June 2019 | the Eco Active issue

Isle of Man Premier Magazine | no 86 | June 2019 | the ECO ACTIVE issue

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s it just us, or were you also glad to hear the news that climate change would be the thing to bring the world to an end as we know it, instead of Brexit? It was a welcome break and we could happily cope with a bag for life over Brexit-for-life any day of the week. We have absolutely no problem with recycling just about everything or ditching plastic bags here at Gallery. We may, however, draw the line at attaching ourselves to trains because, frankly, getting glue all over our hands makes page turning so cumbersome, but, we could certainly all benefit from a healthy dose of the truth as requested by the extinction rebellion a few weeks ago. Is it time to face up to the bigger problems? The real truth is that, it doesn’t actually matter who owns the sea or controls the borders if the sea is threatening to flood the world and all the pink boats are gone.

As you know, we would never try to tell you what to do, we’re not suggesting that you turn eco-warrior with a capital E; and we would never assume that you were not totally on top of current issues, had a cutting edge knowledge of all things topical or show a blatant disregard for paper straws, so, of course we would never even mention that you might leave the car at home and walk a little more, that you turn off all your lights and appliances at the end of the day, only use your washing machine when it’s a full load, recycle your batteries or use facecloths instead of wipes. Oh no, it’s not for us to tell you to adjust your thermostat, use a digital calendar or stop buying so much fast fashion.

We already know that your reusable cup overflows with all this knowledge and wisdom and preaching magazines that end up in the recycling (again, we know that you know this!) serve no purpose whatsoever.

You probably already know this too but there’s some pretty good eco friendly events happening this month like the Manx Telecom Parish walk, a bowling festival and a Round the Island Yacht Race. Enjoy getting out and about.

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Emma Cooke Russ Atikinson Alex Preist

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Peter Kwiecinski Steve Babb Shan Fisher Liam Gilman

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COVER CREDIT: Photographer and Styling: Shan Fisher Makeup Artist: Heather Maddrell Model: Jazmyn Sheyma Roper Assistant: Grace Emily Brown Backdrops: Ellie and Sophie from Wonderwalls Events Location: Shan Fisher Photography Studio

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CONTENTS

CONTENTS PICKS

THE REST UPFRONT

3 Edito

6 What’s On 8 Me & My Pet 11 Give 12 International Nurses Day 14 News in Numbers EVENTS

16 The Wedding Day of Niamh Doherty & Chris Hughes

CULTURE

19 Artist Profile 20 Culture News 22 Upload AGENDA Lite

26 Business News 28 Quilter Cheviot Event 30 Interview with Ted Fang 32 UCM Student Event 36 Plastic Waste 38 How to cut Plastic Waste PLACES

40 The Latest Properties

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CONTENTS

APPETITE

ACTIVE

43 Recipes

56 Douglas Rugby Club Event 58 The Granite Man Challenge 59 Gold - Manx Rams 60 Active News

TRAVEL

44 Hiking, Biking and Mountain Views

PAPARAZZI FASHION & BEAUTY

46 The Latest Swimsuits 48 Summer Beauty Tips

62-68 Are You In?

HARDWARE

50 Motoring News 52 SNCC New Car Company Established

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WHAT’S ON

Now – 04.09.2019

Now – 02.07.2019

//SAILORS’ SHELTER, PEEL// Entertainment from folk, folk rock and contemporary covers band Shoh Slaynt – and support - every Wednesday in the intimate surroundings of Peel’s Sailor’s Shelter on the quayside.

//BATH & BOTTLE, DOUGLAS// A summer season of films from the Bath & Bottle Secret Cinema is of the best remakes ever. 18 June – Thomas Crown Affair, 25 June - Heat, 2 July – A Star is Born. To book, email bathbottle@rockfoodconcepts. com.

NARROPERA – ‘MARRIAGE OF FIGARO’

SHOH SLAYNT

www.facebook.com/shoh.slaynt

Now – 23.06.2019

DALA

//VILLA MARINA, DOUGLAS// The final show from UCM Visual Communications Degree students, entitled DALA - the Zulu word for create, which reflects the differing interests, backgrounds and influences of the artists. This year’s graduates are photographer Zara Bennett, digital illustrator and graphic designer Jordan Lamb, tattoo artist and sculptor Sabina Jarzabek and illustrator George Pressley. Every year the Degree show offers the opportunity for anyone interested in what the latest crop of degree students have been working on and to visit, view and talk to the artists: 2019 is no different.

Supported by Isle of Man Arts Council

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But as there are so many great remakes to choose from, there will be a second season later in the summer. www.facebook.com/bathandbottle/

14.06.2019

MANX PUNX SUMMER BEACH PARTY

//PORT ERIN// A beach party with a difference: the best of punk and hip hop the Island can offer.

This is an all-ages show, with five bands on a specially constructed stage on the beach opposite the Bay Hotel – full line-up to be announced but confirmed bands are ‘grimepunk’ Riskee and the Ridicule with an taste of their new album ‘Body Bag Your Scene’, perennial rock‘n’roll punks CrotcH LicE, and Han-fx and Jor-dmc and the Innuendo Orchestra with their funky hip hop beats and old school ska to get everyone on their feet.

15.06.2019

//THE CENTENARY CENTRE, PEEL// Since the Narropera Trio’s last appeared in the Isle of Man exactly a year ago they have performed their narrated opera version of Don Giovanni in the UK and in Bonn, Hamburg and New Zealand to appreciative audiences and rave reviews.

This June they will perform their 86th Narropera performance – Mozart’s ‘Marriage of Figaro’ with the familiar trio of artists Dorothee Jansen, Floriane Peycelon and Haydn Rawstron. This consistent combination together with such a regular performance schedule has had noticeable advantages for the trio so ‘Marriage of Figaro’ promises to be a delight for operabuffs and novices alike.

Tickets are available from www.etickets. im/cc/

More information www.facebook.com/ manxpunx

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JUNE

22.06.2019

29.06.2019

//GAIETY THEATRE, DOUGLAS// Ministry of Science Live is not your ordinary science show – it comes with a bang. It comes with a whoosh. It even comes with a hovercraft built on stage.

//GAIETY THEATRE, DOUGLAS// A charity evening in aid of Rebecca House, with music, dance and theatre from the last fifty years, performed by the finest local talent and hosted by James Turpin and Alexandra Slater.

MINISTRY OF SCIENCE LIVE

16.06.2019

PEEL BRA DASH

//PEEL// Last year’s bra dashes raised over £8,000 for Breast Cancer Now, and the organisers would like to t op that this year to help reach the goal, that by 2050 everyone who develops breast cancer will survive.

The Peel Dash takes place between 3pm and 4pm and you can find more details of how to take part online. www.facebook.com/ events/283002869271658/

21.06 – 23.06.2019

THE GREAT MANX SHINDIG

//ROSEHILL FARM, RICHMOND HILL// The Great Manx Shindig once again promises to be 3 days of family festival fun celebrating the islands wealth of home grown talent on our unique Festival Flo stage (with 40% of the ticket price going direct to the bands). www.thegreatmanxshindig.com

22.06 – 23.06.2019

This new production takes an anarchic approach to science communication whilst looking at the inventors and engineers who have shaped and inspired the modern world that we live in. Join the super talented presenters with a voiceover from X Factor’s Peter Dickson, on a journey using demos, loud bangs and pyrotechnics (but be aware, the show does have a number of pyrotechnics and flame induced reactions which may cause sudden changes in light and could potentially affect someone with a light sensitivity). www.villagaiety.com

27.06.2019

ISLE OF MAN WIND ORCHESTRA SUMMER CONCERT

//ST NINIAN’S CHURCH, DOUGLAS// Join the Isle of Man Wind Orchestra at their 2019 summer concert: a whistle-stop tour of some of the world’s most exciting and inspiring music. Concert begins at 7.30pm and full details of this and future concerts and how to buy tickets are available online. www.facebook.com/iomwo and www. iomwo.com

EXTRAVAGANZA OF MANN

www.villagaiety.com Sponsored by SCS

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MINDFUL MANN 2019

//COMMUNITY FARM, DOUGLAS// A celebration of positive mental health, spirituality and wellbeing aiming to inspire and transform the ways in which we experience ourselves, our Island, and the world.

Keynote speakers currently include standup Philosopher Tim Freke, Transpersonal Psychologist and Best-Selling Author Steve Taylor, Sufi Teacher Zahir Khan, Canadian Spiritual Teacher Canela Michelle Meyers, and Philip Quirk, one of the UK’s leading Human Performance Coaches.

There will also be a programme of yoga, mindfulness and meditation classes, talks from local wellbeing heroes, workshops, live music, and kids’ activities with food and drink from a range of local providers.

Full details www.facebook.com/ events/357833901723151/ Tickets from: www.tickettailor.com/events/ myfreemind/238258

PARISH WALK

//ISLAND WIDE// It’s too late now to enter for this iconic event but walkers, their support teams and spectators will be on the roads around the Island so take care if you’re driving, particularly during the night. www.parishwalk.com

22.06.2019

JURBY DRAG RACES

//JURBY RACETRACK// This event attracts local competitors and many from the UK – and as usual promises to be a feast of noise. For more information about how to enter, and how and where to spectate can be found online. www.straightlinersonline.co.uk Hosted by Manx Drag Racing Association, with the support of the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company Limited.

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Human Questions: Donna Colligon Breed: Human Age? 42 Likes? Kindness. Music, good company, cocktails and a good book.

Dislikes? Rude or unkind behaviour.

If animal what would you be? Colin Firth’s dog Favourite food? Mushrooms (It really winds my kids up) Where do you live? Douglas Where are you originally from?  Ramsey Where do you work? Nobles Hospital Do you have any more pets? No - 1 is plenty Would you have any more pets? Not unless you can train a dog to use the toilet and bath itself.

The best and worst thing about having a pet is? Best-they are always happy to see you. Worst- poo bags! Especially on a windy day! Interesting fact: I once got stuck in a dog flap. Really.

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Photos by: Shan Fisher

It is usually the case that a single cat is a happy cat, and that cats are self-reliant and enjoy their own company, but there are exceptions that prove the rule.

Cody and Marble

Cody (tabby-tortie) and Marble (tricoloured tortie) were born as farm kittens, on the same farm. Cody was brought in to us for rehoming first, several days before Marble, but as soon as they saw each other they were much happier. The girls are clearly a bonded pair and so they must be rehomed together.

They are only eight months old and they’re gaining in confidence every day, and they will respond well to further socialisation. They are incredibly curious and mischievous, and so their new home will need to be well away from main roads so that they can be free to explore and enjoy their surroundings.

Because they are still quite timid we think that they would be best suited to a quiet home without young children or dogs – somewhere that they can associate with security and safety, and food on demand.

Cats will usually tell their owners when they’re hungry. Adult cats only meow to humans, not to other cats (this is usually done through complex body language and smell), and a hungry cat can have a very loud and assertive meow, easily translated as ‘I need feeding – now!’.

Pet Question: Buster Breed? Bischon and poodle cross Age? 3 Likes? Barking at any imagined noise. Eating horse poo.

Stealing socks. Humping anything in sight!

Dislikes? Being brushed. The Dyson. Going for an evening walk.

If human what would you be? Russell Brand!

Favourite food? Anything within his reach that isn’t his.

Why do you love your human? Because I get away with everything living in their house!

If you had one wish what would you wish for?

Probably not to have been castrated. Or never to have to have a bath.

Interesting fact: In the daytime Buster can hear a car door closing 3 roads away and will bark repeatedly to let us know. However, once he goes to bed no amount of noise will get him out of his bed. He would be the worst guard dog ever.

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Devlin

Devlin, the handsome Akita Staffie cross, has had several months of training and knows all the basic cues. He clearly loves engaging with his human companions, which is something Staffies are renowned for.

He also walks beautifully to heel, and his recall is good. However, he can be a bit head strong around other canines and so his new owners will need to continue with his dog socialisation training.

Devlin is very people-orientated and he enjoys playing and having cuddles as much as his, more formal, training. Such is his love of people he doesn’t cope well with being left on his own for long periods and so his new owners will need to have a lifestyle that enables them to be at home as much as possible. He can be rehomed with older children, and so he could be a perfect, fun-loving family pet or a loyal and devoted companion for a single person.

It’s so much more rewarding to adopt a rescue dog than to shop for a puppy. All dogs need a stable, secure and loving home to call their own – but the dogs in our rescue kennels deserve a second chance of happiness more than most.

ManxSPCA • Ard Jerkyll, East Foxdale • Tel: 851672

www.manxspca.com

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DISCOVER THE GREAT OUTDOORS DON’T LOOK DOWN The Lake District is well known for its outdoor adventures with activities like hiking, kayaking and boating trips popular for visitors looking to enjoy wide open spaces. Just a short, easy drive from Heysham, it’s no wonder The Lakes are a popular destination for island residents looking for a relaxing getaway.

If you fancy taking in some magnificent mountainous views on a thrilling climb up the steep incline of Fleetwith Pike, make your way to Honister’s Via Ferrata – which was voted the ‘Best Tourism Experience in The Lake District 2011’ by Cumbria Tourism.

the-Sea on the north-east coast is a popular hotspot and has been voted one of the best surfing spots in the UK, offering visitors an authentic seaside experience.

Photo credit - Visit Britain

WITH THE BRIGHTER DAYS OF SUMMER AHEAD WHY NOT MAKE THE MOST OF IT AND SAIL AWAY FOR AN ACTION-PACKED ADVENTURE IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS. There’s something special about taking in countryside views, alfresco dining, woodland activities and simply spending time with nature when you’re on holiday.

When you travel by ferry with the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company, you can pack so much more into your break. With four conveniently located ports in the UK and Ireland, the possibilities are almost endless when you choose to sail…

LET’S GO SURFING The Yorkshire coastline boasts some of the best beaches in Britain with wide sweeping bays and swelling waters, making it the perfect spot for water sports. Saltburn-by-

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Just a few hours’ drive from Heysham Port, you can enjoy the fresh ocean waves followed by fish and chips on the bay in no time at all! When you travel by ferry you can pack your wetsuits, surfboards and beach gear without the worry of luggage fees – just pop it in the car and off you go.

GET SET… JUMP! Sail to Belfast with the Steam Packet Company and enjoy a five day break discovering the charm, character and quirks of the Emerald Isle, with prices starting from just £106 each way for a car and two people.

With so much to see, do and experience – you’ll be glad you took the car.

For some adrenaline-fuelled fun, try your hand at coasteering on the north coast of Northern Ireland. This exhilarating activity isn’t for the faint hearted; with cliff jumping, belly flopping, scrambling on rocks and swimming along the spectacular Irish coast all part of the experience.

Following the original miners track, you’ll remain attached to the rock face by a continuous cable. Visitors have the option of Via Ferrata Classic, suitable for most ages and abilities, and Via Ferrata Xtreme, for the more courageous souls!

A RURAL HIDEAWAY For a glamping holiday experience, Lantern & Larks in Lancashire is a destination for the whole family to discover the joys of the British countryside. Just 20 minutes south of Lancaster, it’s easy to get to when you sail with the Steam Packet Company.

With footpaths, cycling trails and quirky cafe’s a plenty – you won’t be stuck for things to do. Plus, Blackpool Pleasure Beach is just 30 minutes’ away, so you can load up the car and set off for a day of thrills with the little ones! With the Steam Packet Company’s Kids Go Free Summer Special, up to three kids can travel for free when you book a car and two people, from just £132 each way – so the whole gang can join in the fun.

However you decide to discover the great outdoors this summer – make the journey part of the fun and sail by ferry. Simply load up the car, sail across the water and set off on your unforgettable getaway.

Visit www.steam-packet.com to book today!

With miles of dramatic coastline, stunning sea views and distinctive wildlife to be spotted - there’s nothing quite like it. While in the area, don’t miss out on a visit to the much-loved UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Giant’s Causeway.

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GIRLGUIDING ISLE OF MAN RECEIVES MANX TELECOM IT’S OUR COMMUNITY GRANT Girlguiding Isle of Man has received a grant from the 2018 Manx Telecom It’s Our Community scheme.

A new programme for Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers requires Girlguiding Isle of Man to purchase starter packs to be used by the 60 units which the charity runs on the Island. In total there are 800 girls and young women who are currently members of girlguiding units here. The It’s Our Community grant has been used to buy starter packs which will be used by Rainbows, Brownies, and Guides units, all in the Onchan area.

The starter packs will be used as part of a new programme which will support every girl on her guiding journey from Rainbows at the age of five right through to Rangers finishing at the age of 18. Each girl will be able to build on new skills that they learn in Rainbows and gain confidence as they develop those skills further as they progress year after year. The skills cover topics including health and wellbeing, DIY, and managing money.

Girlguiding Isle of Man is affiliated to Girlguiding UK which is the leading UK charity for girls and young women.

HOMEBUILDER CONTINUES SUPPORT OF ISLAND’S JUNIOR GOLFERS Dandara is continuing its long-standing support of a popular junior competition at Peel Golf Club.

The award-winning homebuilder will once again sponsor prizes for the club’s Open Competition, which will take place on Monday 13th August. The contest is open to junior golfers from clubs across the Island and is organised on a ‘medal’ format, meaning players from as young as five through to more experienced golfers up to

the age of 18 can qualify for a prize.

Dandara is a keen supporter of sports at all levels on the Isle of Man. It has been actively involved in football, cycling, volleyball, bowling, rugby and others, and is continuing its title sponsorship of Isle of Man Golf’s Junior Order of Merit and Junior Championships in 2019.

To register for the compertiton email: proshop@peelgc.com

MS SOCIETY WHEEL & WALK ATTRACTS OVER 100 PARTICIPANTS

The third annual ‘Wheel & Walk’ event at the NSC in early May attracted a record turnout – 110 people of all ages, with a variety of physical disabilities and many with none. The oldest walker was in her 80s, the youngest a six month old baby in a pram and there was even a dog.

The Multiple Sclerosis Society Isle of Man fundraiser is now in its third year and branch Chairman Derek Patience was delighted once again by how it turned out: “This event is designed to be inclusive – it really doesn’t matter if you have MS or any other disability or just know someone who has, whether you can just about stagger round one lap of the NSC cycle track on foot, or can whizz round on your mobility scooter, wheelchair or bike absolutely anyone is welcome to join in.”

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perfect and those who took part enjoyed the party atmosphere. Suzy Holland, who took part in the first Wheel & Walk in 2017 says the camaraderie was infectious: “I only did one lap last time and planned to double that this year but I was so busy talking to the other walkers and the kids on their bikes with their balloons and flags that I managed three laps without noticing.

It’s not exactly the Parish Walk, but as someone who suffers from MS-related fatigue I’m pretty proud of myself – even if I did suffer the next day!”

Sponsor money is still coming in, but the amount raised in 2017 and 2018 combined was over £13,000. It costs around £26,000 a year to support those with MS on the Island and as Derek says, every penny raised helps. “I’d like to thank everyone involved, including the NSC, St John’s Ambulance, the marshals and tea makers. And of course, everyone who walked or wheeled on behalf of the MS Society as well as the many people who kindly gave donations.

We greatly appreciate your support.”

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INTERNATIONAL NURSES DAY On Friday 10th May, 3FM and Hansard kicked off celebrations for International Nurses day with the help of Robinson’s Fresh Produce, delivering hampers to nurse bases in every corner of the Island!

Pop-up banner donated by Mannin Printing

International Nurses Day is marked every year on the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth, and stands to celebrate and appreciate the contribution that all nurses make to society globally. So, while the hampers were on the road, the Hansard and 3FM teams headed up to Noble’s Hospital to continue the celebrations at the Island’s ‘Nursing Hub’ – bringing with them a bunch of surprises to say a huge ‘Thank You’ to all of the nursing staff!

“This is the third year we have worked with 3FM to celebrate on the Island and this year, alongside Charlie and Rob (3FM), we really wanted to ensure that we reached as many of the Nurses as possible with our gratitude for all of the amazing work that they do - so we pulled out all the stops, delivering hampers to over 50 locations across the Island! When planning the day, Cathie and Tracy (Nurse Management at Noble’s) told us that they have been working on a theme of ‘Rest, Rehydrate and Refuel’ with the nurses to encourage their team to look after themselves, as well as others – so we wanted to help with this!

The hampers that we delivered covered ‘Rehydrate and Refuel’ with fresh fruit and special ‘Nurses Day’ reusable drinks cups – we also arranged for the nurses to have access to free tea and coffee all day in the staff café! For the final arm of the initiative, ‘Rest’, we teamed up with local companies The King’s Spa, KR Fitness, Active Souls, Lorna Meechan Beauty, and The Holistic Therapy Room, who all kindly offered special discounts for nursing staff to benefit from. As much as this day is all about the nurses, it is not lost just how many people are involved in the health services across the Island – so to say an additional ‘Thank You’ we brought in SMOO who served up

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hundreds of gelato scoops to everyone who passed through the Noble’s foyer – which seemed to go down really well! We hope that all Nurses appreciate the incredible impact that they have, especially those in our Island’s community. Taking this day to ensure that they don’t go unnoticed and show how truly appreciated they are, really is an honour.”(Catherine Harrop, Marketing Communications Executive, Hansard).

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beyond Ward level, I would need to widen my vision and progress into practice development, education and nurse management.

My role as Head of Nursing is an extremely challenging and rewarding role, which gives me full accountability and responsibility of Nursing within my care group. It also allows me to make key decisions that make a real, positive difference to patients and to nursing, which in turn contributes to our patients having the best possible experience within our hospitals.

Cathie Quine Job Title: Head of Nursing, Unscheduled Care Tell us a little bit about yourself and your career so far I am currently the Head of Nursing for Unscheduled Care at Noble’s and Ramsey Hospitals. I have been working as a nurse on the Island for 22 years, and currently live in Port St Mary, with my son, Robert and Labradoodle, Martha.

I started my General Adult nurse training in the UK in 1984 and even as a student nurse, I developed a strong desire to improve the patient experience, which has really shaped my career. I quickly realised that to achieve these improvements

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Nursing is a very diverse profession, can you tell us about some of the opportunities available that offer variety within the field?

Nursing is an extremely diverse profession, there are so many different opportunities!

It combines the human element with scientific knowledge, critical thinking, making it an exceptional career.

New technology also play a huge part in the diversity and opportunities within the field, it means that new roles, such as Nursing Informatics, are appearing and these roles combine health science, computer science and IT skills. Nursing staff are leading the way in delivering improved service models. The possibilities within the profession, if not endless, are very wide and varied.

There is a lot of room for advancement in advanced practice roles. Career progression in nursing doesn’t always mean ‘moving up’, you can develop roles through taking on new challenges, responsibilities and projects.

Finally, what advice would you give to someone considering nursing as a profession?

If you are looking for a job with a future, then nursing is a strong contender! Every nurse’s career is different, the range of opportunities and specialist areas makes it extremely diverse - people will find their niche in nursing as a career. I believe that few careers offer the same advantages as nursing. Nurses connect with people across communities and ages, making tangible difference to lives. Nursing is a wonderful profession with many high and lows but when done with passion and commitment it can also bring great joy.

If you want a rewarding career, where every day can bring a different challenge or situation, an opportunity to positively affect people’s lives and continual education and learning – then nursing is a great choice!

Questions by Rob Tustain (3FM) and Catherine Harrop (Hansard).

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in NUMBERS NEWS Dan Kneen On the pipe boy!

4,326 In 2018 Live at Home minibuses travelled more than 4,326 miles, transporting its members to various venues all over the Isle of Man.

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05/2019

A memorial bench for Dan Kneen, made by the Manx Workshop for the Disabled, has been placed at the back of the TT grandstand.

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A six-week consultation was launched in February into medicinal cannabis and received thousands of responses. Health Minister David Ashford confirmed in the May’s sitting of Tynwald that the findings will be released no later than 17 June.

The government is still in discussion over plans for a huge wind turbine array inside the 12-mile limit. DEFA has admitted it got it wrong previously, attracting only two Manx homes for its grants. It says it’s confident the scheme will attract more takers this time.

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A typical Manx worker must earn £9.76 per hour to cover the cost of living according to the second Isle of Man Living Wage report. In 2017 the rate was £8.61. The report can be viewed on the Government website.

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A part of the Island’s coastal footpath is to remain closed for longer. It has now been extended until the end of July. The area affected is Raad ny Foillan from the Sound to the back of the former marine biological station in Port Erin.

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The Ben-my-Chree was 97 per cent reliable over the last 13 months according to the Steam Packet Company. During 2018, and January 2019, the Ben-my-Chree completed 1,321 sailings and clocked up around 88,500 miles. Her main engines accumulated more than 10,800 running hours.

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THE WEDDING DAY OF NIAMH DOHERTY & CHRIS HUGHES

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KALEIDOSCOPE: A DAZZLING EXPLOSION OF COLOUR FROM KAROLINA POWLOWSKA Words: Suzy Holland Images: Karolina Powlowska

Polish-born artist Karolina Powlowska is holding her first solo exhibition at Isle Contemporary (formerly the Isle Gallery) in St Johns, and if you’ve never seen her work you really should go along before 7 July to see what is bound to be the most colourful event of the summer. And the title, Kaleidoscope, has never been more appropriate – one definition is ‘a constantly changing group of bright or interesting objects’, a definition which could apply to both Karolina’s art, and her life.

Karolina – or Layna to her friends - is a completely self-taught painter, illustrator and creator of murals. She followed her partner’s family to the Island in 2014 and after an uncertain start found what she describes as the ‘flourishing, supportive artistic environment’ here - a complete contrast to the pressures she felt in her native Poland.

She’s not alone in feeling that big city life wasn’t for her, and she became very unhappy. “Looking back, I could only see everyone rushing around, desperately driven by consumerism with no time to stop and think what they really wanted from life,” she says, “ and most of all there seemed to be no time for family and friends. I wanted everyone to stop for a moment, slow down and cheer up. I wanted to say believe in yourself, be yourself. Don’t be scared to live to the fullest, follow your dreams.”

And Karolina’s own dreams brought her to the Isle of Man. “It wasn’t all plain sailing,” she says now. “I had a quote in my teenage bedroom which said ‘waste your life, be an artist’ and it wasn’t until I moved here and

found so many amazing people who said ‘try, you’re worth it’ that I started to feel that my dream of doing art could be real,” she says. Karolina credits the support of the Island’s Creative Network of artists and crafters for her growing self-belief and by 2017 was sufficiently confident to exhibit her vibrant ‘splashy’ work in a small way at that year’s Art Festival. “That was really the start,” Karolina continues. “I entered work into group exhibitions and began to become known for my colourful almost abstract animal portraits, and then last year the Arts Council helped with funding for a large mural in Castletown.”

And what a mural it is. Her partner’s father suggested that a large Loaghtan sheep was not just immediately identifiable as ‘Manx’

but would be an ideal subject for Karolina’s now recognisable style, so over one weekend in 2018, she painted the mural on the Civic Centre wall, overlooking Barracks Square. “Live painting in public was a first for me,” she laughs. “My first mural was on my own bedroom wall as a child but I’d never done anything like this and although I was nervous at first it was a huge confidence booster. People came up and talked to me whilst I was painting, children had their photos taken next to it and there was such positive feedback. I loved it!”

Now with numerous sales, commissions and two more public murals under her belt at Ellan Vannin care home and Mannin Studio (and, she hints, another exciting public project which will be unveiled ‘soon’), Karolina is ready for her first solo exhibition - Kaleidoscope. Visitors to Isle Contemporary can expect to see bright, expressive and uplifting artwork influenced not just by emotion but also nature (including some of her familiar animal portraits, seen here in watercolour and acrylic) music and life. “My family and my home in the beautiful Isle of Man are my inspiration,” she says, “and I’m so lucky to have been accepted here.”

As well as a painter, Karolina is also an illustrator and examples of these illustrations will be exhibited in Kaleidoscope and, like the paintings, will be for sale. But if you don’t have the wall space in your home, you could always buy one of her distinctive designs screen printed on to a T shirt, where the design is then individually hand embellished to make each item unique.

But there’s more to Karolina’s paintings than abstract-y animals. Some of her recent work is a bit more dream-like, and she explains this as her emotional response to her life here: “The dreamy paintings come from being loved. Moving here with my partner, and now having our son, has made me feel secure, and I am so grateful for their unconditional love and support.

Without that I wouldn’t have the freedom to paint, to create, and I like to think that perhaps people can see that love when they look at my work.

“I’d like everyone to stop for a second and think how wonderful life can be,” smiles Karolina, and who could argue with that?

For more information about Karolina see www.facebook.com/cup.of.layna/ or find her on Instagram@cup.of.layna The bright, bold, vibrant and expressive Kaleidoscopeis on now at Isle Contemporary, Tynwald Mills and continues until Sunday 7 July. The gallery is open 1pm-5pm Tues-Sunday (not Monday) www.facebook.com/islecontemporaryonline

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NEW BOOK: POWER, POLES & PLATELAYING; KEEPING THE MANX ELECTRIC RAILWAY ON TRACK Books about the tramcars of the Manx Electric Railway are fairly common, but books centred on the engineering efforts which go to support the service are almost unknown.

Power, Poles & Platelaying; keeping the Manx Electric Railway on track is written

by George Hobbs and recently published

by Loaghtan Books. It sets out to give transport enthusiasts some idea of the engineering skills and effort needed to build the line, as well as the techniques necessary to maintain it.

The Manx Electric and Snaefell Mountain Railways are famed for being pioneering ventures in electric traction. But while their historic trams have continued in service with relatively few apparent changes, the same cannot be said of the way the railways are run. Developing technology, modern techniques, and changing attitudes to the working environment have all affected the operation and maintenance of the

heritage railways.

Lavishly illustrated in colour throughout, this A4 book examines the civil, structural and electrical engineering needed to

support these well-loved railways into the twenty-first century.

Available from Loaghtan Books priced £19.95, www.loaghtanbooks.com.

EDUCATE – CAPTIVATE – CONNECT: FAMILY LIBRARY IS A SEA OF COLOUR The Family Library is busier than ever but now it’s looking brighter than ever too!

Paintings from the Arts Council Contemporary Loan Collection - the largest publicly available collection of contemporary art on the Isle of Man – have been installed at the popular facility in Westmoreland Road in Douglas.

Staff at the Library have joined up with the Arts Council to display pieces from their loan collection on a three-monthly cycle.

Arts Development Officer Martyn Cain visited the library this week to launch the initiative.

Library Executive Director Laura Jones said: ‘This is a collaboration we are very excited about as it will showcase work by many of the most prolific Manx, British and international artists of the past two decades on display.

‘The paintings really look fabulous and we hope they will inspire local children and families and spark an interest with world renowned art. We are pleased to be working alongside the Arts Council, further promoting their collection to encourage, inspire and invigorate, and urge anyone to

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pop in and take a closer look.’

Those initially on show comprise three prints by Langlands and Bell, entitled ‘Logo Works’, and a print by Damien Hirst called ‘Untitled’.

Langlands and Bell began collaborating in

1978 while studying fine art at Middlesex Polytechnic.

Hirst is a world-renowned English artist, entrepreneur and art collector and one of the Young British Artists who dominated the art scene in the UK during the 1990s.

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HOUSE OF WATER– FIRST BOOK FROM LOCAL POET AND ARTIST JANET LEES For Isle of Man poet and artist Janet Lees, water is the element in which she is most at home, and in her first collection of image and poem pairings, entitled House of Water, it’s never far away.

Throughout life a kind of ‘water-knowing’ is always there - in the ebb and flow of love and loss, in joy and sorrow, even in experiences of pain and elation. Janet’s images and words in this collection are deeply moving, and singer-songwriter Beth Orton has described this book as ‘beautiful, spellbinding and also devastating’.

House of Water, which was launched at Waterstones in Douglas last month, contains several of the poem-image pairings which featured in Janet’s 2018 exhibition at the Festival InterCeltique in Lorient, France where she represented the Isle of Man, and which were reprised in a solo show, ‘Evidence of Humanity’, at Noa Bakehouse last autumn. Janet has had work published in a number of poetry magazines and anthologies and was recently announced the winner of Frosted Fire Press poetry pamphlet competition and will be a headliner at the Cheltenham Poetry Festival early next year. And as Gallery went to press, Janet learnt that another of her poems, ‘Hot Air’, had been selected for the Planet in Perilanthology which will be used in schools to inspire creative work on climate, wildlife and environment issues.

Recently Janet won the 2018 Year of Our Island photography competition with her ‘Man and Horse’ image of a tram horse and handler, but she is also known on the Island for her popular and cathartic ‘creative writing for wellbeing’ workshops. “I have an unshakeable belief in the power of words to transform,” says Janet, “(and) I have this belief because I see it happening again and again.” Thanks to the ongoing support of the IOM Arts Council, these workshops now take place across the Island and more information can be found atwww.facebook. com/HubCreativity/and www.facebook. com/jurbycommunity/

House of Wateris published by Lily Publications with the support of Culture Vannin, and is available at Waterstones and all local bookshops (and from online retailers), price £12.50.

DALA: UCM VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS DEGREE STUDENTS SHOW OFF THEIR WORK The four students who completed their BA (Hons) Visual Communications degree this year are holding an exhibition of their work at the Villa Marina from 8 – 22 June.

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Zara Bennett, Jordan Lamb, Sabina Jarzabek and George Pressley all work in different mediums, so you can expect an eclectic exhibition of photography, graphic design, illustration, sculpture and even tattoo art – all free to view on the first floor of the Villa.

George explains where the name Dala came from: “we all come from such diverse cultures and backgrounds that we wanted the title of our exhibition to reflect that as best it could. Dala is the Zulu word for ‘create’ which is appropriate - and of course it has four letters and we are a group of four artists working in completely different mediums, so conceptually that worked for us.”

Sabrina Jarzabek

If you’re inspired by this exhibition it’s worth looking at the UCM prospectus to see the full range of art, design and media courses available: https://www.ucm.ac.im/courses/ art-design-media/

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plan to create the UK’s first deposit return scheme for plastic bottles, cans and glass in a bid to boost recycling rates, has been backed by green groups.

The Scottish Government unveiled a proposal recently that includes a 20p return value for drinks containers – with all retailers in the country required to comply and accept returns.

Environmentalists hailed it as a blueprint and urged ministers at Westminster to adopt similar measures south of the border to help tackle

plastic waste and other forms of packaging pollution.

Around 21,000 items of drinks related litter including glass and plastic bottles, aluminium cans and bottle tops were found on UK beaches during 2018, Great British Beach Clean volunteers found an average of 16 littered drinks containers per 100 metres of UK beaches surveyed, with as many as 72 containers per 100 metres recorded on one beach alone. www.bottlesforchange.uk

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he global threat from plastic pollution has been linked to that of climate change by the United Nations. Marine plastics cause direct impacts on marine species, such as tangling and choking, but also tiny plastic particles and associated toxins are infiltrating all levels of the marine food chain, creating a problem which will impact on generations well into the future. Single use plastics also often represent an unsustainable use of resources and make a significant contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions.

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The Isle of Man government is committed to reducing the amount of single use plastic used within government and on the island. The Single Use Plastics Reduction Plan for the Isle of Man Government demonstrates how it will deliver significant usage reductions within government. The second phase of the plastic reduction plan will develop an island wide plastic reduction scheme.

If you would like to have an input into the second phase of the plastics plan please email: plastics@gov.im.

EACH Buddies was founded in October 2006 when two people were walking the beach with their dogs at Kirk Michael, Isle of Man. Until then, no one had any idea of the scale of the problem facing the Isle of Man. Within six weeks two people had collected hundreds of bags of rubbish (30,000 plastic bottles alone!) with some of the materials dating back as far as 30 years.

It was then clear that the Isle of Man had a massive problem with rubbish on its beautiful beaches. A decision was made – ‘It’s not enough to just stand and stare.’

After operating on a very small scale for several years, Beach Buddies decided to use social media to try to attract more volunteers to get involved, chiefly through Facebook/ BeachBuddies Isle of Man. The first ‘Beach Buddies’

team event happened early in 2013 at Fisher’s Hill, Castletown where 35 people turned up. At the end of 2017, the number of different volunteers who had taken part in Beach Buddies’ events surpassed 8,000.

Manx beaches have been transformed and Beach Buddies now believe the Isle of Man has the cleanest beaches in Britain, probably Europe, and possibly the world.

In 2016, the achievements of Beach Buddies were recognised by UNESCO Biosphere as “an excellent example” of how to tackle the problem of marine litter on the world’s beaches. And Beach Buddies has won numerous awards for its ground-breaking achievements, including an honour from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for “Services to the Marine Environment”.

beach Buddies Sponsorships Beach Buddies (Sponsored by FIM Capital) is a registered charity (no 1158) and survive entirely on donations. They run more than 200 beach cleaning events a year, and the regularly volunteers empty 38 Beach Buddy bins all around the island.

Bins can be sponsored, and many are supported by companies and individuals. It costs £1.87 a day to be the main sponsor and a sponsor can also buy a bin for Beach Buddies for £500. All sponsors have their

names proudly displayed on the bin.

Beach Buddies need donations to keep two trucks and trailers running throughout the year, plus they have a number of other sponsorship opportunities, including a new project involving all the Isle of Man’s schools.

For details send an email to beachbuddiesisleofman@gmail. com Keep up to date on regular beach cleaning events: www.beachbuddies.net

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Councillor Jon Joughin reelected to serve as Mayor of Douglas for 2019-20

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ouncillor Jon Joughin has been re-elected to serve as the Mayor of Douglas for the 2019-20 municipal year.

Members of the council voted unanimously to elect Councillor Joughin, who had served as Mayor of Douglas for the 2018-19 municipal year, at a statutory public council meeting held on Wednesday, May 8, 2019.

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ppleby announces the promotion of Mark Holligon to the role of Co-Head of its Dispute Resolution Global Practice Group.

Leading offshore law firm Appleby has announced its promotions across the group which includes a new role for Isle of Man Partner, Mark Holligon.

John Wasty (Bermuda) and Mark Holligon (Isle of Man) have been announced as Co-Heads of the Dispute Resolution Global Practice Group. John and Mark will also retain their prior roles as Local Dispute Resolution Practice Group Heads in Bermuda and Isle of Man, respectively.

Mark Holligon joined Appleby Isle of Man in 2012 having worked in the City of London and the Cayman Islands. He has been involved in some of the largest cross-border insolvencies in the offshore world and also has extensive experience in fraud and asset tracing, funds and trust disputes. Mark has been consistently ranked as a leader in his field by multiple legal directories, and recently has been

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Councillor Ian Clague said that as Mayor of Douglas Councillor Joughin had represented the council, the borough and the Isle of Man ‘with great dignity’ and presided over council meetings in a ‘fair and firm’ manner.

In closing he said the council would continue to be in ‘a safe pair of hands for the next year’.

described as “extremely good in the fields of freezing injunctions and insolvency”.

John Wasty has been with Appleby Bermuda since 2007 and specialises in the areas of commercial litigation, restructuring, insolvency litigation, funds litigation and regulatory matters. John has been consistently recognised by Chambers as a leader in his field, ranked Band 1 and described by clients as “one of the best litigators around, providing excellent technical yet business-savvy legal advice”.

Mark said: “John and I are excited to be taking on this new challenge as CoHeads of the Global Dispute Resolution Practice Group, leading a highly skilled and experienced team of over 60 litigators around the world.”

In addition, Appleby has announced a further twelve promotions across the group, including six partner promotions.

Appleby Group Managing Partner, Michael O’Connell, said: “These appointments are a testament to the continued growth of our established global team. I would like to congratulate this group of extremely accomplished lawyers who have demonstrated their commitment to providing and maintaining a first-class level of service to our clients.”

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Quilter Cheviot informal Spring Drinks reception

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n May, Quilter Cheviot hosted an informal Spring Drinks reception at Bar George. Mo Baluchi – Executive Director, Lee Morris – Investment Director, and Jessica Rees – International Marketing Executive represented Quilter Cheviot, with colleagues from Old Mutual International’s Isle of Man office also in attendance.

More than 60 guests came to the event, with drinks, canapes and conversation in full flow. There was a great deal of interest in the development of the financial services industry in the Isle of Man and its international expansion. The team are looking forward to the next event, with Quilter Cheviot having lots of exciting plans in the pipeline!

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major promotion to make potential Chinese high net worth investors aware of the opportunities offered by the Isle of Man and its small and medium companies with ambitious entrepreneurs at their helm is due to take place over the coming months.

Behind this move is Counton Global Mobility Solutions (“Counton GMS”), a specialist immigration and wealth consultancy firm based in the City of London which opened an office in Victoria Street, Douglas two years ago.

“We attract overseas investors to invest their funds in island-based businesses,” says Ted Fang, the company’s business development manager. “We have a longterm presence in the island, with eight people working here already and we will be seeking to employ more local employees.

“We want the island to be aware that it has a professional firm specialising in immigration and global mobility.

We are the island’s only mandarinspeaking consulting firm that can provide professional consulting on investment, entrepreneurship, immigration law and education to Chinese and other overseas individuals with global awareness.

“More and more small and medium businesses are thriving, particularly in the food and beverage sector, and we want to make them aware there is an option to attract investment funds for those businesses,” says Ted. “There are, however, many high net worth investors who haven’t heard of the Isle of Man and the opportunities it is currently offering. To overcome this, we are looking to create more information about it to attract more clients to consider the island as a potential destination for their investments.”

He continues: “Unfortunately, there are not many island-based businesses that are currently aware of our presence, but that is something we want to change. There are new businesses that we believe would

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“As the island is now welcoming more and more overseas talent to contribute to its economy, today’s workforce is increasingly international with companies now competing for talent on a global scale.”

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welcome start-up funds.

“On the one side, there are entrepreneurs who want to flourish and expand, and on the other are high net worth investors who have the funds to put into those businesses. We want to create a bridge between the two sides.

“Investors bring with them a breadth of knowledge and valuable skills which can be highly useful to a company’s future development. Our goal is to introduce and encourage our clients in China to place their investments here in the island. We wish to create more confidence and knowledge about the island and demonstrate to our clients there is an alternative option to typically more traditional investment destinations such as the UK, the United States or Canada.

“There are also Chinese nationals who have UK related experience; perhaps they have studied in the UK or have a similar employment background in the UK. Taking it a step further, all due diligence is conducted by us and the ultimate time for investment funds is five years.

“Those coming to the island will also want to know more about the lifestyle and compare it with that of the UK. Another allimportant factor is the immigration rules.”

Ted continued: “Our selling point for the Isle Of Man when talking to potential investors is that it is more open and continues to welcome new citizens and investment under the Tier 1 Entrepreneur Immigration scheme. The UK discontinued their scheme in March this year, which we see as being beneficial to the Isle of Man where this scheme is still in operation. The Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa is just one service we provide for both clients and companies.

“We strive to do the best for our clients and the communities in which we operate. As the Isle Of Man’s workforce is increasingly international, with companies competing for talent on a global scale, we believe our service will be beneficial to the relocation involved.

“When a business is looking to strategically deploy and secure talent, getting the immigration procedures right is a critical yet complex process. Even island-based employers do not always fully understand that even one small mistake in a visa application may result in it being turned down.

“As the island is now welcoming more and more overseas talent to contribute to its economy, today’s workforce is increasingly international with companies now competing for talent on a global scale.

“Two companies that have already benefited from Chinese investment include Harbour Lights at the Sefton Ltd with £230,000, and Garey Food Services Ltd where the figure is £237,000. There are many other medium and small companies that could benefit from more investment, but in doing so there is the complex process of getting immigration right. So that’s where Counton GMS steps in; our specialist approach provides fast turnaround solutions to any unexpected issues that arise.”

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“Those coming to the island will also want to know more about the lifestyle and compare it with that of the UK. Another all-important factor is the immigration rules.”

Ted FANG Business Development Manager :: Counton GMS, European House, 22-24 Victoria Street, Douglas, IM1 2LE :: Email: ted.fang@countongms.com :: Direct Line: +44 (0)333320 8006

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he achievements of over 70 students were celebrated at the UCM Further Education Awards 2019 ceremony, which was held at the Villa Marina, Douglas.

One of the key annual UCM events, the awards ceremony gives recognition to students who have achieved academic excellence or who have made a positive impact on their peers and  the community. The Heather Christian Award, which recognises outstanding peer support, was given to Michael Smethurst, an active member of the Student Council who has gone above and beyond to mentor and lead his colleagues, offering support and guidance when required.

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Teamwork in the Community Award for their commendable effort in fundraising by cleaning public areas around the Island.

The money raised will be used fund their trip to Isle of Arran for a significant beach cleaning challenge, which they will be doing in collaboration with Beach Buddies Isle of Man. The main highlight of the awards evening was the UCM Apprentice of the Year Award which was presented to James Emmett, who is studying Electrical Installation and is currently an apprentice with the Department of Infrastructure.

The event was attended by the Chief Minister, Minister of Education, Director of Education, Mayor and Mayoress of Douglas, employers, UCM governors and staff, as well as the family and friends of students who received awards.

Jo Pretty, UCM Principal congratulated the students during her closing speech and reminded them that learning can happen at any time in their lifetime, “We ensure that learning opportunities are available to you at different stages of your careers. In today’s world where change is constant, it is crucial to be prepared for development and to anticipate innovation”.

“I hope we have empowered you with the knowledge and skills to keep you moving forward in your journey.

I look forward to your contributions and successes, which I am sure will inspire future generations of students” Jo added as she closed the ceremony.

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How to meet the challenge

of plastic waste Converting trash to energy could provide a solution to a problem that blights our oceans

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Words by: Nick Butler (FT.com)

he successful conclusion of the UN meeting in Geneva on the reduction and management of plastic waste is a good step forward — even if the agreement reached by 187 countries is somewhat tarnished by the predictable abstention of the US. But there could be even better news to come.

Plastic pollution has grown as the use of flexible, lightweight and readily available materials has become an integral part of economic activity across the world. It is impossible now to imagine life without plastics. But as well as the shocking scale of waste dumping in the oceans, highlighted by Sir David Attenborough’s Blue Planet films, there is growing evidence of the impact through the food chain of nanoparticles on human health.

The UN agreement, technically an amendment to the Basel Convention on trade in waste, will force countries to monitor and track what they are doing. Implementation will be slow,

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however. The new rules will take a year to come into force and monitoring disposal across the world will be far from simple.

But technology may be about to transform the economics of managing plastic waste in a way that can benefit both the environment and companies in the sector.

There is potential for converting it to energy. The idea, of course, is far from new but it does now seem that recent progress opens up a possibility that has long been elusive. The prospect is set out in detail on a new energy technology website, Thunder Said Energy. The process described, using pyrolysis — which is partial combustion in an inert environment — is still in its infancy.

Global plastics production has grown by 5 per cent a year since 1980. At the moment, 85 per cent of this is incinerated, dumped into landfill or ends up in the ocean. The absolute volumes involved grow year on year as the consumption of plastic increases — in cars, cosmetics, computers and many other products.

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Just 15 per cent of the waste is recycled. Available technologies can only deal with a limited number of the many forms of plastics. For the rest, incineration is possible but produces high volumes of carbon dioxide, while landfill is expensive. So it is hardly surprising that approximately 8m tonnes of plastic waste enters the world’s ocean each year.

The potential solution is to put the waste through pyrolysis reactors, which at 300-800 degrees can break down the long carbon molecules. The attraction of the process is that it can, as Thunder says, turn mixed waste back into “oil, waxes, speciality fuels and gas”.

Given the volumes of waste available, the amounts of energy produced could be material to the global market. If the science is in place, the challenge is to identify the incentives and detailed policy measures that can ensure it is used.

In economic terms, there is potentially a double benefit from technology that can manage plastic waste. The people controlling the process will be paid to take the waste away by those facing ever greater scrutiny of disposal methods. It can then be used to produce new energy supplies. Users can access these without creating further import dependence or sinking into ever greater reliance on a few insecure suppliers.

The technology exists and patents are in place. The small companies involved are being watched by the industry — BP in its most recent strategy update wrote that it sees “chemical recycling as a game changer for plastics circularity” and is “developing technologies to lead the market in this space and looking to

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“chemical recycling as a game changer for plastics circularity” and is “developing technologies to lead the market in this space and looking to commercialise these technologies by 2025”

commercialise these technologies by 2025”.

BP will not, of course, be alone in this.

Under attack from the climate change lobbyists, the oil and gas majors would love to be seen as the providers of positive solutions.

The latest UN agreement can only push on the process — providing a great example of the benefits of combining sensible regulation and the development of the research necessary to identify solutions, which can make the rules economically rational and effective.

Many countries have much to gain, not least China whose imports of oil are over 9m barrels a day and whose dumping of waste is one of the main contributors to the global problem.

Successful application of pyrolysis in China could both eliminate the dumping of waste and provide a new indigenous source of energy.

It is worth stressing that the technology has yet to be confirmed as viable at scale. A degree of caution is justified — but so is a touch of optimism: an immense amount of detailed scientific work is being done to meet our numerous environmental challenges.

Predictions of the apocalypse are nothing new, nor are well-intentioned international treaties. But what can make a difference is the combination of great science and the detailed public policy steps that ensure breakthroughs are applied in a timely manner.

The writer is an energy commentator for the FT and chair of The Policy Institute at King’s College London

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5 things you can do to cut plastic waste

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aking small changes in your daily habits can reduce your waste footprint right away. Fixing the root causes of waste — with initiatives under way to use durable packaging or redesign packaging so that it can become valuable recycling — will take much longer. So in the meantime, here are a few things you can try.

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Say no to packaging

Avoid buying things that are overpackaged, or items that cannot be recycled. Plastic packaging represents 26 per cent of all plastic produced, and only 5 per cent of plastic packaging gets recycled.

When you are shopping, avoid things such as black plastic trays — these can’t be recycled because the sensors that separate plastic can’t detect black. Avoid packaging that is complex and made from more than one material, such as a paper sandwich wrapper with a clear plastic window, which can’t be recycled. And learn to politely decline when you are offered something that comes with waste packaging, such as a free food sample on the street, or a conference swag bag. “Plastic packaging is not designed to be recyclable; it is designed to be waste,” says Ellen MacArthur, the yachtswoman turned environmentalist.

Reuse

Carry your own bottle for water, and take your own bags to the supermarket.

But just as important, try to buy secondhand items when possible. Before you rush to buy a new steel water bottle on Amazon, hunt around the cupboard or your local charity shop to see if there is one there. Purchasing fancy stuff with the purpose of avoiding waste is often counterproductive, because whatever you buy will consume resources and end up being disposed of. Cotton tote bags are a good example: producing a new one requires a lot of water and energy, and results in carbon emissions. A study by the Danish government found that an organic cotton bag has to be used 149 times to have the same climate impact as a plastic bag, which is lighter and easier to produce. “The real solution is moving away from disposable systems all together,” says Tom Szaky, chief executive of TerraCycle, a US-based recycling company.

Compost

In rich countries, a third of the waste stream is food and green waste, and in poorer countries that figure is even higher.

Composting the food left over from your kitchen doesn’t only save space in the landfill, it can also generate rich, nutritious soil and fertiliser. And separating food waste yields a drier waste stream for the rest of your rubbish, which can then be incinerated more easily, or landfilled with fewer greenhouse gas emissions. Consider storing your food waste in the freezer before taking it to a recycle drop off, or getting a worm bin if you have room for one.

Recycle (correctly)

When you do recycle, do it right. Rinse out containers before putting them in, and keep it loose — don’t nestle things together. The items accepted by your local scheme will vary widely so it is worth checking to make sure you are putting the right stuff in. In most areas, you should remove the cap from a bottle and toss it in the garbage (it is made from a different type of plastic than the body, and most facilities can’t process bottle caps). Cardboard boxes can be flattened, and tissue paper goes to landfill. Most important, try to keep your recycling dry, as getting it wet will make it much harder for the paper products to be recycled.

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Zero waste

If you are feeling ambitious, check out what some “zero waste” advocates are doing. These people re-engineer their lives to produce almost no waste at all: their trash from an entire year can fit into a small jar. Although some may find the zero-waste lifestyle too extreme, you can always try out some of the methods and see what you think. To get started, try shopping in bulk: find a store where you can bring your own food containers and buy basic foodstuffs.

You can also buy fruit and veg from a farmers’ market, or sign up for a CSA box (community supported agriculture) to avoid packaging. “Living simply is at the core of the zero-waste lifestyle” says Bea Johnson, a zero-waste expert and author of Zero Waste Home.

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ECO-ACTIVE IF I TOLD YOU THAT I BURIED COW HORNS, FOLLOWED THE PHASES OF THE MOON AND REGARDED A FIELD AS A LIVING ORGANISM, YOU’D BE FORGIVEN FOR THINKING THAT I’D ALREADY HAD A FEW GLASSES! HOWEVER, THESE PRACTICES ARE AT THE CORE OF BIODYNAMIC FARMING; AN INCREASINGLY POPULAR APPROACH TO VINEYARD MANAGEMENT AND WINEMAKING.

To start at the beginning, the idea of biodynamic agriculture was introduced

by Austrian philosopher Rudolf Steiner in the early 1920s. He believed in methods based on the lunar calendar, astrological influences and in living and farming together with the Earth and its’ movements - the somewhat more controversial elements of the biodynamic approach.

There is even a biodynamic calendar in place which categorises days into four types, reflective of Earth’s classical elements. These dictate different vineyard practices and can, in theory, indicate how good the wine will taste. Root days are for pruning, leaf days for watering, fruit days for harvesting and on flower days the vineyard is left alone. A biodynamic wine should taste best on fruit and flower days, and is least drinkable on root and leaf days.

The goals of this approach are to create a self-sustaining and diverse system, that maintains or improves the land for future generations. A range of animals (e.g. sheep, ducks, horses etc.) may live on the soil, fertilise it and create a rich, fertile environment for the vines to grow on. In addition, cover crops such as herbs will be grown in between the vines to maximise vineyard health. This ecosystem functions as a whole, with each portion of the vineyard contributing to the next. Chemical fertilisers and pesticides are forbidden for the sake of soil fertility, which brings us onto cow horns…

Purist biodynamic farmers will actually bury cow horns stuffed with manure compost in the ground, where they stay for winter. After about six months the horns are dug up and the compost spread throughout the vineyard. This alchemical material is known as Preparation 500 and is essential for structuring the soil, regulating pH, dissolving minerals, stimulating microbial activity and seed germination.

Hopefully this is starting to create a picture of the ecosystem in practice.

The most common reason to become aware of biodynamic wines is in the search for organic or natural wines; a quest which doctors sometimes send us on if they think that there may be more to our hangovers than mere over-indulgence: a reaction to sulphites. Sulphur is used in vineyard pesticides, in winemaking to protect grapes from excess oxygen, yeast and bacteria, and to preserve wine until the bottle is opened.

Organic wines have lower sulphites whilst natural wines have none and are therefore at greater risk of spoiling in the bottle.

In eliminating chemicals and pesticides from vineyard management, biodynamic winemaking also dramatically lowers the sulphite levels in the wines produced. The additional care and attention dedicated to the land and ultimately winemaking potentially delivers superior wines with more complex flavour profiles.

Now that you have a fairly good idea of

biodynamic agriculture and winemaking practices I’d like to highlight a producer who brings them to life: Waterkloof in South Africa. At Waterkloof they firmly believe that wine should reflect the special circumstances in which the grapes are grown, and that winemaking should be simple, honest and unadulterated. Some sulphur is used, but just enough to preserve the flavours tasted in the vineyard. Their sustainable approach is about being a part of nature and working with it to harness its’ power. Creating a symbiotic ecosystem along with the application of compost teas and homemade fertilisers enhances the microbial and fungal forces in the vineyard and results in soil that is bursting with life.

The concept of wines that reflect where they come from is originally a French one.

What they call “vins de terroir” Waterkloof call “wines of circumstance”. The Circle of Life wines are Waterkloof’s message in a bottle; the culmination of their core values and practices. The grapes come from a vineyard of previously untapped potential that has been transformed over a decade into a truly biodynamic farm.

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HOW TO MAKE MIGUEL BARCLAY’S £1 VEGAN SINGAPORE NOODLES WITH CASHEWS

FOR A CASUAL SUPPER, THESE SHOULD HIT THE SPOT.

“In this quick stir-fried noodle dish, I slice my beans lengthways so they don’t need to be boiled separately,” explains cookbook author Miguel Barclay, “and use cashews because I think they look a bit like prawns in a Singapore chow mein.”

Ingredients: (Serves 1) n 1 sheet of rice noodles n 1/2 red onion, sliced n Sesame oil n 1 garlic clove, sliced n Pinch of dried chilli flakes n A few green beans, halved lengthways n 1/4 carrot, cut into matchsticks n Small handful of salted cashew nuts n 1tsp curry powder n Soy sauce n Salt and pepper

Method: 1. Pre-cook or soak the rice noodles according to the packet instructions.

2. Meanwhile, pan-fry the onion in a splash of sesame oil over a high heat for about 30 seconds, then add the garlic and chilli flakes. Just before the garlic starts to brown, add the beans, carrot matchsticks and cashew nuts and cook for about five minutes, until softened.

3. Add the curry powder and a splash of soy sauce, then mix in the drained noodles, season with salt and pepper and serve.

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HIKING, BIKING AND MOUNTAIN VIEWS: AMERICA’S CAPITAL REGION IS A BREATH OF FRESH AIR Winding forest trails and peaceful lakeside tracks make a trip through Maryland and Virginia feel actively wonderful, says Emilia Harris.

Roanoke Star

The afternoon sun pierces through the canopy of trees above me, casting a golden dappled light on the narrow track ahead. As a tree root comes into view, I hear my tour guide’s voice repeating in my head: “These bikes can go over anything on the trails!”

Mountains to the east, it’s recently been designated a Silver-Level Ride Centre by the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA), and draws thousands of global biking enthusiasts to its trails each year.

But when a long black object slinks onto the path, I hit the brakes, nearly ejecting myself over the handle bars. My heart thuds. It’s a Northern Black Racer snake, unfazed by the near miss.

Carvins Cove in VBR is the second largest municipal park in the USA, and boasts 40 miles of multi-use trails for all abilities. I pick up my bike from Roanoke Mountain Adventures (roanokemountainadventures. com) and begin by tackling The Enchanted Forest, a half-mile single-track trail with conditions as charming as its name. Pine needles scatter the dusty surface in a thick blanket, perfect for cushioning your landing, should a particularly large tree root knock you off balance.

I’m guessing my guide wasn’t referring to snakes in her remit, so I wait for it to cross, in all its silken splendour.

I’m in the Capital Region USA, an area encompassing Maryland, Virginia and Washington DC (the gateway to the region). The landscape is diverse; horses graze peacefully on emerald pastures, and lush, fertile hills roll into mountains, with dense forests covering their rugged terrain.

Outdoor pursuits are limitless and include hiking, horse-riding and biking trails.

Virginia’s Blue Ridge (or VBR as it’s known by the locals), is a mountain biker’s paradise. Bordered by the Appalachian Mountains to the west and the Allegheny

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I continue my ride keeping my eyes peeled for black bears and bald eagles who call the area home (sightings are rare but not unheard of), as well as the more common serpentine sorts nestling in the undergrowth.

Roanoke, VA is the largest city and main hub of the VBR region, with an excellent selection of restaurants and bars - perfect for refuelling after a long day on the bike.

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It’s also home to the Hotel Roanoke (hotelroanoke.com), a historic hotel with 330 rooms recently restored to their original 19th century splendour. Unsure where to find it? No fear, locals will point you there with pinpoint accuracy - it’s towered over the city since 1882 and is a treasured landmark. Make sure to dine in their opulent Regency Room, the perfect setting to try peanut soup and spoon bread. Peanuts are one of Virginia’s most illustrious exports, and rumour has it that the hotel’s soup recipe has remained unchanged for over 100 years.

For picture-perfect views of the city, hike the 1.3-mile Star Trail up Mill Mountain to The Roanoke Star, the iconic symbol of Virginia’s Blue Ridge. Originally built in 1949, it’s the largest free-standing star in the world and is illuminated every night, casting a yellow glow across the hillside.

(Your visit to VBR isn’t complete without a game of ‘spot the star’ from downtown Roanoke). Once at the top, I admire the panoramic view of the sprawling city below, lovingly embraced by the surrounding mountains.

All this exploring is making me hungry, so I head for an early dinner at El Jefe (eljefesalem.com), in Salem, VA (a 20-minute drive from Downtown Roanoke).

Their cinnamon-braised pork carnitas are spicy, succulent and delicious. I pair them with a jalapeno cucumber margarita while stretching out my aching legs in the warm evening sun.

Sundowners at Twin Creeks Distillery (twincreeksdistillery.com) in Franklin County, VA, are perfect to offset all the exercise. After all, life’s about balance, right? Franklin County, aka the ‘moonshine capital of the world’, got it’s nickname during 1920s Prohibition, and it was rumoured that most residents were tied up in the illegal moonshine industry, distilling and distributing hundreds of thousands of gallons of the corn-based alcohol across a five-year period.

Now, Twin Creeks Distillery serves legal moonshine, fruit brandy and white whiskey.

Master Distiller Chris Prillaman’s roots run deep in the industry; his great-grandfather was indicted in the Great Moonshine Conspiracy Trial of 1935 which saw the local government try to recoup an estimated $5.5 million in lost whiskey taxes.

Bright and early the next morning, I’m crossing the state border into Allegany County, Maryland, zipping past eastern red bud trees which line the highway, their blossom reminding me of candy floss on wooden sticks (good timing - I’m told they’re only in bloom for two weeks of the year in May).

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Emilia Harris on her bike at Carvins Cove

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Lake Habeeb at Rocky Gap State Park

Gaining his licence to distil in 2015, Chris was the first person to sell a legal bottle of moonshine in the county. The irony isn’t lost on him and he delights in sharing anecdotes with me throughout the evening.

Kitted out by Get Out & Play Outfitters (getoutandplayoutfitters.com), I spend the afternoon riding a section of the Great Allegheny Passage. Advanced riders can tackle the 150-mile ride from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Cumberland, Maryland, but I’m after a relaxed amble.

The path is paved smooth for most of the ride, and I’m flanked by a gentle stream, its trickle providing a peaceful soundtrack to my exploration. I glide into the town of Frostburg, MD, an hour later, having crossed both the Eastern Continental Divide and the Mason-Dixon Line (the original boundary of the Northern and Southern US states).

It would be easy to while away an afternoon exploring Frostburg’s historic downtown, admiring the church spires which tower over the brown stone buildings and enjoying it’s fresh mountain air. But I’m here for caffeine - a pick-me-up ahead of our next expedition. There are no Starbucks to be found here, because the downtown is a hub of family-owned businesses, and the cosy Clatter Coffee (15 S Broadway), owned by friendly John and his wife Lesley, is just the ticket. Not for the first time, I relish in the community spirit running through this town’s veins - just like the caffeine working its way through mine.

The clock rolls round for the next activity, but this time, I ditch my wheels and head on foot to explore the Lakeside Loop Trail at Rocky Gap State Park. I mosey along the scenic quarter-mile route to the Canyon Overlook. The vista at the top is a treat, revealing mountains covered in dense hemlock forest stretching to the horizon.

Turkey vultures glide above like kites, occasionally diving back to earth for a lunchtime snack.

Back on the Loop Trail, I’m captivated by the brilliant blue waters of Lake Habeeb, glistening in the late afternoon sun. An impromptu dip is tempting, but I resist.

There’s been quite enough exercise this week, I conclude, continuing my stroll and breathing in the now familiar smells of the forest.

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10 OF THE BEST SWIMSUITS FOR EVERY SINGLE BODY SHAPE An expert explains how to find a one-piece that will make you feel amazing. Katie Wright finds out more.

Here’s what she had to say, along with our pick of this season’s best swimsuits...

BODY TYPE: APPLE “If you’re looking to flatter an apple shape, a swimsuit is perfect for covering your tummy area and focusing on the areas of your body which you are most confident with - like your bust or legs.

“Look for plunge-front swimsuits with convertible straps so it can be worn how you like it, over the shoulders or crossback.” nF igleaves Sorrento Spot Bunny Tie Polka Dot Shaping Swimsuit, £40

In a recent survey, twice as many women said they would rather go to the dentist than wear a bikini on the beach.

That’s right, the dentist.

Why? Two-thirds of those questioned in the research, carried out by Figleaves, said the main problem with swimwear is that it’s not designed to flatter and support, while 55% said that shopping for it was frustrating and confidence-draining.

But it doesn’t have to be that way.

With the right know-how, you can identify the type of swimwear that will boost your confidence - not deplete it - and narrow down the search when shopping.

“There are shapes to lift you, give you pushup or more cover, as well as less plunging styles, plus underwired and non-wired,” says Suzanne Pentland, swimwear expert at Freya.

Since bikinis are a no-go for so many women, we asked Pentland for her advice on the best one-pieces for flattering the four main body types.

n Next Shape Enhancing Frill Swimsuit, £34

nF reya Wild Flower Flame Swimsuit, £76, John Lewis

BODY TYPE: HOURGLASS “If you have an hourglass, then draw attention to your perfectly proportioned shape with swimsuits that feature an all-over print and vibrant colour.

“A halter neckline with a low plunge looks great and offers support.” nW hite Stuff Poppy Reversible Swimsuit, £45 n Seaspray Sophia Sweetheart Ruched Bandeau Swimsuit, £78 n Accessorize Tie Front Lemon Spot Swimsuit, £30

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BODY TYPE: STRAIGHT “If you have a straighter shape, you need a curve creator!

“Feminine details and frills are perfect for beautifully boosting your curves.

“Also, look out for padded foam cups to give you a great round shape, Bardot necklines and cut out detailing at the front and back, to create a gorgeous silhouette.”

n Bonmarche Off Shoulder Swimsuit, £28

nF igleaves Rene Plunge Low Back Frill Swimsuit, £38

BODY TYPE: PEAR “If you have a pear shape, instead of hiding your bottom with bikini shorts, flatter your shape by opting for higher cuts, designed to make your legs look longer.

“A dark or block colour swimsuit will also help to create a slimming effect and an hourglass silhouette.” nB onmarche Off Shoulder Swimsuit, £28 Yours Teal Ruched Mesh Swimsuit, £19.99 n Bonmarche Off Shoulder Swimsuit, £28 Laura Ashley Navy Polka Dot Ruche Swimsuit, £31.50 (was £45) BECAUSE QUALITY MATTERS

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6 WAYS TO CHANGE UP YOUR BEAUTY ROUTINE FOR SUMMER Here’s how Isa Lavahun from Cosmetify thinks you should change your skincare and make-up routine to suit the rising temperatures...

1. THINK ABOUT SPF We’re firm believers in wearing SPF every day of the year, as UV rays can creep through even when the sky looks cloudy. However, if you don’t wear daily SPF, summer is definitely the time to start thinking about it.

Hotter weather generally means smudged make-up, unless you act accordingly. Prudence Wade reveals the seasonal regime tweaks you need to think about.

After a seemingly endless winter, the weather is finally heating up and we can start preparing for summer.

Just as you change your wardrobe to suit the finer weather, you need to switch up your beauty regime as well. It doesn’t necessarily have to mean lots of time and money, just a shift in what you prioritise, and the help of a few handy products.

n NARS Radiance Primer SPF35, £29, Space NK 2. GET SERIOUS ABOUT EXFOLIATING When you banish turtlenecks and tights to the back of your wardrobe, you need to put a bit more effort into keeping your skin looking and feeling healthy. That’s right; it’s exfoliation time.

“Regularly exfoliating helps your skin stay soft and smooth, prevents dry patches and makes removing hair that bit easier,” Lavahun explains. “For this, we recommend the NUXE Reve de Miel body scrub which, infused with honey, not only smells delicious but gets rid of dead skin, to leave your body feeling nourished.”

If you don’t want to put on sunscreen in the morning, Lavahun says: “Primer is a great place to start; it forms a base for the rest of your make-up, while smoothing the skin and creating a barrier between the skin’s natural oils and your foundation.”

Using primers that include SPF, like the NARS Radiance Primer, means your skin is protected from UV rays and you’re still able to apply your make-up flawlessly.

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3. DON’T FORGET YOUR HAIR If you’re taking the time to protect your skin, it would make no sense to forget about your hair. “Increased exposure to sun and chlorine can dry out your hair, causing it to become damaged,” says Lavahun. “You should be using a treatment mask or conditioner to hydrate your locks twice a week.” She recommends PhytoPlage’s aftersun recovery spray to put some moisture back into your locks.

However, it’s not just aftercare you need to pay attention to if you want your hair to stay healthy all summer.

“It’s also important to protect your hair pre-sun exposure, and there are products that, like sunscreen, shield your hair against sun and sea damage,” says Lavahun. “For example, the Philip Kingsley Swimcap protects against salt water and chlorine, as well as offering UV protection.”

4. LESS IS MORE The heavy foundation which has been a dream in the colder months won’t work as well when the weather gets warmer, so Lavahun recommends the ‘less is more’ rule.

“Winter beauty products may be too heavy for the warmer weather, and a full face of make-up can clog up pores and feel hot on your face,” she explains.

This is why BB cream will be your new best friend: “They are lighter than most foundations, have hydrating qualities and often contain SPF, which protects against UV rays and has anti-ageing properties,” says Lavahun.

Lavahun particularly likes Garnier’s BB cream, because it contains SPF 15. n Garnier BB Cream, £9.99, Superdrug

n Phyto Phytoplage Sublime After Sun Oil, £26.50, Look Fantastic n Swimcap, £19, Philip Kingsley

5. WATERPROOF YOUR LOOK Few things are worse than applying a flawless face of make-up, only to have it melt off in the heat. Waterproof makeup might be a bit trickier to take off at the end of the day, but it’s the key to a long-lasting look because it’s “designed specifically to stand firm in the face of sweat and other liquids”, says Lavahun.

Waterproof mascara isn’t just for when you’re going through a breakup, it’s perfect for preventing any annoying summer smudges. Lavahun recommends the L’Oreal Paris X Fiber Xtreme Resist Waterproof Mascara to make sure there’s no chance of you looking bedraggled. n L’Oreal Paris False Lash X Fiber Xtreme Resist Waterproof Mascara, £11.99, Boots

6. ...AND SET IT TOO “As well as waterproofing your look with specific beauty products, you will also need to ensure your make-up stays in place, which is particularly important in the heat and humidity,” Lavahun explains.

This is where setting sprays and fixing mists come to the rescue.

They ensure your make-up stays in place all day long, all you have to do is give your face a quick spray before heading out the door.

Lavahun recommends the cult classic Urban Decay All Nighter setting spray to keep everything in check. n Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray, £24, Look Fantastic

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THE BEST NEW CARS FOR SUMMER With warmer months on the horizon, the motoring team’s picked out some of the best new cars for the season.

Summer is nearly here, and with it the promise of longer days, warmer evenings and (here’s hoping) slightly drier weather.

Fortunately enough, there’s a wide variety of cars currently on the market which make the most of the summertime weather - and we’ve picked out some of the best.

SUZUKI JIMNY

With the British summer somewhat unpredictable, a sunny day out to the forest could soon become a very wet and muddy one - and that’s where the Suzuki Jimny’s off-road capability comes in handy.

Its ability to go anywhere can make a nice, dry summer green laning session fun - and easy to manage should the weather turn. It’s also a dead cool thing to look at, and will fit in well at any hip seaside day out.

So drop the roof, put the sunglasses on and head out. These are some of the ideal cars for summer on sale today...

BMW Z4

The previous generation Z4 went down a storm with buyers, and now there’s an all-new one. With it brings a sharper interior, a more engaging driving experience and - unlike the metalroofed car it replaces - a canvas hood.

We’d argue that the new dials on the Z4 are a drawback - they’re complicated and difficult to read - but elsewhere the BMW ticks the boxes. It’s also just as much fun with the roof down as it is up, so it’s ideal for the changeable British weather.

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MAZDA MX-5

Mazda’s MX-5 epitomises value-for-money yet good-fun motoring. The latest version is one of the best to drive yet, and since it’s been around a little while now, a new one doesn’t have to cost the earth.

There’s also the RF (Retractable Fastback) version available, which incorporates a folding metal hardtop. It gives you a little more protection from the elements if things do go south.

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JEEP WRANGLER The Jeep Wrangler is one of the least road-focused cars on this list - but it’s no less ideal for summertime driving.

Why, I hear you ask? Well, the latest generation of Wrangler incorporates a feature which was well-loved on the car

it replaces, and that’s the removable roof.

It means you can transform the Wrangler from a full-on hardtop into a pseudo-convertible, with as much open-air space as you could possibly want.

ARIEL ATOM

Buying a track-focus, spartan sports car is quite the commitment. After all, in the winter, autumn and spring months, the weather is rarely dry or warm enough to really make the most of it.

But, if you’re willing to wait for the summer,

those three or four days of sunshine just make result in the best driving experience of your life if you choose to invest in an Ariel Atom. It’s a car that will leave you exposed to the elements, but also delivers an incredibly engaging drive. On a dry, clear road, it’s hard to think of a better car.

CATERHAM 420 The Caterham Seven is a car which follows in a similar vein to the Ariel, albeit with a smidgen more creature comforts. The one we’d opt for is the 420; it uses a 2.0-litre petrol engine and gives the Seven supercar-beating performance, but it’s not

as razor-edged as the more powerful 620.

You can also have it with heated seats, which may go against Caterham’s lightweight philosophy, but will no doubt be a welcome feature when there’s a nip in the summertime air.

FORD MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE Ask anyone for their dream American road trip car, and we’d be willing to put money on them replying with a convertible Ford Mustang.

Fortunately though, you don’t have to fly Stateside to enjoy this pony these days, with Ford

selling the muscle car in droves here in the UK too. It still packs the same style and choice of a raucous V8 engine as it does in its homeland, only here with the ability to drive it through Scotland if you so wish.

HYUNDAI I30N FASTBACK Hyundai left Volkswagen reeling after it revealed its Golf GTI-rivalling i30N hatchback.

Now, it’s expanding on things with the i30N Fastback - a fourdoor version of the performance hatch. We’d argue it’s one of the best handling cars of its type, and it’ll swallow up any b-road

you can throw in its direction.

But it’s practical too, with a big boot and plenty of interior space. A car for all occasions, you could say, but it’ll make a summer’s day that little bit sweeter.

MCLAREN 720S SPIDER If you’re looking for a big-budget, high-performance drop top, few can compare to the McLaren 720S Spider.

The coupe is already a stunning assault on the senses, but chop the roof off and that turns up to 11 thanks to unfiltered engine to that ballistic V8 just behind your head.

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700bhp fed to the rear wheels and a cockpit slung so low you feel like your backside is scraping along the tarmac, it rides nicely and is easy to drive as most normal hatchbacks.

Flick to sport or track mode, though, and it comes alive, meaning you can leave everything in your dust on that country road while still enjoying the sun on your skin.

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SkillanNaylor Car Company SkillanNaylor is a new luxury car

showroom which has recently opened within Ballafletcher Business Park, Douglas, stocking, selling and buying cars ranging from Peugeot’s to Porsche’s and the finest prestige, 4x4, and sports cars.

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Partners in the venture are Simon Skillan and John Naylor, who met when pupils at Ramsey Grammar School and readily admit they are as passionate today about cars as they were when schoolboys.

“Our showroom offers a whole new environment and approach to the way cars are sold, we believe it should be an enjoyable experience with no heavy, slick sales patter,” says Simon.

“It has a large, relaxing customer area with plenty of space where customers can “hang out” have a coffee and chat, while kids aren’t forgotten as there is an Xbox in the showroom to keep them entertained.”

He adds: “This is a showroom not just designed to sell cars but also a venue to hold events, there are various car clubs coming to see us and our boardroom can also be used for seminars.

Simon, who has been in the industry for 20 years, will be remembered by many customers from his days at Eurocars and later at Buchanan BMW. In 2016 he joined Jacksons as sales manager and later became brand manager for Porsche, Bentley and Aston Martin. He left in January 2019 to begin the creation of SkillanNaylor Car Company with John, who shared the same vision.

“I’ve wanted for some time to get back to selling cars where I see the sale all the way through, from beginning to end and I’m now back in that role.”

Of their business philosophy Simon says: “We totally understand the difference between the Isle of Man and the UK, the pace of life is different here. You need to understand and empathise with the BECAUSE QUALITY MATTERS

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customer, look after them in the best way possible. We give it 100% and enjoy doing so, feeling rewarded by customer satisfaction.

“We listen to what the customer wants, if we do not have the ideal vehicle in stock, we will endeavour to source the vehicle to the customers specifications. We have a number of loyal, returning customers and look forward to welcoming new ones.”

Simon adds: “You sometimes have to mirror your customers, understand what they want and when necessary have the ability to sit at their side of the desk. Our role at SkillanNaylor is to try and meet the Emotional and Rational needs of all our customers. We want to find you a car that you not only love but is also fit for its intended purpose.”

Something John and Simon are decidedly happy about is that a suit and tie, once the dress code in the working week is no more for them. “I wore a suit for 20 years, now it’s a smart pair of jeans and shirt, it’s a much more relaxed environment and one we want customers to enjoy and come back again added Simon.”

“We will do everything we can to make the process of buying – or selling – your next car as enjoyable and hassle-free as possible. Drop in for a coffee and chat anytime.”

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DOUGLAS RUGBY CLUB BLACK TIE DINNER

Douglas rugby club celebrated the most successful season in their long history with a black tie dinner at Mount Murray. Headline sponsors Old Mutual International CEO Peter Kenny eloquently congratulated the club and paid tribute to a 1st XV finishing 6th in North One West in the most competitive division of the National league structure, the Celts winning the Manx Cup and the Manx Trophy, and the Under 16’s beating Wirral in the final of the Cheshire Shield. Ex-All Black Mark Robinson presented the Player of the Year award to flanker Sam Games before London magician Richard Pinner entertained.

Top Points Scorer Bryn Snellgrove Top Try Scorer Sam Mete Club Person of the Year Jack Rowlands Players Player of the Year Todd McDowell Celts Player of the Year Dave Sherwin Most Improved Player of the Year Harrison Kirk

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takes place at Cringle, will include a 400 metre swim in the reservoir, followed by a 10 kilometre mountain bike ride using the trails around the plantation with the final element being a 5 kilometre scenic trail run using the tracks in the plantation.

ARE YOU READY FOR THE GRANITE MANN CHALLENGE? Entries are now open!

Entries are now open for this year’s Granite Mann Challenge! So if you’re a keen swimmer, cyclist and/or runner, this could be the perfect challenge for you and your friends.

Organised by The Children’s Centre and sponsored by Browne Craine, the Island’s only off-road triathlon is set to take place on Sunday 22ndSeptember, with competitors being able to enter the event either as an individual or as a team. The triathlon, which

“I’d like to thank Browne Craine for sponsoring the Granite Mann Challenge,” said Lisa Motley, Fundraising Coordinator at The Children’s Centre. “The great thing about the Granite Mann event is by being the Island’s only off-road triathlon, it presents athletes with a unique challenge.

The other thing is we allow athletes to enter the event as a team or as an individual which we hope encourages all abilities of competitors. I’m really looking forward to watching everyone compete again this year.”

If you would like to enter this year’s Granite Mann Challenge, please go to The Children’s Centre website and click onto their event page to submit your entry. On the day of the event Bikestyle will be there to offer mechanical support for all of the bikes.

“This is a really fun and competitive event.

I would definitely encourage anyone who is thinking about entering the event to do so. There is a good mix of people who enter the event, from friendship groups to corporate teams, or simply those wanting to complete their next triathlon. To help you or your team to prepare for Granite Mann 2019 we will be offering training sessions at Cringle by top Island triathlete Ryan Downey; summer dates will be confirmed for these sessions at a later date. Ryan has also offered to put together a training plan for newbie Granite Mann triathletes to get you started to help you reach race day. If you have any questions about the challenge or need some encouragement to submit your entry, please feel free to get in touch with me and I’ll be more than happy to answer any questions and give you words of encouragement!” said Lisa.

The Children’s Centre and Browne Craine have agreed a three year sponsorship which will see Browne Craine sponsoring the event until at least 2021. To find out more about the event or to express interest in taking part in the Granite Mann Challenge 2019, please contact The Children’s Centre fundraising team: fundraising@thechildrenscentre.org.im.

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GOLD! MANX RAMS WIN THE NETBALL EUROPE OPEN CHALLENGE ON HOME SOIL. Words: Suzy Holland Photos: Gary Weightman

Four days and six hard-fought matches saw the Isle of Man netball team doing the Island proud, culminating in an impressive victory over reigning champions Ireland on the final afternoon of a tournament which put the Manx Rams firmly on the netballing map.

Just seven months after the Island was given the opportunity to hold the Netball Europe Open Challenge, the Manx Rams won five of their six matches, losing only to the UK AFNA (the UK’s combined armed forces team) by a slim margin of seven goals. But as the Forces team were invited guests, that result didn’t count toward the tournament’s Open competition.

“Whilst a clean sweep would have been great,” says Claire Battye, IOM Team Coach, “we had a plan for the competition and the match against UK AFNA was a real testament to the depth of the squad.

The team is more than the 7 players on court at any one time and the squads for each match showed their commitment and proved that the future of Isle of Man Netball is really strong. I am very proud of how each girl and the team played. Our other matches will count towards our first world ranking, so we are excited to see where all the hard work will place us when they are published later this month - it is a complicated algorithm and depends on all other teams results too. We can then work on improving our ranking from that point.”

This was the first time the Manx Rams had played at this level in front of a home crowd, and they certainly seemed to thrive on the pressure. “It was a total team effort,” says captain Ashley Hall. “Every single person played their best game, including the five new caps, and we were all so proud to be representing the Island. Playing on home soil, with such amazing support from the crowd, was a real bonus – after coming second in Gibraltar last year we knew we had a chance of winning, but I still can’t believe we’ve actually done it!”

And the tournament was described as a rousing success by all the other teams that took part, which is a credit to Manx Netball Association President Pip Cross and her own team of volunteers.

“It’s been a steep learning curve but now we’ve done it once, we can do it again,” laughs Pip. “Netball is a huge sport on the Island involving so many people, and the very noisy, very enthusiastic local support over four sold-out days of the tournament is evidence of that. It’s thanks to Netball

Europe for putting their faith in us to arrange thistournament that we now have the people and the infrastructure in place to run more.

“We need to play more games at this level to retain our world ranking,” Pip continues, “and we’d like to play as many as possible here on the Island. We hope there’ll be another opportunity to roll out our new modular netball court soon, so, as they say, watch this space.”

The MNA would like to thank all its sponsors, the staff at the NSC and the huge army of volunteers which worked together, often at the last minute, to put a very successful event in place and Pip Cross would also like to thank the people of the Isle of Man: “We took over the NSC not just for the four days of the tournament, but for most of the week before,” she says.

“This inevitably disrupted the routines of many who use the facilities on a daily basis, so thank you all for being so accommodating – you’re part of the Manx Ram’s gold medal success!”

If you’d like to see more of Gary’s photos from the tournament, or purchase prints go to www.vanninphotos.com/gallery.html Every game of the tournament (filmed by Netball Europe) is on the NE YouTube channel, and if you’d like to find out where the Isle of Man stands in the world rankings, keep checking at www.netball.im

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MANCHESTER MARATHONERS RAISE FUNDS WITH HELP OF STEAM PACKET COMPANY Three local athletes have raised £2,000 for charity with a helping hand from the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company.

Marathon after months of training and have donated the proceeds of their efforts to The Children’s Centre.

Accounts administrator Amy Killip, Human Resource manager Kevin Perks and Manx Utilities employee Ian Dunbar completed the Asics Greater Manchester

It was a first ever marathon for Kevin and Amy, who is also a freelance fitness instructor, and just a second long-distance running event for Ian after he ran the

Dublin Marathon in October last year.

After finishing in times of four hours four minutes and 16 seconds (Kevin), 04:13:21 (Ian) and 04:20:19 (Amy), the trio have their sights set on tackling another premier running event.

Amy explained: ‘Whilst we all vowed never again at the finish line, I’ve since spoken to Ian and Kevin about things I would do differently next time, which means I probably want to try again at sub four hours. It was a memorable weekend for us all.’

TOM GANDY & NEW SUGARLOAF CAFE SPONSORSHIP The newly opened Sugarloaf Cafe in Port St Mary is proud to announce a new sponsorship deal with pro golfer from Rowany Golf Club, Tom Gandy. Tom is about to embark on his second year on the Europro tour after a successful debut season where he had 6 top 25 finishes, finished T18 in the end season championship and comfortably qualified for this year’s tour. The 2019 schedule starts on 22 May and continues through the summer months.

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Owner of the Sugarloaf Cafe and fellow Rowany player, Nick Clague said “It is fantastic to be able to support Tom on his professional golf career. It is amazing to see how much impact one person can have on a club; whenever he is around the club there is definitely an extra buzz. He is a wonderful ambassador for Rowany and the Isle of Man and I wish him every bit of luck for the year ahead.”

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Left to Right Chris Feeney, Sam Brand, Phil Quirk, Ed Clancy, Phil Kelly, Danny Roberts and Andrew Roche

MENTAL RESILIENCE COACHING FOR ISLE OF MAN ATHLETES BACKED BY TRIPLE OLYMPIC CHAMPION ED CLANCY On Friday 26th April, human performance consultancy Pro Noctis announced a Scholarship Programme that will enable six young Manx athletes from a variety of sports access to elite performance coaching.

During an intimate event at Cycle 360, Manxman Phil Quirk, Director of Pro

Noctis shared details of the Per4mance Scholarship designed to develop young athletes’ mindset to perform with focus and resilience and maintain a mental advantage over direct competitors.

Whilst Pro Noctis have been working with the athletes, Friday’s event formalised the Scholarship structure which Team

Novo Nordisk cyclist Sam Brand, pro boxer Danny Roberts, golfers Lea and Ana Dawson, swimmer Magnus Kelly and DROPS cyclist Lizzie Holden will benefit from in 2019/20.

The Per4mance Scholarship will provide homegrown talent with regular coaching from Pro Noctis including business owner Phil Kelly, British Canoeing Performance Coach Developer Nathan Abbott, one of the Islands most experienced Commonwealth Games competitors Andrew Roche and footballer Chris Feeney.

PARISH WALK STEPS UP EFFORTS TO REDUCE PLASTIC Organisers of one of the Island’s biggest sporting events, the Manx Telecom Parish Walk, are again stepping up efforts to reduce plastics waste.

the day. To help with this, some local authorities also put out wheelie bins in their parish, which is great.

The 85-mile, round-the-Island, walk on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd June has attracted 1620 entrants.

‘Last year we introduced compostable cups and we will be using these at Peel, where Manx Harriers supply teas and drinks to competitors and officials.

Race director Raymond Cox explained that while it’s vital participants stay hydrated, organisers try to ensure plastic waste doesn’t get left on the route – and have new ideas this year.

‘We also encourage our feed station partners to use these cups and MannVend has been particularly helpful in supplying both kit and information to the other partners.

‘We have had a few initiatives over the years to address the environmental issues that the event throws up,’ Mr Cox said.

‘We also encourage feed stations to have large water dispensers so walkers can refill their own bottles and cut down on plastic use.

‘These primarily involve dealing with the rubbish from the feed stations and ensuring that the countryside does not get polluted with our debris.

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‘We try to recycle plastics that are used, but we can struggle, with walkers putting other rubbish in the plastics bins, contaminating the whole bag, so we’d appeal to them not to.’

Beach Buddies Isle of Man will again help the clean-up and will help host a feed station at Eairy Cushlin, with entertainment and music.

An initiative this year is #3Pieces of Plastic, a campaign started by local man Rich MacNee, who picks up three pieces of plastic every morning and posts his finds online.

Mr Cox hopes support crew and even race participants will join in, pick up three items and do their bit to keep the course clear of plastics.

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Beginners DSLR Camera Settings & Photography Workshop

Beginners Creative Photography Workshop

Do you enjoy photography?

Do you have a passion for photography and being creative?

Do you have a DSLR camera, but always find yourself

Would you like to learn some insider skills to make your

using it only on auto mode? Or perhaps you briefly

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tried out the different settings, but ended up feeling

creativity and posing techniques? This photography workshop

confused and overwhelmed? Would you like to take

is perfect for you if you want to improve the creative aspects

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Dates: Sunday 20th June 2019

Date: Sunday 20th October 2019

Time: 10:00am – 5:00pm

Time: 10:00am – 5:00pm

Location: Isle of Man International Business School, Nunnery, Douglas

Location: Isle of Man International Business School, Nunnery, Douglas

More info and booking: www.shansphoto.com/education/

More info and booking at www.shansphoto.com/education/

Class Fee: £250 non-refundable / 15 spaces only £50 deposits paid will secure your place at the event and you are required to make final payment 4 weeks before the workshop.

First booked, first served basis. Includes a light breakfast, lunch and coffee, tea and cakes.

Shan Fisher Photography | photo@shansphoto.com | +44 7624 418031

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