suite Bathroom n Three further good sized Bedrooms n Integral Garage, Large Driveway, Garden laid mainly to Lawn n uPVC Double Glazing n Oil Fired Central Heating

1st Floor: Approximately 855 SQ.FT.

33 Laurel Avenue, Birch Hill, Onchan

£349,950

A deceptively spacious extended detached Dormer Bungalow situated in a much sought residential Cul-de-Sac location close to local schools, Onchan village and amenities.

The accommodation comprises:

n Lounge Large, Dining Kitchen and Dining Room n Outstanding spacious T - Shaped Conservatory n 5 Double Bedrooms n Family Bathroom and Upstairs WC n Integral Single Garage with Driveway Parking for up to 3 Cars n Good Sized Plot Private Garden n uPVC Double Glazed n Oil Fired Central Heating n Viewings Highly Recommended

Ground Floor: Approximately 1809 SQ.FT.

1st Floor: Approximately 533 SQ.FT.

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A modern 3 bed semi detached house with integral garage. The property is presented in superb decorative order throughout and is situated in a convenient location close to local amenities. To the rear is a good sized sunny garden.

£239,950

Key Features n Modern semi detached house n Open plan kitchen/diner n Separate utility n Integral garage n 3 Bedrooms n Family bathroom n Lawned gardens n Popular residential area n Quiet cul e sac location

14 Hillcroft Rise, Governors Hill Douglas

Modern semi-detached 4 bed house offering spacious family accommodation. The property is situated in a popular residential location within walking distance of local schools, park, shops and bus route. There are modern fixtures and fittings such as the stunning newly fitted ultra modern dining kitchen and the property benefits from the addition of a family room. At the rear there is a raised garden and decked area and at the front of the property there is a driveway adjacent to the integral garage.

£289,500

Key Features n Modern semi-detached house n Spacious family accommodation n Walking distance of schools, park and shops n 2 Reception rooms n Newly fitted ultra modern dining kitchen n Utility room and ground floor cloakroom (WC) n 4 Bedrooms (1 en-suite) n Family bathroom n Lawned rear garden n Integral garage

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PORRIDGE WORDS Freya Richardson

Porridge is by definition ‘solo’- it uses a ‘solo’ ingredient, a ‘solo’ pot and only needs a ‘solo’ mouth to feed. But despite this singularity, there is much more to this seemingly bland and boring breakfast. According to a study by Harvard University, grains such as oats may be the key to living longer, the elixir of life; so there is no better time to shake off the winter blues, stop moaning about the cold and start your morning with a warming tummy full of this energy filled British Classic.

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The battle of sweet versus savoury: some people choose salt and water over sugar and milk, whilst others use a decadent measure of double cream and syrup- maybe not the heart healthy meal Harvard researchers were referring to.

Believe it or not, savoury porridge has made a controversial come back in the form of ‘oatsotto’- yes this does means replacing rice for oats and serving at dinnertime. Trendsetters have tried hard to incorporate oats with other ingredients such as poached eggs, cheese, beetroot and butternut squash- but you will be pleased to know this food fad has (hopefully) been left behind years ago.

Traditionally, Scottish porridge is stirred with a wooden rod called a ‘Spirtle’ or ‘Spurtle’, which looks a bit like a drumstick (not the chicken variety). Superstition has it that when you are stirring porridge it should always be done in a clockwise direction- and preferably with your right hand, to avoid summoning the devil and bring bad luck- an easy mistake to make on a Monday morning whilst waiting for your coffeetokickin.

Since medieval times oats have been grown in Scotland. Back then they didn’t have the preservation methods we have now. Oats were cooked into a sticky paste, cooled and stored in a special porridge drawer.

From the drawer, the paste (porridge) would become thick and solid and so could be eaten over several days, often cut into thick slices and eaten for lunch or fried for breakfast. It wouldn’t have only been Goldilocks turning her nose up at that.

But how do we get the perfect, third time lucky bowl of porridge. Goldilocks famously uttered the words “Ahhh, this porridge is just right,” as she happily ate the whole bowl. Well, its fair to say world of oaty names is a confusing place- what is pinhead? Are jumbo oats really bigger?

Rolled or oatmeal, instant porridge oats or steel cut? And then there is the question of do you use a single bowl in the microwave to avoid the sticky mess of washing up a pot? It makes me think we should stick to Readybrek (a secret favourite).

Porridge enthusiasts tend to be very particular about their cooking technique and differences can provoke fierce debate (and that is before they get started on the toppings).Secret sources have informed us the number one rule is time. Some people soak their oats overnight whilst others let them cook on a low heat for hours. Chunky organic oats always cooked in a pot with a pinch of salt and half/half water and milk will give you the creamiest texture. At the end of the day (or beginning I should say), the fact is porridge needs to be eaten; if all you can manage is an instant sachet in the microwave it is better than no porridge at all!

Grains such as Millet, Brown rice, Buckwheat and Quinoa are new ‘cool’ kids on the porridge block. These replace oats to provide a base with a nearly identical texture and flavour to porridge, each with its own nutritional pros. Another new health trend presenting itself through social media is ‘zoats’: zucchini oats. The addition of

mentioning its packed portfolio of vitamins, minerals and fiber. Porridge is digested slowly helping to keep you fuller for longer, leading to just about every health expert proclaiming it to be the most desirable way to start your day. Pairing this with the fact that a packet of oats is very cheap to buy, oats are a winning food for healthy eating novices and athletes alike.

Although porridge is the traditional solo food, toppings for this otherwise bland beige bowl are endless: cinnamon, nuts and dried fruit, jam, almond or cashew butter with sliced banana, honey, Greek yoghurt, chocolate chips, maple or golden syrup.

Variety is the spice of life and the world is your oyster, so there is no need to think this gruel should be left in the past. There are even recipes out there that add a healthy twist of your favourite afternoon treats such as banana bread or carrot cake- whichever way you choose to have your daily dose of oats, don’t forget to stir them clockwise.

“From the drawer, the paste (porridge) would become thick and solid and so could be eaten over several days, often cut into thick slices and eaten for lunch or fried for breakfast. It wouldn’t have only been Goldilocks turning her nose up at that.” grated courgette to your oats whilst cooking them intends to bulk your breakfast and fill you up without adding carbs or calories…

Not convinced by this method? Try using coconut, almond or soya milk as more exciting twist than porridge or a dairy-free alternative to cows milk.

But there is no real need for exotic sounding detox superfoods to make your morning nutritionally beneficial. Countless reports have put the unassuming oat right up there with these overpriced health boosters that will only leave your wallet feeling thin. The cereal grain’s recognized abilities include stabilizing blood sugar levels, lowering high blood pressure and bad cholesterol– without

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FOOD PAIRINGS WORDS Freya Richardson

It seems unusual to pair contrasting flavours in the same dish but they do say opposites attract. It has become trendy in the past few years to salt everything sweet, like a scattering of snow on a winter’s night. Salted caramel, salted chocolate and salty sweet popcorn.

Our taste buds go into overdrive trying to process which side of the flavour spectrum they are dealing with, it is this battle that creates the taste sensation, like a reunion between long lost lovers.

Food pairing goes far beyond kitchen experiments to the deep dark depths of molecular gastronomy. Analysing the chemical components of foods in order to identify the most enhancing of flavour pairings- the theory being the more similarities held, the better combined the food pairings will be. This process is not to be confused with wine and food matching where the two items are chosen in order to compliment the dining experience.

The aim of the game is to inspire chefs, food engineers and mixologists alike to push traditional boundaries- credit must go

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to Heston Blumenthal for this revolution.

By analysing the intrinsic properties of different food products, food pairing is introducing possible combinations that we would normally steer well away from- i.e. white chocolate and caviar.

But how are we expected to reach the inner chemical structure of our weekly shopping ingredients? Don’t worry you don’t need to go out and buy safety goggles and install a Bunsen burner in your kitchen.

In a lab, Z food is taken, lets say coffee, a ‘gas chromatographer’ alongside a ‘mass spectrometer’ are used in order to

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determine the different aroma compoundsof which coffee has 700. Only those that are detectible by the human nose are relevant in creating a flavour profile for Z product, which is then screened against a database of other foods to produce a structure similar to a flavour family tree.

As well as these new and unusual pairs, our long-standing favourite couples, the Posh and Becks of our kitchens- fish and chips, gin and tonic, and strawberries and cream, have had their bond scientifically proven, they are partners in crime of the flavour component sharing world- it would seem that they are a match made in molecular heaven.

Food combining or trophology, is another type of food pairing which aims to maximise nutritional value, good health and weight loss through food partnerships.

There is no strong evidence to suggest this method which advocates rules such as not mixing carbohydrate and protein in the same meal, are any more effective than a balanced diet (although that’s just a cake in each hand right?)

50%, as well as a caffeine boost to kick start your morning. Other food combinations include greek yoghurt with hemp seeds to help build muscle, and olive oil on salad to lower cholesterol and provide healthy fats.

“But how are we expected to reach the inner chemical structure of our weekly shopping ingredients? Don’t worry you don’t need to go out and buy safety goggles and install a Bunsen burner in your kitchen.”

So whether it is sweet pineapple on your pizza or salt in your caramel, unbeknown to you- the scientific attraction behind food pairings are happening in amongst the ingredients of your everyday meals without the need for a lab.

Foods can be great individually but a powerhouse when working as a team. For gym bunnies and pro athletes alike, food pairing can be key to quick recovery and energy bursts. A high carb breakfast such as porridge may cause a blood sugar spike if eaten alone, however, pairing with green tea lowers a rise in blood sugar levels by

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I SET FIRE TO LORRAINE WORDS BY: Jamie Lewis @jamielewislewis

As far as first dates are concerned, I’ve seen it all. The good, the bad, and the downright bloody awkward.

I once read that a good first date should be like a movie trailer, short and exciting, showcasing the highlights, yet leaving you both wanting more…

I can only wish I’d have been privy to such wisdom before treating my – thankfully now - fiancé to the cinematic delights of ‘Saw 3’ for our very first date at the tender age of sixteen. Sure, I enjoyed the film, however in hindsight I’m not really sure choosing a film focused on a blood thirsty megalomaniac with a with a penchant for removing body parts in the most gruesome of fashions imaginable really showcased my highlights, nor that it left her wanting more.

For the past ten years I’ve been under the illusion it was my northern charm and dry wit that had landed me the all-important second date – which by the way, went a hell of a lot better - she says the awkward car journey home afterwards made her feel sorry for me. Sounds legit.

As the keeper of the bar I’ve helped to facilitate hundreds of first dates – likewise, I’ve helped coordinate just as many escape plans; my favourite story involves absinthe, fire and a slap in the face. Intrigued?

It’s a Thursday night, we’re busy, like, five deep busy. And a friend of a friend – who we’ll call Lorraine - walks into the bar, sits down and explains she’s on a horrendous blind date, that she wants to get away as quick as possible, but doesn’t want to be mean. I tell her to give me half an hour, and I’ll figure something out.

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Before I had the opportunity to orchestrate any cunning or devious plan, a diversion presented itself, not quite the diversion I had in mind, but a diversion all the same.

Twenty minutes pass and Lorraine excuses herself for the bathroom, and gives me an “SOS, like ASAP” kind of look as she departs.

The date – who, for the purpose of this next part, we’ll call Walter – in his date’s absence starts talking to the two guys next to him, they’re drinking flaming absinthe shooters.

Right out of the blue, he goes and orders two of the same flaming shots, from the other bartender working that night.

Lorraine returns from the bathroom, looking longingly at the front door and horrifyingly at the blazing inferno of alcohol Walter has presented her with. In my haste to help her out of the situation, I offer to take the shooter on her behalf, her date agrees.

You’ve probably wondered up to this point why this article is entitled ‘I Set Fire to Lorraine’, that’s because I did.

The whole thing happened kinda quickly but, in essence; Lorraine is is on fire, Lorraine panics, Walter panics, Loraine shouts “DO SOMETHING”, Walter throws water on Lorraine, Lorraine slaps Walter, Lorraine storms out, Walter sits red faced in a wet suit, with a belly full of absinthe. Mischief managed.

RECIPE: DEATH IN THE AFTERNOON In honour of Lorraine and Walter’s short lived and somewhat fiery love affair, this month’s recipe is a feisty little absinthe fuelled number. ‘Death in the Afternoon’ was a personal favourite of Mr Ernest Hemingway.

Ingredients n 30ml La Fee Bohemian Absinthe n 15ml Fresh Lemon Juice n 15ml Sugar Syrup n 75ml Champagne Method “Pour one jigger absinthe into a Champagne glass. Add iced Champagne until it attains the proper opalescent milkiness. Drink three to five of these slowly” – Ernest Hemingway

Now, I’m not for one second suggesting that arson is something to be laughed at, nor that it is an acceptable or appropriate way for oneself to get themselves out of a terrible first date.

But my goodness, you should have seen Walter’s face.

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Nominations invited for 2017 Food & Farming Awards The search is on to find the Isle of Man’s most forward-looking farmers and food producers.

The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) is inviting nominations for the 2017 Food & Farming Awards, which are supported by retailer Shoprite.

Nominations should carry a brief overall reason and describe how they meet the awards’ criteria: For farmers: • Efficient and profitable farming • Meeting consumer demands with their produce • The promotion of locally produced food • Innovative farm diversification • Farming in ways that conserve the environment for the future.

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food producers: Market focused Local food promotion Resilience Competitiveness Use of local produce

Nominations should be sent to Audrey Fowler, Marketing Officer, DEFA, Thie Slieau Whallian, Foxdale, Isle of Man, IM4 3AS, email: audrey.fowler@gov.im, by Friday 31st March 2017.

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Andrea Marchiori grew up playing in her father’s vineyards in Lujan de Cuyo high in the Andes in Argentina and so her choice of career was a natural one. Completing her winemaking degree as the only woman in the class, she headed to Sonoma in California with her husband and fellow winemaker, Luis Barraud. There they met flying winemaker Paul Hobbs and while overseas began talks about a partnership in Mendoza. Marchiori is now leading the winemaking team at Viña Cobos, where they produce a range of impressive and complex wines.

Bodega Zuccardi is another exciting new winery in Argentina. It is an innovative family winery with Sebastian Zuccardi at the head. They have just opened a landmark new winery in the Uco Valley and leading the winemaking team here is Laura Principiano. She joined Zuccardi in their experimentation lab straight from University and works with Sebastian in developing new wines. Her passion and perception for winemaking has made her one of Argentina’s leading winemakers and she has taken over responsibility for making Zuccardi’s top wines and she is proof that the ‘right hand man’ can now be a woman!

Septima is another winery with a female winemaker at the head. Paula Borgo’s father was an agronomist, who worked in

TWENTY YEARS AGO, IT WAS RARE TO FIND A FEMALE WORKING IN THE WINE INDUSTRY IN ARGENTINA, LET ALONE A FEMALE WINEMAKER. BUT TODAY WOMEN ARE TAKING THEIR PLACE IN THE SECTOR AND THIS YEAR’S ARGENTINA WINE AWARDS BOASTED AN ALL-FEMALE TASTING PANEL, BRINGING TO LIGHT THE ROLE THAT MANY WOMEN NOW PLAY IN THE INDUSTRY. the wine industry. The countryside, the vineyards and wine were constantly present in her adolescence and then the passion transformed into an obsession, a study, a quest for perfection, and lots and lots of hard work! Nowadays Borgo travels around the continent and further afield as not only a highly respected winemaker but also as a spokeswoman for the wine industry.

Some say that more women on the winemaking scene is leading to Argentine Malbec becoming more ‘feminine’ and delicate in style. This would be doing a great disservice to all the male winemakers in Argentina, and also generalising about the winemaking style of female winemakers. As winemakers have become more adventurous and experimental over the years, Malbec has seen a great diversity of expressions in recent years: from more ‘masculine’, meaty Malbecs, to more ‘feminine’, ethereal and elegant Malbecs.

Instead of gender, the different styles of Malbec are representative of different soils and micro-climates, changing winemaking techniques, and the different personal tastes and experience of each winemaker.

Often female winemakers make big and bold wines, and undoubtedly many male winemakers are the source of some of the most elegant Malbecs being produced in Argentina right now.

A COUPLE TO TRY: Vina Cobos Felino Cabernet Sauvignon (£14.75). An exquisitely balanced Cabernet Sauvignon with spicy and fruity character. It is complex and appealing with fresh red fruit and herbal notes like freshly cut grass, which complement the spicy notes of black pepper, clove and cinnamon, cedar and tobacco. Smooth and well balanced with a persistent finish.

Septima Obra Malbec (£9.95). 100% Malbec produced with grapes from different regional vineyards in Mendoza.

Some are obtained from the district of Lujan de Cuyo, at 3,444 feet above sea level, which add the mineral notes, while another component is obtained from Valle de Uco, at 4,593 feet above sea level, where there is a wide range of temperatures between day and night. This favours the formation of polyphenols, as well as minty aromas.

The resulting wine is elegant, yet full flavoured with long lasting flavours.

THE WINE CELLAR • TENNIS ROAD • DOUGLAS • IM2 3QW TELEPHONE: 01624 611793 • EMAIL: anne@thewinecellar.im

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MADE IN CHELSEA’S Tiffany Watson looked classy in a cape-tux-jumpsuit hybrid, at a party co-hosted by make-up brand 3INA with Wonderland Magazine, to celebrate its AW16 campaign launch.

Recreate Tiff’s all-black ensemble by teaming the Girls On Film Satin Lapel Cape Jacket, £39, Little Mistress, with a pair of super-slim trousers (www.little-mistress. com).

GIVE IT THE BOOT

Ankle boots have stomped ahead in recent years but this season, kneehigh boots are back - big time.

You’ve got two options here: leather boots should be structured but a little bit roomy and definitely heeled (wider styles call for extra leglengthening height); soft suede or velvet boots should be super-skinny and extend over the knee.

For the ultimate in cutting-edge styling, pair clingy OTKs with bare legs and an oversized sweater or jumper dress - it’s called ‘lampshading’ and if it’s good enough for the Kardashian clan, it’s good enough for us.

WHILE THE NEW CONTESTANTS sported plunging necklines, thigh slits and, in Bianca Gascoigne’s case, skin-tight red latex as they made their way into the Celebrity Big Brother house, presenter Emma Willis was a beacon of good taste, teaming high-waisted trousers and a cute bow blouse with a stunning sparkly jacket.

Forever Unique’s Jean Bronze Sequin Jacket is now half price at £82.50, giving you more dazzle for your dosh (www. foreverunique.co.uk).

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:: SHOPPING HEAVEN OR HELL?

This may sound like hell for the shopaphobes out there, but the perfect shopping spree lasts three hours, involves nine stores, five purchases and £118 splashed in return for shiny new goods, according to a survey by credit card experts MBNA. The average Brit won’t tolerate any more than seven minutes queuing at checkouts, however, and they want to tell the world about their buying binge with five social media posts.

FASHION FLASH :: DROP DEAD GORGEOUS

We all know what clothing we wouldn’t be seen dead in (Crocs? Uggs? Socks with sandals, perhaps?), but have you ever thought about what you would really WANT to wear at your own funeral?

According to a new survey from online retailer Lyst, 85% of us have, with 52% of women wanting a high fashion look, while a third want to snooze for eternity in their

:: SIZING UP THE SEASON

favourite PJs. For men, a casual coffin look is generally preferred, as 31% want to wear a baseball cap, and a fifth would opt for flip-flops when they’ve popped their clogs.

In response, Lyst has launched an Over My Dead Body range, offering an edit of eternally on-trend items to take you beyond the grave in style (www.lyst.com).

Does your waistband feel a tad tighter at the moment? If you’re having to avoid certain clothes because of the festive bulge, you’re not alone: Apparently, the average woman will change dress size 31 times during the course of her adult life.

The findings, from sizing tool Fits Me , also reveal that in addition to seasonal ‘blips’, major size spikes occur after having kids, moving in with a partner and during the first years of marriage, while weddings, break-ups and bereavement are typical catalysts for weight loss.

SPORT

BEAUTY BULLETIN CLINIQUE & CRAYOLA

It’s a match made in technicolour heaven: Clinique has teamed up with Crayola to bring you 10 lip balm Chubby Sticks in crayon-bright shades, like Mango Tango and Mauvelous. Available in full size, £17.50 each, or a box of eight adorable minis, £35, that evokes the childhood joy of opening a fresh pack of crayons.

Clinique Crayola Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm in Razzmatazz, £17.50 (www.clinique.co.uk)

RED RULES

No prizes for guessing what’s been voted the most iconic beauty look of all time... Beloved of everyone, from Marilyn Monroe to Taylor Swift, red lippy took the top spot in the survey by Superdrug. Here’s the full top 10: 1. Red lipstick 2. Smoky eyes 3. Winged eyeliner 4. French manicures 5. Natural looking make-up 6. Long wavy curls 7. Beehive hairdo 8. The Bob 9. Smudged kohl liner 10. Glossy lips

GWEN’S MADE UP WITH HER NEW ROLE

Revlon has announced its newest global brand ambassador is Gwen Stefani. The chart-topping singer, fashion designer and entrepreneur, who’s rarely seen without her signature red lipstick, will feature in campaigns and spread the brand’s ‘Choose Love’ message. Stefani commented: “I am passionate about make-up and how it can showcase your individuality and creativity.

Partnering with an iconic beauty brand such as Revlon felt like a natural fit.”

BATHE AWAY YOUR WINTER BLUES As good for your mood as they are for your body, baths can become addictive in winter, but that’s no bad thing.

Turn your bathroom into a spa-like sanctuary with these bathing beauties...

MASSAGE OIL

WHEN IN FOAM

For the ultimate in relaxation, a frothy bubble bath will make you feel like you’re floating on a cloud.

Lollia Dream White Tea & Honeysuckle Bubbling Bath, £59 (CuratedLiving.co.uk)

The potent aroma of essential oils can be invigorating (citrus and ginger) or slumberinducing (lavender works wonders before bed).

TempleSpa Drift Away Bathing and Massage Oil, £25 (www.templespa. com)

MAGIC LOTIONS

Prolong that post-bath Zen by lathering up with a body lotion - particularly important if you’re partial to a piping hot soak that can leave your skin dry.

Soaper Duper Shea Butter Body Butter with Tahiti Monoi, Macadamia Oil & Pressed Vanilla Pods, £10, Tesco (available February; www.tesco.com)

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FERRARI 488 GTB WHAT IS IT? A new Ferrari is a pretty big deal. This is the 488 GTB, the latest high-performance offering from Maranello and a car designed to try and eclipse the awe-inspiring 458 Italia. That car was powered by a 4.5-litre naturally-aspirated V8. A true firecracker of an engine, it gave the 458 all the frenetic, tip-toe energy that you could want from an Italian supercar. The 488 GTB, in comparison, is powered by a 3.9-litre twinturbocharged V8.

Moving to forced induction was a big move for Ferrari, especially given the reputation set by the 458. However, with 661bhp and 760Nm on tap,the 488 isn’t lacking in power.

LOOKS AND IMAGE Make no mistake, the 488 GTB is a pretty looking car. With air intakes sitting in just the right places and a supremely low ride height, it looks just as you would want a supercar to look. Granted, it lacks the outthere styling you’d find on a Lamborghini, but there’s little chance people won’t notice you in the 488.

Ferrari’s image remains impressively strong, with good residuals and reputation meaning that wherever you go, people will stop and stare.

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Roses are read and so are Ferrari’s - My Date With A Passionate Italian Beauty On Valentine’s Day Words: Jack Evans

That’s no bad thing, but if you’re looking for a car that’ll take you under the radar, the 488 may not be the one for you.

SPACE AND PRACTICALITY Despite being a low, two-seater sports car, the 488 GTB offers a decent amount of practicality. There’s a boot in the nose of the car with a 230-litre capacity.

It certainly provides enough room for two weekend bags, or a week’s worth of shopping - if you’re planning on taking your 488 to the supermarket.

Inside, there’s a cupholder and a tray for your keys and phone. There’s also a small glovebox, which gives you a little bit of space for smaller items. A Ferrari supercar is never going to be practical, but the 488 is easier to get along with than you’d expect.

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easily. Although fitted with cutting-edge traction control systems, the 488 still likes to remind you that it’s a Ferrari - and should be treated with respect

BEHIND THE WHEEL Here’s where things get really interesting.

In the low-slung driving position you feel perfectly set up. It isn’t often you get into a car and find yourself in the right place immediately, but that’s just what you get in the 488. With a large windscreen and slim pillars there’s an excellent view of the road ahead too, which makes it a little more comfortable to drive around especially in towns.

Up and running, you immediately notice just how easy the 488 is to drive. Yes, the steering wheel mounted buttons are a little complicated - the lights, indicators and washers are operated here - but after you work that out, it feels quite simple to whisk along. You could almost be fooled into thinking it normal - until you press the accelerator, that is.

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The way the 488 gains pace is nothing short of ferocious, with each gear bringing with it another fierce wave of speed.

Keep your foot in it, and you’ll sail past licence-worrying speeds without even realising. Gearshifts are supremely quick, while the car’s throttle response puts any idea that turbocharging negatively affects performance out of your mind.

In figure terms, the 488 GTB will reach 60 in three seconds, and will carry on accelerating to a top speed of 205mph, which is fast in anyone’s book. That incredible pace is well matched to a chassis that offers all the agility you could want and while the steering is quick, it makes for a car that eats up corner after corner.

You still need to be on your toes however, as the large rear tyres fitted to the 488 have a tendency to break traction quite

VALUE FOR MONEY The 488 GTB retails for just under £185,000. However, few cars will actually cost this, as the options list is almost as impressive as the car’s performance. Even the trademark Ross Corsa paint, which our test car came in, costs a frankly remarkable £7,104. However, when you contrast the car’s price with its exceptional engine, controls and looks, it very quickly starts to look worth the money. Certainly, if you found yourself driving a Ferrari 488 GTB, you wouldn’t worry about how much it cost - just how far you could drive it.

WHO WOULD BUY ONE? The 488 GTB is ideal for those who want a supercar with poise, pinpoint handling and addictive performance all wrapped up in a double-take body.

There’s no arguing that it’s expensive, but then cars in this category are. Ferraris have been held with high esteem throughout history, and it’s cars like the 488 GTB that keep this reputation going.

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WORDS Rebecca Evans

) D L R O W E H T (WHO RUN

We all know one of those girls. Maybe she’s a colleague, your sister, or that girl you occasionally see in Costa. They’re the girls who always seem to have it TOGETHER. Consistently airbrush perfect, stylish, capable, prepared for anything. They’re the living embodiment of every carefully filtered Instagram story you’ve ever seen.

They run the world.

I am the opposite of her. Chaotic, unkempt, often inappropriate, the last time I was on time was in 2004. At 33, I’m still waiting to feel like a Grown Up. Thankfully, wine-fuelled honesty from friends assures me that I’m not alone in this persistent inability to manage adult life.

So when asked to write a gadgets feature for this particular issue, I got to thinking that surely in this age of technology, there are products that can help in the pursuit of running our individual worlds - or at least seeming like we do. Turns out I was right...

The Raden Suitcase Whilst those girls are sweeping gracefully through the airport, I am more often found red-faced and sweaty, on the floor of the departures hall.

Suitcase open, I try frantically to shuffle my belongings into a combination that avoids the dreaded excess baggage charges.

Thank goodness then, for the marvellous Raden suitcase.

Not only feather-light and steel-strong, Raden cases have clever inbuilt technology. Most excitingly for an over-packer like me, these cases are capable of weighing their own contents, communicating both the weight and percentage of your luggage allowance to the handy accompanying app. I know what you’re thinking that’s great if your phone is charged. Well this suitcase also happens to have 2 USB ports, and is capable of harbouring enough juice for 4 full phone charges.

If that wasn’t clever enough, the proximity sensor will let you know exactly when your case is about to appear on the baggage carousel, allowing you to sit back and avoid the unseemly tussle of people all trying to be closest to the belt. All that AND a super stylish and easy to manoeuvre design? It’s an open and shut case.

Raden Suitcases are available from Selfridges www.selfridges.com and start at £250 for carry-on size.

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Amazon Echo / Amazon Echo Dot

If I had to name one woman that will be running the world in 2017, it would be Alexa. Launched in the UK in September 2016, chances are you already know someone who has handed over the running of their home and life to this small cylindrical device.

Like Siri’s cooler big Sister, the Amazon Echo (or Alexa, to her friends) is set to revolutionise the way we organise our lives.

For the uninitiated, the Echo is a totally hands free, voice controlled gadget that is ready to become your new personal assistant. From the basic features we’ve already become accustomed to on our smartphones; setting an alarm, checking the weather or finding the nearest coffee shop, the Echo seamlessly connects to apps such as Spotify allowing you to voice control your music, can manage your shopping list (and in some cases order it for you) and in conjunction with smart technology in your home can even control your heating, lighting and household appliances. And all without having to lift a finger.

Constantly in development the Echo is always learning, and is even smart enough to adapt to your own personal preferences. 7 inbuilt microphones make for faultless voice recognition even over background noise.

So whether you want to catch up with the local news whilst brushing your teeth, switch on the kettle before the ad-break starts, find the perfect playlist to match your mood, or simply remind yourself of the first rule of fight club (she does know the answer, I’ve checked), the Amazon Echo has got your back.

The Amazon Echo Dot starts from £41.66 (ex VAT) from www.amazon.co.uk

brella The Davek Alert Um Please forgive me for a wild card here; this item is unfortunately not currently available this side of the Atlantic, but it’s about the most perfect-for-me gadget I’ve ever seen, so I couldn’t bear not to include it.

box Fresh n’ Rebel Rock nk Ba Power

There can barely be a pub, restaurant or shop in the Isle of Man that I haven’t left an umbrella in at some stage. Cheap ones, expensive ones, handbag sized, golfing size, It makes no difference; as soon as the rain stops falling I promptly leave it wherever I happen to be at the time. If I had a dollar for every one I’d lost, then I’d spend them on a Davek Alert.

Hands up if you’ve ever selected a restaurant or pub table based purely on its proximity to a plug socket? If you struggle to find anything in your bag under the jumble of charger cables? If you can feel your heart rate rising as your battery percentage drops? Yep, me too.

There’s no denying that smartphones have changed our lives, but they’re not without downsides, and the ever dwindling battery life is probably the most annoying.

Worry no longer, the boys & girls at the Powerhouse have the answer.

The Rockbox Power Bank 6000 is a handbag sized, pastel coloured, stylish solution to all your energy woes.

Rechargeable between uses this smart little box holds enough power for 2 full phone charges, or can give a decent boost to your tablet, camera or iPod. Best of all for those in a rush, the 2.4A port swells device power twice as fast as any other charger - from zero to hero in half the time.

The Rockbox Power Bank is available from the Powerhouse for £22.99

Such a simple idea, I don’t know why it’s taken so long. The Davek Alert umbrella, created via a Kickstarter campaign in 2016, connects to its own accompanying app, and promptly sends an alert should your phone and your umbrella exceed a distance of 30 feet apart, allowing you to retrace your steps and retrieve your brolly before it’s gone forever. Ta-Da! No more turning up to meetings looking like a drowned rat.

With homing capabilities, solidly made steel and aluminium super-strong frame, 190 thread count microfibre canopy and an unconditional lifetime guarantee, this really is the only umbrella you’ll ever need.

Available from www.davekny.com in the US at $125.

Watch www.davek.co.uk for future UK launch.

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KODAK EKTRA

at a glance

The Kodak Ektra Android smartphone is ideal for those with a passion for photography, from enthusiasts to experts. It’s classic design features are inspired by Kodak’s heritage as an iconic brand in the golden age of film photography – Ektra being the name of one of the company’s 35mm cameras from the 1940s.

With a 21 megapixel f2.0 main camera and 13 megapixel front camera, the Ektra smartphone looks and feels like it has character befitting the inspiration behind its design.

It boasts Optical Image Stabilization, Phase Detection Auto Focus (PDAF) and HDR Imaging – and it shoots 4K video. The autofocus system quickly locks on to fast-moving subjects to capture pin sharp images, and there’s an extensive range of scene modes to choose from.

Additional features include:

5”

32GB

touchscreen

internal storage

21MP

plus 13 megapixel front facing camera

Android OS

n Leading Helio X-20 Decacore Processor n 3000 mAh battery n 3GB RAM n 32GB Memory, expandable with MicroSD cards n 5” Full HD IPS display (441 ppi). (1920 x 1080 resolution) n Corning Gorilla Glass Screen and Lens protection

2.3GHz dual-core processor plus 2.0GHz quad-core & 1.4GHz quad-core processors

The Kodak Ektra is available from Manx Telecom, the Island’s leading 4G network provider, from £0 up front for £45 per month over 24 months including 600 minutes, 10,000 texts and 15GB data.

from £0 upfront @ £45 per month over 24 months on Smartphone 15GB tariff including 600 minutes, 10,000 texts and 15GB data

SONY XPERIA XZ Stunningly formed in coloured Alkaleido metal, water resistant and packed full of technologies that enable the phone to adapt to your lifestyle and even your battery charging patterns (giving the phone extra power over the years), the Xperia XZ sets a new height for Sony.

The XZ is a fantastic multimedia smartphone and it’s the XZ’s camera that really makes it stand out from the crowd. A 13MP low-light selfie cam and 23MP main camera blow the competition away, particularly when combined with triple imaging sensors, laser auto-focus and crisper, truer colours than you’ll find anywhere else.

Pop into the Sure Store in Douglas, Ramsey or Port Erin to experience the Sony Xperia XZ for yourself but be quick because, whilst stocks last, we’ll also give you a pair of Sony Bluetooth Premium Xtra Bass Headphones for free when you sign up to a 24 month contract or buy the XZ as a Pay-As-You-Go handset.

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