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Yay…it’s August; summer holidays, glorious sunshine, beach and barbeques wall to wall….what could be better?

Trying something new is always good (well, mostly) and trying something good for the soul as well as the body and mind, is even better, so whilst sitting in your gorgeous garden or languishing by the pool, read all about my experience of ‘Wild Shinrin-Yoku’ with Amanda Bond on page 10 - definitely new and different!

Talking of new and different, ‘Summer Fun…Back to School’ on page 21 touches on some new to Jersey, educational ideas, be sure to read it, it’s the way of the future as is the way we make our homes secure; ‘Smart Home’ on page 40 explains.

This is our Summer Home Living, Home Loving edition so you will also see gorgeous home ideas threading through the central pages and also being our arts, crafts and culture issue, we invited The Arts Society Jersey to share their upcoming programme for the new season starting in September.

Having frequented a few of their events, I can confirm the speakers are engaging and the information fascinating…my husband and I have already made a note of the talks we will be attending next year.

Sticking with the Arts, Fiona Joyce, Guitar Teacher and Voice Work Coach, has written an article on the benefits and importance of

July edition’s crossword solutions: Across: 7 Expeditiously; 8 Resident; 9 Baby; 10 Tied up; 12 Thrust; 14 Crafty; 16 Resume; 18 Grim; 20 Inherent; 22 Foolhardiness.

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learning an instrument, for ‘children of all ages’. Mark Shields this month, is also focusing on children and their social media exposure…is it too much or just a movement with the times. Mark debates on page 18 and Corbett Le Quesne invite us on page 16, to consider the best possible route to ensure child well-being during the unfortunate process of break-up.

Martin Flageul’s wine article treads on the subject of vine devastation during a heatwave and Recipe, goes Vegan.

As usual, we also have fashion, beauty, travel, antiques, motoring and so much more for you to enjoy.

Have a great summer…

Juanita Shield-Laignel If you have an interesting story to share or would like your business reviewed, please feel free to call me on 619882.

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Events and walks around Jersey

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INTERVIEW 10 SHIRIN YOKU Juanita Shield-Laignel speaks with Amanda Bond

ARTS, CULTURE AND MUSIC 14 FUN RUN WITH A MUSICAL SURPRISE

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15 THE BENEFITS OF MUSIC LESSONS FOR CHILDREN

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Our selection of events to enjoy in Jersey this month

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Arts & Culture All Washed Up Exhibition at The Harbour Gallery Jersey Art in the Frame Foundation introduces our brand new 'All Washed Up' exhibition opening on Thursday 12 July at The Harbour Gallery.

This fantastic new exhibition, the largest ever to take place at the Gallery, will consist of an eclectic mix of paintings, prints, ceramics, jewellery, photography and much more.

From Rosemary Blackmore paintings to Rian Hotton's prints, Jane James ceramics and Katherine Cadin's driftwood paintings, there will be something to suit everyone's tastes and budgets. Situated on Le Boulevard, alongside the picturesque and charming harbour of St. Aubin, the gallery can be reached by bus using the number 12, 12A and 15 from Liberation Station or Le Petit Train from Liberation Square. Parking is available on the street or the nearby public car parks. Route 12a: Liberation Station - CorbiereRoute 15: Liberation Station - Airport All through August ~ 10:00 to 17:30 Contact:+44 (0)1534 743044 partintheframe@yahoo.co.uk www.theharbourgalleryjersey.com

Theatre Tours & Afternoon Tea at Jersey Opera House Explore the nooks and crannies behind-thescenes and learn about the history of this iconic venue and what really happens behind the curtain. Join the tour guide on an intriguing journey dating back to 1865 then take it all in over Afternoon Tea in OH! Cafébar. Delicious!

The tour lasts about 1.25hrs. You’ll find us in Gloucester Street in St Helier, opposite the General Hospital. We’re a 5 minute walk from the main town shopping area and the bus terminus, Liberation Station. Sensible shoes are advised for the walking and amount of stairs in the Opera House.

6th, 8th, 13th, 15th, 20th, 22nd, 28th & 29th August 2018 ~ 14:00 to 16:30 Gloucester Street St. Helier Contact; + 44 (0) 1534 511115 boxoffice@jerseyoperahouse.co.uk www.jerseyoperahouse.co.uk

Big Girls Don’t Cry featuring the East Coast Boys Celebrating a decade of Big Girls Don´t Cry featuring The East Coast Boys. Step back in time, to the era of romance. Where gents were gents, and gals were gals. Come and experience the iconic sounds of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons authentically recreated by a phenomenal cast and live band. It showcases Frankie’s incredible falsettos, and features his solo hits like Grease, Let’s Hang On, Working My Way Back to You, Beggin’, I’ve Got You Under My Skin, and Who Loves You. You’ll find us in Gloucester Street in St Helier, opposite the General Hospital. We’re a five minute walk from the main town shopping area and the bus terminus, Liberation Station.

9th, 10th & 11th August 2018 20:00 to 22:30 Contact: +44 (0) 1534 511115 boxoffice@jerseyoperahouse.co.uk www.jerseyoperahouse.co.uk

EVENTS

Arts & Culture Callington Community Gospel Choir Jersey Library is pleased to be playing host to the visiting Callington Community Gospel Choir for a special lunchtime concert on Friday 10 August.

Friday 10 August ~ 1pm – 2pm Jersey Library Free admission: no booking necessary.

Poetry workshop with Eloise Returning to Jersey Library, the brilliant Eloise Stevens will be running a Beano-based workshop for budding poets (and mischief makers).

Friday 17 August: 11am – 12pm Jersey Library (Suitable for ages 8 -12).

Free admission: no booking required Jersey Writers Social Group Interested or involved in writing? Whether you're an established writer or just thinking about it, come and join an enthusiastic local writers social group.

For more information join the Facebook group: Jersey Writers Social Group or email: james.sillwood@hotmail.co.uk Tuesday 21 August: 11am – 12:30pm Jersey Library Free admission: no booking necessary The Story Pot with Cassandra Wye Cassandra Wye has been telling stories round the globe since 1991. She will weave tales of mischief, using a magnificent array of textile tactile props and lots of interactive action for families of children aged 2-5 (and older and younger siblings).

Wednesday 22 August: 11am ~ Les Quennevais Branch Library Wednesday 22 August: 2pm ~ Jersey Library Free admission: no booking necessary Jersey Premier Brass in Concert Jersey Premier Brass will perform a series of concerts at the Howard Davis Park in St. Helier. Premier Brass are currently in the Championship section of the National Brass Band Association of Great Britain.

23 August 2018 19:30 to 21:00 Howard Davis Park Don Road, St. Helier Contact; +44 (0) 1534 747725 keithandbabs@hotmail.com www.jerseypremierbrass.org.je The Jersey Library Reading Group The Jersey Library Reading Group will be discussing Before the Fall by Noah Hawley.

Thursday 23 August: 2pm Jersey Library Free admission: no booking necessary

Food, Fairs & Festivals Jersey Film Festival at Howard Davis Park Howard Davis Park will once again host the Jersey Film Festival, with visitors being invited to bring a picnic and a rug to enjoy their favourite films under the stars.

There will be nightly shows, all with free admission.

A fantastic community atmosphere makes this an enjoyable evening of entertainment for all the family.

Check the website for a full list of films showing.

4th to 9th August 2018 ~ 20:30 to 23:30 Howard Davis Park Don Road, JE2 7GP Contact: + 44 (0) 7797 717982 K.lewis@gov.je Islands 'Genuine Jersey' Market St. Aubin This regular artisans' market takes place in the pretty harbour village of St. Aubin in front of the parish hall.

There will be local wares on display, including goods from producers and craft workers. All goods sold by Genuine Jersey Members will have been crafted, brewed, baked or processed by the stall holder, so come along and soak up the atmosphere while celebrating Jersey's finest. Entrance is Free. In the pretty harbour village of St. Aubin in front of the Parish Hall. Regular buses available from Liberation Station or catch Le Petit Train or enjoy a stroll or cycle ride along the seafront. Route 12a: Liberation Station CorbiereRoute 14: Liberation Station - St Brelades BayRoute 15: Liberation Station - Airport 11 August 2018 09:00 to 15:00 St. Aubin, JE3 8BS Contact: +44 (0) 7797 780383 john@genuinejersey.com www.genuinejersey.com

Sports & Out and About Relaxing Lunchtime Meditation Claire de Gruchy is offering Relaxing Lunchtime Meditation at Shalbeck Life Centre. Stay to have your lunch with a complementary tea, coffee or soft drink.

Return to work or wherever you need to be, feeling refreshed, rejuvenated and relaxed! £10 per person, limited spaces in each session so please book by Text 07797 714758 or book online at www.shalbecklifecentre.com Wednesdays in August 12-12.30pm or 1-1.30pm Shalbeck Life Centre 25 Pier Rd, St Helier Contact: 07797 714758 www.shalbecklifecentre.com Mini-Me Terrarium Workshop sponsored by Ransoms Garden Centre Bringing together technology and nature in a glass jar, this workshop will start with an introduction to 3D printing and scanning. You will have the opportunity to create a 3D image yourself using the 3D scanner.

Whilst that is printing, you will use a variety of plants (sponsored by Ransoms Garden Centre) to create a mini jungle terrarium. The final touch will be to add the 3D printed ‘mini-me’ to the terrarium, which is then yours to take home along with an information sheet.

Friday 10 August (Children’s Session): 2pm – 4pm, Eagle Lab at Jersey Library For ages 7+.

To book a place visit labs.uk.barclays/locations/jersey#events £12 per place, payment to be made at Jersey Library prior to session.

Horse Racing - Les Landes Come to the Horse Racing at the beautiful race course in St. Ouen. With five exciting races on the card you are sure for a fantastic day out. Gates open at 12:00 , first race 14:30 for the afternoon Meetings and gates

open at 17:00 - first race 18:30 for the evening Meetings. Les Landes Race Course, La Route de Grantez, St Ouen, Jersey JE3 2AD. 12 August 2018 12:00 to 17:00 27 August 2018 12:00 to 17:00 Les Landes Race Course La Route De Grosnez, St Ouen Contact: +44 (0) 1534 863484 secretary@jerseyraceclub.com Supporting anxious children and young people The Education Department’s Primary Mental Health Team and Jersey Library have joined forces to put on summer workshops for parents this year for the first time. The events during the holidays are designed to help mums, dads and carers to learn new skills that will help with parenting and family life. This workshop explores the delicate balance and gives families some useful strategies to take home.

Monday 13 August: 10am – 12:30pm Friday 17 August: 2:30pm – 5pm Jersey Library The workshop is free and open to any adult supporting the care of a child/young person.

Booking essential. To reserve a place visit https://supporting1.eventbrite.co.uk Les Mielles Golf Open The Les Mielles Open is a series of six competitions that take place every year at Les Mielles Golf & Country Club. It’s open to anyone with a golf club or society handicap and up to 200-220 people can take part in each competition. Players can enter as individuals or as part of a team of 4. After a round of 18 holes, players can enjoy a delicious meal from our very popular Rocco’s Restaurant. Les Mielles Golf & Country Club is in the heart of St. Ouen's Bay just off the Five Mile Road (Grande Route des Mielles) near the Watersplash.

18 August 2018 06:30 to 19:30 La Grande Route des Mielles St Ouen's Bay Contact; +44 (0) 1534 485984 enquire@lesmielles.com De la Salle College Centenary A group of Brother Edward’s Old Boys (BEOBS) have organised, with the support of the school authorities, an event to celebrate the centenary but particularly to honour the Founder Director, the Rev. Brother Edward when in 1918 the school first opened its gates on Wellington Road to a small number of pupils.

A good response has already been received for the event at which old memories will be exchanged.

To assist the hotel with final numbers, closing date for reservations is 1st September. A Book to celebrate the Centenary has been prepared of the college’s history (1918 – 2018) Now available.

Monday 1st October - 12.30 p.m. for 1.00 p.m.

St.Brelade’s Bay Hotel Contacts: Michael Dubras, Tel.746070 Alan Nicolle, T.484375 e-mail: alan.nicolle@gmx.com Peter Cutland, T.854202 e-mail: petercutlands@gmail.com Ron Smith, T.734673 e-mail: Ronald_f_smith@hotmail.com David de la Haye, T.860955

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INTERVIEW

Wild Shinrin Yoku… Wild Shinrin You Amanda Bond

…Bonding over Wild Tea Life can be so busy. Many of us live in an endless cycle of eat, work, sleep, added to which is shopping, children, grandchildren, holidays and we try and squeeze a little socialising into our hectic schedules. But what about quiet time?

Time to stop, reflect and just be….an interview with Amanda Bond by Juanita Shield-Laignel

I first met Amanda at a networking forum for local business women at the Radisson. The little I learnt of her on that occasion was, she facilitates something called ‘Forest Bathing’ and she was planning a regular programme of Shinrin-Yoku walks. This concept wasn’t new to me, I’d seen similar on social media, however, there was something about Amanda that stood out; perhaps her calmness and serenity or maybe her beautiful warm smile, whatever it was, it compelled me to find out more.

Amanda began by explaining a little of the concept of Shinrin-Yoku, Japanese for Forest Bathing, literally ‘taking in the air of the forest’ and invited us to share what we hopped to achieve by being there.

For me it was primarily to find out more about Amanda’s work for this article, but on a personal level…to give myself space away from general mayhem (which I love by the way, but ‘me time’ is good too).

My friend shared; she is experiencing a really difficult time with family illness and needed to galvanise strength to carry on.

So it was, recently on one glorious sun filled morning, I journeyed to the top end of Waterworks Valley to meet with Amanda and any other participants. It just so happened on that day, the only other subscriber was a friend of mine - perfect.

Walking from the carpark to the Crapaud, officially at the end of the trail, but this was to be our beginning, Amanda explained the bathing itself was to be done in near silence, however, on our way to the toad, to chat about our experiences of being in nature as children.

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INTERVIEW This flowed easily for me as I spent a lot of time on my own in nature as a child; it was my go to place for comfort, solace and peace.

At the Crapaud, we stood still.

Amanda gave us time to tune into our surroundings with all our senses, before inviting us to close our eyes if we were happy to do so and led a short meditation. She explained that Forest Bathing, as directed by the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy and its Founder, Amos Clifford, follows a ‘Standard Sequence’ that includes ‘invitations’ that offer different ways to engage with nature and the ‘more-than-human’ world. Once on the trail, rather than walking at speed for exercise, we would wander, stopping to look at trees, flowers, saplings, stones and the water babbling in the accompanying stream.

We set off. One of the first things I noticed was a lone foxglove, proud and tall. It stood out, as Digitalis should be long over. The dappled shade of the trees was welcome on the very hot and sticky day, shards of sunlight were reaching down through the canopy, touching the path floor and dancing on the stream’s surface. I spotted a single, fluffy grey feather on a moss covered fallen trunk and decided to sit a while and ponder. It was so beautiful and quiet. It occurred to me, my usual walks are about walking the dogs, or getting the children out, or simply to get from A to B. I love to walk and do so daily, however, this was different most walks are still filled with the clutter of the day and one’s mind. This process made me look and absorb, it was experiential rather than cerebral.

Amanda asked, for the next leg of our journey, to focus on our breath; what we were taking in from the surrounding trees and what we were giving out when exhaling. It wasn’t just about what we were physically breathing out…but more of a wider sense of what we give out to our surroundings at large – very thought provoking.

Every once in a while Amanda asked us to stop and share any incites, expressing them in just a few words, an ‘arrow to the heart’, she called it. My words were: peace, tranquillity and release. I felt released from the hubbub of normal everyday life, released from usual mind clutter and allowed to just ‘be’ - very revitalizing. There were many other things that transpired along the way, but I shan’t spoil it for you, in case you decide you wish to try this joyous therapeutic bathing for yourself.

Wild Chamomile

After about two and a half hours of walking, reflecting and sharing we came to the clearing at what is officially the beginning of the Crapaud trail and in that moment it became clear why Amanda had chosen to do the walk topsy-turvy; on the grass was a gorgeous little Japanese tea set on a lace cloth, scattered with dried rose petals and wild herbs.

We sat and partook of wild herb tea; chamomile, self-heal and clover were the ingredients of the day. We noticed the patches of wild chamomile growing around us and took the time to feel the cushiony leaves and inhale the aroma left on our hands…truly intoxicating.

My friend left with a smile on her face, a twinkle in her eyes and assuring us she was ready to go back and continue caring for her family. Amanda and I, as planned, sat so I could learn more about how she came to be following such a fulfilling career path.

Amanda began “I realised the power of nature to offer a space of safety at a very young age. My parents split early on and whilst living for a long period with my father, my sister, brother and I would play in the woods and meadows nearby. We spent a huge amount of time out in the fresh air, not always voluntarily, but I came to think of the outdoors as a place of love and protection”.

“Later on I lived with my mum and step-father however this became so difficult that, at 17 I left home to work in London. For 18 months I helped look after a little boy and his mum, who ran her own catering business. She taught me event planning for both large and small events at museums, art galleries and so on. It was a lot of fun and at times, very stressful. Then I was called back to Jersey by my mother needing help in the final stage of a pregnancy, but again, I just found my step-father’s behaviour too difficult. Being diagnosed with IBS, no doubt stress related, I decided I needed to get away. I set off for Southern California and Oregon, which is where my love of the creeks, canyons and forests became a conscious thing”.

“It was here I first came into contact with Coastal Redwoods…I can’t really define it but they gave me the most amazing feeling and still do.

Since that time, during any period of real stress and trauma a Redwood will show up in my life”. continues overleaf...

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INTERVIEW “I could only stay for six months but loved it so much, on my return, I went to Law School in London, as I thought a Law Degree would be a way for me to get my green card. Around the age of 22, my step-father had become ill with cancer and I wanted to be there to help and support my mother. At that same time I had glandular fever meaning I never finished my Law Degree”.

“Not long after, I met my husband. I would regularly suffer extreme bouts of fatigue and once we’d started our family, my GP would just say, ‘you have young children and you’re really busy, it’s normal’, but I knew it was something more. It wasn’t recognised until 2006 when I was finally diagnosed with ME/CFS. There were days it was so severe, I could hardly walk and times when I was almost completely immobilised, but living in the countryside, I could step outside my front door and be in nature. I was always aware how this simple ability was helping me”.

“But in 2009, I suffered a major relapse after my divorce. Again nature provided my go to place for safety, structure, strength and resilience.

I spent so many years with my children at the beach and the countryside, but it was because of going through real emotional crises that I came back to nature more deeply and consciously.

Looking back it’s been since 2004 that I have actively been seeking to learn from different ideas about nature connection, from contemporary teachings as well as Ancient traditions. I’ve been practicing that kind of connection and deepening into it, which brought me to my real work of finding a way to help myself and others deal with stress and trauma”.

“It is through this exploration that I have learnt; the root of dis-ease is so often trauma. I have drawn on nature through difficult times, connecting more deeply and consciously with the outdoors has helped me to re-claim myself, facilitating a healing process of individuation and self-actualisation.”

“Through study and experiential self-practise, 3 years ago, I began to lead wild earth walks, following my training in Mindfulness Based Psychotherapy. This year I began a 6 month Practicum with an introductory 8 day immersion, spending time every day on forest bathing walks, guided by the most amazing people. They were Ben Page who lives in Los Angeles, Alex Gesse from Barcelona, Amanda Yik from Hong Kong and Shirley Gleeson from Ireland. Each brings a rich diversity to the work. We stayed in a retreat in Devon which was so beautiful and perfect for both the walks and the practice of Council…including certain ‘light touch’ elements such as: listen and speak leanly, with no response, nor judgement. Amos Clifford created this organisation to be community based….and I have noticed that whilst my earth walks tended to be interactive and included deep conversation around the walks, this practice encourages openness from the heart”.

“I’ve been very fortunate to complete a psychotherapy training which, along with an earlier Social Sciences degree, have given me a greater understanding of the human psyche and our relationships, how they develop between individuals, communities, organisations and governments. I have applied what I learnt to come to the fundamental understanding of the separation between humans and nature. I feel called to be a part of the movement toward healing that rift. My vision is to establish a community project to offer Forest Bathing to both young and old, not just for those diagnosed with stress-related illness, but to enhance wellbeing, and find a way to thrive”.

“Not only have I personally benefited from my research, but whilst my eldest two children lived through two years plus of high, severe earthquake activity I was able to support them from afar.

Being subjected to violent earth tremors causes all sorts of disturbance in both mind and body. My son took to ‘tramping’ in

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wilderness areas, and my daughter would go to a nearby animal sanctuary for solace and peace, both finding their own form of resource in nature. Inspired by their experiences, I am leading a team application for a ‘Global Impact Fellowship’ in New Zealand…our aim is to help those who have suffered trauma through climate change related events, through nature connection and creative expression.

We are currently honing ideas, reviewing concepts and will submit our proposal next spring to join a cohort supportive of such a project linking New Zealand and Jersey”.

“Another inspiring teacher has been Mary Reynolds Thompson, who has mapped out archetypal relationships we have with each type of landscape; forests, deserts, mountains, grass lands, oceans and rivers. One may experience different feelings and emotions if by a stream compared to the ocean for instance. I have turned to the ocean in times of real grief and loss, and sometimes the wilder the weather and conditions, the more cathartic”.

“I have a friend who experienced a time of deep trauma and as a result went to live for 3 months in a shepherds hut on the west coast of Ireland. It was extremely isolated and she wandered around like a wild woman, but on her return to the city, felt totally revitalised.

Sounding so incredible to me, it’s certainly one of the factors that led me to join the ‘beta’ training as ‘A Wild Soul Woman’ facilitator.

Next year I shall offer short workshops, seminars, and longer Retreats…It fits really well with Forest Bathing too! I plan to take people to different landscapes, and shall call on many friends and colleagues I’ve connected with over the years in extraordinary parts of the world”.

“Through my work with Craniosacral Biodynamics and psychotherapy, I have come to appreciate; there is always wellness deep inside, we just need to find a way access it, just as there is always sun behind the clouds. Forest Bathing is a practice that may show the way to access that inner space”.

“It is really scary starting from fresh but I have such a passion for what I do and want to share it. I am a classic ‘empty nester’… my youngest is 21 and at Uni, my eldest son resides in New Zealand, another is currently working in Australia, and my daughter is pursuing a career as an artist here in Jersey. I am entering a complete new phase of my life. I have a plan to take Forest Bathing to companies, and have recently been talking to school counsellors to help teenagers with depression and anxiety. My training at the Karuna Institute into somatic work; how the body experiences trauma and ‘keeps the score’, taught me, under such circumstances, cognitive capacity to think reasonably, to rationalize…just goes, so you rely on your instincts more and more. Trauma, of all kinds, changes the way you think and behave. All the work and training I have done over the years has helped me re-claim my left brain’s analytical processes and in the future I wish to research emotional and physical trauma at doctoral level. Creating connections with plants and the more-than-human world has helped me be to trust my inner senses and be more sensitive to my own needs and those of others. I can’t wait to share this amazing therapy with as many people as possible”.

Amanda’s enthusiasm and passion certainly told a tale of trial and triumph. Amanda has been through a lot and found a way to shine a light in the dark corners, helping others to find their own light and exceed their own expectations. ‘Wild Shinrin-Yoku’ is something I and my friend very much enjoyed and we both said we would definitely do it again…..maybe see you there!

The Arts Society Jersey are delighted to announce their new season programme…

Please join us for our new season We would like to invite you to renew membership of The Arts Society Jersey and although we have had a waiting list of prospective new members we have decided to increase our membership, this year, so if you would like to join or have friends or know of people who would be interested in joining, when our season restarts in September, please contact us as below.

Full details of our exciting 2018/2019 programme are on our website and on our joining form.

Contact; Jeanette Hardiman - Membership Secretary Email: jeanette@theartssocietyjersey.org

15th JANUARY 2019 Food and Art Through the Ages

12th SEPTEMBER 2018 New Members Welcome Drinks 18th SEPTEMBER 2018 The Intoxicating Cocktail of Art and Design in Paris in the 30s

19th FEBRUARY 2019 Shock! Horror! Probe the Art and Artifice of Fleet Street A Newspaper story in pictures

16th OCTOBER 2018 Murder and Modernism, Walter Richard Sickert and the Camden Group

19th MARCH 2019 Imperial Calcutta, Arts and Architecture

20th NOVEMBER 2018 World of Grayson Perry – Pots and Frocks

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“A musical surprise around every corner” at the Musical 5K Fun Run As runners arrived for the start at Chateau Vermont in St Saviour, on the morning of Sunday 22nd July, the sun shone, the music played and Music In Action’s Musical 5K Fun Run was about to begin.

The first family fundraiser of its kind for the Jersey Charity, that help to educate and inspire children through music. Runners and public alike were greeted by The Band of the Island of Jersey, who played with gusto; a wondrous wake up call for a Sunday morning. Some came together to participate in a spontaneous musical warm up, while others headed to the El Fuego food truck to get their hit of coffee, before making their way to the start line.

St Saviours Constable, Sadie Le Sueur-Rennard, gave a rousing yet delightfully witty speech and then, with the sound of an air horn, they were off!

With 7 bands placed around the course, the runners were treated to an array of musical genres; The Badlabecques and the Jersey Samba band, directed by international percussionist Simone Rebello. Local singer Maisie Robertson, Flutasia and Jersey Dixieland band, The Word on the Street, led by Luke Brown, were just some of the musicians that truly gave this fun run its flair and uniqueness.

As the runners caught their breath they were treated to the finale; the world renowned, and Grammy award winning, The Gentlemen of St Johns Choir, who gave a light hearted barbershop performance of Beach boy songs and Jungle book classics.

The fun run’s sponsor, Human Health Chiropractic, were also on hand during the morning, to ease aches and pains with mini massages, and spinal and wellbeing checks for all, meaning most left feeling better than when they arrived!

Race director Emily Andrews said “It was amazing to see so many come together to support a brilliant cause and run to the beat. The musicians were outstanding and we were blown away by the kindness and energy of all that attended” Written by Emily Andrews

Described by one runner as “A musical surprise around every corner” there was high praise at the finish line as runners were awarded their medals and headed to the lawns of the Chateau for a well earned rest.

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We’ve Spotted...

The Benefits of Music Lessons for Children,

By Fiona Joyce To create something out of nothing – musical sounds out of silence – what magic!

All children from an early age love to respond to rhythms and melodies by clapping, dancing and singing along.

It is an aspect of life that we sometimes forget to enjoy as adults!

But along with naturally enjoying music, the benefits of learning to play an instrument can enhance many aspects of a child’s life.

Learning to play a musical instrument, especially at a young age, has been shown to improve intelligence, mathematical skills, literacy and memory as well as the ability to focus attention on a particular task. And it can be fun!

Music practice also helps children develop coordination and motor skills. By playing a string instrument or keyboard with both hands simultaneously, whilst also keeping to a rhythm, or beat – children can be better prepared for other activities such as dance or sport. All of these skills will be useful throughout their lives.

Having mastered even a basic level of skill on their chosen instrument, children can soon enjoy creating their own music and songs. This not only helps with enhancing their creativity, but also encourages a willingness to experiment and work patiently until they get the desired result.

From the ability to play a simple song all the way through, perform in front of others at a school concert – or the ambition to join a band or form their own group – children can enjoy a sense of achievement as they realise each goal.

For teenagers in particular, music can provide an important emotional outlet as they navigate their way through the turbulence of adolescence. Being able to express their feelings through music, even in the privacy of their own room, can be helpful in a very meaningful way.

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How to navigate a break-up when young children are involved

By Iselin Jones, Corbett Le Quesne A break-up is an intensely personal time for anyone- let alone a parent. It is also intensely emotional, and protecting children from the rawness of that can be difficult. Children of any age will be very tuned in to their parents’ emotions during such a time because they can sense the tension that has come to characterise their parents’ relationship and their daily lives.

If you are unable to move out before financial matters have been resolved try as much as possible to give each parent their own time with the children, to avoid stepping on each other’s toes and time.

1. SEPARATE Once you know that your relationship is definitely over, try as soon as possible to separate from each other. The idea of living together under the same roof for as long as possible, for financial reasons or ‘for the children’, may seem sensible in the early days but it very rarely works. Give each other the space you need so you can both focus fully on your children when you are together, rather than on the difficulties between you.

“Show them that you can step outside your own needs and that their needs are your main priority.”

2. PLAN Once you have separated, try as soon as practicable to get a routine in place for when you are each responsible for the children. Having a routine will be important not just for the children but also the other partner as they try to come to terms with their own grief. Knowing when you are able to focus on yourself, and when to focus on the children can assist each party in their individual process of healing and coming out the other side. It will also help determine what may be a realistic arrangement for the children long-term, and to which point each parent is really able to commit to the time they would ideally like with the children moving forward.

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3. MEDIATE Wherever possible try to stay focussed on keeping things as amicable as possible. This is easier said than done especially where one party has been let down by the other. By keeping the child or children in focus, it may be easier to compartmentalise the emotions, making the settlement between parents more of a business transaction rather than a fight to the finish. Fairness should be the guiding principle and crucially will leave both parties feeling less bitter and hard done by, thus opening the door to an amicable relationship in the future. Be prepared to

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make changes to your life and lifestyle, because whatever the final outcome- a one-parent household will enjoy a different standard of living than a two-parent household used to.

4. PROTECT Keep your children’s lives as similar to what they were before.

Keep seeing the people you used to, carry on with as many of the activities they used to and keep reinforcing the fact that they are not to blame for mummy and daddy splitting up, but rather that they are the glue that will always keep you connected, and caring about each other. Try to still attend big events like school plays and sports days as a unit, even if that is all it is- a show of unity.

Showing the children that you can park the issues between you if even just for a few hours, for their sake, is important. Show them that you can step outside your own needs- and that their needs are your main priority.

5. CHOOSE WISELY When you are ready to move on, be sure to choose a partner who understands and accepts that your children are your number one priority. In order to solidify your relationship with your children in a new family dynamic, you will need time to allow them to adjust.

Don’t rush them into your new relationships. Make sure you know what you are doing before expecting them to accept someone new.

6. STAY RESPECTFUL You may not even notice that you are doing it, but the most subtle changes in the way you speak about the other parent may create difficulties for the child. Refer to their mother by the name the child has chosen for their parent- don’t switch from speaking about ‘mummy’ to ‘your mother’. Such a switch makes the child feel defensive of the other parent and uneasy about how you all fit together in your new dynamic. The more you can keep things the same, but without being together, the better. This too will be easier where fairness has succeeded as a guiding principle for settlement, rather than revenge.

Katherine Woodward-Thomas, who is behind the idea of ‘conscious uncoupling’ makes a powerful point when she urges us to give and receive ‘authentic care’ at the end of a relationship- ‘care that has no motivation other than to do the right thing for the right reasons’.

Even more importantly perhaps: ‘When children grow up in such a family, they grow up whole, whether or not their parents are married or unmarried’.

At Corbett Le Quesne we take a holistic approach to divorce.

Getting the parties to a place where an amicable future is possible, is our priority, using conciliatory methods wherever we can- and always keeping children’s wellbeing at the centre of what we do.

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HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Are our children to social for their own good in 2018?

Mark Shields Investigates...

As a parent myself, I understand how difficult it is to manage my children’s online activity. I remember the first day my daughter came home and cajoled me into letting her have her own Social Media account. She did not own a Smart phone back then but she did have a laptop computer that we had bought her for homework. She pleaded “all my friends have one and I will lose touch with all of them when I move to secondary school”. In our ignorance we signed her up to Facebook. We thought that by telling her that she could only use it if we were added as her “friends” we would be able to monitor and protect her from the darker side of the internet. We also agreed that we knew her password so we could look at it at any time. We set up her privacy settings so that only invited friends and family could see her photos and posts. How ignorant we were.

Just as many other parents, we thought we knew this world of Social Media just because we too used Facebook and so what seemed like a convenient way for our child to keep in touch with her friends was not deemed as a tool that would eventually knock her confidence and self-esteem.

The first problem we came up against was when any of her friends had posted photos of being at a party that our daughter was not invited to. This caused a great deal of upset particularly when the party goers were most of her peer group. This straightway gave her an impression that she was not part of her peer group and not good enough. Now we have all not been

invited to parties in the past that other friends have but Social Media allows us to actually be a “fly on the wall” and see what fun you have been excluded from. A complete “rub in your face” telling you that you are not good enough.

After this happened we sat down with our daughter and discussed whether it was sensible that she had the account and whether she was indeed mature enough. She once again pleaded to keep the account and promised to make sure she did not take what she saw to heart.

The second incidence happened a few weeks later when she had a friend over to stay the night. Now, our daughter is pretty untidy as are most teenagers. This friend of hers thought it would be really funny to take a photograph of her bedroom during her visit and post it on Facebook to all of their peers. The child thought it was something humorous to do without really thinking of the consequences. From a parental point of view I did not like the fact that a place of absolute privacy was open for all her friends to see. This resulted in some teasing at school about how untidy our daughter was, again knocking her openly to her peer group and breaking her self-confidence.

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3. Before your child has access to Social Media have a discussion about the dangers of using it as well as the good reasons to use it because at some point they WILL be using it, whether it’s Moshi Monsters, You Tube, Twitter, Facebook, Whatsapp, Instagram, Snapchat, Linkedin 4. If you do not know what these Social Media apps are, find out. There are plenty of explanations available online.

5. Monitor the history on a regular basis, this works until your children work out how to clear it so at that point you need to stipulate that their use of the home computer is permitted as long as history is left intact.

about the latest seasonal eye shadow she was wearing and how to apply it. Pretty harmless we thought until she decided to make her own video and post it. Unfortunately, without having camera skills our daughter managed to film her breasts only cutting off the top half of her face whilst she animatedly discussed how to apply makeup. This is where being a Facebook “friend” comes in handy as I saw her post arrive on my account and immediately asked her to take it down. We both had a giggle but it did highlight that users need to check their work before they upload and “go live”.

Finally, the third incident which was the straw that broke the camel’s back was our daughter viewing a post uploaded from a friend’s account (who happened to be a teenage boy). Now, I have nothing against teenage boys (I was one once remember) but quite often I cringe at their overzealous approach to impressing the girls (yes been there done that too). Unfortunately, this boy’s judgement went out the window when he uploaded a pornographic photo that he had obtained somehow (probably from the internet) for all and sundry to view. He obviously thought that it would gain him some kudos amongst his male peers but for my daughter it just upset her. It was at this point that we deleted her account.

Inappropriate content is all over the internet and even being a member myself of a Local Community group on Facebook I have been exposed to explicit content that is someone’s idea of a joke.

This highlights the fact that anything can be posted online in any forum despite putting in privacy settings. By allowing your children to access Social Media before they have the maturity or understanding to deal with what they see, you are taking a risk of exposing them to content and/or people who can influence or manipulate them. This can have catastrophic affects from alienation at school, feeling unsafe at home (this should always be a place of safety for children) which can lead to anxiety, low self-esteem and a lack of confidence.

As I see it, we cannot stop our children from entering into the world of Social Media but we can educate ourselves and them about how to use it responsibly.

So here are my top ten tips for keeping your children safe online.

1. Keep the home computer in a communal area of the house 2. Ensure filters are in place with your broadband provider, if you do not know how to do this, call your provider and they will talk you through it. Not knowing is NOT an excuse.

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6. Keep the lines of communication open with your children about online activity from the start. Let them know it is important to share with you any activity that has upset them.

7. If peer groups have been involved, DO NOT approach them or their parents. Discuss with and educate your child how best they can deal with them. Empower your child to deal with the situation but ensure they know you are there to support them.

8. Have a set amount of time allocated for your child to access Social Media each day (suitable age permitting). This way they can let their friends know when they will be online and it does not have to be all the time.

9. If your child/teenager has a Smart phone be aware that this device will allow them access to the internet and Social Media anywhere, not just at home.

10. If your child is using Social Media ensure they switch off two hours before bedtime, this will allow them time to relax fully before going to sleep.

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Summer fun

….Back to School many children who previously may have been labelled as disruptive in the class room may very well just need to have their learning opportunities tweaked so they can learn in their own unique way.

Growing up in Jersey, I remember long hot summers spent rambling through country lanes and swimming in the sea.

Today is altogether different…..by Juanita Shield-Laignel As a child I spent much of the summer holidays outdoors.

We lived near fields filled with dairy cows and daisies and even had access to a small cotil with a tiny, but nevertheless real, standing stone…you can imagine the magical stories my brother and I came up with in our play.

If I wasn’t at home I was with my best friend who lived at L’Etacq just a stone’s throw away from the beach. Most of our days were spent collecting smooth stones and building circles to represent islands where we two precious princesses could be safe from dragons, witches and goblins… seaweed and shells decorated our island and little cups of seawater were used as magical lotions and potions….ahhh the good old days.

Sadly, times have changed and children now seem to be not able to focus on much at all unless it beeps and has flashing lights.

My own children prefer to stay at home and look at a screen and would do so for much of the day if allowed. Recently I discovered how much my 10 year old loves swimming in the sea and have taken the opportunity to use this as a way to coax him out of the house. Sea swimming has become part of our daily routine; great for him and good for me too.

Back to nature is a big part of much going on in our island at the moment with the brain-child of Philippa Alexandre, Hambury Elementary School, being proof. You will have seen this in the JEP and all over social media. Philippa who is looking for investors in this crucial project says “Both the Scandinavian and New Zealand models for outdoor learning have proven so successful, it makes sense to attempt similar here. Our days at Hambury Elementary School will be structured differently; children will have opportunities to move (run, climb, roll, jump +) throughout the day. Our aim is that every child will leave us to transition to secondary school with many real life skills such as cooking, sewing and basic knowledge of tools plus much more. As well as our incredible outdoor space we are intending to install a sensory/physical area. We're only a tiny Island. Through community and teamwork we can achieve so much.”

So ‘back to school’ for some could mean a completely different thing in the future. Care free days outdoors and filled with nature and the educational opportunities this brings both in terms of academic, physical and emotional learning, could become seamless between holidays and term time.

Being open to the idea that we all absorb information in different ways is such a leap forward for society. It is now recognised that

Take coloured overlays for children with reading difficulties for instance. This is now mainstream and thanks locally to the work

by Sarah Evans of Vision Works. Children with dyslexia or other reading problems can now be confident in their ability to keep up with their peers. Sarah introduced coloured overlays to schools in the island some time ago and this has been hugely successful.

Now there is work underway to bring sound therapy to school children. Claire de Gruchy of the Shalbeck Life Centre is a Johansen Individualised Auditory Stimulation specialist and is making efforts to ensure children who are finding it difficult to focus in the class room are processing sound correctly.

This particular project is early days for Claire who has been helping children privately for over 20 years…. “Now it’s time to branch out to the wider populous” says Claire. As someone who learns visually, I was a late developer academically, creativity and nature were the keys to unlocking my potential and I see the same in my children. Bring on more of this stuff I say….

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ANTIQUES

THE GREAT IVORY DEBATE

By Stephen Cohu

There has been much press coverage over the last year regarding the undeniable tragedy of the ruthless poaching of elephants for their tusks in Africa. There has been a call for a total ban on the trade in any item either made from or incorporating elephant ivory whatever its age. There would be no trade allowed even in antique items. This article does not aim to sway opinion either way on the rights or wrongs of buying and selling ivory, merely to present the facts to the reader so they may be more fully informed to make a judgment.

THE CURRENT REGULATIONS The Control of International Trade in Endangered Species law of 1947 means it is not legal to sell any object made from ivory after this date, with exemptions for musical instruments (i.e. piano keys). The laws regarding the sale of ivory were recently changed in the UK so that even some antique items can no longer be sold.

Un-worked ivory tusks or any items that have not been significantly altered from the natural state of the tusk cannot be legally sold, however old they are. For example a gong made from two polished tusks with the gong suspended between could not be sold even if it had a full history going back 200 years.

A metal paper knife with a section of tusk for the handle could not be sold but a paper knife with an integral carved ivory blade can be! Confused? Applying the law fairly and effectively is difficult because there is an element of uncertainty about how the law applies in every case and opinions will differ as to how the law should be applied. The simple solution then would be to ban the trade in all ivory therefore there is no uncertainty.

Detail from an exceptional pierced ivory box, c1880.

This should pass the quality test but who decides?

The CITES regulations are also not standard across the globe with different countries having different rules. The plan to ban the sale of all ivory in the UK only works if the same ban is applied in all countries otherwise the trade will just move elsewhere.

Will Jersey apply the same ban as in the UK or will different regulations be adopted?!

HOW DO YOU TELL THE AGE OF CARVED IVORY? The problem is how do you tell the age of an ivory object and does the trade allowed in old items allow new items to be passed off as legal to sell? The current feeling is that allowing the trade in old ivory encourages trade in all ivory. It is sometimes difficult even for an expert to date an ivory object as age cracks; yellowing and general wear commensurate with age can be recreated by a talented faker leading to newly carved objects being passed off as antique. This does not apply to all objects; as with everything styles and fashions have changed and many items are obviously old as they have no current use and they do not conform to current taste.

An average quality Japanese ivory okimono, not good enough to be sold under the proposed ivory ban.

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The reason for using ivory as a carving material has changed over the last 100 years. In Hong Kong, Vietnam and many other Far Eastern countries, although banned, vast quantities of new

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ivory are openly sold. The demand for ivory from the Far East is from buyers who purchase the item for its raw material content; ivory items are often priced by the kilo. Owning modern ivory carvings demonstrate that you have the wealth to be able to buy something that has been illegally killed and comes with a huge price. Western buyers collect because of the beauty of the object and the skill of the carver, not for the fact it is made from ivory.

The trade in modern ivory, although banned in all signatory countries to the CITES Agreement of 1947, continues throughout the Far East where demand for objects carved from elephant ivory remains strong. Until the buyers are educated as to the shocking continued slaughter of elephants demand will not abate. Banning it may simply make it more expensive and more desirable to many wealthy Far Eastern buyers.

Ivory sales of any age have been banned in France since August 2016 unless a special license to sell has been granted by the French government and these are only granted for exceptional pieces under exceptional circumstances. The law is however not applied and the trade in ivory openly continues. There is no point having a law if it is not used!

THE USA AND THE SPORTING TROPHY PARADOX The sale of all ivory has been totally banned in many of the states of the USA. Items can be legally exported from these states with a CITES certificate or with age documentation produced by an expert but they cannot be imported or offered for sale.

The ironic thing is that American sport hunters can legally import two sport hunted trophies containing ivory or other elephant parts per annum into these states! So the sale of all ivory is banned but you can import recently sport hunted trophies, the argument being that the money from sport hunting helps to protect the other remaining elephants. With the rate of poaching currently going on this clearly isn’t working. Whilst there is more money to be made from killing elephants than by admiring them in the wild the poaching will continue.

In January 2016 some antiques and art dealers travelled to the USA to take part in the Miami Fair. Several consignments were inspected by US Customs and found to contain CITES compliant but undeclared ivory items. In order to avoid prosecution the dealers were made to destroy their own property including breaking up 18th century portrait miniatures painted on thin ivory sheets, removing the ivory insulators from the handles of silver teapots, removing small areas of ivory inlay from furniture.

Does this wanton destruction of antique works of art prevent the poaching of African elephants?

Campaigners say that every piece of ivory represents a dead elephant. This may be true but old ivory rarely came from animals that were killed for their tusks. Few people before the advent of modern weaponry would have tackled a seven ton bull elephant for its tusks, ivory came from natural elephant deaths, not from poaching. It is true that making all ivory sales illegal would leave no room to flout the rules either deliberately or accidentally.

One prediction is that poaching ivory for the black market may actually increase because old items are not available.

POSSIBLE EXEMPTIONS Included in the document currently being debated by the UK government are potential exemptions.

These would allow the continued trade in portrait miniatures painted on ivory as clearly it is the painting not the ivory that is the reason for its desirability.

Also there would be exemptions for museums trading important ivory objects but again how do you define important. Items representing the very best of their type would also be able to be traded as would items where ivory makes up only a small percentage of the item, e.g. a chest of drawers with ivory escutcheons.

Currently legal to sell as it has been changed from its original tusk form.

Who will make the judgement as to what is the finest of its type and how much will the licensing system cost? Virtually all items of antique ivory will become immediately worthless once the law is introduced. It will be legal to continue to own them but not to sell them- what happens when people inherit such items? This is effectively a transfer of ownership that will be prohibited under the new rules. Will these items then have to be destroyed? What about the gift of an ivory item, will this be legal? If so something could be sold to a customer who could then be given an ivory carving as a gift with the purchase!

COMPENSATION A group of individuals in the UK have clubbed together so that in the event of a ban a class action will be brought against the Government to claim compensation for the loss in value of their possessions. There is no compensation plan included in the proposals but how can it be legal to change a law to make hundreds of millions of pounds worth of items worthless without compensating the owners? If the Government seized property from people without compensating them then there would be a public outcry, why should banning ivory be any different?!

If successful any action could result in claims of hundreds of millions if not billions of pounds. What price however should be put on saving the elephant from extinction?

THE OUTCOME? Will banning all ivory sales save the elephant? No one knows but surely ending trade in exquisite old works of art will have no effect on the trade in new items. Unless the world unites in the fight against the poaching of elephants in Africa by coming together with a universal law then the unilateral law changes of different nations will have little effect. Undoubtedly something has to be done but while huge sums of money are to be made from the trade in illegal ivory then it will not stop.

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By Penny Downes of PENNYFEATHERS Beauty Skincare is being taken to new levels in many salons and with more high end aestheticians offering more advanced treatment too look after your skin. We have previously looked at Micro-needing for collagen induction and this month I want to discuss Dermaplane for exfoliation.

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Dermaplaning is manual exfoliation technique that gently removes the skin’s surface and removes vellous hair (peach fuzz) from the face using a surgical blade in a very specialised method. However Please don’t think it is a men’s wet shave your vellous hair won’t come back thicker or darker from this technique!

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Reviewing RIO… Have you ever found that one, perfect, hairdresser and no matter what he or she does, your hair always looks fab when you leave the salon.

I found that person many years ago; her name was Roz, we became friends, she always knew exactly what to do with my hair and then she left, not just the salon…but Jersey, for Australia no less….

I’ve never quite forgiven her!

She worked from Rio Hair & Beauty when it was still in Burrard Street. Fresh and new to me, I found myself re-entering Rio, now located in Halkett Place, two years ago when I donated 13” of hair to Little Princess charity…my allocated hairdresser on that day was Derek….and a new ‘perfect hair’ relationship was born….review by Juanita Shield-Laignel Since that time I’ve returned to Rio every six months or so…

I confess to being rather lazy when it comes to having my hair ‘done’ and was surprisingly liberated when I chose to grow my hair extra-long for charity, but being of that age when I now realise it’s more practical and seemly to go shoulder length, I am oh so grateful I’ve found the magical powers of a great hairdresser again. For many a year I was wondering in a coiffure wilderness, flitting from one salon to another in the hope to find a ‘Roz’ replica and it turns out I needn’t have gone very far.

Rio has always been up there with the top salons in the island, always priding themselves on high standards, excellent products, innovative processes and highly qualified stylists and beauty technicians and the ambiance has always been welcoming and relaxed and yet highly professional. I couldn’t have felt more looked after when recently I arrived for my latest trim (which turned out to be something of a re-style…but that’s a good thing).

As always I was shown to the waiting area by a polite and friendly young lady who offered me cup of tea….I asked for water and sat flicking through a few of the numerous magazines they have to choose from, including the Jerseylife I was pleased to see (were I blogging, a smiley face would be appropriate here).

As his previous client was nearing the end of her session and sitting comfortably, Derek popped across to briefly discuss my needs and we agreed, my hair had become a little heavy and out of shape so needed some cutting into with long layers. I shared that I felt it was a bit boring and needed updating for sure. Derek left me in the capable hands of another lovely young lady who was to be washing my hair that day.

I sat in the comfy leather chair and was asked if I would like to put my feet up, to which I replied ‘I don’t need an excuse to do that’ and as if by magic the base of the chair raised my feet off the floor….just enough to be comfortable. I lay back and enjoyed having my hair washed twice and conditioned beautifully and then my favourite part….head massage….need I say any more.

Suitably relaxed I was invited to sit in yet another comfy leather chair in front of a mirror and await Derek and his magic scissors and eye for detail. Soon he began, chopping here and snipping there and all the while chatting about the world at large; Jersey this and politics that and children and schooling and the other, all very at ease and upbeat. As it was three o’clock in the afternoon I enquired if talking all day is tiring. “I’m used to it” he replied. Having done it for thirty odd years, I image he is.

Having set the world to rights but all very convivial, Derek had finished cutting and out came the hairdryer, this was my excuse to go quiet and enjoy. Being a self-confessed hedonist when it comes to touch, I closed my eyes and enjoyed having my hair dried as much as I did having it washed and my scalp massaged. A few minutes later I was done and ready to go back out into the world feeling all pampered and pretty with a bouncy new hair-do.

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BOHO IS BACK - HERE'S HOW TO GET IT RIGHT THIS TIME AROUND The Noughties trend is having a resurgence. Katie Wright rounds up the best boho buys to shop now.

Cast your mind back to the mid-Noughties. Avril Lavigne was tearing up the pop charts, teens were glued to The O.C. and the fashion world was obsessed with one person in particular.

Sienna Miller emerged seemingly out of nowhere, her relationship with Jude Law at the time landing her in the tabloids on an almost daily basis, and her bohemian style landing her on the cover of Vogue in December 2004.

The actor and former model's aesthetic was characterised by gypsy skirts (a maxi skirt pulled up and worn as a dress was Miller's signature look), peasant blouses, slouchy leather bags and wide belts slung low on the hips.

In fact, it's categorically impossible to have too many tassels when it comes to boho 2.0. And while the Noughties was all about black, white and beige, now saturated brights and ice-cream pastels come to the fore.

The trophy jacket is another essential component. Boxy, cropped and covered in embroidery, this hard-working piece will give denim a new lease of life and can be dressed up or down.

Accessorise with a straw bag (mini or maxi) and sandals (tasselled, of course) and you're all set.

The 'boho chic' look was copied endlessly by the high street and became the overriding style of the era - but it soon fell out of favour, as massive trends are often wont to do.

But now, more than a decade on, boho is firmly back on the fashion map, and we're not disappointed at all.

After seasons of minimalist athleisure and Nineties dominance, it's great to see unabashedly intricate and pretty clothing back in the shops, plus the dreamy hippy look is perfectly timed for summer.

That doesn't mean this is a total rehash of Ms Miller's greatest hits, however.

Your key buys now include a statement dress inspired by the Chloe SS18 collection, and an embroidered cotton blouse with puff sleeves and tassel ties.

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The Lady of Spain

by Rebecca Underwood

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Tenerife, at 785 square miles, is the largest of the Spanish Canary Islands, and continues to attract hordes of visitors from all over Europe. Those seeking a comfortable snooze on a sandy beach, and yearning to be soothed by a warm, tropical climate, will be richly rewarded.

A number of South Tenerife’s golden sand beaches, including Fañabé, Playa del Duque, Torviscas and El Médano have achieved the coveted Blue Flag status (awarded by the Foundation of Environmental Education).

For ardent explorers, there are lush forests, arid deserts and the majestic Anaga Mountains, which are located in the northeast of the island, occupying the greenest part of Tenerife and reaching up to 1024 metres.

Another popular site is Mount Teide, an active volcano, which forms part of the Teide National Park, covering 47,000 acres. Recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007, Mount Tiede attracts more than 3 million visitors annually.

Novice hikers, heading for the Teide National Park, which stretches across the centre of the island, may consider starting off at the El Portillo Visitor’s Centre and embark on the relatively easy 5.3 kilometre trail to Cuesta de La Fortaleza. Take the opportunity to discover some of the most common plants including brooms, laburnums, summit roses, catmint and flixweed. Admire the towering Canarian

pine trees and as you pass by La Fortaleza, pause for a while and admire the stunning scenery.

Prior to your expedition, stock up on supplies, and head for the Mercado La Pepa, an indoor food market, located on the top floor of the Passarela Oasis Shopping Centre on Avenida San Francisco in Los Cristianos. Select your food from a large number of food and drinks businesses, including a wide range of vegan options, and then make your way to the open air terrace to sample some goodies. I ordered papas arrugadas, the national dish, which consists of wrinkled potatoes served with mojos (tasty paprika and coriander sauces), and Tenerife’s national speciality coffee, the Barraquito, which is made with condensed milk, espresso coffee, frothy milk, lemon zest and Licor 43, Spain’s most popular liquor.

Served in a tall clear glass, to display the layers of ingredients, this blend of flavours is simply scrumptious.

I settled in Los Cristianos, one of Tenerife’s most popular holiday resorts, which is located on the south coast. A leisurely stroll along the promenade, beside the bustling harbour, reveals a host of opportunities for beach babes, including scuba-diving, snorkelling, water-skiing, jet-skiing, fishing charters, kayaking and canoeing. continues overleaf...

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Home Away apartment complex For a more leisurely encounter with the briny and the opportunity to spot some of the world’s 79 species of dolphins and whales (21 of these species inhabit Tenerife’s waters), I opted to embark on Mugen, an impressively sleek lined 45ft Bavaria sailing boat with a beam of 4.35 metres, which is docked at Los Gigantes, only 30 kilometres away from Los Cristianos. The beautiful vessel, which is only five years old, holds a highly skilled crew of two and a maximum of eight passengers. Sailing on the glittering blue waters, and comfortably seated on the back deck with three fellow passengers, I sipped on a glass of chilled sparkling wine and devoured a platter of fresh fruit, followed by a selection of delicious sandwiches. We were fortunate to spot a playful pod of bottlenose dolphins and then a couple of short fin pilot whales.

Other ocean residents, which may surface, include loggerhead and green turtles, finback, beaked, humpback and sperm whales, mantas and tunas.

Tenerife offers an extensive selection of hotels but for those who prefer more space, holiday rental apartments offer guests the freedom to choose their own way of life rather than adapting to a hotel’s time table. Homeaway.com provides a wide range of rental properties from high end villas and apartments to middle range properties and there are options for those on more limited budgets. I selected a middle range apartment, located within a small complex on the outskirts of Los Cristianos and within walking distance to a taxi rank, the local bus station, supermarkets, and the pedestrianized promenade, which leads to Playa de las Amèricas. The facilities on the complex include a large swimming pool and a separate children’s pool with towering palm trees providing shade. The apartment features two bedrooms, one bathroom with a shower, an open plan kitchen and a comfortable lounge. The balcony, furnished with a table and chairs, provided the ideal spot for dining.

For those who prefer to dine out, Restaurante El Cine, located on Calle Juan Bariajo, near the harbour is just the ticket. This bustling casual restaurant is a real gem and I was delighted to see that most of the tables were taken by local people including members of the local police force. I selected the succulent fried octopus, served with a choice of Canarian sauces and accompanied by a cool glass of local wine. I was embarrassed to admit that a stray glob of sauce had landed on my clothing and I asked the waiter for a damp cloth. In seconds flat he produced an aerosol spray of ‘Quitamanchas’ and I was relieved to know that this incident was a regular occurrence! Passing by again on a Sunday lunch time I noted a long meandering queue of locals waiting patiently for a table; surely the highest accolade.

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Home Away apartment dining option provides diners with the opportunity to take part in the popular sport of ‘people watching’. I selected the delicious bone-in, char grilled 35oz Ribeye, and accompanied by a glass of Pintia Toro, the flavours were sublime.

And, for an exceptional dining experience, head for Casa Fito, located on Carretera General del Sur in Chimiche, which is approximately 30 kilometres from Los Cristianos. The grilled Chateaubriand beef tenderloin, served with a glass of Viñátigo Ensamblaje Tino, is a first class dish. And as we raised our glasses for a toast to the talented chef, the lyrics of a popular song, written in 1931 by Erell Reaves, came to mind …..

‘Lady of Spain I adore you, right from the night I first saw you, my heart had been yearning for you, what else could any heart do?, Lady of Spain’.

'Top tip' - holiday accommodation For more information on the featured accommodation (property no. 8249881) and other properties all over the World, select the most trusted company for holiday rentals and visit homeaway.com 'Top tip’- flights Take advantage of a punctual and reliable service from London Gatwick direct to Tenerife South. Opt for business class which includes a guaranteed window or aisle seat, a separate cabin providing more privacy and comfort, a generous luggage allowance (2x32k) and access to BA's London Gatwick lounge.

Fly the flag and visit britishairways.com ‘Top tip’ – tours, transfers and getting around For more information on daily whale watching cruises and/or private charters, visit thirdelementcharters.com Purchase a travel card for the local bus company, which offers a punctual and efficient service. For more information visit titsa.com For a reliable airport transfer service in Tenerife, Kintasur Bus offers an ultra-modern minibus with capacity for up to 16 passengers. For more information email: kintasurbus@gmail.com or call 0034 690 27 47 76.

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Gabrielle Fagan discovers how to take inspiration from the seaside to create a relaxed and summery interior...

Summertime often brings with it a longing to live by the sea with lapping waves and sweeping beaches as the backdrop to your life.

Not all of us can fulfil this fantasy but coastal chic can easily be brought into your home wherever it is, with the use of ocean-inspired colour tones, natural materials and informal styling.

We asked three design experts for their tips on creating a perfect coastal interior and went beachcombing to find some top seashore style picks. Here's how to make a splash indoors....

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CHOOSE NATURAL MATERIALS SAYS LOIS VINCENT "The look and feel of a life beside the sea provides endless inspiration for decor," says Lois Vincent, home designer House of Fraser.

"This season, colour and texture are wonderfully restful watercolour stripes, tie-dye effects, and those salt-washed ocean hues are so easy to work into any home come the summer months. “Look out for weathered and raw finishes too - it's all about capturing the beauty in imperfection. Natural materials like wood and rattan will add interest to a space and will be a lovely contrast to sharp blues and crisp whites that are so characteristic of a coastal home."

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GO FOR RELAXED INFORMALITY SAYS CHARLIE LUXTON "Our house revolves around an open plan living, dining and cooking space and references the reality and palette of the Cornish seascape, to create a subtle, calm environment," says architectural designer and TV presenter, Charlie Luxton, who has teamed up with windows and blinds specialists, Hillarys to create a coastal style scheme.

"For me, coastal style is a way of life rather than a trend. It's a look that invokes an ambience of relaxed informality which is perfect for summer homes, whether you live by the coast or not.

"Rather than opting for the traditional maritime or beach hut look, I've gone for a subtle mix of cloudy sky greys, moody blues and white enlivened by a few bold splashes of sunshine yellow.

It's inspired by the weather, light and wonderful landscapes.

"I didn't want to shut out any of the natural light so I've used roller blinds and voiles. Linen fabrics, chunky woollen rugs and throws and woven baskets, driftwood lamps and wooden furniture complete the look."

TEMPER BRIGHTS WITH OFF-WHITES SAYS SALLY DENNING "Many of us dream of living by the sea - but even if you're not lucky enough to have a seashore home, you can take inspiration from the beauty of the coast and bring those ideas inside, wherever and however you live," promises Sally Denning.

"You could copy the colours of fishing boats, beach huts and painted shutters, which all boast strong shades that weather to more manageable hues.

"Tropical brights such as turquoise and aqua are another popular choice but temper them with neutrals or off-whites to keep a scheme easy to live with as well as easy on the eye."

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WAYS TO KEEP YOUR HOME SECURE THIS SUMMER

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It's the season of open windows, dusting-down bikes and jetting off on hols - but don't forget about protecting your property, says Abi Jackson.

Summer has a magical way of making us all feel a little more relaxed and carefree, doesn't it?

When it comes to home security, however, the sunshine shouldn't be a reason for letting our guards down. In fact, there may even be a few extra things to think about during the warmer months, in terms of keeping your property and its contents safe and secure.

Whether you're jetting off on holiday, or simply going to be spending more time in the garden - or flinging windows open to let in some breeze - here are six ways to help keep your property as protected as possible.

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HAVE A HOLIDAY HOME-SECURITY CHECKLIST Lucky enough to be heading away on holiday? You'll want to do everything you can to ensure you're able to fully relax and enjoy that well-earned summer break - and this includes taking appropriate steps to maximise the security of your property while you're away.

Some people find it reassuring to install burglar alarms and security cameras, and there are lots of apps available now that help you 'keep an eye' on your home from afar, or operate lights on timers, for instance, so it looks like somebody's in. These things aside, make absolutely sure all your door and window locks are adequate. You might want to have a chat with a trusted neighbour, who can keep an eye out for you while you're away.

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WATCH THOSE OPEN WINDOWS AND BACK DOORS Nobody likes a hot, stuffy house, so of course you're going to want to have the windows open more often during summer, and if you have a back door, chances are it'll be in use more than usual too. Just don't forget to shut and lock them again if you're going out, and - perhaps depending on the set-up and location of your home - if you're leaving the room. It only takes a few minutes for opportunist thieves to sneak in or stick an arm through an open window.

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With this in mind, be sensible when it comes to leaving windows open at night-time - even if you're not on the ground floor (thieves do use ladders). If you do want to sleep with the window open, look at installing security catches, so the window can't be opened more widely from the outside.

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DON'T KEEP VALUABLES WITHIN REACH Still on the open windows theme, it's a good idea to ensure any items of potential value to a thief - laptops, phones, jewellery, car keys, wallets, etc - are kept well away from open windows at all times, even if they're only open a smidge.

DON'T FORGET ABOUT GARDEN TOYS AND PARAPHERNALIA It'd be lovely to think of our gardens as crime-free safe havens, but thieves have been known to target gardens and garden sheds during summertime - when we might be more likely to leave tools, toys and bikes lying around on the grass, or within easy access in a shed with a flimsy lock. Make sure anything of value is packed away when not in use, and especially overnight, and that all your locks are up to the task. If you're going away on holiday, it might be a good idea to take high-value items out of the shed and keep them more securely locked up in your house.

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BE SOCIAL MEDIA SAVVY Following on from the above, while we all like to 'share' our weekend jaunts and holidays on social media, in this day and age, it's wise to be cautious about how and where you're advertising the fact that your house is currently sitting empty.

At the very least, make sure your Facebook profile is set to 'private' and only accept people you genuinely know and trust as your online 'friends' - that way, if you do post a snap of you with a pina colada next to a pool on the other side of the world, you know it's only good friends who'll be seeing it.

Another handy hint is to be careful not to post things on Instagram and Facebook that identify your address. And if homes in your area are being targeted by burglars while people are on holiday, it might be a more reassuring move to save the status updates entirely until you're back.

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5 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE UPGRADING YOUR SHOWER Lauren Davidson asks the experts for some crucial tips and tricks.

They might not be the hottest new gadget on the market, but it's safe to say that a decent shower is one of the most important aspects of our daily routines.

Showers are now such a commonplace feature in our homes that it's difficult to imagine life without them - but far more than being just a means of getting clean, a good shower helps us revive and restore, setting us up for the day.

Over the years, there have been many revolutionary shower models and designs released onto the market. From the introduction of electric showers in the Sixties, to the Eighties witnessing the creation of different shower head models and body jets, the humble shower has come a long way.

Thinking of upgrading yours? Here, an expert shares five essential things you need to know before upgrading your shower...

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However, if you're planning on having a new shower installed, this is the first thing you need to find out, to make the process smoother and ensure the model you choose is compatible with your home's plumbing.

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system," says Roland Boal, lead industrial designer at Mira Showers.

"If you have a boiler the size of a small kitchen cupboard somewhere in your house, and you don't have [separate] hot and cold-water tanks, then this is most likely a high-pressure system," Boal adds.

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DESIGN OPTIONS ARE ENDLESS - SO DO SOME HOMEWORK FIRST More and more importance is being placed on bathroom design, with an array of bathroom designers offering all sorts of shower models, from sleek and modern to functional and eco-friendly.

So you might be surprised by just how much choice is out there and because there is so much to choose from, it's a good idea to do a little research and get an idea of what you're looking for before taking the plunge and upgrading.

Mar Esteve Cortes, of design company Neolith, says of current bathroom design trends: "In the past, bathroom design has been overlooked as other rooms are prioritised, but we're seeing interesting trends on the horizon at the moment, including monochromatic colours and seamless, single slabs being used in shower cubicles.

"Walk-in showers are a popular way of optimising space in what is typically a compact room," Cortes adds. "Using the same material inside and outside the shower evokes a sense of continuity, rather than segmenting the area into smaller sections, creating the illusion of more space than there actually is."

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money in the long run. If you're looking to save on your energy bills, opting for a low-flow shower handset is one of the simplest ways to do this."

If nothing wakes you up in the morning more than a power shower (which, naturally, tend to use more water), consider trying an 'air shower head' instead - these are designed to mix air and water in order to create the feel of a power shower while still being more energy and water-efficient.

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LITTLE FEATURES AND DESIGN ADDITIONS CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE Whether it's a multi-setting shower head or a wall-mounted storage tray, modern designs allow you to add a variety of useful features to

your shower.

Margaret Talbot, marketing manager of VitrA UK, says: "A shower seat, either freestanding or a fold-up model attached to the wall, is a comfortable addition. Don't forget to add a towel rail and a wall-mounted storage basket for shampoo.

If you're planning an over-bath shower though, forget about shower curtains - they don't contain the water effectively."

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LOOK FOR ENERGY-SAVING OPTIONS TOO According to the Environment Agency, the average UK household uses 140 litres of water each day, with showers being responsible for around 30% of this.

BE SMART WITH YOUR TECH CHOICES With technology becoming more advanced year after year and increasingly featuring in our homes, it should probably come as no surprise that this now extends to the realm of showers, too.

Whether it's controlling your shower settings via the clock of a button or through an app, or having screens and speakers installed, bathroom design can now be pretty high-tech.

And this doesn't stop at design features inside the shower, either - there are smart options for guarding against leaks and water damage, for instance, too.

Matt Poll, CEO and founder of the UK's first smart home insurance provider, Neos, says: "Smart home technology is a great option to look into when upgrading your shower, allowing you to help prevent leaks escalating. Some insurers now offer smart home technology as part of your package, so it's worth looking around to see what you can get.

"If you're having complex pipework laid, for example a wet room, it's a good idea to look into some wireless, Wi-Fi-enabled leak sensors. They can be installed in minutes and mean the smallest of leaks can be detected, both while the work is being carried out and down the line, when the pipework might be hidden away behind tiles.”

But as well as improving the style and functionality of your bathroom, looking to upgrade your shower could be an opportunity to make your home a little more planet-friendly too, and help reduce your energy bills in the longer term.

Andy Grigor, head of design and dnnovation at Methven, says: "Making your bathroom more eco-friendly can save you

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3 WAYS to play it cool in the bedroom Struggling with these hot, stuffy nights? Gabrielle Fagan reveals how to turn down the heat with soaring style The long, hot days of summer call for a light touch in the bedroom. When the temperature's rising, an unfussy, uncluttered space can help you feel cooler, and even simple changes - like replacing heavy drapes with floaty fabrics like voiles, and using cotton or linen bedlinen - will all add to the relaxed vibe.

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Choose from one of these three looks for a warm-weather bedroom makeover, and create the perfect chill-out zone...

DIVE INTO DREAMY BLUES "Crisp white and serene blue is a classic combination - it can conjure the freshness of a by-the-sea-setting, synonymous with clear summer skies and scudding white clouds," says Mark Chambers, marketing manager, English Blinds (englishblinds.co.uk).

"Dressing the window with a blind like our Visage Mayfair Snow, which echoes the colour palette, rather than bulky curtains, can help make the room appear larger and more airy.

"For a light summery scheme," Chambers adds, "balance a white backdrop with splashes of blue in prints and cushions, to add depth and interest."

PLAY WITH SUNNY SHADES "The hot weather's inspiring people to create their very own summer sanctuary," says Samantha Parish, interior design

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account manager, at bed specialists, Hypnos (hypnosbeds.com/uk).

"Statement colours can create a truly stylish bedroom, and when used in the right way, will still conjure a relaxing ambience.

"To make the most of this trend, remember to add succulents, fern, ivy and snake plants for their air-enhancing properties," Szalinska adds.

Combine colour - such as bright sunshine yellow or deep, zingy citrus orange - with a neutral white, to keep a look light, fresh and contemporary.

"Don't be afraid to be bold and brave with your colour choices," Parish adds. "Think of the impact of those distinctive vibrant shades in sun-splashed Mediterranean settings, which achieve dramatic impact by contrasting cool and hot hues."

TIP: Bring personality to classic white sheets, by layering them with throws and cushions in bold colours and patterns. Ideally, stick to one style of pattern and just vary the scale, and use complementary shades.

Add more interest by varying textures.

CREATE A PALM-FRINGED SANCTUARY "Even with the scorching temperatures outside, the right choice of textiles, accessories and plants will help create a relaxing and cool bedroom," says Ali Szalinska, director, Dekoria (dekoria.co.uk).

"The concept of bringing the outside in, with greens, natural textures and lots of house plants, has stolen our hearts this season - for a very good reason! Natural colours have a calming effect on the mind and plants help oxygenate the air, which aids restful sleep.

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"Don't be afraid to mix real plants with faux ones to create your very own easy-to-maintain urban jungle, especially if you want to minimise watering, or would like green touches in dark areas, where real real plants would struggle."Adding large botanical prints is a fabulous way to make an instant style statement, and we've drawn inspiration from tropical beach palms for our bold cushions and blind. Ensure the rest of your accessories are in neutral shades like pale grey, and keep the space uncluttered so those statement pieces shine."

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How to dry lavender for scent and indoor decoration

Want the rich perfume of lavender indoors and out? If you harvest some now, you can enjoy its heady scent indoors for months to come.

Anyone who wants to add colour and scent from the garden to their indoor pot pourri should be harvesting their lavender now. Here's what to do...By Hannah Stephenson 1. GET THE TIMING RIGHT The whole stalk needs cutting when the flowers are showing colour but are not fully opened.

2. DRY IT OFF Tie the stalks in loose bundles and hang them in a greenhouse or warm shed to dry, or spread them on trays in the airing cupboard for a few days.

3. CHOOSE YOUR USE When the plants are completely dry, you can either keep the stalks on and use them in flower arrangements, or rub the flower buds free of the stalks and add them to your potpourri or to make

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lavender bags which can be used inside drawers to make your clothes smell fresh.

A good choice of lavender for harvesting is Lavandula angustifolia 'Imperial gem', which is highly decorative as well as aromatic and ideal for planting near a path at the front of the border.

Lavender is an easy plant to grow as it requires little watering during the summer months and thrives in any well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.

The bushy stems and grey green leaves are perfect for creating low hedges to garden paths. And you don't have to just have purple because there are white, pink and blue varieties.

Old English lavender grows to around 90cm (3ft) with grey-blue flowers. Go for 'Hidcote', which will give you deep violet flowers.

If you fancy pink for a change, go for 'Loddon Pink'.

If you decide not to harvest your lavender for indoors, clip the plants lightly with shears after flowering, which will remove the dead heads and make them look tidier.

Unfortunately, they do have a relatively short life and even with regular pruning may start to sprawl and die back in time. So it's worth taking cuttings in summer to replace plants that cannot be improved by pruning.

4. TIDY UP IN SPRING To improve overall appearance, cut back the previous year's growth to new shoots within 5-10cm (2-4in) of the ground in early or mid spring, just as new growth starts.

Lavender is not the only aromatic plant which can be harvested for potpourri at this time of year. Gather and dry the flowers of colourful herbs such as marigold, hyssop, chamomile and dill, which will add fragrance and colour to your bowl.

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7 TIPS FOR KEEPING YOUR GARDEN IN SHAPE WHILE YOU'RE AWAY

Nobody wants to come home to shrivelled up pots and plants. Hannah Stephenson reveals some simple steps to limit the damage.

Going away on holiday is always a headache for gardeners, who fear their container plants will frazzle in the heat, fruit and vegetables will wither and die and they'll return to grass which looks like a hay field.

So, what measures can you take to protect your plants while you're away?

1. FIND A FRIENDLY NEIGHBOUR Get a friend or relative to water your plants for you while you're away, preferably a neighbour who can pop in daily and is perhaps a fellow gardener, so the favour can be reciprocated. If you are growing fruit and veg, reward them with some of your harvest, or give them some cut flowers from your garden as a thank you on your return. Alternatively, if there are any responsible teenagers on your street who are looking for pocket money jobs, they might be willing to do it for a small fee.

Here are seven ways to keep your garden taken care of while you're away...

2. HUDDLE CONTAINERS TOGETHER Patio containers are among the trickiest elements to sustain if you don't have someone to do your watering, as they rely totally on you for their moisture. You'll need to give them a thorough soaking before you go away (and hopefully you'll have added some slow-release water granules to your compost when

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planting), and then put them in saucers in the shade, huddled together, to create a microclimate and increase humidity.

If you didn't put water-retaining gel into the compost initially, then lift the compost and plant out carefully if you can, adding some of the crystals to the compost. Water-retaining crystals will also soak up water if it rains while you're away. Try not to put your pots right next to the house, where there may be an overhang, because if there is any rain you want them to be exposed to it.

Deadhead the plants thoroughly before you go, even removing the flowers which are just in bud, as this encourages further growth and hopefully you will come back to fresh blooms.

Where practical, dig a hole in a shady border and place smaller pots rim deep into it, giving them and the surrounding soil a good watering, so they can absorb moisture from their surroundings.

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3. TAKE DOWN HANGING BASKETS Hanging baskets are the most vulnerable containers while you're away, as they dry out very quickly, and in the height of summer need watering twice a day. So take them down and dig a hole in a shady border to sit the basket in, giving the basket and the surrounding soil a really good soak before you go, giving all the plants in it a good trim and hopefully surrounding plants will provide some shelter from the midday sun.

4. CONSIDER USING CAPILLARY MATTING With indoor plants, place a piece of capillary matting in the bottom of the kitchen sink, bath or a tray and give it a good soaking, then place smaller pot plants on it, which should soak up the moisture in their roots. You can also use capillary matting with smaller outdoor pot plants, grouping them on one end of a sheet of saturated capillary matting and dipping the other end into a bucket of water, so that plants slowly wick up the water as they need it. continues overleaf...

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5. INSTALL AN IRRIGATION SYSTEM There are many irrigation systems on the market, some which can be controlled by an app, with high-tech sensors which assess the soil dryness and can tell when plants need watering - such as the Hozelock Cloud Controller Kit. If you've just a few pots, consider water globes, which can be filled and then placed upside down and their hollow spikes pushed into the soil, releasing as much water as the plant needs.

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6. FREEZE OR CALL IN A FAVOUR FOR FRUIT AND VEG Water everything thoroughly before you go and keep your fingers crossed that fruit and veg will be in good shape when you return.

Pick as much as you can a couple of days beforehand and freeze what you can't use. To be honest, this is where you really could do with kindly neighbours to help you out and offer them the harvest that they pick.

7. DON'T WORRY ABOUT ESTABLISHED SHRUBS AND LAWNS Your lawn may look tatty when you get home but it will recover when the autumn rain comes. Also, established trees and shrubs will be well-rooted and should be able to find water deep down.

Some shrubs may become stressed, but if you give them a good soak when you get home, they will recover.

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If you think eating vegan is boring, think again! Our collection of vegan recipes proves you can have colourful vegan dishes, bursting with taste and flavour.

Whether you're a proud vegan or simply vegan curious, these delicious recipes will help you find inspiration when cooking vegan meals.

VEGAN SHALLOT AND VEGETABLE NASI GORENG Fried rice is the perfect speedy comfort food, great on a Friday night served with a couple of cold beers. Use your favourite chilli sauce here -try it with sriracha or sweet chilli sauce or an authentic Indonesian Sambal Oelek sauce if you can find it.

Serves: 2 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 25 minutes You’ll need: 6 tbsp vegetable oil 6 shallots, finely sliced 2 cloves garlic, sliced 3 shallots, sliced 2 carrots, cut into matchsticks 3cm fresh ginger, grated 250g spring greens, finely shredded 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp tomato ketchup juice 1/2 lime, or more to taste 1-2 tsp chilli sauce, to taste, plus extra to serve 250g cooked basmati rice to serve 50g peanuts, roughly chopped What to do: Heat the vegetable oil in a wok over a medium high heat and add the shallots. Fry for a good 15 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are deep golden brown, turning the heat down a little if they start to catch at the edges. Scoop from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain on a plate lined with a few sheets of kitchen paper. They will crisp up as they cool.

Drain all but a tablespoon of oil from the wok.

Set the wok back over the heat and add the garlic, stir frying for a minute until lightly golden. Add the shallots, carrots and ginger and fry for a further 3 minutes until the carrots are just starting to soften. Add the spring greens and keep frying for another 3 minutes.

Stir through the soy sauce, ketchup, lime juice and chilli sauce, stirring well to mix through.

Tip in the rice, season to taste with a little salt and pepper and stir fry for a final 3 minutes until everything is piping hot.

To serve, spoon the nasi goreng into warmed bowls. Top each with a the peanuts and crispy shallots. Serve immediately with extra chilli sauce.

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CHANTENAY VEGETABLE CHILLI This warming vegan chilli is so easy to make. Serve it with rice and some coconut yoghurt for a great weeknight feast.

Serves 4 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: approx 30 minutes You’ll need: 1 tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 250g Chantenay, whole & unpeeled 350g mixed vegetables, chopped (tinned sweetcorn, courgettes, mushrooms, red, yellow & green peppers all work well) 1 tin mixed beans 1 tin chopped tomatoes 300ml boiling water Salt & freshly ground black pepper Spices: 2 tsp ground cumin 2 tsp ground coriander 2 tsp dried oregano 1-2 tsp dried chilli flakes 1 tsp paprika (smoked or unsmoked) To serve: Coconut yoghurt Fresh coriander leaves, roughly chopped What to do: In a large saucepan with a lid, fry the onion in the oil until soft (about 5 minutes), add the garlic and fry for a further minute.

Add the Chantenay, the chopped mixed vegetables and the spices and fry for 2-3 minutes, or until the lovely spice aromas rise from the pan. Finally add the mixed beans, tinned tomatoes and boiling water and bring everything up to the boil.

Cover the pan and reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and cook for around 20-25 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Check after 15 minutes or so and if the sauce is a little thin uncover for the remaining cooking time. Serve sprinkled with the chopped coriander and a dollop of sour cream or crème fraîche. Credit: chantenay.com

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The Lady and the Bay: Florence Boot’s Story by Paul Darroch This belief would serve her well when she met the man who would change her life.

Jesse Boot arrived in Jersey with his health broken. As a poor child, he had wandered barefoot in the fields to gather herbs for his family’s little chemist’s shop in Nottingham. He toiled long and hard to expand the business, yet the years of struggle had taken a heavy toll. Haunted by the spectre of his own father’s premature demise, Jesse was on the point of selling up. Then his sister suggested the ideal tonic: a holiday in sunny Jersey.

Beauport Bay is sublime. Follow the steep path that wends down the hillside, where the green gorse opens onto a secluded beach. The golden sand, towering rock stack and shimmering blue bay form one of Jersey’s most iconic landscapes.

Just as captivating is the history of this beautiful bay. Long ago, a lady was asked by her husband exactly what would she like as a birthday or Christmas present, and she laughingly requested her very own bay. And in February 1923, the land above the beach, allowing exclusive access to its marvellous vistas, was purchased just for her.

That lady was born Florence Rowe, the daughter of a St Helier bookseller, but, in time, she would come to grow a vast retail empire, one that became a British household name. Her generosity continues to shape the Island we know today.

Florence was born on 29th July 1863 at Grove Place in St Helier, and her father was a bookseller and stationer on Queen Street. Her earliest recollections were “of toddling around the counters at my father’s side”. She developed a burning conviction that that “life in a shop could and ought to be a high calling”.

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One Sunday, at chapel in St Helier, Jesse Boot met Florence Rowe, the bookseller’s daughter. The careworn businessman was smitten. The Jersey shop-girl was a dozen years younger, sociable, effervescent and imaginative. They fell in love and soon enough, on 30 August 1886, they were married.

Florence changed everything. Her enthusiasm and creative flair helped turn Boots into a phenomenon. She introduced the idea of a toiletries department, and modelled new stores in lavish medieval and Tudor styles. Her own background in the book trade inspired the innovative Boots Lending Library, which would eventually lend 35 million books a year.

Florence was a pioneer – a former shop-girl who now presided over a retail empire. She cared deeply for her female staff and encouraged them to strive for managerial roles in the business. After the Great War, Jesse finally sold the business for two and a quarter million pounds, a stupendous fortune in that distant age.

He built FB (Florence Boot) Cottages to provide decent homes for Islanders at a time of great need, and in 1928 presented FB Fields to the Island as a sporting facility. That same year, the couple were ennobled as the 1st Baron and Lady Trent, and retired behind the gates of Villa Millbrook, their mock-baronial fortress in St Lawrence.

Sadly, Jesse’s health was weakening fast and he passed away in the summer of 1931. Yet Florence’s work was just beginning. She summoned the astonishing talents of René Lalique to Jersey, where he utterly transformed the tired old church of St Matthew’s at Millbrook. His exquisite altar and angels, illuminated by the white fire of electricity, are widely acclaimed as a modern masterpiece. Florence also gifted the extensive gardens of her own house to the Island “for the present and future generations… as a resting place for older people and a recreation place for the young ones”. She renamed them Coronation Park.

There was one last gift to come. Florence Boot adored her pristine sanctuary at Beauport, but always wished that her beloved bay should be enjoyed by all.

So, in 1950, just two years before her death, her son John donated the Beauport headland to the people of Jersey. Her precious birthday gift has become ours.

Paul Darroch tells the story of Florence Boot in Jersey: The Hidden Histories, which is available throughout Jersey and on Amazon. He is speaking at the Jersey Festival of Words on 29 September.

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Bricks and mortar and successful businesses are attractive investment options and in Jersey, islanders still have the opportunity to invest locally despite there perhaps being less quoted local companies to invest in than there were in the 80s and 90s. That is beginning to change as a number of local companies, particularly trust and corporate administration businesses, have recently sought listing on either The International Stock Exchange or the London Stock Exchange listings. Ravenscroft acts as investment manager to three funds which have a local focus and aim to provide investors with an income stream and long-term capital growth: Bailiwick Investments Limited is one of the largest investors in Channel Islands’ business. It’s a closed-ended investment company which has a stake in a number of local businesses including Sandpiper CI, Jacksons Group, SigmaRoc (owners of Ronez), Guernsey Recycling Group. Gross assets under administration are currently more than £78m. and the shares provide a gross historic annual dividend yield of over 4%.

The Channel Islands Property Fund (‘CIPF’) is a specialist real estate investment company established to acquire high quality commercial office space in the Channel Islands and further afield which has long-term rental income from high quality tenant covenants. CIPF has purchased 12 properties currently valued at £248m. and is capitalising on strong local knowledge of property owners, tenants and lenders.

Properties in the fund include Liberation House and Windward House, next to Liberty Wharf in St Helier, as well as 17-18 Esplanade occupied by Kleinwort Hambros and 17-21 Seaton Place occupied by Intertrust. In Guernsey, the fund’s properties include Glategny Court, Regency Court and Royal Chambers in St Peter Port and a further three situated in the Isle of Man. In the seven years since launch, CIPF has paid investors a minimum of 6% per annum in dividends.

The Financial Services Opportunities Investment Fund Limited is the newest of the funds having launched in late 2016 and is aimed at sophisticated investors and therefore has a high minimum investment requirement.

Established to invest in financial services related businesses, primarily in global offshore financial centres, it has already completed on six investments including stakes in PraxisIFM, Consortia Partnership and Kreston IOM and has gross assets under administration of £54.6m.

HAYDN TAYLOR Managing Director, Ravenscroft in Jersey When it comes to identifying the right businesses, Ravenscroft relies heavily on long-term relationships, trust and friendships. They are very important drivers to how we undertake transactions and so any potential investee needs to share similar values. We take a ‘collegiate’ approach to the investments we make locally, looking to support and incentivise a good management team rather than seeking to replace them and looking for a turnaround success. Our approach is about investing in the business to allow untapped potential to be realised. We are supportive shareholders who back management’s vision and can provide additional funding for expansion but we make it very clear, we absolutely don’t want to run their businesses.

Access to the funds can be gained directly through Ravenscroft in Jersey or some other financial advisers in the island. The funds are all regulated by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission and up to date information, including prices and company results, can be found on The International Stock Exchange website at www.tise.com. Owing to the closed ended nature of the investments and the illiquidity of the underlying assets, liquidity in their shares does depend on the availability of buyers and sellers in the market which must be considered by investors and these funds should be seen as complementary to existing investments in a wide spread of other financial assets.

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St John’s College Cambridge serve up a feast of music congregation laughing in the aisles. Especially noteworthy was a solo performance of “Amazing Grace” by the alto Dan Brown.

The two evening concerts saw the Gentlemen show off a repertoire ranging from early sacred music to folksongs to more modern close-harmony. The first half included early sacred music from the vibrant “Jubilate Deo” by Orlande de Lassus to “The Lamentations of Jeremiah” by Tallis. Then there was a set of music written for the Choir of St John’s College by past and present singer composers, before spirituals in St Ouen’s church and Britten’s “The Ballad of Little Musgrave and Lady Barnard” in the Town church. The Britten featured dropping Oli Morris, Simon Grant and Michael Bell as soloists with some wonderful word painting and sonorous sounds.

Rounds of applause rang out over the weekend for the Gentlemen of St John's College Cambridge choir who performed a series of concerts at St Ouen’s Church, the Town Church, and Gouray Church over the weekend.

One audience member described it as “an absolutely phenomenal concert. The best I have been to in Jersey!”, while others called for them to return to the Island.

Formed of the Choral Scholars of the world-renowned, Gramophone award-winning Choir of St John’s College, Cambridge, the Gentlemen drew on their legacy of a busy schedule of concerts and making recordings for over forty years (although the personnel obviously regularly change. Remarkably for such young men aged mainly between 18 and 23, the Gents are noted for their versatility and some thunderous low notes by basses Oli Morris and Piers Kennedy which at times resonated like a jumbo jet taking off.

At Gouray Church they brought the sounds of the Cambridge chapels to Jersey. Such beautiful choral works as Byrd’s three part mass and Tallis’ “If ye love Me” featured. And at the end they, including a very fine tenor called Gopal Kambo, let their hair down with a range of music from “Steal away” to “I wanna be like you” from the Jungle Book which featured a very talented Benna Flinn who looked so young one wonders if he would be served in a bar performing Shere Khan with a wonderful range of voices leaving the

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In the second half the Gents performed a capella works arranged by themselves Highlights included a quite ravishing beautiful “Tears in Heaven” by alto soloist Hugh Cutting showing his remarkable full and generous sound, “Close to You” with Matthew Gibson and the youthful Jack Hawkins in “I Kissed a Girl”.

Music in Action Chairman James Mews stated, “It was such a privilege to welcome the Gents from St Johns College Cambridge to Jersey. As well as some stunning concerts we were delighted that the Gents did a workshop helping to develop a range of Jersey vocal students, these opportunities are a major emphasis of Music in Action so it was wonderful to see the Gent’s embracing these events.”

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Following the birth of my twins I took a break from my career in finance to become a full-time mum. I enjoyed my experience as a full-time mum so much that after the birth of my third child I decided to start up a creative business so that I could work from home.

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FAMILY they eat all the caterpillars that feed on the veg.

"There's an armoury of pesticides designed to kill garden 'pests', and it's this intolerance to other life which we need to confront. I'm always dismayed by the number of ant poisons - what problem do ants possibly cause? We need all these animals to make our ecosystems function - there's a balance of nature there if you leave it alone and don't poison it.

"You need tolerance, re-educate yourself, and think of the real value of creatures like ants to the environment. Leave them be."

3. GET UP CLOSE TO NATURE "First-hand experience is important - young people need to engage with wildlife, meet it, smell it, touch it, get slimed, stung, and bitten.

It's those sorts of things which fuel a curiosity and develop an affinity.

Young people see wildlife on TV, but we need to get them in the parks and nature reserves picking animals up and meeting them.

Chris Packham: 7 TIPS to get children interested in nature Research shows kids often lack knowledge about the natural world, naturalist Chris Packham gives advice on how to get them to love nature...

Naturalist Chris Packham wants the nation's children to learn to love wildlife, but he's got a lot of work to do - research suggests today's kids are better at identifying Pokemon characters than British wildlife, one in six haven't seen a single bug in the past six months, and 10% don't know honey comes from bees.

In a bid to get children to be more aware of the diverse wildlife around them, Springwatch presenter Packham is supporting Big Bugs on Tour, where 12 super-size models of British bugs are touring intu shopping centres nationwide until September 2019.

As research has found being closer to nature makes you 67% happier, Packham has these 7 tips to get children to appreciate nature: 1. GET THEM INTO INSECTS "They're a group of animals which is in serious trouble in the UK we're losing so many of our invertebrates and they're key to the food chain, so their decline is leading to other declines.

"It's due to loss of habitat and intensive use of pesticides, and it's no wonder we've lost so many of our birds as well - there's nothing out there for them to eat. That's a tragedy," says Packham.

"Although some invertebrates have become endangered, they're still commoner and easier to see in urban and suburban environments we should be able to go into our gardens and parks and see some of these animals, like bees and black ants. They're extraordinary - kids should look out for them."

2. INSECTS AREN'T 'PESTS' "Unfortunately, many insects are considered 'pests' - not a word I like to use myself. But from my point of view, it's just a challenge to re-educate people. Hornets, for example, feed on lots of other insects, so if you've got a garden or an allotment, the more wasps or hornets you've got, the more veg you're going to produce because

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"There's nothing more magical than a ladybird climbing to the tip of your finger and flying away. That's the one thing that probably inspired me - when I was very young I used to collect ladybirds in matchboxes."

4. GET KIDS OUTSIDE "Get them out into green spaces - it doesn't have to be 'the countryside', there are lots of green spaces in our cities. We function better both physically and mentally in green spaces, and it's good for exercise."

5. GREEN UP "Find out about animals, and how you can help them in your green space - what to feed hedgehogs and foxes etc. Feed them at a safe distance so they don't associate humans with food. I feed my foxes over the fence so they don't think of my house being a source of food.

They just come out and it's magically there and I get to see them, which is a bonus. I want them to keep their natural caution when it comes to human beings.

"Green up, read stuff, and make sure you've got some information for the kids."

6. FEED AND WATER WILDLIFE "Fundamental resources - water, food and shelter - are what we can offer wildlife if we're lucky enough to have gardens. Children can put water out for animals, and certainly for birds who need it to bathe in too. "Feeding the birds brings them closer to you. You can put a bird feeder close to the window, and get super close-up views of birds my bird feeder is about 2m from my kitchen window. It's a perfect way to engage with birds for kids, and there's also the feelgood factor that you've helped another species survive."

7. LOOK FOR GARDEN WILDLIFE "Tended gardens are normally full of flowers and therefore nectar, which is fuel for insects, and if you've got insects, you've got birds which come to eat them. Urban and suburban gardens can be a very important resource for wildlife, and it may do better there than it would in the countryside - common frog and common toad are declining in the countryside and holding their own in suburbia. Birds like songthrushes do better in towns now than they do in the countryside too."

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THE UPDATED MASERATI LEVANTE By Tom Wiltshire Tom Wiltshire gets behind the wheel of the recently updated Maserati Levante, to see if it can challenge the supremacy of the Porsche Cayenne...

WHAT IS IT? 'The Maserati of SUVs', apparently. No, really, that's the marketing tagline. In essence, the Levante is the Italian firm's rival to the Porsche Cayenne. Like the Porsche, it's enough to make purists cry - but also like the Porsche, the volume sales Maserati plans to achieve from the Levante will help fund the further development of its sports car lineup.

Quite important, then - when you consider what a massive success the Cayenne and other premium SUVs have been. We're testing the Levante in dynamic GranSport trim, fitted with a petrol engine.

WHAT'S NEW? The updated Levante comes as Maserati officially launches new GTS and Trofeo versions - both powered by a Ferrari V8. Sadly, neither are

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Facts at a glance Model as tested: Maserati Levante S GranSport Engine: 3.0-litre V6 Power: 424bhp Torque: 580Nm Max speed: 164mph 0-60mph: 5.0s MPG: 23.9mpg Emissions: 273g/km Rivals: Alfa Romeo Stelvio, Range Rover Sport, Porsche Cayenne

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confirmed for right-hand drive markets just yet, so we've had to stick to the standard V6 petrol and diesel variants. Model year 2019 tweaks for the standard Levante range are largely cosmetic.

First, and perhaps not particularly noticeable unless you view the two variants side-by-side, is greater differentiation between racy GranSport and cushy GranLusso trim.

There are full LED matrix headlights on the outside, and new graphics for the infotainment inside, plus a redesigned monostable gear shifter.

Maserati's also incorporated its Integrated Vehicle Control, which aims to prevent spirited drivers from killing themselves - but in a gentler, more progressive way than the hammer-down approach of most ESC and traction control systems.

WHAT'S UNDER THE BONNET? There's a lower-powered V6 petrol on the way later in the year, but for now, the UK makes do with two engines carried over - a 271bhp V6 diesel and a 424bhp V6 petrol. We spent the majority of our time in the petrol, which true to the Maserati name is sharp, responsive, and very, very Italian. Put your foot down and the noise is simply gorgeous. It's also amply suited to pushing the heavy Levante along at a high rate of knots - the car never felt like it was straining.

The petrol's sub-25mpg fuel consumption might lead you to consider the diesel, but we were surprised to see a figure of just 26mpg registering on the oil-burner's trip computer. Considering Levante owners are unlikely to be short of a penny, we'd opt for the petrol. The diesel feels clattery and unrefined for such a premium car.

WHAT'S IT LIKE TO DRIVE? Maserati prefers to think of its cars as Grand Tourers rather than sports cars, but in the SUV sphere, the Levante is definitely one of the more agile. The steering is smooth, accurate and well-judged - despite a move to an electric power-assisted setup - and combined with the power from that V6 petrol the Levante can really hustle down a back road.

Standard air suspension also keeps things pretty comfortable, especially at a cruise, but you can tighten things up with liberal application of the 'sport' suspension setting, which lowers the Levante by 20mm for flatter cornering. Alternatively, you can raise the air suspension and head off-road. Maserati promises the Levante will actually do some serious mud-plugging if pushed, but we sincerely doubt most will make it any further off the beaten track than a crunchy gravel driveway.

HOW DOES IT LOOK? It's a stretch to call the Levante pretty - very few SUVs are - but it's certainly imposing, and that's what will matter to more drivers.

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levels - GranSport and GranLusso - giving each a different front bumper treatment and opting for different trims - piano black for the GranSport, chrome for the GranLusso.

Despite the LED daytime running lights' tendency to make the car look somewhat cross-eyed, the Levante is a handsome beast, with a bold, upright front grille and a curvaceous rear. Smaller details - such as the trident badges on the C-pillars - just add to the overall effect.

WHAT'S IT LIKE INSIDE? The Maserati's interior can't quite compete with truly premium rivals in terms of quality and ergonomics. The latter is more idiosyncratic than irritating - once you've learned the odd positioning of some switches, such as the panel in the roof containing the boot release and parking sensor switch, you won't be caught out too much.

Maserati's infotainment display has received an upgrade, but it's not up there with the best. The touchscreen-oriented interface means that navigating it with a scroll wheel while on the move is a difficult task, while the graphics look a little amateurish next to those of the likes of BMW. Space is decent for the class, but it's far from palatial - three adults will struggle to sit side-by-side on the rear bench and the boot is a lot shallower than it first appears. However, the Levante is the only car in its class with adjustable pedals - a small but welcome touch that aids comfort for the driver.

WHAT'S THE SPEC LIKE? As you might expect, the pricey Levante comes with just about everything you could want in terms of equipment. The options list does include the Driver Assistance Package Plus, which contains kit we reckon should be standard on such an expensive car such as adaptive cruise control, blind-spot alert and a surroundview camera system to aid parking.

In true Italian style, the most difficult decision you'll have to make when speccing a Levante is the trim. With several leather, wood, carbon-fibre and other materials on offer, you'll have to choose carefully - making sure nothing clashes with the gloriously sparkly exterior paint finishes. You can even opt for the seats to be trimmed in silk.

VERDICT Is the Levante an objectively better car than the Porsche Cayenne? No. Will that matter to a lot of buyers? Of course not the Maserati badge is a byword for exclusivity and taste, and specced in the correct way, the Levante will look equally at home outside an exclusive member's club or at a grouse shoot. Opt for the petrol model and it goes almost as well as it looks, too. We're still crossing our fingers for the insane V8-powered GTS and Trofeo models to be confirmed for UK sale, though.

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by Martin Flageul DipWSET, Wine Consultant As we experience hot sunny weather, many of us enjoying the chance to relax on the beach, sunbathe, swim in the sea and appreciate the long hot summers we seem to remember from our youth, maybe should spare a thought for growers.

It is not only crops such as vegetables and fruits that cannot cope with drought whereby lack of rainfall can create all sorts of problems now and for the future but grapes grown to produce wine also suffer in these extreme conditions.

WINE OF THE FUTURE What might a wine from Bordeaux taste like in the year 2050 if the south-west of France continues to have climatical conditions similar to those of central Spain.

One wine producer from Gironde has already come up with an idea called “Cuvée du Futur” which he considers drinkable but far removed from the crus bordelais of today.

Gironde winemaker Pascal Chatonnet made these comments earlier this year, “I have produced a red wine using typical Bordeaux regional varieties of Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, which are also now extensively grown in Minervois, Languedoc-Roussillon and even Tunisia.

It is my opinion that if global warming continues, by the year 2050 the style of Bordeaux wine will not be representative of the traditional grapes.” Pascal has made his wine to try to capture the ever-increasing temperatures in the vineyards.

The verdict on his wine at a tasting in Paris earlier this year was that it was drinkable but did not have the finesse and authenticity of true Bordeaux wine. One problem is that the alcoholic strength of Pascal’s wine was high, at13.5% ABV and also lacking any acidity.

Over the past thirty years Bordeaux has seen many wines increase alcohol content by as much as 3% so styles have changed and different percentages of permitted varietal blends have been used to make wine.

CHANGE IN GRAPE VARIETY AND CHANGE IN TASTE The average world temperatures have increased 2% which has resulted in wines being riper in taste, higher in alcohol content with dryness becoming more difficult to achieve. Pascal Chatonnet reckons that by 2050 it will be impossible to cultivate the same grape varieties as used today and achieve the style of wine associated with Bordeaux.

Since 2009, in the heart of the Graves region of Bordeaux, researchers have tested 52 different grape varieties from all around the world to try to discover which ones might have the best character of typical Bordeaux varieties.

The vulnerability of merlot is more widespread in Bordeaux and the risk it being abandoned is a huge concern.

RADICAL CHANGES As climate change continues to take place due to global warming, it is more likely that new regions will start to produce wine which could see new areas of Brittany under vine and even Poland and Sweden discovering their destinies in viticulture. Great Britain has already shown what can be done by producing some world class wines.

But Bordeaux to change from its traditional cépages is probably highly unlikely.

“Vin du Futur” has been an interesting exercise but in 8,000 years of viticulture no one has ever been able to predict the future although the recent changes in climate have been more radical than previously encountered, so who knows?

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TURNING THE TIDE ON PLASTIC: How Humanity (And You) Can Make Our Globe Clean Again by Lucy Siegle is published in hardback by Trapeze, priced £12.99 (ebook £6.99).

Lucy Siegle is a journalist, author and environmental activist. From the foreword by the CEO of Surfers Against Sewage to the accounts of beach cleans attended and campaigns won and lost, it is clear Siegle is well-qualified to advise on ways to turn the tide on plastic pollution. While she acknowledges that not all plastics are bad, she paints a gloomy picture of the pollution on our beaches and the deadly cost to wildlife.

Siegle takes the 3Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle formula and expands it into the 8Rs to form clear guidelines on how we can reduce our plastic footprint. The book is pragmatic and informative, and brutally honest about the grim realities of our doomed love affair with everything plastic. It provides a balanced, scientific account of the plastics problem worldwide as well as giving a very personal account of one person's attempts to stop trashing the planet.

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