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t's mid July, it's 4pm and I'm writing this next to a window with a light on. Who turned off the sun? In fact, it's only the temperature hints to the fact that it's not winter. It's dark. Winter dark. And muggy.

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In this the Neon edition (which seems a bit ironic) we associate to both the 80s and retro-futuristic sci-fi, we also explore the 13 signs you’re having a bad day.

I N V E S T M E N T - D O Y O U H AV E G O L D I L O C K S W E A LT H ?

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In the Culture section we introduce Kim Graziano, a New Yorker who moved here around 18 months ago and recently started a ‘Drink & Draw’ event that Suzy Holland went along to at The British. On page 54 we question if you have goldilocks wealth and look at top earners in society who spend an average of £21,000 on alcohol and tobacco by the age of 50. On page 60 we have a lesson from the book of Zuck. Eagle-eyed news junkies may have spotted a recent speech by the tech giant’s creator Mark Zuckerberg, in which he drew a parallel between the work of his site and the role once played by churches and community leaders. The Zuck (blessed be he) suggested that one Facebook feature, known as Groups, might help rebuild the lost spirit once created by local leaders such as pastors. We have been inundated with your events this month resulting in pages of photos to look at. When you’ve finished having a skeet we have plenty more to amuse, educate and entertain you so turn the page and enjoy.

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If that sounds like I’ve got a touch of brain damage, it’s probably because health and safety wasn’t so great back then and I used to motivate myself in class by sniffing the inside of Woolworths highlighter pens. I also ditched fruit and veg in favour of foodstuffs that glowed like radioactive slime and contained more numbered additives than a sudoku - a couple of Wham bars could speed me through the school day, then I’d cycle home to change into my shellsuit, draw the curtains and spend the evening working on my TV tan to a soundtrack of equally artificial video game music. To some readers this neon nostalgia trip probably carbon dates me to the early 1980s, but the same bright memories might also be there for somebody who came of age in the 2000s, and then again for young people a couple of years ago. Fluorescent colours always threaten to come back in fashion, so in ten or twenty years time kids will still look back fondly on eye-searing neon, and not just because air pollution will soon blot out all natural night. I think it’s because things that glow with bright synthetic colours have the same effect on our animal brains that an electric lamp has on moths; they just light us up in a way that never gets dull, until we beat our heads against them and pass out. I don’t agree this is a bad thing - lots of fashionable lifestyle guides tell you to relax your personal space by filling it with natural light, subtle colours and plenty of space, but it might also motivate you to create an environment that resembles the situation room in a nuclear submarine. If you too want your personal aesthetic to resemble a laser battle or a scene from Tron, here’s a few places to start.

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NEON NIGHTS & FLUORESCENT FANTASIES: NATURAL COLOURS ARE OVERRATED WORDS Grant Runyon ILLUSTRATION Michael Ferns

If you were at school during the right decade, you’ll remember that the only things cooler than BMXs, Nintendo or WWF wrestlers were marked out by their eye-watering artificial colours. Whether it was clothes, toys or food, many of my fondest memories are preserved in a strobelit explosion of green, orange and purple like a catherine wheel going off in an aquarium.

and Pac-Man, but even as computer technology has become so powerful it can accurately model every bounce of Kim Kardashian’s bottom the vintage, 2D pixel styles have lived on. The latest PacMan game (Pac-Man Championship Edition 2) is faster, louder and more frantic, but harks back to its 1980s roots by glowing like a seedy Soho back alley. Instead of art, or wallpaper, in your home, purchase a few of the most powerful projectors money can buy, and decorate every wall with a moving mural of Pac-Man, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, or one of those Japanese space shooter games where the screen is 90% bullets.

Unbalanced diet: e-numbers are good for you

All-natural nutrition is great if you want to live to be as old as Gwyneth Paltrow (143), but scientists from the Panda Pops Institute of Technology have shown that artificial colours aren’t just pretty to look at, they also have a role in a balanced diet. If you consume sufficient quantities of blue fizzy drink, penny chews and Kraft cheese slices the accumulated chemicals have the same effect on your body as embalming fluid, except you won’t actually be dead just really twitchy. The habitual consumer of Mr Freeze, Mountain Dew and Skittles isn’t just treating their taste buds, they’re consciously preparing their body for the near-future, when all plants will be dead and the most nutritious thing on the menu will be violent orange Nik Naks made out of powdered insects. Stay bright - start your day with a bowl of Lucky Charms and banana milk and keep a packet of Fruit Salad in your pocket. You can ride that sugar wave all the way home.

“I also ditched fruit and veg in favour of foodstuffs that glowed like radioactive slime and contained more numbered additives than a sudoku - a couple of Wham bars could speed me through the school day, then I’d cycle home to change into my shellsuit, draw the curtains and spend the evening working on my TV tan to a soundtrack of equally artificial video game music.”

In the days of yore, bright dyes for clothing were many times more valuable than gold, and owning any vestments that weren’t the colour of dirt meant you were more or less royalty. A time traveller from the 80s/90s period would be worshipped as a god just for wearing a fluorescent green tracksuit, a Global Hypercolour T Shirt (with armpit sweatmarks) and a pair of bright orange trainers. Let’s hope the bald guy from Aqua never gets hold of the Tardis, or history will change beyond all recognition. Even the dullest of commoners can shine like a prince in our modern world, by purchasing some choice ‘pieces’ from the TK Maxx sale rail - the ones that still hurt your eyes even when you’re wearing sunglasses indoors. The best thing about this style is that it’s irrelevant whether the colours match or not - you want to look like a hardcore rave on a building site, like you killed and skinned an a coach party of German tourists from 1996. You even have the option of dyeing your hair electric blue or bright purple, although take it too far and you risk looking like a candyfloss unicorn.

Electric leisure: retro video games

At first, video games had to glow because it was the only way you could make anything out on their primitive displays. They offered something thrilling and futuristic if you had the imagination, sketched out with pulsing shapes in red or green and bright white explosions that could trigger seizures in the unwary. The distinctive way that games used the limited colours available to them was staked out in pioneering titles such as Space Invaders, Defender

“THE ROSSBOROUGH HEALTHCARE FASHION IN BLOOM GARDEN PARTY” IN AID OF THE MANX BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP.

A healthy glow: follow the neon lights

To fully embrace the neon lifestyle, as I have, you should learn to view bright artificial light as a sign that leads you towards good things - like a bee lured to sweet flowers, or a dog attracted to other dogs’ bums. Think of all the great things in life that are advertised by neon signs or those LED ones that tell you the kebab shop is open - massage parlours, 24 hour snooker halls, seedy nightclubs, burgers, unauthorised mobile phone repair services. It's said proper neon signs are actually making a comeback, so I intend to start buying enough of them that my house resembles a fairground or a nightclub from a David Lynch movie. You won’t be able to miss 3 feet of glowing neon tubes signposting my fridge, cocktail bar or toilet, although I hope your aim will still be good after I paint the walls black and replace the bulbs with purple UV ones. If you get disoriented, don’t worry. Pulling the flush triggers off a strobelight and a couple of lasers, so just follow the flashing yellow arrows back to my living room and help yourself to a glass of Mountain Dew and some migraine pills.

he Rossborough Healthcare Fashion in Bloom Garden Party hosted by Miss IOM finalist Rachel Corlett was held at the Abbey Ballasalla on Tuesday 27th June. Champagne and Canapés were served whilst watching the Pre-Fall Collection by Claire Christian. Models walked to original songs by Coral Amphlett. Then a fabulous lunch. A total of £15,000 was raised on the day for the Manx Breast Cancer Support Group. Which will go towards much needed equipment for the Manx Breast Unit.The Manx Breast Cancer Support Group has to date raised over £2.1m. The final of Miss IOM is to be held on Saturday 5th August.

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“Not enough”

Do you have Goldilocks wealth?

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“Just right”

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Less than 1 per cent of cars on the road today are electric powered. What is significant is the rate at which that is changing. Electric car sales were up 42 per cent in 2016,

“one of the biggest worries many people face is ensuring that they don’t run out of money before they run out of life”

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got speaking to a man called Albert in the changing room of my local gym the other day. I mentioned to him that I enjoy keeping fit and healthy, but as I’ve got older, I get a few aches and pains. He replied that although he has had to modify his fitness routine given his age, he still felt as fit as a fiddle.

I asked Albert how old he was, thinking he would say he was in his early 70s, and was astounded when he told me he was 93. So I asked him to what he ascribed his long and healthy life. His reply was always being optimistic, keeping active and not worrying about things too much. Sage advice. But one of the biggest worries many people face as they get older is ensuring that they don’t run out of money before they run out of life. It is very hard to predict exactly when you are going to die. The average age of death in the UK is just over 79 for a man and 82 for a woman, but that’s just an average - many people live even longer. There is a one in three chance that you will live to 90, or to 95 if you are in a long-term relationship. It therefore makes sense to assume that you (or your spouse) will live to 100. Even if you continue to earn income to fund your lifestyle until age 65, you are still looking at a potential 30-year retirement. To make sensible ongoing decisions about working, spending and investing, you need to have a picture of how your income and net wealth might change over your lifetime. This involves projecting your

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yearly cash flow and financial asset values until age 100. It’s easy to get overwhelmed about planning for the long term and all the variables and imponderables. Although a lifetime wealth projection will almost certainly turn out to be wrong, it is still useful to have an idea of the potential outcome, as that will help influence your ongoing financial actions and decisions. You might not have clear long-term financial goals on which to base a lifetime projection. Relax. Just make some guesses about how your income, spending and investing might pan out. It is OK to change your mind in the future. You just want to get a rough idea of how your wealth might look, not pinpoint accuracy. Aim to build up an overall picture of your wealth. I call this the Goldilocks technique, as it will show that your financial resources are either not enough, too much, or just right - a bit like the optimal temperature of Goldilocks’ porridge. “Not enough” means that you may run out of money in your lifetime (remember we are just guessing about spending, earning and investment returns). This means you might suffer lack of choice and ON THE AGENDA

quality of life in your later years. To rectify such a shortfall, you might need to spend less now (or in retirement); earn more now; work for longer; or accept greater investment risk. Alternatively, you might want to change your guess to include the proceeds from downsizing your home, an inheritance or other financial inflow. “Too much” means you might die with wealth still in your estate. This might mean you haven’t lived life as fully as you might (time to think about booking that trip of a lifetime). It could also mean that your heirs will not get the chance to use your excess wealth while you are alive, and will end up paying 40 per cent inheritance tax after your death. If this surplus is significant, it might mean that you can take less risk with your investments; spend more during your lifetime; earn less or even stop work earlier. It might mean that you have scope to make gifts during your lifetime to people or causes that matter to you. “Just right” means that you are unlikely to run out of money, but will die with little or no wealth in your estate. This means that your spending appears sustainable and you will have the security

and choice that comes from not having to rely on your family or local authority to meet your care needs in later life. Once you have a central scenario of how your wealth might look like over your lifetime, you can then look at alternative scenarios based on different assumptions. What if you worked less, or lived on a lower income for longer? What if you got a 1 per cent per annum lower real return on your investments? What if you spent a bit more on your lifestyle? What if you downsized earlier for to release more capital? What if you gave away some wealth in your lifetime? The real value from creating lifetime cash flow and net wealth projections isn’t really the output, in the form of a pretty graph. The real value you get is from the process of thinking about your long-term future in the context of the lifestyle that you want, based on what’s important to you given your available resources. The process of thinking about and projecting your financial position is iterative and needs to be done at least yearly, so you can make any corrections well before you encounter any problems. For example, if your actual investment

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about eight times faster than growth in the overall market.

The Model S has spearheaded the success of the California-based manufacturer and it’s easy to see why. Not only can it deliver an impressive 409-mile range (albeit requiring a nine-hour charge), should you

returns turn out to be lower than assumed for the next four or five years, this will be reflected in your updated lifetime projection and you can then decide what alleviating action to take. You can create a very simple projection yourself using a spreadsheet - there are a few online tools which do basic projections. A proper financial planning firm will help you to define what you want out of life and where money fits into that. They will also build your lifetime cash flow and wealth forecast and a range of alternative scenarios using sophisticated financial planning software. The latest systems used by financial planners allow for a great deal of client collaboration and interaction so that you really engage with and own the final plan. Paying for financial planning help like this is likely to deliver far more value over your lifetime than an overpriced but commoditised investment management service. And remember - there is a good chance you’ll be like Albert and live well into your 90s. If you have Goldilocks’ wealth, it will won’t be too little or too much but just right. agenda

opt for the P100D model, you can get nearsupercar levels of performance too. Tied together with a luxurious and well-equipped package, you’ve got one of the coolest cars on the planet. That said, it’ll set you back at least £120k.

RENAULT ZOE

OK, so it’s got a silly name, but that doesn’t make the Zoe a silly car. First of all, it’s a cheap way to enter the EV scene, starting from £18k. Included with that is your own home wall charger, which can take the battery from flat to full in five hours.

Not that you would have to plug it in too much if you were using it purely as a city car, as the Zoe can manage 250 miles on one charge.

Couple that with a rather limited 186-mile range and it’s difficult to justify if you’re just in the market for a new Golf.

makes for an alternative choice to some of the more conventional cars in its sector, if nothing else.

However, if you want to join the electric revolution in something that doesn’t make a fuss about what’s underneath, this may just be the right car for you.

It’s certainly one pricey Hyundai though, starting at £33k and with a measly range of 174 miles that takes eight hours of charging to replenish, it’s going to take a very dedicated Korean car fan to justify buying this one.

VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF

Electric cars don’t always have to be bespoke models with wild styling and funky names. Here, you simply get a Volkswagen Golf that so happens to have an electric motor in place of a combustion engine. Having said that, it is pricey for a Golf, starting from £31k ( just £1k shy of an R).

HYUNDAI IONIQ

Admittedly the Hyundai Ioniq is not the most inspiring car on this list, but it’s by no means a bad one. It’s understated in design (perhaps even a bit bland, depending on your tastes) and

BMW I3

This is one for those looking to stand out. Styled like something that would usually barely make it past the concept

phase, the BMW i3 is certainly a striking thing to look at. It’s pretty tech heavy in its construction too, with a body made largely of carbon fibrereinforced plastic which alone offsets the weight of the 230kg battery pack. If you’re one for function over form though, the i3 isn’t going to be for you. With a rather poor 81-mile range, it’s not going to serve you well if you fancy taking it out of town. There is a version with a petrol range extender available, but that kind of ruins the point of it being all-electric, no?

ASTON MARTIN REVEALS VULCAN AMR PRO Aston Martin has launched an even more extreme version of its track-only Vulcan the AMR Pro. The AMR Pro package is available as an upgrade for current owners of the Vulcan and brings a whole host of improvements. The front wheel arches see the addition of louvred carbon-fibre panels which extract high pressure air in an effort to reduce aerodynamic lift. Dive planes are present on both sides of the nose to keep the

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Edito...........................................................................................................................5 What's On...............................................................................................................8 Electric Dreams...................................................................................................10 13 Signs You're Having A Bad Day.............................................................12 News In Numbers...............................................................................................13 GIVE.........................................................................................................................14 Neon Lights...........................................................................................................16 MISC.........................................................................................................................18

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Crogga Royale Event...........................................................................20 Newfield Host Super Sunday............................................................22 Jeffrey & Kara Moore's Wedding Day...........................................24 MBCSG - Fashion In Bloom Event..................................................26

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Culture Vulture.......................................................................................30 Culture News...........................................................................................31 Peel Gets Into The Groove.................................................................32 Kim Draws A Crowd.............................................................................33 UPLOAD....................................................................................................34

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5 Gentle Cycling Routes...............................................................................38

AGENDA Business News...................................................................................................42 Appointments....................................................................................................48 Do You Have Goldilocks Wealth......................................................50 Old Economy Meshes With New On Other Side of Atlantic52

Top Earners Spend £21,000 On Alcohol & Tobacco................54 The Value of A Virtual High Five.....................................................58 Lessons From The Book Of Zuck...................................................60

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Feature Properties..........................................................................61-70

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Recipes...................................................................................................................72 Taking The Lead At Liberties............................................................73 A Glass Of Fizz......................................................................................50 Starters & Snacks..................................................................................76 The Courthouse Supports New Produce Logo Scheme........77 Wine Talk.................................................................................................78

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Get the look.............................................................................................80 Flannels - New Store Open In Douglas.........................................81 Beauty Products....................................................................................82

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Active News............................................................................................84

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Motoring News.......................................................................................88 FIAT 500 60th Birthday.....................................................................90

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FAMILY FUN DAYS

//WILDLIFE PARK, THE CURRAGHS// Every Thursday in August visits to the Wildlife Park will include special events for families. Animals, crafts, bouncy castles and adventure playgrounds at no additional cost. www.curraghswildlifepark.im

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YOGA IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS

//MILNTOWN GARDENS, RAMSEY// If you like your yoga close to nature, Milntown is now offering the opportunity to take part in classes run by Sam Patmore, every Tuesday evening from 6.30 – 8pm. Suitable for all levels, from complete beginners to more experienced yoga enthusiasts. And if it’s raining, the class will still take place, in the café. £10 payable in cash on the day. www.facebook.com/MilntownEstate

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AUGUST 03.08.2017

PEEL CASTLE RIO O’LIMPETS

//PEEL CASTLE// Each race will be organised by age group and will feature classics such as the egg’n’spoon race, the sack race, the three legged race, the wheelbarrow race and the sprint with a Rio twist! 2pm until 4pm. Weather dependent so phone 648090 for updates or check the facebook page. www.facebook.com/manxnationalheritage

04 – 06.08.2017

PEEL TRADITIONAL BOAT WEEKEND

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

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//HOUSE OF MANANNAN, PEEL// An exhibition featuring highlights from the Manx Press Pictures archive held at Manx National Heritage. From the thousands of Manx Press Pictures photographic negatives, one thousand have been selected and digitised for the years 1956 – 1979. They give a ‘snap shot’ of events which took place from May to September, months often referred to on the Isle of Man as ‘the season’. www.imuseum.im/search/thisissummer/

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SUPER 10 – MICK GRANT, THE TT YEARS //MANX MUSEUM, DOUGLAS// Few people in the world can say that they raced against Hailwood and Sheene, and even fewer can say that they earned the respect of both. This exhibition brings together motorcycles, memorabilia and previously unseen photographs from Mick’s private collection. www.manxnationalheritage.im

05.08.2017

MISS ISLE OF MAN CHARITY FINAL

Man in the 1960s and 1970s. This light hearted talk will focus on some of the more unusual and surprising stories from the Island’s past. Retro refreshments included. Talk starts at 7pm and tickets cost £10 from www.manxnationalheritage.im

11-12.08.2017

ROYAL MANX AGRICTULURAL SHOW

//KNOCKALOE FARM, PATRICK// Royal Manx Agricultural Show is a great Manx institution - an opportunity to see the best in Manx farming, meet friends, catch up with the latest equipment or simply enjoy a fantastic family day out. www.royalmanx.com

19.08 – 03.09.2016

FESTIVAL OF MOTORCYCLING AND MANX GRAND PRIX

//ISLAND-WIDE// Motorcycle practicing and racing on the mountain circuit. The Festival encompasses the nostalgic Classic TT Races, the iconic Manx Grand Prix, the Vintage Motor Cycle Club Rally and Festival of Jurby, the Manx Two Day Trial and the Classic Weekend Trial – all providing a wealth of unbeatable road racing, motorcycling nostalgia and dirt. Also includes the Manx National 2 Day motorcycle trial for solo and side-car machines, the Vintage Motor Cycle Club’s Festival of Jurby and the Ramsey MGP Sprint www.manx2day.com www.vmcciom.org www.straightliners.co.uk www.manxgrandprix.org www.iomfom.com

//ROYAL HALL, VILLA MARINA// An evening of glamour and fun, during which brand new Miss Isle of Man will be crowned. Compered by Gary Chatel, this charity evening will be packed full of entertainment from local performers, as you have never seen them before. 100% of the profits from this event will be shared between twelve local charities, with the winners’ charity receiving 25%. www.missiom.im

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THIS IS SUMMER – THE ISLE OF MAN IN THE 60s and 70s //HOUSE OF MANANNAN, PEEL// A talk from exhibition curators Katie King and Jude Dicken celebrating the Isle of

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If it can survive being ejected from a plane, it can survive near enough anything. Should you treat your Bremont MB watch with respect? Not really. We don’t. We freeze it, we bake it, and we shake it. For hours on end. Then we shoot it out of a plane. Just to make sure it’s as tough as we claim it is. What’s more, it has been assembled and tested at our headquarters in Henley-on-Thames. So don’t worry about looking after a Bremont MB. It can look after itself.

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A few years ago, before the world went completely mad, A few years ago, before the world went completely mad, dad banter merchants Facebook were fond doing jokes dad banter merchants onon Facebook were fond ofof doing jokes about how “we’ve reached the future - where’s robot about how “we’ve reached the future - where’s mymy robot butler and flying car?” I’ve seen forms this one online butler and mymy flying car?” I’ve seen forms ofof this one online since the 90s, and weird that still limping along, since the 90s, and it’sit’s weird that it’sit’s still limping along, because old enough your idea “the future” because toto bebe old enough forfor your idea ofof “the future” toto bebe flying cars and robot butlers you should telling the joke flying cars and robot butlers you should bebe telling the joke in in your nursing home, not social media. your nursing home, not onon social media. generation actually grew looking MyMy generation actually grew up up looking forward a future promised forward to atofuture thatthat promised something quite different: hackers stealing something quite different: hackers stealing your identity, environmental destruction, your identity, environmental destruction, a a world controlled by evil corporations, world controlled by evil corporations, andand possibility a TV could become thethe possibility thatthat a TV starstar could become most powerful man in the world. thethe most powerful man in the world. OurOur future promised your robot butler would future promised your robot butler would develop your flying develop freefree willwill andand useuse your flying carcar to murder Although don’t to murder you.you. Although we we don’t yetyet have killer androids, much have killer androids, for for much elseelse thethe predictions of the science fiction sub-genre predictions of the science fiction sub-genre known as cyberpunk have been scarily known as cyberpunk have been scarily accurate, so I’m studying it like Book accurate, so I’m studying it like thethe Book of of Revelation in attempt an attempt to work what Revelation in an to work outout what might be next. If you’re interested might be next. If you’re alsoalso interested in in dystopian destiny, come along ourour dystopian destiny, come along for for thethe ride. your mirror shades, crack ride. JustJust putput on on your mirror shades, crack an ampoule of your favourite artificial an ampoule of your favourite artificial stimulant whilst I take stimulant andand jackjack intointo thethe ‘net‘net whilst I take a lightspeed of the near future. youyou on on a lightspeed tourtour of the near future. I Wear Sunglasses At Night I Wear MyMy Sunglasses At Night Even if you aren’t a science-fiction nerd Even if you aren’t a science-fiction nerd believe cyberpunk something andand believe cyberpunk hashas something

Unlike galaxy-spanning epics of sci-fi Unlike thethe galaxy-spanning epics of sci-fi Trek, cyberpunk leans toward likelike StarStar Trek, cyberpunk leans toward stories about technological change stories about howhow technological change affects people their everyday lives. affects realreal people andand their everyday lives. a remote fantasy something It’s It’s notnot a remote fantasy butbut something could happen to of allus of the us the next thatthat could happen to all next time human progress takes a sudden time human progress takes a sudden leapleap forward. Imagine, minute forward. Imagine, oneone minute youyou livelive a wooden house in Nagasaki, almost in ainwooden house in Nagasaki, almost unchanged since 1800s, next minute unchanged since thethe 1800s, thethe next minute future overtakes in the form of an thethe future overtakes youyou in the form of an atomic fireball. Chinese workers atomic fireball. TheThe Chinese workers whowho to do with Billy Idol, you’re probably to do with Billy Idol, you’re probably sleep in the factory made computer, sleep in the factory thatthat made mymy computer, more familiar with it than think. more familiar with it than youyou think. Russian hackers tried andand thethe Russian hackers whowho tried to to a superficial level cyberpunk OnOn a superficial level cyberpunk hashas a a ransom its contents, already living ransom its contents, areare already living in ain a distinctive visual style is appropriate cyberpunk distinctive visual style thatthat is appropriate cyberpunk future. They could be characters future. They could be characters to this issue’s “neon” theme, is less to this issue’s “neon” theme, butbut is less from William Gibson’s Neuromancer from William Gibson’s Neuromancer - “Miami Vice strip club” more “Tokyo arguably “Miami Vice strip club” andand more “Tokyo arguably cyberpunk novel. This thethe firstfirst cyberpunk novel. This noodle a polluted rainstorm.” noodle stallstall in ainpolluted rainstorm.” TheThe fast-paced fast-paced story of orbital gunplay, hackers story of orbital gunplay, hackers gritty, street technology environments gritty, street technology environments of of andand cyber-espionage actually written cyber-espionage waswas actually written films Blade Runner, Robocop Akira on on films likelike Blade Runner, Robocop andand Akira a typewriter in 1984, because a typewriter in 1984, andand because thethe have become a visual shorthand a dirty internet have become a visual shorthand for for a dirty internet almost unknown to anybody waswas almost unknown to anybody future, dangerous alleys half-lit by glowing outside future, dangerous alleys half-lit by glowing outside military research system Gibson thethe military research system Gibson advertisements strange products advertisements for for strange products needed to coin term: cyberspace. needed to coin his his ownown term: cyberspace. a world where neither business andand a world where neither business nornor Real-life news stories companies Real-life news stories likelike companies government ever be trusted. same copyrighting government cancan ever be trusted. TheThe same copyrighting DNA plants, thethe DNA on on plants, or or look crops in newer films look crops up up in newer films likelike TheThe quadrupling price only medicine quadrupling thethe price for for thethe only medicine Matrix, is omnipresent in video games thatthat Matrix, andand is omnipresent in video games keep alive, straight cancan keep youyou alive, areare alsoalso straight outout Japanese animation, what all of andand Japanese animation, butbut what all of of the world cyberpunk predicted. of the world thatthat cyberpunk predicted. As As these worlds have in common runs deeper a result, these worlds have in common runs deeper a result, it tells us more about lives it tells us more about ourour realreal lives than their (artificial) skin. In depicting than their (artificial) skin. In depicting a a than number of stories where Space than anyany number of stories where Space near(ish) future, with barely exaggerated Captain near(ish) future, with barely exaggerated Captain french kisses a green lady. french kisses a green lady. versions of the problems us today, versions of the problems thatthat faceface us today, cyberpunk offers a warning of how easily Metal cyberpunk offers a warning of how easily Metal Fingers In My Body Fingers In My Body civilisation could much worse, at least civilisation could getget much worse, at least if if To To some people, sciencesome people, thethe ideaidea thatthat scienceyou’re an amoral technology billionaire fiction you’re notnot an amoral technology billionaire fiction stories might contain a political stories might contain a political a virtual popstar. or aorvirtual popstar. message is weird as weird horrifying as an message is as andand horrifying as an

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alien parasite gestating in their chest cavity. “Keep politics out of entertainment!” they say, which is difficult in almost all cases but especially challenging in science fiction, influenced by classics like George Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty Four, the pioneering work of HG Wells, and even Star Trek, which is essentially Gene Roddenberry’s fantasy about an intergalactic United Nations where nobody needs money any more. It’s socialism, but with Klingons and miniskirts. At surface level, films like Robocop and Ghost In The Shell (the good Japanese one, not the remake) are satisfying action stories where the bad guys get shot, but inbetween gunfights they ask important, sometimes muddled questions about the nature of consciousness, and how free we truly are when powerful corporations control the technology we need to live. This is inherently political, and not for some distant future - you may not be a cyborg but consider the power that Facebook, Google or even Visa could wield over your life and career if they chose to. Think about what would happen if you lived somewhere ever so slightly less stable than western Europe and became the enemy of the government. Australian sex fugitive and head Wikileaker Julian Assange is physically imprisoned in the Ecuadorian embassy but allowed to run free in cyberspace, so in many ways isn’t that different to a character from cyberpunk. He probably thinks it’s something cool, like Neal Stephenson’s Snow Crash or maybe Kathyrn Bigelow’s underrated Strange Days, but the annoying way he behaves

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means he’s really closer to being the villain from a 90s PlayStation game where the lead character has a possessed robot arm. Donald Trump, with one hand on Twitter and the other on the nuclear button, is even more cyberpunk than that, and if Teresa May started emitting sparks during a

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short stories. If you’re leaning more towards Robocop ultraviolence, get stuck into the bloody world of Altered Carbon, the first of Richard Morgan’s Takeshi Kovacs stories. The sequel to Blade Runner is out this summer, but if you’re worried it will be as bad as the Ghost In The Shell live action film you

“THE CHINESE WORKERS WHO SLEEP IN THE FACTORY THAT MADE MY COMPUTER, AND THE RUSSIAN HACKERS WHO TRIED TO RANSOM ITS CONTENTS, ARE ALREADY LIVING IN A CYBERPUNK FUTURE.” particularly awkward question from Jeremy Corbyn I’d not bat an eyelid. We live in the cyberpunk future, the only question is what comes next. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? I don’t have a definitive answer to that one, but even cyberpunk written or filmed in what is now the distant past offers a wealth of interesting theories about what might happen tomorrow. William Gibson’s novels are increasingly set in periods that come closer and closer to the present day, 90s films about hackers are starting to look like criminals use them as training manuals, and you can learn a lot about our weird world from a voyage through the proto-cyberpunk, drug-fuelled conspiracy theories of Philip K Dick - my tip is to start with the collected

can enjoy some onscreen cyberpunk through Terry Gilliam’s Zero Theorem, District 9, or the weird anime series Serial Experiments Lain. The appeal of much science fiction is that it dares to imagine the utopian future we could work towards, whereas the enduring power of cyberpunk is that it depicts a near future we urgently need to avoid. Keep watching, keep reading, and you’ll be the first to know when your postman gets replaced with a killer android.

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You sleep in: Even though you miraculously make up the time and are only about 10 minutes late for work you spend the rest of the day recovering from the panic, whilst nursing puffy eyes and feeling dishevelled and jet lagged. You somehow miss your morning coffee and turn into something resembling the hulk; green from withdrawal and steeped in anger. You’ve been on a strict diet and hop hopefully on the scales, only to discover that, you’ve actually PUT ON WEIGHT!!! Something breaks: you can cope with the cooker or even the fridge because realistically you can get a takeaway or even risk salmonella but when the dishwasher breaks it’s the WORST! Weeps while washing the dishes for a family of 5. Why couldn’t it have been the iron??!! You take a walk and this happens, in this order: You get a puddle shower and then a bird thinks you’re a toilet. NO WORDS! You go to the hairdressers and wonder why you even bothered to show the photo and have the in-depth chat about what you wanted. “Oh, you’ve done exactly the same thing again; the thing I specifically said I wanted to change!” and then you book another appointment for 6-8 weeks time. #woose

13 SIGNS YOU’RE HAVING A REALLY BAD DAY Neon knuckles anyone? Even your fake tan lets you down! By Clare Bowie

You have to sit beside the incessant talker at the work do. You missed the musical chairs moment when everyone grabbed a seat beside the people they liked and now you’re stuck getting your ear bent off you while she waffles on. It’s so draining and you end up drinking too much to numb the pain. The stealthy hangover: You wake up feeling ok, you’ve actually got away with it *punches the air* and then it sneaks in and spreads itself all over your afternoon doling out your cocktail penance. You never learn. You get caught out: When people call to the door, unexpectedly, uninvited and extremely unwelcome. They wait until your house is an actual tip, covered in paper plates (see number 4 dishwasher issues) you’re wearing your stained t-shirt and your hair is 80% dry shampooed. #Dammit When your fake tan is a DIS-AS-TER. Your knuckles are so orange they are neon, that stuff is not coming off any time soon and you could easily get a job in a chocolate factory, you’d fit right in! You go to a restaurant and the waiter wafts past you, studiously ignoring you before eventually bringing out your burger ON A BLOODY BOARD and the burger is so big that you dislocate your jaw. Don’t they know that boards can’t even go in the dishwasher?

Web shaming: You go online and have to re-type the cryptic password except it’s so cryptic and your eyesight is not what it was, so they decide you’re a computer not a person. Plus you can never remember your passwords. Congratulations, you’ve just failed at modern life. You sit down to watch the final episode of a TV programme and it’s utter rubbish! Yes, I’m looking at you, Lost, The Replacement, Vanilla Sky. Should have just booked an Adele concert instead, no wait... Sometimes, you should have just stayed in bed! ISLE OF MAN PREMIER MAGAZINE

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Smoking rates in Britain are now at the lowest ever recorded, with the number of smokers having fallen by 1.9 million in a decade.

Bus Vannin carried a total of 199,828 passenger journeys at this year’s TT festival from Friday 26 May to Sunday 11 June representing an increase of 19,358 compared with the same period in 2016 (180,470) and 28,881 more than in 2015 (170,947).

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Tynwald are due to resume discussions about the future of the Island’s sea services, the Steam Packet Company has again outlined its offer to continue serving the Isle of Man, including £120m of investment in new vessels and a £50m package of fare reductions and other service improvements.

Plans have been submitted to build a new care home in Onchan. Howstrake Developments Limited, in Ballasalla, wants to build the 80-bed facility on land adjacent to King Edward Road.

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Tynwald Members are being asked to approve funding for a capital scheme aimed at modernising the provision of adult social services by the Department of Health and Social Care. The proposed £5 million project involves the creation of a day services hub within the Noble’s Hospital Estate in Braddan, off Ballaoates Road.

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A multi-million pound scheme could be approved by the Isle of Man parliament to revive Douglas promenade. It’s proposing to create a new design for the southern section of the promenade which will improve traffic flow, junctions and footpaths and create a cultural area around the Villa Marina and Gaiety Theatre.

The number of people submitting their personal tax return online continues to grow rapidly. Over 18,000 personal tax returns were submitted last year and in excess of 7,000 2016/17 tax returns have already been received.

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GIVE ROSSBOROUGH HEALTHCARE FASHION SHOW RAISES £15,000 FOR BREAST CANCER CHARITY

A fashion show sponsored by Rossborough Healthcare has raised £15,000 towards equipment that will save patients travelling off-island for five weeks of daily radiotherapy treatment. The Fashion in Bloom Garden Party, held at Abbey Restaurant in aid of the Manx Breast Cancer Support Group, was a sell out, attracting 80 women.

DANDARA CONTINUES ST JOHN’S PRODUCE SHOW SPONSORSHIP FOR 10TH YEAR Award-winning developer Dandara has confirmed it is continuing its sponsorship of the St John’s Produce Show for a 10th consecutive year. The support will contribute towards the cost of engraving around 50 trophies and providing rosettes for each winner at the show, which takes place on Saturday 2nd

September.

First held around 70 years ago, the St John’s Produce Show has 127 classes across sections including sweets, jams and pickles, confectionary, flowers, vegetables, photography, crafts and categories for children, with cash prizes on offer alongside the trophies and rosettes.

ISLE OF MAN STEAM PACKET COMPANY HELPS TO BRING PENGUINS TO WILDLIFE PARK The Curraghs Wildlife Park has welcomed some new residents, with help from the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company. The park in Ballaugh took delivery of six Humboldt penguins from the Beauval

Zoo in France as part of its participation in international breeding programmes. The penguins travelled to the Isle of Man on Ben-my-Chree as part of the Steam Packet Company’s ongoing support for the Wildlife Park. ISLE OF MAN PREMIER MAGAZINE

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HANSARD INTERNATIONAL GIVES AWAY £15,000 MINI COOPER TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE CHILDREN’S CENTRE A £15,000 Mini Cooper is the fantastic prize in a draw to raise funds for The Children’s Centre. The competition is being organised by Hansard International as part of its 30th anniversary celebrations and all proceeds will go towards The Children’s Centre’s charitable services for children, young people and families across the Island.

Geo We have hand-reared more than 30 kittens over the last few weeks. Some were born at Ard Jerkyll to cats who were brought into us heavily pregnant and who simply couldn’t feed or look after all of their kittens; and others, like Geo, were found by members of the public and brought to us. The very young kittens need bottle-feeding every two hours, around the clock, until they are able to eat mashed up kitten food. By the time they reach eight weeks old they are ready to be vaccinated, microchipped and rehomed, along with a neutering voucher. The cattery staff try hard to match adopters with the right kittens, and all adopters need to complete a Homefinder Questionnaire which is available on the ManxSPCA website.

Tickets cost £25 each and are on sale now from The Children’s Centre’s HQ at Woodbourne Road, Douglas, or by phoning 01624 800 000. A maximum of 1,500 tickets will be sold. The draw will be made on September 29th and is expected to raise a total £37,500.

Toby

IN MEMORY OF JAMIE CARR

Douglas Royal Football Club presented a cheque of £470 to some of Hospice Isle of Man’s nursing team in memory of Jamie Carr who sadly died at Hospice in December 2016 after a courageous battle with bowel cancer. Players and friends attended a recent Douglas Royals presentation evening and put £10 in envelopes with 50% of the money going to Hospice Isle of Man. The remainder raised was divided between 3 winners. BECAUSE QUALITY MATTERS

Toby is a ten-year-old West Highland Terrier cross Cocker Spaniel. He is very sweet natured and loves a fuss, and he likes to be the centre of attention. He’s used to getting his own way and so his new owners will need to have patience and take time to change some of his habits, in particular his possessiveness over food. He came to us for rehoming because his elderly previous owner, who had had him from being a puppy, has failing health and she simply couldn’t look after him properly any more. He deserves an equally loving new home, where he can be taught a few boundaries and polish up his manners! ManxSPCA • Ard Jerkyll, East Foxdale • Tel: 851672

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NEON NIGHTS & FLUORESCENT FANTASIES: NATURAL COLOURS ARE OVERRATED WORDS Grant Runyon ILLUSTRATION Michael Ferns

If you were at school during the right decade, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll remember that the only things cooler than BMXs, Nintendo or WWF wrestlers were marked out by their eye-watering artificial colours. Whether it was clothes, toys or food, many of my fondest memories are preserved in a strobelit explosion of green, orange and purple like a catherine wheel going off in an aquarium.

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Get the look: sportswear and artificial fibres

Electric leisure: retro video games

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Unbalanced diet: e-numbers are good for you

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A healthy glow: follow the neon lights

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Just random things to amuse you.

Neon? Nope, Ne-off. With Hilarious Results. A flickering neon light adds a certain something to a seedy alley and when they're blinking they're bound to draw your attention to whatever it is they're advertising. When they're on the blink, however, the results can prove fairly amusing to behold. There are hundreds of these on the internet but here are a few of our favourites.

Quoted:

“I think that the film Clueless was very deep. I think it was deep in the way that it was very light. I think lightness has to come from a very deep place if it’s true lightness.” Alicia Silverstone

Here comes the science bit...

The neon lamp was invented by Georges Claude, an engineer, chemist and inventor from France (where else, with a name like that?!) around 1902 when he applied an electrical charge to a sealed tube of neon (derived from the Greek 'neos', meaning 'the new gas') and discovered that it illuminated, but the theory behind it all dates back to well before then. 1675, in fact, when another Frenchman, astronomer Jean Picard observed a faint glow in a mercury barometer tube whilst shaking it. Sadly, without an understanding of static electricity at that point in history it was impossible to illuminate Las Vegas and turn that sleepy desert stop-off into the gambling capital of the world until around 1906. Incidentally, it's important to note that Jean Picard is not to be confused with Jean Luc Picard, a fictional character who was good mates with famous Scottish engineer 'Scotty', inventor of the teleporter. George Claude first revealed his new lamp to the public in December 1910 in Paris and applied for a US patent in 1915 before selling his first neon signs to a Packard car dealership in Los Angeles in 1923 for the price of $24,000. So there you have it. Never let it be said that Gallery isn't an educational read!

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Breast Cancer Now, Isle of Man Group

Location: Crogga Valley Mansion, Santon Photos: Dollsfactory.net

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NEWFIELD HOSTS SUPER SUNDAY

Isle of Man-based eGaming firm Newfield welcomed staff, partners, families and guests to its annual summer event, a Super Sunday family fun day at Douglas Rugby Club. This year, to demonstrate Newfield’s work hard-play hard ethos, the company’s social team organised a day of good food, drink, games and activities, including a boat race, water balloon challenge, assault course and sports’ day races. There was even a ‘pie in the face’ auction, with guests bidding for the chance to throw cream pies into the faces of their well-respected managers, with funds raised being donated to Newfield’s charity of the year, Craig’s Heartstrong Foundation. As part of its fifth anniversary celebrations, Newfield also presented all guests with a mini bottle of bubbly during the Super Sunday event.

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JEFFREY AND KARA MOOREâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WEDDING DAY

Location: Castle Rushen Registery Office Reception: Chequers - The Cherry Ochard Photographs: Dollsfactory.net

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“THE ROSSBOROUGH HEALTHCARE FASHION IN BLOOM GARDEN PARTY” IN AID OF THE MANX BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP.

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CULTURE VULTURE What’s on now - September DRAWN STEEL THROUGH THE SEASONS //MILNTOWN ESTATE AND GARDENS, RAMSEY// A year long perspective of Robert Jones’ sculptures observing the change of nature and light in the stunning Milntown gardens. The sculptures are abstract, with many reflecting shapes and forms often found in nature. Others lean to a more industrial form, such as ‘Punk’ which has been placed near the Milntown’s water wheel. Entry to the gardens is £3.50 adults, £1 children and £3.00 for OAPs. Open every day except Tuesdays. www.milntown.org

now – end of 2017 ART WORKSHOPS // ISLE GALLERY, ST JOHNS//

ArtReach courses at the Isle Gallery include beginners’ classes in acrylics, watercolours and oil painting, ceramics, printing and much much more. There are separate workshops for teenagers and children and you can book now for intensive school holiday courses in the summer. The classes are supported by the Isle of Man Arts Council and sponsored by Typhoon House. Full details, costs and booking forms can be found at www.theislegallery. com

now – 31.08.2017 BRASS BAND SEASON 2017 //VILLA MARINA ARCADE, DOUGLAS//

A summer season of brass bands including Douglas Town Band, Manx Swing Band, Manx Jazz Aces and many more. www.iomarts.com

Now - 24.08.2017 MANX MUSIC AND DANCE SEASON //VILLA MARINA ARCADE//

This free season of music and dance takes place at 7.30pm every Thursday in July and August and features many of the Islands best known folk and traditional musicians, and Manx dance groups. Presented by the Isle of Man Arts Council.

Now – 12.08.2017 TALKING TEXTILES – MOVING ON //HODGSON LOOM GALLERY, LAXEY//

Talking Textiles is a group of 6 textile artists - Maureen Kennaugh, Janice Rotheroe, Jenny Payne, Carol Baker, Julie Fayle and Andrea Swann - who regularly meet up over coffee,

AUGUST and decided that exhibiting together would be a splendid idea. They all have varied styles and techniques which makes for a fascinating exhibition. www.facebook.com/ hodgsonloomgallery

Now – 03.09.2017 TABULA RASA //SAYLE GALLERY, DOUGLAS//

The Sayle Gallery has offered five recent graduates from UCM, Daniel Price, Rebekah Corlett, Erin Dimelow, Sharon Beedle and Margaret Buchanan a second chance to exhibit some of the work they produced for their graduate shows, with new fresh work thrown into the mix. A great opportunity to see the work of some of the Island’s brightest new artists. Supported by IOM Arts Council www.facebook.com/SayleGallery

08.08 - 11.08.2017 SUMMER HOLIDAY ART WEEK //SAYLE GALLERY, DOUGLAS// Summer holiday workshops for young people aged 8 years and above (younger children welcome if accompanied by an adult). Come and work alongside artists, get creative and produce some beautiful work for our children’s exhibition in the gallery which will run to 19 August. There are four workshop days which can be booked individually or you can come to all four. The natural and architectural beauty of the Villa Gardens will be our inspiration for the week. All the work produced in the workshops will form a week long exhibition in the gallery 12th - 19th August. www.saylegallery.com

13.08 – 24.09.2017 AT THE EDGE OF THE WORLD //THE ISLE GALLERY, TYNWALD MILLS// An exhibition of recent work by Manx Artist, Julie Collins includes Landscape, Seascape and Bird paintings both on paper and canvas. Julie paints plein air for research for her finished work, and then paintings are made in a series in her studio. Julie is represented by several Galleries in the UK & has received numerous awards for her beautiful paintings. Her ambitious watercolour entitled, “Alice (in wonderland)” was selected for The Sunday Times Watercolour exhibition, in London by Sir Peter Blake RA. www.theislegallery.com

BURNSIDE ARTS & CRAFTS DONATES SPECIAL EDITION PICTURE Manx handmade picture artist, Burnside Arts & Crafts, has created and donated a special edition picture to go to auction with proceeds going to Cruse Bereavement. The picture will be available through a raffle held by Miss Isle of Man Community Challenge finalist Shannon Greenwood. As part of the initiative, Shannon is raising funds for local charity Cruse Bereavement Isle of Man. The picture was created by Graeme Healy and depicts an angel scattering hearts over groups of people below. The artist used seaglass, pebbles and pottery to create the one of a kind piece. Graeme explains: “Cruse Bereavement is a charity close to my heart and the brilliant team are unsung heroes as they quietly help those in need of their services. When Shannon approached me there was no doubt in my mind that I wanted to create something really special. “The story behind the picture is that although close ones may be passed they are never gone and will always love you and will be with you forever. The angel is overlooking with love and pride on the love remains.” The winner of the picture will be announced at a boat party held by the Miss Isle of Man competitor. ISLE OF MAN PREMIER MAGAZINE

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PHOTOGRAPHER PAUL WARD WINS THE ISLE OF ARCHITECTURE With over 30 shortlisted entries to the Isle of Architecture #ilovethisbuilding photography competition to choose from, the judges spent a long afternoon evaluated the images, before eventually deciding that Paul Ward’s photograph of the Sound Café should win the £300 voucher for a stay in the Manx National Heritage property Yn Thie Tooit at the Lhen. Paul, who is a Manx-born IT manager and works in the e-gaming sector, takes photographs in his spare time, concentrating on nature and the Manx scenery during the summer, and the night sky during the winter months. He also has his own YouTube channel where he posts time-lapse videos of the stars. His winning photograph of the Sound Café was taken when Paul was out looking for a meteor shower and he chose this particular photograph because he liked the red (from a car’s brake light) as it adds a bit of colour. Paul has entered his photographs into other competitions, and had a ‘highly commended’ image in the local Amateur Photographer of the Year competition a few years ago. He also had a number of images shortlisted in the UNESCO Biosphere Vannin Photography competition. When he learnt of his success Paul said thank you to the organisers, judges and particularly to Manx National Heritage: “This is a really nice surprise. My partner Helen and I are getting married later this month so this wonderful prize is a great addition to our wedding and honeymoon plans. Everything is a bit busy and frantic at the moment so it’s great to have a short, quiet, break in the Manx countryside to look forward to after all the excitement of the wedding.” Paul is pictured here (right) being awarded his prize, which also included a hamper of local produce and a bottle of champagne by Jonathan Hall, Chairman of the Trustees of Manx National Heritage, at an event at Noa Bakehouse during the Isle of Architecture #ilovethisbuilding exhibition early in July. Isle of Architecture is a year-long initiative supported by Culture Vannin, Manx National Heritage and the Society of Architects, and the #ilovethisbuilding competition ran in Gallery from April-June 2017.

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PEELGETS The people at the Peel Centenary Centre have really pulled their musical stops out this autumn and for something really different, you should make space in your diary for the Derek Nash Funk Experience on Saturday 9 September. By: Suzy Holland Photos: Derek Nash, Anna Kunst and Tatiana Gorilovsky

And what an experience it will be. The man behind the band is saxophonist Derek Nash, who you might have seen playing with the Jools Holland R&B orchestra, either live – he’s played here twice – or on TV, giving it his all either in solos or with the band, and appearing with many musical icons from Tom Jones to Amy Winehouse. But that’s not all: he’s released six albums with his British Jazz Awarding inning eight-piece jazz ensemble Sax Appeal, and his own solo/quartet CDs have twice won CD of the Year in the same awards. Now with the Derek Nash Funk Experience he’s playing the funk and groove hits which have influenced him over this thirty year career, in the company of four of the best funk musicians in the UK: Neil Angilley (piano) Dave Ital (guitar) Jonathan Noyce

(bass) and Nic France (drums). Between them these musicians have played with a veritable ‘who’s who’ of stars as diverse as Vanessa Mae, Nile Rogers, Jethro Tull, Bill Withers and David Gilmour, and the Peel audience can expect a crowdpleasing spirit-lifting collection of funk tunes drawing on a back catalogue which includes Bill Withers, The Average White Band, Grover Washington Jnr, David Sanborn, Herbie Hancock and many more. Trevor Bougourd of the Peel Centenary Centre says he’s been following Derek’s career for many years and is thrilled that he’s agreed to bring the band to the Island. “At the Peel Centenary Centre we are always looking to book bands that offer something different, and to have attracted the Derek Nash Funk Experience is good for us, and good for the Island’s music scene. These musicians are all phenomenal world-class musicians and to have them collected in one band is a credit to Derek and shows how well respected he is. I know it’s going to be a great night.” Derek is touring all summer with Jools Holland, including on the main stage at Glastonbury back in June, plus his own Sax Appeal and guesting with a string of notable artists. “I’m really excited to be bringing the Funk Experience to the Isle of Man,” he says. “I’ve appeared here before with the Jools Holland R&B Band, but this is the first time at the Peel Centenary Centre, which is an ideal space for the funky intimacy of the music. We’re all looking forward to it and for me, particularly to being in Peel - I’ve got some great memories from childhood holidays there.” The Peel Centenary Centre is a registered charity run entirely by volunteers, right down to the bar staff and tea makers. “We do it because we love it,” says Trevor, “and part of the fun is booking quality musicians and great music of all genres. We attract audiences from all over the Island, often to see bands they’ve never heard of, just because they know that that they won’t go away feeling short-changed.”

Tickets for the Derek Nash Funk Experience (£18) are available now from www.centenarycentre.com/whats-on/

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When artist and designer Kim Graziano moved to the Island from New York City around 18 months ago, she immediately started looking for a life drawing class. When she couldn’t find one, she looked for the sort of ‘drink and draw’ events she knew took place in New York and elsewhere, but had never plucked up the courage to join. But it was obvious that this trend hadn’t reached the Island, so, in Kim’s words “I wanted it to exist, so I did it”. By: Suzy Holland Photos: Kim Graziano

And she certainly did. The first meeting at The British in Douglas in mid-June was advertised on Kim’s new Facebook page and over 100 people said they were interested, 33 clicked the ‘going’ button and on the night twenty nine of them turned up for a drink and a draw. And I went too – not because I can draw (no really, I can’t ...), but because I’m nosey and was intrigued to see who’d be there. Well, the split was about 70/30 women to men, the age range was 18ish to 60ish and, from what I saw, it wasn’t even slightly intimidating. “I chose ‘portraits’ as the first theme,” says Kim, “because staring at someone’s face, even if you’re just trying to get the profile right, is a great way to start talking and getting to know someone.” And she was right. The first ‘rapid drawing’ sessions meant the artists moved around the pub tables to capture someone new every few minutes: moments of quiet concentration soon turned into laughter, and it was obvious that everyone was relaxing and throwing themselves into it. As a non-artist I wanted to talk to some of the participants and learn why they’d decided to go along: “I paint but I haven’t concentrated on drawing for years,” “I’ve just moved here and wanted to meet other artists,” “I thought this might be something to take my mind off work,” “My kids have left home and this is time for me,” “I’ve not done any art since A levels 30 years ago,” “I want to develop my drawing for my textile art,” and “I just like to draw and this sounded fun,” were just some of the responses but everyone had one thing in common – they wanted to get out and draw. Kim is obviously delighted: “It went so well! Chatting to the others I soon realised that lots of people wanted a drawing group BECAUSE QUALITY MATTERS

like this but were waiting for someone else to get the ball rolling. There was no bad attitude and zero pretension, and when we laid out our own favourite drawings at the end of the night, everyone was mingling and swapping business cards and phone numbers. And asking me about the next meeting.” By the time you read this, that next meeting – with a real live model, burlesque dancer Rachel ‘Dee Dee’ Crellin - will have taken place but Kim is planning the third, to take place in mid-August. Check www.facebook. com/isleofmandrawingclub for the venue, date and theme, accept the invitation on the ‘event’ page, and then just turn up with your favourite art supplies and paper. You’ll be made very welcome.

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5 GENTLE CYCLING ROUTES YOU CAN ENJOY WITHOUT FEELING LIKE YOU’RE IN A RACE Seeing as it’s the 200th anniversary of the bicycle, it would almost be rude not to explore on two wheels this summer... By Georgia Humphreys

When Baron Karl Freiherr von Drais invented the bicycle 200 years ago - albeit one without pedals that was really more of a running machine the German inventor probably had little idea he was (quite literally) starting a revolution. Since then, travelling by two wheels has become a popular leisure

activity - and some people even do it for a holiday. Fortunately, not every cycling trip requires super-human levels of fitness and several pairs of race-ready neon Lycra shorts. Try these tours if you want to enjoy the ride without feeling like you’re taking part in the Tour de France. ISLE OF MAN PREMIER MAGAZINE

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Where: Penedes, Catalonia, Spain With its rich red soil, long hours of sunshine and rolling vineyards, Penedes, an hour’s drive south-west of Barcelona, is one of Europe’s most diverse and exciting wine regions. Inntravel offer a six-night self-guided Cava Country tour, visiting famous wineries such as Condone and Freixenet, along with smaller family-run outfits, where bottles are still painstakingly turned by hand. The holiday ends in Sant Sandurni d’Anoia, where the first bottle of Cava was produced in 1872. Sweat rating: Expect to do between 20 and 25km per day. Cost: From £795, including half-board accommodation, luggage transportation between hotels, route notes, maps and bike. E-bikes are also available at an extra cost. Flights extra. Travel April 15 to October 31. www.inntravel.co.uk

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Where: Arusha, Tanzania Thought African wildlife could only be viewed from a 4WD? Well, now you can safari straight from the saddle. Intrepid offer a new 13-day escorted Cycle Tanzania trip, mixing traditional game viewing with opportunities to bike through remote African plains where few tourists go. There’s the lure of seeing big cats and black rhino in the Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater (from the safety of a vehicle), and even a chance to walk through villages and learn about local Maasai culture. Sweat rating: Terrain can be hilly and the climate is warm, so you’ll need to be relatively fit! Cost: From £2,145pp and includes accommodation, most meals, bike, support vehicle and activities, such as entry to the national park, game drives and Maasai village visit. Set departures throughout the year. International flights extra. www.intrepidtravel.com

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3. PEDAL THROUGH SUPERB SCENERY Where: Inner Hebrides, Scotland Cycle along twisted ribbons of quiet island roads, soaking up the atmosphere of wild, dramatic landscapes. Wilderness Scotland offer a seven-day guided Road Cycling - Skye & The Inner Hebrides tour from the Isle of Mull, through the Ardnamurchan Peninsula and on to the Isle of Skye. Highlights include exploring the ancient abbey on the Isle of Iona, dining on superb seafood in Tobermory, stopping off at a local smokehouse to stock up on fish, meats and cheeses for a picnic lunch, and a tour of Talisker whisky distillery.

Sweat rating: The average distance cycled each day is 40km. Cost: From £1,595pp (two sharing), including professional guiding, bike, accommodation and some meals. There is also vehicle transport throughout, including ride support and luggage transfers. Flights or trains extra. Spaces available for set departures from May to August 2018. www.wildernessscotland.com

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4. A FREE-WHEELIN’ HOLIDAY CAN BE JUST THAT (ALMOST) Where: The Isle of Wight Measuring 13 miles by 25 miles, the Isle of Wight is the perfect size for exploring by bike. It also has a cycling-friendly mild climate and largely unspoilt countryside - nearly half of the island is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It’s also one of the few places in England where you can still see a red squirrel or Glanville Fritillary butterfly, so the Red Squirrel Route is great for wildlife lovers. The ride starts at Cowes in the north of the island and finishes at Sandown in the east, and includes two long sections of a former railway path. Sweat rating: This can just be a one day trip - it’s 16 miles one way. Cost: Hire bikes from Isle Cycle Hire (islecycle.co.uk), Yarmout, from £15 per day.

5. RIDE THROUGH THE PAGES OF A FAIRY-TALE Where: Bavaria, Germany Experience archetypal Germany on this eight-night self-guided Headwater Bavarian Castles and Rivers trip, visiting hilltop fairy-tale castles and lively towns filled with traditional breweries. The region is backed by the German Jura Mountains and the route is dissected by a network of beautiful rivers - look out for Pfraundorfer See, a popular local swimming spot where you can cool off. The final stretch takes you from the charming town of Parsberg along the Schwarze Laber river, to architectural beauty Regensburg. Sweat rating: You’re looking at 45km per day in the saddle. Cost: From £1,209pp, including accommodation, bike, all breakfasts and four evening meals. Luggage transfers between hotels are included, so you only need to carry your daily essentials with you when cycling. Flights extra. Departs every two days until October 14, 2017. www.headwater.com ISLE OF MAN PREMIER MAGAZINE

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HSBC supports Channel Islands car dealer expansion into Isle of Man

SBC Channel Islands and Isle of Man is supporting Channel Islands car dealer Jacksons (CI) Ltd with its move into the Isle of Man by providing a range of financing facilities. The prominent and longstanding business Jacksons, will be cementing its venture into the island by building brandnew state of the art showrooms for both its Jacksons and Motor Mall business. The move is a significant step outside of Jersey and Guernsey and a major milestone in their expansion. Commenting on the transaction, Warwick Long, HSBC’s Head of Commercial Banking Channel Islands & Isle of Man, said: “We are very pleased to have been chosen by Jacksons to help support and accelerate its growth beyond the Channel Islands and Isle of Wight into the Isle of Man. The Bank places a significant focus on supporting local businesses and it’s rewarding to be able to assist in the branching out of such a longstanding and well-known Channel Islands company.” Paul Collier, Chief Executive Officer, Jacksons (CI) Ltd added: “I am pleased with the support our long-standing bank has provided in order to allow this Group expansion with all our major franchise partners. It allows us to establish a flagship development on which to base further expansion in the future”.

Sure’s security expertise recognised with award

ure has received an award recognising it “for the provision of technical excellence in the delivery of the Mimecast Offshore email security and archiving service.” Mimecast is a leading email and data security company that has worked with Sure for more than a decade. The two companies have developed an exclusive offshore secure email product that protects businesses of all sizes in the Channel Islands, Isle of Man, the Cayman Islands and other offshore jurisdictions. Mike Phillips, Chief Executive of Sure in the Isle of Man, is extremely pleased that the firm’s role in the development of Mimecast Offshore has been recognised in this way. “This is a fantastic accolade that confirms Sure’s high standards in both the delivery and the support of services provided by Mimecast Offshore,” Mr Phillips said. “As businesses prepare for greater data security regulation in the form of the EU’s new GDPR standards and simultaneously face an ever-growing range of cyber threats, more than 90% of which are propagated by email, it’s crucial that offshore firms can rely on a product that keeps them safe and respects the need for their data to be held securely in specific jurisdictions.”

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STEAM PACKET COMPANY’S VISION FOR THE FUTURE OF ISLE OF MAN SEA SERVICES

he Steam Packet Company has again outlined its offer to continue serving the Isle of Man, including £120m of investment in new vessels and a £50m package of fare reductions and other service improvements. Isle of Man Steam Packet Company Chief Executive Mark Woodward said: ‘We are not just a company which serves the Isle of Man; we are part of the Manx community. Our management team lives and works here, we have local Board members, we employ more than 300 Isle of Man residents and we spend significant sums in the local economy. As part of the Isle of Man our interests are fully vested in what is best for our Island. ‘Since the start of the User Agreement there has been major private investment in vessels, much lower fares (halved in real terms) with improved offers and availability, and significant marketing to promote the Isle of Man. ‘We want to consolidate these benefits, and provide a platform for further

investment and improvements in service delivery for another generation. ‘If a revised Strategic Sea Services Agreement, to guarantee services beyond 2026, can be reached this year, we will invest in two new vessels. That means in

2020/21 we would aim to deliver a purposebuilt replacement for Ben-my-Chree (dates subject to finalisation of design, tendering and build options), with a replacement for Manannan planned for 2022/23.

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Five award wins in six months as Knox flies flag for the island

nox Financial Group Limited has had a bumper start to 2017 picking up five award wins since the beginning of the year in London and Manchester. The group, which comprises of local businesses including Creechurch Capital Limited, Fundamentum Property Limited and Knox Media Limited, attributes its success to implementing commercially clever campaigns which place clients and the community at the core. The most recent accolades added to the collection came last week when the business took home two wins at the North PRCA DARE Awards held in Manchester. The group fought off competition from companies across the North of England in both the Campaign Challenges and the Corporate Affairs categories for Creechurch Capital’s ‘Time’ campaign. The campaign, which was launched at the start of 2017, is made up of a number of integrated elements including the high profile ‘giving the gift of time’ initiative which has seen each team member of Creechurch Capital pledge to donate 2017 minutes of charitable time throughout the year. Recent activity on this campaign included Charity Boutique; a high profile week-long pop-up shop in aid of Isle of Man Live at Home.

These successes have added to the three wins from earlier this year which included picking up two awards at the PR Moment Awards in the Financial Services Sector Campaign category and Financial PR Campaign of the Year category with ‘Knox Financial Group boosts IFA business for sale’. This campaign saw the group’s exit from the advisory space on-Island with the successful sale of its IFA businesses. These wins have seen the firm appear in the top 20 of the UK in-house PR league ranking jointly with companies like PWC, TSB and Visit Scotland. The group’s retained PR agency, Petal & Co. ranked eighth in the equivalent PR agency league. The group’s CEO, John Greenwood, was also recognised at the prestigious Citywealth Brand Management and Reputation Awards in June in the Career Achievement category against a number of individuals based in international financial centres across the globe. John Greenwood commented: “The range of accolades we have received this year, and since we launched in 2010, reaffirms that we continue to push to achieve the very best across our businesses. It’s crucial for us to develop campaigns which make a difference across all aspects of our business and leave legacy value. “In addition we have always set our target at the international market, so we add value as a local business, and we are immensely proud to showcase the Isle of Man at this level and continue to promote the Island’s reputation as a centre of excellence.”

Summer Reads: Business

Red Teaming: Transform Your Business by Thinking Like the Enemy, by Bryce Hoffman, RRP£20 “Red teaming” is a technique to combat the complacency that underlies many corporate and economic disasters, used by the Israeli military but deriving from the Roman Catholic church’s appointment of devil’s advocates. Hoffman explains why this approach works and catalogues different ways to stress-test smugness out of any organisation.

The Spider Network: The Wild Story of a Math Genius, A Gang of Backstabbing Bankers, and One of the Greatest Scams in Financial History, by David Enrich, RRP£14.99 This is an absorbing account of the Libor rate-rigging scandal and its “brittle, childlike” central character, the trader Tom Hayes, who was both perpetrator and victim. The fact Hayes was jailed, while former bosses and associates went unpunished, still makes the jaw drop.

The Upstarts: How Uber, Airbnb, and the Killer Companies of the New Silicon Valley are changing the world, by Brad Stone, Bantam Press, RRP£20 This dissection of the rise of Airbnb and Uber reveals similarities as well as differences between the companies. Covering keys to their success, include imagination, a willingness to copy rivals, and an inevitable ruthlessness.

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sle of Man Post Office’s specialist communications business unit, Integrated Mailing Solutions (IMS), recently launched a new end to end service which enables clients to manage their mailings in one place, under one roof. This service is extremely useful to companies who are introducing changes for the General Data Protection Regulation Framework (GDPR), which will see penalties being introduced for noncompliance from May 2018 following its implementation. The service can be provided as a complete solution whereby IMS prepares, produces and posts a customer communication to gain information from a client. Responses can then be received and processed to provide the actual information the business needs. Clients can choose from the 360º Mailing solution pulling together IMS’s core services into a complete solution. Alternatively, they can choose the specific service elements they require. Any services provided by IMS are bespoke to its clients’ needs. The new service has been designed to offer businesses a secure and outsourced document management process so allowing them to focus on essential tasks whilst their print, fulfilment, mailing response handling, and document management processes are managed by

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fulfilment IMS using its 360º Mailing campaign solution. By its nature, the service is cyclical and begins with the creative element, whereby artwork is created or supplied by the client. The data for the mailings is then provided by the client and merged into the agreed artwork format. Each item is given a unique barcode ID which can be used to track responses and return items once distributed. Printing is then undertaken using IMS’s high spec digital printers to ensure a professional finish before being enveloped and dispatched into the global mail stream. Once posted, IMS can then track any mail returned as undelivered using its barcode technology on letters linked to customers. Completed responses to mailings can also be captured through the IMS scanning service which can either be accessed on a self-service basis on the IMS hosted system or uploaded to the client system. Additionally offered within the service to the client is campaign tracking, indexing/editing of response data, and the ability to prioritise any urgent calls to action. All digital and physical client data is held and disposed of securely. All of IMS’s services, processes and procedures have been approved by the highest international standards. ISO 27001 for Data Security, ISO 9001 for Quality Management and BS I0008 for Evidential Weight and Legal

“We are delighted to offer the 360º Mailing solution which is an invaluable service, allowing customers to take all the core services provided by IMS into one slick package. To add to this, clients who do not require a full bespoke package are able to pick and choose the elements of the service they want to use.” Niall Carey interim Commercial Director of Isle of Man Post Office

Admissibility of Electronic Information. Clients of IMS can choose one or more components of the service or the full end to end service offering. The solution, which a number of businesses both on and off Island have now subscribed to, was utilised in 2016 when IMS worked with the Cabinet Office of the Isle of Man Government to assist with the completion of the 2016 Interim Census by utilising the 360º Mailing solution. The Census forms were delivered by the Isle of Man Post Office to approximately 42,000 occupied households and then IMS dealt with the processing and data capture from the returned forms and provided live data to the Cabinet Office on a daily basis using its end to end mailing system.

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nvestment in community initiatives by major companies has a significant impact on Island life. But what do companies, and the events and organisations they support, gain from CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility)? Manx Telecom invested more than £100,000 in 2016 to support local sports, music, culture, youth groups, and initiatives which help older people – and it’s also the main sponsor of the Parish Walk – so we asked Manx Telecom Marketing Executive, Marg McGee, and Ray Cox, Manx Telecom Parish Walk Race Director, for their expert views.

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Why is supporting community events and organisations so important to Manx Telecom? Marg McGee: As an independent Manx company which is proud of the role we play in Island life, we are committed to giving something back to the community we live and work in, and supporting the people, events, and organisations which contribute so much to the quality of life here. Sometimes that can be in the form of sponsorship of events such as the Parish Walk, End2End MTB Challenge, Tough Mann Adventure Challenge and Royal Manx Agricultural Show. However, wherever possible we use technology – plus our skills and expertise in deploying it – to underpin and shape the community support we provide. Some examples of how we put this into practice are offering live streaming of some local sports and community events, or services such as Pic2Go which allows participants in events to have official photos automatically uploaded to their Facebook page. Many events and good causes also benefit from publicity on our free digital community channels manx.net, isleofman.com and MTTV which generate millions of views every month. These are all examples of how we use technology to bring people together to make good things happen. Give some examples of other community initiatives? Marg McGee: Since 2008 we have organised our annual It’s Our Community scheme which has donated more than £50,000 to charity, voluntary and community groups in that time. Grants from £100 to £1,000 can be given for a wide range of purposes such as buying equipment, or decorating club rooms or other meeting places. The application process is very quick and straightforward because we recognise that time is often precious for people running the groups which need funds, and in most cases they are run by volunteers who give up much of their free time. It’s Our Community is open

to applications from any community group – but we also run our It’s Your Community scheme in which Manx Telecom staff nominate and choose community groups they’re personally associated with to receive grants. How has support and sponsorship from Manx Telecom helped the Parish Walk to develop over the years? Ray Cox: The Parish Walk is a complex event. In a marathon, for example, you only have to record times at the finish line – but in the Parish Walk there are 17 checkpoints at which entrants may finish. In a sense, it’s like organising 17 races rather than one. Up until 2007 all of the timing was done manually with stopwatches and clipboards. With well over 1,000 participants by that stage it was becoming a difficult task, so we introduced automatic timing thanks to sponsorship from Manx Telecom. Walkers wearing timing chips to allow times to be recorded electronically at every checkpoint is something we all take for granted now, but it was a big step forward for the event 10 years ago and it shows how Manx Telecom’s support for the event began long before it became title sponsor in 2012. As the numbers of walkers increased, there was also growing interest in following the event online. In 2013 Manx Telecom’s IT team created a bespoke website specifically designed to meet the unique demands of the event by allowing friends and family of walkers to follow their progress as they reached each checkpoint, and to help journalists reporting on the race. It’s still in use today and has the capacity to cope with over 40 thousand visits over one weekend. Running the Parish Walk is a real team effort, and the organizing committee really appreciate having a company such as Manx Telecom behind us at every step of the way, not just in terms of providing financial support, but also their technical expertise which is equally as valuable.”

To learn more about how Manx Telecom support the Isle of Man community visit: www.manxtelecom.com/intouch

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Huge crowds cheer on a competitor in the 2016 Tough Mann Adventure Challenge.

Action from the 2016 Manx Telecom End2End Mountain Bike Challenge.

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Estera announces senior promotions in Isle of Man office

number of senior promotions have been announced at the Isle of Man office of Estera, a leading provider of fiduciary and administration services. Finance Administrator Aimee Byrne, who joined Estera in December 2015, has been promoted to Business Admin Level 2, and Andrew Crennell has been appointed Senior Fund Accountant after seven years with the business. Zoe Lowey and Ed Perkins, who have a

combined 12 years at Estera, have become Assistant Managers and Lucy Verdon, who joined the firm in January 2016, has been promoted to Marketing and Business Development Executive. They are among 16 promotions being made across the Estera group, which employs more than 370 people in 10 jurisdictions, including more than 50 in its Douglas office.

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irree Quayle has been awarded an internship with the Isle of Man Commonwealth Games Association ahead of the 2018 Games in Gold Coast, Australia. During the year-long placement, starting in July, Kirree will gain valuable work experience assisting the Association build links in the community, develop marketing plans, deliver fundraising events and enhance online presence. It will be a busy and challenging opportunity ahead of the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Kirree is well-known for her sporting prowess within the local mountain biking community. She achieved 3rd last weekend at round 4 of the HSBC National MTB XC series in Dalby Forest, Yorkshire in the expert class. Kirree won the Cyclefest Hill climb held on the Isle of Man recently. She has competed around the UK and will be representing the Isle of Man at the 2017 Island Games in Gotland.

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quiom, the international professional services provider has announced some key changes within its senior management team. Derek Vaz will take up the position of Global Chief Financial Officer and Jeremy Evans will move

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APPLEBY LAWYER NAMED ON 2017 'LEADERS LIST

lawyer from Appleby’s Isle of Man office has been included in the Citywealth Leaders List 2017. Counsel and Private Client and Trust team leader David Pytches has been named in the prestigious directory alongside other top professionals and experts. The Leaders List identifies experienced and talented people in the wealth management sector, including lawyers, accountants and private bankers. Professionals are nominated and assessed for inclusion through peer and client reviews. David’s inclusion is based on his work as a trust lawyer and his citation praises his thorough understanding of the sector and pragmatic approach to his work. He joins seven colleagues on the list; Jersey Partner Fraser Robertson, Guernsey Partner Alison MacKrill, Cayman Islands Partner Carlos de Serpa Pimentel, Bermuda-based Partners Keith Robinson and Vanessa Schrum, and Counsels Ashley Fife and Michael Mello, also based in Bermuda. David said: “It is a huge honour to be named alongside top industry professionals on the Citywealth Leaders List. Everyone at Appleby endeavours to provide the highest quality service to our clients and it is humbling to be recognised for it.” Faye Moffett, Appleby Isle of Man Managing Partner, added: “Citywealth is a respected industry body and the Leaders List is widely recognised as an authoritative directory of experts in the sector. We are very proud to see David’s experience and knowledge recognised, alongside other Appleby colleagues from across the global group.” MOVERS & SHAKERS

he Cayman National Group are pleased to announce the appointment of Nigel Gautrey as Managing Director to the boards of both Cayman National Bank and Trust Company (Isle of Man) Limited and Cayman National Trust Company (Isle of Man) Limited. Nigel Gautrey has over 35 years’ experience working in the regulated banking, fiduciary and investment management sectors in the UK and

the Isle of Man, including as executive director of a UK quoted company. With a background in UK retail banking, Nigel moved to the Isle of Man in 1995 with Lloyds Bank as Head of Personal Banking, before moving to Duncan Lawrie as Banking Director in 2000. There he gained valuable experience as a private banker, managing their trust, banking and investment businesses, together with the group’s representative office in India.

DANDARA TRAINEE CONGRATULATED ON WINNING PRESTIGIOUS CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY AWARD

Trainee Structural Technician at Dandara has been honoured with the presentation of the Isle of Man Construction Federation Award for the Outstanding Construction Technician. Max Christian received the prize during Isle of Man College’s annual awards ceremony. The 23-year-old has spent the past two years studying for the BTEC National Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment, and his course results and learning ethic were recognised with the presentation of the award. Each year a student from either the first or second year of studying towards the National Diploma is selected for the award. Max was chosen on the basis of his consistently high level of work throughout all modules, contributions in class, attitude towards work, team spirit and always being willing to help others. Max, who joined Dandara in January to establish his career in structural engineering, is now taking a break from studying for the summer before beginning his Higher National Certificate in Construction and the Built Environment in September. agenda

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he UK has been light on corporate news recently, but there has been plenty of action on the other side of the Atlantic. In the US, we have seen major management changes, intriguing takeover bids, and the continuing impact of technological change on the way we do things in the twenty first century. First, leadership changes at some of America’s biggest companies, which illustrate the dangers once the share price starts to sag. On May 22, Mark Fields was replaced as CEO of Ford Motor Company by Jim Hackett, who had been until recently head of the driverless car division. Mark Fields has only headed the company since 2014, but in that time the share price has fallen by 37%. While Ford made successive record profits in 2015 and 2016, in the first quarter of 2017 profits halved, and the company is seen as falling behind the likes of Tesla. At $60bn, Tesla’s market capitalisation is now bigger than any of the established US car makers, despite the company manufacturing 100,000 cars per annum (compare Ford’s 6.4m global car production, and General Motors’ 10m). Tesla is making great strides with its new Model 3 electric car, which aims to have mass market appeal and has a 200 mile range, and which has forward orders of 400,000 despite not being finished. The Model 3 is priced at $35,000, cheaper than Tesla’s Model S and Model X cars, which are aimed at the higher end. Estimates for autonomous car sales are 10m by 2020, from some sources, with electric cars possibly at 3.5-4m (the high cost battery is the problem here); small in the context, but this number will surely grow as issues of regulation, insurance and novelty are overcome. By 2040 Bloomberg estimates that 41m electric cars could be sold, or 35% of the market. Ford is making some progress in electric cars (it currently sells 560,000 per annum) and in autonomous cars, and is aiming to have its first driverless car by 2021. It is investing a massive $4.5bn in electric cars, and $1bn in driverless over the next few years, but the pace is seen as too slow. In the opinion of some shareholders, the fear is that at some point Ford could be supplanted in the way that Nokia, Blackberry and Motorola were by Apple, or Walmart, Target, and other retailers have been by Amazon. The remit for Jim Hackett will be more centralised control to drive that renewal process forward - faster. The problems at Ford are manifold – the US may be past peak sales of 17.5m units in 2016, second hand car prices are falling, and there is evidence of sub-prime credit delinquency. Ford has played a good game driving auto sales through cheap credit, but has it just brought sales forward from the future? One gleam of hope is that Ford was ranked top for autonomous production by one recent study, with the Top 6 contenders all traditional manufacturers, ahead of

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Google’s Waymo and Tesla itself. Mr Fields’ replacement came despite his apparent good relations with newly elected President, Donald Trump, important for Ford, given the scope for relaxation of expensive climate emission restrictions. The shots of the affable Fields backslapping Mr Trump already seem a distant memory. Another ‘old economy’ company feeling the pressure of a Brave New Technological World, a falling share price and skittish shareholders is the mighty General Electric, the one remaining constituent of the Dow Jones Industrial index. On August 1st CEO Jeffrey Immelt, who has led the company for 16 years, is standing aside for John Flannery, a GE lifer who has previously spent time at GE Capital, and as head of GE Healthcare. Immelt stays on as chairman until December 31st, but Flannery will assume both roles from then. Jeff Immelt has overseen huge changes ON THE AGENDA

Old economy meshes with new on other side of the Atlantic at GE, a winding down of the finance business GE Capital, the sale of broadcaster NBC, spin-off of the Synchrony Financial consumer finance business, the acquisition of shale oil assets and then last year the merger of these with Baker Hughes, the acquisition of Alstom’s power business, and a gradual expansion of the aviation and industrial sales. But, once again, the share price is down about 40% from when Mr Immelt took over in 2001, and in the year to date is down by 11%. In recent years it has significantly lagged the peers against which it is normally benchmarked – United Technologies and Honeywell. Activist shareholder Trian Partners acquired a $2bn stake in GE in 2015, and had been hoping the share price would be $40 by the end of 2017. It currently stands at $27. GE too has invested huge amounts in digital – mainly in respect of the automation of manufacturing and the WEALTH & INVESTMENTS

Internet of Things – but this has yet to pay off. Meanwhile, new economy stocks continue to make the agenda. On June 16th we had the headline-grabbing news that Amazon would acquire Whole Foods, a high-end health food retailer with 430 stores, mainly in the US. This was astonishing, given Amazon has achieved its stunning sales record to date by entering new markets and compounding organic growth. The immediate impact on competitors was seismic, with double digit falls in the share prices of rivals, and ripple effects on the supermarket sector in the UK, even though Whole Foods only has nine stores here. The all-cash deal is the biggest ever for Amazon, and represents a big move into ‘Bricks and Clicks’, rather than just straight e-commerce. So, much to chew over on the corporate front. Much change, and much evidence of future change.

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Top earners spend £21,000 on alcohol and tobacco by age 50 Wealthy pay out a quarter of their outgoings on leisure activities by: Lucy Warwick-Ching

What does this show? By the age of 50, Britain’s top quarter of earners will have spent £21,000 on alcohol and tobacco and just over £70,000 on clothing and shoes. This compares to the £14,000 and £21,000 spent by Britain’s bottom quarter of earners on the same items. This information comes from the latest Tilney report, “The Cost of Tomorrow”, which is based on the latest Family Spending Survey data from the Office for National Statistics. According to the study, by the time an average adult hits their half century, the household will have spent its first £1m, and Britain’s top quartile earners will have splashed out an average of £1.4m. With higher disposable incomes, the wealthy spend a quarter of their outgoings (£342,000) on leisure activities including entertainment, holidays and eating out - threefifths more than an average household. How do a person’s spending habits change throughout their lives? As lives change, so household spending habits naturally adjust too. In their 20s, most people are getting their careers going and starting families, so spending is typically high. As incomes rise and families grow, spending rises too, peaking between 30 and 49 years old. Nests then gradually empty, mortgages reduce and outgoings begin to fall.

People typically spend less when they are preparing for retirement. Wealthy individuals share the same spending patterns but spend more at each stage than others. Spending doesn’t stop at 50, with average households splurging another £1m over the next 25 to 30 years, taking the lifetime total up to £1.9m. The total lifetime spend for top earners rises to £2.8m. What do people spend their money on? At every stage of life what people spend their money on changes. Housing, for example, takes up a steadily smaller share of the household budget over time. One-third of under-30s’ outgoings is devoted to keeping a roof over their heads, compared to a little over a quarter among over the 65s. And although younger people might think they are having more fun than oldies, entertainment, eating out and holidays account for an ever greater share of spending when people reach 65. How do spending habits change in retirement? From 65 onwards, when income from work diminishes, the top quarter of UK earners can still expect to spend £683,000 as a household; 63 per cent more than the £420,500 average. The pattern of this spending is also radically different. For the wealthiest 25 per cent of Britons only a quarter is spent of housing with far more on having fun, of which a remarkable £74,000 will be on holidays. But do people’s aspirations reflect reality? The vast majority of those over 45 believe they will either improve or maintain living standards in retirement, but Tilney’s evidence shows they are underestimating their retirement budget by almost £100,000. The average household expects to spend £16,456 per year, but will, in fact, spend £26,500 every year between the ages of 65 and 75. For wealthier individuals, annual spending for the first 10 years of retirement is £43,300. The report found that people tend to be pretty accurate in their predictions for roughly how much they will spend on things like housing and food and drink, but when it comes to accumulating goods versus enjoying experiences, people overestimate their likely appetite for goods and underestimate their likely spending on fun. The data highlight the fact that many people are not putting aside enough money for their later years.

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HOTEL FEATURES

FOR THE DISCERNING BUSINESS TRAVELLER We all like the comfort of a good hotel when we’re on the move but the frequent business traveller has an even more exacting set of requirements for their home away from home. Efficiency, convenience and relaxation become all the more important when you spend a lot of time away.

Just ask some of RL360°’s most prolific globetrotters – our international sales team. Well, that’s exactly what we did and here are their top 10 requirements: 1.

GET CONNECTED

Free, reliable, Wifi throughout the hotel – including in the rooms - is a must. Email access and remote desktops are not a luxury, they’re a business lifeline. Hotels without it can’t really say they’re set up for the working traveller.

2. KEEP IT CLEAN

Making a good impression is important and when you’ve been travelling for a long time it’s easy for your clothes to feel less than fresh. Business people usually travel light so replacement work attire is not an option. A free laundry service, with ironing and/or a trouser press was one of the biggest concerns for our travellers.

3. TREAT YOURSELF

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Creature comforts cannot be underestimated. The little things matter when you’re attending back to back meetings and trying to stay fresh. So, air conditioning, enough wardrobe hangers, a power shower and a porch/entry roof to protect you from the elements on arrival and departure, even a pillow menu, were among the suggestions.

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4. MEET AND GREET

8. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION

Business travel is all about meetings and if you can base yourself in a quiet area of your hotel for most, if not all, it’s a bonus. A nice light lobby/café area with good coffee is high on the list of requirements for our international sales team. On-site restaurants and bars are also good for meetings.

5. IN CONFERENCE

Conference room facilities at a reasonable rate are key for those presenting to larger numbers or running a training session. Reliable technical equipment is vital here to save on embarrassment and on-site technical support is good. The option of a refreshments service keeps everything running seamlessly.

Firstly, a recognisable hotel name is good when hopping into a taxi in a city full of hotels. The hotel’s proximity to the main business district is a must so clients don’t have to come far for meetings, or you don’t have to trip out too far yourself. It’s handy if you’re near some good restaurants and the hotel shouldn’t be too far from the airport, if at all possible.

9. HEALTHY BODY, HEALTHY MIND

Sitting for hours on end is an occupational hazard for business travellers – on planes, in taxis, in meetings, in restaurants – and so keeping active can help to keep both the body and the mind alert. A good hotel gym can help alleviate the atrophy.

6. SPEED IT UP

10. BONUS

Early check in - each member of our sales team mentioned this one. Often travellers arrive before check in time, after a long flight, and are left in limbo. Early check in allows you to freshen up before your first meeting. Automated check in and out, on an app along the lines of the one used by Uber, was another suggestion made by our team.

Everyone likes a free room upgrade. It’s not essential but it’s nice.

7. GETTING TO KNOW YOU

Hotel membership schemes. They mean long check in processes, involving forms and much repetition of personal information, are rendered unnecessary. The lack of a membership scheme in a hotel you stay in on a regular basis is a real bone of contention. Friendly staff make all the difference.

What are your top hotel features? Let us know by emailing top10@rl360.com

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n Dave Eggers’ novel The Circle, tech employees at a Google-like company are ranked by “zings”, public displays of appreciation. How much they “zing” colleagues and how much others “zing” them is compiled into a score that the company uses to value employees - and which, when fully indoctrinated, employees use to value themselves. Eggers may be mocking such internal propaganda but his portrayal comes eerily close to the truth. Friends who work at tech companies are encouraged to use online programmes to give and receive digital pats on the back. These link tasks, however mundane, to the company’s oft-repeated core values. Values range from “fun” (at Salesforce) to “embrace the adventure” (at Airbnb) and being “superpumped” (at Uber). The tech world pays its workers well, handing out stacks of equity in some of the most successful public companies and private start-ups. But money is not enough. Companies have turned to mission statements, mottos - and their own “zings” - to retain young “type A” workers in a tight talent market. Software such as “You Earned It” gives employees points to award to colleagues so they “get in the habit of gratitude”. This is accompanied by harassing emails if workers do not fully appreciate their office mates, and charts that track what percentage of the company has used the site. Peeking into one employee-only site, I see workers giving each other points for things such as “pushing for great each and every day” and “putting so much effort and time into preserving our team identity”. Hashtags and virtual high fives proliferate. Although points can be redeemed for actual rewards such as vouchers, for wealthy tech employees it is the cheering that counts. Tech companies also hope such programmes will influence behaviour. Good Ripple is a software application that can be used to advise employees on how to be kind to colleagues, compiling scores for goodness and happiness. Rama Veeraragoo, Good Ripple’s co-founder, says it helps companies if employees feel they are good people. Some companies are already using similar systems, with Yelp giving out teddy bears as prizes for being nice. Employers go the extra mile because their workers are their wobbliest constituency. Customers have become dependent on products like Google for their work, and Facebook for their social lives. The first major consumer protest against a tech company earlier this year did not hurt Uber’s business. Shareholders have even less influence, generally turning a blind eye to extensive spending on the pet projects of founders. In many companies, their shares come with few votes for them to voice opinions. So tech companies are left with just one group to worry about: employees. Keeping them invested in a corporate

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The value of a virtual high five Internal propaganda is one way to create true believers out of workers By Hannah Kuchler (FT)

“mission” is essential. In the weeks after the inauguration of Donald Trump, I realised that employees really believe in these missions. It was pressure from employees that pushed tech CEOs to speak out against Trump’s immigration ban. Workers badgered leaders, coalescing in online groups, speaking to the media and holding a protest on Google’s campus. One after another, tech leaders expressed their horror out loud. The identity of employees is often tied to their workplace. Watching the Gay Pride march in San Francisco, you see people wearing T-shirts on which the rainbow flag adorns the logos of Apple, Facebook and Google. Since the immigration ban protests, companies are trying harder

to show they represent their employees: Facebook, a $432bn company, told staff they could take time off on International Workers’ Day. Internal propaganda is one way to create true believers. Missions are repeated like chants, offices wallpapered in slogans, and branded T-shirts bring corporate identity to the bar. Programmes that make praising peers almost obligatory complete the circle. Employees see their CEO not as the person who pays their wages but as the living embodiment of their values. Now, these leaders have a challenge that can’t be solved by high fives and zings: how to live up to employees’ expectations in darker times. ON THE AGENDA

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et us now praise Facebook. Eagle-eyed news junkies may have spotted a recent speech by the tech giant’s creator Mark Zuckerberg, in which he drew a parallel between the work of his site and the role once played by churches and community leaders. The Zuck (blessed be he) suggested that one Facebook feature, known as Groups, might help rebuild the lost spirit once created by local leaders such as pastors.

It would be easy to lapse into jibes about the Good Zuck and the Gospel According to Mark (and I want to reassure you that I will be doing that) but his argument was more nuanced and sophisticated and, as with all the best seductions, played into an already present sentiment. People do mourn the social glue that came with religious observance and community activity. Given the reverence accorded to tech titans, it is unsurprising that a promise by the Zuck (may the ground tremble at his name) to help heal society’s fractures is taken more seriously than, say, a government initiative on homelessness. Worried about the fragmented society? Let Facebook bind your wounds. Where there is discord, may it bring harmony. It is quite a transformation for a man whose company motto is “Move fast and break things”. Facebook Groups, effectively online forums built around a shared interest, are not new but the Zuck has turned his countenance to smile upon them as a useful source of engagement, retention and revenue. Now, there is nothing wrong

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with this. But there is something a little troubling in the way the Zuck (praise him, praise him, Hallelujah) has dressed it up. One of the best signifiers of a phony religion is when its commercial interests seem a little too well-aligned with its moral mission; when the fundraising activities are too front and centre or when believers renounce their worldly goods to the movement’s numbered Swiss bank account. There is nothing so immoral in the Good Zuck’s scriptures but there is a similar overlap between Facebook’s commercial interests and his cure for society’s ills. It is an added irony that one of the threats to community activity is all those hours spent at home alone online. Nothing in Facebook’s evolution suggests it actually cares about village fetes or church services or anything else it may have helped break while moving fast. Groups will keep people on Facebook seeing more ads. And this is Facebook’s true societal mission - to keep you tightly within its orbit, owning as many of your waking hours as it can. It does not want you

lured by others, coming under the influence of false prophets such as Snapchat, Google or, heaven forfend, some offline organisation without a Facebook page. (And let’s not forget Facebook at Work for those empty office hours.) The company’s sole ambition is to see you organising your life on its platform. The only community about which it truly cares is the one that lives on its site. Suddenly that religious parallel seems apposite. Ownership of your time and attention is the classic goal of a cult and this cultishness extends to employees. I chatted to a Facebook staffer a few days before the Zuck’s sermon, and she cheerily volunteered a story of the local Facebook Group that had brought her closer to her neighbours. At the time, it sounded nice. In hindsight, it felt as if someone had banged on my door with a copy of The Watchtower, wondering whether I’d “heard the good news”. As it was written in Genesis: “And God saw what he had made and it was good, so good that it received a billion likes and 20 million shares.” Again, there is nothing wrong with Facebook building a business out of communities. But it would be awfully nice if the Zuck (kneel before him) could dispense with the pious platitudes when promoting his business strategy. Then again, the great prophets were always mocked by cynics; perhaps I should get with the programme. So please, for the sake of society, let Facebook be the lens through which you view your community life; let its engineers bring meaning to your world and may you never be without the warm embrace of your Group. Let us give thanks. ON THE AGENDA

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LIME-CHILLI CORN AND CRISPY ONIONS SALAD THIS CRUNCHY SIDE DISH HAS TANG FROM FETA AND HEAT FROM CHILLI. WHAT MORE COULD YOU WANT?

MUSHROOM, SAGE AND GARLIC PASTA IN A RUSH BUT NEED SOMETHING FILLING AND TASTY? TRY A BOWL OF THIS GARLICKY CARBY GOODNESS.

Ingredients: (Serves 2) n 125g dried pasta or 250g cooked n 4tbsp olive oil or rapeseed oil n 1tbsp plain white flour n 300ml vegetable or chicken stock n 20g Parmesan, finely grated (or other hard cheese)

n 1 bay leaf n 4 large sage leaves n 100g chestnut or button mushrooms, sliced n 3tbsp dried breadcrumbs n 1 garlic clove, crushed or very finely chopped n Salt

Ingredients: (Serves 2) n 3tbsp rapeseed oil or olive oil n 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced n 1tbsp plain flour n 2 ears of fresh corn, kernels cut off with a knife n 1.5tsp honey n Juice of 1/2 lime n 1/2-1 jalapeno chilli, finely chopped n 30g feta, crumbled n Salt Method: 1. Line a plate with kitchen paper. Heat the oil in a small frying pan over a high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low, then toss the onion with the flour and fry in the oil until golden. Remove the onion from the pan with a spoon or tongs, leaving behind some of the oil and place the onions on a prepared plate. Sprinkle with salt and set aside. 2. Place the pan back on the heat. Add the corn kernels and turn the heat up to high. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the corn is nice and hot. Add the honey, lime juice and jalapeno chilli and stir to combine. Season with salt to taste. 3. Remove the pan from the heat and transfer to a serving platter. Adorn with some crumbled feta and the crispy onions and serve.

Method: 1. If starting with dried pasta, place the pasta in a medium pan and cover with just-boiled water from the kettle. Bring to the boil and cook until al dente (this will generally be the shorter cooking time on the packet). Drain, reserving a small mugful of the pasta water.

sage leaves and fry until crisp. Drain on kitchen paper and set aside.

2. Heat one tablespoon of the oil in a medium pan over a medium heat. Add the flour and stir for one minute then reduce the heat to low and gradually pour in the stock, stirring well between additions, until all the stock has been added. Stir in the Parmesan and add the bay leaf. Simmer for five minutes, stirring occasionally, then season with salt to taste.

5. Add the breadcrumbs, garlic and a pinch of salt to the frying pan and toast, stirring constantly but gently, for two minutes, so the garlic cooks and the breadcrumbs are crisped.

3. Heat the remaining oil in a small frying pan over a medium-high heat. Add the

4. Add the sliced mushrooms to the pan and cook over a medium heat for five to seven minutes until dark and soft. Pour the cooked mushrooms into the sauce and return the frying pan to the heat.

6. Remove the bay leaf from the sauce and pour it over the cooked pasta. Stir together and splash in a little of the reserved pasta water to loosen the mixture, if needed. Divide between dishes, then top with the mushrooms, breadcrumbs and crispy sage, and serve. ISLE OF MAN PREMIER MAGAZINE

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AT LIBERTIES Liberties, the beautiful Art Nouveau-themed restaurant at the Mannin Hotel, was still a work in progress when Head Chef Andy McGrath was appointed. But it has been a dream job for him to help create a brand new dining experience and stamp his mark on the menu of one of the most stylish venues in town. Originally from Dublin, Andy began his career as a kitchen hand at the age of 15, and worked his way through the ranks to become a head chef. He moved to the Isle of Man in 2006, joining the Mannin Hotel in early 2016 ahead of its opening to help recruit staff, engage suppliers, create the menus and prepare the kitchen for the needs of a busy four-star hotel. What’s your vision for Liberties Restaurant? Great food at affordable prices with an emphasis on good local seasonal produce. We have some fantastic resources on the Island, which I love to showcase on our menus. Manx fish, meats, dairy produce, eggs, cheeses, organic salad leaves, ice creams… there’s so much to choose! What’s your signature dish at Liberties? I like to cook a wide variety of food so picking out one dish is difficult but people who know my menus might say that my Beef Stroganoff is one of my highlights. It’s the extra hint of French mustard I put in that makes it a bit more-ish. What’s the best thing about working at Liberties and BECAUSE QUALITY MATTERS

What’s your own favourite food? I am really enjoying the Manx spring lamb at the moment and will buy it for myself whenever I am off work. I love a slowbraised shoulder or a piece of best end with some home-grown potatoes and mint from my garden - delicious!!! The Mannin Hotel? When I first walked into the hotel it was a building site so to be a part of the team that has seen it grow into a successful business is gratifying for all involved. We have a great bunch of people and everyone wants to continually improve what we do, to make sure the Mannin is the best hotel to stay at on the Island. What won’t many people know about Liberties? We have a real focus on fresh food and we pride ourselves on providing a wide variety of homemade dishes to cater for the diverse range of clientele we have staying in the hotel. I think many people would be surprised at how reasonable our prices are too – there’s a perception that some hotel restaurants are over-priced and not good value for money so I think they would be pleasantly surprised!

What do you like to do when you’re not working? I’m taking a month out to visit my brother in Japan soon and will do as much travelling as I can. I’m really looking forward to the variety of different foods I will come across. I love eating street foods as it’s a fantastic way to see the culture around you and also to socialize with the locals and to try their cuisine first-hand. I may bring home some new ideas for Liberties too!

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3. Don’t store your champagne in the fridge Leaving a bottle of champagne in the fridge for long periods could dry its cork out, as there’s no humidity. As a cork dries out, the seal between the bottle and the cork loosens, which speeds up the oxidation process and subsequently changes the champagne’s taste and smell. Champagne should be kept lying horizontal and avoiding light. Under the stairs works well in the absence of a cellar. 4. Never fill the glass too high The ideal serve for all occasions is to fill the glass two-thirds full of champagne. This ensures the champagne doesn’t warm up before you’ve finished. 5. Don’t ‘pop’ the cork A bottle of Moet & Chandon champagne is opened every second around the globe; the trick to opening a bottle correctly is to firmly grasp the base of the champagne bottle, hold at a 30-degree angle, holding the cork tightly with the cage on and twist from the bottom and tease the cork away from the bottle. The cork should gently ease away with a ‘hiss’ instead of a loud pop. 6. Hold the glass at the stem No matter how tempted, always hold your glass by the stem to avoid warming the champagne with your hand.

THE 10 COMMANDMENTS OF CHAMPAGNE Everything you need to know to get the most from your glass of fizz

Summer is the season for champagne. OK, so we like to drink it all year round, but there’s something about a cool glass of bubbles on a warm day. To get you in the mood for some serious fizz sipping, here’s what you need to know about serving, and drinking, champagne... 1. Serve champagne in a ‘tulip style’ glass Coupes may look glamorous, but actually the larger surface area of this type of glass causes liquid to lose its bubbles very quickly, meaning the champagne can go flat after a short time. For the perfect serve, Moet & Chandon recommend using the ‘tulip glass’ - a wider style flute - as it slows down the loss of CO2 and also creates a more intense champagne experience, by enhancing the fragrance on the nose. In the absence of these, traditional flutes are favoured. 2. Serve champagne at a temperature of 8-9C For the ultimate serve, Moet & Chandon recommends placing the bottle in a champagne bucket, filling with one-third water and adding ice cubes to top. Leave for at least 15 minutes before serving to bring champagne to the recommended temperature: 8-9C.

7. Don’t add ice cubes - with one exception With traditional champagnes, it’s ill advised to add ice, as it dilutes the taste rather than keeps it cold, plus, its traditional composition means it will lose its fizz in a cabernet-style glass. But... thanks to the innovation of Moet & Chandon’s Cellar Master Benoit Gouez, for the first time, you can add ice. Moet was the first in the world to break the champagne taboo and create one specifically to be enjoyed on the rocks - Moet Ice Imperial. It has a heavier composition, which three ice cubes perfectly complement to bring out an intense flavour, even as the ice begins to melt - giving you a refreshing champagne experience. 8. Enjoy champagne immediately If you’re fortunate to be gifted with an iconic bottle of Moet & Chandon Imperial champagne, or any non-vintage champagne, no need to worry about ageing it further as it’s already been done for you. 9. Do pair champagne with food Champagne is often served as a pre-dinner drink, or on special occasions, such as Christmas morning breakfast, but it’s the perfect dining companion all year round. Moet maison’s chef, Marco Fadiga recommends the vibrant, fruity palate of Moet Imperial Rose with strong, bold flavours such as roast lamb; whilst the crisp, clean palate of Moet Imperial works superbly with white fish and white meat. Cheese board to finish? Ditch the red wine and opt for Moet Imperial with brie and Moet Imperial Rose with goats cheese. 10. Don’t just enjoy champagne at celebrations Champagne is made for sharing amongst friends, from beach fronts and garden parties to rooftops and weddings, it’s the ultimate curator of unforgettable and shareable moments. Enjoy champagne as part of your everyday celebration; even if it’s just toasting a well-deserved weekend! ISLE OF MAN PREMIER MAGAZINE

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n 12 x 1cm-thick slices of baguette, lightly toasted n 180g Gorgonzola, cut into 12 thick slices n 3 figs (approx 150g), stalks trimmed n Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling n 3tbsp runny honey n A few tiny basil leaves, cut into thin strips

STARTER FOR A BBQ OR SUMMER SUPPER FIG, GORGONZOLA AND BASIL CROUTES by cookery writer Annie Bell These mini bites look as delicious as they taste. Ingredients: (Serves 6)

Method: 1. Preheat the grill to high. 2. Spread each croute with a slice of Gorgonzola, taking it just within the rim. 3. Cut a small slice off each fig either side, and then cut downwards into four slices. Lay a slice on each croute, and arrange in a roasting pan. 4. Drizzle over a little olive oil and the honey and grill until the toast surround is nice and golden and the cheese is softened, without melting to a river. 5. Scatter over the basil, then leave to cool for about five minutes before serving.

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CHICKPEA FRITTERS By Rome based writer Rachel Roddy

These chickpea fritters make great tasty fried snacks. Ingredients: (Serves 6-8 as an antipasti) n 300g chickpea flour n 1l cold water n Olive oil, for frying n Lemon wedges, to serve n Salt Method: 1. In a large pan, whisk together one litre of cold water and the chickpea flour until it forms a smooth batter with no lumps. Tip the batter into a large, heavy-based pan over a medium-low heat and whisk steadily. After 10 minutes or so, the batter will start thickening, and now you really need to whisk to make sure it doesn’t stick to the bottom. Once the mixture is coming away cleanly from the sides of the pan, it is ready. 2. Now, moving swiftly, use a spatula to smear the batter on to a clean marble surface, a large flat tin, or plates. The layer should be 3-5mm thick. Let the mixture cool completely. If you have spread it on

to a work surface or tin, it can be cut into squares where it is. If you have smeared it on to plates, peel off the layer of batter carefully and cut each one into slim wedges. 3. In a pan or deep frying pan, heat the oil to frying temperature, which is 180C, or when a cube of bread dances on the surface of the oil and turns golden after 20 seconds. Fry the panelle in small batches until they are crisp and golden. Lift from the oil with a slotted spoon on to kitchen paper to drain briefly, then transfer to a serving plate. Sprinkle with salt and serve straight away, with lemon wedges. :: Two Kitchens by Rachel Roddy, photography by Rachel Roddy and Nick Seaton £25.

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THE COURTHOUSE SUPPORTS NEW ISLE OF MAN PRODUCE LOGO SCHEME The Courthouse bar and restaurant is one of most popular dining and entertainment venues – and it’s the first restaurant on the Island be awarded provenance logos recently launched by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) as symbols of quality Manx food and drink. We speak to Andy Hardy, Managing Director of The Courthouse, about why it’s so important for the award-winning establishment to support the DEFA initiative. Q: What do you see to be the key benefits of using a provenance logo? A: As the criteria for the award are so strict and rigorously enforced, it ensures that any establishment who is given this accolade takes the provision of their food very seriously. The Island is blessed with some incredible producers and we as a business believe that quality food must be made from the freshest and best ingredients available. By having this award it proves we source our ingredients from local Manx high quality food producers and our customers can take comfort in this. Q: How important is it that restaurants on the Island adopt the scheme? A: It is vital that food establishments support the Islands farmers and producers. I think that The Courthouse restaurant has built an incredible reputation for our food and service, on our Island word of mouth publicity and your reputation is everything and can make or break your business, I genuinely believe that as we use really high quality local produce it has helped us enormously.

Q: Given the importance of the provenance scheme, how critical do you see the policing of the scheme? A: If the providence award is to have any value and longevity then it needs to be enforced and also regularly checked. The restaurant will benefit from this association as the customer is making a choice to buy and eat locally grown food, the establishment must then deliver on this promise. Q: From a marketing perspective, what is your opinion on the final design? A: I think it is a strong and aesthetically pleasing design. Q: Why is it important that the Manx public support this scheme? A: In the UK and around the world at the minute, there is a huge demand from consumers for food and drink from artisan producers and farmers’ markets etc. We live on an Island where pretty much all of the amazing local suppliers have fitted this criteria for ages, and it is crazy that this has not been shouted about before.

I firmly believe that this is one of the reasons we have been awarded the Tourist boards Highest quality award for food and service for the last 8 years since we opened, obviously my head chef James and my kitchen, bar and restaurant team have been amazing too! It is a really simple concept to understand, you make better and more delicious food if you use really fresh and high quality ingredients.

The taste, freshness and flavour of locally produced food here is something we can be proud of, and everybody benefits from getting on board with this scheme. When we opened The Courthouse restaurant and bar in 2009, the idea was to provide the type of food and drink that people really like, cooked from the best, freshest, local ingredients by talented chefs and served in a high quality, luxury setting. The provenance scheme now plays an important role in ensuring that we continue to meet these high standards, and deliver the quality of food which our customers expect and deserve. *Find out more about the Isle of Man provenance scheme at www. iomfoodanddrink.com

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holiday

WHEN YOU ARE AWAY ON HOLIDAY IN EUROPE THIS YEAR, BE ADVENTUROUS AND TRY WINES PRODUCED FROM THE LOCAL GRAPE VARIETIES. We’ve all come back from holiday with inexpensive bottles that tasted great when we were there, but don’t seem to ‘travel well’. However, it is possible to find local wines from indigenous varieties that taste great both on holiday and when you are back in the slightly cooler Isle of Man. If you are in Sicily, the wines from Etna are worth looking at. The reds from the Nerello Mascalese are delicate and quite rare. Despite its rarity, the wines offer amazing value and a taste profile that is often likened to fine Pinot Noir. Etna Rosso Tenute della Terre Nere is a blend of Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Mantellato, a mix of young and old vines, it is fine and fragrant, medium in body with a delightful streak of acidity and minerality. Sicily’s answer to Pinot Noir – at £15.25, it is a great value alternative to a red Burgundy. In the south west of France, Petit Manseng and Gros Manseng are local varieties that make excellent everyday wines in Jurançon, a wine region in the foothills of the Pyrenees.

wine Didier Loustale’s vineyards are located at the highest point of the region and are planted on steep south facing slopes, often terraced and protected from the strong westerly winds. It has citrus and floral aromas and similar character on the palate. A deliciously easy drinking white wine, not too strong in alcohol and ideal for drinking on a warm summer day, either by itself or with goats’ cheese, charcuterie and salads. All this for just £11.25 a bottle. Portugal’s wines are improving year on year and one reason is that the producers still use their traditional grape varieties, which have adapted to the local conditions. Using more modern techniques but with indigenous varieties results in wines with immense character and individuality. Fonte de Serrano Antao Vaz Arinto (£8.75) is a lovely fresh white wine from Alentejo, located inland from Lisbon. The Antao Vaz contributes tropical fruit character and the Arinto adds fresh acidity with flavours of lime and peach. This is at its best when served as an aperitif, or with salads, seafood and fish.

Howards Folly Sonhador Red £15.75 includes Alicante Bouschet in the blend. In the latter half of the 20th Century, Alicante Bouschet developed a reputation for producing uninspiring wines that lacked varietal distinction. Modern producers in Alentejo, Portugal, are working hard to change this perception and prove that, when grown properly, it is capable of making great wine that is fruity, fresh and balanced. It contributes soft texture and desirable colour but needs careful winemaking and monitoring to ensure that it does not overcrop. The winemaker at Howard’s Folly is David Baverstock, who hails from South Australia and is a graduate of Roseworthy Viticultural University in Adelaide. He came to Portugal in the mid 1970s to pursue an interest in fortified wines and worked in the Douro for several years before he was invited to move to the Alentejo to head up Howard’s Folly. Since those early days he has been at the forefront of the improvement of the region’s wines and has had a large influence in the development of the Alentejo style – modern wines using the latest agricultural and industrial techniques combined with a respect for local varieties, customs and traditions. So much so that he was the first non-Portuguese winemaker to win ‘Winemaker of the Year (Portugal) 1999.

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NOSTALGIA SWIMWEAR FROM THE LAST 100 YEARS

ow did we get from weighty wool bathing suits to teenie-weenie bikinis? We look back at the evolution of the swimming costume. As you throw a bikini (or five) into your suitcase this summer, spare a thought for your Victorian ancestors who, if they wanted to ‘take to the waters’ on the British coast, had to get trussed up in a wool ensemble that’s more like a winter coat than modern-day beachwear. But how did we get from the cumbersome bathing suits of yore to the barely-there bikinis of today? Here, we chart the history of swimwear from the start of the 20th century to now...

1910s

Early 20th century bathing suits were exactly that - woollen all-in-ones that extended from neck to knees with a skirt worn on top to disguise ladies’ silhouettes. But by the end of the decade a (slightly) more streamlined suit allowed for easier swimming.

1920s

By the 1920s, one-piece jersey bathing suits were getting shorter and clingier, inspired by the French ‘maillot.’ Some women still chose to wear more modest two-pieces, however, meaning a swimdress worn over shorts, topped off with a rubber swimcap.

1930s and 40s

Designs became more creative in the 1930s with the arrival of stretchy ‘lastex’ fabric and dyes that wouldn’t fade in the sun. Brightly-coloured halterneck and racer back

swimsuits that exposed more skin were in vogue as the fashion for sunbathing took off. In 1945, French engineer Louis Reard introduced his game-changing bikini, so called because he expected its impact to be as explosive as the nuclear tests taking place at Bikini Atoll island. The groundbreaking design gradually started to gain popularity as Hollywood sirens were seen in two-pieces on the silver screen.

1950s

The one-piece still reigned supreme in the 1950s, when an hourglass figure was the shape women aspired to. Corseted and padded swimsuits sucked in the waist while emphasising the bust, with strapless and sweetheart necklines all the rage.

1960s and 70s

While swimwear evolution was gradual in the first half of the 20th century, the 1960s saw a sea change in terms of what we wore on the shore. Perhaps signalled by Brian Hyland’s ‘Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini’ becoming a worldwide hit in 1960, during the subsequent 10 years, swimsuits got even skimpier, bikinis were widely embraced and the introduction of Lycra meant the end of swimwear that sagged in the sea.

1980s

The athletic aesthetic of the 1980s lead to a penchant for sporty swimwear styles, with attention-seeking neon colours, tiny triangle bikini tops and ultra high-cut thong bottoms de rigueur.

1990s to now

The 1990s most iconic swimwear came courtesy of TV smash hit Baywatch, which saw its female stars (including Pamela Anderson) clad in high-leg, low-cut swimsuits, running in slow-motion towards stranded swimmers. During the Noughties, the one-piece fell out of fashion somewhat, but we’re now seeing a return to Baywatchstyle cossies and cut-out swimwear that results in some interesting tanlines. ISLE OF MAN PREMIER MAGAZINE

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FLANNELS, ONE OF THE UK’S LEADING LUXURY RETAILERS, HAS OPENED A NEW CUTTING-EDGE STORE IN DOUGLAS. Celebrating their arrival to Isle of Man last month, Flannels rolled out the red carpet and celebrated in style with a VIP launch party at the new store, ahead of opening to the public at the end of July. Jenna Triscott, Marketing Manager, said: “Flannels Douglas really will be a one-stop shop for everyone’s fashion needs.”

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Specialising in contemporary designer clothing, footwear and accessories across menswear, womenswear and kidswear, the new store located within The Strand Shopping Centre stocks a selection of the most coveted designer brands including Stone Island, Kenzo, Canada Goose, Giuseppe Zanotti and many more. Flannels strives to bring luxury fashion to the Isle of Man for the first time. The spacious store setting enables maximum product exposure, showcasing styles ranging from casualwear brands to luxury designer labels. The store has a strong focus on footwear with a dedicated shoe space. With an innate attention to detail and a

timeless style, Flannels offers a luxury lifestyle that is as traditional and practical as it is modern. Flannels sources key pieces from the world’s most iconic brands, alongside innovative new designers. The cool, spacious and minimal interiors of the stores allow each carefully selected brand to have their own identity and reflects the company’s philosophy of the importance of individualism and attention to detail. Flannels’ exceptional customer service includes personal shopping and experts to offer advice on the latest trends and styles.

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BEAUTY

Chanel, Rouge Coco Stylo, Complete Care Lipshine in Sépia, £28

n Part of a limited-edition summer collection by Lucia Pica, which also includes the deeply addictive forest green mascara “Vert Profond” and a medley of coral-coloured nail varnishes best showcased on sand-dusted toenails, this excellent lip colour — a balmy, shiny lipstick in a dark tawny red that blots to a perfect stain — feels incredible and looks super chic.

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Vichy, Idéal Soleil Anti-Sand Milk SPF 30/50, £18

n Is there anything more annoying than feeling every particle of sand on the beach has attached itself to your sticky limbs? Vichy’s water-resistant new cream has a dry finish that is more sand-resistant.

Kiehl’s Age Defender Dual-Action Exfoliating Cleanser, £27

n I love the coal-black colour of this — it’s quite a theatrical experience to use. Works as a facial scrub, but when left to dry as a mask for five or so minutes it washes off, leaving your face really polished.

Sisley, Black Rose Skin Infusion Cream, £128

n The newest member of Sisley’s Rose Noire family, which already includes the fabled masque and facial oil, this daily skin cream contains Alkekengi calyx extract and padina pavonica to restore the skin’s “bounce”.

Sol de Janeiro, Brazilian Bum Bum cream, £18 for 75ml

n Want a “boom boom” to rival our sisters (and brothers) on the Copacabana beach? You could start by stealing some of their body cream. It contains guarana, a caffeine-rich ingredient that claims to stimulate the circulation other plant life can’t reach.

Charlotte Gainsbourg for Nars, The Multiple Tint in Alice, £29

n An orangey-pink shade that suits cheeks and lips, this is the height of ease for any summer look and I love the chic khaki packaging. Plus we all secretly want to look like Charlotte, right? ISLE OF MAN PREMIER MAGAZINE

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BRANDON CAINS IT AT EUROPEAN SNOWBOARDING EVENT

before the trip. However once a week or two went by I realised that I was living in an incredible place with incredible people and began to enjoy the experience. How did your first ever race go? The experience itself was unbelievable, I finished in the top 20 in my first ever race with placings of 17th and 18th over the weekend. The nerves however were completely shattering. I hadn’t eaten the first day of racing because I was too nervous, but once it was out of the way the buzz and the adrenaline helped me to relax. I won my first heat against one other racer. He was good but I stood my ground and managed to beat him on the finish straight. I just missed out on the top 16 on the second day with a three man photo finish. It was close but unfortunately not close enough!

Local athlete Brandon Cain never expected to return from Austria with a second place medal in the European snowboarding events when he set off last September but that’s exactly what he got. Brandon spent six months in Austria with the British Snowboard Cross Junior Squad, training and competing in European events with support from Sure. The local telecoms company provided him with a mobile phone so he could stay in touch with his family and friends in the Isle of Man while he was in Austria. Brandon has been snowboarding for around six years and has plenty of experience of extreme sports; he is the 12time Manx BMX champion and has placed ninth in the UK rankings for BMX racing. “I’ve always had an interest in extreme sports and was over the moon to be selected for the British Ski and Snowboard Athletes programme in 2016,” said Brandon. “I am very grateful to Sure for providing me with a mobile phone which came in handy to tell my friends and family I had placed second!” Sure’s PR and marketing manager, Sarah Jarvis, said: “At Sure we are always keen to support participation in local sports in any way we can, starting at grassroots level with youngsters in the Sure Primary Schools Sports Programme and going all the way to the top with sporting talent like Dan Kneen and now Brandon. We are

so proud of what Brandon has achieved and we’d like to congratulate him on his success.” What was it like to live somewhere completely away from home? At first travelling on my own was a bit scary yet very exciting. It was weird going to a place I had never lived before and thinking that I’m staying there for the next six months. It was quite daunting that everyone spoke a different language apart from my teammates, who I hadn’t even met

What did it feel like to win your first podium place? If I’m honest I still can’t quite believe it as I had originally aimed for a top eight finish at this event. I gave it my all on the first day and came fifth which inspired me to aim higher for the second day and I managed to sneak through the semi-final to secure my place in the final! Finishing second was the proudest moment of my life so far. As it was my first ever international podium it made me think I could really make a name for myself with my snowboarding career. What are you doing now? Now this season is over I am very happy with how it went overall. Breaking my foot wasn’t the best before all of my races, but if you don’t train hard you don’t see the results! I am now the second-highest ranked male on the British National Team, and I have competed at Europa Cup level Snowboard Cross which is just one level down from World Cup. My Dad has always told me to believe in what I can do, and I stick by that mantra every day.

ISLE OF MAN ORIENTEERING CHAMPIONSHIP Orienteering in the Isle of Man is set to host a championship, by a team who are passionate about developing the sport on the Island. “In Orienteering events, the aim is to navigate in sequence between a set of control points and decide the best route to complete the course in the quickest time. It does not matter how young, old or fit you are, as you can run, walk or jog the course and progress at your own pace.” Tony Garratt

The 7 Kingdoms Isle of Man Orienteering Championship takes place on Saturday 16th September, at 9:30am. Based from Knockaloebeg Farm, the open event will use standard orienteering flags and punches. Participants enter one of three course challenge levels, the top level being the Championship course. Pre-registration is encouraged online. www.facebook.com/IoMOrienteering/ ISLE OF MAN PREMIER MAGAZINE

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FIRST DEDICATED MOUNTAIN BIKE SKILLS AREA OPENS Suitable for beginners and more advanced riders, the facility replicates features found on the Isle of Man’s trails, which are used for the sport. The area has been designed to International Mountain Bike Association standards under the guidance of local mountain bike coach Adam Henderson. www.manxmtb.com

PRESENTATION OF BRITISH ROAD NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS CERTIFICATE TO MARK CAVENDISH MBE The British Road National Championships took place from 22nd – 25th June 2017. To help support this prestigious event, Isle of Man Post Office produced the certificates for the 252 road race competitors. The certificates capture stunning Island scenery and carry an Interceltique 30p stamp along with a unique postmark for June 25th 2017. Mark Cavendish MBE took part in this year’s event and is pictured here with his certificate which recognises his participation in the races held here for the first time in over 20 years. BECAUSE QUALITY MATTERS

CGA ANNOUNCES ISLE OF MAN LEG OF QUEEN’S BATON RELAY There will be a chance to see The Queen’s Baton as it visits the Island in September on its way to Australia for next year’s Commonwealth Games. The Baton will be officially welcomed to the Island by the Isle of Man Commonwealth Games Association’s President Basil Bielich, who will be accompanied by the Chief Minister Howard Quayle and CGA officials. Over the weekend the Baton will visit the Association’s Team Champions, Auxesia, Escape the Rock, Manx Telecom, Paysafe, Skanco and SMP Partners, as well

as Government House and Tynwald Hill. Mylchreests Motors and Isle of Man Trike Tours will be the official transport for the Baton as it makes its way around the Island. All are welcome to get involved in the visit, with events being held around the Island giving residents the opportunity to see the Baton and celebrate Team Isle of Man. Details are available on www.cga.im/baton and the full international relay can be viewed at www.gc2018. com/qbr

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Team line up - Back row: Marc Chinn, James Buxton, Tom Richards (Managing Director, TMI), Laura Feely, Katie Harris Front row: Elena Snidal, Hannah Snidal, Sean Drewry, Karen Faragher (TMI), Daphne Snidal (Team Manager) Missing: Ryan Chinn

ISLE OF MAN TENNIS TEAM AT THE NATWEST ISLAND GMES XV11 Congratulations to the entire Isle of Man Team for its outstanding performance at the NatWest Island Games XVII, this year held on the Swedish island of Gotland. The Isle of Man Tennis Team enjoyed a particularly successful week winning 2 gold medals, 1 silver medal and 1 bronze medal. Thomas Miller Investment was proud to again sponsor the Tennis Team’s

kit. TMI’s very own Karen Faragher, Assistant Portfolio Manager, has now taken part in 14 Island Games winning 4 gold, 4 silver and 13 bronze medals. Laura Feely has been to four Games and she now has 3 gold, 2 silver and 3 bronze medals. It was a first medal for Sean Drewry, whilst the remaining members of the Women’s Team, Katie Harris, Elena and Hannah Snidal added to the bronze medals they have previously won in the Team event.

SECOND CHANCE TO HEAR TALK BY TEAM SKY NUTRITIONAL ADVISER Athletes and coaches are being offered a second chance to listen to a talk by one of the world’s leading sports nutritionist.

nutritionist for Team Sky and has played a key role in its cyclists’ global success.

Isle of Man Sport, in partnership with Next Level Nutrition, brought Dr James Morton to the Island to speak last September.

He spoke to a capacity audience about performance nutrition for endurance athletes. There will be a second chance to hear the talk when it’s screened at NOA Bakehouse, Douglas, at 6pm on Monday 21st August.

James, who lectures in the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences at Liverpool John Moores University, is

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Less than 1 per cent of cars on the road today are electric powered. What is significant is the rate at which that is changing. Electric car sales were up 42 per cent in 2016,

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It’s impossible to think of a modern electric car without a Tesla popping first into your head. Elon Musk’s premium brand has very quickly established itself as the leader of the electric pack when it comes to alternatives for conventional power. The Model S has spearheaded the success of the California-based manufacturer and it’s easy to see why. Not only can it deliver an impressive 409-mile range (albeit requiring a nine-hour charge), should you

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Not that you would have to plug it in too much if you were using it purely as a city car, as the Zoe can manage 250 miles on one charge.

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Couple that with a rather limited 186-mile range and it’s difficult to justify if you’re just in the market for a new Golf.

makes for an alternative choice to some of the more conventional cars in its sector, if nothing else.

However, if you want to join the electric revolution in something that doesn’t make a fuss about what’s underneath, this may just be the right car for you.

HYUNDAI IONIQ

Admittedly the Hyundai Ioniq is not the most inspiring car on this list, but it’s by no means a bad one. It’s understated in design (perhaps even a bit bland, depending on your tastes) and

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60TH BIRTHDAY Fiat has created a special-edition 500 in honour of the car’s 60th birthday. What’s new? This year marks the 60th anniversary of the original Fiat 500. The compact forebear to the modern 500 was immensely popular, offering low-cost, affordable motoring to the masses. The new car took on the cutesy styling of the classic 500, bringing it into the modern age with better practicality and a lot more safety. To celebrate the car’s birthday, Fiat has released this - the 60th. It gets a range of retro touches ideal for anyone looking to stand out from the crowd - though nothing has changed mechanically. The familiar 1.2-litre turbocharged engine is under the bonnet, linked to a five-speed manual gearbox. Looks and image A range of special-edition 500s have been created throughout the car’s lifetime. There was a Riva model, built in partnership with the famous boat builders, as well as a range of cars made in conjunction with several fashion brands. This is the latest special edition, and as such comes with a host of ‘look at me’ additions. There are retro Fiat badges dotted throughout the interior, as well as on the exterior of the car. A unique ‘dolcevita’ two-tone paintwork has been applied to the body, giving it all of the retro looks of the original, while chrome ‘hub cap’ style alloy wheels certainly ape those fitted to the old 500.

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A new seven-inch TFT display has also been fitted inside, housing satellite navigation and media functions. Speaking of media, both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto have now been included in the 500’s infotainment system, giving drivers a better way of pairing their smartphones to the car’s system. Space and practicality As mentioned earlier, there haven’t been any mechanical changes made to the 60th, meaning that the 500 is just as compact as the standard car. There’s still a good amount of room for those in the front, while those tall people in the back struggle for both leg and headroom. Both driver and passenger sit quite high too, which will appeal to those who like to confidently sit over the car - but won’t appeal to those who feel more comfortable sat lower down.

inch special-edition wheels fitted to this car likely play a large part in that. Of course, the 500’s ‘city steering’ button remains, which lightens the car’s steering to almost comedic levels, but makes the 500 ideal for travelling through urban areas - as well as changing parallel parking into a manoeuvre that only takes a moment’s notice. Value for money As mentioned earlier, the biggest benefit to the 500’s interior is the all-new, larger infotainment display. It’s relatively simple to navigate, and has decent enough sensitivity. However, its lack of a cowl means that it’s a nightmare to read in direct sunlight, something which, in a car with a folding roof, is bound to happen.

The 60th comes with a folding cloth roof, and to facilitate this system Fiat has fitted it with a clamshell-style boot. It’s not as practical as the standard car, therefore, which is worth remembering if you’re planning on using the 60th as an everyday vehicle.

Elsewhere, everything feels of a relatively good quality. The retro Fiat badges do make the car feel special however, while most people will no doubt be attracted by the car’s uber-retro styling touches. It’s also fitted with a commemorative plaque, signifying the car’s limited-edition status.

Behind the wheel Its swift and nimble handling makes darting in and out of traffic a breeze, while the peppy engine suits the car’s frenetic, eager character.

Who would buy one? The Fiat 500 60th is a good choice for those who want to stand out from the crowd, and like a little extra magic with their 500. The basic recipe remains unchanged, but given its limited-edition status, it’s one that is likely to appeal to many.

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If you’ve never owned a smartphone, then the new Nokia 3 is a great place to start. Stylish and packed full of features, the Nokia 3 does everything you could want, apart from break the bank. The Nokia 3 is the latest addition to the Nokia smartphone range and whilst there’s no doubt that it’s affordable in comparison to many similar phones, it is also stunningly stylish and well-equipped to deliver the quality services that you want from your mobile device. Built around a durable aluminium frame that supports the smooth lines of a strong polycarbonate body, the Nokia 3 has the looks of a premium phone but for a price that won’t leave you struggling to justify them. Powered by Google’s smart and intuitive Android 7.0 Nougat operating system, the Nokia 3 gives you access to Google’s Play store as well as media and productivity apps that will keep you entertained an organised in all aspects of your life. Crucially, for a well-priced phone, the Nokia 3 comes with a superb 8MP auto-focus camera on both front and back, along with 16GB of storage that will ensure you can keep your precious memories for years to come.

SONY XPERIA XZ PREMIUM Sony’s most ground-breaking smartphone to date, the Xperia XZ Premium is a genuine flagship smartphone that comes with all the top specifications. It boasts a market-leading 4K HDR display, the latest high-end power and a unified design. But where this phone really stands out from the crowd is with its latest featureMotion Eye – a camera so advanced it captures motion that the human eye can’t see. A headline feature, the 960fps slow-motion capability allows users to get creative in producing ultra-dramatic videos, eclipsing by far other slow-motion available on other handsets, which typically tops out at 240fps. Watching back your summer holiday videos, colours will pop from the

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