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but there is in iPlayer, which has been essential company throughout the process of finishing this edition. I’ve had Olympics coverage playing pretty much all day today. Alongside the collective efforts of the whole team, it’s interesting to watch how collaboration is essential in so many disciplines.

The importance of teamwork was evident as Harding and Laugher gained their Bronze in the diving and for Emily Craig and Imogen Grant, who came back from losing a medal by 0.01 second in Tokyo to become lightweight rowing Olympic champions , a record that will stand forever as the Olympic Committee is set to cancel the weight-related classification. Their future careers in Asian Art (Craig) and as a Doctor (Grant) might not be as essentially collaborative, but they’ll always know what it means to collaborate to win.

Gallery is essentially the sum of its parts and merely a vessel for carrying the efforts of creative producers in Jersey. In this edition, we present work from award-winning artists (p. 32) and a collection of great fashion shoots that unite the skills of photographers, stylists, MUAs, and models in order to bring a concept to life. Hearing Oliver Doran and Damien Philpott talk about their work behind the ‘Dystopian Chronicles’ shoot (p. 56) was a reminder of how much teamwork can be the reward in itself.

Businesses obviously strive to create the smartest, happiest, and most productive workforce, and it’s become much harder to create a cohesive team since Covid exploded the world of work. The profiles in our Gradu8 feature (p.75) are all an opportunity to help identify a team in which you, as a potential employee, feel you might belong.

Our next edition marks twenty years of Gallery. Over the years we’ve contracted our operation (along with most legacy media) and I’ve missed the office-based team energy of old in this new style of remote work. Moving back into our old premises with a bunch of cohabitants has been a welcome reset; plus I get to put new art on the wall. Whether you’re looking to win something or just stay sane, sometimes you have to accept that you need a team around you. Unless you’re a Turkish hitman, of course; they work alone*.

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Adding abstraction: Max Corbett

22 Highlands Creative Showcase

Fashion: Ocean Chic Fashion: Ice Ice Baby

Fashion: Thrift Shop 62

Dystopian Chronicles 56

Leo Olsson 34

Gradu8 careers 75

Rally the Girls 96

Good Energy: Toniie Rubio

Summer Exhibition

Bean Abroad

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Lorna Ramsey was only 18 years old when she moved to California in the heat of the wildfires. She’s been there for the past four years, studying towards an acting degree and exploring the world of film, TV, the stage, and commercials.

CCA Summer Exhibition 32

See the winners of this year’s Summer Exhibition, including Mick Humpage, who picked up our Gallery Graphic and Illustration Prize for his piece ‘Milan’.

Dystopian Chronicles

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A wild collaborative Mad Max-inspired fashion photoshoot where local talent comes together to create some fantastic outfits and images.

Gradu8

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Our Gradu8s in this edition are a sporting type, wanting to be professional football, rugby, and basketball players when they were little but they’re taking their teamwork into the working world. Learn more about them and where they work.

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OLIVER DORAN

Oliver and his creative team went totally Mad Max this month, building a full character backstory for their cast of actors for ‘Dystopian Chronicles’. Pg. 66

DANNY EVANS

Danny gave us a perfect seasonally bright shoot this month, dressing model Georgia in a world of blue ice.

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EMMA PALLENT

We’re not going to lie, Emma’s written half this edition. We’ve been getting her to make reels, do interviews, review flat whites and Pg. 24

EVAN DOS SANTOS

After seeing Evan’s work at the Highlands Creative Showcase, we got him involved in a great charity shoot for Jersey Hospice, highlighting the gems hidden in their thrift shops. Pg. 62

KASIA GUZIK

Flexing both her styling and photography this month, Kasia gave us her nautical vision and a summery selection of second-hand goodies. Pg. 48

DAMIEN PHILPOTT

The hairstyles in the fantastic Dystopian Chronicles Shoot come courtesy of the creative mind of Damien, who took inspiration from Mad Max to define his characters . Pg. 60

EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS

Sara Felton

Emma Pallent

Luke Smith

PHOTOGRAPHY/ILLUSTRATION

Oliver Doran

Danny Evans

Kasia Guzak

Miguel Loureiro

Evan Dos Santos

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they are “staggered by the generosity and support”, showing them that “the silent majority are inherently good”.

0skinny dipped for Jersey Hospice Care in July, after concerns the charity fundraiser could be breaking the law. Event organiser Ross Mantle commented “somewhere, sometime on this island, I definitely will be skinny dipping”.

is the phone number if you see a ‘chunky ferret-like animal’ on the loose. It was being hunted by wildlife experts as we went to print, due to it’s aggressive and antisocial behaviour.

students were welcomed to the island in July for LEAP Jersey 2024 - breaking diversity records for female leadership. Replicating the format of Dragon’s Den, successful teams will secure grants from a £6000 project investment pot. 724331

2gorillas will have a new home at Durrell, following the building of a new enclosure for Badongo, Bahasha, Hlala Kahilli and Amari. Work will be completed by the summer of 2025, featuring a heating and cooling system.

Portuguese man o’ war have been spotted so far this summer, on Greve d’Azette beach and Ouaisne Bay. Islanders have been advised to avoid touching on sight. The last reported spotting of such jellyfish was on St Ouen’s beach in September 2023.

CCA GALLERIES INTERNATIONAL SUMMER EXHIBITION LAUNCH

CCA Galleries International 27th June 2024

As CCA International opened their doors for its eighth Summer Exhibition, the gallery was jampacked with guests, and walls were filled with a beautiful array of artwork. Boasting everything from ceramics to prints to paintings, emerging and professional artists put their creations on display in a dynamic showcase of talent. It

truly was a celebration of art and culture. Of the 450 works submitted, only a third made it through to the final exhibition. CCA’s Summer Exhibition has become a highlight of the Jersey art scene, showing off the artistic vibrancy our island inspires.

CREATIVE ARTS SHOWCASE

Highlands College

5th June

Highlands’ School of Art and Media hosted their Creative Arts Showcase as an evening for friends and family to gather and admire the hard work of this year’s graduates. Projects on the art side ranged from a den made out of cardboard boxes, to abstract paintings, to an architectural re-design of the D’Hautree

campus. On the media side, students showed off short films, magazines and rebrands of companies they work for. The exhibition was open to the public 6-21 June, and was a beautiful reflection of the creatives and their environment.

WHAT SHADOW? (CE QUE LIT LA BOUCHE D’OMBRE)’ LAUNCH

ArtHouse Jersey at Capital House 11th July

OUT OF NO WHERE

The Harbour Gallery 20th June

This exhibition brought artwork and artists from across France and the Channel Islands together, featuring ceramics, photography and film, focusing on light, movement and nature. Accompanying some of Véronique Basnard’s photography was beautiful flute playing by Naomi West, recorded in some of Jersey’s most scenic locations. The audio brought added depth to the layers and features that were captured. Estelle Chaigne brought her own sound to the mix, in a live performance of synthetic sounds, theremin

The opening evening of ‘Out of No Where’ featured swaths of abstract visions created by Celina Borfiga. The exhibition gained its title from Celina’s artistic process: her ideas form as she puts paint on the canvas, with pieces being wholly spontaneous and free of analytical thought. She commented that “actually, there is no thought at all, just emotions expressed in

and sampled voices. She explored the ideas of transmission, code, sign and language, through a transcribed score based on surrealist exchanges in Victor Hugo’s ‘Tables’. It brought life to the sense of vertigo she communicates in her photographic work, capturing pyrotechnics with an early 20th century camera. Louise London’s ceramics looked back to the past, hoping to become ‘relics’ of human creativity. She sees her work as a time capsule for future generations immersed in AI, whilst questioning the role of AI in art.

shape and colour”. She allows her subconscious to take over and produce images that are unique to her, using expressive brush strokes to communicate her feelings to the viewer. It was a lovely evening where the community came together to witness Celina’s brilliance and form their own interpretations of her artwork.

The Club Hotel and Spa 23rd May 2024

Stonehage Fleming, one of the world’s leading independently owned family offices, had the pleasure of sponsoring and hosting their annual charity quiz night at The Club Hotel & Spa, St. Hellier.

Ten teams from Barclays, Investec, Carey Olsen, Bedell Cristin, Mourant, Walkers, Grant Thornton, Appleby and Hatstone put their thinking caps on to compete for a donation of GBP2000 for a charity of their choice.

Stonehage Fleming were delighted to be joined by charities representatives from Macmillan Cancer Support Jersey, Motor Neurone Disease Association Jersey Branch, Jersey Hospice Care, Beresford Street Kitchen, Caring Cooks of Jersey, Headway Jersey, Healing Waves, NSPCC Jersey, Salvation Army Jersey Corps and Family Nursing & Home Care.

Ana Ventura, Stonehage Fleming Family Office Partner in Jersey, hosted the evening with several other Partners and Directors, including Grant Rogerson, Ian Crosby, Richard Stride, Bev Stewart, Laura Perkins, Tatiana de Sousa, Sarah Bartram-Lora Reina and David Ibbotson, in attendance. The Walkers team, hosted by Grant Rogerson, Partner in the Stonehage Fleming Family Office team, emerged victorious and were delighted to present Headway Jersey, represented by Sarah Le Page and Karen De Gouveia with the donation.

Ana Ventura thanked everyone who took part: “The evening was a great success, bringing the industry together through an event which combined a sense of fun and healthy competition to raise money for a very important cause.”

STONEHAGE FLEMING ANNUAL QUIZ

ORCHARD PR’S ‘REFRESH, RECHARGE, RENEW’

ArtHouse Jersey at Capital House 11th June

Orchard PR invited old friends and new to Arthouse Jersey’s Capital House gallery to experience their ‘Refresh’ event. The team of good apples welcomed guests with local cider and Genuine Jersey apple juice to meet the senior management team across both Jersey

and Guernsey, following senior appointments, promotions within the business and a brand refresh. The PR led communications agency continues to grow across the Channel Islands helping businesses gain visibility and to grow their influence.

BELONG AND BE PART OF THE STORY

Everyone loves free entry and a discount, not to mention the feeling they’re the first in the know – why wouldn’t you sign yourself up to a special club with all these benefits and more!

Combined with access to a host of stories and facts about Jersey’s incredible history – which considering the Island’s small size, packs a mighty punch – this is what is on offer with a Jersey Heritage Membership.

If you’re not a heritage buff, you might dismiss a Membership out of hand, thinking that it’s not for you. But the Island’s history is all around you; in the places you go to eat, drink and socialise, the attractions you visit with your children, the environment in which you work, and perhaps even the home you live in. Once you begin to discover the story behind that building you pass every day or that Jersey saying you keep hearing, you’ll wonder why you didn’t become a Member sooner.

If you do sign up for a Membership, you’ll be joining more than 17,500 people who have done the same. As valued supporters of our work to protect and promote the Island’s story, we’re always looking for ways to ensure our Members feel like they belong to a special family, who, like us, love Jersey and the history and culture that have made it the Island it is today.

A Membership gives you free access to all the Jersey Heritage visitor sites, which includes the two castles, Elizabeth and Mont Orgueil, La Hougue Bie, Hamptonne Country Life Museum, the Maritime Museum

and Jersey Museum, Art Gallery & Victorian House. The beauty of free access is that you can rock up at any of these sites whenever the fancy takes you, whether you’ve got plenty of time on your hands to explore, or a brief period to fill.

For example, if you work in Town, you can leave the office behind and come and take a look at Jersey Museum, there’s always something new to discover here. Or why not jump on the Ferry and take the short journey to Elizabeth Castle during your lunch hour? You’ll enjoy some fresh sea air and can sit and eat your sandwiches on the Castle Green with a spectacular view. Or if you’re looking to up your step count at the weekend, head to Mont Orgueil Castle and bound up almost 200 steps to the top – if that doesn’t take your breath away, then the view will!

The free Wi-Fi at our sites also means you can stay connected for work while you enjoy a change of scenery, opening your laptop in front of a glorious sea view, a peaceful countryside meadow or a pretty town courtyard.

A Membership comes with two free guest passes each year, which gives you the opportunity to bring along friends, colleagues or family members on a visit, and don’t forget that children under the age of six always go free.

You’re also eligible for a series of discounts, including 10% off some site cafes, 10% off venue hire and up to 20% off bookings for the unique Heritage Lets. On top of all of that, there are also regular, exclusive events held for Members throughout the year, whether you’d like to enjoy crafting with your kids, or join your mates to listen to a lunchtime talk.

To find out more about becoming a Jersey Heritage Member, go to www.jerseyheritage.org/support/belong

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Lorna Ramsay

Lorna was only 18 years old when she moved to California in the heat of the wildfires. She’s been there for the past four years, studying towards an Acting degree and exploring the world of film, TV, the stage and commercials. Recently, she created and acted in her own short film, shooting a ten page script in ten hours. Below she tells the story of how she traded her insecurities for self-confidence, and pushed past barriers in pursuit of her dream.

During that year I managed to have a handful of acting opportunities in film, TV, stage and a commercial. I was able to have experience in film sets and local theatre, essentially dipping into different crew roles and learning the ropes.

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I’ve always had far reaching dreams, without much natural courage. Growing up a shy child, with a heart aching to create at any given moment, was an interesting thing to navigate. I’ve always had a draw towards acting, stories and humanity. Throughout secondary school I became braver, slowly moving forward from just acting or dancing in the back row.

As I approached the end of my time at school, I decided to follow my heart’s desire and chose to study acting at University. In early 2020, at the outbreak of Covid, I auditioned remotely and got a place at a small acting school in Northern California. It was ‘go big or go home’ for me. I knew I needed to live somewhere where I didn’t fit in culturally and somewhere my skin could grow a little thicker. Miraculously and with perfect timing the doors opened. My student Visa was granted in the summer and within two weeks I had left this little island and stepped foot in America, right in the middle of the pandemic, and wildfires.

My degree programme was an intense three years. It was the most uncomfortable but most marvellous thing I’ve done. I quickly realised how to take ownership of my craft and make the course my own. Most of my classmates were in their late 20’s/ early 30’s, so collaborating with them meant I had to be on their level in so many ways. The most important take-aways from my time training were that it is important to surround yourself with passionate and kind people, to never suppress your imagination and to really delight in what you do. Above all to desire mastering it because this drive will sustain you.

Living with the conditions of a Visa, not being able to work, and figuring out adulthood in a completely foreign place was a big stretch. But as a storyteller, these difficult seasons are the things we get to use as food for what we create next. In my fourth year of living in the United States, I was accepted onto the Optional Training Programme (OTP) which allowed me to extend my student visa to work there as long as employment pertained to my degree. During that year I managed to have a handful of acting opportunities in film, TV, stage and a commercial. I was able to have experience in film sets and local theatre, essentially dipping into different crew roles and learning the ropes. I really appreciated these moments as they allowed me to grasp a more holistic understanding of the process and the hard work required to make a film or play happen. The most crew experience I acquired was in the wardrobe department where I was able to source the costume, fit out the actors and help them feel comfortable, whilst keeping track of what they had to wear depending upon the ‘story day’. For most of the year, I worked in the Film Commission office for Upstate California and was able to learn the logistics behind film and how important making healthy connections with your community is in the film industry.

One of my ‘far-reaching dreams’ from last year was to make a short film by the end of my time in America. The impression I get is that a lot of actors tend to feel powerless in their career and I’ve always struggled with thinking I may end up feeling the same way. Heading up a film project myself felt like a great way for my friends and I to grow in our creativity and to create an opportunity for ourselves. A friend and I came up with a concept and started planning. Bear in mind that neither of us had done this before. The main theme in our story revolves around drug abuse and the enormous strain that it puts on relationships. The area I lived in, in California, is one heavily impacted by this. I took the initiative to write the first draft as I was encouraged by my friend to take on this challenge. After writing it, receiving notes and editing it, we looked through it together and made changes. Another friend, who is a wonderful director, called and without hesitation agreed to fly from the East Coast to direct it. Somehow, we managed to rally an extremely talented group of creatives together that wanted to join us in making this last minute project. As I edited the script, produced and prepared to act as my character, I just wanted to keep unpicking my own writing, my own character, and build a more interesting and believable story. This was the first complete project I’d ever written and I couldn’t believe people backed it, especially as I’d written off writing as something I’d ever succeed in.

We filmed four days before I left the United States, shooting a 10 page script in 10 hours. Our crew worked with excellence and efficiency (as this should’ve taken three days to film). We’re hoping to submit this work to film festivals and see where it can go from there! The whole process demystified film for me. It showed me that film is really ‘at the end of one’s fingertips’, so long as we have the foundation of a project: passionate people willing to actualise a vision.

I wish I could tell my 13 year old self that the things I was so insecure about weren’t going to hinder me. Struggling with learning difficulties growing up made me believe that I’d never be able to work well with text. I strongly believe that the entrepreneurial mindset in American culture has given me what I’ve needed to build courage and self belief. I am so grateful I had the opportunity to meet the people I have met, and face so many character strengthening trials. A friend taught me that often we’re waiting for a ‘yes!’, for a qualification, for everything to be perfectly in order before we act on our dreams…but it’s rare that we are ever fully qualified. I feel I owe this dedication to my younger self (who never for a second thought she would actually do something that required so much bravery). I had a friend who said a couple of years ago, “I think you keep acting because you love the challenge” and this is so true.

I’m so excited to tell stories about ‘the gold in the rubble’, hope, restoration and redemption; exploring the lives of normal people who have courage to continue in a world that is too often unforgiving. Stories in different art forms have been what have challenged and emboldened me above anything else in my journey. I hope they do for you too.

Frankie Gouveia

Evan Dos Santos

Jack Smaller

Amy Parker-Rann

Creative SHOWCASE

Highlands College served up an evening mixing queer punk, scrap metal and propaganda. Hosted by the School of Art and Media, the community gathered to appreciate the hard work graduates have put into their projects this year. From magazines to architecture to fashion, the work was incredibly varied, reflecting the niches of the artist’s who created them.

Frankie Gouveia came up with an outfit inspired by a love of punk, composed entirely out of pre-loved and up cycled materials. It was a striking conglomeration of colour, lace and patterns. Reworked jeans reference the Stonewall Riots of 1969, after which protestors wore lavender as a sign of solidarity. This is referenced in the blouse, reading ‘lavender is my colour’, which Frankie included as a symbol of empowerment for the queer community.

Punk appears to be popular amongst Highlands students, because it was also the inspiration behind Amy Parker-Rann’s work.‘The Metal Men’ was based on her visions of a ‘steam punk universe’, and inspired by Beauty and the Beast alongside the work of local artist Ian Rolls. Through composing statues made from scrap metal, Amy aimed to portray a sense of the randomness inherent in a child’s imagination.

Jack Smaller got political, creating a triptych of satirical cartoons. His illustrations were based around Russia, America and North Korea respectively, depicting the leaders of these countries in a cynical way. Talking about the inspiration behind his pieces, Jack said “through wit and manipulation of existing propaganda, I wanted to challenge ideologies and invite viewers to question what these political figures stand for”. He hopes to continue similar work at university, when he goes to study Graphic Design.

Evan Dos Santos is a photographer who shot for us this issue, after we were lucky enough to find him at the Creative Arts Showcase. His mock-magazine ‘Saturn’ depicts his dad as ‘Conor Steel’ - an alterego inspired by a series they both love. He used the project as a way of branching out from street photography, whilst capturing his dad in all his favourite fashions.

All in all, it was worth the walk up the hill. The standard of work was amazing, and it was a lovely evening to celebrate all the students had achieved. We’re excited to see what next year has in store.

EXHIBITIONS

Loin des yeux, près du coeur (“Out of sight, near the heart”).

Vince Talcone has been producing work as a graffiti artist for over 25 years, 20 of which have been in Jersey. Originally from Brest in France, he is about to take his work from the streets to the gallery for his first exhibition in a long career as a “Style Writer". Working under the SAO2971 or SAONE, his work is bright, vibrant and a traditional semi wildstyle take on street art.

Vince tells us “I usually work on larger scale and outdoor spaces, mostly focus on lettering and that style”. This exhibition is the result of two years of getting inspiration from his own work in order to create something coherent to fit smaller, with the same energy and love he has given to the larger environmental canvases during his career.

With Vince’s interests extending to a love of Hiphop culture and music, the work is to be a mix of canvases, framed paintings and custom artwork on clothing.

Vince Talcone / SAO2971 3 - 31 August The Link Gallery at Jersey Musuem. @saology2971

“A GOOD PAINTING IS MORE FREE… YOU EXPRESS YOURSELF MORE AS OPPOSED TO JUST BEING A PRINTER AND COPYING SOMETHING PIXEL FOR PIXEL”.

Max Corbett on the art of adding abstraction to photorealism

Max Corbett is an artist who shares my love for Adele. Rumour has it that tables are turning for the 22 year old, with three upcoming exhibitions on island this year. Max appears to be saying hello to hometown glory, making any pavements previously chased seem like water under the bridge. He’s a part-time painter, part-time warehouse worker, who recently graduated from Lancaster University with a degree in Fine Art and Design.

The combination of these two disciplines has allowed him to set fire to the rain by mixing photorealism with abstract colour palettes. His pieces are so bright that you could probably still love them in the dark, evoking responses such as ‘oh my God’ and ‘can I get it?’

When I asked Max why he began his artistic journey with photorealism, he said it’s because he’s always been good at “replicating stuff”. It was a habit he was forced to break at university, when he was taught by professors who favoured

abstract work. Whilst he did not elaborate on what these experiments were, I’m sure he spent plenty of time trying to write something deep and meaningful about them. When I was at university I witnessed my friend splash a few blue blobs on a piece of paper and pass it off as a metaphor for rising sea levels. The piece (which had taken her all of ten minutes at pre-drinks) brought her a 1:1 alongside a crushing disillusionment with her degree. I comforted her with the fact that none of my English professors taught Shakespeare, and we drowned our dreams of cultural sophistication in the cheapest wine at Wetherspoons.

I haven’t got anything against abstract work. Some of my favourite paintings fall within this category. I can even understand Dada, once you look past the urinal and understand how it ended up in an art gallery. This is something that Max also understands, having been exposed to a wide variety of art at university. Whilst he did admit that the technical aspect was lacking - “I could go and get a urinal from lib toilets and put it in a gallery”

- his mind has been opened to “appreciate the art world everywhere”. In his first year of university, he would have said Dada was ridiculous, but after learning about the context behind it, he understood why it was interesting. He commented that art is art because there is something “intangibly valuable” about it. If you’re vibing with the urinal… I guess it’s okay?

Whilst I love talking to men in their twenties about urinals, why (pray tell) did we bang on about them for so long? The reason is because it led to the type of work Max does now. Whilst human waste disposal units are strikingly absent from his work, the freedom that came with exploring different styles of art birthed a photorealism that experiments with abstract colour palettes. Max uses bright (or fluorescent) contrasting colours as a base for his portraits. “Randomly smashing some colours onto a canvas” allows him to have “way more fun” and opens doors for “exciting mistakes”. He told me that “a good painting is more free… you express yourself more as opposed to just being a printer and copying something pixel for pixel”. He believes that leaving your own mark on a canvas is just as important as recreating the original scene that inspired it.

How Max picks what to paint fascinates me, because it’s rooted in his subconscious. He sees something he loves, doesn’t really think why, and just starts working on it. He admitted that he is often frustrated because he sees so much that he loves and he doesn’t have the time to paint all of it. Maybe we should all start crowdfunding Max so that he can quit his warehouse job and start painting full-time. I love his portraits, and he loves painting them, because he’s curious about people and the different ways we interpret each other. In the painting below, Max sees a chilled out man in his twenties chilling out in the sun by a skate park. Another woman saw a much older man a bit weary from work and trying to catch a break. Photorealism gets a bit of stick for being a slightly rigid style of art that might as well be a photograph. Max’s work shows that this art form can be fluid through the varying interpretations viewers have of a subject.

Whilst all of his work draws attention, Max’s Hong Kong piece appears to be everyone’s favourite. It was in the finals of CCA Galleries’ Jersey Summer Exhibition, and has been admired on social media by an audience three times the size of Jersey. Max himself said it was his “pride piece”, and one he’s been hiding away in his room out of reluctance to sell. If you want to see it in person (before Max takes it off the scene forever) you can head to the barracks at Greve De Lecq on 16-17th November. I promise it’s worth the visiteven Adele would struggle to find someone like Max.

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We’ve been supporting Jersey Prison’s Inside Out art exhibiton since its inception. The exhibition, organised by Lucy Blackmore showcases the creative work of prisoners at HMP La Moye. Life at La Moye is obviously a world away from ‘Inside The World’s Toughest Prisons’ but allowing the prisoners a craetive output can have a positive influence for their future. We spoke to Lucy and asked her what’s special about the initiative.

What inspired you to create Inside Out?

I began to see the commitment and energy that was going into my student’s artwork in my first year and realised there was a huge opportunity to connect with our community and showcase the work that was being produced. That was 16 years ago.

Art provides a means of improving the individual’s resilience, provides a coping mechanism, a positive way of expressing themselves, and offers skills and knowledge that help an individual change. It can also stimulate a sense of personal well-being and improve self-esteem, so increasing the likelihood of a successful reintegration into the community. Inside Out allows us to communicate that with the public.

What has the feedback been like from prisoners? Prisoners have relished the opportunity to show their families and the public what they are achieving. They feel that it has helped them prepare for release and successful re-integration into their families and their communities.

Art classes in prison provide therapeutic benefits. Learners have commented on the creative process helping them to build confidence and self-esteem.

How much time do they get to work on their projects? We have a year between exhibitions to work on their pieces. Prisoners have one art lesson each week. It is up to them how long they spend on a piece. Some of the work in the exhibition has taken many months of dedication to complete.

Are there any subject matter favoured in the artistic output?

No that’s what makes ‘Inside Out’ such a fascinating exhibition. It has no theme or subject unlike traditional exhibitions. You will get to see around 45 different people’s thought processes.

Art provides a means of improving the individual’s resilience, provides a coping mechanism, a positive way of expressing themselves, and offers skills and knowledge that help an individual change.

What has been your favourite piece over the 16 editions?

I don’t have a favourite other than the pieces that have created the most change. The challenge in overcoming the fear of failure and being vulnerable in telling your story makes for an interesting painting.

This year is unusual as not only are we in a new venue, we have painting, printmaking for a community project, a large group piece and photography.

InsideOut 16 takes place at ArtHouse Jersey at Capital House from August the 16th - 25th

TAILORED ART

August sees the inaugural edition of ArtHouse Jersey’s Butterfield Public Art Series, which is set to transform the sky above the humble toad at Charing Cross into a visual feast of shape and colour.

The project is a public artwork for Jersey created by leading Finnish contemporary artist Kaarina Kaikkonen. Her most signature material is that of the everyday shirt (or t-shirt), collected from communities and suspended across buildings, streets, in nature and galleries, to create large scale sculptures which speak to a sense of a collective ‘body’ as well as a feeling of time suspended, allowing for a poetic reflection on memory, loss and our shared experience as humans moving through diverse and changing environments. This installation has been created by hundreds of shirts donated by people in Jersey.

Produced by ArtHouse Jersey, it marks the first in the Butterfield Public Art Series, a succession of public artworks delivered in partnership with Butterfield. Islanders were asked to donate a shirt that holds a special memory so that their stories can be visually represented within this moving artwork. The stories and memories you read here come straight from the heart and dance together as a singular representation of the many voices and experiences that make up our diverse community.

Kaarina Kaikkonen (b. 1952) is one of Finland’s leading contemporary artists known for her work in sculpture and public artworks. She graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Helsinki, Finland in 1983 and since then she has held solo exhibitions at prominent museums worldwide, such as KUNSTEN Museum of Modern Art in Aalborg, Kiasma in Helsinki, MAXXI Museo Nazionale Delle Arti in Rome, the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, and The Kennedy Center in Washington. She has received numerous awards internationally including Finland Art Reward (2001), The Public Prize, Den Haag Sculptuur (2004), Honorable Mention in Cairo 11th Biennale (2009), and The Golden Chimera, 1. Biennale International d’Arte di Arezzo (2013).

As Kaarina Kaikkonen has said, ‘Inspiration, for me, starts with a kind of suffering. It comes from a problem that is unsolved.’ She has described how the path of her own art, and particularly that to the creation of her large scale ‘shirt’ sculptures, comes from her profound experience of witnessing her father’s sudden death when she was a child, and her attempts to create something by which to recall his presence. This has led across all her artworks into a practice of recycling existing materials to create something new: ‘I want to use materials that have had a previous life. Then I change it and give it a new life, a new form of art. To make beauty from ugly.’

Dancing Together by Kaarina Kaikkonen Tuesday 13 August to Sunday 20 October at Charing Cross and Thursday 31 October to Sunday 1 December at ArtHouse Jersey at Capital House, 8 Church St, Helier for a fresh indoor iteration of the project. Learn more at www.arthousejersey.je

“I used to feel really strange in my own body, but now I’m proud of myself. It’s taken a really long time”.

GOOD

ENERGY

Words Emma Pallent

Toniie Rubio was always musical in school. She lived and breathed it - it was her ‘thing’. She was music captain, and known as the girl who was going to uni to sing. We were both in Nightingale, and I remember her struggling to save us from ourselves in House Music. Countless hours and an insurmountable amount of patience went into preventing us from butchering Biffy Clyro’s ‘Many of Horror’. She was a few years above me at school, so if it wasn’t to do with house or music, we rarely crossed paths. But when we did she’d always make me laugh, and she lightened my subtle disdain for chamber choir.

Toniie is now 25, and she recently went back to our old school to give a speech. When she had imagined coming back to speak at JCG, she’d always assumed it would be for something music related. She never thought she’d come back to speak about surviving cancer.

Toniie was in her fourth year of university when she found a tumour on her thyroid. She was completing a Masters, had just moved into a new flat with friends, and was qualifying to become a teacher. Suddenly, she was in a doctor’s office fighting medical professionals for a diagnosis. Toniie says she’s always been confident, but having the courage to doubt doctors who couldn’t see past her appearance was difficult. Especially considering she was only in her early twenties.

Trying to figure out life as a female twentysomething is hard enough on its own. No one told you life was gonna be this way. Five year plans go out the window every three months, and no one’s figured out what they’re doing yet. One minute we want to travel, the next we’re craving home, and we lose and find ourselves somewhere between the two. Some have moved out, others haven’t, but either way we’re all balancing a craving for freedom with the growing pains that this independence brings. To add the shock of a cancer diagnosis into this mix is something incomprehensible to most. It took Toniie a while to come to terms with it. She couldn’t understand how it had happened - “you’re in your twenties. You’re in the prime of your life”. She added “you’re already quite vulnerable… you don’t really know what you’re doing”. This, paired with the misrepresentation of cancer patients in the media, is what spurs her main message; “cancer isn’t a one-size-fits-all. You can look like me and still have cancer. You can look like me and still be a cancer survivor”.

Ultimately, everything that Toniie does is about raising awareness of this fact. One in two people get cancer at some point in their lives, and she brings comfort to her audience by posting the realities of her experience. She gets hundreds of messages from all over the world. She shares her story to encourage people to go for check-ups, even if they do seem young and healthy. If it weren’t for someone else’s video, Toniie wouldn’t have caught her cancer when she did.

She was recently approached by someone in Jersey who discovered a tumour on their thyroid because of her. It was a full circle moment for Toniie, who said “I saw a video that saved my life, and I just potentially saved someone else’s life”.

Toniie wasn’t always so open about her cancer diagnosis. Her story is not only one of recovery, but of self-acceptance and confidence too. When she was originally diagnosed, she lost people who she thought she was close to. People wouldn’t hug her in the street, because they were scared they would ‘catch’ her cancer. Lots of people distanced themselves from her because the whole thing made them feel uncomfortable. Before running the Race for Life in 2023, Toniie joked that her cancer was “Jersey’s best kept secret”. When running this race she finally decided to stop being embarrassed of her cancer. The back of her T-Shirt read ‘I’m running for me’, and this was a real milestone in her cancer journey. She said “I used to feel really strange in my own body, but now I’m proud of myself. It’s taken a really long time”.

Toniie’s content unashamedly talks about body image, in a way that is healing for a younger female audience. Her battle with cancer was instrumental in developing this mindset of body positivity. When she first became unwell, Toniie rapidly lost three stone. She said “people were praising me for how I looked… saying ‘you’re so skinny’ or ‘wow you’ve lost weight’”. Whilst people were assuming she was the healthiest she’s ever been, she was passing out regularly and was severely unwell. Behind the scenes of her Instagram, Toniie was being resuscitated in hospital. But the praise she was receiving kept fuelling an obsession with her image. She said “people kept telling me I looked amazing, and I was dying. I genuinely was so unwell. I was admitted to hospital twelve times within three months”.

When she got told she had cancer, something clicked. “Why have I spent so much time worrying about the way I look?”, she questioned. In a video from her recent holiday, Toniie smiles in the sun at the camera in a two piece swimsuit. The text overlaid reads ‘I used to be too insecure about my body to wear a bikini but then I got cancer and realised my body is my home and I’m just grateful to be alive’. She continues ‘life is too short to obsess over how you look’. She told me that right now, she’s the heaviest she’s been in four years, but she is the strongest, healthiest and most confident version of herself. She sees food as fuel for her body, to play

football, netball and do dancing. She wishes that we could compliment each other less on our appearances and more on our personalities. Don’t tell a young woman she’s beautiful, tell her she’s got “good energy”. This, Toniie says, is “the biggest compliment you can give to someone”.

“Toniie Rubio is an amazing woman who has achieved so much. Over the past eighteen months she’s accumulated millions of views on TikTok and Instagram, spreading awareness of what it’s like to be a young woman with cancer. Her content stretches into topics such as the general struggles of being a twentysomething, navigating friendships and relationships, as well as documenting her love for the island she calls home. She’s attracted attention from both local and national TV stations, newspapers and charities, and was even invited to speak at the Royal Albert Hall. She was nominated for a BBC Jersey Make a Difference Award, and has worked on campaigns with Macmillan and Teenage Cancer Trust. She’s currently working closely with local charity CLIC Sargent, who helped Toniie personally during her fight with cancer.

Despite all these things, Toniie’s greatest achievement was staring death in the face and saying “not yet”. She’s cancer free, and living life to the full. Her enthusiasm and joy is infectious, and to many she’s the older sister who helps you smile through the shitshow of your early twenties. Her mantra says it all: ‘cancer can take my thyroid but not my humour’. Her story is invaluable to cancer patients and their loved ones, but it is also invaluable to everyone else too. Whether you’re dealing with mental health, body image, relationships or grief, Toniie’s content is bound to make you laugh, cry, and then feel a little better. She is basking in the light at the end of her tunnel, reminding us there’s light at the end of ours too.

Award-winning art.

The awards ceremony for this year’s Summer Exhibition at CCA Galleries International was not one to miss. Artists from all over the island flocked to the venue, to celebrate the magnificent artwork spreading across three floors. From sculptures, to paintings, to illustrations - the event played host to it all. Out of the many pieces submitted, only a third made it into the gallery, selected by the panel of distinguished judges.

The exhibition has quickly become a highlight of the Jersey art scene, attracting both locals and visitors with its dynamic showcase of talent. The event, sponsored this year by RBC, Hawk and BCR Law, is modelled after the renowned Royal Academy event in London, and provides local artists with a prestigious platform to elevate their careers. Both emerging talents and professional artists submitted their work, causing a plethora of styles to be displayed on CCA’s walls.

The main prize was for the best emerging artist, which for the first time ever featured two winners. Both Paige Le Geyt and Eleanor Nugent walked away with the prize, meaning together they’ll deck out CCA in a joint exhibition. The judges, in awe of the communication between the artists’ work, couldn’t extract one winner from the two. Both evoked a sense of stillness and silence, through the flurry of white textures that characterise their pieces. Paige and Eleanor’s exhibition will be held later this year, promising an ethereal environment of soft, angelic hues.

The winner of Rural’s prize was Louise Ramsay, for her serene painting of Jersey’s agricultural landscape. Replicating the scenes of the coast land in St Mary, the piece incorporated a breathtaking array of colour and light. Louise managed to communicate the beauty of Jersey’s natural environment in an inspiring and uplifting manner, making it an irresistible piece for the agricultural magazine.

Paige Le Geyt’s ‘Amorphous 25 (Contained)

Louise Ramsa ‘s ‘Coast Land, St Mary’

Eleanor Nugent’s ‘Desert’

The winner of our Gallery Illustration and Graphic Design prize was Mick Humpage for his piece on Milan. Featuring striking architectural elements against bold bright colours, his work balanced vibrancy with style in an eclectic set of shapes.

The winner of our Gallery Illustration and Graphic Design prize was Mick Humpage for his piece on Milan. Featuring striking architectural elements against bold bright colours, his work balanced vibrancy with style in an eclectic set of shapes. Mick perfectly communicated the buzz of a creative city, in his artwork composed of acrylic paint and collage.

If you’re silently kicking yourself for missing the exhibition, make sure to catch it next year when it returns in summer. Submissions are open to everyone, whether you’re a well-established artist or a start-up landscape photographer. The eighth edition of the Jersey Summer Exhibition boasted the highest quality and range it has seen thus far. We’re looking forward to seeing the curation that CCA put out for the ninth.

Mick Humpage’s ‘Milan’

Cannon Fodder

Mark Thomas, the ‘godfather of political comedy’, is coming to Jersey in September to perform his show ‘Gaffa Tapes’. He’s not unfamiliar with the island, previously referencing it in his show ‘The Manifesto’. This Radio 4 series explored ideas with worldchanging potential - one of which was to invade Jersey and get all the tax money back. In actuality this was rather difficult, and Mark assured me his visit this time is for purely comedic purposes. As part of this act, he’s requested a cannon, and to be pointed in the direction of the bullion room.

All jokes aside, Mark’s famous mix of comedy, theatre and journalism has made him one of the oldest surviving comics. He’s been performing for almost 40 years, saying “I know what I’m doing. Trust me, I won’t fuck it up”. His comic career began back in 1985, to the dismay of parents who wanted him to do anything but. Mark was drawn to the scene where everything is fair game, saying the unsayable and generally “mucking around”. He hailed comedy as “the one place where people can express themselves, and be who they are rather than a vision of who everyone else wants them to be”. It’s one of two things that keeps him on the stage. The other, he admits, is a frequent lack of funds. “Being skint is quite the motivator”, he said, “the best way to get me creating something interesting is to take away all my money”.

Being strapped for cash has inspired a wide array of Mark’s endeavours, including six series of ‘Mark Thomas Comedy Project’ and three ‘Dispatches’ for Channel 4. Alongside this, he’s written 5 books, 4 play scripts, held 2 art exhibitions and written a show for the Royal Opera House. A by-product of his fascination with Politics has been his success in forcing a politician to resign, as well as changing laws on tax and public demonstration. He’s taken the police to court three times (and won), with the fourth time currently in the pipeline. In his spare time, he walked the length of the Israeli Wall in the West Bank (724km), and broke the Guinness World Record for number of protests in 24 hours.

To commemorate turning 50, Mark dedicated an entire year of his life to intentionally living provocatively. It inspired 100 Acts of Minor Dissent, which includes an all-women car race outside the Saudi Arabian embassy. To motivate him on down-days, Mark promised he’d donate £1000 to UKIP if he failed in his mission. This was the perfect ultimatum - he finished the year on 105.

Mark’s excellence in his field has landed him 8 awards for performing, 3 for human rights work and 1 that he invented himself. He told me this was to mock Coca-Cola, after they awarded themselves the ‘Golden Peacock Award for Best Environmental Corporate Behaviour’. Their pathetic attempt at hiding a multitude of sins led to Mark creating and awarding himself the ‘Emerald Eagle Award for Unbiased Journalism’. The joke made it to his website, for journalists to pick up on from time to time.

Mark’s done a lot over the years, always keeping humour in mind. For him, “the fact that it ends up as a comedy show is what’s important”. Without “over-egging the pudding”, he sees the stage as a medium for accelerating social change. He said “I know some people say that comedy can’t change a thing. And I sort of think, well, of course it does, because you start off not laughing and then you end up laughing”. He added, “that’s change. The building block is change”. For Mark, the perks of the job are pushing the public mood and annoying the right people. Audiences of ‘Gaffa Tapes’ can expect the finest standup form with an anti-Tory sentiment. It promises to be a night of jokes, rants, politics, play and the occasional sing song. Buy your ticket online, leave your cannon at home.

Mark Thomas will perform ‘Gaffa Tapes’ at the Jersey Arts Centre, on Tuesday 24th September, 8pm.

INFLUENCE UNDER THE

Imagine you wake up at 5am, get the first flight to Oslo, then another flight to a place you’d never heard of, before renting a car, meeting a stranger, and driving with them for four hours into the Arctic circle. You drop off your new friend, head to a town of only 13 people, before putting on a wetsuit, grabbing a surfboard and cycling to the ocean for a surf. And then imagine that this trip was sponsored by Birkenstocks, as part of their advertising campaign.

This is the life of Leo Olsson. Well, the life of Leo Olsson some of the time. His success in content creation allows him to get paid to spend days watching the Northern Lights and hiking knee-deep in snow. When I spoke to him he had just come back from Sweden, taking two trains, a bus and canoeing through a lake to get to his destination. He’d left without much of a plan, with one of his friends leaving in such a rush that he didn’t have time to buy a backpack. Apparently, the experience of carrying a wheelie suitcase on his head through the woods was “quite fun”.

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Much like his adventures, Leo’s career path wasn’t a straight one. When he dubbed his childhood dream of becoming a filmmaker “unfeasible”, he studied hard and went to a prestigious uni because this “seemed like a smart thing to do”. One year into LSE, he dropped out to become employee number one at a protein cereal startup. After scaling their socials, he went to Lucky Egg, a board game company trying to get people off their phones. During his year there he blew up their social media, accumulating 540k followers for the business.

Throughout all this, his personal pages were his side hustle. He’s amassed an audience of 557k through posting content around the themes of storytelling and adventure. His videos allow his audience to follow his journeys, which include hopping on cheap one-way flights, moving to a cabin in the woods and spontaneously running the length of Liechtenstein. His content has evolved over the years, since he started the pages during Covid. At this time, he began by creating what he called “classic, relatable TikTok content that offers very little value to anyone”. When he turned 18, he said “I just had this crisis that I should be doing something of more impact with my life, or just, to be honest, something more interesting”. This led to him writing letters to every world leader for life advice, whilst exploring new video styles and techniques. His ventures were so successful that he quit his job at Lucky Egg, to focus all his energies on his own social media. He still consults for the company on the side, alongside some time spent with the business that gives you wings.

Throughout all this, his personal pages were his side hustle. He’s amassed an audience of 557k through posting content around the themes of storytelling and adventure. His videos allow his audience to follow his journeys, which include hopping on cheap oneway flights, moving to a cabin in the woods and spontaneously running the length of Liechtenstein.

Leo’s recently launched his own business - a six week programme teaching companies how to effectively target their audience on social media. Working with marketing teams, new hires and startups, Leo differentiates his training from other programmes in the market by focusing largely on storytelling. He said “every company has the story of someone who took a risk to follow a dream… but for some reason in their marketing, they never choose to talk about that. They never focus on the main interesting thing, which is the actual story behind the company”. Rather than pumping out content like a machine gun, hoping something hits, Leo favours the “sniper rifle” approach. This reflects his tactics with the Lucky Egg, who on average saw an increase of 10k followers per video. He said “compared to a lot of brands, that’s a pretty good ratio”.

His simple thesis is “you can’t stand out if you’re doing the same thing as everyone else”, and it’s about “selling people before you sell product”. He encourages businesses to be public facing, and have someone prepared to be the face of the brand. He sees this epitomised in Red Bull’s social media campaigns. “Red Bull isn’t cool because the can is sexy”, he said, “it’s because of all the people that are associated with Red Bull”. He pointed out that whilst the energy drink is double the price of its competitors per litre, it somehow continues to be a market leader. He believes that this is because they put people first and product second. Exhibit A: space jump.

Behind the scenes of arctic surfing, suitcase trekking and flying to countries no one’s ever heard of, Leo actually lives a relatively normal life. He’s based in London, works 70 hour weeks and is on the grind as a startup freelancer. He said “there’s a funny irony in the fact that part of the reason I’ve stuck with doing content is because it forces me to go out and do interesting things, instead of just doing my accounting”. His goal has always been to work hard and be successful, and he feels incredibly lucky that the thing he’s ended up being good at is something he enjoys. He said “I feel super privileged to be in a position where the only thing that stands between me and what I want to achieve is how hard I work”. @leomagnusolsson

Ice,Ice BABY

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RAINBOW DAYS

Brighten up your day, and others, with one of our top bright picks this season

Edit: Ceri Baker

Pink Beaded Hoop Earrings, M&S, £12.50

JUJU Jellies, Angel Sandals in lime, Schuh, £23.99

Jacquemus, Pink Le Chiquito Noeud Leather Top Handle Bag, Brownsfashion.com, £447

Bec & Bridge, Bec Moondance dress in Fire Red, Flannels, £265

Marella, Lacopo Dress in Grass Green, Flannels £105

Ribbed Padded Notch Neck Swimsuit, M&S, £40

Wales Bonner X Adidas, Green 3-Stripes Crew-Neck Sweater, Brownsfashion.com, £113

Ray-Ban, lilac izaz sunglasses, Schuh, £98.99

Lacoste, Neo Trainers, Sports Direct, £65.00

Balenciaga, Neo Cagole Small Tote Bag, Flannels, £929

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We love everything that this brand does, and their iconic C.E.O Afterglow is no exception! It’s an anti-aging, anti-pore, brightening Vitamin C moisturiser which supercharges your natural radiance and delivers 24 hours of continuous hydration. With a high-strength, advanced vitamin C formula you get visibly brighter skin within 7 days, delivering a more eventoned complexion. Within four weeks, this luminous, plumping cream firms and lifts the skin’s appearance, while diminishing the look of texture and pores. We thought it was great that it imparts a natural glow to foundation when applied as a skincare primer, while keeping skin fresh and balanced all day. Feelunique, £52.50

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Total Spine Health

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Orthopaedic Spinal Surgeon, based at the Wessex Neuro Spinal Centre in Southampton. He has completed both UK and international fellowships to become specialist in the treatment of all adult spinal problems. His main interests are the degenerative spine, with and without scoliosis as well as sports injury to the spine and spinal tumours.

Mr Quaye’s orthopaedic surgery training means he has an excellent understanding of problems arising from other joints and how these can be confused with, as well as interact with spinal problems. He believes in taking a patient centred, holistic approach to get the patient back to enjoying life. Mr Quaye sees patients at Augre Physiotherapy, Lido Medical Centre.

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Illuminate Your Health

The Bright Benefits of Acupuncture

Words:Lorna Jackson MBAcC 1ST BSc (Hons), Health Point Clinic

In the quest for holistic health, acupuncture shines as a beacon of ancient wisdom meeting modern science. Originating from traditional Chinese medicine

3,000 years ago, acupuncture has evolved into a recognised contemporary healthcare practice with wide-ranging benefits.

Acupuncture involves inserting fine, hairthin needles into specific points on the body. These sterile, single-use needles aim to restore balance and harmony within the body and mind. Picture your body as a tree: treating the leaves alone won’t make it thrive; you must nourish the roots. This is acupuncture’s holistic approach, addressing root causes to promote overall health.

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence recommends GPs refer patients for acupuncture to manage headaches, migraines, and chronic pain. This underscores the growing scientific evidence supporting acupuncture’s effectiveness.

When needles are inserted, the nervous system registers a micro-injury, triggering the release of endorphins—natural painkillers that induce calm and well-being. This mechanism is similar to rubbing a stubbed toe, which distracts the brain from pain and promotes healing. Acupuncture operates on a deeper level, stimulating multiple points and engaging various parts of the nervous system.

Research shows acupuncture improves blood circulation, enhances oxygen delivery to tissues, reduces inflammation, regulates hormones, and boosts the immune system. These physiological changes explain why acupuncture effectively supports conditions like chronic pain, neurological disorders, anxiety, depression, and stress.

Acupuncture also benefits mental health by regulating neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin, it can be a useful aid to support and manage depression and anxiety, promoting better sleep, and reducing stress. This dual benefit for body and mind makes it a powerful tool for overall well-being.

For those ready to explore this bright avenue to health, Health Point Clinic provides expert acupuncture services tailored to your needs. Illuminate your health today!

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Ocean

Chic

A Marine Fashion Voyage

All items supplied by Voisins

Photography by Oliver Doran

Concept & Styling by Kasia Guzik (The Mania)

Hair by Damian Philpott

Make-up by Betty Gouveia

Model: Nicole Kemp

Thanks to: Quay Boats & Fortuna Events

Shirt by RAG & BONE, £149

Denim Shorts by AGOLDE, £180

Bag by THE JACKSONS LONDON, £78

Sunglasses by GUCCI, £432

T-bar Necklace by RACHEL JACKSON , £356

Chain Necklace by MISSOMA , £179

Bracelet by MISSOMA, £122

Jacket by FREE PEOPLE, £206

Vest by REISS, £77

Pants by FREE PEOPLE, £170

Dress by REISS, £215

T-bar Necklace by RACHEL JACKSON , £356

Chain Necklace by MISSOMA , £179

Bracelet by MISSOMA, £122

Sunglasses by TOM FORD, £293

Sandals by CARVELA, £107.10

Waistcoat by ALL SAINTS, £144 Pants by ALL SAINTS, £180 Hat by TED BAKER, £41 Scarf by RALPH LAUREN, £53 Bag by CARVELA, £125.10 Heels by CARVELA, £116.10

2econd chance

Preloved Fashion

Photography & Styling by Kasia Guzik (The Mania)

Hair by Damian Philpott

Make-up by Betty Gouveia

Models Scarlett Sargeant & Xenia Brennan

Thanks to Samphire

Floral Maxi Dress by CHLOE, £350

Floral Dress by BORGO DE NOR, £150

Studded Crossbody Bag by VALENTINO, £400

Suede Cut Out Heels by ALAIA Paris, £290

Mini Flair Dress by ALEXANDER McQUEEN, £300 Mini Hammock Bag by LOEWE, £1,100

Floral Maxi Dress by VILSHENKO, £190 Stiletto Heels by GUCCI, £220

Mini Dress by ULLA JOHNSON, £190 Popper

Shoulder Bag by STELLA McCARTNEY, £280

Espadrille Wedges by JIMMY CHOO, £175

Mini Dress by SILVIA TCHERASSI,£240

Suede Cut Out Heels by ALAIA Paris, £210

Team work makes the dream work, right? Over the following pages, we showcase the work of a team of photographers, stylists and hair and MUA professionals who combied to envisage the fashion and style of the future in a post-apocalyptic fashion shoot.

Dystopian

Chronicles

We love seeing a group of creatives vibing off each other and working together to craete something stand-out. This futuristic fashion shoot, inspired by the gritty, dystopian world of Mad Max, was the vision of one of the island’s most passionate collectives; photographer Oliver Doran, his stylist wife Ana, Creative Director and hair stylist Damien Philpott and MUA Anais Swann. You can see from the images that a passion and attention to detail, coupled with models who have really embraced some characher roleplay, leads to outstanding results. As they put it, they want to ‘showcase the incredible local talent, highlighting the strength of community and the power of teamwork’.

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CREDITS Photography & Production Management: Oliver Doran. Stylist / Fashion Director: Ana Doran. Hair Stylist / Creative Director: Damian Philpott. Makeup Artist: Anais Swann. Models: Carmen Mirano/Roc Segarra/Skye Channing/Estelle Brown/ Andrew Fleming (@firefxjersey).

SPECIAL THANKS: Voisins Department Store / Elimina Avedon Hair Salon / Raphael Freire and the Freire Family / Charlotte Roque for providing water and champagne on this hot day Locations: Elmina | Aveda Salon / Oliver Doran Studios / Strawberry Farm (Tree Matters).

The Dystopian Chronicles shoot is a testament to the incredible talent found in Jersey. All models except for Rocco are Jersey-based, showcasing the rich pool of creativity in the local community. The production was a true collaboration, with each member of the team bringing their expertise and passion to the table.

A Visionary Endeavour

Oliver Doran, the ringleader, shares his excitement: “For me, it’s all about bringing talent together to create beautiful work. Teamwork makes the dream work, and my travels all over the world, including living in Middle East for 12 years, have shown me the magic that happens when creative minds come together. Unfortunately, we don’t have a huge market for this in Jersey, but productions like this one prove that we can still achieve, in my opinion, world class work.” Oliver’s global experience in advertising campaigns and production management, spanning across photography and video, lighting grips, fashion stylists, makeup artists, hairstylists, models, runners, and digital technicians, has equipped him with the skills to bring this project to life. "Even though we don’t have a market for this in Jersey, we still strive to make great productions like this one," he adds.

Fierce Fashion Statements

The shoot’s fashion direction was led by Ana Doran, who drew inspiration from the iconic costume designs of Jenny Beavan in Mad Max: Fury Road. Ana explains, “I wanted to do my version of post-apocalyptic fashion with an emphasis on ruggedness but in a more stylized way. Each persona has their own unique personality, but at the same time, there’s an armoury between them. I used different fabrics, leather, and some metal to create looks that scream futuristic and dystopian.” All the clothes were sourced locally, with many pieces from this season. Special thanks to Voisins Department Store, who always support our shoots by providing clothes and promoting creativity in Jersey. Ana’s vision for each character’s attire reflected their unique roles in this dystopian narrative. By incorporating a mix of practical and aesthetically striking elements, she ensured that the costumes not only looked the part but also told a story of survival and resilience. "Every piece was chosen to enhance the character's story, blending practicality with a touch of rugged elegance," she emphasizes.

Transformative Makeup

Anais Swann, the makeup artist, brought the characters to life with her exceptional skills. “Deeply exploring the characters’ personalities helps to create the different makeup looks,” Anais says. “Bold characters who value strength needed a more fearless, untidy appearance, including deep shades of browns and blacks with a messy texture mimicking dirt, especially for the men who were more rugged and worn. Layering gold metallics on top reflected their powerful personalities. For the more vulnerable character, I used softer shades of white to disconnect her from the group, but still incorporated those strong gold textures to signify her strongminded persona. The quirky, nerdy character had a more abstract approach with bolder shapes and sharper lines to reflect the intelligence in her personality.”

“I wanted to do my version of post-apocalyptic fashion with an emphasis on ruggedness but

in a more stylized way. Each persona has their own unique personality, but at the same time, there’s an armory between them. I used different fabrics, leather, and some metal to create looks that scream futuristic and dystopian.”

Ana Doran

Anais's approach ensured that each character's makeup was not just about aesthetics but also about storytelling. The makeup was designed to highlight the contrast between strength and vulnerability, intelligence and ferocity, adding another layer of depth to the visual narrative. "Every stroke and shade was intentional, aimed at bringing out the essence of each character," she notes.

“Deeply exploring the characters’ personalities helps to create the different makeup looks. Bold characters needed a more fearless, untidy appearance, while the more vulnerable character had softer shades of white to signify her strong-mindedness.”

Anais Swann

Innovative Hair Concepts

The hairstyling, led by Damian Philpott, added another layer of depth to the characters. Damian shares his inspiration behind each look: “The idea for the Mad Max photoshoot began with envisioning what hair might look like in a dystopian future. Characters' roles and environments in such a world would significantly influence their appearances. With limited access to skilled hairdressers and modern tools, survivors would likely draw inspiration from old magazines and pre-conflict images, adapting these looks with whatever materials they could scavenge.”

Warrior Girl

“The Warrior Girl's hairstyle needed to strike a balance between practicality and beauty. I imagined braids, but instead of traditional techniques, I used cable ties to achieve the braided look. These ties function like hair bands, securing sections of hair tightly. Various pieces of mismatched jewellery and threads as hair extensions added a sense of rarity and wealth, reflecting a world where even cheap costume jewellery is considered valuable.”

Warrior Male

“For the Warrior Male, I initially considered a cropped look similar to Tom Hardy’s in Mad Max. Inspired by Timothée Chalamet’s hair in Dune, I eventually opted for a look reminiscent of Jean-Claude Van Damme in Cyborg. This hairstyle is almost too styled to be practical, with a messy, overgrown James Dean vibe, suggesting that natural hair oils, combined with engine oil and dust, would naturally form a quiff shape.”

" For the Mad Max photoshoot, I envisioned hairstyles that reflect a dystopian future, where survivors adapt looks from old magazines using scavenged materials, blending practicality with creativity."

Damian Philpott

Tech Female

“The Tech Female's hair is a nod to the comic strip Tank Girl by Jamie Hewlett, with further inspiration from the character Noodle from Gorillaz. Our model’s brightly colored hair was enhanced with dreadlocks to add texture and complexity, reflecting a personality that stands out boldly and embraces self-expression amidst desolation. This look also draws from my daughter’s unique fashion sense when she was younger.”

The Bride

“The Bride’s hairstyle needed to epitomize beauty and elegance, reflecting a character who prioritizes her appearance but can also defend herself fiercely. I envisioned waves that are dry and beachy in texture, mimicking GHD curls achieved without modern tools. Tied into her hair are three bullets, symbolizing the lives she has taken, akin to tear-drop tattoos on prisoners.”

The Villain

“The Villain’s hairstyle was designed to be the simplest and most practical. Styled with engine oil for a wet, slick look, his hair reflects a personality focused on efficiency and intimidation rather than beauty. This simplicity contrasts sharply with the more styled looks of the other characters, highlighting his ruthless and utilitarian nature.”

“This shoot was all about bringing people together to create something extraordinary. It’s a reminder that even in a small place like Jersey, we have the talent and drive to produce world-class work. I’m excited to see the final results and to share this journey with everyone involved.”

Oliver Doran

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THRIFT

SHOP

Jersey Hospice got in touch recently to show us a fashion shoot that photographer Rankin had done in the UK with the charity Shelter, highlighting second hand clothes in a fashion shoot setting. As we’d recently met Evan Dos Santos at the Highlands Creative Showcase and loved his work, we got him together with stylist and all-round creative ball of energy Kasia Guzik to take some of the clothes from the Jersey Hospice Shop and make something beautiful....

Photography

Evan Dos Santos

Styling Kasik Guzik

Models

Jamilla and Maria

Thanks to Lisa Walker

All clothing available at Jersey Hospice Shops

KING

OF THE CASTLE

If you’ve climbed to the top of Gorey Castle in recent years, you can’t have helped but notice the unasuming strip of road behind the castle green that leads to Achirondel. It has seemingly turned from a sleepy corner of coastal roadway to an easty millionaire’s row, with an array of curves and glass that are a stark contrast to the granite walls on which you stand.

If you’ve ever tried to get planning passed to change a window or do an extension, you’ll know it’s no joke. You have to admire the lengths that these architects and builders must have gone to in order to get this strip of mega mansions passed. And this baby, Mar-Y-Cel, is the biggest on the strip - with towards 7000 square feet of prime residence atop a whopping garage, snug to the rock face with a view of the sea blocked only by that pesky castle.

Spies are allegedly trained to sit with their backs to a wall and Mar-y-cel’s situation enables the residence to offer an incredible open plan space but with the comfort of the rock behind providing privacy, an element of protection and a

natural green view from the rear windows to contrast to the expanse of blue to the front with views of Mont Orgueil Castle, The Écréhous, and beyond to France. These wonderful views are clear as soon as you enter the property, with the double-height entrance hall featuring a curved glass wall that wraps the curved staircase. This allows you to keep your eyes on the view, whether you choose to get your steps in or use the Willy Wonka-style glass elevator.

The first floor is where you’ll find the bedrooms. There are four in the main house, all with en-suites and sea views. The primary suite includes a large dressing room & walk in wardrobe. This floor also features an American-style laundry room, a guest cloakroom, a study and a games / cinema room big enough to accomodate a variety of table-based games, or potentially be changed into a gym.

There is also a one bedroom maisonette with separate access that could be used as a staff apartment or multi-gen arragement. The upper floor offer a range of living spaces. The principal kitchen and dining room includes a well-appointed kitchen featuring bespoke cabinetry, Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances and Corian counters. The dining area leads to a casual lounge, through to a more formal sitting room and on to a snug, each offering panoramic views and huge, sliding doors to open each space up to the large forward terrace for the diniing and lounge area and a tucked-away patch of lawn to the side of the snug. This area also allows access to a higher paved garden area and the rear of the house where you can access your own Cotil that leads to National Trust land.

The design of the propety has used the plot shape to its full potential, maximising views from each room, and that garage on the ground floor lifting the whole up that little bit higher. The inclusing of a turntable as you drive in means that you’re always ready to leave the right way as the sun rises and floods the house with morning rays.

At nigh on £8m, it’s not a cheap property. There are only 8 properties between £7.5m and £10m. Sure, it’s a huge budget, but if that’s where you’re looking, it’s quite a small market. If you’re more into modern designs that granite-faced country piles, then this really is the pick of the bunch. If you’re a local that’s done very well, you’d better go and take a look before it gets snapped up by someone moving to the island with deep pockets.

Marketed by

Mar-y-cel, St Martin. 5 Bed 5 Bath 3 Reception 1 Bed maisonette apartment

£7,950,000

Fine and Country 01534 888855

Livingroom 01534 717100

We pitted Emma the challenge of imagining herself as a future Jersey homeowner, hunting for the best places on the potential property ladder she’d climb if she were to settle in Jersey.

Moving up.

Islander. What a magazine. Always there for you when you need it. I’d left my beach reading material at home, and there it was in El Tico, pages blowing seductively in the breeze. I’d gone for lunch with Cosmo, who also lives with his parents, and we decided to entertain the fantasy where we bought a house and moved in together. The illusion shattered when we realised how incredibly expensive houses are, wondering how anyone manages to buy one when you have to pay for 20% of it upfront.

We worked out that if we both spent absolutely no money at all for a year, we could afford the extortionate deposit on a 0 bed, 1 bath, 0 parking apartment. We decided that whilst we do love spending time together, kipping top and tail in a bathtub every night wouldn’t be much fun. Marginally better was a 0 bed, 1 bath, 1 parking apartment, which means we could pitch a tent in our parking space and take it in turns to sleep indoors. Another option would be to convince four other friends to live in a set of stables, with private box-bedrooms and a tack room as a lounge. Whilst this idea seems the most fun on paper, in actuality it probably wouldn’t smell too great.

With the first rung of the property ladder six feet above our heads, I went onto Places to find realistic properties for your average buyer. The budget was set at £225k per earner, based off the mortgage you can get on the average salary in Jersey (£40k). Even with two earners, there was only one affordable house that wasn’t a renovation project. I must say that this property had quite a remarkable bookshelf.

First on the ladder

The best apartment I could find within budget for one earner was on Clarendon Road in St Helier. It’s a spacious one bedroom apartment, where your bed, kitchen and toilet live in completely separate rooms. When you’re not cooking, your kitchen embarks on a magical metamorphosis, becoming a carpeted lounge complete with an artistic fireplace. There’s a couple of really nice Victorian windows, which are framed by imperial blue curtains that compliment the tones in the room. The ceilings are high, giving the illusion of more space, and it appears to get a good amount of natural light. In my opinion the bedroom is the perfect size - but bear in mind that I can’t sleep in large open spaces and I liked my shoebox room in Hong Kong (it just felt so safe). The bathroom has a bath that’s also a shower, which could also be a spare bed if you adopt the right perspective. It is an excellent multi-functional room, albeit with a slightly feeble looking shower head. Upgrading this would be the first renovation I’d make. If the pressure isn’t so strong it almost hurts, I don’t want it.

Unfortunately, Cosmo couldn’t live with me in this apartment. Or, he could, but he’d have to sleep on the sofa or in the bath. However, seeing as the majority of properties within this budget are apartments in St Helier, he’d never be too far away anyway. He could come for a spontaneous BBQ whenever he liked, in the large sunny communal garden Clarendon Road has to offer.

Clarendon Road, St Helier, £225,000

Marketed by Le Rossignol Estates places.je code : 48516

Buying together

If Cosmo and I were to buy together, this is the one I would choose for us. It’s a hidden gem on the quiet street of Aquila Road, with two bedrooms, one bathroom and separate rooms for the lounge and kitchen. The apartment comes fully furnished, which is a bit of a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it looses a bit of the personal touch. On the other hand, it means we won’t be eating dinner off a cardboard box whilst we wait for a nice table to pop up on Facebook marketplace.

The interior design is packed with character, without compromising on functionality. There is plenty of seating for guests, and the king size beds offer maximum starfish potential. With two bedrooms, this property allows couples to have a spare room they can do whatever they want with. Fill it with a child, or if you’re not quite there yet, your frequently unemployed friend.

Aquila Road, St Helier, £429,000

Marketed by Troys places.je code : 48993

The dismal scenario made me cave and look at the four bedroom houses many aspire to own one day. In Jersey these currently average out at £1.3 million, meaning I’d have to become a successful entrepreneur or sell my soul to finance to own one. The latter makes the stables look a lot less shabby.

Thinking ahead

If we were ever going to buy a four bedroom family house (we wouldn’t, Cosmo’s gay) it would be Vallambrosa, a property from the 1600s. It’s in St Peter, right next door to my coveted homeland - St Ouen. In addition to the four bedrooms, it has two bathrooms, a kitchen with a vaulted ceiling and front and rear enclosed gardens. It’s an upside down house, which keeps things interesting, and one of the bedrooms even has a reading window. It looks so cosy that I’d be tempted to take this room and give my kid the master bedroom. However, I don’t think my future partner would be happy trading an en suite for a nook in the wall.

In terms of living spaces, there’s a great outdoor patio that would be the perfect setting for a BBQ with familyfriends. In the winter, you could have people over indoors, in a gorgeous spacious lounge. The exposed granite wall makes it feel like a Jersey-home, and the vintage-looking wood burner adds further character to the room. Providing I’ve learnt to cook by this point, I could see myself in the kitchen, hopefully making Jamie Oliver proud. With the wide doors leading outside, I’d probably end up eating every meal al fresco. It’s just too tempting. Way too easy.

Vallambrosa, Le Vieux Beaumont, St Peter, £1,150,000

Marketed by Indigo places.je code : 49414

So am I selling my soul to finance? It’s hard to say - I don’t know what I’ll be like in ten years. For now I’m happy with where I am, free from the cell of an excel spreadsheet. Besides, what are Cosmo and I going to do with a big house? Host a soirée? Fill bedrooms with sofa-surfers and hitchhikers? I don’t think so. I like small spaces, anyway.

Movers&Shakers

Winds of change.

MasonBreese has announced several appointments, including Robert Bisson as Business Manager in Jersey and Peter Downing as Head of Isle of Man.

Robert has gained extensive analysis and leadership experience across a variety of different projects and sectors which has led to his recent promotion to Business Manager. In this role, Robert will play a crucial role in shaping the organisation’s strategic actions.

Peter joined MasonBreese as a Management Consultant in 2023 having worked in various senior change roles over the past 20 years. He has a proven track record of change delivery and leadership in the Isle of Man and has experience working in several different industries including Trust and Corporate Services and the Finance sector. He is qualified and experienced in both project management and business analysis and has successfully applied these skills across multiple clients since joining MasonBreese. Both Peter and Robert have played key roles in ensuring MasonBreese remains focused on its people, clients, community and overall resilience. They do this by building teams that use their expertise to deliver long-term, sustainable results for clients aligned to B Corp principles.

20 years and a Managing Director position for Chris Marsh.

Maillard & Co have announced the appointment of Chris Marsh as Group Managing Director.Showcasing his long-standing commitment as he approaches his 20th anniversary at Maillard & Co, Chris has made invaluable contributions to the company’s growth and success.

Joining the firm as a Property Manager in 2005 before being promoted to Head of Property Management and appointed to the board of Directors in 2022, Chris has been responsible for over £1bn of property assets during his tenure.

An Associate RICS Member, Chris brings a diverse background with experience in the finance sector and local government. He also holds several Diplomas in Estate Management. His next chapter as Group Managing Director of the Channel Islands’ largest group of property professionals will be effective as of 1st July 2024. Chris commented, “I am honoured to take on this new role and excited to lead Maillard & Co into its next chapter. Our team is dedicated to maintaining the high standards and continued growth of our business.”

22 promoted at Saltgate

Saltgate has promoted 22 of its staff in Jersey as part of a wider round of changes in the company. This round of promotions saw a number of colleagues in the early stages of their careers progress to the next level.

Ali French, Saltgate’s Chief People Officer, says: ‘Congratulations to all team members receiving promotions. They should be incredibly proud of their achievement. At Saltgate, we focus on nurturing the talents of those early on in their careers. They are supported to reach their potential, and the number of junior colleagues progressing in this round of promotions is testament to their commitment and the success of this framework. We are thrilled to support their professional development and look forward to seeing their continued success at Saltgate.’

Baker & Partners celebrates milestone year

This year, law firm Baker & Partners is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Founded in 2004, by Jersey Advocate Stephen Baker, the law firm has grown significantly since inception and now spans across four locations, employing over 50 people.

The last 12 months have seen Baker & Partners achieve significant milestones including new appointments and promotions and the move to become an LLP. The firm continues to act in the most high-profile cases. To mark 20 years of Baker & Partners, the firm have announced a commitment to invest £20,000 in local charitable causes and community groups throughout the year. To celebrate this milestone, Baker & Partners have launched the campaign ‘Practice Makes Perfect’ which showcases exceptional talent of individuals, many of whom have perfected their craft over many years. The campaign focuses

Jean-Luc Piazza to Alex Picot Trust

Jean-Luc Piazza has joined independent trust company Alex Picot Trust, as Client Services Director, strengthening its client-facing team.

Jean-Luc is an experienced trust professional with extensive private client experience, he has been appointed in direct response to significant organic growth and to provide additional director support to the business. Commenting on behalf of the Board, Chris Cotillard, Director, said: “The Board of Alex Picot Trust is very pleased to introduce Jean-Luc as our new client service director. His significant experience and expertise further bolsters the strength and depth of our leadership team. With experience in similar sized and owner managed trust companies, he is a great fit with our client-focussed ethos. JeanLuc’s appointment is announced in addition to a number of hires this year across our administration teams, all of which have been made strategically in response to an increase in clients and in recognition of the importance that we place on client service delivery. “We look forward to introducing Jean-Luc to our clients over the coming months and welcome him onboard.”

Jean-Luc said: “Joining Alex Picot Trust is a thrilling opportunity for me to apply my experience in a new and dynamic environment. I am dedicated to understanding our clients’ unique challenges and delivering solutions that exceed their expectations. I look forward to collaborating with the talented team at Alex Picot Trust to continue the firm’s tradition of client service excellence.”

on the years of hard work it takes to succeed in a chosen field. This includes concert pianist Georgina Sutton, artist Jason Butler, contemporary ballet company Ballet D’Jerri, executive chef Will Holland and chess master Yasmin Forbes. Talking about the anniversary, Managing Partner at Baker & Partners, Stephen Baker commented:

“We are extremely proud of what we have achieved at Baker & Partners over the past 20 years and are incredibly grateful for the trust that has been instilled in us as a firm. We felt it would be rather fitting to make a commitment to our local community to mark this significant milestone, which is why we are investing £20,000 in local charities and community groups over the year. As a firm, we are dedicated to making a positive contribution to the world around us.

Development of talent has always been an important focus for the firm. To coincide with our 20th year, we wanted to celebrate individuals that have dedicated hours to perfecting and honing their craft. Our Practice Makes Perfect campaign does just that. We know there is no shortcut to excellence, it takes years of hard work and dedication. We wouldn’t be where we are today without our team of dedicated professionals all committing to practising their craft, so wanted to help celebrate others that have done the same.

Thank you to all the individuals who have contributed their time to illustrate the true essence of Practice Makes Perfect.”

Education and social mobility underpin the firm’s CSR programme. Any charities looking to be considered as a recipient of this investment should contact Baker & Partners by emailing enquiries@bakerandpartners.com.

MOMENTS THAT MATTERED

Chris Edmond

A pivotal moment in my career came when I started volunteering for a mental health organisation in London called SANE. Having previously worked in I.T., web design and corporate banking this was the trigger for me to move into a more meaningful field that would allow me to make a difference to people. Shortly after this I took a role in a community mental health team, helping to reintegrate those who had suffered mental illness back into society. I wasn’t initially sure what direction to go in, but eventually I met my wife-to-be when I visited a doctor friend in Jersey, and it seemed destiny was set for me to return to the island in the future.

Several moves around the United Kingdom later, I qualified as a doctor and moved to Jersey to raise a family, working mainly in the hospital A&E and cardiology departments. I also did some work with Social Security on disability benefit assessments, and every role I had up to this point exposed me to the damage a poor working environment can have on individuals. Eventually this ignited a passion to focus on occupational health and how we can prevent work-related illness before people become broken.

The island had never had a dedicated occupational health provider before I set up WorkHealth, but the pandemic had highlighted a desperate need for expert advice in this field. My goal was to change the culture on an island that hadn’t encountered occupational health before, and I quickly realised I wasn’t just starting a business but building a brand-new industry and culture.

This month we spoke to Chris Edmond, Medical Director of WorkHealth Jersey, on why everything he does revolves around making people happier and healthier and how you go about effecting big changes in a small place like Jersey.

Despite having now put occupational health on the Government’s agenda and supporting over 150 clients with a team of four staff, I am aware of the vast work still required to create safer, healthier workplaces. To achieve this, we need to be more collaborative in our approach, leaning on those resources currently in place and focusing on prevention. Linking businesses with the healthcare system will help us all to have a responsibility in delivering healthy workplaces. I would love to see a collaborative policy making system in Jersey, and an economy that puts the wellbeing of islanders first. I think if people were healthier and happier, this would also lead us to greater financial profit.

To attack this problem from as many angles as possible, I have taken up board roles with Jersey Sport, Jersey Recovery College and recently set up a new organisation called Lifestyle Medicine Jersey which provides support to individuals to improve their health behaviours, such as diet and exercise. It can be hard to change the habits of lifetimes without support, and people need direction on these goals just as much as those with clinical diagnoses such as obesity or diabetes.

Jersey is a special place for me and my family, and I want to see it meet its potential. It is traditional in many ways, and we shouldn’t try to lose its quaint charm, but we do need to move quicker to combat pressing problems such as the aging population and mental health crisis.

Jersey is a special place for me and my family, and I want to see it meet its potential. It is traditional in many ways, and we shouldn’t try to lose its quaint charm, but we do need to move quicker to combat pressing problems such as the aging population and mental health crisis. Covid demonstrated that we can move at pace when we need to, so I am continually surprised that we don’t take more advantage of the opportunities presented to us for healthy living on this beautiful island.

In my personal life, as a family we have just bought a cavapoo puppy as an incentive to get us out of the house more and to give us the chance to clear our heads and recognise the small wins, because trying to change the world can be tiring at times.

My greatest inspiration has been Andy Mitchell, the Cardiologist at the General Hospital. I’ve never met someone who demonstrated effective leadership better. Through sheer willpower he has built up an incredible cardiology department from nothing, all whilst putting patient care at the forefront. It would also be remiss if I didn’t mention Kate Wright of the Diversity Network who has shown huge resilience and perseverance in championing positive change on the island. These individuals highlight how we need to show grit and tenacity to best effect change in our community. There will be doors closed in our faces, but eventually others will open. I try to find my own path to change which comes hand in hand with working with the right people. Above all else, I never lose faith or trust in people.

Showcasing some of Jersey’s shining stars from the island’s brightest employers

YuriiTSYBULSKYI

PARALEGAL AT BAKER & PARTNERS

What made you choose to work for Baker & Partners?

I moved to London due to the outbreak of war in Ukraine. I was looking for an opportunity to get work experience in the legal field. A partner at my Ukrainian law firm connected me with Stephen Baker. We met for lunch, and he invited me to join him at a conference that afternoon, the rest is history. Baker & Partners was exactly what I was looking for.

Where are you on your legal journey now?

Right now, I am studying for my LLB at the University of London through the Institute of Law Jersey. I split my time between working as a paralegal to continue gaining work experience and completing my studies. I also run the European Law Students’ Association as the local branch president for ELSA Jersey, and will start as the president of the ELSA UK national branch in August.

What do you do on an average day?

It depends on the time of the year, but in the summer, while my exams are over, my day starts with a common morning routine, then I go to work. Afterwards, I generally go to the gym. When I come back home, I do some work for ELSA. Then I go to bed so I’m well rested for another day.

What is your next step?

Finish my LLB studies and further qualify as a solicitor of England and Wales.

What advice would you give to someone pursuing a career in law?

In hindsight, doing anything 1% each day will add up and you will see the benefits in the long run. For example, during my second year at uni in Ukraine I started participating in mock trials and legal debates across the country. While one event doesn’t achieve much, the process of going to all these different events adds up. I gained a lot of experience, improved my skills and I met so many people. This helped me gain work in Kiev, helped me meet Stephen Baker, helped me travel and has helped me build an international network of friends and opportunities.

A little more about Yurii

Age: 23

University attended: (i) West Ukrainian National University; (ii) Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology; (iii) University  of London  Course: (i) Law (Bachelor’s degree); (ii) Law (Pre-LL.M. Program); (iii) Law (Bachelor of Laws – LLB)

What did you want to be when you were 8 years old? A professional football player  Favourite way to relax: Go to the gym

Favourite place to eat in Jersey: The Taste at 16 Broad St, St Helier  Favourite possession: My favourite possession is “Vyshyvanka” - the embroidered shirt in Ukrainian national costumes.

ABOUT BAKER & PARTNERS

Baker & Partners is a specialist dispute resolution law firm with offices in Jersey, Cayman Islands, the BVI and London. We’re known for delivering straightforward, objective and independent legal advice. Baker & Partners supports local students looking to embark on their career in law. Our work experience programme enables students to gain valuable experience working alongside market leading specialists in commercial litigation, contentious trusts and asset tracing, often with an international dimension. Email Rebecca Daly to register your interest for the next Baker & Partners work experience programme.

Call Senior Human Resources Manager

Rebecca Daly on 01534 766254 or email rebeccadaly@bakerandpartners.com

Baker & Partners LLP, Midland Chambers, 2-10 Library Place, St Helier, JE1 2BP

AbhymanyuWATTS

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, CLIENT ACQUISITION STANDARD CHARTERED BANK

What made you choose to work for Standard Chartered?

I was a Hotelier by education when I started my first job in 2010 in India’s best hotel, The Oberoi New Delhi. During the first week, I was asked to report to the Airport Sales team. Since then, I was convinced that I wanted to pursue my career in Sales. After my Master of Business Administration, Standard Chartered gave me the opportunity to work in Corporate Sales in India. Initially, I thought it would be a short stint because I’d go on to work elsewhere, however, Standard Chartered Bank is not a regular bank in India - it was the best international bank in the country!  It provided all banking related services to all types of clients, whether retail or corporate.

Standard Chartered is a unique bank because it is headquartered in London with no retail presence in the UK yet has an impressive network of 53 markets across Africa, Middle East and Asia with Wealth and Retail Banking and Corporate and Investment Banking services. The Bank has a clear purpose to drive commerce and prosperity through its unique diversity by nurturing talent and investing in us –

What professional training have you done?

I have focused on Sales and Project Management, and Leadership courses within the Bank, alongside enhancing my investment knowledge by taking exams in Regulation.

What do you do on an average day?

Working in Sales can be very exigent but at the same time very exciting because every day comes with a new challenge. My role involves talking a lot to clients across different countries in Africa and each time helps me understand the constant changing behaviour of their individual banking needs and what they’re thinking about. I manage offshore new sales in nine African markets working closely with other teams in the Bank. My focus is to keep all relevant stakeholders (internal or external) up to date and promote Standard Chartered Jersey to African wealthy clients as the primary bank for offshore banking solutions.

What is your next step?

I am working towards improving my Sales skills and knowledge and aspire to be the Head of Retail or Private Banking for Standard Chartered Jersey, helping the Bank overall to achieve its business objectives and serve our clients brilliantly.

What advice would you give yourself as a graduate considering the experience you have now?

You can be anything in today’s world. There is nothing that you can’t do or achieve. Just remember, it is great to have a goal, but you must earn it. This means that if you know what you want, think about what you must do to be deserving (and do it) of your goal.

A little more about Abhymanyu

Age: 35

Education:  BSc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration from Master of Business Administration in Sales & Marketing

What did you want to be when you were 8 years old? I was passionate about the National Basketball Association (NBA) games and wanted to be a basketball player.

Favourite way to relax:  I love to read about astronomy: the planets, stars and galaxies. It is a subject I am passionate about and like to watch them from my balcony using a telescope. This is my best way to relax. Astronomy is a fascinating and important science that helps me explore the enormity of the universe. I believe it can improve people's lives by giving them a greater appreciation for our home (Earth) in the cosmos and helping to answer big questions about our existence.

Favourite place to eat in Jersey: Little Thai Favourite possession:  It is such a difficult question because I see all my possessions as treasures and memories. If I had to choose one, it would be from 2017 when my daughter was born in Dubai. I cannot express in words the significance; it was the best experience ever and it makes me smile just by the thought of it.

ABOUT STANDARD CHARTERED

Standard Chartered in Jersey offers a wide range of offhore products and services; which include Private and priority Banking Services, Credit, Investment Opportunities and Treasury Solutions underpinned by the support of a qualified team of Relationship Managers and Client Advisors. Jersey is well known as one of the most developed and mature offshore financial centres in the world, and Standard Chartered is one of most well-established institutions, with a presence spanning over 45 years.

INTERESTED?

Contact WeronikaKarolina.Krzeminska@ sc.com / Paulina.Kopacz@sc.com or call 01534 704000. Visit www.sc.com/je

Standard Chartered Castle Street St Helier, JE4 8PT

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I thought I’d never make it

Dina, 21 Business graduate

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With your help, more young people can reach their potential.

Petra FELGUEIRAS

EMPLOYER AND POSITION: FAIRWAY GROUP LIMITED –

SENIOR FUND ADMINISTRATOR

What made you choose to work for Fairway?

Woof Wednesdays (bring your dog to the office day) and the people!

What professional training have you done?

STEP International Trust Management and Islamic Finance qualification with the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment. I have also taken advantage of the many learning programmes that are on offer both internally and externally at Fairway. I jump at any opportunity to challenge myself and expand my knowledge.

What do you do on an average day?

My day to day is varied but it revolves around managing a portfolio of Islamic and Regulated Funds ranging from Corporate & Real Estate, Open-Ended Unclassified Collective Investment Funds (OCIF’s) and Jersey Private Funds (JPF’s). I attend and run client meetings and I’m lucky enough to spend some time visiting managed properties and existing clients abroad.

What is your next step?

Working towards enhancing my existing knowledge and learning new skills. I’m also developing my interpersonal skills, whilst challenging myself and saying yes to more things, both professionally and in my personal life.

What advice would you give yourself as a graduate considering the experience you have now?

I would recommend finding somewhere that can expose you to a wide range of departments and people while choosing your work experience such as rotational programmes. This will help you identify what you like doing most and what you can’t see yourself doing! This is where I found my passion for Islamic Finance and Real Estate.

ABOUT FAIRWAY GROUP

Fairway offers a friendly, driven environment nurturing you to become the best you can be through personal development, career progression, teamwork, and wellbeing initiatives. We are an independent, owner-managed fiduciary group offering private client, corporate, funds and pension services. We provide continuity to every client through a director-led, dedicated team and a proactive and nimble service. We are proud to be a locally-owned and locallymanaged business, which means all decisions that impact our team are taken by our board in Jersey. We value each individual in our business and we respect that each person has different goals and aspirations.

A little more about Petra

Age: 23

University attended: I didn’t attend university, I completed a Business & Finance Diploma at Highlands college and started my first Finance role shortly afterwards.

Course: Business & Finance – OCR Diploma

What did you want to be when you were 8 years old? A Dentist

Favourite way to relax: Sea swimming and sketching. In the winter getting in the sea can be a challenge but I love it. I have a passion for art, I’ve been drawing for as long as I can remember, and I now also create designs for tattoos and logos outside of work!

Favourite place to eat in Jersey: Awabi & Colleens

Favourite possession: My golden Labrador – Rocky

Be ambitious

As an independent, owner-managed fiduciary group, Fairway specialise in providing continuity to every client through a director-led, dedicated team. We’re not just offering jobs; we’re shaping careers through tailored professional development, dedicated mentorship, and a culture that celebrates your individuality. At Fairway, we’re more than a workplace; we’re a community invested in your journey. Join us, where your ambition is not just welcomed; it's embraced.

Ling LIAO

TAX

ASSOCIATE, GRANT THORNTON

What made you choose to work for Grant Thornton?

I went to an open day at the Grant Thornton office in Glasgow and just loved the atmosphere there; everyone was so nice and easy to talk to - you could tell everyone loved working there. After I graduated, I did some more research about the company as a whole and found the Jersey office advertising vacancies. I was especially drawn to the values, inclusivity and how the company values growth. As an associate, it helps to know that the company supports you throughout your studies and encourages you to expand your knowledge and skillset, also giving you the freedom of choosing which qualification you want to study, which is not the same as other firms I researched. Grant Thornton are all about supporting their staff and as a company they make sure that everyone feels comfortable and included. I could tell from my first day.

What professional training have you done?

I joined Grant Thornton in November 2022 and have already started my ACCA exams. I have received some exemptions from my time at university.

A little more about Ling.

Age: 24

University: University of Strathclyde

Course: BA (Hons) Accountancy and Finance

What did you want to be when you were 8 years old?  I wanted to be a singer, I loved singing all the time and would sing songs endlessly until I got them memorised, which would really annoy everyone around me!

Favourite way to relax?

I love hiking and taking long walks, so Jersey is perfect for that. I can spend my lunch, and any free time, exploring the island to find new paths and see the amazing views around the island

Favourite place to eat in Jersey? The Good Egg Beach Cafe at Havre des Pas does an amazing brunch, but you better get there at a good time because they are always so busy!

Favourite possession? My rope bracelet with an elephant charm.

What does your average day consist of?

There is a variety of things I do in tax, from preparing and filing tax returns for personal and company taxes for both Jersey and the UK, to communicating with clients, HMRC and Revenue Jersey. We often also have to communicate between different departments within the company too; Audit, Recovery & Reorganisation and Business Advisory as Grant Thornton often provides more than one service to clients.

What are your next steps?

The plan is to finish my ACCA exams and build on my experience and expertise in tax to be able to progress in my career within the company.

What advice would you give yourself as a graduate considering the experience you have now?

Network and get out of your comfort zone. I can honestly say if I didn’t push myself to expand my horizons in many areas of my everyday life, I would not have had the confidence to move away and start another life away from friends and family.

Daniel DE MIGUEL

AUDIT

ASSOCIATE, GRANT THORNTON

What made you choose to work for Grant Thorton?

After graduation I wanted to work for a global brand that has a good reputation locally. Grant Thornton offers a wide portfolio of clients to work on, which isn’t readily available at some other firms, and opportunities to work within other service lines, which has helped both my professional development and my ongoing studies.

What professional training have you done?

I am currently studying for my ICAEW ACA qualification.

What do you do on an average day?

I have recently made a temporary switch to the Business Advisory team, where I am helping to produce financial statements but in Audit my day would consist of helping to carry out planning, and doing fieldwork and completion procedures. Although most of the time I work from our office, other times I work from client sites and in doing so I’ve had the chance to meet a variety of clients and build my professional network.

What is your next step?

Looking for a fulfilling career?

We have exciting career opportunities for graduates and school leavers within our Business Advisory, Tax and Audit teams.

I would like to finish my professional exams, along with gaining further experience and knowledge within the industry.

What advice would you give yourself as a graduate considering the experience you have now?

Don’t be afraid to ask questions. This has allowed me to learn from the people around me, which made stepping into the work environment for the first time much easier.

A little more about Daniel

Age: 24

University: De Montfort

Course: Business Management

What did you want to be when you were 8 years old? Rugby player

Favourite way to relax? Watching TV and movies Favourite place to eat in Jersey? Casa Mia

We offer a competitive salary, supported professional development and most importantly, a happy and collaborative working environment to help you flourish, at the pace you choose.

ABOUT GRANT THORNTON

Grant Thornton Limited is one of the Channel Islands’ leading independent assurance, tax and advisory firms, dedicated to serving the needs of privately held businesses, financial services and private clients. Exciting opportunities await individuals with a can-do attitude and a willingness to go beyond. Join a firm that has a strong sense of purpose that helps businesses, people and communities thrive.

For more information on internships and/or on current vacancies please visit our website: recruitment-grantthorntonci.com or contact Sally Jones via email at recruitment@gt-ci.com

David

LOBATO TAYLOR

ASSOCIATE

(FINANCIAL SERVICES LAW)

BEDELL CRISTIN

What made you choose to work for Bedell Cristin?

When I was considering career options, the positive feedback I received from friends and industry colleagues about Bedell Cristin’s culture was really compelling. Their emphasis on a supportive and collaborative environment resonated deeply with what I was looking for. Having the opportunity to meet my supervisor before joining the firm was invaluable - it provided me with a sense of comfort and assurance that Bedell Cristin was the right fit for my career development. That personal connection really underscored the firm’s commitment to nurturing talent and fostering strong professional relationships.

Bedell Cristin’s reputation as a top-tier law firm in various practice areas also played a significant role in my decision. Being part of an international law firm like Bedell Cristin offers the opportunity to engage with a global network and tackle complex, cross-border legal issues. This international dimension not only broadens my professional horizon but also enriches my experience.

What is your next step?

In my current role as an associate at Bedell Cristin, my primary goal is to maintain a diverse workload. By engaging with various practice areas—corporate, banking and finance, as well as funds and investments, and providing legal advice for both Jersey and BVI jurisdictions—I want to be a versatile asset to our team. This approach allows me to support different teams effectively, adapting to capacity needs and market trends.

Through this approach, I aim to build a broad professional network, connecting with industry professionals across multiple sectors and enhancing my professional growth.

Looking ahead, my objective is to develop my skills across these different areas before eventually specialising in a particular practice area. I am eager to embrace opportunities for professional growth, including potential secondments in different jurisdictions. Such experiences would significantly enhance my development and provide me with a global perspective that is invaluable in today’s legal environment.

Ultimately, my goal is to grow within Bedell Cristin, using the firm’s support and opportunities to refine my expertise and contribute meaningfully to our team’s success.

What advice would you give yourself as a graduate considering the experience you have now?

1. Even if you know what practice area you want to be in, engage in all departments. Each one provides invaluable experience and insights that will make you a well-rounded lawyer.

2. Ask as many questions as possible, but always after having made some reasoned conclusion first. Showing that you’re thinking critically and trying to solve problems on your own.

3. Be open to feedback and continuous learning. Use every piece of feedback as a stepping stone for improvement. The legal field is always evolving, so keep learning and adapting.

A little more about David

Age: 31

University attended: Nottingham Trent University and BPP

Course: International Business and Graduate Diploma in Law

What did you want to be when you were 8 years old? Footballer

Favourite way to relax: on a beach

Favourite place to eat in Jersey: Casa Pacos

Favourite possession: My Real Madrid shirt signed by Raúl González.

Catarina BASILIO

ASSOCIATE (LITIGATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION)

BEDELL CRISTIN

What made you choose to work for Bedell Cristin?

I was drawn to Bedell Cristin because of their welcoming and supportive work environment. Starting out as a paralegal, I quickly saw how much they invest in their employees' growth. I went through their trainee scheme and eventually became an English solicitor in the litigation and dispute resolution team. The quality of work, interesting clients, and the supportive team made it clear that Bedell Cristin was the right place for me to build my career.

What professional training have you done?

I am a qualified English solicitor. My academic journey includes an LLB from the University of London and the LPC from the University of Staffordshire, both of which I completed while actively working in the legal field. This combination of work and study allowed me to seamlessly integrate theoretical knowledge with practical application, significantly enhancing my professional skills and understanding.

What do you do on an average day?

No two days are the same in my role, which keeps things exciting and challenging. My responsibilities range from conducting in-depth legal research and drafting various legal documents to meeting with clients and attending court hearings. I also collaborate closely with my colleagues to devise strategies for complex cases and provide clients with informed legal advice. This variety ensures that my role remains dynamic and fulfilling, allowing me to continuously learn and grow.

A little more about Catarina

Age: 27

University attended: The University of London (via the Institute of Law) and the University of Staffordshire Course: After completing sixth form, I pursued an Undergraduate Diploma in Law (LLB) with the Institute of Law in Jersey. I then joined Bedell Cristin as a paralegal in the property team, where I gained invaluable experience for a few of years before completing the Legal Practice Course (LPC) via distance learning.

What did you want to be when you were 8 years old? I dreamt of being a popstar because I loved to sing, even though my singing skills were far from perfect!

Favourite way to relax: I love going for a walk, cooking a nice meal, or listening to a good podcast. These activities help me unwind and clear my mind.

Favourite place to eat in Jersey: Upstairs at Anley Street and Roseville Bistro are my top picks. The food at both places is always amazing!

Favourite possession: My passport, because it allows me to travel around the world exploring new places and cultures.

Tristan

NORBURY MANAGER, LANGHAM HALL FUND MANAGEMENT (JERSEY) LIMITED

What made you choose to work at Langham Hall?

After interviewing with several firms, including the 'Big 4,' it became clear that Langham Hall was the perfect fit for me. The company's strong emphasis on employee development and their genuine interest in my career goals resonated deeply. I felt an immediate connection to the team and their positive, supportive culture. Thanks to this culture and Langham Hall’s nomination, in 2021, I was honoured to win the Rising Star award in Funds.

What professional training have you done?

I recently completed the final exam for the CGI IFA Level 4 qualification, a significant milestone in my professional journey. The support and encouragement I received from both Langham Hall and their chosen tuition provider; Chapter One made what could have been a daunting process much smoother. This qualification has been invaluable to personal growth, enhancing skills and advancing my career.

What do you do on an average day?

No two days are alike in the dynamic world of private equity fund administration at Langham Hall. As a manager, my role is multifaceted. From fostering strong client and investor relationships through clear and timely communications to overseeing complex financial transactions, every day presents new challenges and opportunities. I work closely with my team to ensure seamless audit processes, efficient capital calls and cash management, while also nurturing their professional growth.

What is your next step?

My immediate focus is on solidifying my role as a manager at Langham Hall. I’m committed to optimising team efficiency and fostering growth for my team members. Beyond that, I’m eager to expand my professional network within the industry and explore opportunities for further career development within Langham Hall.

What advice would you give yourself as a graduate considering the experience you have now?

Embrace every opportunity to learn and grow, both professionally and personally. Building strong relationships with colleagues and clients is essential. Don't be afraid to step outside your comfort zone and seek out new challenges.

ABOUT LANGHAM HALL

Langham Hall values their dedicated staff who play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional client services. Their thriving culture, centred around people, provides an opportunity to join a dynamic, partnershipled organisation. They actively seek and nurture top-tier talent through specialised training and an internal mentoring initiative. If you aspire to advance in a rapidly expanding industry, please contact jerseyhradmin@ langhamhall.com for more information.

INTERESTED?

Contact  Joanna Blanchet on Joanna.blanchet@langhamhall. com or call 01534 885 200

Langham Hall Fund Management (Jersey) Limited, 3rd Floor Gaspe House, 66-72 Esplanade, St Helier, Jersey, JE1 2LH

A little more about Tristan

Age 24

What did you want to be when you were 8 years old? Pilot

Favourite way to relax: Music Favourite Place to eat in Jersey: Upstairs at Anley Street Favourite Possession: Headphones

Innovation

SALTGATE’S

SUREFIRE

METHOD TO SUCCESS

Saltgate was founded on the principle of nurturing long-term partnerships with clients. This ambition required the appetite to innovate, and it still fuels our digital transformation journey today. We’ve revolutionised the way we work with each other and our clients by investing in the best technology, systems, and people. Jonathon Woolf, Head of Innovation, Director, shares more about our journey so far, and what’s next for Saltgate.

What are Saltgate’s innovation goals?

My team and I develop best-in-class technology solutions to ensure exceptional service delivery. Flexibility is central to this – we provide more than just ‘off-the-shelf’ products and services. We innovate and uniquely tailor our offering to each client, their needs, and their goals.

What projects have we completed?

We have built a proprietary payment front-end system (known as STAR – Saltgate Transaction, Accounting & Reconciliation). This forms the user entry point for our transactional ecosystem by integrating with our static data platform, ERP accounting systems, and payment platform – allowing straight-through processing via our own SWIFT bureau. Our largest banking partners have been onboarded. We’re building our proprietary Client Portal, where clients can initiate transaction requests in adherence to their own bespoke approval protocols, and have increased transparency and real-time tracking of transaction progress. We recently fully migrated to Azure Cloud, so our in-house experts can work collaboratively and productively. This smooth transition was thanks to every member of the Saltgate team.

What’s the biggest achievement in our innovation

The launch of STAR was the first of its kind, and the result of a major project in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders across our operational jurisdictions. It lays a strong foundation for our future innovations around the payment, accounting, and

What’s in the pipeline for digital transformation

We’re focused on improvement and additional functionality to STAR and our transactional ecosystem. This includes full automation of distribution processes and complex bookkeeping functions. We’re gearing up for the live launch of our Client Portal, streamlining our client communications process and driving transparency. Nearly 60 projects are in the pipeline across the business, spanning diverse areas such as client onboarding, regulatory reporting, central

It’s an exciting time for businesses with the innovation opportunities available to us, and Saltgate remains ahead of the curve. With an exceptional team of IT professionals, a population keen to drive service delivery, and commitment from our leaders to prioritise

SQUARE MEAL MID-MORNING

The Square have branched into brunch, and they invited us to come and try their new menu. They can cater for whatever you are craving, given as they offer everything from granola to shakshuka. With eggs whichever way you like them (except perhaps with a kiss), and enough avo to feed a crowd of hipsters, look no further than The Square to get your morning fix.

The service at The Square is impeccable, and so is the coffee. With ample outdoor seating, customers can enjoy soaking up the caffeine al fresco. If you’re less of an outdoorsy type, preferring the comfort of booths and air conditioning, the interior of The Square will make you feel at home. It is rustic meets luxury in there, with artistic lighting, dark wooden features and soft coloured leathers.

The General Manager, Rogerio started us out with his personal favourite, the shakshuka. It consisted of baked eggs, spiced tomatoes, harissa and peppers, topped with feta,

yoghurt and romesco sauce. It was entirely vegetarian, yet had a meaty taste to it, making it the perfect dish for everyone aside from vegans. If you’re a plant-lover tempted by a good egg, I’ll let you know that these ones were baked to perfection. The blend of spices complimented each other perfectly, and tabasco was provided for those who are into an extra kick. Cosmo and I were big fans of the dish, and decided we could eat it for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Next our host served us a bacon sandwich that would make your average bap shudder. Served on crusty brown bread, The Square’s special was filled with perfectly crisp bacon, crunchy rocket and tomatoes. The addition of chilli jam packed a twist, and in my opinion elevated the sandwich above others of its kind. They can add a fried egg if you want, to perfectly round off your breakfast experience. Cosmo, a fierce lover of bacon baps, said the meaty ensemble had really turned his head. Next time the morning calls for bacon, Cosmo’s definitely hitting up The Square.

If you prefer a credit debit system, and want your rashes served with green goodness, then you should order the smashed avocado. Piled high on a slice of sourdough, this brunch comes with poached eggs and chilli flakes, and can cater for veggies and meat-eaters alike. It can be enjoyed with or without streaky bacon, or even with smoked salmon if you’re feeling full-out health. Cosmo and I agreed it was the perfect level of saltiness, and the eggs were just right, exploding with a knife’s touch. If you’re craving everyone’s favourite brunch order, this dish will surely satisfy your needs.

Next Rogerio brought out two different variations of eggs Benedict. The first swapped bacon for a base of crab, topped with poached eggs, dill hollandaise and a squeeze of lemon. The subtle seafood flavour really complimented the hollandaise, and the addition of dill and lemon made the dish feel light and refreshing. The meal was fantastic, providing your much needed Omega-3 without the support of smoked salmon. If I were a pescatarian, this would definitely be my breakfast of choice.

Veggies need not fret - Rogerio has something for you too. The sprouting broccoli Florentine packs all the iron you need in an abundance of tender stems and spinach. A good dose of this breakfast and stars will sparkle in your eyes, not the blackouts of your vision. With poached eggs and hollandaise spiced up with sumac, who could ask for more? My dining partner said it was his favourite by a landslide, providing all the nutrition that he needed to start his day right.

All in all, Cosmo and I thought brunch at The Square was fabulous. The staff ensured that we were always at our most comfortable, and Roxana our waitress made sure we had everything that we needed. GM Rogerio picked the best selection of brunches for us, nudging us to be more adventurous than our usual scrambled eggs and smoked salmon combo. Each dish held a twist, and has earned its place on the high-quality menu. Whether indoor or outdoor, it’s brunch galore at The Square. If you’re in town between 10am-12pm, make sure to check it out.

ZIGZAG REFRESHMENT

Rekorderlig are always a little bit Fruktig (Swedish for when the rest of the world zigs, you zaggle).

Their innovation team in Sweden has been working hard this year to create two new amazing flavours of fruit cider, both are made from pure Swedish water and are naturally gluten free and vegan.

The first is the delicious Peach-Raspberry, this trendy flavour is designed for you to enjoy whilst basking in the long hot Jersey summer (fingers crossed). Developed with a less sweet flavour profile, it’s a fab edition to the Rekorderlig family. Next up is the BlackberryBlackcurrant, this dark berry flavour has been brought to market as a Premium Fruit Cider for all seasons and can be served hot or cold. Refreshingly different in the summer and perfect for the cold, dark, winter nights, snuggled up on the couch watching the latest scandi noir.

“Rekorderlig has now been in Jersey for 12 years, and this is the first time in two years that we have brought some new flavours into the market. We went for two that we felt confident would appeal to all palates and for all seasons. They’re great additions, and I can’t wait for people to enjoy them.” said Roland Topf, the Channel Island Importer.

SKOL!

FLATWHITE FRIENDS

The Flat White is an inherently controversial drink. Everyone has a different opinion of what one is: big cup, small cup, whole milk, green milk, foam or no foam. James Hoffman, the god of coffee, defines it as a shorter, stronger latte that forgoes the froth of a cappuccino. Despite the fact that this is what a Flat White ‘should’ be, the drink comes in all shapes, sizes and consistencies.

Whether at the behest of customers, or the owner’s personal preference, different coffee shops produce wildly different Flat Whites. With all variations being popularly consumed, finding the ‘best’ Flat White is a near impossible task. Any and all results are doomed to be largely spurious, based entirely on speculation and individual bias.

Word Emma Pallent

To solve the issue, I decided to categorise coffee shops by which Friends characters would frequent them. This allows you to decide where to go based on the personality you most resonate with. Curiosity would be the home ground of Phoebe, basking in the ungentrified feel of this comfy environment. Dandy would be coveted by Chandler, becoming an essential stop on his route to the office. You’d find Joey in Bean Around the World, because he thinks it makes him seem well travelled. The exception to this is when they killed off Dr. Drake Ramoray, which calls for McCafé à la acid under mocking golden arches. Monica, balancing good taste with affordability, would probably frequent Cooper’s Retail Store. And Rachel would be found in

Locke’s or Costa (the latter with Ross, because he thought it was where she wanted to go). If it were solely up to the Palaeontologist, he’d honestly just get Costa Express.

The place where none of them would go individually, but everyone would go together, would be Cargo. It contains enough of each of them to be a balanced middle ground. Nice artwork for Phoebe, and cushty enough for Rachel. Chandler enjoys that his Flat White comes the ‘correct’ size, and Monica appreciates that it isn’t wildly overpriced. It’s edgy enough for Joey to feel comfortable, and if everyone else liked it, Ross would probably like it too.

* James Hoffmann is an English barista, YouTuber, entrepreneur, coffee consultant, and author. Hoffmann first came to prominence after winning the World Barista Championship in 2007 and has since been credited as a pioneer of Britain's third-wave coffee movement. McDonalds

GLENN NOEL & CONSTANCE CLAPERON

GANACHE

After several years working in the Middle East Glenn Noel decided it was time to move home, bringing his partner Constance Claperon with him to open Ganache at Castle Quay (behind Coopers Coffee Shop), the most incredible pâtisserie and chocolaterie. Bringing with them years of experience at the highest level they opened their doors in August 2023 and became Members of Genuine Jersey a few months later.

Where does the name Ganache come from?

We use the word “ganache” every day in pâtisserie and chocolaterie. Ganache is a mixture of cream and chocolate and is the basis of many of our recipes. Some of our ganaches are infused with tea or coffee, while others are made with fruit purees like raspberry and passion fruit. According to legend, ganache was accidentally created in the mid-19th century by an apprentice who spilled boiling cream over chocolate. To avoid being caught, he mixed them together, creating the delicious product we enjoy today.

Can you tell us a little about the two of you?

I (Glenn) was born in Jersey and trained at Highlands while working for The Royal Yacht. I’ve had experience in several fine dining restaurants including working for Mark Jordan at The Atlantic, Noma in Copenhagen and Tom Kerridge’s The Hand and Flowers. In 2016, I moved to France to work for the chocolate company Valrhona, where I was promoted in 2019 to oversee the MEA zone, coordinating pastry activities across 23 countries. Constance and I met in France, which is where she is from, she attended pastry school in Grenoble before moving to Lyon to work for the renowned Chocolaterie and pâtisserie Bernachon. Later, she moved to Paris, the epicentre of pâtisserie, which is where we met, and worked for La pâtisserie by Cyril Lignac, Park Hyatt, and Michalak.

Can you tell us more about the Genuine Jersey products in your range?

Jersey ingredients play a key role in our recipes at Ganache. Whenever possible, we use locally sourced ingredients. pâtisserie primarily involves butter, cream, eggs, and sugar, and we are fortunate in Jersey to have exceptional local dairy and fresh free-range eggs. Our two main ranges are Chocolate and pâtisserie, both of which feature Genuine Jersey products. All our chocolate bonbons use Jersey Dairy cream and butter, and our macarons are made with egg whites from Hamptonne Farm eggs. The fillings are crafted with ganache using Jersey cream. We have recently launched our homemade jam, made with 60% fruit, featuring Jersey raspberry, Jersey strawberry, and Jersey rhubarb and cherry. If we can, we use Jersey products in our recipes, it just makes sense.

If we’re looking for something special can you help us? Yes, we often receive requests for weddings or events requiring bespoke items. We can personalise sleeves for chocolate boxes or discuss custom flavours. The process

for making chocolate bonbons takes between three and four days. The key to chocolate making is patience, as the chocolate needs time to ‘crystallise’ (set) correctly, and this cannot be rushed.

How much chocolate do you process a year, or how many items do you make?

Jersey certainly loves chocolate! In our first year, we used around 1.5 tonnes of chocolate to make our recipes. We will be hosting a competition on social media soon, inviting people to guess the closest weight to win a prize. Our chocolate range includes 14 flavours of chocolate bonbons, seven varieties of chocolate tablets, five flavours of praline fingers, and four panned products, including coated almonds, hazelnuts, popcorn, and caramel. There is something for everyone.

Of all the products you make, which is your favourite?

My favourite is the praline finger. They are made from pure praline, ranging from pistachio, pecan, coconut, hazelnut, and almond, coated in either milk or dark chocolate. I am a big fan of nuts and praline. We make our praline with 60% roasted nuts mixed with caramel and blended into a paste. Constance’s favourite is the hazelnut cookie, which is a vanilla base dough with roasted hazelnuts, topped with cubes of hazelnut gianduja. How do you get your inspiration for new flavours?

We draw inspiration from lots of sources. We always visit pastry shops when we travel and have a large repertoire of cakes and recipes from our previous jobs. I also continue consulting and teaching internationally, which allows me to create new recipes. In August, I will be going to Singapore to teach two workshops and hold an afternoon tea centred around high-quality, traceable fruit purees. We test all new creations at Ganache, and when we are satisfied, we introduce them as Saturday specials and gather feedback from our customers.

Do you have any new products we should look out for?

We have recently started making jams, which contain 60% fruit. We also have our Saturday specials, which change weekly. Now that summer has arrived (we hope!), we’ll be focussing on creating more fruity and seasonal recipes. Where can we find you and Ganache products?

We are located in Castle Quay, behind Coopers coffee shop. We have an open kitchen, so you can often see us preparing our recipes. We also participate in some of the Genuine Jersey Markets, and we announce our presence on our social media channel, please do give us a follow.

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L’Étacq Attack - a special stage rally hosted yearly by the Jersey Motorcycle & Light Car Club; a day where spectators from all corners of the island join together to pray no cars drive off a cliff. When I arrived at the event, I expected to find one female face surrounded by a sea of men. What I found was a community of women united under “rally mum” Sue Fossey. I spoke with the women behind/navigating the wheel to understand more about the JMC&LCC, as well as how a novice like me can get involved.

Words & Pictures: Emma Pallent

RALLY THE GIRLS

I don’t know much about cars, so I expected to feel pretty out of place at a rally. By some fluke I passed my driving test after doing a hill start for the second time ever. This luck didn’t carry through to my driving career, and there have been a few times where random strangers have had to take over for me.

One of these was when I was approached by a Land Rover on a steep narrow road. Even my skinny Chevrolet Matiz was not getting through that gap. Despite my efforts, nothing worked. I revved. I made the passengers get out. I was convinced even Lewis Hamilton couldn’t get my car up that green lane. Eventually I just stuck my head out of the window and asked the woman in the Land Rover if she was any good at driving. Against all odds, she saved the day. After hopping into Rory (yes, Rory the racing car) she took him further than I could, all the way up the hill. My little red toaster was practically purring from being in the hands of a competent driver for a change.

The worst was yet to come for poor Rory. I ran him into walls, poles and sometimes other people’s cars. My wing mirror was hanging on by duct tape and the engine was (literally) held together by string. The brake pads should have been changed 30,000 miles ago, and the battery frequently disconnected when it was jolted over pot holes at Splash. Honestly, Rory was the poster car for making MOTs a legal necessity in Jersey. One fateful night, he gave his last chug as the alternator finally gave up on us. He has since been released from any and all service, and has spent the last eight months rotting on my drive.

I’m glad I couldn’t drive Rory to L'Étacq on Saturday, for he would have felt completely inferior next to the other cars. If all automobiles are somehow related, Rory is a rally car’s fourth-removed, cousin-in-law’s, dog’s, mum’s, brother. I was surrounded by very cool looking machines which I couldn’t tell you anything about aside from the colour. I have since been informed that these were BMW e30s, Ford Escort mk2s, Subaru Imprezas and even a Ford Anglia. The last of which was Katie Le Noa’s car, the very woman I had come down to interview. I don’t know anything about it’s ‘how many seconds to how many mph’ statistics, but I can tell you it is very fast and I bet it feels very quick when you’re in it.

When I imagined the person under the helmet I pictured a thirty year old male with facial hair and probably some variation of a mullet. What I found was a beautiful downto-earth brunette with a banging sense of humour. She competes with her husband Simon, and they’ve been in the rallying scene for as long as they can remember. With 15 years together, and 10 years in a car, the Le Noa’s have had their share of “husband and wife moments”. Whilst most of the time communication across the dashboard is impeccable, Katie let me know that occasionally messages get lost in transit. She laughed as she recalled one of these times: “I think it was last year, we were in the car and I was saying ‘hairpin left, hairpin left, hairpin left’, and he was going faster and faster towards the barriers… I was thinking, ‘are you listening to me?’ He wasn’t. He got an earful for that.”

Fortunately everyone emerged unscathed - aside from Simon’s left ear and the barriers they bulldozed. She assured me that he is usually a fantastic driver, and that she has a whale of a time navigating their car.

Aside from the amazing women diversifying the sport, what really stuck out to me was the rallying community. It genuinely felt like one big family. People welcomed me with open arms, despite the fact I didn’t know what a navigator was and I hadn’t a clue about cars.

The influx of female members at the JMC&LCC in recent years means they’ve earned themselves their very own female portaloo. I stopped Emma Falle (aka Ms Wizzy) on her way out of one of these. She’s a teacher at Grainville, and has seen a fair few students join the club after speaking about it at school. Goretie Luis and Ashyanna Ball (23 and 24 respectively), are two young girls who went from spectator to navigator in a matter of days. Ashyanna bought all her gear within a month, and recently qualified to get behind the wheel. The dream is to drive with Goretie as the navigator, bringing a fully female crew to Jersey’s rallying scene.

Aside from the amazing women diversifying the sport, what really stuck out to me was the rallying community. It genuinely felt like one big family. People welcomed me with open arms, despite the fact I didn’t know what a navigator was and I hadn’t a clue about cars. The safety officers drove me to the best photo spots, and one of the marshals asked if I wanted a go at navigating. There are no egos, no conflict, just people who live and breathe cars. It’s an attitude that extends across borders - after Romany Stephens crashed, UK drivers offered a helping hand. When something goes wrong, it’s Mi Auto Su Auto - tools, parts and mechanics are shared.

Why not give it a shot? Drivers are forgiving of newbees trying to learn the ropes, an attitude that was confirmed by Kay Taylor: “everybody makes mistakes, you’re only human”. It doesn’t matter if you’re a guy or a girl, or even a total novice. Katie admitted she had no idea her first time, with her only navigation being a slightly hesitant ‘go?’. Now she whips round corners with Simon in a dazzling Ford Anglia. Everyone is always learning, and everyone is always getting better - on Saturday the Le Noas made an excellent hairpin left.

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FLYING FELTON

On Sunday 11 August Sara Felton (former Gallery regular) will be setting off from Rotterdam on an epic cycling challenge as she takes on cycling all eight stages of the Tour de France des Femmes avec Zwift (the ladies Tour de France) the day ahead of the professional riders.

Over seven days she’ll ride 946.3kms and cycle 10,700m of elevation, that’s higher than the height of Everest all to raise funds for Cure Leukaemia. The ride starts in Rotterdam, heads through Belgium and ends on the top of the iconic Alpes D’huez, the second of two iconic climbs on the final stage.

This is the third year the ladies professional race will be taking place which is as long as Sara has been riding a road bike. She’s come a long way since that first Facebook marketplace bike purchase and over the last six months has thrown herself into training (thankfully this time she’s not thrown herself off her bike too!) preparing to undertake The Route.

Sara told us "Having just returned from five days cycling in the Alps I have a very real idea of just how hard this challenge will be. It's not everyday that you set off to undertake a ride that is designed for professionals, but I'm really looking forward to the challenge and hope that I can help to raise both funds and the profile of this incredible charity. One person every 14 minutes gets diagnosed with the disease and the funds I'm raising will go towards funding nurses and trials in the national Trials Acceleration Programme (TAP).'

If you’d like to help Sara to reach her fundraising goal you can donate to Cure Leukaemia through Just Giving, either give her a search or use the link below any support you can give her will be much appreciated.

You can follow her progress on instagram @foodiefelton we imagine there’ll be tears along the way and, if we know her well enough, a few choice words too.

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THE CARNINVAL BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER

You may have heard, Jersey is the proud home of the biggest skatepark in the UK.

To the community that campaigned for years to gain any kind of respectable skateboard facility, the arrival of this behemoth came as somewhat of a delightful surprise.

The question is, now that we have it, how are we going to realise its potential?

The skateboarders are certainly putting the park to its intended use; users show up with their boards and their speakers, and session this epic new facility every dry day until the sun goes down. For many, it’s a dream come true.

However, it is apparent, an epic skatepark really needs to be seen by the epic skateboarders of the world. We have such an amazing facility, now let’s make sure the world knows about it.

Skate Space, as a charity which aims to support youth culture and magnetise young people towards positive and healthy activity (and convert a church into a skatepark in the meanwhile), has joined forces with Skateboard Jersey to create an event worthy of our park’s standard.

With the support of Sure, Skate Space x Vans are collaborating to unleash a fusion of culture, sport and creativity unlike anything Jersey has ever seen, this September 21st 2024. We have managed to slide into the inboxes of the marketing managers of Vans and Volcom with polite and hopefully invitations to the island. We hoped that they might feel as excited as we do about our skatepark, and would agree to send us their biggest talents to enjoy the island for the weekend. Success was on our side!

SUPPORTING YOUTH CULTURE TOWARDS POSITIVE ACTIVITY

True to the authentic feels of skateboarding, the weekend’s plan is for fun, friendship and culture, over and above anything competitive. The invitation is for the professionals to come and skate alongside our home crew, to be amped up by a hype MC who will name the skaters and the tricks, and help the uninitiated gain some level of understanding of what is going on. Don’t expect to fully grasp it, skateboarding is the most technically nuanced of all the board sports, it takes years to comprehend and know how to name all the tricks, and this knowledge normally only comes when you’ve learned to do them yourself.

Amongst the skateboarding we will have live music from local musicians, graffiti demos, and an opportunity to have a go with taster sessions, available with trained coaches from Skateboard Jersey.

The new event, named Bowl Ā Crock intends to ignite the Parish of St Brelade in positive and lively fun. We also hope everyone will make friends with the visiting professionals, forging connections that will open doors for years to come. Jersey could easily be home to a future champion of the scene, let’s set the park alight with the world’s best, to encourage us all to reach for the stars.

We will be sharing event updates on our instagram @bowlacrock

Second Hearing.

I’ve been listening to ‘Ain’t Gonna Stay’ on loop recently. It’s one of Josh Hearmon’s recent releases, blending a mix of hip hop, rap and pop. This is what Josh describes as his sound, with hints of reggae, indie rock and soul in there too. He’s inspired by Frankie Stew and Harvey Gunn, Loyle Carner and (in the early days) Ed Sheeran. We agreed that Britain’s favourite ginger was at his peak when he named his albums after math symbols. But what no one can deny is the artist’s musical adaptability. This is something I’ve noticed in Josh’s recent releases - he is happy outside of the box and creating what feels good for him. A journey through his Spotify reveals this trait, featuring acoustic guitar numbers against more upbeat hip hop tracks.

Josh has been writing music for as long as he can remember. Both his parents are musical, and passed their love on to him when he grew up. It all started kicking off when Josh reached the cusp of 16 and 17. He did a session with the BBC, and performed live at Groove de Lecq and the Cider Festival. He even went as far as playing at Weekender, which at the time was still the Jersey Live we all knew and loved. He likes to joke that his performance was the reason they rebranded, despite the fact they’ve asked him back on more than one occasion. His performance there this summer will be one of his first in a few years, after he took a step back from the live performance scene.

When I asked him why he took a break from creating, he told me it was by and large his experience of moving to university. These three years weren’t my most productive ones either. My attendance fell to 25% in first year, despite the fact I could attend all my lectures from my laptop in bed. This fell further in second year, after covid died down and I had to walk to campus in the morning. Like most play hard uni students I crammed three years of study into a final sleepless semester, and iced it with a dissertation I wrote within a week.

For Josh, his break was spurred by something greater than his procrastination monkey. Whilst he never stopped writing lyrics, he fell out of love with the technical side of music production. He said “seeing how much there was to discover, and how much better you want to be, puts things on the back foot in terms of creative inspiration. I felt like there was a lot that I needed to learn and know”. In addition to this, he felt like he needed to go and live the experiences behind his songs. It wasn’t until after covid that Josh relighted his spark for music creation, after four years of scenarios, relationships and friendships. The people that he met exposed him to a wider pool of music, which ultimately influenced what his sound became. Another benefit of taking his head out of the game was it gave him plenty of time to focus on basketball. Breaking free from the pressures of the music industry led him to the JBBA, where he currently runs the second division.

In between shooting hoops and working as a videographer, Josh’s music career is seeing the start of something new. What he found overwhelming at 18 doesn’t intimidate him at 25. Whereas before he couldn’t see a future without a label or contact, he’s now using what’s available to him to start making moves on his own. He records his songs in his bedroom, pulling the layers together with software on his laptop. He told me that whilst a decade or so ago, a one man band wasn’t the easiest thing in the world, technology has made the music industry a lot more accessible. >>>>>>

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You’ve got social media and streaming platforms, which lead you to your audience. Music artists have blown up overnight after their songs trended on TikTok. When I asked Josh whether he had branched into this platform, his response said it all: “I’m so scared of TikTok. So scared”.

He added “everyone I speak to is like, man, you’ve got to get on TikTok because of the organic reach and the way the algorithm pushes you to people”. He admitted “I’ve been sticking to the Stone Age with Instagram and Facebook”, whilst expanding his audience through Groover, blog writers and radio producers. He assured me that “there are ways of getting the music out there, and I’m probably going to rinse every single one of them before I get to TikTok”. This is not due to social media snobbery, but rather a desire to distance himself from the temptation to doom scroll. He, like the rest of us, feels he spends enough time on his phone, and really wishes he could be free from that world.

Whilst Josh joked that he has songs in his Notes app that he “wouldn’t touch with a 50-foot barge pole”, he’s got some 2024 releases that he’s decided to show the light of day.

““I’m so scared of TikTok. So scared”.

He’s already released his indie pop track ‘Angel’, which gained BBC Track of the Week status back in May. ‘Ain’t Gonna Stay’ has more of a hip hop and rap vibe. It’s about a breaking down relationship and, well, whether you’re going to stay in it. ‘Over Again’ is the third track, which was released late July. It is a pretty special track, because Josh recorded it with his dad, a 67 year old dude who’s always played guitar. In the last year, he’s developed a condition in his hands that has affected his guitar playing. Josh said “it’s really nice for me having this track, that features some lovely guitar from my dad”. He added, “he’s still incredible, even with the issues with his hands”. The fourth and final track of Josh’s debut EP will be released at some point in August.

If you want to hear Josh live, and can’t wait until Weekender, you can see him early at the Battle of Flowers this year. Marti Pellow is performing at Lower Park, and handpicked Josh from a group of local artists as his special guest. Keep August 11th free to go and soak up Josh’s music. Feel it in your fingers, and in your toes. It’s gonna be love all around.

NEWS

Plans for ‘Inside Job’ at Ronez Quarry exposed BREAKING

Emma Pallent Westie Correspondent 1 July

In an explosive act of underground inquiry, local detective Bilot Blampied III has exposed plans for an ‘Inside Job’ at Ronez Quarry. Local workers, sick of smashing up granite all day, turn towards another form of ‘rock’ to expand revenue streams.

The Union joined together to plan an unforgettable gig, choosing ‘Inside Job’ to headline in a striking display of wit. The band are set to blow up the stage, alongside local legends Annie Law and Rick Jones. The latter of these describes himself as “a frustrated rock musician who has to play solo” because he’s “too antisocial to be in a band”. It is fair to say the Bailiff is utterly horrified.

To make matters worse, there’s absolutely nothing anyone can do about it. The legislatory loophole opened by the homonym has lawyers ripping off their wigs, and spiralling into existentialism. Local barrister Gary Godfray commented:

“I was completely taken aback by the negligence of Jersey’s legislators. It’s brought the justice system to a breaking point. It’s made me question everything.”

Others in the legal profession have adopted a different perspective, such as Claire Coutanche from Pearce & Picot LLP:

“The whole ordeal has made me realise the point of life is to just have fun. I’m looking forward to letting my hair down with the girls, followed by food from The Horsebox at the end of the night.”

“We might even share a pizza from Slice,” she joked, “if we’re feeling particularly naughty”.

Fellow rock-rebels can join Claire as she parties the night away in a purple haze. It will take place above the quarryJersey’s new stairway to heaven. In a true act of philanthropy, quarry workers are channelling all profits from the event into local charity The Grace Crocker Foundation. The community-feel has got sponsors inspired, with Broken Wind Music, Panda Cabs and PropelFwd backing up the gig.

Free birds can buy tickets online to watch the ‘Inside Job’ unfold at Ronez Quarry. Crowds are gathering on Saturday 17th August, 6-11pm. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. Parking is available.

Disclaimer: Bilot Blampied III, Gary Godfray and Claire Coutanche do not exist. Neither does Pearce & Picot LLP. The Bailiff does exist, but he isn’t horrified. No quarry workers partook in the planning of this event.

GALLERY BREAKING NEWS

TACKLING

QUESTIONS

Migration Patterns of Traffic Cones

Since their initial integration in the infrastructural ecosystem, traffic cones have struggled to stay put. Wild herds have been found to migrate from their tarmac habitats, heading for more exciting environments within private land.

The most popular relocation appears to be student homes, where cones evolve into hats, makeshift beer buckets and coveted street furniture. It is fitting that they were brought to the UK in 1958, as this is the same year Brenda Lee released ‘Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree’. Coincidentally, this is what most traffic cones become during festive season in student homes.

Too Many Pens

After hearing that paper folded 42 times can reach the moon, I started thinking about the potential of other stationary products. Back in 2006, the BiC Cristal became the best selling pen in the world. But how does it fare against your average piece of A4?

According to BiC, a standard Cristal pen contains enough ink to draw a line 2km long. This means to draw a line from the earth to the moon, you’d need 192,200 biros. Certainly a giant leap, not a small step. A more shocking statistic is that you’d need even more pens to colour the surface of our island. 150 million BiCs would have to bleed out to cover Jersey in ink, before you consider complications such as topography and sand.

To colour the whole world (minus the ocean - it’s impractical) you’d need 187 trillion BiC pens. If you went for black ink, rather than red or blue, you’d be looking at a cost of £28 trillion, even at wholesale prices. This huge sum would bankrupt the entire earth bar the BiC family, who would now hold all the world’s wealth and likely become oligarchic dictators. Under their rule, the rest of us would be forced into the gulag, spending all our remaining days trying to colour in the ground. Even with a swift yet sustainable technique, this mission would take us 178 years (including leap days). This time frame doesn’t factor in additional time for toilet breaks, sleeping, eating and hand cramps.

In Jersey, traffic cones have been known to engage in more aggressive behaviour. One cone launched itself at a silver Porsche, aided in it’s operation by a drunk 35 year old. The cone’s partner in crime went to The Magistrates Court, whilst the real culprit got off scot free. This was not the first time traffic cones escaped an orange jumpsuit. A gang of cones ambushed a man back in 2018 Cineworld. When the feds arrived, they framed a bystander, who into cuffs at the scene. Facebook comments on this breaking included ‘this is why police should carry guns’, ‘cone terrorist’ and ‘maybe it was madonna’s bra’. Whilst the long-term effects of traffic cone migration are unknown, the government are enforcing preventative measures. These include imposing fines on those found domesticating wild cones, whilst urging the public to return members of the species to their natural habitat.

OBJECTION

If you’re looking for a quick bit of light entertainment, everyone knows you can shoot a Frenchman on the beach past 10pm (as long as you use a crossbow). But that’s completely legal, so where’s the fun in that?

Instead, why not engage in something slightly more mischievous? If you’re a man and it’s harvest season, engaging in knitting is arrest-worthy (the same goes for fishing season, apparently). Women may need to look a bit further to get their fix. With no need to forge their husband’s signature on their own tax returns, wives have been deprived of a route to criminality. All is not as dark as it seems, as a quick girls trip through the channel could get them outlawed. This is provided they take a boat to Herm, without stopping in Guernsey first.

How many Macs did Steve Jobs own?

I recently was carrying my MacBook in the rain, in a flimsy tote bag vulnerable to the elements. I figured it was fine, because whilst canvas isn’t waterproof, this is the main feature of a mackintosh. I was shocked to discover my laptop was ‘water-damaged’. It left me wondering how much market research Steve Jobs actually did within the raincoat industry. I mean, did he ever own a mackintosh? And if he did, how many?

I can confirm that there are no pictures online of Steve ever wearing a mac. This explains my laptop’s lack of water-proofing. However, I find it unbelievable that such a successful man didn’t even try a mac in private. If he did, his track record suggests it was the same one every day, rotated in tandem with his turtlenecks. Regardless of these efforts, Steve’s downfall was that 100 of the same really just boils down to 1. I believe that his lack of raincoat exposure is the real reason why Macs don’t bode well in water.

What’s on

There’s always something new to discover, a story to share or a memory to create. Take a look at what’s on and be part of the Island story.

Get creative at Jersey Heritage sites every weekday throughout the holidays.

New activities each week!

Going Potty

Hamptonne 5-9 August, 11am-3pm

We’re going potty for pottery with ceramicist Lindsay Rutter this week, taking the natural beauty of Hamptonne as inspiration.

Wild Play Days

Hamptonne 12-16 August, 11am-3pm

Each day will be led and supported by naturalist Stephen Le Quesne. Stephen is a Forest School and Bushcraft Leader with a passion and interest for outdoor play.

Feeling Flags

Elizabeth Castle 19-23 August, 11am-3pm

Join artist, teacher and wellbeing practitioner Sara Job and use your emotions and senses to create a flag that reflects how you are feeling.

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