Gallery | July 2014 | the LUSTRE issue by Gallery Magazine

Isle of Man Premier Magazine | no 32 | July 2014 | the [LUSTRE] issue

BECAUSE QUALITY MATTERS

£ priceless

agenda [BUSINESS SUPPLEMENT] inside

Get the NEW Samsung S5…

£99

On Sure’s £46/month SmartUltimate plan Includes UNLIMITED data and UNLIMITED texts!

*Terms and conditions apply. Free Broadband offer applies to customers taking out new SIM only £24 & £30pcm contracts, Smart400 & SmartUltimate Contracts. Requires a MT Fixed Line. See www.sure.com for full details.

and get totally FREE Broadband!

Switch to a new Sure Pay Monthly contract* and get FREE BROADBAND until 2015! You will receive free broadband until 31st December 2014 so the sooner you switch, the more you save! Call in store or visit www.sure.com

UPFRONT

Gallery is published eleven times a year as a fresh yet discerning guide to all that happens on the Island and beyond. Not too arty farty superior or too serious, written by the people of the Isle of Man for people everywhere.

WHO WE ARE Publisher/Editor STEVE REDFORD DD : 07624 249249 steve@gallery.co.im Sales & Client Relations BEV LAWLEY DD: 07624 415096 bev@gallery.co.im Accounts LAURA MACGREGOR laura@gallery.co.im Design Studio design@gallery.co.im

SPECIAL CARS SPECIAL OCCASIONS PRIVATE HIRE FOR

AND

Paparazzi paparazzi@gallery.co.im Distribution www.gallery.co.im/distribution distro@gallery.co.im CAREERS jobs@gallery.co.im

View our stunning fleet of cars at

www.platinumcars.im Email: david@platinumcars.im

Recycle.

Gallery recycles all its storage and packing materials, boxes and any old magazines that are returned. We don’t get that many fortunately. We love to know our readers hang on to previous copies but when you move or find that they’re taking up too much space, drop them down to the recycling bins. If you want to find out more about recycling, call: 01624 686540. We put this on the green strip to look eco innit... That’s smart!

Tel: 07624 357498 2

ISLE OF MAN PREMIER MAGAZINE

EDITO

UPFRONT

#32

[LUSTRE] Isle of Man Premier Magazine | no 32 | July 2014 | the [LUSTRE] issue

£ priceless

edito BECAUSE QUALITY MATTERS

agenda [BUSINESS SUPPLEMENT] inside

azzmatazz doesn’t come out of nowhere; it’s the result of patience, innovation, creativity and character – from our readers.

One of life’s privileges is to ensnare the senses with the experimental, the exciting, the adventurous, and to simply feel a small part of the surroundings we create – it’s a comforting exploration of who we are and who we want to be. Revelling every day in the slightest sign of sun, the Gallery team is searching for something fresh and bright to share with you right at this very moment… Once a month, this magazine is whipped up with you in mind – to build another world with every new article, so that you can escape the daily grind into a space of radiance and luminosity – we think it’s working.

Gallery Magazine, Quay House, South Quay, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 5AR T: 07624 249249 E: info@gallery.co.im www.gallery.co.im

Inside, you’ll find people you know with that unquenchable lustre for life; like Heather and Stuart, who got hitched on a yacht, or Kim and Ciaran, who tied the knot at The Empress, alongside radiant friends of the Paparazzi and event goers. The Festival of Plays is on its way, and pop’s royalty - The Jacksons - are heading to town. The Parish Walk-ers have been papp’d and we’re celebrating the arrival of summer in Fashion & Beauty; whilst advocating the zestful salad in Appetite. If you want to be a part of our razzle-dazzle, get in touch and contribute! SR

ARE YOU IN? You can also view paparazzi photos on our facebook page.

www.facebook.com/galleryiom

Published with gusto in the Isle of Man by

221

]

MEDIA

Gallery, Agenda, Places, and Paparazzi are trading styles of 221 Ltd. Registered in the Isle of Man no. 125981C.

BECAUSE BECAUSEQUALITY QUALITY MATTERS MATTERS

WILKINS WATCHES of the MONTH

Hublot is a Swiss watch company, founded upon the idea of fusion. In January of 1980, Carlo Crocco designed the first-ever natural rubber watch straps. He attached them to gold, porthole-shaped cases, creating an interesting juxtaposition of precious and ordinary materials. The combination earned an impressive $2 million in its first year on the market, and has been exponentially growing ever since. In 2005, the debut of the Hublot Big Bang chronograph tripled sales, and Hublot currently produces one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most expensive watches, the Hublot Big Bang $5 million. The porthole-shaped case, for which the brand was named, continues to be a mark of the Hublot watch, along with cases made of precious materials, such as gold, platinum and titanium, and straps made of high grade rubber. With this distinct combination, Hublot are some of the most recognisable watches on the market today.

www.wilkinsthejeweller.co.uk

GENTS

LADIES

BIG BANG

BLACK MAGIC

STEEL DIAMONDS

This model, the Hublot Big Bang Black Magic 44mm ceramic menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chronograph watch, features Hublotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s classic sharp-edged case design constructed using ceramic and composite resin.

Hublot Big Bang Diamond Bezel Watch 38mm features a polished and satin finish stainless steel 38mm case with polished stainless steel bezel with 126 round brilliant cut diamonds, weighing approx 0.87cts. Matt white dial with satin-finished rhodium-plated appliques and polished rhodium plated hands with white luminescent and a white composite resin bezel lug. A black rubber strap with deployment buckle clasp in stainless steel. Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment face. Swiss Quartz movement and water resistant to 100-metres.

The Swiss made HUB 4100 self-winding chronograph movement is made up of 252 components and 27 jewels. The calibre has a frequency of 28,600 VpH and comes with a power reserve of 42 hours. 44mm microblasted black ceramic case with anti-reflective sapphire crystal glass. Sapphire crystal caseback showing the Hublot designed Tungsten openwork rotor oscillating weight which is coated in black PVD. Black microblasted black ceramic bezel with six h-shaped screws. Black carbon dial with satin-finished rhodium plated hands and indexes with white luminescent coating. Trapeziod date window at 4:30 and chronograph subdials. The watch is secured by a black rubber strap with deployment clasp and is water resistant to 100-metres.

76 Strand Street, Douglas, Isle of Man IM1 2EW Tel: 01624 690450 Email: enquiries@wilkinsthejeweller.co.uk www.facebook.com/Wilkinsjewellers

www.wilkinsthejeweller.co.uk

UPFRONT

HIGHLIGHTS FEATURE TRAVEL TRAVEL

TRAVEL LEAD LEAD FEATURE FEATURE TRAVEL

TRAVEL LEAD FEATURE LUSTRE TRAVEL FOR LEADLIFE FEATURE

FEATURE ANIMAL TRAVEL TRAVEL

UPFRONT

WHAT BETTER PLACE TO TIE THE KNOT!

CULTURE

PHOTOGRAPHS | Simon Parks

CULTURE

ISLAND TO STAGE BRITISH ALL-WINNERS

HEATHER AND STUART BLACKLEY HAVE SHARED A LOVE OF BOATS FOR MANY YEARS. SO MUCH SO THAT THEY WANTED TO TIE THE KNOT ABOARD THEIR VERY OWN BOAT, KEPT IN PEEL MARINA IN THE ISLE OF MAN.

The event, last hosted by the Island in 2008, will bring together invited teams from NDFA member drama groups in Britain, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.

sought front cover coverwill willbe beshiny shinyand and soughtafter aftercharacteristic. characteristic.But Butsince sincewhen? when?The The girl girl you’re you’re currently thumbing on the front happy, but undoubtedly undoubtedlybeautiful. beautiful.We’re We’rehuman humanbeings, beings,dirty dirtystinking smelly apes really, but but we we like liketo to happy, or or perhaps shiny and serious, but douse ourselves in Argan oil oil and andmango mangobutter butteruntil untilwe weshine shineor orgo gothrough throughoutrageous outrageousamounts amountsofofpain painininback backstreet streetThai Thaidentists dentists to get shiny white teeth teeth (speaking (speakingfrom frompersonal personalexperience.) experience.) The Thedefinition definitionofoflustre lustreisisaashine shinecoming comingfrom fromthe thesurface surfaceofofa crystal, a crystal, rock rock oror mineral. When it comes to to categorising categorising us ushumans humansas asmineral, mineral,vegetable vegetableor oranimal, animal,I Ican cantell tellyou youwe’re we’reonly onlyever evertwo twoofofthose thosethings thingsand and mineral mineral ain’t one of them. What What aastrange strangething thingititisisthat thatsomewhere somewherealong alongthe theline linewe weevolved evolvedinto intoanimals animalsthat thatfashioned fashionedbits bitsofofstone stone and hung them around our and hung them around our

The performances will be judged by Jan Palmer Sayer of GoDA (Guild of Drama Adjudicators), director of the Manx Passion promenade production that was staged at sites across the Island during Holy Week.

ferrets walking walkingaround aroundwith withdiamond diamondknuckle-dusters knuckle-dusterson. on.Somehow, Somehow,we wedeveloped developedan anurge urgetotomonetise monetisethe theworld worldaround aroundus.us.I’dI’dlike like necks. You don’t see ferrets toto remind you of the message message running runningthroughout throughoutDisney’s Disney’sPocahontas Pocahontasof ofthe themeaningless meaninglessvalue valueofofgold? gold?The Thebit bitwhen whenthe theraccoon raccoontries triestotoeat eata coin? a coin? I I point.The Theearliest earliestexamples examplesof ofjewellery jewellerywere werefound foundamongst amongstthe thetribes tribesofofAfrica, Africa,who whoused usedperforated perforatedshells shellsand andbeads beads hope you appreciate that point. toto what their theirrank rankor orstatus statuswas. was.ItItwas wasPre-dynastic Pre-dynasticEgyptians Egyptianswho whobegan beganimposing imposingluxury luxurystatus statusononmaterials materialslike like adorn themselves, no matter what oftheir theirrarity. rarity.Power Powerwas wassymbolised symbolisedwith withgold goldand andininturn turnthe theacquisition acquisitionofofgold goldbrought broughtpower. power.The The strive gold and gemstones because of strive countless wars wars and andlater laterthe theslave slavetrade. trade.All Allofofthis, this,perhaps, perhaps,just justtotoset setususapart apartfrom fromthe theapes, apes,who who towards greater wealth spurred countless didn’t even have pants let let alone alone aaPandora Pandorabracelet. bracelet.Blaise BlaisePascal Pascalsaid: said:“All “Allofofhumanity’s humanity’sproblems problemsstem stemfrom fromman’s man’sinability inability room alone.” alone.”We Welike liketo toattribute attributethe theevil evilininthis thisworld worldtotoour ouroveractive overactiveintelligence intelligenceasasa aspecies, species,but butis is to sit quietly in aa room shiny things thingsthat thatsparked sparkedititall alloff. off.The Thefeminine feminineelement elementofofAdam Adamand andEve Evecouldn’t couldn’tresist resistthat thatapple apple it our greed for shiny tothe theeye’. eye’.IIdon’t don’tthink thinkit’s it’sfair fairtotoblame blameeverything everythingon onher herthough. though.Beauty Beautyisissupposed supposedtoto because it was ‘pleasing to be exampleof ofthe thecovetous covetousnature natureofofman. man.Perhaps Perhaps befairly fairlysubjective, subjective,but butEve’s Eve’schoice choice can can be seen as the first example that comes along with and a Michelin starred that comes along withintelligence intelligenceasasa abadger badgercan’t can’tdifferentiate differentiatebetween betweenaadump shit and a Michelin starred

Jan Palmer Sayer

eat both. both. Therefore, Therefore,our ourflaw flawisisthat thatwe weplace placevalue valueon onsilly sillythings thingswe wedig dig meal and he’d probably eat according to toour ourown ownsocial socialstructures. structures.No Nomatter matterhow howmuch muchblood bloodisisshed shed out of the ground according

down, the thewives wivesof ofOrange OrangeCounty Countyhave havejust justgot gottotohave havethose thosediamond diamond or trees are cut down, yachts. Even Even the thearts artshave havehistorically historicallyfunctioned functionedas asaaway way encrusted taps on their yachts. nature. ItIt was was only onlythe theBakhtinian Bakhtiniantheory theoryofofthe the to transcend our animalistic nature. of writing writing about aboutbodily bodilyfunctions, functions,that thatmade made grotesque - the importance of acceptable reading readingmatter. matter.People Peoplehad hadbecome become us re-think what was acceptable so jewellery that that they they so engrossed engrossed with with themselves covered in jewellery

Mr Lees explained: ‘As the Isle of Man is host nation for this year’s festival, MADF is the organising body and I am the coordinator.

forgot regularfolk. folk.ItItsounds soundslike likeI’ve I’vebeen been forgotthey theytoileted pissed like regular it’s true true that that real real smoking naughty cigarettes, but it’s the human human spirit, spirit, in in doing doing and and beauty is within the world and and creating and experiencing the world grass stains. stains. coming home covered in grass was J.R.R Tolkien knew where itit was at. Shiny commodities drive in the the end end you mad, but in

does ‘all that is gold does not glitter.’

ince the 1st August 2011, with the approval of the Chief Registrar, it has been possible for a civil marriage ceremony and/or formation of a civil partnership to take place anywhere in (or over) the Isle of Man or its territorial waters provided certain conditions are met. This legislation meant that for the first time, it was possible for a wedding ceremony to take place aboard a boat here in the Isle of Man.

BY ALEX WARLOW

Peel Castle and the marina full of yachts made the perfect backdrop for a unique venue, all helped by fantastically warm and sunny weather for the Blackley’s wedding

8 32

ISLE GUERNSEY’S OF MAN PREMIER STYLE MAGAZINE MAGAZINE

933 15

BECAUSE QUALITY MATTERS BECAUSE BECAUSE QUALITY QUALITY MATTERS MATTERS

which took place on May 2nd. Joined by a close-knit group of friends and family, Heather and Stuart enjoyed a very private ceremony carried out by the Douglas General Registry, with a beautifully personal poem read by the Registrar, aboard the boat, already aptly named the Heather B ! Instead of an aisle, Heather walked down the plank to the sound of Il Divo’s version of the theme tune to Titanic! The nautical theme continued with photographs on Peel marina and beach followed by a fresh seafood buffet in the Peel Sailing and Cruising Club and an icing replica of the boat for a cake!

Thanks go to the following people who helped make a truly unique, wonderful and memorable day: Candy (A3 Marquees), the Combers (seafood buffet), Sarah (flowers), harbour staff, Peel Sailing & Cruising Club, Pat and David (General Registry), Simon Park (photography), Amanda Cradden (cake), friends and family who jumped in to help and celebrate.

Michael Lees

‘The festival is the culmination of regional competitions held throughout the year. What sets the NDFA festival apart from other similar events is that it’s professionally adjudicated – and in this we’re delighted to be welcoming back Jan Palmer Sayer after her epic production of the Manx Passion. Additionally, with the

FEATURE

SUN

EDITO

The sun is your skin’s biggest beauty enemy. With ozone levels at a record low and ultraviolet levels at all an all-time high, SPF should be part of our daily regimes, not something we reserve for holidays and heatwaves. Nearly a quarter of Brits (22%) only wear SPF when on holiday abroad, according to new research by Boots.

DILEMMA: I have leftover suncare from last summer and I’m not sure if it’s safe to use. SOLUTION: By law, any cosmetic product (including sunscreens) has to have a shelf-life of at least 30 months, or it has to be labelled with a use-by date. A product bought last summer should be fine to use up this summer, but products purchased two summers ago should probably be replaced. If you want to check a product, the best things to do is to look at it and smell it. It should appear bright and shiny with no seepage of any liquid (either watery or oily) and no separation. If there is any contamination, there’s usually an ‘off’ smell and the product should be discarded. DILEMMA: My make-up contains SPF but I don’t know if this is sufficient to protect me against the sun. SOLUTION: With ‘SPF’ written on many make up products, it can be tempting to skip applying sun protection all together, but this

can leave your skin dangerously exposed. The way you would apply foundation is unlikely to reach the SPF on the label. Get into the habit of using a high-factor SPF daily and then applying your make-up on top, or choose a high-tech SPF tinted moisturiser or sun BB. DILEMMA: I’m never entirely sure if I’m wearing enough SPF and how long each bottle should last. SOLUTION: A full body application should utilise at least 35ml, to ensure maximum coverage and complete protection. It’s often difficult to know how much is enough when it comes to applying sun lotion to yourself or your family, so look for guide bottles like Calypso’s Press And Protect, which has a chart on the back of the bottle showing how many presses are needed to cover each body part. DILEMMA: I burn very easily and would like to boost my skin’s resistance to sun damage. SOLUTION: Apart from applying an SPF and avoiding peak times when the sun is at its hottest, you can increase skin’s protection by eating antioxidants via fresh fruits and vegetables, or nutritional supplements. An excellent way to deliver powerful antioxidant protection to the skin is via topical application or Mesotherapy, which inserts an active cocktail of vitamins into the skin to provide key defence where it is needed.

LANCASTER SUN SPORT DRY

SOLTAN DRY TOUCH SPRAY

DERMALOGIC.CO.UK

EAU THERMALE AVENUE

CALYPSO

ISLE OF MAN PREMIER MAGAZINE

n an attempt to check out his image and required credentials in 2014 Country Life magazine has launched its Gentleman of the Year Awards on how to identify a Modern Gentleman from a non gent.

BECAUSE QUALITY MATTERS

For statement lips, opt for a punchy red, like Topshop’s matte lipstick in Rio Rio, £8 (www.topshop.com).

She adds: “Manners suggests someone who thinks of the impact his actions have on others, like holding the door open for men and women alike and not chewing with his mouth open. While being clean and smelling nice, even if wearing a football shirt, is always a gentlemanly thing. I do draw the line at tattoos, I’m sure they are something a gentleman would never sport.”

BEAUTY HOARDING

If you’re celebrating your team’s victory after dark, make an impact with Ciate’s Corrupted Neon Shout Out kit. Sprinkle the glitter over wet polish for a sizzling finish and then light up the night with the clever topcoat, which glows under UV lights, £18 (Space NK).

‘We’re always keen to encourage drama group teams to visit the Island so we provide substantial travel allowances and are very grateful to the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company for their generous sponsorship, to the Isle of Man Arts Council, and to the Empress Hotel, which serves as festival HQ, for their support.’ The NDFA is keen that all generations and abilities have the opportunity to take part in amateur dramatics. ‘It was for this reason that in 2008 NDFA introduced a section in the finals devoted to those with learning difficulties. We’re enormously proud that the section made its début here in the Isle of Man that same year and that it prompted the formation of the Manx Gateway drama

group. And, in another move to promote amateur drama, the MADF set up a fund in 2008 to help some of the less financially resilient NDFA regional member groups stage future all-winners’ events. ‘The British All-Winners Festival of Plays, though, isn’t just about sitting in a theatre and watching a play. After every performance the adjudicator comes on stage to talk to the audience and goes into some detail about the play and the author’s aims, to heighten the playgoers’ enjoyment. ‘Simply put the aim of the festival is to provide as broad and inclusive a theatrical experience as possible.’

ISLE OF MAN PREMIER MAGAZINE

So the Modern Gentleman needs to heed good manners which, according to a recent guide to etiquette, underlines the fact they are definitely back in fashion. William Hanson, author of The Bluffer’s Guide to Etiquette believes the recession has done wonders for society’s manners.

Women waste 5,846 beauty products in their lifetime, amounting to an overall worth of £180,000, according to a new survey by Vaseline. Just 10% - that’s 649 - of beauty items purchased are used. On average, women buy 840 moisturisers, 360 nail varnishes and 300 lipsticks. Men, on the other hand, own an average of 12 products per year, 960 in their lifetime overall, and use all (100%) of them. The top three unused products hoarded by women are: nail varnishes, shampoo and conditioner, and lipsticks and lipglosses.

Credentials for the

Modern Gentleman 49

48 Here Comes The Sun

Ahead of the awards presentation on Saturday July 26th members of the Manx Amateur Drama Federation will present a reading of the George Taylor Memorial Award Delivered, by Jane Fookes. Tickets for the British All-Winners Festival of Plays are sale now at the Welcome Centre and the Gaiety Theatre box office, villagaiety.com. Performances are at 7.30pm every evening with the exception of Sunday July 20th when the performance will begin at 7pm.

COMPETING TEAMS: • Brooklands College, Surrey • Caramba Theatre Company, Warwickshire • Clavering Players, Cambridgeshire • Legion Players, Isle of Man • Lighthorne Drama Group, Warwickshire • Mole Valley Scriptwriters Group, Surrey • Offshoots, Anglesey • Runnymede Drama Group, Surrey • Semi-Circle, Basel, Switzerland (runners-up) • Stage One Drama, Isle of Man • S.W.A.T.S, Guernsey • Wakefield Little Theatre, Yorkshire • White Cobra Productions, Northampton • Woodhouse Players, Essex

To reserve a free place for Stuart Brayson and Tony Gibb’s talk email bronwen@noda.org.uk

www.ndfa.org.uk www.madf.im www.noda.org.uk www.islandofculture.im

100 100

“When we suffer economically, we tend to focus on the parts of our lives that don’t cost money, like personal development. In the selfish boom years we’re greedy, it’s more ‘me, me, me’.” An interesting definition on what makes a gentleman comes from author Jilly Cooper, who will help judge the awards. He is someone, she says, who drives you home after he has been to bed with you while Joan Collins declares that a gentleman “never tells”.

in 2014

To most women the Modern Gentleman is now very much a family man. “When we look at some of the popular male role models such as David Beckham, Brad Pitt and Gary Barlow, men that women find attractive and men aspire to be like, the common denominator is that undoubtedly they are family men,” says Gillian Christian, senior associate with law firm Cains.

“Maybe I’m too old to talk about modern gentlemen but I would say a gentleman shouldn’t have pierced body parts and tattoos, so that would count Beckham out,” says Isle of Man-based retired businessman and entrepreneur Peter Verstage.

BUSINESS NIGHTLIFE

THERE ARE SOME CONCERTS THAT ARE SIMPLY MUCH MORE THAN CONCERTS. THEY ARE EVENTS.

“Certainly, they all dress well and are immaculately turned out, but it’s the respect they clearly have for their family which sets them apart. It’s something that’s become an increasingly important aspect of a celebrity’s public image. Gone are the days of the ‘bad boy’ era.”

For women an overriding expectation of their Modern Gent is that he will share the load 50/50 at home and is a role for the younger man that is newly aspirational.

his summer the Isle of Man will witness one such very special event. Pop royalty, The Jacksons will perform on the island for the very first time, in what promises to be a stunning show. Former original Jackson 5 members Marlon, Tito, Jermaine and Jackie have sold over 100 million albums worldwide. In 1970 they made music history as the first ever act to have all four of their debut singles go to number one on the American Billboard top 100. They instantly became an unstoppable global sensation.

“There is the apocryphal story of the man who asks the Lord where the toilets are and is told, ‘go down the corridor and turn right, you’ll see a door marked ‘Gentlemen’ but don’t let that deter you’.” A Modern Gentleman definitely doesn’t: •

Flash his cash

•

Talk to women’s chests

•

Get drunk and incapable

•

Be rude to waiters

•

Indulge in public displays of affection

•

Roar from the school touchline

•

Be slow to pick up the bill/get a round

•

Be greedy

•

Look bored

•

Be humourlessly opinionated

BECAUSE QUALITY MATTERS

BUSINESS NIGHTLIFE

LES ABLE

“A gentleman can still be discerned by his manners,” says Sarah Jarvis, marketing and PR manager with Sure. “Above all, if he is polite, thinks of himself after others and is genuinely pleasant to everyone, that would definitely make him a Modern Gentleman. I think a warm smile, good eye contact and a firm handshake will always be a gentlemanly thing.”

Add instant cool to short hair by pulling back with a knotted fabric headband to keep your hair off your face. Go bright and printed, in keeping with the Rio vibe, wearing Topshop’s Tropical Print Headband, £6 (www.topshop.com).

‘Interestingly, at a time when amateur drama festivals are on the decline in England, MADF’s Easter Festival of Plays at the Gaiety Theatre and the all-winners’ festival are, historically, oversubscribed.

Once upon a time a time the image was of tweed jackets, corduroy trousers, gentlemen’s clubs, cravat wearing smoothies and all too often alcohol soaked bigots.

KICK OFF YOUR TROPICAL SUMMER WITH THESE BRAZILIAN BEAUTIES.

Brown has gone via Brazil for beautifying inspiration. The limited edition Caju & Lime collection is inspired by Brazil’s signature cocktail, the Caipirinha, to celebrate the World Cup host. Layer up Body Wash, £18; Nourishing Body Lotion, £25 and Eau de Toilette, £36, to intensify the Brazilian spirit (www.moltonbrown.co.uk).

The festival is set to attract around 300 visitors, largely performers and officials. ‘This not only benefits the Manx economy but also makes for a great festival atmosphere as the majority of visitors stay for the whole week to enjoy the plays staged in one of Britain’s finest Victorian theatres, as well as the tours of the Island, theatre workshops and talks we arrange for them. This year we’re delighted that composer Stuart Brayson, who co-wrote the West End show From Here to Eternity with Sir Tim Rice, will be in conversation at the Empress Hotel with Tony Gibbs chief executive of NODA (National Operatic and Dramatic Association), sharing experiences and ideas to attract theatre audiences. Stuart will also be performing acoustic versions from the show.

Gentlemanliness is apparently Britain’s most enduring export but what makes a modern day gentleman?

Think Rio Carnival on a restrained day

Collection took the Brazil theme literally with nail polish colours celebrating the country’s flag (minus the blue). Get a bright Mardi Gras mani with White Out, Canary Yellow or Green Envy, £1.99 each (Superdrug). P20 ONCE A DAY

WORDS

ROCK SOME RIO STYLE

Be a safe sun goddess with our expert golden guide. DILEMMA: I’d like to apply suncare in the mornings and be able to put my clothes on immediately afterwards. SOLUTION: Look for sun fluids with ‘Dry Touch’ technology. This type of suncare was a breakthrough in the US in 2013 and addressed a significant barrier for people who found sunscreen too thick and sticky for comfort. The same technology is becoming more popular over in the UK now too.

‘There’s a rigorous selection process we apply. NDFA council members read every play and to make sure standards remain high, we only consider productions awarded 80 or more marks out of a possible 100. And our final decision is based not only on marks awarded but also on the judges’ remarks. In other words, we look at the productions as a whole, not just at the performers’ acting skills.’

36 Festival of Plays

MODERN GENTLEMEN

BEAUTY BULLETIN

Here comes the

Winning a regional competition does not, however, guarantee an automatic entrée into the festival as Mr Lees explained.

ISLE OF MAN PREMIER MAGAZINE

16 Heather & Stuart’s Wedding Day

Lustre For Life

NDFA festival, there are three categories - full-length and one-act plays and a youth section, as well as an awards ceremony on the final evening - so it offers a fantastic breadth of theatrical experiences for the audiences.’

The Jacksons’ unique brand of soulful pop-funk, their lengthy catalogue of hits, and their impeccable live performances have made them one of the most beloved musical acts of all time and there will be few at the concert that won’t be dancing their socks off.

Les Able is head of PR and Media Relations at Home Strategic.

According to Country Life editor Mark Hedges a Modern Gentleman will text but never tweet, that’s seen as vulgar and showing off, nor would he be seen shirtless in public, eg Simon Cowell, definitely doesn’t eat in the street, may be drunk but never disorderly. He’s at ease in any situation, always puts others at ease and is a considerate lover, making love on his elbows!

POP ROYALTY THE JACKSONS SET FOR STUNNING SHOW

The band will be playing all their classic hits including ‘ABC’ and ‘I’ll Be There’ – still the best selling song in Motown history.

Michael delivered in a way that will take your breath away, funk jams and stellar 70s hits from when the band and Motown label recordings, laid the blueprint for how so much pop sounds today, from hip hop to One Direction. Stomping tracks like ‘Can You Feel It’ and an uproarious ‘Blame it on the Boogie’ will provide all the reminders you will need of the Jacksons’ formidable strengths and ticket holders can be sure the Villa Marina Gardens are going to turn into a giant discos led by the four brothers as they storm through an incredible set that will also include mind blowing medleys. The Villa Marina itself will provide the backdrop to the show with a stage flagged by giant video screens being erected especially for the concert.

Adored by millions of fans the world over, the Jacksons forever changed the landscape of popular music and are one of the most beloved acts of all time.

Idols unlike any other in music history, the Jacksons redefined, reinvented, and reinvigorated popular music as we know it. The band will perform at the Villa Marina Gardens in an exquisite and historic show set to blow the island away as they blast through hit after hit in what is sure to be a once-in-a-lifetime massive party. Adored by millions of fans the world over, the Jacksons forever changed the

VILLA

landscape of popular music and are one of the most beloved acts of all time.

MARINA

The Jacksons will romp through other hits like “Shake Your Body (Down to the ground)” and ‘I Want You Back’” in a show that is sure to wow every generation. The show promises just about all you could hope for with Jacksons and Jackson 5 songs, a few exquisitely chosen songs from

GARDENS

•

The Jacksons signature sun-drenched harmonies, energetic stage presence, and roster of smash hits have left an indelible mark on popular music: the name ‘The Jacksons’ is known around the world, and they remain the biggestselling family in music of all time. Celebrate their extraordinary career and witness music history firsthand this summer when the Jacksons reunite and play the Isle of Man at the Villa Marina Gardens. It’s sure to be a very special show indeed!

SEPTEMBER

2014

TICKETS £75. AVAILABLE FROM THE VILLA MARINA AT: WWW.VILLAGAIETY.COM OR TEL: 01624 600555

101

101 Modern Gentlemen

124 124

116 The Jacksons ISLE OF MAN PREMIER ISLE OF MAN STYLEMAGAZINE MAGAZINE

125125

BECAUSEQUALITY QUALITY MATTERS BECAUSE MATTERS

CONTENTS UPFRONT Edito..........................................................................................................................................3 Wilkins Watch of The Month...............................................4 Listings...............................................................................................................................6 Lustre For Life.....................................................................................8 What’s On...............................................................................................10 News in Numbers.......................................................................12 Current Affairs.................................................................................................14 Heather & Stuart Blackley Wedding....................16 Give.......................................................................................................................................18 Me & My Pet.......................................................................................20 Eye Spy........................................................................................................22 EVENTS Douglas Rugby Club Annual Dinner.......24 Quinn Legal Snooker Legends...............................................25 Kim Manning & Ciaran Broad Wedding...26 Ramsey Grammar School Prom.................................27 CULTURE Culture Vulture..........................................................................................30 Culture News..................................................................................................32 This Terrible Ordeal.......................................................................34 Festival Of Winning Plays Final.................................36 Monthly Upload.......................................................................................38 Summer With Manx Heritage.............................4o My Name Is..........................................................................................................42 Big Beat For Hospice Filming..............................44

FASHION & BEAUTY High Street Fashion Trends.......................................46 Shades of Summer..............................................................................48 Here Comes The Sun.......................................................50 Beauty Products....................................................................................52 APPETITE Salad Recipes..............................................................................................54 Diet Fads................................................................................................................56 Wine Talk.............................................................................................................58 TRAVEL Ruta Del Veleta .......................................................................................60

Isle of Man | Home & Interiors | July 2014

The best place to find a new place in the Isle of Man

THE BEST PLACE TO FIND A NEW PLACE IN THE ISLE OF MAN 63

ACTIVE The Manx Telecom Parish Walk.........................104 MBL Financial Senior Open Golf..............106 Isle of Man Pilates.......................................................................107 Sports News..............................................................................................108

ISLE OF MAN BUSINESS

NEWS

EVENTS

Issue 7

HARDWARE Awkwardly Rich....................................................................................110 Phone Home..............................................................................................112 PAPARAZZI The Courthouse....................................................................................114 The Crescent............................................................................................115 Tahiko.....................................................................................................................118 The Outback................................................................................................119 Misc.............................................................................................................................120

BUSINESS NEWS, VIEWS, COMMENTS & FEATURES

COMMENTS

July/August 2014

Digital Currencies QTR 1 Offshore Reports COUTTS BANK INVESTMENT OUTLOOK COUNTING HOUSE - TEL AVIV FORUM BUSINESS BUZZWORDS PLUS - IN THE NEWS, MOVERS & SHAKERS, DEAR LUCY, MODERN GENTLEMEN 2014

ISLE OF MAN PREMIER MAGAZINE

INTRO

[LUSTRE]

#31

CONTRIBUTORS EDITORIAL

Rebecca Lawrence Rachel Green Theo Leworthy Grace Ryan Stephen Ritch Alex Warlow Marcus Halbertram

Tanya Humbles Hannah Goodby Michelle Tonnesen Linda Huxley Clare Bowie Anne Berry Jennifer Parkes Nadia Alkahzrajie Grant Runyon Les Able Suzy Holland

DESIGN STUDIO Emma Cooke Steve Redford Russ Atikinson Katherine Mather

ILLUSTRATIONS

Russ Atkinson Jon Moore Luke Moss Will Bertram

PHOTOGRAPHY Peter Kwiecinski Matt Mosur Danny Evans Tony Wilson-Spratt

ADVERTISE

CONTRIBUTE

FEATURE

AD@GALLERY.CO.IM We understand that the medium is the message. The quality of a magazine reflects on the businesses that advertise within it. Gallery is dedicated to being the highestquality magazine and premium-print media option for stylish and progressive brands. If you have a business or strategy to promote to the Isle of Man’s forward-thinking consumer, get in touch.

CONTRIBUTE@GALLERY.CO.IM Rip it, scrap it, comment, critique, research, report. Opinions wanted on politics, business, news, home, property, music, gadgets, sports and culture. Something annoyed you and you want to tell the Island? We’re here for you. If you’d like to see your name in print, get in touch.

FEATURES@GALLERY.CO.IM If you are an artist with work to exhibit, an event or entertainment organiser with an event coming up, or a business with some exciting news or a new product to feature, get in touch. We’re keen to feature anything of interest that will entertain our readers.

ITEMS IN ENVELOPES

CHIT CHAT

DISTRIBUTION

Quay House, South Quay, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 5AR

249249

Distro

hi@gallery.co.im

distro@gallery.co.im

EVENTS

ACCOUNTS For all accounts enquires please call:

pap@gallery.co.im

accounts@gallery.co.im

209726

Disclaimer.

All rights reserved. Any form of reproduction of Gallery Magazine, in part or whole is strictly prohibited without the written consent of the publisher. Any views expressed by advertisers or contributors may not be those of the publisher. Unsolicited artwork, manuscripts and copy are accepted by Gallery Magazine, but the publisher cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage. All material, copy and artwork supplied is assumed to be copyright free unless otherwise advised. Contributions for Gallery should be emailed to editorial@gallery.co.im. Names have been changed to protect the innocent and no penguins were harmed in the manufacture of this magazine, you can’t prove nuffing. Why are you still reading the small print? How about researching what really makes the best paper aeroplane? Test them with your friends or colleagues, add a picture to our Facebook and we’ll send you some doughnuts.

BECAUSE QUALITY MATTERS

FEATURE TRAVEL

LUSTRE TRAVEL FOR LEADLIFE FEATURE

BY ALEX WARLOW

8 32

ISLE OF MAN PREMIER MAGAZINE

TRAVEL TRAVEL LEAD LEAD FEATURE FEATURE

FEATURE ANIMAL TRAVEL TRAVEL

The theme of this month’s month’s magazine magazine isis ‘lustre’, ‘lustre’, which whichisisaaword wordthat thatmeans means‘shiny’, ‘shiny’,but but‘shiny’ ‘shiny’isisjust justnot not illustrious enough a word to to suit suit aa magazine magazine of of this thiscalibre. calibre.Lustre Lustreimplies impliesbrilliance, brilliance,wealth wealthand andlight lightorora a sought front cover coverwill willbe beshiny shinyand and soughtafter aftercharacteristic. characteristic.But Butsince sincewhen? when?The The girl girl you’re you’re currently thumbing on the front happy, but undoubtedly undoubtedlybeautiful. beautiful.We’re We’rehuman humanbeings, beings,dirty dirtystinking smelly apes really, but but we we like liketo to happy, or or perhaps shiny and serious, but douse ourselves in Argan oil oil and andmango mangobutter butteruntil untilwe weshine shineor orgo gothrough throughoutrageous outrageousamounts amountsofofpain painininback backstreet streetThai Thaidentists dentists to get shiny white teeth teeth (speaking (speakingfrom frompersonal personalexperience.) experience.) The Thedefinition definitionofoflustre lustreisisaashine shinecoming comingfrom fromthe thesurface surfaceofofa crystal, a crystal, rock rock oror mineral. When it comes to to categorising categorising us ushumans humansas asmineral, mineral,vegetable vegetableor oranimal, animal,I Ican cantell tellyou youwe’re we’reonly onlyever evertwo twoofofthose thosethings thingsand and mineral mineral ain’t one of them. What What aastrange strangething thingititisisthat thatsomewhere somewherealong alongthe theline linewe weevolved evolvedinto intoanimals animalsthat thatfashioned fashionedbits bitsofofstone stone and hung them around our and hung them around our ferrets walking walkingaround aroundwith withdiamond diamondknuckle-dusters knuckle-dusterson. on.Somehow, Somehow,we wedeveloped developedan anurge urgetotomonetise monetisethe theworld worldaround aroundus.us.I’dI’dlike like necks. You don’t see ferrets toto message running runningthroughout throughoutDisney’s Disney’sPocahontas Pocahontasof ofthe themeaningless meaninglessvalue valueofofgold? gold?The Thebit bitwhen whenthe theraccoon raccoontries triestotoeat eata coin? a coin? remind you of the message I I point.The Theearliest earliestexamples examplesof ofjewellery jewellerywere werefound foundamongst amongstthe thetribes tribesofofAfrica, Africa,who whoused usedperforated perforatedshells shellsand andbeads beads hope you appreciate that point. toto what their theirrank rankor orstatus statuswas. was.ItItwas wasPre-dynastic Pre-dynasticEgyptians Egyptianswho whobegan beganimposing imposingluxury luxurystatus statusononmaterials materialslike like adorn themselves, no matter what oftheir theirrarity. rarity.Power Powerwas wassymbolised symbolisedwith withgold goldand andininturn turnthe theacquisition acquisitionofofgold goldbrought broughtpower. power.The The strive gold and gemstones because of strive countless wars wars and andlater laterthe theslave slavetrade. trade.All Allofofthis, this,perhaps, perhaps,just justtotoset setususapart apartfrom fromthe theapes, apes,who who towards greater wealth spurred countless let alone alone aaPandora Pandorabracelet. bracelet.Blaise BlaisePascal Pascalsaid: said:“All “Allofofhumanity’s humanity’sproblems problemsstem stemfrom fromman’s man’sinability inability didn’t even have pants let room alone.” alone.”We Welike liketo toattribute attributethe theevil evilininthis thisworld worldtotoour ouroveractive overactiveintelligence intelligenceasasa aspecies, species,but butis is to sit quietly in aa room shiny things thingsthat thatsparked sparkedititall alloff. off.The Thefeminine feminineelement elementofofAdam Adamand andEve Evecouldn’t couldn’tresist resistthat thatapple apple it our greed for shiny because it was ‘pleasing to tothe theeye’. eye’.IIdon’t don’tthink thinkit’s it’sfair fairtotoblame blameeverything everythingon onher herthough. though.Beauty Beautyisissupposed supposedtoto be exampleof ofthe thecovetous covetousnature natureofofman. man.Perhaps Perhaps befairly fairlysubjective, subjective,but butEve’s Eve’schoice choicecan can be seen as the first example that comes along with and a Michelin starred that comes along withintelligence intelligenceasasa abadger badgercan’t can’tdifferentiate differentiatebetween betweenaadump shit and a Michelin starred eat both. both. Therefore, Therefore,our ourflaw flawisisthat thatwe weplace placevalue valueon onsilly sillythings thingswe wedig dig meal and he’d probably eat according to toour ourown ownsocial socialstructures. structures.No Nomatter matterhow howmuch muchblood bloodisisshed shed out of the ground according or trees are cut down, down, the thewives wivesof ofOrange OrangeCounty Countyhave havejust justgot gottotohave havethose thosediamond diamond yachts. Even Even the thearts artshave havehistorically historicallyfunctioned functionedas asaaway way encrusted taps on their yachts. nature. ItIt was was only onlythe theBakhtinian Bakhtiniantheory theoryofofthe the to transcend our animalistic nature. of writing writing about aboutbodily bodilyfunctions, functions,that thatmade made grotesque - the importance of acceptable reading readingmatter. matter.People Peoplehad hadbecome become us re-think what was acceptable so jewellery that that they they so engrossed engrossed with with themselves covered in jewellery forgot regularfolk. folk.ItItsounds soundslike likeI’ve I’vebeen been forgotthey theytoileted pissed like regular it’s true true that that real real smoking naughty cigarettes, but it’s human spirit, spirit, in in doing doing and and beauty is within the human world and and creating and experiencing the world grass stains. stains. coming home covered in grass was J.R.R Tolkien knew where itit was at. Shiny commodities drive in the the end end you mad, but in does ‘all that is gold does not glitter.’

BECAUSE QUALITY MATTERS BECAUSE BECAUSE QUALITY QUALITY MATTERS MATTERS

933 15

UPFRONT

WHAT’S ON

JULY 2014

12-13.07.2014

03/09.07.14

PORT ERIN BEACH FESTIVAL

ISLE OF MAN FLOWER FESTIVAL //ISLAND WIDE//

//PORT ERIN//

An Island-wide festival of all things floral with glorious displays at venues across the Island. information: (01624) 835073 www.flowerfest.im

04.07.2014

MANX PLOUGH & PICNIC

Motosyko Bike racing, Pier-to-Pier Race, open bay swim, kite flying, Madcot racing, pony rides, Festival Queen Parade, Scrufts Dog Show, kayak fishing, Segway, 7th wave sailing competition, stalls, beach sports and much more. Free admission from 10am until late.

//SMEALE FARM//

12.07.14

Savour the food facts, farm heritage and wildlife conservation walk at Smeale Farm coupled with a stylish gourmet picnic hamper lovingly prepared by Vivaldi Catering (or bring your own) for a very special evening out. Booking essential. Some wellingtons provided. A 1.5-mile leisurely walk. information: (01624) 880888 www.manxfarmhols.com

NOBLES HOSPITAL COMEDY SHOW //GAIETY THEATRE/

Offering a comic perspective on modern healthcare, an insight into modern medicine and the wonderful world of embarassing ailments. Tickets £10. information: (01624) 600555 www.villagaiety.com

07/10.07.14

SOUTHERN 100 ROAD RACES //CASTLETOWN// Steam Packet Southern 100. Top TT Stars battle it out on the 4.25 mile Billown Circuit featuring sidecars and solos.

12.07.14

information: (01624) 822546 www.southern100.com

//ONCHAN PARK, ONCHAN//

ONCHAN VILLAGE FAIR

07.07.14

TYNWALD DAY

//TYNWALD HILL, ST. JOHNS// Manx National Day and Bank Holiday. National service and open air reading of the laws in Manx and English from Tynwald Hill. Roads close at 10am. Fair continues throughout the day. www.visitisleofman.com

Stalls, childrens activities and games. 2pm until 5pm. information: (01624) 675564 |www.onchan.org.im

12/13.07.14

PEEL SECRET GARDENS //PEEL//

Fifteen privately-owned gardens open to view , some with refreshments. Entry by brochure. Open from 1pm until 5pm. www.peelonline.net

ISLE OF MAN PREMIER MAGAZINE

UPFRONT

16.06.14

MYSTERY EVENING COACH TOUR //PROMENADE CHURCH DOUGLAS//

The tour will take you through the Manx Countryside, looking at places that have changed and have associations with people form the Islands past . The tour travels in a southerly direction with supper at Howe Methodist Church. Adults £12.00, children £8.00 including supper. Depart from Promenade Church, Douglas at 7pm. Returning around 10.30pm. information: (01624) 628992

19.06.14

DOUGLAS CARNIVAL

//PROMENADE, DOUGLAS// At 2pm - The Douglas Carnival will be making its grand return to the capital. To get the carnival spirit going, the walkway of Loch Promenade will come alive with a family fun day; hosting the best in family entertainment, including; live music and dance performances from the finest local talent. There will also be a host of attractions including; rides, bouncy castles and stalls as well as food outlets. At 6:30pm, throngs of floats,bands, dance groups, decorated vehicles, along with many other participants and performers, will be bringing the sights and sounds of the carnival to town as they take part in a parade from the north end of Queens Promenade to the end of Loch Promenade. At around 8pm - as the sun goes down on the early evening activities, North Quay will be bouncing to the sounds of local musicians as the after party takes us late into the night. www.douglascarnival.im

24/25.07.14 LEE EVANS

//VILLA MARINA, DOUGLAS// To book tickets to see comedian Lee Evans, contact the Villa Marina box office. information: (01624) 600555

25/27.07.14

PEEL TRADITIONAL BOAT WEEKEND //PEEL HARBOUR, PEEL//

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. They’ll be a boat building competition, race of competition boats and parade of sail. information: (01624) 450146 | www.peeltraditionalboat.org

26/27.07.14

SOUTHERN DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL SHOW

//CASTLETOWN//

The Southern Show is celebrating it’s centenary this year. There will be some fabulous demonstrations and entertainment, and a commemorative book will be available at the show. Admission: Saturday - adults £5, children £1, Sunday - adults £3 children free. Located at Great Meadow. information: (01624) 494497 | www.southernshow.org

03.08.14

PEEL CARNIVAL //PEEL//

Fun packed day of of free entertainment starting at 10am with sandcastle competitions and live entertainment. information: (01624) 843161

BECAUSE QUALITY MATTERS

UPFRONT

in NUMBERS NEWS

6 The 6th October deadline for submitting 2013/14 personal tax returns is now about three months away, and the Income Tax Division is taking this opportunity to remind everyone about online services. Aparently 1 in 5 individual taxpayers now submit their tax returns online. www.gov.im/onlineservices

A 3D seismic survey of potential gas deposits in Manx waters off Maughold Head would cost £5 million pounds to carry out. The Manx government is seeking to grant exclusive rights to a specialist contractor to carry out the survey at no cost to the taxpayer.

A man was arrested in June following the misuse of the 999 emergency call system.

15 TT fan Dave Wright was in shock after winning a £15,000 limited edition Honda Fireblade in a Manx Telecom competition. And who could blame him – it’s not every day that you find out you’re the proud owner of the road legal version of Honda Racing’s TT machine, or have it presented to you by Conor Cummins!

As part of its commitment to fulfilling the Isle of Man Government’s objectives of delivering Vision2020, the Department of Economic Development (DED) is advertising two key new roles: A Director of Tourism and the Visitor Economy and a Marketing Director. www.jobtrain.co.uk/iomgovjobs/vacancies.aspx

Government deficit is lower than expected at £17M, but Treasury Minister Eddie Teare warns this is no excuse to relax. Mr Teare announced that, the deficit for the year ending March 31 is £14million lower than estimated!

3 Three people from the Isle of Man have been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Pamela ShimwellMayo and Tim Cullen have been given MBEs and Judy Arnold has been given an BEM (British Empire Medal).

Fifteen drink driving arrests have been recorded over the 2014 TT period. Nine people were charged with the offence, with more than half of those arrested being from the Island. ISLE OF MAN PREMIER MAGAZINE

Balance checked. Be app-y! Our Mobile app keeps you up to date by letting you check your balance whenever you need to.

Want us to show you how? Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re app-y to help Call in to any branch iombank.com/helpfulbanking Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter @iombank

Isle of Man Bank Limited (IOMB). Registered Company Number: 1 Isle of Man. Registered Office: 2 Athol Street, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM99 1AN. Licensed by the Financial Supervision Commission of the Isle of Man and registered with the Insurance and Pensions Authority in respect of general business. Calls may be recorded. Network charges may apply.

UPFRONT

THE CURRENT AFFAIRS PANEL

CURRENT KPMG

Welcome, dear reader, to Current Affairs; your chance to pose any number of questions to the Island’s business community.

SANDRA SKUSZKA, VAT Manager, KPMG

PAUL DAVIS,

Managing Director, Counting House

CURRENT AFFAIRS 14

PHILIP KNOP,

Director, Boston Limited

MARCO LEONETTI, Owner, Utopia

What is the Point of Consumption Tax and how does it affect businesses on the Isle of Man?

The UK Government is to change the rules relating to Remote Gaming Duty (“RGD”) from 1 December 2014. Currently, the UK Government only applies RGD if the gaming operator is established or has equipment in the UK. Once the changes have been introduced, it will not matter where the gaming operator is established; the application of the RGD will depend on where the player “consumes” or plays the game, which is why it is called a “point of consumption” tax. Isle of Man businesses that provide remote gaming such as poker and casino and have UK customers will need to apply for a Remote Operator’s Licence in order to continue to provide services to UK customers. Once they have obtained a licence, they will be required to pay RGD at a rate of 15% on the profits obtained from UK customers. Alongside the changes to the RGD, changes are being made to the advertising rights. From 1 December 2014, it will be illegal to advertise remote gaming in the UK unless the operator holds a Remote Operator’s Licence, so even an Isle of Man operator which does not have any UK customers may still be required to obtain a licence in order to advertise in the UK, for example at football matches. For operators that are heavily reliant on UK customers this will be a substantial additional cost, not only in respect of the duty payable but also the licensing fees. On the other hand, operators that only have a small number of UK players may consider it not worthwhile obtaining a licence and decide to block UK customers from their site, although this could preclude them from advertising in the UK. The finer detail of the legislation is still being discussed; however this is a big change for any Isle of Man operator that has UK customers.

Next month, we invite you to ask our experts on the topics that matter to you. Simply send your questions to editorial@gallery.co.im.

ISLE OF MAN PREMIER MAGAZINE

UPFRONT

AFFAIRS BOSTON GROUP

I heard the deadline for FATCA is this month, are local businesses prepared?

A good question, but not one that I am able to answer easily. At Boston, we are prepared, but do not under-estimate the task ahead. In broad terms, preparation is geared towards two areas of FATCA - registration and reporting. For registration purposes, matters became a little clearer with the first deadline in April for non-Model 1 IGA jurisdictions. Whilst this task was on a much smaller scale than the next round of registrations, there should be less to fear for those who have now experienced the process. Statistics show 313 Isle of Man entities now registered with the IRS, which sounds low compared to, say, Guernsey, standing at 2,406. There will be a number of valid reasons contributing to this difference, but I also suspect that some local businesses are not yet aligned with what is required of them. Whilst firms may bemoan the associated costs of registration, this is likely to be minimal in comparison to the reporting aspects of FATCA, applicable from 1 July. In addition, new client onboarding procedures also have to be implemented by this date. Firms have to be system ready now in order to capture all relevant data required for identification, monitoring and reporting purposes. If this process has not yet begun, businesses will be on the back foot when the first reports have to be submitted in 2015. Some local businesses may need to refocus their efforts to avoid falling foul of the numerous pitfalls presented by FATCA, which is something the Isle of Man as a whole needs to be aware of to insure against the risks of non-compliance.

COUNTING HOUSE

How soon do you think mobile payments will become popular in the Isle of Man?

Mobile payments are not destined suddenly to become a universal tool. They are quietly making their way into our financial worlds; one merchant, one bank at a time. Barclays customers have had access to Pingit technology for more than a year. IoM Bank has recently launched a brilliant marketing campaign for its mobile app, sadly damaged somewhat by download difficulties (and if your Apple subscription happens not to be to the British store, it’s not available at all). If you play on PokerStars, Paddy Power or Ladbrokes, you can deposit through their mobile application. This is the consummation of a trend that has been under way for years. Browser-enabled devices can access payment websites; transmission of money from those facilities is already easy. But with native apps, the user experience is better and the process slicker. Shopping using the mobile telephone account, while it has gained limited traction, will not win widespread acceptance until the Telcoms reduce their commission charges. They often demand 30 to 50 per cent! They are likely to miss the boat altogether; large merchants even find the two to three per cent charged for credit card use too expensive. At what point will peer-to-peer payments using only mobile technology (no banks) become possible? Very soon – digital currency options with on-device wallets and device-to-device transmission have arrived, and the Island is playing a leading role as a development site. Even if the early movers don’t survive, blockchain security and decentralised payments technology is showing us the future.

UTOPIA

Why would any one want to set up a new business today?

I have asked myself on numerous occasions “why would anybody set up a new business today?”... And the answer is; “because you can!” In November last year, we embarked on establishing a footprint in the town centre. First, we had to identify why we needed to do this, and found it was because we had outgrown our main Castlemona salon site, so developing a smaller, boutique, walk in, town centre salon would attract a different type of client. Secondly, we had to consider whether or not we could deliver the same quality of service from two differing locations. The answer to this was “yes”, because the personnel transferred to the Walpole Avenue salon were all personally trained and are very aware that reputation brings people to you, and that it’s what you do today that will bring customers back tomorrow! Quality control in new outlets, delivering excellence at an affordable price, clean, modern and up-to-date systems will always be key to a long, successful and happy business. Investing in our young people with high-quality training is vital in providing longevity to our salons. The beauty industry is driven by youth and fashion, and our young stylists are the inspiration that keeps me ahead of what is a very competitive market!

Utopia’s new boutique hair salon & Purite beauty rooms with Alex at our Walpole Avenue Salon J Walk in service J Weddings & Special occasions J Convenient town centre location

Marco and the team at Walpole avenue

BECAUSE QUALITY MATTERS

Walpole Avenue Salon 7-11 Walpole Avenue, Douglas, IM1 2LT & 01624 616515 www.utopiahaircare.com / www.purite.im

UPFRONT

WHAT BETTER PLACE TO TIE THE KNOT! HEATHER AND STUART BLACKLEY HAVE SHARED A LOVE OF BOATS FOR MANY YEARS. SO MUCH SO THAT THEY WANTED TO TIE THE KNOT ABOARD THEIR VERY OWN BOAT, KEPT IN PEEL MARINA IN THE ISLE OF MAN.

which took place on May 2nd. Joined by a close-knit group of friends and family; Heather and Stuart enjoyed a very private ceremony carried out by the Douglas General Registry, with a beautifully personal poem read by the Registrar, aboard the boat, already aptly named the Heather B! Instead of an aisle, Heather walked down the plank to the sound of Il Divo’s version of the theme tune to Titanic! The nautical theme continued with photographs on Peel Marina and beach followed by a fresh seafood buffet in the Peel Sailing and Cruising Club and an icing replica of the boat for a cake!

ISLE OF MAN PREMIER MAGAZINE

UPFRONT

PHOTOGRAPHS | Simon Parks

BECAUSE QUALITY MATTERS

UPFRONT

OUR COMMUNITY

GIVE MANX TELECOM TO SPONSOR AGRICULTURAL SHOW Last September, Michael Tait thought it was time to climb out of a shallow rut and set himself a charitable challenge, now being a househusband aged 52. After some deliberation, he decided that he would tackle ‘The Way of the Roses’ on his bicycle - which would take him 170 miles from Morecambe to Bridlington thus completing a Coast2Coast crossing and while in the saddle he would turn around and cycle all the way back as well, a distance of 350 miles in five days. All the money raise was for OXFAM. Michael has raised over £900 so far and would love to reach to the big £1,000. Anyone who may wish to donate to OXFAM, and learn more about the route visit his webpage: www.justgiving.com/Michael-Tait1. Open until around the July 15. He’s apparently plotting another adventure, but don’t tell his wife!

YES DAVE, YOU REALLY HAVE WON A TT SUPERBIKE FROM MANX TELECOM! “I’m still in shock” was TT fan Dave Wright’s reaction after winning a £15,000 limited edition Honda Fireblade in a Manx Telecom competition. And who could blame him – it’s not every day that you find out you’re the proud owner of the road legal version of Honda Racing’s TT machine, or have it presented to you by Conor Cummins! Dave, an avid TT fan and a self-employed joiner and fitter who runs his own business DKW Installations, was the lucky winner out of millions of entries in a competition for Manx Telecom mobile customers, held to celebrate the company’s role as one of Conor’s personal sponsors. Straight out of the showroom, and without any modifications, Conor reckons he could average 120mph around the Mountain Course on the limited edition road version of the Fireblade, but suggested Dave didn’t attempt it. Everyone who used Manx Telecom’s mobile network from 6th May to 5th June was entered into the competition to win the Fireblade, and there were 10 other winners who received Sony Xperia Z1 compact smartphones, each worth £449.

NOBLE HEALTHCARE COMMITS £30K TO BREAST UNIT Hopes of building a dedicated unit for breast cancer treatment have been boosted with a commitment of £30,000 from the Henry Bloom Noble Healthcare Trust. The Manx Breast Cancer Support Group is aiming to raise £1.5million to create a dedicated breast unit at Noble’s Hospital. The new facility, which will sit in a courtyard between the private patients’ wing and Ward 2, will provide state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment facilities as well as dedicated rooms in which a cancer diagnosis can be delivered in complete privacy and treatment options discussed. Through the generosity of the Trust and others, they have so far raised in excess of £300,000. With this kind of support, the target will become a reality in the very near future. If you would like to support the Trust, visit the website: www.hbnhealthcaretrust.org.im, email info@hbnhealthcaretrust.org.im or call 616108.

ISLE OF MAN PREMIER MAGAZINE

UPFRONT

14 YEAR OLD DAN AIMS FOR TOKYO 2020 Moore Stephens is proudly supporting 14 year old Dan Sandford, the Isle of Man’s first blade runner. British Athletics chose Dan to attend the Parallel Success Talent Programme this year as a T44 para-athlete. Last winter, Dan attended four Parallel Success Training days - where he was trained by the top performance coaches in the country. As part of his training, over the next four months Dan will be competing in the UK against other under 15s in the same disability classification. He has recently returned from a meet in the North West of England where he obtained two personal bests and is now ranked number two for his classification in the UK. Dan’s goal is the World Junior Para-Championships (London) in 2017, and then he would love to compete in the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics.

MANX TELECOM TO SPONSOR AGRICULTURAL SHOW FOR 3RD YEAR Manx Telecom is extending its sponsorship of the Royal Manx Agricultural Show for another three years. The company began sponsoring the event in 2012 and will now continue its support until 2016. The event will continue to be known as The Royal Manx Agricultural Show with Manx Telecom, and will be held on August 8 and 9 this year at Knockaloe Farm in Patrick. This year’s show will feature performances from the Stampede Stunt Company which proved to be very popular when they appeared at the 2013 show with a medieval-themed display. Go to www.stampedestuntcompany.co.uk for information and videos of the Stampede displays. The schedule is available now and this lists all of the classes that can be entered. For a copy of the list please email royalmanx@ manx.net or phone 801850.

Move money without moving Our Mobile app lets you transfer money instantly between your accounts wherever you happen to be

Want us to show you how? We’re app-y to help Call in to any branch iombank.com/helpfulbanking Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter @iombank

UPFRONT

me& mypet

DIANE MCCUDDEN Breed? A rare breed I have been told by many, but female!

Where do you live on the Island? Laxey/Glen Mona.

Age? Celebrating a big birthday in September.

Where are you originally from? I’m from Swansea in South Wales.

Likes? I love good walks with my dogs, usually they take me for a walk, they are so strong and fit, unlike me. Being a photographer, I like to capture the expressions on their faces on camera whilst out and about.

What do you do for a living? I love my job as a freelance photographer; from photographing the TT races to teaching people to use their DSLR cameras. I’m very much an outdoor girl, so I have the best job in the world. The Isle of Man is blessed with some fantastic scenery I never tire of capturing it: www.celtic-Moments.co.uk

Dislikes? Rainy days, I’m a sunshine person. But my boys love splashing and rolling around in puddles.

Do you have any more pets? I have three dogs in total; Max, Jake and now Brock.

If animal what would you be? I would definitely have to be a pampered pooch. Sleep, eat, walk, more sleep, blazing fire to curl up in front of. what more can you ask for! Oh plenty of cuddles.

Would you have any more pets? I have had dogs most of my life, and can’t imagine life without one, so yes, when the time comes, hopefully that won’t be for a long time yet.

Why did you decide on a rescue dog? I decided to have a rescue dog as I didn’t want to train another puppy. Too messy!

The best and worst thing about having a pet is... The best thing is the unconditional love they give, and the secrets they will never tell. The worst thing is when you have so say goodbye. I’ve had several dogs and it never gets any easier when they die. It’s like losing a member of your family.

ISLE OF MAN PREMIER MAGAZINE

UPFRONT

DIANE & BROCK

Give an animal

A HOME BROCK Breed? A naughty Springer Spaniel. Age? I’m five this year old, but my owner says I resemble a child that going through the terrible twos. Likes? I like cuddles and to be the centre of attention. The bed is a really comfy place to sleep and hide when the door has been forgotten to be closed, and of course a lovely blazing fire in winter. Best of all I like my new home, I’ve had a few and not had the best of times in the past. I try to be a good boy, but lapse from time to time and forget my manners. I’m getting to like my new pals Max and Jake; they’re only three years old, so i’m the boss! Dislikes? I dislike being ignored, my owner often gets a scare when I let out a loud bark. If human what would you be? If I were human I’d be a channel swimmer. I’ve tried a few time whilst chasing birds on the seashore. I can’t understand why I can never catch them. Why do you love your human? My Mummy has given me nothing but love, care and understanding, and most of all patience! Even when I’ve eaten her socks and had to pay a visit to the vet being quite poorly. If you had one wish what would you wish for? I wish to learn to play tug of war with Max and Jake without me have a strop and getting grumpy. And for a long and happy life with my human. Oops that’s more than one!

BLAY Blay is a three year old merle collie, a handsome boy who loves his squeaky toys and his Schmacko treats. He can be a little standoffish until he gets to know you, but he’s starting to relax thanks to the hard work of the stafF. Blay is a super dog who just needs a chance to discover that humans and other dogs can be his friends and he’d love to live with an experienced collie owner who knows how to keep him mentally and physically stimulated so he uses up all his energy and enthusiasm. If you think you are the person Blay is looking for, please come and meet him and get to know him so he can be your best friend.

CASPER Casper is a Staffie/Patterdale, a stunning dog with a shiny golden coat and he’s looking for a home where he can learn to trust and start his new life with an owner who can convince him that the rest of the world is not against him. He’s made amazing progress in the past few months and is now a much happier dog who enjoys his hydrotherapy sessions and plays happily with his teddy bear. If you can throw a ball, Casper will be your best friend, and he’s such a striking dog that you’ll soon fall for his charms. All Casper needs is love and security so, if you are prepared to spend time with him, get to know him and win his trust, you could have years of pleasure ahead of you.

ManxSPCA ARD JERKYLL, EAST FOXDALE • TEL: 851672

www.manxspca.com BECAUSE QUALITY MATTERS

UPFRONT

EYE -SPY

the tanorexic It’s Danielle’s favourite time of year. The weather’s warm and finally she gets to show off her perfectly bronzed legs. Well, she thought they were perfectly bronzed, but now she’s starting to feel a bit pale again.

Now the summer’s here, Danielle’s back to thinking about her tan. Thank goodness for the three for two offers at Boots – she’s already stocked up on Fake Bake, St Tropez and a couple of brushon bronzers for good measure. It’s the healthy way to get a tan, right? After all, how else is she supposed to get brown, stuck inside at her desk all day. And fake tan’s not such a bad thing. But Danielle makes a mental note to try

and remember not to get out the St Tropez after a night out with the girls again. After a few cocktails, drawing in ab-lines and contouring cheekbones with the fake tan - like a spray tan she’d had once – had sounded like a good idea. It was only the next morning, when Danielle woke up with Apache-style streaks on her cheeks and a stomach striped with what looked like nasty surgery scars that she realised it probably wasn’t a good move. Danielle can’t understand why everyone isn’t bronzed like her. After all, a tan makes legs look instantly longer and leaner, and it’s the only way to wear all those hot summer colours. Of course there’s the downsides, those tell-tale orange ‘40-a-day’ cuticles, orange stains on her sheets, her pyjamas and her boyfriend, but it’s a small price to pay for looking slimmer, healthier and just generally more gorgeous. Isn’t it?

“

It didn’t feel fake to Danielle though – with her eyes closed and the music on, she could imagine she was on an exotic beach somewhere, the Seychelles maybe or perhaps the Maldives with a waiter bringing over a chilled Mai Thai.

“

Perhaps she should start applying St Tropez every day, instead of every other day. And what’s the harm, she thinks, it’s only a bit of fake tan – it’s not as if she’s always on the sunbeds. Danielle’s tried to forget the course of sunbed sessions she took over the winter. It was almost like a guity fix, sneaking in to The Tanning Shop in her lunch break for ten minutes of fake sunshine. It didn’t feel fake to Danielle though – with her eyes closed and the music on, she could imagine she was on an exotic beach somewhere, the Seychelles maybe, or perhaps the Maldives with a waiter bringing over a chilled Mai Thai. No phones ringing, no annoying boss chasing for paperwork, just solitude and that wonderful skin-warming sunshine feeling. When she stepped back out onto the grey streets, Danielle felt so much better, almost as if she was on a bit of a high. And it was absolutely legal. Everyone kept telling her how healthy she looked and asking if she’d been away. Danielle was convinced it was doing her good, after all, don’t you get lots of vitamins from sunlight? But then there was all the talk about possible health risks, and worse – wrinkles.

Danielle can always spray on more perfume to camouflage the chemical smell. And just you wait until summer’s properly here, thinks Danielle, as she smoothes on more Fake Bake – we’ll just see who looks better in their bikini…

Gallery goes undercover to bring you an insider’s look at some of the Isle of Man’s social stereotypes. Recognise anyone you know?

ISLE OF MAN PREMIER MAGAZINE

We will print your vacation photos on canvas, so that you can "go back" each time you walk past your canvas

from ÂŁ25

www.canvasmann.com

ÂŁ35

Email: print@canvasmann.com Phone no. 07624 212150

18 x 24 inch canvas prints -

VOUCHERS

Vacations can't "last forever", so it's a good thing that you took so many pictures!

Need a gift for someone but run out of time to make it? Canvas prints are ideal presents!

Turn some of your most beautiful holiday shots into canvas art time-capsules

CANVAS PERFECT GIFT IDEA

Personalized Canvas Prints

EVENTS

QUINN LEGAL - SNOOKER LEGENDS CHALLENGE MATCH Location - Villa Marina | June 2014

Five snooker legends and the delightful Michaela Tabb rolled into town earlier in June to participate in the Quinn Legal Snooker Legends Challenge Match. The Villa Marina was transformed to resemble the Crucible and the quality of snooker did not disappoint. Dennis Taylor donned his signature glasses and went on to make a sublime century. John Virgo was in charge of commentary, trick shots and Hawk-eye - which saw him galloping around the table giving a witty insight into the shots the players were attempting.

The Darlinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; of Dublin, Ken Doherty, lived up to his name and his billing as a former World Champion when he completed the second century of the event. The Line-up was completed by Jimmy White and Stephen Hendry. Quinn Legal's Hazel Carroon was one of the stars of the evening. Hazel not only successfully navigated one of Virgo's trick shots she also partnered Taylor and cleared all of the coloured balls (with some assistance from Hendry)! Quinn Legal would like to thank everyone who attended. PHOTOGRAPHY- WWW.DOLLSFACTORY.NET ISLE OF MAN PREMIER MAGAZINE

EVENTS

DOUGLAS RUGBY CLUB Location - The Best Western Palace Hotel | May 2014

Douglas Rugby Club celebrated the most successful season in a long history with 207 guests at the Best Western Palace Hotel for the annual dinner. British Lion and Great Britain rugby league international John Bentley presented awards and entertained with a speech full of humour.Â Niall Killey received Player of the Year, Simon Ward Most Improved Player, Bryn Snellgrove and Daryn

PHOTOGRAPHY - TONY WILSON-SPRATT BECAUSE QUALITY MATTERS

Thompson top try scorers, Carl Conroy and Chris Bollen 2nd XV Players of the Year, Bryn Snellgrove top points scorer, and Tom Waterworth the coveted Golden Ball and Clubman of the Year awards.

EVENTS

KIM MANNING & CIARAN BROAD – WEDDING DAY Location - The Empress Hotel | May 2014

paparazzi@gallery.co.im

PHOTOGRAPHY- WWW.MATTMOSUR.COM

ISLE OF MAN PREMIER MAGAZINE

RAMSEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL PROM

EVENTS

Location - The Empress Hotel | May 2014

PHOTOGRAPHY- WWW.DOLLSFACTORY.NET BECAUSE QUALITY MATTERS

EVENTS

From simple Lighting & Sound hire to Full Production Services ELS are the Islands one stop shop for event organisers looking to keep abreast of the rest and add that touch of professional class that every event deserves. Celebrating their ninth year in business, ELS are the Premier Hire & Sales Supplier of Lighting, Sound, Special Effects & Stage equipment to the Islands Event Industry. With an ever increasing hire inventory of Professional grade equipment ELS, are well geared up to supply the most demanding of events. Be it an outdoor music festival, corporate conference, marquee event, wedding, film shoot or a simple party, ELS have the right kit to make it an event to remember. ELS have a huge stock of specialist Lighting equipment such as searchlights, laser projectors, water ripple projectors, UV

lights, gobo projection units for logos and images as well as conventional lighting fixtures for lighting up and colouring buildings, etc. Their special effects kit includes the very latest in smoke and haze technology, gas flame effects, snow machines, bubble machines, confetti shooters and even dry ice effect machines. This year has seen a massive investment in additional stage decks and also the Pro Audio side of the business; with the purchase of new digital sound desks, outdoor PA speakers, festival type line array speakers and on-stage monitor speakers. All of which have just had their maiden outing at MOTOFEST at Jurby during TT week, and the feedback from the bands and those who attended have confirmed that the investment was well worth while doing. ELS are also the proud owners of the Islands largest dedicated outdoor festival stage. The Prolyte Arc Roof Stage is a 10m wide by 8m deep structure and is the only purpose built professional stage of its size currently in the Island. It is designed to cater for crowds of up to 3000 people which as MD Justin McMullin

explains: â&#x20AC;&#x153;is ideal for the size & nature of outdoor events that take place on the Island.â&#x20AC;? The Arc roof system also has a number of other uses such as a weatherproof covering for outdoor ceremonies; such as weddings, trade stands, motor shows and exhibitions. The ELS team have worked on a huge number of prestigious festivals and events such as Elton John at Nobles Park, The Garden Party, TT on the Prom, Peelstock, The Bay Festival, The TT centenary laser show over Douglas Bay and Global Gathering 2012 in the UK amongst others. ELS work closely with a number of exclusive event partners such as Islandbased event specialists; Optimal Events, G-Force Displays and Taylor Made, to name a few. This formidable force pull off some of the most impressive events in the Island and to a standard that you would expect to see in the likes of London or Monaco. Contact the ELS team and let them transform your event and add that standard of class that you deserve. info@elsiom.com www.elsiom.com www.facebook.com/elsiom or call 07624 200101 / 499248

ISLE OF MAN PREMIER MAGAZINE

CULTURE

CULTURE VULTURE What’s on...

Now - 11.07.2014 AMALGAMS: AN EXHIBITION OF SCULPTURES BY ROBERT JONES //SAYLE GALLERY, DOUGLAS// A unique exhibition of eight imposing sculptures created by local artist Robert Jones; resurrecting derelict machinery and abandoned materials and amalgamating them with beaten copper, steel and bronze to create vibrant pieces of contemporary art. www.saylegallery.com

Now - 30.06.14 MANXNESS //HOGSON LOOM GALLERY, LAXEY// An open art exhibition celebrating the Island of Culture featuring art, sculpture, textiles, photographs and much, much more – all on the theme of ‘Manxness’. Admission is free. www.facebook.com/hodgsonloomgallery

Now - 04.08.2014 FILM POSTERS – A NEW EXHIBITION FROM BRUNO CAVELLEC //THE ART BAR, NOA BAKEHOUSE, FORT STREET, DOUGLAS// For this new exhibition, popular local artist Bruno has been playing with layers of personal photographs and artwork to create original posters for non-existent movies, in different languages. The Art Bar at Noa Bakehouse is the hottest new exhibition space in town, and is open seven days a week. www.brunocavellec.com www.facebook.com/noa-bakehouse

02.07.2014 – 27.07.2014 PAUL PARKER & HOWARD SHIMMIN //THE ISLE GALLERY, TYNWALD MILLS// New work from these popular local artists. www.theislegallery.com

04.07.2014 8pm BOB KERR AND HIS WHOOPEE BAND //CENTENARY CENTRE, PEEL// Bob Kerr and his Whoopee Band combine their musical skill and great sense of humour to recreate a show of unashamed nostalgia. Five eccentric gentleman playing around 20 conventional – and some less conventional – instruments, all adding up to an evening of good honest fun. Tickets £15 from Celtic Gold (Peel), Shakti Man (Ramsey), Peter Norris Music (Douglas), Thompson Travel (Port Erin) and online at www.centenarycentre.com

05.07.2014 7pm O’HOOLEY & TIDOW //ERIN ARTS CENTRE, PORT ERIN// Second visit of this acclaimed duo to the Isle of Man, with their new album, ‘The Hum’, with Guest support from Truman Falls. Supported by the Isle of Man Arts Council and Island of Culture 2014. Tickets £15 from the Erin Arts Centre on: 01624 832662 and online. www.jonnopromotions.com

05.07.2014 – 06.07.2014 6pm LIVE AT THE CASTLE – SOUNDCHECK & FRIENDS //CASTLE RUSHEN// Two nights of musical talent; showcasing the Island’s best young performers in the grounds of Castle Rushen. A different lineup with special guests, each night. An Island of Culture 2014 event. Tickets £5 (£3 students) per night or £8/£4.80 for weekend tickets from the Manx Museum, Castle Rushen or online from:

09.07.2014 – 01.08.2014 ‘IMAGES OF MANN &BEYOND’ - AN EXHIBITION OF WORK BY NOBBY CLARKE //ERIN ARTS CENTRE, PORT ERIN/ Local artist Nobby Clarke has been painting for over forty years, with subject matter ranging from land and sea-scapes to trains, boats and airoplanes. This latest exhibition takes in the beauty of the Island and also reflects his travels all over the world. In partnership with ArtworkX of Mann. www.erinartscentre.com

11.07.2014 – 13.07.2014 HOLD ON TO EACH OTHER – A FLASH INSTALLATION BY HENRY WOOD //SAYLE GALLERY, DOUGLAS// For one weekend only, a pop-up exhibition of work by this talented young local artist. Be part of the installation by coming along during the day on Friday 11 July. www.saylegallery.com

22.07.2014 – 21.08.2014 CHILDREN’S ART WORKSHOPS, SUMMER BOOT CAMP //THE ISLE GALLERY, TYNWALD MILLS// Keep your children occupied this summer with workshops run by professional artists at The Isle Gallery. For enquiries or to reserve a place, call: 01624 801751 or e-mail: islegalleryiom@ gmail.com. Supported by the Isle of Man Arts Council and Island of Culture 2014 www.theislegallery.com.

www.manxnationalheritage.im

26.07.2014 8pm

06.07.2014 1pm

GORDIE MACKEEMAN AND HIS RHYTHM BOYS //CENTENARY CENTRE, PEEL//

GUIDED WALK //CREGNEASH// Beginning in Cregneash village at Cummal Beg shop, the walk will take you along the farm trail to Black Head and back. Tickets £6 from the Manx Museum and online at: www.manxnationalheritage.im.

Expect high energy Canadian roots music from this Gordie, perhaps best known as fiddle player for the Grass Mountain Hobos, and his Rhythm Boys. Tickets £16 www.centenarycentre.com

ISLE OF MAN PREMIER MAGAZINE

CULTURE

26.07.2014 8pm GORDIE MACKEEMAN AND HIS RHYTHM BOYS //CENTENARY CENTRE, PEEL// Expect high energy Canadian roots music from this Gordie, perhaps best known as fiddle player for the Grass Mountain Hobos, and his Rhythm Boys. Tickets £16 from Celtic Gold, Peel, Shakti Man, Ramsey, Peter Norris Music (Douglas), Thompson Travel (Port Erin) and online at: www.centenarycentre.com

27.07.2014 7pm GARRON FRITH WITH GUEST SUPPORT, MAE CHALLIS //JABBERWOCKY, DUKE ST, DOUGLAS// Manchester singer/songwriter Garron Frith – whose music is variously described as ‘country rock’, ‘blues’ and ‘roots’ - makes his Isle of Man debut in this latest ‘Sunday Night Special’ with local talent, Mae Challis, in support. Supported by the Isle of Man Arts Council and Island of Culture 2014. Tickets £10 from Jabberwocky and online at: www.etickets.im/JP

30.07.2014 2.30pm MISS POTTER (CERT PG) //JERIN ARTS CENTRE, PORT ERIN// Latest in the Port Erin Arts Centre ‘Isle of Film, I love Film’ series. The story of author Beatrix Potter, starring Rene Zellweger, with locations including Foxdale and Douglas.

Genesis Gallery Duncan Macgregor Visit Genesis Gallery and view a stunning collection of artwork by the celebrated British seascape artist Duncan Macgregor. Duncan’s superb contemporary interpretations of life at sea have gained him a formidable International reputation. His painterly style is characterised by high-impact colour combinations which bring the natural world into sharp relief. From the rough surfaces and dazzling blues of a choppy ocean to gentle silken swathes of champagne coloured skies; his work gives expression to the many faces of the sea. The collection is diverse and features subjects beyond seascapes and sailing. It verges on the abstract and the sheer creative energy that is clearly evident in the creation of the work illuminates each piece. The range includes high impact hand-embellished limited editions, as well as powerful glass, aluminium and gloss editions. To ensure that his artwork remains exciting, diverse and innovative, Duncan has always experimented with new mediums and surfaces upon which to paint and new coastal themes to capture. Whilst his compositions have always had great drama, the almost metallic sheen and shimmering surface of many of his works gives great impact to his ultra-stylish range of limited editions. Duncan is an experienced and adventurous sailor and his voyages have inspired much of his stunning work. His autobiographical retrospective book, ‘Making Waves’, is now available in the gallery and offers a unique insight in to the fascinating experiences he has had at sea and demonstrates the diversity of his creative talents.

Tickets £5 (£1 for children) available on the door. No need to book. www.erinartscentre.com

BECAUSE QUALITY MATTERS

CULTURE

CULTURE NEWS ‘ARTS UNBOUNDED’ – SUBMISSIONS NOW SOUGHT FOR INCLUSIVE EXHIBITION AT THE SAYLE GALLERY IN SEPTEMBER. If you are an artist producing great work, despite - or even because of - facing physical, mental or emotional challenges, then the Sayle Gallery in Douglas needs you for a new exhibition in early September. ‘Arts Unbounded’ aims to showcase the best in visual artwork produced by disabled (however you wish to define it) local artists - and if you think this is you, then don’t waste any time in contacting the Gallery. (Not use, the Sayle Gallery!) “We hope visitors to the Gallery during this exhibition will be inspired to see adversity as a surmountable obstacle,” says a Sayle Gallery representative, “and perhaps gain a greater understanding of what it means to live with one’s own frailties.” Submissions – up to two per person – could be two-dimensional (paintings, drawings, etchings, photographs etc) or sculptures and whether or not you choose to advertise your ‘disability’ or even your name is entirely up to you and artists can offer their work for sale. Any works sold during this exhibition will be subject to the Sayle Gallery’s normal 25% commission. Work can be submitted for inclusion at any time before 15 August and more information on how to get involved in ‘Arts Unbounded’ is available from the Sayle Gallery.

ISLAND OF CULTURE TO PAY FIRST WORLD WAR TRIBUTE Island of Culture 2014, in association with local military organisations and veterans’ associations, is to stage a First World War centenary commemorative event. A re-enactment of young Manx conscripts parading from the site of the former Old Drill Hall in Peel Road to King Edward Pier is to take place on Monday August 4th. The parade will leave from Peel Road at 6.45pm and arrive at the Sea Terminal at approximately 7.15pm to coincide with the departure of the Ben-my-Chree. The re-enactment, which will include community singing and conclude with the sounding of the Last Post, will provide the opportunity for the people of the Isle of Man to pay tribute to the many Manx men who left to fight in the First World War, celebrate those who returned and honour the sacrifice made by those who fell. In the spirit of Island of Culture’s call to ‘Be Inspired. Get Involved.’ members of the public, community groups, choirs, brass bands and other interested parties are being invited to take part. To find out more contact Island of Culture 2014 events manager Emma Quirk, emma.quirk@gov.im, 697420/341823. www.islandofculture.im

ORIGINAL ART FOR A TENNER! How many times have you seen a painting you love, but, when it’s a choice between paying the rent and having an original piece of art on your wall, sadly the rent has to come first. Or you need to buy your daughter new ballet shoes and/or your son new football boots – you really can’t justify splashing out on a work of art. But if you get to The Isle Gallery in Tynwald Mills this July there is an opportunity to spend just £10 and own exactly that – an original work by one of the Island’s many talented artists.

WILLASTON PRIMARY SCHOOL FOCUSES ON ISLAND OF CULTURE 2014 Pupils from Willaston Primary School offered a new and very different slant on the Isle of Man when they entered a photography competition as part of the school’s support of Island of Culture 2014. They were challenged to capture in a photograph what the Isle of Man meant to them, with the winning entry, judged by Andrew Barton, qualifying for the prize of a digital camera, provided by the school. Teacher Helen Moyer said: ‘We were delighted that Andrew Barton, one of the Island’s leading professional photographers, agreed to judge the entries and we were most encouraged by his comments. ‘Island of Culture is not only is a way of celebrating the Island’s diverse cultural life but also of nurturing fledgling artistic talent among our young people, so we are pleased to be make our contribution to the year-long celebrations.’

So what’s the catch? Well, the works are all postcard size. And they are sealed in blank envelopes. You hand over your money and choose an envelope – it might be an original Jeremy Paul (whose larger paintings have won international acclaim and sell for £1000’s) or an original Juan Moore (whose work has appeared in The Guardian, on stamps and who is currently producing ‘an image a day’ for the Island of Culture 2014 celebrations) – but you don’t know. You might have inadvertently picked the envelope of an unknown artist who may be the ‘next big thing’ – a Turner Prizewinner -in - waiting maybe. OK, it’s a bit of a gamble, but it’s only £10. That’s three pints of beer. Or a packet (and a bit) of cigarettes. But art lasts longer and has none of the side-effects. So go on, why not take the risk? There’ll be a list of participating artists so it’s not a complete leap into the unknown - and the £10 envelopes are available at the Isle Gallery, Tynwald Mills from 2 July until they’re all sold.

Competition winner was James Leece, nine, for his photograph of his sister Tori and father at the top of Snaefell. Runners-up were Molly Preston and Lucy Callow, both aged nine.

ISLE OF MAN PREMIER MAGAZINE

CULTURE

LOCAL ARTIST’S WORKS SELECTED FOR ARC INTERNATIONAL SALON

and his pet dog) were selected out of 2200 entries to become finalists in the figurative category.

Local artist Svetlana Cameron has had three of her portraits selected for the Art Renewal Centre (ARC) International Salon in the US.

The ARC is a visual arts organisation dedicated to promoting classical realism, a style of which Mrs Cameron is an acclaimed exponent.

Her artworks, ‘Portrait of Bishop Robert Paterson’, ‘Portrait of Canon Alger’ and ‘Henry and Toffee’ (which depicts a young boy

www.svetlanacameron.com

H E R I TAG E R A I LWAYS • C L A S SIC V E H IC L E S SP E C IA L T O U R S & WA L K S • SUM M I T D I N I N G F O O T P L AT E TA S T E R S • R A I L A L E • C OA S TA L C RU I SE

30TH JULY TO 3RD AUGUST 2014

Celeb rating

140

Years of Ste So aming

uth

JOIN US FOR FIVE ACTION-PACKED DAYS OF UNIQUE EVENTS CENTERED AROUND THE HERITAGE RAILWAYS OF THE ISLE OF MAN. • Historic Peel P50’s delivered by rail • Nautical goods train • Steam/diesel double heads a passenger train

CALL 01624 662525 FOR INFORMATION OR TO REQUEST A LEAFLET For details visit: For bookings call:

www.iombusandrail.info 01624 662525

isleofmanrailways BECAUSE QUALITY MATTERS

@IOMRailways

CULTURE

WORDS | Suzy Holland

IF YOU’VE NOT YET BEEN TO ‘THIS TERRIBLE ORDEAL’ AT THE MANX MUSEUM, THEN WHAT’S KEEPING YOU?

his exhibition – subtitled ‘The Isle of Man and the First World War’ – is much more than a dry dusty museum piece, and curator Matthew Richardson has pulled together the Museum’s own archive material as well as items lent by local families into a fascinating, cohesive whole. The Isle of Man was a very different place after 1918 than it had been before the war, and this exhibition shows how the Island was involved, and how the legacy of the war impacted on Manx society, its politics and its culture. It’s worth remembering that one in ten of the Islanders directly involved in WW1 didn’t survive. Soldiers, sailors and airman are commemorated alongside the women who worked in the munitions factories, were nurses, or became police officers, and ‘This Terrible Ordeal’ also has sections devoted to those who were left behind to keep the fishing, farming and home fires burning. The experiences of each are documented and illustrated – and there are also sections on the prisoners interned at Knockaloe and even those who - for religious, political or other reasons - became conscientious objectors. Interviews with Matthew Richardson printed elsewhere tell how his own favourite exhibit is the lock of a child’s hair

carried by a soldier throughout the war, but there are lots of other small personal items in ‘This Terrible Ordeal’ which make it much more than just another exhibition. The main room devoted to it allows visitors to dip in and out of the lives of Islanders at home or fighting abroad, but I was particularly taken by an exhibit in the second room (‘interactive’ to appeal to children), where visitors can write names of their own relatives on labels to remind those who visit later that – although long dead – these people remain alive in our memories. The names, the photographs, the labels all have a part in a fascinating exhibition that makes the Isle of Man’s involvement in World War One personal as well as horrifyingly real – and not to be missed. ‘This Terrible Ordeal’ is at the Manx Museum in Douglas until 31 January 2015, and admission is free.

ISLE OF MAN PREMIER MAGAZINE

CULTURE

ISLAND TO STAGE BRITISH ALL-WINNERS

FESTIVAL OF PLAYS A FLAGSHIP EVENT IN BRITISH AMATEUR DRAMATICS IS TO BE HOSTED IN THE ISLE OF MAN IN JULY. The National Drama Festivals Association’s (NDFA) 41st British All Winners Festival of Plays is to be held at the Gaiety Theatre from Sunday 20th to Saturday 26th July. The event, last hosted by the Island in 2008, will bring together invited teams from NDFA member drama groups in Britain, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. The performances will be judged by Jan Palmer Sayer of GoDA (Guild of Drama Adjudicators), director of the Manx Passion promenade production that was staged at sites across the Island during Holy Week.

Jan Palmer Sayer

The selection process for the festival was made on June 14th and 15th by the council of the NDFA of which Michael Lees is a member representing the Manx Amateur Drama Federation (MADF). He is also Island of Culture 2014 event director. Mr Lees explained: “As the Isle of Man is host nation for this year’s festival, MADF is the organising body and I am the coordinator.

Michael Lees

The festival is the culmination of regional competitions held throughout the year. What sets the NDFA festival apart from other similar events is that it’s professionally adjudicated – and in this we’re delighted to be welcoming back Jan Palmer Sayer after her epic production of the Manx Passion. Additionally, with the

NDFA festival, there are three categories; full-length and one-act plays and a youth section, as well as an awards ceremony on the final evening - so it offers a fantastic breadth of theatrical experiences for the audiences.” Winning a regional competition does not, however, guarantee an automatic entrée into the festival, as Mr Lees explained. “There’s a rigorous selection process we apply. NDFA council members read every play and to make sure standards remain high, we only consider productions awarded 80 or more marks out of a possible 100. And our final decision is based, not only on marks awarded, but also on the judges’ remarks. In other words, we look at the productions as a whole, not just at the performers’ acting skills.” The festival is set to attract around 300 visitors, largely performers and officials. “This not only benefits the Manx economy but also makes for a great festival atmosphere as the majority of visitors stay for the whole week to enjoy the plays staged in one of Britain’s finest Victorian theatres, as well as the tours of the Island, theatre workshops and talks we arrange for them. This year we’re delighted that composer Stuart Brayson, who co-wrote the West End show ‘From Here to Eternity’ with Sir Tim Rice, will be in conversation at the Empress Hotel with Tony Gibbs chief executive of NODA (National Operatic and Dramatic Association), sharing experiences and ideas to attract theatre audiences. Stuart will also be performing acoustic versions from the show. Interestingly, at a time when amateur drama festivals are on the decline in England, MADF’s Easter Festival of Plays at the Gaiety Theatre and the all-winners’ festival are, historically, oversubscribed. We’re always keen to encourage drama group teams to visit the Island so we provide substantial travel allowances and are very grateful to the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company for their generous sponsorship, to the Isle of Man Arts Council, and to the Empress Hotel, which serves as festival HQ, for their support.” The NDFA is keen that all generations and abilities have the opportunity to take part in amateur dramatics. “It was for this reason that in 2008, NDFA introduced a section in the finals devoted to those with learning difficulties. We’re enormously proud that the section made its début here in the Isle of Man that same year and that it prompted the formation of the Manx Gateway drama

group. And, in another move to promote amateur drama, the MADF set up a fund in 2008 to help some of the less financially resilient NDFA regional member groups stage future all-winners’ events. “The British All-Winners Festival of Plays, though, isn’t just about sitting in a theatre and watching a play. After every performance the adjudicator comes on stage to talk to the audience and goes into some detail about the play and the author’s aims, to heighten the playgoers’ enjoyment. Simply put the aim of the festival is to provide as broad and inclusive a theatrical experience as possible.”

ISLE OF MAN PREMIER MAGAZINE

CULTURE

BECAUSE QUALITY MATTERS

To reserve a free place for Stuart Brayson and Tony Gibb’s talk e-mail: bronwen@noda.org.uk

www.ndfa.org.uk www.madf.im www.noda.org.uk www.islandofculture.im

CULTURE

THE MONTHLY UPLOAD Want to win £50? All you have to do is email your entry with the subject ‘upload’ to: upload@gallery.co.im. Try to follow a time of the year theme, make the files nice and big though, about

2MB is a good size to aim for. We do try to print every photo following the guide but we can’t get them ALL on the page fullsize unfortunately - they just wouldn’t fit!

£50

winner

Paul Garner

Emma Hurst

Chris Arrowsmith

Nick Shimmin

Abigale Li

Ian Richardson

Pauline Guest

Shan Hill

Onur Benke

ISLE OF MAN PREMIER MAGAZINE

CULTURE

Jeff Kirby

Kelly Collard

Ashley Bingle

Paul Smyth

Chantelle Gregson

Ian Richardson

Lynn Mather

Christine Botha

Pam Kermode Janette Phair

Paul Smyth

Pauline Guest

Chris Arrowsmith

Keen Photographer?

Damien Bird

Gary Harrison

Show us your Isle of Man landscape photograph and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll feature the best in Gallery and give the winner a Manx picnic hamper and a bottle of prosecco.

LANDESCAPE A GALLERY UPLOAD COMPETITION

Send high res (2MB+) photos to upload@gallery.co.im BECAUSE QUALITY MATTERS

CULTURE

SUMMER

AT THE PLACES

we love the most

Are you spending summer on home soil? Time to take a fresh look at the places on your doorstep, you’ll be surprised what will inspire you and make a memorable day out for the family. The Island’s museums, historic buildings and countryside are teeming with opportunities for self-led discovery, special event days or to just enjoy a carefree day out.

EVENT DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

OLD-FASHIONED PURSUITS The good old days were about making your own fun. With a little imagination and planning you can make a visit extra special. Get back in touch with nature and head for the outdoors. Why not take a wander beyond the Laxey Wheel to the glen to see a world of wildlife, see the old mine ruins or explore in the old mine. Go rock-pooling, seal spotting or birdwatching there are endless possibilities to explore on the Island’s coastline. Take to the former fortress of the Viking King of Mann, Peel Castle. As well as uncovering stories in the ancient walls, the Castle’s sheer size affords families plenty of space to run around, what better place to

WEDNESDAY 23 JULY • 2PM – 4PM

have a game of hide and seek! The Castle is also a well-known windy spot perfect for kite-flying. Head north to find The Grove, a charming Victorian estate with an orchard and country garden. Watch the bees at work in the hive or have a picnic and game croquet on the lawn.

Tickle tree branches and find bugs in the woodland, grassland and river at our Laxey Wheel Bug Hunt THURSDAY 24 JULY • 2PM – 4PM Join us for some sports day style fun at the Commonwhelk Games at Peel Castle SUNDAY 10 AUGUST • 2PM – 4PM Reminisce and have some good old fashioned fun at our Parlour Games Day All these events standard admission and free with the ACE card.

ISLE OF MAN PREMIER MAGAZINE

CULTURE

The good old days were about making your own fun. With a little imagination and planning you can make a visit extra special.

STORIES TO TELL Follow in the footsteps of our friendly monks at the all new Monky Business at Rushen Abbey. For the young and young at heart and without wanting to ruin this summer’s greatest surprise, it allows families to discover what life was like at the Abbey through the ages. Pick fruit in the Jam Factory, throw a pot on the potters table or keep the little ones entertain with toddler play mats. We all know that not every day is bright and sunny during the summer so spending an afternoon at the Manx Museum in Douglas is both educational and fun for a rainy day adventure. As well as the galleries about the Islands 10,000 year history, take a visit

to the First World War exhibition and the ajoining Exploratorium; learn though hands on play, dress up in costume and handle collections to discover what life was like in the Great War. JOIN THE CLUB

Cregneash is a little explorer’s paradise, from a summer stomp in the countryside, life on the farm to tales of fairies and folklore. New for this summer, children ages 5 and over can join the Summer Adventure Club, meeting in the clubhouse Quirks Croft cottage

every other Friday from 25 July, tickets are available in advance online. Or simply collect our little explorer’s bee bags on a visit any day throughout the summer holidays. While at the House of Manannan every Thursday in August is Thor’s Days; 4 weeks of activities including making Thor’s mountain-crushing hammer. Suitable for ages 8 – 11 years, it is advisable to book in advance online. Kid’s Craft Club also at House of Manannan, meets on the first Saturday of each month, just £2 a session. If you can’t make the date remember all local young people have a free pass to the heritage sites all year round with their ACE card, kindly supported by Lloyds Bank. Under 5’s are admitted free, and grownups can choose a Season Pass for a year’s unlimited access for just £20. To find out more about events, visiting and tickets see www.manxnationalheritage.im

Monky Business Follow the family friendly Monks for fun things to do

Dress up

The Jam Factory

Throw a Pot

Friend or Foe

Strawberry Hoppers

Toddler Play Mats

Rushen Abbey and Gardens, Ballasalla, IM9 3DB Open daily May – August, 10am – 5pm September – October 10am – 4pm Standard admission charges apply Season passes and ACE cards free, kindly supported by Lloyds Bank

BECAUSE QUALITY MATTERS

CULTURE

I like thunderstorm s as long as they are big, noisy and h ave huge bolts of lightning.

... S I E AM N Y M

Linda Mann MY JOB IS Author, Publisher and playwright. THE BEST JOB IN THE WORLD WOULD BE... A character actress, playing dotty parts in PG Wodehouse adaptations or the sinister shady landlady or guest in some Agatha Christie murder mystery. MY WORST HABIT IS… Impatience. Which leads to opening my mouth before my brain is in gear! Or having a really cunning plan and putting it into action far too quickly; always a recipe for the sort of disaster usually only Baldrick could think up. IF I COULD CHANGE ONE THING IN MY LIFE IT WOULD BE… Gosh what a question. Who thinks these things up! The list is endless. I’d get a proper job for starters … move the entire Island five, 0r even 600 miles south and, yes, that’s it - I’d live in the sun. IF I HAD TO ONLY EAT ONE KIND OF FOOD FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE IT WOULD BE.. Really, really boring… I’d die of boredom. I love food but it has to have loads of flavours and textures and it would need a glass or two of a decent red or white or anything with bubbles in it. I really, really couldn’t live on just one thing... couldn’t live without cheese though - which in turn needs things like crackers.

THIS IS A BIT MORE ABOUT MYSELF... I love my garden and pottering around. I like thunderstorms as long as they are big, noisy and have huge bolts of lightning…. this brings me back to question number three, as maybe another great job would be a tornado chaser! You see - I’m almost completely mad, which helps with the writing and indeed dealing with other writers with my publishing hat on. IF I COULD BE A CELEBRITY FOR A DAY, IT WOULD BE... In foreign parts, swanning around in a big hat and shades and ordering large drinks with fruit in. Then I’d climb into a long black limousine, and head off to the type of restaurant which doesn’t do food but it does do lifestyle… I’d watch a grand vista of setting sun, sea and purple mountains and then listen to live jazz until dawn. THE BEST TIME OF YEAR IS… Early summer. When all the green is fresh and new and there is still the promise of a grand summer. THE BEST ADVICE I’VE EVER BEEN GIVEN IS… Stuff happens. The other was ‘when in doubt, DON’T.’ IF I COULD HAVE ONE QUESTION ANSWERED IN THE WORLD IT WOULD BE… Why 42? THE 3 MOST IMPORTANT THINGS IN LIFE ARE… Being healthy, humour and the art of conversation. WHAT PLANS DO YOU HAVE FOR 2014… I have a new book being launched in July ‘A Homicidal Publisher’s Tale’ - which will involve signings in England as well as over here. I’m still collecting short stories for our next volume of ‘A Tail for All Seasons’. I’m looking for new writers and will be involved in productions of my own and other people’s plays. I’m also one of the guest speakers at the Manx Litfest and will also be running creative writing courses both here and across later on in the year.

ARTIST AND ILLUSTRATORS - Would you like to see your work featured in Gallery Magazine? Simply get in contact with us mynameis@gallery.co.im

ISLE OF MAN PREMIER MAGAZINE

CULTURE

FILMING WAS EXTREMELY CHALLENGING TO ORGANISE IN TERMS OF LOGISTICS AS THERE WERE EIGHT DIFFERENT DRUMMERS WHO WOULD BE DRUMMING, TO BE FILMED IN EIGHT DIFFERENT LOCATIONS.

BIG BEAT FOR HOSPICE

’m Selina Hooper. A year ago, the most I knew about films, was which type of popcorn was my favourite to eat at the cinema, whilst watching one. I recently joined MannIN Shorts; a local initiative that provides a platform for filmmakers of all abilities to develop their skills and knowledge right here on the Isle of Man. I stumbled across the scheme when I saw an advert on Facebook for a screenwriting workshop, attended and fell in love with the whole experience. Since then, I’ve volunteered for anything that needs doing or learning about. The range of opportunities offered are astounding, not to mention the talent and expertise available to learn from, at very reasonable prices, sometimes even for free. I would thoroughly recommend that you check it out for yourself. Through participation in this scheme I have learned more about me at 31 than I have before and developed new found skills that have been applicable in my daily work life. One of the projects that I volunteered for was to produce a promo video for Big Beat for Hospice. I attached myself to the project as producer; the person that sees the project through from start to finish, securing all of the funding, talent and crew necessary to get it made. Without the producer, it would be very unlikely that any film or TV program would be made and completed successfully. The promo for this event was filmed over one of the most changeable, drizzly weekends we could have possibly chosen at the end of May. Filming was extremely challenging to organise in terms of logistics as there were eight different drummers who would be drumming, to be filmed in eight different locations and two other locations for interviews. In the end we managed to finish the filming in good time and ahead of schedule as the whole of the ‘cast’ and crew pulled together to get the drums and equipment set up ready to film in record time. Once we have finished filming one drumming location, the film crew would head immediately to the next location on

Words: Selina Hooper

the list where the next drummer would already have begun setting up their drum kit ready to film their shot. We christened this the ‘drummy hop’ method. All in all, filming this video was a rollercoaster ride of emotions due to truly heartfelt and inspirational stories from the interviews with the Big Beat Team, to dancing madly in various well known Manx locations to the tune used on the video itself and everyone finding the fact that my exhaust was hanging off, hilarious, due to an ill planned manoeuvre on the way to one of the locations. I wouldn’t have had the opportunity to be part of something that is so amazing, that without having gone to my first MannIN Shorts meeting, so I urge you to visit their website at www.manninshorts. com if this sounds like the sort of weekend you’d enjoy. The Big Beat for Hospice is a Manx Charity Event that is planned to be held from 31st October 2014 – 2nd November 2014 in the Villa Marina in Douglas. The event will consist of a group of local drummers who will play continuously for those three days with the aim of raising funds for Hospice Isle of Man. It is this local group of drummers who all appear in the video alongside Margaret Simpson of Hospice. You can view the promotional video once released and find out more about the event, including various satellite events occurring before the main event, once available through the following: www.facebook.com/ TheBigBeatForHospice @bigbeatIOM Alternatively, you can donate to this very worthy cause by going to: www.justgiving.com/bbfh Or, find out more about the range of Hospice’s services at: www.hospice.org.im

ISLE OF MAN PREMIER MAGAZINE

FASHION & BEAUTY

FASHION

WORDS & LAYOUT : JORJA HELMOT

CAPSULE WARDROBE

4 6

3 2

WOMEN

17 16

Twinkle your way into the hot summer months in foils and glossy finishes. Don’t save metallic styles just for night time but let them shimmer during the day in mermaid greens, sparkling silvers and glistening golds.

1. Joy - £35 2. New Look - £24.99 3. Warehouse - £52 4. New Look - £14.99 5. Antipodium @ Asos - £185 6. New Look - £22.99 7. River Island - £26 8. State of Being @ Asos; top - £42, skirt - £50 9. Warehouse - £46 10. Asos - £5 11. New Look - £4.99 12. Miss Selfridge - £25 13. Asos - £35 14. Marks & Spencer - £35 15. Jack Wills - £39.50 16. Asos - £15 17. River Island - £40

ROCHAS SS14

ANTIPODIUM SS14

15 11 12

1010

GUERNSEY’S STYLE MAGAZINE

FASHION

5 8

7 VALENTINO SS14

9 2 4

MEN Hues from white to blue to grey stand out this summer with drops of metal to accessorize. Think glossy brogues, shiny collar pins and iridescent ties to reflect the rays from daytime office wear into the night. For a casual approach, wet look bombers and printed tees do the trick.

1. Next - £22 2. River Island - £6 3. Burton - £40 4. River Island - £12 5. River Island - £20 6. River Island - £35 7. River Island - £16 8.Solid Solid@ @AsosHymn£22 £22 9. Burton - £99 10. River Island - £28 11. New Look - £17.99 12. River Island - £15 13. Rain @ Asos - £100 14. New Look - £24.99 15. Asos - £20 16. New Look - £16.99 17. Burton - £6 18. New Look - £24.99

16 13

YMC SS14

BECAUSE QUALITY MATTERS

BEAUTY

Here comes the

SUN Be a safe sun goddess with our expert golden guide. DILEMMA: I’d like to apply suncare in the mornings and be able to put my clothes on immediately afterwards. SOLUTION: Look for sun fluids with ‘Dry Touch’ technology. This type of suncare was a breakthrough in the US in 2013 and addressed a significant barrier for people who found sunscreen too thick and sticky for comfort. The same technology is becoming more popular over in the UK now too.

P20 ONCE A DAY

LANCASTER SUN SPORT DRY

SOLTAN DRY TOUCH SPRAY

DERMALOGIC.CO.UK

EAU THERMALE AVENUE

CALYPSO

ISLE OF MAN PREMIER MAGAZINE

BEAUTY

BEAUTY BULLETIN

ROCK SOME RIO STYLE Think Rio Carnival on a restrained day KICK OFF YOUR TROPICAL SUMMER WITH THESE BRAZILIAN BEAUTIES.

BECAUSE QUALITY MATTERS

For statement lips, opt for a punchy red, like Topshop’s matte lipstick in Rio Rio, £8 (www.topshop.com).

BEAUTY HOARDING

FASHION

OF SHADES OMBRE

It’s not officially summer until you’ve got a shiny new pair of sunglasses on your head From Seventies-inspired aviators to modern bright frames, this season there are countless styles to see you through the sunshine months. Decorate your eyes with your favourite frames this summer. With shades this good, you’ll be wearing them in the rain.

Emulate the sunset with ombre, gradient lenses. Choose a colour or go mono, like Ralph Lauren’s Black And Clear pair. £69 (www.sunglasses-shop.co.uk)

ROUND

STUDDED

AVIATOR

The shape of the summer? Go circular, whether you prefer thick frames or rimless, a la John Lennon. Try Kite’s Abbey round frames and choose from eight colourways. £95 (www.kitegb.com)

Embrace your inner rock chic with studs. While black frames can look too harsh, switch to white, with the likes of Primark’s embellished pair, and the edginess is a little less intense. £3 (www.primark.com)

Update the classic aviator by switching up the hue of the lenses. Choose a blue or yellow lens, or opt for statement mirrored styles with Next’s Gold Aviator style sunglasses with mirror lens. £12.50 (www.next.co.uk)

GOLD

REFLECTIVE

RETRO

For go-with-everything frames, choose elegant gold. Dune’s Gallop sunglasses have pretty scallop detailing and tinted lenses the perfect accessory to beachy hair. £35 (www.dunelondon.com)

Who needs a compact mirror for make-up touch-ups when you’ve got reflective lenses? The contrast of North Week’s Matte Black frames and mirror lenses will add instant cool to your look. £19.99 (www.northweek.com)

Make your sunglasses a time machine transporter to your favourite decade. Make a Sixties statement with Topshop’s Vintage Lola sunglasses with bold, ivory frames. £18 (www.topshop.com)

STATEMENT

BRIGHT

FLORAL

Forget the fancy dress box, novelty sunglasses are now perfectly acceptable attire for everyday sunshine. Get shades featuring built-in jewellery with F&F at Tesco’s Pearl Cat Eye Sunglasses. £12 (selected Tesco stores; call 0800 505 555)

Keep your outfit low-key and and let loud sunglasses do the talking. Match your mood to your sunglasses with Ice-Watch Eyewear collection’s rainbow shades. £59.50 (www.pog.co.uk)

Blooms aren’t just reserved for summer frocks. Wear your bold floral print on your face with Joules’ Salcombe sunglasses. £60 (www.visionexpress.com)

ISLE OF MAN PREMIER MAGAZINE

FASHION

FASHION FLASH MASCULINE MODE THE ANDROGYNY TREND IS SO POPULAR THAT SOME WOMEN ARE PINCHING THEIR PARTNER’S CLOTHING. Half of women (51%) regularly take items from their other half’s wardrobe to wear themselves according to a UK survey. A third admit to incorporating the pieces into their everyday attire, while the majority claim they use their partner’s items to wear as pyjamas or to lounge in around the house. A third ( 32%) say that shirts are the item they’re most likely to borrow, followed by jumpers (24%), hats (13%), sunglasses (9%) and t-shirts (6%).

BUY IT NOW COME TOGETHER BY WEARING A CHARITY TEE FOR WAR CHILD. River Island has designed a range of T-shirts to support the international charity, with a campaign fronted by Millie Mackintosh and husband Professor Green. Come Together tees are available for boys, girls, men and women, priced £8-18 (www.riverisland.com)

Get the Look FORGET THE DRESS. LORRAINE KELLY DOES RETRO GLAMOUR ON THE RED CARPET IN COAST SEPARATES. Her exact skirt has sold out but you can get a similar blue hue with the Harper Skirt, £75 (www.coast-stores.com)

BECAUSE QUALITY MATTERS

BEAUTY

BEAUTY PRODUCTS

A COLOURFUL LIFE Take inspiration from the stars and be brave with your eye shadow colour this summer. Parties and music festivals are a great excuse to go a bit wild with colour, there is no skill required just go for it and have fun experimenting.

A beauty in BLUE for Miss Lima Work this over your eyeliner and simply smudge in, it looks brilliant on blue eyes. Origins Brightening Creme in Blue £15.00

BROWN and beautiful like our Cheryl A good quest in life is to find a trio of brown shades which complement your skin tone; they are great for naturally enhancing your eyes. Use the darker colour closest to your lid and work your way out; easy peasy. Pür Perfect Fit Eye Shadow Trio in Jet Setter £15.00

Mellow YELLOW akin to Kimmie K For something show stopping very light colours and pastels can give a real high impact on both blondes and brunettes. This is a great festival look! M.A.C Eye Shadow In Going Bananas £11.00

GOLD, bold and brazen like Vanessa It looks oh so pretty. Adding a bit of gold to you eye make up instantly gives a more ‘dressed up’ look. Ideal for nights out. Urban Decay Eye Shadow in Gold £12.35

GREEN with envy for Nelly Heading for a beach party? All shades of green are good for a fun day look. Mint green is especially big this season. The Body Shop Green Quad Palette £16.00

A passionate PURPLE like Rihanna How amazing do Rihanna’s eyes look with purple lids? Purple around the eyes is clever way to make green eyes ‘pop’. bareMinerals Purple Quad £24.35

Gentle RED like Ange Just a dash of red eye shadow can look brilliant and very sexy, you don’t want to go overboard as it will make you look tired but a careful touch just above your eyeliner or even under your lower lashes can look great. Works best on brunettes! M.A.C Playland Pigment in Neo Orange £15.00

ISLE OF MAN PREMIER MAGAZINE

APPETITE

SALAD DAYS ARE HERE TO STAY Juicy burgers and succulent chicken drumsticks are often the main attraction at summer barbecues (see the June issue of Gallery for recipes) - and who can blame us for shunning the salads when the scent of mouth-watering grilled meat fills the air?

But don’t let your nose do your bidding. Done properly; summer salads can be just as exciting as a sizzling quarter-pounder. And what’s more, they’re becoming easier and easier to create at home. Here are three recipes to get you started...

Goats cheese and honey parcels with green beans (Serves 6, making 18 parcels in total) - 400g fine green beans, topped and tailed - 9 sheets filo pastry (two packs of ready-made pastry should be ample) - 4tbsp vegetable oil - 350g mild goat’s cheese (such as goat log), cut into 18 round slices - 18 x 1/2tsp set honey (preferably floral honey) - 2tbsp thyme leaves, torn from the stem - 200g bacon lardons, chopped into very small dice (or 120g of lightly toasted walnuts for vegetarians) - 4 large handfuls mixed baby leaf lettuce or oak leaf lettuce washed and dried - 1 shallot (preferably a banana shallot), finely diced For the dressing: - 1tbsp red wine vinegar - 1tbsp walnut oil - 1tsp Dijon mustard

1. Blanch the green beans in boiling water and once the water boils again, drain and rinse them in very cold water until they are cold to the touch. They should be a little crunchy. Set aside.

2. To make the parcels, cut the filo sheets in half lengthways so you have 18 sheets of pastry, then brush a little of the oil over each sheet of filo on both sides. Next, place a cheese round somewhere in the middle of each sheet and top it with half a teaspoon of honey and a pinch of thyme.

3. Fold the sheet up like a present, tucking in the ends as you go so you

don’t wind up with any ‘open ends’. Don’t worry that it’s not glued tightly shut at this point, as the melted cheese and honey will seal it later. Once you’ve made up all the parcels, set them aside.

4. Fry the lardons in a large, dry frying pan. Once golden and cooked, re-

move them from the pan with a slotted spoon and drip-dry them on kitchen paper.

5. Without tipping the excess fat out of the pan, fry the filo cheese parcels in the lardon pan for four minutes on each side, or until they turn golden. 6. Blend the dressing ingredients together in a clean jam jar and give a good shake. Assemble the salad leaves, shallot, lardons and beans in a large mixing bowl and toss with the dressing. Taste and season before adding the hot parcels and serving.

ISLE OF MAN PREMIER MAGAZINE

(Serves 4) - 1 large aubergine, cut into small dice - 2 medium courgettes, topped, tailed and cut into very small dice - 4tbsp olive oil - 1 large (preferably Spanish) onion, peeled and cut into fine dice - 1 medium yellow pepper, cored and chopped into small cubes - 1 medium orange pepper, cored and chopped into small cubes - 2 cloves garlic, crushed to a paste - 3 anchovies, very finely chopped (you could substitute these for pine nuts or feta) - 10 medium, ripe tomatoes on the vine - Freshly squeezed juice of 1/2 lemon - A handful basil leaves, torn from the stem

1. Heat a large frying pan until very hot. Toss the aubergine and courgette cubes in the olive oil until evenly coated. Add them to the hot frying pan and cook over a high heat for five minutes, until the edges have turned a golden colour. You may find that you need to do this stage in two batches.

APPETITE

Summer ratatouille with anchovies and lemon

2. Tip the hot vegetables into a large bowl with the diced onion, prepared peppers, garlic and anchovies. Season generously with salt and pepper, then cover with cling film. Set aside for 10 minutes.

3. In the meantime, chop the tomatoes in half and scoop out the seeds and centre with the help of a spoon. Finely chop the flesh, then add to the bowl with the rest of the ingredients.

4. Finally, squeeze the lemon juice over the salad. Set aside

(wrapped in cling film) for an hour in the ambient temperature of your kitchen, to let the flavours mingle and develop.

5. Scatter the basil leaves over just before serving and adjust the seasoning one last time. Serve with crusty bread.

Roast chicken caesar salad with quails eggs (Serves 6) - 50g butter - 2 cloves garlic, minced - 1tbsp thyme leaves - Freshly cracked black pepper - 1 large (2.5kg) free-range chicken (use avocado for a meatfree version) - 12 quails’ eggs (if you can’t find quails’ eggs, try using 6 freerange eggs) - 1 ciabatta roll, cut into slices 1cm wide, brushed with 2tbsp olive oil - A pinch of celery salt - 4 little gem lettuces, leaves torn from the heart and washed - 120g pitted black olives - 3 celery stalks, washed and finely chopped - 30g parmesan, shaved into thin strips Light Caesar dressing: (Makes 400ml) - 120g mayonnaise - 8 drained and finely chopped anchovies, - 4 cloves garlic, minced - 120ml freshly squeezed lemon juice - 60g plain full-fat yoghurt - 4tsp Dijon mustard - 4tbsp olive oil - 2tsp Worcestershire Sauce A pinch of celery salt

BECAUSE QUALITY MATTERS

1. Preheat the oven to 190C/375F/gas mark 5. Beat the butter with

a wooden spoon and add the garlic and thyme. It’s ready when the mixture looks like a paste. Season well with pepper.

2. Rub the paste under the skin of the chicken, concentrating on the

breast section and the top of the thighs. Place the prepared chicken in the middle of the hot oven and cook for one hour, basting occasionally.

3. Cook the quails eggs in boiling water for two minutes. Once cooked, run them under cold water until they are cold to the touch. Drain them, then peel. There is a knack to peeling quails eggs: roll them on a board first and you’ll find that the shell comes off easier (and sometimes in one long, satisfying strip). Adjust your cooking time accordingly if you’re using free-range eggs. 4. Once the chicken has had 40-minutes cooking, pop the ciabatta on an oven tray and into the hot oven for the final 20-minutes of cooking. 5. Once the chicken is cooked, let it rest for 10-minutes. Cut all the

meat from the carcass and toss it in the cooking juices. Season with celery salt.

6. To make the dressing, put the mayonnaise, anchovies, garlic and

lemon juice in a clean jar and shake until loose and combined. Add the yoghurt, Dijon mustard, olive oil, Worcestershire Sauce and a pinch celery of salt and shake again. Keeps for three to five days in a jar in the fridge.

7. Dress the prepared lettuce leaves with half the dressing. Next, add

the prepared eggs, olives, celery and ciabatta to the lettuce. Add the Parmesan and a good crunch of black pepper. Drizzle the remaining dressing over before serving.

APPETITE

Fad Diets

“THEY’RE ALL FALSE” That’s the conclusion of Yale based Professor, medical doctor and nutritional academic Dr David Katz. A conclusion reached after twenty years of research and recently published in the scientifi c journal, Annual Review of Public Health, under the title 'Can we say which diet is best for health?'. Diets. They’re everywhere, with everyone claiming to be an expert and various gorgeous celebrities using their pampered good looks to push one eating plan after another. Diets involving everything from juicing your hedge trimmings, going carb free, going protein only, cave man, fasting and even the bizarre cotton ball plan, have been given credibility by authoritative celebrities. Cotton ball? Yes, it’s totally bonkers, and involves dipping cotton wool in orange juice, then eating it to make you feel full. Can you imagine...' Cotton bud with a Balsamic drizzle and a skinny decaf to go please' Health Warning – DO NOT TRY THIS. If you are in the food business and have listened to some of the stuff that’s been printed about food recently, and our near obsession with strange diets, Professor Katz’s comments are not just a breath of fresh air, but a vindication for the common sense, slightly old fashioned movement, for fresh unprocessed food, and might hopefully be the start of people realising that we’ve all been ever- so- slightly misled. Those of us in the food business involving bread and carbs have been made to feel sinners, by some of the more enthusiastic 'glutards'. We’ve been drowned out by a chorus of anti-carbs, no bread and hateful Gluten. They are all bad for us apparently, but let’s just look at that. Processed bread, or bread made using the industrial process known as 'The Chorley Wood' method is heavily processed and contains all sorts of things, from bleach to colour it, chemicals to give it a long, long shelf life and stabilisers to give it texture. Real bread, or craft bread, only has flour, salt, yeast and water in it, which is why it only lasts for hours as opposed to weeks, tastes great and has formed part of a sensible diet for generations. Think of the universally accepted healthy Mediterranean diet, and what is a major part of it…. yes, fresh bread and pasta. Clearly, if you are sensitive or

intolerant of Gluten, then you need to avoid it. 'Otherwise, it’s just made up nonsense' as Professor Katz says. Unprocessed gluten in brown bread or pasta, is a natural source of fi bre. Fact. What about other foods, or why would you starve for two days and then feast for the rest of the week. Surely common sense tells you to just eat sensibly. But hey, common sense goes out the window when a photoshopp-ed celebrity, or the power of marketing, seduces us.

the planet are the Mediterraneans’, whose diet include various varieties of wheat and wholegrains, vegetables, meat and fish'. He goes on to say that we need to eat “food in it’s original form, food from the ground that’s unpackaged'. Ok that’s great for the vegetarians amongst us, but he also goes on to recommend that at least a quarter of our plate is animal based. Relief for the rest of us, but it has to be clean food. Not processed, additive heavy junk that we can’t digest.

“TAKE FAT FREE. SOUNDS APPEALING AND HEALTHY, BUT IT’S FAT FREE, BECAUSE IT’S HAD THE LIFE PROCESSED OUT OF IT AND THEN HAD ALL SORTS OF STUFF, USUALLY SUGAR, ADDED BACK INTO IT TO GIVE IT FLAVOUR AND TEXTURE. DON’T FORGET A KILO OF SUGAR IS FAT-FREE, BUT BOY IS IT A LOT OF CALORIES” Take Fat-Free. Sounds appealing and healthy, but it’s fat-free, because it’s had the life processed out of it and then had all sorts of stuff , usually sugar, added back into it to give it flavour and texture. Don’t forget a kilo of sugar is fat-free, but boy is it a lot of calories. It’s the same with some fat free or low fat meals. They might be sold as low-fat, but check out the calories in them all the chemicals to make them taste better. and Wouldn’t you rather eat fresh, unprocessed food and give your body a chance to digest it? That’s the other point. We’re carrying all this weight around, not just because we’ve eaten too much, but because we can’t digest all those chemicals. Our bodies wrap up all those toxins in fat and store them away in squidgy bits. So, what’s the plan? We have always passionately believed that you can’t beat a balanced diet of fresh, unprocessed food. Professor Katz’s article makes the point that 'the longest living, healthiest people on

Let’s be clear, I’m not qualified in any way to advise on eating habits or diet plans. And, as a food business owner (Mange Tout & EL Tico) I clearly have a vested interest. But, as a bit of proof and having followed my own eating advice most of my adult life, I am exactly the same weight now as I was 18 years ago. I like a few guilty pleasures, I drink, I eat chocolate, I love fresh bread and like a pizza or two, but I don’t eat processed food. I absolutely don’t follow silly diets, but I do eat a balanced diet of fresh, unprocessed food, real food. So please, don’t get seduced by fancy diet claim after claim, science is fi nally on our side, and remember, what you eat is proven as one of the most important infl uences on your health. Eat fresh, eat unprocessed, but just eat well. As for fad diets, 'they’re all false', as the Professor says.

ISLE OF MAN PREMIER MAGAZINE

WORDS Andrew Hosegood ILLUSTRATION Aoife Le Galle

UPFRONT

TOO CHILLED? WORDS | Anne Berry | The Wine Cellar

hen serving wine, the general rule is to drink white wine chilled and red at room temperature, but there are times when it’s more interesting to break those rules!

In Britain there is a tendency to drink white wine too cold and red wine too warm. When white wines are served too cold the flavours are muted. A light white should be served at a temperature between 6 - 10°C but for heavier and oaky whites, cellar temperature is preferable, which is between 10 - 12°C. This will bring out the aromatics and more complex flavours of a richer wine. Putting your white wine in an ice bucket reduces the temperature to zero and you will be unable to taste anything other than cold liquid and acidity. With red wines the confusion is ‘room temperature’. In the days before central heating ‘room temperature’ was 15 – 18°C. Now it is probably around 20°C, and, at this temperature, a red wine will taste almost stewed. Those few degrees will allow the fruit flavours to appear more pronounced and lively. Wine can always be warmed up in the glass by holding your hands around the bowl. It

only takes a few minutes and is preferable to starting off with it too warm. In a restaurant, if your white wine is served in an ice bucket, you can always stand it on the table and if it warms up a lot, then pop it back in for a few minutes. Likewise, if your red wine is served too warm, do not be too embarrassed to ask for an ice bucket and give it 5 or 10 minutes in there. Your waiter/waitress may be confused, but at least you will enjoy your bottle of wine at the correct temperature!! In summer, there are certain red wines that can be enjoyed slightly chilled and, at the time of writing, the sun is shining and it is feeling like summer. If your preference is for red, but you are thinking that it’s too warm for red, here are a number of suggestions to try putting into the fridge for an hour. ‘Z’ Zinfandel from South Africa (£9.95) is light and fruity. It is made as naturally as possible using natural yeasts and with no fining or filtration, so it may well develop some harmless sediment in the bottom. Zinfandel has a brambly and spicy character which makes it a great wine to drink with barbecues. Bardolino Monte del Fra (£10.25) From northern Italy, this light red has wonderful

delicate floral and fruity aromas of cherries, violets, strawberries, raspberries and redcurrants, which are more apparent when served at around 10°C. Well balanced, fresh and fruity, it is easy drinking and ideal to serve with fish, cold meats and salads. Rioja Palacio del Camino Real Garnacha (£8.25), in Spain red wine is frequently served chilled in summer. This Rioja is made from predominantly Garnacha grapes with a touch of Tempranillo and Viura. Light enough to drink by itself but it could also be enjoyed with tapas of all descriptions Emiliana Pinot Noir( £8.45), Pinot Noir is a thin skinned grape that produces light wines with strawberry fruit flavours. This Chilean example has delicate aromas and with its sweet strawberry character, it is another wine that works well with spicy barbecued food. Give it a go, because, as mentioned above, it is very easy to warm it up in the glass if you find you are not enjoying it!

THE WINE CELLAR • TENNIS ROAD • DOUGLAS • IM2 3QW TELEPHONE: 01624 611793 • EMAIL: anne@thewinecellar.im

ISLE OF MAN PREMIER MAGAZINE

TRAVEL

WORDS | Nadia Alkahzrajie

ROCK ‘N’ ROLL

AT THE RUTA DEL VELETA DISILLUSIONED BY LACKLUSTRE TAPAS, NADIA ALKAHZRAJIE TRIES A REGAL ALTERNATIVE IN SPANISH GRANADA The town of Cenes de la Vega is a twenty-minute bus ride from Granada city centre. Like most towns in Spain, it has an old church and archaeological remains of a ‘Moorish origin,’ but in truth Cenes de la Vega is fairly unremarkable. This is what I’m thinking when I get off the bus and trudge down the town’s main road in search of the Ruta del Veleta.

here’s a handful of hotels and restaurants, none of them particularly vibrant, and I fear I may be in for yet more disappointment. It’s day four of my culinary adventures in Spain and things aren’t going to plan. The guidebooks say that you can eat for free in Granada where there’s a tradition of gratis tapas with every drink. This is a pretty large carrot for the gourmet tourist, but beware the fat maggot that’s riddled your carrot with holes. The recession has hit Granada hard, and with the euro and the pound almost level pegging, it’s a case of less for more, with the ‘free’ tapas ranging from a plate of gnarly old olives to a

splodge of coleslaw garnished with a single crisp – most of it viciously salted to keep you buying more drinks. The Ruta, when I find it, is a large palazzo style rebuild with a few sophisticated people fluttering about outside. I have sweat patches blossoming at the armpits of my t-shirt and my companion is wearing hiking boots. I hope this will pass for rock n roll nonchalance because I’m hungry. We’re met inside by a manager-come-butler, who’s been entrusted to show us around. Part museum, part living monument to the Pedraza family’s unique design ethic, the Ruta feels a little

PART MUSEUM, PART LIVING MONUMENT TO THE PEDRAZA FAMILY’S UNIQUE DESIGN ETHIC, THE RUTA FEELS A LITTLE LIKE STEPPING ONTO THE SET OF A MEDITERRANEAN SOAP OPERA...

ISLE OF MAN PREMIER MAGAZINE

TRAVEL

like stepping onto the set of a Mediterranean soap opera. From chintzy farmhouse kitchen to Ambassadorial suite, via the piano bar, chapel, and vaulted wine cellar, the Ruta is the Versailles among restaurants, and while any establishment attempting to recreate baroque splendour in the 21st century is going to encounter giddy moments of kitsch, I find myself admiring the single-minded conviction that’s made the Ruta a reality. We’re seated in the farmhouse kitchen; above our heads every inch of ceiling is hung with pottery jugs, presumably to reinforce the idea of rusticity. The first of several dishes intended to represent the Ruta’s food philosophy is Carpaccio of king prawn dressed at the table with warm garlic-infused olive oil. It’s quite an elusive dish, not least because Carpaccio of prawn is difficult to eat with a knife and fork, but also because the levels of refinement involved in slicing an ingredient to the thinness of blotting paper also subdues the flavour to the gentlest of whispers, as if I haven’t so much eaten a prawn as brushed past one. I abandon my knife and fork and scoop it up with the black squid-ink bread served on the side. Mackerel-stuffed sweet tomatoes served with sea urchin and raw discs of scallop make more of a statement. The mackerel has been emulsified like a classic brandade, its creamy richness tempered by the acidity of the tomatoes and the salty, savoury nuggets of urchin, rich with that iodine umami.

BECAUSE QUALITY MATTERS

Dressed with a mild and fruity Arbequina olive oil and smoked salt, it’s a complex and well-rounded dish, as well as a being rather beautiful. Third in the fishy trio is hake en papillote with a fresh tomato reduction. While hugely popular throughout Spain, I find hake a blander alternative to monkfish; although beautifully cooked to a tender translucency, it’s rendered rather tasteless by the sugary overkill of tomato. On the walls there are pictures of various notables; these include King Juan Carlos

TRAVEL

MY FAITH IN SPANISH CUISINE HAS BEEN SOMEWHAT REVIVED BY THE RUTA. BEHIND THE ELABORATE ARTISTRY THERE’S A PURE FOOD ETHIC AT WORK THAT PUTS ME IN MIND OF AN INTERVIEW I ONCE READ WITH SPANISH SUPER-CHEF FERRAN ADRIA OF ELBULLI.

and Queen Sophia of Spain, who regularly dine at the Ruta when visiting Granada, and inevitably, Spanish footballers. With such impressive credentials to maintain the Ruta isn’t adverse to a little table theatre, and for the next dish the kitchen sends out a smoking green glass bottle. The bottle is set down lengthways and the upper half removed to reveal neat rounds of roasted octopus on a little creamed potato with red pepper oil. I’ve recently had a couple of sickening experiences with octopus where the tough outer membrane wasn’t handled properly, regrettably forcing me to contend with chewy suckers. This octopus has been rendered so soft and smoky-sweet from its roasting that you hardly need teeth to eat it. A tender artichoke heart arrives with a sticky filling of rich and fibrous meat that turns out to be oxtail braised in its own juices. Oxtail, like octopus, needs slow and patient cooking to break down the gelatinous fibres, yielding a deliciously savoury depth of flavour. The dish uses no alcohol or spices and few herbs, letting the natural sugars in the two main ingredients act as the seasoning – this achieves an incredible purity of flavour, the meat juices flavouring the succulent artichoke flesh and vise versa. With the oxtail we’re drinking a versatile and well-structured Legon Roble Tempranillo with layers of dark berry fruit, liquorice spice, and a little vanilla from the Ribera del Duero region. The vineyard area of Ribera del Duero is roughly a third of that of Rioja, but the focus on the locally adapted Tempranillo produces medium-bodied wines, often with earthy or herbal characteristics to balance the dry, almost parched spiciness of the Tempranillo grape. Dessert is an apple-caramel flavoured crème brulee with popping candy, rice-pudding ice cream and chocolate lollypops. This is less sickly than it sounds, with the apple custard managing to be both rich and refreshing from a layer of stewed apple; the ricepudding ice-cream made with a fruit & spice infused milk is light and interesting, bearing a close relationship to Indian kulfi. Despite the petite dishes I find that I’ve reclined so

much in my chair that it’s quite difficult to sit up again. No more, I resolve, before nibbling on a chocolate lollypop. My faith in Spanish cuisine has been somewhat revived by the Ruta. Behind the elaborate artistry, there’s a pure food ethic at work that puts me in mind of an interview I once read with Spanish superchef Ferran Adria of elBulli. Described by Esquire magazine as “the most imaginative generator of haute cuisine on the planet,” Adria promptly instructs his interviewer to suck on a prawn head, telling him, “Ninetynine percent of the people won’t eat the head. It’s not permitted in high cuisine. (He took another prawn in his hand, pulled off the head, and crushed it; this time the caramel-coloured liquid pooled on the plate before him.) But if I pour this over food in my kitchen, I’ve changed the context. I can do this and people will eat it.” My point being, that which at first might seem pretentious can have a simpler context at heart. Original and slightly eccentric, the Ruta is about creating a sense of excitement and occasion, as well as faithfully celebrating regional Spanish ingredients, from octopus to oxtail, with proud and careful preparation. Ruta del Veleta, 18190 Cenes de la Vega, Granada. www.rutadelveleta.com

ISLE OF MAN PREMIER MAGAZINE

Isle of Man | Home & Interiors | July 2014

The best place to find a new place in the Isle of Man

Look again... ... there’s more to Sure than mobiles! Thousands of islanders have already chosen Sure for great value mobile, broadband, home phone and TV. Move today. It’s simple with our new Easy Switch service. Come and visit the Sure stores in Strand Street Douglas, Parliament Street Ramsey or Orchard Walk Port Erin.

Sure Unli

ile b o

m i

d te

d Broa band

Sur eM

See www.sure.com

For full terms and conditions see www.sure.com

£26.95 p/m

e Home Sur P

T re

All this for

HOME

Isle of Man | Home & Interiors | July 2014

The best place to find a new place in the Isle of Man

INVOLVED IN PROPERTY? PLACES IS THE PLACE FOR YOU Places is the Isle of Man’s only publication dedicated to multi-agent, highquality property related listings and features. Places offers ultra competitive rates for high-impact premium property goods and services marketing. If you’re an agent, developer, or supply products and services to the home-owner, get in touch. Places is published monthly in Gallery magazine and online at: www.gallery.co.im

GET INCLUDED IN THE NEXT EDITION T: 07624 249249 A

PUBLICATION

BECAUSE QUALITY MATTERS

PROPERTY & FEATURES

Main Court, Port Erin .....................................................................................66 Mortgage Advice..................................................................................................68 Aigney Mie, Shore Road, Ganset Bay......................69 Hillberry House, Douglas................................................................69 Gorse Bank, Port Erin ................................................................................70 Faaie Ny Cabbal, Kirk Michael..............................................70 Ballatessan Meadow, Peel.................................................................72

Kerrowgarrow Road, Greeba ...................................................72 Grange Villa, Douglas..............................................................................73 Glen Mona, Maughold...............................................................................74 Glen Rushen Road, Glen Maye................................................74 Finishing Touches...............................................................................................75 Bride Road, Ramsey........................................................................................76 Colden Road, Douglas................................................................................76

HOME

Contemporary Style in the beautiful South

OCCUPYING A SUPERB LOCATION JUST 100 METRES FROM THE PROMENADE AND ONLY 500 METRES FROM THE TOWN CENTRE, MAINE COURT IS AN EXCLUSIVE BOUTIQUE DEVELOPMENT OF FIVE CONTEMPORARY TOWNHOUSES IN THE HEART OF PORT ERIN.

These award-winning architect-designed four bedroom homes feature a flexible layout and superb level of specification to provide the ultimate in modern town centre living. Constructed to the highest standard, each home benefits from excellent levels of insulation, high quality double glazing, central heating and hot water systems powered by the latest generation in energy efficient boilers and come with a 10-year NHBC warranty.

Maine Court PORT ERIN

ISLE OF MAN PREMIER MAGAZINE

HOME

THESE UNIQUE THREE-STOREY HOMES BENEFIT FROM AN EXCITING, CONTEMPORARY LAYOUT WHICH COMPLEMENTS TODAYS MODERN LIFESTYLES PERFECTLY, AND INCLUDE MANY LUXURIOUS ‘EXTRAS’ AS STANDARD INCLUDING: • Superb kitchen by top German manufacturer featuring a full range of high quality, integrated appliances • Luxurious fully tiled bathrooms and en-suites • Stylish fitted wardrobes • Floor coverings • Optional ground floor teenager/guest suite

Priced at £397,500 and ready to move into For full details call Heritage Homes on 615000 or visit the Maine Court show home, which is open from 11am to 4pm Saturday and Sunday or by appointment at all other times.

• Garage and designated off-road parking

BECAUSE QUALITY MATTERS

HOME

MORTGAGE ADVICE

WORDS Nicki

McMullin

Mortgage Centre Manager, Isle of Man Bank

BUYING A HOME YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED WHAT TYPE OF MORTGAGES ARE AVAILABLE? There are a number of options to consider in the present low interest rate environment. Currently there is a significant volume of customers who have selected a five year fixed rate mortgage on the assumption that interest rates are set to rise in that time. However, there are other options too, including the tracker which follows the base rate and takes advantage of the low rates available now. There are also schemes for customers who want to buy for investment purposes. For example, there is a buy-to-let scheme for those acquiring a second property or alternatively an equity release scheme, which would apply to those who have an existing mortgage and want to use it to help them purchase a second property. WHAT IS THE VIEW ON MORTGAGE RATES? The Bank of England has indicated that interest rates may rise before the end of the year, however, any changes will be gradual and limited. Rates are not predicted to return to pre-2008 levels for years. At various points Monetary Policy Committee members have suggested that years from now Bank Rate will still be around 2% to 3%. Mortgage rates are linked closely to the base rate so the views of the Bank of England are a helpful indicator. WHAT WILL THAT MEAN FOR CUSTOMERS OF ISLE OF MAN BANK SEEKING A MORTGAGE? We always build in a contingency for borrowers when we lend them money. We ensure our customers are in a

comfortable position even if rates should rise because we stress test all our mortgage applications at seven percent. WHAT CRITERIA DOES A BANK LOOK FOR? To obtain a mortgage a deposit is required, generally 10 percent of the total to be borrowed for first-time buyers and 15 percent for all other borrowers. Some first-time buyers may rely on funds from their parents or relatives which is fine, but having the necessary funds for the deposit is only one of the criteria to meet and repayments still need to be affordable. At Isle of Man Bank we want to understand a customer’s financial position, to establish that they are able to meet repayments prior to granting a mortgage. We will help them to compile a monthly budget planner showing surplus income over expenditure, from which we can assess whether the surplus will meet a monthly mortgage payment, taking into account that some funds may need to be set aside for unforeseen costs and interest rate rises. We also want to see a solid employment status. We are looking for a continuous employment history for a minimum of six months for employed customers, and 12 months for contract workers, with a further 12 month contract secured. Those who are self-employed are expected to provide financial accounts and tax returns confirming their income. IF I OPT FOR A VARIABLE MORTGAGE AND RATES RISE APPRECIABLY AM I TIED IN FOR GOOD? With our variable products it is possible to switch to a fixed rate. After three

months our track and switch option allows customers to move to the equivalent fixed rate for the remainder of the product term. While there would be fees applicable on some of our fixed rate products should customers switch, these fees can be recovered and even reduce overall borrowing costs from the savings made compared to staying on the tracker rate if interest rates rise sufficiently. WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE MORTGAGE TEAM? The mortgage team will outline the mortgage scheme options and discuss which would be most appropriate depending on the circumstances. They will discuss the financial impact of the purchase, look at outgoings and help the customer in confirming whether the payments are affordable. Customers will be walked step by step through the process which is especially helpful for first-time buyers or those that haven’t bought a property for a long time. HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO HEAR WHETHER AN APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFUL? In most cases, customers can expect a response about whether a mortgage has been granted within one week once the completed forms are submitted. HOW DO I FIND OUT ABOUT THE INSURANCES REQUIRED? It’s an important part of the house buying process and we can assist with this. There are a number of schemes and options available designed to protect the home should unforeseen circumstances prevent the mortgage holder from meeting their regular payments. Building insurance is generally a condition of securing a mortgage and we strongly recommend life insurance to cover the cost of the mortgage and other insurances designed to support you should circumstances arise that prevent you from earning a salary, perhaps because of longterm illness. HOW DETAILED IS THE APPLICATION PROCESS? We want to do all we can to ensure that our customers obtain their dream home, but we are mindful of the financial commitment, and we want to be as sure as we can be that it is affordable for our customers. There are forms to complete and our mortgage teams are here to assist. For us it is certainly not just a box ticking exercise - we look through applications very thoroughly to ensure we do the right thing for our customers.

For more information on Isle of Man Bank’s mortgage range, visit our website: www.iombank.com or contact us on 01624 637676 to arrange a relaxed meeting with one of our team.

ISLE OF MAN PREMIER MAGAZINE

EXECUTIVE PROPERTY FOR SALE

AIGNEY MIE, SHORE ROAD, GANSEY BAY

HOME

£1,725,000

A superb individually architect designed home 4

An adaptable family accommodation arranged over 2 floors to take full advantage of the uninterrupted sea views to the front and rural aspects to the rear. * Impressive reception hall with minstrel gallery * 4 Principal reception rooms * Fitted breakfast kitchen with snug/sitting area * 4 Bedrooms all with en-suite facilities * Integral double garage * Sun terraces to front & rear * Oil fired central heating * MVHR heat recovery system * High-quality timber double glazing * High levels of insulation throughout

HILLBERRY HOUSE, HILLBERRY GREEN, DOUGLAS

Superb, executive, detached property set in private grounds 4

DeanWood Agencies T: 01624 620606 E: info@deanwood.co.im www.deanwood.im

£1,950,000

* Exclusive residential development * Superb 2 story family accommodation * 4 Reception rooms * Large fitted dining/kitchen * Cloakroom * Utility room * Swimming pool complex with changing rooms * 4 good size bedrooms (2 En-Suite) * Family bathroom * Oil fired central heating * uPVC double glazing

DeanWood Agencies T: 01624 620606 E: info@deanwood.co.im www.deanwood.im BECAUSE QUALITY MATTERS

HOME

PROPERTY NEWS

Gorse Bank, Tower Road, Port Erin 4 5 4 2 Executive -

£1,850,000

A unique and newly constructed spacious contemporary style house built to the highest specifications within walking distance to Bradda and village amenities. The property comprises of a lounge with floor to ceiling windows taking full advantage of the stunning coastal views, dining room, contemporary kitchen and utility room. There are four double bedrooms all with dressing rooms and en-suites, a study/bedroom five and three south facing balconies. Outside the easily maintained gardens have steps leading up to a hot tub area and there is garaging for up to four cars and parking for two. An internal inspection is highly recommended to appreciate this special residence, enjoying uninterrupted panoramic views over Port Erin bay to the Calf of Man and across Rowany golf course towards Bay ny Carrickey, Pooil Vaaish and Langness. HARMONY HOMES, PEEL T: 818222

www.harmonyhomes.co.im

FAAIE NY CABBAL - KIRK MICHAEL 4 3 2 2 Corner Plot -

£340,000

A spacious detached bungalow on a corner plot situated in a quiet and secluded location in Kirk Michael. The bungalow consists of a large lounge/dining room with a feature fireplace and good sized conservatory which enjoy distant rural views. There is a generously sized kitchen and breakfast room , three bedrooms, master en-suite and family bathroom. There is also a lawned front garden with a driveway for parking up to 2 cars. The fantastic corner plot enjoys a private large rear garden which is laid to lawn with a patio area and garage with utility area. HARMONY HOMES, PEEL T: 818222

www.harmonyhomes.co.im

ISLE OF MAN PREMIER MAGAZINE

HOME

PROPERTY FOR SALE

BALLATESSAN MEADOW, PEEL £250,000 offers over 4 3 1 1 Corner plot This modern, well presented, semi detached house is situated on a select development in Peel, within a few minutes’ drive of schools and all local facilities. Downstairs there is a lounge, leading into a good sized kitchen diner, a utility room and cloakroom. Upstairs are three bedrooms and a family bathroom. The property boasts a lovely lawned garden with a timber shed, a single garage and driveway for one car. HARMONY HOMES, PEEL T: 845252 www.harmonyhomes.co.im

KERROWGARROW ROAD, GREEBA £329,500 - No Onward Chain Farm house style -

‘Soalt Veg’ is a delightful detached stone barn conversion, set in an idyllic semi rural location. The charming ‘upside down’ accommodation has a spacious, light and airy open plan living room/dining kitchen with triple aspect windows, a vaulted ceiling with exposed A frames, all providing plenty of farm house style character. On the ground floor there are two double bedrooms (one with an en-suite shower room); a family bathroom and a study/ utility room. Outside are generous lawned gardens to the front and side and a deep parking area to the rear with space for approximately six cars. Internal inspection is highly recommended. HARMONY HOMES, DOUGLAS T: 616200 www.harmonyhomes.co.im

ISLE OF MAN PREMIER MAGAZINE

HOME

Grange Villa, Belmont Road, Douglas

ÂŁ675,000

4 5 4 4 Floor to ceiling rustic brick A unique semi detached period property circa 1834 with a newly built detached cottage, situated in an excellent private location in the centre of Douglas. The main house has two reception rooms, three bedrooms and two bathrooms. There is an additional self-contained flat with living / bedroom, kitchen and bathroom. The cottage has one reception room, two bedrooms and a shower room. The garage has double doors which lead to one half of the garage which is used as a workshop with a cloakroom, the other half is currently a show room, which could be used as a gym / games room / office if required. Outside the double gates swing open onto the sweeping brick paved driveway, there is ample parking and the secluded gardens are totally enclosed. HARMONY HOMES T: 616200 www.harmonyhomes.co.im

Probably the Best Kitchens in the World ... Definitely for a lot less than you think

The German Kitchen Centre Directions: Take the 2nd right after the Falcons Nest Hotel

5ifth Dimension Ltd, Marina Lane, Port Erin - Tel: 830069 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN DESIGN - INSTALLATION - PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Opening Hours: Tues-Friday 10:00 - 17:00 Saturday 10:00 - 15:00

HOME

PROPERTY FOR SALE

Glen Mona, Maughold

Quiet Residential Area -

£320,000

A detached family home with a modern interior situated in a quiet residential cul-de-sac in the village of Glen Mona, Maughold. A short walk away from the local primary school, village shop and public house. The property consists of a spacious lounge with archway to the dining room, a newly fitted breakfast kitchen with utility room off a family room/ bedroom five, family bathroom and four double bedrooms (the master having an en-suite and distant sea views). Outside there is a garage, ample parking and gardens to both the front and rear of the property. HARMONY HOMES T: 818222

www.harmonyhomes.co.im

GLEN RUSHEN ROAD, GLEN MAYE £895,000 Country Home - Great Views 3

This modern country home set in the picturesque village of Glen Maye enjoys extensive accommodation and grounds extending to approximately 2 acres. The lounge takes advantage of the views with a large corner window overlooking the valley. There is a large sun room which wraps around the front of the property and a breakfast kitchen with triple aspect windows and stone floor. The property has five bedrooms (one en-suite), a family bathroom and two shower rooms. Outside there is a triple garage with a large studio and balcony above. The grounds take full advantage of the elevated position and wooded setting with meandering gardens through the trees down to the river. This property needs to be viewed to fully appreciate the extensive accommodation, sheltered position and views across the valley.

HARMONY HOMES T: 84525

www.harmonyhomes.co.im

ISLE OF MAN PREMIER MAGAZINE

g n i h s i Fin s e h c u o T

HOME

BRIGHTEN UP YOUR BATHROOM… The little things that make a big difference in the making your house a home. Everything you see here is availabale at Shoprite Living.

2.Mosaic

1. Fish Shower

Curtain £7.50

5.Mosaic Trinket Box £9

3.Mosaic

Mirror £18

Tumbler £6

6.Mosaic Light Pull £4.50

4.Shaving Mirror with extendable Arm £6

7.Mosaic Towel Ring £7 8.Striped 4 Drawer Unit £40

10.Mosaic 9.Striped

Laundry Bin £14

Toilet Roll Holder £7

11.Mosaic Soap Dispenser £8

12. Mosaic

Glass Shelf £11

PRODUCTS AVAILABLE FROM SHOPRITE LIVING, CHESTER STREET, DOUGLAS AND MARINA LANE, PORT ERIN. BECAUSE QUALITY MATTERS

HOME

PROPERTY FOR SALE

BRIDE ROAD, RAMSEY Excellent views -

£399,000 4

‘Barrule Cottage’ is an extended and modernised detached Manx cottage benefitting from stunning panoramic sea and hill views, Ramsey is located within a few minutes drive. The property is presented immaculately throughout, having three double bedrooms (one en-suite), two bathrooms, two reception rooms and a modern kitchen. There are approximately 2/3 acre of gardens where you can enjoy sea, mountain and countryside views to Ramsey and Maughold Head, along with off road parking for four cars. HARMONY HOMES, RAMSEY OFFICE T: 818222 www.harmonyhomes.co.im

COLDEN ROAD, DOUGLAS Close to finance sector -

£355,500 3

This deceptively spacious detached house is situated in a quiet residential area within a short walking distance of the finance sector and town centre. The well presented accommodation has a generously sized sitting room and separate dining room. The modern kitchen is fitted with an excellent range of natural wood finish and shaker style matching cupboards. There are three bedrooms, bedroom one is a double room with twin velux double glazed roof/ wall windows and generously sized wardrobes with sliding doors. There is also a recently refitted family bathroom with dual aspect windows. Outside there is an easily maintained front garden which is screened with mature hedging, coloured flowers and shrubs. To the rear there is a paved yard with gated access. A concrete vehicle hard standing provides access to an electrically controlled integral garage. HARMONY HOMES, DOUGLAS OFFICE T: 616200 www.harmonyhomes.co.im

ISLE OF MAN PREMIER MAGAZINE

ISLE OF MAN BUSINESS

NEWS

EVENTS

Issue 7

COMMENTS

July/August 2014

Digital Currencies QTR 1 Offshore Reports COUTTS BANK INVESTMENT OUTLOOK COUNTING HOUSE - TEL AVIV FORUM BUSINESS BUZZWORDS PLUS - IN THE NEWS, MOVERS & SHAKERS, DEAR LUCY, MODERN GENTLEMEN 2014

Good things come to those who click

Invest and switch your bond portfolio assets online

Another reason to sign up for our online services. Find our more at www.rl360adviser.com/goodthings

RL360 Insurance Company Limited. Registered Offi ce: RL360 House, Cooil Road, Douglas, Isle of Man IM2 2SP, British Isles. RL360 Insurance Company Limited is authorised by the Isle of Man Government Insurance and Pensions Authority. Registered in the Isle of Man Number 053002C. A Member of the Association of International Life Offi ces.

On the Agenda... 80

KEY CONTACTS EDITORIAL & DESIGN Steve Redford DD: (+44) 7624 249249 steve@gallery.co.im SUB SECTORS MAIN MOVERS, Q1 2014

DEAL TYPES BY VOLUME, Q1 2014

ADVERTISING SALES

Increase on previous quarter (USDmil)

Target Sub-sector

Bev Lawley DD: (+44) 7624 415096 Bev@gallery.co.im Retail trade

+7,662

Information Services

+3,811

Publishing

+3,268

Film, TV & Music

+1,672

Chemical Manufacturing

+1,340

350

Total deals

250

BVI

7,401

Cayman Islands

8,673

Planned IPO

buy-out

Joint-venture Merger Management

150

buy-out Management

100

buy-in

Deal value (mil USD) 20,228

IPO Share buy back Institutional

Laura Macgregor DD: (+44) 7624 249249 Laura@gallery.co.im Bermuda

Minority stake Acquisition

CONTENTS

200

CLIENT RELATIONS ACQUIRER COUNTRIES BY VALUE, Q1 2014 Country (acquirer)

Key

572

300

In The News ................................................... 81

Appleby Qtr 1 Offshore Reports ......... 92

Movers & Shakers ...................................... . 84

Coutts Investment Outlook .................. 94

Mauritius

Deal Value (mil USD)

Disclaimer: All rights reserved. Any form of reproduction of VALUE RANGE Q4, 2013 & Q1, 2014 Agenda prohibited Guernsey Isle of Man Magazine, in part 970or whole is strictly without the written consent of the publisher. Any views expressed Hong Kong 12,097 by advertisers or contributors may not be those of the publisher. Unsolicited artwork,manuscriptsand copyareacceptedbyAgenda Isle of Man 498 Key Magazine, but the publisher cannot be held responsible for any loss 1bn+ orJersey damage. All material, copy and 1,191 artwork supplied is assumed to 750-1000 be copyright free unless otherwise advised. 500-750 1,337

Seychelles

Isle of Man & Digital Currencies ..... 86

Business Buzzwords...................................96

Counting House - Tel Aviv Forum . 88

Dear Lucy...........................................................98

Wilkins TT A-List Event ......................... 90

Modern Gentlemen...................................100

250-500 100-250

All deals

Less than 100

51,996

British Virgin Islands

92 86

TARGET COUNTRIES BY VOLUME AND VALUE, Q1 2014

BUSINESS

Isle of Man

107

8,316

1,673

Cayman Islands

Guernsey

Hong Kong

164

20,687

1,932

13,670

Appleby location

Location

Bermuda

KEY

Cayman Islands

Jersey

10,613

5,632

Seychelles

No. of deals

Aggregate deal value (mil USD)

Cayman Islands No. of deals

164 20,687

Location

164 20,687

Mauritius

Aggregate deal value (mil USD)

331

100 Mobile Banking

WORDS Management consultant Marcus Halberstram ILLUSTRATION Will Bertram

119

BECAUSE QUALITY MATTERS

A Recipe For Relocation

8 OFFSHORE JURISDICTIONS

GOAL Offshore Legal, Fiduciary and Administration Services Bermuda

British Virgin Islands

Cayman Islands

Guernsey

Hong Kong

applebyglobal.com Isle of Man

Jersey

London

Mauritius

Seychelles

Shanghai

Zurich

IN THE NEWS

Appleby Isle of Man Partner Joins Expert Panel In New York

Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands and the Cayman Islands. He explained: ‘The symposium is an opportunity to hear expert discussion of topical legal issues affecting the offshore funds industry. This year, we looked at legal issues that emerge when a fund becomes illiquid and the parties are in a scramble to put themselves in the best position. ‘When a fund becomes illiquid it can find that its assets cannot be sold at all or can only be sold on a forced sale basis. Practical solutions can run into legal obstacles and readiness to wind up distressed funds differs between jurisdictions. This session explored possible solutions and their legal implications and explained where approaches differ from one jurisdiction to another.’ Mark added: ‘Appleby’s unparalleled presence in multiple offshore jurisdictions makes it ideally placed to offer expert insight into issues like this, where complications can arise because of differing legal, regulatory and professional demands during cross border insolvencies. Drawing on expertise from across our international network of offices, this symposium was a valuable opportunity to discuss many of the potential issues with our guests.’

A litigation symposium in New York was a valuable opportunity to discuss the legal considerations of managing an illiquid fund to an audience of US accountants, attorneys and fund managers, according to Mark Holligon, a Partner in the Litigation and Insolvency Practice at Appleby Isle of Man. Mark was part of a discussion panel featuring experts from across the offshore jurisdictions at the symposium, held at the Harvard Club in Manhattan. Mark represented the Isle of Man on the panel, which included fellow Appleby Partners from

Moderator for the panel discussion was Christopher Meyering, Chief Legal Officer of Sciens Capital Management, an independent alternative investment management firm with experience of multiple jurisdictions and major financial centres. Mark was joined on the panel by Peter McMaster QC (Cayman), Andrew Bolton (Cayman), John Wasty (Bermuda) and Andrew Willins (BVI).

Publication of New Revenue Recognition Standard Just the Beginning, says KPMG The International Accounting Standards Board and the U.S. Financial Accounting Standards Board recently published a new joint standard on revenue recognition. This replaces most of the detailed guidance on revenue recognition that currently exists under U.S. GAAP and IFRS. Simon Nicholas, Director at KPMG Isle of Man, commented: “Publishing a joint standard on revenue recognition is a major achievement for the standard setters, but for companies the real work is just beginning.” The new standard comes over five years after the standard setters published the first version of their joint revenue proposals. Mr Nicholas continued: “The long project timescales have caused many companies to postpone thinking about how they will be impacted. It’s natural that some have taken a ‘believe it when I see it’ approach to news that accounting requirements are about to change. But now it’s here, we have a new standard on one of the most important financial reporting metrics – revenue – and it will apply to almost all companies reporting under IFRS and U.S. GAAP.” The new requirements will affect different companies in different ways. Mr Nicholas explained: “Companies that sell products and services in a bundle, or those engaged in major projects – for example, in the telecom, software, engineering, construction and real estate industries – could see significant changes to the timing of revenue recognition. For others, it will be more a case of ‘business as usual’. All Isle of Man companies

need to assess the extent of the impact so that they can address the wider business implications, including communications with investors and analysts.” Some aspects of the new standard will affect all companies. Mr Nicholas continued: “The new disclosure requirements are extensive and might require changes to systems and processes to collect the necessary data – even if there is no change to the headline numbers in the financial statements.” The new standard takes effect in January 2017, although IFRS preparers can choose to apply it earlier. Jamil Khatri, KPMG’s global head of Accounting Advisory Services, concluded: “While the effective date may seem a long way off, decisions need to be made soon – namely, when and how to transition to the new standard. An early decision will allow companies to develop an efficient implementation plan and inform their key stakeholders.”

Nedbank Private Wealth Retains Gold Standard Nedbank Private Wealth recently had good reason to celebrate when it heard it had not only been reaccredited with the prestigious Gold status from Investors in People (IIP), but had also achieved an almost perfect score against the Framework, which determines areas of people management excellence within a business. Gold is the highest level of accreditation awarded and places the company in the top 7% of IIP accredited organisations across the UK. The IIP assessment stated: “Nedbank Private Wealth’s achievement in retaining and building further on its Gold Investors in People status is exceptional and it is a tremendous achievement for Nedbank Private Wealth to meet virtually the entire Investors in People Framework.” This was the fourth successful review since the bank was first awarded the Investors in People Standard in 2002. The assessment took place over two days in its offices in the Isle of Man, Jersey and London, and included interviews with staff as well as various reviews of the bank’s systems and processes. In addition, the IIP report added: “It was very positive to see that existing approaches have been sustained, further developed and improved, which is often a challenge for organisations, especially when they are already Gold status. Nedbank Private Wealth makes sustainability look effortless through the gradual enhancement of existing initiatives.” Lynn Kelly, senior training executive at Nedbank Private Wealth, said: “Our retention of Gold and the observations of the assessors reinforce the power of collaboration around our business and the amazing efforts of our staff who continually seek to improve and further develop our business.

PokerStars Sells to Amaya

“We are delighted to retain IIP Gold as it provides an independent, strong endorsement that a continued focus on the needs of our staff directly results in a top performing business for our clients. We continue to promote the Investors in People values in our pursuit of high quality service levels, innovation and client satisfaction.” Launched in 1991, Investors in People is owned and managed by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills, an executive non-departmental public body of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. Over the last 20 years plus, Investors in People has helped more than 100,000 businesses around the world improve, using their accreditation framework to boost working culture, increase employee engagement and encourage gamechanging leadership. This is a deal no one expected and the aftermath is likely to be felt for some time in the industry. PokerStars has been a blockbuster company that has taken market leads in all the territories where it trades except France where it is number two. This is a highly efficient company. Amaya is a relative minnow by comparison and in January 2014 they were unable to get into the GBGC index of the top 50 gambling companies by market capitalisation. They were then number 52. If the deal gets shareholder approval and goes through on September 30th they will be in the top 20, probably the fourteenth largest gambling company in the world. Party Gaming Plc., when it listed on the London Stock Exchange in June 2005 made it into the FTSE 100 with a market cap higher than British Airways. Party merged with Bwin to make one of the largest gambling companies but today that market cap has almost halved to US$1.55bn. Big mergers do not always lead to great commercial successes. Companies that top our index have drifted lower in the past. Whereas OPAP topped the chart in 2009, for example, they are now down to 15th place. International Game Technology was number two in 2008 and 2009; now they occupy the 20th slot. The success of Amaya will now depend on three things. First is whether it can manage PokerStars as well as the founders Mark and Isai Scheinberg. The father and son team were driven to make Poker Stars the number one company, will that same drive now exist at Amaya and the PokerStars team?

IN THE NEWS

Creechurch Capital scoops Best in Class for Boutique Wealth Management Services Creechurch Capital has been awarded ‘Best in Class for Boutique Wealth Management Services’ in the prestigious Professional Adviser International Fund & Product Awards 2014. Taking home the same title at the awards in 2013, Creechurch Capital was not to be knocked off the top spot this year and impressed the judges with its absolute commitment to service and vision to deliver a personalised, agile model to meet the needs of its clients. The Professional Adviser awards celebrate organisations that are at the cutting edge of delivering financial products and services internationally and each company is judged on its involvement at local and international level, future growth prospects and commitment to new initiatives.

Speaking of the award win, John Greenwood, CEO at Creechurch Capital said: “Receiving this accolade is testament to the hard work and unwavering dedication of the Creechurch team who have worked to deliver a truly bespoke service to each of our clients. Our ambition of becoming a truly boutique and personalised investment manager would not be possible if wedid not have such a high-calibre team who share the same values”. Commenting on those achieving success in this year's awards, chair of the judging panel, Deborah Benn said: "This year was probably the most closely fought set of awards ever. The quality of entries was particularly high; which meant the judges had a real task on their hands in terms of coming up with outright winners. It was interesting to see how entrants are coping with competitive pressures and tackling the continued evolution of the regulatory environment and we will no doubt see what effect new strategies will have on business propositions over the coming year.

Investment in Food Park will boost economy The final phase of a food park being built in Peel would provide a further valuable boost to the economy, Tynwald will be told this month. Phil Gawne MHK, Minister for Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA), will seek the Court’s approval to spend £915,000 to complete a project begun in 2010. DEFA and the Department for Economic Development (DED) are creating the centre of excellence for the food production industry in Mill Road Yard. This third phase would bring the final cost of the planned work to £2.9 million. Phase one was approved by Tynwald in spring 2012 and is up and running. Phase two was given the go-ahead in May 2013 and construction will be completed in July. Seventy jobs have already been created at the Park and it has been estimated that, once it’s complete, this number will rise to 125. Phase three would create three new vacant plots that would house 1,220 square metres of industrial units and would see utilities and roads in the already occupied southern half of the Park improved, Minister Gawne said. The land is owned by the Department. The economy would receive a considerable boost from the final phase of the park, Minister Gawne said.

‘By providing a centre of excellence for the food production industry, the opportunity exists to maximise the industry’s contribution to the Isle of Man’s economy,’ he said. The DED – which has identified the development of the Food Park as a key priority – has awarded grants to companies expanding on the site and there is already keen interest from producers in occupying phase three, Minister Gawne said. Work to complete the park would create 416 man weeks of labour, worth an estimated £290,000, which it is anticipated will solely be paid to Manx workers. The new units themselves could generate more than £1 million of work for the construction industry. Private sector development of the plots created in phase two is already planned. ‘This long term commitment to the Food Park and the investment by the Government into the project will reap dividends for the industry,’ said the Minister.

Total control for all your company’s mobiles With business users demanding the latest smart phone and tablet technology, and critical data being accessed and stored on these devices, it has never been more important for businesses to have full management of all devices that are in use. Whether you’re using iOS, Android, Windows or Blackberry, Sure’s new Mobile Device Management service will enable your business to work smarter and more securely, for less than £5 per month. Contact business@sure.com for more information.

international.sure.com

APPOINTMENTS

NEW TRAINEE AT CAINS Law firm Cains has expanded its corporate department capacity with the appointment of Adam Clark as a trainee advocate. Adam, 26, graduated from the University of Aberdeen with honours and completed his post graduate Diploma in Professional Legal Practice at Robert Gordon University where he passed with Merit. While at Robert Gordon University he represented Scotland in the International Negotiation Competition, hosted in Orange County, California. He was also awarded a Student Contribution and Involvement Award. “I’m thrilled to be working with a law firm as well respected as Cains and look forward to a successful legal career in the Isle of Man,” said Adam. Cains director Richard Vanderplank said: “It is a pleasure to welcome Adam as a trainee and I am confident that he will make a valuable contribution to Cains.”

POST OFFICE APPOINTS TENDER AND CONTRACTS MANAGER Isle of Man Post Office is delighted to announce the appointment of Linda Dunwell to the position of Tender and Contracts Manager, within the Commercial Team. Linda’s appointment comes as part of the Isle of Man Post Office’s business development strategy to increase revenues via tendering opportunities and its business presence with customers on the Island and in the UK.

Linda brings the business a range of commercial and technical skills, gained from experience in government, criminal justice and private sector organisations.

MARK CHARTERS APPOINTED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

The Minister for Health and Social Care, Howard Quayle MHK, has today announced the appointment of Mark Charters as Chief Executive of the Department of Health and Social Care.

Mr Charters has wide-ranging experience in leadership roles within the UK public sector, particularly in housing and social care services for adults, children and families having worked at Director-level in Southampton, Northamptonshire and most recently in the London Borough of Bexley.

ABACUS APPOINT BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Abacus Financial Services Group (‘AFSG’) has appointed a new Business Development Director as part of their continued strategy to drive new business and to develop and promote their service offering in both existing and new emerging markets. Based in the Isle of Man and Malta, AFSG has appointed David Stevenson as Business Development Director, with a view to maximising their business potential in the ever competitive financial services sector, particularly in respect of the funds and pensions industries.

An award-winning boutique

Isle of Man moves to control digital currencies

he Department of Economic Development announced in June that the Isle of Man intends to take specific actions aimed at helping protect businesses and customers utilising digital currencies and provide an environment for high-quality businesses in this rapidly emerging field who wish to operate here. The Department’s Director of E-Business Development Peter Greenhill stated: “The Isle of Man recognises both the risks and opportunities presented by digital and virtual currencies. We are conscious of issues that have surrounded these activities but also can identify serious and credible entrants to the market wishing to explore this innovative technology. Therefore, the government has instructed the relevant departments and statutory bodies to ensure there is a regime that promotes both business opportunities but also applies appropriate anti-money laundering requirements.

Our stance is intended to welcome those who can meet the necessary standards, while also preserving the Island’s good reputation as a financial centre. We will work with Isle of Man Financial Supervision Commission, Department of Home Affairs and industry to ensure a fair and appropriate regime is implemented. This is not at this stage expected to embrace a full prudential suite of requirements, so consumers will need to be aware of this when making their decisions. While it will take a period of time to instigate, it is a clear demonstration of the Isle of Man’s commitment to keep abreast with market developments but also maintain its international responsibilities. We anticipate that this market will develop and change rapidly and, as a result, we will keep market changes under review and with a view to considering future regulatory regimes as required. Of course, if any business were to undertake activities that are regulated

under existing regulations, we will expect them to comply fully.’ The previous Minister for Economic Development John Shimmin MHK commented “I welcome this move to create a framework for the regulation of digital currencies. The Isle of Man is synonymous not only with innovation, but for a regulatory environment that is both effective and pragmatic. With this announcement the Isle of Man reinforces its status as a jurisdiction that welcomes well-controlled and compliant businesses while sending a clear message to those who would seek to operate outside the law that we are open for good business only. We will work with the business community in the coming months to ensure that a proportionate and appropriate regime is implemented that meets international standards. We anticipate other jurisdictions will follow

DIGITAL CURRENCIES

Isle of Man moves to control digital currencies

Questions and Answers - Digital Currencies What is the Isle of Man doing? We are looking to recognise digital currencies as a property, rather than a currency, and apply the appropriate antimoney laundering controls that one would expect of a responsible jurisdiction. To ignore the problem of such potential criminal activity is to be negligent of the risks. Aren’t digital currencies associated with crime and money laundering? There have been a number of instances where digital currencies have been used to facilitate money laundering or have been the subject of other criminal activity. The Isle of Man recognises the risks as well as the potential of this recent innovation. As a responsible international partner, we want to ensure that crime is kept out of the Isle of Man and that can only be achieved by ensuring the appropriate anti-money laundering protections exist. Why is the Isle of Man introducing antimoney laundering controls? We are receiving enquiries from all over the world. These are primarily from very credible start-up businesses who want to operate in a controlled manner in a well-respected jurisdiction. Other, less well-funded start-ups are looking to find any home for their business. Currently the proposed activities in digital currencies fall outside of anti-money laundering legislation and other forms of regulation and this poses both risks and opportunities. The absence of regulation leaves a window where business could trade from the Isle of Man yet undertake business practices which are at odds with the Island’s stance on anti-money laundering and crime. We do not feel that this is acceptable or responsible. Why isn’t the Isle of Man introducing a full prudential regulatory regime if it is concerned? Industry innovation is moving at a tremendous pace and introducing a full regulatory regime at this time would be both costly and may well be out of date before the rules are enacted. Further, international standards or restrictions may be introduced as the market develops. Given the relatively small size of the industry (in comparison with main stream finance sector) we have decided to consider a proportionate antimoney laundering regime which can be implemented in a timely manner, protects the Isle of Man’s reputation and fights crime.

Is the Isle of Man regulating digital currencies?

financial services licence but they will be registered to conduct designated business.

No, it is intending to include crypto & digital currencies under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2008 and the Designated Business (Registration and Oversight) Bill 2014 to ensure that the activities undertaken are subject to the antimoney laundering legislation. The same registration and oversight regime that will be applicable to other designated businesses will then apply to digital currency businesses.

Will banks on the Isle of Man take business from these new start-up businesses involved with digital currencies?

What are the standards that the Isle of Man is looking to introduce? The anti-money laundering registration and oversight regime will ultimately mean that a business in this area will need to register with the Financial Supervision Commission and submit to appropriate reviews to ensure that the business is compliant with the anti-money laundering requirements, is well-managed and is run by appropriately skilled and knowledgeable people. What will the regime look like? To a large degree the anti-money laundering requirements are already enshrined in legislation. The Financial Supervision Commission will review the necessary activity to determine whether that legislation has been applied appropriately and proportionately by the business concerned in line with a riskbased approach. When will the rules start to apply? There will be two stages. First there will be the inclusion of digital currency activity in Schedule 4 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2008, which will occur later in 2014. The effect of this will be that such businesses will need to comply with the Anti-Money Laundering Code. Second will be the inclusion of digital currency activity in the Designated Business (Registration and Oversight) Bill 2014 which is still subject to Tynwald approval and subsequent Royal Assent. It is expected that the Bill will be enacted during the first half of 2015. When enacted digital currency businesses will be required to register with the Financial Supervision Commission who will become responsible for oversight of their antimoney laundering compliance.

Interested companies should approach local banks to discuss their specific requirements. Can existing businesses accept payments now in digital currencies? Companies need to take their own advice on this matter. What is vital to the Isle of Man is that the consumer is protected at all times. Is VAT chargeable on the Isle of Man on payments made with digital currencies? The IoM is in a customs union with the UK and therefore the UK rules apply in respect of VAT. The UK has already ruled that the activities of mining a digital currency, exchanging it or charging for related transactions will not be subject to VAT. This is in line with Article 135(1)(d) of the EU VAT Directive. What would the benefits be to the Isle of Man economy of accepting these businesses? The Isle of Man recognises innovation in the Financial Services and e-Business sectors and is therefore keen to welcome legitimate Digital Currency businesses provided that they adhere to appropriate controls. These businesses will bring jobs and income to the Island and create enhanced career opportunities. Would any placement of digital currencies into an exchange registered on the Isle of Man be protected as it is with a deposit in a bank? No, the placement of Digital Currency into an exchange is not a deposit, and the deposit protection scheme does not apply. Therefore, consumer discretion should be exercised due to the risk of loss or failure of the businesses. Will minimum standards be set for the security systems that these exchanges implement? No, but as international standards are developing this may be added into any regime in the future.

Will companies actually be given a licence to operate by the Financial Supervision Commission? No, designated businesses registered under the Designated Business (Registration and Oversight) Bill 2014 will not obtain a

FORUM - TEL AVIV

Global

Lottery Messenger Following the recent Global Lottery Messenger Forum in Tel Aviv, Israel, organised by local payment processing services consultancy, Counting House, Paul Davis (Managing Director) gives an overview of the conference and the topics discussed.

The Lottery Messenger industry has been around for nearly two decades, yet ask 100 people on the street what it is and maybe, if you’re lucky, one might know. But that doesn’t make it insignificant, or irrelevant, because today it’s on the edge of rapid growth.

PAUL DAVIES, MANAGING DIRECTOR, COUNTING HOUSE

ow many times have you seen national lottery winners on TV being presented with huge cheques for 50 million, 120 million, and more? At this level, the currency doesn’t matter; it’s a lot of money. Yet these lotteries generally only sell to residents of their respective countries. The UK National Lottery is only open to UK residents. So if you don’t live in the country of the lottery offering the big jackpot prize, you’re “disadvantaged”. You can’t buy a ticket, so you can’t win. Enter the Lottery Messenger industry. Over the last few years, a number of online operations have been emerging, enabling you to remotely purchase national lottery tickets online. You live in country A and can suddenly buy tickets to the National Lottery of country B, and have an equal chance of winning the jackpot, as does “Mr Smith” who lives in country B. The word “Messenger” is the big clue. These online businesses allow you to buy tickets, at a small premium (so, a GBP 2 ticket would cost you, say, GBP 4) and the Lottery Messenger company will send its own agents to buy lottery tickets from standard retail outlets. The agents might be standing behind Mr Smith in the queue at Tesco! As to justifying the premium, well there’s the cost of the agents to fund, but far more. There’s a whole operation behind this business. Tickets need to be scanned, linked with the buyer, and copies emailed to the buyer before the draw to demonstrate the tickets were actually purchased, etc. And anyway, if two quid is too much extra to pay to try and win the mega jackpot, your next best alternative is flying to country A yourself just to buy a ticket at the airport, before flying back. Over the last two or three years, a number of new Lottery Messenger operators have been born and we, Counting House, as a key payment processor to the industry, can objectively see the industry’s growth because, quite simply, we process the payments and see the real numbers. But the story far from ends there. A few new operators entering the market will only grow the industry relatively slowly. Two other key factors are about to change. Firstly, by the end of 2014 we’ll see many operators

offering business to business (B2B) solutions, enabling entrepreneurs that want to enter the industry to rapidly enter the market without the need for them to develop their own platforms, or to hire their own agents, or scan the tickets themselves. It means that as long as you have online marketing skills, and a respectable marketing budget, you’ll soon be able to have your own business up and running in a few weeks. Secondly, and as importantly, ask anyone and everyone in the industry about regulation and they all answer the same: “It’s inevitable; we’re just not sure of the timing”. Both of the above factors are following the same path that the online gaming, the binary options and Forex industries have followed, and are the best indicators yet that the Lottery Messenger industry is ripe for accelerated growth. “Working with so many Lottery Messenger companies, we were in the privileged position of seeing the trends”, commented Stuart Ballan, Head of Middle East at Counting House. “We understood that if we could bring the industry together for the first time, we could actually change the industry for the good.” It was on this basis, and in partnership with the Isle of Man Government, that 80 delegates, representing 30 brands, including the largest in the industry, travelled from 16 countries to attend the Global Lottery Messenger Forum at the Hilton Hotel, Tel-Aviv, on 20th May 2014. Following an official welcome by The Hon Leonard Singer, MHK, the agenda balanced diverse presentations and a compelling industry panel consisting of senior representatives of the Lottery Messenger industry, with powerful and informative presentations from Peter Greenhill, (CEO, e-Gaming Development), Nedbank, Continent 8 Technologies, SMP Partners, ILS Fiduciaries, and the emerging Lottery Export Association; all from the Isle of Man.

Over the last two or three years, a number of new Lottery Messenger operators have been born and we, Counting House, as a key payment processor to the industry, can objectively see the industry’s growth because, quite simply, we process the payments and see the real numbers.

Yet the event was far more than formalities. “The networking before, during and after the conference was key”, continued Mr Ballan. “We’ve already seen new cooperations and businesses formed as a result of GLMF 2014”. In addition, to the business model where agents purchase tickets, the industry has seen an explosion with the introduction of the “insurance model”. Instead of buying lottery tickets, it’s possible to take out an insurance policy against a jackpot win, using the national lotteries as the “random number generator” for what are effectively gambling operations, and as such operate under such a licence. Matt Butcher, from PIMS-SCA, one of the companies that insures against jackpot wins, captivated the GLMF audience by explaining the intricacies of how such insurance works. Looking towards the medium-term, it will be interesting to see if the insurance model becomes the dominant solution. After all, it doesn’t usually involve the purchase of tickets and therefore has lower operating costs and a higher margin. Yet it’s the National Lotteries themselves that could have the biggest impact on the Lottery Messenger industry. Currently, few of them offer online digital sales of lottery tickets. But they’re working on it. If National Lotteries would ever allow the online purchase of tickets from customers in remote countries, it would create huge cross

border cannibalisation and as such seems very unlikely. If that’s true, the Lottery Messenger industry, together with its B2B expansion and imminent regulation, should be unstoppable. For the second time in five months, the Isle of Man was ahead of the “others” in proactively joining Counting House in Israel to educate an emerging market on the need for, and value of, regulation and, as importantly, how and why the industry should choose the Isle of Man to meet future licensing needs, strengthened by the “one stop shop” offered by the complimentary service providers. “Both Counting House and the Isle of Man are extremely pro-active”, continued Mr Ballan. “With Counting House having permanent representation on both the Island and in Israel, we have a vehicle; a channel, for promoting the Isle of Man’s value in Israel. We did it successfully in December 2013, again in May 2014, and we’ve already identified a number of relevant industries for future conferences in Israel over the next year and beyond. The cooperation of the Isle of Man + Counting House working together is a text book example of “one + one = three.”

AGENDA

Wilkins Jeweller TT Event Wilkins the Jeweller, Strand Street, opened its doors to customers, bikers and the public for a special evening of watches, motorbikes and champagne. Charley Boorman, the Norton racing team and CEO, and Giles English, owner of Bremont watches, were all in attendance and chatted to customers and enthusiasts throughout the evening.

A-LIST EVENTS

“Incomparably better than other banks”* AND IN THE TOP 10% OF UK BUSINESSES FOR CLIENT SATISFACTION*

Our holistic approach and range of banking, investment and fiduciary solutions are tailored to client needs, and we always put our clients first - which is why our clients say we’re better than other banks. To find out how we can meet your wealth management needs, visit our website at www.nedbankprivatewealth.com or call us on 01624 645000.

U N I T E D

K I N G D O M

I S L E

O F

M A N

J E R S E Y

U N I T E D

A R A B

E M I R A T E S

S O U T H

A F R I C A

Nedbank Private Wealth is a registered trade name of Nedbank Private Wealth Limited. Nedbank Private Wealth Limited is licensed by the Isle of Man Financial Supervision Commission. Registered office: St Mary’s Court 20 Hill Street Douglas Isle of Man. Nedgroup Trust (Jersey) Limited is regulated by the Jersey Financial Services Commission. * Client quote and results from a client satisfaction survey undertaken in 2013 by The Leadership Factor, the UK’s leading customer survey specialist.

FIRST QTR DEALS APPOINTMENTS

Significant growth in merger and acquisition deals for Isle of Man First Quarter 2014 Deal Value Up 762% The Isle of Man has seen further growth in the volume and value of mergers and acquisitions according to the latest research by leading offshore legal, fiduciary and administration services provider Appleby.

Man, where average deal size is up more than five-fold from this time last year.

In the first three months of the year, there was consistent growth across the offshore jurisdictions, and the Isle of Man saw its total deal value increase 762% compared with the first quarter of 2013.

Overall, there were 572 offshore deals in Q1 2014, down from the previous quarter but busier than the first quarter of 2013, which saw 528 deals. Though there were fewer deals, deal value came in at USD62.9bn-up 14% on the previous quarter and marking the fifth consecutive quarter for cumulative deal value growth.

The details are contained in the latest edition of Offshore-i, an Appleby report that provides data and insight on merger and acquisition activity in the major offshore financial centres. The report shows total offshore deal value increased by 79% in the first quarter of 2014, compared with the same period in 2013, reaching its highest level since the end of 2012. The publication focuses on transactions announced during the first quarter of 2014, a period which observed a considerable uptick in deal size. Considering the first quarter of the year is historically the quietest for deal making, the findings indicate that an active 2014 could be ahead. Partner and Global Head of Corporate & Commercial Cameron Adderley said: “The most significant conclusion to be drawn from the quarter’s figures is that we’ve turned a corner away from a difficult five years following the global financial crisis.

Offshore values increase

This quarter’s average deal size of US110m is the highest in the past seven years, aside from the anomalous final quarter of 2012 when a single USD56bn transaction caused average deal values to spike. Additionally, total deal value in Q1 2014 has been topped only twice since the beginning of 2008.

Key themes of Q1 2014 across jurisdictions: • There were 15 deals worth in excess of USD1bn this quarter, including five worth more than USD2bn, and these big deals spanned a wide range of sectors. • Financial services and insurance continues to be the most active sector, while retail, construction, and media and publishing also feature heavily.

“The number of deals in Q1 2014 was down compared to the previous quarter as expected, but total deal value and average deal size were up, setting the stage for a busy 2014.”

• The largest type of deal by both volume and value was minority stake transactions, which make up almost half of deal value this quarter.

The report says that, as a jurisdiction, the Isle of Man had a busy first quarter in 2014, with 29 deals for a total deal value of USD1.7bn. In addition to the significant growth compared to the first quarter of last year, these numbers represent a 4% increase in the number of deals and a 9% increase in deal value over the impressive figures posted in the previous quarter. The jurisdiction’s average deal size grew to USD58m in the first quarter of this year, up from USD55m in the previous quarter and just USD9m from the first quarter of 2013.

• There were 34 IPOs announced in the quarter worth a total of USD11.7bn. In the past decade, that cumulative value has only been topped on five occasions. Additionally, this quarter’s average IPO of USD345m has only been beaten once in the last decade.

While the report’s primary focus is on deals involving an offshore target, it also found that the Isle of Man had a positive story to tell in deals with an offshore company acting as acquirer. The jurisdiction had 16 acquirer deals in Q1 2014 worth a combined USD500m, a jump of 220% in terms of volume and 960% in terms of value against the same quarter last year. Simon Harding, a partner in the Corporate & Commercial department at Appleby (Isle of Man) LLC, said: “Average deal size across all offshore jurisdictions this quarter is among the highest we have recorded in the past seven years, a trend we are also seeing in Isle of

“Taken as a whole, this is the clearest sign yet of a new depth to the market, as investors become ever-more willing to put money to work on larger transactions.”

• The total value of deals involving an offshore acquirer was USD52bn. Only two quarters in the past four years have seen more money being invested by businesses incorporated offshore. Five of the 10 largest acquirer deals involved Bermuda-based businesses. • In this quarter, the offshore region trailed only North America, Western Europe and the Far East and Central Asia in terms of deal value. More money was spent offshore than was spent in Eastern Europe, which includes Russia, and Oceania, which includes Australia, combined.

SUB SECTORS MAIN MOVERS, Q1 2014 Target Sub-sector

DEAL TYPES BY VOLUME, Q1 2014

Increase on previous quarter (USDmil)

Retail trade

+7,662

Information Services

+3,811

Publishing

+3,268

Film, TV & Music

+1,672

Chemical Manufacturing

+1,340

350

Total deals

Key Minority stake Acquisition IPO Planned IPO Share buy back Institutional buy-out Joint-venture Merger Management buy-out Management buy-in

572

300

250

200

150

ACQUIRER COUNTRIES BY VALUE, Q1 2014 100

Country (acquirer)

Deal value (mil USD)

Bermuda

20,228

BVI

7,401

Cayman Islands

8,673

Guernsey

VALUE RANGE Q4, 2013 & Q1, 2014

970 12,097

Isle of Man

498

Jersey

1,191

Mauritius

1,337

Seychelles

All deals

Key 1bn+ 750-1000 500-750 250-500 100-250 Less than 100

Deal Value (mil USD)

Hong Kong

51,996

TARGET COUNTRIES BY VOLUME AND VALUE, Q1 2014 British Virgin Islands

Isle of Man

107

8,316

1,673

Cayman Islands

Guernsey

164

20,687

1,932

13,670

Bermuda

KEY

Hong Kong

Jersey

10,613

5,632

Seychelles

No. of deals

2 77

Location

Agg

Cayman Islands No. of deals

164 20,687

Mauritius

Aggregate deal value (mil USD)

331

GLOBAL GROWTH

In this year’s Coutts Mid –Year Investment Outlook

David Batey sets out the reasons for our

vigilant optimism

Playing it safe can be risky We believe that the recovery in global growth remains on track, which supports our ‘vigilant optimism’ for markets around the world. However, as we survey the investment landscape for the rest of this year and beyond, we note that ‘safe haven’ or defensive assets can become so expensive when they’re in strong demand (such as government bonds in the aftermath of the financial crisis) that you end up at risk of losing money. Conversely, assets perceived to be risky (such as equities) can become cheap enough to offer attractive returns. Following the 2008 financial crisis, many investors shunned risk and preferred lower yielding but safer assets such as high-quality government bonds. However, we believe that diversifying across asset classes and opportunities is often a better way to limit losses.

Search for quality yield Weak global growth, lacklustre share markets, low inflation and geopolitical tensions made bonds the safe asset of choice during the first half of 2014. This pushed up bond prices. With bond yields (which move inversely to price) now very low, investors have little to cushion returns should prices fall, which increases the risk of holding bonds. We believe the prospects for bond returns remain challenging for the next couple of years. We are generally underweight bonds and express this primarily through our positions in government and investment-grade bonds. Within the government sector we prefer Europe, in particular the smaller “peripheral” markets, where improving fundamentals and the European Central Bank finally easing monetary policy make bonds attractive, even after a substantial rally. However, European government bonds now look less appealing than dollar and sterling corporate bonds with a similar risk rating. The strong performance of investmentgrade bonds – an area we have long favoured – now provides an opportunity

to reallocate from this sector to more attractively valued and higher-yielding markets. One such market in which we’ve maintained our modest positioning is highyield debt. After their strong rally at low volatility (high risk-adjusted return), there could be reasons to be cautious about high-yield bonds, although we expect them to continue to outperform government bonds on a risk-adjusted basis. Another higher-yielding market we believe still offers attractive opportunities is emerging debt. We prefer to allocate risk selectively to some higher-quality Asian corporate credits and emerging debt markets which offer yields that are attractive relative to their risk. These are primarily dollar-denominated sovereign and investment-grade bonds. We believe such a diversified allocation of bonds, offering high yields relative to their credit rating, will deliver sound returns.

Still positive on equities Our belief in a recovery in global growth underpins our continued preference for equities over bonds, although last year’s strong equity returns have made valuations more challenging and performance has been lacklustre so far this year. The US market is generally seen as the most efficient and diversified in the world.

With the US currently also the engine of global growth, this may seem the safest place to put your money within a risky asset class. But you have to pay more for US equities relative to other developed markets, and these higher valuations mean that on a risk-adjusted basis there may be better value in markets perceived as riskier. Much the same is true of German equities, where valuations now also look less attractive. This makes some seemingly riskier markets more appealing on a riskadjusted basis. We believe the best equity opportunities are still found in Europe, particularly peripheral markets such as Spain and Italy, and Asia, which is benefiting from a more stable China as it transitions to lower, but more sustainable, growth.

Long-term value of dividends Growing dividends have been a fundamental attraction of investing in equities through all kinds of markets. Dividend yields are currently particularly appealing given low and falling bond yields, and with interest rates looking set to stay below the rate of inflation for a while yet. Although inflation is now falling and interest rates in the US and UK look likely to head higher next year, we expect dividend yields to continue beating bond yields for a while yet.

We have a positive view on high-dividend equities in general, but UK dividends are currently particularly attractive â&#x20AC;&#x201C; yielding an inflation-busting 3.4%, while 10-year UK government bonds yield a relatively meagre 2.6%.

For further information about becoming a Coutts client in the Isle of Man, contact David Batey.

Dividends are also much more resilient than capital values and have fallen less during periods of crisis. The largest peakto-trough fall for the FTSE 350 dividend yield since 1970 was 30% in 2008, whereas prices fell 62% in 1972. Many UK companies are sitting on large cash piles, some of which they are likely to continue returning to shareholders in the form of dividends or share buybacks. And the ratio of earnings to dividends (â&#x20AC;&#x153;dividend coverâ&#x20AC;?) remains above average, suggesting room for further growth.

David Batey Director, Coutts Isle of Man. Royal Bank House, 2 Victoria Street, Douglas, Isle of Man IM99 1DU Tel: 01624 646410 E-mail: david.batey@coutts.com www.coutts.com

BUSINESS BUZZWORDS

STARTER FOR TEN:

Why the business buzzword is a thing of beauty A great man once said “if the business world is a club sandwich, then communication is its mayonnaise”. This is a maxim you can live by, although I wish he’d been clearer about whether bacon represents middle management and if lettuce is human resources. You can’t always count on the same sandwich being on the menu in the global business environment, but one thing you can be sure of is that the best way to communicate with staff, clients and customers alike is through the new international language of the buzzword. Along with its brothers, the confusing acronym (KYC; TIM WOODS; BDSA) and the meaningless metaphor, the buzzword has exploded out of the box and gone viral on a global scale. It’s a new paradigm for the corporate knowledge base that will soon replace old fashionedlanguage - that legacy system with its outdated last-gen reliance on concepts like “meaning” and “subtlety.” The buzzword is bleeding-edge, bespoke and best-of-breed - we’re already in linguistic beast mode and that’s before we’re even halfway through the alphabet. If you’re a change champion with effciency in your DNA, then I’ve no doubt I’m preaching to the choir. We aren’t just singing from the same hymn sheet, we photocopied the hymn sheet, locked the doors and handed it out at a team meeting before anybody had a chance to come and investigate why the building was on fire. That’s why it breaks my heart when any organisation isn’t on the same page - I care so much I cry myself to sleep when failing to secure buy-in from one-change resistant stakeholder results in a beautiful project being kicked into the long grass. If a passion for communications is your core competency, then you’ll recognise a lot of what I’m saying. If not, why not run a few of these learnings up the flagpole and see which way the wind’s blowing?

Shoot leaves and eat: why the buzzword is above the rules of language

Some people use language as a way of describing ideas, actions and physical objects. This is fine if you’re writing poetry or designing a bridge, but William Shakespeare or Isambard Kingdom Brunel were probably never tasked with lifting morale following an especially tense Q2 compliance audit. Shakespeare wrote most of his plays himself, and therefore had no need to inspire his team to give 110%, 24/7, 365. Also, Excel wasn’t even invented then. No, these guys were strictly focussed on the low-hanging fruit, so they never learned how what a game-changer it can be to arbitrarily mis-use words to make a situation sound more complicated or critical than it really is. Suddenly turn a noun into a verb

and you’re already thinking outside the box; use five words when one will do and you’ve filled up the empty spaces in somebody’s brain with your total commitment to the vision. Action this, task that, impact those - if you bend the laws of language people will soon understand that you’re like a tiger in the jungle, a shark in the ocean - an apex predator. If you stop moving goalposts you die, and the law of the jungle is upskill or go hungry. WE AREN’T JUST SINGING FROM THE SAME HYMN SHEET, WE PHOTOCOPIED THE HYMN SHEET, LOCKED THE DOORS AND HANDED IT OUT AT A TEAM MEETING BEFORE ANYBODY HAD A CHANCE TO GET COFFEE OR INVESTIGATE WHY THE BUILDING WAS ON FIRE. Buzzwords add action and excitement to everyday life Using language to describe things accurately is all well and good, but sometimes you need to motivate people in a way that facts and objectivity just can’t deliver. That’s when a skill-set full of buzzwords and colourful, inappropriate metaphors is your secret weapon. Want more detailed analysis of the figures? Boring! Tell people you want to ‘drill down’ and you make them think those productivity stats are a rich seam of resources hidden deep beneath the earth. Money is always in a pot. Don’t tell people things, cascade them. Don’t give people a reason to do something, incentivise them. Don’t tell them what you want, give them a steer. I promise you, making language sound constantly exciting doesn’t just energise your people going forward, it forces them to internalise your mental language of success. It’s how great organisations become world-class, and also how Charles Manson inspired his followers to kill all those people in the 60s. Jargon: Because everybody likes to think they’re dealing with an expert. I cut my teeth in marketing, and if there’s one thing I understand it’s that making clients think you know what you’re talking about is more important than actual knowledge. People love to feel like another person has everything under control, something understood by all great leaders, like Steve Jobs, Donald Trump and Pol Pot. This is just as important when addressing your sta , as a boss should be like a doctor or scientist

in that people will respect you more if they never quite understand exactly what you’re talking about. It’s also far quicker to master the language of corporate doublespeak than it is to become a real expert in anything. You don’t get to the top by being an expert in anything other than getting to the top. I think Bruce Lee said that, although it could just as easily have been Rusty Lee or Dave Lee Travis. Finding solutions identifies problems. As a corporate consultant, I do a lot of good in the world by helping people perceive problems that without me they never would have realised existed. Sometimes this is inefficiencies in a supply chain, sometimes it’s not enough managers and too many people being paid to work rather than think. Language is important here, because until you have modern-sounding jargon to describe a problem it might as well not exist. Likewise, if you haven’t got the right language to describe the future you want, it might never happen. Very zen. I’ll leave it up to you how to leverage this particular advice, but a wise man once said “death is only in the mind. I call it end-of-play”. Every sentence must inspire the people around you If we all had blue-sky thinking in our skillset then the world would run like clockwork. There would be no silos to break down, and all ducks would already be in a row. it sounds like paradise. Unfortunately we live in the real world, a world where not everybody is a team player. You can either give up, and accept that your total dedication to mission sets you apart from the common man, or you can be an evangelist and try and take the people with you, like Jesus of Nazareth or Tom Cruise. You just need to understand that every opportunity to communicate is also one to motivate, and that inspirational posters, “thought for the day” e-mails and daily team pep talks are just one part of a 360 degree, holistic approach to the total inspiration of your co-workers. If you ever see anybody flagging in their commitment, and you’ve already gone down the HR route, chain them up in the basement over the weekend with the annual business plan PowerPoint on loop. By the time you get back online the following Monday, to touch base and give them some quality face-time, they’ll be as happy to see you as a dog you’ve just let out of a hot car. At the end of the day, there’s no I in “freedom”

BUSINESS

WORDS Management consultant Marcus Halberstram ILLUSTRATION Will Bertram BECAUSE QUALITY MATTERS

119

DEAR LUCY

advice

Dear Lucy your business agony aunt

“Smart or shabby?” In my office some people are relaxed about dress and others not so, and I am eager to create the right impression. It is my first week in a job working in a team of two and report to a boss (B1) who reports to his boss (B2). My team mate is shabbily dressed. B1 is quite informal (think Steve Jobs), while B2, who reports to the CFO, is always impeccably dressed. Should I dress well (like B2) and risk alienating B1 and my team mate? Or should I dress like B1 and risk not making a good impression on B2, who could be instrumental in providing me with future growth opportunities? Financial services employee, male, 30

Lucy’s answer... I assume that for at least two-and-a-half decades you have been successfully dressing yourself and so it might seem odd that after all that time you are floored by the simple question of what to wear to work. Yet your confusion does not surprise me at all – dressing for a new job is one of the toughest sartorial challenges there is. Where there used to be rules, now there is none, meaning that each of us has to make it up afresh every morning. This is a subject on which an awful lot of nonsense is talked. The first bit of nonsense is to say it does not matter if you wear gardening clothes to the office so long as you are doing the job well. Actually it matters a lot. When you are new everyone is making up their minds about you, and one of the quickest ways is to give you the once-over. It only doesn’t matter if you are excessively brilliant – or if you are the boss. But even then you can’t escape the tyranny of clothes. Jobs’ black polo necks and Zuckerberg’s hoodie are so much part of our images of them that if the latter started wearing suits, it would trend on Twitter in seconds. The second bit of nonsense is that you should be yourself and wear whatever you are comfortable in. Again, rubbish. I’m comfortable in my dressing gown and slippers – but that does not mean I wear them to work. True, it is not a good idea to wear something actively uncomfortable – trousers so tight you can’t sit down – but I dare say you know that already. You are quite right to think the issue is political. If I were you I would assess the range of what everyone else is wearing and position yourself at the top quartile on the scale from scruffy to smart. That way you don’t make your outfits a topic of conversation, but you look better than most. You say you are worried that if you look too smart your team mates will think you are toadying to senior management. The trick is to look distinctly smarter than B1, but not as smart as B2. Fortunately, men’s wardrobes lend themselves well to such a compromise position: a sports jacket, trousers, nice shirt and no tie.

“I’m worried about my unimpressive job title” I’m looking for a new job, but fear that my unimpressive title may be holding me back. I am a senior compliance manager in a big bank but my title is merely “controller”. Other people in my bank who do less senior jobs have much grander-sounding titles. For instance, “head of corporate liquidity management” is a role far junior to mine – a cash management function running a team of two. I’m afraid that with a title like “controller” my CV won’t be considered for senior compliance positions, despite my good legal knowledge and the hard work I’ve put in. I feel that, in times like these, hiring managers don’t read the fine print of a CV and mine will go straight in the bin. Controller, female, 36

Lucy’s answer... In Thomas the Tank Engine, the classic children’s book, the much feared, top-hatted man who runs the railway has a title rather like yours. He is called the Fat Controller – the prefix “Fat” added less to signify the size of his empire than the size of his girth. Every four-year-old reading these stories knows that a controller is someone who controls. In other words, he is the boss. Six decades after the Rev Audrey wrote these books, adults have become less confident about what a controller is – let alone a vice-president or a managing director. There is now an inverse relationship between how senior a job is and how fancy the title. Inflation is most rampant at the low to middle areas (where it is cheaper than a pay rise) but at the top, titles are the same as they always were. “Chairman” still means chairman and “president” still means president. If everyone could be relied upon to be sensible, your plain title would be an advantage. The trouble is recruiters can’t be relied on to be sensible. The initial weeding is likely to be done by head-hunters and as most of them like to call themselves “senior executive search consultants”, one feels little confidence. Much as it pains me to say it, you should do what everyone else does and present your CV in the language of self-importance. Look at the wording in the job ad, and make sure your own wording mirrors it. Write that you are a senior whatever-you fancy, putting the word “controller” in brackets afterwards. And just in case you feel tempted to go to your boss and ask for a grander title: don’t. Not only would that be demeaning, it would be advertising the fact that you’ve had enough and want out.

For when you remember you forgot Our Mobile app means you can pay that bill the moment it pops into your head

Want us to show you how? Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re app-y to help Call in to any branch iombank.com/helpfulbanking Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter @iombank

MODERN GENTLEMEN

Credentials for the

Modern Gentleman 100

in 2014

WORDS

LES ABLE

Gentlemanliness is apparently Britain’s most enduring export but what makes a modern day gentleman? Once upon a time a time the image was of tweed jackets, corduroy trousers, gentlemen’s clubs, cravat wearing smoothies and all too often alcohol soaked bigots.

n an attempt to check out his image and required credentials in 2014 Country Life magazine has launched its Gentleman of the Year Awards on how to identify a Modern Gentleman from a non gent. “A gentleman can still be discerned by his manners,” says Sarah Jarvis, marketing and PR manager with Sure. “Above all, if he is polite, thinks of himself after others and is genuinely pleasant to everyone, that would definitely make him a Modern Gentleman. I think a warm smile, good eye contact and a firm handshake will always be a gentlemanly thing.” She adds: “Manners suggests someone who thinks of the impact his actions have on others, like holding the door open for men and women alike and not chewing with his mouth open. While being clean and smelling nice, even if wearing a football shirt, is always a gentlemanly thing. I do draw the line at tattoos, I’m sure they are something a gentleman would never sport.” So the Modern Gentleman needs to heed good manners which, according to a recent guide to etiquette, underlines the fact they are definitely back in fashion. William Hanson, author of The Bluffer’s Guide to Etiquette believes the recession has done wonders for society’s manners. “When we suffer economically, we tend to focus on the parts of our lives that don’t cost money, like personal development. In the selfish boom years we’re greedy, it’s more ‘me, me, me’.” An interesting definition on what makes a gentleman comes from author Jilly Cooper, who will help judge the awards. He is someone, she says, who drives you home after he has been to bed with you while Joan Collins declares that a gentleman “never tells”.

For women an overriding expectation of their modern gent is that he will share the load 50/50 at home and is a role for the younger man that is newly aspirational.

Flash his cash

•

Talk to women’s chests

•

Get drunk and incapable

•

Be rude to waiters

•

Indulge in public displays of affection

•

Roar from the school touchline

•

Be slow to pick up the bill/get a round

•

Be greedy

•

Look bored

•

Be humourlessly opinionated

Les Able is head of PR and Media Relations at Home Strategic.

According to Country Life editor Mark Hedges a Modern Gentleman will text but never tweet, that’s seen as vulgar and showing off, nor would he be seen shirtless in public, for example: Simon Cowell, definitely doesn’t eat in the street, may be drunk but never disorderly. He’s at ease in any situation, always puts others at ease and is a considerate lover, making love on his elbows!

101

ACTIVE

ACTIVE SPORT

WALKERS SET HOT PACE IN MANX TELECOM PARISH WALK 2014 RICHARD GERRARD was crowned this year’s Manx Telecom Parish Walk – but community spirit was also a clear winner with great support from start to finish for all of the walkers taking part. The Island’s biggest mass participation sports event began at the NSC bright and early on a perfect summer’s day with around 1,300 starters – many of them using their efforts to raise funds for local charities. A total of 184 completed the 85-mile course within 24 hours – 71 of them managing the full distance for the first time. Gerrard, joint

104

winner in 2012, crossed the finish line on Douglas Promenade in 15hrs 15mins 20secs and received the champion’s trophy from Manx Telecom CEO Mike Dee. David Walker was second and Richard Wild third. The ladies winner was Janette Morgan in 16hrs 48mins 14secs, with second place going to 2009 winner and course record holder Janice Quirk. Third place went to Joanne Cubbon. Alex Eaton smashed the men’s under-21 record covering the 32.5 miles to Peel in 5hrs 44mins 58secs. Danielle Oates won the women’s under-21 race reaching Peel in 7hrs 5mins 21secs.

ISLE OF MAN PREMIER MAGAZINE

ACTIVE SPORT

BECAUSE QUALITY MATTERS

105

SPORT

MBL Financial PRINCIPAL SPONSOR SENIOR OPEN

Getting in some practice for the this year’s KHG Funds Senior Open on the 18th green at Douglas Golf Club are Christine Novak (left) and Debbie Gardiner, both from Creechurch Capital. With them are their ‘caddies’ for the day Matty Evans (left), Sales Director at tournament sponsors MBL Financial, and Stewart Quayle, Senior Business Development Manager at Creechurch Capital.

he first round of the prestigious KHG Funds Senior Open golf tournament – sponsored by MBL Financial – is coming up on July 3 at Douglas Golf Club. So we asked Club Professional Mike Vipond to give some hints and tips to help players in the Island’s premier seniors tournament to master the course. Mike says: “Douglas Golf Course is all about the start with a 203 yard par 3 first hole. It’s the same as Royal Lytham, only we have a stream and out of bounds on the left – four here will always be a good result. The second hole has a narrow fairway with out of bounds to the left and heavy rough to the right – so finding the fairway is a must. If you manage that it then leaves a tricky second shot to an elevated green with trouble all around.” The third is a 376 yard par 4, and Mike says that from this hole onwards the key to a good round is the same as it is on any course – finding the fairways! The fourth is a little tricky – it’s only a 169 yard par 3 but is uphill which makes for a slightly blind approach. Mike also highlights the 151 yard

The third hole on the Douglas course is a 376 yard par 4.

106

par 3 eighth which will be used for a ‘Beat The Pro’ nearest the pin competition in the Senior Open. New bunkers have been put in place for this season which may catch out a few golfers who are playing their first round on the course this year. The Beat The Pro competition will also raise funds for Hospice Isle of Man. Creechurch Capital Limited, KHG Funds investment manager, will donate £100 to Hospice on behalf of anyone who beats the pro in the competition.

Douglas Golf Club professional Mike Vipond.

The fourth hole on the Douglas course is a 169 yard par 3.

The KHG Funds Senior Open is the Island’s premier seniors event and comprises three rounds. Rowany Golf Club hosts the second round on August 7, with the grand finale being held at Ramsey on September 4. His Excellency Lieutenant Governor Mr Adam Wood will play in the third and final round which will be followed by a buffet and prize presentation. Tournament organisers say the number of entrants is up on last year, and there has been an increase in the number of women registering to take part due to the introduction of an additional prize this year for the best overall ladies’ score. MBL Financial – the principal sponsor of Senior Open – is one of the Island’s longest established Independent Financial Advisers and is licensed by the Isle of Man Financial Supervision Commission.

The eighth hole on the Douglas course is a 151 yard par 3. In the KHG Funds Senior Open it will be used for a ‘Beat The Pro’ nearest the pin competition.

ISLE OF MAN PREMIER MAGAZINE

SPORT

ISLE OF MAN PILATES INSTRUCTOR JOINS MASTERCLASS WITH PUPIL OF JOSEPH PILATES

eading Pilates instructor Mo Sherring has returned from a workshop in Spain led by Lolita San Miquel, the only person still alive to have been certified to teach Pilates by Joseph Pilates himself. Mo was specially invited to join select instructors at the unique workshop, held at Sitges near Barcelona. In addition to training with Lolita on Matt work and equipment, Mo had the opportunity to talk to her about Joseph, and the vital role the Isle of Man played in the development of Pilates.

good, and it had provided him with an amazing opportunity – the time to work on his method. He was a working man, who never had time to develop the method. When he was interned, he finally had that time, and worked on what became Pilates with patients at the old hospital and with fellow internees. It was amazing to hear

Mo, who runs the Pilates Studio Isle of Man in Onchan, explained: ‘It was an overwhelming experience. There were only 20 people invited to attend, coming from all over the world, and we had the unique experience of working with Lolita for more than six hours each day.

“Some people are aware that Joseph developed the Pilates method while an internee in the Isle of Man” “She is one of only two people to have been certified as an instructor by Joseph, having trained with him at his New York studio, and gave us a wonderful insight into the man. Some people are aware that Joseph developed the Pilates method while an internee in the Isle of Man, and Lolita said he would often be asked about that time while working in New York. “She said he described his time here as

BECAUSE QUALITY MATTERS

from someone who spent time with him, just how important the Isle of Man was in the creation of a fitness method which is now known and practiced around the world.” Lolita also revealed that the Universal Reformer, a familiar piece of equipment which can be found in any Pilates studio, was developed in the Isle of Man and its history lies in the humble hospital beds of World War 1. The workshop was organised by Master Trainer Michael King, the highly regarded tutor Mo trained with New York-born Lolita, who is this year celebrating 56

years of practicing Pilates, is one of the two remaining “Distinguished Elders” of the Pilates Method Alliance. After a distinguished career in dance - she was a soloist with the Metropolitan Opera Ballet for over ten years and Ballet Mistress for Ballet Hispanico for three years - Lolita moved to Puerto Rico in 1977, where she founded Ballet Concierto de Puerto Rico and Pilates y Mas, teaching, training and certifying teachers in association with Polestar Pilates Education. She retired from Ballet Concierto in 2005, after 27 years as Artistic and Executive Director, and at the age of 70 started a new career, dedicated to teaching the Pilates Method. Mo said: “I have been teaching Pilates for more than 20 years, but there is always more to learn and different or new ways to train and teach. Being invited to this Masters Series workshop led by Lolita was a great honour, but also a wonderful opportunity to develop my skills further, and bring great benefits to those I teach Pilates to in the Isle of Man. “Lolita is also the embodiment of one of Joseph’s favourite sayings, that you are only as old as your spine is flexible, and that if you have a flexible spine at 60, you are young. Lolita is 80, but, as she says, she is young.” Pilates is a method body conditioning which promotes flexibility, muscle strength and endurance in the legs, abdomen, arms, hips, and back by concentrating on spinal and pelvic alignment, breathing and developing a strong core, or centre, and improving coordination and balance. Mo offers a range of classes and sessions at her studio in Onchan and venues around the Island, with programmes suited to all ages and experience levels. To find out more visit: www.isleofmanpilates, call: 625772 or find Pilates Studio Isle of Man on Facebook and Twitter.

107

SPORT

SPORTS NEWS MILLENNIUM WAY EVENT OFFERS NEW CHALLENGE FOR DISTANCE RUNNERS

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR TO PLAY IN RAMSEY ROUND OF SENIOR OPEN His Excellency Lieutenant Governor Mr Adam Wood will play in the third and final round of this year’s MBL Financial sponsored KHG Funds Senior Open golf tournament. The Lieutenant Governor is a keen golfer and his appearance in final round at Ramsey Golf Club on September 4 will be the second time he has taken part in the Island’s premier seniors event. Following the final round there is a buffet and prize presentation. Douglas Golf Course hosts the opening round on July 3 – the second round is at Rowany Golf Club on August 7. The Senior Open is run on a four-ball format and split into two categories – Seniors (aged 50-64) and Super Seniors (65+). Excellent prizes are on offer to the winners across both age groups, and an addition this year is a separate award for the best overall ladies’ score. There’s still time to sign-up for the tournament – and thanks to the generosity of MBL Financial it only costs £60 per head which includes green fees, refreshments at each event, and the buffet after the final round. To enter, phone Christine Novak on 01624 653800.

CHARITY CREATES BRAND NEW EVENT FOR JUNIOR TRIATHLETES

108

Marathon runners looking for an off-road challenge can now sign-up to take part in a charity run along the Millennium Way on July 19. The Relay team event is being held to raise funds for The Children’s Centre - but organisers also welcome individual runners who want to tackle the full distance on their own. Trophies will be awarded to the first male and female runners to complete the course which is around 28 miles – around one mile or so over the full marathon distance. The Millennium Way Relay was first held in 1979 when the Millennium Way trail first opened. Traditionally, it was on Boxing Day with the last event being held in 2009, but it is returning this year as a fundraising event for The Children’s Centre’ charitable projects which help children and families across the Island. The Millennium Way Relay is for teams of up to four (so you can enter with a team of two, three or four runners) who will run the multi-terrain footpath from Ramsey to Castletown. Each of the four legs has its own challenges. The first leg, 11 miles from Ramsey to the Brandywell Road, covers a mostly undulating course across open country; the second leg is a 6 mile trail section mostly downhill to

the changeover in Crosby; leg three is predominantly a uphill road section covering 4.5 miles; and the final 6.5 mile leg from St Marks to Castletown is mainly flat and across open country before arriving in the Island’s ancient capital. Winners of the team event will receive a trophy and each team member will also go home with a £25 Up & Running gift voucher. There will be £15 vouchers for the fastest man and fastest woman on each leg, and £15 vouchers and trophies for the first male and female in the individual event. Full event details can be found at www.thechildrenscentre.org.im/ events/the-millennium-wayrelay-2014/ or you can contact Lisa Motley by phoning 676076 or emailing LisaMotley@thechildrenscentre. org.im – closing date for entries is June 27.

Children inspired by the success of Team GB’s Brownlee brothers at the London 2012 Olympics triathlon will have an ideal opportunity to have a go at the sport in July. The Children’s Centre is organising a Junior Triathlon event in Ramsey to raise funds for the charity’s services which help families and children across the Island. The event, which is on Sunday July 27 and sponsored by Integrated Capabilities Ltd, is open to children aged between 8 and 14 years old.

will be the Island’s sole representative in triathlon at Glasgow 2014.

The event is being endorsed by Andrew Nash who will be competing for Team Isle of Man at this summer’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Andrew, who is a recipient of an Isle of Man Sports Scholarship from RBSI, says the Junior Triathlon is a great opportunity for children to discover this rapidly growing sport – and he wishes there were more like it when he was a child as he didn’t take up the event until he was 19. Nash, now 25,

There will be no winners’ prizes, but all children will receive a medal for taking part, and there will also be electronic timing including a printout of each child’s finishing time. The entry fee is £10 and participants will also be asked to raise a minimum of £25 in sponsorship for The Children’s Centre. To sign-up, or for more information, go to www.thechildrenscentre.org.im/adventure-events/ or tel: 676076.

There will be competitions in 4 age groups and each child will be asked to wear a particular coloured tee-shirt to denote which group they are in. Children will be given tee-shirts which they can then keep as mementoes of the event. It’s being run under British Triathlon Federation (BTF) rules and the distances for each age group are the maximum allowed by the BTF.

ISLE OF MAN PREMIER MAGAZINE

HARDWARE

AWKWARDLY

Rich

Words: Patrick Cunningham

We all need money to survive; however the debate as to whether it is essential to happiness is an on-going one. It could be argued that to be really happy you need a bit of spare cash to splash out on the odd luxury, be it a nice suit, a day in the spa or a soothing colonic. I think most people would agree that as long as you have a job that you enjoy with enough money to look after yourself and your family, then you would be generally pretty content with life. However, being happy with contentment is not part of human nature. Wherever people are in life, they will always yearn for something bigger and something better - a certain something that will take them to the next level of happiness. This is what drives us to work towards that next pay rise, waste a quid on the lottery or spend a questionable amount of money on a designer handbag. But what happens when you have enough money to do whatever you want and buy whatever you want? Does this take away some of the allure of getting that bigger and better thing? What do the super rich do to achieve that next level of happiness? The truth is that it all starts to get a bit weird. In the world of the mega-rich, people swan about in yachts worth tens of millions of pounds, wear jewellery with diamonds as big as my fist and drive around in gold plated Rolls Royces. But what, dare I ask, is the point of all of this awkward vulgarity? I can’t deny that it would be reasonably pleasurable to sail into the harbour of Monte Carlo and moor up to watch the Monaco Grand Prix with a few bottles of champagne and an ounce of caviar, but you don’t need to rock up in a £10 million yacht to do this. I’m sure a £1 million yacht would be an ample vessel for that particular purpose. Similarly why not just buy a normal, aluminium Rolls Royce. You wouldn’t be able to see the gold from the inside anyway and all of that weight would effectively turn it into a very expensive lorry.

Awkwardly Rich.indd All Pages

110

Why can’t the mega rich be satisfied with the life of luxury that they enjoy without spending jaw-dropping amounts of cash on pointless flights of fancy? I guess when you have that kind of money, spunking £10,000 on a bottle of wine is neither here nor there. It might increase your happiness levels for a few minutes by giving your ego a nice boost, but think of the leap in happiness that £10,000 could make for a starving village in a developing country or a first time property buyer. Is it fair that a single person can spend so much money on a mere whimsical flourish when that same cash could instead be used to completely transform the lives of so many others? But in the eyes of the rich, why should they give back to society?

ISLE OF MAN PREMIER MAGAZINE

HARDWARE

They did earn the money after all (or inherit it). I guess this is the kind of imbalance that the tax system is designed to address, but for the super wealthy, tax is not really a concern. Many of them are so powerful that they can worm their way out of paying the tax that is due, either by hiring the best accountants and moving their cash around in clever and creative ways or simply by using their money to gain power and political swing. At the risk of sounding a little bit socialist, maybe we could prevent the perpetuation of this madness by capping inheritance tax? Then we would see vast sums of money either being donated to worthy charities or moved into the coffers of the government for the purpose of building schools and hospitals.

BECAUSE QUALITY MATTERS

What makes me a little uncomfortable is that if I happened to come into a windfall of many millions of pounds I would not be able to guarantee that I wouldn’t become one of these people. I think the issue is, that as one gets used to wealth, one’s perception of value & worth becomes distorted. To a very wealthy person, splashing £50,000 on a golden toilet probably seems like a great idea. I don’t think they would even consider the vulgarity of this prospect or what £50,000 could do for the life of someone less fortunate. And the overall question of course is, are these people really happy? Only they can answer that question. But I bet if they became more philanthropic they could discover new ways to boost their happiness without throwing money away on an ever-increasing mound of superficial possessions.

22/05/2014 17:24

111

HARDWARE

Samsung Galaxy S5 The current build of the Samsung Galaxy S5 is resistant to sweat, rain, sand, and dust, covering pretty much all weather and terrain types. Allowing you to take it anywhere without constantly fearing for its safety. As well as being hardy this phone also wonderfully designed. The 5.1” Full HD display analyses the light wherever you are and optimises the screen to look its very best even the casing itself is both ergonomic and striking.

BEST PRICES GUARANTEED BY MANX TELECOME’S PRICE MATCH

KEY FEATURES: 5.1” Super AMOLED touch screen, 16 Megapixel camera, Ultra Power Saving Mode, Heart rate sensor, Android OS, 2.5 GHz Quad-core processor, 4G Read, IP67 certified Dust & Water resistant. The perforated design comes in several colours and just feels great in your hand. Next up is the picture quality. The HDR present on the Galaxy S5 gives you vibrant colours and true-to-life contrast that you can even preview in real time. Samsung have also put time into improving the reaction time of the auto focus, allowing you a greater chance to get that perfect shot before it disappears. Improvements have also been made to the speed and performance of the Galaxy S5. The addition of Ultra Power Saving Mode, which changes your screen to black and white and shuts down unnecessary features, helps to dramatically minimise battery use. Data speeds are another element that this phone excels on with Download Booster pairing your Wi-Fi connection and 4G to dramatically increase speeds. Great news for when 4G is launched on the Manx Telecom network. The Samsung Galaxy S5 has had a lot of thought put into the functionality of the phone and has made real improvements to the features that matter to the user and the ways in which they use their smartphones and is available from Manx Telecom from £49 @ £55 per month on the Smartphone 1200 tariff. FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO: WWW.MANXTELECOM.COM/SHOP CALL: 624 624, OR POP INTO THE STORE IN STRAND ST.

LG G3 Quad HD 538 It will be hard to find a finer screen than the newly released LG G3’s Quad HD 538 pixels per inch stunner! Making light of the idea that things couldn’t get any better than Apple’s Retina Display, the G3 truly pushes the boundaries of image reproduction, delivering incredible colour and sharpness on an impressive 5.5 inch display which perfectly reproduces images from the excellent 13 Megapixel camera. Those LG designers have also caught onto the idea that selfies are very much a part of our world, so they’ve not skimped on the front camera which weighs in at 2.1 Megapixels and can be operated with a single, simple gesture. The G3 is as stylish as it is impressive. Finished in a metal style but built from polycarbonate, the G3 looks great but doesn’t weigh down your pocket. It runs on the Android KitKat operating system and offers its own Google Now-style daily information system called, Smart Notice that gives you a run-down of your appointments and automatically selects personalised news and other information from the web. The G3 is LG’s flagship smartphone for 2014 and, judging by the initial reception, it looks ready to compete with the more established players. Across the board, the G3 is a superb device that looks set to push competitors hard with its combination of usability, form and function. The LG G3 comes in a range of colours and is FREE, when choosing the SmartUltimate plan (£46 per month) from Sure stores in Douglas, Ramsey and Port Erin.

112

COME AND VISIT US IN ONE OF THE ISLAND’S SURE STORES TODAY. 35 STRAND ST, DOUGLAS 4 ORCHARD WALK, PORT ERIN 10 PARLIMENT ST, RAMSEY

ISLE OF MAN PREMIER MAGAZINE

Fantastic when you have no plastic Get Cash without your card using our Mobile app

Want us to show you how? Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re app-y to help Call in to any branch iombank.com/helpfulbanking Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter @iombank

NIGHTLIFE

PAPP’D AT THE COURTHOUSE

ARE YOU IN?

NEW OPENING HOURS

11pm to 4am

every Friday and Saturday from 4th July

114

ISLE OF MAN PREMIER MAGAZINE

NIGHTLIFE

PAPP’D AT THE CRESCENT

ARE YOU IN?

2ROOMS - 2DJ’s - 3BARS

ÔÔÔß µåTT ½ ßÖhch ½hdÔÔÔ .= ²Â µåT $

BECAUSE QUALITY MATTERS

.= ²Â µåT Áº îîîÔà= ²ÂÔYÂÔ º

115

NIGHTLIFE

POP ROYALTY THE JACKSONS SET FOR STUNNING SHOW 116116

ISLE OFOF MAN PREMIER ISLE MAN PREMIERMAGAZINE MAGAZINE

NIGHTLIFE

THERE ARE SOME CONCERTS THAT ARE SIMPLY MUCH MORE THAN CONCERTS. THEY ARE EVENTS.

his summer the Isle of Man will witness one such very special event. Pop royalty, The Jacksons will perform on the island for the very first time, in what promises to be a stunning show.

the most beloved acts of all time. The band will be playing all their classic hits including ‘ABC’ and ‘I’ll Be There’ – still the best selling song in Motown history.

Former original Jackson 5 members Marlon, Tito, Jermaine and Jackie have sold over 100 million albums worldwide. In 1970 they made music history as the first ever act to have all four of their debut singles go to number one on the American Billboard top 100. They instantly became an unstoppable global sensation. The Jacksons’ unique brand of soulful pop-funk, their lengthy catalogue of hits, and their impeccable live performances have made them one of the most beloved musical acts of all time and there will be few at the concert that won’t be dancing their socks off.

Stomping tracks like ‘Can You Feel It’ and an uproarious ‘Blame it on the Boogie’ will provide all the reminders you will need of the Jacksons’ formidable strengths and ticket holders can be sure the Villa Marina is going to turn into a giant disco led by the four brothers as they storm through an incredible set that will also include mind blowing medleys. The Villa Marina will host this amazing show which will include a large video screen on stage which will have fantastic footage of Michael so he will be joining us in spirit on the night. The Jacksons signature sun-drenched harmonies, energetic stage presence, and roster of smash hits have left an indelible mark on popular music: the name ‘The Jacksons’ is known around the world, and they remain the biggest-selling family in music of all time.

Adored by millions of fans the world over, the Jacksons forever changed the landscape of popular music and are one of the most beloved acts of all time.

Idols unlike any other in music history, the Jacksons redefined, reinvented, and reinvigorated popular music as we know it. The band will perform at the Villa Marina in an exquisite and historic show set to blow the island away as they blast through hit after hit in what is sure to be a once-in-alifetime massive party. Adored by millions of fans the world over, the Jacksons forever changed the landscape of popular music and are one of

VILLA

your breath away, funk jams and stellar 70s hits from when the band and Motown label recordings, laid the blueprint for how so much pop sounds today, from hip hop to One Direction.

The Jacksons will romp through other hits like “Shake Your Body” and “I Want You Back” in a show that is sure to wow every generation. The show promises just about all you could hope for with Jacksons and Jackson 5 songs A few exquisitely chosen songs from Michael delivered in a way that will take

MARINA

•

Celebrate their extraordinary career and witness music history first hand this summer when the Jacksons reunite and play the Isle of Man at the Villa Marina. It’s sure to be a very special show indeed!

SEPTEMBER

2014

TICKETS £75. AVAILABLE FROM THE VILLA MARINA AT: WWW.VILLAGAIETY.COM OR TEL: 01624 600555

BECAUSEQUALITY QUALITY MATTERS BECAUSE MATTERS

117117

NIGHTLIFE

PAPP’D AT TAHIKO

ARE YOU IN?

PAPP’D AT NEXUS

118

ISLE OF MAN PREMIER MAGAZINE

NIGHTLIFE

ARE YOU IN?

BECAUSE QUALITY MATTERS

PAPP’D AT THE OUTBACK

119

MISC

THE RANDOMNESS OF

MISC

BURNING LOVE

PIE’S UP

A Cheshire teenager has been quizzed by police after pushing a custard pie into a teacher's face on his last day of lessons. Teachers did not see the funny side when Jacob Dowdle played the prank at Altrincham Grammar School for Boys. Officers later called at the student's family home in Hale Barns last week and took him to the station for questioning. And Mr Dowdle, 18, was expelled after the school discovered a video of the incident had been posted online. He has apologised in writing and is begging the school to reverse its decision. He has launched an online petition, backed by TV comedian Jason Manford. "People were playing pranks all day, and when the teacher came out the conservatory I was being egged on by mates. It was just a rush of blood to the head. "I regret what I did. I sent a letter of apology to her - but I've been told she never wants to hear from me again." The student and his family have been told the punishment is permanent exclusion, although he can return to take his A-level exams. School headteacher Tim Gartside said: "Jacob Dowdle's behaviour was not a prank. His slapping of a teacher in the face was a planned assault. "The school will always take a firm stance with students who assault staff in any way."

Men in China are using a massage technique which involves flaming towels being placed over their privates to enhance their love lives. Dubbed ancient Chinese Viagra, this fire therapy, similar to cupping and acupuncture, has been used as a therapeutic method in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries. After heating, a herbal medicine is used that helps promote blood circulation, claim practitioners. Ken Cho, a 33-year-old banker, is among those who goes once a week for the red-hot treatment on his nether regions. He said: “I have tried all sorts of therapies in the past to keep my sexual performance up to speed but this is by far the best.” Xian Smui, a practitioner of the art, said: “Burning alcohol on the towels creates heat without burning the organs of the patient beneath. “Although I use it primarily on sexual organs, it is a useful form of therapy for arthritis and back pain sufferers too.” Right.

PRINTED FRUIT?

Yes, now apparently it’s a thing. Cambridge-based, “Dovetailed” has developed a 3D printer they say can make edible harvests on demand. The device uses a molecular-gastronomy technique called spherification which combines liquid droplets nto a desired shape, allows the creation of bespoke fruits in seconds. No specialist knowledge of cuisine or molecular-gastronomy is required to "rapidly create fresh and organic 3D fruits on demand". Dr. Vaiva Kalnikaite, Creative Director and Founder of Dovetailed, says: "We have re-invented the concept of fresh fruit on demand." Chief inventor Dr Gabriel Villar added: "With our novel printing technique, you can not only recreate existing fruits, but also invent your own creations. Oooh fancy.

DID YOU KNOW?

July is national ice cream, blueberry and hot dog month! You’re in for a treat!

120

ROGUE TANK

A pair of pranksters got the shock of their lives when they climbed into a rusting old WW2 tank perched on a monument in Ukraine - and started it up. The tank was atop a memorial in Kostiantynivka, an industrial city in eastern Ukraine, when the jokers who were both mechanics clambered aboard and began poking about inside. Built in 1943, retired in 1945, and placed on the pedestal in 1994, the mighty diesel engine stunned the mechanics when it roared into life after they bent some wires in the ignition and played around with them. "No-one was more surprised than me when she kicked into life," said Dimitry Koskalovin, 23, who clambered into the tank with his pal Mikhail Stakavan, 22. "We let it rip for a few minutes and then did a runner. We never meant to pinch it or anything."

ISLE OF MAN PREMIER MAGAZINE

manx telecom ÂŁ5 top up lasts 15 days

our pay as you go lasts

longer sure ÂŁ5 top up lasts 7 days

your free minutes, texts and data lasts twice as long with manx telecom

call 624 624 see in-store visit manxtelecom.com/payg

G I O I E L L I

76 Strand Street, Douglas Isle of Man IM1 2EW

Tel 01624 690450

enquiries@wilkinsthejeweller.co.uk