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I couldn’t read, use screens, drive or even shop, and although I soon learned that I was going to recover I had a period of several weeks where I couldn’t risk using my eyes to entertain myself. The worry of potentially losing my sight was replaced by a different kind of anxiety, of wondering if I could handle the boredom. This was melodramatic and seems funny now, but I eventually learned a lot from the experience. I came to understand that there are alternatives to spending all of your time looking at things.

Take sight away and it becomes obvious how much of our lives involve, if not staring slack-jawed at a glowing rectangle, at least being able to focus on faces and basic shapes. Although I was lucky enough to learn that my problems were caused by a combination of severe eyestrain, migraine headache and undiagnosed short-sightedness, I had never spent so long away from screens as an adult. I’m not the type of person who watches TV for hours on end, or even every day, but when you combine a workday based around the computer with an evening routine where spare time could involve video gaming, the cinema or more computer it requires a big adjustment to entertain yourself for weeks without the use of your eyes. This incident occurred pre-iPhone, but even prior to the smartphone most of my communication was screen-based, so I wasn’t just bored, I was also deprived of human interaction. It’s hard to get people to visit you when you voice call them for the first time in months, hysterically refuse to get in a car and insist that your house must remain screen-free and darker than Dracula’s bedroom.

SEE NO EVIL, HEAR NO EVIL

WORDS Leroy Hudson ILLUSTRATION Russ Atkinson

I’ve been a screen addict since the 80s, and a compulsive reader before that, so it came as a huge shock in my twenties when I temporarily lost the the ability to see. Over the course of a few days my eyesight deteriorated from what felt like 20-20 vision to everything outside a darkened room melting into a hot, painful blur.

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After a few days of what we’d now call “first world problems” I managed to pull my head out my bottom and told myself I had no right to wallow in self-pity. Plenty of people suffer from visual impairments, and not temporary ones like mine, and beyond that millions of humans around the world manage to entertain themselves without screens or even books. I resolved to become less bored by shifting attention to my other senses. My first thought was that I’d spend my time listening to music, but even though I already spent four or five hours a day listening I hadn’t appreciated that I usually do that whilst I’m using my eyes to do other things - from cooking and housework to video games and writing.

Deprived of accompanying stimulus, listening to non-stop music got dull within a couple of days, although this did lead to a breakthrough. I came to realise that my inability to entertain myself without looking

at things wasn’t simply a matter of habit, it was fundamentally an issue with my powers of concentration. After sulking for a few hours in both silence and darkness I began to understand that my problems originated in some deeply-ingrained habits that influence how I process the information I get from the world.

The challenge in losing the ability to see lay in understanding how much we rely on sight as our primary sense. I see the world before I smell or hear it, and so instantly notice the absence of anything to look at.

In contrast, I regularly have periods where I’m not conscious of actively hearing very much (being underwater perhaps), and this is equally true of touch, smell and taste.

Sight is my active sense, flitting around

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but it only began to help me when I was able to accept that it it isn’t necessary to be intensely stimulated all of the time.

Although I came to rediscover the pleasure of audiobooks, podcasts and BBC radio, I also listened to a lot of material about mindfulness and meditation. This helped me realise that it was a choice to be fully concentrated on anything. A common mindfulness exercise is to ask people to close their eyes and very slowly chew a raisin, to feel the texture of a piece of fabric, or to walk slowly without focussing on a destination. The aim is to nudge your mind away from constant activity into a state of calmness and rest, through an appreciation of subtle sensory input. Stimulation can come but it can also go, drifting across your consciousness like a cloud. I’m

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There has been a corresponding increase in the amount of visual data we’re used to taking in and so we’re habituated not just to staring, but idly glancing at phones, computer screens and televisions for large proportions of our day. As our visual bandwidth has increased there are few manmade spaces that haven’t kept pace by flooding the slightest gap in our attention with text and images. If the world was as full of sound as it is with visual noise we’d be deafened, but I found that dialling down that visual stimulation initially caused intense boredom and anxiety. We laugh at teenagers glued at their phones on tropical holidays, but the rest of us aren’t far off.

LOOKING WITHOUT SEEING

In dealing with my unscheduled screen break my mistake was that I had tried to get over the anxiety of being unable to see by focussing intently on my other senses,

Breakfast here is sure to delight young children, especially those from towns and cities.

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aware that this might sound like wooly hippy nonsense, but even the most frantic amongst us will hopefully have parts of our lives where we benefit from the same state that the mindfulness people are trying to describe. It might come from dozing in the sun, relaxing quietly after a good meal, or sitting on the toilet with a good book. One of the aims of mindfulness is just to shift the balance so that we have more of that kind of time. I didn’t see it this way at the time, but being forced to minimise my most active sense was a valuable opportunity to learn about the ways I concentrate. I was and remain a very anxious person, but I was able to go from being stimulated by visual information almost the entire time I’m awake to sitting quietly for an hour or two, enjoying nothing more than ambient sounds. Whilst for most people it won’t be practical to take several weeks to work this out for themselves, mindfulness experts recognise the number of things competing for our time and there is a lot of advice out there tailored to busy, over-stimulated people. You don’t need to spend weeks in a darkened room to experience the benefits, not just of resting your eyes, but of learning to experience the world without flooding your senses with information.

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Fun on the farm Fuelling up for walking tours can be an activity in itself at Maria Colomar’s eco farm Can Muson.

“There has been a corresponding increase in the amount of visual data we’re used to taking in and so we’re habituated not just to staring, but idly glancing at phones, computer screens and televisions for large proportions of our day.” from near to far, refocusing constantly on new sites for my attention, whereas I’m used to prioritising the other senses less directly and letting them fill in the background.

This has become an issue in modern life for many reasons, one of which is that we’ve come to rely on the screen as the main way of transmitting information.

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There’s more to the White Isle than partying, with plenty on offer for younger visitors too. Here Jane Vale explores the family-friendly Santa Eularia.

Listening to waves gently lap the shore while birds chirp together in chorus, it’s hard to believe I’m on an island famous for its all-night dance parties and celebrity DJs.

It’s a far cry from the hedonistic reputation Ibiza has enjoyed for so many years, but according to tour guide Shana Lacroix, there’s enough room on the island for everyone.

Santa Eularia des Riu on the eastern coast is a calm paradise with a quiet, slow pace of life. There are beautiful beaches - including the first smoke-free one in the Balearic Islands, great food and plenty on offer for those after a more serene break.

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Although the municipality - second only to Ibiza Town in terms of population - has long catered for families, it is now actively encouraging local hotels

“They are in contact with nature and the animals here. Many of the children haven’t seen a goat or a pig before,” says Maria.

Local produce is available to buy on site, and the food on offer at the small, outdoor restaurant is either organic or made up of ingredients grown on the farm.

Ibiza may be a small island, with our base in Santa Eularia just a 30-minute drive from buzzing party centre San Antonio, but the two areas are worlds apart when it comes to holiday vibes.

A seal of family approval The island does phenomenally well from party tourism, and undoubtedly revels in attracting huge names, including DJs David Guetta, Martin Garrix and Steve Aoki, but residents are keen to show off its lesser-seen beauty and family-friendly activities.

As well as walking through the rows of fresh lettuce and strawberries growing on the 65,000 square metre farm, young visitors can hand-feed animals from superhero-themed beach buckets filled with an array of snacks.

The seal is an official marker given to establishments that meet specific criteria such as kids’ clubs, babysitting services and family pools - making them ideally suited to host children on a family holiday.

Natural attractions Santa Eulalia is home to the only river in

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Past ravers now settled into parental life are likely to enjoy this funky, modern hotel. The pink-lit reception, artistic wall installation and afternoon DJ by the pool give ME Ibiza a fun but chilled vibe.

An open-plan lobby allows guests a view of the pool area from the moment they arrive. Rooms vary in size, but all are ultra-cool. White, synonymous with Ibiza, is a common colour - from staff clothing to room features. While children can enjoy

the Balearic Islands, and a walk along the signposted 3km river route is a delightful way to while away an afternoon.

A starting point at the 16th century fortified Puig de Missa church gives spectacular views of the town, and a leisurely downhill stroll from there brings you to the Can Planetes Mill, a centre explaining the importance of the river to locals in bygone days.

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the kids’ club and a child-friendly pool, adults can lounge on the Bali beds by the main pool. Breakfast features everything from cereals and breads to doughnuts and champagne.

How much: Suites for two adults and two children on a B&B basis cost from E2,156 (around £1,883) per night. Visit melia. com/en

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How much: A premium superior room for two adults and two children on a B&B basis costs from E162 (around £140) per night. Visit invisahoteles.com/en

“People from all walks of life come here. I think it’s an enriching place. The island is small, so we don’t have to drive for hours and hours. In winter it’s quiet, the island is just for us [residents]. But now, in high season, I enjoy the contrast, I like the buzz.

It keeps you young.” and restaurants to sign up to its Family Moments initiative.

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3 fabulous hotels for families in Santa Eularia 1. Invisa Hotel Cala Blanca and Cala Verde This three-star complex in Platja Es Figueral is around 10km from Santa Eulalia.

The hotels sit on a sprawling site along the coast, giving magnificent sea views and easy access to the beach, with ramps installed for buggies. Probably best-suited to a family wanting an all-inclusive holiday, the hotels offer poolside entertainment for children, as well as tennis courts, football and hockey grounds. The piece de resistance has to be Pirate Island, complete with slides and a huge bucket that every so often dramatically dumps water into the pool. Three kids’ clubs cater separately for age groups between three and 17. Suites can sleep up to six people, with the toppriced ones offering a private balcony.

This exclusive Balinese-inspired spa hotel, surrounded by orange trees, is the epitome of utter relaxation. Out in the peaceful calm of the countryside, guests can switch off as they sprawl on four-poster daybeds by a long, narrow pool under a clear blue sky.

Whether you’re sipping from a coconut or lounging by the huge LOVE letters at the edge of the pool for the perfect Instagram shot, this place is perfect. Past guests include Hips Don’t Lie singer Shakira, although staff, presumably wanting to maintain privacy, remain tight-lipped on other celebrity clientele. Remarkably, the hotel does welcome children. The spa is adults-only but a separate family-friendly pool ensures parents and children can relax together. A nanny service also allows for some grown-up-only downtime.

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How much: Rooms for two adults and two children on a B&B basis cost from E340 (around £297) per night. Visit atzaro. com

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ROSSBOURGH HEALTHCARE DRESS FOR SUCESS FASHION SHOW 2018 HELD AT THE ABBEY, BALLASALLA The Manx Breast Cancer Support Group we’re thrilled to team up with Tynwald Mills for their annual Fashion Show held at the Abbey Ballasalla.Where just under 100 ladies attended.

It was a beautiful day and guests were served a fabulous Champagne and Canapés reception in the gardens. Before a Fashion Show by Tynwald Mills featuring clothes from Karen Millen, Coast, Phase Eight, Oasis and many more.

Sarah and her team at the Abbey then put on a Fabulous lunch. This year Isle of Man Coins and Stamps donated a Red Finella Dress designed

by Manx Designers Preen and modeled in New York by Samantha Barks who was a Patron of the Charity when it

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t used to be so easy. Ahh, those halycon days, when summer time rolled around, the sun made an appearance and every-one was happy. Sure, it was a little rough and ready, no-one had a rattan chaise to recline on, noone was sipping pink gin or aperol spritz while their chilli and coriander infused prawns sizzled on the barbecue, but, on the whole, life was good and vitamin D was happily soaked up by all. Everyone knows that a bit of sunshine lifts the spirits, it literally brightens up our day and it is kind of jarring that all the things that make us happy are so incredibly bad for us! Sunshine, sugar, caffeine, big macs, eugghh, why is life so hard sometimes?

At Gallery, we understand your pain; all this changing and shifting, progressive thinking, inclusivity and medical insight is so hard to keep up with. Everything seems exaggerated now, a simple comment on social media causes outrage, a moderate storm becomes classified as a hurricane, a basic phone resembles a swiss army knife, trying to instant-book an Airbnb is like an audition for crystal maze and cars have no keys for crying out loud! So much multitasking and embracing change can be exhausting so we prescribe a small dose of sunshine within our reliable pages; offering our usual array of informative, interesting, thought provoking and, let’s be honest here, usually hilarious look at life on the island. We know you need some consistency in your life and we won’t let you down. They can take our sugar, our sunshine and our coffee but they can never break the Gallery spirit!

This month on the island you can chose the pacy world of Manx Grand Prix Races or kick back with the Manx Boat Fishing Festival. If spontaneity is your bag then just throw caution to the wind and get out there in the sun, as long as it’s not between the hours of 11-3pm obviously and of course don’t forget your spf 50, your sunhat, sunglasses, water, hydration sachets and parasol. What a time to be alive!

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THE EYES OF THE HOUSE AND OTHER PICTURES //HODGSON LOOM GALLERY, LAXEY// An exhibition of watercolours from Isle of Man exile David Swinton. David is wellknown on the Island for his wood carving and sculptures, his stamp designs for Isle of Man Post Office and his illuminated illustrations, but this body of work includes paintings he’s worked on over the last 18 years, and which he says he’s “enjoyed painting more than any other recent works”. These paintings are full of rich detail, and it’s worth a trip to Laxey to see not only what he paints, but how he works.

10.08 – 11.08.2017

ROYAL MANX AGRICULTURAL SHOW

//KNOCKALOE FARM, PATRICK// Royal Manx Agricultural Show is a great Manx institution - an opportunity to see the best in Manx farming, meet friends, catch up with the latest equipment or simply enjoy a fantastic family day out: a celebration of Manx life and tradition that will keep you occupied for hours, no matter what the weather. www.royalmanx.com

From 18 August – 1 September the Gallery will host its annual MGP photographic exhibition. www.facebook.com/ HodgsonLoomGallery/

02.08 and 04.08.2018

SUMMERLAND FIRE 45TH ANNIVERSARY

//SUMMERLAND SITE, DOUGLAS & CENTENARY CENTRE, PEEL// A minute’s silence will be held to remember the 50 men, women and children who died in the Summerland fire at 7pm on 2nd August, at the Summerland site in Douglas. On 4th August, there will be a memorial concert at the Peel Centenary Centre.

The concert will include performances

by Mad Daddy, Anna Goldsmith, Hamish Faragher, The Fecktones, The Birds and The Beards and poetry by the 3rd Manx Bard John Dog Callister Visit www.centenarycentre.com for more information. Tickets £10, available from Celtic Gold in Peel, Peter Norris Music in Douglas, Shakti Man in Ramsey and Thompson Travel in Port Erin.

All proceeds from the concert will go to Alder Hey Hospital, children’s burns unit.

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//SAYLE GALLERY, DOUGLAS// An exhibition of watercolours and oil paintings from this prize-winning Chinese artist. He has exhibited extensively in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and in the USA, and his work can be seen in the China National Art Museum. He is a graduate of the Sichuan Academy of Fine Arts and lectures at the Art Institute of Sichuan Normal University.

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//DOUGLAS// Learn swing dancing from the experts!

Scott Cupit and Arrianne O’Shea from Swing Patrol have been invited over by fledgling Swing Dance group Swing In the Isle to run workshops on both days including their popular ‘Dance in Day’ for beginners on Saturday - and then be part of the Swing Prom in the Promenade Suite, Villa Marina on Sunday evening, with live music from Borderline.

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ENTERTAINMENT IN THE PARK //MOORAGH PARK, RAMSEY// Ramsey Town Commissioners is delighted to present regular concerts at the Lakeside Centre (next to Costa) on Sunday afternoons in August. Performers include the Castletown and Crosby Silver Bands, and One Wo/Man.

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TOWER OF REFUGE WALK 2018

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//LOCH PROMENADE, DOUGLAS// The Tower Insurance Tower of Refuge Walk takes place on Sunday 12th August 2018. This year is Tower Insurance’s 90th anniversary, so to celebrate the sponsor is making more of an afternoon/evening of the event with a stage and free fairground

//PEEL// A fast downhill race from the top of Derby Drive with jumps and chicanes, to the bottom of Stanley Road and a flying finish on the prom! Lots of fun, big prizes and lots of money to be raised for charity. Bigger

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FESTIVAL OF MOTORCYCLING AND MANX GRAND PRIX

//ISLAND-WIDE// Motorcycle practicing and racing on the mountain circuit, including the Classic TT and the MGP. Also includes the Manx National 2 Day motorcycle trial for solo and side-car machines, the Vintage Motor Cycle Club’s Festival of Jurby and the Ramsey MGP Sprint.

For 2018, there will also be a historic helicopter air display as part of the Festival of Jurby, with the Huey and Joey helicopters over Jurby airfield at lunchtime on 26 August. www.manx2day.co.uk | www. jurbyfestival.com www.straightliners. co.uk | www.manxgrandprix.org

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1. It’s July and you’re nearly there, the end is now in sight but the last few weeks seem to inexplicably last for 47 days, each one packed with a sports day, an end of term summer fair, a final spelling test or a school trip. Your child is now a husk of their former self, dragging themselves in for another day and dragging 16 more pieces of artwork home with them. Your spirit and your walls are now at breaking point! When will this torture end??

2. You’re not sure you can carry on with the parental small talk any longer. “Going anywhere nice this summer?” “I can’t believe they have Mrs Larkin next year, I’ve heard terrible things about her. I wish they’d got Mr Smyth, I loved him, I think I might have a chat with the principal about this, blah blah blah”. It’s like child-birth; everyone wants to share their story/drama/ misery/unwanted advice about the new teacher. #givemestrength 3. At last, the final day comes and you can grab your children and run! No more school run, homework, making lunches, making small talk, doing projects, avoiding members of the PTA, negotiating bedtimes, looking for lost PE kit and wiping away school-spat tears. Eight weeks of freedom, it’s going to be a breeze! *coughs* You know you’re kidding yourself but decide to live in the moment for approximately 3 moments.

4. First day of the holidays and you’re filled with hope; you can get up and wear your trackies and no make-up all day!

Your children have a nice long breakfast, get dressed at a leisurely pace, eat some more food, watch some TV, play outside for a while, complain about it being too hot, eat some more food, do arts and crafts and eat more food. OK, that was fairly straightforward and then you realise it is only 10.30am!! whhhaaattt? How long do these days last and how much food do these small people eat??

5. Day 3 and you begin to wonder how you will ever get into a rhythm and really, six weeks is FAR too long and why do the neighbours think my garden is a childcare facility? You MAY panic a little bit at this stage and immediately sign them up for all the summer schemes that will take them at short notice. Oh well, back to making lunches, chatting to parents and doing school/summer scheme runs. At least you had a good 3 days off from the routine.

6. By week 3 things begin to settle down and standards slip considerably as school and structure start to feel like a distant memory. Everyone sleeps in, ice-creams

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become part of their 5 a day diet and hair brushing is no longer mandatory. Bizarrely though, your kids only want to play games about school and teachers like some weird Stockholm syndrome aftermath.

7. The weather can massively affect things. If it’s good then you can drag out the paddling pool and drink an actual hot cup of coffee but when it rains it pours!

The money, not the rain, literally pours out of your wallet. We’ll just go trampolining and buy the “special” socks and snacks and drinks and lunches (you’re still refusing to make any packed lunches) and pay for all the extra rides and games while we’re there.

Cheap as chips eh?

8. Realistic expectation: Sure there will be days when it all runs smoothly and you feel a bit Mary Poppins but the reality is that they will gradually torture you with endless questions, demands, requests for biscuits and a trail of dishes in every room.

You consider getting their build-a-bears re-stuffed and inserted with a special voice recorded message that says; “I’m bored, there’s nothing to eat and she hit me” to see how much they like it! Then you bitterly remember that you’ve already spent all your money at the soft play area, the farm, the museum, the trampolining park, the cinema and the ice-skating rink! #winningatlife 9. Sometimes, you just have to call in the reinforcements. You feel like a bad person but there’s only so much a person can take and there’s just never a good time for baking or painting.” Let’s wait until you go to granny’s house, she’s got the best paints and, um, flour”. Look, she’s the one who kept nagging you to supply the grandkids so she’s just going to have to suck it up and get the paints out! #selfcaremoment 10. It approaches the end of August, which can only mean one thing... new school shoes time! You somehow drag your children out of bed at the crack of dawn and make them wear socks so they can spend 45 minutes in a queue with approximately 637 other children and prepare to squeeze their unfettered summer feet into hard, tight, ugly black shoes.

What’s not to like about this experience? *weeps* You then dash round the Easons to buy a “few bits” and end up acquiring 436 new twistables, 14 pencil cases, 5 rulers, 67 pencils and 78 glue sticks.

11. At the end of August when it’s all about to change again you get that bittersweet moment of knowing how much you’ll miss them when they go back but then you fantasise about gently pushing them out of the car come Monday and the sweet feeling returns!

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TIME TO MAKE SOME MEMORIES

BRITISH BEACH HOLIDAYS, ADVENTURE GETAWAYS, SCENIC ROAD TRIPS, GLITTER-FUELLED FESTIVALS, CITY BREAKS, ROMANTIC RETREATS – THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS WHEN YOU TRAVEL BY FERRY FOR A TRIP ACROSS THE WATER. WITH NO LUGGAGE FEES YOU CAN TRAVEL WITH EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR YOUR NEXT OFF-ISLAND ESCAPE. HERE ARE SOME EXPERIENCES AS TOLD BY ISLE OF MAN STEAM PACKET COMPANY PASSENGERS.

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Glastonbury 2017 – five days of sunshine, music and good vibes, what more could you wish for? My third Glasto experience didn’t disappoint, and once again, neither did the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company.

The road trip to and from Glasto was definitely part of the fun. The sun was shining, spirits were high and everyone was quite happy to sit back and enjoy the ride while I took the wheel, making various pit stops along way. And the fact there was no need to lug our mountain of belongings around a stuffy train or coach station was a blessing.

The Lake District – what a wonderful countryside retreat.

The evening before we were due to set off we packed up my boyfriend’s Ford Fiesta. Like a tense game of Jenga, we carefully slotted in our backpacks, wellies, sleeping bags, tents, water bottles, waterproofs and everything else before a well-needed night’s sleep.

The next day we had an early start to make the ferry. Having our luggage packed in the car and ready to go made life much easier and it was great not to have to haul everything around the boat and beyond. Once we berthed in Liverpool it was just a case of driving off the ferry and making our way to the motorway - making a quick stop to pick up a UK-based friend on the way. The flexibility that the car gave us was great!

Arriving in Glastonbury car park relaxed and raring to go before the gates opened, allowed us to chill-out and get some rest before an early rise to beat the queues.

A great start to an unforgettable week.

Travelling with the Steam Packet Company and having the option to bring a car just added to our festival experience.

Hassle-free, convenient and costeffective – I don’t think we would travel to a festival any other way!

Every April my husband and I make our annual pilgrimage to the Lakes, and always via the Steam Packet Company.

One of our favourite moments is when we step on board the ferry, find a quiet table and spend time just simply chatting.

It marks the start of our holiday and is normally the first time in a while when we have the chance to just sit and be, without that nagging feeling in the back of our minds there is something we should be doing (usually making dinner or cleaning the bathroom!).

On a nice day we like to stretch our legs on the top deck and take in the sea views, making a stop on the way back to our seats for coffee and a bite to eat. Upon arrival in Heysham we always natter excitedly about how we will be arriving in our destination in less than hour, an added bonus of bringing the car!

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Eva Age? 21 next month!

Likes? The beach, holidays, reading, taking photos, my animals Dislikes? Sci-fi films and spiders!

If animal what would you be?

Definitely a cat, they live the best life!

Favourite food? Avocado and chocolate Where do you live? Douglas, Isle of Man Where are you originally from? I was born in Norwich, England Where do you work? I am a Nanny Do you have any more pets? 1 horse, 3 cats, a chocolate Labrador, and 2 guinea pigs Would you have any more pets? I would love to own a rabbit again one day, they are such sweet pets.

The best and worst thing about having a pet is? Best- the unconditional love and the bond you have with them.

Worst- how time consuming they areespecially the horse in winter!

Interesting fact: in April this year I went to Thailand and volunteered with an organisation that saves and looks after elephants that have been working in the tourist industry and suffered a life of hurt and damage. It was a very eye opening experience. I’d go back In a heartbeat!

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EVA & PADDY Paddy Breed? Pony, Irish cob Age? 14 Likes? Going on adventures, to the beach and long hacks with Eva- she lets me gallop and go in the sea!

Dislikes? The winter, it’s too cold and rainy!

If human what would you be?

I’d be an Irish comedian, I’ve got a very funny personality Favourite food? Banana!

Why do you love your human?

She has stayed with me for nearly 6 years now, I know she’d never replace me. I have a home for life with her.

Times have been difficult sometimes but she has never given up on me.

She also feeds me yummy treats If you had one wish what would you wish for? To have my best horse buddy, Angel back, she moved to another yard last month and I miss her.

Interesting fact: my last owner bought me from Yorkshire, and was told I was 10 years old. But then we found out I was actually only 3! That was a long time ago.

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SAY, SHEIVA, I’VE ALWAYS WONDERED... WHY DON’T MANX CATS HAVE A TAIL?

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Meet Vanji – possibly the most affectionate and adorable cat ever! She’s described by the cattery team as ‘super playful and a constant bundle of energy’.

WELL, OVIS, IT’S A LONG STORY, ONE WITH MANY ANSWERS, BUT NON OF WHICH ARE PROBABLY TRUE. THIS IS JUST THE VERSION I WAS TOLD.

She has been with us since March, and has needed lots of TLC and a rage of medication to help alleviate her ‘wobbliness’ and lack of balance. These motor problems have now improved immensely, although she still tilts her head to one side (which makes her look as though she’s curious about everything, all the time), and she is no longer on medication. Vanji has not been diagnosed with a specific neurological problem, and she has tested negative for other possible causes of underlying ill heath such as toxoplasmosis – and so it may be that she is simply growing out of her problems (she is only nine months old). For the immediate future she will need to be an indoor cat, so that her movements can continue to be monitored in a safe environment.

Vanji

MANY YEARS AGO, FOR REASONS UNRELATED TO ANY SPECIFIC IDEOLOGIES, THERE WAS A WORLD WIDE FLOOD. HEEDING WARNINGS OF THE WIND, A KINDLY OLD FELLOW BUILT A BOAT AND FILLED IT WITH TWO OF EVERY ANIMAL.

She is a fussy eater but she has been enjoying iced tuna, as you can see - just one of the treats we have been giving our cats in the hot weather. Iced tuna is simple to make: mash a tin of tuna in brine, add a few drops of cod liver oil, pour into an ice cube tray and freeze.

Another simple way to keep your cat cool in the heat is to place a bag of frozen peas wrapped in a towel where he or she likes to sleep, and make sure there are several bowls of fresh water dotted about the house and garden, out of direct sunlight.

ONE OF THE CATS CHOSEN, MY GREAT ANCESTOR OF THE ISLE OF MAN, WAS... LET’S JUST SAY, A TAD LAZY. THE STORM WAS GETTING CLOSER, SO THE OLD MAN HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO CLOSE UP...

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Skye Ten-year-old Malamute, Skye, is doing what most dogs like to do in the hot weather – as you can see, she loves the paddling pool and, like our cats, she enjoys her iced water treats. For the dogs we like to use chopped carrots mixed with a meat or vegetable stock, and then frozen.

SHE WAS IN ALRIGHT, BUT HER

Isla is a big softie, and as a middle-aged lady she does not need huge amounts of exercise and likes to sniff and explore rather than run for miles. She can be rehomed with older children and she gets on with most other dogs as long as they are as laid back as she is.

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SITA KAPUR

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Building relationships and gaining the trust of patients is the aim of Sita Kapur, the recently appointed associate dentist at the highly respected Abbey Dental practice in Ballasalla.

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Sita moved with her husband Paulo and two young children from London to Castletown last October. “I lived and worked as a dentist in London for 10 years before Paulo and I took the decision last year to move to the Isle of Man after I saw an advertisement for a dentist to join Abbey Dental. I was then on maternity leave and looking for an opportunity that would take us away from London.”

Sita describes herself as “coming from a mixed background, half Lithuanian and half Indian.” She was born in Lithuania, then moved to India but returned to Lithuania where she finished her education and graduated before going to live in London.

“The appeal of living on an island as a safe place for the children and by the sea, which I love, was paramount in our decision.

Throughout my childhood I benefited from the freedom of living in a small town, and we wanted to raise our children in the safe and friendly environment of the Island.”

While she knew little about the island, Portuguese-born Paulo, being a keen motor cyclist, was very much clued up on the TT. “He was over the moon to be here for this year’s TT,” laughs 37-year-old Sita. Paulo, senior marketing manager for an American space technology company, was faced with a tiresome commute. “He can now work from home which is a huge benefit and means that he can share the school run and see much more of the kids than when we lived in London. London is a great city when you’re young but priorities change as you get older and have children. Living in a bustling and over-crowded city then becomes stressful, all the traffic with inevitable hold ups and long journeys.”

Nine months since the move to Castletown and taking up her position with Abbey Dental, which was opened in 2008 by principal dentist Mark Hepworth she adds: “We definitely have no regrets.

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This July Sita and Mark donated their time to treat some of the children from Belarus who come to the Island annually. Their visit was arranged by the Friends of Chernobyl’s Children (Isle of Man) charity which is for children aged between 6 and 13 and aims to give children affected by the Chernobyl nuclear disaster in 1986, the opportunity to spend time in a more healthy environment, where they can receive better healthcare and get the chance to take part in activities that they may not be able to do at home.

and everyone is very friendly.”

“I’m noticing more families moving to the Island because it offers a very good quality of life. Neighbours have become my friends and some of them my patients. In London you all too often don’t know your neighbours.”

Sita has completed post-graduate courses in both London and Liverpool and is currently furthering her skills in endodontics, adds: “Building relationships with patients is incredibly important, and I am enjoying spending time getting to know my patients at Abbey Dental.”

“There are now so many developments in dentistry, including aesthetics which can enhance the beauty of a smile and that again is an aspect of dentistry I enjoy.

Oral hygiene for children coupled with dietary advice is all important so they don’t develop decaying teeth when young. The overriding aim is to save teeth and keep them functioning for a very long time.”

Sita is currently welcoming new dental patients at Abbey Dental, working alongside part-time associate Miles Ritchings and principal Mark Hepworth who is taking referrals for endodontics, dental implants and Invisalign.

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Residents are being asked to provide their views on the Island’s roads, transport links, cycle routes and footpaths in order to assess satisfaction levels in comparison to local authorities across the UK. A total of 3,000 surveys have been sent to random addresses across the Isle of Man by market research specialists Ipsos Mori.

A pilot scheme with a near £23-million budget is underway to aid primary education on the Island. The news was revealed by Treasury Minister, Alf Cannan, in Tynwald recently.

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50 Foxdale’s most prominent feature - the clock tower - is to be handed over to local commissioners after more than 50 years in government ownership and a major refurbishment.

The building became the property of the Island’s social services department in 1962 when the Trust which had previously looked after it, was wound up.

The transfer was made by mutual agreement under laws which allowed government to take over the assets of trusts and charities when they folded.

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The Isle of Man will have nine new marine nature reserves from 1 September 2018, bringing the total to 10. The Island currently has one such reserve – Ramsey Bay – designated in 2011. Under the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity the Isle of Man has committed, along with other countries, to ensure that at least 10% of the Island’s coastal and marine areas are conserved by 2020.

The reserves will cover 10.4% of the Island’s territorial sea and 50.4% of the inshore waters which contain the highest diversity of species and habitats.

More than £4 million is being invested to refurbish and modernize the National Sports Centre. The proposed plans are expected to take nine months in total - with the competition and leisure pools shutting its doors on Saturday, August 4. It’s due to re-open in May 2019. The plans include replacing the flume rides and the floor of the competition pool - both of which are now 20 years old, a zero-depth wet play area will also be installed, and the changing areas completely modernized. All other facilities at the NSC will remain open as normal.

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The newest incarnation of the Audi TT car model was officially unveiled at Ronaldsway in July, on the 20th anniversary of the birth of the original version in 1998. The Unveiling is part of a major product launch in the Isle of Man.

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A six-year-old boy from Port Erin has become the youngest person ever to receive a Chief Constable’s Commendation after calling 999 when his mum and younger brother became trapped in the bathroom at their home. Taylor Kneen was accompanied by his parents Bethan and Stuart and younger brothers Jesse, aged 4, and Louis, 8 months, at a special event held at Police Headquarters in Douglas, hosted by Chief Constable Gary Roberts.

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There are so many great destinations to choose from when you bring your car on board the ferry.

Explore the beautiful Derbyshire Peak District and the surrounding picturesque towns and cities, take in the beauty of the Lake District or ignite your wanderlust with a road trip through the Scottish Highlands.

Pack more in - sail by ferry.

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WORDS Leroy Hudson ILLUSTRATION Russ Atkinson

I’ve been a screen addict since the 80s, and a compulsive reader before that, so it came as a huge shock in my twenties when I temporarily lost the the ability to see. Over the course of a few days my eyesight deteriorated from what felt like 20-20 vision to everything outside a darkened room melting into a hot, painful blur.

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I couldn’t read, use screens, drive or even shop, and although I soon learned that I was going to recover I had a period of several weeks where I couldn’t risk using my eyes to entertain myself. The worry of potentially losing my sight was replaced by a different kind of anxiety, of wondering if I could handle the boredom. This was melodramatic and seems funny now, but I eventually learned a lot from the experience. I came to understand that there are alternatives to spending all of your time looking at things.

Take sight away and it becomes obvious how much of our lives involve, if not staring slack-jawed at a glowing rectangle, at least being able to focus on faces and basic shapes. Although I was lucky enough to learn that my problems were caused by a combination of severe eyestrain, migraine headache and undiagnosed short-sightedness, I had never spent so long away from screens as an adult. I’m not the type of person who watches TV for hours on end, or even every day, but when you combine a workday based around the computer with an evening routine where spare time could involve video gaming, the cinema or more computer it requires a big adjustment to entertain yourself for weeks without the use of your eyes. This incident occurred pre-iPhone, but even prior to the smartphone most of my communication was screen-based, so I wasn’t just bored, I was also deprived of human interaction. It’s hard to get people to visit you when you voice call them for the first time in months, hysterically refuse to get in a car and insist that your house must remain screen-free and darker than Dracula’s bedroom.

SEE NO EVIL, HEAR NO EVIL

After a few days of what we’d now call “first world problems” I managed to pull my head out my bottom and told myself I had no right to wallow in self-pity. Plenty of people suffer from visual impairments, and not temporary ones like mine, and beyond that millions of humans around the world manage to entertain themselves without screens or even books. I resolved to become less bored by shifting attention to my other senses. My first thought was that I’d spend my time listening to music, but even though I already spent four or five hours a day listening I hadn’t appreciated that I usually do that whilst I’m using my eyes to do other things - from cooking and housework to video games and writing.

Deprived of accompanying stimulus, listening to non-stop music got dull within a couple of days, although this did lead to a breakthrough. I came to realise that my inability to entertain myself without looking

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at things wasn’t simply a matter of habit, it was fundamentally an issue with my powers of concentration. After sulking for a few hours in both silence and darkness I began to understand that my problems originated in some deeply-ingrained habits that influence how I process the information I get from the world.

The challenge in losing the ability to see lay in understanding how much we rely on sight as our primary sense. I see the world before I smell or hear it, and so instantly notice the absence of anything to look at.

In contrast, I regularly have periods where I’m not conscious of actively hearing very much (being underwater perhaps), and this is equally true of touch, smell and taste.

Sight is my active sense, flitting around

but it only began to help me when I was able to accept that it it isn’t necessary to be intensely stimulated all of the time.

Although I came to rediscover the pleasure of audiobooks, podcasts and BBC radio, I also listened to a lot of material about mindfulness and meditation. This helped me realise that it was a choice to be fully concentrated on anything. A common mindfulness exercise is to ask people to close their eyes and very slowly chew a raisin, to feel the texture of a piece of fabric, or to walk slowly without focussing on a destination. The aim is to nudge your mind away from constant activity into a state of calmness and rest, through an appreciation of subtle sensory input. Stimulation can come but it can also go, drifting across your consciousness like a cloud. I’m

“There has been a corresponding increase in the amount of visual data we’re used to taking in and so we’re habituated not just to staring, but idly glancing at phones, computer screens and televisions for large proportions of our day.” from near to far, refocusing constantly on new sites for my attention, whereas I’m used to prioritising the other senses less directly and letting them fill in the background.

This has become an issue in modern life for many reasons, one of which is that we’ve come to rely on the screen as the main way of transmitting information.

There has been a corresponding increase in the amount of visual data we’re used to taking in and so we’re habituated not just to staring, but idly glancing at phones, computer screens and televisions for large proportions of our day. As our visual bandwidth has increased there are few manmade spaces that haven’t kept pace by flooding the slightest gap in our attention with text and images. If the world was as full of sound as it is with visual noise we’d be deafened, but I found that dialling down that visual stimulation initially caused intense boredom and anxiety. We laugh at teenagers glued at their phones on tropical holidays, but the rest of us aren’t far off.

LOOKING WITHOUT SEEING

In dealing with my unscheduled screen break my mistake was that I had tried to get over the anxiety of being unable to see by focussing intently on my other senses,

aware that this might sound like wooly hippy nonsense, but even the most frantic amongst us will hopefully have parts of our lives where we benefit from the same state that the mindfulness people are trying to describe. It might come from dozing in the sun, relaxing quietly after a good meal, or sitting on the toilet with a good book. One of the aims of mindfulness is just to shift the balance so that we have more of that kind of time. I didn’t see it this way at the time, but being forced to minimise my most active sense was a valuable opportunity to learn about the ways I concentrate. I was and remain a very anxious person, but I was able to go from being stimulated by visual information almost the entire time I’m awake to sitting quietly for an hour or two, enjoying nothing more than ambient sounds. Whilst for most people it won’t be practical to take several weeks to work this out for themselves, mindfulness experts recognise the number of things competing for our time and there is a lot of advice out there tailored to busy, over-stimulated people. You don’t need to spend weeks in a darkened room to experience the benefits, not just of resting your eyes, but of learning to experience the world without flooding your senses with information.

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FOOTY FEVER RAISES £1,000 IN CASTLETOWN

World Cup Fever came to Castletown as local teams went head to head for charity.

The Steam Packet took on the undefeated Union Eagles at Castletown Football Club with all proceeds going to The Walton Centre in Liverpool.

The match and family fun day was organised by the family of Chucka O’Brien. He worked for the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company as Bosun and Quarter Master for more than 40 years until retiring in 2015. In February he was diagnosed with a brain tumour and later diagnosed with stage four brain cancer for which he has been treated at The Walton Centre.

His daughter Beverley Cowan, who also works for the Steam Packet Company as a passenger services assistant, was thrilled with the support from the public. Beverley said: ‘Castletown Football Club let us use their facilities free of charge so a huge thank you to the committee for their kindness and to Patty Quinney for operating the bar. The Train Smokers ran a BBQ and Manx Whippy came along with both of them donating 20 per cent of their profits to the charity. All the raffle prizes were donated so a huge thank you to everyone for their donations. So far we have raised more than £1,000.

‘It was an amazing day and a great turnout. A huge thank you must go to all those who took part in the game in what was the hottest day ever! Thank you to everyone again for making our dad’s birthday a memorable and special day.’

The Steam Packet team won the match 9-3 and Mr O’Brien presented the trophy to Ste Allen from the winning team.

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Photo L-R: Niall Carey, Head of Communications, Nicola Blake, Director, Sue Hammett, Head of Corporate Giving, PokerStars Helping Hands, Alan Clague, Director, Dr. Farid Khan

MANX MSA TRUST SUMMER BALL RAISES £27,230 Local charity, The Manx MSA Trust held their Summer Ball on Saturday 7th July at the Palace Hotel & Casino. The event raised an impressive £27,230.

180 guests enjoyed a great evening of entertainment and the chance to bid for some great auction items.

Niall Carey, Head of Communications for the charity commented, “our Summer Ball is our biggest event of the year. Everyone had a great evening and of course we are delighted to have raised such a fantastic amount. The charity founder, Chris Blake,

sadly lost his battle with MSA in March, but we are determined to continue his vision for the charity, to support Manx MSA patients and their families.

A huge thank you to all our supporters and sponsors, without whom, the event would not have been possible. In particular, I’d like to thank PokerStars ( part of The Stars Group ), who have supported us for a third year running, through its corporate giving programme ‘Helping Hands’”.

THE CHILDREN’S CENTRE WITH KNOX HOUSE TRUST SUPPORTING RAISED £12,500 FOR THE LOCAL CHARITY

The Children’s Centre were thrilled with the response to their annual Race the Sun event held in fantastic conditions in May 2018. The event saw 26 teams (over 260 people) running around the Island – racing a very hot sun over a course of 100 miles on Raad ny Foillan the Island’s coastal footpath, which circumnavigates the whole Island.

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The eye-catching pink t-shirts were part of the support package and were highly visible everywhere around the Island – a real standout for the marshals at each relay swap over. There were 10 sections which varied in length between 6.5 miles to 12 miles.

This unique and gruelling relay running race saw the first team leave from Peel at 5.08am, with the last team finishing just before sunset at 9.21pm, covering 16 hours, 13 minutes and 20 seconds of daylight.

The winning team was won by Woodbourne Wanderers with the Sheros taking the fastest ladies team prize.

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The seemingly endless rain of last winter is a distant memory and we’ve had our fair share of sunny weather in the Isle of Man this summer – the hottest TT ever, with June temperatures reaching a high of a whopping 26 degrees, and the long range forecast is for more of the same: sunshine, sunshine, sunshine.

I’m old enough to remember the ‘share your bathwater’ advice of 1976 – yes kiddies, that really did happen – and by the time you read this no doubt the MUA will have its own slogan, and the DHSS will be telling everyone to respect the lunchtime sun, stay cool, wear a hat and don’t forget the sunscreen. Obviously it’s not great news for farmers (or gardeners) but it’s OK to feel smug about NOT washing your car.

It’s also OK to feel smug about rationing your time in the sun, turning on the TV, drawing the curtains against the glare and settling down to the football and everyone’s favourite summer distraction, the inmates of Love Island. Even if you don’t follow football you could hardly avoid the World Cup and even if you don’t watch the desperate shenanigans of the manufactured couples I’m sure you’ve got an opinion on it.

This is not a sports report nor an explanation of exactly why Love Island is

simply a modern day freak show, but I’m happy to admit I’ve spent far too much time watching both when taking a break from topping up my Isle of Man tan. So, read on for my ‘takeaways’ – business jargon, yuk – from this summer of sun, sport and televised fumbles. And that’s not just in Love Island which, despite the very inviting pool, saw considerably less diving.

Away from the grappling (I too screamed at the Columbian penalty box antics and cringed nightly at the lovey-dovey canoodling) it’s the tattoos - never mind the World Cup or the £50k up for grabs in Love Island, I can confidently predict that the other winners this summer will be tattoo artists. Do you remember the ‘Delia effect’ when goose fat slid off supermarket shelves after TV cook Delia Smith said it was the onlyfat for your roasties? Tattoos: the goose fat of summer 2018.

There’s certainly art in that ink, not to mention a bit of controversy. Raheem Sterling’s gun vs Jordan Pickford’s ‘blade’ anyone? Over in Mallorca, Laura and Darryle flew the flag for the painted ladies

whilst the heavily tattooed arms of love rats Adam and Josh distracted – slightly - from their gym-toned torsos.

Die (dye?) hard fans had the names of the England squad inked on their arms before the Sweden match and, in one perhaps foolhardy case, a picture of the trophy and ‘England World Cup Winners 2018’ inked on a hip even before the end of the group stages. Of course, by the time Gallery comes out that super-confident supporter might have it hidden behind an arty twisted rose bower – another win for that tattoo artist, if not for the team.

First time tattoo-ees might shy away from having Harry Kane’s portrait on their thigh, or the motivational quote seen on Jack Love Island’s ribs (In order to succeed your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure – framed on an office wall near you) but you could copy Dani’s tiny star sign or Messi’s latest tattoo of his wife’s lips planted pretty close to his….

Ok, ok, I’ll stop pretending that googling ‘footballer tattoos’ is actually research, and let you get on with your day. Both the World Cup and Love Island are over, so there’s no excuse not to get out and enjoy the sunshine – and book that appointment for your very own Summer ’18 tattoo.

Happy August!

The 2018-19 football season starts on 11 August, Euro 2020 kicks off in just 22 months, whether or not your team qualifies, and if you want to follow the antics of your favourite Love Island couples, well, just enter Love Island 2018 into any search engine. Or, if you must, you’ve got until sometime in April to enter to be one of next year’s contestants.

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MASQUERADE MARVELS MINGLE BEHIND THE MASK AT MANX BLIND WELFARE SOCIETY BALL Mystique and magic made for an evening of glamour, intrigue and dancing at the Manx Blind Welfare Society’s inaugural Masquerade Ball.

More than £6,000 was raised for the charity at the black-tie event, sponsored by Specsavers Opticians.

The lavish setting of Woodbourne House in Douglas hosted the evening where over 130 guests enjoyed arrival drinks before a sumptuous three-course meal, entertainment and a disco.

MBWS Chief Executive Ian Cooil, who welcomed guests at the start of proceedings, said it was wonderful to see so many people don their finest disguises.

‘It really was a night to remember and we are so appreciative of the support we received both from those who attended and donated prizes through to the sponsors, the organisers of the entertainment and, of course, the team at Woodbourne House who so got into the spirit of the night.

‘I’m sure everyone who was there agreed the venue looked amazing. It was wonderful to see Woodbourne House full for such a glamorous occasion.

‘This was our first ever masquerade ball and, who knows, perhaps this will be an event we can repeat. The guests certainly seemed to enjoy putting on their masks and dressing to impress.’

The Society, which also hosted a raffle and auction to raise much-needed funds for the charity, provides support and services to almost 600 blind and visually impaired people on the Island.

It is run by small team of staff and more than 200 dedicated volunteers, and relies entirely upon fundraising, donations and legacies.

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REMEMBER JAY FUNDAY ‘Remember Jay funday’ is a event in memory of Jamie Carr who sadly passed away in December 2016 from Bowel Cancer. The ‘Funday’ raise funds for Bowel Cancer IOM, and also to remember Jamie. The day was a great success with something for all from a 5 aside footy comp, dancers , stunt show, stalls to inflatable rides with over 7k raised this year. Task UK was the main sponsor and Lloyds bank have been a great help supporting us too as Jamie worked in the bank for many years. Local shops and business provided amazing raffle prizes and Carrefour Gym held a charity gym day and Island Travel provided a huge £1200 top raffle prize.

We are very proud to have honored Jamie’s memory for a second year and hopefully we will continue to grow raising more money and awareness for Bowel Cancer IoM and also remembering Jamie.

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NEWFIELD STAFF SUMMER PARTY Newfield staff enjoyed their annual summer party on Sunday 15th July at Vagabonds Rugby Club.

“With it being the World Cup Final it was important for Newfield to highlight the theme but make sure any non-football fans were entertained! This included welcome drinks, a bouncy castle for the kids and various unnamed adults, a limbo game, a Zorbing session, a large LED

screen to view the Wimbledon finals and France versus Croatia, Davison’s Ice Cream Van, face paints with an optional sparkle, Cow and Pig smokehouse food van and much more.

Newfield would like to thank ELS for the screen, Fair Play for the bouncy castle, Kim from Palettes for the face painting, Cow & Pig for the awesome food, Chris at Vagabonds Rugby Club for letting us use the space and Samantha from Zorbing around Mann.’

Newfield are also on the lookout for Sports Traders, among other roles, to join their family. The successful candidates have access to one of the islands most comprehensive benefits packages which is combined with extensive training and career progression, it is a truly unique working environment. You can find out more on their website www.newfield.co.im or by searching for them on Facebook and LinkedIn”

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ROSSBOURGH HEALTHCARE DRESS FOR SUCESS FASHION SHOW 2018 HELD AT THE ABBEY, BALLASALLA The Manx Breast Cancer Support Group we’re thrilled to team up with Tynwald Mills for their annual Fashion Show held at the Abbey Ballasalla where just under 100 ladies attended.

It was a beautiful day and guests were served a fabulous Champagne and Canapés reception in the gardens before a Fashion Show by Tynwald Mills featuring clothes from Karen Millen, Coast, Phase Eight, Oasis and many more.

Sarah and her team at the Abbey then put on a Fabulous lunch. This year Isle of Man Coins and Stamps donated a Red Finella Dress designed

by Manx Designers Preen and modeled in New York by Samantha Barks who was a Patron of the Charity when it

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started in 2012. The dress was displayed at Tynwald Mills then auctioned off on the day.

The event which raised £11,100 was sponsored again this year

by Rossborough Healthcare..

Massive Thanks to Alexander Slater who stepped in to take the place of Coral Amphlett who was unwell. Thanks also to Jenna O’Sullivan at Heavenly Hair, Lynne Walker at Simply Beautiful and Scissors Hairdressers.

The Manx Breast Cancer Support Group has to date raised over £2.6m. All monies raised by the Charity stays on the Island to help improve the Islands Breast Cancer Service.

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THE MAGIC TUNNEL The children’s book, “The Magic Tunnel”, has been written and illustrated by Edith Quaggin, one of the volunteers at the Great Laxey Mine Railway, which will receive all the proceeds from the book to help a little with the enormous expense of running a heritage railway. It is partfact and part-fiction and every page is illustrated. The book is bi-lingual as it has been translated into Manx with the help of Culture Vannin.

The story tells the tale of Ant and Bee, (the 2 replica steam engines) who are akin to two mischievous children as, one night, they can’t sleep and fool around in their shed at the Great Laxey Mine Railway. Ant hits a lever by mistake and suddenly they are transported to the magic tunnel, (the present-day tunnel still in use) steamed up and ready for pulling the lead ore out of the mine (as did the original engines in the 1870’s).

Ant and Bee talk to one another and comment on the surroundings on their journey into the mine and to the washing floors in the Valley Gardens, and on the working conditions of the men, women

and children who worked for the mine company.

“The Magic Tunnel” is suitable for 4-8 year olds and costs £5.99. It is available at the Station shop at the Railway in Laxey, and in the Lexicon and other independent bookshops and gift shops throughout the Island. The Railway is open every Saturday now and until the end of September.

MENTAL HEALTH IN THE SPOTLIGHT IN LOCAL FILM PRODUCTION

Glass Line Media is a new multimedia production company based on the Isle of Man, specialising in video production.

Their latest project “I’ll”, a short film, is due to begin shooting on the 8th August, in Cregneash and Niarbyl here on the Island, and is set to be an exploration of issues surrounding mental health.

Through a poetic exploration of mental health, we follow the story of Finn, a young man living on a unpopulated island with his cat, and only companion, Leonard. We are witnesses to his personal journey whilst he must fend for himself in isolation after the death of his family which leaves him alone in the world. Focusing heavily on themes of loneliness, isolation, and loss, we discover Finn’s coping mechanisms and the lengths he will go to escape his unfortunate circumstances.

Alex Maxwell (Glass Line Media) the creator of I’ll, along with his creative partners, Nathan Little and Max Phillips, have all been affected either directly, or indirectly by mental health issues and mental illness, and feel that in a society where 1 in 4 people experience mental health problems, and the leading cause of death for men in England and Wales between the ages 20 and 49 being suicide, more stories like “I’ll” need to be told.

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Culture Vannin is pleased to announce the official launch of the on-line Manx Gaelic course, Glossika.

Glossika is a team of linguists and polyglots based in Taiwan that are dedicated to changing the way people learn foreign languages: the aim is fluency through a natural immersion selftraining method.

The Glossika team has already analysed and launched over 60 of the most widely

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spoken languages from around the world and now in a joint-project with Aberdeen University and Culture Vannin the course is available in Manx.

The course which consists of over 3,000 sentences that increase in difficulty according to the needs of the learner can be accessed for free from Glossika: https://ai.glossika.com/language/learnmanx. www.cuturevannin.im

“I’ll” has already been lucky enough to have received support from the Isle of Man Arts Council and Dave Armstrong of ‘Dam Productions’, and has received some sponsorship funding from Utmost Wealth Solutions. One of Glass Line Media’s aims in creating this short is to find cast, crew and further sponsorship locally here on the Isle of Man. The short will be submitted into film festivals worldwide. Glass Line also hoped that I’ll will be shown locally, screened in one of the island’s cinema’s for the Manx public to enjoy.

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SWIN Have you tried the latest dance craze which is sweeping the Island? If you fancy learning to swing dance then why not learn from the Swing Patrol master himself, Scott Cupit, at a This is Swingweekend this month. Scott, who moved to London from his native Australia ten years ago, has, amongst other things, assisted with the choreography on the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing, given an impromptu swing dance class on top of the Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square and appeared with some of his team on Dragons Den in 2014, when ‘dragon’ Deborah Meaden invested £65,000 in his swing dance business.

But what is swing? Well, it’s both a sound anda dance. The music comes under the overall ‘jazz’ umbrella with an upbeat swinging rhythm you probably know from old Glenn Miller tunes. Swing dancing is simply a dance that suits swing music – a bit of charleston, a lot of Lindy Hop, often upbeat and flashy sometimes slow and sensual. But most of all, it’s fun.

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“ It’s good exercise, yes, the music is infectious, but most of all people want to get out and enjoy themselves: they soon become hooked!”

As this is Swingorganiser, Gordon LloydWest, says: “Swing dancing can be as simple or as complicated as you like, but it’s always fun. Yes, there are the basic moves, which Scott and his colleague Arrianne will be teaching to beginners at the Saturday workshops, but it is open to improvisation which means there are no set routines. And it can be danced to almost any type of music.”

According to the Swing Patrol website ‘dance classes revolve around building solid foundations in Lindy Hop technique combined with a good dose of fun’. Or as Deborah Meaden puts it, “the Swing Patrol team… combine an extensive knowledge of dance with a high level of energy to give their students a clear understanding of Lindy Hop, Blues, Charleston and the dances they love to share.”

Scott Cupit and fellow Swing Patrol teacher Arrianne O’Shea will be sharing all of this at St Matthew’s Church Hall in Douglas on 11 and 12 August, with a beginners’ ‘Dance in a Day’ workshop on Saturday and

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“ Swing dancing can be as simple or as complicated as you like, but it’s alwaysfun.”

NG! a follow-up one for ‘improvers’, which is open to anyone with any dance experience as well as to the Saturday workshop ‘graduates’, on Sunday.

When Scott and I talked, Ireally wanted to know all about Strictly (he was assistant choreographer on the Australian version before working on the UK programme) but he was far too discreet, just saying how much fun it was to be involved in such an iconic show. What hereally wanted to talk about was Swing Patrol and how it’s spreading the swing dance message all around the UK and now the Isle of Man:

“Everywhere we go, from our base in Brighton to the north of Scotland, and now to you, there are beginners and experienced dancers of all ages who just want to enjoy

the magic which is swing dancing,” he said.

“Yes, it’s good exercise, yes, the music is infectious, but most of all people want to get out and enjoy themselves: they soon become hooked!”

If you want to know more, search for ‘Swing Dancing’ on YouTube: there’s lots there, much of which features Scott and Swing Patrol, but the one thing that stood out for me is the number of men taking part.

“That’s very true,” Scott continued, “unlike ballroom classes, where the male:female ratio is around 4:10, for swing it’s more like 8:10. Swing is cool, it’s sporty, it’s relaxed, and,” he laughed, “there are no sequins!”

The This is Swingweekend ends with a Swing Prom from 7-10pm on 12 August in the Promenade Suite at the Villa Marina, with live music from poplar local blues/ soul/funk/rock & roll band Borderline who, as anyone who’s seen them play can testify, positively encourage dancing. Entrance to this is free to those who take part in the workshops but costs £10 for anyone else – and even if you’re not going to set the dance floor alight yourself there will be the chance to see demonstration dances from Scott and Arrianne, who specialises in those aerial lifts which get audiences oo-ing and ahh-ing, and burst into huge rounds of applause.

It’d be worth the money just to see Scott and Arrianne dance, but for the rest of us, I don’t thinkGordon was joking when he told me that ‘swing celebrates mistakes’: everyone’s welcome to attend the workshops to learn the basics or brush up their swing dance skills, or you can just show up for the Sunday night ‘prom’ and get into that Swing.

For more information about the workshops, how to book or to buy tickets for the Swing Prom go to www.facebook. com/swingintheisleor www.swingintheisle.net. More about Scott and Swing Patrol, www.swingpatrol.co.uk

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Chamber of Commerce launches survey on minimum wage proposals

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sle of Man Chamber of Commerce has launched an online survey to gather opinions of members and non-members about proposed increases to the minimum wage.

Rebecca George, Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce Chief Operating Officer, said: “This is a very important issue and we would like to encourage all members, and non-members, to complete a short survey.

It’s especially important for Chamber members to take part in the survey so that we can ensure we represent our members’ views on this matter and determine the next steps that Chamber should take.

Whether the minimum wage effects your business or not, we would like to receive your opinion.”

The Department for Enterprise is seeking Tynwald approval to increase the main rate of the Isle of Man’s minimum

wage following recommendations from the Minimum Wage Committee (MWC). In addition to the MWC’s recommendations, the Department is also looking to remove the different minimum wage rates for those aged 18 to 20 and 21 to 24 so that the main rate of the minimum wage will simply apply to all those over 18. If the proposed changes are approved, the hourly rate for employees over compulsory school age, but not yet 18, would increase by 15p from £5.70 to £5.85. The main rate of minimum wage

for workers aged over 18 will be £7.85 an hour, an increase of 35p for workers over 25 years, 65p for workers aged 21 to 24, and £1 for workers aged 18 to 20. If approved the new rates would take effect from October 1st 2018.

The online survey, which only takes a few minutes to complete, is at https://www. surveymonkey.com/r/iomminwage The deadline for completion of the survey is Friday August 10th. www.iomchamber.org.im

CISI Isle of Man branch celebrates 25 years

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he Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) Isle of Man branch marked its 25thanniversary recently with an event at Portofino restaurant in Douglas.

The CISI branch was formed 25 years ago and members were joined at the celebratory event by founding President Rodney Margot, Chartered FCSI(Hon) and current President Paul Kneen, Chartered FCSI. In 2014 the Isle of Man was one of the first UK CISI branches to have 100 of its members become personally Chartered, demonstrating their commitment to professionalism, integrity and ethics. Today the branch has over 300 members who attend a lively programme of continuing professional development events and workshops throughout the year.

Founding President Rodney Margot said: “I was delighted to have the opportunity to establish the IoM Branch over 25 years ago and to see it grow over this period. I would also like to thank all those who have been involved in its development and oversight over the years.”

Current President Paul Kneen said: “It was great to have this opportunity to celebrate 25 years of CISI on the island, which has helped support the careers of many individuals working in the finance sector over this time. We look forward to another 25!” www.cisi.org/events.

SIMCOCKS AWARDED ISLE OF MAN LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR

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imcocks is proud to announce that it has been awarded Isle of Man Law Firm of the Year 2018 by the Citywealth International Financial Centre Awards.

The Awards were established eight years ago, in order to celebrate outstanding service in the major international financial centres, and is judged by an independent panel of highly respected international practitioners. In addition to this panel, there is an online vote that carries the weight of one additional judge. Over 5,000 votes were cast for the 2018 shortlist.

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CEO of Simcocks, Phil Games, commented on the win: “I’m delighted that Simcocks has been recognised as the leading Isle of Man law firm by the judging panel of the IFC Awards. We have been runners up in the past and I think this win demonstrates an ongoing improvement to the standard of our already sterling client service.”

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Equiom’s Dawn Ashall is a finalist in the Citywealth Future Leaders Awards 2018

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awn Ashall, Senior Manager – Client Services at Equiom Isle of Man has been named as a finalist for Trustee of the Year in the Citywealth Future Leaders Awards 2018. The news follows Equiom’s recent listing as a top trust company on eprivateclient and its award for Independent Trust or Fiduciary Company – Southeast Asia in the 2018 WealthBriefingAsia Awards.

The Future Leaders Awards recognise emerging talent in the wealth management sector by rewarding young professionals from around the world. The awards are judged by a panel of wealth management professionals as well as through an online public vote.

To vote for Dawn visit https://www. citywealthmag.com/awards/futureleaders-awards/voting . Voting closes 19 October and winners will be announced at a ceremony in London on 8 November.

Michael Valerga receives Mechanical Apprentice of the Year 2018 award in the UK

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ongratulations to Michael Valerga, Energy-for-Waste (EfW) Maintenance Apprentice, Isle of Man for receiving the Mechanical Apprentice of the Year 2018 award.

Michael recently completed an apprenticeship with the TTE Technical Training Group college sponsored by SUEZ recycling and recovery UK in mechanical maintenance and engineering. He received the award for demonstrating his confidence in taking on many challenges, consistently completing his work ahead of time and pro-actively stretching himself, showing maturity, a willingness to learn and a drive to succeed.

Michael said: “To receive this award was very unexpected and one of my proudest

moments. I qualify on the 19 July so it was a very good way to end my three years as an apprentice.

“I would like to thank EfW, Isle of Man and the maintenance team for everything they have taught me over the last 3 years.

This is a very good start to my career and I am looking forward to developing and adapting the skills I have learnt within the engineering sector.”

The TTE Technical Training Group is the UK’s leading provider of technical training to the oil and gas, manufacturing and engineering sectors. It provides technical vocational training for young people aged 16-25 in the form of vocational study programmes and employersponsored apprenticeships.

Expansion Plans sees Head of Marketing Appointed at Intrust

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Lesley joins IML with a wealth of marketing knowledge and experience, gathered over more than 10 years working in marketing roles for a number of international corporate and trust service providers, for whom she has set up, developed and managed their marketing functions.

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reputation for being a great company to work for. I am really looking forward to joining the team and to helping drive the business to greater heights through brand development and profiling the company and its services using an assortment of both traditional and modern marketing methods and channels.”

In addition to her role at IML, Lesley is Secretary and Marketing Officer for the Isle of Man SuperYacht Forum, Secretary of Isle of Man Maritime and a Volunteer in the Isle of Man for Breast Cancer Now. She is also an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing.

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rowne Craine & Co and DQ Advocates were honoured to host the 2018 TAG Alliances’ (“TAG”) UK and Ireland Regional Meeting which took place between 13th and 15th July on the Isle of Man. The meeting, which was also supported by fellow Island based TAG member Peregrine Corporate Services, brought together members from the UK, Ireland and further afield, with members coming from as far as Europe, Africa and North America.

TAG is an alliance of International independent legal and accountancy firms from around the world. Members are carefully selected for membership based on professional competence, commitment to client service, reputation within the business community, and recommendations from existing members.

Through TAG, Browne Craine, Peregrine and DQ have the global reach to serve clients wherever the growth of their business takes them.

Organised by Browne Craine, the regional meeting was packed with a mixture of networking events, social activities and presentations from Richard Attisha (President and CEO of TAG), John Hunter (Department for Enterprise), Sinead O’Connor (DQ), Basil Bielich (Browne Craine) and Carolyn Gelling (The International Stock Exchange) which gave delegates a flavour of Island life, the business opportunities we have here and benefits of being part of a global alliance.

Delegates also had an opportunity during the weekend to meet Government Officials including Minister Laurence Skelly MHK and Lieutenant Governor, Sir Richard Gozney, and his wife Lady Diana Gozney.

“We were absolutely delighted to host, alongside DQ, this year’s UK and Ireland Regional Meeting,” said Basil [Bielich].

“Through TAG, we have built up a great relationship with many firms worldwide who we can contact to help our clients when needed. Hosting a meeting like this on the Island has allowed us to show people that it is a great place to do business and that the Isle of Man isn’t just a mythical place in the middle of the Irish Sea! We ON THE AGENDA

were given really positive feedback from delegates about the weekend and they all loved the Island, some are even planning on coming back for a holiday! I’d like to thank everyone for their participation during the weekend and hopefully we will be able to organise something similar in the future.”

“Firstly I’d like to thank Browne Craine and DQ for hosting a wonderful event,” said Richard [Attisha]. “We haven’t held a regional meeting on the Island before, although I have visited a few times. The Isle of Man is a vital jurisdiction for the world’s financial markets and economies. With 19 member firms represented and delegates from as far afield as Miami, Toronto and Nigeria, it was a truly International gathering. It speaks volumes that our members have travelled all that way to visit the Isle of Man.” “Myself and my colleagues had a really enjoyable weekend,” said Mark Dougherty, Managing Director at DQ. “I’d like to thank Browne Craine for inviting us to co-host the event with them. Not only was it an informative schedule packed with a range of events, it also provided time for plenty of networking. It is a considerable benefit to be able to operate from the Isle of Man and have a global reach. We were all very proud to show off our Island and hope our efforts encourage even more business to the Isle of Man.”

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ore than 80 guests took advantage of the recent beautiful weather at the Isle of Man Business Network’s annual Summer BBQ event which took place at The Tickethall in Douglas. After enjoying champagne and Pimms on arrival, they took part in an informal networking session on the terrace before dinner which went on late in to the evening.

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ppleby is a leading offshore law firm with over 470 people operating across 10 global offices. In each of our locations we have taken time to identify community partners with whom we can make a positive, lasting impact and develop long-term relationships. We have worked with local organisations to select a range of projects supporting education, sports development, disadvantaged social groups, the arts and environment.

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is central to who we are and how we operate as a business and is far more than a channel for promoting our brand. CSR is a way to engage our colleagues and build valuable and positive relationships with our local communities, and it provides us with the opportunity to give back to the jurisdictions in which we operate.

Specifically on the Isle of Man, the heart of our corporate responsibility strategy is centred on youth, education and sport.

With regard to sport, we’re continuing our strong relationship with the Ellan Vannin Cycling Club who we’ve supported since 2010. We also extended our support for the Manx Youth Sailing Squad and announced a new sponsorship with the continually expanding Triskelion Polo Club, whose summer season is firmly underway.

In addition, the Appleby Charitable Foundation has supported a number of local sporting clubs with purchasing new kit.

For Appleby, corporate social responsibility is important for a number of reasons, one of which is employee engagement. As a large offshore law firm, we strive to attract and retain the best people, and recent research has found that a dynamic CSR programme is a significant factor for individuals when deciding upon an employer.

Our desire to help young adults’ career prospects grow is the reason we offer several educational schemes annually.

The Appleby Academy, launched in 2013, is a prime example of this. The scheme invites Year 13 students to take part in a 12-week programme, working alongside a mentor from Appleby’s Isle of Man office,

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When combined, these schemes not only have a positive impact by giving local students the opportunity to study, but they also expose them to the vital skills and know-how that enable career progression – all on home soil.

to produce a report and presentation around a real-life business scenario. The winner receives a paid summer placement, gaining invaluable business acumen and experience.

We are also passionate about supporting further education while encouraging local talent, and this year we have continued to support the Marketing Apprenticeship; a one-year scheme which provides a unique opportunity for young adults with a desire to work in marketing.

The initiative delivers hands-on experience within the industry while students work towards The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Foundation Certificate in Marketing (Level 3) and the first module of the Professional Certificate (Level 4). The successful candidate receives a 12-month contract working in our busy marketing team, getting the opportunity to develop new skills, gain experience and build confidence.

Last, but certainly not least, we are proud to have launched the Isle of Man Bursary Scheme this year which will allow up to two undergraduates to work towards their Legal Practice Course (LPC) or Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL), with Appleby funding the award.

When combined, these schemes not only have a positive impact by giving local students the opportunity to study, but they also expose them to the vital skills and know-how that enable career progression – all on home soil.

We are never short of volunteers to support our Appleby-sponsored initiatives.

Our colleagues also go above and beyond to fundraise or promote charities they are personally passionate about. For example, Legal Secretary Kate Shimmin collects donations which are given by co-workers in-lieu of buying Christmas cards for one another; these are then donated to a charity voted for by the office. In 2017 more than £500 was given to Samaritans Isle of Man. Skills are also put to great use outside of the corporate environment. Claire Milne, Partner in the Corporate Department, was the brains behind “Love Tech” which launched earlier this year, giving women of all ages and abilities a place to learn about technology in a fun way. We also have a member of our Marketing Team who volunteers for Victim Support, providing PR and Marketing expertise to the charity, as well as being a Management Committee Member.

We want to continue supporting the communities that surround us as well as inspiring other businesses, big and small, to do the same. On our island there are so many important causes and we are proud that colleagues in our office are enthusiastic and engaged with CSR, whether that’s through fundraising or giving their own personal time and skills. agenda

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ontinuing to charge customers for their mobile handset after the expiry of the contract term was condemned

by Citizens Advice in 2017 and Sure commissioned an independent online market research survey to gauge islanders’ awareness of the practice in May this year.

The survey found that the majority of islanders are aware that their monthly cost is broken down between their handset and their minutes, texts and data package; however there was less awareness of charges for handsets upon the expiry of a contract.

57% of Manx Telecom customers are not aware that they will continue to be charged after their contract has expired. Sure does not charge customers for their handset after the term of their contract has expired but 42% of Sure customers surveyed were unaware that they’d automatically stop being charged.

Sure’s chief executive Mike Phillips said that more has to be done to increase awareness of the practice: “We can see from this survey that

awareness levels of contract charges and practices on the Isle of Man are pretty high, which indicates we have some well-informed consumers on the island.

“However, it’s also clear that more needs to be done to help islanders understand what happens at the end of their contracts and that they may well still be paying for a mobile handset that they thought they’d finished paying off long ago.

“As Citizens Advice has recognised, this practice is clearly unfair and exploits loyal customers. Sure changed its mobile plans more than a year ago to ensure customers wouldn’t continue to be charged and we’d encourage other providers in the market to do the same in the interests of customers.”

All of Sure’s mobile plans since the start of 2017 automatically move pay monthly mobile customers to a SIM-only plan after their contract ends so customers won’t ever be overcharged for their handset. The small number of customers on legacy plans which didn’t do this have been moved to newstyle mobile plans this month.

Three quarters of islanders surveyed think mobile handset charges after the contract has ended are unfair 73% of mobile phone customers in the Isle of Man think it is unfair to be charged for their phone after their contract has expired, a survey has found.

The results of the survey are available here: www.sure.com/fairer

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A Magnificent modern detached family house standing in beautifully landscaped gardens of 3/4 acre enjoying far reaching south-facing views. The property is approached though an impressive pillared entrance and large pavioured driveway, providing ample parking for 5/6 cars, which then sweeps around a central rockery feature.

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This stunning property comprises: n An impressive entrance hall n Cloaks n Four reception rooms, including office/study n Kitchen n Breakfast room n Utility n Indoor swimming pool n Sauna and shower n Conservatory n Four large en-suite bedrooms, 2 of which have dressing rooms n Additional 2 bedrooms currently used as a playroom/office with shower n A self-contained two en-suite bedroom apartment n Double garage with multiple parking n Landscaped gardens

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CAN A FAMILY HOLIDAY IN IBIZA REALLY WORK? CAN A FAMILY HOLIDAY There’s more to the White Isle than partying, with plenty on offer for younger visitors too. Here Jane Vale explores the family-friendly Santa Eularia.

Listening to waves gently lap the shore while birds chirp together in chorus, it’s hard to believe I’m on an island famous for its all-night dance parties and celebrity DJs. Ibiza may be a small island, with our base in Santa Eularia just a 30-minute drive from buzzing party centre San Antonio, but the two areas are worlds apart when it comes to holiday vibes.

Santa Eularia des Riu on the eastern coast is a calm paradise with a quiet, slow pace of life. There are beautiful beaches - including the first smoke-free one in the Balearic Islands, great food and plenty on offer for those after a more serene break.

A seal of family approval The island does phenomenally well from party tourism, and undoubtedly revels in attracting huge names, including DJs David Guetta, Martin Garrix and Steve Aoki, but residents are keen to show off its lesser-seen beauty and family-friendly activities.

Although the municipality - second only to Ibiza Town in terms of population - has long catered for families, it is now actively encouraging local hotels

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and restaurants to sign up to its Family Moments initiative.

The seal is an official marker given to establishments that meet specific criteria such as kids’ clubs, babysitting services and family pools - making them ideally suited to host children on a family holiday.

Natural attractions Santa Eulalia is home to the only river in

the Balearic Islands, and a walk along the signposted 3km river route is a delightful way to while away an afternoon.

A starting point at the 16th century fortified Puig de Missa church gives spectacular views of the town, and a leisurely downhill stroll from there brings you to the Can Planetes Mill, a centre explaining the importance of the river to locals in bygone days.

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Fun on the farm Fuelling up for walking tours can be an activity in itself at Maria Colomar’s eco farm Can Muson.

Breakfast here is sure to delight young children, especially those from towns and cities.

As well as walking through the rows of fresh lettuce and strawberries growing on the 65,000 square metre farm, young visitors can hand-feed animals from superhero-themed beach buckets filled with an array of snacks.

“They are in contact with nature and the animals here. Many of the children haven’t seen a goat or a pig before,” says Maria.

Local produce is available to buy on site, and the food on offer at the small, outdoor restaurant is either organic or made up of ingredients grown on the farm.

It’s a far cry from the hedonistic reputation Ibiza has enjoyed for so many years, but according to tour guide Shana Lacroix, there’s enough room on the island for everyone.

3 fabulous hotels for families in Santa Eularia 1. Invisa Hotel Cala Blanca and Cala Verde This three-star complex in Platja Es Figueral is around 10km from Santa Eulalia.

The hotels sit on a sprawling site along the coast, giving magnificent sea views and easy access to the beach, with ramps installed for buggies. Probably best-suited to a family wanting an all-inclusive holiday, the hotels offer poolside entertainment for children, as well as tennis courts, football and hockey grounds. The piece de resistance has to be Pirate Island, complete with slides and a huge bucket that every so often dramatically dumps water into the pool. Three kids’ clubs cater separately for age groups between three and 17. Suites can sleep up to six people, with the toppriced ones offering a private balcony.

How much: Suites for two adults and two children on a B&B basis cost from E2,156 (around £1,883) per night. Visit melia. com/en 3. Atzaro

How much: A premium superior room for two adults and two children on a B&B basis costs from E162 (around £140) per night. Visit invisahoteles.com/en 2. ME Ibiza

“People from all walks of life come here. I think it’s an enriching place. The island is small, so we don’t have to drive for hours and hours. In winter it’s quiet, the island is just for us [residents]. But now, in high season, I enjoy the contrast, I like the buzz.

It keeps you young.”

Past ravers now settled into parental life are likely to enjoy this funky, modern hotel. The pink-lit reception, artistic wall installation and afternoon DJ by the pool give ME Ibiza a fun but chilled vibe.

An open-plan lobby allows guests a view of the pool area from the moment they arrive. Rooms vary in size, but all are ultra-cool. White, synonymous with Ibiza, is a common colour - from staff clothing to room features. While children can enjoy BECAUSE QUALITY MATTERS

the kids’ club and a child-friendly pool, adults can lounge on the Bali beds by the main pool. Breakfast features everything from cereals and breads to doughnuts and champagne.

This exclusive Balinese-inspired spa hotel, surrounded by orange trees, is the epitome of utter relaxation. Out in the peaceful calm of the countryside, guests can switch off as they sprawl on four-poster daybeds by a long, narrow pool under a clear blue sky.

Whether you’re sipping from a coconut or lounging by the huge LOVE letters at the edge of the pool for the perfect Instagram shot, this place is perfect. Past guests include Hips Don’t Lie singer Shakira, although staff, presumably wanting to maintain privacy, remain tight-lipped on other celebrity clientele. Remarkably, the hotel does welcome children. The spa is adults-only but a separate family-friendly pool ensures parents and children can relax together. A nanny service also allows for some grown-up-only downtime.

How much: Rooms for two adults and two children on a B&B basis cost from E340 (around £297) per night. Visit atzaro. com

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9 SLOGAN SUN HATS TO STEAL THE SPOTLIGHT IN THIS SUMMER

BONAS Sun Kissed Fringed Wide Brim Hat, £26

LOOKING FOR SOME SHADE DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS? HOW BIG SHOULD A SUN HAT BE? Well, according to the trend started by uber cool French brand Jacquemus, as long as it creates enough shade for you and your whole entire family then that’s just about right.

This extraordinary straw hat has been seen all over our Instagram this summer, and has sparked a massive fashion trend.

Literally.

BOOHOO Louise Sequin Slogan Straw Hat, £7

STRAW Hat with Embroidered Name, £29.99. GettingPersonal. co.uk

This year it’s all about straw hats emblazoned with slogans that capture one’s mood - and make for an excellent sundrenched holiday picture.

Whether you’re heading to the beach or need some shade in the garden, here are a few of our favourite floppy hats...

SEA YOU Later Floppy Hat, £25, available from Accessorize

JOULES Shade Sun Hat, £11.95

NEW LOOK White On Vacay Slogan Floppy Hat, £12.99

OLIVER BONAS Sun Kissed Fringed Wide Brim Hat, £26

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FROM SPEEDOS TO BOARD SHORTS THE COOLEST SWIMWEAR FOR MEN THIS SUMMER Summer is here, when Brits depart on mass to a) the airport, in search of guaranteed sunshine on far-flung beaches, and b) the garden/park/lido when it’s actually hot enough to sunbathe on home turf.

physical perfection, may be raring to strip down to a pair of skimpy trunks, but guys who are feeling pale, pasty and far from their prime will probably want something a little more modest.

Whether or not you’re looking forward to getting your kit off may well dictate your choice of summer attire - men who’ve honed themselves to Love Island levels of

Quirky prints, block colours and sporty graphics are all big trends this season, so whatever your preference, you can find the perfect pair...

SPEEDO - Storm Wave Allover Digital 7cm Brief, £30

BURTON - Blue Flamingo Print Regular Pull On Swim Shorts, £14

OLIVER JANE - Hippo Henry’s Beach Turtle Swim Shorts, £59

H&M - Red Short Swim Shorts, £8.99 ADIDAS - Fitness Colourblock Swim Trunks, £21.95

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PAUL SMITH - Yellow Zebra Swimshorts, £59 NIKE - Hurley Phantom Bula Laser Orange, £37.97

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SUNSHINE & SHADES Model: Sophie Photographer: Phil Kneen - www.philkneen.com Make up: Jess Coole, VIP Salon Hair: Anne Coole VIP Salon Clothes: Claire Christian Couture, Victoria St, Douglas Sun glasses: Holmes & Davidson Opticians, Strand Street, Douglas

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Clothes: Claire Christian Couture, Victoria St, Douglas Sun glasses: Holmes & Davidson Opticians, Strand Street, Douglas

Clothes: Claire Christian Couture, Victoria St, Douglas Sun glasses: Holmes & Davidson Opticians, Strand Street, Douglas

Clothes: Claire Christian Couture, Victoria St, Douglas Sun glasses: Holmes & Davidson Opticians, Strand Street, Douglas

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The Classic Margarita

Ingredients: 50ml blanco tequila, 25ml Cointreau, 25ml freshly squeezed lime juice, flaky sea salt.

Method: Run a wedge of lime around the rim of a coupe glass.

Dip the rim into a plate of the sea salt, shaking off any excess.

Chill the glass. Half fazill a cocktail shaker with ice and add the ingredients. Shake well and strain into the chilled coupe. Garnish with a wedge of lime.

Lavender Va Va Voom

Ingredients: 40ml reposado tequila, 20ml Cointreau, 30ml freshly squeezed lime juice, 20ml lavender syrup.

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Method: Half fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the ingredients, shake well and strain into a chilled coupe.

Garnish with a sprig of lavender.

3 WAYS TO CELEBRATE THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF THIS ICONIC COCKTAIL We’ve been shaking and salting rims since the late Forties, or could it be earlier? No-one quite knows...

Think of sunshine and the glitz and glamour of Acapulco, Mexico and it’s hard not to want a margarita. And rightly so.

It’s reputed to have been created by Margaret “Margarita” Sames, a wealthy American socialite known for hosting notoriously lavish parties. She claims to have created the cocktail in 1948 for one of her gatherings while on holiday in Acapulco. She mixed two of her favourite spirits, tequila and Cointreau, added lime for balance, and famously said: “A margarita without Cointreau is not worth its salt.” This Mexican beauty has remained a classic ever since.

To celebrate its 70th anniversary year, here are two margarita inspired cocktails to join the original...

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A Fruity Twist

Ingredients: 25ml Cointreau, 20ml pineapple syrup, 20ml freshly squeezed lime juice, sparkling wine to top.

Method: Half fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the Cointreau, pineapple syrup and lime juice. Shake well and strain into a chilled champagne flute. Top up with sparkling wine.

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aggressive. The cool fermentation helps to enhance the freshness of fruit and its elegance.

A deliciously fresh Port with floral notes and raspberry fruit aromas. The palate is full of deliciously ripe cherry and raspberry fruit flavours with lovely nuances of honey and grapefruit.

It can be enjoyed in many different ways.

Visit www.croftpink.com/en/cocktailrecipes to see how versatile it is.

If these are too sweet for you, try a glass of chilled Manzanilla Sherry.

AT LAST WE HAVE A REAL SUMMER AND IT SEEMS THAT EVERYONE HAS BEEN ENJOYING A GLASS OF WINE, A BEER, A PROSECCO OR A G & T IN THE GARDEN. WE ARE WALKING AROUND SMILING AND IT HAS MADE US HAPPY AND SOCIABLE. If you fancy something new to drink in the sun, here are a few other ideas for drinks to enjoy on the long balmy summer days.

Tree Tonic and a slice of lemon. You’ll be converted!

Start with a P & T, Port with Tonic

The Port house, Croft, were the first to produce a Pink Port. They have been producing Port for over four centuries and wanted to produce an exciting new product, the first of its kind to enter into the market.

White Ports range in sweetness levels from very dry to very sweet.

The sweetest White Porto is known as “Lágrima” and is delicious. The Portuguese seem to like this sweet style very much and it is widely available there, but not found easily elsewhere in the world.

It is typically aged in oak for between 3 - 5 years and the wine produced is very different and can double as a dessert wine or match it with a variety of cheeses.

In Portugal it is often mixed with tonic and lemon to make a long and very refreshing drink on a warm summer day.

Try the Krohn Lagrima Port (£13.50) mixed with Fever

Or try a Pink Port!

It is made by a new technique which extracts fresh, fruity flavours and delivers a subtle and delicate pink colour. The result is wonderfully fresh and vibrant, full of the rich fruit flavours of Port but with a unique and distinctive appeal.

The winemaking approach was to take red Port grapes and handle them in a similar way to producing an elegant non-wooded white wine.

This vinification method extracts a light amount of colour from the skins without extracting astringent tannins which would make the palate of this light style of Port

La Gitana is the best selling Manzanilla in the world and the flagship wine of Bodegas Hidalgo in Sanlúcar de Barrameda. It is a perfect drink for warm summer days. La Gitana means gypsy woman and the label carries a ‘gitana’, painted for the firm by Joaquan Turina, as an homage to a bar in Málaga run by a gypsy, where Hidalgo’s Manzanilla was particularly popular.

La Gitana starts light and dry, with lots of apple flavours. On the palate it becomes saltier, with subtle hints of liquorice and salted almonds.

It is a perfect aperitif or accompaniment to a wide variety of foods goes particularly well with olives, (fried) fish, seafood and Jamón Serrano.

It also makes great partner to Sushi.

This is the last article I shall be writing for Gallery magazine as, after 15 years with The Wine Cellar, I am moving on to a new venture.

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MANX TELECOM PARISH WALK GETS BIGGER AND BETTER The Manx Telecom Parish Walk once again brought out the best in the Island’s community with walkers being supported all along the course. Richard Gerrard notched up his fifth win after completing the 85-mile route in 15h 25m 09s. Bernie Johnson won the ladies race in 17h 37m 17s. In the under-21s event Connor Gilbert completed the 32.5 miles to Peel in 6h 15m 51s, and Anna Hall won the ladies race in 6h 28m 11s, breaking the under-21 ladies record which she had set in 2017.

The Capital International Group team (Pete Miller, Andrew Payne, Rory Dearden, Nicholas Kohne) won the Corporate Team prize, and the Easy Does It squad (Dale Farquhar, Michael Bonney, Luke McKinlay, Paul McGilvray) won the team category.

Gary Lamb, CEO of Manx Telecom which has sponsored the Parish Walk since 2012, said: “We’re very proud to support an event which is a fantastic celebration of the Island’s community spirit, and passion for sport. We must say a big thank you to the organisers and volunteers who work so hard all year round to make it such a great occasion, all of the walkers, and everyone who supported them on their way.”

A total of 711 walkers chose to use Pic2Go this year, that’s around half of the walkers that took part. Provided for free by Manx Telecom for the past few years, Pic2Go

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uses clever software that identifies each walker by the barcode on their race number and allows official event photos to be automatically uploaded to the walker’s Facebook page. This year there was an additional feature which allowed comments and a link to a fundraising page, such as a JustGiving page, to be added alongside photos and help walkers to raise more funds for charity.

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THE SAMSUNG GALAXY A6 GIVES YOU MORE If the Samsung Galaxy A5 was “elegant, reliable and secure”, then the Galaxy A6, is quite simply, “more”!

With a near bezel-less 5.6 inch Super AMOLED display, the A6 is an incredibly elegant device that looks the part, whether you’re using it for work or play. The 16MP

camera comes with a faster, wider aperture than its predecessor, letting in more light and helping you capture fantastic images, no matter what the weather. When it comes to photography, the A6 is the camera that won’t let you down.

In terms of security, Samsung’s

personalised protection gives you the flexibility of choosing how to unlock your A6, whilst ensuring that nobody else can.

Whether you want to protect apps with fingerprint recognition or the device itself with face ID, the A6 is designed to ensure you’re always in control.

The Samsung Galaxy A6 is in store now, so pop into the Sure store to try it today.

SURE’S TOP TIPS FOR ROAMING THIS SUMMER Summer holidays are here but before you set off on your travels check out our roaming tips to make the most of your mobile while you’re away! n As the Isle of Man isn’t in the EU, the EU roaming rules (i.e. no roaming charges) don’t apply to us but we’ve introduced new roaming tariffs and boosters to make it more cost-effective for you to use your phone when off island. n We realise you probably don’t know how much data a particular activity uses so we protect our customers with a data roaming cap to ensure you don’t receive unexpected bills. Most customers already have a data roaming spend limit in place and you can call us to check yours. n If you’re a regular roamer our medium, large and extra-large phone plans already include up to 6GB of EU data roaming. n Our £5 ‘away booster’ is ideal for when you go on holiday. It halves the price of calls and texts and brings data prices down to

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just 10p per MB in the UK, France and Ireland (where our research tells us islanders travel to most!). n When you get to your destination, read the text from Sure as this will tell you the standard roaming prices. n Make sure you know how to turn data roaming on and off on your phone and turn it off when you’re not using it! Use WiFi to cut down on costs. n Don’t forget to disable location services, background updates and

Wi-Fi assist while roaming (unless these are needed for maps) as they can be charged even if your mobile data is turned off. n You might want to turn your voicemail off. Accessing your voicemail while abroad is different to accessing it when at home and you may be charged for receiving a voicemail.

Follow these tips and you can enjoy using your phone abroad wherever you choose to roam. Happy holidays!

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CHILL OUT STAY COOL ICE TOWEL It’s all very well plonking yourself in front of a fan or taking cold showers to bring the temperature down if you’re indoors, but when you’re outdoors and the sun is beating down it’s a little harder to keep cool. The Stay Cool Ice Towel comes to the rescue. Lightweight and easy to carry around, simply wet, wring out and shake for 5-10 seconds and the fabric will remain cool for up to 2 hours, before being ready for immediate reactivation. It’s like having an ice pack with you all the time, but without the need to re-freeze. Use it as a cool pillow on the beach, wrap it around your shoulders during a run or bike ride or just keep it in your bag ready to spring into action when the heat gets too much.

The Stay Cool Ice Towel is £7.49 from www.findmeagift.co.uk O2COOL MIST ‘N’ SIP BOTTLE Hydration is the name of the game when it comes to surviving in the sun, and the Mist & Sip Bottle will keep you refreshed inside and out. Featuring double insulated walls to keep the contents cold, a neck wide enough to accommodate ice cubes and a no leak pull top spout. What separates this from other insulated bottles on the market is the mist system; pull the trigger and release a fine spray of chilled water to provide relief on a baking hot day. Ideal for athletes, walkers, or anyone who spends a lot of time working up a sweat outdoors.

The O2Cool Mist n Sip Bottle is £9.93 from www.amazon.co.uk

SONY XPERIA XZ2 Lose yourself in entertainment with the Sony Xperia XZ2.

Enjoy movies and videos in exceptional colour, contrast and clarity with a Full HD+ HDR display and Sony’s BRAVIA® TV technology. On the bus to work or at home, discover the best viewing experience as the handset up-converts everything to near High Dynamic Range (HDR). So even when you’re streaming videos you’ll receive movie-quality contrast, clarity and colour.

Designed to touch your senses, its powerful stereo speakers give you a fully immersive audio whilst its Dynamic Vibration System invites you to feel the action of movies or music from the palm of your hand- a truly unique entertainment experience.

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The new, advanced, next generation Motion Eye™ camera is equally another talking point about the XZ2. Capturing breathtaking still images, the camera produces photos with exceptional low-light image quality thanks to its memory-stacked image sensor. Switching to video mode, it allows you to film like the pros with 4K HDR Movie recording allowing you to capture reality with incredible contrast, detail and true to life colour.

The Sony Xperia XZ2 is available in liquid silver, black or deep green/blue from Manx Telecom for £0 upfront @ £55 per month on a Smartroam 50GB contract which includes unlimited minutes and texts, and 50GB of data to use on the Isle of Man and 300 minutes, 300 texts and 3GB of Zone 1&2 roaming allowances.

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THE HUMAN APPROACH

You will be relieved to hear that our call centres are staffed with real people. People like Joe, who is proud to have clients call him by his first name.

96% of the 6,000+ monthly calls are answered and resolved directly by Joe and his team in under 5 minutes. This means you won’t suffer a frustrating wait or be faced with automated options when you call RL360.

We call this approach First Touch Resolution and we think you’re going to love it.

Find out more at www.rl360.com/quality/joe

JOE TOMLINSON, HELPFUL HUMAN ISLE OF MAN OFFICE

Quality at your service

RL360 Insurance Company Limited. Registered Office: International House, Cooil Road, Douglas, Isle of Man IM2 2SP, British Isles. RL360 Insurance Company Limited is authorised by the Isle of Man Financial Services Authority. Registered in the Isle of Man number 053002C.