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t’s the lovely month of July, which means that summer is officially here, even if the British climate doesn’t agree and this magazine has just spent twenty minutes shielding you from a hailstorm on the way home.

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This month our theme is active, we kick start with a question for everyone - do you live a modern active lifestyle? Take our quiz on page 18 and find out.

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There are plenty of fun ways to get active. The difference between looking on exercise as a boring chore and having fun with your friends is choosing an active lifestyle that’s right for you. It’s as simple as that, apparently!

I think the modern lifestyle is far from an active one. Many of us spend hours sitting down, practically motionless, either working, watching TV, or surfing the web. When you live on an Island like ours it’s hard to understand why most of us are not more active. From walking the dog on the beach or through the Glens to sea kyaking, scuba diving, horse riding or cycling we have everything we need to live an active lifestyle.

It’s time to get active. Whatever new activities you choose this summer, I wish you success in your endeavours.

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A child’s mind is soft: mould it like putty

Wholesome activities for your children: enjoy a sensible summer-time WORDS Nanny Mavis Parples (Miss.)

Forsake the idiot lantern: instead read a book or periodical

Dearest parents, Summer-time is almost here, and with it comes the vexing question as to how to occupy one’s children when the school gates close. Not every household can afford to employ a strict governess who is as adept with the cane as she is with multiplication tables, and workplaces these days look poorly on child labour, even if that means that youngsters miss out on valuable lessons concerning the operation of industrial machinery.

Leaving baby with the servants is only to be considered if you wish for your offspring to receive an education in gin-drinking and sailor’s tattoos, so it seems that the remaining option is for one parent to supervise the children themselves. The thought of spending the summer months with your shrieking brood may be frightful at first, but if you can occasionally refrain from thrashing their insolent behinds I promise you may learn a great deal, even if this is only that you are possessed faulty genes and should of have joined the priesthood.

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Parents often ask Nanny: how may I occupy the simple mind of a child? There is only so long that one can read aloud from the Old Testament before becoming hoarse of throat, and it is likely to be a fruitless exercise engaging the young in a game of canasta. I regret that today’s society looks so unfavourably on parents who dose the child with sleeping medicine - it never harmed any of the 100 children in my care, less than a dozen of whom ended up in debtor’s prison or the merchant navy. To soak up the boundless and infuriating energy of the young it is tempting to let them frolic in the outdoors, but without supervision frolicking can be a dangerous road, one that leads ultimately to vice, fornication and a career playing trombone in the music halls of Paris. Perish the thought. Instead, I recommend that one devise a rigorous seven day plan for wholesome activities that keep idle thumbs and sweaty palms from seeking the devil’s pernicious trouser-tickling, as the young are wont to do. For your assistance, I have listed choice suggestions. They will fill the child’s brain much as a cook fills a blancmange mould, oozing into hidden corners with a nutritious pudding made of learning, morals and a sense of duty. Eat up, or Nanny will have to hit you with the spoon again.

Many parents today are content to park their future heir in front of the glowing box that lurks in the corner of their parlour, spewing great wickedness and adverts for confused. com. There impressionable minds will be swayed by the diabolical adventures of Master SpongeBob Squarepants, and witness firsthand the moral depravity of Hollyoaks, Neighbours and Countdown. It is no wonder that so many grow up addicted to gluesniffing or heavy metal. Instead of perverting young minds with salacious music videos or minor celebrities eating grasshoppers, why not take the opportunity to introduce them to the world of classic literature?

Latin may represent a challenge to younger learners, but there is nothing that will focus attention like the threat of another evening locked in the woodshed. Do not believe the rot that says that a child will only read if it is exposed to the heathen blasphemy of Harry Potter - your youngster is far less likely to grow into a leader of a biker gang if they spend their days with a biography of Isambard Kingdom Brunel or the works of Pliny the Elder. As for Twilight, I do not recommend it - it promotes vegetarianism, a river which fl ows downhill to socialism and bigamy.

Visit a museum.

Learn in hushed silence

I consider it a great shame that Museum's have pursued a faddish and modern path of late. I am a home educator of many years standing and I can promise you that children learn very little from fashionable ‘interactive exhibits’, which merely encourage them to touch things. I am sure I do not need to remind readers of the danger of touching things, whether it be an electrified cattle fence or one’s infernal, tumescent nether regions. No, it is an unfashionable truth that the best kind of exhibit for learning is a collection of deceased creatures, either stuffed or pickled in jars. If it's stuffed creatures you want to see then a trip to Jurby Junk is all that's needed. If a museum trip is a must and you've been everywhere already, then a visit to the new motor museum, also in Jurby, could be just the ticket. It's home to a great collection of classic cars and motorcycles in an impressive 70,000 square feet space. Just don't let them touch anything or they could end up around the corner at Jurby Prison.

Exchange letters with a pen-friend

The modern child has developed an unreasonable and wicked expectation that they be allowed to spend the school holidays communing with strangers and vagabonds upon the internet, an activity which will inevitably result in the uptake of gutter humour, the purchase of

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e’re 200km north of the Arctic Circle, it’s minus 30 degrees and pitch black. The night is still and the skies are completely clear, giving us an amazing view of the stars and planets above us. The only sound is the crunching of deep snow beneath our feet as we make our way along a narrow track to a clearing in the trees by the light of our headlamps.

Follow the path of Ms. Marie Curie: conduct home experiments with science

With a solid grounding in long division, ancient greek and the theories of phrenology, an older child is at last ready to begin a more active form of learning.

At long last, they may be trusted to spend some time each day that does not involve conjugating verbs in silence and taking cold baths. I will leave it up to you as to whether a child’s first exposure to science is through taxidermy, basic chemical reagents or amateur brain surgery, but whatever path they take I would advise that a first laboratory be set up in the servants’ quarters, where accidental fires are less troublesome and a ready supply of experimental subjects is always available.

Yes, some so-called ‘childcare experts’ would recommend that uranium isotopes are not a suitable plaything for an eight year-old boy, but those people have clearly never nurtured the thirst for knowledge that has resulted in Nanny being presented with a re-animated man-slave sewn together from the grisly pieces of deceased kitchen porters. Truly, I was so proud every single time that happened.

We are deep in the Abisko National Park in Northern Sweden, a protected nature reserve and area of special scientific interest measuring some 77 square kilometres. I am leading a group of ten very excited people who have travelled here from all over the world – Australia, America, Germany, Italy, Singapore, the Netherlands and the UK – to hopefully witness the amazing spectacle of one of nature’s most dramatic events. Everyone is well wrapped up in specially insulated, extreme cold weather overalls and boots - it’s hard to tell who is who, especially as everyone has scarves, hats and balaclavas on so very little of their faces are visible.

you success in your you choose, I wish Whatever activities and noisy even child remains obstinate endeavours. If your school, summer is always boarding after my advice, there them to the or the option of exiling in a bauxite mine Good luck.

Australian dust-bowl.

Nanny Parples.

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GETTER LET’S FACE IT, SUNBATHING IN THE ISLE OF MAN IS GENERALLY ONLY POSSIBLE ON ABOUT 1.5 DAYS OF THE YEAR - SO IF YOU WANT TO GET GOLDEN, YOU’RE GOING TO HAVE TO ENLIST SOME HELP. But you won’t have to go far. This season, there’s a whole host of new bronzing and sunless tanning solutions that will have you glowing in no time.

From one-minute wonders to week-long prepping products, here’s our tan-tilising guide to faking it...

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For a super-speedy tan boost, bronzer is your best friend. Clarins Aquatic Treasures Summer Bronzing Compact, £30 (www. debenhams.com), is a super-sized powder palette composed of three complementary earthy hues plus a shimmery golden highlighter, so you can add definition with the browns, or sweep a big kabuki brush over all four.

Benefit’s Hoola is the UK’s best selling bronzing powder, but now they’ve invented a liquid version called Dew The Hoola, only available as part of the Benefit 5 Piece Do The Hoola Kit, £23.16 (www. qvcuk.com)

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Use it alone or on top of your foundation for a subtle sheen.

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An all-over spray tan is best left to the professionals, but the latest athome innovations are easy-peasy to use. Givenchy Croisiere Brume Bonne Mine Powder Spray, £33 (Escentual. com), dries to a silky matte finish, the density of colour can be controlled depending on how far away you hold the nozzle. Use it as a base by blending in with a foundation brush, or add a light spritz over your face and decollete if wearing a shoulderbaring top.

Diego Dalla Palma Spray On Tights, £16 (www. marksandspencer. com), is a great quick-fix solution for pasty presummer complexions, and not just for legs.

Spray on evenly for a hint of colour that easily washes off.

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Given 60 minutes to play with, you’ve got time to go for an all-over application - but need a product that gets to work quickly. Cocoa Brown 1 Hour Instant Tan Mousse, £7.99 (www.superdrug.com) develops in one hour (but you can leave it for up to four) then washes off, and has a lovely Tahitian Gardenia scent - plus, it recently got the Instagram seal of approval from bronzed model Kylie Jenner, causing a Stateside sell-out.

Once we reach the clearing we switch our headlamps to red so that our night vision can improve, and I help everyone get set up with their cameras and tripods which I have pre-programmed with the ideal settings for the job ahead.

When all our equipment is ready we turn off all the lamps, and as our eyes become accustomed to the darkness we are able to see more and more of the stars and constellations overhead. A lot of the guests have never seen such dark clear skies, as light pollution in most countries means that they cannot get a good view from where they live. Here we are able to point out many planets, stars and constellations, and can also clearly see the Milky Way due to our very remote location and perfect conditions.

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The feeling of almost supernatural or extra terrestrial activity, and an overwhelming sense of awe at nature’s power and beauty, is something that remains with you long after it is witnessed.

For many guests, witnessing the Northern Lights is something they have dreamed of for years, and it is quite clear that the wait has been worth it! It is hard to explain how it feels when you see a really spectacular display – some people cry, lots of people whoop and cheer and everyone’s’ mood lifts instantly to a sense of euphoria. There is an instant bonding within the group as everyone feels that they have shared in a very special and moving experience together. When the Northern Lights are seen from countries further South, they are only seen as a line of coloured light on the horizon, but here in the Arctic the lights are literally right overhead and you feel completely engulfed and almost a part of the amazing spectacle as it goes on around you.

Suddenly, from over the summit of Mount Nuolja, a huge arc of electric neon green light starts to form, sweeping across the sky from horizon to horizon. The light builds rapidly in intensity and then starts to dance in the night sky, shimmering and moving as though it is alive. Pinks, greens, reds, oranges and blues fill up huge areas of the sky, creating wild shapes and patterns. Everyone is jumping for joy staring in awe at the amazing lightshow right above us. Cameras are shooting away in every direction as the wonderful Aurora Borealis puts on an amazing display for everyone to enjoy.

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Applying self-tan the night before an event gives you one less thing to worry about on the day. But how to ensure even application?

“Always use an applicator mitt. This ensures an even, streak-free finish, without leaving the palms of your hands deeply golden,” says St Tropez’s tanning expert Jules Heptonstall. “Swipe the mitt up the body, starting at the feet and moving upwards to cover the whole body, gently buffing the product into the skin.

When tanning hands and feet, don’t add any additional product to the mitt, just use the residue from the body application, this will be enough for these areas.”

For an overnight sensation, try Xen-Tan Dark Lotion Weekly Self-Tan, £28.99 (FeelUnique.com), or Utan Nourishing Night Creme, £25 (www.utanshop. com), which also contains toning and texture-improving ingredients.

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The latest innovation from tanning supremos St Tropez is the Gradual Tan In Shower Lotion, £14.50 (www.boots. com), a creamy gel that helps you reach your optimum golden glow after three daily doses. After exfoliating, turn the shower off and apply the lotion as you would your usual shower gel, wait three minutes then rinse. The subtle colour develops throughout the day.

And the graft was no less hard at his next job – at the Savoy Hotel under maître chef des cuisines Anton Edelmann. At that time The Savoy was known for its very traditional cooking, with 120 chefs in the kitchen, all with their own clearly defined responsibilities.

A WEEK OR MORE

“It was said that if you lasted a day at the Savoy, you’d last a week and if you lasted a week, you’d last a month. I was there for 18,” says Carl. “Everything was made from scratch: no stock cubes, no tin openers and certainly no microwaves,” he continues.

“I began in the larder, moved on to cold fish and then eventually on to the justly celebrated Savoy roasts.”

Seven days away from your summer hols?

Swap your daily body lotion for a cream with gradual tanning properties, to boost colour before you hit the beach.

Still only in his early 20s, Carl became one of just 12 students on the new Trust House Forte (THF) graduate training scheme which offered a wide range of experience: in prestigious THF hotels such as 90 Park Lane, the Cumberland and Browns, in banqueting at the Café Royal, butchery and pastry making in a Michelin starred restaurant in France and even outside catering with THF subsidiary Ring & Brymer.

Melvita Prosun Self-Tanning GelCream, £22 (www. melvita.com), uses natural Erythrulose from cane sugar instead of DHA - the usual active ingredient - so you don’t get that typical fake tan smell, while ESPA Naturally Gradual Tan, £34 (www. espaskincare.com), contains shea butter, coconut and sweet almond oils.

Carl’s Cookery Classes

If you’d like to know more about what makes Carl’s cooking so special, then you can join his exclusive cookery demonstrations at Haworths on the first Monda of e er month when Carl will demonstrate original recipes using seasonal produce, and o er hints and tips based on his wealth of experience.

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Lancashire-born Carl credits his success to traditional methods of training – starting right at the bottom at college in Accrington, and work experience placements first in the Caledonian Hotel in Edinburgh and then at the Swan Hotel in Grasmere where two weeks at Easter turned into the whole summer season at the very lowest level of kitchen work - “hard graft,” as he puts it.

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CARL HAWORTH

Haworths Restaurant, Admiral House, Douglas After graduating, Carl became head chef – aged just 24 – at the Alveston Hotel in Stratford on Avon and then he and Renée (now his wife, and co-owner of Haworth’s) moved back to London and to the Dorchester, where the style of cooking was very different - French style nouvelle cuisine with its lighter, more delicate dishes and an increased emphasis on presentation. In contrast to the Savoy, the Dorchester bought in ready prepared ingredients, “designed” says Carl, “to make life easier but not give you an easy life – I learnt a completely different style of cooking.”

“All this experience taught me that however big the restaurant, however large the event, whatever style the menu – the quality of the ingredients and the quality of the cooking is what matters,” says Carl.

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And it is this attention to detail and exceptionally high standard of cooking that

Carl and Renée brought with them to the Isle of Man in 1993.

Wanting to move back to his native North West, it was a chance job ad for a chef at The Churchill in Onchan that brought him here, and he and Renée then moved on to the Creg Ny Baa which they transformed into to what could be described as the first gastro-pub on the Island. But they’d always wanted to run their own restaurant, so in 1996 they opened Haworths in Ballasalla, which fast became known as one of the best places to eat in the Isle of Man.

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In 2002, with Renée expecting their first child, they realised that what made Haworths special – Carl’s cooking coupled with Renée’s customer service - could not continue without their full attention so, much to the disappointment of its loyal clientele, the Ballasalla restaurant closed.

Carl continued to work as a chef, as a consultant on menus for the brewery’s pubs and on the original Bar George menus.

He also helped set up the Eden Park cafe and worked as chef for his Excellency The Lieutenant Governor, taking advantage of produce from his extensive kitchen garden.

Many of the established local Manx food producers that are stocked on Shoprite’s shelves started out from the grain of a good idea.

They are all linked by the common factor of passion in their product and a commitment to quality that makes their product stand out.

Shoprite has helped a number of local producers to develop their proposition to a stage where a major food retailer can stock it. The company’s team works with local producers to help them with branding, packaging, marketing, pricing. Many of the companies that started out as home based operations have now gone on to reach the stage where they can now be exported to UK and international markets.

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Whether you hire a Mustang, a Harley or just a standard ‘run-of-the’ mill vehicle, exploring the deserted roads of Illinois is an experience that will stay with you forever, but just where do you start?

Spreading from the Great Lakes to the Mason-Dixon Line, Illinois is a typical Midwestern state. Fertile, friendly and a little idiosyncratic, it boasts the perfect mix of small-town charm and cosmopolitan appeal. It’s here culture and kitsch go hand in hand in the most pleasurable proportions.

Route 66, one of the most famous roads in the world, is the classic route to take – a rural ribbon of retro gas stations, old school diners and unreal scenery. Spanning an impressive 2451 miles, you’ll cross 8 states, all brandishing well-trampled paths of the past. Once on the road, you’ll leave the monotony behind and venture out into lesser-known, small town America, where by you’ll find a handful of ‘ghost towns’, diverse individuals and quirky roadside attractions – some say it’s the trip of a lifetime!

The cost of £35 includes lunch, created specially by Carl following each month’s theme. Places are limited and you can find details of each month’s theme - and how to book your place - on the restaurant website www.haworths.im, by emailing bookings@haworths.im or by calling 01624 663553.

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FOR MANY, MANY YEARS, SEVERE WEATHER CONDITIONS HAVE TWISTED COSTA RICA’S VALLEYS AND CANYONS INTO A LANDSCAPE THAT DIPS, CURLS AND BENDS – ONE OF THE REASONS IT’S A RIPE RAFTING DESTINATION

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Whether you choose a sun splattered summer safari or a wild winter escape, levering ourselves from the comfort of the sunbed is certainly worth the effort, as when we do, this is when our true sense of adventure ensues!

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Perhaps the most important of these reasons is the failure to understand that cybersecurity is a strategic management issue, not just something that can be left to the IT department. In fact, it is an issue that directors and boards need to have at the top of their agenda. This failure has often led to a communication gap between security professionals a

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CAN YOU BECOME A MANX STARTISAN AND JOIN THE LOCAL FOOD REVOLUTION? The Isle of Man has a large number of well established local food producers, particularly involved with meat and dairy industries, that allow large food retailers like Shoprite to operate ‘import substitution’ where they can support local producers by offering local alternatives.

However, the Island can always support more niche providers which not only benefit the local economy but also provide premium quality, healthy alternatives to well known brands with provenance that can be tracked back directly to local sources.

New businesses are being set up by local people who are passionate about food and drink who are creating products that reflect those premium quality values with delicious, home spun products that are far superior to the mass produced, well established alternatives.

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former law student has taken up the ‘Startisan’ challenge and is producing a premium quality healthy drink that is brewed and bottled on the Isle of Man. Twenty two year old Jamie Blair, a law graduate from the University of Central Lancashire, has made the unusual switch and is now producing his range of fresh healthy drinks from his home kitchen through his RootBevCo.

The winning entrant will be revealed at the 2015 Isle of Man Food and Drink Festival at the Villa Marina which takes place on the 19th and 20th September.

The winning entrant will also be given a free stand at the exhibition to promote their product.

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promote goods from local food and drink producers, has fuelled his passion for for creating local artisan products.

He’s also using his knowledge of the fitness industry and nutrition to ensure that everything that goes into the drinks supports a healthy lifestyle. His ‘good life’ style existence has even extended into developing his own plot of land growing his own carrots. He also recently set up two beehives with the honey giving his drinks a natural sweetener.

Jamie’s homespun product is reflected with the distinctive elastic bands –

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struggling to keep up with the inexorable advance of cyber-crime. There are a number of reasons current systems are in danger of being ineffective.

One new business that has recently appeared in the food and drink sector reflects this new drive to develop and produce quality local produce...

awe-inspiring waterfalls. Regardless of whether you choose to scheme your way through a series of narrow rapids or glide along smooth stretches of open water (the perfect place for a spot of nature watching), there are rafting excursions suited to all ages and abilities.

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“Jamie already has two of his variants, a fiery flavoursome ‘real’ ginger beer and his ‘proper’ lemonade and will shortly be launching carrot aid made from carrots that are as anx as the hills.

Until now, families with more than three kids had little option but to get a hulking SUV or van-based people mover... Or suck it up and move downmarket.

Aimed at people who think a Ford Grand C-MAX, Citroen Grand C4 Picasso or even a Volkswagen Touran is too mainstream, the 2 GT promises to be a car you not only need but one you actively desire.

yellow, orange and red reflecting the flavours – that are wrapped round every bottle. “I started out using them to keep the labels in place while I was perfecting the labelling method,” Jamie explains, “and even though they are now firmly in place I’ve decided to continue with them as it’s a point of difference on shelf and reflects our home crafted values.”

Jamie’s products have already been taken up by a number of local stockists including well-known health food restaurant Greens, Noa Bakehouse, Riley’s Garden Centre, Freshly Squeezed, the Alpine Café and 14 North, Bath & Bottle and the Little Fish Café.

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explore an abundance of pristine snorkel spots and heavenly coves.

You can even hire a kayak and journey further a field…a must for those with an interest in the wonders of our oceans.

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But wherever he has worked, Carl has never compromised his standards: “whether you are having a quick lunch in the pub or out for a special occasion dinner, you want to enjoy your food. I firmly believe that even simple dishes, fresh ingredients prepared with imagination, can make any meal special. This is what my cooking is all about.”

Jamie says that working at Douglas venues bath & bottle and 14 North, who both

The retailer’s parent company Isle of Man Enterprises will also make available free of charge one of its retail units in Village Walk, Onchan for a six month period.

GO RAFTING IN THE WHITE RAPIDS OF COSTA RICA

For many, many years, severe weather conditions have twisted Costa Rica’s valleys and canyons into a landscape that dips, curls and bends – one of the reasons it’s a ripe rafting destination. It’s here you’ll stumble upon some of the world’s most celebrated rivers – including the Pacuare, Reventazon and Corobici – each of which slice through the dense forests and zigzag along the many

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The winning entrepreneur will receive a guaranteed listing in Shoprite’s stores for six months as well as receiving start up operations marketing support, packaging, product development and presentation advice including one to one sessions from the panel of experts.

Shoprite is now looking for the next ‘Manx Food Hero’ with the Manx ‘Startisans’ programme, which is looking to identify the potential in a local food entrepreneur who wants to get their idea off the ground.

Combine a camel trek with the magic of the Sahara Desert and a backdrop of some of the most spectacular and dramatic scenery the world has to offer. With only the sounds of soft footsteps on the sand for company, it’s here you’ll make memories that last forever. With a vista of kasbahs, auburn dunes, opulent oases and jagged mountain summits, it’s little wonder many believe the desert to have a mysterious power over the human soul. Complete your journey under a carpet of twinkling stars and spend a night in a nomadic tent.

SNORKEL THE OFFSHORE REEFS OF BELIZE Renowned for its impressive Barrier Reef ecosystem and unspoiled coral reefs, Belize is undoubtedly one of the most sought-after destinations for a tropical snorkelling trip. The clear, warm and welcoming waters of the Caribbean invite budding swimmers to

And now Haworths is back: Admiral House on Loch Promenade is an ideal central location for Carl and Renée to re-introduce their magic formula – fabulous menus from the freshest of ingredients, prepared by Carl to the highest of standards, coupled with Renée’s equally high standards of customer service – to the Isle of Man’s diners.

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While there’s nothing wrong with lounging by the pool, sipping on mojitos and topping up your tan, the ultimate globetrotter always opts for an action-packed escapade.

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“It was said that if you lasted a day at the Savoy, you’d last a week and if you lasted a week, you’d last a month.

I was there for 18”

Each demonstration will focus on a different theme, starting on Monday 3 August with tips on how to make your summer barbecues stand out from the crowd. No ordinary sausages and burgers here – marinades, sauces and those little extras which seem just too much effort will be covered by Carl, who will encourage you to step away from the obvious and change your summer catering for good.

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hef Carl Haworth is wellknown to Island foodies, and his new venture, Haworths, located on Loch Promenade, Douglas is the latest addition to the Island’s growing number of restaurants – and a very welcome addition it is, with an exceptionally high standard of cuisine.

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We may be offering an escorted Northern Lights tour going out from the Isle of Man for next season – anyone interested please contact me via email at;

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It was a bit of a shock going from 30 degrees plus in Perth to minus 20 when I touched down on the ice at Kiruna Airport in Sweden, but the sun was shining, the skies were blue and I couldn’t wait to get started.

As a photographer, with a passion for adventure, this opportunity was literally a dream come true. I am delighted to say that I have been asked to return for the next Aurora season.

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James Read Bronzing Mousse, £25 (www.jamesreadtan.com) dries quickly, develops over three to five hours and doesn’t need to be washed off.

Not long after my return I was contacted by the owner of the expedition company, who asked me if I would be interested in going back out to work with them as a photographer and guide. This opportunity sounded almost too good to be true, and even though I was in Australia at the time I quickly booked a flight out to Sweden on the very same day that I returned to the UK from down under!

On my nights off I would still trek out into the National Park, or snowmobile out onto the frozen Lake Tornetrask to hunt and photograph the auroras. They are just too spectacular too miss – I think I can now class myself as an Aurora Addict.

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Tanning before a big party or wedding? You’ll need to do some skin prep, starting with a non-oil exfoliating scrub.

“Next, ensure your hands, feet, elbows and knees are moisturised, as self-tan will cling to dry areas, whether it’s wash off or not,” says selftanning expert James Read.

“Make sure you’ve removed all body lotions, make-up and deodorant immediately prior to applying your tan, as this can affect the end result.”

I originally visited Abisko as a guest on an Arctic Photography Expedition, and had an absolutely amazing time. I was very keen to return at some point as the place and it’s way of life quickly gets under your skin - the lifestyle is so very different to what we experience in milder parts of the world.

As my working hours were at night (in order to see the lights), my daytimes were largely free to do as I pleased. There are plenty of exciting activities to do in the area and I thoroughly enjoyed dog sledding with a team of huskies through the mountains, ice climbing up frozen waterfalls, ice fishing out on the la es, snowmobiling, skiing and, of course, lots and lots of photography. I followed wild moose through the forest, and even managed to fit in a trip to the Ice Hotel for a day.

There is excited anticipation in the group, and everyone is chatting in their own language – all eyes searching the sky for a hint of what we are here to see.

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methamphetamine drugs and exchanging shirtless pictures of the cast of One Direction. I rebuke this in the name of Jesus. As an alternative, perhaps your youthful charges could be encouraged to pursue a stimulating correspondence with other youngsters in the far-flung corners of the globe. Providing the recipients are suitably-vetted attendees of elite, Englishspeaking boarding schools it is a wonderful way to learn about foreign cultures. Did you know that in Liechtenstein poor people are made to live in wicker cottages beneath the bridges, and in Singapore yawning aloud can be punished with a public whipping?

“Oh Nanny, let us visit beautiful Singapore one day and see a public whipping with our very own eyes!” It warms my heart to hear it.

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he 2 Series Gran Tourer is mainly aimed at families, which BMW says will make up 60 per cent of its customer base. A further 20 per cent will go to elderly buyers thanks to its more upright driving position and easily accessible front seats with the final fifth oin to eet buyers wantin more space and an upmarket image. Four trims, SE, Sport, Luxury and M Sport will comprise the range, with the majority specced in popular Sport and M Sport guises.

Engines range from the basic threecylinder 216d diesel to the range-topping 220d with four-wheel drive. In between the two you’ll find a 218i and 220i petrol, as well as a 218d diesel. The two more powerful diesels are expected to make up the bulk of sales, though it’s the lesser 216d that boast the most impressive fuel economy and emissions. Six-speed manual and eightspeed automatic gearboxes are on offer across the range.

STYLING Despite being its most family friendly car, BMW have made the 2 Series Gran Tourer look sporty and stylish.

The well-made cabin oozes with BMW’s

familiar avant-garde luxury. There is a selection of different trims to chose from, but most people will find the entry level SE more than adequate. Among other things it includes sat nav, digital radio, dual zone climate and an electrically operated tailgate. Other trims include Sport which gets bigger wheels as standard and a few racy yet necessary trinkets while Luxury adds stylish chrome trim and leather seats as standard. At the very top is the M Sport. Very popular with UK buyers it includes 18-inch alloys, M badging, a more aggressive front bumper and sports seats and suspension.

precision. The cabin is well insulated from outside noise and the suspension deals with bumps in that firm but fair, BMW way.

You get the sense the oily bits underneath the skin are hewn from sturdier stuff than in lesser rivals and that more time and money has been spent developing the car at the test track.

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The Gran Tourer has an extra 12cm between the wheels and a further 9cm in the boot over the 2 Series Active Tourer.

The extra length has freed up room for a third row of two seats which can be folded out of the boot floor at the pull of a lever.

Up front, the seating position is noticeably driver-focused with a front-wheel drive set up (there is an all-wheel drive version) and a tall body, this people carrier feels very much like a BMW in the way it steers, handles and rides both with authority and

Large rear doors and a middle row of seats with a quick tilt and slide function, aid access to the very back. And once in there is easily enough room for smaller children.

In fact, by sliding the middle row forward and reclining the seat backs slightly, you

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can configure the car so that you can carry seven average sized adults.

If you regularly need to carry really long items, you can fold the front passenger seat, which folds flat to give 2.6 meters throughload capacity.

Plenty of thought has gone into packaging too. There’s cup holders between the rearmost chairs while the back door pockets can hold a 1.5-litre bottle as can the fronts. The glove box is a good size and there’s under-seat storage in the front and middle row.

Other practical extras include height adjustable and removable picnic tables, which use a bracket that can be replaced by iPad holders if you do a lot of long-distance driving with the family in tow.

TEST DRIVE The BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer is available to test drive at Buchanan BMW now.

Want to WIN a 4 day family test drive and get a FAMILY PASS to Curraghs Wildlife Park?

All you have to do is tell Buchanan BMW, in one line, why you want to test drive the 2 Series Gran Tourer.

Enter now - for full details visit: /buchananbmw BUCHANAN BMW & MINI Isle of Man Business Park, Cooil Road Braddan, Isle of Man, IM2 2QZ

T: 01624 616161 www.buchananbmw.co.uk

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Update Since opening in March this year 1Dental Clinic has gone from strength to strength. Located on Granville Street, between Jaks Bar and the Strand Shopping Centre, the clinic has been hidden behind regeneration works on the street, though this hasn’t stopped a steady stream of new patients. Now the works have been completed Granville Street looks much tidier and the Clinic is much easier to see.

There has been a positive response from patients who seem to like the new comfortable surroundings and the modern approach that dentists, Natalie and Nick, both adopt. The key to this is involving patients in their own treatment planning through the use of dental photography.

Natalie and Nick feel that patients can make better decisions about their treatment options if they too can see what the dentist is looking at. All in all, a positive start to the new practice.

The 1Dental Clinic Facebook page now has over 300 likes and Natalie’s teeth whitening updates have created a lot of interest.

Social media is a big part of everyday life and the 1Dental Clinic team try to keep their patients and followers up-to-date on the progress of the practice, opening times and offers.

The two newest members of the team, Christine Lewis and Stacey Lyons, have both started their dental nurse training and have been getting on very well.

Christine began on reception welcoming new patients and is now enjoying being in surgery assisting with procedures. She grew up and still lives in Peel where she attended Queen Elizabeth II High School.

Outside of work she can be found walking her German pointer, Lotti. Christine loves to travel, she has recently returned from a trip to Thailand, Australia and Dubai.

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Ninian’s High School, her passions are fashion and music. She is a regular festival goer and is looking forward to Festival Internacional Benicàssim Christine Lewis Stacey Lyons in Spain this summer. She is The plan for the future is to continue to currently enjoying her time in surgery and grow the practice whilst maintaining the progressing well with her training. high standard of care. The current model is Natalie is embracing being back home based around spending time with patients on the Island. She recently participated in and making sure that all options and the Parish Walk sporting a striking pink costs are explained fully. If you would like 1Dental Clinic cap. to book an appointment to register as a new patient, or if you would like a second Many new patients are choosing to join opinion on any dental problems, the the practice membership plan which practice can be contacted by phone, email helps to spread the cost of routine dental or through the website: care. For £14 per month it provides a saving relative to the standard fees for examinations and hygiene appointments. It Tel: 623001 also gives members a 15% discount on most info@1dentalclinic.com treatments they require. Further details are available on the website or from reception. www.1dentalclinic.com 1Dental Clinic has also been running an offer for a 10 day home whitening kit priced 1dentalclinic at only £50. It is available to suitable new patients upon completion of their first 1Dental Clinic, 1 Granville Street, treatment plan.

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Wholesome activities for your children: enjoy a sensible summer-time WORDS Nanny Mavis Parples (Miss.)

Dearest parents, Summer-time is almo st here, and with it comes the vexing question as to how to occupy one’s ch ildren when the sc gates close. Not ev hool ery household can aff or d to em pl oy strict governess wh a o is as adept with the cane as she is with multiplication tables, and workpl aces these days lo poorly on child la ok bour, even if that me an s th at youngsters miss out on valuab le lessons concerni ng th e op er at ion of industrial machiner y. Leaving baby wi th th e se rv an ts only to be consider is ed if you wish for your offspring to receive an educatio n in gin-drinking and sailor’s tattoo so it seems that th s, e remaining option is fo r on e parent to supervise the ch ildren themselves.

Th e th ou gh t of spending the summer months with your sh ri eking brood may be frightful at first, but if you can occa si on ally refrain from thrashing their in solent behinds I pr omise you may lear great deal, even if n a this is only that yo u ar e po ss essed of faulty genes and sh ould have joined th e priesthood.

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A child’s mind is soft: mould it like putty

Parents often ask Nanny: how may I occupy the simple mind of a child? There is only so long that one can read aloud from the Old Testament before becoming hoarse of throat, and it is likely to be a fruitless exercise engaging the young in a game of canasta. I regret that today’s society looks so unfavourably on parents who dose the child with sleeping medicine - it never harmed any of the 100 children in my care, less than a dozen of whom ended up in debtor’s prison or the merchant navy. To soak up the boundless and infuriating energy of the young it is tempting to let them frolic in the outdoors, but without supervision frolicking can be a dangerous road, one that leads ultimately to vice, fornication and a career playing trombone in the music halls of Paris. Perish the thought. Instead, I recommend that one devise a rigorous seven day plan for wholesome activities that keep idle thumbs and sweaty palms from seeking the devil’s pernicious trouser-tickling, as the young are wont to do. For your assistance, I have listed choice suggestions. They will fill the child’s brain much as a cook fills a blancmange mould, oozing into hidden corners with a nutritious pudding made of learning, morals and a sense of duty. Eat up, or Nanny will have to hit you with the spoon again.

Forsake the idiot lantern: instead read a book or periodical

Many parents today are content to park their future heir in front of the glowing box that lurks in the corner of their parlour, spewing great wickedness and adverts for confused. com. There impressionable minds will be swayed by the diabolical adventures of Master SpongeBob Squarepants, and witness firsthand the moral depravity of Hollyoaks, Neighbours and Countdown. It is no wonder that so many grow up addicted to gluesniffing or heavy metal. Instead of perverting young minds with salacious music videos or minor celebrities eating grasshoppers, why not take the opportunity to introduce them to the world of classic literature?

Latin may represent a challenge to younger learners, but there is nothing that will focus attention like the threat of another evening locked in the woodshed. Do not believe the rot that says that a child will only read if it is exposed to the heathen blasphemy of Harry Potter - your youngster is far less likely to grow into a leader of a biker gang if they spend their days with a biography of Isambard Kingdom Brunel or the works of Pliny the Elder. As for Twilight, I do not recommend it - it promotes vegetarianism, a river which fl ows downhill to socialism and bigamy.

Visit a museum.

Learn in hushed silence

I consider it a great shame that Museum's have pursued a faddish and modern path of late. I am a home educator of many years standing and I can promise you that children learn very little from fashionable ‘interactive exhibits’, which merely encourage them to touch things. I am sure I do not need to remind readers of the danger of touching things, whether it be an electrified cattle fence or one’s infernal, tumescent nether regions. No, it is an unfashionable truth that the best kind of exhibit for learning is a collection of deceased creatures, either stuffed or pickled in jars. If it's stuffed creatures you want to see then a trip to Jurby Junk is all that's needed. If a museum trip is a must and you've been everywhere already, then a visit to the new motor museum, also in Jurby, could be just the ticket. It's home to a great collection of classic cars and motorcycles in an impressive 70,000 square feet space. Just don't let them touch anything or they could end up around the corner at Jurby Prison.

Exchange letters with a pen-friend

The modern child has developed an unreasonable and wicked expectation that they be allowed to spend the school holidays communing with strangers and vagabonds upon the internet, an activity which will inevitably result in the uptake of gutter humour, the purchase of

methamphetamine drugs and exchanging shirtless pictures of the cast of One Direction. I rebuke this in the name of Jesus. As an alternative, perhaps your youthful charges could be encouraged to pursue a stimulating correspondence with other youngsters in the far-flung corners of the globe. Providing the recipients are suitably-vetted attendees of elite, Englishspeaking boarding schools it is a wonderful way to learn about foreign cultures. Did you know that in Liechtenstein poor people are made to live in wicker cottages beneath the bridges, and in Singapore yawning aloud can be punished with a public whipping?

“Oh Nanny, let us visit beautiful Singapore one day and see a public whipping with our very own eyes!” It warms my heart to hear it.

Follow the path of Ms. Marie Curie: conduct home experiments with science

With a solid grounding in long division, ancient greek and the theories of phrenology, an older child is at last ready to begin a more active form of learning.

At long last, they may be trusted to spend some time each day that does not involve conjugating verbs in silence and taking cold baths. I will leave it up to you as to whether a child’s first exposure to science is through taxidermy, basic chemical reagents or amateur brain surgery, but whatever path they take I would advise that a first laboratory be set up in the servants’ quarters, where accidental fires are less troublesome and a ready supply of experimental subjects is always available.

Yes, some so-called ‘childcare experts’ would recommend that uranium isotopes are not a suitable plaything for an eight year-old boy, but those people have clearly never nurtured the thirst for knowledge that has resulted in Nanny being presented with a re-animated man-slave sewn together from the grisly pieces of deceased kitchen porters. Truly, I was so proud every single time that happened.

u success in your u choose, I wish yo yo es ti vi ti ac er en Whatev inate and noisy ev child remains obst ur yo If . rs ou av ende ding school, summer ere is always boar after my advice, th em to the tion of exiling th op e th or ne mi e in a bauxit l. Good luck.

Australian dust-bow Yours strictly, Nanny Parples.

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WHAT’S ON NOW-06.09.2015 ULSTER TT HEROES

//HOUSE OF MANANNAN, PEEL//

An exhibition celebrating the achievements of riders who grew up in the Northern Irish road racing scene, many of whom went on to obtain podium positions in the TT. Admission free. www.manxnationalheritage.im

04-05.07.2015

DEEP SOUTH MUSIC FESTIVAL

//BALLAGREGGAN FIELD, PORT ST MARY//

Two days, three stages, music, dancing, culture and children’s entertainment in Ballacreggan Field, Port St Mary.

Headliners include China Crisis, The Christians, Jacqui Carroll and local bands.

Tickets £10 per day (£20 for family of up to six) from www.villagaiety.com or the Welcome Centre.

JULY 2nd and 3rd pay out in each zone. Total 16 money prizes each day, plus prize money for top ton overall. The timing of this year’s event means that catching a tope from the beach is strong possibility. www.ramseyanglingclub.co.uk

12.07.2015

MICROGAMING LIGHTHOUSES CYCLING SPORTIVE CHALLENGE //ISLAND-WIDE//

Three individual course distances that follow the stunning IOM coastline visiting the lighthouses en-route. Individual or team event for all abilities. All riders are electronically timed. www.sasevents.com

15-19.07.2015

YN CHRUINNAGHT INTERCELTIC FESTIVAL //PEEL & ISLAND-WIDE//

04 - 05.07.2015

Yn Chruinnaght, the Isle of Man’s biggest annual Inter-Celtic festival features an exciting variety of music, dance, language, and arts and crafts events on offer in Peel, Ramsey, Laxey and Douglas. Includes acts and performers from Scotland, Ireland, Cornwall, Wales, Brittany, Bulgaria and of course, the Isle of Man.

//PORT ST MARY//

www.ynchruinnaght.com ynchruinnaght@manx.net

Supported by the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company.

DEEP SOUTH MUSIC FESTIVAL Two days, three stages, music, dancing, culture and children’s entertainment in Ballacreggan Field, Port St Mary.

Headliners include China Crisis, The Christians, Jacqui Carroll and local bands. www.facebook.com/ DeepSouthMusicFestival

06.07.2015

TYNWALD DAY

//TYNWALD MILLS, ST JOHNS//

Manx National Day and Bank Holiday.

National service and open air reading of the laws in Manx and English from Tynwald Hill. Roads close at 10am. Fair continues throughout the day.

08-12.07.2015

RAMSEY ANGLING FESTIVAL //RAMSEY//

3 day competition. 4 zones each day. 1st,

18.07.2015

DOUGLAS CARNIVAL //DOUGLAS//

Floats, bands, dance groups, decorated vehicles, along with many other participants and performers, will start the evening off in a parade from the north end of Queens Promenade to the end of Loch Promenade. As the sun goes down on the early evening activities, the Bottleneck car park will turn in to a hub for the best local music.

18.07.2015

MILLENNIUM WAY RELAY RACE //IOM MILLENNIUM WAY FOOTPATH//

Iconic relay race over four legs on this challenging 28 mile course to raise funds for The Children’s Centre.

18.07.2015

MILLENNIUM WAY RELAY RACE

//IOM MILLENNIUM WAY FOOTPATH//

Iconic relay race over four legs on this challenging 28 mile course to raise funds for The Children’s Centre. www.thechildrenscentre.org.im

26-27.07.2015

SOUTHERN AGRICULTURAL SHOW //GREAT MEADOWS, CASTLETOWN//

On Saturday, the Supreme Champion will be chosen from the best in the Cattle, Horse, Sheep and Goat sections. Sunday’s judging includes the Harness Section, Donkeys, Meg Lambs, Companion Dog and Fun Pet Show. There will be a full program of entertainment all weekend for the whole family to enjoy. www.southernshow.org

30.07.2015

NATURE EXPLORERS //CREGNEASH//

Hunt for flowers, bugs and other beasties in the fields and hedge banks around Cregneash village. A family friendly event, children must be accompanied by an adult.

Standard admission - free entry to FMNH Members, Season Pass holders and ACE cardholders. ACE cards are kindly supported by Lloyds Bank with the Manx Wildlife Trust. www.manxnationalheritage.im/whats-on/ detail/nature-explorers

31.07-02.08.2015

PEEL TRADITIONAL BOAT WEEKEND //PEEL//

Record entries, a packed vibrant harbour and a parade of sail second to none will be supplemented by a series of shore-side activities and entertainment. Boat building competition, race of competition boats and a parade of sail boats. www.peeltraditionalboat.org

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Sit back and relax on board fast craft Manannan

THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS DON’T HAVE TO BE ALL ABOUT SUNBATHING AND ICE-CREAMS ON THE BEACH; IF YOU WANT TO GET ACTIVE AND GIVE YOURSELF A NEW CHALLENGE THIS SUMMER, ENJOYING AN ACTION-PACKED SUMMER BREAK IS EASY WITH ISLE OF MAN STEAM PACKET COMPANY. WHETHER YOU TRAVEL ON FOOT OR BY CAR, WITH NO LUGGAGE FEES TO WORRY ABOUT YOU CAN PACK YOUR RUCKSACKS OR THE CAR BOOT WITH EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR YOUR GETAWAY.

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he UK is home to numerous locations ideal for keen walkers. Take your walking boots and trekking poles and head for the stunning scenery of the Peak District, with riverside rambles, town trails and high moorland treks to be discovered on foot. Enjoy the convenience of having your car with you on holiday, and find even more remote routes and picturesque villages just waiting to be explored. Take your break to another level, and try your hand at rock-climbing, coasteering or abseiling – the Lake District and Cornwall are both fantastic places to give these adrenaline-pumping activities a go.

For those who prefer getting around on two wheels, you can bring your bicycles for free when you travel with the Steam Packet Company, saving you the unnecessary expense and hassle of organising bicycle hire when you reach your destination.

Whether you want a relaxing ride or a challenging mountain bike trek, you can discover the beauty and diversity of Britain’s wonderful countryside and coastline.

If you’re heading for the beach, bring your wetsuits, surfboards and beach games along without the worry of luggage limitations.

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There are countless opportunities across the UK to try out fun watersports like kite surfing, white-water rafting and flyboarding, or see what lies beneath the waves with a snorkelling or scuba-diving adventure in places such as Orkney or Anglesey. If you don’t fancy getting wet, enjoy a game of volleyball, football or frisbee on the beach.

When it comes to getting active, your imagination is the only limit. If you’re feeling brave, why not sign yourselves up for an extreme sport experience during your trip? Bring the car and enjoy a drive down to Devon for a thrilling skydiving experiences, or visit Berkshire or Cheshire to try out Britain’s highest bungee jumps – there’s plenty of activities to choose from that are guaranteed to get your heart racing.

Activate your summer holiday and book today with the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company. Foot passenger fares start from just £18 each way for adults and £9 each way for kids, or take advantage of one of the Steam Packet Company’s great car offers and enjoy complete freedom to explore – simply drive off the ferry when you arrive and begin your adventure.

Visit www.steam-packet.com now for details on all their latest o ers.

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APPLEBY ISLE OF MAN OFFICE RAISES OVER £2,500 FOR NEPAL Nepal was hit by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake on 25 April and a second quake measuring 7.3 on the Richter Scale on 12 May, killing thousands and affecting over 8 million people in the region.

GOING THE EXTRA MILE FOR THE CHILDREN’S CENTRE Runners, swimmers, cyclists and other adrenaline-junkies have a number of options this summer if they’d like to raise money for The Children’s Centre.

Although you might think you know all about The Children’s Centre, you probably don’t know that it has contact with 40% of children on the Isle of Man, whether it is through nursery and pre-school care, or through the work it does in ‘early intervention’ and other vital services. But it comes at a price -over £20,000 per week on its charitable services alone.

Across the Appleby Group, staff organised a global fundraising day for the Disaster Emergency Committee, which is coordinating emergency aid in Nepal, including the delivery of shelter, medicine and provisions to the worst-affected areas.

In the Isle of Man office staff organised a bake sale and 10 volunteers took part in a sponsored leg wax.

You can find out more about the work of the DEC and donate at: www.dec.org.uk

These include the holiday play scheme Out2Play, the Community Farm, and the GAP project which provides a service for young people who require specialist support to develop life skills and a level of independence to go on to regular employment. The Children’s Centre also runs the Supported Child Contact Centre which allows children to have contact with parents, siblings and grandparents who no longer live with them.

None of this would be possible without the money raised by The Children’s Centre’s supporters – and if you’d like to be one, then why not sign up for one of their events?

Over the next few months these include the Millennium Way Relay on 18 July, the off-road triathlon Granite Mann on 27 September or you can channel your inner Mark Cavendish and cycle to work to meet the Suits on Bikes challenge. Or for a great team-building event, complete with challenges, prizes and laughs, your company could take part in the annual Adventure Team Challenge.

Or - and this is the big one, only for the particularly brave - you can take part in the Dare to Live challenge which promises to be the biggest, tallest, most exciting fundraiser the Isle of Man has ever seen. It’s also, for now, the most secret – but you can register your interest in advance by contacting: fundraising@thechildrenscentre.org.im www.thechildrenscentre.org.im/events TRUST EARMARKS FUNDS TO SUPPORT INVESTIGATION INTO TELEMEDICINE The Henry Bloom Noble Healthcare Trust has set aside funds to support the development of telemedicine for the Isle of Man, if health service workers believe it could improve patient care.

The Trustees have announced up to £60,000 is available to pay for a pilot project or provide other assistance to explore whether telemedicine could benefit the Island.

The Henry Bloom Noble Healthcare Trust relies on donations and bequests from the public. If you would like to support the Trust, visit the website: www.hbnhealthcaretrust.org.im, email: info@hbnhealthcaretrust. org.im or call; 616108.

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Celton Manx to sponsor Manx Cancer Help fundraising ball for second year Bollywood is set to meet Ballanette when the ball, themed ‘Indian Summer’, takes place on Saturday October 3rd at Stuart and Barbara Clague’s Ballanette Estate in Baldrine with the charity’s joint patrons James Toseland and Katie Melua as guests of honour.

Fundraising co-ordinator Ally Martin said: ‘This will be the fourth year we’ve held a fundraising ball and it’s very much our flagship event. We’re delighted that Celton Manx has generously agreed to be our sponsors once again. It’s thanks to their support, the patronage of Katie and James and the many loyal guests who attend each year that this event enjoys such a sell-out success. Last year the ball raised more than £30,000 - a fantastic amount, especially given the current economic climate - so we’re hoping that our ‘Indian Summer’ will not only be this year’s must-have hot ticket but also a great evening of fun and fundraising.’

To purchase a table or individual tickets, contact Ally Martin, 679544, ally@manxcancerhelp.org.

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Actively seeking approval, attention or recognition on a daily basis?

The 15 highs and lows of being a middle child...

THE LOWS:

Y

ou’re awful at getting served in the pub because you’re just too good at waiting your turn and keeping everyone else happy.

W

hen your big sister beat you up, you were told to sort out your own diffs and stop being a grass but when you beat the baby up there was all kinds of trouble and you had to do some serious room time.

THE HIGHS:

Y

ou never have to organise family gatherings or hassle your brother about your dad’s birthday present because the oldest, responsible, bossy one does all that family admin stuff.

Oldest Child I make the rules!

Y

our parents are a bit vague about your first steps and words but were also a bit vague about what programmes were suitable to watch, what time to come home etc. so you didn’t have all that overly zealous first time parent pressure.

Y

ou never got the “well rounded individual” treatment. Your sibling was a boss at clarinet, pottery, judo, gymnastics and Mandarin (just in case) and you got Brownies.

E

veryone expects you to be difficult and jealous, but, to be fair, the odd melt down can yield some great results.

A

ll the baby photos are of the other babies. The firstborn’s memory box is overflowing with photos, hair and even teeth and all you can find are a few loose photos of you, flanked by the others. Probably explains that selfie addiction you have now.

Y

B

ut mostly you are quite easy to live with because you are used to going along with things; no-one ever asked what would suit you because they were so busy living vicariously through the oldest or indulging the baby.

Middle Child I’m the reason we have rules!

ou never got your own bike and a new coat was rare. You sometimes didn’t even get your own name, as all manner of people from teachers to relatives accidentally called you by your big sister’s name!

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elatives don’t ask you if they should buy a hat every time you get a boyfriend because they are too busy hassling your big sister. When she wasn’t the teacher or nurse she always insisted on being the bride while you were the bridesmaid. #karma

Y

ou got no respect from your siblings. You never got the window seat and you were always the patient, never the nurse, and always the naughty pupil rather than the teacher.

Y

ou weren’t really sure if you even liked Barbie but your sister did so your folks figured you must have.

Y

ou’re never the right age. “Your big sister would never have done that at your age” or “look how well behaved your brother is and he’s much younger than you”.

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hen you’re not trying to prove yourself or keep the peace you have the financial perks of having an older sibling to borrow money from and a younger sibling who will pay you to go to the offy for them.

Youngest Child The rules don’t apply to me!

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ou’re not the first and you won’t be the last”. This is an especially good rule when it comes to leaving home; you can slip out without the forlorn fanfare of the firstborn’s departure or the heart wrench when the youngest empties the nest.

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Quiz: do you live an active lifestyle?

ILLUSTRATION Will Bertram

It’s the lovely month of July, which means that summer is o cially here, even if the British climate doesn’t agree and this magazine has just spent twenty minutes shielding you from a hailstorm on the way back to the o ce. Summer means obligatory semi-nudity on the beach, even if you’re like me and can only say your body is ‘beach ready’ in the way that the body of a tired basking shark is ready to end its days stinking up a sandy beach in Kirk Michael. Maybe you’re prepared: you’ve spent three hours in the gym each day since October 2014, and are sporting more muscles than a sunken pedalo. Maybe you run to work from Jurby and have a body so lean that your only visible fat is inside your eyeballs.

1. Which of these best describes your daily fitness regime?

A: I walk to work when the weather is nice, and try to do a yoga

class once a week. I have some hand weights and a Davina McCall aerobics DVD (both unused)

B: I stay active by only taking the lift when I’m going upstairs, and regularly work up a sweat just by loading paper in the photocopier

C: At least an hour of cardio, either at the gym or through sports.

Stretching and muscle toning on alternate days D: My regime is harsh and oppressive, like Saudi Arabia but with

free weights instead of camels and 200 sit ups before breakfast instead of Sharia law

2. What’s your ideal plan for a sunny weekend?

A: Go for a quick swim, or a nice walk on the beach. Maybe reward myself with a milky coffee and a slice of cake afterwards

B: Sunbathing, barbecue and beer on repeat C: Depending on the wind direction: surf, kayak, kitesurf, windsurf,

paddleboard, swimming

D: Running around a quarry, barefoot, carrying a bag full of rocks.

If you haven’t fought off heat exhaustion and thrown up twice, you haven’t worked hard enough and I pity you 3. Which statement best describes your diet?

A: Not enough vegetables; too much pasta and cheese B: Deep-fried, microwaved or take-away; always dripping in delicious sauce

C: Steamed vegetables and fish; lean protein and whole grains D: raw eggs, steamed chicken, protein shakes and supplement

What is more likely is that you really don’t know if you’ve been active enough to be the Pamela Anderson look alike. The question you might be asking yourself is - should you be confident enough to show off on the sand, or should you pay some children to bury you in it? To find out you could just look in the mirror and be happy with what you’ve got. Or, you could pay £50 for an appointment with a personal trainer and then live on kale smoothies til July.

The best option, as ever, is to entrust the decision to the 100% objective approach of one of Gallery’s multiple choice quizzes.

We asked ten fitness experts to comment, and 7 of them agreed that taking our quiz definitely wouldn’t make your love handles get any worse. The other three told us to stop calling them at 3AM.

4. How do you like to end your day?

A: A glass of wine, an episode of Game of Thrones and something to nibble every time a gory bit comes on

B: A bottle of wine, four episodes of Game of Thrones and any leftover takeaway within reaching distance

C: A decaf tea, some classical music on Radio 3 and a slice of brown toast D: Hanging upside down from my pullup bar, consuming protein via an enema, because I read that inverted digestion boosts muscle gain

5. What do you like to do on holiday?

A: Take in the sights and go on long walks, especially if they finish

at a charming local restaurant

B: Foam parties, kebabs and a hen party from Bolton C: Run, hike, swim and climb in new places D: Endurance races through inhospitable climates, showing off in

the hotel gym, possibly some bare-knuckle fighting to earn a bit of spending money

6. What’s your ideal shape?

A: Slightly slimmer and a bit more toned. I’m not losing any sleep

over it

B: I’m only interested in other people’s shape, unless you’re talking about a brand of low-fat yoghurt, which you can keep to yourself

C: This one. I don’t want to boast, but I can take my clothes off,

stand still and be mistaken for a Renaissance sculpture

D: So hench that they can spray me green and hire me to play Hulk in the next Avengers movie

powders I bought from a website in Russia

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7. You’ve worked really hard this week.

How do you finally relax?

A: I’m mostly pretty relaxed, but Friday is time for a movie, popcorn and perhaps some ice cream

B: Eighteen hours of Red Bull-fuelled

Playstation gaming. I like to swear the week away

C: A small glass of wine and a meal with melted cheese in it. Cheeky!

D: I am physically unable to unclench my muscles, unless my doctor friend Johann makes a house call with ’sleepy gas’ and a bottle of Slippery Elm. I can relax when I’m dead.

How did you answer?

Mostly As: You should find the time to

exercise a bit more often, but you already know this. Sign up for a fitness class, eat fewer carbs and go to the beach anyway.

You probably look fine, and your refusal to worry too much is the secret envy of people a lot healthier than you are.

Mostly Bs: You are very lazy, but it is

possible that if a heart attack or stroke doesn’t take you out you might outlive us due to your Buddah-like disregard for the stresses of this world. Be proud of your beach body, as what it doesn’t represent in gym-time it represents in vending machine cash investment. Consider living close to a defibrillator station though.

Mostly Cs: You are super healthy, and are probably reading this quiz whilst you cool down between sets. You are in fantastic shape, so this is your permission to be naughty and eat half a packet of Quavers.

You’re 100% beach ready, but also 100% likely to make the rest of us feel guilty about that second eclair.

Mostly Ds: You are a fitness fanatic, and have no downtime that isn’t taken up by some form of exertion. It’s lucky you’d never take the lift, or a captive audience would have to hear you talk about CrossFit / Bikram Yoga / Tough Mudder / how difficult it is to have a poo. You’ll die at 43 when fate decides a runaway ice cream van will crush you for the sake of cosmic irony.

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J O K E

I like the way you’re thinking...

Feeling active?

For a couple of months?

The 3100 Mile Race is a unique race – the longest certified race in the world.

Competitors seek to complete 3100 miles which involves 5649 laps of a .5488 of a mile course (883 meters) in a timespan of 51 days.

During the 1980s and 1990s, the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team emerged as one of the leading pioneers of ultra distance running.

This included the 6 and 10 Day Races and the 700, 1,000 and 1,300 mile races.

In 1996, Sri Chinmoy asked for a new race – the 2,700 mile race, which was won

by Georgs Jermolajevs in an outstanding

Proverb:

time of 40 days. The next year 1997, the race distance was increased to 3100 miles and the race at this distance has been run every year since.

Edward Kelley of California won the inaugural 3100 mile race in a time of 46 days, averaging 65 miles a day. Suprabha Beckjord won the women’s event and has been the only runner to complete every year of the race, from 1997 onwards.

The record for the event is currently held

by Madhupran Wolfgang Schwerk of Germany. In 2006, Madhupran completed the race in 41 days 8 hours, averaging 75 miles per day. This broke his own previous record of 42 days 13 hours in the 2002 edition of the race.

“No man is an island”

You can’t live completely independently. Everyone needs help from other people.

Election 2015 results: THE WEIRD, WONDERFUL AND THE DOWNRIGHT UNEXPECTED Other stranger parties in this years general election included; 'Cannabis is Safer than Alcohol' whose Brixton representative was named Artificial Beast.

The Monster Raving Loony Party candidate, Nick the Flying Bricks main pledge was a 'long-standing campaign for the abolition of gravity'.

David Bishop of The Bus Pass Elvis Party, also known as the 'Militant Elvis Anti-Tesco Popular Front'(MEAT-PF) among others, spent part of the election drawing Nick Cleggs face onto pickled eggs.

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TOUJOURS TINGO Meanings from which the English have no word to describe.

Yuputka (Ulwa)

The phantom sensation, when walking through woods at night of something crawling on your skin.

Bakku-shan

The Japanese word to describe seeing a women from behind that appears pretty, but is not from the front.

'Kummerspeck'

literally translates as 'grief bacon' and is used to describe the excess weight gained from emotional eating.

A teacher is teaching a class and she sees that Johnny isn't paying attention, so she asks him, "If there are three ducks sitting on a fence, and you shoot one, how many are left?"

Johnny says, "None." The teacher asks, "Why?" Johnny says, "Because the shot scared them all off." The teacher says, "No, two, but I like how you're thinking."

Johnny asks the teacher, "If you see three women walking out of an ice cream parlour, one is licking her ice cream, one is sucking her ice cream, and one is biting her ice cream, which one is married?" The teacher says, "The one sucking her ice cream." Johnny says, "No, the one with the wedding ring, but I like how you're thinking!"

Proverb:

He who chases car gets exhausted.

Did you know?

Vampire bats will regurgitate blood into the mouth of another hungry bat to keep it alive.

When two white-faced capuchin monkeys meet, they stick their fingers up each others noses and sway back and forth in a trance like state for several minutes.

Bees are responsible for pollinating at least 70% of the crops we eat, but new research also suggests that the venom in bee stings is beneficial.

Melittin, a toxin in the bee sting is being researched for use in the prevention of HIV and other bee sting molecules raise anti-inflammatory hormones, easing the pains caused by rheumatoid arthritis.

Ever fancied becoming a bee-keeper?

An amazing new design of hive by www.honeyflow.com allows for honey to be collected at the turn of a tap!

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Friends of Manx Cancer Help were invited to an exclusive Red Arrows Rooftop Experience during TT 2015, hosted by Bill Mummery, Executive Director of Celton Manx, to raise funds for the charity. Guests enjoyed unbeatable views of the Red Arrows from Bill’s Douglas Head apartment, as well as delicious food provided

by Salt and musical entertainment from Matt Fletcher.

The event raised a fantastic £2,000 for Manx Cancer Help, which provides specialist psychological therapies for anyone affected by cancer.

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spectacular display, and I am so pleased that our guests enjoyed the event – a big thank you to everyone for their generous donations.’

Ally Martin, Fundraising Events Co-ordinator at Manx Cancer Help, added: ‘We had a great time watching the Red Arrows and would like to say thank you to Bill for hosting this event. Thanks also to Salt and Matt Fletcher for helping to make it such a special evening.’

‘As a self-funded charity, we rely on donations and fundraising events to help us continue to provide our specialist services. We are hugely grateful to everybody that joined us during the evening, both for their company and for helping to raise funds for the charity.’

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THE MANX NETBALL ASSOCIATION Location - Palace Hotel & Casino | Photography - www.seansshots.co.uk

The Manx Netball Association (MNA), celebrating their 20th year, hosted their annual awards dinner at the Palace Hotel and Casino on Saturday 13th June.

The awards got underway with SMP Ballasalla A, Route 1 Turbos and Castletown Netball Club picking up their winners trophies for the Premiership, Division One and Division Two respectively.

Alice White (Toomraiders), Elissa Morris (Team DQ) and Millie Clarke (Simcocks) were recognised as players of the year in the same divisions.

SMP Ballasalla A came out eventual winners of the Cup competition with Team 1 and 4 from Thompson Travel collecting both the vase and plate trophies respectively.

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Most Sporting Teams for the divisions went to Toomraiders, Team DQ and Thompson 5.

Other awards on the night acknowledged volunteers: Young Volunteer award – Aalish Bridson, Grassroots Coach and Unsung Hero Awards – Amanda Butler, Teacher of the Year – Bethan Kneen, Mary Bulloch Administrator Award – Michelle O’Malley, Officials Award – Kim Lamb.

The evening finished with Marg McGee being acknowledged for her longstanding contribution to the sport.

The evening also marked the official end of Marie Skillicorn’s tenure as Netball Development Officer after four years in post.

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Tickets £6 available from the Manx Museum Gallery Shop and online.

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JIGSAW //THE ISLE GALLERY, TYNWALD MILLS// An exciting exhibition of new work by artist, illustrator and graphic designer Adam Berry. Here he has drawn on psychedelic colours, flowing shapes and pointillism as well as vintage tourism posters from the 1960’s and 70’s - a fresh look at the Isle of Man.

ARE YOU THE NEXT MANX BARD? //ISLAND-WIDE// The title of Manx Bard was awarded for the first time in 2014, posthumously to our national poet, TE Brown. Now the search is on for the first living Manx Bard. More details about this exciting new cultural initiative, supported by the Isle of Man Arts Council, and what you need to do to enter are available from www.facebook. com/ManxBard

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PETER LAYTON AND TEAM, CONTEMPORARY GLASS //THE SAYLE GALLERY, DOUGLAS// Peter Layton is one of the world’s most widely respected glass artists and he has done more to promote glassmaking as an art form than anyone else in Europe. Much of the work in this exhibition is for sale. www.facebook.com/SayleGallery www.londonglassblowing.co.uk

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MANX LANDSCAPES, PORTRAITS AND SCULPTURE //HODGSON LOOM GALLERY, LAXEY// Beautiful Manx landscapes and stunning portraits by professional artist Barry Westcott and showing, for the first time, the wonderfully tactile stone artistry of sculptor Neil Milsom. www.facebook.com/hodgsonloomgallery

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ART CINEMA //THE SAYLE GALLERY, DOUGLAS// Every Friday night, doors open 7pm.

3rd July - The Genius of Photography parts 1 & 2 (BBC) 10th July - The Genius of Photography parts 3 & 4 (BBC) 17th July - The Genius of Photography parts 5 & 6 (BBC) 24th July - Whiplash (2014, cert. 15) Oscar winning film about a promising young drummer who enrolls at a cut-throat music conservatory where his dreams of greatness are mentored by an instructor who will stop at nothing to realize his student’s potential. www.facebook.com/SayleGallery

12.07. – 09.08.2015

WAVES //THE ISLEGALLERY, TYNWALD MILLS// Local artist Jacqueline Dawson’s semi-abstract seascapes are the theme of this solo exhibition at the Isle Gallery.

CASTLETOWN IN HEELS //CASTLE RUSHEN, CASTLETOWN// From Countess to pick-pocket, join curator of History in Heels, Jude Dicken on a guided walk around Castletown to hear about the women of the Ancient Capital.

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YOU CAN BE – LAURA ESPINOSA //THE SAYLE GALLERY, DOUGLAS// The launch of children’s picture book, ‘You Can Be’ by local author Laura Espinosa accompanied by an exhibition of her original artwork, displayed in light boxes. Copies of the book (£12.99) and prints will be for sale. www.facebook.com/SayleGallery

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YOU CAN BE – LAURA ESPINOSA //THE SAYLE GALLERY, DOUGLAS// The launch of children’s picture book, ‘You Can Be’ by local author Laura Espinosa accompanied by an exhibition of her original artwork, displayed in light boxes. Copies of the book (£12.99) and prints will be for sale. www.facebook.com/SayleGallery

28.07. - 02.09.2015

ARTREACH WORKSHOPS //THE ISLE GALLERY, TYNWALD MILLS// Summer art classes for children up to 14 years, designed to promote each child’s unique expression and discovery of the joy of art, featuring a wide range of techniques and skills and a whole lot of fun. Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the summer holidays and can be booked individually or in a block (book 5, get one class free).

Full details from: www.theislegallery.com or email: artreach@ gmail.com Supported by NADFAS

30.07.2015

NATURE EXPLORERS //CREGNEASH// Hunt for flowers, bugs and other beasties in the fields and hedge banks around Cregneash village. A family friendly event, children must be accompanied by an adult.

Standard admission - free entry to FMNH Members, Season Pass holders and ACE cardholders. ACE cards are kindly supported by Lloyds Bank.

With the Manx Wildlife Trust. www.manxnationalheritage.im/whats-on/detail/nature-explorers

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YN CHRUINNAGHT INTER-CELTIC FESTIVAL 15-19 JULY Yn Chruinnaght, the Isle of Man’s biggest annual Inter-Celtic festival, is delighted to announce this year’s programme and lineup, with an exciting variety of music, dance, language, and arts and crafts events on offer in Peel, Ramsey, Laxey and Douglas. Since 1978, the festival has celebrated the cultures of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, Brittany and the Isle of Man, and the Celtic spirit is still going strong!

A major coup for the 2015 festival is a concert with sensational Irish band Flook (Fri 17 July) who are described as “sheer musical magic... one of the most enthralling sounds around” (The Scotsman). Another major star secured by the festival is young Scottish harpist and “Gaelic singer of the Year” Mischa MacPherson: “Her voice is soft as rain, swooping as a seabird, rooted in the traditions of the Hebrides” (The Independent). As well as leading a Puirt-à-beul singing workshop (Thurs 16 July), Mischa will be headlining an atmospheric concert in St German’s Cathedral (Wed 15 July) with support from Bulgarian piper and singer duo, Vladimir and Ivelina, and the innovative Manx trumpet and organ duo Chronicles.

The festival will welcome back brilliant traditional fest noz singer Lors Landat and virtuoso accordionist Thomas Moisson who will be leading Breton dancing at the dance night (Thurs 16 July) and performing in an Inter-Celtic Celebration concert (Sat 18 July).

Tickets for Yn Chruinnaght events start at just £5 for adults (available from the Yn Chruinnaght website or from local shops Celtic Gold, Peter Norris Music, Shakti Man and Thompson Travel and the YC Tynwald Day stall). A special festival pass to access all events is just £40 (only available online). There are many free events, including lunchtime concerts, workshops, sessions, outdoor displays and talks, in addition to the festival’s community outreach programme.

Yn Chruinnaght is grateful for the generous support of Culture Vannin, the Isle of Man Arts Council, Manx Telecom and the Malcolm Scott Dickinson Trust.

Full details of the programme and ticket sales can be found at: www.ynchruinnaght.com

With a stellar line-up of entertainment, Bushy’s running the bar and a beer garden created by the Council’s parks team the Douglas Carnival after party in the Bottleneck car park looks set to attract the crowds long after the floats have floated past.

The Carnival is from 7pm but even before then there’ll be live music throughout the afternoon from Soundcheck ahead of the main event and after party which will feature an acoustic set from 3 Million, Looney and the Vikings who wowed the crowds long into the night last year, and Buncha Skankers headlining and closing the show. www.douglascarnival.im

ACT NOW TO ENTER NEW PLAY-WRITING CHALLENGE, THEATREFEST15 URGES Entries are now open for the TheatreFest New Work Award 2015.

Organised by the Isle of Man Arts Council and the National Operatic and Dramatic Association (NODA) the competition is the inaugural initiative of TheatreFest15, the fiveyear project to promote new work for the theatre launched in May in the Isle of Man. To enter, writers are asked to submit a one-act play themed on the subject of slavery. The winner of the TheatreFest New Work Award will see their play produced in 2016 for one night at the Talisman Theatre in Kenilworth, Warwickshire and be staged at the Gaiety Theatre, Douglas in the Isle of Man as part of that year’s TheatreFest programme.

Isle of Man Arts Council vice-chairman Michael Lees said: ‘As with all TheatreFest projects this initiative is open to writers everywhere, locally, across the British Isles and the world. Last year when we celebrated Island of Culture 2014 it brought forth some outstanding new work, so to be able to draw on that legacy in partnership with NODA and open up creative opportunities globally is a truly compelling proposition.’

For rules, terms and conditions, and to find out more about TheatreFest15, visit theatrefest15.com.

COLOUR ME RAINBOW - ARE YOU READY TO GET PAINTED Hospice’s 2nd Colour me Rainbow is about to explode on the streets of Douglas. This vibrant fun and exciting paint run/walk will start at Summerland on Saturday 18th July prior to the Douglas Carnival.

Just under 400 people got painted last year and Hospice hopes that even more people will enjoy the event this year. Individual entries are £20 per person – this includes a lovely white T-shirt. Team entries are £70 for a team of up to 4 people. It is not a race but colourful fun!

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THE MONTHLY UPLOAD Want to win £50? All you have to do is email your entry with the subject ‘upload’ to: upload@gallery.co.im. Try to follow a time of the year theme, make the files nice and big though, about

2MB is a good size to aim for. We do try to print every photo following the guide but we can’t get them ALL on the page full-size unfortunately - they just wouldn’t fit!

£50

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Julie Lawton

Peter Kwiecinski

Daniel Chan

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Alexander Cain

Chris Kilpatrick

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Andy Traviss

Anna Kerruish

William Galbraith

Paul Dougherty Janette Phair

Edward Kelly

David Houghton

Charlotte Tomlinson

Jason Kinrade

Andrew Brearley

Pauline Guest

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WORDS & PHOTOS | Julian A Simmonds

LIGHTS, CAMERAS & LOTS OF ACTION

An Arctic Adventure

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e’re 200km north of the Arctic Circle, it’s minus 30 degrees and pitch black. The night is still and the skies are completely clear, giving us an amazing view of the stars and planets above us. The only sound is the crunching of deep snow beneath our feet as we make our way along a narrow track to a clearing in the trees by the light of our headlamps.

We are deep in the Abisko National Park in Northern Sweden, a protected nature reserve and area of special scientific interest measuring some 77 square kilometres. I am leading a group of ten very excited people who have travelled here from all over the world – Australia, America, Germany, Italy, Singapore, the Netherlands and the UK – to hopefully witness the amazing spectacle of one of nature’s most dramatic events. Everyone is well wrapped up in specially insulated, extreme cold weather overalls and boots - it’s hard to tell who is who, especially as everyone has scarves, hats and balaclavas on so very little of their faces are visible.

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Once we reach the clearing we switch our headlamps to red so that our night vision can improve, and I help everyone get set up with their cameras and tripods which I have pre-programmed with the ideal settings for the job ahead.

When all our equipment is ready we turn off all the lamps, and as our eyes become accustomed to the darkness we are able to see more and more of the stars and constellations overhead. A lot of the guests have never seen such dark clear skies, as light pollution in most countries means that they cannot get a good view from where they live. Here we are able to point out many planets, stars and constellations, and can also clearly see the Milky Way due to our very remote location and perfect conditions.

For many guests, witnessing the Northern Lights is something they have dreamed of for years, and it is quite clear that the wait has been worth it! It is hard to explain how it feels when you see a really spectacular display – some people cry, lots of people whoop and cheer and everyone’s’ mood lifts instantly to a sense of euphoria. There is an instant bonding within the group as everyone feels that they have shared in a very special and moving experience together. When the Northern Lights are seen from countries further South, they are only seen as a line of coloured light on the horizon, but here in the Arctic the lights are literally right overhead and you feel completely engulfed and almost a part of the amazing spectacle as it goes on around you.

There is excited anticipation in the group, and everyone is chatting in their own language – all eyes searching the sky for a hint of what we are here to see.

Suddenly, from over the summit of Mount Nuolja, a huge arc of electric neon green light starts to form, sweeping across the sky from horizon to horizon. The light builds rapidly in intensity and then starts to dance in the night sky, shimmering and moving as though it is alive. Pinks, greens, reds, oranges and blues fill up huge areas of the sky, creating wild shapes and patterns. Everyone is jumping for joy staring in awe at the amazing lightshow right above us. Cameras are shooting away in every direction as the wonderful Aurora Borealis puts on an amazing display for everyone to enjoy.

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The feeling of almost supernatural or extra terrestrial activity, and an overwhelming sense of awe at nature’s power and beauty, is something that remains with you long after it is witnessed.

I originally visited Abisko as a guest on an Arctic Photography Expedition, and had an absolutely amazing time. I was very keen to return at some point as the place and it’s way of life quickly gets under your skin - the lifestyle is so very different to what we experience in milder parts of the world.

Not long after my return I was contacted by the owner of the expedition company, who asked me if I would be interested in going back out to work with them as a photographer and guide. This opportunity sounded almost too good to be true, and even though I was in Australia at the time I quickly booked a flight out to Sweden on the very same day that I returned to the UK from down under!

It was a bit of a shock going from 30 degrees plus in Perth to minus 20 when I touched down on the ice at Kiruna Airport in Sweden, but the sun was shining, the skies were blue and I couldn’t wait to get started.

As my working hours were at night (in order to see the lights), my daytimes were largely free to do as I pleased. There are plenty of exciting activities to do in the area and I thoroughly enjoyed dog sledding with a team of huskies through the mountains, ice climbing up frozen waterfalls, ice fishing out on the la es, snowmobiling, skiing and, of course, lots and lots of photography. I followed wild moose through the forest, and even managed to fit in a trip to the Ice Hotel for a day.

On my nights off I would still trek out into the National Park, or snowmobile out onto the frozen Lake Tornetrask to hunt and photograph the auroras. They are just too spectacular too miss – I think I can now class myself as an Aurora Addict.

As a photographer, with a passion for adventure, this opportunity was literally a dream come true. I am delighted to say that I have been asked to return for the next Aurora season.

We may be offering an escorted Northern Lights tour going out from the Isle of Man for next season – anyone interested please contact me via email at; julian.simmonds@icloud.com

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PHOTO COMPETITION

YOUNG PHOTOGRAPHERS WANTED FOR CHARITY CALENDAR

WINNER

Ben Birdsall Age 17

Amy Lawton Age 9 with Mum Julie and Graham from the Society for the Preservation of the Manx Countryside and Environment receiving her £200 prize.

Congratulations Amy.

You could win up to £200

to buy photographic equipment every month in 2015

JUNE 2015 WINNER

How to enter

Open to anyone aged 18 or under.

Email your photographs by the 15th of each month to calendarcomp@gallery.co.im Photographs will be displayed monthly in Gallery Magazine during 2015.

Photographs must be HIGH RES, 300DPI AND AT LEAST 4MB IN SIZE.

For full details go to: www.gallery.co.im/young-photographers-wanted For more information about the Society for the Preservation of the Manx Countryside & Environment (Charity No. 391) and to join, email: manxfaragher@yahoo.com or phone: John on 07624 417119.

There is also a facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/iomspmce

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JULY 2015 FINALIST

View photos at www.gallery.co.im. Deadline for the August entries is the 18th July

Ciara Mcnally Age 9

Amy Lawton Age 9

Sonja Shaw Age 11

Darcy Thatcher Age 13

Kathryn McNallyAge 13

Krysia Boruch Age 18

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THE ISLE OF MAN TAKES CENTRE STAGE AT THE FESTIVAL INTERCELTIQUE DE LORIENT WORDS | Suzy Holland

LORIENT – A PORT ON THE BRITTANY COAST - PLAYS HOST TO OVER 800,000 FESTIVAL GOERS IN AUGUST FOR THE FESTIVAL INTERCELTIQUE DE LORIENT, AND THIS YEAR – ITS 45TH - THE ISLE OF MAN IS PLAYING A MAJOR PART. Selected as joint ‘honoured nation’ with Cornwall, over one hundred performers and artists from the Isle of Man will feature at two gala events, gigs, parades, exhibitions and within the Manx-Cornish pavilion and stage where food and drink, culture, heritage, language, arts and crafts, and tourist information will all line up to a backdrop of live music and dance.

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OUR MANX VISUAL ARTISTS will be exhibiting their work – alongside four Cornish ones – as part of ‘Celtic Myths and Legends -Past and Present’ in the imposing Galerie Du Faouedic in the town’s main square, and Nicola Dixon, who is coordinating the exhibition with her Cornish counterpart Vivienne Gillard, couldn’t be more excited: “To be chosen as an ‘honoured nation’ with Cornwall is such a privilege and this is such a huge opportunity for the selected artists, Juan Moore, Julie Roberts, Eileen Schaer and Will Sutton” she says. “Although I’ve exhibited work at the Festival myself, it’s certainly not been on this scale! The Festival runs from 7 - 16 August, but this art exhibition - ‘Celtic Myths and Legends -Past and Present’ - will continue until September so Manx art will be on show in this busy tourist town for the whole summer.”

Both Eileen and Juan have exhibited at the Festival Interceltique de Lorient before, and their work is familiar to most Isle of Man art lovers.

EILEEN SCHAER – whose work forms part of the Manx National Heritage national art collection –paints a magical dreamlike world, with characters reappearing time and again, imaginatively unwinding mysterious dramas. Her many admirers and collectors are drawn to the deceptively innocent simplicity of her work.

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EILEEN SCHAER | ‘A MYSTERIOUS DREAM’

EILEEN SCHAER | ‘GIRL WITH HORSE’

Acrylic & Mixed Media on Board 91 cms x 71 cms

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“It is rare that we as artists have the opportunity to truly represent our nation under the Manx flag and to have our work seen internationally. This exhibition is shaping up to be a memorable and magical show which will bring the essence of our nation to all our visitors.”

JUAN MOORE is a well established artist, illustrator and animator and his work has featured in print and on film around the world. He completed his ‘Image a Day’ as part of last year’s Island of Culture celebrations and he has had number of exhibitions around the Island and further afield. His work for this exhibition is, as always, inspired by Manx folklore but with an added, surreal, contemporary twist – both thought provoking and fantastical.

Less well-known is JULIE ROBERTS. During the 1980s she studied illustration, was shortlisted for the Macmillan Prize for a children’s book, exhibited work at the Hayward Gallery in London and illustrated a series of school text books before taking time away from her art to concentrate on other priorities. Then in 2013 Julie took part in a successful exhibition at the Isle Gallery which reawakened her enthusiasm, and her work for ‘Celtic Myths and Legends

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-Past and Present’ imagines the mysterious characters and stories which often have sinister undertones reflecting the fears and preoccupations of an ancient and deeply superstitious people.

Free-runner and film-maker WILL SUTTON is an intriguing addition to the mix. After watching a television documentary on parkour at just 13, Will set about teaching himself, and friends, via online tutorials and then filming their exploits. His thrilling, awe-inspiring parkour films have been a YouTube sensation since 2010 and he has gone on to work as a stunt performer, a motioncapture body double and an actor and has performed all over the world – and he recently added ‘music video filmmaker’ to his portfolio. To many Will represents a modern day hero, a legend in the making, so including his films and photographs in this exhibition is particularly apt.

JUAN MOORE | ‘MANANANS FALL’

Nicola Dixon is very conscious of the importance of this Festival to the Isle of Man: “It is rare that we as artists have the opportunity to truly represent our nation under the Manx flag and to have our work seen internationally. This exhibition is shaping up to be a memorable and magical show which will bring the essence of our nation to all our visitors.”

‘Celtic Myths and Legends -Past and Present’ is just part – albeit a large one – of a wider Manx presence in Lorient. This is the first time the Isle of Man has been awarded the ‘honoured nation’ status and over 100 musicians and dancers will be heading off in August to perform in the main pavilion and on stage alongside performers from Cornwall, and to appear in other venues around the town including a featured segment in the Nuits Interceltiques – an extravaganza of music, dance, film and fireworks.

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Mec Lir : PHOTO | Phil Kneen

Ruth Keggin : PHOTO | Phil Kneen

Culture Vannin is the body co-ordinating the Isle of Man presence, working with a cross-government steering group and with the festival’s official delegate for the IOM, Ealee Sheard, to ensure that the Island is well represented:

“With over three quarters of a million visitors from around the world, the Festival Interceltique de Lorient 2015 provides an unrivalled opportunity for the promotion of Manx culture, tourism, produce and industry,” says Breesha. “The Isle of Man is very much an equal partner in this celebration and being awarded ‘honoured nation’ status for the 2015 festival is a true validation of our status within the Celtic world.”

“We’re delighted to have the support of Culture Vannin, IOM Arts Council, Tourism,

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Manx National Heritage, DEFA and the IOM Steam Packet – it really is a team venture.”

The inclusion of Eileen, Juan, Julie and Will’s work in ‘Celtic Myths and legends - past and present’ and with Manx musicians and dancers such as Barrule, Ny Fennee, Ruth Keggin, Caarjyn Cooidjagh, Strengyn, and Mec Lir and more sharing the many stages with performers from all over the Celtic world it is clear that the Festival Interceltique de Lorient is a major event which may up to now have escaped your notice. But if you’re quick there might still be time to book your flights – you can fly to Brest from Birmingham or Southampton (FlyBe) or Gatwick (EasyJet) - or try the boat/train option if you’ve got a bit more time.

Strengyn : PHOTO | Andi Howland

Barrule : PHOTO | Simon Lees

It will definitely be worth it.

www.festival-interceltique.bzh https://vimeo.com/118132853

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SECRET SLIMMING SWIMSUIT MARKS & SPENCER £38

PLEAT FRONT DENIM JACKET WAREHOUSE £46

PAMPAS COTTON SHIRT WAREHOUSE £32

PAISLEY EMBELLISHED BIKINI - NEXT TOP £24 BOTTOM £18

WOMEN

GLADIATOR LACE UP FLAT SANDALS FREE PEOPLE @ ASOS £148

With summer in full swing, it’s high time your wardrobe got there too! Whether you choose to keep it simple in all white denim and crochet or opting for louder tropical prints, the high street has you covered.

CORAL BIKINI BOTTOM NEXT £12

If you’re jet-setting this month, cram your suitcase with pattered bikinis and don’t be shy to mix and match your top and bottom. Adorn yourself in suede accessories and choose dreamy tasselled kimonos as the perfect cover up to take you from pool to party.

MULTI- PRINTED BIKINI FRENCH CONNECTION TOP £28

EMBROIDERED KIMONO MISS SELFRIDGE £35

TORTOISE SHELL SUNGLASSES RAY-BAN £125

TROPICAL TIE FRONT JUMPSUIT MISS SELFRIDGE £45

SCALLOP HEM SHORT NEXT £20

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SUNGLASSES HUGO BOSS £175

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SURF CALIFORNIA T-SHIRT SUPERDRY £24.99

MEN With beaches on your doorstep, no one will blame you for choosing to stay local this month, so get kitted out with these summer essentials.

Printed orange and denim should be your go to pairing or sunny green hues and floral. However, if you prefer an understated look then stick to simple but smart in a plain white shirt, black denim shorts topped with a fedora.

GREEN SHORTS SUPERDRY £44.99

PACK AWAY BAG BURTON £10

BRIXTON MESSER FEDORA @ ASOS £55

DENIM PRINT SHIRT BURTON £28

FLORAL SWIM SHORTS BURTON £15

ZIP COLLAR POLO BURTON £16

CONVERSE ALL STAR HI PLIMSOLLS £50

QUICK DRY DENIM LOOK SWIM SHORTS MARKS & SPENCER £22

HERSCHEL SUPPLY CO 21L PACKABLE BACKPACK @ ASOS £30

PLAIN WHITE SHIRT NEXT £14

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GETTER LET’S FACE IT, SUNBATHING IN THE ISLE OF MAN IS GENERALLY ONLY POSSIBLE ON ABOUT 1.5 DAYS OF THE YEAR - SO IF YOU WANT TO GET GOLDEN, YOU’RE GOING TO HAVE TO ENLIST SOME HELP. But you won’t have to go far. This season, there’s a whole host of new bronzing and sunless tanning solutions that will have you glowing in no time.

From one-minute wonders to week-long prepping products, here’s our tan-tilising guide to faking it...

If you’ve got..

ONE MINUTE

For a super-speedy tan boost, bronzer is your best friend. Clarins Aquatic Treasures Summer Bronzing Compact, £30 (www. debenhams.com), is a super-sized powder palette composed of three complementary earthy hues plus a shimmery golden highlighter, so you can add definition with the browns, or sweep a big kabuki brush over all four.

Benefit’s Hoola is the UK’s best selling bronzing powder, but now they’ve invented a liquid version called Dew The Hoola, only available as part of the Benefit 5 Piece Do The Hoola Kit, £23.16 (www. qvcuk.com) Use it alone or on top of your foundation for a subtle sheen.

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TEN MINUTES

An all-over spray tan is best left to the professionals, but the latest athome innovations are easy-peasy to use. Givenchy Croisiere Brume Bonne Mine Powder Spray, £33 (Escentual. com), dries to a silky matte finish, the density of colour can be controlled depending on how far away you hold the nozzle. Use it as a base by blending in with a foundation brush, or add a light spritz over your face and decollete if wearing a shoulderbaring top.

Diego Dalla Palma Spray On Tights, £16 (www. marksandspencer. com), is a great quick-fix solution for pasty presummer complexions, and not just for legs.

Spray on evenly for a hint of colour that easily washes off.

If you’ve got..

ONE HOUR

Given 60 minutes to play with, you’ve got time to go for an all-over application - but need a product that gets to work quickly. Cocoa Brown 1 Hour Instant Tan Mousse, £7.99 (www.superdrug.com) develops in one hour (but you can leave it for up to four) then washes off, and has a lovely Tahitian Gardenia scent - plus, it recently got the Instagram seal of approval from bronzed model Kylie Jenner, causing a Stateside sell-out.

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If you’ve got..

EIGHT HOURS

Tanning before a big party or wedding? You’ll need to do some skin prep, starting with a non-oil exfoliating scrub.

“Next, ensure your hands, feet, elbows and knees are moisturised, as self-tan will cling to dry areas, whether it’s wash off or not,” says selftanning expert James Read.

“Make sure you’ve removed all body lotions, make-up and deodorant immediately prior to applying your tan, as this can affect the end result.”

James Read Bronzing Mousse, £25 (www.jamesreadtan.com) dries quickly, develops over three to five hours and doesn’t need to be washed off.

If you’ve got..

24 HOURS

Applying self-tan the night before an event gives you one less thing to worry about on the day. But how to ensure even application?

“Always use an applicator mitt. This ensures an even, streak-free finish, without leaving the palms of your hands deeply golden,” says St Tropez’s tanning expert Jules Heptonstall. “Swipe the mitt up the body, starting at the feet and moving upwards to cover the whole body, gently buffing the product into the skin.

When tanning hands and feet, don’t add any additional product to the mitt, just use the residue from the body application, this will be enough for these areas.”

For an overnight sensation, try Xen-Tan Dark Lotion Weekly Self-Tan, £28.99 (FeelUnique.com), or Utan Nourishing Night Creme, £25 (www.utanshop. com), which also contains toning and texture-improving ingredients.

If you’ve got..

THREE DAYS

The latest innovation from tanning supremos St Tropez is the Gradual Tan In Shower Lotion, £14.50 (www.boots. com), a creamy gel that helps you reach your optimum golden glow after three daily doses. After exfoliating, turn the shower off and apply the lotion as you would your usual shower gel, wait three minutes then rinse. The subtle colour develops throughout the day.

If you’ve got..

A WEEK OR MORE

Seven days away from your summer hols?

Swap your daily body lotion for a cream with gradual tanning properties, to boost colour before you hit the beach.

Melvita Prosun Self-Tanning GelCream, £22 (www. melvita.com), uses natural Erythrulose from cane sugar instead of DHA - the usual active ingredient - so you don’t get that typical fake tan smell, while ESPA Naturally Gradual Tan, £34 (www. espaskincare.com), contains shea butter, coconut and sweet almond oils.

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N LE SEASO Y T S K A E P Like ice lollies and BBQ sausages, some things are just better suited to the peak of summer. It's the same for fashion trends that come with a specific now to eptember shelf life. f you re oin to pull o tropical prints or deckchair stripes you really need the weather to play (beach)ball. That, or book a sun holiday pronto, so you can showcase your transient new closet in a suitable setting. Below are some essentials to take with you.

THE SHORT-SHORTS Whether preppy chinos or frayed denim, shorts are a must for city strolling - just make sure they match both your top-half separates. If you think you’ll need long trousers too, wear joggers or jeans on the flight out, so they don’t take up too much space in your case. :: Uniqlo Women Chino Shorts, £14.90 (www.uniqlo.com) THE STATEMENT SKIRT If going on holiday take a short bright skirt to pair with one of your tops (and a jacket if need be). A high-waisted A-line style is flattering for all figures and works with heels or flats.

LONAN SPA No time like the present to book your tickets for “Clarins at the Courthouse”- for women that love beauty! On Tues 21st July where we will be bringing over a Clarins Guru from the UK just for you!

If you love makeup and beauty, then you won’t want to miss an evening Prosecco and a chance to learn from the very best! Evening includes beauty demonstrations, and a chance to learn from the very best! Everything includes beauty demonstrations and a whole lot of expert hints & tips!

Tickets are only £10 (inclusive of Prosecco and nibbles) which can be purchased online via our fb page Euphoria beautique or in the Euphoria salon or by calling 612429. www.imagematters.im

:: Sportmax Code A Line Pleated Skirt, £110 (www.houseoffraser.co.uk) THE ALL-PURPOSE SCARF A large square scarf (at least a metre wide is best) is a real vacation saviour. Whether silk, cotton or synthetic, use it as a sarong for the beach, a sunshading head scarf, a shawl for your shoulders or to drape around your neck if it gets chilly. :: Monochrome Mirror Tile Square Scarf, £22 (www.accessorize.com) THE FOOLPROOF FLATS Pool sliders may be totally on trend this season, but a pair of more delicate strappy flats have better multitasking potential. Be sure to wear them in at home first though - there’s nothing like a throbbing blister to ruin a day of flea market bargain-hunting. :: Halo Natural Lizard Sandals, £25 (www.office.co.uk) THE SEXY WEDGES With room for just one pair of high heels, you’ve got to choose carefully. Patent courts may be classic, but summery wedges are way more comfy and won’t look over the top in a hipster-filled downtown tapas bar. :: Kingdomm White Cross Over Strap Cork Effect Wedge Sandal, £69 (www.dunelondon.com) THE HOT WEATHER HAT A straw hat in black or beige is essential for keeping cool and sunburn-free, whether you’re lounging by the pool or roaming around town.

GET THE LOOK WIGGY FOR CLASSICS AT MARKS AND SPENCER DRESS She's been the face of M&S for 10 years, and now Twiggy has taken the reigns at the retailer's Classics brand, collaborating on a 12-piece summer line. Comprised of flattering jewel-toned dresses and easy-to-wear separates, this is a collection that, much like Twiggy herself, won't go out of style any time soon. :: Twiggy for Classics at Marks & Spencer Dress, £65.

THE CLASSIC YELLOW FISHERMAN'S JACKET The classic jacket was brought back into the fashion fold last season, courtesy of outwear aficionado Miuccia Prada. :: Make like a Miu Miu model with the Joules Rubber Coated Mac, £119, a fun and functional waterproof if ever there was one. (www.joules.com)

:: Straw Floppy Hat, £16 (www.very.co.uk)

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PULLED PORK SLIDERS (Makes 8 buns) 2kg pork belly FOR THE MIREPOIX (FLAVOURING): 25ml vegetable oil 1/2 onion, peeled and quartered 1 stalk celery, halved 1/2 leek, white only, halved 1 carrot, peeled and quartered 2 cloves garlic, bashed 1 cinnamon stick 1 star anise 1/2 orange, halved 1 red chilli, halved 1/4 bunch coriander stalks 40g fresh root ginger, peeled and roughly chopped FOR THE COOKING LIQUOR: 125ml Madeira wine 1L chicken or vegetable stock 1tbsp soy sauce 2tbsp hoisin sauce 1tbsp honey TO SERVE: 8 brioche buns 25g stem ginger in syrup, ďŹ nely sliced 1/2 Granny Smith apple, ďŹ nely sliced

Heat a large pan with the vegetable oil.

Add the mirepoix ingredients and brown well. Add the cooking liquor and the pork belly and bring to a very gentle simmer.

Cover and allow to cook slowly for three hours.

Remove the belly and set aside to cool slightly. Strain off the stock and place the liquid in a pan and bring to the boil.

Simmer until reduced by half. Gently pull the pork belly apart using two forks and mix with enough of the reduced sauce to bind together. Heat up enough for eight buns.

For the buns, cut in half and toast the inside. Add the pork belly then the sliced ginger and finely sliced apple. Serve.

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. . . l l e w f l e s r u o y t Ea MINI FRITTATAS

(Makes 12 frittatas to serve 4) 1 large red onion 2 garlic cloves 2 red peppers, seeded 1 courgette 1 ear of sweetcorn (corn on the cob), husks and silk removed 1 sprig of fresh thyme, leaves picked 9 eggs 100ml rice milk Salt and pepper Snipped fresh chives or micro rocket, to garnish

Preheat your oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6.

Lightly oil a non-stick 12-hole muffin tin.

Finely dice the onion, garlic, red peppers and courgette and place in a large bowl.

Now cut the sweetcorn kernels from the cob. The easiest way to do this is to hold the cob at one end, upright at an angle, with the other end in the centre of a kitchen

towel on your work surface, and then run a knife down the cob to remove the kernels.

Do this all the way round. Discard the cob and tip the sweetcorn kernels into the bowl.

Add the thyme leaves to the vegetables and season with salt and pepper. Spoon the mixture into the holes in the muffin tin, distributing the vegetables equally. Place in the heated oven and cook for 12 minutes.

Meanwhile, crack the eggs into a large jug or bowl. Add the rice milk and a pinch of salt and whisk until well mixed.

Remove the tin from the oven and set it on a heatproof surface. Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables so that each hole is three-quarters full. Bake for a further six minutes until the egg is completely set.

The mini frittatas should fall out of the holes easily. Place them on a large plate, garnish with chives or micro rocket and serve.

WATERMELON, FETA, CUCUMBER AND MINT SALAD (Serves 6 as a main dish or 10-12 as part of a buffet) This delicious salad is best made and served on the same day.

1/2 cucumber 1/2 small watermelon, peeled, deseeded and cut into 2cm cubes 200g good-quality feta cheese, crumbled into small cubes 50g pitted black olives in oil, halved 1 small bunch of mint, chopped FOR THE DRESSING: 4tbsp olive oil (or oil reserved from the olives) Juice of 1/2 lemon Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Peel the cucumber with a potato peeler, cut in half lengthways and, using a teaspoon, scoop out and discard the seeds. Cut into crescent shapes.

Layer half the watermelon, cucumber, feta and olives in a bowl, repeat again, then sprinkle with the chopped mint. For the dressing, whisk together the oil and lemon juice, season with salt and pepper and pour into the bowl. Serve chilled.

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BRUNCH WORDS Freya Richardson

Who would win a food fight: fight: breakfast or lunch?

Quintessentially British, “Brunch” is a cross between breakfast and lunch. Normally eaten around 11am and can last up to three hours (although I wouldn’t like to limit it).

Another epic tradition brought to life in the 1800’s; a playful meal for the Victorian party animal and adopted by the Americans after World War Two. The anticipation of spending a morning devouring a buffet of all sorts of treats is a highlight of my week.

The satisfaction of not having to rush to work with half a slice of dry toast balancing between your teeth and toothpaste on your jumper makes it all the tastier.

However my love for a Saturday morning feast of boiled eggs and soldiers, pancakes, and copious amounts of tea are surprisingly not shared by everyone. A good (Scottish) friend once politely dropped into conversation that brunch should be banned as it “displaced” his morning. He argued we should have three solid meals a day and not one halfway between two. It’s safe to say the conversation ended pretty soon after that.

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Much like Christmas morning this British tradition tends to differ from family to family. Al fresco, in bed, or with your finest china- If you’re too slow to grab your favourite spoon, or mug for your tea, you may as well go hungry.

Almost as important as the meal itself are location and company. A brave uncle attempting to discuss politics and digest a newspaper; as you stare at him blankly, desperately trying to piece together your non-existent memory of the night before, is not enjoyable for either party. The comforts of your own home are great if changing out of your pj’s to become socially acceptable is too much of a challenge; but cooking ability might be a determining factor of whether a restaurant would give maximum enjoyment and safety to all.

Layering the meal with three courses to make up for breakfast and lunch should be taken seriously (but not too seriously it is the weekend remember). Start with an

artisan combination of fruit, yoghurt and granola- perfect to cleanse the palate and kick-start your morning with a healthy dose of vitamins. There is no place for a bowl of cornflakes here. We all know a balanced diet is best so round off the meal with your choice of a sweet treat: pastries, croissants, muffins or a simple digestive. Don’t feel guilty; it’s elevenses after all.

The pièce de résistance: main course.

The king of brunch is a full-works fry-up.

Any number of components will build your empire and carry you through battle. They may look and smell the same but whether you are English, Scottish, Irish or Welsh, defence barriers will rise on whether haggis or Penclawdd cockleis are more suited.

The square sausage debate can be left at the Boarders until the next Independence Referendum. From builders to farmers, children to travellers, at the end of the day (or should I say beginning) we all stand together in climbing this mountain of grease.

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A simple bacon sandwich may hit the spot, with all additions from sausage and black pudding to a fried egg welcome. Crunchy cos lettuce and some sliced plum tomatoes create a guilt-free BLT- it’s just a salad with a twist. I am personally saucy enough but mix and match: ketchup, mayo, hot sauce, brown sauce or even Canadian maple syrup.

You may go upmarket on the sandwich front with smashed avocado on sourdough or rye bread. Get creative tossing pancakes or waffles with limitless toppings of bacon, Nutella, lemon or more maple syrup.

Omelettes are another dish open to your imagination- a useful way to use up leftover cheese lurking at the back on the fridge. One thing we are learning quickly is that bacon can (and should) be added to everything on the menu. You may have 99 problems but bacon could probably solve 98 of them (along with a longer weekend)- unless you are a vegetarian in which case, apologies.

could take a while. Narrow it down to tea and there is still the question of builders or herbal? Earl Grey or Redbush? Let alone the controversy of whether the milk comes before or after the tea itself (of course it’s after). Coffee is not much easier either and doesn’t stop at black or white; do you use instant, a cafetiere or a machine to make it? Cow’s milk or almond milk? You may even enjoy a hazelnut or vanilla twist.

Freshly squeezed orange juice is a prerequisite when you commit to brunch.

Not even an amateur would dare to leave it off the list. If you are a domestic goddess this is your cue to whip out the juicer. I for one cannot keep up with the flavours of juice on offer. You may spy vegetables and herbs sneaking into the mix too or if you are a hard-core yoga-junkie a greengoddess made of cucumber, spinach and celery may take your fancy.

“One thing we are learning quickly is that bacon can (and should) be added to everything on the menu. You may have 99 problems but bacon could probably solve 98 of them (along with a longer weekend)- unless you are a vegetarian in which case, apologies.”

To take your brunch up a notch create a decadent fishy feast of lobster, oysters or kippers. Kedgeree, eggs Benedict, or simply smoked salmon and scrambled egg. A great treat to celebrate birthdays, Christmas, Weddings or just the fact you managed to survive another week. Do not forget a ton of sea salt and cracked black pepper to spices things up.

Brunch is trending in Capital Cities.

Nightclubs are bearing all in daylight to give us unlimited pizza and Prosecco over midday. Restaurants are serving up anything from sushi to steak, but best of all is the infamous Duck and Waffle - open 24 hours and located on the 40th floor, it is the highest restaurant in the UK - brunch with a view. Is this a short-lived craze we will grow out of? I think not, brunch is an Old English tradition that, unlike kale, is here to stay.

Last but by no means least let me present to you: Alcohol. It will either make or break your brunch. If you didn’t quite have enough last night then leave the celery out of the juice and immerse into a Bloody Mary - one of the most distinctive rituals to characterise this meal. Tomato juice, vodka, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, horseradish, spices and lemon - otherwise known as hair of the dog. Commonly used to help ‘reduce’ the symptoms of a hangover but really just delay it until you soberup. Champagne would also not go amiss around 11am, adding an air of elegance to the table.

Delicious and nutritious…

S: OUT SNACK PRE WORK Quicken it up: Rice cakes Topped with peanut butter and sliced banana Mix it up: Granola bar Oats, flax seeds, cinnamon, maple syrup, dried fruit and seeds Blend it up: Energy Ball Almonds, ginger, dates, unsweetened coconut, honey

KS : KOUT SNAC POST WOR Quicken it up: Wholemeal pita bread Filled with your choice of chicken, tuna or hummus Mix it up: Scrambled eggs With added spinach or smoked salmon Blend it up: Protein smoothie Banana, almond milk, nut butter, protein powder, cinnamon, chia seeds, sesame seeds

I hope this has raised some questions, prompted your imagination but most of all boosted excitement for the weekend ahead.

P.S. If you’re adding beans: beans means Heinz.

(Disclaimer: other varieties are available)

Alongside food we have the small question of which drink will wash it all down. If you are as indecisive as me this

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hef Carl Haworth is wellknown to Island foodies, and his new venture, Haworths, located on Loch Promenade, Douglas is the latest addition to the Island’s growing number of restaurants – and a very welcome addition it is, with an exceptionally high standard of cuisine.

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Lancashire-born Carl credits his success to traditional methods of training – starting right at the bottom at college in Accrington, and work experience placements first in the Caledonian Hotel in Edinburgh and then at the Swan Hotel in Grasmere where two weeks at Easter turned into the whole summer season at the very lowest level of kitchen work - “hard graft,” as he puts it.

And the graft was no less hard at his next job – at the Savoy Hotel under maître chef des cuisines Anton Edelmann. At that time The Savoy was known for its very traditional cooking, with 120 chefs in the kitchen, all with their own clearly defined responsibilities.

“It was said that if you lasted a day at the Savoy, you’d last a week and if you lasted a week, you’d last a month. I was there for 18,” says Carl. “Everything was made from scratch: no stock cubes, no tin openers and certainly no microwaves,” he continues.

“I began in the larder, moved on to cold fish and then eventually on to the justly celebrated Savoy roasts.”

Still only in his early 20s, Carl became one of just 12 students on the new Trust House Forte (THF) graduate training scheme which offered a wide range of experience: in prestigious THF hotels such as 90 Park Lane, the Cumberland and Browns, in banqueting at the Café Royal, butchery and pastry making in a Michelin starred restaurant in France and even outside catering with THF subsidiary Ring & Brymer.

Carl’s Cookery Classes

If you’d like to know more about what makes Carl’s cooking so special, then you can join his exclusive cookery demonstrations at Haworths on the first Monda of e er month when Carl will demonstrate original recipes using seasonal produce, and o er hints and tips based on his wealth of experience.

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CARL HAWORTH

Haworths Restaurant, Admiral House, Douglas After graduating, Carl became head chef – aged just 24 – at the Alveston Hotel in Stratford on Avon and then he and Renée (now his wife, and co-owner of Haworth’s) moved back to London and to the Dorchester, where the style of cooking was very different - French style nouvelle cuisine with its lighter, more delicate dishes and an increased emphasis on presentation. In contrast to the Savoy, the Dorchester bought in ready prepared ingredients, “designed” says Carl, “to make life easier but not give you an easy life – I learnt a completely different style of cooking.”

“All this experience taught me that however big the restaurant, however large the event, whatever style the menu – the quality of the ingredients and the quality of the cooking is what matters,” says Carl.

And it is this attention to detail and exceptionally high standard of cooking that

Carl and Renée brought with them to the Isle of Man in 1993.

Wanting to move back to his native North West, it was a chance job ad for a chef at The Churchill in Onchan that brought him here, and he and Renée then moved on to the Creg Ny Baa which they transformed into to what could be described as the first gastro-pub on the Island. But they’d always wanted to run their own restaurant, so in 1996 they opened Haworths in Ballasalla, which fast became known as one of the best places to eat in the Isle of Man. In 2002, with Renée expecting their first child, they realised that what made Haworths special – Carl’s cooking coupled with Renée’s customer service - could not continue without their full attention so, much to the disappointment of its loyal clientele, the Ballasalla restaurant closed.

Carl continued to work as a chef, as a consultant on menus for the brewery’s pubs and on the original Bar George menus.

He also helped set up the Eden Park cafe and worked as chef for his Excellency The Lieutenant Governor, taking advantage of produce from his extensive kitchen garden.

And now Haworths is back: Admiral House on Loch Promenade is an ideal central location for Carl and Renée to re-introduce their magic formula – fabulous menus from the freshest of ingredients, prepared by Carl to the highest of standards, coupled with Renée’s equally high standards of customer service – to the Isle of Man’s diners.

But wherever he has worked, Carl has never compromised his standards: “whether you are having a quick lunch in the pub or out for a special occasion dinner, you want to enjoy your food. I firmly believe that even simple dishes, fresh ingredients prepared with imagination, can make any meal special. This is what my cooking is all about.”

Each demonstration will focus on a different theme, starting on Monday 3 August with tips on how to make your summer barbecues stand out from the crowd. No ordinary sausages and burgers here – marinades, sauces and those little extras which seem just too much effort will be covered by Carl, who will encourage you to step away from the obvious and change your summer catering for good.

The cost of £35 includes lunch, created specially by Carl following each month’s theme. Places are limited and you can find details of each month’s theme - and how to book your place - on the restaurant website www.haworths.im, by emailing bookings@haworths.im or by calling 01624 663553.

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“It was said that if you lasted a day at the Savoy, you’d last a week and if you lasted a week, you’d last a month.

I was there for 18”

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WORDS | Anne Berry | The Wine Cellar grapes and also spread rot throughout the vineyard, which could permanently damage a potentially fine harvest.

Harvesting can take place by hand or by machine, again the choice of the winemaker most of the time. There are some vineyards that are just too steep or inaccessible for machine harvesting. Some see machine harvesting as not being as selective as hand harvesting, but the other school of thought is that machine harvesting is quicker and gets the grapes to the cellar much faster and with less opportunity to spoil or to begin to ferment on the way.

Active IN A DISCUSSION ABOUT HOW A WINE IS MADE, THE CONVERSATION IS NORMALLY ABOUT WHAT HAPPENS INSIDE THE WINERY. Winemakers have many options open to them to make a wine taste the way they want it to, e.g. whether to ferment or age it in oak and for how long or how much skin contact to allow for structure, colour and intensity.

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his is, however, all dependent on the quality of the fruit when it arrives at the winery. Mistakes can be made and it is possible for a winemaker to make a bad wine from good grapes but it is not possible to make a good wine out of bad grapes. The quality of the raw material is crucial.

Once the grapes have been harvested, work begins almost immediately on preparing the way for the following year’s crop. In the Northern Hemisphere, winter pruning begins in December. This sets the stage for the next harvest, even though that could be seven or eight months away. Most of the canes from the previous year’s growth are cut away leaving a few selected ones.

These will produce shoots, which will grow into canes that will produce fruit. Pruning allows yields to be controlled, which means that the amount of nutrients going into the fruit will be more concentrated, and in turn means fewer but better quality grapes.

It is a time consuming job as every vine has to be pruned and trained by hand and it generally continues until early Spring, when the sap begins to flow through the trunk and canes of the vine, and buds start to appear and then to burst open and shoot upwards. At this stage, the vine is vulnerable to spring frost and all eyes are on the weather forecast!

Sometime in June, the buds will begin to

produce flowers with flowering lasting somewhere between 3 to 5 days. As a guideline, harvest will take place approximately 100 days after flowering.

Each flower can produce a grape, so this is a time when the viticulturist does not want wind or rain that could prevent successful pollination. During the warm summer months of July and August the grapes begin to ripen and at this time a green harvest is carried out. This is labour intensive, and involves examining each bunch and removing any that will not ripen fully by September. Only the best bunches of grapes remain, again reducing the yield but increasing the quality. Late August and early September sees the grapes swell in size and gradually change colour to deep purple (if red) or a golden green. This happens once a certain level of sugar is achieved inside the grapes and indicates to the grower that final ripening is beginning.

Harvest is the culmination of a year’s hard work in the vineyard and is a big test of the viticulturists’ nerves. After changing colour the sugar content increases and the acidity drops. At some point the grapes will reach optimal ripeness but it is the winemaker’s decision as to when this is. Many businesses now have weather stations throughout their vineyards and the patterns and forecasts are studied in great detail. If it rains, this can dilute the

Once the wine is made, the pips and skins are often spread on to the vineyards as fertiliser or incorporated into the compost and the cycle begins again.

This Rioja Rose is from 2014 vintage. It had been a promising summer until September when abundant rainfall and unusually high temperatures led to problems with grape rot of a level not seen for many years. Up to 50% of the crop was lost, but the grapes that survived were of exceptionally good quality. A perfectly balanced wine with peach and pineapple character on both the nose and palate. It is delicious on its own but can also be enjoyed with chicken or vegetable dishes or with tapas.

Caliterra Cabernet Sauvignon from 2013 vintage is drinking superbly at the moment. In Chile, this vintage was the longest, most complex and challenge filled harvest seasons in recent years. Spring was wetter than normal with warmer nights, and this meant irrigation was not necessary.

Summer was cooler though, which slowed the ripening process to give good intensity of colour and flavour to the grapes. A dry end to the growing season meant that they were able to wait until the grapes could ripen fully.

No two vintages are ever the same and it is the skill of these viticulturists that sets the standard for the wines we later enjoy.

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

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IF YOU’RE DREAMING OF A SUMMER GETAWAY, WHY NOT TAKE A TRIP TO BELFAST WITH CITYWING? THE ENTERTAINMENT IN NORTHERN IRELAND’S CAPITAL CITY IS ENDLESS, WHETHER YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A RELAXING RETREAT OR AN ACTION-PACKED ADVENTURE.

iscover the true story of Titanic at Titanic Belfast, the world’s largest Titanic visitor experience and a must-see interactive attraction. For summer 2015, Titanic Belfast is hosting an exciting ‘Robots’ exhibition, where you can encounter the biggest robots, cyborgs and androids from popular films and TV series. With more than 50 exhibits, including R2D2 and Michael Jackson’s bust from Moonwalker, there’s something for everyone!

Northern Ireland is also the principal film location of epic TV show Game of Thrones.

You can go behind the scenes and visit the likes of Winterfell, Robb’s Camp in the Riverlands and Walder Frey’s castle, The Twins, with guided coach tours and location treks. Immerse yourself in the fantasy at Winterfell courtyard, where you can don Stark family cloaks, gambesons and LARP (live action role-playing) swords before taking part in a variety of Game of Thronesinspired adventure activities.

If you would prefer to be dressed in the latest trends, then head to Victoria Square, Belfast’s number one shopping destination.

Here, you’ll find more than 70 stores, cafés and restaurants across four levels – not to mention Odeon Belfast should you fancy seeing a summer blockbuster during your trip. Find unique gifts and tempting speciality foods from around the world at St. George’s Market, one of Belfast’s oldest attractions held on Friday, Saturday and Sunday each week.

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There is plenty on offer for sports fans too, including a number of golf courses with magnificent views, bike tours of the city and a variety of watersports – you could even try your hand at wakeboarding with Cable & Wake, located beside Titanic Belfast. If you need a motorsport fix ahead of the Island’s Festival of Motorcycling this year, be sure to visit Belfast between 3rd and 8th August to see all the action at the 2015 Metzler Ulster Grand Prix Bike Week.

2015 also sees a number of iconic festivals take place in the city, including the 8th annual Belsonic festival from 15th-26th August where you will catch top artists including Rudimental, Paloma Faith, Stereophonics, Bastille and All Time Low. Visit Belfast during 31st July-2nd August and you could experience the magic of Sunflowerfest, an enchanting weekend of live music, arts and entertainment for all the family.

If that’s not enough, Belfast City Airport also offers great connections to a number of UK and European airports. As well as offering the easiest route from the Isle of Man to London Heathrow, from Belfast City Airport you can reach holiday destinations such as Amsterdam, Barcelona, Malaga, Palma de Mallorca and Faro.

See what more Belfast has in store for you this summer at www.visitbelfast.com, and book your direct ights today from ust £4 . 5 each way with Citywing. For more information visit www.citywing.com

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While there’s nothing wrong with lounging by the pool, sipping on mojitos and topping up your tan, the ultimate globetrotter always opts for an action-packed escapade.

SNORKEL THE OFFSHORE REEFS OF BELIZE Renowned for its impressive Barrier Reef ecosystem and unspoiled coral reefs, Belize is undoubtedly one of the most sought-after destinations for a tropical snorkelling trip. The clear, warm and welcoming waters of the Caribbean invite budding swimmers to

explore an abundance of pristine snorkel spots and heavenly coves.

You can even hire a kayak and journey further a field…a must for those with an interest in the wonders of our oceans.

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Whether you hire a Mustang, a Harley or just a standard ‘run-of-the’ mill vehicle, exploring the deserted roads of Illinois is an experience that will stay with you forever, but just where do you start?

Spreading from the Great Lakes to the Mason-Dixon Line, Illinois is a typical Midwestern state. Fertile, friendly and a little idiosyncratic, it boasts the perfect mix of small-town charm and cosmopolitan appeal. It’s here culture and kitsch go hand in hand in the most pleasurable proportions.

Route 66, one of the most famous roads in the world, is the classic route to take – a rural ribbon of retro gas stations, old school diners and unreal scenery. Spanning an impressive 2451 miles, you’ll cross 8 states, all brandishing well-trampled paths of the past. Once on the road, you’ll leave the monotony behind and venture out into lesser-known, small town America, where by you’ll find a handful of ‘ghost towns’, diverse individuals and quirky roadside attractions – some say it’s the trip of a lifetime!

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Combine a camel trek with the magic of the Sahara Desert and a backdrop of some of the most spectacular and dramatic scenery the world has to offer. With only the sounds of soft footsteps on the sand for company, it’s here you’ll make memories that last forever. With a vista of kasbahs, auburn dunes, opulent oases and jagged mountain summits, it’s little wonder many believe the desert to have a mysterious power over the human soul. Complete your journey under a carpet of twinkling stars and spend a night in a nomadic tent.

GO RAFTING IN THE WHITE RAPIDS OF COSTA RICA

For many, many years, severe weather conditions have twisted Costa Rica’s valleys and canyons into a landscape that dips, curls and bends – one of the reasons it’s a ripe rafting destination. It’s here you’ll stumble upon some of the world’s most celebrated rivers – including the Pacuare, Reventazon and Corobici – each of which slice through the dense forests and zigzag along the many

awe-inspiring waterfalls. Regardless of whether you choose to scheme your way through a series of narrow rapids or glide along smooth stretches of open water (the perfect place for a spot of nature watching), there are rafting excursions suited to all ages and abilities.

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FOR MANY, MANY YEARS, SEVERE WEATHER CONDITIONS HAVE TWISTED COSTA RICA’S VALLEYS AND CANYONS INTO A LANDSCAPE THAT DIPS, CURLS AND BENDS – ONE OF THE REASONS IT’S A RIPE RAFTING DESTINATION

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SELF-GUIDED WALKING TOUR, JULIAN ALPS Walk from Friuli, Italy, to Lake Bled, Slovenia, across the Julian Alps on a 14-night self-guided tour. The route includes the Soca Valley, Matajur peak, the Vintgar gorge and lakes Bohinj and Bled. You will be walking along mountain paths, through valleys beside waterfalls and pastures.

ANNAPURNA CIRCUIT BY MOUNTAIN BIKE Few mountain bike trails compare with those in the Kali Gandaki valley, the deepest gorge in the world, which runs between the peaks of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. Flying into Jomsom from Kathmandu, you will explore valley trails before descending to Pokhara via mountain villages with Buddhist mani walls and hot springs.

HORSE-RIDING, ARGENTINA Ride out into the Argentine pampas from Estancia Los Potreros, a 6,500-acre cattle estancia and stud farm at the top of the Sierras Chicas in the Córdoba region. You will be welcomed into the family home by the Anglo-Argentine owners, whose family have lived on the estancia for four generations. Daily rides pass through gaucho country, cantering along grassy hilltops, meadows and woodlands, with the option of taking an overnight trip into the sierras or trying your hand at lassoing or polo.

SEA KAYAKING IN CROATIA Explore the inlets, caves and harbours of the Elaphiti Islands on a sea-kayaking adventure off Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast. The Adriatic Sea, described by the explorer and conservationist Jacques Cousteau as “the cleanest sea in the world”, has negligible tides and currents, and few big waves, so the trip is suitable for beginners as well as experienced kayakers.

OFF-THE-BEATEN-TRACK, ZIMBABWE SAFARI Singita Pamushana Lodge in the Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve, adjacent to the Gonarezhou National Park in south-eastern Zimbabwe, is located in one of the wildest regions of Africa. White and black rhino, lion, cheetah, leopard and wild dog packs are frequently seen. Singita manages the lodge on behalf of the not-for-profit Malilangwe Trust, which combines conservation initiatives with community development. Activities include fishing, stargazing, bush walks, mountain biking and visits to San bushmen rock art sites dating back tens of thousands of years.

Whether you choose a sun splattered summer safari or a wild winter escape, levering ourselves from the comfort of the sunbed is certainly worth the e ort as when we do this is when our true sense of adventure ensues!

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CLASSIC YACHT SAILING, INNER HEBRIDES Explore the islands and lochs of Scotland’s west coast aboard the Eda Frandsen, a converted 70-year-old gaff cutter, lovingly restored by the skipper. From the remote Knoydart peninsula, you will sail to the Isles of Skye and Rum, hike to hidden vantage points and enjoy superb walks from beautiful white, sandy beaches.

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Shoprite launches new ‘MANX STARTISAN’ challenge to local food entrepreneurs Many of the established local Manx food producers that are stocked on Shoprite’s shelves started out from the grain of a good idea.

They are all linked by the common factor of passion in their product and a commitment to quality that makes their product stand out.

Shoprite has helped a number of local producers to develop their proposition to a stage where a major food retailer can stock it. The company’s team works with local producers to help them with branding, packaging, marketing, pricing. Many of the companies that started out as home based operations have now gone on to reach the stage where they can now be exported to UK and international markets.

LEGAL EAGLE HEADS TO THE KITCHEN FOR NEW MANX ‘STARTISAN’ PROJECT have already occurred. It is essential to understand the nature of cyberrisk management and the duties of directors in combating cyber threats.

The Isle of Man has a large number of well established local food producers, particularly involved with meat and dairy industries, that allow large food retailers like Shoprite to operate ‘import substitution’ where they can support local producers by offering local alternatives.

However, the Island can always support more niche providers which not only benefit the local economy but also provide premium quality, healthy alternatives to well known brands with provenance that can be tracked back directly to local sources.

The retailer’s parent company Isle of Man Enterprises will also make available free of charge one of its retail units in Village Walk, Onchan for a six month period.

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New businesses are being set up by local people who are passionate about food and drink who are creating products that reflect those premium quality values with delicious, home spun products that are far superior to the mass produced, well established alternatives.

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former law student has taken up the ‘Startisan’ challenge and is producing a premium quality healthy drink that is brewed and bottled on the Isle of Man.

The winning entrepreneur will receive a guaranteed listing in Shoprite’s stores for six months as well as receiving start up operations marketing support, packaging, product development and presentation advice including one to one sessions from the panel of experts.

Shoprite is now looking for the next ‘Manx Food Hero’ with the Manx ‘Startisans’ programme, which is looking to identify the potential in a local food entrepreneur who wants to get their idea off the ground.

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The winning entrant will be revealed at the 2015 Isle of Man Food and Drink Festival at the Villa Marina which takes place on the 19th and 20th September.

The winning entrant will also be given a free stand at the exhibition to promote their product.

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He’s also using his knowledge of the fitness industry and nutrition to ensure that everything that goes into the drinks supports a healthy lifestyle. His ‘good life’ style existence has even extended into developing his own plot of land growing his own carrots. He also recently set up two beehives with the honey giving his drinks a natural sweetener.

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“Jamie already has two of his variants, a fiery flavoursome ‘real’ ginger beer and his ‘proper’ lemonade and will shortly be launching carrot aid made from carrots that are as anx as the hills.

Twenty two year old Jamie Blair, a law graduate from the University of Central Lancashire, has made the unusual switch and is now producing his range of fresh healthy drinks from his home kitchen through his RootBevCo. Jamie says that working at Douglas venues bath & bottle and 14 North, who both promote goods from local food and drink producers, has fuelled his passion for for creating local artisan products.

In the 21st century, digital information is fundamental to virtually every type and size of business, from vast corporations to sole traders. It forms the basis of their operations and enables them to function effectively. Without digital information, it would be hard for any business to survive against the competition, let alone grow.

yellow, orange and red reflecting the flavours – that are wrapped round every bottle. “I started out using them to keep the labels in place while I was perfecting the labelling method,” Jamie explains, “and even though they are now firmly in place I’ve decided to continue with them as it’s a point of difference on shelf and reflects our home crafted values.”

Jamie’s products have already been taken up by a number of local stockists including well-known health food restaurant Greens, Noa Bakehouse, Riley’s Garden Centre, Freshly Squeezed, the Alpine Café and 14 North, Bath & Bottle and the Little Fish Café.

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owever, the growth of this dependence on digital data has been more than matched in recent years by the escalation of cyber-attacks and cybersecurity breaches. In fact, this issue has become so serious that Lloyds Risk Index for 2013 named cyber-risk as one of the three top concerns for directors and senior executives, along with high taxes and customer loss. A 2014 survey showed that the cost of a major security breach to large organisations was between £600,000 and £1.15 million, an increase of about 30% on 2013, and about 10% of companies surveyed had been so badly damaged that they had to change the nature of their business.

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Why the Threat is Growing One reason for the increasing threat level is the proliferation of consumer technology in the workplace. Employees regularly bring in smartphones and tablets - and now wearable technology like the Apple Watch all of which introduce security threats. Staff commonly plug their devices or USB sticks into office machines, and may open infected emails on office computers, or use devices with poor passwords or outdated software.

Another major factor is the increased reliance placed on third-party suppliers, as more and more functions are outsourced.

In 2014, this was responsible for some of the most significant data security incidents suffered by companies, as a result of failure to carry out due diligence on third party providers. A company can be affected by any security vulnerabilities on the part of the supplier.

In addition, malware itself is becoming more dynamic and sophisticated, and is running ahead of conventional security systems. A particularly vicious variety is the APT or advanced persistent threat, whereby an unauthorised person gains access to a company’s network, and remains there undetected for a long period. There is also a new type known as the zero-day malware, which cannot be combated by normal anti-virus software as no signatures are available to identify it. At the same time, most companies do not have people with the up-to-date skills to meet these new challenges, so that some companies are even considering employing hackers to combat the threat.

New Approach Needed This is why businesses need a new approach if they are to be successful in combating these evolving threats. The traditional solutions are increasingly

struggling to keep up with the inexorable advance of cyber-crime. There are a number of reasons current systems are in danger of being ineffective.

Perhaps the most important of these reasons is the failure to understand that cybersecurity is a strategic management issue, not just something that can be left to the IT department. In fact, it is an issue that directors and boards need to have at the top of their agenda. This failure has often led to a communication gap between security professionals and management, with management not really understanding what is involved, and content to keep it that way.

Allied to this is a culture in which staff throughout the organisation assume that security is the concern of the IT department and nobody else. This is what leads to the situation in which staff introduce malware through their own devices, without realising that a cyber-attack can gain access via any node in a network. It is necessary to aim for a culture in which everyone at every level takes responsibility for security.

Here are 10 important steps directors can take to ensure their organisation is as secure as it can be.

What Can Directors Do?

2. Evaluate and manage the cyber risks that are specific to your own organisation.

Recognising that cyber risk management is a corporate governance issue, the UK government has launched the Cyber Essentials scheme, designed to help businesses combat cyber threats, and setting benchmarks for compliance, against which management can be judged. The scheme sets out procedures for achieving at least a basic level of cyber security, preventing approximately 80% of the attacks to which they would otherwise be vulnerable. Certificates for compliance will be available, and will be mandatory for some government contracts.

However, to achieve real security, directors need to move beyond basic procedures, to aim for an overall risk management framework and culture. A starting point would be to carry out an in-depth assessment of the company’s security and IT environment, based on processes and people as well as technology. This would include asking such questions as: Is there an over-arching security strategy governing the whole organisation? What are the identified cyber risks to the company and what is the plan to address them? Are responsibilities for cyber risk management clear? Have basic security standards been formulated and tested? And, most importantly: Is there a cyber-security education process in place at all levels of the organisation?

Cyber threats can come from anywhere at any time, and they can destroy a company and its reputation. In this fast-changing landscape, cyber-risk management has never been more crucial for senior leaders in every sector.

1. Incorporate cyber risk management into existing governance processes— this provides the strategic framework for managing risk throughout the company.

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3. Employ specialists with the most up-to-date cyber security skills.

Island should be actively laying foundations for the future and encouraging private investment, urges leading tax adviser Paul Hotchkiss

4. Train staff at all levels to understand cyber threats and to be aware of their own responsibility.

5. Prepare a clear response strategy to be adopted in the case of an attack, including a very specific chain of command.

6. Take out a cyber-risk insurance policy from a specialised insurer.

As insurers insist on appropriate procedures being in place, this will help you focus on areas where you can achieve the most effective risk reduction.

7. Ensure that the security of your network and systems is regularly tested.

8. Work towards certification with the government’s Cyber Essentials scheme.

9. Ensure your company has a cyber-risk register in place—this is the only way you can check and manage the risks that arise.

10. Always install software updates—failure to do this leaves vulnerabilities that can be exploited.

The Isle of Man needs to decide on its strategy for the future in terms of achieving economic growth, set out its stall and go for it. “This is what the Island needs, we therefore need a coordinated approach with the resources to achieve it,” says tax adviser Paul Hotchkiss, director of Island-based Hotchkiss Associates.

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“Cyber threats can come from anywhere at any time, and they can destroy a company and its reputation.”

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In addition, traditional organisational structures have been too rigid to cope with the unexpectedness of cyber-attacks and the speed of change in the cyber world. As attackers move quickly and unpredictably, much more flexibility of response is required. Companies need the type of structure in which both information and decision making can move easily and swiftly up, down and across the business.

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He added: “The Government are clearly and understandably cost conscious, but sometimes cutting back on spending can be counterproductive, especially when it comes to developing the economy. The time has perhaps come to actively invest and increase our spending in new and existing industries to promote growth.

“There are many in the Island’s business community who would like Government to take greater risks, be bolder and invest in the Island’s future. This is borne out of a recognition that we need to do more to generate business and do it quickly.”

He went on: “You can’t shift an economy overnight and while I think changes could be made a little faster it’s not always that straightforward: businesses have come to rely on the rules they are used to and seismic changes in approach could be damaging. We should, however, be actively laying the foundations for the future, to make the Island an attractive place in the modern world for businesses to consider setting up here along with encouraging private investment.”

Mr Hotchkiss was speaking after delivering a presentation entitled ‘We need economic growth!’ at a lunchtime seminar on attracting new business to the Isle of Man organised by the Island’s branch of the Institute of Directors of which he is a member.

He questions the merits of roadshows and regular visits to countries such as China for new business and suggests the Island’s focus should be more on the UK and Ireland for both UK and Irish centric business but also for business further afield.

“I realise that such country strategies represent the long game but question whether our efforts might be better spent closer to home. The markets we are approaching take huge resources and effort to get the necessary traction and success can perhaps only be really had by being in these jurisdictions on a full time basis. Whilst it is our historic market, some 70 per cent of activity on the Island still comes from the UK. Given this backdrop, our understanding of, and good relations with, the UK, it might be just as easy to target business in countries such as China, by focussing on the main UK points of contact rather than spending time (and therefore costs) in those countries themselves.

“Recent activity in Liverpool demonstrates this may work and this is perhaps the way to go. I know this might sound a little odd but anyone wishing to do business on this side of the world is likely to use UKbased advisers as their first port of call. It might, therefore, be more appropriate to offer our wares in a concerted way in the THE AGENDA SUPPLEMENT

UK’s major cities with a focus on these international markets. Having said that, it is easy to question our strategies from a distance, and I agree we have to do something!

“But, notwithstanding our global focus, it is equally important to recognise that the international climate is changing and we must change our environment and offerings also. a is not the be all and end-all but it is nevertheless very important for business and there is an increasing focus on tax being levied in the location where the profit generating activity takes place.

“To achieve the necessary growth on the Island, we need to make sure the substance and profit ma ing mechanisms are here: this is the future. The public and private sectors therefore need to increase their collective efforts, wor together and continue to create the right economic environment. Government has positioned the Island very well over the last decade, enhanced the Island’s reputation and put us at the top of the pile, but there is more to do for us all.”

Mr Hotchkiss went on: “If you want businesses to come here and create jobs then the whole package needs to be right from incentives, work permits, ta strategy, to offering a desirable

lifestyle and environment, but it’s equally important to get that balance right and ma e sure we offer a seamless and comprehensive service and approach.

It’s not just about moving businesses by expounding the tax advantages; it’s also about trying to attract people to live here for the lifestyle the Island offers. If people don’t want to be here new businesses may not flourish all too often non-working spouses of new Island residents will take a look at the Island and say thanks, but no thanks.”

“The Government has made a start on this and it would be nice to see more pointed publicity of our successes to date, ie businesses being established on the Island who go on to employ staff on the Island. But more needs to be done to offer a comprehensive pac age to encourage businesses and people to move here.”

The Cayman Islands make up the fifth largest financial centre in the world but it is private investment that has transformed its once rundown capital Georgetown with the creation of Camana Bay. That investment has come from one man who lives there, Ken Dart, who has made his billions selling plastic cups. He set up development company, Dart Realty, bringing in architects, city planners, landscape designers etc.

Camana Bay has ushered in a new lifestyle for the Caribbean and its heart is the town centre which is now Grand Cayman’s most popular destination for food, fashion and entertainment.

I also thin we need to find a way to encourage and attract private investors to help improve the infrastructure and develop key areas on the Island such as shopping, recreational activities and residential property. But investors need to have faith in the future and it is this we need to nurture, by giving clear messages and realistic visions: there is much to do!”

Paul Hotchkiss points to this as an example of what private investment can achieve. “Businesses have migrated to it,” he adds. “Such private initiatives may not cost the Government anything, would improve the overall infrastructure and result in, for example, better shops coming to the island, perhaps even a decent 24 hour marina on the Island would attract visitors and an annual regatta equal to the TT: this is the sort of thing we need.”

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APPLEBY ISLE OF MAN MANAGING PARTNER INCLUDED IN CITYWEALTH ‘LEADERS LIST’ 2015

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The successful candidate will succeed Dr illiam . hi a who passed away in ctober . he post is currently held by acting ecretary eneral r Joe morodion. he ecretary eneral is appointed by the eneral ssembly of the on the nomination of the executive committee to which he or she will report and is responsible for promoting all aspects of the ’s wor and programmes.

Isle of an branch chairman Juan Watterson MHK said: ‘At this time of geopolitical change the has a vital role to play – and in that role the Secretaryeneral is central, to bring parliaments and nations together to foster cooperation and mutual understanding and advance parliamentary democracy across the ommonwealth and beyond.

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andara Group enior rchitectural echnician isumbe ivave has become a fully qualified architect after successfully completing his dvanced iploma in rofessional ractice in rchitecture.

he oyal Institute of ritish rchitects’ diploma is the final stage of a three part qualification process to become eligible for registration by the rchitects egistration oard, and entitles isumbe to call himself an architect, a title protected by law. isumbe, or as he is nown to colleagues, trained and wor ed in imbabwe and outh frica before moving to the Isle of an in . He holds a first class achelor of rchitecture degree and oined andara in January . he I art qualification is only available to candidates who have successfully finished the I validated arts and qualifications, and requires the completion of at least five years’ university study and two years’ practical e perience.

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ISLE OF MAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PAYS TRIBUTE TO FORMER PRESIDENT

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ike Henthorn was a giant in the business community and a great advocate for the Isle of an. hroughout his many years on the hamber Council, Mike was always willing to contribute to any initiative, to offer advice and give others the benefit of his e perience, and he was also responsible for the development of hamber into its current form. e now have over members from all sectors of the an economy.

NEW ‘GREEN’ CLEANING BUSINESS SUPPORTS LOCAL ECONOMY AND ENVIRONMENT

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ll businesses on the Island are being encouraged to support the local economy, and to care for the environment. ddressing these two important issues is at the heart of a brand new cleaning and maintenance business which has ust been launched. mart lean has specialist cleaners to cover the needs of all types of clients ranging from big businesses to private households owned by singles or couples who wor full time and need help to eep their home clean and tidy. he name of the business stems from its aim to offer clients a service which is specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and timely.

It has been set up by John Hamilton who has over e perience in the industry. He commented

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“We have a unique one-to-one relationship with our customers and provide a reliable and friendly service. ll of the products we use are environmentally friendly and locally sourced. his not only reduces our own carbon footprint, but also that of our clients. nli e many of our competitors we do not insist on tying our customers into lengthy contracts – with mart lean they have the confidence of nowing that we will provide services tailored to their specific requirements. In addition to providing cleaning services we also offer maintenance services on a basis. his means that we fit in with our client’s needs and minimise any disruption to their business.

Smart Clean currently employs up to 10 full and part time staff covering cleaning and maintenance departments. he company’s aintenance anager, aul illon also has over years’ e perience in the building trade and has spent the past five years solely on managed estate maintenance and ensures that mart lean meets its own e acting standards, and those of its clients. hen required the company can commission wor from qualified plumbers and electricians as required. ecurity and confidentiality are high on the list of priorities for mart lean, and the company has a number of measures in place to ensure that it meets the highest standards. his includes all members of staff wearing I security badges and procedures for clients to chec that they are bona fide employees should the need arise.

hen setting policy and direction, or discussing the response to specific consultations or issues, discussions can be lengthy and comple as we have to consider the views of, and impact on all sectors. i e’s e tensive nowledge of the Isle of Man economy meant that he was quic ly able to cut through debates and focus on the ey issues.

His wonderful sense of humour, coupled with his sense of diplomacy, meant that he was an ideal person to have on such a diverse board, and when representing the Isle of an business community. hile resident of the hamber, i e often had to make speeches at lunches or other events. He had a great presence and the ability to ma e everyone laugh, while ensuring that any serious points were delivered and understood. i e was an energetic leader and hamber benefited greatly during his years in the as hairman and as resident.

He remained on our council until 2012 and was always a valued contributor and a strong supporter of hamber’s wor , and his ouncil colleagues. hen see ing contributions for this article from other past presidents of the hamber, I wasn’t surprised to see comments such as ‘ i e had bags and bags of common sense’ and ‘he was ust fun to be around, but could be serious when it mattered’. hen I thin of i e, I can’t help but smile. He was a great guy and an asset to all the businesses and organisations he was involved with during his long career.

He will be sorely missed by us all and our thoughts are with his family.

or more information about mart lean go to www.smartclean.im or call .

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PLAN.COM WINS AT MOBILE INDUSTRY AWARDS

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lan.com has been voted Best B2B Distributor at the 2015 Mobile Industry Awards in London, their third award in less than 12 months.

The team joined over 430 guests at the Mobile Industry Awards on Thursday 4 June, held at the Brewery, London. Fighting off competition from a number of the UK’s most established distributors in the category, plan.com secured one of the top awards of the night. Previous winners at the event have included Exertis and Daisy Distribution.

The Mobile Industry Awards panel were extremely impressed by plan. com’s unrelenting innovation and large number of passionate customer testimonials. One of the judges had this to say “Their portal feature is very innovative and is at the heart of the company, it is also very impressive that they have taken on so many dealers, so quickly; their marketing is brilliant and looks fresh”.

“We are delighted to win the Mobile Industry Award for Best B2B Distributor 2015, we’ve had an incredible year and out of the three awards we’ve been nominated for, we’ve bought back the trophy every time.” said plan.com CEO, Dan Craddock. He continued, “We’re very proud of this achievement and want to thank every single one of our staff and partners including O2 for their support.”

“But we’re not finished yet, we’ve just launched version three of our multi award winning partner portal which now gives our partners the opportunity to offer eight new products and services, all in one place and all on one bill. We’re constantly developing and making improvements to the partner portal to make sure we always have the best solution in the market.”

SURE ACHIEVES OFCOMRECOGNISED METERING AND BILLING CERTIFICATION

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ure has achieved the Total etering and illing ystem certification issued by the Isle of Man Communications ommission and recognised by fcom, the independent regulator and competition authority for the communications industries. he certification is designed to monitor communications providers’ metering and billing systems with the main focus of ensuring the accuracy of their customers’ bills. ure’s certification process began in and involved measuring and in depth monthly reporting on a wide range of the local telecommunication provider’s processes relating to customer satisfaction including billing, setting tariffs and complaint management. ure wor ed with nigma , an established audit body appointed by fcom, during the certification process. nigma thoroughly inspected all of ure’s processes and monthly reports as part of the implementation. he certification is issued on the basis of how we resolve customer issues, the processes we put in place to deal with any incidents and how we look to improve processes in the future to the satisfaction of our customers and the regulator so it is very pleasing to be awarded it, said i e hillips, ure’s hief perating cer in the Isle of an. ure is always loo ing at ways to improve our services and attaining certifications such as is an important part of this. he certification process is extremely comprehensive and has involved significant input from a number of our teams and I’d like to thank those who have worked so hard to achieve this.

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INDEPENDENT SURVEY SHOWS POSITIVE IMPACT OF 4G MOBILE BROADBAND

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anaging Director of Harding ewis, ndrew Gerrard, explains how a new an finance app can help you ta e control.

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uly this year mar s the first anniversary since the launch of the Island’s first mobile broadband networ . an elecom’s service is now being used by a growing number of businesses which rely on the mobile networ for essential day to day tas s. pgrading to has provided significant advantages to many firms in terms of saving time and improving e ciency. he much faster speeds – which on average are up to 10 times faster than 3G – and the more reliable connection which provides, means faster access to files and quicker transfer of information to customers and colleagues. nd the real world advantages e perienced by an elecom customers have been confirmed by independent customer satisfaction research carried out earlier this year by H I – one of the ’s largest full service independent research agencies. It shows e tremely high levels of customer satisfaction with of those ta ing part in the survey saying they were satisfied with Manx Telecom’s 4G service, and saying they were e tremely satisfied. has had a big impact on the number of apps which an elecom mobile customers are using with more than a third of customers of all ages using apps more often. his ties in with an Telecom’s own statistics which show that on average its customers use up to three times as much data as a typical customer on . www.manxtelecom.com/4g

pps can do ust about everything now e cept tie your shoe laces. rom games to messaging to calorie counters, we have all sorts of great tools in our poc ets now, but sometimes we miss out a bit on the Isle of an. lthough there are some great Island specific apps available, li e the one offered by the department of ourism, we miss out on some functions because we’re such a small community. ell, this month we’ve done our small part in remedying that situation by launching our own branded smartphone app. It’s built specifically for the Isle of an, and offers do ens of financial management features that might be helpful to an people both personally and in their wor ing lives. he app, which is available on both i and ndroid, offers a number of useful financial control widgets that are handy to have in your poc et. hese include a receipt manager function, a mileage trac er, and various financial calculators such as for mortgages, , loans, inflation, and more. It also puts a wealth of useful financial information ust a finger’s tap away, including an and ta tables, share and fund prices, precious metal prices, and a calendar of important Isle of an and finance dates and deadlines. o how does ours differ from the do ens of others out there ell, the Isle of an obviously has its own ta regime, and ta is a big part of financial management, so we needed something as unique to our Island to really offer the best benefits. hat’s why we felt it would be something useful for our clients and therefore a great tool for us to develop as a business. However, the app is free to download for anyone who might find it useful, so it isn’t ust limited to our clients In a way, the app is also indicative of our attitude as a business. eing a local firm dedicated to the an mar et doesn’t stop us from being a technology driven business that can innovate and offer value beyond ust our e pertise. e hope others will follow suit with other Isle of an specific apps too

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STUDENT CHEFS TASTE SUCCESS WITH MANX PRODUCE

STEAM PACKET COMPANY RETURNS SCIENCE PROJECT AFTER ‘NEAR SPACE’ ADVENTURE ENDS IN THE ISLE OF MAN

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he Steam Packet Company has returned a school science pro ect which crash landed in the Isle of Man to the pupils of St Andrew's cademy in enfrewshire, cotland.

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tudent chefs are proving themselves in a competition highlighting the versatility of an food and drin .

Hospitality and atering students at the Isle of an ollege of urther and Higher ducation are ta ing place in the first ever Isle of an tudent hef of the ear competition.

Today, 11 students, whittled down from an initial 30, coo ed up dishes featuring delicious an produce. utting the dishes to taste test were Janna Horsthuis from competition sponsor obinson’s, well nown local chef ony uir and udrey owler, ar eting cer with the epartment of nvironment, ood and griculture, which has a million strategy to grow the food and drin industry. our students – icole rawley lamb broth , aria duardo fillet stea with creamed potato , yler ivesey queenie and crab ravioli and omini olos y grilled trout with potato and egg ravioli – were selected to go through to the semi finals, being held at the Isle of an ueenie estival on unday th ugust. wo finalists will then be chosen to compete for the Isle of an tudent hef of the ear title at the Isle of an ood rin estival on unday th eptember.

Richard Ronan MHK, Minister for Environment, Food and griculture, said ‘ his competition, generously sponsored by obinson’s, is an important part of our ‘ ood atters’ strategy as it highlights an talent, produce and the significant contribution of the food and drin sector ma es to the economy.’

he students launched the helium filled weather balloon on uesday, e pecting it to land in umfriesshire. Instead, the balloon, which carried a capsule fitted with a trac ing device, drifted out over the Irish ea and was feared lost.

However, the signal showed it had actually come bac down to earth in t John’s, Isle of an, after traveling around miles, battling mph winds and reaching an altitude of , m , ft , which is regarded as near space .

The school contacted St John’s vicar Diane archment, whose church is near the landing site. Her husband John came to the rescue and retrieved the capsule and experiment equipment. he balloon was launched as part of ro ect Helios, a seven-month mission at the school to promote the sub ects of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. he capsule contained a video camera, a microcomputer with sensors to measure atmospheric pressure, temperature and altitude, and a inch cactus. second cactus was kept at the school with the intention of measuring differences between the two when the balloon landed.

The equipment was carried to Heysham on Ben-my-Chree, in the care of the ship’s master James avanagh. It was collected by a group from the school.

‘ e are thrilled to be sponsoring this new competition, which celebrates both the culinary talent of the Island’s young chefs and the quality of local produce,’ said Janna Horsthuis. ‘ e are committed to supporting local growers and producers and encourage young chefs to ma e the most of an produce. e loo forward to wor ing with new talented chefs within the Island’s catering industry.’ o find out more about the festival, visit www.gov.im/food

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MANX STARTISAN

Shoprite launches new ‘MANX STARTISAN’ challenge to local food entrepreneurs Many of the established local Manx food producers that are stocked on Shoprite’s shelves started out from the grain of a good idea.

They are all linked by the common factor of passion in their product and a commitment to quality that makes their product stand out. hoprite has helped a number of local producers to develop their proposition to a stage where a ma or food retailer can stoc it. he company’s team wor s with local producers to help them with branding, pac aging, mar eting, pricing. any of the companies that started out as home based operations have now gone on to reach the stage where they can now be e ported to and international mar ets.

CAN YOU BECOME A MANX STARTISAN AND JOIN THE LOCAL FOOD REVOLUTION? he Isle of an has a large number of well established local food producers, particularly involved with meat and dairy industries, that allow large food retailers li e hoprite to operate ‘import substitution’ where they can support local producers by offering local alternatives.

However, the Island can always support more niche providers which not only benefit the local economy but also provide premium quality, healthy alternatives to well nown brands with provenance that can be trac ed bac directly to local sources. ew businesses are being set up by local people who are passionate about food and drin who are creating products that reflect those premium quality values with delicious, home spun products that are far superior to the mass produced, well established alternatives.

One new business that has recently appeared in the food and drink sector reflects this new drive to develop and produce quality local produce...

The winning entrepreneur will receive a guaranteed listing in Shoprite’s stores for six months as well as receiving start up operations marketing support, packaging, product development and presentation advice including one to one sessions from the panel of experts. hoprite is now loo ing for the ne t ‘ an Food Hero’ with the Manx ‘Startisans’ programme, which is loo ing to identify the potential in a local food entrepreneur who wants to get their idea off the ground.

The retailer’s parent company Isle of Man nterprises will also ma e available free of charge one of its retail units in illage al , nchan for a si month period.

The winning entrant will be revealed at the 2015 Isle of Man Food and Drink Festival at the Villa Marina which takes place on the 19th and 20th September.

The winning entrant will also be given a free stand at the exhibition to promote their product.

A M S I further information or help and advice on creating your proposal please email: simon@redpointpr.co.uk

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LEGAL EAGLE HEADS TO THE KITCHEN FOR NEW MANX ‘STARTISAN’ PROJECT

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former law student has taken up the ‘ tartisan’ challenge and is producing a premium quality healthy drink that is brewed and bottled on the Isle of an.

Twenty two year old Jamie Blair, a law graduate from the niversity of entral ancashire, has made the unusual switch and is now producing his range of fresh healthy drin s from his home itchen through his oot ev o.

Jamie says that wor ing at ouglas venues bath bottle and orth, who both promote goods from local food and drin producers, has fuelled his passion for for creating local artisan products.

He’s also using his nowledge of the fitness industry and nutrition to ensure that everything that goes into the drin s supports a healthy lifestyle. His ‘good life’ style existence has even extended into developing his own plot of land growing his own carrots. He also recently set up two beehives with the honey giving his drin s a natural sweetener.

Jamie’s homespun product is reflected with the distinctive elastic bands –

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“Jamie already has two of his variants, a fiery flavoursome ‘real’ ginger beer and his ‘proper’ lemonade and will shortly be launching carrot aid made from carrots that are ‘as Manx as the hills.’”

yellow, orange and red reflecting the flavours – that are wrapped round every bottle. I started out using them to eep the labels in place while I was perfecting the labelling method, Jamie e plains, and even though they are now firmly in place I’ve decided to continue with them as it’s a point of difference on shelf and reflects our home crafted values.

Jamie’s products have already been taken up by a number of local stockists including well-known health food restaurant Greens, Noa Bakehouse, Riley’s Garden Centre, Freshly Squeezed, the Alpine Café and 14 North, Bath & Bottle and the Little Fish Café.

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WATCHMAKER’S APPRENTICES learn from a ‘great teacher’

“Roger is very supportive but doesn’t stand over you, he is incredibly patient,” says 25-year-old Josh Horton, a former landscape gardener from amsey, who became oger’s first apprentice four years ago.

Internationally renowned he most certainly is as one of the world’s elite craftsmen of handmade watches but when it comes to his two apprentices then Roger W Smith receives other all important accolades when he is dubbed not only a “good watchmaker” but a great teacher.

hree months ago a second apprentice, anadian harles irchall, , oined the thriving and elite business which has its wor shop on the north of the Island. “Roger is just so relaxed and that helps so much when you’re learning, I’ve never seen him lose his ‘cool’,” says harles. he manufacturing all ta es place amid a picturesque setting with the wor shop often a destination for some of the world’s super wealthy who can afford one of the sought after and highly individualistic watches with only 10 such pieces made to be sold each year.

“I saw the job advertised in The Courier and applied for it, highlighting the fact that I had particularly good dexterity for working on small pieces as I helped my Dad paint miniature military pieces which he makes,” recalls Josh. “I thought my the first interview which was in Roger’s kitchen went all right, but at the same time I wasn’t too sure and then after a couple of weeks I got a call from him asking me back for a second interview.”

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a considerable amount of research into watch ma ing and was fully aware that oger was himself once an apprentice, to the highly acclaimed Isle of an horologist r eorge aniels, the creator of the aniels method. It was an apprenticeship which stretched over many years with oger mastering the s ills required to design and ma e a watch in its entirety by hand. y then Josh new he so desperately wanted to become oger’s apprentice.

“Three weeks after that interview I got the call offering me the job, was over the moon and four years on I have no regrets, I enjoy coming to work every day,” he declares. “I’m now conscious of just what a worldwide name and reputation Roger W Smith watches have, and it’s a lot to live up to.”

He goes on “The apprenticeship could be as long as seven years but you never really stop learning, there is just so much to learn. It was about a year before I could make a part that was up to Roger’s standard and the most expensive watch I worked on was a Daniels Anniversary Watch which is worth around £180.000. I’m hoping to be soon making my first complete watch and perhaps one day have my own workshop.” ew apprentice harles loo s bac to when he was in his third year studying politics at university in oronto. “I was quite miserable.

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necessarily the brands but the mechanics, so I applied and got a place at a small watch making school in Switzerland which taught in English.

“By then I was aware of the Roger W Smith brand and the high regard in which it was held and when I heard that Roger was looking for an apprentice I was lucky enough to get an interview and came over from Switzerland for a couple of days. The test was a very difficult procedure and it was a shaky and nervous start so I didn’t feel it went as well as it could have done. Luckily for me Roger saw I wanted to learn and offered me this great opportunity.”

He adds: “The atmosphere here in Roger’s workshop, when compared to the school in Switzerland, is more conducive to productivity, the guys here are more openminded and want to learn more techniques.

I’m immersed in the building of a watch and being pushed to make my own watch. For me it is a unique education and the ambition of every watchmaker is to make his own watch.

Currently, my ambition is learning.”

admits he has fallen in love with the Island. “When I first flew in and looked down from the plane I had never seen an Island with farmland rolling hills. I didn’t expect it to be so dramatic. Now I’m settling here I want to get back into my cycling and learn to race.” he final words have to come from oger mith himself, the star of the highly acclaimed film ‘ he atchma er’s pprentice’. ased on his determination to be a watch ma er and finally become eorge aniel’s apprentice.

“I’m still learning, 25 years down the line, watch making requires a huge amount of knowledge and there is also the need to have a deep understanding of problem solving,” he declares. “Charles has more practical knowledge of the workings of a watch, and the various components but doesn’t yet have the same skill level as Josh in terms of the finishing, and perfect watch making is the combination of the two. They are both still some years away before making useable watches and I’m hoping both are going to be here long-term.”

Roger, who is currently redesigning the Series 2 watch which he introduced in 2006, is now looking to take on a third apprentice, ideally a school leaver.

“While no knowledge is required it needs to be someone from the Island as I want to build a core of talent here and someone who, at an interview, can show an all important spark of interest.”

Anyone interested should email Roger on rogersmith@rwsmithwatches.com

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PAUL HOTCHKISS HOTCHKISS ASSOCIATES

Island should be actively laying foundations for the future and encouraging private investment, urges leading tax adviser Paul Hotchkiss The Isle of Man needs to decide on its strategy for the future in terms of achieving economic growth, set out its stall and go for it. “This is what the Island needs, we therefore need a coordinated approach with the resources to achieve it,” says tax adviser Paul Hotchkiss, director of Island-based Hotchkiss Associates.

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He added: “The Government are clearly and understandably cost conscious, but sometimes cutting bac on spending can be counterproductive, especially when it comes to developing the economy. he time has perhaps come to actively invest and increase our spending in new and e isting industries to promote growth. here are many in the Island’s business community who would like Government to ta e greater ris s, be bolder and invest in the Island’s future. his is borne out of a recognition that we need to do more to generate business and do it quic ly.

He went on: “You can’t shift an economy overnight and while I thin changes could be made a little faster it’s not always that straightforward businesses have come to rely on the rules they are used to and seismic changes in approach could be damaging. e should, however, be actively laying the foundations for the future, to make the Island an attractive place in the modern world for businesses to consider setting up here along with encouraging private investment. r Hotch iss was spea ing after delivering a presentation entitled ‘ e need economic growth ’ at a lunchtime seminar on attracting new business to the Isle of an organised by the Island’s branch of the Institute of irectors of which he is a member.

He questions the merits of roadshows and regular visits to countries such as hina for new business and suggests the Island’s focus should be more on the and Ireland for both and Irish centric business but also for business further afield.

I realise that such country strategies represent the long game but question whether our efforts might be better spent closer to home. he mar ets we are approaching ta e huge resources and effort to get the necessary traction and success can perhaps only be really had by being in these urisdictions on a full time basis. hilst it is our historic market, some 70 per cent of activity on the Island still comes from the . iven this bac drop, our understanding of, and good relations with, the , it might be ust as easy to target business in countries such as hina, by focussing on the main points of contact rather than spending time (and therefore costs) in those countries themselves. ecent activity in iverpool demonstrates this may work and this is perhaps the way to go. I now this might sound a little odd but anyone wishing to do business on this side of the world is li ely to use based advisers as their first port of call. It might, therefore, be more appropriate to offer our wares in a concerted way in the THE AGENDA SUPPLEMENT

’s ma or cities with a focus on these international mar ets. Having said that, it is easy to question our strategies from a distance, and I agree we have to do something ut, notwithstanding our global focus, it is equally important to recognise that the international climate is changing and we must change our environment and offerings also. a is not the be all and end all but it is nevertheless very important for business and there is an increasing focus on ta being levied in the location where the profit generating activity ta es place. o achieve the necessary growth on the Island, we need to make sure the substance and profit ma ing mechanisms are here this is the future. he public and private sectors therefore need to increase their collective efforts, wor together and continue to create the right economic environment. overnment has positioned the Island very well over the last decade, enhanced the Island’s reputation and put us at the top of the pile, but there is more to do for us all.

Mr Hotchkiss went on: “If you want businesses to come here and create obs then the whole pac age needs to be right from incentives, wor permits, ta strategy, to offering a desirable

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lifestyle and environment, but it’s equally important to get that balance right and ma e sure we offer a seamless and comprehensive service and approach.

It’s not ust about moving businesses by e pounding the ta advantages it’s also about trying to attract people to live here for the lifestyle the Island offers. If people don’t want to be here new businesses may not flourish all too often non wor ing spouses of new Island residents will take a look at the Island and say than s, but no than s.

“The Government has made a start on this and it would be nice to see more pointed publicity of our successes to date, ie businesses being established on the Island who go on to employ staff on the Island. ut more needs to be done to offer a comprehensive pac age to encourage businesses and people to move here.

I also thin we need to find a way to encourage and attract private investors to help improve the infrastructure and develop key areas on the Island such as shopping, recreational activities and residential property. ut investors need to have faith in the future and it is this we need to nurture, by giving clear messages and realistic visions: there is much to do

The Cayman Islands make up the fifth largest financial centre in the world but it is private investment that has transformed its once rundown capital Georgetown with the creation of Camana Bay. That investment has come from one man who lives there, Ken Dart, who has made his billions selling plastic cups. He set up development company, Dart Realty, bringing in architects, city planners, landscape designers etc.

Camana Bay has ushered in a new lifestyle for the aribbean and its heart is the town centre which is now Grand Cayman’s most popular destination for food, fashion and entertainment.

aul otchkiss points to this as an example of what private investment can achieve. usinesses have migrated to it, he adds. Such private initiatives may not cost the overnment anything, would improve the overall infrastructure and result in, for example, better shops coming to the island, perhaps even a decent hour marina on the sland would attract visitors and an annual regatta e ual to the this is the sort of thing we need.”

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have already occurred. t is essential to understand the nature of cyber risk management and the duties of directors in combating cyber threats.

Cyber threats

and the role of company directors In the 21st century, digital information is fundamental to virtually every type and size of business, from vast corporations to sole traders. It forms the basis of their operations and enables them to function effectively. Without digital information, it would be hard for any business to survive against the competition, let alone grow.

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dependence on digital data has been more than matched in recent years by the escalation of cyber-attacks and cyberI has become so serious that Lloyds Risk Index for 2013 named cyber-risk as one of the three top concerns for directors taxes and customer loss. A 2014 survey showed that the cost of a major security breach to large organisations was about 10% of companies surveyed had been so badly damaged that they had to change the nature of their business.

A This means that in 2015 the protection of key information is vitally important for businesses even to survive, let alone compete. usinesses need to be on the front foot in cyber-preparedness, not simply reacting to breaches that

Why the Threat is Growing One reason for the increasing threat level is the proliferation of consumer technology in the workplace. mployees regularly bring in smartphones and tablets - and now wearable technology like the Apple Watch all of which introduce security threats. Staff commonly plug their devices or S sticks into office machines, and may open infected emails on office computers, or use devices with poor passwords or outdated software.

Another major factor is the increased reliance placed on third party suppliers, as more and more functions are outsourced.

In 2014, this was responsible for some of the most significant data security incidents suffered by companies, as a result of failure to carry out due diligence on third party providers. A company can be affected by any security vulnerabilities on the part of the supplier.

In addition, malware itself is becoming more dynamic and sophisticated, and is running ahead of conventional security systems. A particularly vicious variety is the APT or advanced persistent threat, whereby an unauthorised person gains access to a company’s network, and remains there undetected for a long period. There is also a new type known as the zero-day malware, which cannot be combated by normal anti virus software as no signatures are available to identify it. At the same time, most companies do not have people with the up to date skills to meet these new challenges, so that some companies are even considering employing hackers to combat the threat.

New Approach Needed his is why businesses need a new approach if they are to be successful in combating these evolving threats. The traditional solutions are increasingly

“Cyber threats can come from anywhere at any time, and they can destroy a company and its reputation.�

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struggling to keep up with the inexorable advance of cyber-crime. There are a number of reasons current systems are in danger of being ineffective.

Perhaps the most important of these reasons is the failure to understand that cybersecurity is a strategic management issue, not just something that can be left to the IT department. In fact, it is an issue that directors and boards need to have at the top of their agenda. This failure has often led to a communication gap between security professionals and management, with management not really understanding what is involved, and content to keep it that way.

Allied to this is a culture in which staff throughout the organisation assume that security is the concern of the department and nobody else. This is what leads to the situation in which staff introduce malware through their own devices, without realising that a cyber-attack can gain access via any node in a network. It is necessary to aim for a culture in which everyone at every level takes responsibility for security.

In addition, traditional organisational structures have been too rigid to cope with the unexpectedness of cyber attacks and the speed of change in the cyber world. As attackers move uickly and unpredictably, much more flexibility of response is re uired. Companies need the type of structure in which both information and decision making can move easily and swiftly up, down and across the business.

What Can Directors Do? Recognising that cyber risk management is a corporate governance issue, the government has launched the Cyber Essentials scheme, designed to help businesses combat cyber threats, and setting benchmarks for compliance, against which management can be udged. he scheme sets out procedures for achieving at least a basic level of cyber security, preventing approximately 80% of the attacks to which they would otherwise be vulnerable. Certificates for compliance will be available, and will be mandatory for some government contracts. owever, to achieve real security, directors need to move beyond basic procedures, to aim for an overall risk management framework and culture. A starting point would be to carry out an in depth assessment of the company s security and IT environment, based on processes and people as well as technology. his would include asking such uestions as s there an over arching security strategy governing the whole organisation? What are the identified cyber risks to the company and what is the plan to address them? Are responsibilities for cyber risk management clear? Have basic security standards been formulated and tested? And, most importantly s there a cyber security education process in place at all levels of the organisation?

Cyber threats can come from anywhere at any time, and they can destroy a company and its reputation. n this fast-changing landscape, cyber-risk management has never been more crucial for senior leaders in every sector.

Here are 10 important steps directors can take to ensure their organisation is as secure as it can be.

1. Incorporate cyber risk management into existing governance processes— this provides the strategic framework for managing risk throughout the company.

2. Evaluate and manage the cyber risks that are specific to your own organisation.

3. Employ specialists with the most up-to-date cyber security skills.

4. Train staff at all levels to understand cyber threats and to be aware of their own responsibility.

5. Prepare a clear response strategy to be adopted in the case of an attack, including a very specific chain of command.

6. Take out a cyber-risk insurance policy from a specialised insurer.

As insurers insist on appropriate procedures being in place, this will help you focus on areas where you can achieve the most effective risk reduction.

7. Ensure that the security of your network and systems is regularly tested.

8. Work towards certification with the government’s Cyber Essentials scheme.

9. Ensure your company has a cyber-risk register in place—this is the only way you can check and manage the risks that arise.

10. Always install software updates—failure to do this leaves vulnerabilities that can be exploited.

Quinn Legal works with leading forensic and security consultants to offer integrated legal and technical risks mitigation advice. or further information please contact r eter Cannell peter uinnlegal.im

Quinn Legal, 30 Ridgeway Street, Douglas, Isle of Man IM1 1EL Tel: 01624 665522 Email: mail@quinnlegal.im

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A signature style Lasenby Knox fficially launched in April, , Lasenby nox brings a new breed of financial adviser to the sle of an. he brand is built on the idea that a signature often marks the most important occasions in life, in essence, a promise sealing an agreement. he firm s promise to clients is that they recognise them as a person who is as individual as their signature by advising them in their own signature style. he business is aiming to be the adviser of choice in the sle of an, and create a level of service unsurpassed by its competitors. As they grow the client base and recruit more staff, the team will retain the focus, culture, values and service that the Lasenby nox signature is based upon.

Lasenby Knox makes key appointment to reunite team Lasenby Knox has made a significant hire with the appointment of Edgewater Associates’ Kathy Mitchell as an IFA and client relationship manager.

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his has reunited a longstanding partnership between athy and asenby no managing director, teve oc ing. he duo have wor ed together for more than years in total, firstly at H and for the past years at dgewater ssociates.

Forty-three-year-old Kathy, who lives in Glen Maye has 25 years’ experience in the finance industry, and is evel iploma qualified, ip . ver her years in an IFA environment, she has developed a well-rounded and forwardthin ing approach. long with teve, athy navigated industry changes, such as for their firm and the benefit of their clients. ommenting on her move, athy said “To join such a fantastically ambitious and quality firm is the opportunity of a lifetime and I am delighted with my new role. It’s great to be working in what’s always been such an effective partnership with Steve again – like the old gang is back together.

“The business really is doing things differently and I’ve never seen such a careful focus on client service and the depth of technical knowledge as there is at Lasenby Knox.

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“Lasenby Knox is built on traditional values and focusses on a personal approach as it recognises that clients should receive bespoke professional, financial planning, tailored precisely to their own long-term requirements and aspirations.”

Steve added: “Hiring Kathy is a real coup for the business and we’re grateful to have such a talent on board. She clearly understands what the business is trying to achieve within the market and is passionate about working with us to bring this to reality.

“An average one-size-fits-all IFA just doesn’t cut it for clients anymore. People need to feel that their adviser understands their personal needs and ambitions just as plainly as he or she can understand the benefits of a specific technical financial product or take a knowledgeable overview of the marketplace.

“What’s more, clients should also feel the benefits of working with a quality brand with the service and attention to detail they would find as a consumer in any other industry. Arguably, for private clients, the selection of an adviser is the most important purchase they ever make – after all it is that which determines how they can plan for everything else they spend.”

Lasenby Knox looks after a client’s all-encompassing financial planning and advice needs. This could include platforms, offshore bonds, discretionary fund management, pensions (SIPPS) or personal and business protection insurance.

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Lasenby Knox is an independent financial adviser making its mark as a new generation of wealth adviser firm built on traditional values and a personal approach.

-.Based in the Isle of Man, the team behind Lasenby Knox identified the need for clients to receive professional and aspirational financial planning that is entirely personal to them, with intuitive advice that comes from long-lasting relationships.

Most of life's most special and momentous occasions are sealed with a mark that's entirely personal to an individual; their signature.

Lasenby Knox’s signature approach is to form life-long relationships to gain a deep understanding of all of its clients’ specific needs.

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T: 01624 692176 E: steve.locking@lasenbyknox.com Knox House, 16-18 Finch Road, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2PT.

Lasenby Knox is a trading name of Knox Financial Services Limited. Knox Financial Services Limited is licensed by the Isle of Man Financial Supervision Commission and registered in the Isle of Man, number 031375C. Registered address: 16-18 Finch Road, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2PT.

APPOINTMENTS

IAN SANDERS TAKES OVER FROM IAN JARRITT AS MANSAT CFO

Ian Sanders has been named as the new hief inancial cer at an at td, the Isle of an company which provides specialist regulatory services to international satellite operators. He replaces Ian Jarritt, who retired at the end of pril after years wor ing with the company. Ian Jarritt remains on the ManSat Main Board as a Non-Executive irector.

Mr Sanders, an economist and hartered ccountant by training, is an independent consultant to companies in the telecoms, media and technology sectors. efore becoming an independent consultant, he spent over twenty years with the professional services firm w , and its consulting business w onsulting.

CHRYSTALS ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF NEW DIRECTOR

Manx Telecom has appointed Finance Director Gary Lamb as the company’s new hief ecutive cer.

ocal estate agency and surveying firm, hrystals has announced the appointment of Joney Kerruish to its board of directors.

ary oined an elecom as inance irector in ctober and has been instrumental in the company’s development since then. rior to oining the Island’s leading communication solutions provider, he held a diverse range of senior roles and has spent years wor ing in the Isle of an operating within the local business community and internationally. ary will take over as CEO from Mike Dee who has held the post since .

ducated locally at ing illiam’s ollege and amsey rammar chool before studying rban state anagement at iverpool John’s oore’s niversity, Joney has since wor ed in both the and on the Isle of an. he qualified at rivers Jonas in Manchester and also worked for five years at ountrywide urveyors Northamptonshire, where she specialised in residential survey and valuation, including mortgage valuations and homebuyers’ surveys.

NEW CORPORATE PARALEGAL FOR CAINS’ LONDON OFFICE

NEW APPOINTMENTS AT BROWNE CRAINE

FIRST NAMES GROUP APPOINTS NEW COO

aw and professional services group Cains has expanded the corporate team at its ondon o ce with the appointment of Taranah Blake as a paralegal.

rowne raine o rowne raine is pleased to announce that Lynsey Smith and James Sayle have been appointed directors of the firm.

irst ames roup, a leading global provider of trust, funds and corporate services, has appointed Pete Emery as roup hief perating cer .

I’d li e to congratulate ynsey and James, said avid raine, hairman of rowne raine. ince oining the firm, they have made an e cellent contribution, I have no doubt they will ma e great additions to the management team. ost importantly, they are both very positive individuals which can only mean great things for the firm.

ete, who will be based in the roup’s ondon o ce, will wor closely with roup hief ecutive cer , engi omay, and the anagement eam to deliver the roup’s strategic ob ectives. His new role will focus on developing a global operational platform to enable irst ames roup to achieve its vision for continued growth. ete will also oversee group functions, namely change, H , technology services, treasury, facilities and management information.

Taranah’s areas of practice will include general corporate, funds, asset finance and corporate finance, including capital mar ets. he aw chool graduate was awarded a ostgraduate iploma in egal ractice in after completing her undergraduate law degree at runel niversity.

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RL360°’s Angela Gregory presents a cheque for £8,000 to Dot Tilbury and the children of the Isle of Man Youth Cycling League for the 2015 season.

WAREHOUSE FITNESS RASIE FUNDS FOR NEPAL

RL360° is the league’s title sponsor and has been involved with youth cycling in the Isle of Man for 22 years.

On Saturday 9 May the staff and gym members from Warehouse Fitness Ladies Only Gym teamed together to help raise some desperately needed funds for those affected by the recent earthquakes in Nepal.

The day saw back to back exercise classes run from 9am to 3pm and gym members and non-members alike were invited to take part in as many – or as few – classes as they liked.

Karen Hanly, owner of Warehouse Fitness, said “We are so lucky and in reality we have everything we need, so my heart goes out to the people of Nepal and their suffering after the recent disasters. However, sending my heart out to them is NOT going to feed them or keep them warm, and so my staff came up with the idea of a fund raiser”.

The day was a great success and raised £700 with many of those taking part paying for all of the classes even if they were unable to attend them all. Refreshments where supplied by free of charge by Hanly’s Convenience store.

The final total however will be higher as the fundraiser also received a very generous donation of 2 tickets for this year’s V Festival from Mrs Farzanah Hoosen. The festival takes place at over the weekend of 22/23 August and the tickets will be sold to the highest bidder. Anyone wishing to bid on the tickets should contact Warehouse Fitness on 679419 or send them a message through their Facebook page.

GOLFERS HELP CHARITY’S FUNDRAISING DRIVE A total of 64 golfers took part in The Children’s Centre’s annual golf day which is one of the charity’s most important annual fundraising events. Around £6,000 was raised with all funds going towards charitable projects which help families and children across the Island, including Mobex, Out2Play, Child Contact Centre, Thriving Families, Community Development and the Community Farm.

MORE SUPPORT FOR DOUGLAS RUGBY CLUB

BIG CROWD ENJOYS POLO CLUB OPEN DAY

Around 150 visitors enjoyed an open day at the Triskelion Polo Club on Sunday (June 21), which included a competitive match. The club, which is based at Grenaby Mooar, Malew, was set up towards the end of last year and has already taught many newcomers to the sport how to play the game. The open day featured a Douglas vs Rest of the Island demonstration match with all but one of the participants having only learnt to play polo in recent months.

The club is run by General Manager Frazer Houston and his brother Cameron who are both experienced polo players and all-round horsemen. For those visitors to the open day who were not familiar with the sport, Cameron gave a basic introduction to the rules before the game.

He also played in the match.

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ANNEXIO SPONSOR DOUGLAS RUGBY CLUB Pictured above are Tom Brodie and Sebastien Jeanneau of Annexio, local lottery services business with the Douglas Rugby Club, who will be the team's sponsors for the 2015/16 season. Sebastien continues his ties with the team as a retired senior player who now coaches Douglas 2’s and the under 9 junior team.

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RECORD BREAKERS AT THE DOUBLE IN MANX TELECOM PARISH WALK The Manx Telecom Parish Walk – the Island’s biggest mass participation sports event – once again illustrated our fantastic community spirit. Thousands of spectators turned out to cheer on around 1,500 walkers, some battling to win the 85-mile race, but most aiming to meet personal fitness challenges or raise funds for charity.

Defending champion Richard Gerrard won the race and set a new record time of 14hrs 40mins 08secs, knocking more than two minutes off the previous best time.

Janette Morgan retained the women’s title and finished ninth in the overall standings. Michael George and David Walker finished second and third respectively in the men’s event, while Karen Chiarello and Stephanie Quayle were second and third in the ladies’ race.

A total of 175 walkers completed the full 85-mile course within 24 hours – among them 75-year-old Edmund Shillabeer who became the oldest competitor to walk the full distance. Edmund, who runs his own veterinary practice in Plymouth, finished 76th in 20hrs 54mins. The under-21s battled it out over the 32.5 miles to Peel with Alex Eaton and Danielle Oates retaining the men’s and women’s titles.

The walkers clocked up a total of 50,055 miles – that’s more than double the earth’s circumference! Of that total, the 175 walkers who completed the full 85 mile course covered 14,875 miles. 442 walkers chose to stop at Peel, the biggest total for any of the 16 checkpoints.

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ave you ever wondered what day to day life is like running a business working with horses? As this is the active edition, I thought I’d provide you with a little glimpse into one of my typical days.

I’m sure we’re all familiar with the quote, “Never work with children or animals”, but I disagree. Animals offer up some truly unexpected moments, making every day different.

Sometimes they raise a smile and sometimes my voice, but whatever the day they are always varied and vibrant and I love it.

DING-ALING IT’S 7.00AM The alarm goes off and I instruct my wonderful fiancé Andrew to make my most important coffee of the day - not that he needs telling, but some teaching habits die hard. I can’t function without my morning caffeine fix. BBC Breakfast flicks on so I’m up-to-date and know what the weather is doing. I do a quick phone, message and email check, then it’s time to let the dogs out and feed the cat. I then check on Monty, as he politely hangs his head out of the stable and asks “where’s my breakfast?” This is all done in my pyjamas!

SHOWER’OKE’ TIME AT 7.45AM After a quick scrub and modest beautification, I change into my riding and teaching attire before munching a ‘decision making power bagel’ (sesame seed is my favourite) and I’m all set to tackle the day.

Wonderhorse hour 8.30-9.30am First on the list is seeing to Monty. After finishing his breakfast I turn him out into the field to have a stretch of legs. I get his stable mucked out, fill the hay nets and water buckets all ready for when he’s brought in later.

WORK 10AM-12.30PM My first clients of the day are at Ballavartyn Equestrian Centre in Santon. I am currently producing/educating a young horse for my client as she is unable to ride him for health reasons. I enjoy working with young horses, it’s particularly rewarding teaching them new things and seeing them come along, but you never quite know how they will react which keeps it exciting! Today is a good day and after chatting through the plan for the week with the owner, my next client is ready waiting.

Next up is a lovely 16.3hh mare that I’m jumping on behalf of the owner. I have been working with her once a week over the winter, taking it slow as she isn’t the

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easiest ride. I have a thing for the quirky ones and although she’s rather strong today, I am thrilled with her. It’s such a buzz when everything comes together with patience and hard work paying off. We start talking about the possibility of a first competitive outing the following week.

WORKING LUNCH 1PM-3.30PM It’s time to head home for a spot of lunch. I keep my phone close at hand to reply to any texts & emails and then update my book.

I have a few hours until my next client so I head out to catch up Monty and give him a workout. The wind was bad the previous night, so the first thing I do is pick up all the jumps before tacking up. It’s essential I keep him fit as he still loves competing regularly both on and off island.

I start with a short hack to loosen him up, we then head into the field for canter work before having a few pops. I don’t over jump him as he knows his job, it’s more about mental and physical agility for him at this stage – and for the love of it!

After a cool-down I put him back in his stable. Then it’s the glamorous task of emptying the muck trailer. Not entirely surprisingly I find a stowaway on board, it’s ‘Hottie’ the Jack Russell, she’s forever hitching a ride just have a frolic in the field. I just have time a quick coffee and a cheeky biscuit before starting an evening of teaching.

introduce a couple of poles and a small jump.

The key is to make sure the basics are there.

It’s important that children enjoy lessons and build up their confidence. Keeping lessons fun helps with their learning, and you get a feeling about how far you can push them. Every rider is different so you have to adapt to each.

2nd Session - Ballaclucas I’ve been working with this particular horse for over a year, his rider wanted help with their jumping, they were both nervous and needed to go back to basics. We have built confidence and technique up slowly to the point where we are now jumping a full course and competing. Setting achievable goals is important, some may seem simple - learning to canter or jumping a cross pole but you have to do these successfully before you can go out and win a class.

Like many forms of teaching, it’s not just about the lesson. My client’s receive ‘homework’ to help maximise what they get from each lesson. We also carefully assess routine, feed choices and ongoing care.

3rd Session - GGH I’ve been teaching this combination for longer than I can remember, from age 7 up to 18. She’s a tricky little pony and we’ve had to throw the rule book out for her. A typical mare, she can be a little stroppy at times and we’ve had to adapt her rider’s style to suit her. We work hard to maintain the pony’s interest whilst jumping.

4th Session - Foxdale I’m working with an event rider who wants to brush up on her show jumping skills. We work on specific exercises to keep the horse careful and maintain a good rhythm. We discuss a fitness programme for the horse, upcoming competitions to aim for and goals.

WORK 4PM-9PM I coach all over the Island and try to keep within a specific area each evening, but it doesn’t always work out like that. I travel between equestrian centres, livery yards and private houses and I can be at up to 10 different yards in any one week

It’s home time! I give Andrew a quick call to check on dinner, which is just as well to be honest; if it was left to me it would likely be sandwiches and cereal. I say hello to Monty and check he’s ok for the night, pop on my PJ’s, chow down and get ready to go again in the morning.

1st Session - Glenville A mere 5 minutes away I’m teaching two little girls to ride their pony. They are coming on leaps and bounds, so today I

And that’s it until tomorrow…

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BMW 2 SERIES GRAN TOURER! THE BMW 2 SERIES GRAN TOURER IS THE CAR GROWING FAMILIES HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR.

Until now, families with more than three kids had little option but to get a hulking SUV or van-based people mover... Or suck it up and move downmarket.

Aimed at people who think a Ford Grand C-MAX, Citroen Grand C4 Picasso or even a Volkswagen Touran is too mainstream, the 2 GT promises to be a car you not only need but one you actively desire.

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he 2 Series Gran Tourer is mainly aimed at families, which BMW says will make up 60 per cent of its customer base. A further 20 per cent will go to elderly buyers thanks to its more upright driving position and easily accessible front seats with the final fifth oin to eet buyers wantin more space and an upmarket image. Four trims, SE, Sport, Luxury and M Sport will comprise the range, with the majority specced in popular Sport and M Sport guises.

Engines range from the basic threecylinder 216d diesel to the range-topping 220d with four-wheel drive. In between the two you’ll find a 218i and 220i petrol, as well as a 218d diesel. The two more powerful diesels are expected to make up the bulk of sales, though it’s the lesser 216d that boast the most impressive fuel economy and emissions. Six-speed manual and eightspeed automatic gearboxes are on offer across the range.

STYLING Despite being its most family friendly car, BMW have made the 2 Series Gran Tourer look sporty and stylish.

The well-made cabin oozes with BMW’s

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familiar avant-garde luxury. There is a selection of different trims to chose from, but most people will find the entry level SE more than adequate. Among other things it includes sat nav, digital radio, dual zone climate and an electrically operated tailgate. Other trims include Sport which gets bigger wheels as standard and a few racy yet necessary trinkets while Luxury adds stylish chrome trim and leather seats as standard. At the very top is the M Sport. Very popular with UK buyers it includes 18-inch alloys, M badging, a more aggressive front bumper and sports seats and suspension.

IN THE DRIVING SEAT Up front, the seating position is noticeably driver-focused with a front-wheel drive set up (there is an all-wheel drive version) and a tall body, this people carrier feels very much like a BMW in the way it steers, handles and rides both with authority and ISLE OF MAN PREMIER MAGAZINE

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precision. The cabin is well insulated from outside noise and the suspension deals with bumps in that firm but fair, BMW way.

You get the sense the oily bits underneath the skin are hewn from sturdier stuff than in lesser rivals and that more time and money has been spent developing the car at the test track.

PRACTICALITY The Gran Tourer has an extra 12cm between the wheels and a further 9cm in the boot over the 2 Series Active Tourer.

The extra length has freed up room for a third row of two seats which can be folded out of the boot floor at the pull of a lever.

Large rear doors and a middle row of seats with a quick tilt and slide function, aid access to the very back. And once in there is easily enough room for smaller children.

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can configure the car so that you can carry seven average sized adults.

If you regularly need to carry really long items, you can fold the front passenger seat, which folds flat to give 2.6 meters throughload capacity.

Plenty of thought has gone into packaging too. There’s cup holders between the rearmost chairs while the back door pockets can hold a 1.5-litre bottle as can the fronts. The glove box is a good size and there’s under-seat storage in the front and middle row.

Other practical extras include height adjustable and removable picnic tables, which use a bracket that can be replaced by iPad holders if you do a lot of long-distance driving with the family in tow.

TEST DRIVE The BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer is available to test drive at Buchanan BMW now.

Want to WIN a 4 day family test drive and get a FAMILY PASS to Curraghs Wildlife Park?

All you have to do is tell Buchanan BMW, in one line, why you want to test drive the 2 Series Gran Tourer.

Enter now - for full details visit: /buchananbmw BUCHANAN BMW & MINI Isle of Man Business Park, Cooil Road Braddan, Isle of Man, IM2 2QZ

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STAYING OUT FO WORDS Russ Atkinson

Air-cooled Volkswagens are a bit like Marmite. By this, of course, I mean you can usually find a small amount of gloopy black liquid pooling somewhere underneath them, but they have earned themselves a cult status that manages to divide opinion. There’s no doubting that each step in their evolution has left behind an iconic design, it’s just that some people are content to play that off the almost undeniable fact that, being old, they’re pretty crap to drive.

I fall into the latter category. In fact, I’m often shocked that anybody tolerates them at all each time I get behind the wheel of any air-cooled or early water-cooled T25 Volkswagen van as the dread of the experience that lies ahead of me moves to the forefront of my mind and my blood runs cold. Don’t get me wrong, I actually really quite like a challenge and have had both the pleasure and displeasure of driving some brilliantly terrible bikes, cars and trucks but for all of their unmistakable charm I can’t help but feel a dose of frustration when I see one rather than just being able to appreciate them entirely.

If you’ve ever travelled to Glastonbury by car (if you were on a bus no doubt the alcohol flowing will have made

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you completely oblivious to anything outside of those vast windows) you’ll have experienced the hideous tailbacks that are symptomatic of trying to park one hundred thousand cars in a field, but have you ever managed to get thrity miles clear of Pilton on the Monday morning following the festival and found yourself in a painfully slow traffic queue to rival the journey there from a few days earlier?

Of course you have, and it is invariably because somewhere, most likely out of range of sight, there is somebody in a Type 1 Camper attempting to pass another Type 1 Camper up a mere 3% gradient hill. You can use the traffic as a cover on the way in, but even once all of the beer has been consumed and the van weighs significantly less there’s nowhere to hide on the open

road. It’s just you, your AA card, a lot of patience and a queue of frustrated motorists in your fiercly vibrating rear view mirror.

Steering play to rival the sloppiest of Series Land Rovers or any Mercedes truck built before 1990, gear linkages that offer less chance of selecting the correct gear (or often any gear at all for that matter) than bagging the Euromillions jackpot this coming Friday, a lack of power that is stunningly laughable and those unmistakable looks. Elagantly curved and well proportions or boxy, slab-sided workhorses, they do look the part and that overriding apprecation must be what does it for those enthusiasts enthusiastic enough to tinker with and drive them.

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OR THE SUMMER Step into the second generation of watercooled Transporters, the T4, though and now we’re within the realms of reliable workhorses, famously seen up and down the highways and byways of Great Britain in a combination of bright yellow and dark green ready to come to the aid of any ailing Type 1 or 2 Volkswagen at a moment’s notice driven by friendly AA men for hundreds of thousands of miles, a testament to German reliability.

Fast forward to today and, especially in the Io , the sheer volume of T5 vans and camper conversions is staggering. From humble work vans (one of which is parked in the garage here at Gallery HQ) to DIY converted surf-wagons and day vans, converted pop-top campers and top of the range, fully kitted out Volkswagen California factory campers, it seems we just can’t get enough of these versatile vans over here right now.

Why, you ask? Surely a combination of their ease of driving, offering car-like handling along with the driving position of an SUV, their staggeringly good fuel economy, pleasant looks and availability of

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an abundance of factory and aftermarket extras to suit a range of tastes. Maybe the Volkswagen mentality of old translates into modern day Transporter ownership; no rush, no worries. Could that be the perfect recipe?

Same easy attitude, newfound performance.

What are you waiting for? Saddle up and set off on your own adventure today*. *Subject to ferry timetables and availability.

Steering play to rival the sloppiest of Series Land Rovers or any Mercedes truck built before 1990, gear linkages that offer less chance of selecting the correct gear (or often any gear at all for that matter) than bagging the Euromillions jackpot this coming Friday, a lack of power that is stunningly laughable and those unmistakable looks Or could it be our willingness as a nation to travel? Even if the farthest you travel is to the ound for a surf or a picnic with the family or friends you can always dream of exploring more exotic destinations. One day. Maybe. Owning one of these vans could just be the key to that dream. Plus you can pop down to the supermarket and there’s plenty of space in there for the weekly shop - just next to the cupboard stuffed full of sandy towels, flip-flops and that snorkel that you haven’t managed to get around to using yet.

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July. A month for sea, sand and sun, whether you’re staying on the island or jetting off to sunnier climes. The beaches are overcrowded, town is nothing but an amalgamation of body odour, awkward shoulder barging and overworked air conditioners, and to top it all off, summer holiday weight has hit you like a flaming tyre from a road accident (this is a generalization/inspirational opening, please don’t assume I’m calling you fat).

I know it seems like it happened a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, but try to remember January 1st. Christmas and New Year celebrations are but a blur as you stumble home from whichever party/event you were at until the early hours. You’ve drunk half your weight in heavily sugared, heavily sweetened and imaginatively named drinks, and you’re feeling lethargic at best, if not hungover already. You catch sight of yourself in a mirror whilst finishing the last

of the turkey that can safely be salvaged from the depths of the fridge, and only one thought comes to mind; tomorrow I join the gym.

Pardon the conceit, but it’s necessary to convey how little these empty promises mean. Flash forward to the present day.

Somehow, miraculously, a small number of pounds have dropped off you since the bleak mid-winter (thanks evolution), but stepping outside into the heat and seeing every other

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An important part of losing weight is being able to track your progress with the utmost precision. More to the point, it’s vital to be able to, at first, shame yourself into losing weight when you tip the scales at 90kg, and secondly to be able to brag on social media about your incredibly incremental progress. Because at the end of the day, if everyone you know online can’t appreciate you losing 5 pounds, who can? What is difficult for the uninitiated is finding the time of day to get on the scales, manually take down your weight, and find a way to positively spin the fact that you’ve actually gained weight in the past week. But we are initiated, aren’t we reader? Welcome to the weight loss game, the Withings Smart Body Analyser. Now, with this highly-tuned scale, you can link your progress directly to your smartphone so that you can easily track all the things that it just takes too long to work out with a pen and pencil, like BMI, body fat index and percentage weight loss. But

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gym-slave walking around without any respectable form of clothing on still forces a harsh reminder on us all that very rarely occurs. We should have listened to our drunk selves. Fear that you’ve left it too late for that perfect summer body has probably been and past, however, if you are now living in a warped state of simultaneous acceptance and denial, it’s not too late. As always, gadgets and technology can, quite literally, zap that belly fat right off.

these scales aren’t just limited to checking your weight. If you’re committed to getting active for the summer, or if you’re just looking for a way to prove to the world that carbs and carbon dioxide are the enemy, this scale is perfect. Whilst you’re being weighed, the scale will take your pulse, as well as providing an air quality screening and giving you a daily weather forecast. That’s right, this little machine can actually give you a readout of the air condition in your bedroom, letting you know when there is too much carbon dioxide inside or if it’s too hot or cold. After much review, however, I’m yet to find a reason why this is helpful.

As with pretty much everything I review in these pages, your best bet of getting hold of the Withings Smart Body Analyser is from an online store. You can find them from between £110-120, which begs the question, is it really worth knowing what your weight is with one of these if you subsequently can’t afford a gym membership?

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We’re all told that swimming is one of the, if not the, best method for weight loss. It incorporates almost every muscle, tires you out as much as a good run and, above all, is a damned fun way to get active.

However, the sport flaunts a couple of quite big flaws. Firstly, for those who may be trying to lose weight to deal with their self-consciousness, swimming’s necessity to be barely clothed provides an early hurdle. There are few things more daunting than watching someone that, judging by their physique, swims the channel to get to work each morning exit the pool, only for you to proudly lower your belly into the water sometime between your feet and your knees. Unless you’re willing to wear a wetsuit to Les Quennevais, which may lead to more negative consequences

than positives, there’s no escaping the need to show some skin. However, this is not the dilemma that the Finis Neptune corrects. This little device deals with what I personally believe is a much bigger issue.

The need for music when you’re exercising.

It’s fact that you can’t swim without liquid, that liquid usually being water.

Unfortunately it is also fact that electronics, such as your iPod, don’t necessarily agree with water. So, instead of forking out ridiculous money to waterproof your device and the earphones, why not fork out an even more ridiculous amount of money to buy a whole new device? Yes, that was sarcasm, but in all seriousness there are advantages to the Finis Neptune, although they are mostly superficial. The best feature of the Neptune is the way it makes the sound audible underwater. Rather than going

with the traditional ear bud system, Finis have opted to use a revolutionary Bone Conduction system. That’s right, rather than having the music being pumped into your ear, this gadget plays music through your cheekbones into your inner ear! I’m not even going to pretend to understand how that works, but if that’s not the most Batman thing you’ve ever heard you’re living a far more exciting life than I. Unfortunately, for Batman level technology, you pay the price of: 1) looking about as much of a tool as Adam West in the 60s series, and 2) $160 (£102). Not cheap, granted, and also a whole lot of hassle in setting up a new device, but vibrating cheekbones? Maybe worth it

SENSORIA FITNESS SOCKS

I solemnly swear that this is the only time I will ever subject you, the reader, to a section on socks. Now I know that is not an encouraging opening line, and I don’t blame you at all if you want to skip this review, but I implore you to read on and learn, as I have, of the wonder of the Sensoria Fitness Socks. Honestly, I never knew that gadget heads around the world even wore socks in their dungeon labs, let alone paid attention to them, but here we see the coupling of modern technology with possibly the must mundane piece of clothing in an outfit producing a product that could change the way we perform one of the most base and instinctive tasks that man can.

Running. These socks pair with your smartphone to provide you with real-time updates on your running technique, your pace and even your risk of injury. By assessing the way your feet land on the floor, the Fitness Socks can warn you where you are most likely to develop an injury, and suggest changes so that you can avoid this risk. It’s not quite batman cheekbone vibration, but for a pair of socks, even connecting to another device is progress.

Sounds like there’s no downside to these little bundles of wool? Of course there is! Whilst a pair of socks in Primark can cost me roughly £1, for the pleasure of owning these little foot-warmers you’ll be paying $200 (when ordered directly from the Sensoria site). So, it’s a question of whether you’d rather store 200 pairs of gym socks, or one pair that will inevitably get holy, as all do, after the first use.

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PHONE HOME Get festival-ready this summer with Manx Telecom Snappy Selfie Remote (£14.99) No festival is complete without compiling an album of selfies to bring the memories back home with you. Struggle no more with waging a war on unflattering angles, limb straining and not to mention- the dreaded blur.

The Snappy Selfie Remote is a ground-breaking selfie solution. With lightning speed pairing capabilities, this pocket-sized remote helps you nail the perfect self-portrait leaving your Instagram game on point! No relying on apps to seamlessly open and work, the Bluetooth remote shutter lets you snap wirelessly on phones or tablets without the requirement for an app meaning it really is as efficient as vanity gets.

Complete with remote, keychain, removable prop-up stand PLUS an impressive 10 metres wireless range, the world is pretty much your egotistical oyster.

Long Life Milk Portable Charger (£14.99) You might be in the middle of filming your favourite band or waiting for a text as to where to meet up with others from your party when suddenly your phone battery dies.

Be caught out no more as this handy USB device replenishes your phone with fresh milky power – from the Long Life Milk Charger.

Available in three delicious flavours to suit all palates, each of these pocketsized cartons contain a mighty 2600 mAh of battery- that's powerful enough to fully charge your mobile phone, with plenty of juice (milk?) to spare.

Just plug your own charging cable into the USB port on the base and it'll power up, with a warm red glow letting you know once they're completely charged.

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Superfast broadband for all pockets - Samsung’s Galaxy Ace 4 As more and more smartphone users enjoy experiencing the superfast mobile broadband speeds that 4G delivers, Samsung has launched a handset that puts all the advantages of 4G into the reach of everyone’s pocket.

The Samsung Galaxy Ace 4 is a smartphone that combines a superb user experience with 4G connectivity at a very reasonable price. Crucially, because there is no extra cost for using 4G services, Ace 4 users can enjoy all the benefits of mobile broadband without having to worry about bills.

Powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core processor and running the latest version of Android (KitKat v4.4), the Ace 4 has the power and speed you need to make sure that its superb connectivity works for you.

Talking connectivity, the Ace 4 has another trick up its sleeve with wireless NFC (Near Field Communication) capabilities that enable you to easily swap files and media with your friends. It also packs a 5Mp camera and a 4.3 inch super Amoled screen that displays your pictures with the crispness and clarity they deserve.

If you want to get started with 4G, then pop into one of the Sure stores, in Douglas, Ramsey or Port Erin, and take a look at the Galaxy Ace 4; it’s available for just £125 on Pay As You Go. COME AND VISIT US IN ONE OF THE ISLAND’S SURE STORES 35 STRAND STREET, DOUGLAS 4 ORCHARD WALK, PORT ERIN 10 PARLIAMENT STREET, RAMSEY

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