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reetings, as I write it hasn’t rained in almost two days! That must be a record for summer 2015 - so far anyway. It’s apparently going to change in early August, we’re promised warm air and prolonged sunny spells. Sun worshippers stand by, you could still get at least one day on the beach this year!

With local as this month’s theme, a few of our writers have mused on what makes you local and explored local goings-on. One of the many odd aspects of Island life is that the concept of being “a local” is really important to us, yet no two people have precisely the same definition of whether you’re in the club or not. Go far enough back and every family immigrated here at one point or another, yet people can get very particular about establishing their exact degree of local-ness.

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For lots of us describing ourselves as locals is just an affectionate way of saying you love the place you live, whether it took you five months or five decades to call the place home. There are also people who completely reject the idea, perhaps this is because they are recent arrivals who don’t like it here and can’t actually wait to get on that fabled “boat in the morning”. Where do you fit in?

What I’ve found to be true is that the Isle of Man has the power to make you feel proudly associated and passionate about the island early on in your relationship.

I suppose all you need to know in order to decide if you’re local is to ask yourself how long it takes to bump into somebody you know in the centre of town?

If you’re as Manx as the hills, or think you are, a good summary article on how to find your Manx roots is given in Nigel Crowe’s Starting your research - the first article in the Journal of the Isle of Man Family History Society vol 1 no 1 1979. www.isle-of-man.com/manxnotebook/famhist/v01n1.htm#5-9.

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BEACH ETIQUETTE: DOS AND DON’TS FOR THE SUMMER SEASON Greetings, fellow sun worshippers. As I write it hasn’t rained in almost two days, so I’ve an elled my emergen y tri to an ro e on t e assum tion t at fi le summer is ere on e again li e t at mysterious se y a uaintan e w o bangs on your bedroom window at but doesn t always remember to return your alls w en you re drun and rying on a uesday I e laid out in t e garden long enoug to be ome o timisti about our atmos eri ros e ts so I e boo ed an a ointment wit my wa te ni ian sto ed u on a tor and boug t in enoug imm s to i le a or oise It isn t summer unless you an it t e bea to s ow o last winter s surgery but be ore any o you an la eyes on my new bottom we need to establis a ew ground rules or s ould I say sand rules Much as it pains me to say it, the standards of our beaches are slipping. I’m not talking about the environment, which is still cleaner than my colon after a week-long wheatgrass binge, but about the behaviour of the people who congregate in it. I appreciate that a small island can’t afford the staff to police beach behaviour in the same way as more progressive places like Dubai or Singapore, but just because we technically have human rights that doesn’t mean your children have the human right to interrupt my nap time wailing because they’re not grown up enough to fight off seagulls on their own. Maybe if you spent less time getting crude body art and more time handing out spankings I’d be able to doze in peace.

Rule #1: respect my personal space Say what you want about European tourists, but what they lack in queuing ability they make up for with their inherent understanding of how to seize tactical control of the best sunbathing space. Get up at dawn, reserve your spot with towels, return to bed.

In the continental spirit, I’ve been paying one of my gardeners (who lives just a few parishes away) to turn up on the sand at 6AM and set up my sun lounger, wind-break, three towels and umbrella in such a manner that most people are naturally repelled and pitch up well away from my personal VIP area. For those who don’t get the hint and manage to ignore my midday death glare, you have only yourselves to blame if footballs happen to get popped, sand happens to find its way into your packed lunches and clouds of wasps are attracted to the sugar water that somehow got spritzed over your belongings whilst you were splashing about in the water like grotesque, tattooed walruses.

Rule #2: beach fashion doesn’t mean letting it all hang out I like to spend a lot of time nearly-naked, but that’s because I’m wealthy enough to have a body that is tanned, manicured and sculpted into perfection by a small army of personal trainers and discrete men with tweezers. Most of my calories come from cigarettes and gin, so I can actually pull off the latest fashions, created as they are by eccentric French designers who are disgusted by a woman’s body unless she resembles a teenage boy. I’m not saying you should be ashamed if you don’t look like this (although

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Not that the so-called adults are any less annoying to be around - it’s like Club 18-30 ran out of space for loud people with sunburned necks and they all came here instead.

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This is clearly intolerable, so as a solution, I propose we get rid of those polite little signs that tell you not to start deckchair fires or crush people with your jetski, and replace them with some more civilised rules, enforced by uniformed goons. They’re firm but fair, anybody who disagrees is welcome to hop on the next flight to Greece and sunbathe there instead. I hear they can’t afford to be too picky with who they welcome at the moment.

I would be), just that you should think twice before choosing incredibly revealing clothing to wear to the seaside. Fashion flatters by obscuring our (your) flaws and emphasising our (my) finer features, which means that you should consider the bits other people might not want to see before putting on the string bikini that lays bare your plucked-turkey thighs and hairy bottom crack.

Rule #3: seaside dining - nothing ruins the beach like a burned sausage Aside from cheap perfume, babies’ nappies, sandal foot fungus and artifi cial coconut oil, there’s no smell more likely to ruin my day at the beach than the stench of some idiot who has decided that scorching the outside of a few chicken giblets will make him the Ainsley Harriott of his social circle. If I found it relaxing to be downwind of charred wildlife I’d go back to grief-spying at the animal crematorium. There should be maximum punishment for those awful people who insist on fouling the sands like BP at Deepwater Horizon, except with Reggae Reggae Sauce instead of crude oil. The only consolation I cling to is that beach barbecues are statistically proven to be one of the largest sources of really unpleasant food poisoning.

Rule #4: don’t bring your own entertainment The beach is entertaining on its own, it doesn’t require enhancement by footballs, stereos and Tyson, your beloved family pet.

There’s a reason I don’t come to spend my weekend relaxing in your living room, and it’s not just the KFC stains on the furniture or

“My wife and I hadn’t had sex for at least a year and I started going on to some of the websites, then took it a stage further and started meeting guys, I wouldn’t say I’m gay but I was definitely enjoying sex with other men, and we’re not talking about men who were in the least bit effeminate or camp, all of them were masculine, from truck driver to bankers.”

While a number of dating websites specifically cater for bisexual men gay websites are now inundated with men from the island who want more excitement in their lives and are looking for their first experience with another man and it’s not just for oral sex.

A popular website catering for bisexual men invariably has around 200 men on it at any one time while a website for gay guys will number some 300. On both, the age range is from 18-year-old teenagers, often with girl friends, to middle-aged married men.

Married men make no secret of the fact they want more excitement in their lives, often complaining that sex in their marriage is non-existent. ‘Experiment’ and ‘Excitement’ are the two most popular reasons given.

Rule#5: respect the power of the ocean The proliferation of public swimming pools has created the entirely unreasonable expectation that there is some kind of public duty to prevent other people from having accidents in the water. Considering the amount of noise people seem to be encouraged to make these days you can hardly blame me if I mistook some tragic thrashing for for simple jubilation, and covered my head with a towel whilst your elderly mother was swept away to the next Island over. I’m also not there to warn your children about jellyfish (I think of them as free botox) or steer jetski-driving idiots away from rocks. If anything, I think there should be specific traps set up to catch jetskis, which are nothing more than an expensive aquatic version of those awful scooters that buzz around. Say what you will about the likely global devastation caused by climate change, on the bright side there’s a good chance that some of the people who persist in ruining my summer might get eaten by sharks.

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BISEXUAL ENCOUNTERS ARE RAMPANT ON THE ISLE OF MAN AS MORE SUPPOSEDLY ‘STRAIGHT’ MEN SEEK TO EXPLORE OTHER LIAISONS LEAVING THEIR WIVES AND GIRL FRIENDS BLISSFULLY UNAWARE THAT THE MAN IN THEIR LIFE IS ENTHUSIASTICALLY DATING OTHER MEN.

the potential to catch lice. It’s because I don’t want to hear your taste in music, talk about ‘the big match’ or be forced to bury your dog under three feet of sand whilst you’re away buying Tangle Twisters. If you must occupy yourself, a book or magazine should suffice, although preferably not ‘Fifty Shades Of Grey’ - It might give you the wrong idea and I’d rather watch a cow giving birth than any public displays of affection between you and “ur bae”.

These are the guys whose identities on websites are pictorially merely black silhouettes but their vital statistics are given in great and unabashed detail, down to the ultimate centimetre, so as to reveal that size definitely can matter, often with photographs of a certain part of their anatomy taken on their mobile phone. Their profiles invariably make it abundantly clear that it’s not just a kiss and cuddle they are looking for. There are those who want to enjoy a spot of cross dressing with another man, perhaps some frilly underwear, suspenders and for the more ambitious a basque.

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Mike*, affluent and in his mid 40s, is no longer happily married since his wife discovered a series of explicit texts and pictures from men he had had sex with along with links to a gay website

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Mike has now moved out of the family home which is on the outskirts of Douglas and is now living on his own in an apartment.

“The worst moment for me was telling my son and daughter who are both in their early teens why I was moving out and why their mother and I would be getting divorced.

After the initial shock my daughter has been more understanding than my son who still finds it difficult to accept and refuses to talk about it. I can’t disguise the fact that there is a lot of anger in both of them which surfaces if we have a row , which often comes about from something quite trivial but then they will readily blame me for all that is happened and how it’s changed their lives.

“The one night stands are no more as I’m now seeing someone on a regular basis, he is a few years younger than me and while he has had girl friends he’s never married. My children as yet refuse to meet him which can make for difficulties and for the sake of them my wife and I are now on relatively friendly terms. I’m not overtly gay and there are friends and work colleagues, even family members, who

don’t know why my wife and I split up and that ‘s how we both want it to stay. “ Of course I hurt my wife, it was a bombshell but I have discovered just how many men here on the island are having one night stands with other men., escaping from home when they can, lying to their partners, so as to meet up with a man they have been exchanging messages with or chatting to on websites. The numbers are growing all the time. There are also a significant number of women, both young and more mature, who are also on swinging sites and cheating on their husbands and partners with other men, and some with other women.”

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“All I will say from my experience is that the Isle of Man is very definitely a multifaceted Island when it comes to sex.” *To protect his identity Mike’s real name has not been revealed.

LOCAL AUTHOR SIMON BARRON HAS JUST HAD HIS FIRST NOVEL APPEAR IN PRINT, AND THE RESPONSE FROM READERS HAS BEEN OUTSTANDING. “BRILLIANTLY CRAFTED… KEEPS YOU GRIPPED FROM THE VERY START”, IS JUST ONE COMMENT ABOUT GATHERING SHADOWS AND SIMON COULDN’T BE MORE DELIGHTED.

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Househusbands are ‘more likely to have an affair’, according to new research from a US survey which shows that those who rely on their wives for all their income are the biggest cheats. In contrast, high-earning women are the least likely to stray.

The researchers say that a man who is greatly out-earned by his wife may have affairs as a way of proving his masculinity. In contrast, a woman who is the main bread-winner may make extra efforts to keep her marriage on track.

“It was about 7 years between putting down the first word and publishing house MP Associates giving me a three book deal in 2011,” says Simon, “and when you start you can’t help but wonder if anyone will like what you’ve written, so to get a response like this is amazing”.

The survey of 2,700 young married people, revealed that both sexes are more likely to cheat on their spouses the economically dependent they become on them.

However, a househusband has far greater odds of having an affair than a stay-athome wife.

University of Connecticut researcher Christine Munsch says: “Extramarital sex allows men undergoing a masculinity threat – that is not being primary bread-winners as is culturally expected – to engage in behaviour culturally associated with masculinity.”

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and like a lot of people on the Island, he’s worked in the finance sector and now acts as a business consultant. But his advice to anyone who wants to write is to keep at it, keep practicing and keep finessing your work. “Writing is a lonely game at times,” he says, “and believe me, some of my early stuff is not just unpublishable, it’s unreadable.

But I didn’t have any choice, I had to keep going.”

And the deal from MP Associates is testament to Simon’s talent and persistence.

Gathering Shadows – first published as an e-book in early 2013, and as a paperback just last month - is the first book in the Plague of Souls trilogy, and features, in Simon’s own words “the tales of three very unlikely heroes unwittingly pulled into a struggle for all existence, when all they want to do is get rich”.

“I have dozens of notebooks with plotlines, characters, locations and decisions,” says Simon. “Because Plague of Souls is a trilogy, the overlaps between the books are key.

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two or three, and the characters have no idea what’s going to happen so I couldn’t afford to let any cats of out of any bags.”

If that sounds confusing, Simon’s skill in plot developing means that it isn’t. “Fortunately I had two very good editors,” he says. “It was painful at times to take their advice, and there were lots of arguments, but they edited all three novels and were able to point out any of my inadvertent mistakes.

The three novels which make up Plague of Souls are very much in the fantasy fiction genre but Simon is keen to say that he doesn’t want to just appeal to an audience familiar with Dungeon & Dragongames or Role-Playing Games (RPG). Gathering Shadows is character driven, with decisions being made by individual characters who display little thought for any global outcome. Simon’s ‘heroes’ simply don’t care about the bigger picture.

individual characteristics in many of those who feature in the books.”

He is also an avid reader of fantasy fiction and although he’s unmoved by the current obsession with ‘Game of Thrones,’ he does see some parallels in the varied locations and seemingly random violence, although he maintains that the violence in Gathering Shadows is not random at all.

continues. “I’ve been reading fantasy and science fiction all my life and I hope my readers will see my influences as being more Feist, Gemmell, and Hobb than George RR Martin.”

Whatever Simon’s influences, and as someone who normally avoids fantasy fiction like the plague, I can highly recommend Gathering Shadows. Although it will undoubtedly appeal to young RPG gamers, he’s wary of describing it as a Young Adult book. There is a very grown-up philosophy and political background to the novel, and although the characters are largely immoral and tough to like, as a reader I genuinely care what happens to them - and am looking forward to finding out a lot more of their backstories and the consequences of their actions in the remaining two books, the second of which is hopefully due to be published in 2016. I can’t wait.

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Simon himself is a keen ‘gamer’, often with the same group of friends he has known for decades. “Surprisingly, I wasn’t too worried about my friends reading Gathering Shadows,” he says. “In fact, they contributed significantly to the development of

“My characters know exactly why they do what they do – they just don’t care about how it affects any of the others or what they – and by extension the reader - think!

“But there’s a lot more to fantasy fiction than George RR Martin’s work,” Simon

Gathering Shadows is available now as an e-book (currently just 99p at Amazon for kindle – other e-readers are available) and in paperback (£7.99) from all good online retailers and from local bookshops.

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The designer showroom turned into a packed, fashionista-filled department store for the magical summer’s evening. Drinks flowed as well as the conversation, and it was lovely to see so many keen supporters of the local fashion industry out in force.

Claire Christian, Owner and Creative Director of Claire Christian Couture commented, “It’s so incredible to see how fashion on the Isle of Man is growing and the fact that an independent event with the pure focus of local designers could bring in such a large crowd.

It makes me very excited about the future growth of this industry.”

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WHETHER YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A FUN-FILLED FAMILY HOLIDAY OR A QUIET ROMANTIC BREAK, FLYING TO GLOUCESTER WITH CITYWING GIVES YOU PLENTY OF OPTIONS. THE CITY’S HISTORICAL BUILDINGS, CATHEDRAL AND DOCKS SIT ALONGSIDE EXCELLENT SHOPPING, RESTAURANTS AND PUBS, SO THERE’S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!

The beautiful and bubbly Sarah Lennon showcased fabulous hats and accessories, as well as lighting up the room with plenty of chat with clients and guests.

“It was a wonderful evening and a huge thank you to all involved in making it a truly memorable, fun and stylish event!”

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Gloucester has a rich and varied history just waiting to be discovered; visit Gloucester City Museum and Art Gallery where you will find Iron Age artefacts, a Roman kitchen and a dinosaur display, or head to the Folk Museum to learn more about the city’s social history. At Gloucester Waterways Museum, visitors can climb aboard historic boats and enjoy hands-on fun – the museum even offers boat trips along the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal and River Severn.

“It was a wonderful evening and a huge thank you to all involved in making it a truly memorable, fun and stylish event!” These lovely ladies added an element to the venue that turned it into a busy, thriving evening comparable to a luxury department store opening. The customer’s changing rooms and shopping bags that left the building demonstrated the success of the event.

Some of the city’s most popular historical sites are the medieval Gloucester Cathedral – a key location during the filming of the first, second and sixth Harry Potter films – the 15th century St. Mary de Crypt church, and St. Oswald’s Priory, which was built around 900AD. There is also an opportunity to hear more about the city’s heritage at the annual Gloucester History Festival

It was such an iconic moment for the Isle of Man fashion industry to see this number of local designers assemble to prove that such an industry can thrive on this Isle.

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between 5th and 18th September. Or why not revisit your own childhood and pay a visit to Number 9, College Court, the setting of Beatrix Potter’s beloved story ‘The Tailor of Gloucester’ and now home to the Beatrix Potter Museum and gift shop, which kids of all ages will enjoy.

are home to a plethora of stalls where you can stock up on the finest local produce.

Come to the city between 28th and 30th August, and you could even take a trip to The Big Feastival at Alex James’ farm in the Cotswolds. Presented by Jamie Oliver and former Blur bassist, Alex James, the event promises music from acts such as Paloma Faith and Ella Eyre, demos from top chefs, local producer stands and cookery classes.

At the iconic Gloucester Docks, you can see traditional ships and rigging repaired and restored. The wider Gloucester Quays area offers a wonderful mix of waterside museums, public art, cafés, bars and restaurants, as well as discounted designer shopping at the Gloucester Quays Outlet.

You can also find a number of high-street favourites at King’s Walk Shopping Centre.

Rugby fans will be pleased to know that Gloucester is one of 11 cities across England and Cardiff chosen to host Rugby World Cup 2015 matches; visit the city during September and October to take in a World Cup game at Kingsholm Stadium, the former home stadium of England before they settled at Twickenham. Nearby Cheltenham is also a famous destination for sports lovers, with a number of horseracing events taking place at Cheltenham Racecourse during the autumn and winter months.

Foodies will love a stroll to one of Gloucester’s popular local markets; the Gloucester Farmers’ Market, Cherry and White Market and indoor Eastgate Market

While Gloucester itself has plenty to offer, if you fancy venturing further afield there are many reasons to explore the stunning nearby Cotswolds towns. Hire a car and you

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are free to discover picturesque villages such as Tewkesbury, Cirencester, Moretonin-Marsh, Stroud and Winchcombe – and don’t forget to visit the beautiful Sudeley Castle and Gardens. The castle has royal connections stretching back more than 1,000 years, and contains fascinating treasures from ancient Roman times to the present day, as well as award-winning gardens.

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The Forest of Dean and Wye Valley is also just a short drive away, and boasts a spectacular range of natural beauty and an aura of magic and mystery, which has been an inspiration for many great artists and writers including JRR Tolkien, Dennis Potter and JK Rowling. Discover its four different landscape areas – the ancient Royal Forest, the Wye Valley, the picturesque Vale of Leadon and the Severn Vale – and discover unbeatable views, quaint market towns and thriving business and shopping districts. Walkers and cyclists are sure to enjoy exploring the scenery, while for thrill seekers the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley offers fantastic opportunities for climbing, abseiling, cave exploration and mountain boarding, as well as its high wire adventure courses and inland diving centres.

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Forty nine years ago a newly married young plumber decided to set up on his own and today at the age of 70 Stewart Clague is managing director of the island’s largest provider of facilities management and building services with his son Alan one of three directors.

Stewart Clague Services Ltd (SCS), its offices based amid a conservation area the com any has created at aldrine, now em loys eo le and rides itself on having a ortfolio of blue chi facilities management clients in ondon s Canary harf I grew the com any during Alan s formative years, he was always round the office seeing what was going on and in the van with me when going to uote for work, recalls Stewart Alan, for his art, remembers that when it came to the time to make decisions on taking A levels he had his first man to man chat with his Dad he result was that at the age of he chose to make a career in the construction industry and oin the com any his father had created e wasn t ushed into making that decision, it was his choice, em hasises Stewart Pushing him was something I was determined not to do Alan, however, had the foresight to see we had a thriving business and he wanted to be art of it f course his decision made me very ha y but there was no ressure on my art Although he abandoned A levels Alan went to college and did a di loma course in general construction e then followed that u by achieving a ng ons degree in uilding Services ngineering from the niversity of Manchester Institute of Science and echnology MIS At the age of 2 Alan had become a director ears ago, when he was fairly new there was a day when I couldn t find him and was told he had gone to Canary harf to secure ma or contracts with the banks, remembers Stewart I then realised there wasn t going to be a roblem, that s ust what I would have done 30 years earlier he way he goes about things and talks to eo le and brings the business in reminds me of myself when younger I ust smile

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ee ing it in the family is often a ma or challenge when it comes to running a business here can be ersonality clashes, ma or fallings out and love can sometimes even turn to hate resulting in the colla se of a once thriving family business

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oth agree that a sense of humour is all im ortant here have been no ma or disagreements between them and Alan readily admits that his father has ut a robust management structure in lace with all three directors good friends If there has been a heated argument, then come the ne t day it s been forgotten,

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he says Dad was a very hard taskmaster over the years, recalls Alan with a hearty laugh looking across at his father who ust smiles but doesn t disagree e goes on Dad was always good at establishing a need, he would say we need that erson and find the work to suit at a time when there might not be a s ecific vacancy hat a roach is ust one of the reasons why it s a successful com any as there is a finite resource of good work eo le on a small island Also, if someone needed a bit of a rivate chat behind the scenes he would always hel if there was a need

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INTERNATIONAL AUCTIONEERS COYS SMASHED TWO WORLD RECORDS BY SELLING A 1984 JAGUAR XJ6 SIII FOR £31,860 AND A 1972 SAAB 96 V4 FOR £16,800 AT A RECENT UK AUCTION.

Asked what he admires most in his father Alan says e is a motivator of eo le, knows what he wants, may do things di erently to others but gets the end result that he wants which is what matters

The Saab featured in the hit Channel 4 television programme For The Love Of Cars and was offered at no reserve, with all proceeds going to the Brain Tumour Research Fund at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB) Charity.

ow does Stewart assess his son Certainly the team that s taken over from me, including Alan, is doing a damned good ob of e anding the firm and building on the first class service and foundations we ut down Alan and I have a strong relationshi and he s become very rotective of both me and his mother, he makes sure we are looked after and are involved in any social activities he s organised

The auction, held at Ascot Racecourse, featured vehicles such as a 1948 Veritas RS Ex-Bjorn Owre (sold for £240,000), a 1956 Lotus Eleven Series 1 Le Mans specification (£102,600) and an Alfa Romeo TZ2 by Giordanengo (£125,000).

Other highlights of the classic car auction included a 1960 Maserati 3500GT (£110,000), a 1918 Bianchi Sport (£72,000), a 1948 Fiat 1100S Berlinetta (£57,800), a 1992 Ferrari 512TR (£117,160) and a 1935 Riley Imp 9HP (£75,720).

The next Coys auction is on 8th August at Nurburgring Germany.

Married with an eight year old son and a daughter of from a revious relationshi , Alan for his art admits that he wouldn t be recious about a Clague name staying in the com any

Lord Digby Jones was the guest speaker at the Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce gala dinner held at the Villa Marina on June 26. Lord Jones is well known for his forthright attitude towards business and politics, and for his appearances on radio and television – most notably in ‘The New Troubleshooter’ BBC series. Around 230 guests attended the gala dinner and listened to a speech by the former CBI Director General and Minister of State for UK Trade & Investment in which he focused on the subject of globalisation.

Isle of Man – who becomes the first woman President of Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce. The evening marked the highpoint of celebrations to mark the 60th anniversary of Isle of Man Chamber.

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The evening also marked the end of Michael Crowe’s two year tenure as Chamber President and he formally handed over the chain of office to Micky Swindale – Associate Director of KPMG

In her speech, Jane Dellar Chief Executive, thanked Celton Manx, KPMG, PokerStars and Tynwald Mills as the main sponsors of the gala dinner event.

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Never before has a Toyota division outside Japan been tasked with planning, building and delivering two new models at the same time, making the achievement a unique success for Toyota GB.

A SPECIAL CELEBRITY PRODUCTION LINE WHICH INCLUDED SURVIVAL EXPERT BEAR GRYLLS HAS HELPED BUILD THE TWO-MILLIONTH LAND ROVER 4X4 DEFENDER MODEL IN SOLIHULL. Jaguar Land Rover is ceasing Defender production at the end of 2015, the two-millionth model was unveiled by auctioneers Bonham at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in Sussex and will be auctioned in London on December 16.

A map of Red Wharf Bay on Anglesey in Wales - where the design for the original Land Rover was first drawn in the sand - is engraved into the milestone model's aluminium body. A special '2,000,000' badge is on the rear of the vehicle.

Grylls said: "The Land Rover Defender has been there for me more times than I care to remember. It was an honour to be asked to take part in the build of this very special car."

The two models share a production line from start to finish, making the process of integrating the new Avensis all the more problematic. The plant had to accelerate from zero to 800 cqrs per day in just 10 days under the new system.

Such an overhaul of minor details has left the styling largely alone, which will be music to the 500 fan club's ears, although the front does now have rounded LED daytime running lights for a more '2016' look.

It's also the same size as before, at 3.57m long, 1.63m wide and 1.49m tall, with the signature clamshell bonnet but slightly more angled headlights for a 'bolder and more confident gaze'.

A raffle at during the evening raised £2,350 for Cruse Bereavement Care Isle of Man in honour of the memory of the late Mike Henthorn, a great supporter of both organisations for many years.

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It's the tail lights that are the most confusing, though, with 'empty' light clusters that have body-coloured centres, from which 'light appears to emanate almost like an illuminated tattoo'.

Inside the 'airy glasshouse' - that would be the passenger area, then - things are just as familiar despite claims of 'extensive revisions'.

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“I’ve watched the TT since I was a boy and often thought of getting a road bike – thanks to mum and Manx Telecom I’ve now got the most amazing reason to get my full bike licence!”

But all versions now feature the Uconnect entertainment system, previously only offered on high-end grades.

Three petrol engines that buyers already know and love will be offered; a 68bhp 1.2 as the cheapest option and two versions of the 0.9-litre TwinAir two-cylinder turbo, with 84 and 104bhp respectively. The TwinAir 84bhp has achieved an average of 74.3mpg in official tests.

The 500 is due to go on sale in September, with prices of high-spec models expected to reach perilously close to £18,000.

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New wheels and new colours lead the features list, with the range-topping Aero model running on gloss black 18-inch rims and available with a hot GT86 Orange paint finish.

In line with customer preference, Aero is now exclusively available with six-speed manual transmission. The larger alloys are also newly available as an option on the core GT86 model.

The Primo model, entry point to the range, moves on to 16-inch alloys and comes with a £300 lower price tag. An on-going customer offer is available, adding a further £505 saving to deliver an on-the-road price of £22,195. Pricing for other models in the range remains unchanged.

This is not the end of the GT86 story for 2015, as Toyota is promising a new special edition model will be joining the range this summer.

Everyone who used Manx Telecom’s mobile network between May 9 and June 12 was entered into the competition to win the Fireblade, and there were 10 other winners who received Sony Xperia M4 Aqua Smartphones and Smartbands.

David Smith, Manx Telecom Marketing Director, commented: “We love the TT and this fantastic competition was our way of sharing the excitement of the event with our customers from on and off-Island. The response to the competition was excellent, and it also reflected the global appeal of the TT. Congratulations to Denise, Noel and the 10 smartphone prize winners, and a big thank you on behalf of Manx Telecom to everyone who entered the competition.” www.facebook.com/conoriom

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Son and mum Noel and Denise Ash have a TT 2015 souvenir that’s hard to beat – a Honda Fireblade superbike worth £12,000!

Denise, from Colby, was the lucky winner out of millions of entries in a competition which was open to everyone using the Manx Telecom mobile network and held to celebrate the company’s role as one of Conor Cummin’s personal sponsors.

After being presented with the prize by Conor and Phil Crimp from Isle of Man Honda, Noel commented:

According to its maker, the GT86 remains every inch the best driver's car to be had for the money - and can now be had for less, thanks to a price reduction.

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left to right, Phil Crimp from Isle of Man Honda, Noel and Denise Ash, and Honda Racing rider Conor Cummins

The Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade is a road legal version of the bike which the Honda Racing star is riding this season.

JAPANESE CAR MAKER TOYOTA HAS ANNOUNCED A NUMBER OF MODEST UPDATES FOR ITS POPULAR GT86 SPORTS COUPE.

More than 1,800 'innovative' detail changes have been made, says Fiat, on a car that intends to keep its crown as the high-cost city car of choice - prices for entry-level versions will start at £10,890, or about the same as an absolutely top-spec Skoda Citigo.

ith Alan and his fellow directors res onsible for the day to day running of the business, Stewart and his wife arbara devote more time to the allannette rust, a registered charity which the family set u in memory of their daughter Annette who died suddenly in 5 from leukaemia he nature reserve that the rust has created at aldrine is o en to the ublic all year round

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The Avensis, in saloon and 'Tourer' estate body styles and with petrol and diesel engines, joins the 2015 Auris in production at the Burnaston plant in Derbyshire.

FIAT HAS RELEASED THE FIRST PICTURES OF THE UPDATED 500, COMPLETE WITH 'AIRY GLASSHOUSE' AND REAR LIGHTS THAT 'ALMOST LOOK LIKE ILLUMINATED TATTOOS'.

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As long as my children are ha y in their life and whatever they are doing is legal then I will be ha y, he adds hey are having a State school u bringing and I will su ort them all the way but there won t be a free ride

PRODUCTION OF THE ALL-NEW AVENSIS IN WHAT HAS BEEN DESCRIBED AS AN "UNPRECEDENTED" CHALLENGE AND A "UNIQUE ACHIEVEMENT".

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BEACH ETIQUETTE: DOS AND DON’TS FOR THE SUMMER SEASON reetings ellow sun wors i ers s I write it asn t rained in almost two days so I e an elled my emergen y tri to an ro e on t e assum tion t at fi le summer is ere on e again li e t at mysterious se y a uaintan e w o bangs on your bedroom window at but doesn t always remember to return your alls w en you re drun and rying on a uesday I e laid out in t e garden long enoug to be ome o timisti about our atmos eri ros e ts so I e boo ed an a ointment wit my wa te ni ian sto ed u on a tor and boug t in enoug imm s to i le a or oise It isn t summer unless you an it t e bea to s ow o last winter s surgery but be ore any o you an la eyes on my new bottom we need to establis a ew ground rules or s ould I say sand rules Much as it pains me to say it, the standards of our beaches are slipping. I’m not talking about the environment, which is still cleaner than my colon after a week-long wheatgrass binge, but about the behaviour of the people who congregate in it. I appreciate that a small island can’t afford the staff to police beach behaviour in the same way as more progressive places like Dubai or Singapore, but just because we technically have human rights that doesn’t mean your children have the human right to interrupt my nap time wailing because they’re not grown up enough to fight off seagulls on their own. Maybe if you spent less time getting crude body art and more time handing out spankings I’d be able to doze in peace.

Rule #1: respect my personal space Say what you want about European tourists, but what they lack in queuing ability they make up for with their inherent understanding of how to seize tactical control of the best sunbathing space. Get up at dawn, reserve your spot with towels, return to bed.

In the continental spirit, I’ve been paying one of my gardeners (who lives just a few parishes away) to turn up on the sand at 6AM and set up my sun lounger, wind-break, three towels and umbrella in such a manner that most people are naturally repelled and pitch up well away from my personal VIP area. For those who don’t get the hint and manage to ignore my midday death glare, you have only yourselves to blame if footballs happen to get popped, sand happens to find its way into your packed lunches and clouds of wasps are attracted to the sugar water that somehow got spritzed over your belongings whilst you were splashing about in the water like grotesque, tattooed walruses.

Rule #2: beach fashion doesn’t mean letting it all hang out I like to spend a lot of time nearly-naked, but that’s because I’m wealthy enough to have a body that is tanned, manicured and sculpted into perfection by a small army of personal trainers and discrete men with tweezers. Most of my calories come from cigarettes and gin, so I can actually pull off the latest fashions, created as they are by eccentric French designers who are disgusted by a woman’s body unless she resembles a teenage boy. I’m not saying you should be ashamed if you don’t look like this (although

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Not that the so-called adults are any less annoying to be around - it’s like Club 18-30 ran out of space for loud people with sunburned necks and they all came here instead.

This is clearly intolerable, so as a solution, I propose we get rid of those polite little signs that tell you not to start deckchair fires or crush people with your jetski, and replace them with some more civilised rules, enforced by uniformed goons. They’re firm but fair, anybody who disagrees is welcome to hop on the next flight to Greece and sunbathe there instead. I hear they can’t afford to be too picky with who they welcome at the moment.

I would be), just that you should think twice before choosing incredibly revealing clothing to wear to the seaside. Fashion flatters by obscuring our (your) flaws and emphasising our (my) finer features, which means that you should consider the bits other people might not want to see before putting on the string bikini that lays bare your plucked-turkey thighs and hairy bottom crack.

Rule #3: seaside dining - nothing ruins the beach like a burned sausage Aside from cheap perfume, babies’ nappies, sandal foot fungus and artifi cial coconut oil, there’s no smell more likely to ruin my day at the beach than the stench of some idiot who has decided that scorching the outside of a few chicken giblets will make him the Ainsley Harriott of his social circle. If I found it relaxing to be downwind of charred wildlife I’d go back to grief-spying at the animal crematorium. There should be maximum punishment for those awful people who insist on fouling the sands like BP at Deepwater Horizon, except with Reggae Reggae Sauce instead of crude oil. The only consolation I cling to is that beach barbecues are statistically proven to be one of the largest sources of really unpleasant food poisoning.

Rule #4: don’t bring your own entertainment The beach is entertaining on its own, it doesn’t require enhancement by footballs, stereos and Tyson, your beloved family pet.

There’s a reason I don’t come to spend my weekend relaxing in your living room, and it’s not just the KFC stains on the furniture or

the potential to catch lice. It’s because I don’t want to hear your taste in music, talk about ‘the big match’ or be forced to bury your dog under three feet of sand whilst you’re away buying Tangle Twisters. If you must occupy yourself, a book or magazine should suffice, although preferably not ‘Fifty Shades Of Grey’ - It might give you the wrong idea and I’d rather watch a cow giving birth than any public displays of affection between you and “ur bae”.

Rule#5: respect the power of the ocean The proliferation of public swimming pools has created the entirely unreasonable expectation that there is some kind of public duty to prevent other people from having accidents in the water. Considering the amount of noise people seem to be encouraged to make these days you can hardly blame me if I mistook some tragic thrashing for for simple jubilation, and covered my head with a towel whilst your elderly mother was swept away to the next Island over. I’m also not there to warn your children about jellyfish (I think of them as free botox) or steer jetski-driving idiots away from rocks. If anything, I think there should be specific traps set up to catch jetskis, which are nothing more than an expensive aquatic version of those awful scooters that buzz around. Say what you will about the likely global devastation caused by climate change, on the bright side there’s a good chance that some of the people who persist in ruining my summer might get eaten by sharks.

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//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.

//ISLAND-WIDE// New for 2015, 'MANX CACHEFEST' is a weeklong Geocaching festival on the Isle of Man for residents and visitors alike. This event will keep cachers entertained with an assortment of geocaching challenges, special events and a variety of walks. The event team will be waiting to greet you on the 15th August at the Welcome Centre at the Sea Terminal, in Douglas, with a 'Welcome Pack' of information about the Isle of Man. The festival will be made up with a delightful blend of dashing about, sauntering easily, tackling long cache trails and short circuits, and even a night session in a forest, so don't forget to a bring torch.

Free to take part.

//CREGNEASH// Discover what life was like for the Island’s rural community during WWII. See harvesting and agricultural displays, demonstrations by the Isle of Man Home Guard and Women’s Land Army and join a ‘Labyrinth: History in Heels’ guided tour (12pm, 2pm or 4pm) taking in the stories of women and others caught up in the national struggle.

ULSTER’S TT HEROES

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UP, UP & AWAY – HOT AIR BALLOON MAKING //NAUTICAL MUSEUM, CASTLETOWN// In 1784 Thomas Quayle, brother to George Quayle, wrote to the Isle of Man from Paris recalling an extraordinary experience. He had witnessed the future in transportation – ‘aerial travelling’ with the launch of a hot air balloon containing passengers.

MNH is inviting entries to make your own miniature hot air balloons for display at the Nautical Museum until the end of August.

To launch the competition they will be running a day of hot air balloon craft sessions for families.

Tickets: £3.50 per child from the Manx Museum Gallery Shop and online. Children must be accompanied by an adult. www.manxnationalheritage.im/whats-on/ detail/up-up-away-hot-air-balloon-making

07-08.08.2015

ROYAL MANX AGRICULTURAL SHOW 2015

//KNOCKALOE FARM, PATRICK// Two day agricultural show with livestock, light horses, two dog shows, fur and feather marquee, crafts and farm and garden exhibits. Lots of children’s entertainment, Manx food, theatre, free parking.

Adults: Friday £6, Saturday £8. Children £1. www.royalmanx.com

15-16.08.2015

QUEENIE FESTIVAL //PORT ST MARY// A celebration of the sea and Manx Queenies. A weekend of food, fun, sports, live music and conservation for all the family. www.queeniefestival.com

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ISLE OF MAN GRAND BEER FESTIVAL //DOUGLAS// The first Isle of Man Grand Beer Festival with the opportunity to try more than 100 different cask beers from microbrewers on the Island and from the UK, plus Craft beers and ciders, food bar, and wine and soft drinks bar. There will also be a session devoted to how to par beer with food which will include a selection of 5 beers and accompanied food to taste while our expert talks us through the science. Sessions limited to 50 people. www.beerfestival.im

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//MANX MUSEUM, DOUGLAS// A collaboration between Isle of Man College, Manx National Heritage and Isle of Man Arts Council, this exhibition presents the work of five IOM College HND art students inspired by the Arts Council Loan Collection.

The Loan Collection, consisting of contemporary paintings, photographs and prints, is one of the foremost collections in the British Isles and this exhibition showcases selected pieces from the collection in digital form, alongside original works from the students using painting, photography, sculpture, installation, digital and mixed media.

Open Monday to Saturday 10am – 5pm (& Sunday 30 August)

WARTIME AT CREGNEASH

As part of Island at War with Isle of Man Railways. www.manxnationalheritage.im/whats-on/ detail/wartime-at-cregneash

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//MOUNTAIN CIRCUIT// Motorcycle practice and racing on the mountain circuit. Practising commences on Saturday 22nd August. Racing on Saturday 29th, Monday 31st August, Wednesday 2nd and Friday 4th September. See website and local press for details of associated events and road closures. www.manxgrandprix.org

26.08.2015

THE BEES KNEES

//MILNTOWN, LEZAYRE// Bring the children and come and learn about the bees with the Manx Wildlife Trust’s Biodiversity Education Officer.

Observation bee hive, guided walk around the gardens for a bit of bee spotting, learn which flowers bees like best and do some colouring too.

Normal Milntown Garden admission fees apply, plus a minimum donation of £1 to the Manx Wildlife Trust. www.manxwt.org.uk | www.milntown.org

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FESTIVAL OF JURBY

//JURBY// A great family event. Displays of static motorcycles, parades of historic bikes, displays of TT Stars and MGPRA Stars past and present.

Admission £5.00 per Adult. Children under 16 free. www.vmcciom.org

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You HATE going to the doctors, but, when you can’t talk, swallow or close your mouth; for fear of suffocation, you know it’s time to make the call and begin the long journey back to health.

It’s gonna be a LONG call, you finally press the right number for appointments only to be told there are 16 other sick people in front of you in the queue. Fakers, the lot of them!

Probably.

It’s so emotional. When you finally talk to the receptionist and explain your symptoms, you dissolve into a fragile mess and have to stifle a sob. Just as well she’s so sympathetic then. NOT! In fact, she’s “had it up to here” with the sick.

The tears threaten to rise again as she suggests an appointment three weeks on Thursday! What?? How is getting an appointment at the doctors harder than getting a ticket for Glastonbury.

It used to be so much easier when your mum did it.

Hold on, you’re on the list! You’ve made it through to the toxic incubator they call a waiting room. It literally heaves with chicken pox, phlegm, MRSA and crying babies. Still, it’s not like you’ll be stuck there for hours or anything. I’m sure the doctor will be out in just a jiffy!

You sink into the threadbare seats wishing you had the courage to wear one of those surgical face masks. But hey, at least you now have the chance to catch up on all celeb gossip from the selection of magazines circa 2011!

Ahh, the good old days when Mc Fly were Mc Fly and Busted were Busted. #nostalgia.

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The panic starts to rise; your concerns are fourfold: I’m pretty sure I was next after Mr wheezy and that red faced baby, maybe they’ve forgotten me, hello can anyone hear my silent anxiety?

I need the loo but I can’t trust any of these sickos to keep my place Why oh why did I not just take more paracetamol and stay at home with Homes under the Hammer??

Did they just call my name? I can’t hear anymore, what if I just missed my place?

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Finally! It’s your turn. Oh no, I hope they don’t want me to take off clothes or try and haul myself onto the most uncomfortable bed in the world. I still have my jammie bottoms on!

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The sobs begin to rise again because the doctor actually listens to you and says nice things and makes you feel safe. The urge to spill all your inner most feelings and angst is a tough one to curb!

10. You emerge from that doctor’s room like a different person. You’re feeling smug that your sickness was validated; your struggle was oh so real, but more alarmingly you now display all the traits of a junkie. You want to punch the air now that the drugs are so close.

You can’t wait to get your fix from that blister pack of bliss.

11. Thank god the doctor’s ordeal is over.

You skip round to the chemist to get the antibiotics and are reunited with all the losers from the waiting room.

Internal weeping commences!

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ME & MY PET

Human Questions Name: David & Rhiannon Osborn Breed: Mongrels – the best kind of humans!

Age: Her, 53.

Him, also 53 but 2 months older than Her.

Likes: Her, food and sunshine. Him, a happy Her. Dislikes: Her, dieting (ie no food) and no sunshine.

Him, an unhappy Her. If an animal what would you be: Her, rather like being a human. Him, three toed sloth (his choice – not Hers, although, now I think about it….)

Where do you live on the Island? Far flung Bride.

Where are you originally from? Her, England but mainly

Zimbabwe. Him, Douglas.

What do you do for a living? Her, Bookkeeper.

Him, Electronics Engineer.

Why did you choose a rescue pet? You mean there

are other options? Wouldn’t dream of having any other kind! However, I do dream of having my very own Bassett Hound one day, and, since the lovely people at Ard Jerkyll provided us with cocker spaniels, I have developed a desire for them too! We will continue to take whoever comes our way!

Do you have any more pets? Oh yes, a pet for every occasion.

Present count six dogs and two cats.

Would you have any more pets? Is this a trick question?

The best & worst thing about having a pet is? Best, house feels and looks lived in. Worst – see Best.

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Give an animal a home

Hawthorn

Bramble

Hawthorn and Bramble are so pretty, a pair of young cats who came to us because of an over-population crisis in their previous home! There were so many cats that these two little beauties didn’t get the chance to socialise with humans so they can be a little nervous until they get to know you but then they’re your best friends. Ginger Bramble likes to impersonate a meerkat and stand up on her back legs, especially if you’re offering her favourite Dreamies cat treats and black and white Bramble loves to have her cheeks stroked. They’re young cats, only five years old and they are dreaming of the exciting and fun-filled life they know they deserve. They used to live in Port Erin so they’d like to move north and explore new territory where they can play in the sunshine, wander round a garden, chase butterflies and live happily ever after.

Pet Questions: Name: Tinker Osborn Breed: Proud Staffordshire Bull Terrier.

Age: Celebrated my fifth birthday on 14th May 2015.

Likes: Food, food and food.

Quite like my toys too and running round and round.

Dislikes: Waiting for the next meal and noises that come from smoke alarms.

If human what would you be? Food tester.

Why do you love your human: They

give me food, and toys, and throw my ball and take me to the beach sometimes. They love me and I trust them.

If you had one wish what would you wish for: More food.

Jeff is a lovely golden boy, a young Staffie who was brought in as a stray and never claimed which is sad as he’s such a happy dog, bouncy, anxious to be your friend and really eager to please. He’s about two years old so he still needs more training but he’s a clever dog and will quickly learn how to make his owner happy and proud. If you like Staffies Jeff could be just the dog for you and this super boy could help people understand that these great dogs are misjudged and can be the best friends you’ll ever have – they just try to do what they think their owner wants which is why irresponsible people can exploit this wonderful breed. Jeff is a very handsome dog and Staffie lovers will jump at the chance to have him in their lives. All Jeff really wants is love, security, a tennis ball to chase and a few Schmacko treats.

Jeff

ManxSPCA • Ard Jerkyll, East Foxdale • Tel: 851672

www.manxspca.com

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OUR COMMUNITY

GIVE SOUTHERN NOMADS TEAM WINS CITYWING CHARITY PLANE PULL 2015

Southern Nomads claimed victory at this year’s Citywing Charity Plane Pull event, held at its hangar at Ronaldsway on Sunday 28th June, with teams raising money for Citywing’s 2015 charity of the year, Diana Princess of Wales Care at Home Trust.

The charity provides a ‘Hospice at Home’ service for Island residents with cancer, or other life-limiting illnesses, where curative treatment is no longer possible or appropriate. As well as assisting with fundraising events such as the Plane Pull, Citywing has provided the charity with 24 return tickets to use for fundraising during the year on all Citywing routes to and from the Island.

The entrants flexing their muscles in this year’s Plane Pull were SMP Partners, Hansard, Barclays, Shoprite, Southern Nomads, Crossfit and Isle of Man Post Office, as well as a children’s team. The event raised a fantastic £1,192 for the charity, which was matched by Barclays to make a grand total of £2,384.

All teams gave their very best efforts but Southern Nomads ultimately triumphed, cheered on by a crowd of spectators. After enjoying complementary hot breakfast baps and drinks courtesy of Sleepwell Hotels, the Southern Nomads rugby team completed the 34-yard course in an impressive 13.21 seconds, followed by Crossfit with a time of 13.66 seconds and Hansard finishing in third at 15.11 seconds.

Citywing Managing Director David Buck said: ‘The Plane Pull was brilliant fun, and congratulations must go to all of the teams that took part, but especially to Southern Nomads who took home the cup this year. Anyone interested in challenging them and getting involved with this unique fundraising event for 2016, please do get in touch – there aren’t many people who can claim to have pulled an aircraft!

‘We would also like to thank Sleepwell Hotels for contributing refreshments for all the competitors, and Liam Gilman for his excellent photography of the event.’

ISLE OF MAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RAISES MONEY FOR CRUSE BEREAVEMENT CARE IOM The Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce held a raffle at their 60th Anniversary gala dinner and raised £2,350 for Cruse Bereavement Care Isle of Man. The charity was chosen in memory of the late Mike Henthorn, a great supporter of both organisations for many years and former Chamber President.

Chairman of Cruse, Les Watson said: “We are a small local charity and this will be of significant help towards the work we do for adults and children on the Island. A big thank you to the generosity of Chamber members.”

Cruse Bereavement Care exists to promote the wellbeing of bereaved people, to help them understand their grief and cope with their loss. Whilst affiliated to the UK national charity Cruse Bereavement Care, it is a local charity and all funds raised stay on the Island.

The cheque was presented to Cruse by Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Jane Dellar, and former Chamber President Michael Crowe. The gala dinner marked the end of Mr Crowe’s two year tenure as Chamber President as he formally handed over the chain of office to Micky Swindale.

www2.hospiceathome.im | www.citywing.com For the third successive year Scottish Widows has supported the Children’s University.

The company was the original lead sponsor in 2013 when the Isle of Man Children’s University was set up and held its first graduation ceremony at St German’s Cathedral, an event for which it funded the graduates’ mortar boards and gowns.

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Scottish Widows has continued its support, in 2014 sponsoring a further 40 caps and gowns, swelling the number to 100, and in 2015 providing, as in previous years, volunteers at the graduation ceremony. This year saw 71 children aged five to 14 celebrate their achievements and receive their certificates from Minister for Education and Children Tim Crookall MHK, who was joined by Debbie Bird, head of local support and development from the Children’s University nationally; artist Dr Jeremy Paul, chancellor of the Isle of Man Children’s University; and John Gill, a local trustee.

Children’s University rewards young people’s participation in activities that take place outside the school day. Children purchase passports and gain stamps by visiting validated ‘public learning destinations’.

Certificates charting their progress are awarded at graduation ceremonies.

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£100,000

The likely cost of restoring Ramsey’s Queens Pier, according to a new Trust which has begun to raise funds to restore the first 50 metre section. This is considerably less than the multimillion pounds previously quoted by government-commissioned specialists. Tom Durrant, the retired engineer behind the project, says much of the work will be done by his small team of volunteers.

£3.2 million

£250,000

Is being saved by closing the rehabilitation ward (Ward 20) at Noble’s Hospital for four months over the summer. Patients are being transferred to other wards and Health Minister Howard Quayle says this is a temporary measure and no jobs will be lost.

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People use the NSC gym facilities each year.

The gym is currently going through a major refit, although all equipment is still available, having been moved to two of squash courts until mid-August.

The Wildlife Park is celebrating 50 years at its Ballaugh Curraghs site this summer with a new stamp issue from IOM Post, featuring photos by the IOM Photographic Society, and extended opening hours for the school holidays.

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An EU Creative Culture Grant awarded to the Shetland Amenity Trust for the ‘Follow the Vikings’ project which has a geographical spread over 13 countries, including the Isle of Man. Manx National Heritage is an associate partner.

New figures show an unemployment rate of 1.7% but this should be treated with caution as it masks a dip in the Island’s workforce, according to Chief Minister Alan Bell.

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Was the originally quoted cost of updating the Noble’s Hospital main IT scheme, which was completed in early July, under budget. The final cost has not been published.

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Countries are represented at Junior Achievement’s European Company of the Year grand final in Berlin. The Isle of Man is represented by Elixir, from QE11 High School which beat rival small businesses from schools round the Island with its children’s picture book ‘Isle of Monsters’.

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Not Sex in the City b t efinitel

BISEXUAL ENCOUNTERS ARE RAMPANT ON THE ISLE OF MAN AS MORE SUPPOSEDLY ‘STRAIGHT’ MEN SEEK TO EXPLORE OTHER LIAISONS LEAVING THEIR WIVES AND GIRL FRIENDS BLISSFULLY UNAWARE THAT THE MAN IN THEIR LIFE IS ENTHUSIASTICALLY DATING OTHER MEN. While a number of dating websites specifically cater for bisexual men gay websites are now inundated with men from the island who want more excitement in their lives and are looking for their first experience with another man and it’s not just for oral sex.

A popular website catering for bisexual men invariably has around 200 men on it at any one time while a website for gay guys will number some 300. On both, the age range is from 18-year-old teenagers, often with girl friends, to middle-aged married men.

Married men make no secret of the fact they want more excitement in their lives, often complaining that sex in their marriage is non-existent. ‘Experiment’ and ‘Excitement’ are the two most popular reasons given.

These are the guys whose identities on websites are pictorially merely black silhouettes but their vital statistics are given in great and unabashed detail, down to the ultimate centimetre, so as to reveal that size definitely can matter, often with photographs of a certain part of their anatomy taken on their mobile phone. Their profiles invariably make it abundantly clear that it’s not just a kiss and cuddle they are looking for. There are those who want to enjoy a spot of cross dressing with another man, perhaps some frilly underwear, suspenders and for the more ambitious a basque.

Mike*, affluent and in his mid 40s, is no longer happily married since his wife discovered a series of explicit texts and pictures from men he had had sex with along with links to a gay website

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e in the Island y wi e and I adn t ad se or at least a year and I started going on to some o t e websites t en too it a stage urt er and started meeting guys I wouldn t say I m gay but I was definitely enjoying se wit ot er men and we re not tal ing about men w o were in t e least bit effeminate or am all o t em were mas uline rom tru dri er to ban ers Mike has now moved out of the family home which is on the outskirts of Douglas and is now living on his own in an apartment.

“The worst moment for me was telling my son and daughter who are both in their early teens why I was moving out and why their mother and I would be getting divorced.

After the initial shock my daughter has been more understanding than my son who still finds it difficult to accept and refuses to talk about it. I can’t disguise the fact that there is a lot of anger in both of them which surfaces if we have a row , which often comes about from something quite trivial but then they will readily blame me for all that is happened and how it’s changed their lives.

“The one night stands are no more as I’m now seeing someone on a regular basis, he is a few years younger than me and while he has had girl friends he’s never married. My children as yet refuse to meet him which can make for difficulties and for the sake of them my wife and I are now on relatively friendly terms. I’m not overtly gay and there are friends and work colleagues, even family members, who

don’t know why my wife and I split up and that ‘s how we both want it to stay. “ Of course I hurt my wife, it was a bombshell but I have discovered just how many men here on the island are having one night stands with other men., escaping from home when they can, lying to their partners, so as to meet up with a man they have been exchanging messages with or chatting to on websites. The numbers are growing all the time. There are also a significant number of women, both young and more mature, who are also on swinging sites and cheating on their husbands and partners with other men, and some with other women.”

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He added:

ll I will say rom my e erien e is t at t e Isle o an is ery definitely a multia eted Island w en it omes to se *To protect his identity Mike’s real name has not been revealed.

By the way...

Househusbands are ‘more likely to have an affair’, according to new research from a US survey which shows that those who rely on their wives for all their income are the biggest cheats. In contrast, high-earning women are the least likely to stray.

The researchers say that a man who is greatly out-earned by his wife may have affairs as a way of proving his masculinity. In contrast, a woman who is the main bread-winner may make extra efforts to keep her marriage on track.

The survey of 2,700 young married people, revealed that both sexes are more likely to cheat on their spouses the economically dependent they become on them.

However, a househusband has far greater odds of having an affair than a stay-athome wife.

University of Connecticut researcher Christine Munsch says: “Extramarital sex allows men undergoing a masculinity threat – that is not being primary bread-winners as is culturally expected – to engage in behaviour culturally associated with masculinity.”

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CURRENT AFFAIRS JENNIFER HOUGHTON anaging ire tor nne io

ANNEXIO How does the lottery services sector fit into IOM’s strategy for expanding into new sectors?

In June 2013, the Isle of Man Government launched Vision2020, a plan for the Island’s economic future which sets a clear mandate for its diversification into new and emerging sectors.

Most importantly from our perspective, it outlines a clear vision for online gaming.

This industry is a key driver for local economic growth, contributing 13.5 of National Income in 2012/13, employing over 900 skilled professionals, and is set to grow 5-8% in 2015 alone.

Annexio is a locally grown business and the only Isle of Man based lottery services provider. Nevertheless, it is part of a truly international industry with customers based all over the world using products and services at the cutting edge of digital technology.

Whether these are provided in house or by third parties, each brings diverse business to the Island. This is before we consider the many sectors so crucial to eGaming such as accounting, legal services, telecoms, power, and software development.

Where lottery services really plays a critical role is in enforcing the Island’s reputation overseas. We chose to license on the Isle of Man because of its emphasis on first class regulation and on protecting consumers. Like many operators here, we believe that by publically making the extra effort to adhere to these practices we help bolster the Island’s reputation and attract new and diverse businesses to our shores.

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KING WILLIAM’S COLLEGE How have students at KWC done in the IB this year?

63 students sat the Diploma this year, making it the largest year group in the College’s history. They achieved an average of 34.3 points, which is the second strongest set of results since the College introduced the IB back in 2002. Every single student achieved the Diploma. This is a remarkable achievement for a non-selective school and it emphasises the point that the IB is suited to a very wide range of abilities.

10 candidates achieved 40 points or more which puts them in the top 6% of IB students worldwide and James Allen, the Head Boy, scored a spectacular 44 points, only one point off the maximum of 45. This puts James in the top 1% of students worldwide.

More than ever before the IB is running high with universities and we have seen top universities actively targeting IB students this year. They value the breadth of the Diploma programme with its six subjects and the broad range of skills it helps to develop. There is growing research suggesting that IB students do better than A level students at university and this is one of the reasons why our current cohort have had such success with their applications. I am delighted that this year group has done so well; their success really is exceptional and is testament to their hard work over the past two years.

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ROSSBOROUGH INSURANCE What are the advantages and disadvantages of a young driver having their own car insurance policy rather than being a named driver on their parents?

It’s difficult to beat the feeling of freedom you get from owning your first set of wheels – but finding cheap car insurance for young drivers isn’t easy.

The harsh truth is that young drivers don’t have much experience, which can lead to expensive claims and higher premiums.

It’s important to make sure you have the right policy and cover for you. Taking out your own policy certainly has its advantages. You can start building up a no claims bonus (NCB) straight away. Its worth varies from insurer to insurer but a NCB of five years or more could give you a 60-75 per cent discount on your premium. As a result you could benefit from car insurance savings later in life that may offset the expense you paid as a teen.

If you are only an occasional driver of your parents’ car, then you may be able to become a named driver on their policy. This can result in a reduced quote, but often the policy is rated on the age of the youngest driver, which reduces the financial benefit of going under your parents’ policy. Also, if you have an accident as a named driver then it can also affect your parents’ policy at renewal.

Parents have to tread a fine line if they’re trying to help their child get cheaper insurance. Fronting is when a young person is the most frequent user of the car but the insurer is falsely told that a parent is the main driver. In the event of a claim this would render the parent’s policy ‘null void’ and could result in legal action.

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elcome, dear reader, to Current airs your chance to pose any number of uestions to the Island’s business community.

PHILLIP KNOP

ANDREW GERRAD

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MARCO LEONETTI

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HARDING LEWIS

July 1st marked FATCA’s one year anniversary; how well has the Island adapted to meet the changes?

The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) creates new information exchange and reporting standards for financial institutions.

The Chief Minister Allan Bell showed strong leadership in positioning the Island as fully cooperative on several fronts relating to supra national tax compliance.

There has been a mixed reaction across the finance sector, but I sense the major players are well prepared.

Whilst some firms may have dismissed the obligations of FATCA with such statements as “We don’t have US clients”, the situation is not that simple. As we have a number of clients resident in and with relevant links to the US we decided early on to be on the front foot. We appointed Deloitte in late 2012 to help prepare our data, our systems and our processes to ensure that compliance was as efficient as possible.

Whilst this incurred some significant costs, we are seeing commercial opportunity in our position.

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How can I prepare my small business for the proposed private pension provision?

The first point to make here is that we do not have much information on what will happen on this front. However, it is clear that given the huge gap in the national insurance fund, individuals will over time have to increasingly rely on their own private pension provision in order to sustain a reasonable standard of living at retirement.

The UK is arguably ahead of the Island in this regard via their ‘Auto enrolment’ programme. It may be reasonable to assume that something similar will occur here.

Under this scheme, anyone aged between 22 and the state pension age, who earns more than £10,000 per annum and works in the UK, must be enrolled. The scheme started with larger employers but now applies to a business with only one employee. The employer has various tasks to perform and three in particular: * Setting up a pension scheme * Enrolling staff into the scheme * Completing a declaration of compliance Under UK Auto enrolment, minimum contributions are 2% in total of which at least 1% must be from the employer. This amount, however, is not likely to achieve a significant pension pot and financial advice will be needed to assess required contributions.

Sensible planning will inevitably mean far higher rates of contribution. In our view, most of this burden must be placed on the employee with sensible opt out provisions to avoid making the Island uncompetitive.

Whilst the US is still to sign up, the OECD’s Common Reporting Standard (“CRS”) is set to become the global standard for tax cooperation and exchange of information between jurisdictions. As exchange becomes commonplace between multiple jurisdictions the complexities of reporting increase, requiring greater knowledge and better systems to capture the relevant data. Alongside this comes a greater cost which unfortunately Gallery Strip advert 2:Layoutsmaller 1 14/07/2015 businesses may not be able to absorb.

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Do you think there is a need for a local shop initiative by the government?

How do we keep money on the Isle of Man? That has always been the golden question. In order for the Island to generate economic sustainability, first and foremost we have to increase our population.

That has always been the aim. New power station, new incinerator, new schools, new hospital, the list goes on but our population has remained static.

The Island needs to attract at least twenty thousand more people to its shores; families, young professionals, folk that can bring commerce, skills and contribute to our way of life. Government and the Chamber of Commerce do an excellent job overseas but need to be more instrumental in driving new local businesses. We need to give local people choice and the competitive prices that brings.

Without that, we risk becoming trapped in this vicious circle: Islanders go off-Island to go shopping because the local shops can’t offer the choice or price, but the shops can’t offer these two critical ingredients because locals already spend away from home.

So, improve the quality. Then improve the choice and price. Drive a ‘spend local’ campaign and initiative aimed at keeping money on the Island. It’s the best and only way to support local businesses, their employees and the living standards of our residents. Most of all support the Isle of Man!

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2015 - KWC EXCELS IN THE INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE 16% of candidates achieved 40 points or more which puts them in the top 6% of IB students worldwide 24% of candidates achieved 38 points or more, to put this into perspective, an Oxbridge offer would be 38-42 points

“We have seen top universities actively targeting IB students. There is growing research that IB students do better than A level students at university.”

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POKERSTARS KAYAK CUP & RAMSEY RNLI KAYAK FISHING 2015

Locations - Port Erin & Ramsey

POKERSTARS KAYAK CUP - The winner of this years PokerStars Cup goes to Robbie Moore with 6 species of fish.

The winner of this years kayak goes to Leonard Gerber.

RAMSEY RNLI KAYAK FISHING RESULTS - The winner of this years RNLI Cup goes to Jonathon O'rourke with 4 species of fish. Runner up goes to Steve Gale with only 2 species caught but was first back to shore.

A huge congratulations and well done to everyone who participated.

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A 1940s EVENT ON THE STEAM RAILWAY

22-23 AUGUST 2015

A FAMILY FRIENDLY 1940s WEEKEND:

DRESS UP & IN JOIN E TH FUN

• Platform Entertainers and • Ride the train to see re-enactors the crashed spitfire • Hairraid Shelter • FV433 Field Artillery, Self-Propelled Abbot • Manx Craft Guild and W.I. • Explorer Scouts • Military and civilian vehicles

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MY NAME IS: Julie Anne Denton, Julie la rousse, Annushka MY JOB IS: Artist & Designer THE BEST JOB IN THE WORLD WOULD BE: The job I have right now is a dream. I’m my own boss, I travel the world and I consistently meet interesting smart people MY WORST HABIT IS: Smoking IF I COULD CHANGE ONE THING IN MY LIFE IT WOULD BE: My own children to share the beauties of the world with IF I HAD TO ONLY EAT ONE KIND OF FOOD FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE IT WOULD BE: Salad with an inexhaustible choice of meats and dressings THIS IS A PORTRAIT OF MYSELF <<<<<<<<<<<<< IN BED I WEAR: Chanel no. 5 of course IF I COULD BE A CELEBRITY FOR A DAY, IT WOULD BE: Helena Bonham Carter THE BEST TIME OF YEAR IS: I love every season ALL IS FAIR IN LOVE AND WAR. TRUE OR FALSE? True THE BEST ADVICE I’VE EVER BEEN GIVEN IS: Do your own time IF I COULD HAVE ONE QUESTION ANSWERED IN THE WORLD IT WOULD BE: I like the world to be a mystery, I have no questions that I can’t find my own answers to... Except ‘what did the world do to Captain Nemo?’

THE 3 MOST IMPORTANT THINGS IN LIFE ARE: Family Friends Love DESCRIBE YOUR DREAM HOUSE: Timeless, contemporary, bold in the Corbusier style, with a comfortable and homely interior.

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MANXWOMAN JULIE ANNE DENTON RETURNS TO THE ISLAND FOR SOLO SHOW AT THE ISLE GALLERY, ST JOHNS.

FORMER COURTYARD GALLERY ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE JULIE ANNE DENTON IS DELIGHTED TO BE BRINGING HER CUTTING EDGE CONCEPTUAL GLASS BACK TO ART LOVERS IN HER HOMELAND. Julie Anne has been working abroad since 2009, and has won a series of prestigious art and glass prizes and been invited to lecture and demonstrate at universities and exhibitions around the world. Her first degree, from the University of Wolverhampton, was in Glass and Philosophy and Julie Anne is currently working on her PhD in glass techniques and their conceptual applications.

Prior to leaving the Island, Julie Anne was commissioned by Manx National Heritage to create an exact reproduction of the Pagan Lady Necklace, which is currently

on display in the Manx Museum. She was then asked to create work for Liberty of London and a jewellery line for the Tate based on the works of Turner Whistler and Monet. Since leaving for Zurich, where she’s now based, she has designed her own jewellery and glassware, and other work includes solid glass sandcast panels for the architectural industry, most recently for a central art space in Berlin.

The works included in this new solo exhibition, at the Isle Gallery from Sunday 13 September, are based on ideas concerning the conscious and subconscious mind, inspired by a contemporary European aesthetic concerning form and function.

Julie Anne’s own website (www.julieannedenton.com) explains her philosophy best:

“My work, like life, takes on two di erent guises good and evil, euphoric and dysphonic, God and Devil.”

“These contradictions are a given, and are something we all deal with every day of our lives. I enjoy taking a beautiful medium such as glass and shamelessly contorting it.”

You can see how Julie Anne does this at the Isle Gallery, St Johns from 13 September to 4 October. www.theislegallery.com www.facebook.com/theislegallery

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SIMON BARRON – gat ering ans wit first no el Gathering Shadows LOCAL AUTHOR SIMON BARRON HAS JUST HAD HIS FIRST NOVEL APPEAR IN PRINT, AND THE RESPONSE FROM READERS HAS BEEN OUTSTANDING. I I T C T YOU GRIPPED FROM THE VERY START”, IS JUST ONE COMMENT ABOUT GATHERING SHADOWS AND SIMON COULDN’T BE MORE DELIGHTED. “It was about 7 years between putting down the first word and publishing house MP Associates giving me a three book deal in 2011,” says Simon, “and when you start you can’t help but wonder if anyone will like what you’ve written, so to get a response like this is amazing”.

Although Simon’s been writing since he was at school, it hasn’t made him rich

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and like a lot of people on the Island, he’s worked in the finance sector and now acts as a business consultant. But his advice to anyone who wants to write is to keep at it, keep practicing and keep finessing your work. “Writing is a lonely game at times,” he says, “and believe me, some of my early stuff is not just unpublishable, it’s unreadable.

But I didn’t have any choice, I had to keep going.”

And the deal from MP Associates is testament to Simon’s talent and persistence.

Gathering Shadows – first published as an e-book in early 2013, and as a paperback just last month - is the first book in the Plague of Souls trilogy, and features, in Simon’s own words “the tales of three very unlikely heroes unwittingly pulled into a struggle for all existence, when all they want to do is get rich”.

“I have dozens of notebooks with plotlines, characters, locations and decisions,” says Simon. “Because Plague of Souls is a trilogy, the overlaps between the books are key.

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two or three, and the characters have no idea what’s going to happen so I couldn’t afford to let any cats of out of any bags.”

If that sounds confusing, Simon’s skill in plot developing means that it isn’t. “Fortunately I had two very good editors,” he says. “It was painful at times to take their advice, and there were lots of arguments, but they edited all three novels and were able to point out any of my inadvertent mistakes.

The three novels which make up Plague of Souls are very much in the fantasy fiction genre but Simon is keen to say that he doesn’t want to just appeal to an audience familiar with Dungeon & Dragongames or Role-Playing Games (RPG). Gathering Shadows is character driven, with decisions being made by individual characters who display little thought for any global outcome. Simon’s ‘heroes’ simply don’t care about the bigger picture.

He is also an avid reader of fantasy fiction and although he’s unmoved by the current obsession with ‘Game of Thrones,’ he does see some parallels in the varied locations and seemingly random violence, although he maintains that the violence in Gathering Shadows is not random at all.

continues. “I’ve been reading fantasy and science fiction all my life and I hope my readers will see my influences as being more Feist, Gemmell, and Hobb than George RR Martin.”

Whatever Simon’s influences, and as someone who normally avoids fantasy fiction like the plague, I can highly recommend Gathering Shadows. Although it will undoubtedly appeal to young RPG gamers, he’s wary of describing it as a Young Adult book. There is a very grown-up philosophy and political background to the novel, and although the characters are largely immoral and tough to like, as a reader I genuinely care what happens to them - and am looking forward to finding out a lot more of their backstories and the consequences of their actions in the remaining two books, the second of which is hopefully due to be published in 2016. I can’t wait.

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Simon himself is a keen ‘gamer’, often with the same group of friends he has known for decades. “Surprisingly, I wasn’t too worried about my friends reading Gathering Shadows,” he says. “In fact, they contributed significantly to the development of BECAUSE QUALITY MATTERS

individual characteristics in many of those who feature in the books.”

“My characters know exactly why they do what they do – they just don’t care about how it affects any of the others or what they – and by extension the reader - think!

“But there’s a lot more to fantasy fiction than George RR Martin’s work,” Simon

Gathering Shadows is available now as an e-book (currently just 99p at Amazon for kindle – other e-readers are available) and in paperback (£7.99) from all good online retailers and from local bookshops.

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PHOTO COMPETITION

YOUNG PHOTOGRAPHERS WANTED FOR CHARITY CALENDAR WINNER

Amy Lawton Age 9

Ben Birdsall Age 17 with Dad and John Faragher from the Society for the Preservation of the Manx Countryside and Environment receiving his prize.

Congratulations Ben.

You could win up to ÂŁ200

to buy photographic equipment every month in 2015

JULY 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: man fara her ahoo com or phone: John on 07624 417119.

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

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

Tyler Kirkham Age 3

Chantelle Gregon Age 16

Krysia Boruch Age 18

Kathryn McNallyAge 13

Alexander Turnbull Age 11

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CULTURE VULTURE What’s on 22 August - 3 Ocober ARTICULATE

//MANX MUSEUM// A collaboration between Isle of Man College, Manx National Heritage and Isle of Man Arts Council, this exhibition presents the work of five IOM College HND art students inspired by the Arts Council Loan Collection. The Loan Collection, consisting of contemporary paintings, photographs and prints, is one of the foremost collections in the British Isles.

The exhibition showcases selected pieces from the collection in digital form, alongside original works from the students using painting, photography, sculpture, installation, digital and mixed media.

www.studio42gallery.co.uk

07.08 – 09.08.2015

THE MERCHANT OF VENICE

//PEEL CASTLE and RUSHEN ABBEY// Another world class production from TNT Theatre company. Bring a picnic and enjoy this classic comedy at Peel Castle (evenings) on 7 and 8 August or at a matinee performance at Rushen Abbey on Sunday 9 August.

www.manxnationalheritage.im

Tickets: £22 Adult, £12 Child from the Manx Museum Gallery Shop, House of Manannan, Peel Castle, Rushen Abbey and online.

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//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).

16.08 – 31.08.2015

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//THE ISLE GALLERY, TYNWALD MILLS// Local artist Jacqueline Dawson’s semiabstract seascapes are the theme of this solo exhibition at the Isle Gallery. www.theislegallery.com www.facebook.com/theislegallery

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//THE SAYLE GALLERY, DOUGLAS// Artist in Residence Christian Hardman shows his own fragile, ephemeral stencils in his end-of-residency exhibition.

Christian trained as a printmaker and he has developed an idea he formed as an undergraduate, seeing the similarities between sculpture and stencilling, which both start with a raw material, cutting away to extract the hidden within. The work Christian is exhibiting here is the culmination of months of work, using a scalpel to redefine the physicality of sculpture and creating the illusion of a physical presence in a 2-dimentional print.

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//STUDIO 42, PORT ST MARY// Work from painter and printmaker Daniel

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Price, currently studying for his BA (Hons) Fine Art at Isle of Man College.

YOU CAN BE – LAURA ESPINOSA

//NOA BAKEHOUSE, DOUGLAS// An exhibition of Laura Espinosa’s original artwork her delightful children’s picture book ‘You Can Be’, displayed in light boxes.

Copies of the book (£12.99) will be available to purchase. www.facebook.com/pages/Noa-Bakehouse

16.08 – 09.09.2015

//THE ISLE GALLERY, TYNWALD MILLS// Vivid, highly coloured abstract work from Jelena Benson, shown with her genre portraits which are painted realistically, in a semi abstract style. www.theislegallery.com

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BALLET AT BALLAGLASS

//CORNAA MILL, BALLAGLASS, MAUGHOLD// Manx Wildlife Trust presents Ballet at Ballaglass on Sunday 23rd August from 2.30pm to 5.00pm. A performance by Dancer's Barre from their Gaiety Theatre production at Cornaa Mill, Ballaglass.

Courtesy of Dora Johnstone. www.manxwt.org.uk

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OTHELLO – LIVE STREAM FROM THE RSC

//STUDIO THEATRE, BALLAKERMEEN// A live streaming of the much acclaimed RSC production of Shakespeare’s Othello, starring Hugh Quarshie and Lucian Msamati.

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TALKING TEXTILES – “TRANSITIONS”

//HODGSON LOOM GALLERY, LAXEY// “Talking Textiles” is a group of six artists working primarily with cloth, stitch and mixed media. Their work is diverse in scale and approach but linked through a common appreciation of art and textiles.

They first came together on City and Guilds textile courses, continued learning through master classes with a mentoring tutor and currently work independently as a group developing their individual styles.

All the artists have formal art and/ or textile qualifications, some to degree level. Members of the group have previously exhibited their work individually in galleries on the island and in the UK and have participated in both open and juried events. “Talking Textiles” meet regularly to share ideas, inspiration and technical knowledge.

The artists’ styles range from representational to abstract and from minimalist to detailed and intricate.

Works include large-scale hangings, 3D structures, wearable art and smaller more intimate pieces. The artists work on cloth, hand-made felt, paper and silk paper, expressing their themes through hand and free motion stitching, drawing, dying, painting and printing.

The theme of the exhibition is “Transitions” and the work on show reflects both the artists’ individual artistic transitions as well as personal interpretations of the theme. The exhibition is a wonderful display of colour, pattern and texture where traditional art and design techniques are given a contemporary twist.

The exhibition is open from now untill the 15th August daily from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m, excluding Sundays.

Tickets: £15.30 Concessions £12.75 from www.villagaiety.com, by phone on 600555 or in person from the Welcome Centre.

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TheatreFest15 ‘a fantastic concept’ says West End star New local artisit uncovered at this years prestigioua Art Awards The artwork of three talented artists has been recognised in a prestigious competition.

Harley Garrett, Emma Hall and Annie Merrick each won Awards and prizes in the annual Norman Sayle Prize for Art competition on June 17, run by the Archibald Knox Society and sponsored by Isle of Man Post Office.

Harley Garrett, secured the award for 'First Year National Diploma – overall body of work' having submitted a portfolio of delicately rendered surrealist style pieces.

Emma Hall, was awarded the 'Knox/Sayle prize for innovative work' for her piece which questions peoples perspectives by distorting the manner in which they see something. Annie Merrick, took a highly creative approach to her piece which won the ‘Knox/Sayle prize for Manx inspired artwork' by exploring the link between education, art and inspiration taken from the Manx countryside.

The work of all three artists was moderated by a panel of artistic judges: Myra Gilbert, Carola Rush and Sabrina Crowe - a former A ‘level Photography student representing her employer Isle of Man Post Office, competition sponsor.

You can be – a new children’s book from local author and artist Laura Espinosa You can be is a stunning first picture book from Peel resident Laura Espinosa. It will delight and intrigue children and adults alike, as they meander their way through scenes inspired by the beauty and mysterious scenery of the Island.

Sound of Music and West End star Connie Fisher, a patron of the National Operatic and Dramatic Association (NODA), has hailed TheatreFest15, a five-year project being led by the association in partnership with the Isle of Man Arts Council to encourage new work for the theatre, ‘a fantastic concept’.

The actress and singer who found fame after winning the BBC One talent contest How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria? said: ‘I was thrilled to be invited to become a patron of NODA earlier this year, because the association is doing such tremendous work in supporting and advancing amateur theatre, which is where my career began.

‘From experience I know how important it is to have strong support when you’re young and starting out on a life in theatre. And even if later you choose to leave that life behind, it’s thanks to organisations such as NODA providing opportunities for young people to develop a whole range of skills, that you’re so much better equipped for whatever career you decide on.

To find out more visit theatrefest15.com

You can be is inspired by Laura’s own love of nature and interest in Manx culture and folklore, and her increasing awareness of how many young people are becoming disconnected from the natural world. ‘You can be’ is the antithesis of this, inspiring children, even adults, to open their hearts to the natural rhythms of the world and follow their dreams.

The book has a rolling rhythm flowing from page to page, with images inspired by the Island’s gentle hills and ever changing seascapes. Peel Castle, Greeba Mountain and the Ballaugh Plantation are just some familiar locations which make their appearance, but Laura’s illustrations permeate them with a mystery and majesty you may not expect.

Laura knew she wanted to be an artist from the age of seven, eventually completing the Art Foundation Course at the IOM College, before leaving to study architectural design at the Surrey Institute of Art and Design. She then travelled and worked all over the world before returning and settling in Peel where she became reinvigorated by her surroundings and returned to an early passion, illustration. The result is the beautiful, unique and thought provoking You can be.

An exhibition of the images from You can be, enhanced by lightboxes provided by the IOM Arts Council, can be seen at Noa Bakehouse in Douglas until 16 August and the book, priced £12.99, is available there, in local bookshops, the Sayle Gallery and from Amazon and Waterstones.

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Open Garden event at Government House Manx Wildlife Trust were pleased and proud to have been involved with the first public opening of the Government House Gardens on Sunday 21st June. The gardens looked particularly beautiful and a wonderful time was enjoyed by all those who attended. The volunteers of the Manx Wildlife Trust did sterling work helping to raise funds with a raffle, plant stall and a mini version of the Trust’s Wildlife Shop at Peel, as well as providing delicious tea and cakes. The Wildlife Trust profited by over £760 and were delighted to be asked to be involved with this special inaugural event. Thanks were extended to the Lieutenant Governor for allowing this open gardens event to take place.

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Good news for theatre lovers in the South

The Princess Royal visit The Princess Royal’s visit in July was a great success. HRH unveiled a foundation stone in The labyrinth within the Cathedral grounds which will be an exact copy of the Chartres Cathedral labyrinth in France, before joining a 430 strong congregation for a magnificent Thanksgiving service. The Cathedral was honoured to have HRH take part in the service by reading a lesson and enjoying a variety of music from the Cathedral Choir and Choristers.

Afterwards HRH took the time to speak to the Cathedral bell ringers before crossing to the Corrin Hall to meet with the Choristers, youth workers, Cathedral interns and some donors.

Dean Nigel Godfrey said, ‘We were honoured to have our Campaign Patron HRH The Princess Royal make a second visit to the Cathedral, to enable her to see what progress has been made and meet some of the people behind the project.’

Work continues on the Cathedral and Grounds.

In the next few weeks the Cloister (Apple Tunnel) should be constructed around the foundation stone laid by the Princess Royal in what is the 13th Century Abbey Garden based around the Abbey of Rushen and the Priory of Douglas. This garden is one of a series of gardens which track the engagement of Christianity with Manx Culture since the 5th Century.

A new entrance is being put on the Corrin Hall with disabled access, there’ll be new windows and a piece of sculpture is being created which should be installed by the end of 2015. It is a bronze, an abstract representing Joseph Pilates (founder of the Pilates movement and internee at Knockaloe Camp) and Archibald Knox and a censor at the Knockaloe Camp. The sculpture will be in the 20th Century Knockaloe Garden.

The Dean would like to sincerely thank everyone who attended the service, Denis and Darren Cunningham from Isle of Man Motor Museum who kindly brought the 1953 Humber Supersnipe that was used in the Coronation Tour of Europe to the Cathedral for guests to look at and also Watsons of Greeba who kindly lent some large plants for the steps of the Cathedral.

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The new King’s Court Theatre at King William’s College has announced the 2015/2016 season for live streaming events, with performances from The National Theatre, Royal Shakespeare Company, Royal Opera, Royal Ballet and a first for the Island; the Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company, with Dame Judy Dench in A Winters Tale this November. King’s Court Theatre seats 211.

Tynwald Honour nominations invited

The Abbey Restaurant has agreed to provide a first class pre-theatre 3 course meal and welcome glass of Prosecco for £30, when you bring a valid ticket for the evening event. A perfect way to start your evening.

Call 822393 to book a table.

When submitting nominations the following criteria should be considered:

“This is a brand new experience for the South of the Island and something we are very proud off. I couldn’t be happier to have The Abbey Restaurant on board providing first class pre-theatre meals for our Live Streaming events. I can guarantee that both venues will provide a unique experience.” said David Dawson the Theatre Manager at King’s Court Theatre.

* The committee does not see the award as being purely for those who have made a contribution in politics and government;

To purchase tickets for all of the events at King’s Court Theatre please visit the King William’s College website www.kwc.im/ events or call their ticket agent (TicketSource) box office on 0333 666 3366.

Nominations are invited for the Tynwald Honour, the highest honour Tynwald can bestow.

The honour is conferred upon only a single individual in any one year, with submissions considered by the Tynwald Honours committee.

First awarded in 2007 to Norman Sayle RI, the honour has since been bestowed on Harvey Briggs CP in 2008, Ian Qualtrough JP in 2009, Dr Brian Stowell in 2010, William Cain CBE in 2011, His Honour John Corrin CBE in 2012, Nadine Crowther MBE in 2013, Hector Duff BEM in 2014 and Geoff Karran MBE in 2015.

* The recipient does not need to be Manx born but must have spent a significant portion of his or her life in the Island; * The recipient must have made an outstanding contribution to one or more areas of Manx life;

* The recipient should have made this contribution over a significant period of time and demonstrated a selfless commitment in so doing; * The recipient must be motivated by the aim of promoting the quality of life in the Island and/or the wellbeing of its population; * Normally a recipient would have to make an outstanding contribution in an area of life which is not necessarily his or her normal area of employment. It is recognised, however, that in exceptional circumstances it may be appropriate for someone to be considered for the award because of their contribution made through their normal means of employment; and * Because this award is to be a very high honour there should be no expectation that it would be made annually, rather it would be made when an individual is deemed to have met the criteria.

Nominations should be submitted in writing to the Committee Secretariat, Legislative Buildings, Finch Road, Douglas, IM1 3PW or by email to enquiries@tynwald.org.im. Closing date September 30th, 2015.

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here’s no better way to spend a uly evening, sipping champagne, gorging on delicious canapés, and surrounded by the biggest island fashion in uencers, than at a superb Summer Soir e on the North Quay.

The designer showroom turned into a packed, fashionista-filled department store for the magical summer’s evening. Drinks flowed as well as the conversation, and it was lovely to see so many keen supporters of the local fashion industry out in force.

Claire Christian, Owner and Creative Director of Claire Christian Couture commented, “It’s so incredible to see how fashion on the Isle of Man is growing and the fact that an independent event with the pure focus of local designers could bring in such a large crowd.

It makes me very excited about the future growth of this industry.”

Windsor and Wales proved especially popular with the male and female guests at the party. Their classic British style and elegant pieces perfectly matched the style of the esteemed guests that attended the event.

many fascinating people from across the Island. This was our first time to present our collection in a physical space, and it was truly rewarding to watch guests interact with our display - they could feel the fabrics, discuss the designs, and really be immersed in what the collection is conveying.”

The beautiful and bubbly Sarah Lennon showcased fabulous hats and accessories, as well as lighting up the room with plenty of chat with clients and guests.

“It was a wonderful evening and a huge thank you to all involved in making it a truly memorable, fun and stylish event!”

These lovely ladies added an element to the venue that turned it into a busy, thriving evening comparable to a luxury department store opening. The customer’s changing rooms and shopping bags that left the building demonstrated the success of the event.

Managing Director Lucy Stopford said, “It was great to see our loyal customers so enthusiastic about the collection and to make so many new connections”. The event showcased two pop-up concessions by esteemed local designers, Beckii Flint and Sarah Lennon. Internet sensation and designer Beckii Flint’s brand BCKY Couture presented her third collection, adding a younger demographic of customers into the mix. “We were able to meet so

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It was such an iconic moment for the Isle of Man fashion industry to see this number of local designers assemble to prove that such an industry can thrive on this Isle.

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Dig up a potato and from humble beginnings there are endless opportunities for creation - the best of which accompany the nation’s favourite meals. From a piece of fried cod to a steak and ale pie or dippy eggs, chips are a first-class comfort food, naughty as a meal on their own or leftovers sandwiched between two thick slices of white bread and butter. Nothing beats a portion of golden crispy sticks, crunchy on the outside and soft in the middle.

What is it that makes you want to pinch one off someone else’s plate when you don’t have any of your own? The distinctive smell of salt and vinegar leaking from yesterday’s newspaper wrapping is hard to resist when you stumble out of a nightclub at closing time; but gone are the days when it was a choice between ketchup or brown sauce; cheese, gravy, curry sauce, mayo or even hummus are all competing toppings.

You start by meticulously picking each chip up between your thumb and forefinger or with a wooden chip fork, and individually examining each one-by-one, but the ritual quickly turns to gobbling down two or three at a time.

Holding a chip for more than five seconds is more challenging than eating a sugar-coated doughnut without licking your lips. Have you ever thought about the journey it has gone through to be so irresistible? Despite being made of one simple ingredient and little cooking or preparation time, it is a long process.

Made popular in France in the 1800’s (hence the ‘French Fries’), they were introduced by French speaking Belgians to American soldiers in World War I. In the Second World War it was the only take away food not to be rationed.

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changed to make life easier for our convenienceloving generation. Back in the day housewives would have washed, peeled, hand sliced and fried potatoes in lard (hardly ever cleaned) - a true labour of love. The labour element was removed in 1980’s when we were presented with the first oven-cooked chips. As well as taking the guilt out of frying, statistics showed a reduction in dangerous chip-pan fires. Before this, prepackaged chips could be purchased for deepfrying. Unpredictably, 10 years later saw the first microwave chip being cooked, reducing cooking time to a excruciatingly long 3 minutes.

The largest supplier of frozen chips, established in 1957 is a Canadian company worth over $6.5 billion (Canadian Dollars). McCains was a driving force in this technological revolution.

Contracting independent farmers, potatoes are grown around the world - in Great Britain alone 14,000 hectares of potatoes are grown for fresh chips - the same space as 19,600 football pitches. Once dug, potatoes are stored in special light and temperature-controlled warehouses.

Processing plants around the world have a total production capacity of more than one millions pounds of potato products an hour. It is hard to think of a freezer without a bag of frozen fries and even MacDonalds famous fries are supplied by them.

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Shape may not be everything but do you fancy fat or thin, wedge, curly or crinkle cut? How about burnt or slightly soggy? If you really think it is what is on the inside that counts, there is no dispute about a white silky-smooth centre. Nothing is worse than the disappointment when you bite into an undercooked chip, you may as well have said Prince George is not the cutest child ever born - unforgivable.

Contrary to common option, chips should not be reserved for cheapskates. Starchy potatoes such as King Edwards or Maris Pipers make the best chips. Michelin-Star restaurants are serving chips cooked three-times, presented in a designer ‘stack’ and drizzled with decadent truffle oil. Probably along side a ‘blue’ fillet steak (i.e. still cold in the middle and moo-ing) and a fruity glass of red wine. However classy the restaurant, it would not be worth the waiting list if chips weren’t on the menu- even if they do charge £25 a portion. Of course adventurous chefs are not sticking to the conventional potato - variations include sweet potato, parsnip or polenta to create award-winning mouth-watering chip-inspired side-dishes. Is it then still acceptable to eat them with your fingers?

“Holding a chip for more than five seconds is more challenging than eating a sugar-coated doughnut without licking your lips. Have you ever thought about the journey it has gone through to be so irresistible?”

Our love of chips is growing year on year. One in four potatoes in the UK are made into chips. British fish and chip shops serve over 247 million portions of fish and chip meals each year and they even have their own dedicated week in February to celebrate. This growing love is not helping our rising obesity levels or heart-related diseases. A nutritionalist’s nightmare, it is frowned upon to serve chips at school dinner time and advertising is tightly regulated especially on children’s television channels. As long as we refrain from serving them with every meal, and make sure we have eaten the peas for greens, there is something special about this comfort food that feels like a holiday.

8 BOO’S TO A DINNER PARTY HOST Taking away plates before everybody has finished eating Too adventurous with your cooking (unless pro trained) Playing music too loudly Serving cheese before pudding (always controversial) Not toasting the Queen Scrimping on alcohol Getting too drunk to finish the night

10 KITCHEN CRIMES Not washing hands Serving hot food on a cold plate Leaving cereal boxes open Double dipping Cutting the nose off the cheese Leaving used tea bags in the sink Jam in the butter dish Blunt knives Crumbs on the work surface Leaving the milk out

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Recipes ta s a P r e m m u S t c fe r Pe PARMA HAM & RED PEPPER WITH TAGLIERINI (Servers 2) 1/2 A RED OR WHITE ONION, PEELED 1 RED PEPPER, DESEEDED 90G HIGHER-WELFARE SLICES OF PARMA HAM 1/4 OF A FRESH RED CHILLI 1 LARGE FIRM TOMATO 1/2 A BUNCH OF FRESH FLAT-LEAF PARSLEY, LEAVES PICKED 200G TAGLIERINI PASTA SEA SALT AND FRESHLY GROUND BLACK PEPPER EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL ZEST AND JUICE FROM 1/2 AN UNWAXED LEMON PARMESAN CHEESE, FOR GRATING

Start by preparing your ingredients. Very finely slice the onion, pepper and half the Parma ham. Finely slice the chilli. Quarter the tomato, cut out the seeds and finely dice the flesh. Finely chop the parsley leaves.

Put the finely sliced Parma ham into a large dry frying pan over a high heat and cook for five minutes, or until crispy.

Transfer to a double layer of kitchen paper to drain.

Cook the taglierini in a large pan of boiling salted water until al dente. Meanwhile, return the frying pan to a medium-high heat with three tablespoons of oil.

Add the onion, pepper and chilli and cook for a minute or so. Roughly slice the remaining Parma ham and add to the pan, stir in most of the parsley leaves and season lightly with salt and pepper.

Reserving some of the cooking water, drain the taglierini and add to the sauce.

Add the lemon juice, diced tomato and a good grating of Parmesan. Toss well over the heat until lovely and glossy, adding a splash of the cooking water to loosen, if needed.

Divide between your plates, sprinkle over the crispy Parma ham and add an extra grating of Parmesan. Finish by sprinkling over the lemon zest and the rest of the chopped parsley.

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200G BUCATINI PASTA SEA SALT 1 LARGE CLOVE OF GARLIC, PEELED 1 FRESH RED CHILLI 2 ANCHOVY FILLETS 4 RIPE CHERRY TOMATOES EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL 1 X 180G TIN OF QUALITY TUNA, IN OLIVE OIL 1TBSP BABY CAPERS, RINSED JUICE FROM 1/2 A LEMON 100G WILD ROCKET, WASHED

Cook the bucatini in a large pan of boiling salted water until al dente.

Meanwhile, finely slice the garlic and chilli, then roughly chop the anchovies and tomatoes. Heat three tablespoons of oil (use the oil from the tin of tuna for added flavour, if you can) in a frying pan over a medium heat, then add the garlic, chilli, anchovies and capers. Fry for two minutes, then add the tomatoes and toss well.

Reserving some of the cooking water, drain the bucatini and add to the sauce.

Toss well over the heat until lovely and glossy, adding a splash of the cooking water to loosen, if needed.

Flake in the tuna, then add some lemon juice and most of the rocket. Toss well to warm the tuna through and wilt the rocket, then season carefully with salt and more lemon juice. Serve with a drizzle of oil, and a scattering of the reserved rocket.

PASTA SALAD WITH GRILLED PEPPERS & OLIVES (Serves 2) 2 peppers, mixed colours if possible 200g orecchiette pasta Sea salt 1 firm tomato 12 black or green olives, stone in 2 sticks of celery, trimmed 1/2 a bunch of fresh flat-leaf parsley, leaves picked 4 sprigs of fresh basil, leaves picked Extra virgin olive oil Juice from 1 lemon

Place the whole peppers on a griddle pan over a high heat (or under the grill) for about 20 minutes, or until blackened all over. Remove to a bowl, cover with cling film and cool.

Meanwhile, cook the orecchiette in a large pan of boiling salted water until al dente, then drain and refresh under cold water to stop it over-cooking. Scrape the blackened skin away from the cooled peppers, then deseed and chop the flesh into 1cm chunks.

Quarter the tomato, cut out the seeds and dice the flesh. Crush the olives with the palm of your hand, pull out and discard the stones, then tear in half.

Finely slice the celery, then put it all into a large bowl. Roughly chop and add the parsley leaves and most of the basil leaves.

Add the orecchiette to the bowl with four tablespoons of oil and half the lemon juice. Toss well with your hands, then season to taste with salt and a squeeze more lemon juice, if needed. Serve with a drizzle of oil and a scattering of the reserved basil leaves.

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WE ARE BECOMING SPOILT FOR CHOICE WHEN IT COMES TO ARTISAN SPIRITS, MANY MADE IN LIMITED QUANTITIES BY FAMILIES WHO TAKE ENORMOUS PRIDE IN THE QUALITY OF THEIR PRODUCT. While the big brands focus on marketing, these small producers put all their time, money and effort into crafting an individual and characterful spirit.

Take Mackmyra Bruks Single Malt Whiskey. Eight friends on a skiing holiday in Sweden in the spring of 1998 had each taken a Malt Whisky for their host. During the course of the week while tasting their selection, the conversation drifted around to why there was not a distillery in Sweden and then naturally led to the possibilities of making their own. But this was not just a dream and by Spring 1999 Mackmyra Distillery was founded to the north of Stockholm with the first whiskey being distilled later that year.

All the barley used in the Whiskies comes from within 50km of their high tech distillery and they are able to maintain traceability down to the individual field of barley used in each of their five products.

They use different types of wood to age the different Whiskies and the Bruks is matured in Bourbon casks before being spiced with a combination of large and small casks of both rich sherry and fresh Swedish oak. The result is a delicate, clean and light Whiskey with citrus, lemon sherbet notes and a lovely fresh finish. At £41.95, this will appeal to any adventurous and keen Whisk(e)y drinker!

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Staying with the ski-ing connection, the High West 7000’ Vodka is worth a try. Produced in the world’s only ski-in gastro distillery in Park City in Utah, the name comes from the altitude of the distillery bar. Within these mountains, pure snowmelt is naturally filtered in deep rock aquifers to produce great tasting water with a well balanced mineral content. This superb water combined with locally grown oats, distilled to perfection, gives a creamy full bodied vodka with citrus notes and a long finish.

According to old distilling manuals, distillers in the 1800s considered oats to be the preferred base for a superior spirit, but now they are rarely used because of their high cost and difficulty to distil. At High West they manage to produce a fabulous quality and good value vodka at £38.95.

Enjoy the unique taste of the mountains either on the rocks or in a cocktail.

On the other side of the US, Washington Island, Wisconsin is the home of Death’s Door Gin. Produced on this 22 square mile island, once known for potato farming.

However, this ceased in the 1970s and it was only in 2005 that a small group of like

minded people began exploring the possibility of reinvigorating farming here. Armed with seed to plant 5 acres two brothers began growing wheat, initially for flour at the Island’s hotel, and then as a speciality grain for Death’s Door spirits and also for the local brewery’s wheat ale. As demand for the Gin has increased over the last decade the acreage of wheat grown has increased to 1200 acres. To the south is Door County and the fast flowing stretch of water between here and the Island is called Death’s Door passage, giving its name to the spirits produced.

The Gin has a surprisingly simple mix of just three botanicals, juniper berries, coriander and fennel, all locally sourced. All can be tasted in the Gin, firstly the juniper berries, followed by spicy, citrusy notes from the coriander seeds and a soft finish provided by the fennel seeds. A premium Gin with 47% abv this is £40.95 a bottle. It is big enough to stand up to classic cocktail treatment, but also soft enough to be enjoyed on the rocks or as a Dry Martini.

Back in France, a longer established, yet equally quality minded producer of Cognac is Ragnaud Sabourin. The family have owned this prestige estate in the premium Grande Champagne region of Cognac since 1850.

The business is run by Annie RagnaudSabourin, assisted by her son, Olivier, and every process is still carried out by hand. The Fontvieille vineyards are some of the oldest on the estate and they grow the three best Cognac grape varieties, Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche and Colombard. Each is vinified, distilled and aged separately before being blended for ageing.

Unusually for Cognac, there is no blending between years and no sweetening or colouring. The Fontvieille No 35 is 35 years old and is as good as Cognac gets. Beautiful citrus aromas of orange peel and a touch of lemon combine with exotic Asian-style spice. Orange peel comes through on the palate too followed by more complex rich dried fruit and honey flavours, leading to a fine well developed long lasting finish. At £120 a bottle, this is such great value when compared to the big brands and makes the perfect end to a meal.

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WHETHER YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A FUN-FILLED FAMILY HOLIDAY OR A QUIET ROMANTIC BREAK, FLYING TO GLOUCESTER WITH CITYWING GIVES YOU PLENTY OF OPTIONS. THE CITY’S HISTORICAL BUILDINGS, CATHEDRAL AND DOCKS SIT ALONGSIDE EXCELLENT SHOPPING, RESTAURANTS AND PUBS, SO THERE’S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE! Gloucester has a rich and varied history just waiting to be discovered; visit Gloucester City Museum and Art Gallery where you will find Iron Age artefacts, a Roman kitchen and a dinosaur display, or head to the Folk Museum to learn more about the city’s social history. At Gloucester Waterways Museum, visitors can climb aboard historic boats and enjoy hands-on fun – the museum even offers boat trips along the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal and River Severn.

Some of the city’s most popular historical sites are the medieval Gloucester Cathedral – a key location during the filming of the first, second and sixth Harry Potter films – the 15th century St. Mary de Crypt church, and St. Oswald’s Priory, which was built around 900AD. There is also an opportunity to hear more about the city’s heritage at the annual Gloucester History Festival

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between 5th and 18th September. Or why not revisit your own childhood and pay a visit to Number 9, College Court, the setting of Beatrix Potter’s beloved story ‘The Tailor of Gloucester’ and now home to the Beatrix Potter Museum and gift shop, which kids of all ages will enjoy.

are home to a plethora of stalls where you can stock up on the finest local produce.

Come to the city between 28th and 30th August, and you could even take a trip to The Big Feastival at Alex James’ farm in the Cotswolds. Presented by Jamie Oliver and former Blur bassist, Alex James, the event promises music from acts such as Paloma Faith and Ella Eyre, demos from top chefs, local producer stands and cookery classes.

At the iconic Gloucester Docks, you can see traditional ships and rigging repaired and restored. The wider Gloucester Quays area offers a wonderful mix of waterside museums, public art, cafés, bars and restaurants, as well as discounted designer shopping at the Gloucester Quays Outlet.

You can also find a number of high-street favourites at King’s Walk Shopping Centre.

Rugby fans will be pleased to know that Gloucester is one of 11 cities across England and Cardiff chosen to host Rugby World Cup 2015 matches; visit the city during September and October to take in a World Cup game at Kingsholm Stadium, the former home stadium of England before they settled at Twickenham. Nearby Cheltenham is also a famous destination for sports lovers, with a number of horseracing events taking place at Cheltenham Racecourse during the autumn and winter months.

Foodies will love a stroll to one of Gloucester’s popular local markets; the Gloucester Farmers’ Market, Cherry and White Market and indoor Eastgate Market

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The Forest of Dean and Wye Valley is also just a short drive away, and boasts a spectacular range of natural beauty and an aura of magic and mystery, which has been an inspiration for many great artists and writers including JRR Tolkien, Dennis Potter and JK Rowling. Discover its four different landscape areas – the ancient Royal Forest, the Wye Valley, the picturesque Vale of Leadon and the Severn Vale – and discover unbeatable views, quaint market towns and thriving business and shopping districts. Walkers and cyclists are sure to enjoy exploring the scenery, while for thrill seekers the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley offers fantastic opportunities for climbing, abseiling, cave exploration and mountain boarding, as well as its high wire adventure courses and inland diving centres.

Fly direct to Gloucester with Citywing to experience all this and more, with flights between the Isle of Man and Gloucester available to book now with Citywing from just £49.95 each way. For more information visit www.citywing.com.

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FLIGHT OF FANCY Nantes, there is a rural theme park that has been voted “World’s best theme Park 2014” and “Best European Theme Park 2013” and there isn’t a Disney character in sight. Who knew! Puy du Fou is certainly a surprise. Set in the beautiful Vendee countryside, the park is based around 5 extravagant shows, the performance of which wouldn’t seem out of place on a Hollywood lm fi set. But that’s not all. Beautiful gardens, forests, animal farms and reconstructed “working” historic villages are also present, the latter of which are so authentic that you’d be forgiven for not knowing whether they were for entertainment or some sort of wormhole in time.

It’s not just the authenticity of the surrounding - the amazing Grand Shows, based around historical themes were inspiring and educational, although I’m not sure how much of the historical signifi cance will be retained the 4-year old daughter in tow. Although there is plenty to remember. Our first show, The Knights of the Round Table, could be seen as the tamest but mesmerising nevertheless.

Sitting in front of the ramparts we saw Merlin put Arthurs bravery to the test.

Having slayed the dragon and conquered Excalibur’s spell, Arthur discovers the wonders of the enchanted lake and as the round table appears from out of the lake, the audience were left wondering how a horse managed to gallop out of the water carrying one of Authur’s knights. Clever and magical, the producers of the shows are masters of deception, misdirecting the audience’s gaze from left to right with incredible effect.

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Stepping just a few hundred metres we went back a few hundred years in time to the Viking Show. The narrator (English translation headphones recommended) told the story of terrifying northern warriors launching a fearsome attack on the peaceful, thatch-roofed Fort de l’An Mil. Flaming cannons were fired and buildings collapsed as men, women and dogs fled the scene. And then all of a sudden everybody froze.

Even the dog. Stillness and silence were broken by a shepherd, strolling through with five buffalo (real buffalo) ready to launch another stealth attack before a Viking ship appears from nowhere - crashing into the water whilst someone zip wires across the audience, only to be dragged off by a

Viking and his Oscar worthy dog whilst his comrade escapes on the back of a horse with flames flying off his clothes. The shows are crazy and fantastical.

“Flaming cannons were fired and buildings collapsed as men, women and dogs fled the scene. And then all of a sudden everybody froze.

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you’d expect from animals that have appeared in the films Gladiator and Life of Pi. Add to that geese parading perfectly in formation along side ostriches, camels and hyenas in an enormous Colosseum. And what else would you expect in Colosseum? amazing chariot racing, warring Roman kings and feisty opponents of course, all cheered on by the crowds as if Caeser was in residence.

As with all good performances, I’ve saved the best until last. When we arrived at Puy du Fou we noticed a balloon up high in the sky, the type you see tethered to the ground in city centres with a viewing platform inside. At least that’s that we thought it was. It turns out the big balloon, which seemed to be about a kilometre high, was in fact an aviary used by eagles to dive down into the arena where the The Phantom Birds’ Dance show was taking place. The avian performance was accompanied by spine tingling classical music and singing princesses, much to the delight of our daughter. The finale of the show is known as the grand ballet and I will never forget the 210 falcons, owls, vultures, kites, pelicans, storks and marabous gliding and swooping around above our heads, brushing against the audience with their huge wings.

The park is also home to four themed hotels, we stayed in the Clovis Islands hotel.

A group of lovely timber huts on stilts in the water which were very well kept and perfect for families – ours featured a double room, balcony and a separate area with bunk beds and shower. Dinner was available in our hotel at night but was fully booked the night we wanted to go, like most things at Puy du Fou, it is best to book in advance.

That having been said, the park and hotels never seemed overly busy. There was never a mad rush to get to shows, the atmosphere was friendly, relaxing and, outside of the shows, rather peaceful!

With a 4 year old requiring early nights after busy days, we didn’t get a chance to see the famous Night Time Shows at Puy du Fou but if the daytime is anything to go by, it must be incredible – Cinescenie features 3,000 volunteer actors! Tickets must be bought in advance.

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Take the time to visit Madame Tussauds and meet some of your favourite stars of the screen, music and sport, or make friends with the animal kingdom at Blackpool Zoo and Sea Life. Blackpool’s multi award-winning zoo is home to hundreds of species including elephants, giraffes, big cats, gorillas and orang-utans, while Sea Life gives you the chance to discover more than 1,000 amazing aquatic creatures from tiny reef fish to impressive tropical sharks.

Entertainment is a firm element of Blackpool’s heritage, and there are several attractions that have been synonymous with its status as one of Britain’s top seaside destinations for centuries. One of the town’s most recognisable landmarks is Blackpool Tower. Built in 1894 and standing 518ft tall, the Tower is filled with unique architecture and contains the Blackpool Tower Eye and 4D Cinema Experience, the Blackpool Tower Ballroom, The Blackpool Tower Circus, Jungle Jim’s and the marvellous Blackpool Tower Dungeon. In the Dungeon, you are taken on a thrill-filled journey that covers 1,000 years of Lancashire’s history, meeting villainous Vikings, smugglers and witches along the way.

As well as entertainment and attractions, Blackpool also boasts several cultural hotspots; head to the Grundy Art Gallery and see works from established and emerging artists as well as historically important artwork, or catch a show at either the Grand Theatre or North Pier Theatre. The magnificent Opera House and Winter Gardens are also worth a visit, playing host to hit musical Cats for 8 weeks from 9th July to 5th September 2015. ou can experience all this and more when you fly direct to lackpool with Citywing this summer. lights between the Isle of Man and lackpool are available to book now with Citywing, with prices starting from ust . each way. or more information go to www.citywing.com T T G

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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.

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MANN BILTONG - TASTY LOCAL SNACKS INSPIRED BY SOUTH AFRICAN VELD

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.

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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In the age of emails, texts and emojis, we often underestimate the need for listening. We place most of the emphasis on sending messages rather than receiving them, and very few of us can be said to be really effective listeners.

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.

Nevertheless, listening is the communication skill the majority use most frequently. Research shows that in general we spend 70 to 80 percent of our waking hours in some form of communication.

Of that time, we spend about 9 percent writing, 16 percent reading, 30 percent speaking, and 45 percent listening.

New businesses are being set up by local people who are passionate about food and drink who are creating products that re ect 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...

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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.

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 latest Shoprite Manx Startisan – Mann Biltong - can actually trace its inspiration thousands of miles away and back to 17th century South Africa when resourceful Dutch settlers made strips of spiced and dried meat as a way to create a healthy snack that could be preserved in the hot climate.

Modern advocates Husband and wife team David Robinson and his wife Kim, who hails from Zimbabwe and is the origin of the pair’s love of Biltong, took the entrepreneurial step to create their own using locally reared meat when they couldn’t get their regular fix on the island. David takes up the story of their early days: “We started with a wooden box, a computer fan and a 100 watt light bulb together with 5kgs of Manx topside of beef and a blend of spices my wife Kim made from what she remembered of biltong making in her motherland, imbabwe. ur first batch was pretty good but not quite there so we recruited our mates and used them as our tasting guinea pigs to perfect our production process.”

Today Mann Biltong produce 100kgs at a time in a beautiful stainless steel, temperature and humidity controlled biltong cabinet specially imported from Cape Town.

At the same time studies also confirm that most of us are listeners. Immediately after listening to a 10-minute oral presentation, the average listener has heard, understood and retained 50 percent of what was said.

Within 48 hours, that drops off another 50 percent to a final level of 25 percent . In other words, we often retain only one fourth of what we hear.

Just think what you’ve been missing!

Mann Biltong team are already developing a new line of Pastrami, using Manx Brisket and a blend of spices, which will be available in Noa Bakehouse.

As Dave explains, the premium quality of the meat delivers a great tasting healthy local snack:

Mann Biltong is available from many of the local fairs and farmers’ markets around the Isle of Man. Vacuum pack Mann Biltong, which will keep for 60 days if kept in a cool spot, is also available online from www.mannbiltong.co.uk

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Communication is not just about sending and receiving – the end message is likely to be impacted by “noise”. “Noise” can take different forms: It can be physical noise such as traffic or other people talking. It can also be semantic noise such as different languages/dialects or preconceived

Use your speed of thought wisely.

Most of us speak at the rate of about 125 words per minute. However, we have the mental capacity to understand and think at almost four times that speed! This difference between speaking speed and thought speed means that when we listen to the average speaker, we’re using only 25

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There is no true communication without understanding. Through displaying understanding we encourage others to expand on what they are saying, to trust that we have heard them, and we help ensure that we have been involved with a successful delivery of the message. It’s disconcerting if we don’t get an occasional “yes”, “no” or “I see” in a conversation. In addition, visual feedback includes nods, smiles, frowns and body language – all of which impact the way a message is sent and received.

Be aware of what may prevent

Cultivate good listening practice.

Listening is hard work! The concentration needed requires just as much energy as talking. As a good listener, you will consciously “tune in” to the speaker and deliberately free your mind of other concerns. You will then be ready to begin listening effectively.

Mann Biltong have also expanded their range to include a variety of avours of dro wors(dried sausage) made with the very best Manx beef and Loughtan lamb and the

attitudes towards the sender or the message. Prejudice, beliefs, memories and emotions all contribute to clouding reality and impact communication.

By actively listening we can diminish the negative power of noise.

Use active listening. When we listen we hear what has been said on . We either associate the information with ourselves (internal listening), we hear it from the other person’s perspective (focused listening), or we have a complete, holistic view (global listening). Global listening involves listening to everything that is happening during an encounter.

This will include internal matters, the other person’s perspective, and other clues such as body language, the environment, and any “nois e” evident.

The success of meetings, interviews and your daily phone calls depends largely on listening. So, how can you improve your listening skills?

“At just 3% fat, 64 calories and 50% protein per 25g serving, MannBiltong makes a great addition to a high-protein, low-carb diet and afine alternative to fatty, sugary, ‘empty’ snacks. Perfect for an active lifestyle, it provides the kind of slow-release energy boost thatmight just keep you strong enough to resist the siren call of the chocolate drawer and we use only the finest of ingredients and wouldn’t give houseroom to additives and harmfulchemicals.”

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Do You Hear What I Hear?

“...we often retain only one fourth of what we hear. Just think what you’ve been missing!”

Stewart Clague Services Ltd (SCS) Father & Son - Stewart Clague & Alan Clague WORDS: Les Able

Forty nine years ago a newly married young plumber decided to set up on his own and today at the age of 70 Stewart Clague is managing director of the island’s largest provider of facilities management and building services with his son Alan one of three directors.

percent of our mental capacity. We still have 75 percent to do something else with. The brain naturally looks to fill the gap. Good listeners use their thought speed to concentrate on the content of the message and search for meaning.

Do you think you’re a good listener? In sum, an active listener communicates that the speaker is heard and understood, and they do not evaluate the speaker’s ideas whilst they are listening. Active listening is demanding – it requires patience, understanding, empathy, and practice.

Even though listening is our most utilised communication skill, it is also the skill in which we’ve had the least training. We have much more formal training in other major communication skills — writing, reading, speaking – and few people have had any formal or informal training in listening. Hopefully, this article has given you a greater awareness of the mechanisms to improve your individual listening abilities – thus empowering you to be a better contributor to your team, organisation or even in your relationship.

Five Tips for Effective Listening 1 2 Paraphrase the content – use your own words

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Respond non-verbally – pay attention and look alert!

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I grew the com any during Alan s formative years, he was always round the office seeing what was going on and in the van with me when going to uote for work, recalls Stewart Alan, for his art, remembers that when it came to the time to make decisions on taking A levels he had his first man to man chat with his Dad he result was that at the age of he chose to make a career in the construction industry and oin the com any his father had created e wasn t ushed into making that decision, it was his choice, em hasises Stewart Pushing him was something I was determined not to do Alan, however, had the foresight to see we had a thriving business and he wanted to be art of it f course his decision made me very ha y but there was no ressure on my art Although he abandoned A levels Alan went to college and did a di loma course in general construction e then followed that u by achieving a ng ons degree in uilding Services ngineering from the niversity of Manchester Institute of Science and echnology MIS At the age of 2 Alan had become a director ears ago, when he was fairly new there was a day when I couldn t find him and was told he had gone to Canary harf to secure ma or contracts with the banks, remembers Stewart I then realised there wasn t going to be a roblem, that s ust what I would have done 30 years earlier he way he goes about things and talks to eo le and brings the business in reminds me of myself when younger I ust smile

Appreciate the implications – show your understanding of the content Empathise – put yourself in the speaker’s shoes

Stewart Clague Services Ltd (SCS), its offices based amid a conservation area the com any has created at aldrine, now em loys eo le and rides itself on having a ortfolio of blue chi facilities management clients in ondon s Canary harf

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Agenda, in a series called elative alues is looking at businesses where fathers, sons, daughters and occasionally mothers talk frankly about their e eriences in working together and running successful businesses

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he says Dad was a very hard taskmaster over the years, recalls Alan with a hearty laugh looking across at his father who ust smiles but doesn t disagree e goes on Dad was always good at establishing a need, he would say we need that erson and find the work to suit at a time when there might not be a s ecific vacancy hat a roach is ust one of the reasons why it s a successful com any as there is a finite resource of good work eo le on a small island Also, if someone needed a bit of a rivate chat behind the scenes he would always hel if there was a need Asked what he admires most in his father Alan says e is a motivator of eo le, knows what he wants, may do things di erently to others but gets the end result that he wants which is what matters ow does Stewart assess his son Certainly the team that s taken over from me, including Alan, is doing a damned good ob of e anding the firm and building on the first class service and foundations we ut down Alan and I have a strong relationshi and he s become very rotective of both me and his mother, he makes sure we are looked after and are involved in any social activities he s organised Married with an eight year old son and a daughter of from a revious relationshi , Alan for his art admits that he wouldn t be recious about a Clague name staying in the com any As long as my children are ha y in their life and whatever they are doing is legal then I will be ha y, he adds hey are having a State school u bringing and I will su ort them all the way but there won t be a free ride ith Alan and his fellow directors res onsible for the day to day running of the business, Stewart and his wife arbara devote more time to the allannette rust, a registered charity which the family set u in memory of their daughter Annette who died suddenly in 5 from leukaemia he nature reserve that the rust has created at aldrine is o en to the ublic all year round urther information can be found on ballannette im

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CONTENTS Business News.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................76 Manx Startisan Food Heroes with Shoprite..............................................................................................................................................................................80 Do You Hear What I Hear?’...................................................................................................................................................................................................................82 Institute of Directors - Sally Bolton..................................................................................................................................................................................................84 Relative Values.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................86 MiQuando Event.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................90 Chamber of Commerce Gala Dinner..............................................................................................................................................................................................92 Appointments...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................94

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WI-MANX WELCOMES RACHAEL CRINGLE

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PMG has taken the role of lead sponsor of the SiliconI M Entrepreneur Event series, and hosted a second private supper at the Claremont, supported by fellow sponsors IQE and Continent 8 Technologies, on Wednesday 24 June.

i-Manx, part of The Elite Group, has made a key hire with the appointment of Rachael Cringle who will join the company’s growing Corporate Accounts team.

With a previous Corporate Sales role at Manx Telecom, achael joins Wi-Manx as a Senior Account Manager with over five years of invaluable industry experience and excellent technical knowledge.

Minister Laurence Skelly opened the evening with words of appreciation of the event stating the Isle of Man Government is “keen to promote enterprise” and to create “an environment where business and the individual can ourish.”

achel commented: ver the coming months we have a stream of new innovative and disruptive technologies and services launching. We are eagerly awaiting the introduction of ixed Number ortability ( N ) and in preparation for this we are further enhancing our SIP product to carry inbound as well as outbound traffic and we will also be launching our own number range.”

Entrepreneurs were given six minutes to pitch their cases to a group of local business luminaries, retired senior executives and high net worth residents, then a further two minutes to open to the oor for a A. Later during Dinner, entrepreneurs had the opportunity to discuss their businesses in greater detail with guests in a more intimate and relaxed environment.

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he Minister for Economic Development Laurence Skelly MHK says that changes to the work permit system announced by the Chief Minister in Tynwald will give greater certainty to Isle of Man employers and their prospective employees seeking to take up employment in the Isle of Man and reduce the bureaucracy around applications.

The Minister said: ‘These changes will help our drive towards even greater economic growth and recognise the increasingly diverse and dynamic economy in the Isle of Man. They balance the interests and needs of local employers, Isle of Man workers and prospective workers, and their families.’

The key changes, effective from ctober 1st 2015, include: * Most work permits will now be issued for a period of five years, instead of requiring annual renewal as is currently the case; * The epartment will have more exibility to grant or to remove exemptions for work permits, including the power to exempt if it considers the employment of a person to be in the national interest; * It will be easier for the spouses or civil partners of permit holders or people who are exempt from work permits to work on the Island.

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uests at Barclays annual Gala Dinner were told that embracing digital technologies will be critical to business success. Ruchir Rodrigues, managing director of the Digital Bank at Barclays, was in the Isle of Man to speak at the event.

“As consumers, we have seen a seismic shift in how we access information and interact with companies, our friends and family members - the digital revolution is here and here to stay,” he said.

“We are much more digitally savvy and in turn, are challenging ourselves and organisations to continually innovate and develop pioneering technology that will leave a positive legacy for future generations.”

1 0 people attended the event, which is held every year to discuss the key issues facing the business community in the Isle of Man.

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ISLE OF MAN BANK CHARTS INCREASE IN BUSINESS LENDING MANDATES

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sle of Man Bank has recorded a 5 increase in its lending to local businesses in the first few months of 2015.

IT’S TIME TO REWARD THE GOOD BEHAVIOUR WITHIN THE FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY

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n an attempt to change behaviours within the financial services industry, regulators, governments and firms have mostly focused their efforts on deterring the few that might behave inappropriately. Yet the industry continues to be plagued by scandal and foul play. Could it be time for a new approach?

Earlier this year, as part of wC’s 18th Annual Global CE Surveyi, we interviewed 410 financial services CE s in 2 countries for our report, “A new take on talent”ii. It’s telling that 2 of inancial Services CE s said they see lack of trust as a threat to growth, even higher than last year (5 ).

CE s have been striving to reshape culture and behaviour in the face of public disillusionment and continuing scandals within the industry. But perhaps a less ‘heavy-handed’ focus on punishment, which runs the risk of creating an environment of fear, and more attention on nurturing and instilling a culture that rewards good behaviour could be a far more effective way forward.

In fact, evidence shows such an approach has its merits, including the results of a recent joint PwC/London Business School studyiii of 2, 41 managers from financial services organisations, representing banking, insurance and wealth management.

The study “Why you can’t scare people into doing the right thing”, shows behaviours are more likely to be changed for the better by increasing the positive outcomes of good behaviour, as opposed to focusing on the negative outcomes of the poor behaviour they want to stamp out.

The study highlights that a tough approach to inappropriate behaviour risks creating a climate of fear and breeding more unethical conduct in financial services firms – the opposite of what the public, regulators and firms want. www.pwc.com.

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Isle of Man Bank has an extensive business and commercial banking team John Hunter with entist Alastair wen serving the needs of the Manx business community and John Hunter, the Bank’s Head of Corporate, Commercial and Business Banking, said that there had been significant demand from firms seeking funds to either expand, acquire new businesses or purchase new assets since the start of the year. The Bank’s lending so far this year has seen a significant increase in the demand across the spectrum of agreed overdraft facilities, commercial loans and lending schemes agreed in association with asset finance specialists at Lombard in the Isle of Man. John Hunter commented: We have a strong, experienced relationship management team with extensive expertise in corporate and business banking and local real estate finance, who understand the unique nature of the Isle of Man marketplace.’ ne of the recently agreed lending proposals has enabled an nchan based dentist to expand his practice. Alastair wen who operates the Compass Dental Surgery in illage Walk, nchan, has been able to kit out a further surgery at his premises with funding support from Isle of Man Bank.

Established in nchan since 2007, the surgery is a generalist practice offering a comprehensive service including the provision of a hygienist and specialist dental implants. However, to expand the business and meet demand, funds were needed to invest in the premises. A new dentist chair, x ray equipment and lighting were among the essential items required to open an additional surgery which has since enabled the practice to recruit a second dentist, Miles Ritchings.

Alastair wen, who was previously a dentist in Laxey and moved to the Isle of Man in 1 4, commented: I have been a customer of the Bank since moving to the Isle of Man and their team has been superb throughout.

We have an excellent relationship with Kelly Fagg and the business banking team who truly understand our business and requirements.’

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RL360° RETAINS MARKETLEADING AKG RATING

CONSULTATION LAUNCHED FOR PROPOSED ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT FUND

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consultation into the Government’s proposed 50million Enterprise evelopment und (E ) was announced recently in the Chief Minister’s update to Tynwald called ‘Agenda for Change.’

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L360° has retained its B+ AKG rating, cementing the company’s successes over the past year.

Actuarial consultancy AKG, which specialises in the provision of financial services industry ratings, awarded the B+ for RL360°’s financial strength, as well as four stars for service.

“Following the 2013 (management-led) buyout, AKG considers RL360° to be a financially strong standalone operation with very strong operational characteristics,” stated the report.

“I’m delighted to have retained our AKG Rating following a packed and hugely successful year,” said Director of Marketing Natalie Hall. “No other offshore life operation has a higher rating, which reflects not only our financial strength but also commitment to progress, which can be seen in our expansion into new markets and our acquisition agenda.”

The AKG report also refers to RL360°’s acquisition plans for Clerical Medical International (CMI), saying a successful integration of CMI should ‘provide a solid platform for further positive development’.

RL360° is preparing, subject to regulatory approval, to sign the final deal on its acquisition of CMI, which will more than double RL360°’s assets under management to £8bn.

The start of the year saw RL360° report 31% growth in new business across the board in 2014, which was the company’s first full calendar year since its management-led buyout.

In total, 2014 sales (in PVNBP terms*) hit £591m in 2014, up from 2013’s year-end figure of £452m.

Minister Lawrence Skelly visits Annexio

The 50million fund, which will eventually be self-sustaining, will provide grant, loan and equity investment to new Isle of Man startups, existing expanding Isle of Man businesses and businesses wishing to relocate to the Island.

Minister for Economic Development Laurence Skelly MHK said: ‘The intention of the proposed Enterprise Development Fund is to create lasting new jobs in Isle of Man-based companies and to futureproof our economic base.

‘The level of jobs growth and the evolution in our economy demonstrated in ision2020 is happening as predicted and nearly 400 additional new jobs were created in the Isle of Man last year.

There are three core support types proposed in the new scheme: * Fledgling: For start-ups on-Island (typically with 1-10 employees) – this element will be managed by the Department of Economic Development and is proposed to eventually replace the current Small Business Start- p Scheme. * Accelerator: For Small to Medium Enterprises (typically with 5-20 employees) entering the next growth phase – this element will be managed by a professional third party fund manager. * Relocator: For relocating medium to large firms to the Island - this element will be managed by a professional third party fund manager.

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nnexio Limited was proud to welcome Minister Lawrence Skelly, who recently visited their Lord Street offices to learn more about the rapidly growing lottery business whose success story began and has continued to ourish in the Isle of Man. eatured from left to right is: Jade Allcock, Tom Brodie, Minster Lawrence Skelly, Jennifer Houghton, Sebastien Jeanneau and Jayne Simpson.

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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.

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 and international markets.

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 re ect 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.

Shoprite is now looking for the next Manx ood 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.

The retailer’s parent company Isle of Man Enterprises will also make available free of charge one of its retail units in Village Walk, nchan for a six 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 S I further information or help and advice on creating your proposal please email: simon@redpointpr.co.uk

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MANN BILTONG - TASTY LOCAL SNACKS INSPIRED BY SOUTH AFRICAN VELD

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he latest Shoprite Manx Startisan – Mann Biltong - can actually trace its inspiration thousands of miles away and back to 17th century South Africa when resourceful Dutch settlers made strips of spiced and dried meat as a way to create a healthy snack that could be preserved in the hot climate.

Modern advocates Husband and wife team David Robinson and his wife Kim, who hails from Zimbabwe and is the origin of the pair’s love of Biltong, took the entrepreneurial step to create their own using locally reared meat when they couldn’t get their regular fix on the island. David takes up the story of their early days: “We started with a wooden box, a computer fan and a 100 watt light bulb together with 5kgs of Manx topside of beef and a blend of spices my wife Kim made from what she remembered of biltong making in her motherland, imbabwe. ur first batch was pretty good but not quite there so we recruited our mates and used them as our tasting guinea pigs to perfect our production process.”

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Today Mann Biltong produce 100kgs at a time in a beautiful stainless steel, temperature and humidity controlled biltong cabinet specially imported from Cape Town.

Mann Biltong team are already developing a new line of astrami, using Manx Brisket and a blend of spices, which will be available in Noa Bakehouse.

As ave explains, the premium quality of the meat delivers a great tasting healthy local snack: “At just fat, 4 calories and 50 protein per 25g serving, MannBiltong makes a great addition to a high-protein, low-carb diet and afine alternative to fatty, sugary, ‘empty’ snacks. Perfect for an active lifestyle, it provides the kind of slow-release energy boost thatmight just keep you strong enough to resist the siren call of the chocolate drawer and we use only the finest of ingredients and wouldn’t give houseroom to additives and harmfulchemicals.”

Mann Biltong have also expanded their range to include a variety of avours of dro wors(dried sausage) made with the very best Manx beef and Loughtan lamb and the

Mann Biltong is available from many of the local fairs and farmers’ markets around the Isle of Man. Vacuum pack Mann Biltong, which will keep for 60 days if kept in a cool spot, is also available online from www.mannbiltong.co.uk

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COMMUNICATION

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MICHELLE P. TONNESEN

Do You Hear What I Hear?

In the age of emails, texts and emojis, we often underestimate the need for listening. We place most of the emphasis on sending messages rather than receiving them, and very few of us can be said to be really effective listeners.

Nevertheless, listening is the communication skill the majority use most frequently. Research shows that in general we spend 70 to 80 percent of our waking hours in some form of communication. writing, 16 percent reading, 30 percent speaking, and 45 percent listening.

At the same time studies also confirm that most of us are listeners. Immediately after listening to a 10-minute oral presentation, the average listener has heard, understood and retained 50 percent of what was said.

Within 48 hours, that drops off another 50 percent to a final level of 25 percent . In other words, we often retain only one fourth of what we hear.

Just think what you’ve been missing!

There is no true communication without understanding. Through displaying understanding we encourage others to expand on what they are saying, to trust that we have heard them, and we help ensure that we have been involved with a successful delivery of the message. It’s disconcerting if we don’t get an occasional “yes”, “no” or “I see” in a conversation. In addition, visual feedback includes nods, smiles, frowns and body language – all of which impact the way a message is sent and received.

Be aware of what may prevent

Use active listening. When we listen we hear what has been said on . We either associate the information with ourselves (internal listening), we hear it from the other person’s perspective (focused listening), or we have a complete, holistic view ( ). Global listening involves listening to everything that is happening during an encounter.

This will include internal matters, the other person’s perspective, and other clues such as body language, the environment, and any “nois e” evident.

Communication is not just about sending and receiving – the end message is likely to be impacted by “noise”. “Noise” can take different forms: It can be physical noise such as traffic or other people talking. It can also be semantic noise such as different languages/dialects or preconceived

Use your speed of thought wisely.

Most of us speak at the rate of about 125 words per minute. However, we have the mental capacity to understand and think at almost four times that speed! This difference between speaking speed and thought speed means that when we listen to the average speaker, we’re using only 25

The success of meetings, interviews and your daily phone calls depends largely on listening. So, how can you improve your listening skills?

Cultivate good listening practice.

Listening is hard work! The concentration needed requires just as much energy as talking. As a good listener, you will consciously “tune in” to the speaker and deliberately free your mind of other concerns. You will then be ready to begin listening effectively.

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attitudes towards the sender or the message. P and emotions all contribute to clouding reality and impact communication.

By actively listening we can diminish the negative power of noise.

percent of our mental capacity. We still have 75 percent to do something else with. The brain naturally looks to fill the gap. Good listeners use their thought speed to concentrate on the content of the message and search for meaning.

Do you think you’re a good listener? In sum, an active listener communicates that the speaker is heard and understood, and they do not evaluate the speaker’s ideas whilst they are listening. Active listening is demanding – it requires patience, understanding, empathy, and practice.

Even though listening is our most utilised communication skill, it is also the skill in which we’ve had the least training. We have much more formal training in other major communication skills — writing, reading, speaking – and few people have had any formal or informal training in listening. Hopefully, this article has given you a greater awareness of the mechanisms to improve your individual listening abilities – thus empowering you to be a better contributor to your team, organisation or even in your relationship.

Five Tips for Effective Listening 1 2 Paraphrase the content – use your own words

Appreciate the implications – show your understanding of the content

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Empathise – put yourself in the speaker’s shoes

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P ended requests

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“...we often retain only one fourth of what we hear. Just think what you’ve been missing!”

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INSTITUTE OF DIRECTORS

ADVOCATE SALLY BOLTON: Urges More Lawyers to Acquire Business Skills to Benefit Their Practice

Advocate, barrister and business woman. A description which sums up Sally Bolton, director of Douglas-based law firm Corlett Bolton & Co and former chair person of the Isle of Man branch of the Institute of Directors.

While her legal roles are paramount she is, nevertheless, unequivocal in maintaining that business nous is vitally important and beneficial to lawyers in the increasingly competitive legal world of the 21st century.

Sally, who qualified as an advocate in 1 0, recognised some 1 years later when she returned to the practice from a period of maternity leave that she needed greater business skills in the running of the firm.

“Business skills are something you don’t get taught as an advocate,” says Sally, who still retains an informal consultative role with the IoD. Having discovered that the IoD was running courses on business

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management she enlisted for one course, enjoyed the challenge of it so much that she enlisted for a further six over a period of 18 months and, in 200 ,was awarded the Io ’s iploma in Company Direction.

“The courses were a revelation,” she adds. “ ne of the best things they did was teach me how to look objectively at my own business, what the it needed and didn’t need and how to narrow down what was good in the overall interests of the business.

Achieving the iploma was definitely one of the best things I’ve done, not only was it stimulating but you also get to meet CE ’s from different business backgrounds which gave me an insight into other industries, such as shipping, which I previously knew very little about.”

She goes on: “What I learned from some very experienced and knowledgeable trainers in achieving the Diploma has been integral in the development of Corlett Bolton.

I discovered that things which had maybe just ‘happened’ could have been done differently, or perhaps better, and as a result the firm might well have got a better result.

“I also learned that a law firm is not vastly different to any other professional firm, we are providing our knowledge and expertise and people have to pay for it. When you start as a lawyer you just want to help people but as time goes on you have

to become aware of the limits to which you can give help with and ultimately the business has to take precedence.

“It’s very easy to get sucked into lots of hard luck stories, often some awful stories, but you can’t change the world, you have to know your limitations and the limitations that are best for the business. You also have to recognise that you have a financial responsibility to your staff. A decade or so ago lawyers were prevented from advertising but all that has changed, law firms are now as competitive as other business sectors, no longer can they just bumble along; It’s important to have business plans, even if they are not written down.”

Sally believes that more lawyers, particularly those in small practices, could benefit from the Io courses.

“We know what the law says but the application of it is important to both clients and your own business.

Sometimes you have to make hard decisions that might affect individuals for the benefit of the business as a whole.”

Further information can be obtained from Alison Kennedy, IoD Programme Director on: A Salford.ac.uk

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CREECHURCH CAPITAL

Mary Brady -

a top operator The success of local business, Creechurch Capital, has been very well documented on the Island, and beyond. From its fast growth, multiple award wins and international footprint, the firm has gone from strengthto-strength achieving huge ambitions, and it hasn’t even celebrated its fifth birthday yet.

CE John Greenwood’s face is one you’d associate with the business and is usually the one whose photo appears in the media. Yet John credits his commercially canny and meticulous C as playing an integral role as the lynchpin in the making of the firm.

It is Mary Brady – formerly finance director – who has stepped up to this role of C . With more than a decade of experience within the financial and performance management sectors, she has previous board level experience at a number of businesses in the Isle of Man. Her new position will involve directing, administering and co-ordinating the internal operational activities of the business in line with the policies, goals and objectives established with John. She will work closely with John Greenwood on plans for future growth and planned acquisitions.

John Greenwood said: “Mary has demonstrated time and again her expertise in driving real value in business and we are pleased to recognise her dedication with this internal promotion,

which complements the external hires we have brought in.

“At Creechurch, it is our culture that is the most important aspect of what makes us tick.

Mary typifies what our culture is as she shows hard work, determination and an attention to detail that is a genuine credit to us and an inspiration to other team members.”

Mary will participate in planning and forecasting for the business, based on strategic objectives. She will be responsible for operating policies, procedures and controls to promote communication and information ows throughout the business.

the business has expanded. My focus moving forward is to play a major role in continuing the future development and success of the business.”

Mary is originally from ldham and was educated in Eire. She has lived in the Isle of Man since 1 8 and is a ellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.

Mary adds: “I’m continually impressed by the younger generation of talent we have at Creechurch and it’s encouraging to see so many confident, career-driven and client focused women join our ranks.

Time and time again, I read articles and reports that we have a concerning shortage of female leaders in financial services, but from where I’m standing, I can see an inspiring future for the sector.”

Mary said: “I am both proud and excited about my new position. I have been with the business since its inception, seeing first-hand the growth and success as

Creechurch Capital Limited is licensed by the Isle of Man inancial Supervision Commission and registered in the Isle of Man, number 52 7 . egistered Address: nox House, 1 -18 inch oad, ouglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2 T.

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RELATIVE VALUES

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eeping it in the family is often a major challenge when it comes to running a business. There can be personality clashes, major fallings out and love can sometimes even turn to hate resulting in the collapse of a once thriving family business.

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Agenda, in a series called â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Relative Valuesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is looking at businesses where fathers, sons, daughters and occasionally mothers talk frankly about their experiences in working together and running successful businesses.

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Relative Values Stewart Clague Services Ltd (SCS) Father & Son - Stewart Clague & Alan Clague WORDS: Les Able

Forty nine years ago a newly married young plumber decided to set up on his own and today at the age of 70 Stewart Clague is managing director of the island’s largest provider of facilities management and building services with his son Alan one of three directors.

Stewart Clague Services Ltd (SCS), its offices based amid a conservation area the company has created at Baldrine, now employs 7 people and prides itself on having a portfolio of blue chip facilities management clients in London’s Canary Wharf.

“I grew the company during Alan’s formative years, he was always round the office seeing what was going on and in the van with me when going to quote for work,” recalls Stewart.

Alan, for his part, remembers that when it came to the time to make decisions on taking A-levels he had his first “man to man” chat with his Dad. The result was that at the age of 1 he chose to make a career in the construction industry and join the company his father had created.

“He wasn’t pushed into making that decision, it was his choice,” emphasises Stewart. “Pushing him was something I was determined not to do. Alan, however, had the foresight to see we had a thriving business and he wanted to be part of it. f course his decision made me very happy but there was no pressure on my part.”

Although he abandoned A-levels Alan went to college and did a diploma course in general construction. He then followed that up by achieving a B.Eng (Hons) degree in Building Services Engineering from the niversity of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology ( MIST).

At the age of 21 Alan had become a director. “Years ago, when he was fairly new there was a day when I couldn’t find him and was told he had gone to Canary Wharf to secure major contracts with the banks,” remembers Stewart. “I then realised there wasn’t going to be a problem, that’s just what I would have done 0 years earlier. The way he goes about things and talks to people and brings the business in reminds me of myself when younger. I just smile.”

Both agree that a sense of humour is all important. There have been no major disagreements between them and Alan readily admits that his father has put a robust management structure in place with all three directors good friends. “If there has been a heated argument, then come the next day it’s been forgotten,” he says. “Dad was a very hard taskmaster

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over the years,“ recalls Alan with a hearty laugh looking across at his father who just smiles but doesn’t disagree.!

He goes on: “Dad was always good at establishing a need, he would say ‘we need that person and find the work to suit’ at a time when there might not be a specific vacancy. That approach is just one of the reasons why it’s a successful company as there is a finite resource of good work people on a small island. Also, if someone needed a bit of a private chat behind the scenes he would always help if there was a need.”

Asked what he admires most in his father Alan says: “He is a motivator of people, knows what he wants, may do things differently to others but gets the end result that he wants which is what matters.”

How does Stewart assess his son?

“Certainly the team that’s taken over from me, including Alan, is doing a damned good job of expanding the firm and building on the first class service and foundations we put down. Alan and I have a strong relationship and he’s become very protective of both me and his mother, he makes sure we are looked after and are involved in any social activities he’s organised.”

Married with an eight-year-old son and a daughter of 14 from a previous relationship, Alan for his part admits that he wouldn’t be ‘precious’ about a Clague name staying in the company.

“As long as my children are happy in their life and whatever they are doing is legal then I will be happy,” he adds. “They are having a State school upbringing and I will support them all the way but there won’t be a free ride.”

With Alan and his fellow directors responsible for the day to day running of the business, Stewart and his wife Barbara devote more time to the Ballannette Trust, a registered charity which the family set up in memory of their daughter Annette who died suddenly in 1 5 from leukaemia. The nature reserve that the Trust has created at Baldrine is open to the public all year round.

Further information can be found on ballannette.im

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Relative Values Macro Metal Services Ltd Father & Daughter - Richard Raine & Kirsty Jennings WORDS: Les Able

Father and daughter Richard Raine and Kirsty Jennings make no secret of the fact that they are very much in tune with each other both in the running of stainless steel and aluminium specialists Macro Metal Services Ltd and socialising as a family away from the office.

“He’s ichard in the office but ad once we leave it,” says irsty, who is the firm’s business development director while Richard is managing director. “It just wouldn’t feel right to call him Dad at work, it would make me feel a bit like a child. While there are some people who know him as Dick I can’t call him that, it would seem a bit strange.” irsty, 7, joined the business which is based on the Balthane Industrial Estate at Ballasalla, two years ago when she and husband Nik took the decision to move to the island from Yorkshire with their two young sons.

“I was born here and grew up here but we had lived in Yorkshire for 15 years so uprooting and all that goes with it was a big decision for us but we certainly have no regrets,” says Kirsty. who had worked in sales with international pharmaceutical company Merck Sharp ohme and has a degree from Sheffield niversity in bio chemistry. “I dip into anything and everything that needs doing, that’s the nature of working in a small business.”

Nik, who trained as a doctor but had always taken an interest in the business decided to opt for a full-time job in it and is now one of the fabricators in the workshop.

“Both Mum and Dad had been trying to persuade us to move here for some time and Dad made no secret of fact that he wanted me to play a part in the business,” declares Kirsty. “The the one downside is that when we all get together socially as a family at weekends we do talk about work.”

She goes on: “Working in the business has made my relationship with Dad even better, I’ve seen a different side to him.

I respect that it’s Dad’s business, it’s his money in it but he delegates and has the confidence in me that I will make the right decisions. He is quite laid back in general, working here can be a bit stressful at times and that’s when I know to quietly get on with my work and not say anything. The big plus factor is that we both have a great sense of humour.

Pigs on the Wing, and we go to all his gigs. When my Mum isn’t around people have assumed I’m his wife, which isn’t so much a compliment to me as I must look old.”

Richard, who took over the business in 200 , admits he had no doubts that Kirsty would be an asset to the business.

“I knew she would do a good job and she has. She is good with customers, has a great personality and is clever. What more could I ask for and in addition also plays bass guitar and is good, her talent is wasted.”

The humour comes over when he turns to Kirsty and adds with a grin: “I never had any doubts it would work, as long as you didn’t argue too much. I told you when you started though that it is a dictatorship not a democracy.”

The response from Kirsty: “I’m a woman, and the way to do things is to make a man think the decision was his idea.”

Richard admits that while retirement is not an option yet, he wants to try and ‘cut back a bit’ with a view to Kirsty ultimately taking over the reins.

“The building industry is not as strong as it was so the business has adapted and we have moved more into domestic services as opposed to being heavily weighted in trade. We now do me anine oors and glass balustrades, you have to be exible and we don’t say No’ very often. I try not to let things upset me, I’m not money motivated and could make more by being cut throat but I’m not into that. I don’t like people doing that to me.”

The final words come from irsty: “I enjoy coming into work, I don’t get the Sunday evening dread I used to. I’ve never woken up and thought I don’t want to go into work today. So yes, it’s the first job where I really enjoy coming into on a daily basis.”

“Although ad’s 0 he just doesn’t look it, we call him Peter Pan in the family. He plays bass guitar in rock bands, including

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MiQuando showcase

mobile benefits for Manx businesses

MiQuando wowed local business owners and managers with the launch of its new mobile site at ‘Making Life Easy with MiQuando Mobile’, a special event held at The Embassy Room in Douglas.

The interactive presentation held on Tuesday 7th July demonstrated how quick, easy and convenient the new platform is to use from a mobile phone or tablet, and how this development can benefit their business. Customers can now find a business and book their favourite local services online while they are on the go, 24 hours a day.

it’s so simple and you can do it anytime – it’s #bookingeasy.

I wish all of the MiQuando team great success with this launch.’

During the presentation, a live booking was made in real time.

Taking less than 60 seconds from start to finish, it showed just how quick it is for someone to book online and how efficient it is for a business to receive and manage bookings online.

MiQuando staff were on hand providing personal demonstrations of the system and assisting with further information about the online booking system.

Madam Mayor Sara Hackman, who attended the event said: ‘In this day and age people are so busy so I applaud anything that can aid people in sorting out the complicated time consuming things in life, such as booking restaurants and hair dressers etc.

With MiQuando it takes minutes to book your favourite places;

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Guests enjoyed canapés, drinks and the premiere of the new MiQuando animation, which is now showing at the Palace cinema, Sea Terminal and Ronaldsway Airport.

Nigel Jones from MiQuando said: ‘We’ve been really excited about launching our mobile site as it offers real benefits to both customers and businesses. The event to showcase this platform was a great success and the live demonstration worked really well, highlighting how quick, easy and convenient it is to book through MiQuando.com.’

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#bookingeasy “Customers can now find a business and book their favourite local services online while they are on the go, 24 hours a day.”

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Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce Gala Dinner

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Lord igby Jones was the guest speaker at the Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce gala dinner held at the Villa Marina on June 2 . Lord Jones is well known for his forthright attitude towards business and politics, and for his appearances on radio and television – most notably in The New Troubleshooter’ BBC series. Around 2 0 guests attended the gala dinner and listened to a speech by the former CBI Director General and Minister of State for Trade Investment in which he focused on the subject of globalisation.

Isle of Man – who becomes the first woman resident of Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce. The evening marked the highpoint of celebrations to mark the 0th anniversary of Isle of Man Chamber.

The evening also marked the end of Michael Crowe’s two year tenure as Chamber President and he formally handed over the chain of office to Micky Swindale – Associate irector of MG

In her speech, Jane ellar Chief Executive, thanked Celton Manx, MG, okerStars and Tynwald Mills as the main sponsors of the gala dinner event.

A ra e at during the evening raised 2, 50 for Cruse Bereavement Care Isle of Man in honour of the memory of the late Mike Henthorn, a great supporter of both organisations for many years.

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APPOINTMENTS

CAINS ADVOCATES APPOINTS DIVISIONAL DIRECTOR

ANNEXIO EXPANSION CONTINUES WITH FOUR NEW APPOINTMENTS

GARY LAMB TAKES UP ROLE AS MANX TELECOM CEO

Cains, the Isle of Man-based law and professional services group, has announced the appointment of Gillian Christian as a Divisional Director within the litigation department.

Isle of Man based gaming licensee, Annexio, has announced the appointment of four new employees.

Denis Baciu, Michelle Guthrie, Tom Brew and Matthew Oates join Annexio as .Net eveloper, Email Marketing Social Media Executive, igital Marketing Manager and Graphic Designer, respectively, as part of a rapid expansion programme designed to meet the online lottery services firm’s continued success.

L has now begun his new role as Manx Telecom’s Chief Executive fficer. The company’s former inance irector was announced as the new CE at the end of May but did not take up the role until July 1.

CITYWING APPOINTS SALES AND MARKETING MANAGER

NEW FINANCIAL ADVISER FOR MOORE STEPHENS FINANCIAL SERVICES

Gillian’s practice focuses on commercial and trust litigation and she has been described as an “an associate to watch” in Chambers and Partners and “well regarded” in the Legal 500.

A keen sportswoman, Gillian is currently competing in the NatWest Island Games for the sixth time and is also the Honorary Legal Advisor to the International Island Games Association and the Commonwealth Games Association of the Isle of Man. She is also Secretary to the Isle of Man Law Society.

DAVID FAYLE PROMOTED TO ISLE OF MAN POST OFFICE FINANCE MANAGER

Isle of Man ost ffice is delighted to announce that David Fayle was appointed to the position of Finance Manager in May this year. avid first joined the ost ffice in 2008 as Management Accounts Clerk where he prepared financial management accounts for business unit managers and executive directors. ver the years, David has been an integral part of the finance team, which meets the financial needs of the business from day to day operations to financial strategy.

David has been studying towards his ACCA qualification and is now sitting his final papers at professional level.

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Citywing is delighted to announce the appointment of Donna Sloane as Sales and Marketing Manager.

Citywing provides more ights on more routes to and from the Isle of Man than any other company and, in her new role, Donna will focus on developing these services to better serve the Island’s community. She will also work to promote the island as both a great place to do business and a unique leisure destination. onna has over 15 years’ experience in aviation, having previously worked as Business Development Manager for Manx Airlines and as Head of Sales and Marketing at Euromanx..

Gary joined Manx Telecom as inance irector in ctober 2011 and has been instrumental in the company’s development since then. Prior to joining the Island’s leading communication solutions provider, he held a diverse range of senior roles and has spent 20 years working in the Isle of Man operating within the local business community and internationally.

Moore Stephens Isle of Man is pleased to announce the appointment of Steven Lannigan as Financial Adviser. As part of Moore Stephens Financial Services (“MS S”) Steven is responsible for the full spectrum of financial planning services offered by MS S, working with both corporate and retail clients, locally and internationally.

“I’m really excited to start this journey with Moore Stephens,” said Steven Lannigan. “It’s great to be associated with this most credible brand and its local team.”

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First Green at Ramsey Golf Course

LASENBY KNOX is chipping in support for Island Seniors Golf Tournament Les Millar

THE FIRST ROUND OF THE LASENBY KNOX-SPONSORED KHG SENIORS GOLF TOURNAMENT TOOK PLACE AT RAMSEY GOLF CLUB RECENTLY. Anyone who travelled to Ramsey that morning would be forgiven for thinking whether the event would go ahead as the majority of the Island was covered in thick fog and driving rain. However, upon arrival in Ramsey they were surprised to find the course basking in glorious sunshine and in excellent condition. The first four ball arrived at 8am to the customary warm KHG hospitality of bacon rolls and corporate giveaways. The first tee off was at 8.30am and this was followed by another 100 players throughout the day. The prestigious tournament is celebrating its 5th year and continues to attract new and old faces and is regarded as the premier seniors competition on the Isle of Man.

John Fenlon, Andy Colgan, Paul Moffitt, Robert Walker

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Throughout the day the golfers found the greens and fairways in perfect condition with the players in the afternoon having mixed weather including sun, rain, and wind. Luckily the halfway house serving hot and cold drinks was able to provide some comfort to the players.

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Gerry Ganly, Mary Manuja, Jennie Iddenden, Mike Everitt.

Sandra Kermode, Pauline Merrill, Pat Heesom, Jillian Holmes

Steve Locking, Managing Director of Lasenby Knox said: "It was a pleasure supporting and being part of such a well organised event.

The smiles on everyone’s faces from the players to the organisers showed why this is the Island's premium golf event. I am delighted that we at Lasenby Knox agreed to become principal sponsor to the tournament."

s t e layers ame ba into t e lub ouse to lig t re res ments and to and in t eir s ore ards it was lear t at t e day ad been a great su ess One of the day’s players, Tim Eve, commented: "It was an excellent day and everyone taking part really enjoyed themselves.”

Ian Craine, John Shields, Joy Platt

The scores this year are being kept a secret ensuring that on the final day all the players will be unaware of the leaders in both age categories.

Thanks to Lasenby Knox’s support this year, the tournament will be raising money for Diana Princess of Wales Care at Home Trust (Isle of Man) which provides hospice nurses for those who require care at home. The next two rounds are being held at Douglas Golf Club on the 6th August concluding at Castletown Golf Links on the 3rd September. The organisers are also grateful that His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor will also be attending the final round. Along with the seniors at Castletown, twenty junior players, who will have qualified from competitions at this year’s hosting clubs, will also be taking part with the winner joining the established Creechurch Sports Academy.

For more information about the KHG Seniors golf please contact KHGGolf@creechurchcapital.com.

John Mathews, Christine Bean, Elizabeth Pidgeon, Mark Pidgeon

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WHAT’S THE MOST LOCAL THING YOU CAN THINK OF? THE FAIRY BRIDGE? THE MANX CAT? THE LAXEY WHEEL? THE TT? WELL, HOW ABOUT A LOCAL RIDER RIDING IN THE TT? YOU HAVE TO ADMIT THAT THAT’S PRETTY LOCAL. SURE CERTAINLY THINKS SO AND THAT’S WHY THIS YEAR IT BEGAN SUPPORTING LOCAL TT RIDER DAN KNEEN AS A WAY OF GIVING SOMETHING BACK TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. Dan has just competed in the Southern 100 after a successful outing at the 2015 TT for his new team, Valvoline Padgett’s. On his new team, Dan said: “the Valvoline Padgett bikes worked great and the team did a great job and I look forward to working with them again soon.”

Sure’s support of the TT races extends beyond Dan (and two wheels!) to include the local Bennett Racing sidecar team of Karl Bennett and Lee Cain and the sponsorship of the increasinglypopular Sure Sidecar Races, for which 2015 saw a record number of entries.

Despite a good showing in the 2015 edition of the TT, including admission to the 130mph club, Dan still feels that he can do better: “I did my fastest ever laps in all classes which is good but I do feel I haven't fulfilled my potential and there is room for improvement next time out.”

Dan’s desire to do better and go even faster speaks to a Manx spirit that strives to continue to innovate in order to be the best and fulfil potential. The island, like one of its favourite sons, is not afraid of taking on a challenge in its attempt to be the best and Tynwald Day was the perfect opportunity to harness this Manx spirit.

Periscope is Twitter’s latest app and its aim is to let users ‘discover the world through someone else’s eyes.’ Sure supported the island’s Tynwald Day attempt to set the record for the highest number of Periscope users in one country and, while the attempt fell short of the record, streams were viewed more than 3,000 times from all over the world.

Punching above its weight is part of the island’s heritage and local identity; a trait that is always on show when islanders go overseas to compete and was demonstrated at the 2015 Natwest Island Games, held in Jersey last month.

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The Isle of Man finished second to the host island in the overall medal table, picking up 34 golds, 27 silvers and 29 bronze medals – a fantastic achievement.

Two of those golds were won by mountain biker Nick Corlett; another of the sportspeople supported by Sure. One of the island’s finest young sporting hopes, Nick began realising his potential in Jersey with two stellar performances that not only earned him individual golds but also helped the men’s mountain biking team to two team golds.

Sure began supporting Nick in the last mountain biking season and, following some impressive results, realised that this promising rider was on the right track for sports stardom and agreed to continue supporting Nick as he began racing among the senior riders this season.

Nick raced in the cross country event, a race contested in 25 degree heat and requiring the navigation of manmade and natural obstacles. Nick said: “11 laps of a pretty demanding course was made harder by some tough rock gardens and steep climbs. I went from the gun and got a 20 second gap by the end of the first lap, from then on I managed to pull a gap of just over 2mins to take the win despite the hot temperatures!”

Nick’s second gold came in the mountain bike criterium event, in which the riders have to race around a short, technical course for 45 minutes plus three laps. Once again, Nick was able to open up a lead and show his quality.

The Manx spirit is clearly alive and well in our sportspeople as they achieve great things and aspire to do even better in the future. Sure is proud to support our local heroes in their endeavours and wants to offer congratulations for all they’ve achieved so far this year.

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TOYOTA HAS BEGUN PRODUCTION OF THE

INTERNATIONAL AUCTIONEERS COYS SMASHED TWO

WORLD RECORDS BY SELLING A 1984 JAGUAR XJ6 SIII FOR £31,860 AND A 1972 SAAB 96 V4 FOR £16,800 AT A RECENT UK AUCTION. The Saab featured in the hit Channel 4 television programme For The Love Of Cars and was offered at no reserve, with all proceeds going to the Brain Tumour Research Fund at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB) Charity.

The auction, held at Ascot Racecourse, featured vehicles such as a 1948 Veritas RS Ex-Bjorn Owre (sold for £240,000), a 1956 Lotus Eleven Series 1 Le Mans specification (£102,600) and an Alfa Romeo TZ2 by Giordanengo (£125,000).

Other highlights of the classic car auction included a 1960 Maserati 3500GT (£110,000), a 1918 Bianchi Sport (£72,000), a 1948 Fiat 1100S Berlinetta (£57,800), a 1992 Ferrari 512TR (£117,160) and a 1935 Riley Imp 9HP (£75,720).

The next Coys auction is on 8th August at Nurburgring Germany.

ALL-NEW AVENSIS IN WHAT HAS BEEN DESCRIBED AS AN "UNPRECEDENTED" CHALLENGE AND A "UNIQUE ACHIEVEMENT".

The Avensis, in saloon and 'Tourer' estate body styles and with petrol and diesel engines, joins the 2015 Auris in production at the Burnaston plant in Derbyshire.

Never before has a Toyota division outside Japan been tasked with planning, building and delivering two new models at the same time, making the achievement a unique success for Toyota GB. The two models share a production line from start to finish, making the process of integrating the new Avensis all the more problematic. The plant had to accelerate from zero to 800 cqrs per day in just 10 days under the new system.

FIAT HAS RELEASED THE FIRST PICTURES

OF THE UPDATED 500, COMPLETE WITH 'AIRY GLASSHOUSE' AND REAR LIGHTS THAT 'ALMOST LOOK LIKE ILLUMINATED TATTOOS'.

More than 1,800 'innovative' detail changes have been made, says Fiat, on a car that intends to keep its crown as the high-cost city car of choice - prices for entry-level versions will start at £10,890, or about the same as an absolutely top-spec Skoda Citigo.

Such an overhaul of minor details has left the styling largely alone, which will be music to the 500 fan club's ears, although the front does now have rounded LED daytime running lights for a more '2016' look.

It's also the same size as before, at 3.57m long, 1.63m wide and 1.49m tall, with the signature clamshell bonnet but slightly more angled headlights for a 'bolder and more confident gaze'.

It's the tail lights that are the most confusing, though, with 'empty' light clusters that have body-coloured centres, from which 'light appears to emanate almost like an illuminated tattoo'.

Inside the 'airy glasshouse' - that would be the passenger area, then - things are just as familiar despite claims of 'extensive revisions'.

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But all versions now feature the Uconnect entertainment system, previously only offered on high-end grades.

Three petrol engines that buyers already know and love will be offered; a 68bhp 1.2 as the cheapest option and two versions of the 0.9-litre TwinAir two-cylinder turbo, with 84 and 104bhp respectively. The TwinAir 84bhp has achieved an average of 74.3mpg in official tests.

The 500 is due to go on sale in September, with prices of high-spec models expected to reach perilously close to £18,000.

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INCLUDED SURVIVAL EXPERT BEAR GRYLLS HAS HELPED BUILD THE TWO-MILLIONTH LAND ROVER 4X4 DEFENDER MODEL IN SOLIHULL. Jaguar Land Rover is ceasing Defender production at the end of 2015, the two-millionth model was unveiled by auctioneers Bonham at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in Sussex and will be auctioned in London on December 16.

A map of Red Wharf Bay on Anglesey in Wales - where the design for the original Land Rover was first drawn in the sand - is engraved into the milestone model's aluminium body. A special '2,000,000' badge is on the rear of the vehicle.

Grylls said: "The Land Rover Defender has been there for me more times than I care to remember. It was an honour to be asked to take part in the build of this very special car."

left to right, Phil Crimp from Isle of Man Honda, Noel and Denise Ash, and Honda Racing rider Conor Cummins

Son and mum Noel and Denise Ash have a TT 2015 souvenir that’s hard to beat – a Honda Fireblade superbike worth £12,000!

Denise, from Colby, was the lucky winner out of millions of entries in a competition which was open to everyone using the Manx Telecom mobile network and held to celebrate the company’s role as one of Conor Cummin’s personal sponsors.

The Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade is a road legal version of the bike which the Honda Racing star is riding this season.

After being presented with the prize by Conor and Phil Crimp from Isle of Man Honda, Noel commented: “I’ve watched the TT since I was a boy and often thought of getting a road bike – thanks to mum and Manx Telecom I’ve now got the most amazing reason to get my full bike licence!”

JAPANESE CAR MAKER TOYOTA HAS ANNOUNCED A NUMBER OF MODEST UPDATES FOR ITS POPULAR GT86 SPORTS COUPE. According to its maker, the GT86 remains every inch the best driver's car to be had for the money - and can now be had for less, thanks to a price reduction.

New wheels and new colours lead the features list, with the range-topping Aero model running on gloss black 18-inch rims and available with a hot GT86 Orange paint finish.

In line with customer preference, Aero is now exclusively available with six-speed manual transmission. The larger alloys are also newly available as an option on the core GT86 model.

The Primo model, entry point to the range, moves on to 16-inch alloys and comes with a £300 lower price tag. An on-going customer offer is available, adding a further £505 saving to deliver an on-the-road price of £22,195. Pricing for other models in the range remains unchanged.

This is not the end of the GT86 story for 2015, as Toyota is promising a new special edition model will be joining the range this summer.

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Everyone who used Manx Telecom’s mobile network between May 9 and June 12 was entered into the competition to win the Fireblade, and there were 10 other winners who received Sony Xperia M4 Aqua Smartphones and Smartbands.

David Smith, Manx Telecom Marketing Director, commented: “We love the TT and this fantastic competition was our way of sharing the excitement of the event with our customers from on and off-Island. The response to the competition was excellent, and it also reflected the global appeal of the TT. Congratulations to Denise, Noel and the 10 smartphone prize winners, and a big thank you on behalf of Manx Telecom to everyone who entered the competition.” www.facebook.com/conoriom

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er edes- en Isle o an MEET THE TEAM Welcome from Market Area Director eter enry Market Area Director Peter Henry describes his and his team’s role as “delivering everything customers expect from one of the worlds most admired brands.”

Peter has overseen the transition of the dealership from a business focused on an expensive and exclusive range, to “the place where we can now make it possible for virtually any driver to experience the unique pleasure of Mercedes-Benz ownership.”

As the Island's independent and sole Mercedes-Benz franchise holder, we've represented the brand for over 44 years.

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A wide range of finance options, for new and Approved Used Mercedes-Benz, means your budget could go further than you’d think.

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Say hello to Emma Smith Emma Smith is the welcoming face of Mercedes-Benz in the Isle of Man. Sales, service, or finance... She’ll introduce the team member who can handle your enquiry best.

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e ll sear or your dream car at your price In addition to the great selection of new and used cars you’ll always find here, we can source virtually any Mercedes-Benz model.

We’ll structure a truly competitive deal, tailored to your requirements, including part exchange for whatever you’re driving now.

At Mercedes-Benz we believe a great driving experience should be matched by an equally great ownership experience. That is why we put just as much thought, time and effort into designing our finance options and service plans as we do into our vehicles.

If you would like to nd out more about any of our current offers, simply call in on us, or tel: 820000.

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y settle or less t an genuine Mercedes-Benz servicing Do you have to pay more for servicing that’s the real thing? Not at Ballasalla! We’ll happily match any written quote for work using genuine Mercedes-Benz parts.

When it comes to resale correct service history is essential, and as the Island’s only MercedesBenz Appointed Dealer, we can ensure your car maintains maximum value for life.

Based on Mercedes-Benz Agility agreement and 10,000 miles per annum. Vehicle condition, excess mileage and other charges my be payable.

Payable if you exercise the option to purchase the car. Includes optional purchase payment, retailer deposit contribution and purchase activation fee. Orders/credit approvals on selected CLA Coupe, new CLA Shooting Brake and GLA models excluding CLA AMG and GLA AMG models between 1 July and 30 September 2015, registered by 31 December 2015. Some combinations of features/options may not be available. Guarantees and indemnities may be required. Credit provided subject to status from Mercedes-Benz Financial Serivces UK Ltd, MK15 8BA.

ur ervice Centre is sta ed with a dependable and highly capable iagnostic Certified Technician and Maintenance Technicians with many years of trained experience.”

allasalla - home of Mercedes-Benz in t e Isle o an As the Island’s independent and sole Mercedes-Benz franchise holder we’ve represented the brand for more than 44 years. We’re proud to be Manx and you can be sure we’ll be here whenever you need us.

Mercedes-Benz of Mann Whitestone | Douglas Road | Isle of Man | IM9 2LB T: 01624 820000 E: sales@mercedes-benzofmann.co.uk www.mercedes-benzofmann.co.uk www.facebook.com/pages/Mercedes-Benzof-Mann Prices correct at time of going to press. E&OE. BECAUSE QUALITY MATTERS

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BILLY REDMAYNE WILL CERTAINLY BE A FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH AT THIS YEAR’S IMGOLD MGP (22 AUGUST – 4 SEPTEMBER) AFTER WINNING THE 2014 NEWCOMERS A, COMING SECOND IN THE JUNIOR – ON HIS FIRST ATTEMPT – AND ACHIEVING THE FASTEST OVERALL LAP IN THE EVENT. Billy, still only 24, lives with his parents in Laxey when he’s not away doing his day job – he’s currently with the Parachute Regiment in the British Army. He started riding bikes aged 11 (unless you count going out on the back of his Mum’s and Dad’s bikes when he was very small), competed in schoolboys’ motocross and had just graduated to the adult classes when he signed up for the Army.

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Both his parents are keen motorcyclists.

Dad Dave was a keen club rider and is now a technical official at the TT, Southern100 and MGP as well as deputy for the chief scrutineer at Jurby, and his Mum Sue has always ridden road bikes so it’s easy to see where Billy gets it from, and he admits that it was the initial support of family and friends that got him from a road bike to success in his first races in the Derby Phoenix Championship in 2013.

Road racing is an expensive all-consuming ‘hobby’, and Billy’s very demanding career means that the racing sometimes take a back seat when work – specifically, tours in Afghanistan – gets in the way. However, in 2013 he knew he was going to be in the UK all year, so acting as his own mechanic, driver, cook and dogsbody, he slogged around the circuits whenever he was able, gaining experience and ultimately the good finishes which enabled him to enter the IMGold MGP in 2014.

Unfortunately another tour of Afghanistan in early 2014 meant he wasn’t able to compete as much as he’d have liked that year, although he did manage 4 wins and 3 seconds at Cadwell Park before coming back home in August for the ‘Manx’.

Competing on a bike he and his Dad built, Billy pulled out all the stops to win the Newcomers A, and then achieved the ‘fastest lap’ accolade – an experience which Billy says was ‘by far the best fun I’ve ever had on a motorbike’.

But what about 2015? Billy has been competing as much as possible in the run up to the Manx and with some excellent results at Tandragee, Oliver’s Mount, the Pre- and Post-TT races at Billown and in the 2015 Southern 100, his prospects for this year’s ‘Manx’ look good and he is one of the prerace favourites for the IMGold MGP Full Factory Winnerswear Senior Race on eptember definitely a date for the diary.

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SO BILLY, TELL US MORE ABOUT YOU. WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU’RE NOT RACING? Generally working, but if I

get a rare weekend off and there’s no racing to be done, I like to go out on my motocross bike or do some downhill mountain biking.

IT REALLY IS ALL ABOUT BIKES THEN – WHAT DO YOU SEE AS YOUR GREATEST BIKE-RELATED ACHIEVEMENT? Easy – winning the 2014

MGP Newcomers race. Apparently there is a rare photo of me smiling when I was on the podium!

WHAT ABOUT OUTSIDE RACING?

Joining the parachute regiment and completing three tours of Afghanistan.

AND YOUR PERFECT DAY OFF? I get

bored easily but my perfect day would be spent on an enduro bike around all the trails in the Isle of Man. You can’t do that in the UK!

DO YOU HAVE A FAVOURITE BIT OF THE ISLAND? Definitely Laxey – nice

village vibe, good pubs, good places for me to go out on my motocross and mountain bikes. Having lived away for eight years I really love going home to Laxey and chilling out – I really appreciate how laid back the Island is.

AND WHAT ABOUT WHEN YOU’RE RACING HERE – WHICH IS YOUR FAVOURITE PART OF THE CIRCUIT?

Probably the mountain – it’s so fast and flowing, and it’s probably my best bit.

YOU WERE REALLY SUCCESSFUL IN THE 2014 IMGOLD MGP SO WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT THE EVENT? That’s easy – it’s so relaxed and

friendly, really chilled out and everyone is so willing to help. And there are some right characters in the paddock!

WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN FIVE YEARS TIME? I hope I’ll be road

racing at the top level, and on the podiums!

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TT is the main aim, of course, but also the Irish Roads, Scarborough and the other circuits.

AND FINALLY, WHAT ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO ABOUT THIS YEAR’S IMGOLD MGP? In all honesty,

it’s going flat out through St Ninian’s traffic lights in top gear and, I hope, returning with a win …

Billy is taking part in the IMGold MGP and Classic TT from 22 August – 4 September 2015 with sponsorship from F.F.R.S, Synapsis, Newgate Stainless, Jaybee Biker Bits, Manx Control Systems, Haggwood Commissioning, Laxey Flour Mill, Capitol Tiles, Wrightway Motorcycles, Bushys Brewery, Dean Gilmore, Chuchill Lines Charitable Fund, Graham Walker, Vinny Dale, Martin Bullock Manxsport (S100, MGP) and Team Collins and Russell (Classic TT). He’d also like to acknowledge the support of his family and employer.

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Dusty, dry heat or windy, driving rain are all much of a muchness for the Sony Xperia M4 Aqua, making it the perfect phone for both holidays in the sun and life on a windblown and occasionally wet island!

Following the success of the Xperia Z3, Sony’s designers have incorporated its hugely popular dust-tight and waterproof design features into the M4 Aqua, making it the ideal all-purpose handset.

Being able to resist the elements means that M4 users can take advantage of either of the two superb 13 and 5 megapixel cameras regardless of the weather. You can even use the cameras whilst enjoying a swim as it lets you take selfies in depths of up to 1.5 metres!

That said, the M4’s story does not stop at its ability to withstand environmental extremes. Running the latest version of Android (5.0 Lollipop) on 1.5GHz quad core processors means that the M4 is fast and responsive, making it ideal for both business and leisure.

The M4 feels like a high-end phone. It’s sturdy and, blissfully, at 5.0-inches not overly large. It’s also neither too heavy nor too light.

In terms of physical buttons, you have a power button, a volume rocker and a dedicated camera button, and like the rest of the phone these feel well-made.

Inside of that shell you have a collection of capable components, including a Snapdragon 615 processor clocked at 1.5GHz, an Adreno 405 GPU, 2GB of RAM and a 2,400mAh battery. Overall, none of these help make the M4 exceptional compared to its more expensive peers, but Sony has definitely chosen its battles wisely by

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focusing on components that help alleviate many of the major pain points people have with modern smartphones.

Crucially, whether you are using your M4 for its multimedia capabilities or as a vital business tool, you don’t have to worry about battery life because it can last for up to two days on a single charge, which is considerably longer than many popular phones.

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You can check out the Sony Xperia M4 Aqua online at www.sure. com or in stores in Douglas, Ramsey or Port Erin, where it is available for FREE on our Smart 5GB plan at just £33 per month.

The Sony Xperia M4 Aqua is also available from Manx Telecom FREE @ £35 per month over 24months on a Smartphone 300 tariff which includes 300 minutes, 10,000 texts and 3GB of data. This tariff gives you access to Manx Telecom’s superfast 4G mobile network. www.manxtelecom.com/shop

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